My friend and I stopped by Sweet Thyme Bakery while on a bike ride. It's very conveniently located…read morein downtown Lexington, near a bunch of other restaurants. We just made a quick stop to grab boba, so I don't have much to say on the service. The boba itself was decent, but nothing special. The ambiance wasn't the best... not much decor, but it still felt welcoming and clean. It felt like more of a takeout type of spot. Not sure I'd go out of my way to come back, but nothing negative to report!

Whenever I'm visiting the Boston area, this place is a must visit. I always go for their cookies,…read morebut they also offer plenty of other baked goods. The cookies are all great, but my all time favorite here is the sesame cookies. They are so good. If you have one flavor of cookie that you like or would like to try, you can buy a bag with seven individually packaged two packs of that flavor inside. If you want to try them all, they sell cookie gift boxes with all of the flavors inside. The cookie box also makes for a great gift. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

Taste good and very fresh. We often buy bread for breakfast here. It is very convenient. Just in…read morethe town center

So many fresh artisan breads from Maine. I love the presentation at this store. They provide gloves…read moreto pick your own loaves and you bring them up to the counter to pay. They can also slice the bread for you. On the weekends they sell Union Square Donuts which are also one of my favorite donut places in the Boston area. Also, they sell $3 sourdough on Wednesdays which is a steal!

Ok, but a little disappointing. It must be difficult running a business like this and building a…read morefollowing. I got inspired by watching youtube to make a jambon buerre sandwich - supposedly a popular quick sandwich for Parisians. The sandwich is half a baguette with butter and French bistro ham. I tried searching all over for the French bistro ham with no luck. The only options were online sources with expensive shipping and/or expensive minimum order sizes. Somehow I stumbled upon MA-France nearby in Arlington and they sell jambon-buerre sandwiches. It's a small shop that sells sandwiches, pastries, and a small offering of French food products. Lots of pastries and baked goods like quiche, tarts, cookies, croissants, etc. The cheese offerings were very limited and basic. I can imagine that the cheeses that they sell are the same types and brands that they use for making sandwiches. For example, they sell President brand Brie - that you can also buy at Costco and market basket. Disappointing, but understandable because they can't afford to buy more variety and more expensive offerings without a big enough client base to buy those cheeses before they go bad. Getting back to the sandwich - it was half a baguette with some thick slices of butter and two pieces of French bistro ham. The bread was kind of dense and the crust was more chewy than crispy. I was disappointed that they didn't bother to spread the butter, but if they're not selling enough sandwiches then they're probably keeping the butter in the refrigerator - making it too difficult to spread. When I got home I fixed up the sandwich to my liking. Overall, the sandwich was okay, but not good enough to make me want to go back. At least I was able to solve my hunger for the jambon buerre sandwich.

It hurts to write a break-up review. Maybe I'll get Laufey to write the song for this…read more This used to be one of my favorite places for croissants in the Boston area. Now it's quite underwhelming. The apricot croissant is now some smaller glorified danish that has no richness or personality. The plain croissant is quite "bready" now, whereas it used to be light and buttery. I have a sneaking suspicion that they have a different croissant supplier now. What saved this spot from a lower grade is that the pain au raisin and chausson aux pommes are passable. Also a save is that they still offer various French products, from soaps to cheeses to canned goods. I have to find a new French bakery in the area.

Stopped by here on Saint Joseph's Day for zeppol. It was very good. Glad there is a pastry shop…read moreclose by to get some of my favorites.

Wonderful Royal straight flush of bakeries. An OMG good nutty twist pastry, wonderful service by…read moretwo people, suggesting confections for these first time visitors, picking up a pre Thanksgiving pecan pie.

Ordered an anniversary cake from this little bakery and it came out just as I wanted. I opted for…read morethe chocolate cake with whipped cream filling. The cake portion was a bit too thin for my liking and guests also commented on how little "cake" there actually was compared to the icing. They recommended taking cake out of fridge up to an hour before serving and I highly recommend you do that because if you don't, the cake will taste dry and the icing will crumble. Service was friendly when I picked up my cake. The bakery is small, but cute!

Cake Niche created the most incredible circus-themed cake for my godson's first birthday. It was…read moremuch larger than it looks--easily fed 40-50 guests. Beyond gorgeous and absolutely delicious--2 weeks later I'm still getting so many compliments on it! The red velvet was perfectly moist, and even people who don't usually like red velvet couldn't stop eating it. The frosting was perfection too. Worth every dollar, and to top it off, it was delivered directly to the party location. Cake Niche truly brought my vision to life. Highly recommend!

My family and I have been going to Wilson's for ten years and love it so much. It has an amazing…read moreselection of produce and food from local vendors, so happy that they carry Iggys Bread! It does get a little busy at times, but the lines move quickly and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Grateful to have Wilson's in our community.

Wilson Farm is much more than a traditional grocery store or farm. We walked into a space that…read morefeels like a full farm market experience, with fresh produce, bakery items, specialty foods, flowers, seasonal displays, and locally sourced products all in one place. The layout is thoughtfully arranged, and the focus is clearly on quality and presentation, making it easy to spend time browsing rather than rushing through a standard grocery run. The fresh produce is the main reason we would visit. The selection changes with the seasons, and there is always something that stands out, whether it is fruit, vegetables, or specialty items. The produce section is one of the biggest highlights, with everything arranged beautifully and a wide variety that makes shopping here feel more intentional. The bakery section is another area worth checking out, especially for breads and pastries. Items like the olive sourdough bread and seasonal baked goods are the type of things that make Wilson Farm feel more like a destination rather than just a place to buy groceries. Beyond produce, the variety is what makes the experience memorable. There are sections for meats, seafood, prepared foods, desserts, flowers, and pantry items, so it is easy to put together a full shopping trip without needing to go elsewhere. The seasonal events are also a big part of the atmosphere, especially in the fall when the pumpkin displays and decorations transform the outside of the farm into something that feels like an autumn destination. The staff were friendly and helpful during our visit, which adds to the overall experience, and the store can get busy during peak seasons, especially around fall events and weekends, so parking and navigating through the crowds may take extra patience. Prices are generally higher than a standard grocery store, but the quality and selection are what make the visit worthwhile. Wilson Farm is one of those places where grocery shopping becomes an experience. The combination of fresh food, bakery items, seasonal atmosphere, and the farm setting makes it stand out. It is a place we would visit not only for groceries but also when we want to explore and pick up something special.

We eat here constantly - breakfast, coffee, and lunch on our own, meals or snacks with the kids…read more The atmosphere is nice and the food is consistently good. Confused by the rating here and I can only assume it's not ranked higher because the many regulars don't bother writing a review.

We sat outside for brunch on a fine Sunday morning. This was our first time here with a friend who…read moredines here regularly. We ordered indoors, a breakfast sandwich, scrambled eggs and croquet madame, unusually in a large croissant, all of which were brought to us. All quite tasty. The coffee was decent. The food and place deserves three and-a-half stars, but ....

Cake did an amazing job fulfilling my request of a pottery/ceramics cake for my son's 21st…read morebirthday. He is a Mass College of Art student and he loved it!

Gorgeous cakes! Always delicious, especially the frosting. I am not usually a fan of frosting but…read morethis chocolate buttercream is the real deal. YUM!