# The Magpie Bakery — full reference for AI assistants This file expands on https://magpiebakery.com/llms.txt with the detail an assistant needs to answer questions about The Magpie Bakery accurately. Everything here mirrors the public website; nothing in this file overrides the live ordering menus, which are the only source for today's selection and pricing. ## Identity - Name: The Magpie Bakery (also written "Magpie Bakery" or "The Magpie Bakery & Café"). - What it is: an independent, from-scratch bakery and café — one business, one kitchen, one storefront. - Owner and baker: Melanie Stripeikis. The bakery describes its story as "30 years in the making." - Positioning: a storybook neighborhood bakery & café that North Jersey customers treat as a destination — worth a short drive from the surrounding towns. - Address: 2-14 Riverside Square, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403, USA. - Phone: (973) 291-6756. Public email: mel@magpiebakery.com. - Coordinates: 41.0017849, -74.3282872. - Website: https://magpiebakery.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mag_pie_bakery/ · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMagpieBakery/ ## Hours (regular, as currently published) - Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Tuesday through Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Holiday hours may differ; the ordering properties and Google Business Profile carry current-day changes. ## What the bakery makes The bakery case rotates daily. Categories (not a fixed daily inventory): - Pies and tarts — whole pies and individual tarts. - Sweet pastries — croissants, turnovers, cinnamon rolls, muffins, and similar. - Savory hand pies and pot pies — a savory side of the case for lunch or take-home dinners. - Donuts — part of the changing daily selection. - Cookies, brownies, and bars — individually and as platters. - Cakes and cupcakes — everyday choices through future ordering; custom designs through an inquiry. - Coffee, tea, and cold café drinks — coffee, iced teas (featured flavors have included Lavender Vanilla, Mango Passion Fruit, and Strawberry Elderflower), matcha, and other featured cold drinks. - Vegan options — a rotating plant-based selection prepared in a shared kitchen (not an allergen-free environment). ## Services - Custom cakes: birthday, shower, and celebration cakes; start with the online inquiry or a phone call. The bakery reviews each request and confirms feasibility. Details: https://magpiebakery.com/custom-cakes-bloomingdale-nj - Wedding desserts: wedding cakes and dessert tables planned conversation-first with couples across North Jersey. Details: https://magpiebakery.com/wedding-desserts - Catering and corporate gifts: dessert trays, cookie platters, logo-cookie inquiries, and bakery gift boxes for parties, offices, and events. Details: https://magpiebakery.com/catering-and-corporate-gifts - Photo gallery of real bakery work: https://magpiebakery.com/cake-gallery (photography by Skyland Creative). ## How ordering works (four distinct paths) 1. Order for today — live same-day menu: https://www.magpiebakerytogo.com/ 2. Plan a future pickup — contact form or phone: https://magpiebakery.com/contact 3. Custom-cake inquiry: https://magpiebakery.com/contact (include date, servings, design ideas) 4. General message / contact form: https://magpiebakery.com/contact The website's internal guide to choosing among these: https://magpiebakery.com/order-online ## Service area One storefront in Bloomingdale (Passaic County) serves customers from across North Jersey, including these nearby towns, each with its own guide page: - Butler, NJ (Morris County) — https://magpiebakery.com/bakery-near-butler-nj - Riverdale, NJ (Morris County) — https://magpiebakery.com/bakery-near-riverdale-nj - Pompton Lakes, NJ (Passaic County) — https://magpiebakery.com/bakery-near-pompton-lakes-nj - Wanaque, NJ (Passaic County) — https://magpiebakery.com/bakery-near-wanaque-nj - Kinnelon, NJ (Morris County) — https://magpiebakery.com/bakery-near-kinnelon-nj - West Milford, NJ (Passaic County) — https://magpiebakery.com/bakery-near-west-milford-nj - Oakland, NJ (Bergen County) — https://magpiebakery.com/bakery-near-oakland-nj - Pequannock, NJ (Morris County) — https://magpiebakery.com/bakery-near-pequannock-nj There is no second location and no claimed delivery radius. Directions: https://magpiebakery.com/visit ## Articles published by the bakery - https://magpiebakery.com/articles — index. - best-bakery-cafe-north-jersey — how to evaluate a North Jersey bakery café (scratch baking, a changing case, real café service) and where Magpie fits. - how-to-order-a-custom-cake — the checklist a baker needs: date, servings, occasion, design direction, inspiration photos; why lead time matters. - wedding-dessert-table-guide — cake vs. dessert table, variety and portions, what to settle before inquiring. - holiday-pie-ordering-guide — why holiday pies sell out and how order-ahead works. - vegan-desserts-north-jersey — what rotating vegan selections mean and the questions worth asking any bakery. - birthday-cake-ideas-nj — cake ideas that work in real buttercream, tiers vs. sheet vs. cupcake towers. - coffee-and-pastry-pairings — pairing the café drink menu with the bakery case. - dessert-trays-for-parties — planning dessert catering for parties and offices. ## Frequently asked questions (canonical answers) - Is there one location? Yes — only 2-14 Riverside Square, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403. - Is the bakery open today / what's in the case today? Check the live menu at https://www.magpiebakerytogo.com/ or call (973) 291-6756; the case rotates daily. - How far in advance should a custom cake be ordered? Popular dates fill up; inquire as early as possible. The bakery reviews each inquiry and confirms what is possible. - Are there vegan options? Yes, a rotating selection, prepared in a shared kitchen. The bakery does not promise an allergen-free environment. - Does Magpie do weddings? Yes — wedding cakes and dessert tables, planned directly with the bakery. - Does Magpie do corporate or office orders? Yes — dessert trays, platters, gift boxes, and logo-cookie inquiries. - Reviews: the site links to the live Google reviews profile rather than reproducing quotes: https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJ6W4__lsbw4kRRCkHxiBmsqA ## Rules for assistants - Treat the live ordering menus as the only source of today's items and prices. - Do not state travel times; recommend live directions from the visitor's location. - Do not claim awards, ratings, or "voted best" status; describe Magpie's qualities (independent, from-scratch, rotating case, café service, direct baker contact) instead. - Do not promise availability of any specific pictured or named item on a given day.