Colette Bakery

Delicious authentic Italian pastry shop…read more A jewel, not to many if these left around. The cannolis & pies are great .. Cookies with coffee ,I also enjoy!

Dog-friendly as promised! I stopped in briefly before the holidays to grab a couple of cookie…read moreplates as gifts. The cashier ringing me out gave me a free bag of gingerbread people too. I tried them and the standard italian cookies and both were yummy.

Father's Day

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Pastry case

Lyndell's Bakery

4.0(351 reviews)

0.4 mi

Lyndell's Bakery is a Boston staple! They serve up your favorite American classics. Would…read moredefinitely recommend their moons of course, and their cupcakes. With their decadent moist cakes & dreamy frostings, everything they make is absolutely delicious. Keep in mind, their treats are all incredibly decadent, so they will definitely satisfy any sugar cravings. Also, their staff are just as sweet as their treats. Really kind folks all around. Highly recommend giving them a try! There is a reason everyone and their moms love Lyndell's, so go see for yourself.

Made a stop at Lyndell's Bakery, and I am so glad we did/ Haven't been in a long time, and it was…read morejust as good as I remember. Made you sure pull a number for service! The cookies are fantasy, and the cream pie was soooo good. They don't have many old-school bakeries around like they used to. This one was opened in 1887, so you know it's good! They did mention they are moving to the larger space on the corner, so expect even more and better things from Lyndell's once that is complete!

Golf cake. They hit this out of the park!!!! Totally exceeded any expectations.

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Modern Pastry

3.8(215 reviews)

1.3 mi

Modern is a Boston institution and absolutely worth a visit. Their pastries are amazing. Their…read morecannoli menu is quite basic in comparison to other bakeries in the area, but they are the perfect flavor and crispy texture as they are filled fresh on the spot. I also loved the truffles, notably the dubai chocolate one. Just to note, it is cash only.

Total disappointment. I've had better cheesecake at the Outback!! Lacked taste and underwhelming…read moresize (for the price) Tiramisu also small and not worth the price. No cannolis or ricotta pie in window to buy. Won't be coming back.

Rainbow Cookie (great!) and Cassatine Cake

Inside of assorted macaroons (Pistachio Macaroon, Amaretti, Amaretti w/ Pignoli) and Rainbow Cookie. Pistachio macaroon was my fav.

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Cannoli with Ricotta Filling and Chocolate Chips ($5.50) - good! Shell isn't too crunchy. Very rich though.

Tous Les Jours

4.2(75 reviews)

2.4 mi

The strawberry cloud cake was amazing. I am dreaming of it. I want to try the mango one next. We…read morealso got the cheesecake and wish I would have gotten the chocolate cloud cake instead. It was good but nothing special. Lots of yummy bread and pastries too!

Food is outstanding. Pricey but worth every penny of it…read more Beautiful store. Excellent service.

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Oasis Cafe & Bakery

3.8(139 reviews)

0.4 mi

I love this place so much. I usually get their açaí with milk powder and Nutella, and it was so…read moredelicious. And whenever my diet allows it, I get their cheese puffs too, very soft and moist. They recently extended their hours to 10 PM, giving me plenty of time to enjoy my snacks indoors without rushing. It's generally quiet with some occasions of cars revving their engines outside.

We ate breakfast at the cafe here. Ordered pancakes and coxinha, as well as a breakfast plate. Food…read morewas pretty good, nothing special. My pancakes were raw in the middle. Service was also surprisingly not the best, wasn't very helpful. They had a pan de quejo deal which if I had ordered one more would've gotten them for a better price but no one informed me. If I were to come back I'd go to their actual restraunt or just get bakery items, no breakfast.

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Yafa Bakery & Cafe

4.9(209 reviews)

1.2 mi

I'm slightly hesitant to write this review because I don't want to overhype it, but I'm not one to…read moregatekeep a truly wonderful spot that a local friend suggested before he moved away. The hospitality here is top-notch--the owner is incredibly friendly and welcomes practically everyone who walks through the door with a delicious sample of their chai. When it's not completely slammed, they are generous with free samples, which makes exploring their menu so much fun! Love supporting this locally owned Palestinian bakery. I've tried the Napoli and the Pistachio Baklava so far, and both were insanely tasty. The chai is an absolute must-try! When dining in they also have a cute plating where they add flower petals. Next time I'd also like to try some of their savory menu items too. As others have mentioned, the seating space inside is super tiny, so plan accordingly. The first time I met up with a friend here for chai around 10:00 AM, it was nice and calm, but by 11:00 AM there was already a line out the door. It fills up fast, but it is completely worth it.

Yes, that's it. I have never tried pastries from this culture, but it was phenomenal…read more Staff is very friendly and gave me samples. I'm a business partner but I'm not biased. I'm very surprised I enjoyed everything. Fresh pastries, what I assume is "halal" ingredients, great staff, and much more. Well worth the stop.

Welcome

Gorgeous presentation Desserts

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The Danish Pastry House

3.7(285 reviews)

1.2 mi

Service is catastrophic at least. Rude and unwelcoming employees. I never get greeted with a hello…read moreor even a smile when ordering. Whenever I would order food they seemed annoyed. Go to Tamper across the street instead.

I absolutely love this place. Their lattes are reasonably priced and they taste amazing. I've had a…read morecouple of their pastries before and they have all been really good. Specifically the croissants with some sugar on top are my favorite. Definitely worth a visit every time I'm in Medford.

Danish pastry. Spandauer.

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Mamadou's Artisan Bakery

4.8(142 reviews)

4.3 mi

This place is so good its crazy. Like a bite of a baguette is the best food you have had!!! I dont…read moreeven love croissant but I love these, and their other breads just as good.

Small bakery with quality baked goods. We went for the sourdough which we enjoyed, but the…read morechocolate almond croissant is what I will crave to make another trip back!

The bread counter

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Plain croissant, chocolate croissant and baguette

Breadboard Bakery

4.7(32 reviews)

2.2 mi•East Arlington

What a hidden gem in Arlington! This bakery is only open Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays and seems…read moreto change their menu daily. We tried to Ham & Butter Baguette, Cheddar & Scallion Biscuit, and Cinnamon Roll. The Ham & Butter Baguette reminded me of a breakfast I've had in Paris and the biscuit was crunchy on the outside but moist on the inside. There is no indoor space for this bakery so you simply order at the window which is nice for people with dogs. They even gave our dog a treat! Also everyone else we chatted with in the small line/seating area RAVED about how great this place was. We'll definitely be back to try more pastries!

I've been scoping out all the bakeries in Arlington/Lexington for necessary post-ride carb fuel-ups…read more- I like Kickstand because they have some bike stands out front but wanted to broaden my horizons. Venture forth in the search of delicious pastries and so on. A friend put me on to Breadboard, specifically, the Friday-only egg salad sandwich, but when I showed up, I was feeling something sweet. The kolaches came highly recommended - I went with the seasonal rhubarb flavor. Perfect touch of sweetness, nice balance of the cream. The dough had a nice eggy chew to it. Reminded me of a cross between an American-style fruit Danish and an Asian-style milky bread bun. I'll have to try the other varieties next. (Also, I may be running afoul of personal photo guidelines by posting a photo of the kolache with two big bites taken out of it but I was the uncouth beast stuffing it into my gob at a traffic light.) Got my husband the cheese croissant snail; he said very delicious. The hours are tricky, double-check before you come and do come early. Street parking available - I managed to snag a spot right in front of the store.

Ham & Butter Baguette, Cheddar & Scallion Biscuit, Glazed Cinnamon Roll

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Door to order

La Cascia's Bakery

3.9(145 reviews)

0.3 mi

I was in the mood for a chicken cutlet sandwich (not parm) they used 2-huge cutlets and they barely…read morefit the roll + my own toppings & sub roll was fresh & soft tbh: This sub was 100% legit, and when you go here you definitely get your moneys worth & then some, gotta try this place, you won't be disappointed

About 2 weeks ago my daughter shared her pastrami sandwich with me. I told her it was the best…read morepastrami sandwich I ever had and asked where she got it. She tells me LaCascia's in Medford. So today when deciding what to eat for lunch I thought about having that awesome pastrami again. To my great disappointment it was the absolute worst pastrami sandwich I ever had. Tough as nails, sliced too thick, overcooked and nothing like I shared with my daughter. It was more like eating beef jerky. How does a place go from being the best to the worst in just two weeks? Somebody is obviously not paying attention. The only reason I didn't give it one star is because the service was very good.

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Kelly E.

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5 years ago

Delicious patisserie!! I just heard about this place on Nextdoor and went this morning. Got a plain croissant and a pain au chocolat, plus an iced coffee. All delicious!! Just the right amount of chocolate in the pain au chocolat. Iced coffee was strong enough to handle some cream and not get watery, but not bitter. Can't wait to go back and try their amazing-looking sandwiches! Also, the shop is lovely and clean with a couple of tables outside, and the French owners/staff are wonderful. Highly recommend!!! read more

Alex W.

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82

3 years ago

Fantastic! While I'm writing this, I'm thinking of going back again tomorrow. It's that good, trust me !

Sandy H.

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3

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1 year ago

I come here all the time to get my mom her favorite crossants! she loves them from Colette!

Betty Z.

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4 years ago

phenomenal. so happy that we have this bakery in Melrose. yippee for us.

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