The best bakeries & sweet shops in Brookline

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

278 Harvard St

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

1020 Beacon St

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

114 Mt Auburn St (Cambridge)

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

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

29 Church St (Cambridge)

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)

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

1298 Beacon St

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

333 Centre St (Boston)

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

22 Water St (Cambridge)

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

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

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

178 Thorndike St

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)

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)

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)

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

3 Arrow 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 (Boston)

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 (Boston)

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 (Boston)

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

300 Hanover St (Boston)

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

792 Beacon St (Newton)

Oakleaf Cakes Bake Shop turns wild ideas into gorgeous custom cakes, then teaches you how to decorate your own in classes for every skill…

12 Westland Ave (Boston)

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

Boston Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St (Boston)

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

818 Morrissey Blvd (Boston)

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

220 Clarendon St (Boston)

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

180 Newbury St (Boston)

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

1595 Washington St (Boston)

Luna's Cakes & Coffee in nearby Newton Centre is the family-owned spot for from-scratch pastries and custom celebration cakes, plus…

1269 Centre St (Newton Centre)