The best bakeries & sweet shops in Boston

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

430 Salem St (Medford)

Parisian-style bistro turning out sweet & savory crêpes, plus smoothies & caffeinated drinks.

278 Harvard St (Brookline)

Croissants and other rustic pastries, as well as coffee and tea, are served at this charming cafe.

787 Massachusetts Ave (Arlington)

Cozy counter-serve space serving classic & creative baked goods that mix Eastern & Western flavors.

1020 Beacon St (Brookline)

Casual shop serving ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes and other treats, with a cafe next door.

7 Station St (Brookline)

Baked goods and cafe eats including gluten-free options, plus breakfast and lunch.

114 Mt Auburn St (Cambridge)

Cozy bakery spotlighting housemade breads, plus cookies, cakes, jams & olive oils.

259 Elm St (Somerville)

Longtime favorite for espresso & gourmet ice cream in a range of unique flavors that changes often.

159 First St (Cambridge)

Local chain known for its signature flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt, plus house-roasted coffee.

Coolidge Corner, 311 Harvard St (Brookline)

Local chain serving sundaes, frozen yogurt, ice cream cakes & other sweet treats in a casual space.

29 Church St (Cambridge)

Relaxed, friendly bakery for Danish pastries and creative lattes plus other eats and hot drinks.

330 Boston Ave (Medford)

Laid-back bakery also serving hot coffee, offering a selection of croissant flavors ranging from kimchi to guava.

3531 Washington St Ste 103 (Jamaica Plain)

Cozy, kid-friendly diner with a retro atmosphere serving signature sandwiches, soups & desserts.

61 High St (Medford)

Sandwiches, wraps & breakfast fare, including Brazilian options, plus baked goods & espresso.

377 Main St #1250 (Medford)

Portuguese pastry shop featuring hot pastel de nata (egg tarts), plus coffees.

1298 Beacon St (Brookline)

Neighborhood Pan-Latin bakery/cafe for coffee, pastries & breakfast chow, plus customized cakes.

333 Centre St

Popular ice-cream spot, also serving sundaes and milkshakes, with outdoor seating.

22 Water St (Cambridge)

Pastries, cakes, pies & cookies fill the cases at this unassuming, family-run Italian bakery.

20 Salem St (Medford)

Relaxed gelateria serving a variety of exotic flavors along with soft-serve ice cream, frozen yogurt, soups and sauces.

127 Mt Auburn St (Watertown)

Compact pastry shop baking gourmet goods such as pastries, croissants and cakes.

1410 Beacon St (Brookline)

Family-owned eatery featuring Israeli pastries and coffee, as well as sandwiches and salads.

1629 Cambridge St (Cambridge)

Family-run bakery for Italian & American pastries, cookies, pies & custom cakes.

738 Cambridge St (Cambridge)

Simple bake shop turning out sourdough-crust pizza, artisan bread & gourmet pastries.

407 Concord Ave (Cambridge)

Casual dessert joint turning out New Zealand-style ice cream swirled with fruits from a Kiwi ice cream maker.

419 Harvard St (Brookline)

Charming shop baking French- & Italian-inspired loaves, plus pastries & tea cakes.

178 Thorndike St (Brookline)

Bakery offering pâtés, cakes, muffins, sweets, and drinks with a Haitian flair.

466 Salem St (Medford)

Artisanal breads, pastries & sandwiches are served at this bakery/cafe set in a former warehouse.

626 Somerville Ave (Somerville)

Relaxed, Thai-owned bakery known for its sweets (including cakes) as well as coffee drinks and ice cream.

51 Union Square (Somerville)

Middle-Eastern bakery and cafe serving up sweet and savory pastries as well as sandwiches, drinks and coffee.

594 Somerville Ave (Somerville)

Enduring shop, opened in 1887, specializing in cakes, donuts & Italian treats.

720 Broadway (Somerville)

Quirky parlor scooping unique flavors of ice cream in blowtorch-toasted cones with fun toppings.

22 Union Square (Somerville)

Small-batch ice cream parlor using local dairy & ingredients for creative seasonal flavors.

1702 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

Local chain known for its signature flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt, plus house-roasted coffee.

611 Assembly Row (Somerville)

Casual bakery selling its signature English muffins as sandwiches and for packs.

222 Somerville Ave (Somerville)

Cult donut maker offers unique sweet & savory flavors, pastries & java in modern, wood-clad digs.

20 Bow St (Somerville)

Compact French bakery specializing in breakfast cookies and pastries, plus latte and cold brew.

164 Broadway (Somerville)

Original of local chain featuring rotating flavors of frozen yogurt in a cute, quick-serve setting.

3 Arrow St (Cambridge)

Housemade breads, pastries & cakes are offered in this pared-down French-style bakery.

509 Main St (Medford)

Established bakeshop offering all-natural, European-style loaves, plus bagels, cookies & more.

130 Fawcett St (Cambridge)

When the sweet tooth hits, Modern Pastry Shop answers with proper Italian classics: cannoli, tiramisu cake soaked with espresso, plus that…

257 Hanover St

When a midweek slump or kid bribe calls, Little Miss Cupcape delivers with from-scratch cupcakes and mini cupcakes, plus cookies for the…

250 Newbury St BASEMENT

A coffee shop and bakery serving a variety of challahs and babkas.

749 Beacon St (Newton Centre)

Kosher/pareve & nut-free bakery offering traditional Jewish treats & breads plus American classics.

543 Commonwealth Ave (Newton)

Bright bakery chain selling cakes, coffee drinks and pastries.

747 Beacon St (Newton)

Home bakery making special-occasion cakes, cupcakes, and seasonal desserts.

77 Hagen Rd (Newton Centre)

Family-owned bakeshop, opened in 1932, offering up breads, cookies & sandwiches 24 hours a day.

134 Salem St

Outpost of an Italian bakery famous for its pastries like cannoli & lobster tails since 1946.

300 Hanover St

Laid-back bakery cafe focused on croissants, plus gourmet cakes and cookies.

792 Beacon St (Newton)

Longtime bakery for French, Italian & American sweets, including cakes, cookies, pastries & pies.

317 Watertown St (Newton)

Creative and traditional croissants are served at this popular bakery and coffee shop known for its flaky pastries, cakes and cookies.…

1169 Walnut St (Newton Highlands)

Bakery & cafe franchise known for French-Asian-inspired cakes, pastries and breads, made from fine ingredients.

48 Billings Rd (Quincy)

Bakery crafting creative custom cakes & offering decorating classes for all levels of experience.

12 Westland Ave

Spacious and contemporary bakery featuring cakes, pastries and sandwiches, as well as coffee.

259 Hancock St (Quincy)

Free samples of handmade chocolates are available at this chocolate artisan with an array of flavors.

Boston Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St

This family-owned candy shop established in 1925 sells handcrafted chocolates & gourmet confections.

818 Morrissey Blvd

Veteran bakery making cakes, cupcakes & cake pops, including custom creations for special occasions.

230 Adams St (Newton)

Charming artisanal chocolatier with a cafe offering high-end chocolate, pastries & hot cocoa.

220 Clarendon St

French bakery offering croissants and other traditional pastries, plus Asian-inspired options.

406 Hancock St (Quincy)

Bakery known for freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, including gluten-free versions.

180 Newbury St

Branch of a local chain of pastry shops specializing in French treats like croissants & sticky buns.

1595 Washington St