Bakery Refuses to Serve Police Officer on Duty, Sparks Controversy
You won’t believe the latest clash between a local bakery and the San Francisco Police Officer Association (SPOA). Last week, Reem’s California, a well-known Arab bakery and restaurant, raised eyebrows by refusing service to an officer in uniform. The reason? A policy that’s making headlines for its “no armed and uniformed individuals” stance. It’s not just a muffin, folks; it’s a hot topic.
The head of SPOA, Lt. Tracy McCray, didn’t mince words. “Let’s cut the baloney,” she declared on Fox News Digital. “This policy is aimed at police officers. We’re the ones you see around most of the time. So, let’s be real and move on.”
The incident unfolded when a hardworking officer, fresh off a 16-hour shift and extra hours at a car show, was turned away at Reem’s. A bakery employee dropped the bombshell, stating they don’t serve those in uniform. SPOA was quick to sound the alarm, highlighting the incident’s odd twist.
McCray didn’t let the sour taste linger. She fired off an email to Reem’s, inquiring about this policy that’s causing quite the stir. A spokesperson replied, confirming the bakery’s stand: “Uniformed and armed individuals aren’t our cup of tea.” Fox News Digital got a peek at the email exchange – no doughnuts involved.
Now, here’s the icing on the cake. Reem’s hopped onto Instagram, stating their commitment to social and racial justice. They’re not playing around, folks. They’ve decided that their “no guns” rule ensures safety, especially in a world rocked by gun violence. But here’s the twist – McCray thought the statement was a bit fishy, considering she received only a two-sentence email about the “no cops allowed” policy. Talk about a cake and eat it too situation!
But hold on – this isn’t the first time San Francisco’s food scene has clashed with the police. Last year, a restaurant named Hilda and Jesse turned away three on-duty officers, declaring their spot a “safe space.” And who can forget the pizza place that gave a boot to an employee for showing the cops the door?
The San Francisco Police Department chimed in, reminding everyone that businesses have their say but that they’re committed to keeping everyone safe, no matter who they are. Meanwhile, Reem’s is taking a nap until September 5th, refusing to spill the beans. What’s the scoop? We’ll have to wait and see.
Author’s note: Jamie Joseph, Fox News Digital’s political coverage lead, reported this story.