This bakery ended up being one of the highlights of my trip. It was my first time in Boston and Renee helped guide me through what to try. I went with the éclair and I am still thinking about it! It was that good!!! There were places to sit and enjoy your goodies or you could take them to go. The bakery was spacious and had many options to select from. Beyond the dessert, what really stood out was the interaction. Renee was warm, helpful, and genuinely engaging. It felt like more than just a transaction, and I appreciated that human connection. She even gave me a recommendation for a sandwich spot nearby. I did not make it there that day, but I am still very grateful for the experience and that unforgettable éclair. read more

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This place is awesome! Unsuspecting, but so authentically Italian. Has all the delicious Italian baked goods and breads that you'd expect but also plenty of savory options. Everyone was so sweet, accommodating, and friendly. The bakery was spacious, and they were patient in helping me pick out delicious sweets to impress my guests. I'm so glad I didn't see the table of prepackaged cookies because I would've copped out, but love that it's available to make the decision easier and faster. Grabbed a quick slice of bakery pizza before walking out, and it was also fantastic. The dough was soft and flavorful; I could've easily knocked out a dozen slices. Definitely coming back! read more

Excellent Italian pastries. We stopped in on our back to our hotel in the evening after dinner. We tried the cheesecake and the East Boston cream pie. Both were absolutely perfect! read more

I love going to A&L Bakery Cafe. They have added so much to the place with so many new pastries and having an amazing pastry chef that worked in the North End for years is a great addition. I ordered an Italian Rum Cake for a birthday and it was out of this world, so delicious. Everything she makes is delicious. And Renee who works the counter is always so pleasurable and friendly. She makes such a great cappuccino and expresso. Can't wait to go back. read more

The ladies that were working were very nice. I'm not much into Italian pastry but thought I would try the Apple hand pie. What in the world! It was delicious place feels like a small hometown bakery. You should give it a try. read more

Just down the street from our Airbnb when we were visiting. The employees are very kind and straightforward which I appreciate. These were made fresh to order and were amazing. I can never find authentic cannolis out here in the west coast so finding this spot as soon as I got to Boston made my entire trip. read more

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Delightful service, great sfogiatelle, scrumptious cranberry biscotti (but soft, more like a cookie.) ordered an Americano coffee which was quite good too. Inside tables looked inviting (totally renovated) though I didn't sit down because I did takeout. read more

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Newly renovated! Looks so good inside and everyhting is still as delicious as before. If they have Florentine cookies definitely treat yourself to them. Otherwise they have pizza, pastries, to order sandwiches, and coffee. read more

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Always a treat to stop by A&L for pasties and the best bread in Boston. Owner always smiling at her customers and I am happy to be one for over 30 years. read more

We're done with A and L Bakery. First, on a positive note, A and L's, baked, fresh daily, breads and rolls are good. Their bagels, forget, they are disgusting (Dunkin Donuts bagels, which are horrifying, are better than A and L's bagels). That's it for the good; it goes downhill from there. In my opinion, A and L needs to scout out the quality of other Italian bakeries in the Boston area, taste their products, and compare them to A and L's. I am unimpressed with a number of A and L baked goods (e.g. cookies and the like) that have no crunch; they're soggy, mushy, and limp; no crunch (it's almost as if the baked goods are designed for seniors with no teeth, or residents of nursing homes). A and L's muffins taste like they are of supermarket variety, and taste soggy, again, no crunch. From the North End, Bova's (our favorite), Modern (our second favorite), and Mike's (our third favorite), A and L Bakery does not compare, or even come close. Bova's is far superior to A and L Bakery. In East Boston, Spinelli's Pasta and Pastry Shop is superior to A and L Bakery. We thought we'd try A and L's new panini's; our paninis were not good. There's something not right when you staff your bakery with one staff person, tie that person up making a not very good panini, with a George Forman like grill, and keep a growing number of customers waiting (while your one staff person is tied up making a panini). That equation is flawed. It does not work in a bakery with one staff person. Our panini's were bad, they lacked flavor and texture, not good. Finally, if the sign on your store front says that you close at 7 PM, what's with the locked door, with staff inside at 6:50 PM? In my opinion, A and L has a lot of work to do, to come remotely close to the high quality Italian bakeries in the Boston area (of which A and L is not one). read more

One of the best cannolis in Boston! So happy that we found this hidden gem. Highly highly recommend!

Great pastries. I love their coconut macaroons. Their cream puffs are delicious. I love supporting small businesses like this. Definitely check it out!! read more

I've been a regular customer for nearly 2 years. The value and quality far surpasses the North End. It's cash only and friendly. I am the hit of a dinner party when I bring a ricotta pie ($10) or $5 fruit pie (lemon, apple & blueberry). The bread....scali, Tuscan, wheat, etc. are all excellent. We buy or own small rolls for sandwich-making. The Sicilian pizza, cannolis and muffins are awesome too. I will occasional phone Antonia to order a pie for company and she is very accommodating. We gave up sugar and carbs in the household but the freshness of the products are so worth the quality and taste. read more

TASTY TREATS FOR A GREAT PRICE! I work around the area and my coworker recommended this place for their bread. I've been here a handful to times and haven't gotten the bread (yet), but I have tried a bunch of their sweet treats. Their prices are great...compared to the North End - probably half to a third cheaper. Here's what I've tried, and check the pics I've posted to go along with this: - Cream cheese danish ($1) - it's good, but there could be a little more cream cheese. The danish part is soft and has a drizzle of frosting on it. - Assorted cookie bag ($1) - 7 cookies. The blue sprinkled egg shaped cookies ARE SO GOOD. They are a little soft, not what I would have expected based on the type of cookie, but it is only that much better. And sprinkles only make it better. The pink cookie half covered in chocolate is SO FLAVORFUL. I didn't expect much from just looking at it but it's packed with flavor. There is also a chocolate covered cookie with a jellybean on top. - Chocolate croissant ($1.25) - large crescent shaped croissant filled with milk chocolate. This croissant is bigger and cheaper than Starbucks' chocolate croissant, which is fantastic...more bang for your buck. Also, the chocolate is creamier...like it's not a hard chocolate since it's been melted into the croissant. - Apple scone type treat ($1.25) - I don't know the name of this, and couldn't pronounce it for you after hearing the woman say it. It looks like a calzone, but it has a fruit filling inside. The calzone shell is a pretty hearty cookie, not flaky like an apple turnover shell. - Canolli ($1) - haven't tried these but my friends say they are good. BOTTOM LINE: If you're in the area, and have a hankering for something sweet, stop by A & L. It's a nice small bakery with great prices. I want to try the black and white (75 cents) and their other cookie (50 cents) that's probably a little smaller than my hand. read more

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A & L Bakery has been in business for 42 years. You just know they have to be doing something right. They seem to be able to do everything right. First off, the family who own and run the bakery are genuinely very nice people and always wear smiles. The breads are absolutely delicious. ALWAYS. They offer some really nice pastries. The cannolies can be filled to order, so order some. Delicious. I have to careful and make certain that I'm not really hungry when I go there because I'm apt to buy up $20.00 worth of pastries for myself. Do yourself a favor. Check them out. You won't regret it. read more

This place feels like walking in to a family member's home, always great cordial welcome and their baked goods are legit!

Unbelievable cannoli! Rita makes the best cannolis in East Boston. I just woofed it down! Wow! One the best cannoli I have had! Will be coming back! read more

This bakery is a neighborhood gem! I live right down the street but somehow it took me ages to stop by. Once I did, I was hooked. Bread is always fresh and delicious, not to mention dirt cheap. You can go in with a pocket of change and come out happy. Love this place. read more

We got a couple cannoli a lobster tail and a pie. It was way better than anything we've had on the North End, and cheaper. This is the spot for your Italian sweet treats!! read more

We stumbled upon a this place this past weekend and are so happy we did! We were able to place a last minute order for some wonderful thanksgiving treats. While in there got a small tray of brownies (with nuts) for only $3 and the fluffiest and delicious chocolate chip cookies for only $1.50. The people working here were very friendly and I love that I can actually get amazing pastries at a decent price. I will definitely be back. read more

Inexpensive Italian cookies Bomb chocolate truffles!!! Run by an old Italian woman, watch out or she'll grab your cheeks! read more

Simply the best bakery around.Family run business at it's best.Great food and great people.Do yourselves a favor and try their breads

This place ROCKS !.... This italian lady has been baking pastries , cookies and pizza for the East Boston people for many many years !!! I had the pizza that she has and it was REALLY good. She sells coffee too. I would recommend anyone that wants a nice feel of Eastie back in the italian days to step in here. EVERYONE SHOULD SUPPORT this local bakery because there are many places that have been closing !! Its nice to be able to buy from a local bakery ! Help her stay open and support a local business read more

Hands down BEST BAKERY!! We have been to Modern, Mikes and Bova and A & L beats them by a mile!!!

Fantastic old school bakery! It's like talking a step back in time going in. The prices are so cheap. You can get a small brownie tray for $2.50 or huge cookies for $1. Their Italian bon bons are the best ever. Most of the cookies are sold by the pound. I love their big chocolate chunk cookies. The lemon squares are tasty too. They have the big bakery slices of pizza. There is a table with imported desserts and beverages from Italy, great for gifts. The Italian lady that runs this place is sweet. It's always stocked full of yummy goodies! read more

A&L is a to hidden gem in East Boston! It is the true definition of a family business! The best bread in Boston! And the cookies are to die for! read more

I just started going to this bakery after moving from central square to Jeffries point. I can't not go in when I'm walking to the t. This bakery is old school and inexpensive and I honestly love it. So happy to have a place like this around when I have no time to make breakfast and can grab a quick muffin. read more

Awesome place with great brownies. I bought cookies for co-workers, breakfast for myself, and a few desserts for my wife and son... all for $13. Awesome small business, deserves your support and patronage. Its like the good old days are still here. read more

I have been a customer at this bakery for over 20 years now. It's remained consistently wonderful in many ways from the quality of their products to the customer service. I now have four little ones who love a sweet treat and A&L is very affordable. We purchase our baked goods and walk over to Piers Park to enjoy. The lady who owns the bakery is hard working and a lovely person. read more

I love A&L. Super friendly service and great cannollis at a cheap price. My fave cannolis are still from Mikes, but A&L is my go-to whenever I need a fix. They are admirably comparable. I'm also a fan of the little sprinkled round cookies that taste like trix cereal. read more

Love the cannolis and pastries. Prices are less than 1/2 what you'd pay in the north end and the cannolis are just as good. Also great pizza! read more

A hidden gem. It puts most North End backer's to shame. The cheapest and freshest bakery in Boston. A limited menu but if you're looking for cannolis or a regatta pie it is the best around. Very good bread to. read more

This is one of the last of a dying breed an authentic bakery none of that fake bread like piantedosi or LaRonga etc.those place you can keep the bread for 2-3 weeks with all the preservatives and other stuff in there so called bread here the bread might last a couple days at home but well worth it if you like real authentic bakery bread!!! Also the woman who's behind the counter her name is Rita and she is the nicest and sweetest woman you'd ever meet always a pleasure and her sons names who run the day to day operation of the bakery are Antonio Gnerre the eldest of the 2 sons and Louis Gnerre ifvyour lucky to meet them and just like there mother are very well liked and respectful known the family my whole life you can say I'm the Third son that's how long. But stop by for some delicious bread or some pastries cookies coffee or even just a slice of bakery pizza trust me you won't be disappointed!!! read more

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Absolutely outstanding prices, maybe even the best I've seen in Boston. The employees are all so nice there too, and all of the baked goods sold here are insanely good. Everything is fresh here, and once again I must say how amazing the prices here are. read more

Ditch Mikes and Modern Pastry and head over to A&L in Eastie. I would say their quality is just as good if not better ( especially better than Mikes!) than the North End bakery. Buy a few canoli's and then take a stroll in Piers Park and take in the breathtaking views of down town Boston. You will be glad that you found this hidden gem! read more