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Elm St Bakery

3.6 (121 reviews)
InexpensiveBakeries, Desserts
Closed • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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This is not the 1st loaf of bread recently purchased but I keep going back.
David B.

Been coming here for at least 30 years and the quality has gone done as the prices rise. Now as anyone knows when bread keeps having giant holes in it is not being handled properly by the baker before hand. 4 Why does my bread keep doing this? : r/Breadit To prevent large, unwanted air holes (or tunnels) in bread, bakers focus on proper fermentation, firm shaping, and degassing the dough. Key techniques include avoiding under-proofing, degassing the dough thoroughly after the first rise, using adequate gluten development, and creating tension during shaping to ensure a tight crumb. Key Techniques to Prevent Large Holes: Proper Fermentation (Avoid Under-proofing): Large, single cavities are often caused by under-proofed dough, which allows gases to expand unevenly during baking. Ensure the dough is fully proofed. Degassing and "Knocking Back": Gently but thoroughly deflate the dough after its first rise (bulk fermentation) to pop large gas bubbles, preventing them from becoming huge pockets. Firm Shaping & Surface Tension: When shaping loaves, make sure to fold and roll the dough tightly to eliminate gaps. Pop any visible surface air bubbles with a toothpick before the final proof. Proper Scoring: Score the loaf deeply enough. If the crust forms too fast and gas cannot escape, it can lead to "flying roof" or tunnels. Avoid Excessive Dusting Flour: Too much extra flour during folding can create, rather than prevent, big holes in the crumb. Check Dough Handling: Perform 3-4 gentle "coil folds" during bulk fermentation, rather than over-working it, to strengthen the structure

Just wrong, I said Mom. On a cookie, smashed the decoration
Eliza N.

This review is based on their on the strawberry cake. Packing, up charge and additional writing on cake. I've had better for less $. I've been around Everett for my entire life. My family moved here in the 1950's. I rarely give 1 or 2 stars taking into consideration an establishment is having an off day. But this just didn't seem like an off day it seemed more like inexperience, not a great product. A strawberry cake serving 6-12 we picked out was decorated with shaved white and some milk chocolate on the top. The top had 3 very beautiful strawberries on the top. Although the cake presents well. The chocolate is over the top and makes it more sugary. The berries cannot be shared easily without slicing. The top of the cake pretty but not practical for sharing or serving. Writing on the cake was wrong! suppose to be "Happy Birthday Mom", was "Happy Birthday Mama" on a cookie not the cake. Instead, written on a cookie. Then mashed on top of the pretty chocolate and strawberries. It was packed in the box that was partially open because it could not fit properly in the cake box. Clear shipping tape was used to tapped the sides of the box. Photos show what the cake looked like upon opening the box. I was not asked to view the cake just before they taped it. And I didn't remember to ask, that's the baker's role. The whipped cream non dairy frosting was nice, the additional shaved white chocolate on the sides was pretty but too sweet and made the whipped cream not stand out. There was more than enough whipped cream and the ratio to the yellow cake was too much whipped cream. In addition, for a strawberry shortcut or strawberry cake. The filling was minimal of any flavor or real strawberries inside. Additional charge for writing on the cake at 2.00, cake was about 30.00

Lobster tail
Wendy Z.

Stopped into Elm Street bakery today to pick up some pizza bagels. Can't ever go wrong with those. We decided we'd try a couple of pastries while we were there. We picked up a lobster tail, and a Whoopie pie. The cream inside the lobster tail tasted like medicine. Completely inedible. We also chose a powdered sugar covered whippy pie, one of our favorites. The Whoopie pie cake was extremely extremely dry and literally fell apart as I cut into it with a fork. Sad to say, but we won't be back. They have been consistent for years, not this time. .

Pastries on pastries
Marni M.

My friend picked up some savory and sweet treats on a Thursday morning. We got to try their pizza squares, pizza bagels, blueberry muffins, and an assortment of pastries. Everything is freshly prepared and tastes great! As someone who believes crusts can be a hit or miss on pizzas, this one was certainly a hit for me. The sauce was slightly sweet and I can only imagine how much better it would have tasted fresh from the oven or sitting in the fridge. Would come again!

Patricia Tish C.

I specifically ordered a cake i told them exactly what i wanted . when we picked up the cake it was totally nothing g like i ordered . The disappointment when speaking to the owner of the bakery. I was so embarrassed of the cake. It was for my aunt and uncles 50th anniversary. I wanted a cascade down the side of the cake. They decided to do their own thing, I spent over $450.00 dollars with Elm St . the cake was a disappointment the pastries were great. Elm street bakery is the only bakery my family goes to for over 30 years or however long they've been there. Very Disappointed.

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Their rum cake is the absolute best around !! I have not been disappointed with anything from here whether it's pastry or a meal.

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Spent $20. on a 1/2 of @ ham pizza geina, horrible, horrible, horrible, no taste, will never return back !

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Go here every week for scali bread and blueberry muffins. Have tried various other sweets and they've all been delish

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Their pistachio cookies are AMAZING, and they were able to accommodate me on a special order on a last minute basis. Great place!

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Been going here for 50 plus years. I'm never disappointed. The pizza and cookies are my favorites but everything is good

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3 years ago

Best Rum cake! Such a variety of baked foods daily. Another favorite is the blueberry coffee cake! Must try bakery if you are in the area!

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Absolutely amazing…read more The line is LONG no matter when you go but 100% worth it. Inside is all covered in their amazing creations, no seating inside. Service was very quick, we were in and out in about 20-30mins despite the like being down the block. I prefer this cannoli over Mike's for sure. I still need to try Modern.

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