Cambridge Dining Guide
Best Bakeries in Harvard Square
The 4 bakeries restaurants in Harvard Square worth walking to — ranked, with addresses, hours, and T access. Curated by Guide to Cambridge.
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.
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Bakery · 1288 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Israeli-inspired bakery and cafe. Beautiful pastries, shakshuka, fresh salads, and excellent coffee. Multiple Cambridge locations, Instagram-worthy.
Union Square Donuts
Bakery/Donuts · 15 JFK St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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 · 114 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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 · 1288 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
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.