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 read more

Elm St Bakery - This is not the 1st loaf of bread recently purchased but I keep going back. - Bakeries Near Me - Everett, Massachusetts

I have been visiting Elm St Bakery since the early 1980's as a child. All of our family celebration cakes came from here. We love all of their items!! It is a clean and friendly ambience with so much color in the baked goods. Fast service and smiles. This bakery is always a definite stop whenever we go home to visit. read more

" pastries , pizza , cakes ,bread , all fresh and delicious " The pizza I ate in my childhood is here . I present no bias at all , lol. No but seriously the stuff in this place like everything is fresh and delicious. The staff is just wonderful. The vibe is a big hello neighborhood welcome. Parking is street metered and non metered just always read the signs before parking . The prices went up since my childhood, lol. However they are still reasonable. read more

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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. . read more

Elm St Bakery - Lobster tail - Bakeries Near Me - Everett, Massachusetts

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 read more

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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.

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

Every time I visit for bread, but I end up buying at least 6-8 pieces of pastries. Everything's so delicious. read more

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

I use Elm St. for all traditional Italian products that I don't want to bake myself and I use them for wedding cookie trays. I am not in the bakery every week, but it is the bakery I prefer to use rather than those North End bakeries that are overpriced and not better in any way. Having lived in Boston's North End for 15 years, I feel very comfortable saying that. Today reminded me again why I like Elm St. I am sending a homemade cake to a friend in Miami who is very ill. Her grandchildren are flying to see her and are leaving tomorrow. I made her favorite Sour Cream Coffee Cake, and thought it might be helpful to have a cake box to take to the airport rather than squishing the cake in a bag. I stopped in at Elm St. to ask if they would sell me a box. I know they don't sell boxes, but I thought they might sell me one; I explained the circumstances. Two employees turned me away, telling me that they didn't sell boxes. No flexibility; no compassion. Then, one spoke to the owner to further assure me that that was their policy; I was on my way out of the store when the owner called me back and asked me what size box I needed. Thank God there are people like him doing business today..... A little humanity goes a long way ...... Not only does the man make superb pastries and pizza!, but he has a good heart! I thank him a thousand times. read more

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! read more

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Have been buying birthday cakes and other sweets from Elm Street for over 10 years. Always delicious and the staff is friendly and professional. Their ricotta pie is to die for! read more

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. read more

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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!

I have been going to elm street bakery for years. Nice home town bakery. The cookies and Lemmon filled pound cake is our favorite. They are very nice peole who own and work there. read more

Purchased over $200 worth of cookies and mini pastries for a party. Cookies were horrible - stale!!Could/would not serve to guests. Called the store the next day explained that their product was stale and was treated horribly. Will NEVER GO BACK!! read more

Bought a half sheet cake with whipped cream topping for my daughter's college graduation and it was terrible, absolutely terrible. Whipped cream did not taste like real whipped cream cake was not fresh tasted stale. $78 for a cake that ended up being thrown away, nobody like it and I was totally embarrassed!!!! I will never go there again!! read more

I like to go to Elm Street Bakery because it's close to home, and I've been going here for a while. However, today March 6 at approximately 5:30 P.M I saw them handle food with the same gloves they used to count money. This raised concerns about hygiene, and they should pay better attention to food safety. food should never be touched with the same gloves you are touching money and other surfaces which will absolutely contaminate what we are going to eat. @ management/ ownership please re train your employees. read more

This neighborhood bakery is a little bit of the North End in Everett. The freshly baked bread is delicious! Authentic Italian pastries are delectable, as are their pies. We got lemon meringue today. The tiramisu is not my favorite but still tasty. Try the ricotta-filled Zeppole while they have them. The bakery clerks answer questions and are patient while you choose your baked goods. We try to drop by whenever we are in the area. read more

I've been coming here since I was a kid and for one thing and one thing only. THEIR PIES!! A classic is always an apple pie, but personally I LOVE their blueberry pie. Their almond and pistachio cookies are really good too. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I also love that over the years they've kept their prices very affordable at about $8 for a small pie and $11 for a large pie. read more

Elm St Bakery - Large apple and blueberry pie - Bakeries Near Me - Everett, Massachusetts

The cake was decorated beautifully but the frosting was hard as a rock. Like you could knock on the side of the cake and we weren't sure if we bought a real cake or one for display. I'm not even kinda kidding either. Italian rum cake from Elm St was a family birthday staple but I think it's time to change bakeries. Sadly... read more

Bought half moons and they were old stale and dry. The frosting was so hard. If you don't buy the Italian pastries or cakes, chances are the pastry is old. I used to love the cookies, but lately they have been stale. Maybe they need to make less to sell faster. I will use caution with what I buy. Not sure what happened. This used to be the best bakery around. read more

My husband and I bought Italian cookies there last week. We live out of state, so thinking about Italian cookies, the green ones yellow ones, and biscotti. I couldn't wait to have them after years not being to get them anywhere. We are so upset that they were hard no taste of the real Italian ones. Never go again! read more

the owner is a complete D. He is so rude and arrogant. I asked for 2 middle slices of pizza and was told I could only have an end and a middle and if I didn't like it to go somewhere else. So many better bakery's around. Won't be back! read more

The staff is absolutely amazing. The boss in the building Al is an absolute retard. Allow me to explain I have been going to this Bakery my entire life. I've spent thousands of dollars personally in this bakery. I love it here. The staff is amazing always was always will be. Just recently I put it in order for my son's birthday cake. It was very simple instructions and a mistake was made. But that's perfectly fine mistakes will happen. They are what they are. When I called after the cake was picked up by a family member when I called to talk about the mistake the ownerAl who took my order, got on the phone with me and made it like it was my mistake. He was very rude even hung up on me. He acted like I don't know how to spell my son's name. I don't know my son's favorite color and I didn't know what year my son turned. Everything was a mistake the year of his birthday, his name and no color green whatsoever. I will continue to go to this bakery because it is my go to. I love it there, but that guy is an absolute piece of garbage and he should be ashamed of himself. read more

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

The owner is completely rude on the phone when asked to correct the cake that was made completely wrong. He refused to fix the cake's decorations and spoke to us like we should just except the wrong cake. Although for the money he asked for the cake it should have been made to our satisfaction. Not good business practice and now after all these years I will never recommend this bakery to others nor will they ever get my business again. DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BUSINESS FOR A SPECIFIC OCCASION CAKE. RUDE AND BEYOND DISRESPECTFUL read more

This used to be a great bakery. In the last few years it's been nothing but downhill. Pizza was barely cooked and Howe greasy and the pastries are old. Go to lumbertos In revere id you want good quality bakery items. read more

A small business located in Everett. There are plenty of options for cookies, cakes and other pastries. The cannoli was phenomenal. The chocolate chip cookie was made Italian style meaning the outside was kind of crumbly. Support local businesses! read more

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Elm Street Bakery Is an institution I'm been coming here for 30 years the cakes and pastries are out of this world with delectable creams, fluffy cakes, sweet fillings, crunchy cookies and so do so much more. Just come here and try one of everything every single thing these people make is amazing i've never had one item in three decades that was even slightly under a 10 stars. If you want perfect pastry Elm Street the way to go read more

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So after reading reviews here I decided the other day to stop in... Now I have lived in Everett all my life & the fam goes to Elm Street for everything, But I guess I just never thought about going just because... So I stopped in & right away was smiling - the smell is soo nice! I had to wait a while to place my order, the man in front of me was getting 12 of everything they make (seriously - I was like OK dude, really...) and the other woman working was on the phone taking a large order... but it was good, it gave me time to look around & also after hearing him pick things, I learned names for things I never knew... So it was finally my turn & I knew I was going to get cupcakes, some HUGE M&M Cookies... a few little things from the Fridge section... So being the non pastry expert I felt kinda dumb asking, "Whats that & Whats this", but the woman helping me was the cutest, kindest little thing... She gave me some advice, told me what everything was... She was the greatest & didnt make me feel as if I was a pain and by this time there was a long line behind me! All my little goodies only cost me $13 ... and this begins a beautiful friendship! I want to go back & try more things, Im def gonna get some Calzones & cannolis next time... But for this trip we got Eclairs (Have loved forever) and they werent the best I have ever had but they were pretty good... Cream Puffs - OMG.. I LOVE Cream Puffs and these ones were absolutely delightful - the fresh cream was soo sweet & perfect! Will DEF get again! Chocolate Mousse, German Chocolate and Oreo Chocolate cake squares - they were all tasty & good... The cupcakes were good, I just dont love icing, I would rather cream cheese frosting not Icinig, thats just my preference! Cant wait to go back & try more! read more

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During my visit in Boston, I came over to Everett to meet a friend who lives here and stopped at Elm St Bakery for a quick snack. I wasn't quite sure what to get, but several people in line in front of me kept ordering a slice of the pizza ghena (I think that's how it was spelled) which was a lot like a huge, thick quiche with a fluffy pie-like crust around the entire thing. Since I was staying at a cheap AirBnB for the weekend, I couldn't warm it up, which would've been SO GOOD for a cold Massachusetts day but it was still super tasty! I will def be back next time I come to Boston!! read more

Been coming here for 45 years and it's as good now as it's always been. Al the owner is great too. Best bakery around. You will not be disappointed! read more

I was there to purchase a few baked items never been there before and a call came through. Evidently a customer called and I guess was not happy with the purchase the worker or Baker I'm not sure who it was was talking so rudely to the person in the phone I decided not to purchase anything because the customer service really didn't seem up to par.. read more

I ordered a Birthday cake from here for my Granddaughters Birthday. I asked for a rainbow cake as that was her request. They said they would do their best. The cake gave me was beyond my expectations. As soon as my granddaughter saw it she was smiles from ear to ear. My son and family could not believe how great it looked. Excellent job Elm Street. read more

Oh well , a friend of mind told about this bakery ... oh well I stopped here today August 31 2021 at 5:15 pm ... I was very surprised everything looks so nice and clean ... there was 2 girls behind balcony, I said hi they didn't say nothing I was looking at the pastries and I told one of the girls that I em want some pastries... she's asked how many? I told her , can you please get a big box cause I'm getting a lot a I smile, she gave me a bad face , she gave the dirty look... she even looks the other girl and gave the other girls dirty looks. And I was telling her I want 5 pieces of this one , 5 of that one ... she was not happy at all . I stopped cause I didn't feel good, I paid ... my mother was with me .. the both girls went inside ... very rude with customer, was clearly they want us to live ... cause one was cleaning... I think was almost time to close , idk . I don't recommend it this place to anyone that I know. I'll never come back . No . read more

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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!

Best bakery !!!!! Must try it if in area or even special trip ,, try cheesecake ,,hell who my kidding it's all good ,, just got a slice of pizza !!!! Yum Also order your birthday cakes ,if you bring in picture they can copy it and ready in as little as two days ., special occasion , custom cakes as well as holiday special orders , gingerbread houses avialible at christmas , easter are as well , Let's talk cookies they have the largest assortment of Italian cookies ,, and pastry cannoli's are like heaven , They also bake fresh bread and slice it while you wait !!! read more

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Don't know how I haven't reviewed this place yet.First of all I'd imagine inside of Elm Street is what heaven would smell like. They have a wide selection even though it's a small bakery. They are very affordable. In terms of customer service they are awesome, even in the afternoon when most of the staff are teenagers the customer service is still on point. I think this bakery is worth going out of your way for. I may be bias as my family has been going there for years. We get all of our pies there for Thanksgiving, we also love ordering a cheesecake topped with assortment of fruits for other events. I also go every once in a while and get half a dozen of their mini cakes. My favorites are their mini red velvet cake which is rich and moist with awesome frosting, their strawberry cheesecake which has the just the right amount of tart to go with their simple and fresh strawberry on top, the carrot cake again the cream cheese frosting is perfect, the moistness of the cake perfect! I also love their cupcakes. PS: I also get their calzones and pizza, I will admit I don't like it as much as their bread and pastry's but it tends to be simple and hearty and good. read more

Elm St Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Everett, Massachusetts

This will be short. The pastries, bread, and pizza are the best you will find anywhere! Always fresh and delicious. I have been going there for 48 years and they never disappoint. read more