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    Colette Bakery

    4.8 (183 reviews)
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    Husain V.

    Known for their pastries, the food was tasty. Wasn't a fan of a couple of items, but more of a preference. I also had their coffee, a bit too sweet for me, but I need to give it another chance. The staff is incredibly friendly and kind. There's a good amount of seating inside, but not too much. I believe they'll have more outdoor seating during the warming weather days. We'll need to come back at some point.

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    James S.

    Fabulous French bakery located within walking distance of the Ball Square T stop (Green line). We were visiting Somerville over a long weekend and stopped by twice. Both times we ordered the kouign amann (yum!) Also ordered the cho-colette, almond croissant, and pain suisse. All the pastries were freshly made and absolutely delicious. Very reasonably priced, too! Staff were very friendly. We did have to wait for a few minutes outside because the bakery is fairly small, but it's well worth the wait!

    Fatboy S.

    Saw the good reviews and decided to try. Wasn't as impressed as some of the other reviewers. Parking was kind of tough. Service was a little awkward, and thought the desserts we got were slightly better than average.

    Daniel L.

    What a lovely bakery! We made the trip up from Boston to pick up treats from this cozy bakery one Saturday at 1p. Easy free parking across the street and a quick line to order in the well-attended store. Wish we had taken more pictures before devouring the goods on the drive home, but the 5-6 treats were all really solid. None wowed me to the point of having ongoing cravings, but I can't wait to try more of their selection in the future.

    Sharitza P.

    Very cute and busy cafe/bakery!! It was packed when I went around 11AM, luckily they still had the some of the pastries I wanted. My iced chai was sweet and flavorful and the chocolate croissant was huge, flakey & buttery! Need to go back to try the almond croissant and some savory options :)

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    Charlotte I.

    I'm visiting from out of town and stopped by on a recommendation from a local friend. So glad I did! They have a beautiful selection of sweet treats as well as sandwiches and loaves of bread. Many people order to go, but they have a few tables inside if you want to eat there. The whole place has a cute and quaint atmosphere. We got a Cho-Colette (chocolate croissant), an Amandine (almond tart with pear), and a Tarte Citron (lemon tart). I particularly loved both of the tarts! The amandine was less sweet than I expected, a lovely balance of nutty and sweet flavors. The tarte citron had a delightfully strong lemon flavor! And of course both were visually works of art! Can't wait to return when I'm in the area again!

    Meagan

    Lovely little bakery! Solid pain au chocolats, good airy layers in the bite, soft and yummy, but not a crispy crackly outer layer (maybe they were when they first came out of oven?). Kouign amann has good flavour but also was more dense in texture than I'd hoped. Chouquettes (pictured) are out of this world! Perfectly sweet with a hint of saltiness, egg-iness. Bought more to go after eating in store. Staff at the bakery are friendly and cheery. They do serve drinks, coffee and more, but my impression is that it's more about the pastries and baked goods and less about the drinks here. Definitely would return! Will be dreaming about the chouquettes.

    Richard P.

    Overall: to illustrate the mystique of this place one elderly local noted how the first place they went to after getting off their plane was Colette bakery. And I can see why. Baked Goods: if the French accents didn't convince you of their authenticity then perhaps the French customers might. After having tried their ham and cheese croissant and chouquette it's easy to love this place. The main highlight I would say are their bite sized caneles. While they are smaller than your average ones they pack an absolute mean punch. It's not about quantity but quality and the quality of their ingredients is enhanced incredibly. The color is a darker brown indicating the rich caramelization process that consumes your tasting experience. Ambience/Decor/Service: what's nice about this bakery is that you can pre order SOME things beforehand and they set them aside for you to pick up. Great way to insure you get the hotly contested caneles.

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    Vincent C.

    Very cute cafe but first visit was a little rocky. Most likely will try again because it showed promise. Food: I got a baguette sandwich with pate and it was ok. The pate was decent but the bread was a bit too tough for a sandwich. Besides that the pastries seem to be good based on the reactions of others I went with. Service: The ladies who work here were very nice but got side tracked and didn't make my iced coffee. I wasn't charged for it and after I noticed they moved on the serving the group behind me. I remember getting asked if I wanted anything in it and responded so I was confused as I waited by the register for the rest of my order. I waited a couple minutes but I couldn't get there attention, so because I checked that I wasn't charged I just called it a loss and moved on. This was the primary root of my mild disappointment. Atmosphere: The vibe and decor was simple, but well curated to mimic what I imagine a Parisian cafe would resemble Very cute cafe but first visit was a little rocky. Most likely will try again because it showed promise. Food: I got a baguette sandwich with pate and it was ok. The pate was decent but the bread was a bit too tough for a sandwich. Besides that the pastries seem to be good based on the reactions of others I went with. For drinks, the matcha was very watery and doesn't need to be in the menu, so I would suggest sticking to standard coffees but I can't vouch for their taste either. Service: The ladies who work here were very nice but got side tracked and didn't make my iced coffee. I wasn't charged for it and after I noticed they moved on the serving the group behind me. I remember getting asked if I wanted anything in it and responded so I was confused as I waited by the register for the rest of my order. I waited a couple minutes but I couldn't get there attention, so because I checked that I wasn't charged I just called it a loss and moved on. This was the primary root of my mild disappointment. Atmosphere: The vibe and decor was simple, but well curated to mimic what I imagine a Parisian cafe would resemble

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    Jacob C.

    Colette is a charming local bakery with a great selection of classics from French macarons and baguettes to cookies and more elegant pastries. Everything we had was well executed and tasty on the level of a good neighborhood bakery. They also have a full coffee bar and a nice seating area to enjoy your treats.

    Niamh M.

    These pastries are the best I've tried in Boston. Lots of options to choose from! I got the pain au chocolat and the chocolate brioche. 10/10 The service was quick but I was not rushed and had time to choose. Will definitely be back!

    Emma T.

    I used to live across the street and walk here all the time. I recently returned and it was just as good as I had remembered. Very simple and fresh ingredients with amazing taste!

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    Joy G.

    So, so good. I try not to eat too many pastries in the morning because it completely messes up my digestion for the rest of the day but I will definitely make an exception for Colette. I went at 8am and they already sold out of some items after opening at 7, so that should give you some idea of how popular this bakery is. I wanted to try everything (serious kid-in-a-candy-store face as soon as I opened the door) but decided to show some self-restraint for once. Chocolate croissant: perhaps the best chocolate croissant I've ever eaten. Super flaky, buttery, lots of layers, held up well even after a 3-hour drive. Enormous chunks of dark chocolate. I'm not a coffee drinker but give me this and a mug of coffee and I'd be so happy for the rest of the day. Apple turnover: absolutely delicious but messy to eat, the apple innards got everywhere each time I took a bite. Shouldn't have taken it out of its paper wrapper. Paris brest: layers of hazelnut creme dolloped on almond cookie. Cannot go wrong with that. Ham and cornichon sandwich: I was initially skeptical of the combo of ham, pickle, butter, but it's delicious in an understated way. Just know the top of the bread will absolutely rip apart the roof of your mouth. I'm sitting here now with too much carbs and sugar in my belly and I couldn't be more content, all thanks to Colette!

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    Tiny bakery with fabulous treats and croissants! Drove there on a cold winter morning, happy I did.

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    The food here is amazing, and the staff are extremely courteous. You can tell that the owner puts her heart and soul into her business.

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    4 years ago

    Outstanding bakery & café. Had the quiche Lorraine & the chocolate eclair, both superb.

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    Lovely spot for truly authentic French pasteries!

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    5 years ago

    Pastries were all so yummy and beautiful. Prices are reasonable for gourmet baked goods. Definitely will be back :)

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    Amazing and super tasty patisseries. They really taste like the ones "home", and cannot get tired of them.

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    An absolute delight of a bakery! Their sandwiches and pastries are incredible. I can't wait to work my way through the menu

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