42 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.“

“May have had one of the BEST birthday cakes we have ever! We ordered it from out of town on a suggesting and could not have been happier with it. This Boston Cream cake was out of this world!“

“Do you enjoy buttery pastry and jam? Would you like a sky-high cheddar biscuit, moist on the inside with a sweet little crunch on the outside? Could you use a crumble? Or a sea-salt-sprinkled chocolate chip cookie? We tasted love, butter, and fresh local ingredients in every bite of every treat from Source. If you have ever heard of Gloucester, you are close enough to plan a trip just for the baked goods. We did. We bought a box of goodies before hitting the beach, and we left the beach in time to buy more before heading home. So jealous of the Gloucester locals! I am still dreaming of the hand-pies.“

“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 cookies and smell good ✌🏼“

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

“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!“

““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.“

“Among the best bread I have ever had! Call ahead, a day before to reserve your bread. Ideal for long-term residents but not so much those just passing through. If they delivered across the country their bread would always be my first and only choice.“

“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 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 😊“

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

“A bakery beyond imagination! Everything here is absolutely amazing, from the fresh, flavorful cheese bread that is impossible to resist, to the beautifully decorated birthday cakes that are as delicious as they look. I recently ordered catering for my birthday, and it was just perfect. The attention to detail, delicious selection and impeccable service made the celebration truly unforgettable. If you are looking for a place that exceeds all expectations, this is the place! I highly recommend it!“

“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!“

“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 🧁“

“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!“

“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.“

“great donuts and better staff. like stopping in to see a friend at their home.“

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

“Went here for some snacks during my visit. Not a huge selection on the baked goods but good enough variety that it didn't bother me. I went here because it was a gluten free option and I need that for my allergies. I had a red velet cupcake, and a sweet heavy cake plus a fruity pebbles rice crispy treat my husband had a cookie but he didn't care for it but I loved everything I had! He did loved my fruity pebbles treat! It looks so clean in here and the service was nice the guy at the register was fast and pleasent! I highly recommend you stop here if you need gluten free treats!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free“

“😁I had the pleasure of eating 2 of Hannah's amazing desserts. They were outstanding. I have never had anything as delicious as these. Nice to meet you today at the Craft Fair.“

“What were the highlights? Well, everything! The friendly greeting, the incredible selection, and the establishment itself. We had never been here before, but we'll definitely be back.“

“Delicious food!! Like wow the tots and the sandwiches are next level. Pepper jelly and homemade garlic bread made for a real good day. Busy but cool vibe as well in there. And I need to try a loaded croissant. They were busy but my only complaint is still just how long we waited for our food. Even our drinks too. It was like table service restaurant wait times. But still worth it in the end with how tasty it is“

“Love it here - the staff are extremely professional and customer service oriented. It’s my go-to place to take friends when they visit from out of town.“

“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!“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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!!“

“Love it here - the staff are extremely professional and customer service oriented. It’s my go-to place to take friends when they visit from out of town.“

“The Muffuletta Sandwich is amazing!“

“Best coffee ever! Shop local!“

“Excellent food and service!!“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“First time at a honey dew. My daughter and I loved it. I would say it's much Luke dunkin but slightly better. More option. Pumpkin swirl actually tastes like pumpkin and not just spice. The cashier was lovely. Polite, upbeat. Exact what you want on a Sunday morning.“

“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!“