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Blackmarket Bakery has officially closed its locations in Costa Mesa and Oceanside, impacting the community it served for over a decade. Owner Rachel Klemek announced the closures via social media, expressing her gratitude toward loyal customers and staff. While specific reasons for the closures have not been shared, many patrons reminisced about the bakery’s contributions, particularly Klemek’s baking classes. Although the Costa Mesa and Oceanside sites have shut down, the North Park location remains open, continuing the bakery’s legacy in San Diego.
Costa Mesa, California
Blackmarket Bakery has closed its locations in Costa Mesa and Oceanside after 12 years of service, as announced on social media by Executive Pastry Chef and Owner Rachel Klemek. This decision has saddened Klemek, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to the customers, neighbors, and staff who supported the bakeries throughout their operation. The Costa Mesa bakery, situated at The Camp—a popular outdoor retail and dining center—had been serving the community since January 2013, while the Oceanside location opened its doors in April 2024.
Specific reasons for the closures of the Costa Mesa and Oceanside locations have not been disclosed. However, loyal customers have begun to share fond memories of the bakery, particularly highlighting Klemek’s significant impact through the baking classes she taught at the Costa Mesa site. After gaining wider recognition for winning Food Network’s “Chopped” competition series in 2019, Klemek further solidified her reputation as a talented baker.
The closing of the Costa Mesa and Oceanside locations follows a trend in recent years, as the Costa Mesa site celebrated over a decade of service, while the Oceanside location was relatively new. The closure of these two locations is particularly significant, occurring three years after the previous closure of the Santa Ana location in 2022.
Despite these closures, the North Park location of Blackmarket Bakery remains open and continues to serve customers. It is located at 4686 30th St. in San Diego. Rachel Klemek, who graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, has played a vital role in making Blackmarket Bakery a cherished part of the local culinary landscape.
The reactions from customers following the closure announcements reflect the bakery’s integral role in the community. By offering unique bakery items and baking classes, Klemek created a welcoming space for culinary enthusiasts and everyday patrons alike. The heartfelt memories shared by loyal customers underscore the substantial impact these locations had within the Costa Mesa and Oceanside communities.
The future of Blackmarket Bakery, particularly with its North Park location, remains promising, and Klemek’s ongoing commitment to quality and creativity in baking may continue to inspire and attract customers in the San Diego area. Despite the loss of the Costa Mesa and Oceanside locations, the legacy of Blackmarket Bakery is likely to endure through its remaining services and Klemek’s established reputation.
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Blackmarket Bakery Closes Locations in Costa Mesa and Oceanside
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- OC Register: Blackmarket Bakery Closes in Costa Mesa
- OC Register: Rose Bakery Cafe to Open a Third Location in Orange
- OC Register: Rye Goods Closes Lido Location
- Wikipedia: Costa Mesa, California
- Encyclopedia Britannica: California
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