In the small community of Filer, Idaho, one bakery stands as the sole supplier of fresh baked goods — and it operates out of a building that has stood for 115 years. Dazipop Cupcakes, located on 6th Street, runs out of a detached garage that owner Tracey Dalusio and her contractor husband transformed into a fully functioning cottage bakery roughly two years ago.
The idea grew out of practicality. Dalusio had hoped to establish her storefront on Main Street but was unable to secure a suitable location. Her husband proposed converting the old garage on their property, handled the renovations himself, and the result became the unique home of Dazipop Cupcakes — a space that blends local history with fresh-baked community character.
A Craft Built Over Nearly Two Decades
Dalusio’s relationship with baking wasn’t love at first mix. She has said that baking didn’t appeal to her initially, and it wasn’t until after her second child was born that she decided to give it a real try. That decision stuck. She has now spent 17 years refining her baking skills, and the business itself dates back to 2015 — though the current garage location has been open for just over two years.
The menu leans toward comfort and creativity. Stuffed croissants, cinnamon rolls, and raspberry rolls are consistent offerings, and the croissants have emerged as the top seller. Lemon bars and Nanaimo bars also move quickly, often selling out before customers can get to them. Custom orders are something Dalusio actively welcomes.
“I like when people ask me to do something that’s a little unusual,” Dalusio has said of her approach to special requests, noting that she enjoys the challenge of replicating a flavor or creating something entirely new.
Baking as Community Connection
For Dalusio, the business is about more than flour and butter. She describes baking as an artistic outlet, but says the most rewarding part of running Dazipop Cupcakes is the people she meets along the way. She has donated baked goods to the local school district and contributed cakes for senior center fundraisers and raffles, reinforcing ties to the broader Filer community.
That community-minded approach mirrors a broader pattern seen across Magic Valley, where small local businesses often serve as anchors for civic life — particularly in smaller towns like Filer, Buhl, and Kimberly where large commercial options are limited. Community landmarks like the Twin Falls City Park expansion project reflect similar investment in local identity and gathering spaces across Twin Falls County.
Customers looking to place orders with Dazipop Cupcakes can do so through the bakery’s Facebook page. Walk-in availability may vary depending on the day’s production schedule.
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What Comes Next
Dazipop Cupcakes shows no signs of slowing down. With a loyal customer base, a growing reputation for custom work, and deep roots in the Filer community, Dalusio’s converted garage has become something of a local landmark in its own right — proof that a small-town bakery doesn’t need a Main Street address to make a big impression.