Enzina Bakery — Restaurant in Waltham

I’ve been wanting to try Enzina since they opened — I’ve heard great things. But since I live about 30 minutes away, it always felt like a bit of a trek just for dinner.

When I saw them on Too Good To Go, I was genuinely excited — I thought, this is perfect! I get to try a few things, support a local business, and finally have a reason to make the drive.

But what I got honestly felt like a letdown. For $7, the app said I’d receive $18–$20 worth of food — but all I got were two small pieces of bread, and not even anything to write home about. No meal, no variety, nothing close to what was promised. I stood there holding the bag, feeling disappointed and honestly a little embarrassed after telling friends how excited I was to go.

I’m not trying to be dramatic or rude — just honest. I really wanted to love this place, and I came in with good intentions. I left still hungry and feeling like I got taken advantage of.

And look — I get it. Times are tough, especially for small businesses. I support that, I truly do. But $7 for two tiny pieces of bread? I didn’t expect anything fancy, just something fair. Something close to what was promised.

Now to be fair: the inside of the restaurant is beautiful, and I’ll give them that. The space was clean, well-designed, and inviting — I’d give it 4 stars on that alone I’m nothing if not fair.

I’ve used Too Good To Go many times before and have always had great experiences. I love the mission behind it — but this one felt like a bait-and-switch.

People are coming in with good intentions, and we deserve to be treated with...

This is the only bakery I know of in the area serving tea forte!!!!

Also, they have so many fun Italian treats like Baci Di Dama (too hard for my tastes, but if you dip it it’s better, and the taste is good).

I want to try the “tiramisu-style” bread pudding, which is made by soaking the bread in coffee, and then adding mascarpone when mixing! How amazing does that sound?!

I also love the adorable and vast seating outside.

This may be odd to say, but my one complaint is that the floor seems to vibrate pretty intensely and it hurts my feet. There must be some large machine that kicks on or something, but that’s not anything the bakery can control.

There is a single 30 min max spot out front, BUT they now have a free lot to the side!

Also, it’s has a ramp or stairs, so fully accessible, and the points you earn here can be used at the adjacent pizza place (which has an entire gluten free menu and an entire vegan menu, in addition to the traditional menu).

They also currently do not have any iced drinks and I hope that that changes. And I hope that they start being open later. The woman there said that she plans to start being open later for the summer and I think that’s a good move.

They opened last August so it’s almost...

Very good treats. Italian ham and mozzarella quiche is super tasty! Staff was very friendly and helpful. There isn’t an ear-in area but there is a couple of high tables if you want to use them.

Before coming over here, I read some reviews with complaints about prices and comparisons to Costco or other stores like that - it’s a small business making their own stuff in the back (you can literally see it). They’re prices are not much higher than large stores with anything close to quality home baked goods. So if all you care is price and you don’t care about quality, sure,...