have tried iggy bread on a number of occasions, including bread from their outlet store. not impressed; tasteless, tough to chew, and their breads all taste the same. much prefer "when pigs fly" bread - particularly the anadama bread - when it's not sold out. read more

Everything in here is amazing, but my number one favorite are those pecan crescent cookies. I also get their smoked salmon bagel sandwiches whenever they're available because it is so. amazingly. good. I used to show up at 8 or 9 in the morning, but then they only have they're typical bread selections. Now I realize it's better to show up after 11 because that's when the flatbreads/pizza come out with toppings like arugula and prosciutto. I think this is one of my favorite places in the world. I love that it's obscure, out-of-the-way, and the hidden gem of Cambridge. read more

Nice selection of pastries, fresh delicious bread, and friendly accurate service.

Yeah, bread is good. Great. But you gotta get the sundired tomato spread - it's a little pricey, but EVIL. Make sure you get the recipes for the spread and salmon. read more

In the wasteland of American bakeries, Iggy's is a refreshing alternative to supermarket bread. They are good, make no mistake, but I feel they have stopped trying and are resting on their laurels. Half of the time I get there on my way to work (usually by 8:00 am) there is something missing. For a bakery, I would expect that they have the full spectrum of breakfast products from the time they open (at 7:00 am that is). I have never seen them offer a special or seasonal product or add something to their line. It is always the same items. Seems to be working, but with time, it gets old. read more

This place has unbelievable pizza, I'd put it up against anybodies, you just have to time it right when the fresh pizza is out.

Friends in the Boston area have been recommending I visit for several months now, but it's been easy to put it off living in Springfield. Finally came for the first time a week or so ago, while it was difficult to find (hidden in an industrial park, not very many signs), I'm so glad I did! The store front, while surprisingly small, was well decorated (albeit dimly lit), and the back wall was filled to the brim with baskets upon baskets of beautiful bread. What's more was the smell. I can't even begin to describe how amazing everything smelled, like butter and honey and bread (obviously). If I'd had the budget (not that the breads themselves were all that expensive, averaging about 3 dollars a loaf), I would've bought one of everything (which I've since been told the servers hear quite often). Luckily, they provide free samples (or unluckily, as I then felt compelled to buy everything I'd tasted), thus making the choice for me. I bought a small loaf of franchese (don't quote my spelling) which was very crusty and very airy inside, a ciabatta loaf which was very soft and chewy, it tastes faintly of olive oil, and a bag of parmesan toast (I strongly recommend!). Although I was quite indecisive, the dark haired woman helping me was very friendly! Even though I asked far too many questions, she remained patient and helpful, and proved to be very obviously knowledgeable about all the breads. When I finally paid (totaled to 9.50), I was surprised to find that they actually award you with a free roll for bringing your own reusable bag. Thus, I also got to sample their brioche rolls which were small and slightly sweet, not my personal favorite, but my daughter now adores them! I've since returned twice, each time helped by a different server, one a young blonde girl and today a festive elf! I've since tried the chocolate croissant (very yummy!) and the almond croissant (also yummy, but I prefer chocolate) and a ham and cheese croissant (my personal favorite). I've also now had their cranberry nut bread (makes excellent toast) and today tried (by my server's recommendation) it paired with their whipped cream cheese (YUM). I've also now found that they make pizzas which are just to die for. If you have the time, I STRONGLY recommend you stop by, it's well worth the search (and the drive). read more

So hard to find descent bread, these guys are the best in town.

great bread of course, but I just called on the phone after closing time on Christmas day and was invited to "come and they would see what they had left"... I had committed to bringing bread for the family Christmas dinner and had let it get too late and now I was in a jam... I showed up @ Iggy's a few minutes later and left with a big bag of fresh bread free of charge (of course I was ready to buy but since they were closing up they made it a gift)... Amazing. Much appreciated ! I also know for a fact that Iggy's is generous donating to the community and I thought a Yelp post of appreciation was in order. Happy Holidays. read more

This is the worst bread I've ever had. The only thing this bread is good for is plugging holes in your foundation. I broke 3 teeth on my first bite. What a joke 5 stars from everyone, go to Piantedosi's and find out what real bread tastes like. read more

Went to Iggy's for the first time today. Actually not that far off the beaten path. It's really close to Fresh Pond Mall but it is in a dumpy industrial area. Keep driving although Fawcett St is like, dude... kinda weird to find Iggy's back there. Anyhow, got a couple things to try - sourdough, french, a couple of croissants. Everything looked really fresh and the selection was enormous. Staff was very helpful and attentive. They also serve good coffee (George Howell). All in all, an easy way to get fresh bread. Oh yeah, their brioche black pepper rolls are the bomb! read more

You'd never find it if you didn't know it's there. At 8am on a Sunday it smelled heavenly in their little retail store, with a wide selection of delicious looking breads. The croissants and bagels I picked up were devoured in short time. read more

Finally made the long trek here via 2 different buses, just for my love of carbs. I sampled 3 different breads (loved the parmesan toasts!) and got a croissant, brioche bun, cranberry pecan roll, and a sour cherry almond cake. No, these were not all for me :) The croissant is buttery, airy, and perfect on its own on as a sandwich. The cranberry pecan roll has a crunchy crust and is dense and chewy on the inside. It would taste better toasted. Oh, and how could I forget, I got a slice of the asparagus, smoked cheddar, and gruyere thing crust pizza - so good. After so much indulging, I walked roughly 3 miles back to Harvard. read more

LOVE their breads and croissants. I wish they had gluten free options. You get a free roll for bringing your own bag ;)

Unique place - it is easy to miss as the building looks like a factory in an industrial area. Once you're inside you'll see a cute storefront and tons of yummy baked goods. We had croissants and baguette- both were excellent. Coffee was not bad, convenient for a quick breakfast to go. Parking is right in front so that's a plus. Would return for more! read more

Very happy to have discovered this place, although it is not for the carb conscious. They have all types of fresh bread, from ficelle to rustic to sourdough and a great selection of pastries for reasonable prices (about $3-$4 for a loaf). All breads that I've sampled have the perfect consistency (a bit of crunch on the outside, soft and slightly chewy inside) and the sticky buns and Linzer cookies from the dessert tray are not to be missed. A bit out of the way, but worth the trip. read more

Bread is wonderful. Lots of nice pastries too.

By far the very BEST bread and baked goods in the Boston area. Go after 11am and try their pizza; simple and delicious and light. Wonderful samples daily and lovely people behind the counter. read more

As everyone else says, yum!! Hard to find, and even a little scary (it looks neighborhood where the mob dumps bodies after dark). But I'm deducting one star because the staff often seems pretty unhappy and zoned-out. More than once the person helping me has grabbed the wrong kind of bread, so I recommend keeping an eye on what they're doing. read more

OMG...what fabulous bread! Just as I began thinking I had to bake my own to rediscover real bread again in my area, I discovered Iggy's for sale at Table and Vine in West Springfield. Their breads are truly second to none...I have had the wonderful pecan rolls, the croissants, the baguette, the pecan and cranberry bread (wonderful)and the rye too. It's all five star fabulous!!!!! Thank you Iggy's and thank you Table and Vine. Thanks to you both, I can buy wonderful fresh, artisan bread in Western Ma. read more

Great bread and great everything! Can't go wrong! Wish the store wasn't so hidden, but it so worth the drive.

The best! Wonderful selection. Everything is always delicious and fresh. Super friendly and knowledgeable stuff. Love this place.

I first found Iggys at the Farmers market in Somerville. OMG the rolls were to die for pecan wheat rolls yum! I started using there croutons for my salads, OMG they are so good. I finally ran out of them and now I am going to find the store. This may not be the best thing for my ww diet, but I can always just get the croutons for my salads. Maybe a couple of the pecan rolls. Keep in mind if you feel they are too hard the next day just pop them in the oven for a couple of minutes they come right back to life. Nothing gets wasted. read more

This is a review specifically directed to the Fawcett St. location, in Cambridge. I initially gave it two starts, but because if the variety of the products for multiple tastes, I added one more. Other than that, the store hours are weirdly messed up, I never remember which day they close earlier or later, thus I walked away many times with disappointment. Then, you can never bet right on their availability of the produce - never know when they might have ran out of pizza slices/sandwiches, again, many times I ended up having a piece of often burned out bread (they sell it fondly by the end of the day). Employees - other story - so, they sell like a thousand varieties of breads, kudos to them, but why would anyone expect you to be able to order in less than a minute or so??? I dread walking in and being rushed: "is that all, miss? Is that all??..." I mean, come on.... give me a second to breathe.... And, oh, yeah - the other day, when they had a shorter day schedule, they closed the door right in mine and my 10 years old (hungry) daughter's face - talking about customer service... my knocking in the door didn't impress the girl inside, not even when I, frustratedly increased the knocking.... Nada. Oh, well..... read more

One of the best bakeries around town, really good! More options, such as pizza, at the bakery store than conventional grocery stores that carry them. read more

You can find the best quality bread at Iggys. Their bagels are fresh and tasty. Prices are reasonable. We discovered Iggys when we first came from France and looking for good quality baguette. We almost go to Iggys every Sunday to get the bread for the entire week. In the Summer, we get a lot of bread and croissant from them before heading to the Cape. We are really addicted to Iggys bread. read more

If you are going to eat carbs, this is the place to do it! My cousin was visiting from Paris earlier this month and I mentioned that we can't get great baguettes here and when I served her an Iggy's baguette a few days into her visit, she remembered my comment and said that the baguette was in fact very good. Separate from this high compliment from a baguette connoisseur, if you are eating any good bread at a restaurant in Cambridge/Boston, there's a 95% chance it's from Iggy's. If I'm anywhere near Fresh Pond, I make an Iggy's bakery stop and pick up bagels, sandwiches, pizza, croissants and whatever I can possibly imagine eating for my next couple of meals. I'd also like to give them a bonus star for going solar. And they have donated to Cambridge Public School and other community fundraisers. Honestly, go out of your way to support this delicious bakery that is such a wonderful community business. read more