Cal's Bakeshop is bringing their cronuts to the old Rocco's Little Chicago building, opening their first brick-and-mortar
August 1, 2025 marked the end of an era in Tucson.
The glass cases in places like Hebrews Coffee and Stacks Book Club were empty. There was no sight of fluffy, cinnamon sugar dusted pastries, or giant cronuts topped with a drizzle of icing and crumbs of red velvet cake.
There wasn’t even a chocolate dipped concha available to pair with an iced vanilla latte.
This infamous day in Tucson history is known as the day Cal’s Bakeshop went dark.
Caleb Orellana, a.k.a THE Cal, announced on Instagram that the days of working from his home kitchen were over and the beloved bakery Cal’s Bakeshop was done.
While we were mourning the end of the cottage bakery, Orellana and his brother, Josue, were hard at work on their new journey: opening their first brick-and-mortar.
It was time Orellana’s doughnuts moved on a found a bigger home- specifically, a home that is as iconic as its unique flavors.
On Saturday, the glass cases of their new shop will be filled once again with the most delicious pastries you’ve ever tasted, bringing some sweetness to the spot that once served deep dish pizza and hot wings.
Cal’s Bakeshop is taking over the old Rocco’s Little Chicago building at 2707 E. Broadway, and will be opening their doors to the public this weekend, marking the beginning of their new chapter.
Before they knew it, Orellana and his brother were transforming the pizza spot into the bakery of their dreams. Little by little, the building started getting the ultimate Cal’s Bakeshop makeover.
The green roof has been changed to a deep navy-blue color, and the red and tan exterior is a cool white. The brick and tile inside has been taken out and the space now has the feel of a retro diner.
You’ll also be able to grab all kinds of vegan pastries at their new shop. Fresas con crema conchas, pumpkin pie cronuts, and glazed brioche doughnuts practically call your name from the glass cases.
The best part: doughnuts are offered all the time, not just on Fridays!
One of their fluffy, chewy brioche donuts is covered in cinnamon sugar and filled with a decadent apple cinnamon cream. Be warned, the softness of the doughnut mixed with the creamy filling that tastes like a warm, fall day, is addicting. You’ll be grabbing another one on your way out. (That’s exactly what I did.)
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