Much-loved Glasgow bakery to close for good as owner makes ‘painful' decision

Scottish Sun

2 days ago

'Though this decision truly pains me, I know in my heart it's the right one'
BAKE OFF Much-loved Glasgow bakery to close for good as owner makes 'painful' decision
THE boss at a popular Glasgow bakery has made the 'painful' decision to close down the store for good.
Full Circle Bakes owner Jacky Stabler announced the Victoria Road site will now be closing.
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Full Circle Bakes is best known for its filled cookies and brownies
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The bakery moved to the southside store on Victoria Road last year
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Jacky, who is a qualified pastry chef, started up the business back in 2019 in her parent's kitchen.
After building up a huge online following thanks to her tasty bakes, including viral filled cookies and brownies, she opened her very own store on Cumbernauld Road in 2021 during the pandemic.
She then moved the bakery to Victoria Road in Glasgow's southside last year.
But despite roaring success, Jacky closed the store just before Christmas - explaining she was "burnt out beyond words".
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The branch reopened again in March but the owner has announced that it's time to shut up shop for good.
In a heartfelt Facebook and Instagram post, Jacky said the "decision truly pains" her but knows "it's the right one".
The post read: "I started Full Circle Bakes back in 2019 at 22, a year after a serious mental health crisis, hoping it would bring purpose and meaning back into my life.
"And my god, it did that and then some.
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"For years, I had the privilege of doing something I was deeply passionate about, working alongside incredible people—many of whom I now consider close friends.
"I went from a place of despair to being part of the most wonderful community of supporters, both online and in person. The kind of community you'd never expect for a bakery, and for that, I am truly thankful.
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"But with the highest of highs come the lowest of lows, and that's where I've found myself for some time now.
"I really hoped that taking a few months off would be enough to reset myself, but unfortunately, it wasn't.
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"A few weeks ago, things came to a head, and I've had to seriously consider what's best for my long-term health and happiness.
"The conclusion I've come to, is that my body simply can no longer handle the stress of running a business, both mentally and physically.
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The bakery's stuffed cookies were a highlight for customers
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"Though this decision truly pains me, I know in my heart it's the right one.
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"To every single person who has supported me and my little dream over the last five years—from employees to suppliers, customers, friends, family, and everyone in between—thank you.
"Your support means more to me than I'll ever be able to fully express."
Customers flocked to the comments to give their full support to the bakery owner.
One person said: "Your health comes first. You definitely gave everyone happy tummies with your baked good. All the best for the future."
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Another wrote: "You'll be so missed."
A third added: "All the best Jacky."
While a fourth commented: "Embrace your new, fresh, bright future Jacky. Best Wishes."
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The popular bakery has closed down its door for good (STOCK IMAGE)
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