I ordered a custom cake from here, and it was the most delicious and beautiful cake . They brought…read moremy vision to life . Went over every detail and confirmed everything before making . I could not recommend this place enough ! Will definitely order again

Goodness me what a cute little hidden gem of a place…read more I asked for a "Drunk Barbie Birthday Cake"... & that is exactly what I got. Not only was this cake so beautifully baked & presented, but it was also absolutely delicious. Pure elegance meshed with an abundance of flavor. The cake itself was moist, full of flavor and purely sublime. The frosting was fresh, soft, extremely harmonious and simply sealed the deal with flavor while complimenting the actual cake. The staff are extremely accommodating and will work with you on your timeline to ensure your cake is ready for your special person or special event. So the next time you're thinking cake... be sure to give this little hidden gem a visit and let them bring your vision to life in the form of exquisitely baked goodness. Disclaimer... cash only

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

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!

Be aware that you will be taking a risk if you order a cake by Noel. Unfortunately there is no way…read moreto guarantee you will have your cake, and this is unacceptable given payment is required upfront. We exchanged multiple emails about my order and delivery, and I was given a timeframe. The day of, timeframe has passed and I don't have a cake for my plans. I called him and he had no idea what I was asking about. Then said my order was lost in his emails and not even made despite our exchanges. I was excited about seeing and tasting his work, but I cannot recommend that someone risk their plans in his hands.

I really wanted to love Noel and work with him for my wedding. We ordered a gluten free cake to…read moretaste, and the textures were all wrong: crumbly sponge, hard to cut frosting, and the filling (while delicious mexican chocolate) was almost a saving grace, was thick to cut. It is important to me to support local businesses and work with a fellow Latino for as many of my vendors as possible, so I was disappointed when this was the result with Noel. It was also awkward. One of the first emails asked him on a Monday if it would be possible to do a tasting that weekend, or what tasting schedules are / how he does them. He responded more than a week later saying "I don't do tastings on such short notice." No details provided on how he does them.

I ordered a Flamingo-themed birthday cake and cupcakes, and the baker did an amazing job! The…read moredesign was absolutely beautiful and even better than I imagined. Every detail was done so perfectly, and the cake and cupcakes looked stunning. Best of all, they tasted delicious! Everyone loved them. I highly recommend them.

$3 for a giant loaf of bread. $8 for a lobster tail. The…read morepastry was stale, but the cream filling was lovely -- generous and perfectly sweet. I suppose if you knew when it came out fresh, it would be really delicious. Price is pretty good! I bet the fresh cakes are pretty good too, since lobster tails are probably the most sensitive to sitting out.

" Great cakes , delicious, fresh and attentive staff " This…read moreplace is golden . The staff is super attentive and helpful , from the minute they answered the phone . I was able to get my husband's birthday cake same day . Price is very reasonable for quality and taste Z. The vibe is very friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed my time with the staff picking up a birthday cake , lol. They also put some decorations and the name of my husband on the cake . Parking is difficult but manageable.

Brioche with cheese--unbelievable!!! We reheated for 10 min at 350 and it was some of the best…read morebread I've ever had. We also got some very nice ice cream.

I have been visiting Elm St Bakery since the early 1980's as a child. All of our family celebration…read morecakes came from here. We love all of their items!! It is a clean and friendly ambience with so much color in the baked goods. Fast service and smiles. This bakery is always a definite stop whenever we go home to visit.

Been coming here for at least 30 years and the quality has gone done as the prices rise. Now as…read moreanyone knows when bread keeps having giant holes in it is not being handled properly by the baker before hand. 4 Why does my bread keep doing this? : r/Breadit To prevent large, unwanted air holes (or tunnels) in bread, bakers focus on proper fermentation, firm shaping, and degassing the dough. Key techniques include avoiding under-proofing, degassing the dough thoroughly after the first rise, using adequate gluten development, and creating tension during shaping to ensure a tight crumb. Key Techniques to Prevent Large Holes: Proper Fermentation (Avoid Under-proofing): Large, single cavities are often caused by under-proofed dough, which allows gases to expand unevenly during baking. Ensure the dough is fully proofed. Degassing and "Knocking Back": Gently but thoroughly deflate the dough after its first rise (bulk fermentation) to pop large gas bubbles, preventing them from becoming huge pockets. Firm Shaping & Surface Tension: When shaping loaves, make sure to fold and roll the dough tightly to eliminate gaps. Pop any visible surface air bubbles with a toothpick before the final proof. Proper Scoring: Score the loaf deeply enough. If the crust forms too fast and gas cannot escape, it can lead to "flying roof" or tunnels. Avoid Excessive Dusting Flour: Too much extra flour during folding can create, rather than prevent, big holes in the crumb. Check Dough Handling: Perform 3-4 gentle "coil folds" during bulk fermentation, rather than over-working it, to strengthen the structure

If you want authentic homemade pasta, and pastries head on over to Il Pastificio. Let's start with…read morethe pasta for five or seven dollars per pound you have some of the best homemade pasta on the East Coast. The pasta is displayed in airtight sealed packages so you have the utmost freshest pasta possible when you go home. I've tried different styles of their pasta, and each one was better than the last. I definitely give High praise when it comes to pasta making since I do not have the patience for the time consuming process. I would suggest everyone come here and try the pasta at least one time you will be hooked. Magnificent.!! Now for the pastries. What can you say all the crusts are light, soft when needed, crispy and crunchy on the others. I mean it's basically cookie and pastry perfection here. The cookies are sold by the pound you can just ask for a mixed batch or pick your own mix and match. I am not sure how much per pound the cookies are my last purchase was 1 pound of cookies and two grapefruit waters and it came to $29. This is a freaking bargain for the quality of this pastry. The only downside about the pastry is that you can only eat so many cookies and at this location, you want every single one. My only advice is to come multiple times a week and grab a pound and see if it lasts you a day or two. Unfortunately, the pastry is so delectable that you want to eat them all in one sitting. Grab a pound and see how long you can make it last. Approximately two hours at my house. With everything said above, you think that would be it but there's more! Homemade gelato you heard that right homemade gelato. Already scooped into beautiful cups with fruit, different flavors and yes, 100% homemade again! Coming into this business is like taking a flight to Italy and walking down a small alley with local shops. There is too much going on for my taste buds in this store. Everything is amazing. So not to extend this fabulous review, but there's still more.... I haven't had the opportunity or the need to purchase a jar of sauce, but with the quality of every single thing that is sold under this roof, I am sure the sauce is amazing. They have jars of sauce so you can go home and make a pasta dinner in a few minutes just boil up your pasta and warm up the sauce. I definitely will try a jar one day. But I already know that it's delicious. Yes, there is more... I haven't had a chance to indulge in a sandwich at this location however it is on my agenda. I know they have sandwiches because there's actually a sandwich sign out front when I drive by once in a while that says they have sandwiches. I will save that for another day. I can only foresee a fabulous fresh sandwich with amazing taste coming out of this location. I look forward to this adventure in the future. The location is always clean. Well kept organized and set up super cute. There is always some kind of little display going on in the main lobby. As for the service, you can't get any better service than at this location because the people serving, you are actually the owners. Sandra is one of the most happiest, beautiful young ladies. I've met in so long. She is so upbeat, polite, happy and beautiful that you almost forget about the pastries when you speaking with her. And her dad, he is the master creator of the pasta.. and I'm sure most of the other things in the store. The both of them make your experience so pleasurable that it is amazing that you get the quality the taste the personalities of these two all at one location. I would say this is my favorite pastry/pasta shop 100%. The only negatives I see about this business is of course trying to get a parking spot on Broadway Everett, make sure you don't bypass make a few circles or go down the side street because you definitely need to go in here and give your taste buds the pleasure of everything inside this shop. Secondly, if you are handicapped, FYI, there are about 8/10 steps to get up into the shop. And the last which is not a negative it's just more of an anticipation one of my favorite cookies that you can't get anywhere is homemade here. I've been eating these since I was a kid and they are extremely hard to find. Nobody makes them unless you have an aunt or grandmother that actually makes them. If your around Il Pastificio during the holidays, you definitely want to come in and try the homemade Fennel Taralli. Next time I see them I'm grabbing three or four bags. I'm gonna hoard them!!! If you made it this far in the review, God bless you, go buy some some pastry, some pasta or just stop by for a sandwich or a gelato definitely support this business. Not many left like it. So please support them.. I give them 10 stars on a 5 star scale, which is impossible for a mom pop shop, but they deserve it.

Great place great service great vibe and the food ... GREAT !!! Everything is perfectread more

Loved these lunch box cakes that I gave as birthday treats for my twin 8 year olds! These…read morepersonalized mini cakes are so cute and delicious and you can dig right in with a fork !

October 15th is my daughters birthday and I remembered at the last minute I needed a peanut free…read morebakery to meet my need. I searched and found this bakery in Stoneham, MA. I called and expressed my needs, the woman on the phone was very accommodating, she put a cake on hold for me. When I arrived I noticed that there's plenty of parking. It's a small bakery with a welcoming atmosphere. The woman that I talked to on the phone was even more helpful in person. The cake was absolutely delicious! The serving size that was told to me was true, the 6" cake served 6-8 people. I plan on returning to this bakery to try some other treats, especially the cannolis.

The best bakery ever! I have had everything from the cakes and cupcakes, to the quiche and chicken…read morepot pie... and it's ALL delicious! I highly recommend them for specialty cakes or cookies, as I feel they can do anything you want perfectly! They made over 100 cookies for my seating chart for my wedding and everyone raved about them! If you like caramel delights, that is the best cupcake I've ever had! The cakes I've ordered from there are always moist, and delicious. The staff is so friendly as well! I just got my rainbow birthday cake from there and it's soooooo cool! Love it! And love them as a bakery! Highly recommend.

Best customized cakes in Boston/Cambridge area! Absolutely loved my graduation cake. She is very…read moretalented and transformed my vague ideas into a real artwork!

The cake was awesome - I found some ideas online and Micaela made it even better - she also went an…read moreextra mile and made a baby wear a hat from our actual baby photos, made a cake background match our crib sheet, made cats look like our actual cats - can't be happier! Thank you, Micaela!