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    Mahalab Bakery

    5.0 (12 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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    Christiane M.

    super friendly staff and very quaint place. i loved the different options and felt like the food was very authentic and high quality. my pastry was great and i'd definitely go back

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    Iris Y.

    Local business that opened a couple of months ago--great variety of Mediterranean pastries (savory pastries). Service was great--super friendly, as it usually is with local businesses. Tried the Egg and Roasted Chili Fatayer which was awesome! Great flavor and the bread portion had the perfect texture. They offer to warm up any pastries purchased, which is nice. Also tried a sample of the Olive and Rosemary Focaccia--it was incredible. Would definitely come again to get a focaccia loaf.

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    The counter service was terrific and friendly and I had the most fabulous sourdough/rosemary focaccia. I'll definitely be back!

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    Yafa Bakery & Cafe

    Yafa Bakery & Cafe

    4.9
    (202 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    What a gem of a bakery in Somerville! Every dessert on display at this cozy, Palestinian-owned…read morebakery looked so scrumptious. We had such a hard time choosing and settled on the walnut baklava roll and the muska kataifi pisatchio. Everyone working there was so friendly and helpful and even with a line out the door, they were able to keep things moving smoothly. They also gave us small chai samples while we waited to be helped (the chai was spicy and not overly sweet). The baklava and kataifi were perfect -- no notes. Baklava had a great ratio of flaky pastry layers to walnuts. Each bite had the right about of crunch and nuttiness. The amount of syrup used was just right also. Kataifi struck a similarly great balance: a crunchy and sweet shredded wheat exterior rounded out by the richness of pistachios. I wish I could come here all the time and try everything. Definitely keeping this place bookmarked for any future trips to Boston.

    I'd walk past this bakery every now and then to find out it's been featured in Boston's Best…read morearticle so I added it to my list. Finally got to try them recently. Walked in and was greeted with a sample of chai and 2 sample desserts. Ordered the chocolate pistachio cake, This was like Dubai chocolate styled cake with the kataifi in the pistachio. This was nice, I personally could have done without the layer of chocolate on top since it's so hard to break evenly and it was thick in texture to the rest of the cake. The pistachio ricotta cake was phenomenal. I wasn't expecting it to be so light and airy, I had to hold myself back from inhaling the whole thing at once. Both were shared and I got a baklava for my personal treat. I'll be back again very soon!

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    Michette

    4.4
    (77 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Around 9am on a Saturday morning, they were already running out of certain varieties of bakery…read moregoods - that tells you something about their immense popularity! There was a short line but moving along quite efficiently. I tried the focaccia - which evoked memories of Sicilian style pizza (especially given mine had pesto and corn on it). I tried the plain croissant as well, having missed my shot at the last slice of spinach-feta). It wasn't as dense as American croissants tend to be but not as fluffy and airy as French ones either. It did taste amazing and 100% satisfying, without needing additional cheese or condiments to support it. The latte was top-notch - legitimate beans and perfect balance of strength, texture and flavor. Kudos!

    Ah I'm so disappointed there wasn't a wide selection when I went! Looking at other reviews, I was…read morelooking forward to trying some other pastries but at noon on a weekday... it was slim pickings. I appreciate the dedication to their craft and care for each of their items. I thought the focaccia was tasty-definitely toast them up again for maximum tastes. The other item I got was the chocolate croissant which was just ok- could be a bit more airy. They have basically no seating or standing room inside. It is a grab and go type of place.

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    Box of goodies featuring two chocolate croissants, a chocolate cookie, an oatmeal cookie, and a cannele.
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    Vinal Bakery

    Vinal Bakery

    4.8
    (160 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    I love a top tier gourmet breakfast sandwich, so this place was high on my list while I was back…read morehome in Boston for a few days. I was staying with my sister, who had never been here but had seen it featured on Phantom Gourmet. My TikTok research had also put this spot in the top two for breakfast sandwiches, and it was only the next town over, so we had to give it a try. We lucked out and found parking right in front, then headed inside. I was immediately intrigued by the Anadama English muffin because it reminded me of a brown bread I grew up with in Massachusetts. If you've had the brown bread at Cheesecake Factory, it's somewhat similar, but less sweet, less dark and more complex (an "adult" version if you will). They also had a rotating monthly special, a Portuguese English muffin, which was very tempting. In the end, we stuck to our original plan and ordered a breakfast sandwich on the Anadama muffin with egg, ham, and cheese. Whoa. This thing was rich, hearty, and absolutely delicious. It was one of those sandwiches that makes you stop talking for a minute and just appreciate what you're eating. Honestly, I almost wished I had a hangover because it would have been the ultimate cure. The Anadama muffin completely lived up to my expectations. If I lived nearby, I would absolutely buy a four pack once or twice a month and keep them in the freezer. A fantastic breakfast sandwich and well worth the trip. Sadly there are no bathrooms, which seems strange for a coffee shop, but luckily the general store next door is same owners and opened just as we were leaving and could not have been nicer about letting us use the facilities.

    English muffins are amazing. Breakfast sandwiches!! Wow!! We walked over after Puppy Yoga (try that…read moreout!) not knowing what to expect. Nice little place on the corner. Seemed busy for early Sunday morning. Short wait. 3 of us. Mr Mustard : loved it. America Classic +Bacon. Looked great. She loved it. G.O.A.T.: he loved it. We got a buttered muffin to share. They do a great job with their muffins, which they make in house ! Nice crunch outside but soft chewy center. We bought a couple of 4 packs for home. They disappeared quickly so we ordered more online. Delivered a few days later and they were as good as what we got at the store. Make our own muffin sandwiches now. Just placed a second online order. Looking forward to going back.!! I want to try the meatloaf. Well done Vinal.

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    Petsi Pies

    Petsi Pies

    4.3
    (462 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Went to Petsi's for the first time based on a recommendation from a co-worker and I enjoyed it! My…read morehusband and I ordered a medium spring chicken pot pie to go, frozen, to bake at home. It was a bit dry but still very delicious and flavorful. My only suggestion would be to include a bit more gravy, and more herbs; the lemon and dill didn't really come through. That being said, it was still really great and we were so excited to dig in to the leftovers the next day. Would absolutely recommend

    Not sure how I've never stumbled across this gem before! As a Southern CA native, pie is no…read morestranger to me. Growing up we would often get pie with my grandma at Marie Calendars or Cocos. Since moving to Boston, I hardly see pie on the menu....well today I found a new pie place!!! As soon as I walked in I was met with friendly faces. The pastry counter was filled with fresh baked goods and they even had samples out. This is strictly a pick-up and go, it's not setup like a cafe with tables. I bought the banana cream for a work event and a few minis to take home for me and my hubby. The banana cream was good-admittedly, it was more on the sweeter side than I expected. I really enjoyed the crust - it wasn't too buttery and cooked perfectly. It was def a hit. My hubby and I enjoyed sampling the blueberry, apple, and cherry crumble. Of the three, the apple was my favorite which actually surprised me. The blueberry was OK, not as sweet as I would have liked - opposite of the banana cream. And the cherry was perfectly tart-I really appreciated the crumble. All in all, I will def be back. Can't wait to follow their social media to see what the monthly specials are. Street parking is tough, I rec parking in star market if you're quick. You can also order ahead for a quicker pickup and they deliver within a 6-mile radius as long as you place the order by noon the day before.

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