50 Best Bakeries in Boston

“I love this place so much. I live in PA, have a husband and children, and still contemplate leaving them for the day to drive to Bakey and pick up a boatload of baked good. It’s that good. Please please please consider coming to the Lehigh valley!!“

“It's 28 September 2025 at 0830. The place was super clean, comfortable, and we were treated by an amazing staff. This woman crushed it. I have not been this impressed by service in a long time. I would recommend this shop to anyone simply based off the quality of service provided by the employee.by the way the food and drinks were excellent“

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

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

“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.“

“Love this bakery off the beaten path of Hanover, but worth a little stroll. Their pizza in my humble opinion is underrated. One bite and you know the rest. I love their wide variety of pastries. Their team is very friendly and patient. Cash or card are accepted here.“

“Delicious cookies and fun flavors! I'm writing this review b/c I've ordered subscriptions as presents for the past couple of years and everytime I've had to reach out with a question or anything, their customer service has been completely amazing. And people love the gift!“

“Will never go there just by reading reviews how they treat customers with disrespect, that behavior is not tolerate in Little Italy NYC Mulberry Street stop by Cafe Palermo if you in New York“

“Wonderful carrot cake and midnight chocolate cake purchased by our daughter for our birthday celebration.“

“By far one of the best cakes I've had.

Fresh or canned fruit are delicious options they have. It's an angel food cake with a airy light frosting not too sweet. The fruit itself is the sweetness.

They are very kind and kept my order in the fridge until my Lyft came.“

“Best sandwiches and great service! The chicken in their greek salad was so good.“

“My favorite bagel with lox - perfect every time!“

“So happy to stumble upon this place, the name drew me in, the bright airy space with the welcoming staff made me want to stay. Excellence at every level and some of the most delicious and visually pleasing homemade baked goods around. Total nachat-fest for me. Happy to give them my shekels! Next time I’m going to try the food. Hazak u Baruj! Love at first bite 😉“

“Best sandwiches and great service! The chicken in their greek salad was so good.“

“Omg that was amazing taste on everything.. Highly recommended to try the chives scone 👌👌“

“Hearth & Hug is a MUST anytime I’m in the city. The entire team is small but mighty and incredibly helpful and nice! Every pastry and bread is simply heavenly. 100/10 must go!!!! The freshness in every item is next to none and you can tell each item is made with the love like no other.“

“Best sandwiches and great service! The chicken in their greek salad was so good.“

“Everyday, the front to the back of the house are the Best. 5 am this am, 2 coffee cake muffins hot off the press . If you don’t go , you’re missing out. Definitely one of the top businesses in Boston.“

“From the very beginning working with the people at Donna’s Cakes was an A+ experience. All the people I spoke with were nice and helpful. The birthday cake was beautifully decorated, delicious and ready as promised. Thank you!“

“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 croissants! Fairly regular customer and have catered a few times. Always a hit.“

“In my opinion, these are the absolute best Haitian patties in Boston. Don’t kill me people… lol ? but I’m just saying I’ve tried many and I always come back to this place. The flavor, flakiness and even the amount of filling is on point.

Also, the service is fast and friendly, and they have a great variety of patties that don’t run out. You can stop by at 4pm and still get the patty you were looking for.

I drive an hour to get these patties and I’m never disappointed!“

“I highly recommend this small business bakery! Miss Wanda recently made a firetruck-themed birthday cake and cupcakes for our son's 3rd birthday party and they were a hit! Plus their everyday pastries are delicious - I buy some for my coworkers all the time and they love them!“

“Today I stop by this place for my first time and I’m already loving it. The 🍞 is out of this world!!!“

“There’s a line for a reason. Other good bakery places around the North End, but Mikes Pastry is the best. Lines move quick and it’s a nice end of the day when in this end of Boston. We always bring some home and it’s always a big hit.“

“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.“

“👍 👍 👍 yes great bakery do go“

“Great food selection and reasonable prices. The first pic on google is a different bakery from the others. They’re right next to each other, but the first pic (it’s the left one in the building) was cash only the last time I visited. The sesame balls are so good, definitely come here if you’re looking for something sweet. I think it’s run by one person! The food is definitely the real deal.“

“Ambience is great and you feel France in the bakery goods! Cute Boston Terrier logo. But they have amazing food that is very light and not salty and fluffy and has wonderful buttery flavors.
The ambience is very cute and they allow dogs that are not just service dogs. The community and area is beautiful and the neighborhood is friendly and the homes in this area of South Boston are so amazing with their old historical charm.“

“Bricco Panetteria is a hidden gem nestled in Boston’s North End, renowned for its artisanal breads and pastries. Located at 11 Board Alley, just off Hanover Street, this bakery is tucked down a narrow alleyway and accessed via a staircase leading to a cozy, basement-level shop. Established by restaurateur Frank DePasquale, Bricco Panetteria was created to supply fresh bread to his local restaurants. The bakery offers a selection of handcrafted breads, including olive ciabatta, prosciutto and parmesan-stuffed ciabatta, miche (a rustic rye loaf), sunflower bread, and brioche. Their pastries, such as the sfogliatella—a flaky pastry filled with sweet ricotta and citrus—are also highly praised. Note that the bakery operates on a cash-only basis.

Adjacent to Bricco Panetteria is Bricco Salumeria & Pasta Shop, another establishment by Frank DePasquale. This Italian deli specializes in homemade pastas, sauces, and a variety of imported goods, including olive oils, vinegars, and cheeses. Notably, Bricco Salumeria is acclaimed for its Italian sausages, which are made in-house using traditional spices and methods. The shop also offers made-to-order sandwiches, allowing customers to enjoy their freshly prepared meats and cheeses on the spot.   

Both establishments are part of what locals refer to as “Bricco Alley,” offering an authentic Italian culinary experience away from the bustling main streets.

We just picked up some freshly sliced prosciutto here, and it was incredible—melt-in-your-mouth tender, perfectly aged, and full of rich flavor. You can taste the quality and craftsmanship in every bite.“

“Still as good as ever. Stopped by after a show in Boston and they had loads of delicious buns to pick from at amazing prices. After a decade and a half, they're still my favorite place in Chinatown to go.“

“Fine pastries made by chef Sharif and his team… great espresso with a French vibe all the way down to the bistro chairs and marble top tables situated in a picturesque cobblestone alley overhung by ivy and beautiful trees. Portsmouth’s greatest hidden gem that everyone seems to know about.“

“Best sandwiches and great service! The chicken in their greek salad was so good.“

“LOVED our rum cake from this bakery for our rehearsal dinner! I wanted to honor my Caribbean heritage and serve island-inspired foods. I was blown away by the cake's detail, and so appreciated the opportunity to write a small message as well! It was very easy for us to communicate with this bakery too. Perfect delivery and excited to order again!“

“buenas atenciones y buen sabor“

“This is the best coffee cake I’ve ever had!! Hands down! Just wanted to add this was given to us I put it in the freezer for a year, yes an entire year and need room in the freezer so I defrosted it and it was amazing! It tasted like I just bought it once it was at room temperature. I honestly couldn’t believe it.“

“Sooooooooooo Goooooooooooooooooooooooood!“

“SE LA RECOMIENDO A TODO EL MUNDO. EL PRODUCTO ELABORADO POR SU PERSONAL ES SABROSO Y A PRECIO DE BOLSILLO. VISITENLO Y SE DARAN CUENTA DE LA VARIEDAD Y EL SABOR DE SUS PRODUCTOS..“

“😋 yummy cookies and delicious coffee!“

“the food is amazing! I drive 1.5 hrs just to get bags of traditional Colombian Empanadas and a bag full of amazing Pastries! you must swing by when you are going to the airport or shopping down the road at assembly Square. they are the best and the staff puts up with me when I attempt to speak Spanish with them.“

“Tried the vegan Hot Chocolate this weekend at the Holiday Market. Omg!!!! Out of this world! Thank you!!!!!!“

“This place is busy and a clean table without crumbs is hard to find, but the service is good and the suggestions are on point. The cheesecake I got and the pumpkin latte is delicious. The pistachio latte is good too! Restroom was clean and the atmosphere is really nice. I love that it's a quick walk away from other good restaurants and the school of music- i heard the students playing on the way there.“

“The BYO lox bagel. Btw not an issue at all that the toppings were on the side. It was 10/10 the best I’ve ever had. Came with the right amount of everything so if you wanted more or less, it was up to you. Ofc onion, tomato and capers. Suggest with jalapeño cheddar and scallion CC. Cant wait to show my sister this place. I know she’d love it too.“

“I would rate 4.5 stars. We got the raspberry cream puff. I've had beard papas a lot in Japan. This one is close! The Japanese one tasted better in my memory but that could just be you know, being in Japan. Makes everything taste better to me. This cream puff was pretty fresh, not warm but was obviously made that day. The cream is silky and smooth and rich and has vanilla beans in it. I'm reading it slightly lower because the topping was not my favorite. The raspberry topping was like an icing sugar but it was very artificial tasting. I just wish more places would do a natural real raspberry, like that nice tart tanginess.“

“Felicia was so, so kind and amazing to talk to. Sweet Heaven’s saved my life by getting me a last minute birthday cake that was more than anything I had imagined I’d be having as my birthday cake. Delivery was flawless and early/on. All my guests thought the cake was amazing. I will be back next time!“

“10/10 experience! Great coffee and breakfast. Love the vibe of the atmosphere!“

“Outstanding selection of delicious breads, sandwiches and more. Friendly staff, just all around great place! My tuna melt was incredibly delicious and generously sized, came with really good dill pickle slices and excellent side salad (great dressing, too). Can’t wait to toast the Pullman multigrain at home, and enjoy the cookies I bought - right now, I’m so full from my lunch there, I can’t eat another bite🥰“

“The best Dominican cake!!🎂 Thanks!Gracias ☺️“

“Delicious baked goods and coffee/espresso drinks. Owners are warm and friendly. We had the chocolaye crossaint, sliced salmon bagel sandwich and steel cut oatmeal with mixed nuts (oatmeal is reheated in microwave but was still good). They also have a variety of blended smoothies. Highly recommend“