# Milk Bar: Food & beverages, New York, United States

> Milk Bar: Milk Bar is a popular chain of dessert and bakery restaurants in the United States, founded in 2008 by award-winning pastry chef Christina Tosi.

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# Milk Bar

Milk Bar is a popular chain of dessert and bakery restaurants in the United States, founded in 2008 by award-winning pastry chef Christina Tosi.

Funding reported Last round: Undisclosed round

Food & beverages New York, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2008 18 years old
- **Team:** 450 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** $54M in dollars
- **Last round:** Undisclosed round May 2023

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- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Milk Bar

Milk Bar is a popular chain of dessert and bakery restaurants in the United States, founded in 2008 by award-winning pastry chef Christina Tosi.

Originally known as Momofuku Milk Bar, the brand has grown from a single location in New York City's East Village to 12 stores across five U.S. markets, including Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, and Bellevue, Washington, as well as an international location in Toronto, Canada. The company is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. Milk Bar is known for its innovative and nostalgic desserts, offering a variety of products such as cakes, cookies, pies, and ice cream. Signature items include Cereal MilkTM ice cream, Compost Cookies®, and Milk Bar Pie. The brand also provides direct-to-consumer e-commerce services, shipping dessert care packages nationwide, and its products are available in grocery stores across the country. With a loyal fanbase, Milk Bar continues to challenge traditional bakery conventions and create unique flavor combinations that delight customers.

## What company datasets say Milk Bar raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$54M** in dollars

Rounds **3**

Last round **Undisclosed round**

Last round size **$22M**

Last round date **May 2023**

Investors listed **2**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Food & beverages
- **Industry code:** NAICS 311811, SIC 5461
- **Region:** New York
- **Revenue:** $24M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/milk-bar)

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