Coffee was cheap, but way too sweet. Food was fine, but the workers were not very nice at all. Felt very weird

Great Place to eat. Staff and especially the owner always welcomes you. Thank you guys and girls! read more

This is my go to place for their almond croissant and lattes. I also love their sandwiches on French rolls. Very friendly staff and someplace I enjoy going to in Fridays on my way to work. read more

Swissbakers offers a solid assortment of breakfast sandwiches, most at $5.75 (the avocado one costs extra). They offer the standard array (egg, cheese, optional protein like ham, bacon, sausage) and some other less breakfasty sandwiches like a tuna sandwich as well. The breakfast sandwiches have customizable bread as well, such as pretzel. It all comes piping hot and fresh. House coffee seems decent. Early morning (7am) batch seems fresh brewed and not over extracted (read: sitting around for hours). read more

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OMG the croissants! And the coffee! Love the vibe of the shop. All delicious and great service as well :-))

Very cute spot really close to Harvard! Not really a place to go on a date but definitely someplace to pickup breakfast. Kind of reminds me of a Starbucks vibe. I had the bacon egg and cheese on a French Roll. It was decent, but the only real notable taste was the bread! If I were to come back I would try the Chocoweggli. They seem to mention it a lot! read more

swissbakers - Bacon, Egg & Cheese on a French Roll - Bakeries Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Absolutely authentic and tasty to the max! Fabulous staff! Best prices anywhere; turkey sandwich on fresh baked croissant for $6!!! So tasty! Not small either! read more

Always my favorite for croissants, muffins, and avo BLT sandwich. Friendly service. My family goes there almost every week since they opened in Reading. read more

Amazing food had the tuna melt and it was incredible would definitely recommend to anyone and everyone AAA+++

New Apple Pie croissant is superb. I just asked the owner about it and he gave a rundown of the fresh/local ingredients and design process for incorporating a new item to the menu. This one works great. read more

I came here for breakfast on a Saturday morning. The inside of the cafe is very spacious and there is outside seating, as well. I ordered the chocoweggli and a coffee. I've never heard of chocoweggli before but figured I'd try it out. I was pleasantly surprised; what's not to like about a soft bread roll studded with chocolate? The coffee was decent. Overall, I had a good experience. The staff were friendly and engaging. The quality of the products was good, although not outstanding. That being said, I think Swissbäkers is a great option for anyone looking for a quick and affordable bite to eat. read more

swissbakers - Chocoweggli and coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Stopped in for my first time to buy 2 spinach and cheese croissants and 3 pretzels for myself and family. The restaurant is immaculate, with very pleasant order takers. It's a beautiful place to go for breakfast or lunch (they close at 2p). The croissants and pretzels were the best I've had. Croissant had a warm, buttery covering, filled with a good amount of spinach/cheese with occasional tiny red pepper squares. They didn't overdo these little peppers, I only knew they were there because I saw them. The pretzels can be ordered warm or room temperature. Pretzels were so soft and I got the largest size. Some people could make a meal out of the large pretzel alone. We also waved to Lucerne, the red cow on the roof. I can't wait to go back and try more of their delicious offerings. read more

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I ordered a vanilla latte with oat milk and a Bacon, egg, and cheese which entails applewood smoked bacon, a scrambled egg patty, and swiss cheese on your choice of French roll, pretzel roll, or croissant. I opted for the pretzel roll, and I am so glad I did! Everything was so fresh and delicious! I savored every single bite. The staff here was also friendly and engaging. The inside is so cute, and the outside has a nice seating area. We took out food to go this time, but when we're back in the area, I would love to eat inside. read more

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So glad we decided to stop by this cute bakery. I have heard good things about Swissbakers and honestly I wasn't disappointed! The lady inside was super friendly to us and did not make us feel pressured at all when we were trying to pick out what we wanted. We ordered pastries this time around but will definitely come back again to try their breakfast and lunch sandwiches. We got the almond croissant, chocolate croissant, and raspberry berliner. The almond croissant was really tasty and my boyfriend said that the first thought he had when he bit into it was "yummy!" The chocolate croissant was good too, it was filled with the perfect amount of chocolate inside. The raspberry berliner was pretty delicious and tasted like a donut with raspberry filling inside. One thing to note however is that they do close pretty early (around 2pm I believe) so make sure you go early to grab your pastries! They make great breakfasts and lunches. I would say that Swissbakers is one of the Boston area bakeries that you should definitely try if you ever get the chance to. read more

swissbakers - Almond Croissant, Chocolate Filled Croissant, Raspberry Berliner - Bakeries Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Great location for fresh pastries especially almond croissant and breakfast sandwiches. All are delicious.Have not tried the coffees. Great hardworking staff. Free parking. read more

Have heard a lot about this place and decided to get a cappuccino and some bakery items. I got Almond Croissant, Nutella Berliner, and Chocoweggli. The croissant was really good. The chocoweggli was also decent, it tasted a little stale but was good. The Berliner was my least favourite. It was dry and definitely not fresh. read more

swissbakers - Almond Croissant, Nutella Berliner, Chocoweggli - Bakeries Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Amazing food. Recommendation: BEC or SEC on a croissant with mozzarella cheese. Oh and they have the best chocolate chip cookie I've ever had read more

Super delicious baked goods and such a pleasant experience with the employee/owner (I assume). I came in to check it out while visiting nearby Watertown. The shop is super clean and has plenty of seating. They bake fresh items all day long and it smells delicious . I got a ham and cheese croissant, and it was absolutely delicious! Light and flaky croissant with a nice slice of ham (not skimpy like most places). I also got an almond croissant to try later. The coffee is very good, too. I'll be back here again, especially since there's a Trader Joe's across the street! Try this wonderful bakery...you won't be disappointed. read more

Swissbakers has a lovely view, and is great for working. Their bakery items are good, and the coffee also good enough. The staff was friendly. The interior has a food court like vibe of tables and chairs, and isn't super warming as one might expect of cafes and bakeries. However, this is offset by its fantastic windows and lighting. Also, the space inside is large, which is a great change of pace from average bakeries. There is a separate room inside for work, and is clearly geared for students to study (the bakery has close proximity to the Harvard Business School.) However, given business hours close at 2pm, it isn't fully student friendly either. Food was alright. The Berliner donuts were a bit dry in comparison to other donut shops like Union square. The taste and texture reminded me more of Dunkin Donuts. The rest of their bakery items have great aesthetic value, but taste wise are hard pressed against competition like Tatte and others. The price point isn't terribly high, but high enough that the taste felt a bit lacking. Of these, the Linzer cookie stood out as a highlight to me. I found their coffees also to be alright, with the only great option being the London Fog Latte. I haven't tried sandwiches, but would be interested too. All in all, a pleasant experience which makes for a nice change. I hope someday there are more cheese fondue & rich chocolate options (best tastes of Switzerland) on the menu! read more

Was there on 05.26.2024, around 1-2 PM. Staff were super nice and helpful. We tried an egg and cheese french roll, the two Berliners, the chocolate chip bread (I'll definitely get the name wrong on that one) and the spinach and cheese croissant. Everything was wonderful. The coffee was also amazing (I was able to drink the cappuccino, which isn't something I can say for 98% of caffes). Overall, I'll definitely come again. The vibe is also super conducive to work! read more

It is a great location and nice atmosphere to work or hang out with friends. The Wi-Fi is fast to work. I got the ham and cheese croissant and it was very good. The owner who got my order was super nice and friendly. Highly recommended the place. read more

Love this place, the sandwiches are delicious (specifically the bacon, egg, cheese, avocado) and the cold brew is great. Staff are always helpful and kind. I love supporting this business! Would recommend. read more

swissbakers - Tuna melt - Bakeries Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

I happened to see a photo of Swissbäkers pastries and was immediately fixated on the Chocoweggli. It looked so similar to a Schokoladen brötchen I used to eat every day in Germany and I decided I had to go try it out. We got the Chocoweggli ($2.50) and the raspberry Berliner ($2.50). The chocoweggli was a disappointment -- there were barely any chocolate chips, so we ended up just eating mediocre bread. Certainly not the chocolate bread of my past. The Berliner was a lot of dough and needed more jelly as well. Overall the prices are pretty reasonable for pastries in the area, but the quality is correspondingly not great. You can definitely get better pastries at Trader Joe's down the street. read more

Not super impressed with their goods. The croissant runs stale, tough, and uninspiring. The flavoring too is somewhat off - sometimes a bit too toasty, other times not toasty enough. I've also had catered versions of their stuff at various events, and I get the same impression. read more

I order the same thing each time I come here: A spinach and feta croissant, a sandwich on their soft pretzel baguette, and a freshly squeezed orange juice. They're the best breakfast and lunch spot in Allston, and there's no place you can find better freshly baked bread here. read more

So so glad that Swissbäkers is back! I used to pass their booth in the Boston public market and was sad to hear when they closed at the end of 2019. I usually get one of their sandwiches (highly recommend the tuna) on a pretzel roll, which makes for a great light breakfast. Their coffee is light and refreshing and the pastries are to die for. Don't miss the Berliner and the choco weggli. Plus, the owners are so nice and friendly and bring a smile to my face the moment I walk in. They've taken the necessary precautions of Covid-19; guests and staff all wear masks, and tables are socially distanced. read more

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There was a time when I loved coming here. That time has long since passed. The old Swiss owner must have sold the place. Placed an order for one sandwich to go. Got it wrong. Went back in to have it corrected. Got it wrong again. Said ok, just give me a side and I'll correct it myself. Only got a side of attitude. If you like wasting 30 minutes of your day, this will be your place. read more

A hidden gem in Allston serving great coffee and pretzels. Also a spacious inside is nice during covid! For a full review on the pretzel check this out: https://youtu.be/yEmuyQGIL7U read more

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I had a ham & cheese croissant and linzer cookie here--both of which were pretty good. If need be, this would be a nice spot for a meeting or to get some work done; there's also patio seating and a parking lot outside (both admitted amenities in the denser part of the city). The baked good themselves were tasty but not necessarily warranting a return visit unless coincidentally in the area. Again, it may be the location itself that may be the ultimate draw. read more

The service, decor, concept, cleanliness makes this place a 5-star. However, the food brings it down to a 4. I've had various baked goods from Swissbakers before from farmers' markets. They've been pretty good and a little different from other bakeries around. So I figured it would be nice to pay a visit to a brick-and-mortar store when I was in the area. The service was excellent, as the man at the counter was patient and described everything to me regarding the baked goods. The people working in there were energetic and seem to genuinely like working together. Maybe it's a Swiss thing. The decor is simple; a bit of an Ikea feel to it. I went for the almond raspberry croissant and it was good, though not great. It doesn't have a flaky, buttery taste that you'd find in a French croissant at a legit place (see Clear Flour or French Memories). I mean, the croissant offering here is definitely better than a Pillsbury Crescent, but the texture isn't quite like a French croissant. There's just enough good raspberry and almond filling to tease the senses. I did appreciate the fact that the croissant was soft and fresh. The raspberry berliner was decent, but a little dry. Again, there isn't a ton of raspberry filling but it's not bad. I bought a bunch of other baked goods, like the Swiss sin roll and the linzer cookie, and gave them to loved ones. Overall, Swissbakers is interesting and the baked goods are decent enough to go again. However, I cannot say this is on the list of very best bakeries in Boston. read more

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So I finally made it out to Swissbakers the day before my voucher was due to expire. Yup, down to the wire! I was pleased to discover that Swissbakers has a rather good sized parking lot, a small play area for their smaller patrons, and a good amount of patio tables, and I hadn't even yet entered their doors! Inside was a number of additional of seating options, and several staffers behind the counter which had two separate register areas located on either side of the corner. With my $20 voucher to spend, I opted for a small sandwich for $4, and a selection of my Swissbaker staffer's favorite treats: strawberry cream cake $4.25, chocolate weggli $2, almond croissant $3.75, raspberry berliner $2, and discovered that their prices quoted are inclusive of tax. My goodies were packed away for me in a couple of boxes, and those boxes were then bagged up in one of their red totes - they were out of their normal totes, and I ended up scoring a fancier insulated version - and I was told that if I brought it back and made a purchase of $9+, that I would then receive their pastry of the day for free! For my sandwich, I selected turkey, pastrami, mozzarella, pesto, hummus, tomato, cucumber. I think they forgot my hummus - I didn't see nor taste it once I unwrapped the plastic wrap from my pretzel roll-wich. The bread was interesting, but their sandwich fixing list seems rather blase to me. But then I'm the girl who likes things like roasted red peppers, grilled eggplant, chicken, roast beef, honey mustard on her sandwiches - none of which are available on the Swissbaker sandwich board. When I got my goodies home, I snacked immediately on the strawberry cake and the raspberry berliner. The cake was a tad dry, but otherwise how can you go wrong with strawberries and cream in a cake? The berliner had a tasty berry filling, but just not a lot of it. And for breakfast the day after? The remaining pastries! 3.5 stars. Note: So, according to their website - Fantastic Weekend Brunch! Every Saturday and Sunday at our Allston location. Great menu! Hours: 7AM - 3PM Only $14.75 Well, turns out the price is rather dated. I noticed the price on a board in the back corner, and it is now $17.75... a bit too rich for me given that I can go home with 6 pastries and a sandwich for not much more. read more

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You know a place is not only very good but also adored by the community when shutting the doors is threatened and everyone rallyes to ensure this doesn't happen! So thrilled I could get a taste of home today when I was in Boston! My parents drive two hours to enjoy their food and their service is impeccably Swiss HOPP SCHWIIZ - From a Basel transplant! read more

swissbakers - Cappuccino Leckerli Almond croissant well what was left of it when I took the picture! - Bakeries Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

What do you do after walking around Boston trying to find one particular store for one particular thing only to find out it closed early? If you were me, you'd go to the Boston Public Market and soothe your frustration with some carby goodness. At that point I had a hankering for pretzels and mustard, so imagine my happiness when I came across Swissbakers. Those delicious little morsels of pretzel looked like just the right amount of self-care I needed. I snagged a couple of rolls from the very friendly chica behind the counter along with a tiny tub of their mustard. It was EXACTLY what I needed at that moment. Seriously, there's a level of satisfaction that you can only experience when you get exactly what you wanted. I was in that happy place. That nugget of joy propelled me through the rest of the day and made me (almost) forget about my earlier misfortunes. This place is pretty damn magical. Do yourself a favor and give them a try. read more

swissbakers - Sometimes you just really need a pretzel roll - Bakeries Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Sampled several items on the menu and they were all great! Would definitely recommend the croissant sandwiches

My food was tasteless. I had an egg and cheese with avocado on a pretzel bun. This sandwich had no flavor the egg was bland. There was nothing special about the pretzel bun. I also got the gluten feee banana and chocolate chip muffin. I never tasted banana. I wish I could get my money back. What's disappointing breakfast! read more

Slow service. Average food. Ample seating so probably good for working. Would choose Starbucks over it.

Such a cute place- The warm Almond Croissant is so good. Great cold brew coffee too! I wish they had these bakeries in Texas. read more

swissbakers - Almond Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

What a great little taste of Switzerland right here in the Northeast. Took a ride up from Providence just to check it out after we stumbled upon it on Facebook. There was a wide range of goods available from everyday america items such as muffins to more traditional swiss items such as pretzel rolls and Choco Weggli. In a place like this I feel like you have to give a traditional item a try. We thoroughly enjoyed the fresh coffee, the baked goods and the breakfast sandwiches. Had an opportunity to talk to one of the owners, Thomas and it is quite obvious the great pride he has for both his business and his heritage. So happy to have found this gem and look forward to heading back up there soon. read more

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This place is so unique! Where else in Boston can you work with a view of the Alps? They have delicious pastries, coffee, and sandwiches and are open until 2:00 currently. The owner is always so cheerful and friendly. Delightful spot with plenty of outdoor and working space in Allston near HBS. Don't let it close!! read more

swissbakers - Patio - Bakeries Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Amazing, affordable food and friendly faces! The croissants are delicious and filling, great sandwiches!