We need more places like this! First time stopping by GM's brick and mortar shop vs buying from them at the farmers market, and let me just say, this place is a gem - everything from the store itself to its people! Cinnamon roll - best Ive had out of all the ones I've had in CA and AZ. They do not cut corners and even use brown butter for their cinnamon sugar filling! Cruffins - fun to look at and fun to eat; can't go wrong with any of them! Cookies - white chocolate macadamia nut, chocolate chip, gluten-less chocolate cookies ... now these are cookies! If I had to bet, I'm pretty sure they weigh as much or even more than the famous NY Levain cookies. Strawberry and cream croissant - croissant stuffed with whipped cream and slices of fresh strawberrh; do yourself a favor and just try this! With so many goods to choose from, it may be easy to pass this one up, but don't! It'll give you those napoleon and cream puff vibes. read more

Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse - Ham and cheese croissant and strawberry and creams croissant. Both amazing! Highly recommend the strawberry one! - Bakeries Near Me - Vista, California

Came on a Saturday noon, and it was not too busy. All the pastries were laid out for you to see and they all looked super yummy. The store is small and there's no seating. The pastries are definitely on the higher-priced side and we weren't too hungry, so we opted for the strawberry croissant since it was the last one left. I was hoping to try their cinnamon roll, as it looked amazing and had a selection of flavors to pick from. The lady who helped us was friendly and packed the croissant for me, and we took it to go. The strawberry croissant had some vanilla cream along with strawberry slices in the center cut of the croissant. The cream was nice, light, and not overly sweet, which tasted great with the strawberry. The croissant was a little disappointing, as it wasn't flaky, very dense, and on the softer side. It still had a good buttery flavor but overall it was mid. As we continued eating, I ended up chewing on something plasticky, and I believe it might have been the front cut of a plastic piping bag. I'm glad it was a fairly small piece or else I probably would have swallowed it...It is disappointing that a big piece of plastic ended up in the cream where no one had caught it during the process of making it. read more

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How have I not written a review yet? I think this is my favorite bakery for pastries. I was first introduced to it through a Yelp event otherwise I'm not sure I would have known about it and it deserves all the kudos. It's in a strip mall that has a few dining options so this makes it a perfect breakfast and lunchtime treat. They are only open until 2, I believe so make sure you go on the earlier side. I have had a croissant sandwich which was so good and many pastries since that event. My favorite and the one I keep coming back to is the lemon curd cruffin. A croissant muffin combination which is so crispy flakey and delicious. The staff is always nice and answers my questions. Parking is easy. There a few tables outside shared with the Mexican and Japanese restaurants next door. read more

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The good: I tried a coffee, pecan pie croissant with bourbon whipped cream, a milk and cookies croissant muffin (a.k.a. cruffin), and a croissant donut (a.k.a. cronut). I liked the flavor options and the display case. The bourbon whipped cream was light and tasty. I do think croissant versions of everything are great because you cannot argue with pastry layers and more butter. The bad: The pastries tasted a day old. It wasn't as flaky or fresh. I did come on a Monday morning. It was super cold inside. The donut was greasy and a bit heavier than I expected. There is no indoor seating. The outdoor seating area is mixed with the next door business and a lot of the lawn chairs were ripped or about to rip. I think the croissant muffin had too much frosting. The interesting: They sell gift cards online and offer catering packages. read more

Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse - Pecan Pie Croissant with Bourbon Whipped Cream - Bakeries Near Me - Vista, California

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Yum! Finally made it back after an event here when they first open. Not much of a pastry person but my friend was in town and I wanted to impress her. I got 6 pastries, all around $6-7 each. I got a Nutella cruffin, lemon cruffin, glazed cronut, almond croissant, cinnamon roll and a bread pudding. We tried every thing except the bread pudding, we froze it for later. But the best was the lemon curd cruffin. A very good tartness. The Nutella one was super rich. Their croissant was delicious. Nice and crunchy, pretty big too. And if you love cinnamon rolls, theirs is so delicious. Very good with your coffee. Pastries were all massive, and well worth the price! Everything was there when I came in the morning. read more

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- plaza parking, plenty of pastries available at 11am on a Saturday! Grab and go spot with no seating inside - each looked so delicious and there was so much variety - we chose the sausage roll (heated up for us) and snickers cruffin with the help of the staff - the sausage roll was yummy but standard so I wouldn't get it again, that mustard it came with was a great addition though! - loved the cruffin! It's filled with a whipped peanut butter and caramel sauce and has a chocolate shell to provide some crunch read more

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I would go out of my way, just to come to this bakery. If you love baked goods like I do, you gotta stop by! Not only is the name clever and cute, their pastries are not just IG picture good, they taste really good! It's a clean shop that is well organized. Everyone is super nice and helpful. My favorite was the Strawberry Shortcake Croissant. The crème was light and not too sweet. The strawberries were sweet with a little tanginess. The croissant was crispy on top and soft on the middle. I ate it so fast I didn't share lol Their Ham and Swiss Croissant was really good too! They don't skip out on the ham so it had a good ratio of all the ingredients together. I also got the cinnamon bun. I heated it up with a little and had coffee with it. It had a little too much frosting on top but I think it's better to have too much vs not enough. It was soft and gooey inside . It wasn't too sweet which I like. The brownie was really good and chocolately. I warmed it up and slapped some vanilla ice cream and mini chocolate chips on top. Chocolate cookie - I think this was a pass for me. I love chocolate chip cookies but this one didn't really wow me. They're known for their Crufins but I didn't have room to try that this time. I'll have to come back to try it out read more

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I wish I could show you the pictures of what my family ate. It went by fast. A lot of the pastries were gone by the time we got there, but there were still good options. There was one girl that helped us and let us know about each pastry and she was as sweet as the pastries. read more

Amazing bakery space! Freshly baked pastries, rotating daily. Whether you go with their jumbo Cream Cheese Frosted Cinnamon Roll, Cronuts, Cruffins, Croissants or Liege Waffles, all of the treats are amazing. Arrow early and make sure you score the best opportunity to get items of your choice before they sell out...and they will! Big fan of the Salted Maple Cronut and the Ube & Coconut Cronut. Soft, sweet, melts in your mouth goodness. This is strictly a grab and go joint, with no seating indoors or outdoors. Friendly service, constantly huddling with walk up and order ahead customers. Plenty of parking in a large retail lot. A great bakery in Vjsta that offers some kick *as goodies to delight your tastebuds and expand your waistlines. Enjoy responsibly. read more

Great bakery. Staff here are always friendly. It's a cute little bakery. I love their Croissant Breakfast Sandwich. They also have delicious Chocolate Croissants and Chocolate Chip Cookies. It's located in a plaza, and I always have an easy time finding parking here. I'll be back again and again. read more

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Glutenous Maximus is HANDS DOWN one of the MUST-experience pastry shops in Southern California! We first discovered their Dirty Chai Cruffin at a Seven Seas Coffee shop and were instantly hooked! So when we found out they had an actual shop that we could make sure to hit on the drive back up north stopping by became a non-negotiable... and WOW was it worth it! From the moment we walked in, the service was just as impressive as the pastries! Kymie helped guide us and make suggestion while being incredibly patient as I stood there debating what to get, because there was sooooo many options! Sweet to savory they had it! As for the pastries--every single one was next-level! Our highlights were: -Dirty Chai Cruffin - Massive (like size of a small childs head), flaky, fluffy, perfectly spiced, and filled with airy chai-coffee mousse. -Pecan Pie Croissant w/ Bourbon Maple Whipped Cream - Tastes like the best pecan pie you've ever had... wrapped in buttery layers. Unreal. -Jalapeño Ham & Cheddar Croissant - Jalapeño flavor baked right into the dough, loaded with ham and packed with cheesy, savory goodness. a MUST especially if you like jalapeno! -Turkey, Havarti & Pesto Croissant - Surprisingly there was so much meat (the most we've ever seen in a pastry, like the ham one) and flavor; one of the BEST we've ever had! Parking is plentiful, and the shop itself is super cute inside. There isn't much seating, so it's more of a grab-and-go spot--which worked out perfectly because we took our pastries on the road and devoured them at a park! If you're anywhere near Vista (or not), this bakery is WORTH the drive and the calories. If you want to eat them more frequently and you aren't super close, you can still get their pastries at all Seven Seas Roasting Coffee locations, which is such a gift to humanity (or a curse because you might spend your entire paycheck regularly on their delectable goodies). Seriously though RUN, don't walk! They are a MUST and some of the BEST cruffins we've had in the nation! read more

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I absolutely love their cinnamon rolls. Definitely the best around, and I've tried a lot of them. The pecan buns are awesome too, if you're not into that frosting life. This is a fantastic bakery, and the staff is always really nice. read more

Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse with it's humorous name started off with liege waffles at Farmer's Markets, but now has expanded to a bakery with so many unique and great tasting baked goods. I ordered several to try. Lemon curd cruffin ($7.50) - This was shaped like a muffin but was crispy and flakey like a croissant. I really enjoyed the tart and sweetness of the lemon curd, it was so plentiful and I was impressed with the quantity on the inside. Cardamon vanilla morning bun ($6) - This was another popular item here with wonderful cardamon and vanilla flavors. Macadamia white chocolate cookie ($5) - Packed with plenty of macadamia nuts and white chocolate chip chunks this cookie was thick, chewy, gooey and so good! Definitely one of the better cookies that I have tried. Overall I was impressed with the baked goods here. While there is no seating inside, there are some tables to sit at outside. read more

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I'm surprised that this place was dead when we arrived because everything we got was amazingly delicious! We chose the chocolate chip cookie, tiramisu cruffin, and peanut butter-chocolate cruffin. Everyone loved their choices and wish we lived closer but if we are in the area again, we'll be stopping by. And of course, you cannot beat this bakery's name! read more

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I found this Bakery through Blue Mug in Escondido who also sells their baked goods and loved the chocolate cronut. I finally got the chance to come into the bakery and the options are amazing! I love that you can easily see all the options available to pick from. read more

Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse - Baked goods - Bakeries Near Me - Vista, California

Picked up some sweets today for the team. Everything was so delicious and was a nice pick-me-up. The shop is small and an easy walk in, walk out place. Will definitely be back to try more baked goodies from here. Overall rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Restaurant Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10 read more

Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse - Bakeries Near Me - Vista, California

I enjoyed the pasties I ordered although they were a bit pricey. They would've tasted better warmed. Not sure if that is an option but it was not offered. To be fair I did go closer to closing time so that could be a factor. read more

S T O O P I D . I S . A S . S T O O P I D . D O E S So... there's this new bakery in town called Glutenus Maximus. Yep. Latin. Because apparently if you say it in 'Merican: "Big-Azz Dough-balls"...it doesn't sound artisanal enough. You know what I think of when I hear Latin? I think, "It's gonna cost more." Anything in Latin costs more. Lawyers know this. Doctors know this. Catholic priests who-do-it-for-the-money know this. Now the bakers know this too. I walk in, it smells amazing. Bread smell. You know that smell? Hits you right in your caveman brain. You can hear your Paleolithic DNA whispering, "Eat this, survive winter." I see the pastries. Not just classics like donuts and cookies and croissants. Now we have "cruffins". A croissant-muffin hybrid. And "cronuts". Croissant-donuts. I guess because it's more artsy (/lucrative) to go all Frankenstein in the kitchen now. I bought a $7.50 cruffin-- tall, flaky, filled with key-lime goodness. Delicious, sure, until you think maybe it's just a croissant that's been plumped. Like the Kardashian of pastries. Pretty to look at, but deep down... nothing. Except... it was freakin' amazing down to the last bite. And for the gluten-free people out there: there's gluten-free cookies and scones! At Glutenus Maximus! But why? Why would you come here? That's like going to Hooters for the celery sticks. If you don't want gluten, maybe try Glutenus Minimus in Portland. Or just stay home and nibble on your yoga mat. Pro tip: The name Glutenus Maximus is kinda stoopid. The Frakenstonian items seem kinda stoopid. The gluten-free section is really stoopid. And I'll be back tomorrow. Because I'm not Carpe Diem... I'm Carpe Crustem. Seize the bread, Paleolithics. Even if it's stoopid. Especially if it's stoopid. Stoopid delicious. read more

Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse - so posh and snobby, it's snoshy - Bakeries Near Me - Vista, California

I found this place on Yelp when planning our trip to Carlsbad. We made a special trip to Vista jus to try this nearly five-star rated bakehouse and it did not disappoint! I would drive here again from LA! When you walk in the amazing sugar aroma consumes you - in a good way! It smells absolutely amazing in here. We were there for about 30 minutes even though there was no line because we had such a hard time deciding what to get. The Cronuts and Cruffins are perfectly chewy and flakey and the cookie was amazing! I will definitely come back every time I'm in the area. read more

Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse - Nutella Cruffin, Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie, Vanilla Glazed Cronut - Bakeries Near Me - Vista, California

One of the best in north county. All their pastries are really really good! Very friendly staff.

Came for a quick sweet tooth stop. Located with ample parking. Purchased a couple of cookies, white chocolate macadamia and the chocolate chip. They are big. Kids enjoyed them but I found them huge. We all agreed on a 4.5 rating. Service was quick since we were the only ones in there. Would go back to try other things. read more

Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse - Bakeries Near Me - Vista, California

YUM! I saw the reviews for the strawberry shortcake croissant... wondered if it was overhyped. Swung by twice. I was unsuccessful the first time as they were sold out. Second time I came as they opened and scooped up a few of the strawberry shortcake croissants, a sticky bun, and a cinnamon bun. The strawberry shortcake croissants were delicious! The ratio of ingredients was great, strawberries were just sweet enough, and the whipped cream was slightly sweet and super fluffy and light. I could have ate like 3 of these on my own but I had bought them to share for the bridal party I was joining up with to get ready for a friend's wedding. The sticky bun was good but I think the bun was a bit denser than I like. It was good. I'm comparing these to the ones from Flour that I love in the Boston area which remain my favorite but these are closer than other places in taste. My partner liked the cinnamon bun. Better than another one he tried elsewhere in the area. I'll have to come back for these again next time I'm in the area! read more

Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse - Bakeries Near Me - Vista, California

Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse is a simple, clean bakery in Vista that serves creative sweet combinations and flavored pastries. It is a quality spot to pick up a breakfast or snack for the family. THE FOOD * Ham & Swiss Croissant ($7.50): Savory and delicious. The outside crust was flaky, and the inside was moist, perfectly complemented by the melted cheese and the saltiness from the ham. * Tiramisu Cruffin ($7.50): A unique item coated in sugar. We found it to be on the drier side inside and out, though the kids enjoyed it more than the adults. * Butterscotch Pecan Sticky Bun ($8.50): Moist and delicious with a generous amount of pecans. Pro Tip: Warm this up before eating for the best texture. * Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie ($5.00): A no-nonsense, large cookie. I recommend heating this one slightly to get that melty chocolate flavor and gooey texture. THE SERVICE The floor manager was gracious and patient, taking the time to explain the wide variety of offerings and share her personal recommendations. OVERALL A great local stop for creative treats. read more

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I have not actually been to the bakeshop but we were blessed with meeting Chef Hunter and Colette at a Friendsgiving and they brought the most decadent French pastries and cronuts EVER!! (Not to mention the pork-loin but that's a review for his catering business.) I can testify that the Tiramisu Cruffin and Maple Cronut are heaven for your tastebuds and worth the extra steps to burn them off. My biggest mistake was not taking pictures and not sampling the croissants. We do not live in the San Diego area but we will be making a bakehouse road trip soon!!! read more

Our mission is to try everything here or die trying. We will see which comes first. The latest items we got--the breakfast croissant and the spinach artichoke quiche croii--were both excellent. We're not dead yet so we'll just keep eating. read more

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If you love cinnamon rolls this is your place! I tried the cream cheese cinnamon roll and it was amazing, the frosting ratio was perfect & my friend tried the pecan pie croissant she said that was amazing as well! We will definitely be back to try more delicious pastries read more

Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse - Cream Cheese frosting Cinnamon roll - Bakeries Near Me - Vista, California

Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse --- the cosplay name can be playfully inferred to "butt bakery". Maybe it's the inner child in me that liked the name so I had to swing by or perhaps a foretelling of what may happen if I eat too much. Ha-ha! :) It's a small bakehouse with no inside seatings. There are several community tables outside, so unless the weather permits, their business model is order and go. For a mid-morning visit (on Sunday), half of the popular items were sold out! The displayed of the awesomeness of baked good does cause an impulse buy -- so be aware as the items does add up steeply. We ordered half dozens of croissants and pastries to try --- all flavorful, buttery and flaky. Needless to say, all delicious and probably not healthy if I'm trying to watch my sugar intake. The plain buttered croissant was still my favorite. I guess still appreciate the classic. The Chocolate Chip Cookie was too sweet with the chocolate filling. read more

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We popped in here to get several items to take home and try with our family. We bought a cinnamon roll, an almond croissant, a pecan pie croissant with bourbon, whipped cream, and a lemon curd cruffin. They were all amazing. The store is very inviting. We wanted to check it out because we have lots of visitors coming and it's like five minutes from our house! Will be back to have easy breakfast treats available for our guests! Just a note, this is not a place with tables inside where you can sit and have a bite. I think there are tables outside that you can use. As we pulled up, we saw many people coming out with their cup of coffee and a bag with something delicious I am sure in it. read more

Stopped by to grab some pastries to-go. The employees were friendly and quick. Everything in the case looked delicious! I tried cronuts and a scone--they were fresh and tasty. read more

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Finally made it out to the brick and mortar. It's a bit deep into Vista but so worth the visit. It's a cute little shop that on Friday morning they had the full range of delicious offerings laid out. A variety of savories and sweet and a really nice lady at the front. We ordered the sausage pastry with this garlic sauce you want to slather on everything and lick clean... the turkey, pesto and cheese croissant which was amazing.. of course can't depart without their cookies and a few other treats. I am glad they are not located near me or I'll be their new best friend coming every second I can. Prices are fantastic.. the items offered are mind blowing and I can't wait to stalk them at the next Poway Farmer's Market. If you're lucky enough to be near the brick and mortar they have pastry boxes for a steal and you can't go wrong with anything they offer. Lots of parking. great service as always and a hard bakery to beat in SD! read more

Glutenus Maximus is a small bakery in Vista, CA, located off the 78 between Carlsbad and San Marcos. There is no seating inside, but they have tons of croissants, croissant donuts, and croissant muffins. They're pretty skilled at their laminated doughs as their croissants are buttery and flakey. My favorite bite was their vanilla bean croissant doughnut, which had beautiful flecks of vanilla bean in their buttercream. I also got a liege waffle, but this wasn't my favorite bite as it was a denser than I would prefer. Overall, I think their croissants are delicious and filling and it's great pitstop if you're in the area. It was quite quiet for a Sunday morning - I hope that locals are embracing the great croissants here. read more

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This place is phenomenal! I've been 3 times and every time is amazing! They have increased their variety and everything I've tried is sooo good. I got the maple pecan croissant which tasted similar but distinctly unique from an almond croissant 10/10!. The sausage roll came with a side of Dijon dressing that was fantastic! And finally the s'mores cruffin was insane! Tasted so much like s'mores and was so good but very big so be ready to share! More of a grab and go spot, but also have spots to sit and eat outside. Definitely coming back! read more

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The icing on the cronut was delicate yet delicious. I say delicate because it was falling off the cronut when biting into it, but it was so chocolatey that I picked up the crumbs with my fingers. The actual cronut was so soft and within seconds, it was gone! I was given my pastry with a smile! read more

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Their pastries are the best I've ever had. I wish I was kidding. Insanely good. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable on their goods as well. When you walk in you're greeted by the gorgeous case of baked goods that make it hard to say no to much. I can't say enough good things. read more

Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse - Top: Dirty Chai Cruffin Bottom: Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Vista, California

Small store but the service was super considerate and friendly. I got the last bit of decaf coffee and the cashier said she filtered it twice for me in case there were any grounds. The cookies and a lot of their other baked goods are so delicious! It's dangerous that I live so close, but I would even drive an hour just to grab a sweet treat here. They do close early though but probably because they sell out of items fast too read more

Still love this place! They have recently slimmed down their sandwich menu to just the croissant sammie. They have the waffle one just one Sundays. Service continues to be friendly. No place to sit inside, but I don't mind. read more

Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse - Menu - Bakeries Near Me - Vista, California

Best croissant shop in San Marcos! Great spot to satisfy cravings. I wish the croissant was a little more flaky and crunchy. It was buttery and a bit mushy since I got the jalapeño ham & cheese warmed up. We also enjoyed the salted chocolate chip cookie. Would like to come back to try the breakfast sandwich. read more

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Love the catchy name! Selection was very limited in this small shop by the time I arrived on a late Saturday morning; I was hoping to taste their Cinnamon Roll. The staff was great: welcoming-&-friendly, patient, and helpful. Since my 1st choice was out, they recommended their Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll ($8.50) -- deeeeliciously moist & flavorful, with a thick, fluffy layer of tasty, not-overly-sweet icing!! I also went home with: Butter Croissant, $5.00 -- tender & flaky; Fudge Brownie, $4.50 -- wonderfully moist, full of comforting chocolate flavor! Chocolate Chip Cookie, $5.00 -- good but least impressive of my treats. Convenient parking. Fun find, and one I'll return to, again, when in the area... hoping for that Cinnamon Roll. read more

I recommend this bakery to absolutely everyone. They never disappoint. It remains the best croissant sandwich I've ever had and it's consistently perfect. I love that they always have a plethora of pastries as well and they rotate out flavors and types so there's always fan favorites but also new things to try and to fall in love with. Fantastic spot. Won't disappoint read more

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This place is just outstanding, not only do they have outstanding pastries they also have incredible breakfast sandwiches. Large, beautiful display when walking in and everything is HUGE. The cookies are massive and the cinnamon rolls are impressive looking. The food is incredible!! Everything I've tried has been fantastic. The breakfast croissant is soooo good, so perfectly crispy and the aioli on it definitely makes it stand out as one of the best breakfast croissants I've ever had. The strawberry shortcake was light and fluffy and delicious. The ham and cheese croissant is mouth watering. Bread pudding is definitely a win as well! The cinnamon roll unfortunately had a lemon aftertaste that my boyfriend did not find enjoyable, but he absolutely loved the macadamia nut white chocolate cookie! Service is quick and friendly. This place has no indoor seats it's more of a pickup place. Prices are reasonable for how big the portions are. Overall if you are in the area it's definitely a place to check out. read more

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