V.M. Ybor bakery Elevenses brings back wildly-popular ‘Gilmore Girls’ menu this month

Lovers of the slice-of-life, cult classic show can indulge in some TV nostalgia this month when Elevenses hosts its annual run of "Gilmore Girls"-themed menu items.

“Hello fellow townspeople—It is with great excitement (and only a smidgeon of trepidation ) that we announce our annual trip to Stars Hollow!” Elevenses owner Jade Yelvington writes on social media. “Last time your enthusiasm for this themed menu was seriously unmatched, so we’re going even bigger this time.”

This year’s “Gilmore Girls” menu—which boasts the theme of “a thousand yellow daises"—runs from Wednesday, May 15 to Saturday, June 1. Elevenses’ hours will remain normal throughout these three weeks—noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday (or until sold out.)

Elevenses will be closed May 5-11 to prepare for its three week-long themed menu.

Elevenses' specialty baked goods and beverage menu draws inspiration from the fictional Connecticut town of Stars Hollow, referencing different characters and places. A few offerings are even based on dishes that were sold at Luke’s Diner, a regular gathering place within the show.

A few sweet treats that will be offered at this month’s event include “Breakfast at Luke’s” macarons (blueberry pancakes, French toast, Luke’s coffee, eggs & bacon), yellow daisy sugar cookies, “Babette ate oatmeal” cream pies, blueberry sweet corn cookies, “Sookie’s dream” s’mores cake slices, blueberry “shortcake” pavlovas and brown sugar pop tarts. A few savory items will be up for grabs as well, including “Jackson’s Greenhouse” tomato tarts, soft pretzels and “Sleeping with the Zucchinis” muffins.

Elevenses and its tiny team are also offering a variety of Stars Hollow-themed drinks—which range from espresso-based beverages like the “Lorelei” sparkly strawberry latte and “Team Christopher” vanilla latte with cardamom and Fruity Pebbles to less caffeinated options like “Gypsy’s Sparkling Lemonade” and the “Lime Fantasy Supreme,” a shaken, citrusy matcha with coconut condensed milk.

In an attempt to quell the massive, hours-long lines that formed down the block at last year's “Gilmore Girls” pop-up, the first half of each day will be first come first serve, while the second half will be reserved for pre-orders.

“Gilmore Girls” lovers can also get a sneak peek of Elevenses’ themed menu on May 12 from—a rare Sunday that the bakery is open because of Mother’s Day. Pre-orders must be placed via Hotplate in order to grab any treats next Sunday.

Give @elevensesco a follow on Instagram for the latest updates on its upcoming “Gilmore Girls” menu and information on how to pre-order items. And if you plan to patronize any of these specialty menu days, you may want to prepare to wait in a line (and please don’t block any driveways on surrounding streets.)

The V.M. Ybor-based, from-scratch bakery opened to the public in early 2023 and has been quietly slinging innovative baked goods and beverages since.
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