Wonderful shop with fantastic cake, great croissants! Whatever you chose here--I don't think you can go wrong. Fantastic food, friendly service. Definitely returning! read more

First, the smell of intoxicating yummiest hits you as soon as you walk in. They had a great variety between sweet treats in the left display in a variety of breads on the right along with a board in the back that displayed all of their different choices. The staff was very nice and very knowledgeable. I decided to take my items to leave as it was a nice day. When I got into the car and opened them up, I couldn't resist but to take a bite of the apple strudel hence the bite in the picture. This is some of the best I've had since I've been in Austria, I can't wait to dig into the pumpkin Whoopie pie and the chocolate cupcake read more

Such fresh well made European pastries!! Everything is fabulous including American favorites that are usually pretty heavy & chalky like oatmeal raisin cookies. DD got a ham & cheese croissant and said it was fantastic!! The prices are quite modest and the staff & ambience are terrific! Recommend 100%! read more

Beautiful and tasty cakes. Many choices if you order in advance. Very customer service oriented.

Stopped by this bakery on a Saturday morning. Super cute bakery with a good selection of coffees, pastries, breads, and assorted treats. The two women working there were very friendly and welcoming. No sit down option inside, possibly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We ordered two coffees and two croissants, 1 plain and the other spinach feta. Coffee was good. Unfortunately the croissants were cold and not flakey. The spinach and feta had a tiny bit of filling in the middle but otherwise a plain croissant. I am not sure if there was an option to have them heat these for us, as we were not offered and didn't ask. I am a huge croissant lover and connoisseur and was sadly disappointed as the texture was more like a roll than a buttery delicate croissant. I would go back to try their breads and pastries as they looked good and we didn't have enough of their food to judge them too hard! read more

My wife and I are thinking about doing a Pastry crawl in this area. With all the fantastic bakeries located on this one road, you can't go wrong. The perfect spot to grab a coffee and snack. There is limited seating, but it shouldn't take long to devour the delicious pastries at the Dutch Epicure. read more

The Dutch Epicure - Bakeries Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

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I have always enjoyed baked goods and breads from this bakery. In the past their quiches have been delicious, so I ordered two for our Easter brunch. They are smaller than previously and more expensive- as is everything these days. But these are not even 8 inches as advertised. The piecrust is hastily pushed in and thick extending into where the filling should be- not pinched and raised so that the filling only measures 5 inches. read more

Go..for the White Cakes. Ever since I was a child, I have LOVED WHITE CAKES. I know. I know. They have no flavor. White cake is often dry and tasteless. However, I have rarely found the DE's, White Cakes, to be this way. I also LOVE their slices of White Cake. I travel to The Dutch Epicure, to get my White Cake slice, fix every now and then. Yes!! They use Buttercream (white) frosting. NO!! They do not bake out all the fat! content. But....sometimes, they have White Cake slices topped with buttercream, lined with real fruit fillings! YUMMO! Sometimes, they have white cake slices, filled only with buttercream frosting! YUMMO! Either way, I get my white cake slice, fix. By the way, DE's Christmas Stollen, is beyond compare. Buttery, dried fruit filled. Thick - wrapped layers of dried fruit, goodness. Unreal! Worth every penny! The staff are just wonderful there. The Chocolate Pots de Creme and the Chocolate Brulee, to die for. The Vanilla Brulee, will send a Brulee into orbit!!!!!!!!!!!! I woke up this morning, needing a Creme Brulee. Doesn't, everyone??? read more

I love this local place! They have a variety of coffees, lemonade, etc. and their pastries are great ranging from croissants, cookies, turnovers, and the most amazing Irish soda bread that I plan to buy a loaf of for every week as breakfast. read more

Great local bakery and coffee shop! They are open for take out during the COVID situation. The staff is very friendly and helpful and their pastries including the croissants and cookies are delicious! We stop here for tasty treats and coffee every time we are in the area. read more

Ever had a real chocolate cake? No, I don't mean the commercial devil's food, or Carvel, or anything like that. I mean REAL god dammed chocolate cake. The kinda stuff that comes from a bona fide European homemade recipe that will have you lolling in your chair at the sheer decadence and orgasmic quality that can NOT be replicated by any popular name-brand in America? That's what this place sells. Well, they sell a lot more than chocolate cake, but if they make chocolate cake THAT good, you know they've got the rest DOWN. Granted, the pastries they sell are probably loaded in fat and calories, but for a once-in-a-while treat this is DEFINITELY the place to go. Oh, and they also sell some great homemade bread. For the spoiled American consumers, it's not the soft Wonder Bread-y type of bread, but the ye olde bread-and-cheese type of bread. Good stuff. :) read more

Absolutely awesome local bakery. We have had cakes, cookies, pastries and the bread and have never been anything but 100% satisfied. Bought home a white chocolate and passion fruit cake for my wifes birthday based on the recommendation of the store clerk. It was a hit! I highly recommend! read more

This tiny and unassuming place is one of the best hidden gems of Southern NH - and well worth driving out of your way for. Breads, cakes, and pastries here are the 'real thing' - carefully and artfully prepared by hand with no shortcuts. We're talking real cream and butter here, folks, not 'chocolate flavor coating' and never tubs of greasy frosting. The folks that work here are artisans of their craft and it shows in the loving attention to detail. I can't speak to the quality of their cakes, as I have yet to purchase one. But, their individual pastries are not just treats for the eye - they're the types of things you eat in silence, eyes closed in bliss. In addition to their many daily prepared pastries and breads, a roster of special flavored breads changes daily. Their Irish Soda bread is available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - that alone is worth driving to this bakery, as it is expertly prepared with a dusting of delicate and crunchy sugar on the top crust. I have no idea if it's 'authentic', but, it's definitely delicious. In addition to their divine baked goods, there's also a case of artisinal cheeses. The selection is petite but changes frequently, and I've purchased some unusual and memorable local cheeses here. Occasionally, they even stock dried wild mushrooms for the adventurous gourmet to try out. They're closed on Mondays. Be sure to check out their website before you go, if you want to know what the breads for the day might be. read more

PEOPLE. If you live near this and like carbs and have not been, I have to say that I'm disappointed in you. It is fabulous. I have not tried a single item here that has disappointed. The Irish soda bread is stellar and worth the trip all on its own. Also fantastic: the French macaroons, the cheesecake, the coconut brioche (I was skeptical, but after seeing someone buy two and immediately scarf one in the parking lot before even making it to the car, I tried it and was not disappointed), and, well, everything. You essentially can't go wrong. I haven't tried their cheese selection but I am always tempted. Oh! And the staff does not bat an eye at my usually in control (but sometimes snapping at the end of his tether) toddler. read more

I came here and got a pastry and a lemon cheesecake. My pastry was filled with whipped cream but had no cake portion. The cheesecake seemed underbaked. It was still wet inside. They gave me a free chocolate french macaron which was very nice. Would maybe try again but don't recommend the cheesecake. read more

They do not take the time to listen to your cake needs. They will force ideas on you because they just don't have the time or the experience in making cakes. read more

Apple straddle was phenomenal... Freaky crust, right amount of cinnamon and sugar, I enjoyed every bite.

Found this bakery here on yelp and realized I have driven past it a bunch of times without realizing it. I needed a small but great birthday cake for a family dinner the night of my wife's 40th birthday. We are trying to cut out sweets so I only wanted a small cake that would not leave us with a lot leftover. I got a Chocolate Truffle Cake that hit the spot. It was so rich but the cake was small (i got the smallest size) so you could just enjoy the decadence without reaching the saturation point we would have reached had the pieces been larger. The service was friendly both when I ordered the cake and when I picked it up. I will definitely be back for the next birthday. read more

Came here after a horrible experience at Fredericks down the road, and I'm so happy I did. The two women working were extremely nice and helpful. The cupcakes we ordered for the wedding were amazing and they even delivered. We will be coming back. read more

Pastry is divine. A guest brought a Pear tart to Thanksgiving and it stole the show! I was the lucky recipient of the leftovers! Great local find! read more

Irish soda bread, we get it sliced, eat fresh or keep in the freezer for unexpected guests. We don't care that it's not a traditional version of ISB, we love the scone like texture and fight over the sweet crusty ends! Too bad they don't have them every day, fri-sun only. read more

It was the first time using this bakery. I chose it because of the gluten free option. I ordered a cake for my daughter's surprise birthday party. The cakes on the website looked amazing. I showed them pictures of a few possible options and they said it was no problem as they were similar to what was on their website. While my cake was pretty, it was very plain and not like the pictures at all or what I asked for. When I picked up the cake and looked at it, the girl at the counter noticed my reaction. I told her that it was very plain and not what I asked for. While she offered to bring someone out from the back, it was too late as I had to bring the cake up to the venue before I picked my daughter up at school. When we cut the cake at the venue, the party coordinator had a really hard time cutting it. The cake was crumbling and falling apart and the chocolate part of the cake was burnt. After one or two bites I noticed people were throwing the cake away. It was very disappointing read more

Great bakery!! They made my wedding cake just the way I wanted it. It tasted amazing & everyone was so impressed with the design. Pricing was much more affordable than other bakers in the area. Staff was very friendly too! Couldn't be happier. read more

The Dutch Epicure - Bakeries Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

I was customer for over 30 yrs. I know new owners have taken over but I call for a cake to be made for my great granddaughters 1st. Birthday but told no can't do that well I will never use that bakery again they have lost a lot as we have a big family and we don't live in nh Anymore sincerely josie russo read more

We're avid cooks and bakers in my home. Just the other day we had plans for my significant others birthday that were scrapped at the last minute. Without enough time to bake a cake myself, I found the Dutch epicure and gave them a shot for a last minute cake. MY GOD! What an incredible find. I chose a vanilla/raspberry/butter cream cake that was on the Pre-made shelf with little expectation. We're snobs towards baked goods, as I said we do quite a bit of baking in our home. 90% of pre-made cakes I've found are covered in dense, sugar filled, nearly fondant-like icing, and thick mass produced boxed cake and processed jelly's and low quality fruit fillings. I'm not over exaggerating when I say my fiancé could not stop eating this cake. She's proclaimed it the best cake she's ever had(not from our kitchen). The cake was light and fluffy, the raspberry compote/filling was tasteful and fresh, and the frosting was creamy and out of this world. I've had baked goods from high profile places in the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, France, and many more. This bakery is on par with some of the best I've ever had. For a little establishment in Nashua, NH and as I said, expectations were low. I am so glad I was wrong. This place is a must if you're looking for a cake, wether pre made or made to order, they do it right! read more

My two stars are based mainly on customer service. My friend's daughter-in-law wanted to surprise her with a cake. She contacted me looking for nearby bakeries that I could pick the cake up from and I gave her a list of three. She choose The Dutch Epicure. When I walked in the door, I wasn't greeted...more like avoided. It was odd. When I approached the counter I told them I was there to pick up the cake. She went into the back room and returned and said, it's not supposed to be done until 10. (it was 9:30) Now I would have expected her to say, we have coffee and yummy things...but no. I said Oh I guess I have to wait another 30 minutes. She just nodded. So I went and sat in my car. When I spoke with the person who had ordered the cake, she told me that originally she had said 10 am, but because of my schedule she called and told them between 9:15 and 9:30...apparently no one made a note of that. So I sat in my car for 20 minutes, came back inside...again wasn't greeted. I wandered around looking at the baked goods, another woman came in and she wasn't greeted either which made me feel a little better, at least it wasn't just me! It wasn't until 9:59 that they brought the cake out and THEN the woman behind the counter was all chatty and nice. Really?? As for the cake, it was okay. The butter cream tasted a little too buttery and there was more filling than cake - like 3/4" of filling and 1/3" of cake...just odd. The decorations were pretty. I'm not certain I would recommend them again based on customer service alone. If you can't be bothered to greet a customer when they walk in, I can't be bothered to go to your place of business. read more

Some of the best pastries I have had anywhere. I agree that the swan cream puff is special. There's a layer of melted chocolate on the bottom, some berry something, and fresh whipped cream. It's a great presentation too. We love to order a nice selections of these treats and bring them when friends invite us to dinner when we're visiting. Mom loves the creme brulee. read more

I used this bakery for my baby shower cake. They were economic compared to other bakeries I got quotes from and most importantly it tasted great! People wouldn't stop telling me how much they loved the cake. One of my friends even told me it was her new favorite cake. The design was beautiful , very similar to what I asked for and showed them. I had a great experience with them and would definitely be using them for future events. I've been craving this cake again so I might get a smaller version when baby is born to celebrate, but mostly just so I can eat the cake again. I got raspberry and cream. Yummy! read more

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Today, the chocolate elf delivered to my husband's office the special chocolate cake filled with choc mousse, iced with chocolate butter cream, glazed with ganache and garnished with hand rolled chocolate truffles and topped with marzipan. The Food Network has a show called "The Best Thing I Ever Ate," and this cake would be my vote by far. To.Die.For. OMG. I just consumed 2000 calories with my eyes. I love chocolate. read more

Great cheese, bread and pastry selection. If only the pastry tasted as good as it looked. Sadly it did not. My husband and I's creme brûlée was just pudding in a cup with a hefty price tag. No hard sugar crust, no flavor, no pizazz. The macaroons are alright, nothing special there. The staff seemed bothered by us and didn't really answer any of our questions. I don't understand the good reviews here. Local loyalty seems pretty prominent in the Nashua area, even if the place is awful. read more

An amazing bakery! The almond croissants and lemon raspberry torte are absolutely heavenly. You must try!

This place has been so good, such high quality ingredients and excellent recipes. I just don't know if their location is prominent enough for success. And I think the quality may be suffering because of it. Went in last week for a special treat and was disappointed because the individual cherry cheesecake I bought was still frozen in the middle. (Was bummed cuz this was a special treat). Don't get me wrong. I'm pretty sure they made it fresh, in-house, but they probably don't receive enough business to avoid freezing in batches? I remember the good old days when they still offered their signature hedgehog cakes a la carte. (You can still order by the half dozen with 48-hours notice - yay!) Such delicious pastries, and such a competent chef! Please refresh your look/location. Come to the Milford Oval for example! Would go great with Union Coffee. Lots of cool new restaurants and shops opening in Milford. read more

Outstanding, first rate! I just had an all butter, chocolate (think devils food) cupcake with classic mocha buttercream. This is fine quality, like bakeries used to be 40 years ago. Not to be outdone by their sweet pastries, their sourdough bread is awesome. read more

I must have driven past this place a hundred times. I finally stopped in the other day and WOW, I have been missing out. Between the bread, cookies, and pastries this place is a must stop! read more

Well known and very popular bakery! Their staff is very good at helping customers decide just what to order: cakes, cookies, pastries, crusty rolls, tartlets, eclairs, etc. It's best to visit their website to get an idea of all the delicious choices. Yum! read more

Fresh croissants,delicious pastries... The coconut and almond croissants ate my favorites. Dropped a star because the baker is sometimes out... Can end up with day olds (at a discount) read more

They have the best breads. Unfortunately for me, I can no longer do wheat, but when I did, you could not top their white loaf, toasted, with butter. Heaven. As to Lisa T's comment below, yes, sometimes they are a little weird there... a little standoffish, a little...odd. Sorta like being in a Twilight Zone episode in Amish country. If you look at it that way, you can enjoy the goods without being bothered by the lack of personality. Oh, and their chocolate macaroons? They don't look like those in the fancy smancy places, but hot-damn, are they ever good! read more

Stopped in, after finding it on help. Very helpful staff, great selection, to die for cakes! I mean WOW. Everything I ordered was delicious.

Unbelievable cakes! I ordered a traditional red velvet cake and a yellow cake with chocolate buttercream frosting and chocolate mousse filling. Incredible! One of my new favorite bakeries. read more

This place is amazing. Everyone really cares about their craft and product and you can taste the difference. Also, the dutch epicure is under new ownership so there is a certain passion and frames to the presentation, the service and the taste! I wil certainly be back! read more