Despite living in Raleigh for over a decade, I just visited Boulted Bread for the first time last week. If you live in Raleigh, you've heard people rave about Boulted Bread - from their titular bread to their morning bun to their croissants, they have everything a carb connoisseur could desire. I visited with a friend on a Tuesday morning (they currently are not open on Mondays) and it was busy. I ordered their seasonal fig leaf latte, the morning bun, chocolate croissant, and a tartine that was kind of like a pizza on a piece of bread. The latte was delicious - it has brown sugar in it, which was perfect as the iced version. The morning bun was delightful - probably my second favorite morning bun/cinnamon roll in Raleigh. The chocolate croissant was filled with chocolate ganache - which I was not expecting - it was messy but also very good. Lastly, the tarine, which like I mentioned, was kind of like a pizza on a piece of toast - it had cheese tomato sauce - simple and savory and tasty. Overall, I felt Boulted Bread lives up to the hype. A Raleigh classic that is a perfect stop for a morning treat. read more

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Delicious as always. The morning bun stays being the best! Went around 2pm which made the seating easier. If you go in the morning you usually can't get a table/seat. My tip is to walk over to the Platform apartments and sit in the common areas under there. The biale was a little hard, maybe because it was early afternoon. But morning bun was good. They had sold out a fair amount of the pastries by 2, but still had lots of morning buns. The light in the building is very nice. Good place to get a treat! read more

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Stopped by Boulted Bread over the weekend and it did not disappoint. When you arrive there is limited parking available on the street, otherwise I'd park in the nearby lot. Walking up to the bakery you'll likely see a line out the door. Don't let this line turn you away as it moves quickly and a sign that this bakery is popular. When we walked in it felt artsy, industrial, and bustling. For pastries I ordered the everything croissant with cream cheese inside and the morning bun. Both pastries were excellent and had great flavor. I'd have to lean toward the morning bun for being my favorite due to the flakey layers and flavor. If you are in the Boylan Heights area definitely check out Boulted Bread. read more

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We ordered the chocolate croissant, brownie, and morning bun. The croissant was barely a step above a Starbucks one, but still tasty. I'd have liked it fluffier or bigger. The morning bun was delicious. It had a great cinnamon flavor without being overwhelming, and the bake was good. I ate it a day later, warmed up, and it was still delicious. So I can only imagine what it was like fresh. The brownie was a nice size and fudgy texture. You can tell it's real chocolate used. Too much might be too chocolate-y for some but great for others. Overall well made brownie. It's a nut free shop, which makes it all the better because I am allergic to tree nuts. It's nice to have peace of mind. Also, the service was excellent. Even though there was a line, it was our first time, and she was very helpful in picking our selections. We will return. read more

4.5. Cool spot! There was a pretty long line on a Saturday morning but it moved quickly. I got a morning bun and an iced oat milk latte. Both were good! The morning bun had just the right amount of citrus and caramelized sugar on the bottom. I also got some new sourdough starter which I was really excited about - it made for a delicious loaf. It was a little tricky to get a table, but a cool spot. I'll be back! read more

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We went this morning excitement so glad to say that this all of my expectations. I had the pear jam pastry, my partner had a ham and cheese croissant and our little one had the cinnamon roll. They have fresh milk for sale from dairy farm in Juliet, nc, the coffees are incredible! It was super busy so you have to wait a little for a table, but the pastries are so incredible that it's worth the wait! The ambience feels like an industrial bakery, but it's inviting and cozy. You can tell. It's a wonderful neighborhood spot where people meet up every day. It's definitely recommend it if you're not yet visited. And if you're looking for a place to get your fresh bread weekly then I highly suggest this space. read more

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The morning bun is my absolute favorite. Coffee is 10/10 especially the lavender flavoring but all of it is delish. Any pastry I've ever gotten I haven't been disappointed. So clean and such a cute spot. They also have drinks in the fridge, but if you are wanting to get a coffee, expect to wait a little bit. read more

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I'm becoming surprisingly obsessed with boulders bread. They have delicious coffee, pastries and fresh breads. The service is always good and quick and it's really nice to chill inside and watch the bread making in the works while you enjoy your coffee. I'll definitely keep coming back for more, it's definitely not just a hype. read more

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While the bread was spectacular, I don't know that it was worth standing in line for. The coffee was well done. The bread in the raspberry chocolate pastry was so stunning that the filling felt distracting in comparison. I'd be back to buy loaves of bread from here. The morning bun, however, was underwhelming. read more

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All I can say is wow! I have heard nothing but great things about this place and it certainly lived up to my expectations. Upon getting there, the line thankfully wasn't that long but it is such a cozy spot. My only gripe is that there are definitely not enough seats (which is telling to how good this place is). I got an assortment of things - a chocolate croissant, everything croissant, morning bun and a cheddar scone (not the name for it but that's my best shot at a description). The croissants were incredible - both flaky, light and with the right amount of "chew". My only complaint with the chocolate croissant was that it was so fresh that the chocolate basically shot out of the other end when eating it. The everything croissant was amazing. It was filled with a scallion cream cheese which to me, was heavenly. The morning bun was definitely more indulgent and heavy, but still incredible. The layers were fluffy and had exactly the right amount of sugar and zest. Finally, the cheddar scone was awesome. I think I would've enjoyed this as a breakfast sandwich to be honest with you but it has layers like a biscuit and such a kick of spice at the end of the bite, it was fantastic. I can't wait to come back and try everything else that they offer! read more

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One of the best bakeries in Raleigh! There can be a long line on the weekends, but it moves pretty quick - even if you order a specialty coffee, it's not too long of a wait. I really appreciate the mixture of both sweet and savory pasties. The menu rotates seasonally with special offerings on the weekends - there is always something new and unique to try! read more

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Let me start by saying the bread is fantastic!! They always have a line out the door. Now let's talk about the lack of parking. WARNING the gravel lot across the street is now a pay lot. READ the red sign before you leave. What people say about the lot is different than what the red sign says. I will not be going to any business in that area anymore because of the parking situation!!!!! read more

I had the morning bun and this other bun filled with raspberry and dark chocolate. I really enjoyed the raspberry and dark chocolate bun! The pairing was top tier. The morning bun had some citrus notes to it but was very dense. I ordered the Lady Grey Latte thinking it was a tea latte, only to realize on first sip that it was a coffee beverage :( I personally don't like coffee, but it was my mistake so just a word to the wise for anyone else! The lady serving us was very friendly and provided lots of great recs. There was a bit of a line when we went on a Saturday morning but it moved quickly and we were able to get our items (baked goods + drinks) within 15 min of initially getting in line. Cute diner style ambiance but it was pretty busy inside so it was hard to find a seat. Would recommend this bakery if you're looking to grab some baked items to go! read more

A Truly Artisanal Bakery I rarely leave reviews on yelp anymore, but this bakery is so impressive, it inspired me to type this down. I'm from the Bay Area and loved going to all kinds of bakery when I travel. I did not have much expectations when I came to Raleigh. I tried Paul and Jack and couple other bakeries, they were all good, but not impressive. The first thing I noticed was their Mill Room, and second I noticed that they have 100 score on hygiene. Not that I care about the score that much but still impressive. Then We got a bunch of pastries, the shortbread was the first one we tried and wow, it was so simple yet so flavorful, truly malted tasting shortbread, it has so much depth in taste. Then I had a had a ham and cheese croissant, it was on the salty side but I kept eating it when I'm not even hungry. The true winner though, is the plain croissant I got which traveled with me for 72 hours back home. I got it out of my bag, slightly flattened by all my stuff, I expect it to taste flat and meh. I put it in the oven for 6 minutes and it turned out to be the best croissant I've had. It was flaky, soft and soo flavorful. Now I cannot stop thinking about it. Lastly, I want to say that with so many pop ups, new bakeries coming up in different cities, often times we were chasing that unique flavors, that special toppings on croissants, but Boulted Bread stayed true to bread, and perfected the craft without focusing on "exotic" or "special" flavors. I truly respect this. read more

Super busy place, but still found parking and didn't wait long. No pics cause I didn't think of it but great place! So many breads, they have pastries and cookies and everything we tried was excellent! Did not get coffee or sit to eat there but brought several things out to try. Rye cookie a malt cookie, chocolate croissant and ham and cheese croissant. Everything was so good and I can't wait to go back for a morning brunch sometime soon. A bit crowded but definitely worth going!! read more

Onions have layers, Ogres have layers. Boulted Bread has more layers. The croissants, amazing, morning bun, to die for, the coupa cheese honey danish thing, amazing. Service is fast and friendly. Well worth the wait, walk, or drive. You may have to wait outside but it moves fast. Iced coffee is decent. Parking lot kinda sucks but it's downtown Raleigh so you still have street parking. Ambiance is slow casual and the inside is very unique, open so you can see exactly how workers are prepping! We will be back! Thanks team! Great job read more

One of the best if not THE best bakery i've ever been to! The pain au raisin and chocolate croissant rival any french bakery i've been to. truly remarkable. coffee is also amazing! Prices are fair and you can tell the quality of butter they use is top tier. Holy smokes!!! read more

First time here-Wow! I got the eggplant Parmesan croissant and it was for real one of the best things I have ever eaten!! Now I see the line is out the door! read more

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Line was out the door Sunday at 11. Grabbed a delicious chocolate croissant and a bread loaf. Total cost $15. Prices may be a tad higher but they use heritage grains and this place never disappoints. read more

I met a friend here for a late lunch and was pleased by their pastry offerings. They grind their own grain, and, as I suspected, I was able to eat their pastries without a reaction (I am gluten-intolerant). It was like visiting Europe without getting on a plane. My constructive criticism includes the limited parking/location, pricey menu items, no wifi, and tiny water cups. I will return, but it won't be my go-to spot. read more

When you approach the street your senses are overwhelmed by the delicious smell of freshly baked bread and pastries. We knew we were close when we inhaled the good bread smells. We came in on a Saturday around 11:30am so a lot of the pastries were already sold out, but we snagged an everything croissant and chocolate croissant for breakfast. Both were well crafted, flakey, and delicious. We loved making a trip here and would absolutely come back earlier next time! read more

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Best bakery in Raleigh, bar none. No place else even comes close. Grab some pastries and a loaf of bread.

I found this coffee shop and bakery on TikTok and had to check it out since everyone was raving about it. The line was out the door when I got there, which felt like a good sign. Service for the pastry was super fast, but I waited about five minutes for my coffee which was fine. The coffee itself was really good, but the pastry I grabbed was way too salty for me. I'm guessing I just didn't pick the right one because this place is clearly popular, so next time I might need someone to point me in the right direction on what pastry is worth trying. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the coffee, but I'm still figuring out the bakery side of things. read more

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A trip to Raleigh feels incomplete without a trip to Boulted Bread! The morning buns have a crunch, caramelized exterior with a soft interior flavored with cinnamon. It is easy to order, staff is friendly, and the pastries are a great breakfast treat or afternoon snack. The Dorthy Dix park is also nearby. read more

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Wow. I've had a lot of different bread in my life but these are freshest and tastiest one I've had. It's probably better than Republique in LA. The staff was very nice and the place just smell of blissful. There's plenty of seating inside. I'd definitely comeback and recommend everyone to come and try them! All the bread I had were delicious. read more

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Really enjoyed Boulted bread one of the best ham and cheese croissants. The egg tart like pastry was very good loved the light citrus flavor. In general I was really impressed by the bread. Was also impressed by the mill and seeing the croissant lamination machine putting in work! If I had one issue it was the service. It was our first time there it just felt a bit rushed and there wasn't much help. Just a silent person watching us waiting for us to tell them what we want. A simple "how are you doing, please let me know if you have any questions". The space was perfectly fine. The highlight of the space was definitely the visual of the bakers baking. read more

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They have the largest, most flaky croissants. I came towards the end of the day and they still had a few left. read more

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We came on a Sunday morning and the line was out the door. However, it moved very quickly. I had an iced coffee and my friend had a cortado. Both were amazing. We shared a turnip pesto pastry and a ham and cheese croissant. The croissant was our favorite but both were amazing. The place is very cool inside and you can see the working mill. This is a great spot! Highly recommend read more

What's not to like? This place is wonderful. Cappuccino was an 8 out of 10. The bakery looked very tempting but I didn't go for it. Anyone knows me well knows I'm all about the coffee in the morning. I got my cappuccino with oat milk which is not typical of me. I've been disappointed in the past with baristas not making it right unless they use whole milk. That was not the case here as my cappuccino was very good. Right temperature, right texture, right color, good coffee taste. If anything, the parking was a bit of a pain, but I think they have additional parking in the back, be aware this and you should find a spot. It's a yes for me. read more

Everything is amazing about this place!! The coffee- the pastry- the people! Some of the best in the area!

We have been in Raleigh 5 years now and have tried several B.B. offerings. Ambiance is ok. Clean. Well lit. New store and contemporary look. Service is also good. No issues. We have tried breads: the baguette, whole wheat and maybe a rye(?). They are ok. People rave about the morning buns: they are very very dry...and once we were served buns that were a wee bit burned/over baked. We already had them home so we never followed up with the store. Coffee is OK. We have really tried to love B.B. and support a local shop...it seems like they are popular and have good customer service....but it seems over priced and it does not meet our expectations. read more

The same ownership as Benchwarmer Bagels. They really know bread. I got here at almost closing time, and I wish that I had come earlier because almost everything was sold out. I got: 1. A bialy (bee-AH-lee) is a traditional Polish-Jewish bread roll, similar to a bagel but with key differences: it is baked, not boiled, has a dimpled center filled with onion bits and poppy seeds, and is generally softer and less dense. Originating in Białystok, Poland, these rolls are traditionally served plain or toasted with toppings like butter or schmear. 2. Rye shortbread. Not too sweet. Just perfection! 3. Bran biscotti. I like the idea of a high-fiber bran biscotti over a refined flour one. 4. Buchi Tepache. I got the mango-pineapple flavor. This is a local NC brand. It's a mildly fermented drink that originated in Mexico. I got the ingredients from their website (drinkbuchi.com): Organic Tibicos (Water, Organic Fair Trade Certified™* Cane Sugar, Organic Kefir Culture), Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Mango Puree, Organic Pineapple Juice Concentrate, Organic Whole Lemon Puree, Organic Mango Natural Flavor, Organic Pineapple Natural Flavor, Organic Monk Fruit Extract. 5. The baguette. Unlike a refined flour white bread baguette at La Farm Bakery, this one is made of a red wheat flour. Turkey Red flour is an heirloom, organic hard red winter wheat brought to Kansas in 1873 by Mennonite immigrants. Prized for its rich, nutty flavor and superior baking qualities, it is often used for artisan bread, sourdough, and pasta due to its unique, sometimes more digestible, gluten profile. It is commonly stone-ground and available from local Kansas millers. 6. The star of the show was the Everything Croissant. Like the Everything Bagel but soft and buttery. Topped with all the sesame seeds and seasonings with a cream cheese interior. So good! I do plan on returning! read more

Absolutely loved the croissant here! The croissant had the layers and was crisp to perfection! Eating it fresh was delicious and even saving some for later it was still crispy! I went to a few bakeries while visiting and this is made the biggest impression! I would definitely recommend this bakery! read more

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Literally love everything about this place. The atmosphere is open, it's light- the pastries are incredible and I'm not a coffee person but I had a latte from them and loved it. I have even gotten sourdough starter from them before. All around probably the best bakery I've been to in the area. read more

I really wanted to like Bolted Bread because I lived in Germany for 4 years and genuinely miss the quality of breads and pastries there. Unfortunately, my experience here has been inconsistent at best. The banquet and ciabatta breads can actually taste pretty good -- when they're not heavily overbaked. The problem is that most of the time the loaves are burnt to the point where the charred flavor overpowers everything else. Occasionally you get lucky and the bread is only dark on top with a deep golden crust on the sides and bottom, and those times it's enjoyable. The pastries have the same issue. What should be soft, flaky, buttery pastries instead end up tasting bitter and burnt. A little extra browning on the crust is one thing, but this feels excessive. I once asked a staff member why the bread was baked so dark, and was told "that's how people like it." Maybe some customers do prefer that style, but for me it crosses the line from well-baked into burnt. At this point, if I'm nearby, I'll sometimes peek in to see how the day's bake looks before deciding whether to buy anything. I just don't understand the appeal of bread and pastries that consistently taste charred. read more

Been seeing the reviews so I had to come try for myself. I went on a Sunday after church to get some breakfast and do some work. It wasn't crowded but business was steady. Many of the items were sold out and I was told you have to come early. ( It was Bou 1:30 pm). First. You can smell the bread in the parking lot across the street - delightful. I had to choose from the limited leftovers so I got a ginger cookie, chocolate croissant and a new item which was like bacon and cheese in a muffin. The cookie was a bit firm. A little heat and softness would have made it better. The croissant was top tier. Flaky and delicious. The muffin thing was edible but not delicious. Heating it would have made it 1000 percent better. I didn't finish it so I took it home and heated it up and put jelly on it. It tasted better but I probably won't get it again. I also ordered a salted caramel ______ latte (it was another word that I forgot. It was amazing. Good coffee flavors and well balanced. The staff set helpful and amazing. Medium seating inside no outside seating that I could see. Clean restrooms. I will be back earlier to try some of the other items. read more

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Every year when we go to the parade we stop here to get some treats. I bought way more than the two of us could eat. Fun sharing our goodies while we waited. read more

Boulted Bread - Pre Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade breakfast tradition. Caesar croissant. Definitely different - Bakeries Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

No need to travel to France, Boulted Bread has the best croissants you will find and a wide variety of flavors. I was incredibly surprised by how great the croissants tasted. Each one was light and had a very delicate texture. The flavors that we tried all tasted incredible, most notably the everything croissant. Their wide selection of both sweet and savory ensures that whatever you are craving, there will be a croissant for it. Overall fantastic experience, will definitely be back for more. read more

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I've been to Boulted Bread quite a few times and it never disappoints! I try to order something different each time I go, but I've decided that the morning bun is my favorite! Service is wonderful. The pastries and bread are all baked on site. Coffee is always hot and fresh. I love this place. read more

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Boulted remains perfect. Returned at 10:07 AM on a Sunday and the line was out the door, but it moved fast and we had everything in hand by 10:23: + Morning bun + Ham and cheese croissant + Rhubarb jam pinwheel + Quiche + Brownie + Iced coffee + Blueberry crumble pie + Oatmeal cookie + Chocolate chip cookie + Special loaf (whole wheat levain) Standouts this time were the ham and cheese croissant, rhubarb jam pinwheel, morning bun, brownie, oatmeal cookie and iced coffee (they brew Counter Culture). Quiche and blueberry crumble pie were also fantastic. The bread was good, but I'd try a different kind next time. 5 stars forever. read more

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