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Village Baking Co. - Closed

5531 E. University Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75206

East Dallas & Lakewood

214-951-9077

http://www.villagebakingco.com

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Baking demigod Clint Cooper had been making bread for local restaurants, hotels and grocery outlets for nearly a decade before he opened up this retail outlet, churning out baguettes, kouign amman, brioche, croissants and specialty loaves so good they'd tempt an angel to gluttony. So, obviously, we never stood a chance. We're not saying we're addicted to Cooper's wares, but we do have a question: If he can legally sell his pain au chocolate, why is heroin illegal?

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