Boston is known for its rich history, culture, and cuisine, and the city’s bakeries are no exception. From classic New England desserts like whoopie pies and Boston cream pie, to modern artisanal breads and pastries, the bakeries in the Greater Boston area have something for everyone.
If you’re looking to buy a home in Boston, or just looking to rent an apartment to test drive a new city, check out these popular Boston bakery spots to satisfy your early morning cravings and see what living in Boston is really about.
1. Flour Bakery + Café
Flour Bakery + Café is a staple in the Boston bakery scene and is famous for its delicious baked goods, sandwiches, and soups. With multiple locations throughout the city, it’s easy to stop in and sample some of their famous sticky buns, croissants, and banana bread. If you’re in the mood for something savory, their breakfast sandwiches and quiches are must-tries.
2. Clear Flour Bread
Located in Brookline, MA, Clear Flour Bread is a small, family-owned bakery that specializes in artisanal breads. From sourdough to whole wheat, each loaf is made with high-quality ingredients and baked to perfection. In addition to bread, Clear Flour Bread also offers pastries, cakes, and cookies that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. They also offer baking classes for those interested in learning the art of bread baking.
3. Lakon Paris Patisserie
Lakon was a welcome addition to the Newton Highlands area when they opened in 2020. They offer traditional French pastries like butter croissants, almond croissants, brioche cinnamon rolls, and kouign-amann along with unique croissant flavors like pistachio mascarpone, Nutella banana and tiramisu croissants. While you’re there, don’t skip out on the dessert options like chocolate mousse, macarons and eclairs.
4. Sofra
Located in Cambridge, MA, Sofra is a modern Mediterranean bakery and café that serves up some of the most spectacular dishes you’ll find. Whether seeking breakfast, lunch, dinner, a snack, or even a dessert, you’ll be pleased with whatever you select. The décor compliments the food, and the specialty drinks are to die for. Sofra’s’s baked goods are worth the calories present in every bite because the sweet flavors are blanked with savory spices to create sticky specialties you’ll need to order more of to take home. But before you do, find a quiet spot in this quaint café and linger with your order a little longer than you normally would.
5. SALT Patisserie
SALT is a new bakery on the scene, opening in Newton Centre in the summer of 2022. You may recognize the owner, Thiago Silva, from cooking shows on Food Network (where he Beat Bobby Flay) and Netflix. He has also cooked for celebrities John Legend, Derek Jeter and Brooke Shields. SALT offers a range of delicious pastries including a variety of croissants, kouign-amann, pain aux raisin and canelé. A trip to SALT wouldn’t be complete without grabbing some loaves of fresh bread. SALT offers French baguettes, brioche and sourdough loaves.
In conclusion, the Greater Boston area is home to a variety of excellent bakeries, each offering something unique and delicious. Whether you’re in the mood for artisanal breads, classic pastries, or modern sweets, these 5 bakeries are sure to satisfy your cravings. So whether you’re living in Boston or just passing through, be sure to sample some of the city’s best baked goods.
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