Better «chocolatine» (chocolate croissant) than in France! I’m a Marbleheader, but have been living in France for several years now, not far from the Boulangerie voted “best chocolatine in Béarn”. Farine’s are better. Buttery, flaky, soft, chocolatey… c’est une turie! Mme and Mr Dedieu and their staff are also lovely, and walking past the store smells like home. I’m happy to have them around the corner while visiting family.
I would also recommend to take your breakfast to the Hooper garden or Crocker park for a nice spot to...
   Read moreWe no longer need to wait for summer farmer's markets to get Farine's bread! They've opened a brick & mortar in Marblehead. Laurent's breads, brioche and Vienna breads are as delicious as you remember from last summer AND he's added croissants and coffee too! RUN to 146 Washington St. Marblehead be sure to get there early, today the sold out of EVERYTHING by 9AM!...
   Read moreI feel so lucky to have this bakery in my town. It is so charming, and the croissants are absolutely divine. The brioche with jam is also a delicious breakfast treat. The owners are so kind and dedicated, and there is nothing there I wouldn’t recommend. Go early, though, as it is quite popular, and they do sell out. I cannot recommend...
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