Jamaica Plain Bakeries

Good Selection

1. Modern Pastry Shop

Neighborhood: Charlestown

are pretty good but, not as good as Mike's, there's just no flavor to them.  Modern does have a bit of a more cleaner environment than Mike's Pastry's and seems more "Modern" but, lacks selection and overall...

2. Athan's bakery

you think that anything dipped in honey and nuts is probably tasty... but if you compare to other baklavas, this place not only has a totally good selection, but they're just so tasty!    All...

3. Canto 6

Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

I went to Canto 6 on the suggestion of Dan P for breakfast pastries for my family over graduation weekend.  I was not disappointed!  There was a great selection to choose from and they were all good...

4. Polka Dog Bakery

Neighborhood: South End

with different treats/pizzle sticks/dried meat treats in those glass candy jars. they also carry great hard to find specialty toys and good selection of beds.   but i just go there for the treats. my pup...

5. Haley House Bakery…

Neighborhood: Dudley Square

Their lunch is quick and great. They have a nice variety of sandwiches and some comfort food items, like mac and cheese. Their homemade pastry is awesome! All of this, plus the good feeling...

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Good Value

1. Uptown Espresso…

Neighborhood: South End

I would have given this place 5 stars if their pastries weren't so blah. The coffee is really good and a value for the sizes they serve. The staff is friendly. It has a laid back environment...

2. Finale Restaurant

Neighborhood: Back Bay

Not the non plus ultra place everyone makes it out to be. Like hotel desserts but served in a stand alone location. Expensive but not a good value. But hey, I'm a total pastry snob. Got the degree...

3. Cafe Vanille

prepacked daily from the Beacon Hill store.  The fillings are in a little container so you can put them on the bread when you eat so the bread doesn't get soggy.  Good price for value.  You also get a water...

4. Modern Pastry Shop

Neighborhood: Charlestown

has become a wonderful alternative.  Good size, great chocolate and a great deal....

5. Montilio's Baking Co

the establishment ( at least the one on Adam's St ) is clean, smells great, and the staff is friendly and effective.  Parking: Very Good Selection: Very Good - Excellent Price: Good Price Value: Good...

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