43 Best Bakeries near Essex

“Great cookies, prompt shipment. We love the coconut butter cookies, previously called coco locos. All the cookies I've tried have been excellent. Note to the first reviewer below: If the cookie is called burnt sugar and fennel shortbread, you certainly should expect to find fennel in the cookie! If you don't want fennel, don't order cookies that have fennel in their names.“

“We recently hired Googans to cater for a celebration of life. We kept it simple with a cheese and veggie platter, sandwiches and sweets- finger food. Everything was absolutely delicious! People were raving about how good the sandwiches and desserts were. I absolutely recommend for catering and also to stop in their shop for breakfast and/or lunch. We were very happy with our whole experience with Googan’s.“

“The cookies are delicious!“

“Chicken Salad is amazing. Good Iced Tea too“

“Absolutely incredible pastries that are as decadent tasting as they are gorgeous works of art. Three Michelin Stars!!!“

“Amazing cannolis and cookies. This placed smelled delicious!! Love the little tables on the sidewalk! And the Italian music just added to the experience!“

“Best bake shop in Massachusetts..“

““Pure Pastry” was highly recommended by “Cakes for Occasions” because they couldn’t make a Vegan cake. So I called and asked Kim to make my son who is a Vegan an all Vegan birthday cake. We were all pleasantly surprised at how delicious and moist his chocolate cake was with vanilla cream frosting with strawberries in the middle and on top was. Five people ate this cake and we all loved the taste. It looked beautiful too. Another thing I also love about this bakery is the cake box. The cake fit in the box very nicely and on the top you could see the cake through a see through film which was an elegant touch. My son’s cake was so good that I had to order a Vegan strawberry vanilla cake for my birthday too. I can’t wait to get it. Kim is so very friendly and such a nice person and she is very easy to get a hold of on the phone. I very highly recommend Kim and “Pure Pastry” for all of your pastry needs.“

“Markouk is special! Clearly traditional, perfectly seasoned, priced conservatively and humbly presented, some of the best takeout available in Gloucester.“

“Alexandra’s Bread makes the best whole wheat bread I have ever tasted, and I have done my share of sampling all over New England and beyond. The owners are warm, lovely, friendly people who run a high quality bakery. Although I am particularly partial to their whole wheat bread, all of their products (scones, cookies, olive bread, brownies, etc. etc.) are excellent and sold at a very reasonable price.“

“Do not miss this spot if you are visiting Salem. We had treats from our Air B&B which caused us to go in person. Everything was lovely, delicious and fresh. Customer service was fantastic. We had croissants, a bagel sandwich, fresh bread, the most amazing cookies and, my favorite, the spinach and leek puff with everything seasoning. The coffee was great too. Thanks so much!“

“We had our grandbabies cake and cupcakes from here and we loved it. NUT FREE 100% love it“

“Overall great pastry, exception was sausage roll. Very large roll with one pinkie finger sized piece of sausage tucked in the middle. Def not worth $5“

“I’ve lived in Glosta close to 50 years and love a good pastry. Caffe Sicilia is my favorite place to go for a pick me up or a good craving. The cannolis IMHO are the best in town and I never discriminate when it comes to food.. Despite often being slammed with customers, the customer service is first rate. Want a good pastry? Think Caffe Sicilia it does not disappoint.“

“My mom and son love the fresh lobster rolls! Luisa, thank you so much for taking such great care of them! Please support this local business and treat yourself to a perfect New England lunch!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Simply wonderful!
The service is impeccable—the staff are always very friendly, attentive, and quick to respond. You feel like they care about each customer.
All the products are fresh, made daily, with that delicious aroma of freshly baked bread. The breads, cakes, and savory treats have a homemade flavor that makes all the difference. You'll want to try everything! Especially the carrot cake with that wonderful ( calda de chocolate)😋😋😋.
Another very positive point is the cleanliness. The environment is very well-kept, organized, and pleasant for those who want to have a coffee on the spot or take something home.
Definitely a bakery that's a pleasure to visit. I recommend it wholeheartedly! Keep it up!

NATHYA VESELICH“

“I've been eager to try this bakery since it took over! I'm so glad i did! We initially went in to get one thing each, and both of us left with a whole lot more than we intended to buy! The pastelitos were so amazingly fresh and delicious, and he made my Mango smoothie with a whole fresh mango! The flan was out of this world, and my friends Caramel Cake tasted like heaven! Even the french fries we got were fantastic! The gentleman who helped us (I'm guessing it was one of the owners) was so incredibly friendly, he definitely made two more local customers! We can't wait to try slices of his other cakes,as well as the other items listed on his menu! Great amount of food for the price as well! All around, a great guy, a great business!“

“My daughter & I stopped here on a recommendation and so happy we did ! Fantastic service and great food …. Best avocado toast we’ve ever had and the soft pretzel was sooo good ! We also liked the selection of unique gifts they sold too 😊“

“Such a beautiful spot to have coffee and a pastry while looking out at Gloucester Harbor. They bakery is easy to find ( within The Gloucester House ) plenty of parking and it smells delicious as you walk in. Some many choices for pastry’s , deserts , treats. There’s even a few gluten free items. Anything I’ve had from here has been delicious. I always share though 🧁“

“This place has changed name. I delivered to Jacqueline’s Gourmet Cookies which is now Rich’s. Same location just new name.Drive thru the parking lot straight to the rear of the building. Dock doors are labeled and numbered. Quick unload. Super easy check-in. Plenty of space to back in. (Considering I got there super early in the morning) Backed into door 11 (receiving). I got there 6:05am for a 9am appointment & was unloaded in 20 mins max. Professional workers. Overnight parking allowed. Overall a great experience delivering here. Such place is how all warehouses should be.“

“great customer service and a lot of new items.a true hidden gem in peabody“

“The bagels here are excellent, and everything there is at a great price point for breakfast food. I enjoy them just as much as Abraham's in Newburyport. I only wish they would open a little sooner. I often get there at 7AM to find it not open yet. Hopefully if they get more business they will want to open earlier.“

“The donuts are delicious!!!“

“I needed something special for a friend's birthday. Lisa helped me and she and Lulu's are outstanding!! The cupcakes were delicious, the presentation was beautiful and the customer service is as good as it gets!!“

“My husband and I were driving by and stopped on our way to Maine. The breakfast sandwiches did not disappoint! I thought about their pastries for the whole week we were away! We drove back to them on our way home to Illinois, they helped me a pack a pastry to travel back home with. Two flights later I got to deliver my mom a Tiramisu cream puff!! Thank you ladies!! She loved it!! I wish we had more time to try everything! We definitely will be back! If you guys ever ship to another state I’ll be ordering!!!“

“The food was amazing! We had the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich and the sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich both with gluten free bread. The bread was delicious and held together well. The consistency was perfect compliment. The portions were a large size as well!“

“Not only was the cake we had them design for my sons 7th birthday perfectly detailed and visibly amazing, it was the best flavored cake I've ever had. More than happy with this shops work and we will return for other events and to satisfy my sweet tooth....highly recommend this shop!“

“Today Sandpiper provided the food for my niece’s wedding shower. I can’t say enough about them. Everything was ready when I got there for pick up. The staff were great and very helpful. The guests raved about all the food: croissants, scones (beyond belief!), cinnamon rolls, quiche, salad, cookies, cold brew... Sandpiper scored a bunch of new customers today. We thank them so much!“

“Wow! I wish I took photos because what I ate was delicious! Got the Steak and Eggs and wife tried the crave! Was surprised with the gf bread on the crave but was actually really delicious so was very pleased! It was wild in there they were very busy but everyone was hustling! They did unfortunately make one drink wrong but they did fix it and we're quick on getting it fixed! Would love to go back when it's a less crazy day. Took everything to go.“

“It’s all good, why limit yourself?? And if you are anti-muffin and don't subsequently grab someone you love a baked good, then you are not a good person!!! Everyone here is super nice. Grab a coffee and something to eat and observe the cheery attitudes and incredible customer service. ”Fish rots from the head”....Whatever the saying, it is clear Maria is doing a great job relaying what sh knows on how to treat patrons, staff and the town of Marblehead. lt seems the people have spoken based on the crowd and crazy good flow of foot traffic! I can't wait to watch what you do next. They don't say ”Good Luck” in Texas because they don't believe it. Instead, they say ”Do good”. So....do good!!“

“Best place ever Always feel comfortable and safe when I am here“

“stopped on our vacation to Boston while exploring in Salem! such a cute little shop!! our drinks were perfection!! I got a something seasonal coconut brulee? we also had a caramel latte both were delicious! amazing Boba selection too!!“

“The Muffuletta Sandwich is amazing!“

“Best coffee ever! Shop local!“

“Food has been unbelievable each time we eat here! The biscuits and gravy are one of the best I’ve had.“

“Weeks ago, their special of the day was a Fried Chicken sandwich plate on a cranberry roll. This was the best sandwich I’ve had there so far!! Wish they would bring it back but it hasn’t been on the specials since😬 The cranberry roll was fantastic!“

“Excellent food and service!!“

“stopped on our vacation to Boston while exploring in Salem! such a cute little shop!! our drinks were perfection!! I got a something seasonal coconut brulee? we also had a caramel latte both were delicious! amazing Boba selection too!!“

“Fast and Efficient Service. Tastey Fresh Menu. Will definitely be back again and again.“

“Do not miss this spot if you are visiting Salem. We had treats from our Air B&B which caused us to go in person. Everything was lovely, delicious and fresh. Customer service was fantastic. We had croissants, a bagel sandwich, fresh bread, the most amazing cookies and, my favorite, the spinach and leek puff with everything seasoning. The coffee was great too. Thanks so much!“

“Every year I order my children’s birthday cake from Jim’s. I no longer live in Gloucester but I will always order cakes, cupcakes, etc from Jim’s. Here is the latest birthday cake I ordered for my sons 5th birthday. It not only looked great, it tasted delicious too.. a total hit with the kids and adults!“

“Usually, I’m a harsh country girl about my products, but this restaurant was exquisitely amazing. My seventh born
Daughter Chiknata loved the double chocolate muffin and accidentally ate a napkin, thinking it was it
The surface was amazing and usually I’m harsh about service, but it was so nice. They gave us our food. and our Boba was so nice. It was so nice. I“