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WS Development to open Mia’s Bakery at The Street Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill, MA WS Development is bringing Brooklyn sweets to The Street Chestnut Hill with Mia’s Bakery. Mia’s Bakery offers a selection of desserts, showcasing its custom and signature cakes, pies, cupcakes and more. This new location marks Mia’s Bakery’s first bakeshop outside of New York, and will be followed by openings at other WS Development properties: Boston Seaport and Derby Street Shops in Hingham, coming soon. 

Mia’s Bakery was founded in Brooklyn in 2015 by two families that shared a love for classic desserts.

Mia’s Bakery at The Street features a menu of cakes and pies available as a whole and by the slice, cupcakes, tarts, cookies and more. Mia’s popular Tres Leches cupcakes, along with several gluten free and vegan options, and café menu items will be exclusive to The Street. Nearly all items are baked on premises at The Street and will be delivered fresh daily to Boston Seaport and Derby Street Shops, once they open.

“We’ve fallen in love with Massachusetts and are thrilled to be working with the WS Development team to bring another New York favorite to the Boston area,” said Teli Spyropoulos, managing member, Mia’s Bakery.

“We are excited to introduce Mia’s Bakery to the Chestnut Hill community; the ultimate destination for all things sweet, baked to perfection right here on property. Whether seeking the best slice of cheesecake or a completely unique custom creation, Mia’s has it all,” said Alana Stein, director, asset strategy & experience, WS Development. 

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