What an ignorant and useless article, not everyone prefers "cheap supermarket cake".  My little boy has a rare auto immune disease that requires diet restrictions, yet we don't choose Kelsey's & Applebee's as our dining choices (shame on you for bashing those who do should that be their preference or all they can afford for a special occasion).  We love that our kids enjoy a variety of dining experiences including fine dining and should I need to bring a special cake in that my WHOLE family can enjoy than that should be my prerogative at any restaurant.  In a time when so many suffer from all types of allergies & dietary needs, and when food is such an emotional and sometimes painful reality for so many, shame on you for making those who may not have a choice but to bring their own feel that they are lacking in class or "selfish".  Globe, you lost my readership for printing such garbage.