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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Mike's Pastry to Open at Logan Airport in East Boston

A landmark Boston pastry shop that has been expanding to a few locations of late is expanding once again, and this location will be geared toward travelers.

According to a press release, Mike's Pastry is planning to open at Logan Airport, moving into a space at Terminal C and having hours from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM seven days a week. The new outlet will offer such popular items found at the North End location as cannoli, cheesecake, and lobster tails, while also selling ready-to-go items, with the space including a full espresso bar as well.

If all goes as planned, the new location of Mike's will open at Logan later this year.

The website for Mike's Pastry (which also has locations in Cambridge's Harvard Square, Somerville's Assembly Row, and TD Garden in Boston) can be found at https://www.mikespastry.com/

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Monday, July 14, 2025

Praliné French Patisserie May Be Opening a New Location in Boston's Back Bay

A pair of French pastry shops could be joined by a third, and this would be its first in Boston proper.

According to an article in The Boston Sun, Praliné French Patisserie is looking to open in the city's Back Bay neighborhood, moving into a space on Newbury Street that had been home to a location of Clover. If the new location gets approval to open, it would join others in Belmont and Cambridge and it would offer such items as pastries (including croissants, eclairs, and macarons), salads, sandwiches, and coffee, and it hopes to have both indoor and outdoor seating.

The address for the proposed location of Praliné French Patisserie is 227 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116. The website for the business is at https://www.pralinepatisseries.com/

Thanks to Adam Gaffin of Universal Hub for initially bringing this to our attention.

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Friday, September 27, 2024

Emma's Macarons in Waltham Has Closed

A shop west of Boston that featured a popular French confection has shut down.

According to a source, Emma's Macarons in Waltham is no longer in business, with an Instagram post from the Moody Street store indicating that it closed its doors yesterday, saying "I'm so sorry to those who did not get the chance to see us one last time. This was completely unexpected....Emma's Macarons will be taking a break from baking and any future updates will be posted on Instagram & Facebook." Emma's first opened in the spring of 2022 in the former Alba Mediterranean Market and Bakery space, offering small-batch macarons along with other pastries and baked goods.

The address for the now-closed Emma's Macarons was 248 Moody Street, Waltham, MA, 02453.

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Athan's Bakery & Cafe in Brighton Is Closing, Looking for New Space

A location of a pair of bakery-cafes is getting ready to shut down, though it could possibly be returning in a new space.

According to a Facebook post from Brighton Main Streets, Athan's Bakery & Cafe on Washington Street is closing its doors, with a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page indicating that its last day may be Thursday, December 28. The Brighton Main Streets post states that this might not be the end for the shop, saying that "The owners are still actively looking for a smaller space and hope for it to be in our Community." (Both posts mention that the Brookline location will remain in operation.) The Brighton outlet of Athan's Bakery & Cafe first opened approximately 15 years ago, offering baked goods and pastries with European influences.

Based on an earlier article here, it appears that a new location of Lakon Paris Patisserie will be opening within the Athan's space.

The address for Athan's Bakery & Cafe in Brighton is 407 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135. The website for both locations is at http://www.athansbakery.com/

[January 2, 2024 update: WBZ 1030 confirms that the Brighton location of Athan's Bakery & Cafe is now closed.]

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Butternut Bakehouse Opens in Belmont

Last fall, it was reported that a bakery in the northwest suburbs was looking to expand to a new space nearby, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

A message from Leah Klein of City Living Boston mentions that Butternut Bakehouse is now open in Belmont, and as stated in an earlier article here, it has taken over the over the space on Leonard Street where Craft Beer Cellar had been before moving to another space in the center of town. The new shop, which joins the original Butternut location on Mass. Ave. in Arlington, offers baked goods, pastries, sandwiches, pizza, coffee, tea, and more.

The address for the new location of Butternut Bakehouse in Belmont Center is 51 Leonard Street, Belmont, MA, 02478. The website for the business can be found at https://www.butternutbakehouse.com/

[Earlier Article]
Butternut Bakehouse Plans to Open in Belmont Center

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

La Patisserie European Bakery Cafe in Winchester Has Closed

A suburban bakery-cafe that has been around for a long time has shut down.

According to a Twitter post from @Foodyguy1, La Patisserie European Bakery Cafe in Winchester is no longer in business, with the tweet saying (via Google) "From La Patisserie European Bakery Cafe 'With more than 30 years serving the Winchester community, and for almost 20 years attending orders across the Continental USA through 1-800-Bakery the operation has ended in its entirety.'" A check on the website of the Church Street spot indicates that it is down, and a phone call indicates that its number is no longer in service, though its Instagram page remains up and does not mention anything about the closure.

La Patisserie European Bakery Cafe was known for its baked goods and pastries along with some breakfast and lunch options.

The address for La Patisserie European Bakery Cafe was 30 Church Street, Winchester, MA, 01890.

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Monday, January 02, 2023

B.C. Baking Co. in Hyde Park's Readville Neighborhood Has Closed for Now; Future of the Place Is Unknown

One of Boston's most "hidden" food spots has shuttered, and it isn't known what might become of the place.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, B.C. Baking Co. in the Readville section of Hyde Park is closed for at least the time being, with a Facebook post from the Como Road spot saying the following:

As of January 1st, our family has decided to shut down the bakery for a little while. We are going to take this hiatus to regroup and figure out what’s in store for the future of BC Bakery. We love and appreciate all our customers and the community. You have become like family to us, so this was a very hard and ultimately sad decision to make, but it is what’s best for our family at the moment. We want to thank you for an AMAZING 45 years of business! I will post any updates or decisions that we make when we know. Happy and Healthy New Year! Love, Jimmy and the Mariano family

B.C. Baking Co., which resides in the middle of a residential neighborhood a few blocks east of the Dedham line, has been known over the years as a place to go for Italian pastries, cold cuts, pizza, bread, and more.

The address for B.C. Baking Co. is 27 Como Road, Hyde Park, MA, 02136.

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Cafe Madeleine in Boston's South End Is Closing

A French patisserie is shutting down after being in business for a bit more than eight years.

According to a Twitter post from @CarolineChrisom as well as a tweet from @BosGuy, Cafe Madeleine the South End of Boston is closing permanently, with a note out front saying that the Columbus Street spot will be shutting its doors on Tuesday, November 15. No reason has been given for the closure, nor is it known what might go into the space; if we find out any additional information, we will post an update here.

Cafe Madeleine first opened in the summer of 2014, taking over the space that had once been home to the Amsterdam Cafe. The place served such items as croissants, tarts, eclairs, cheesecake, macarons, brownies, madeleines, quiche, panini, and croque monsieur.

The address for Cafe Madeleine is 517 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Monday, November 07, 2022

Solodko Boston Opens in Brighton

A Ukrainian bakery and pastry shop has come to Boston, moving into a space that had been home to a pizzeria.

Universal Hub confirms what a source told us last week, that Solodko Boston is now open in Brighton, taking over the former Boston Crust space on Brooks Street just south of the Mass. Pike underpass, Nonantum Road, and the Charles River. The UH article mentions that the new shop is run by two sisters--Ilona and Irina Znakharchuk--while the Instagram page for the business indicates that its offerings include such items as macarons, croissants, cakes, and more.

The address for Solodko Boston is 38 Brooks Street, Brighton, MA, 02135. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/solodko_boston/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Butternut Bakehouse Plans to Open in Belmont Center

A bakery in the northwest suburbs is expanding to a new space a few minutes away from the original shop.

A message sent by Leah Klein of City Living Boston indicates that Butternut Bakehouse in Arlington is going to be joined by another location in Belmont Center, with a photo sent to us indicating that it is taking over the space on Leonard Street where Craft Beer Cellar had been before moving to a new space just up the road. Based on the offerings from the Mass. Ave. shop (which opened in 2019), the new store could offer breads, cakes, cookies, croissants, danish, scones, biscuits, quiche, sandwiches, and more.

The address for the upcoming location of Butternut Bakehouse in Belmont Center is 51 Leonard Street, Belmont, MA, 02478. The website for the original shop in Arlington is at https://www.butternutbakehouse.com/

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Lakon Paris Patisserie in Newton Highlands Is Opening a New Shop in Brookline's Coolidge Corner

A bakery and pastry shop in the western suburbs is expanding to a second location not too far away.

According to a source (Gary Goldblatt), Lakon Paris Patisserie in Newton Highlands is planning to open a new outlet in Brookline, with the address given indicating that it will take over a storefront by the corner of Beacon Street and Summit Avenue in the town's Coolidge Corner area. It appears that the new shop will focus on takeout as it will not have indoor seating, and based on the offerings at the original Walnut Street location, expect to see a variety of croissants along with other baked goods and pastries.

The address for the new location of Lakon Paris Patisserie in Coolidge Corner is 1410 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. The website for the Newton Highlands shop can be found at https://lakonparispatisserie.com/

[March 22, 2023 update: Gary Goldblatt tells us that Lakon Paris Patisserie is now open in Brookline.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Wednesday, October 05, 2022

Cremeux French Patisserie to Open in Brookline's Coolidge Corner

A French pastry shop in New Hampshire is expanding to a second outlet, and this one will be located in the Boston area.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Cremeux French Patisserie is planning to open in Brookline, with a meeting page within the town's website indicating that it will move into a space on Harvard Street just south of the Beacon Street intersection. Based on the original location in Merrimack, expect to see such offerings as croissants, macarons, chocolates, coffee, tea, and more at the new shop.

The Instagram page for the business mentions that the new location of Cremeux French Patisserie could be opening sometime this month.

The address for the upcoming Cremeux French Patisserie in Coolidge Corner is 240 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. The website for the business can be found at https://www.cremeuxfrenchpatisserie.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Friday, August 26, 2022

Eldo Cake House in Boston's Chinatown Has Closed

A bakery and pastry shop in downtown Boston that is known for its cakes has shut down.

Universal Hub confirms what a source told us earlier, that Eldo Cake House in the city's Chinatown neighborhood is no longer in business, with a tweet from @darrylljfernald showing a "For Rent" sign in the window of the Harrison Avenue place along with a "For Sale" sign. In addition to cakes, Eldo Cake House also offered such options as tarts, buns, baos, breads, smoothies, and tea.

The address for the now-closed Eldo Cake House in Chinatown was 36 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02111.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Friday, August 13, 2021

Eva's Little Kitchen Opens in Bedford

The person behind a caterer and meal delivery service has opened a restaurant in the northwest suburbs.

According to a source, along with an article from Wicked Local and a post from Eater Boston, Eva's Little Kitchen is now open in Bedford, with Eva Badra being behind the Great Road eatery. The website for the place mentions that Badra attended the French Culinary Institute in New York City and has also trained in 3-star Michelin and Relais & Chateaux kitchens, while the menu shows pastries, grab-and-go items, coffee, and tea.

The address for Eva's Little Kitchen is 200 Great Road, Bedford, MA, 01730. Its website can be found at https://www.evaslittlekitchen.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Thursday, January 21, 2021

Parla, Le Macaron Both Plan to Open at Assembly Row in Somerville

A growing mixed-use development in Somerville will become home to two new options for food, including one with a familiar name locally.

According to a press release, Parla and Le Macaron are planning to open at Assembly Row, with the former being a second location of an Italian restaurant in Boston's North End and the latter being the first Boston-area location of a Florida-based chain of French patisseries that currently has one New England location in Windham, NH. Both spots are slated to open sometime this year, though no specific opening dates have been given as of yet.

Parla first opened its North End restaurant in 2014 while Le Macaron started out a bit more than 10 years ago.

The website for Parla is at https://www.parlaboston.com/ while the website for Le Macaron is at https://lemacaron-us.com/

[May 12 update: A post within the jobs section of bostonchefs.com says that Parla is "days away" from opening at Assembly Row, while a new Facebook post from Le Macaron says that it is also opening soon.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Friday, October 30, 2020

Elm Street Sweets to Open Shop within Posto in Bedford

A dessert business whose treats can be picked up inside a Somerville restaurant is going to be getting more of a brick-and-mortar location within an affiliated suburban dining spot.

According to a press release, Elm Street Sweets--which currently sells its items out of Rosebud in Davis Square--will soon be opening a shop inside Posto in Bedford, with the bakery offering cakes, pies, cookies, and more and having hours of 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM once it debuts. The business will continue to sell its baked goods and pastries out of Rosebud while both locations will also offer delivery as well.

The Alpine Restaurant Group, which is behind Elm Street Sweets, Rosebud, and Posto in Bedford, also includes Posto in Somerville, Osteria Posto in Waltham, The Painted Burro in Somerville, and Burro Bar in Boston and Brookline.

The address for Posto in Bedford (and the upcoming Elm Street Sweets) is 158 Great Road, Bedford, MA, 01730. The website for Elm Street Sweets can be found at https://www.elmstreetsweets.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Colette Bakery Opens in South Medford

Last spring, it was reported that a new bakery might be taking over the space where another bakery that was known for its pizza had been. Now we have learned that the place is officially open.

According to a source, Colette Bakery is now open in the former Italo space in South Medford, with a Facebook post from the Main Street shop indicating that it apparently debuted a couple of weekends ago. The new bakery--whose owners come from France--features breads, croissants, flatbreads, quiche, sandwiches, and more.

The address for Colette Bakery is 509 Main Street, Medford, MA, 02155. Its website can be found at https://colettebakery.com/

[Earlier Article]
Colette Bakery Could Be Opening in Former Italo Bakery Space in South Medford

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Monday, September 09, 2019

Roma's Bakery & Deli in Burlington Has Closed

A local group of bakeries known in part for their pizza has closed one of their locations.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Roma's Bakery & Deli in Burlington is no longer in operation, with a message from the business confirming this, saying that the Woburn and Billerica locations remain open. No reason has been given for the closure of the shop, with the poster on the Facebook page indicating that a sign out front simply refers customers to the Woburn outlet.

Roma's in Burlington offered such items as baked goods, pastries, salads, sandwiches, and calzones, and it also served Sicilian-style squares of pizza as well; our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants) has featured the Woburn location in part for its Sicilian slices, with the review being found here:

https://hiddenboston.com/RomaWoburn.html

The address for the now-closed Burlington location of Roma's Bakery & Deli was 45 Winn Street, Burlington, MA, 01803.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

[Related article from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): Slideshow--Fifteen Pizzas in the Boston Area]

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Maria's Pastry Shop in Boston's North End Is Closing

An award-winning pastry shop in the North End of Boston is shutting down.

According to an article from Eater Boston, Maria's Pastry Shop on Cross Street is planning to close on September 15, as owner Maria Merola says "I've been working for 50 years....I'm done....I love it, and I'm going to miss it, no question." The store, which Merola has owned since 1982 when she purchased the space from Modern Pastry, is known for its variety of Italian treats including its cannoli, which was once given a "best of" by Boston Magazine.

The address for Maria's Pastry Shop is 46 Cross Street, Boston, MA, 02113.

[August 26 update: According to a source, Maria's Pastry Shop plans to stay open beyond September 15, though they will not be restocking the place after that date, so it could close soon afterwards.]

[September 15 update: A tweet from @NorthEndBoston confirms that Maria's Pastry Shop closed today, though another post mentions that they will indeed be wrapping up orders over the next few days and using the last of their remaining stock.]

[September 23 update: A Twitter post from @stevebikes indicates that Maria's is actually still open, and plans to be so possibly until next Monday.]

[September 25 update: A message from Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality Consulting indicates that Maria's will remain open through this Saturday, and if there is any product left, it will open back up again on Sunday. (It now appears that Monday will be spent cleaning out the shop.)]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Wednesday, August 07, 2019

Patisserie on Newbury in Boston's Back Bay Has Closed

A French bakery in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood has shut down for good.

According to a source, Patisserie on Newbury is no longer in business, with a sign out front saying that it has closed permanently and thanking its customers for their business over the past several years. The shop, which first opened in the fall of 2013, was known in part for its breads, cheeses, pastries, and baked goods, and it also offered sandwiches while having a little grocery area within the space as well.

The address for the now-closed Patisserie on Newbury was 257 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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