50 Best Bakeries near Reading

“Best croissants and berliners in Massachusetts.“

“I might be a bit bias, because I'm family.... But the chicken pot pies are as good today as they were years ago.☺️ I'm happy the food, service and...prices, are still amazing... It makes me proud of my family. You all have done amazing with Harrow's thanks for My birthday gift card “

“Always delicious! Love seeing them at all town events too.“

“Everything from Bagel World is exceptional. The bagels are always fresh and warm. Plenty of selection, tons of different cream cheeses.

The menu while simple, is expected for a bagel shop. Breakfast sandwhiches are good. I haven’t explored second half of the menu, but I’m sure it’s good.

The only thing lacking is a sitting space that isn’t taken up but the same regulars who have a shouting match over each other while trying to converse in a large group. It’s fun though.“

“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!“

“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.“

“I know it wasn’t your normal birthday cake but wanted to let you know we loved it 🥰. From ordering the cake, to pick up, this place is amazing. Thank you for working your magic on my special request of lemon & coconut. 🍋🥥“

“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!“

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

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

“Cranberry Pecan Roll is out of this world.“

“We love the quiche at Colette's!“

“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“

“Roma's is family owned and operated, and ALWAYS makes you feel as though you are part of their large Italian family!! Not to mention how absolutely delicious their pastries and fresh bread are. You will never leave without a smile. Whether it comes from the food or the laughs with staff, Roma's has you leaving happy every time!! Much love to Roma's ♥️♥️♥️

Kid-friendliness: They have every pastry and cookie that a child can dream of, and are very kid friendly.“

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Colette Bakery in Melrose has some of the best pastries around! I’m a sucker for chocolate croissants, and the Cho-colette croissant at Colette is so delicious (pro tip, take the croissant home and toss in the air fryer to warm the pastry!)

Staff at Colette in Melrose are always so friendly. Love stopping in for our weekend pastry needs every chance we get!“

“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!“

“Excellent service and the cookies are amazing. Convenient opening at 8am so I was able to pick up before work.“

“I ordered a Black Forest cake for an Oktoberfest party. The cake was delicious and everyone gave it rave reviews. The frosting was especially good, and the chocolate cake part was moist and flavorful.“

“Great smoothies that you can customize“

“love this place best croissant ever feel like I m in 🇫🇷“

“Everything I’ve bought, from the spinach and feta triangles to zaatar spiced focaccia has been delicious and fresh, plus the owner is kind.“

“i have gone here more than any other cafe in the world and i have lived in somerville for less than a year. this is my go-to spot when someone asks to meet for coffee. i will continuously update with more pictures (i often forget to take them) but here are reviews of everything ive eaten/drunk at 3 little figs.

overall: their prices are truly unbeatable for the quality. the most expensive coffee drink is a $5 mocha and a $4.5 latte and everything is lower than those two. incredible. their matcha latte is $4.5, chai is $4.5, london fog $4. yeah they’re my goat for this

pastries:
- apple cider donut muffin: i think of her constantly. beautifully spiced and a little crunchy on the outside but so melt in your mouth decadent on the inside. a wonderful donut in the shape of a muffin. she’s also like $3.50 or something nuts like that
- lavender biscuit: I also think of her constantly. crispy but airy but dense and slightly salty biscuit with the most yummy lavender glaze. ginormous for $3.5
- chai muffin: really soft and airy, the espresso icing is so delicious. i do not think of her all the time but she is what she says she is. the icing makes it so cupcake like but it’s the right amount of icing. for $3 im pogging
- goat cheese scone: YUM. it’s their biscuit again, huge, and has pieces of goat cheese that is salty and delicious. a great savoury pastry option
- chocolate pistachio cookie: she is DENSE. she is buttery. she is not that chewy. if that is what you’re into. just a very good warm dense cookie with melty chocolate

food:
- ricotta toast: ive only had it sweet here (cinnamon and honey) and it kickstarted my love for ricotta. airy, creamy, perfect sweetness, incredibly flavourful yet soft sourdough. banger. she’s $6 and a gateway to other toasts
- market sandwich: ive had better but i still enjoyed it (pic) - $11 is the steepest you can get at 3 little figs and this is it! it’s good though, and don’t sleep on the fig jam
- breakfast sandwiches: yum yum yum and smell so incredibly good. for $6 for a filling beautifully and artisanal crafted breakfast sandwich? aw yea. black pepper biscuit with sausage is the goat

cons:
- seating is ez if u come early in the morning like i do. if not then yea it’s hard
- too awesome
- not gate kept. because they deserve all the love and popularity

even more pros:
- free awesome water on tap (still and sparkling)
- swag too different, service too good, food too fresh, life is awesome“

“#BreadboardBakery features #artisan #bread focusing on #sourdough & #wholewheat, #croissants, and offers #cookies and more. #Breadboard uses #LocalIngredients, like fresh #StoneMilled #flour from Ground Up Grain and Elmendorf Baking Supplies and Cafe. #DaisyChow is the owner, head baker, and a true artisan that has perfected her recipes. Her sourdough bread, #ChocolateCroissants, and #CinnamonRolls are standouts. Daisy has so elegantly pivoted from regular hours and staff to a smaller crew offering a preorder model where you can order online and #PickUp your order #Curbside. Hats off to Daisy for her devotion and passion for persevering through the #pandemic. Musicians say you can tell how good someone is at their instrument before they even play it. It's how they hold it in their hands. You can see in Daisy's hands how she conducts her masterful bread and baked goods like a virtuoso plays their instrument. She has over 15 years of experience. It was absolutely amazing to watch her bake. Breadboard opened right before the pandemic, and Daisy's talents have kept them alive and thriving. Please help them continue on their amazing journey. Arlington, MA is lucky to have Breadboard.“

“Hosted a graduation party for my son. We used the catering service for the food. It was easy peasy to order , the food was delicious it was delivered on time and set up for us. The 40 people who attended left stuffed with the food and the great cake. I highly recommend that if you need catering, want great food and service this is the place to use“

“Such a gem in the neighborhood! Whenever I’m in Arlington I make sure to come to Quebrada. They have great coffee in generous sizes, excellent breakfast options (ham and cheese croissants, breakfast sandwiches), and yummy baked goods. They had the cutest sugar-decorated shortbread cookies this week! The space itself is pretty small, not a lot of seating, but some nice window spots if you can get them. The staff are so friendly and helpful!“

“I just had one of your mini trifles. Chocolate, mousse with hazelnuts. Oh my goodness. It was scrumptous!“

“Liza’s cupcakes are phenomenal! Taste and design are top notch! If you’re local to Medford, please look no further than her for your cake/cupcake needs. I’m a customer for life now because of how good everything has tasted and how easy she makes it to order. Highly recommend!“

“The best cake I have ever had! Susan will make you anything you dream of! It tastes just as good as it looks! My Baby shower cake was the most talked about at the party! If your looking for a cake for any occasion whether big or small Please give her a call you will not be disappointed! She exceeds expectations for every occasion! Birthday, Weddings, Graduation, Showers, even dessert cakes or cupcakes. Cake is the answer!“

“Petsi Pies in Somerville is a gem loved by people all over Boston. Their pecan pie is simply the best—perfectly sweet, with a great crust. If you’re looking for a classic pie done right, this is the place to go. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to add a little extra to their Thanksgiving table or for birthday pie lovers!“

“Very beautiful store. The young woman helping me was so nice. She was so helpful in explaining the traditional Greek, Turkish, and Albanian foods. The store was put together very nice. Everything was neat and orderly. There are tables right near the windows which adds the whole atmosphere. You can sit in and relax. Have a pastry and some coffee and take it all in. I recommend the Byrek or spinach pie.Everything looked so good. They have traditional Greek Baklava. They have homemade Tzatziki . I bought a spinach pie and a lemon tart square. I recommend that everyone at least go in but be prepared to leave with no money. I cannot wait to go back and buy some Baklava and some homemade Tzatziki. There are also frozen pasta’s. Dry goods. Cheese. Pretty much you will find something good around every corner. Eva’s was recommended to me by an Albanian girl i work with. So i trust her word. Eva’s is along the lines of the food she is used to. She says to me i want to tell everyone to go to Eva’s. So that was all i needed to hear. Glad i listened.

Parking: Open parking lot. At least 15“

“The cookies are always fresh and tasty and made of the best ingredients. We live in Boxborough, MA and drive all the way there. Got lucky and my day off they were open. Thanks for making it always worth it.☺️😋The Alda Family“

“he best bakery ever! I have had everything from the cakes and cupcakes, to the quiche and chicken pot pie… and it’s ALL delicious! I highly recommend them for specialty cakes or cookies, as I feel they can do anything you want perfectly! If you like caramel delights, that is the best cupcake I’ve ever had! The cakes I’ve ordered from there are always moist, and delicious. The staff is so friendly as well! I got over 100 cookies made by them for my wedding for my seating chart and everyone raved about them! I just got my rainbow birthday cake from there and it’s sooooo cool! I highly recommend!“

“We had a small get together at Bits and bites cafe.. The staff was so courteous and knowledgeable.. breakfast and sweet treats were top notch. Please consider Bits and Bites for your next cafe, you won’t be disappointed!“

“Thank you so much for delivering produce during the pandemic! You guys rock.“

“love this place, been coming here since 2011. the pink cake is so sweet and delicious, so is the cheesecake bread especially when warm, and the fried sugary donut sticks with the filling in the middle. sorry I don't know the correct names for it all. recently tried their tiramisu cups and tamales- holy cow so delicious :) my boyfriend is in love with their tamales.everyone is friendly here too and I will always be a customer, I can tell they work hard!“

“You defiantly get verities of bread along with different sauce, bagels, donuts etc.

The shows toppers are the bread section. I haven’t seen chocolate or walnut bread anywhere else in Somerville. All costs $7

Nice store, humble cashier.
Will come back.“

“I was just in the mood for some Brazilian type pastries for lunch, and looked it up on Yelp! My daughter and I drove from Woburn to Somerville and ordered an assortment of goods... You know when you experience something that takes you back to your childhood?? This was it for me...the ambience, the friendliness, and the flavors. Me, my daughter and my inner child drove home with smiles on our faces with food for my wife and my mother to enjoy!!! Amazing! We’ll be back soon!“

“This is hands down the best Italian deli I’ve ever been to! The chicken cutlets were to DIE for. The two subs were absolutely amazing. Customer service was top notch. I live 40 minutes away and will be making this a monthly stop for sure. The premade meals section was drool worthy! And the BREAD…. I could have ate three loafs alone. I never make reviews really but this place deserves it!!!!! Don’t walk…. RUN!“

“Fantastic cookies. Going inside you are hit with the most wonderful smell of cookies being freshly baked - a process which you can observe as there is no wall separating the front of the restaurant from the kitchen.

The flavors change every day - which can be disappointing if you are looking for something specific, and you're not always going to see something you want if you're picky, but it is worth it for the unique flavors they come up with. My favorite so far has been the cornbread cookie with butter frosting. Just amazing how they are able to put something like that into cookie form without leaving the essence of cornbread behind.

The cookies themselves come in two sizes. The large cookies are heavy and substantial - don't let your eyes outsize your stomach.

The inside of the restaurant feels a bit unfinished, but that doesn't make a bit of difference in whether I'll come back or not.“

“One of the few favorites left that has been around my whole life. And it’s still the same. ♥️“

“custom made cake ordered. came out perfectly. my 3 yr old grandson, who believed he would get a rainbow layered cake even though we tried to convince him it wasn't happening was delighted.the cake was delicious, just the perfect amount of sweetness beautifully decorated. I sent the bakery a photo of desired cake interior, it was perfect. she made my grandson's 3rd birthday wonderful for him“

“Spinach and Berry salad is good“

“This is the real deal. Old school, cash only, and probably the most affordable food by volume in greater Boston.If you need a big bag of good bread to make a metric ton of sandwiches for cheap, this is where you go.If you want to make some pizzas at home, this is where you go.If you miss Portugal and need a Pasteis de Nata fix, or some delicious chorizo or a blood sausage, this is where you go.If you want to pay $15 for a single loaf of Sourdough bread, there’s lots of places to do that in Somerville but this ain’t it.“

“Excellence in baking and customer service! Must try everything!“

“Have you ever been having a really bad day and someone does something nice unexpectedly and suddenly you want to cry? Anyways the women here are fantastic and deserve raises“

“Muy buena comida me encanta el servicio excelente lo recomiendo“

“Best cake ever!!!! :) Always amazing!!!“

“Unique spot for cookies, muffins, and various bakery items. They do a terrific job.

This is my first visit to their Wakefield location. The Winchester mass location is also excellent. Great service, high-quality bakery products easily accessible. Would highly recommend!“

“I’ve loved this place since I was a little girl and the recipe has been the same, from what I can tell, this whole time. Their sugar cookies are the best in the world I’ve NEVER tried sugar cookies that measure up. However I have one suggestion! Please stop using the heavily dyed sugar Crystal sprinkles on top of the sugar cookies. Not because I’m anti dye or anything; it’s because it stains really badly. And the stain lasts forever on my lips. I’ve essentially had to take a Brillo pad to my lips so I don’t walk out of the house looking like I’m wearing green lipstick!! Don’t get me wrong I love the crunch of the sugar crystals on top- I just wish there was a clear non dyed option so I can enjoy these cookies without looking funny afterwards lol.“

“Always enjoy a tiramisu for 2 after nighttime activities with the wife. Tiramisu used to always hit but the cake has not been soaked as you’d expect. More of a tiramisu cake than actual authentic tiramisu. But still our go to after a good night of Cunnilingus. Please soak the cake more!!“