The best bagel in Boston? No questions asked!
đ„ NouvĂ© Bakery: Lexingtonâs Croissant GemâBostonâs Best, Hands Down After readers raved about this new Lexington spot in my comments, I had to go. Spoiler: They werenât lying. This is easily the best croissant Iâve had in Boston. We arrived around 11 AM on a Saturday, and the popular matcha croissant was already sold outâlesson learned: come early. đ Why Itâs a Game-Changer Texture Perfection: The croissants hit that sweet spotâshatteringly crisp outer layers (crunchy, flaky, with crumbs that fall like snow) and a soft, airy interior. The air pockets are evenly distributed, and each bite releases a warm, nutty wheat flavor that lingers. From appearance to structure to taste, itâs flawless. đ„ Must-Order Flavors Miso Scallion Escargot: đ§ The standout. A swirled âsnailâ shape with a salty-sweet miso-scallion glaze. Crisp, buttery, and perfectly balancedâsavory notes from scallions, a hint of umami from miso, and just enough sweetness. Best bite of the day. Pistachio Chocolate: đ° Rich, nutty pistachio cream paired with dark chocolateâindulgent without being cloying. Classic Chocolate & Plain: đ« Both excellent. The plain lets the buttery, flaky texture shine; the chocolate has a smooth, not-too-sweet filling. Blind ordering works hereâno duds. âš The Only Catch Location: Itâs far from central Boston. Lexington isnât a quick trip, but trust meâthese croissants are worth the drive. (Please open a downtown location soon!) Budget Score: 5/5. For quality this good, the price feels fair. NouvĂ© Bakery doesnât just make croissantsâtheyâve mastered them. Whether youâre a pastry snob or a casual fan, this spot will ruin you for all other croissants in Boston. đ NouvĂ© Bakery 1736 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420 #BostonPastry #LexingtonEats #CroissantLovers