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    J & L Bakery

    4.1 (33 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries, Donuts

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    I heard tell of an amazing bygone bakery in Somerville and set out in search of something local to provide coworkers a Friday sweet treat. I was greeted immediately from the baker tending his ovens with pride and joy that was as refreshing as any morning cup of coffee. I left loaded...with an assortment of baked goods that looked amazing, smelled divine and tasted fresh & delectable...and with an earful of local color and amazing historic anecdotes (the baker used to work for the bygone Gaston Ave. bakery!) It became quickly apparent that I'd better cut these ample pasties in half to allow greater variety. Sweet breakfast time..So Good So Good So Good #supportlocal

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    Jim B.

    New bakery, used to be Jim's Soft Pretzels. Tried the rolls, pretty good. Doughnuts are nice as well. Apple turnover was just OK. Counter service was friendly and fast. Prices are about average.

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    Good bakery that also features certain Polish foods. Bought several different pastries and doughnuts. All were good.

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    Wonderful old fashioned type goods.

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    Stopped here in a Sunday morning because I wanted real donuts. The donuts here were great classic donuts. The jelly donuts were really good.

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