2025 Best Bakeries in Boston Area

Where to Find the Best Cakes & Pastries in Boston

When you crave something sweet, nothing compares to a hand-made confection picked up at a local bakery. The frostings are fluffier, the fillings are finer and the chocolate is simply more divine.

Whether you're in the mood for a traditional pastry like a croissant, classic chocolate chip cookie or a cupcake, GAYOT's Best Bakeries in Boston, presented in alphabetical order, will put you on the fast track to sweet tooth satisfaction.

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Step into an authentic Parisian café set in the heart of Beacon Hill and snack on croissants, baguettes or tiramisu. See More
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North End coffeehouse that will transport you to Italy. See More
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flour bakery + cafe
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Joanne Chang’s bakery for rich cakes, buttery cookies and fresh sandwiches. See More
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Bakeshop and all-day café with a concern for quality ingredients and skilled technique. See More
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Bakeshop and all-day café with a concern for quality ingredients and skilled technique. See More
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Bakery, Sandwiches, Latin American
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Enjoy the view while you snack on inexpensive, authentic Latin American treats like empanadas and chiles rellenos. See More
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If you have a sweet tooth, head over to this Arlington bakery for cakes, 40-plus different kinds of cookies, and more. See More
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This super-casual Somerville café offers hearty American breakfasts and Portuguese lunch specials at affordable prices. See More
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A genuinely European aura suffuses this sprightly little café and bakery on Beacon Hill's historic Charles Street. See More
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Sofra Bakery & Cafe
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Ana Sortun, of Oleana fame, is behind this bohemian Middle Eastern bakery in Cambridge. See More
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