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09-07-2025
- General
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The 15 best bakeries to get your daily bread (and a lot more) around Boston
.bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Bricco Panetteria Photo by Adam DeTour for The Boston Globe; Food styling by Shiela Jarnes You can judge a North End restaurant by the contents of its bread baskets, and, in this realm, Bricco excels. But if you can't get a reservation, you can still get the goods. Follow the smell of fresh bread down a narrow alleyway to its modest panetteria. A fragrant (often still warm) Italian or French baguette costs $3 — or spend more for a gorgeous olive-studded loaf. With some prosciutto or fig jam and cheese from Bricco's salumeria next door, that's a picnic. Address: 11 Board Alley (behind 241 Hanover Street), North End Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Clear Flour Bread Nathan Klima for The Boston Globe Clear Flour Bread has been open since 1982, and may it stay that way forever. We salute this Brookline mainstay for its longtime excellence, but we love it for its roster of European-style loaves and pastries: olive rolls, sourdough variants, the cheese-ready New England Night (wheat, rye, pecans, and cranberries), and German pretzels; morning buns, chocolate pretzel croissants, fruit tarts, and perfect chocolate chunk cookies. Check the schedule to see what's available, or just stop by often and try it all. Address: 178 Thorndike Street, Brookline Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Colette Bakery Expanded from Medford to Melrose and now the South End, this French bakery practices culinary diplomacy wherever it goes. This is thanks to eggy, burnt sugar-y canelés, perfectly buttery croissants, and baguettes to carry home like a real French person, plus an assortment of other appealing goodies. It's particularly welcome in the South End, which missed French bakery Cafe Madeline, previously open in this location. Address: 517 Columbus Avenue, South End Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Flour Bakery + Cafe Kristin Teig This Boston-area institution could also fairly be called 'Butter,' serving up flaky, rich breakfast pastries such as a corn chili cheddar bialy, homemade Pop-Tart, or, best of all, the supremely gooey 'sticky sticky bun.' With 10 locations across Boston and Cambridge, it's easy to find an excuse to try the breakfast sandwich: custardy slabs of egg with tomato and cheese all piled on a brioche bun and slathered with dijonnaise — a creamy, punchy mixture of mustard and mayonnaise that founder Joanne Chang calls her 'secret sauce.' A new location was added downtown this year. Address: 131 Clarendon Street, Back Bay, and other locations Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Ho Yuen Bakery Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Grace Young, a James Beard-winning advocate for all Chinatowns, practically swooned over this unassuming spot during a visit in 2024, telling the Globe it's 'the type of Cantonese bakery you don't see much of anymore!' Find labor-intensive delicacies such as savory taro rolls flecked with scallions and dried shrimp, glistening egg custard tarts with flaky crusts, moon cakes in different flavors, and soft buns filled with slow-roasted barbecued pork. A bit of the past still in the present. Cash only. Address: 54 Beach Street #1, Chinatown Phone: Find online: Not available .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } La Saison Bakery In both of their shops, Iranian-born pastry chef Soheil Fathi and his wife, Sarah Moridpour, bake eclairs, croissants, pain au chocolat, kouign amann (a delectable, multilayered, buttery pastry), and other French classics; American favorites such as sourdough bread and chocolate chip cookies; and barbari, a Persian flatbread. Perfection everywhere you look. Address: 407 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, and another location Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } La Sultana Linda Rose Campos for The Boston Globe From the time it opens its doors, this Colombian bakery never stops moving. Locals fill the Maverick Square cornerstone in search of freshly baked goods and quick lunch plates. Of the dozens of options this cafeteria-style spot offers, the oven-hot pandebono — cheese bread — is a standout: sweet, moist, and subtly cheesy. It's the best $2.50 you will spend anywhere. Address: 40 Maverick Square, East Boston Phone: Find online: Not available .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Lyndell's Bakery From Lyndell's A Somerville classic: In a world of fast-casual breakfast grain bowls, toasts, and free Wi-Fi, Lyndell's, which opened in 1887, remains refreshingly rooted in the past. At this simple spot — inhale deeply for yeast and sugar overload — stand in line and gaze at the case until it's your turn to point: at saucer-sized M&M's cookies; glistening hot cross buns; red velvet cupcakes … all oversized and gloriously fresh. Pro tip: The intricately decorated custom cakes with lifelike designs are true works of art. Address: 720 Broadway, Somerville Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Mahalab Bakery Skip the line outside Bagelsaurus in Porter Square and stop by Ayham Haddad's Middle Eastern bake shop instead for a calmer — but no less tasty — experience right next door. Country sourdough pitas are the mainstay here, but spinach and feta fatayer (essentially a stuffed bread boat) and ajvar sfiha (flatbreads with roasted bell pepper and eggplant) steal the show. Grab a dip — muhammara, baba ghanouj, or hummus — to go with your delicacies. The naturally fermented bread is moist enough that it doesn't need it, but why miss out on more savory, spiced goodness from Haddad and his team? Address: 1786 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Modern Pastry Shop Park yourself at a window seat and watch nonstop passersby as you bite down on the crunchy shell and creamy ricotta filling of a classic cannoli at this North End fixture, owned by the same Italian family since 1930. Save room for a slice from the selection of decadent cakes — a Tiramisu drenched in espresso, or the Boston cream cake, a tasty take on the Boston cream pie. Address: 257 & 263 Hanover Street, North End, and another location Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Petsi Pies From Petsi Pies The ultimate move at Petsi Pies (pronounced peet-see) is to double up: one savory, one sweet. That makes dinner and dessert. It's picnic food, or dinner party food, or I-really-cannot-deal-with-any-more-dishes food. We're partial to the silky quiches. And in addition to regular sweet offerings, which include a dense, decadent chocolate bourbon pecan pie, there are seasonal favorites such as a bright lemon chess with blueberries. A limited selection of Petsi Pies goodies is also sold in markets. Address: 285 Beacon Street, Somerville Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Sofra Bakery and Cafe Lane Turner/Globe Staff Fans of this small Middle Eastern bakery, cafe, and specialty shop in Cambridge rejoiced when a second, larger spot (35 seats) opened last year in Allston, where all of its baking now occurs. The bold and savory delights from Oleana chefs Ana Sortun and Maura Kilpatrick are found at each locale, including the popular spicy shakshuka. But a glorious cardamon-spiced morning bun with orange blossom glaze is among the pastry offerings that alone are worth a visit. Address: 1 Belmont Street, Cambridge, and another location Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Violette Bakers Mona Miri for The Boston Globe Its tagline is, 'If it tastes gluten-free, we don't sell it.' To the uninitiated, the bakery cases piled high with fluffy, frosted cupcakes; crispy, chocolatey cookies; and indulgent breads such as the challah or English muffins look, well . . . glutenous. But for the gluten-free crowd, the Cambridge shop is a gem. The tiny bakery also offers pizza by the slice, sandwiches made to order, and bagel sandwiches every Saturday. Address: 1782 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Yafa Bakery & Café Nathan Klima for The Boston Globe This Palestinian bakery and cafe is a labor of love and culture, presided over by hospitable owner Abdulla Awad. Sip some tea or refreshing citrus-ginger lemonade with pistachio-filled mamoul cookies and nut-rich baklava, or try hummus with manaqeesh flatbreads, or eye-candy stuffed dates. Many of the recipes are traditional and historic, originating in Jerusalem, where Awad's family has long lived in the Beit Safafa Somerville. Pick up some Palestinian olive oil to go. Address: 594 Somerville Avenue, Somerville Phone: Find online: Boston Globe Best of the Best winners for 2025 were selected by Globe newsroom staff and correspondents, and limited to Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Brookline. We want to hear from you: ? 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Boston Globe
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
The 18 best sandwich shops in Greater Boston
.bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } All-Star Sandwich Bar All-Star Sandwich Bar With its retro vibe and outrageously comforting menu, this Inman Square staple exudes devil-may-care largesse. After a night out, recover the next day with a grilled meatloaf sandwich blanketed in melted Jack cheese on sourdough, or a sinfully thick grilled cheese on white, further corrupted by béchamel sauce. From fries drenched in All Star's 'Inner Beauty' hot sauce to gravy-smothered poutine — there are no rules here. Address: 1245 Cambridge Street, Cambridge Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Al's Cafes Al's Cafe Al's is where long lines go to die: Even during the peak of lunch rush, it's possible to be in and out in five minutes thanks to the efficient sandwich-assembly process. Al's is also one of the last places in Boston where you can get a hearty, quality sandwich (the chicken salad is can't-miss) at a reasonable price. The subs are so big you might have leftovers for dinner, but so tasty that you shouldn't count on it. There are multiple locations in the Boston area. Address: 114 State Street, Downtown, and other locations Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Ba Lẹ Ask any bánh mì aficionado which place makes their favorite sandwich and you are likely to hear about this shop, which also sells Vietnamese prepared foods and smoothies. Ba Lẹ has been making stellar bánh mì in Dorchester for decades. The key is the bread: crusty, baguette-like rolls baked daily. The team behind the counter slathers them with house-made mayo and layers on grilled meats, pâté, and pickled vegetables at warp speed; the inevitable lunch line moves swiftly. Other locations in Malden and Quincy. Address: 1052 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Chacarero Chacarero Adam DeTour for The Boston Globe; Food styling by Shiela Jarnes This tiny Chilean counter-service place is legendary among sandwich lovers, especially among the Financial District's office workers who frequent it. After starting out as a downtown pushcart, Chacarero is known today in part for what put it on the map — the BBQ beef sandwich made with house-made round bread and also stuffed with cheese, tomatoes, green beans, avocado, and a tangy hot sauce. It's a taste of Chile in downtown Boston. Address: 101 Arch Street, Downtown Phone: Find online: Cutty's Husband-wife chefs Charles and Rachel Kelsey met while working at America's Test Kitchen. When they opened Cutty's in 2010, it was one of the first shops in the area to elevate sandwiches with top quality ingredients, house-roasted meats, and locally grown vegetables. Since then, they've racked up the accolades, including being named to The New York Times's list of the 25 best restaurants in Boston. The broccoli rabe, tomato jam, mozzarella, and provolone on a seeded roll is a testament to their skill and imagination. Address: 284 Washington Street, Brookline Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Dave's Fresh Pasta Dave's Fresh Pasta Catch a bit of bottega culture at this Davis Square mainstay for pasta, provisions, and charcuterie, where wheels of Willoughby cheese share real estate with Tuscan wines and porcini ravioli. Load up your basket, then order lunch from a sandwich menu packed with house-roasted meats and top-notch cheeses and produce (there are vegetarian options, as well). The soft, herbaceous lamb piled high on a web of olive-oil soaked focaccia is a revelation. Address: 81 Holland Street, Somerville Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Jim's Deli Jim's Deli Order a sandwich and settle into a booth at this throwback spot, established in 1990 down the street from a police station and hospital, for an unforgettable Brighton experience. It's hopping from breakfast through dinner. Sandwiches and wraps include the hearty steak-and-egg sub with grilled onions on a roll and turkey melt on toast. Portions are large, while the service is brusque but friendly — and speedy. Address: 371 Washington Street, Brighton Phone: Find online: Advertisement .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Joe's Famous Steak & Cheese Joe's Famous Steak & Cheese Adam DeTour for The Boston Globe; Food styling by Shiela Jarnes There's no stress about what to order at this friendly Nubian Square staple. The only question: Steak and cheese with what? Peppers and onions are a good starting point, but mushrooms and eggs are options as well — and you can't go wrong. Even a 'small' sub spills over with shaved meat and mild melted cheese, piping hot off the grill. Other sandwiches and pizza are on the menu, as well. Address: 140 Dudley Street, Roxbury Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Meridian Food Market Meridian Food Market The love is palpable and portions generous at this Eastie staple featuring Italian classics from jumbo arancini (rice balls) to chicken Parmesan. The star here comes off the extensive sub menu: The Meridian Special packs chicken cutlets, prosciutto, mozzarella, roasted peppers, and basil into a perfectly-toasted bun. Locals return again and again for the food as well as the East Boston vibe, complete with family photos that let you know who keeps the place going. Address: 121 Meridian Street, East Boston Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Monica's Mercato & Salumeria Monica's Mercato & Salumeria Adam DeTour for The Boston Globe; Food styling by Shiela Jarnes At Monica's in the North End, the size of the sandwiches is matched only by the perfectly balanced flavors. The Italian sub is a favorite, with heaping piles of prosciutto, mortadella, salami, and provolone stacked atop hot peppers, pickles, and more. Monica's signature balsamic glaze adds a subtle sweetness to this glorious combination of salt, acid, and fat. Tip: Order ahead online and pick it up at the counter to avoid waiting. Address: 130 Salem Street, North End Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Pemberton Farms Marketplace Pemberton Farms Marketplace James Saidnawey This family-run market, established in 1930, has top quality ingredients for whatever you're cooking. But the stars here are the made-to-order sandwiches, starting with eggy delights at breakfast, and for later, a wide array of lunch options, including the toasty, spicy Cuban panini with ham, pulled pork, Swiss, and chipotle mayo on ciabatta. While you wait, grab a cookie or three from the tempting display. Address: 2225 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Pennypacker's Pennypacker's Brian Samuels Photography Located in the High Street Place Food Hall, Pennypacker's earns its spot on the list on the strength of its porchetta sandwich alone: Think the most flavorful, garlicky, herb-kissed roast pork belly and shoulder, unctuous meat against crispy skin, with a bright condiment (such as onions agrodolce or pepper relish) for contrast. It's hard to look past this standout, but the roast chicken, lamb, and grilled mushroom-brie sandwiches would like a word. Address: 100 High Street, Downtown Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Pikalo The small sandwich board outside Pikalo belies the hefty empanadas served inside this no-frills Dominican eatery. The empanadas come with a host of savory filling choices, from the traditional beef and chicken to the less common eggplant and conch, all housed in a flaky dough. Or try a Caribbean-style sandwich, such as the patacón, which substitutes fried green plantains for bread. To wash it down, there's a selection of refreshing juices and smoothies. Locations in Jamaica Plain and East Boston, as well as Lawrence and Lowell. Address: 360 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, and another location Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Tenóch Mexican Tenóch Mexican Lane Turner/Globe staff Now a home-grown mini-chain, Tenóch first earned a following in Medford with its husky tortas: a pressed stack of marinated meat, vegetables, mild Oaxacan cheese, and a zippy slather of chipotle mayo on spongy telera bread. Those are a filling meal (and, at about $11, an affordable one). But Tenóch does it all equally well, including a dozen varieties of tacos, and enchiladas rolled in a hauntingly sweet, brothy mole sauce. Lines move fast, too. Address: 382 Highland Avenue, Somerville, and other locations Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Tostado Sandwich Bar This friendly Dominican shop on a lively block in Jamaica Plain serves a variety of made-to-order sammies including the classic Cubano. This standout offers a slice of ham buried in savory shredded pork topped with pickles, melty Swiss and the house mojo sauce. Packed into a soft bread and crisped up in the press, this beauty is best washed down with one of many tropical juices on offer (don't miss the passion fruit). Address: 300 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain Phone: Find online: N/A .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Tutto Italiano Tutto Italiano Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff If you believe (rightly) that bread is the foundation upon which sandwich excellence rests, make this family-owned Italian shop your next stop. Choose from a cornucopia — ciabatta, bastone, and, especially, braided treccia — baked in house daily. Fillings are equally worthy, from prosciutto with fresh mozzarella to chicken parm to the indecisive person's holy grail: the Italian, containing all the salumi at once. There is always a line, and it's always worth it. Address: 1889 River Street, Hyde Park Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Vinal General Store Vinal General Store Josh Reynolds for The Boston Globe The menu at the very cool, very Somerville Vinal General includes a range of overstuffed sandwiches such as the 'spuckie' — that's Boston for sub sandwich, in this case with mortadella, salami, and more on Iggy's ciabatta — plus adventurous wines and soft serve to top it off. And that's just the start: You'll find many snack items and host gifts in the retail section; and peanut butter dog biscuits are made at the Vinal Bakery next door. Address: 220 Somerville Avenue, Somerville Phone: Find online: Boston Globe Best of the Best winners for 2025 were selected by Globe newsroom staff and correspondents, and limited to Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Brookline. 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Boston Globe
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Sweet choices at the six best doughnut shops around Boston
.bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Doughboy Donuts & Deli Photo by Adam DeTour for The Boston Globe; Food styling by Shiela Jarnes This place isn't about being fancy or punny. This is where you go when it's midnight and you really, really need a doughnut (warning: It closes earlier on weekends). Doughnut-making is even geared toward night owls, starting at 5 p.m. every day. The cake doughnuts will fill you up and take some chewing. Don't miss the glazed ones though — light and airy and best consumed as a precursor to the dawn. Address: 220 Dorchester Avenue, South Boston Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Kane's Donuts This modern downtown Boston doughnut shop looks the antithesis of the original mom-and-pop Saugus spot that opened in 1955 (five years after the first Dunkin'). As beloved as ever, you'll have to choose among 30-plus varieties. Doughnuts are larger than average and old-fashioned types are among the best sellers: yeasty glazed honey rounds, moist Maine blueberry cakes, and chocolate-coated Boston cream-filled. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free versions are also sold. Note: Sometimes one Kane's doughnut per day is enough. Sometimes. Address: 90 Oliver Street, Downtown Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Mass Hole Donuts Dan Parcell A cheeky riff on the unofficial Massachusetts state dessert, these cleverly composed doughnut holes are orb-only fever dreams with more ingredients than Market Basket, with varieties including crushed potato chips, candied lemons, churro chunks — why not? Here, no flavor is off-limits, and each one is aptly named for a local landmark (The Big Dig is adorned with a gummy worm, then rolled in Oreos crumbled to resemble pavement). Sweet but sassy: What could be more local than that? Address: 1157 Broadway, Somerville Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Red Apple Farm at Boston Public Market Wendy Maeda/Globe Staff There's no shame in visiting this authentic and charming farm stand inside Boston Public Market solely to buy apple cider doughnuts. They're made fresh year-round on-site at the market from a secret mix combined with its pressed apple cider. Soft and with a distinctive apple flavor, they've been perfected over multiple generations. There are other doughnut flavors available but, sometimes, simplicity is best. Available in mini and full sizes. Address: 100 Hanover Street, Downtown Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Union Square Donuts Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe Whichever location you visit, Union Square has the doughnut formula down pat: the perfect balance of sweetness, saltiness, and doughiness. Beyond the basics, it also thrives on singular flavors that aren't just a menu gimmick. Ever had a Vietnamese coffee doughnut? What about espresso martini or maple bacon? They also sell cinnamon rolls and an assortment of teas and coffees. Address: 20 Bow Street, Somerville Phone: Find online: Boston Globe Best of the Best winners for 2025 were selected by Globe newsroom staff and correspondents, and limited to Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Brookline. We want to hear from you: ? 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