Best bakery we've been to in the Boston area. Everything we've tried has been excellent, but I highly recommend the ancient grain sourdough, the feta twist and the croissants. The prices are reasonable and the staff is always friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Claudia Harrington
Insanely delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
B G
How do you make a sandwich with this bread for five dollars a loaf? Pizza is like eating ceramic bathroom tile.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Holly C.
We love Iggy's! Favorites have been the sesame bagel, and with smoked salmon (if you can get one before they are sold out.), croissants, cookies, & baguette! Staff is always welcoming and friendly.
isprecher
Lots of great breads, etc., and the people are quite nice.I just wish that they would do a better job with their pizza. The seasoning is very weak, and it's generally served cold. It should not be that difficult to figure out a way to fix that. The dough is fine, some of the topping are a bit odd, and seem to favor novelty, over what might actually taste good. They are also the only place I know of that sells pizza by the slice and refuses to provide ANY condiments ( i.e. hot pepper, black pepper, grated cheese, oil, etc. ). I have pointed out that they offer milk, sugar, etc., if you purchase their coffee, and having these items available for pizza, would be similar, but when I have mentioned this I just receive a blank look.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Jeremy Faircloth
Janet was extremely helpful with fulfilling my order. She went above and beyond and I will most definitely be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lina L.
My friend and I arrived at Iggy's Bread on a Saturday morning. The service is very fast, which makes it fast and convenient if you want to stop by for some bread and pastries. They also have a parking lot for customers. I decided to try the almond croissant and sticky bun. The almond croissant was amazing. It was flaky on the inside but crispy on the outside. I was a bit sad to find that part of the almond filling had fallen out of the croissant and into the bag, but the flavoring was top-notch. The sticky bun looked amazing presentation wise, but the taste was not as impactful. Personally, I do not like my pastries to be too sweet, but I would appreciate a bit more sweetness from the bun. It tasted light and not as overwhelming as it looks. What I really did enjoy was the generous number of chopped pecans scattered on top of the bun. It was fluffy and nice, but I wish it was sweeter and then it would be perfect. I did try my friend's croissants such as the chocolate and ham & cheese one. The chocolate one was not bad as I really enjoyed the rich chocolate inside the croissant. Unfortunately, the ham & cheese croissant was a bit too salty. It got a bit tiring to eat it over time. overall, my favorite would be the almond croissant. They had plenty of other pastries and sandwiches I would be happy to come back to try.
Son Son
Your driver is driving erratically in the town of Brookline, cutting people off through school zones, then proceeds to give people the finge, not a good look for you're
Service: 1
Stephen Graham
It’s such a joy to have our favourite bakery from Melbourne available here in Boston. The bread is very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriel A.
Fantastic sourdough, delicious spreads, and earth-conscious packaging. The pecan crescent cookies were so delicious and the jou jous were flaky and fun. No place to sit, so we grabbed our bites and ate outside and went to fresh pond. Definitely recommend!
Amazing amazing amazing thank you Iggy's for an experience of a life time. I never imagined how exciting it was to get to see how hard you all work to make some delicious bread. I was so impressed with the staff the food and the in and outs of this company. You guys gave me such an awesome day thank you from the bottom of my heart ?❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah C
Incredible almond croissants you can see them making it sometimes. Great Franciscan bread and cool music. Great place to get bread and bike to the res!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mellisa-Sue Shamey (Patches)
This bakery in my neighborhood does not make an Olive loaf or Scali bread. Traditional breads I have at family dinner in my home every holiday. These are staples for any bakery, sadly not this bakery.
Gary G.
Nice space in a neighborhood that looks more industrial than commercial or residential. Easy lot parking. No indoor seating, unfortunately, but a nice aquarium glass view of the bakery in action and a long inviting display case of pastries, with breads and bagels in the back. Friendly service. Chocolate Croissant: Not warm. Instant crackle and surprisingly light and bready, with no sweetness in the dough; only in the chocolate. Good butteriness. Not among my favorites, but solid. Almond Croissant: Lots of onion bagel energy here, and not because it tastes like onion. It's that the almonds on top come in both full slivers and toasted mini pieces that feel like the toasted onion pieces on an onion bagel. Same crackle, same dough. Almond cream filling tasty but minimal. Raspberry Croissant: A different style here (see photo). Layered, crunchy, buttery dough, but a little dry. Raspberry filling looked light, but with the right bite there was a lot of it and high quality. Overall, good, though I've had better within this style. Jou Jou Bread: I think that's the name. Imagine the love child of a sesame bagel and a plain croissant, in a Dunkin Munchkin sized balls of bread. Crusty on the outside, fluffy and buttery inside. These were fresh, tasty, and felt great too. At 50 cents apiece and such great quality, I can imagine buying ten or so next time. Multi-Seed Bagel: Dark brown bagel densely topped (and bottomed) with organic flax seeds, organic sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and coarse sea salt. I didn't taste much of any salt, but the rest were in full force and the bagel had a great crust yielding to a softer interior. Great size, hand formed, tasty dough, good all around. A different experience from a Jewish bagel, but a pleasurable one. Note: They won't toast it and add cream cheese, but they do offer packaged cream cheese in their refrigerator for do-it-yourself application. French Roll: Fantastic. Crusty shell outside, light and fluffy inside, great flavor. A perfect 10. Chocolate Chip Cookie: Your choice of with or without salt; I chose without. Dark color to the dough, with chocolate present beyond the chips. But the chocolate was much more subtle here than at most bakeries and the texture was almost exactly like a cereal bar. Not bad, necessarily, but if it's not what you're looking for it probably won't hit the spot. Jam Cookie: Choice of jam and I went raspberry. The base was shortbread/macaroon-like; very moist, fresh, soft, flexible, and bringing its own flavor in addition to the jam, which was also great. Very enjoyable. Summary: You probably noticed a trend of sweet items decent, bread items great. Much of it comes down to personal preferences and expectations, but I'm sticking with that. I know I'll definitely be back.
Luke S.
My recent visit to Iggy's Bakery at 1:30 PM left much to be desired. As I walked in, I was greeted by nearly empty shelves and a surprising sight - six staff members idly standing behind the counter. While their demeanor was friendly, the lack of essential bakery items like bread, buns, or croissants at this hour was truly unexpected for an establishment of this caliber. What struck me was the missed opportunity for customers who, like myself, visit in the mid-afternoon. As someone who has lived in multiple countries and traveled extensively, I've never encountered such a stark lack of inventory in a bakery during regular business hours. It's common sense that a bakery should cater to customers throughout the day, not just during the early hours. Despite the undeniable quality of their products and the amiable service, the absence of stock during peak afternoon hours was immensely disappointing. It's a shame that a bakery with such potential fails to consider the needs of those who come home from work later and would relish the chance to enjoy fresh, baked goods at that time. I hope this review serves as constructive feedback for Iggy's Bakery. They have the essentials of a great bakery--tasty products and friendly staff. However, reconsidering their inventory management strategies to ensure a consistent supply of goods throughout the day could significantly enhance the customer experience.
Best bakery we've been to in the Boston area. Everything we've tried has been excellent, but I highly recommend the ancient grain sourdough, the feta twist and the croissants. The prices are reasonable and the staff is always friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Insanely delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
How do you make a sandwich with this bread for five dollars a loaf? Pizza is like eating ceramic bathroom tile.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
We love Iggy's! Favorites have been the sesame bagel, and with smoked salmon (if you can get one before they are sold out.), croissants, cookies, & baguette! Staff is always welcoming and friendly.
Lots of great breads, etc., and the people are quite nice.I just wish that they would do a better job with their pizza. The seasoning is very weak, and it's generally served cold. It should not be that difficult to figure out a way to fix that. The dough is fine, some of the topping are a bit odd, and seem to favor novelty, over what might actually taste good. They are also the only place I know of that sells pizza by the slice and refuses to provide ANY condiments ( i.e. hot pepper, black pepper, grated cheese, oil, etc. ). I have pointed out that they offer milk, sugar, etc., if you purchase their coffee, and having these items available for pizza, would be similar, but when I have mentioned this I just receive a blank look.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Janet was extremely helpful with fulfilling my order. She went above and beyond and I will most definitely be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My friend and I arrived at Iggy's Bread on a Saturday morning. The service is very fast, which makes it fast and convenient if you want to stop by for some bread and pastries. They also have a parking lot for customers. I decided to try the almond croissant and sticky bun. The almond croissant was amazing. It was flaky on the inside but crispy on the outside. I was a bit sad to find that part of the almond filling had fallen out of the croissant and into the bag, but the flavoring was top-notch. The sticky bun looked amazing presentation wise, but the taste was not as impactful. Personally, I do not like my pastries to be too sweet, but I would appreciate a bit more sweetness from the bun. It tasted light and not as overwhelming as it looks. What I really did enjoy was the generous number of chopped pecans scattered on top of the bun. It was fluffy and nice, but I wish it was sweeter and then it would be perfect. I did try my friend's croissants such as the chocolate and ham & cheese one. The chocolate one was not bad as I really enjoyed the rich chocolate inside the croissant. Unfortunately, the ham & cheese croissant was a bit too salty. It got a bit tiring to eat it over time. overall, my favorite would be the almond croissant. They had plenty of other pastries and sandwiches I would be happy to come back to try.
Your driver is driving erratically in the town of Brookline, cutting people off through school zones, then proceeds to give people the finge, not a good look for you're
Service: 1
It’s such a joy to have our favourite bakery from Melbourne available here in Boston. The bread is very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic sourdough, delicious spreads, and earth-conscious packaging. The pecan crescent cookies were so delicious and the jou jous were flaky and fun. No place to sit, so we grabbed our bites and ate outside and went to fresh pond. Definitely recommend!
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing amazing amazing thank you Iggy's for an experience of a life time. I never imagined how exciting it was to get to see how hard you all work to make some delicious bread. I was so impressed with the staff the food and the in and outs of this company. You guys gave me such an awesome day thank you from the bottom of my heart ?❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible almond croissants you can see them making it sometimes. Great Franciscan bread and cool music. Great place to get bread and bike to the res!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This bakery in my neighborhood does not make an Olive loaf or Scali bread. Traditional breads I have at family dinner in my home every holiday. These are staples for any bakery, sadly not this bakery.
Nice space in a neighborhood that looks more industrial than commercial or residential. Easy lot parking. No indoor seating, unfortunately, but a nice aquarium glass view of the bakery in action and a long inviting display case of pastries, with breads and bagels in the back. Friendly service. Chocolate Croissant: Not warm. Instant crackle and surprisingly light and bready, with no sweetness in the dough; only in the chocolate. Good butteriness. Not among my favorites, but solid. Almond Croissant: Lots of onion bagel energy here, and not because it tastes like onion. It's that the almonds on top come in both full slivers and toasted mini pieces that feel like the toasted onion pieces on an onion bagel. Same crackle, same dough. Almond cream filling tasty but minimal. Raspberry Croissant: A different style here (see photo). Layered, crunchy, buttery dough, but a little dry. Raspberry filling looked light, but with the right bite there was a lot of it and high quality. Overall, good, though I've had better within this style. Jou Jou Bread: I think that's the name. Imagine the love child of a sesame bagel and a plain croissant, in a Dunkin Munchkin sized balls of bread. Crusty on the outside, fluffy and buttery inside. These were fresh, tasty, and felt great too. At 50 cents apiece and such great quality, I can imagine buying ten or so next time. Multi-Seed Bagel: Dark brown bagel densely topped (and bottomed) with organic flax seeds, organic sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and coarse sea salt. I didn't taste much of any salt, but the rest were in full force and the bagel had a great crust yielding to a softer interior. Great size, hand formed, tasty dough, good all around. A different experience from a Jewish bagel, but a pleasurable one. Note: They won't toast it and add cream cheese, but they do offer packaged cream cheese in their refrigerator for do-it-yourself application. French Roll: Fantastic. Crusty shell outside, light and fluffy inside, great flavor. A perfect 10. Chocolate Chip Cookie: Your choice of with or without salt; I chose without. Dark color to the dough, with chocolate present beyond the chips. But the chocolate was much more subtle here than at most bakeries and the texture was almost exactly like a cereal bar. Not bad, necessarily, but if it's not what you're looking for it probably won't hit the spot. Jam Cookie: Choice of jam and I went raspberry. The base was shortbread/macaroon-like; very moist, fresh, soft, flexible, and bringing its own flavor in addition to the jam, which was also great. Very enjoyable. Summary: You probably noticed a trend of sweet items decent, bread items great. Much of it comes down to personal preferences and expectations, but I'm sticking with that. I know I'll definitely be back.
My recent visit to Iggy's Bakery at 1:30 PM left much to be desired. As I walked in, I was greeted by nearly empty shelves and a surprising sight - six staff members idly standing behind the counter. While their demeanor was friendly, the lack of essential bakery items like bread, buns, or croissants at this hour was truly unexpected for an establishment of this caliber. What struck me was the missed opportunity for customers who, like myself, visit in the mid-afternoon. As someone who has lived in multiple countries and traveled extensively, I've never encountered such a stark lack of inventory in a bakery during regular business hours. It's common sense that a bakery should cater to customers throughout the day, not just during the early hours. Despite the undeniable quality of their products and the amiable service, the absence of stock during peak afternoon hours was immensely disappointing. It's a shame that a bakery with such potential fails to consider the needs of those who come home from work later and would relish the chance to enjoy fresh, baked goods at that time. I hope this review serves as constructive feedback for Iggy's Bakery. They have the essentials of a great bakery--tasty products and friendly staff. However, reconsidering their inventory management strategies to ensure a consistent supply of goods throughout the day could significantly enhance the customer experience.