Cute French bakery in East Somerville serving some delicious pastries and bread. About as close to a French bakery as you’ll find in Boston.
Small bakery in East Somerville, not the easiest to get to, but at least that means there won’t be a big queue!
I tried their almond croissant and their baguette. The baguette was superb: crispy, the perfect amount of chewiness, honestly I was transported back to Paris. Extremely authentic.
The almond croissant was very good (and beautiful!) One small criticism which prevents this from reaching 5 stars: I felt like the almond paste could have been more flavourful, and the croissant itself could have been slightly crispier. But still overall solid.
Marina Bisogno
I visited this french bakery with high hopes but it was disappointing. There is not even remotely the choice and assortment of pastries that you see in the pictures on google. Only a few items u can pick among. Not even remotely comparable to the famous french bakery in Medford.
Joel Sweek
Not much seating, but excellent baked goods.
Alana Grace
I love my local baguette dealer! Great espresso and pastries too 🥐
Sarah
10/10 recommend! The pastries were delicious and so flakey. We loved all of them but especially the ham, gruyere, dijon 🥐 The coffee was also really good ☕️ We will be back for more!
Bryan Gass
They make great fresh pastries, breads and so forth. If you are up early and want a good place to get bakery items, I would try it out
ehecht325
Excellent chocolate croissants, banana bread and more
Updated from previous review on 2025-01-26
Mfoleyusmc
App only allows 4 stars for places that aren't full vegan/Vegetarian. The cinnamon roll here is one of the best vegan baked goods you'll ever have. 5 stars
Chantal Chiu
The best canelé I’ve had in the world—even better than those I had in Paris and New York.
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Basque Cheesecake, Almond Croissant and Pain Au Chocolat, Bakery Pastries
Christine D
What a treat to find delicious chocolatines and other pastries in Boston
Gayle Fedele
One of favorite bakery hands down, we order every weekend to share with family.
Fougasse to die for and all of their focaccia are fabulous multi layers of flavors. Just yummy…Cardamom Bun is delightful.
The owners are friendly and accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Almond Croissant and Pain Au Chocolat, Bakery Pastries, Spinach Feta Pastry
Josh Wheeler
Michette is a great addition to the neighborhood. The quality and flavor of their pastries and baked goods are excellent. From a personality point of view the service is also excellent, but from a process point there could be some some improvements that would keep the line moving instead of stretching out the door. To be fair it's as much the fault of unprepared customers, but some structured guidance from the staff could help keep the line moving better. Standing outside in the rain on a cold day just to pick up breakfast is no fun.
On balance, the wait times are outweighed by the excellent quality of the food. For example, both a died-in-the-wool carnivore like myself and my vegan friend agree that their spinach feta croissant is killer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
jonah Sundahl
Amazing food, reasonable prices. The croissants are heavenly and they have some good savory stuff too, the caramelized onions in the chorizo bun my god.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pain Au Chocolat, Pain Suisse, Chorizo Croissant
Really like the breakfast foccacia!
Cute French bakery in East Somerville serving some delicious pastries and bread. About as close to a French bakery as you’ll find in Boston.
Small bakery in East Somerville, not the easiest to get to, but at least that means there won’t be a big queue!
I tried their almond croissant and their baguette. The baguette was superb: crispy, the perfect amount of chewiness, honestly I was transported back to Paris. Extremely authentic.
The almond croissant was very good (and beautiful!) One small criticism which prevents this from reaching 5 stars: I felt like the almond paste could have been more flavourful, and the croissant itself could have been slightly crispier. But still overall solid.
I visited this french bakery with high hopes but it was disappointing. There is not even remotely the choice and assortment of pastries that you see in the pictures on google. Only a few items u can pick among. Not even remotely comparable to the famous french bakery in Medford.
Not much seating, but excellent baked goods.
I love my local baguette dealer! Great espresso and pastries too 🥐
10/10 recommend! The pastries were delicious and so flakey. We loved all of them but especially the ham, gruyere, dijon 🥐
The coffee was also really good ☕️
We will be back for more!
They make great fresh pastries, breads and so forth. If you are up early and want a good place to get bakery items, I would try it out
Excellent chocolate croissants, banana bread and more Updated from previous review on 2025-01-26
App only allows 4 stars for places that aren't full vegan/Vegetarian. The cinnamon roll here is one of the best vegan baked goods you'll ever have. 5 stars
The best canelé I’ve had in the world—even better than those I had in Paris and New York.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
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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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Basque Cheesecake, Almond Croissant and Pain Au Chocolat, Bakery Pastries
What a treat to find delicious chocolatines and other pastries in Boston
One of favorite bakery hands down, we order every weekend to share with family.
Fougasse to die for and all of their focaccia are fabulous multi layers of flavors. Just yummy…Cardamom Bun is delightful.
The owners are friendly and accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Almond Croissant and Pain Au Chocolat, Bakery Pastries, Spinach Feta Pastry
Michette is a great addition to the neighborhood. The quality and flavor of their pastries and baked goods are excellent. From a personality point of view the service is also excellent, but from a process point there could be some some improvements that would keep the line moving instead of stretching out the door. To be fair it's as much the fault of unprepared customers, but some structured guidance from the staff could help keep the line moving better. Standing outside in the rain on a cold day just to pick up breakfast is no fun.
On balance, the wait times are outweighed by the excellent quality of the food. For example, both a died-in-the-wool carnivore like myself and my vegan friend agree that their spinach feta croissant is killer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Amazing food, reasonable prices. The croissants are heavenly and they have some good savory stuff too, the caramelized onions in the chorizo bun my god.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pain Au Chocolat, Pain Suisse, Chorizo Croissant
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