Cambridge Dining Guide
Best Bakeries in Cambridge
Cambridge's best bakeries — artisan bread, croissants, donuts, and pastries. From neighborhood favorites to destination shops.
9 restaurants curated
Cambridge takes baking seriously. The city's bakeries range from old-school donut shops that haven't changed their recipes in decades to contemporary pâtisseries turning out picture-perfect croissants and seasonal tarts. Several bakeries double as cafes, making them ideal morning stops for fresh pastries with excellent coffee.
Insider TipArrive before 9 AM for the best selection at popular bakeries — certain items like croissants and specialty loaves sell out by mid-morning.
East Cambridge
1Multiple
1Harvard Square
4Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Bakery · Harvard Square
Israeli-inspired bakery and cafe. Beautiful pastries, shakshuka, fresh salads, and excellent coffee. Multiple Cambridge locations, Instagram-worthy.
Union Square Donuts
Bakery/Donuts · Harvard Square
Popular Somerville donut shop expanded to Harvard Square. Artisan donuts with creative flavors like Brown Butter Hazelnut, Maple Bacon, and seasonal specials. Fresh coffee and espresso drinks.
Flour Bakery + Cafe
Bakery/Cafe · Harvard Square
Joanne Chang's bakery empire started here. The sticky buns are legendary - Bobby Flay couldn't beat them. The sandwiches are substantial. The cookies are perfect. This is what a bakery should be. Joanne is a treasure and I will die on this hill.
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Bakery/Cafe · Harvard Square
Israeli-Mediterranean bakery that took over Cambridge (and Boston). The shakshuka is perfect. The halva tahini cookie haunts my dreams. The pastry case is dangerous - just point at things and trust. Multiple locations but Harvard Square is the classic.
Huron Village
1Riverside
1Porter Square
1Frequently Asked Questions
Cambridge has beloved bakeries in every neighborhood, from artisan bread bakers to pastry shops and donut spots. Harvard Square, Inman Square, and Central Square all have standout options.