The vegan pastry with green onion and corn is incredible. Flaky crust, super savory sauce drizzled on it.

We walked there from our daughter's apartment. It was definitely worth the walk. We had coffee, their take on the Arnold Palmer- the berry one is great. But the star of the show was the bakery goods, 3 different croissants guava and cheese, sun dried tomatoes and ham and cheese. You won't go wrong with any of them. Make sure to check hours and on weekends we hear the lines are long! read more

Third Cliff Bakery - Three croissants and drinks. Amaaazing baked goods!!! - Cafes Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Staff are very kind. It is a small shop. The food is good and has a couple gluten free options! read more

Acknowledge customers. I waited and waited while customers chatted with cashier. They finally finished combining coffee cards and ordering chatting about T-shirts so I waited patiently and the cashier completely ignored my existence and was making even more conversation. I said politely but directly to cashier I guess I'm not here or ordering. She didn't say a word. I walked out and would not recommend on the way they treat people alone. I think I wasn't hipster enough or my money wasn't green. Completely ignored and disregarded. Forced to put one star. read more

Great latte and their bakery products great! Observed one of workers was just so nice to everyone. It's a keeper!!!

Fresh baked goodies!!! The croissants are divine and the service is good. Blah blah blahhhhhhh. What else?!! Let me post!!! read more

A cafe that offers a unique selection of pastries and awesome coffee. Must try: Coconut iced coffee 5/5 This is soooooo good. It's like a fusion of slightly sweet coconut cream/milk with coffee, it's not thick but has a creamy/smooth texture, it's kind of like a delicious mocktail dessert, I imagine this will be an amazing cocktail if u add rum/whiskey to it lol Pastries are pretty good, they have a wide selection there. The only feedback I have is that their croissants could be more flaky/airy on the inside, but overall pretty darn good! I have tried their grapefruit olive oil cake as well, was not crazy about that one but it's a nice sweet treat. read more

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I can't say enough good things about Third Cliff. They are among my top bakeries in Boston, for sure. They seem to be one of the only places that manages to be both really delicious and also so creative. The guava and cream cheese croissant is such a good idea and so delicious. I also love the cardamom morning bun, a nice twist on a classic morning bun. And of course the people who work here are so genuinely kind. Shoutout to Tom for bringing me some joy on a Sunday morning. I only wish there were more space inside to hang out and enjoy delicious baked goods- then it would be the perfect place. read more

I followed this place before they even had a store front! Finally got to go today (trekked through the snow I might add) because I am so excited to try. If I could give this place more stars, I would! We got a whole smattering of bakery goods just to do a little taste test. Overall, all of the bakery goods are fresh and delicious. I especially loved kimchi cheddar croissant. I don't even know how they came up with that mixture but it is INCREDIBLE. Just the right amount of spice in the fluffy pillow of a croissant (+still yummy after the trek home). The brownie was delightfully fudgy. The breakfast cookie was just it's the right balance of sweet and healthy ingredients. The rice crispy is also pillowy and delicious. To be fair, we didn't get any drinks logistically but I trust that they are probably awesome (will update review next time I am there) Such a great addition to JP read more

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A friend introduced me to the guava and cheese croissants here a year ago, and despite having only had them twice, I recommend them *all* the time. The coconut cream cold brew is also high up on my local coffee favorites list. Kind folks at the counter, and a few tables to sit for a little bit out of the cold before a walk with a hot beverage along the SW corridor! read more

Food that is as creative as it is well executed. And a great space. Do not leave this place without a Kimchi/Cheddar croissant.

I just had two mouth watering apple turnovers and I want a third! This is despite an Applebee's waiting at home.

The BEST bakery in JP. The kimchi & cheddar, Guava Cream cheese croissants are divine. We travel from Hyde Park for this treat at least once a week. If you're ever there and they have the raspberry scones with thyme drizzle, get it!!! It's all that!! The owner and staff are great!! This place is a true gem. Honored to support local small business. read more

Great location! The people that work there super friendly, and the croissants are amazing. Always new flavors every week and delicious, coconut coffee! Must try in the JP area. Coffee and tea selections are also great for any summer fall winter or spring day. They have new selections of croissants every day, and they never fail to please! Indoor and outdoor seating available. There's always a line, but it's for good reason and it goes fast! read more

Stopped by Third Cliff Bakery for a quick breakfast after having wanted to come for awhile now...and it did not disappoint! It's a cute bakery with some outdoor seating and very friendly employees. Our favorite pastries were the orange & cardamom morning bun and the kimchi cheddar croissant -- some of the flakiest and most layered I've had in Boston! Will definitely try to come back again soon!! Food: 1. Kimchi cheddar croissant (5/5) 2. Orange and cardamom morning bun (5/5) 3. Raspberry scone with green tea frosting (4/5) Drinks: 1. Iced honey mint tea (4/5) 2. Rosie Palmer with crimson berry tea (5/5) read more

My family lives in the neighborhood and we've enjoyed getting coffee and pastries from Third Cliff, but since the bakery opened, it's become increasingly difficult to justify standing in line for 20+ minutes for a simple two-item order. With a small child at home, our time is super limited, and some days we take a quick glance at the line and decide that we'll make plans for coffee elsewhere. Absolutely -- it's great to see a small business thrive over the course of several months and grow in popularity, but it's frustrating to not see improvements made to take on such a large volume of customers. An online ordering system would be great to see, especially during the pandemic when we'd like to limit the amount of time spent around other people. We're so glad to have Third Cliff Bakery in the neighborhood and we'd love to become regular customers if the traffic flow of patrons could be noticeably improved. Picture attached to show how lengthy this line can be on a frequent basis. read more

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Yummmy. Perhaps the best croissants I've had in the US, crispy but not dry. Also delicious cortado. Worth a detour for sure.

My favorite bakery in JP! There isn't a croissant in Boston better than theirs (that I've found). I've tried several flavors - chocolate croissant, pumpkin croissant, kimchi croissant, the cardamom "morning bun" croissant, the earl grey cream puff, chocolate cherry scones... I could go on. The kimchi croissant wasn't for me but everything else was sinful. Actually, even the croissant part of the kimchi one was really good, just the filling wasn't for me. I also love that they have such a nice selection of vegan baked goods. Do I need it to be vegan? no, but their vegan goods are as good as their non vegan. I like that my vegan bff and I can enjoy the same cafe. My sister had to go dairy-free while breastfeeding for her dairy allergy infant, and she was over the moon when I brought such delicious baked goods to her, something she had really missed. I also think they have the best chai tea in the area. I walk a mile round trip on Sunday mornings for my Third Cliff, passing two other neighborhood bakery/cafes right near my house. I always feel like a cheater as I pass them on my way back with my bag of goodies. But if this is wrong, I don't want to be right. read more

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A cute little bakery on a street corner serving high demand pastries. We got an assortment of pastries and they all tasted really amazing and fresh. read more

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Been a fan of Third Cliff since long before the storefront was a thing, and can attest that basically everything I've tried from either their little cart or the new place has been solid (and the owner Meg is just delightful!). The two must-tries IMO are the coconut cold brew and the guava and cream cheese croissants, those are the standouts for me- but their cookies are moist and buttery, their rice crispy treats are crunchy and satisfying, and I love that they have anadama bread because that is so hard to find. Can't wait to see what they come up with next- right now their menu is limited since they just opened, but here's hoping they expand and include some more substantial lunchy bites. read more

Went to Third Cliff for the second time today. The chocolate croissant is out of control good. Word of advice - go early if you want a specific pastry! Maybe just on the weekends? I went yesterday (Saturday) to try the croissant I had been stalking on their Instagram and they appeared to be long sold out at 10:30am. Today at 8:30am they had plenty. Also tried the cold brew (excellent!) and focaccia (guys...go here! Get the focaccia! I would buy an entire tray of it). Staff is friendly, place is super cute and modern, so happy to have this down the street. read more

This is an updated rating since we basically go here almost every weekend now. The croissant texture and freshness is spot on. At this point, I've tried all of the vegetarian flavors and can confirm their deliciousness. I think my favorites are the buttermilk croissant, the infrequent tomato feta zaatar croissant, and the vegan (!) orange cardamom morning bun (I don't know how it tastes so buttery!). I also like the kimchi cheddar (although I confess I sometimes remove a little bit of the kimchi-- I wish it was cut into smaller pieces so you don't get a large chunk all at once) and guava cream cheese (I sometimes remove a little bit of the cream cheese so that I can better taste the buttery pastry). And the coconut cold brew is always a good idea-- so yummy!!! read more

Best croissants in Boston! Fun varieties of baked goods. Lovely, clean space. Very helpful and kind staff!

Fantastic cafe Great coconut coffee, the chocolate crossiant was uniquely made, crispy outside and chewy inside. My son loved the chocolate zucchini muffin and my wife loved the kimchi and cheese croissant What a find this place was! read more

Pretty decent and it seems this place will typically have a short (to long) line--is it worth the hype? Pretty much, yeah. Got 2 kimchi and cheddar croissants as well as a breakfast cookie. Croissants were decent; flavor was excellent (lovely combination of acidic and fatty) and the lamination was alright. The breakfast cookie was not too sweet and enjoyable without feeling sinful. Total for the 3 pastries and 1 coffee was $17.88 after 15% tip. I was especially impressed with my iced coffee (black) of all things! It was really nice coffee, good flavor without being too acidic or smoky. Perfect amount of ice too. Weird thing to praise maybe, but it was good. Fun times; I'll be back. read more

Delicious bakery. The lavender Kouign Amann was so light and flaky. There was not too much sweetness. My husband had a rice krispy treat that was just as good as our moms made. read more

Guava & cream cheese croissant was AMAZING! Blueberry muffin was also delicious. Coffee is great, we ordered a cappuccino and latte. Highly recommend - we went around 8:30am on a Saturday and everything was in stock! read more

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If anyone had told me 20 years ago that I would be enjoying excellent coffee, a slice of perfect grapefruit poundcake, and a kimchi cheddar croissant (super flaky and buttery and delicious) at a sidewalk café set up across from the Drinking Fountain and Rossmore laundromat I would have laughed out loud long enough to pee my pants. And the go to the Drinking Fountain to play keno. But sure enough that's what happened, and of course the bar is now closed and for sale. Third Cliff might be emblematic of what's been happening to JP for the last 20 years but it really tastes great whatever else you think about it read more

Kimchi croissant is so unique and amazing. The Vegan cake was too sweet for my liking. read more

Beautiful space, light flaky croissants, great choices in drinks, and wonderful fast service. Top it off with super reasonable prices and I don't think you can ask for anything more really. Go. Thank me later! read more

This place is the real deal! Fabulous and creative breakfast offerings from kimchi cheddar to guava cream cheese croissants and they are ALL incredible!! and then onto a lovely and simple olive oil/grapefruit cake and the best brownie in town. don't forget to check out t-shirts, tea towels, granola, maple syrup etc! the hip setting is always made warm and cozy because of the team behind the counter. read more

If I haven't waxed effusive I will now. Kicked off my birthday week this morning by taking a walk to 3rd cliff with my dear friend and wound up with the chocolate croissants and the mushroom tarte. OMG can't tell you how wonderful; crisp flaky dough, seems like there's a half a candy bars worth of dark chocolate in the pastries and there's no better staff than these young adults who manage the store. They set up a table for us so we could eat outside all with a big smile. You want to get to know them by name. When the people are as good as the product you have a winning formula. Thanks for moving into the neighborhood. Now I will have to control myself around the caloric count and we will see how that goes. read more

Incredibly delicious croissants utterly ruined by a staff with zero sense of urgency. I don't mind standing in a LONG line but to see the staff acting like there is one person in the shop with nowhere to be adds insult to injury. Turns out that the line isn't because there is a crazy demand but rather that it takes ages for these people to complete a single transaction. read more

This bakery is so stinkin cute!!! We got the kimchi cheddar croissants which were AMAZING. Super covid safe and really kind, lovely, funky staff. Can't wait to try everything on their menu!! read more

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Any trip to Boston requires a stop at Third Cliff Bakery! It was lunch time and they had ham & cheese croissants ... so delicious and just right for a light lunch. EVERYTHING is good, but my favorite favorite is chocolate croissants!!! Those and my two hardworking nieces who run the show and always come out to give us big hugs! You can't go wrong there. read more

I go there pretty often. They have quickly adapted to the demand of their clientele, which is impressive. Everything I've had there so far is delicious- the croissants, brownies, egg cups, focaccia, milkbread. The people who work there are really nice too read more

The Best!!, guava and cream cheese croissants are to die for. Love the whole vibe of the place, Meg the owner is a gem and always coming up with such delicious things. The egg cups are also incredible. Lots of vegan options too! Who knew you could make a vegan croissant that tasted so good and I'm not even a vegan and I loved it !! You have to try out Third Cliff read more

I went here for the first time after hearing a number of friends rave about it. I got the chocolate croissant. I arrived right before they opened and the croissants were still warm from the oven. Wow. I can't wait to come back and try some of their other treats! Their chai is amazing too. read more

Third cliff bakery is giving all the other bakeries/cafes in Jp a run for their money. I've lived here for 11 years and have been WAITING for something like this to open. The croissants are to die for. I literally stalk their ig page to see when a batch is ready. I haven't had a chance to try a variety of things but they do have a decent selection of baked goods and they all look impressive and I'm sure taste really good too! And for the record, I almost stopped myself from mentioning the croissants because I selfishly want them all for myself!!! What are you waiting for? GO!! read more

I thought this bakery was really promising based on reviews and the fact that they post on IG when something is fresh out of the oven. I appreciated the safety precautions when I got there, and the staff was super friendly. My husband and I tried an assortment of treats, including a buttermilk croissant, Kouign Aman, chocolate croissant, and guava cream cheese croissant (one of my favorite flavor combos). Unfortunately the textures were really off. My guess is that they were underproofed because the inside seemed gummy instead of flakey and light. I also tried the apple spice bun, but I guess I'm not a fan of 5-spice. I won't be rushing back, but I would try their bread, cookies, and brownie. read more