With MbCo, Petite Thuet, Patachou growing into mini-chains and other gourmet bakery cafes sprouting up this was bound to start happening. The rents at those locations must have been very high and the prices for flour, butter and eggs are starting to creep up again too. It must be one of the most competitive food service sectors it the city. They also now have to worry about Longos raising the bar for prepared foods at grocery stores and the others greatly improving the quality of their baked goods.