Fantastic, flakey, and buttery pastries! This spot has a small coffee bar menu and daily variety of food. There is no indoor seating so plan to either sit outside if weather is nice or take back home with you. There are some meter parking spots out front. It is a bit on the pricey side but the product justifies the price point. read more

Michette - Bakeries Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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One of the better croissanteries (and if that wasn't a word, it is now) in a small shop on Broadway just off McGrath Highway. Challenging but achievable street parking. Nowhere to sit, so another challenge. Good selection of croissants and croissant-adjacent items like caneles and pain swisse. Friendly staff; no pretension. My first visit in well over a year on a late weekday morning tried a troika of chocolate-themed items. -- Chocolate Croissant: Not warm (and I wouldn't expect that past 9am), but very fresh feel, very slight greasiness on the bottom, plenty of flakiness on top, and decent fluffiness inside. A good bite, yielding plenty of croissant shrapnel, a light but pleasant buttery taste, and just the right amount of chocolate. A winner. -- Pain Swisse: This varied from others I've had, not having the typical stringiness around the perimeter that feels like raw pasta to the bite, but that was a plus. The bigger noticeable divergence was a much-lighter-than-typical custard presence inside, deferring to the dominant, high quality dark chocolate. The dough around it had good flavor and a nice light crunch, so whether central casting Pain Swisse or not, this satisfied. -- Chocolate Chip Cookie: An unusual rendition, with a dough darker than typical and also boasting some red tint hinting at red velvet. Soft, deliciously rich, and buttery, with the chocolate having a nice melt to it even late in the morning. Salt added some contrast without going overboard as some do. -- Coffee: High in temperature, acidity, viscosity, and flavor. A good match for their baked goods. Overall, still living up to the promise of the first visit, and taking some license with the classic recipes is fine by me with their high level of execution. read more

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I'm in love, I'm obsessed (Rihanna voice). After a whole year later I finally made it back for my guava roll and tried the pistachio croissant and I love them both so much. I also got to try a breakfast focaccia and the passion fruit kouign amann which are good too. And I'm so excited that they are opening a new location near me!!! The somerville location is about a 30min walk each way... now they'll be a 10minute walk each way once they open in Cambridge. :D read more

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I really love your croissants; they are honestly some of the best I have ever tasted. The crust is perfectly golden and flaky, while the inside remains incredibly soft, airy, and buttery. It is clear that a lot of care goes into the baking process here. I am already looking forward to my next visit so I can enjoy another one with a hot cup of coffee. Thank you for providing such a high-quality treat and excellent service. I will definitely be back soon! read more

Michette - Bakeries Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Michette is cranking out some of the best croissants here! You can smell the bakery while walking down the street. The wait in line to get inside wasn't bad at all! I got a ham and gruyere croissant, a bun with pistachio cream, and a raspberry matcha latte (I think this was on the special/seasonal menu!). Everything is for takeout only. The croissant was so flaky and literally melted in my mouth. The raspberry matcha latte was smooth and perfectly sweet. The pistachio cream bun was not sweet enough for me, but was soft and had a nice texture. I'd love to come back and try the plethora of other baked goods and drinks they have to offer! read more

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Only got a pain suisse but it was so good. Flaky and delicious dough absolutely jammed pack with chocolate. Really enjoyed it

When one of my favorite bakers in Washington, D.C. gave me one Boston bakery recommendation, I had to go. Walking 30 minutes to order their pain suisse was well worth it. The space is small, but beautiful with the natural light pouring in. It's all grab and go, but there is a bench outside. I highly recommend visiting! read more

Since moving to Somerville recently, Michette has become one of my favorite spots to grab a coffee and croissant to go. The space is very small, fit with a counter for check out and a display case with fresh baked goods of the day. This grab-and-go style bakery (no seating available) reminds me of the cute hole-in-the-wall cafes across Europe. Menu highlights : - Flaky and buttery croissants in multiple forms (sweet and savory) - Soft and flavorful focaccias offered in different styles - Other tasty treats like cookies, cinnamon rolls, etc.! - Delicious matcha lattes and pistachio lattes Every time I have stopped by I've been so happy with the service, and goodies! I will definitely become a regular here (: read more

Michette - Check out and display counter - Bakeries Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Walked by here and saw a crowd outside this bakery and decided to check it out. It's a tiny space with a lot of fresh baked options to choose from. I picked a croissant with ham, Gruyère cheese and Dijon mustard baked into which was delicious. I was tempted to take it home and warm it up a bit but ended up sitting out from of the bakery and eating it right away. The maple coffee was also delicious. As I sat out front more and more people walked in, who seemed like this was part of their regular Saturday morning routine. This might become mine now too. read more

Michette - Ham, Dijon and Gruyère croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

My go to cafe in this side of Somerville they have great pastries and solid drinks. I love that they also offer seasonal options as well. The space itself is small so it gets a little cramped and crowded when they get busy but the service is always quick so the line moves fast at least. read more

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This is the best bakery in Boston by far! I have been here a few times now and every single time the pastries are baked to perfection. I ordered ahead of time this time around and I am glad I did because everything I pre-ordered was already sold out by 10am on a Sunday morning. The service was quick and you can walk up if you have a pre-order which is nice. I got an almond croissant, ham and cheese croissant and a quava roll. Almond croissant was perfection! 9/10 Ham and cheese could do with more ham. 8/10 The quava roll was nice but I properly would try something new the next time. 8/10 I also got a cortado. I do prefer skim milk in my coffee but they didn't have any, which is weird but I did it with whole milk and I really enjoyed it! Broadsheet supply their coffee beans so I knew it would be nice! Have been 3 times now and will be back many more!!! read more

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I love caneles, really bad that i'm always looking for a place that has them. This place is probably the best I've been able to find in the US! It's crunchy on the outside and soft inside but not too custardy soft. I also tried their oatmeal cookie and basque cheesecake, which were equally good. For $3.80/canele, I would def try them out here especially if you've never had them before!! read more

I've had their cookies and croissants which are AMAZING. I went on a Saturday on an incredibly rainy and cold day, and when I got there around 10 am, we had to wait outside for a moment until the line was shorter inside. The interior is really small but has a couple of standing areas to quickly eat and leave. They have monthly coffee specials and this month is peanut butter vanilla latte. This time, I got the sausage focaccia for $6.75. I think the ratio was off- the bread was too much for the little smattering of sauce and one piece of sausage per slice is not enough in my opinion. I was a little disappointed today read more

Michette - Focaccia - Bakeries Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This was our second visit to Michette. Their pastries are always top notch and we enjoyed almond croissant , sesame pie, and chocolate pastry. We both got delicious pistachio latte. The prices were reasonable as well. The vibe is great and they also sell merchandises with their logo/art on them (tumbler, sock, pins, etc.). Service is quick and efficient! read more

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Super lovely bakery and very kind bakers/staff. Only got to try the canelé but it was delicious and I will be back for more.

I had cheesecake and pain Swiss. Both are really delicious!! Pain is very crispy and tasty. Michette is now my favorite place in Somerville. read more

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I come here regularly and have been a fan since day 1! This is one of the best bakeries in the Medford/Cambridge/Somerville area and they have some really good croissants here if you stop by right when they open. Personal favorite items of mine here are their chorizo croissant (flaky, crackling, savory goodness), pain au chocolat (classic!), and their cream cheese guava roll (yum!). See you tomorrow? read more

Got a delicious chocolate croissant here this weekend. Totally yummy! Can't wait to come back!

One of the best chocolate chip cookies in the area!! The staff is nice but it's very small inside- no seating so definitely more of a pickup spot. read more

Michette - Chocolate chip cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

The best croissants in the Boston area. Their other pastries are excellent too, but nothing beats the simplicity of a warm croissant fresh from the oven -- perfectly balanced between butter, dough, and yeast. The bread and coffee are also well worth it. read more

The Tikka Masala Croissant is what drew me to Michette in the first place, and is the reason I would visit again. The space is quite small and there's no seating other than a bench outside, but it's a cute space that showcases beautifully crafted pastries. I also got an iced hojicha latte, which was nothing special. The croissant was exactly as I hoped. The filling was flavorful and the texture of the croissant was flaky and paired nicely with the tikka masala. read more

As an ex-big law alumna myself, I can appreciate the trajectory of Thomas, the owner of Michette who exited the big law life and is now making some of the best croissants and pastries I've had. Pro-tip: come here early on the weekends to avoid the lines and also snap up the more popular offerings before they run out. We didn't get a chance to try either the chocolate croissant or the chocolate almond croissant but ... Just look at the beautiful layers in the plain croissant and the pain suisse. I was eating elsewhere soon so wanted to conserve stomach space and originally planned to consume just half of my croissant. Well. Talk about a fool's errand. It was gone in a few bites. Nice, flaky, lots of chew in the inner soft part, crumbs everywhere (as it should be). I think the obvious comparison is Colette - Colette's version is a tad less heavy on the butter, a little more airy. Both are ones I'd eat again without question. I'll be back to try the focaccia, which looked amazing. It's times like these where I wish we had better options in Newton and also where I'm kind of glad I need to go out of my way to get these goodies. Street parking only, have to download the Park app or bring quarters. read more

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I was excited to try this bakery, and it didn't disappoint! At Friday around 8am there was no line outside and plenty of items on display. I ordered the almond croissant, and wow was it was amazing. Buttery and flaky with a generous, even layer of frangipane throughout. I really appreciate how they make sure to fill even the ends of the almond croissant with a liberal amount of filling (oftentimes, I've found that bakeries only place filling towards the middle of the croissant). There's no seating inside, but there are some benches outside if you want to enjoy your pastries immediately. I recommend toasting them at home first - it was delicious warmed up! read more

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Overall: what stands out about this place is their creativity to push the boundaries. They have classics but you definitely should come to try their uniqueness. Food: caneles *chefs kiss*. Don't get dissuaded by the "burnt" exterior. It's a byproduct of the copper molds used that give it that color! In fact it accentuates the caramelized taste and adds incredibly to the custard like interior. The cool goods they have that are off the beaten path include a passion fruit Madeline. You can tell they use real passion fruit by the seeds embedded into the Madeline but the best part is how the seeds aren't sour like usual. Service: was only a grab and go since it's a tiny spot but it's incredibly quick! The line moves very fast so don't feel discouraged. read more

Got a warm chocolate croissant from here. So delicious. It was a Sunday afternoon and there was no line! Definitely a place to stop by!

Delicious, quality, flaky croissants. We love to stop in for an after school snack. The staff is super friendly. A great edition to the food scene in Somerville! read more

Awesome selection of sweet treats. I would highly recommend the Cannelo and Chocolate croissant. The sourdough is very high quality - really good texture, nice and dense, and tasty. It's a very cute place - no room to eat inside (take and go) but the selection is great and the people are very kind and helpful. read more

What a cute French neighborhood bakery! Once you walk in you are instantly met with the most beautiful smell of baked goods! Everything was beautifully plated on display, and I knew it would be a tough decision deciding what I was going to bring home. I went with a chocolate pistachio croissant. OMG. This was the most decedent croissant I have ever had. I heated it up when I got home so the chocolate was warm and melty. It was so good! The croissant itself was pillowy soft and the chocolate and pistachio mix really sets the taste buds off! What a lovely space and I will be back to try other sweet treats! read more

What a lovely little gem--so glad there's great coffee and breakfast treats within walking distance in East Somerville. Friendly, charming staff even when there's a line out the door (which there often is during peak times). Outstanding cold brew and espresso with their homemade syrups are a must-try. Especially their caramel! My favorite pastries are their ham and gruyere and lately I like the chorizo and onion even more. Stop by! read more

Came by here because of the reviews! Nice little bakery/cafe in Somerville. There's some seating outside. I got the almond croissant and it was just okay! I think there was a lack of almonds and it didn't have much crunch/flakiness on the outside. The matcha did not have any matcha flavor so I would not get again. The workers were really nice and quick with service. There's some street parking read more

Michette - Drinks menu - Bakeries Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Stopped by here at around noon on a Saturday because I'd heard the buzz about it. However, they had clearly had a busy morning because they only had two types of pastries left and were out of non-dairy milk. I got a toasted oat cookie and guava pastry to try and they were both so good! I wanted an oat milk matcha but couldn't get that since they were out of oat milk. I'll definitely be back to try it out again though! There also isn't any space to really sit around except for a couple seats on the sidewalk so plan to grab and go. read more

Michette - Bakeries Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Their pastries are New York level good and their coffee flavors are so unique! Service is super quick, but be warned this is a tiny place, so it's grab and go unless you're able to snag the two person table outside. read more

I cannot stress this enough. GET HERE EARLY. They are small batch right now and their stuff is FANTASTIC meaning people EAT IT UP. Everything I've had here has been fabulous. There is nothing like French lamination. Michette is on to something here! PS very nice staff and tasty cold brew read more

Michette - Bakeries Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

The taste of burnt bread lingers. Sadly, the baguette I bought at 1pm on a Wednesday was not worth it. The entirety of the baguette is noticeably burnt(realized this late as I sneaked a bite in my driveway) so I sit wondering why the cashier even handed it to me. I also bought a chocolate chip cookie, on recommendation by the cashier, which turned out to be burnt on the bottom and purposely doughy on one side? ‍ I'm very disappointed and will neither return nor recommend the place to others. read more

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LOVE this place. I love all their baked goods, but their pan Suisse is my favorite. So soft, buttery, and fresh!

Nice spot in East Somerville, had a line out the door on a Saturday morning, no AC in the building and the staff wasn't overly cheerful nor rude, cortado was good and pasties were standard. Would go back and give us another go but probably get some bread next time. read more

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We drove across town for this place and it was well worth it! We got there before 9.30am on a Sunday and they were already sold out of a few items (including croissants), but we very much enjoyed the ones we tried. The Guava and Honey bacon danishes were amazing - super buttery and flaky, great mix of sweet/savory. The quiche was solid and the praline/orange marmalade cookie had a pretty unique flavor combo. It's quite a small space and I'm assuming the production is also small, so make sure to get there early! They also sell loaves of bread and coffee/tea beverages. If you love pastries, this place is worth checking out! read more

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I went to a farmer's market and stumbled upon their baked goods. Boy, are they tasty! I had never heard of them before or been to their store. Of course, it's always good to buy local. Definitely worth checking out as they have both sweet & savory. Yet looking for more vegan options. read more

Incredible chocolate croissants like heaven flakiness and light and deep dark chocolate heaven

You can tell this place is popular; we arrived to find there was already a line out the door. The entire place is very small, with little seating to accommodate everyone. The service was quick, but as I was waiting for my coffee, I felt there was no good place for me to stand without being in the way. For 10am on a weekend, I was surprised to find out half of their selection was already sold out, leaving us with little to choose from. Their pastries are relatively good. In general, their puff pastry dough lacked the flaky and crisp texture that is expected. The croissant was average; I probably wouldn't get it again. The other two, the fig and bacon pastries, were better, but again missed the mark when it came down to texture. I almost found them to be a little dry. The chocolate chip cookie, on the other hand, was exceptional and I would come back solely for that. One thing I found disappointing was their coffee. I dislike getting American-sized cappuccinos, because they often have a more watered down flavor. I was expecting that since this was advertised as a French bakery, their coffees would be the traditional size, but I was wrong. It didn't taste very good and I probably would not get it again. The prices were all very reasonable, especially for the area. I would come here again, but make sure to be one of the first people in the door to get good pickings. read more

Michette - Bakeries Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts