If you walk into the new Cobs Bread location at the Stratford Mall, you’ll likely notice something right away – the place is packed.

That was the scene Friday morning on just the bakery’s second day of business.

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“We’ve had full shelves and full lobbies since we opened,” co-owner Sara Lisk. “Yesterday was the big day. It was such a warm welcome, even on such a gloomy, rainy day. The community really showed up and supported us.”

The Stratford location is the third for Lisk and husband Jerry Arai, who also own two other Cobs Bread stores in nearby London. It was the community that really made them want to open a store in the Festival City, Lisk explained.

“It’s my favourite part of what I do, just being able to be in the community, make connections, support organizati

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