Breaking Grounds Cafe

GREAT! That sums it up. We got a couple of boxes of pastries from here for different occasions and…read morethey were always delicious and beautiful. Pictures you ask? Unfortunately, I was so overwhelmed by the alluring pastries I forgot and just dove in for sampling! Great Italian Bakery!

Awesome bakery! So much goodness everywhere ypu looked! This is what I call a typical bakery /…read moredeli in the Boston area, what I grew up with!. A place that you would order your birthday cakes, pastries, cookies, breads, deli sandwiches, and of course pan pizza. Alice of pan pizza is a popular breakfast or lunch option! In addition, there are quiches, calzones, these amazing looking loaf cakes, pies, cannoli, deli salads, and much more! Just being open on a Sunday was a huge plus. We need to pick up some sandwiches for an early lunch. We ordered large (only $1 more than small) and they are ginormous! Definitely shareable or enough for a second meal! We ordered a side red potato salad. And of course a pound of cookies / biscotti! Everything tasted great! I hope we have time for a second visit during our trip! It was very busy around 930am on a Sunday morning. Very organized and well staffed for the business. Most were picking up pre-orders (cake, etc.). Ordering sandwiches wasn't an issue that early and pans of pizza were out! Love the East Coast and surely miss it! Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful! Most of the customers seemed like local regulars! That says a lot too! Parking is very easy. Large lot shated with another business. Front and then a larger lot on the side. Nice as most parking in this area (including Marblehead and Salem) is street parking only, very few lots! There are plenty of tables for dining inside. Our next will.be hot sandwiches and/or pan pizza and calzones!

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Central Bakery

4.3(18 reviews)

0.2 mi

They recently renovated, expanded for increased seating. Staff, friendly and helpful in describing…read morebaked goods/food items. The pasty round with cheese and coconut is delicious, light on the coconut for a perfect blend. Then absolutely options for Gluten Free for Yucca or Corn Cake, both very good. And, the Brazilian Cheesy Bread Bites are tasty. They do need to be eaten same day otherwise they harden quickly, overnight; Option, they can be frozen then defrosted. It would be nice to see some additional Gluten Free protein options. Overall good choice for baked goods with a lot more options to taste in the future.

The new Central Bakery has delicious fresh Albanian and Portuguese breads and pastries. The…read moreinterior has been completely remodeled and the owner is very friendly and welcoming. So far what I have eaten is very fresh, the Portuguese rolls and the icicle cake. The prices are very reasonable! https://www.facebook.com/centralbakerypeabody/

Taste so good

$4 SALE! on donuts! I got lucky walking in to find out. I got to share with friends all weekend!

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All of it was good. ALL OF IT.

G Sweetss

4.9(41 reviews)

1.8 mi

I came here for baklava and was pretty impressed by both the bakery and the retail area. If you…read morehave Greek people in your life, this place is worth the trip for imported treats and baked goods. I did notice they also had a refrigerated section with prepared foods like pastitsio and moussaka. It's a small shop, but very clean and has very interesting food at every corner. Everything was very fairly priced. The baklava is la carte. I got a small assortment of about 7 small-medium sized pieces of baklava and my total came to under $20. The girl behind the counter assured me that the majority of what I bought stays fresh for weeks or even months and she gave me storage tips for the custard I purchased. I will def be back!

I've never seen a more accomplished baker put so much detail and pride in any bakery around here as…read moreI asked more questions I learned that every item made here fresh daily now that is with out question this bakery was almost offended when I asked they starting laughing amongst themselves how fresh is the only way and I couldn't agree more It was the ingredients used in this bakery every ingredient is the best most high end and created in the best way from their flour to the honey and chocolates I've never seen such an array of amazing pastries in the states because they were just too difficult too make So yes this bakery has become west Peabody's lil secret it's our hidden gem I just can't stop letting people know cause they always come back and thank me so please try it and let me know what your favorite pastry is cause trust me everyone knows what mine is

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Chocolate-Strawberry cake

Coffee Time Bake Shop

4.5(261 reviews)

1.8 mi

Everything there is delicious. Especially the bismarks. My sister loves the scones. But you can't…read morego wrong with this place.

I've been to Coffee Time a number of times as I love the Scones. I decided this time to get a…read morebreakfast sandwich and a medium ice coffee. I was taken back at the price of the 2 items. However, I was not disappointed. The breakfast sandwich was excellent, and as always the coffee is the best around. The staff is always friendly too.

Glazed apple cider donut

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A & J King Artisan Bakers

4.5(405 reviews)

1.6 mi

100/10 this place is always a must visit when I'm back in Massachusetts. From the coffee to the…read morecustomer service and the food-- EVERYTHING is delicious and wonderful!

a&j king artisan bakers is great for any sandwiches, bread or pastry cravings. it's very small,…read morethere was absolutely no seating available, so i had to take it to go. i came in 10 minutes to close (which is early, 3pm) and ordered a delicious cold turkey sandwich on fresh sourdough. it was on the menu including bacon, which i requested without, but i feel they should take off the upcharge for bacon if you're not getting it, especially because there's not a lot of turkey meat. the turkey sandwich with bacon is $3 more than the other sandwiches, probably because of the bacon. they have a huge case of fresh, delicious pastries and breads, what "p- bread" WISHES they could be. the sandwich was delicious though, i'll definitely be back for more. they also wrap their pickles thoroughly, it will take some time to unwrap them. turkey sandwich 9.5/10 ambiance: 4/5 (very small, no seats) food: 4.7/5 drinks: n/a service: 4/5 a&j king artisan bakers: 4.2/5

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J cakes

4.8(20 reviews)

3.2 mi

I ordered a baseball theme cake and a boxing theme cake for a joint birthday party. Not only did…read morethey look amazing but it was the best cake we ever had!

I rarely take the time to post reviews, but I had to this time…read more We celebrated my 50th birthday this weekend, and instead of a cake, my family brought cupcakes from J Cakes. At first, I didn't think much about it. Just cupcakes. Then I had one. Then two. Omg, the cupcakes were amazing. Without exaggeration or exception, these are the best cupcakes I have ever had - I especially liked the carrot cake! I highly recommend J Cakes for your cupcake needs!

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Cookie Monstah

4.6(56 reviews)

3.7 mi

Amazing cookies! A must try if you're in the Boston area. We are headed to Maine and had to stop…read moreto get a couple of dozen for our trip. Always the best!!

The ice cream here is absolutely amazing. They have a huge parking lot that people are very…read morefriendly. Some people go in there and buy 2 cups of ice cream and freeze one and have one in the parking lot in the summertime. I must go there with my wife Cynthia

Gluten free cookies and vegan vanilla ice cream

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Goodnight Fatty

4.6(225 reviews)

1.7 mi

Look for the adorable little red truck outside and you've arrived at Fatties!…read more It's such an interesting concept, they sell savory and sweet items all in a ball like shape. There are a couple breakfast "chubbies" with things like eggs, cheese, and sausage. There's a Mac n' cheese chubbie, snd 3 flavors of Fatties (aka cookies). Drinks and ice cream are also available, I ordered a Nutty Buddy fattie and it was warm and delicious! I did have 1/2 and saved some for the next day but I think it's best when it's warm (as all cookies are!). I would've loved it if they had more than three flavors to choose from since they also offer cookies by the dozen, and it would be more fun to have a bigger variety in your box, but regardless, what they do have to offer is yummy.

Definitely need to eat them when u get them, I waited a day after to eat mine and think they would…read moreof been way better. Cute little place and make them all in-house. The Mac n cheese savory option I think would have been really good when I got it, was really good re heated. The cookie was good but ahhh. Idk just think they would b better for sure when u buy them. Would go again tho.

Swirl Soft Serve

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Zucker's Bakery

3.1(7 reviews)

4.5 mi

The baked goods are fantastic. We tried to go slow, but it's impossible. Whoopee pies we're gone…read morein 5 hr's.

I finally found a local chall that is delicious! No more Whole Foods challah for us. Love…read moresupporting this local business. Also, the cinnamon bread is absolutsly delicious- have them slice it for you! Reminds me of childhood. Yes, it's sketchy on the inside. They aren't going for ambiance here. But the kitchen is very clean, and the challah and cinnamon bread are delicious. CASH ONLY! If you are passing by the Dunkin' Donuts/Scoops Ice Cream on Lowell street in Peabody (it's behind there), and have $5- get the cinnamon bread.

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Flourish Bake Shoppe

4.4(51 reviews)

2.5 mi

we ordered a custom minecraft cake for our sons 8th birthday. the cake itself was so moist and…read moredelicious (chocolate) and the frosting was perfect. the design came out exactly how we'd imagined it and our son was thrilled with his themed cake. it was incredibly easy to work with the staff and they knew just what we were looking for. we'll definitely be returning!

I am front out of town and had to plan a party from afar and totally going Flourish by chance. I…read morehad no idea how it would go not being able to try anything beforehand. Well the cake I got for my Mom's 89th birthday was absolutely amazing! So moist and yummy and the buttercream was perfect, not super sugary or gritty. To top it all off they knocked the design out of the park with very few details from me. I could not recommend them more!