Established in 1993, The Pastry Gourmet Bakery & Caf operates a chain of bakeries throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Its bakeries feature European-style cafeterias and offer a collection of more than 300 gourmet pastries and breads. The chain s bakeries provide tarts, cookies, brownies, pies and cheesecakes. Its bakeries also offer custom-designed gourmet wedding and birthday cakes. The chain s bakeries serve cappuccino and espresso coffee, as well as provide pastry platters for corporate functions. In addition, some of its bakeries offer birthday packages that include cakes, candles, pizza strips and paper goods. The Pastry Gourmet Bakery & Caf is headquartered in Providence, R.I.