Authentic neighborhood spot with a cozy, bright, and casual atmosphere. Everything is made with high-quality ingredients, and every item we've tried has been excellent. We originally started going for the fresh baguettes and loaves of bread, but their dessert pastries have become a favorite too. A great local gem we keep coming back to! read more

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I absolutely love love love this place! Everything is so delicious and fresh and the employees are very friendly. My favorite is the jambon beurre with suisse cheese on a fresh baguette...so yummy! Everything else is amazing as well, you really can't go wrong. read more

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Definitely one of my favorite places for pain au chocolat in Boston. It's not surprising to see a line outside especially on weekend mornings for Colette's top quality French baked goods. I came early (8:30) on a Saturday and picked up some of my favorite french breads for the week - a pain suisse, pain au chocolat (or cho-colette) and a chausson aux pommes. These were all as expected - flaky, buttery and so delicious. Service can be a bit slow with staff rotating between cashier and grabbing bread for customers. Still totally worth the wait. There's a few tables inside to sit at but those also get occupied fast. For parking, there's street parking nearby that I'm sure fills up through the morning. read more

Colette Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Known for their pastries, the food was tasty. Wasn't a fan of a couple of items, but more of a preference. I also had their coffee, a bit too sweet for me, but I need to give it another chance. The staff is incredibly friendly and kind. There's a good amount of seating inside, but not too much. I believe they'll have more outdoor seating during the warming weather days. We'll need to come back at some point. read more

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Fabulous French bakery located within walking distance of the Ball Square T stop (Green line). We were visiting Somerville over a long weekend and stopped by twice. Both times we ordered the kouign amann (yum!) Also ordered the cho-colette, almond croissant, and pain suisse. All the pastries were freshly made and absolutely delicious. Very reasonably priced, too! Staff were very friendly. We did have to wait for a few minutes outside because the bakery is fairly small, but it's well worth the wait! read more

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Lovely French bakery/café. Unfortunately, service is very unorganized. The service staff wait on people in a haphazard manner - just taking anybody instead of taking people in order in the line. It would make sense if they would ask who's next if they cannot figure it out. This is very frustrating for the customer who has been patiently waiting in the line because even when you inform them that you were here before the person behind you, they don't really care. Also, they spend a lot of time chatting with each other instead of paying attention to the line in an effort to give good customer service. The café is charming and the food is very delicious. read more

Saw the good reviews and decided to try. Wasn't as impressed as some of the other reviewers. Parking was kind of tough. Service was a little awkward, and thought the desserts we got were slightly better than average. read more

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What a lovely bakery! We made the trip up from Boston to pick up treats from this cozy bakery one Saturday at 1p. Easy free parking across the street and a quick line to order in the well-attended store. Wish we had taken more pictures before devouring the goods on the drive home, but the 5-6 treats were all really solid. None wowed me to the point of having ongoing cravings, but I can't wait to try more of their selection in the future. read more

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Fantastic place. Cute vibe, excellent prices for the high quality food Got the quiche Loraine and it was the creamiest filling on perfectly flaky crust. Had tons of ham and other things in the filling The croissant is beautiful, large and flaky. Highly recommend this place read more

Very cute and busy cafe/bakery!! It was packed when I went around 11AM, luckily they still had the some of the pastries I wanted. My iced chai was sweet and flavorful and the chocolate croissant was huge, flakey & buttery! Need to go back to try the almond croissant and some savory options :) read more

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I'm visiting from out of town and stopped by on a recommendation from a local friend. So glad I did! They have a beautiful selection of sweet treats as well as sandwiches and loaves of bread. Many people order to go, but they have a few tables inside if you want to eat there. The whole place has a cute and quaint atmosphere. We got a Cho-Colette (chocolate croissant), an Amandine (almond tart with pear), and a Tarte Citron (lemon tart). I particularly loved both of the tarts! The amandine was less sweet than I expected, a lovely balance of nutty and sweet flavors. The tarte citron had a delightfully strong lemon flavor! And of course both were visually works of art! Can't wait to return when I'm in the area again! read more

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Lovely little bakery! Solid pain au chocolats, good airy layers in the bite, soft and yummy, but not a crispy crackly outer layer (maybe they were when they first came out of oven?). Kouign amann has good flavour but also was more dense in texture than I'd hoped. Chouquettes (pictured) are out of this world! Perfectly sweet with a hint of saltiness, egg-iness. Bought more to go after eating in store. Staff at the bakery are friendly and cheery. They do serve drinks, coffee and more, but my impression is that it's more about the pastries and baked goods and less about the drinks here. Definitely would return! Will be dreaming about the chouquettes. read more

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Overall: to illustrate the mystique of this place one elderly local noted how the first place they went to after getting off their plane was Colette bakery. And I can see why. Baked Goods: if the French accents didn't convince you of their authenticity then perhaps the French customers might. After having tried their ham and cheese croissant and chouquette it's easy to love this place. The main highlight I would say are their bite sized caneles. While they are smaller than your average ones they pack an absolute mean punch. It's not about quantity but quality and the quality of their ingredients is enhanced incredibly. The color is a darker brown indicating the rich caramelization process that consumes your tasting experience. Ambience/Decor/Service: what's nice about this bakery is that you can pre order SOME things beforehand and they set them aside for you to pick up. Great way to insure you get the hotly contested caneles. read more

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Very cute cafe but first visit was a little rocky. Most likely will try again because it showed promise. Food: I got a baguette sandwich with pate and it was ok. The pate was decent but the bread was a bit too tough for a sandwich. Besides that the pastries seem to be good based on the reactions of others I went with. Service: The ladies who work here were very nice but got side tracked and didn't make my iced coffee. I wasn't charged for it and after I noticed they moved on the serving the group behind me. I remember getting asked if I wanted anything in it and responded so I was confused as I waited by the register for the rest of my order. I waited a couple minutes but I couldn't get there attention, so because I checked that I wasn't charged I just called it a loss and moved on. This was the primary root of my mild disappointment. Atmosphere: The vibe and decor was simple, but well curated to mimic what I imagine a Parisian cafe would resemble Very cute cafe but first visit was a little rocky. Most likely will try again because it showed promise. Food: I got a baguette sandwich with pate and it was ok. The pate was decent but the bread was a bit too tough for a sandwich. Besides that the pastries seem to be good based on the reactions of others I went with. For drinks, the matcha was very watery and doesn't need to be in the menu, so I would suggest sticking to standard coffees but I can't vouch for their taste either. Service: The ladies who work here were very nice but got side tracked and didn't make my iced coffee. I wasn't charged for it and after I noticed they moved on the serving the group behind me. I remember getting asked if I wanted anything in it and responded so I was confused as I waited by the register for the rest of my order. I waited a couple minutes but I couldn't get there attention, so because I checked that I wasn't charged I just called it a loss and moved on. This was the primary root of my mild disappointment. Atmosphere: The vibe and decor was simple, but well curated to mimic what I imagine a Parisian cafe would resemble read more

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Colette is a charming local bakery with a great selection of classics from French macarons and baguettes to cookies and more elegant pastries. Everything we had was well executed and tasty on the level of a good neighborhood bakery. They also have a full coffee bar and a nice seating area to enjoy your treats. read more

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These pastries are the best I've tried in Boston. Lots of options to choose from! I got the pain au chocolat and the chocolate brioche. 10/10 The service was quick but I was not rushed and had time to choose. Will definitely be back! read more

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Lovely. Did not feel like Medford, MA! Pastries were enjoyed by all. I will go back. read more

I used to live across the street and walk here all the time. I recently returned and it was just as good as I had remembered. Very simple and fresh ingredients with amazing taste! read more

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I haven't been in person yet so will review when I do, but I had one of their pain au chocolat and it was EXCELLENT. I have had a lot of pain au chocolat in the US and in France and theirs is definitely one of the best. Can't wait to try more! read more

So, so good. I try not to eat too many pastries in the morning because it completely messes up my digestion for the rest of the day but I will definitely make an exception for Colette. I went at 8am and they already sold out of some items after opening at 7, so that should give you some idea of how popular this bakery is. I wanted to try everything (serious kid-in-a-candy-store face as soon as I opened the door) but decided to show some self-restraint for once. Chocolate croissant: perhaps the best chocolate croissant I've ever eaten. Super flaky, buttery, lots of layers, held up well even after a 3-hour drive. Enormous chunks of dark chocolate. I'm not a coffee drinker but give me this and a mug of coffee and I'd be so happy for the rest of the day. Apple turnover: absolutely delicious but messy to eat, the apple innards got everywhere each time I took a bite. Shouldn't have taken it out of its paper wrapper. Paris brest: layers of hazelnut creme dolloped on almond cookie. Cannot go wrong with that. Ham and cornichon sandwich: I was initially skeptical of the combo of ham, pickle, butter, but it's delicious in an understated way. Just know the top of the bread will absolutely rip apart the roof of your mouth. I'm sitting here now with too much carbs and sugar in my belly and I couldn't be more content, all thanks to Colette! read more

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This bakery is in demand. Don't let the long line deter you. It moves quickly. This is the closest to pastries and bread from Paris I have had in the U.S. It is superb. The quality is unmatched. I took away a star because the service could have been a bit more friendly. The apple dessert was tasty but could have had a richer filling. Overall, the service was quick. The bread is so light and airy. Try it for yourself! read more

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I keep hearing great things about this place. People I trust love this place. I wanted to love this place too. I liked this place. A little. Friendly service, nice counter setup, cute tables, cute branding. Totes dorbs, even. They allow dogs inside the place, service dog or not. But the chocolate croissant (pain au chocolaut, if you must) was dry. Very dry, especially at the razor sharp flaky surface. Some buttery flavor, but not as pronounced as most. Minimal use of chocolate. And by minimal I mean barren. I don't need gooey; I'd rather taste the excellence of the dough--but these needed more. Good coffee eclair. Crusty base, really creamy/custardy filling with a strong coffee milkshake flavor. Strong black coffee. Maybe I was unlucky and caught them at a bad time. It was 9:30-ish on a Sunday morning, so not early enough to expect piping hot, but not late enough to expect a disaster. Not that this was a disaster, just short of the buildup and expectation. read more

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An amazing little French bakery in Medford. I came here on the weekend (the day before they closed for summer break) and there was a short line of people waiting. It's a small bakery that has a few tables and seats inside, but there are also tables and umbrellas outside to enjoy your drink and pastries. I ordered an almond croissant, pain au chocolate, kouign amann, caramel brioche, and a passion tart. I enjoyed every single pastry with the passion tart being my favorite. The almond croissant was flakey and had great flavor, while the brioche was super soft and had a crunchy topping. The passion tart is not only cute, but super tasty with a meringue base with cream, and the passion fruit flavoring in the middle packs a punch of tartness. They also have baguettes and serve different drinks. I can't wait to try all the other goods when they reopen after the summer holiday. read more

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What a great find in Medford! I stumbled upon this cute French bakery one afternoon and I think I will become their regular customer in the future. Got here late so most of their pastries were sold out. Luckily I got my hands on those airy chouquette! I can easily finish a dozen because it's so light and delish (hollow inside so I feel less guilty eating more than one). I didn't see almond or vanilla listed as ingredients but I definitely tasted a hint of those flavors. The multi grain bread is warm and i tasted tons of poppyseeds and black sesame in every bite. Some bakeries cheap out on those two ingredients but not at Collette. They do make cakes so any petite pastries you see they can make a big version of it (except for the eclairs) Friendly staff and the line moves fast. It is a good sign when the bakery is crowded with customers! The bathroom is spotless and if you want to eat outdoors, there is a table right outside the entrance. Parking can be tough - two parking spaces in front of the bakery. I don't know who owns the small lot adjacent to the bakery but can fit five cars. Otherwise you can find street parking. $7 minimum for credit card charge. read more

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Arriving at Colette on a Saturday morning, I had already noticed a line outside the door, but it was not too bad as the line moved relatively fast. I purchased the Paris Brest, Cho-Colette aux amandes, Vanilla Paradise, and Flamenkuche. My favorite was the Paris Brest. The presentation was gorgeous, and it tasted as good as it looked. The cream was light and delicious, which paired very well with the crunch of almonds. The pastry itself was light and moist. I would love to get this again whenever I want to indulge in a nice treat. The vanilla paradise was not bad but paled in comparison to the Paris Brest. I wish the vanilla flavoring were more prominent and fragrant. I enjoyed how it looked, and the cream on top was very light. The quality of the tart was top-notch and baked to perfection. I did enjoy the syrup and cake in the middle but did feel like the amount of syrup was a bit excessive. The flamenkuche was not bad for a savory pastry but did have too many onions for my liking. The Cho-Colette aux amandes was good and looked gorgeous as well. Overall, I would love to come back again as the craftsmanship behind these pastries is top-notch! read more

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I'm very disappointed when I went there. Super small and quaint , not a lot to choose from . The bread in the window display is presented beautifully but nothing in here made me want to buy/ try it . I hope they have more to offer in the future read more

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Colette is the bakery of which I compare all of the baked goods I try to and almost always, they cannot come close. Even when we took a trip to Paris, it was hard to find anything that could hold a light to what Colette has to offer. Their croissants are especially amazing and we always grab sweets for special occasions. Colette is truly a Boston treasure! read more

Why go to Paris when you can go Melrose lol great baked goods coffee was so so . Check them out

Just amazing! A French patisserie with delicious coffee, tea, croissants , quiches, and all sorts of sweets! What a treasure! And to hear French being spoken. Adored this place! read more

Thank the lord that I go on random runs in the neighborhood to offset this diet. I randomly stumbled upon Colette and I read online that I had to come early, so thats what my homie and I did the week after. (Do come early though because i went once at ~10:45 and everything I wanted sold out D: ) The chocolate croissant is classic, but wonderfully made. It's soft, flakey, buttery, and has a decent amount of chocolate that has a slight hazelnut tinge. The raspberry tart was absolutely crazy pants. This reminded me how much I love fruit tarts and Colette probably has the best fruit tart in Boston. The custard is not too sweet and perfectly balanced with the semi-tart raspberries. The small amount of jam in each raspberry also added a nice extra splash of flavor. The eclairs were also amazing. Perfect. Incredible. Spectacular. Aesthetically I was confused because I've never seen an eclair look like this. But the slight crunchy texture on the outside of the eclair added so much to the experience. The choux was also airy and went well with the semi-sweet custard on the inside. I forgot what the bottom left pastry was but I always ask for it when I go :( Btw The owners are so sweet and wholesome, I love them read more

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I recently moved to the area and have heard amazing things about Colette Bakery. Today I finally got the chance to go, and I was not disappointed! I tried their quiche, as well as the plain croissant and chocolate croissant. Everything I had was fresh and tasted amazing. It felt like I was back in France! Although, as I approached the restaurant there was quite the line, but to my surprise it moved fairly quick! The inside is on the smaller side, but still enough room to sit for a coffee date. I am extremely excited to be back and try all of their baked goods, especially the macaroons! read more

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After hearing about this French bakery in the news, I had to try it out. I went this past weekend and there was a bit of a queue due to social distancing. I had to wait for almost 70 minutes before it was my turn to go into the bakery. Unfortunately, they ran out of all croissants, baguette sandwiches and the kouign-amann. There were not a lot of selections left so I got the vanilla flan, chocolate flan, coffee eclair, quiche lorraine, and chouquettes. Boy, they did not disappoint! The slice of quiche lorraine was pretty generous and was still very flaky. It was very savory. The coffee eclair had coffee custard cream inside and was crumbly on the outside. It was unexpectedly good! The chouquette were little round sugar puffs. They were airy and not too sweet. The standout was definitely the vanilla and chocolate flan. It was rich and dense with custard. They were awesome! I never thought I would get a good flan in Boston. I will have to go there early next time to try out the other pastries! read more

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Colette completely deserves all of the recognition and is worth the wait (even in freezing temps)!!! We arrived around 9:30am on a Saturday and stood outside for around 45 minutes due to the reduced capacity inside. Once inside, the staff were busy while still friendly and worked very quickly to answer any questions and get us what we wanted. We got a variety of pastries as well as ciabatta, cinnamon brioche, and chai lattes. They have the menu outside to look over, so we had an idea of what we wanted, but once inside, some pastries weren't available and others just looked so good in the case that we decided to add them on. Everything we tasted was fantastic! The chocolate hazelnut croissant was super flaky and filled with deliciousness. The chocolate caramel tart looked like art and tasted like sweet salty fudgey amazingness. The coffee eclair was a great take on the classic and had so much delish coffee-flavored cream. The cinnamon brioche made the BEST French toast the next day. Hungry yet? Get over to Colette! read more

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Colette - the home of mouthwatering flaky croissants, perfectly textured canelé, sweet maple éclairs, and various types of baguettes. We'll usually drive 40 mins on Friday mornings to enjoy their freshly baked pastries. And we're usually greeted with warm-hearted smiles, and their authentic French ambiance (to include the breathtaking aroma and their distinctive accents). I love that their front wall is all glass mirror, lets the sunlight in so nicely. read more

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A little piece of Paris located right here in a quiet neighborhood of Medford! You are immediately greeted by the staff who are French natives. Since their feature in the Globe, they have been much busier with lines forming on the weekends, often selling out on certain items. This past weekend, I indulged in their lychee pastry which was similar to a creme puff in which it is filled with a lychee custard which was quite runny. But the custard was divine with real lychee flavor. To my surprise, I really enjoyed the passion fruit pastry despite not being a big fan of meringues. The passion fruit custard on top was spot on. The choquette is a light airy, egg, and buttery pastry coated with sugar. It's the perfect little treat with a cup of tea! Their Kouign Amann, the inside being similar to a croissant with a thin sugary glaze on the bottom, also very good. And last but not least their pate sandwich! If you like or love pate, I would highly recommend! Simple yet so good. There's a good ratio of pate to bread and the addition of the pickles is perfect. And how can you go wrong with their in house made baguette? Needless to say, you can not go wrong with anything you get here! read more

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I'd wait in line for hours if it meant getting these pastries! First time customer today and I have to say I will be going back, I will be bringing friends, I will be shouting from roof tops about how amazing everything I purchased was and how kind and efficient the staff were. I'd give more than 5 stars if I could. The cho Colette aux amandes (chocolate almond croissant) is single-handedly one of the best things I've ever eaten. read more

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After a few months back home, I found myself missing France more than ever--especially the incredible pastries I enjoyed there. Still floating on the high of my engagement, I was determined to find a place that could transport me back. Enter Colette, and let me tell you--it did not disappoint. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I had stepped into a Parisian café. Not only did some of the staff speak fluent French but also brings that warm, welcoming charm that makes you feel like a regular, even on your first visit. And the food? Absolutely unreal. They use French butter, and you can taste the difference in every flaky, buttery bite. The croissants, the pain, the macarons--each one is perfection. Yes, it's a busy spot, but for good reason. The ambiance is lively yet cozy, the staff is wonderful, and every bite is a reminder of why French pastry is in a league of its own. I cannot stop coming back, and honestly, I don't want to. If you're looking for an authentic taste of France, Colette is it. read more

Their croissants are fresh and buttery Try their coffee's when there their breads are great They offer different pastries each week All handmade in their bakeries read more

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Most unbelievably delicious, to die for pastries, and EVERYTHING! Unless you go to Paris, you won't find any better!!!

Love Paris Brest. Flan a bit too sweet. The best croissant and cannele I've had in MA.