Donna&#x27;s Cakes

Just had a lovely interaction there and tried three items, hermit, raspberry, torte, cookie and…read moremacadamia chip or something, all fabulous. I was shocked by how amazing the cupcakes look, and I also learned they make vegan donuts as well. This is certainly quite a spot, and I will come back for lots more goodies soon!

Tried Sugar for the first time recently. It's a cute neighborhood bakery on Centre St in West…read moreRoxbury. When you walk in, everything looks delicious and freshly made. The staff were very friendly and helpful, offering us to try a bramble for our first visit. It was so good we bought several more to take home! The bramble was well made, a slightly chewy texture and high quality raspberry jam. We also got almond cookies which were packed with almond slices that were lightly toasted. Would recommend for a snack or they offer various cakes and other sweets for catering or celebration.

Premade birthday cake- funfetti. They made the plaque while I was waiting

Cupcakes- Oreo, vanilla, chocolate

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Mouse cake

La Luce Pastry Shop

4.4(122 reviews)

2.0 mi

Great service, came in and honestly picked almost one of everything. The girl behind the counter…read morewas sweet and patient. The place is smaller, fewer seating, but clean. Prices were comparable to local shops as well. The pastries were amazing, I think their cheesecake is the best I have had in so long, imagine years. Sadly the mini cream puffs did not go well with our group. The puff was so hard. Other than that we enjoyed everything else. We ordered mini cream puffs, small cannolis, plain cheesecake, Boston cream cupcake, lemon cupcake, raspberry cupcake, cream filled apple turnover, everything bars, brownie, zeppole, raspberry muffin, apple turnover, and biscotti. Overall great experience!

This will feed an army and it was delicious !! Would definitely recommend and order again!!…read more The cupcakes were delicious too

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Cheryl Ann's

4.2(93 reviews)

2.0 mi

Cheryl Ann's is, by far, the best Kosher bakery in Metropolitan Boston. No other Kosher bakery in…read morethe Boston area comes close to Cheryl Ann's. Cheryl Ann's continues to take great pride in their products, and it shows. Their challah, hamantaschen, and a large variety of other baked items remain high quality and exude superior taste and flavor. We brought a variety of baked, desert-like items to a friend in the hospital, who eats a Kosher diet, and he was thrilled. Funny story, a Registered Nurse at the Brigham saw the bakery items that we braught our friend, in non-descript, white bags, and she said, "Cheryl Ann's?" On the day of our visit, Cheryl Ann's was baking 1000, yes 1000, challah, in one day, for a large wholesale order, for the upcoming holiday's.

I've been coming to Cheryl Ann's for YEARS, and I'm so glad they opened up shop again. Absolutely…read moreamazing goods baked with so much love. Their challah is the best, and their cookies are always delicious. I've had a variety of different desserts from here such as gingerbread cookies, dot sugar cookies, frosted cookies, and moon cookies. I really like their chocolate chip cookies, those are my favorite. Super affordable and just all around delicious. They bake fresh every day. You got to stop by!

1.9 mi•Roslindale Village, Roslindale

Chocolate Rugelach

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Cinnamon Raisin Bubkie - one of my absolute favorite foods!!

Fornax Bread Company

3.9(206 reviews)

Got a toogoodtogo bag from here at 8 pm on a weekday. It was great value for money. A large…read moresourdough boule, a small baguette, a biscuit, and a pastry. Everything was tasty. The bread was slightly dry but I suppose that's to be expected with a toogoodtogo bag. I wish they would slice the large boule because that was hard to do at home! Maybe I'll ask in-store next time. The staff was friendly and explained the process and what's in the bag to me before purchase. Overall, a fun experience.

I was looking for a nearby lunch spot that could deliver relatively quick and came across Fornax…read moreBread Company. I ordered their chipotle chicken sandwich and it was pretty good! You can choose the bread you want, and customize how you like it. The sauce on the sandwich was good, and the chicken was seasoned well. Overall it was a solid sandwich that did the job.

Interior tables

Broccoli & Cheddar Soup with a Cheddar Scone and ice cold Diet Coke!

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Sweet Dream

4.9(14 reviews)

3.9 mi

A cute little chocolate shop in Newton Centre! I came here on the weekend afternoon to try out some…read moreof their chocolates. There was one guy working who was super helpful in answering our questions. After looking at the selection of chocolates we decided on getting mini truffles. They can come in as a box of 1, 2, 4, 8, or 12. There were a few flavors we picked that were sold out, but ended up getting sea salt caramel, strawberry, strawberry cheesecake, sweet dreams, Dubai, peanut butter, red velvet, and white chocolate. The sea salt caramel is a fan favorite and definitely one of the favorites I tried as well. The mini truffles are priced at $2.50/piece so a box of 8 will set you back at $20. I wasn't a big of the white chocolate or Dubai, but these are definitely great chocolates to treat yourself or to give as a gift. I'd definitely recommend trying them out and hope to come back to try out all the other flavors.

The service here is super welcoming , and warm ! My pastry the crème Brulle was absolutely amazing!…read more The name " Sweet Dream " suites this place , yummy ! They have a variety of pastries as well ; it's reflected in the photo below . This is strictly a bakery you pick stuff up they have no seating . The ambience is friendly and warm . The pastries start at $7.50. It's worth it to treat yourself because of the quality ingredients and freshness . You can taste in every bite ! I definitely will come back here !

Inside display

Cappuccino truffle

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Lakon Paris Patisserie

3.9(155 reviews)

3.8 mi

Fabulous!!!!!!! Don't miss these great croissants! Couple of outside tables to sit. Not far off…read moreroute 9

The only thing worse the than drinks was the service. The employees definitely didn't want to be…read morethere and seemed like they didn't want anyone else there either. Drinks matched the attitude, lacking in anything desirable.

Pain au Chocolat, aka Chocolate Croissant

Lemon Tart

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Any resemblance between ALF and this Rose Croissant are pure coincidence.

Tous Les Jours

3.8(56 reviews)

4.0 mi

Tous Les Jours is a reliable chain of French-Asian bakeries with several spots around Boston. We…read morestopped by this location to pick up cakes for a party. They had a decent selection of whole cakes, though it did feel a bit smaller than what we've seen at some of their other area shops. The cafe itself is spacious and clean, with plenty of seating if you want to stay and eat. They have the usual array of pastries and decent bread options on offer. During our visit, some of the hot food items weren't available, which was a bit of a downside. Overall, it's a good, consistent place to grab a quick snack, a coffee, or a specialty drink.

Service is lousy, order a hot latte, it was just lightly warm. Even there is 2 servers, one is…read moreworking hard. The other one just hold the cash register, didn't try to help the co-worker. The point it's not even very busy.

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Bay Sweets Market

4.5(43 reviews)

0.0 mi•West Roxbury

Fab, fresh hummus. Waaaay better than store bought garbage. Pita chips rock too. Small neighborhood…read morejoint across from CM.

This place is full of fresh baked goods and delicious made to order sandwiches. The girl behind…read morethe counter is always very friendly and helpful.

Bakery menu

Some pastries

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Uri's Bakery

1.0(1 review)

0.7 mi•West Roxbury

Uncomfortable eating food from Uri's after connecting a for sale/"barter" ad on craigslist looking…read moreto exchange a massage for a "facial" with this business. Turns my stomach.

Custom gift basket - hamentaschen & rugalasch

Star of Davd Cake

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Not Just Cake

5.0(7 reviews)

3.0 mi

Truly Magical! Worth Every Penny! As a first-time customer…read moreof Not Just Cake, I initially questioned whether the endless stream of flawless 5-star reviews could truly be justified. I had never tasted one of Simren's cakes before, nor did I know anyone personally who had ordered from her, so the decision felt like serious leap of faith. The price point also gave me pause, especially since it is easily twice that of established local bakeries like Konditor Meister, Yum Bunnies, Donnas, Flour, or Icing on the Cake, etc. However, after speaking with Simren, it became immediately evident that her work exists on an entirely different level. Her passion, artistry, and meticulous attention to detail are truly extraordinary. I ordered a Harry Potter themed cake for my child's 8th birthday, and I was absolutely astonished. The cake was nothing short of a masterpiece. The golden snitch, Harry's glasses, the sorting hat, and an unbelievable edible fondant book with the number 8 on top looked cinematic in their precision. The photographs do not even begin to capture how breathtaking it was in person. And then there was the taste. We chose vanilla cake, triple berry mascarpone, raspberry preserve infused with saffron, cardamon, and rose... it was unquestionably the finest cake we have ever tasted. Made with the cleanest, freshest, highest-quality ingredients and just the right touch of sweetness, it felt both indulgent and perfectly balanced. Every guest devoured it and wanted to know where it came from. After 40 years of trying bakeries throughout Massachusetts, I can say with complete confidence that this is in a league of its own. Simren is not simply a baker. She is a true artist. Not Just Cake transformed our celebration into something unforgettable. It is an absolute must-buy!

Cakes are just delicious. The services and vibe are welcoming. We had the pleasure of trying…read morethis through a friend. Just absolutely amazing .

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Graduate cupcakes

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Jenny C.

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8 years ago

Wonderful experience! Nailed our cake ! And the staff was so friendly and helpful! Cake was so yummy! I would highly recommend!

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I first saw Yum Bunnies on UberEats and was intrigued. When I came to the store today, the first…read morething that stood out to me was how friendly the staff was. They were very patient, answered all our questions, and overall were delightful to talk to. The interior of the shop is also something that needs it's own appreciation post because the decorations make the shop look so much cooler too! As for the desserts -- in the dessert case, they had a series of "cakes in a jar," which is also what motivated me to come to the store. They had some seasonal flavors like Apple Cider, Pumpkin, Butterbeer, etc., and some standard flavors (Oreo, Earl Grey, Funfetti, etc.). Given that fall is in full swing, I opted to try the Butterbeer Cake in a Jar and honestly, I loved it! The frosting is a bit on the sweeter side (I am a huge fan of frosting, so no complaints from me). Both the cake and the frosting had a really nice butterbeer (butterscotch) flavor which wasn't overpowering, but it was very pleasant. Because the cake is kinda squished into the jar, it is a little "crumble-y" but the frosting really holds it together. I will definitely be coming back and I'm excited to try more flavors!

Big hit for a meeting I had to attend. Nice flavor and fresh. And, it was a last minute order of…read more18 cupcakes and a small cake so she came through.

The Danish Pastry House

(143 reviews)

Twice now I ordered different sizes Sacher Torte. Fabulous cakes! Highly recommend. So delicious…read moretasting and beautifully presented.

We were brought here by locals in the know. They said this location is only open for short hours on…read moreFriday and Saturday. Take out only, no seating. Walk in and the beautiful pastries make it very hard to choose. Our selections were terrific. Truly admired all the work that went into making such masterpieces! And so delicious, what a treat!

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3.3

(22 reviews)

" Great cakes , delicious, fresh and attentive staff " This…read moreplace is golden . The staff is super attentive and helpful , from the minute they answered the phone . I was able to get my husband's birthday cake same day . Price is very reasonable for quality and taste Z. The vibe is very friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed my time with the staff picking up a birthday cake , lol. They also put some decorations and the name of my husband on the cake . Parking is difficult but manageable.

Brioche with cheese--unbelievable!!! We reheated for 10 min at 350 and it was some of the best…read morebread I've ever had. We also got some very nice ice cream.

Cheryl Ann's

4.2

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I stopped in the other day to get some vegan cupcakes to bring to a dinner party. They had a large…read moreselection of flavors and the cupcakes all looked beautiful. The cupcakes tasted amazing, too! The cake part wasn't super-moist, so it held its shape and tasted great, but the frosting was the real star. The frosting on the lemon cupcake was intensely lemony, and the chocolate frosting was rich and smooth. I and the other non-vegans at the party couldn't tell that they were vegan, and our host was delighted to know that there is a bakery nearby that caters to her needs. I'll definitely be coming back to try the regular cupcakes soon!

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