I drove all the way from New Jersey to Massachusetts while on a work trip, and made it a point to visit this Portuguese bakery. My grandparents were Portuguese, and growing up they would always bring home linguiça and Portuguese cheese from their trips to Portugal — I haven’t had those flavors in over 20 years, so this visit meant a lot to me.
Unfortunately, I have never been treated so poorly in my life. When I went to pay, I was told they only accept cash — which would’ve been fine had it been listed anywhere on their website or signage (it wasn’t). What truly upset me wasn’t their cash-only policy, but the way I was spoken to. Rather than politely explaining or offering a solution, the woman behind the counter spoke to me with complete disregard, as if I were a burden or a thief. She coldly told me to “go to the bank,” with no empathy or basic courtesy, even after I explained that I had driven over an hour to find a Portuguese bakery that reminded me of home.
It was a humiliating and disheartening experience. For a place that represents Portuguese tradition — something that should feel warm, proud, and welcoming — I left feeling the exact opposite.
I hope the owners read this and realize that kindness and hospitality cost nothing, and that every customer who walks through the door has a story.
Service: 1
Pranay Gandhi
Picked up some excellent (very reasonably priced) Portuguese bread loaf earlier today.
Will drop by for some additional breads to take away tomorrow too.
Good service!
Curiously, was told not to take pictures inside the store, even when I mentioned that I will pit up a Google review - of their excellent breads. My son in law, who had accompanied me shared a couple he had taken inside the establishment
Obrigada!! For the excellent breads.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phoebe Chua
The blueberry muffins are to die for!!!
Shawna “mclaughlin” McLaughlin
There cookies are delicious
Laura LEE B
The best!😋😍
Marlene
Only reason for 4 stars parking can be a pain. It is a no frills bakery with amazingly yummy products
William Ghiozzi
Great bakery bread and more all within walking distance of Winter hill and Somerville. So if you get a chance don't pass on this one
terrybrass
Kings of the scalli bread!
Suzana Bambina
It's the Portuguese bread for me 😋
Joshua Vicente
Best fresh Portuguese bread they also have cheese and chorizo sweet bread is the best
Is not too many varieties but is good. Nice people.
Food: 3
Service: 5
Michael Gobiel
It is so nice to see something actually from my child hood still around this over priced gentrified city. The bread is incredible, and the service is always great. I wish there were more staples like this still around in the Ville.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crystal Palma
Good quality and not expensive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Steele
Old school bakery. Decent bread bakery, with old school prices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Rolls, Garlic Bread, French
Dan Mosher
Very famous old winterhill mob hang out turned into a bakery-about 20 plus years ago
⭐☆☆☆☆ Deeply Disappointed and Insulted Experience
I drove all the way from New Jersey to Massachusetts while on a work trip, and made it a point to visit this Portuguese bakery. My grandparents were Portuguese, and growing up they would always bring home linguiça and Portuguese cheese from their trips to Portugal — I haven’t had those flavors in over 20 years, so this visit meant a lot to me.
Unfortunately, I have never been treated so poorly in my life. When I went to pay, I was told they only accept cash — which would’ve been fine had it been listed anywhere on their website or signage (it wasn’t). What truly upset me wasn’t their cash-only policy, but the way I was spoken to. Rather than politely explaining or offering a solution, the woman behind the counter spoke to me with complete disregard, as if I were a burden or a thief. She coldly told me to “go to the bank,” with no empathy or basic courtesy, even after I explained that I had driven over an hour to find a Portuguese bakery that reminded me of home.
It was a humiliating and disheartening experience. For a place that represents Portuguese tradition — something that should feel warm, proud, and welcoming — I left feeling the exact opposite.
I hope the owners read this and realize that kindness and hospitality cost nothing, and that every customer who walks through the door has a story.
Service: 1
Picked up some excellent (very reasonably priced) Portuguese bread loaf earlier today.
Will drop by for some additional breads to take away tomorrow too.
Good service!
Curiously, was told not to take pictures inside the store, even when I mentioned that I will pit up a Google review - of their excellent breads. My son in law, who had accompanied me shared a couple he had taken inside the establishment
Obrigada!! For the excellent breads.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The blueberry muffins are to die for!!!
There cookies are delicious
The best!😋😍
Only reason for 4 stars parking can be a pain. It is a no frills bakery with amazingly yummy products
Great bakery bread and more all within walking distance of Winter hill and Somerville. So if you get a chance don't pass on this one
Kings of the scalli bread!
It's the Portuguese bread for me 😋
Best fresh Portuguese bread they also have cheese and chorizo sweet bread is the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Rolls, Corn Bread, Portuguese
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Is not too many varieties but is good. Nice people.
Food: 3
Service: 5
It is so nice to see something actually from my child hood still around this over priced gentrified city. The bread is incredible, and the service is always great. I wish there were more staples like this still around in the Ville.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good quality and not expensive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Old school bakery. Decent bread bakery, with old school prices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Rolls, Garlic Bread, French
Very famous old winterhill mob hang out turned into a bakery-about 20 plus years ago
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread, Subs Braids, Finger Rolls, Vienna, Seeded, French
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