Bao's Pastry

Bao's Pastry (鲍师傅糕点) is a pastry chain in the People's Republic of China. According to its official website, it was originally created by Mr. Bao Caisheng in Beijing in 2004 under the name "Bao Zai Western Pastry House" (鲍仔西饼屋), was formally renamed "Bao's Pastry" (鲍师傅糕点) in 2005, and in 2015 Beijing Bao Caisheng Catering Management Co., Ltd. was established to manage the Bao's Pastry brand. The brand states that its signature "Xiaobei" cake series sold over 100 million units in 2021 and over 200 million units in 2023, and that it uses transparent kitchens to show the pastry-making process.

According to the official website, Bao's Pastry was originally created by Mr. Bao Caisheng in Beijing in 2004 under the name "Bao Zai Western Pastry House" (鲍仔西饼屋). In 2005 it was formally renamed "Bao's Pastry" (鲍师傅糕点). In 2015, Beijing Bao Caisheng Catering Management Co., Ltd. was established to manage the Bao's Pastry brand. The brand states that its Xiaobei cake sold 100 million units in 2021 and that its signature "Xiaobei cake series" sold over 200 million units in 2023. It also states that it maintains food-quality standards and uses transparent kitchens to fully display the pastry-making process so consumers can eat with confidence.

• 2023

  Signature Xiaobei cake series annual sales exceeded 200 million pieces.

• 2021

  Xiaobei cake series reached annual sales of 100 million pieces.

• 2015

  Beijing Bao Caisheng Catering Management Co., Ltd. established to manage the brand.

• 2005

  Officially renamed Bao's Pastry (鲍师傅糕点).

• 2004

  Founded by Bao Caisheng in Beijing as Baozi Xibingwu.

Pastry chain emphasizing food quality and transparent kitchens.

• Xiaobei cake series

  Signature product line; the brand states it sold over 200 million units in 2023.

• 2026

  Extra-long egg tarts criticized for too little custard; customer service offers refunds

  In September 2026, consumers complained that Bao's Pastry's extra-long egg tarts contained too little custard. Official customer service said it would coordinate improvements across stores and that refunds could be requested; some complainants confirmed receiving refunds.

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• 2025

  Spring found in egg tart; store admits employee oversight

  In October 2025, a consumer found a spring in a Bao's Pastry egg tart. The store said it was due to employee oversight, and its initial compensation offer sparked controversy. This entry concerns a foreign-object incident at the store involved.

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• 2024

  Weighing with packaging questioned as short-weighting, sparking measurement dispute

  In July 2024, Southern Metropolis Daily reported on complaints about Bao's Pastry stores weighing products with packaging and handling weighing issues, prompting consumer doubts about measurement and charging for packaging weight. This entry covers the controversy as reported, not a concluded finding of cheating that had been penalized.

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• 2024

  Year of the Dragon paper bag misspells DRAGON as DARGON, packaging copy mocked

  In early 2024, consumers noticed a spelling error on Bao's Pastry's Year of the Dragon paper bags, with DRAGON printed as DARGON, triggering controversy over the packaging copy on social media.

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• 2020

  Court upholds judgment in Bao Shifu trademark dispute

  The Beijing Intellectual Property Court rejected Yishang Company's appeal and upheld a judgment finding that Yishang infringed the Bao Shifu trademark and engaged in unfair competition. The judgment ordered Yishang to stop the conduct, publish a statement to mitigate its effects, and pay more than 3 million yuan in damages and reasonable expenses.

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• 2020.12

  Reported2020.12.03

  Court upholds judgment in Bao Shifu trademark dispute[7]Court upholds judgment in Bao Shifu trademark disputeip.people.com.cn

  The Beijing Intellectual Property Court rejected Yishang Company's appeal and upheld a judgment finding that Yishang infringed the Bao Shifu trademark and engaged in unfair competition. The judgment ordered Yishang to stop the conduct, publish a statement to mitigate its effects, and pay more than 3 million yuan in damages and reasonable expenses.

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7. 7Court upholds judgment in Bao Shifu trademark disputeip.people.com.cn