Boston | Three great Western bakeries

🍞 Boston’s Best Bread & Pastries: 3 Artisan Bakeries Worth Carb-Loading For As a self-proclaimed bread detective roaming Greater Boston, these three bakeries have recently stolen my heart (and stomach). From crusty sourdough to flaky croissants, here’s your buttery roadmap—ranked by obsession level. 🥖 1. Iggy’s Bread (Cambridge) – The Sourdough Sovereign 📍 Location: Transparent kitchen, minimalist vibes 🔥 Must-Try: Sourdough Boule: Crackling crust + tangy, airy interior = perfect toast foundation. Croissants: Recently converted me—shatteringly crisp, with layers that whisper ”oui”. Pro Tip: Find their bagged loaves at Whole Foods (but fresh-from-oven hits different). 🌸 2. Solodko (Brighton) – Kyiv’s Sweet Escape 📍 Vibe: Cozy Ukrainian café with pastry-case theatrics 🍰 Standouts: Macarons: Coffee & chocolate ones balance sweetness with depth (grapefruit = zesty surprise). Honey Cake: Layers of creamy, spiced bliss—like a hug from Babushka. FYI: Ukrainians don’t fear sugar—lean into the decadence. 🥐 3. Butternut Bakehouse (Arlington/Belmont) – The Croissant Whisperer 📍 Charm: Neighborhood gem with house-ground coffee 💥 Order This: Almond Croissant: Crunchy frangipane crown meets buttery base. Croissant Sandwich: Egg + cheese stuffed into flaky heaven. Local Love: Their seasonal fruit danishes = summer on a tray. 🏆 Carb-Lover’s Cheat Sheet 🥇 Iggy’s (For purists) 🥈 Butternut (For breakfast royalty) 🥉 Solodko (For sugar emergencies) #BostonBakeryCrawl #FlourPower #ButterMakesItBetter #SupportLocalBakers