50 Best Bakeries near Allston

“Pricier than the sweet shop in Norwood where I usually get mochinuts ($3.50 each here, and it’s $2.50 each there), but they have a wider variety here.You place your order through a machine and someone brings it out.It is inside the same building as the Gong cha place, but it is a separate ordering and service system.Street parking is limited.The place is accessible but I don’t think there are bathrooms.Plenty of tables and booths to sit inside and wide lanes to roll if you use wheels.“

“our server was so nice! My breakfast was exceptional as was my daughters. the coffee drinks were spectacular. The only complain I have is I wish they didn’t allow big dogs inside the restaurant. One of the people are allergic to dogs so we had to sit outside in the heat.“

“The most delicious pastries ever. If you love pistachio the way I do you will have trouble choosing and it is ALL great. But I particularly love the savories. The Palestinian bread and the flatbread with the green topping (forget what it's called) is a family favorite. We adore these; the flatbreads are a great quick lunch. But so so delicious, fresh, we are so fortunate to have you here!“

“Went today with my girlfriend, we had the most amazing baklava and Turkish coffee/matcha latte. The owner is the friendliest man you can find in Boston. Delicious coffee and pastries aside, I would visit this place simply for the hospitality; it was an outstanding experience.“

“Michette is a gem tucked into the ever-evolving landscape of East Somerville. From the outside, the charming signage with little cartoons holding croissants pulls you in, but it’s the feeling once you step inside that really hooks you.

Walking in, it almost feels like you’ve crossed into a different era. The rich, dark wood and bustling energy give it this kind of timeless, grounded vibe. You’ve got a crowd inside, all clearly here with purpose, as the team behind the counter works like a well-tuned orchestra, each person genuinely engaged with their craft. Watching them work—rolling dough, restocking trays—makes it feel like you’re witnessing something rare in today’s fast-paced world: people who truly enjoy what they’re creating.

In a city where larger, established bakeries often dominate, it’s inspiring to see a small, grassroots operation like Michette making its mark. There’s something special about seeing the community embrace a place that’s focused so much on quality and craft. Their strive for excellence doesn’t go unnoticed, and it’s clear that they’re pouring everything into this spot.

I tried their canelé and chocolate croissant, which lived up to their reputation. The canelé was perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and custardy within, and the chocolate croissant had these endless layers, each bite flaking away to reveal the deep chocolate tucked inside. You can taste the skill and attention that goes into these pastries; it’s obvious they’re baked with genuine love.

Michette feels like it could quickly become a contender for one of Boston’s go-to bakeries. I’ll be back soon, and if you’re a pastry lover, this place is definitely worth a visit.“

“love this bakery so much, went here almost weekly over the past year i lived here! there isn’t a baked good i’ve gotten that i didn’t like, and the staff are usually so friendly. i’m only writing this because i’m moving and i feel safe now to share this, but there’s this one specific white man cashier who has always been cold to me. every single time i’ve gone he’s never smiled, greeted me, or shown me any act of kindness, despite the fact that i always see him do so to other customers. i am a woman of color, and every time i’ve came and he’s been there i’ve dreaded him helping me because i knew i’d be met with this treatment. even at my last encounter, he said nothing to me other than the words “okay”, “is that all”, and the price of my order, despite greeting other customers with a smile. i’ll miss the bakery dearly but am happy to say i’ll be leaving this disrespectful treatment behind in brookline. he is why i am leaving 4 stars instead of 5. i hope management sees this and implements an effective anti-bias/anti-racism training for all staff workers because this is not okay.“

“I had a bagel and lox and tried all the babkas! It was all super fresh and delicious! I recommend this place 1000%“

“Weesh and owner Elyse are treasures! The tarts are a delight (brown sugar is my fave), and her cakes are seriously amazing. Best chocolate cake I've ever had. Perfect cake to frosting ratio. So beautiful (and no fondant, yay)!“

“I wish Bova's Bakery are coming in Oroville, California“

“This charming little café offers delicious pastries and breakfast sandwiches served on English muffins. The space is small, with just a few tables, but they also have a separate online order window, which is great for pick-up. My friend and I tried two lattes—one fall special and a vanilla oat milk latte—and both were solid, quality coffees. Nothing extraordinary, but definitely satisfying.

It was a bit busy, so we waited around 15-20 minutes, but it was worth it. We both went for breakfast sandwiches, which come in different varieties with optional toppings for an additional charge. Honestly, this was one of the best breakfast sandwiches I’ve had in a long time. Even though it was on a smaller English muffin, it was hearty without being overly filling, and everything was cooked perfectly—especially the melted American cheese. The English muffins were soft and had a great flavor, much better than store-bought.

I got the egg and cheese sandwich with bacon and avocado, and I’ll definitely be back!“

“Had a Rocky Road cookie, and it was amazing. The staff here is wonderful, and very friendly. I can’t wait to bring my friends here.“

“It's always a treat. The best sandwiches, and for only a few dollars more than McDonald's. How is that even possible?

Parking: There are many parking garages in the area, but I always take the train.

Kid-friendliness: Kids seem to enjoy it.

Wheelchair accessibility: It's right on street level.“

“The patties are wonderfully spiced & flakey. can't wait to try sweet the pastries!“

“amazing pastries!! nice people and very good coffee. I will be back!“

“Slice of greek! We had a couple pastries with a mastha latte. Sweet and flavorful. The pastries were a highlight. Beautifully made, filling and served warm out of their hot holding display. Shelves of cookies and a display full of small fancy cakes.“

“Incredible customer service, the kind that is rare to find! Above and beyond! The pastries are delicious. The Cruffins are light, airy and just the right amount of sweetness. We support small businesses, and this one is a hidden gem!“

“The bundt cakes are Delish. Customer service goes above and beyond! Would recommend 5 stars !“

“We went for the first time today and were not disappointed! We had the brioche roll, baguette and a croissant and they were all PERFECT. Soft, buttery and delicious. The owner was so kind and friendly too! My fiancé and I will be going every Sunday as a new tradition now!“

“This is one of the best pastry shops in the city. A cute stylish place in mint color with great French desserts. Friendly seller! We tried eclairs and tart, this is Belgian chocolate and everything is prepared in the best traditions of French pastry chefs, bravo to the chef! I recommend it to everyone!!

Oh yeah, this is the best macha tea with local almond milk!!!!“

“Not lying—after the first bite, I knew this was not only the best cheesecake I've ever had but also the best sweet treat I've ever tasted. I'm so happy I found this place and can't wait to try other flavors! Thank you, Korean Momma!“

“My sister-in-law just sent me and my wife a door dash order to cheer us up, with cold brew and two pains au chocolat. I took one bite and… wow. Buttery but light and flaky, cooked just right - understated perfection in a bag! I grew up in France, and this is honestly one of the best French pastries I have had in 28 years living in the US. Even in France it's not every day you find one this good! We’ll be going there for more, can’t wait to try what else they have to offer!“

“Turned a get together into a happening. Everything was delicious. Chicken salad was yummy salad and desserts amazing. Prices were reasonable.“

“Great place with nice drinks hard to find in Waltham and amazing desserts/snacks“

“We love the quiche at Colette's!“

“I ordered custom cookies to commemorate a friend's wedding, and the cookies both taste and look amazing! Katie is a phenomenal baker, very responsive, and great at working with you on fun designs :)“

“I visited the Boston Public Market, which was bustling with activity. I chose a BLT on an everything bagel and added scallion chive cream cheese, which was fantastic—definitely worth trying. The bagel had a perfect combination of chewiness and crispiness, enhancing the overall experience.“

“Traveler from out-of-state here. I ordered chicken quesadilla and steak tacos for delivery, as it was raining too much to walk outside. To get tacos, it looks like you have to call directly as I did not see any tacos on any online ordering systems. The food was carefully packaged with care. The chicken quesadilla was great, and the chicken was pretty good. The steak tacos, however, were 0/5. Very, very salty and overcooked that it was not easily chewable at all. Ended up struggling to eat one, and tossed the rest.“

“We loved the delicious and beautiful cupcakes and cake for a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. Everyone raved about them especially the surprised couple. Thank you Kristen!“

“Delicious! 10/10 recommend!“

“We contacted them for our Baby Shower cupcakes. They were beautifully decorated and exquisite! People at the party loved them. We definitely recommend this place. I can’t wait to order more options from here. Thank you Dessert Works for been part of our memories and for making a wonderful experience!! -Ida“

“The staff here are amazing. They know my name and order. They even have the “Hank Special” which is my half hot chocolate and half coffee topped with whipped cream. Love you guys.“

“Great place for a coffee and a nut-free snack. They sell cakes and cupcakes as lavender bee baking. The best time to go is mornings on the weekends when you can get a fresh cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich on a fresh biscuit. Year round, the best snack is the crumb bar. The owner, Kelsey, cultivates a sense of community in the business she's built. This is a family-friendly establishment, wheelchair accessible, it has vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options.

Vegetarian options: Most options are vegetarian except for the breakfast sandwiches

Dietary restrictions: This place is all nut-free, there are options for vegan and gluten free folks.

Kid-friendliness: The owner is very welcoming of kids.

Wheelchair accessibility: The front door is wheelchair accessible“

“I stumbled upon this bakery after reading a review of one of their customers on Google. I had to try it out myself. This place did not disappoint. I got a croissant, pain au chocolat, Pecan bun and ham and cheese sandwich in a baguette. Pecan bun was a blast. Everything else was awesome too.
This is hands down the best bakery/patisserie in Boston.
Thank you for the Pecan bun, it was amazing.
Note: this is not a traditional cafe. It is takeout only.“

“The cakes and pastries are always fresh. I’ve been going since I was a little girl, and now I bring my own kids there for treats. I pray they stick around for a long time.“

“Morning Buns and great coffee!!!“

“So delicious!! Their cakes, breakfast sandwiches and scones are so good. I can’t wait to try their coffee next time I visit. Highly recommend“

“Donna's cakes are amazing!“

“I had a bagel and lox and tried all the babkas! It was all super fresh and delicious! I recommend this place 1000%“

“Delicious cannoli! But cash only$“

“I love Top Shelf Cookies so much that I had them cater my wedding! Our 4 flavors – Boston lager chocolate chip, lemon coriander, s'mores, and rainbow sprinkles – were a hit with our guests. It was easy to communicate with Heather about our order of 300 cookies. She was friendly and responsive. We paid online and picked up the order the morning of our wedding. I highly recommend Top Shelf Cookies for weddings or other events!“

“What an amazing place. In these times when we are still not comfortable dining indoors this place rocks. The chef behind these dishes knows a thing or two about bringing beer garden food to a totally new level. Thank you chef and staff in front of the house.“

“Great smoothies that you can customize“

“I went in to buy some thing sweet and they have 1 million different new pastries and sandwich thingies, like an enclosed grilled cheese sandwich of some kind and pizza pocket thingy along with several beautiful looking french pastries.

A lady who was waiting outside prior to opening at about 7:30am raved about the “Saturday only” Almond chocolate croissants and I had bought one with chocolate.(they have almond croissabts too)

It is crunchy and chewy-ish with some nice sweet flavors on the inside and out.

I give it a 10! Does not seem like a fluffy thin latered usual croissant with minimal flavor.

It is like a croissant on steroids or growth hormone!

Get it! You will love it-Guarantee!“

“As I was waiting at a red light on Main St. in Woburn, I saw Roma's Bakery on my left. I had never been in before, so naturally I banged a "u-ey" just before passing the restaurant. I'm glad I did! I was greeted immediately, and the staff/owners were so friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is bright and airy, with lots of desserts, calzones, pizza, and sandwiches to choose from. I picked up a jam-packed spinach and cheese calzone and a big square slice of Sicilian pizza. The pizza sauce was so deliciously seasoned, and the thick dough was light and fresh. I don't know why it took the better part of living in the area for 20 years for me to come in, but I'll definitely be back! Do yourself a favor, and visit Roma's today!“

“I was not prepared for how good a popover sandwich would be. Even at closing time, the food was extremely fresh and delicious! I need to come back and try more things on the menu.“

“I am so impressed with the creativity and quality of the beautiful creations these amazing sisters! Everyone should order their custom designed cakes and pastries from Solodko. And how clever their last name means sweet-perfect! Nadine“

“Best Italian bakery in Boston! I travel from central NH several times a year to stock up on bread. Her cannoli are filled to order and are the absolute best. The cookies and pastry are wonderful. Don’t leave without a few slices of pizza.“

“I love Little L Bakery!
Every single pastry, sweet or savory, is absolutely delicious!
The coffee and tea are amazing as well.
The staff is wonderful and so friendly!
Absolutely adore this place and try to make it there at least once a week! I’m always excited for Fridays because it’s normally my treat before work.
Little L is a local gem!“

“This place is exceptional! I love the variety of delicious options, many of which I have never seen anywhere else. The staff is delightful, especially Grace! She always has a smile on her face.“

“We ordered several dozen cookies for our wedding without having tasted them previously. We were floored by how delicious they were! I would absolutely recommend Cookie Time for any event or party - truly easy to work with and a great end result!“