The Bread Shop

I just went to Colette bakery got a very fresh warm croissant the girl working there was very…read morepolite. Very smart informative of their menu and days of operation. Melrose needed a decent place like this very lucky to have a great great little shop The coffee is excellent hands-down the best shop in Melrose.

Colette Bakery is a must try if you want delicious and unique pastries to start off your day! I…read morewent right as they opened and they already had a few people placing orders so I definitely recommend getting there early. There are so many pastries to choose from but I decided on some chocolate bread and pain au suisse and both were delicious. They also have coffee and espresso options available. It's a great place to stop by and grab items to go so definitely check them out!

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Sweet Spot Bakery

4.3(116 reviews)

0.1 mi

After getting a recommendation to Sweet Spot from a family friend, I decided to walk in for…read morecupcakes. My family walked in and were instantly hit with the warm homemade smell of baked goods. A girl in front, apparently named Maddie, was happy to help us and answer any questions we had. I bought 2 red velvet, 2 chocolate ganache, 2 chocolate buttercream, 3 vanilla buttercream, 1 white raspberry cupcakes, and a few vanilla macaroons. Altogether, this purchase came up to about $20. Long story short, no other place can compare to Sweet Spot Bakery. I wasn't sure what I got myself into, but I had no clue Sweet Shop would raise the bar to point where I don't think I can ever taste another cupcake the same way. I instantly knew by the softness of the macaroons and the moist sweetness of the cupcakes that I would be a regular at this establishment. And I have been! I've gone back at least every two weeks and have been recognized. If any shop could take my money and heart, I'm glad it's Sweet Spot!

October 15th is my daughters birthday and I remembered at the last minute I needed a peanut free…read morebakery to meet my need. I searched and found this bakery in Stoneham, MA. I called and expressed my needs, the woman on the phone was very accommodating, she put a cake on hold for me. When I arrived I noticed that there's plenty of parking. It's a small bakery with a welcoming atmosphere. The woman that I talked to on the phone was even more helpful in person. The cake was absolutely delicious! The serving size that was told to me was true, the 6" cake served 6-8 people. I plan on returning to this bakery to try some other treats, especially the cannolis.

6" Chocolate Ganache Cake with chocolate cake, rich chocolate ganache filling and frosting

So cute for teacher appreciation! Cookies are fluffy and delicious and the packages are sealed!

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B2 Cafe

4.6(38 reviews)

2.3 mi

parking is street…read more I frequented this place a few times now. The quality is always consistent. I always stop by to pick up a few things when I'm in the area. The cakes are always moist. All the carb items both salty and sweet have always been good. on the last trip, I didn't get the egg tart as they looked a bit burnt. I haven't tried their meats yet, but will eventually get around to it.

Visiting from FL. Came on a Sunday around 1pm. It was very quiet. They've already sold out the egg…read moretarts. Wanted to take some pastries when we're at the airport the next day. Grabbed a few different pork buns, pineapple bun, taro bun, and coconut bun. Prices are definitely better than the pastry shops in Central FL area. The lady that rang me up was very nice. I would have liked to try their duck but I guess next time. Having the coconut bun as I'm typing this, it's got a very decent amount of coconut filling. The bread tasted fresh and texture pretty good.

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Interior

Colette Bakery

4.8(184 reviews)

4.5 mi

I absolutely love love love this place! Everything is so delicious and fresh and the employees are…read morevery friendly. My favorite is the jambon beurre with suisse cheese on a fresh baguette...so yummy! Everything else is amazing as well, you really can't go wrong.

Turkey sandwich was amazing. The baguette they used was really the star of it. Eclair was…read morefantastic. If you're going to get anything from here, let it be the chocolate almond croissant. INCREDIBLE

Vanilla Paradise

Cafe americano & plain croissant

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Colarusso's Bakery

3.5(72 reviews)

2.4 mi

I got a half chocolate half white cake for my son's birthday and everyone LOVED it! Been coming…read morehere for years and they make some of the best cakes around.

Have been ordering the Italian rum cake from here for over 30 years. We all love the rum cake but…read moreduring this most recent cake order, I was disappointed. The cake was much higher than what it is now. I believe that it was 2 eight inch cakes combined with layers of cream in between the different layers. Now it's only 1eight inches cake with only 2 layers of cream and an overwhelming amount of whip cream. The whip cream Is almost 50% of the cake hight. For the cost, I need more cake and less whip cream. Not sure that I will order again.

Special order cake

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Whipped cream cake

G Sweetss

4.9(43 reviews)

6.9 mi

Wonderful store! The pastries are fresh and delicious, especially the kataifi, the baklava, the…read morechocolate mice, the flan, the rice pudding, to name a few. There's also a wide array of popular Greek products, such as a variety of cheeses, juices, chocolate bars, and frozen foods. Make sure you try the yoghurt; it's delicious. Service is great too. Owner Danny is always available to answer any questions you may have.

Everything is good, I like the cakes they always taste fresh, the desserts and the tyropita is so…read moregood. The service is kind to customers. The ambience is great, there's good music and it is comfortable.

Vanilla cake

Chocolate cake

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Chocolate-Strawberry cake

Mamadou's Artisan Bakery

4.8(143 reviews)

3.2 mi

The best almond croissant I've ever had. Amazing service as well, will be back for certain!!read more

This place is so good its crazy. Like a bite of a baguette is the best food you have had!!! I dont…read moreeven love croissant but I love these, and their other breads just as good.

The bread counter

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Plain croissant, chocolate croissant and baguette

Bits & Bites Bakery & Cafe

4.5(58 reviews)

3.2 mi

Food is super tasty!…read more My wife and I drive from Watertown just to enjoy their yummy food and drinks. Service is also very friendly.

Bits and Bites is a nice addition to the Saugus area, especially for anyone looking to try Filipino…read morefood. They have a really interesting menu with a variety of drinks, dishes, pastries, ice cream, and plenty of ube-flavored items. For drinks, we tried the Mango Mansi and the house blend iced tea, and both were really refreshing. For our meals, we ordered the Tapsilog and Pork Silog. Both had great flavor, but unfortunately, the portion sizes were disappointing for the price. There was very little meat and the plates were mostly rice, which made the price point feel a bit high. The food itself was delicious, but the portions made it difficult to feel like the meal was worth the cost. For something sweet, we tried the ginger molasses cookie, which was good and a nice way to finish the meal. Service was nothing that stood out just standard. If you sit down they will bring it out to you which is nice. Overall, I'm glad to have a Filipino restaurant option in Saugus, and there are definitely some unique and interesting things on the menu that are worth trying. There's plenty of seating for both small and larger groups, although parking can be a little tricky since it's located right on Main Street. A good meal with lots of unique options, but with the portion sizes compared to the prices, I'm not sure we'd return.

Ube ice cream

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Mango-mansi, Ube matcha

Tous Les Jours

4.2(76 reviews)

2.3 mi

Food is outstanding. Pricey but worth every penny of it…read more Beautiful store. Excellent service.

The strawberry cloud cake was amazing. I am dreaming of it. I want to try the mango one next. We…read morealso got the cheesecake and wish I would have gotten the chocolate cloud cake instead. It was good but nothing special. Lots of yummy bread and pastries too!

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Cupcake City

4.4(137 reviews)

3.7 mi

A perfect experience from start to finish A+…read more I stopped into Cupcake City and spoke with Jodi about ordering a large number of cupcakes for my niece's baby shower. She made me feel as though nothing mattered more than making my niece happy--true old-school customer service. We discussed several options, and then Keri joined us: the Picasso of cupcake baking and design. She was tremendous, and watching her sketch and talk through ideas was incredible. The cupcakes themselves were beyond delicious, with frosting that was absolutely outstanding. Jodi and Keri are an unbeatable team. Thank you so very much. Very grateful!

Really great local cupcake shop. I went in on a Saturday morning to get x6 for a gathering and my…read moreguest were very pleased. I got the lemon, hostess and margarita. Since it was right when they opened I had plenty of options. The cashier was helpful and answered my question about leaving them out of refrigeration. I paid about $25 for 6. There is plenty of parking spots. I would defintiely inquire if they did custom design.

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Vegan cupcake assortment

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Joe F.

138

9 years ago

This place is amazing. You can tell the owners love what they do and the product is always delicious. So happy they have added breakfast and lunch sandwiches as well. Great place!!! read more

Amanda K.

10 years ago

Some of the best bread we have had in a very long long time, and great prices too.

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