Newton Bakery Crawl
Sept. 27 & 28 2024

Buy one cannoli get the second for free! Is there anyone in Newton who hasn’t been to Antoine’s? Located in the heart of Nonantum, this old school, family-owned and operated bakery is a city icon and must-visit experience. To keep up with daily demand, Antoine’s bakers work nearly round-the-clock producing scratch-made Italian, French, and American pastries and breads. And while families across Newton line up for Antoine’s cannolis, half-moons, rum cakes, gingerbread men, cupcakes, and more, the bakery also offers made-to-order cakes for all occasions. Open seven days a week. Mon-Sat: 7-6; Sun: 7-3

A sampler bag of rugelach for $2? Count us in! You'd never know rugelach can be this delicious and nut-free too, but Blacker's has mastered this baking feat! The only nut-free, dairy-free, and kosher pareve bakery in Newton, Blacker's is an all around favorite for those with or without special diets. It's participating in the Crawl on Friday, September 27th, and is open from 10-4. But make it your first stop, because the value-priced rugelach bags are always a huge hit with Crawlers. Closed on Saturdays. Don't forget to ask about their special Back To School Bakery Boxes! Tues-Fri: 8:30-4; Sun: 10-2. Closed Mon & Sat.

Free samples of ❤️-shaped Icelandic waffles with whipped cream and jam are on tap at Kaffestugan on Saturday during the Bakery Crawl. Tucked into the Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library, this little bakery shop is only open on Saturdays from 10 AM - 2 PM, when those in the know grab a café table, enjoying modestly-priced Scandinavian pastries and savory sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. Mandelkaka (almond cake), Pulla (cardamom braided bread), Korvapuusti (cinnamon buns), are a few of the menu items. There’s also a selection of Scandinavian groceries to grab and go. While there, explore the enchanted fairy walk, take part in Icelandic activities, and search for the enchanted Huldufólk fairy dwellings. Perfect stop for families. All proceeds from Kaffestugan support the Cultural Center & Library.

A free chocolate chunk cookie from Mike & Patty's at Flourhouse Bakery? Oh yeah! Head to this Nonantum bakery, post your purchase on social media, tag @flourhouse.bakery, and leave with a FREE chocolate chunk cookie! The only difficulty will be deciding what to purchase, fresh breads, english muffins, milk bread cinnamon rolls or Boston's Best Breakfast sandwiches! Whatever you decide, everything is baked and made from scratch at Mike & Patty's at Flourhouse on Adams Street—Open Monday-Sunday 8-1:30.

Two for one bundtlets! Cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes come in a range of sizes from teeny “bundtinis,” to single serving “bundtlets,” and full size cakes for feeding a crowd. Regardless of the size, cakes are perfectly moist, available in a variety of flavors, and drizzled in Nothing Bundt Cakes’ signature, not-too-sweet cream cheese frosting. With lots of flavor options like lemon, carrot, red velvet, pumpkin spice and white chocolate raspberry, they’re crowd-pleasing desserts at reasonable prices—perfect for entertaining at home, presenting as a hostess gift, or adding to business gatherings. During the Crawl, Nothing Bundt Cakes has an irresistible offer of buy one bundtlet and get the second one for free! Located at 170 Needham Street with easy parking. Mon-Thurs: 9-6; Fri & Sat: 9-7; Sun: 9-3

While there are dozens of bakeries in Newton, there’s only one that specializes in cookies—and wow, at The Half Cookie, they are nothing less than extraordinary. With uber succesful pop ups in the Back Bay, SOWA, and The Seaport, The Half Cookie opened a brick and mortar bakery this summer next to the Star Market in Chestnut Hill. Not your typical cookies, ones created by this bakeshop are oversized, and some are stuffed with literally jaw-dropping, non-traditional ingredients—like the “Salted Twix,” “Peanutbutter Butterfinger,” and “Girls Night Out,”—a (gasp) half pound cookie bursting with mini m&ms, Reese’s pieces, and a peanut butter core. This is The Half Cookie’s first Bakery Crawl—so stop in on Friday or Saturday for 10% off cookie purchase or a free Broadstreet cold brew for orders $35+. Mon-Sat: 10 AM-7 PM; Sun: 12-6 PM.

Bakey, co-owned by Israeli celebrity baker Uri Scheft— founder of Lehamim Bakery in Israel and Breads Bakery in New York City—is now open and serving its legendary sweet babkas, savory pastries, and breads in Newton Centre. At Bakey, babka reaches new heights of over-the-top deliciousness—and when paired with their A-list Caffe Umbria coffee, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better nosh. Try both during the Bakery Crawl when Bakey offers a free small hot coffee or cold brew with any pastry purchase on both September 27 & 28th. (Just let them know you’re part of the Crawl!) Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 7 PM, Sat & Sun: 8 AM - 6 PM.

A bakery tasting box of assorted sweet & savory treats for just $20? Count us in! Like Newton's other indie bakeries, everything at Breadsong is made from scratch, including breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and their signature croissants. Breadsong's "tasting box" includes some of their most popular items, including: 1 pepperoni lunch roll, 1 spinach and feta lunch roll, a peanut butter brownie, a pumpkin Whoopie pie, strawberry sandwich cookie,
and a piece of raspberry coffee cake. Quantities of the sampler boxes are limited, but can be ordered in advance by phone: 617-964-4004 or just picked up at the bakery. Open four days/week. Wed-Sat: 7-2

Newton Highlands’ Lakon Paris Patisserie, winner of Best of Boston's award for stuffed croissants, has a $19.99 show-stopper “Newton Bakery Crawl Box” filled with a mix of their pastries that usually sell for $30. The boxes will be sold on Friday and Saturday with limited quantities available, and only 1 box/person. Items that may be in your box: Signature Brioche Cinnamon Roll,
French Butter Croissant, Pain Au Chocolat, Strawberry Cheesecake Croissant, Pain Au Raisin, Monkey Bread, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Kouign Amann and Morning bun. Lakon has turned croissants into an art form with they're swoon-worthy offerings, created from imported French butter—oo-la-la. Tues - Fri: 7-6:30; Sat: 8-5; Sun: 8-4. Closed Monday.

Well it’s about time Finally-- was a bagel shop on the north side of the city! The NY Bagel Factory opened this spring in Newtonville, seriously upping Newton’s bagel game. These New York-style bagels are boiled then baked using the finest ingredients available. (Even the quality of the water is tightly monitored!) The result? A perfectly shiny, crunchy exterior, and an interior that’s light with just the right amount of bounce. And there’s no skimping whatsoever on these bagels, with both tops and bottoms coated with seeds, making sure every bite is perfection. Try the bagels yourself during the Bakery Crawl on Friday and Saturday when they’re offering 3 free bagels when you purchase 6 bagels or a free muffin when you purchase 2 muffins. Mon-Thurs: 6 AM - 4:30 PM; Fri-Sun: 6 AM-3:30 PM

Buy any 4 mochi donuts and get a free beverage! Pon de Joy is one of the most fun bakeries in Newton, specializing in mochi donuts in a rainbow of colors and I-can’t-believe-they’re-this-good flavors. Mochi donuts are a fusion between American donuts and mochi— a Japanese dessert made from glutinous rice flour—they are lightly crispy on the outside with just the right amount of bounce on the inside. Pon de Joy’s mochi donut menu changes weekly so there's always something new to try! And it’s drink menu is no joke—with Boba, Cold Brew, Mocha Latte, and Matcha Latte, and lots, lots more. Fri & Sat: 9-7; Sun, Tues & Thurs: 9-6. Closed Mondays.

The Icing on the Cake is participating in the Crawl on SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28 FROM 10-2, and is a must for cupcake lovers. Purchase 5 cupcakes during the Crawl and get the 6th for FREE! Except for the cupcakes, all of the cakes at this bakery are custom, with wedding cakes a specialty. BUT on Fridays and Saturdays, this bakery has cupcakes on a first come first serve basis, and in-the-know locals flock to pick up these perfectly executed crowd pleasers--with just the right cake:frosting ratio. Open 9-5 Tuesday- Friday and 10-2 on Saturday.

Located in a former hotel in the Upper Falls historic section, there’s nothing cookie-cutter about Bettina’s Bakery. Owned and operated by two professional pastry chefs (Bettina is from Germany and Naun is from Honduras), this one-of-a-kind eatery seamlessly blends together multicultural flavors with American tastes. Here you’ll find diners sitting down for breakfast and lunch, enjoying conchas, cubanos, horchata, streuselkuchen, and schnitzel along with their turkey sandwiches and salads. And don’t overlook their seasonal pies, muffins, scones, and custom cakes which are some of the best in the city. During the Crawl Bettina’s has smaller-sized apple, blueberry and pumpkin pies, and free pie samples. Crawlers also get $3 off any bakery purchase over $15. Regular hours are Mon-Fri: 7-3; Sat: 8-3. Closed Sundays.

Buy 2 muffins or single serve pastries and get the third for free! Located on well-trafficked Lexington Street between Newton and Waltham, you may just drive by this little bakery without noticing it--and that would be a big mistake. For the past 30 years, Country Desserts’ scratch-made muffins have earned it a reputation as Newton's must-stop muffin shop. But the baked goods here go well beyond muffins—cookies, cupcakes, custom cakes, fruit turn-overs, savory quiches, and personal pot pies are some of the best in Newton. Mon-Fri: 6:30-2; Sat: 6:30-1.

Even though Little L has been open for a few years it still remains one of Newton’s best kept secrets. But those in the know begin lining up at this magical (yes, magical) bakery early Saturday morning for its creative French and Japanese sweet and savory baked goods, unlike any others in Newton. Even better? Little L regularly fills its cases with new scratch-made fare, so there’s always something different to try. And if you’re not sure what to select, Little L’s friendly staff can help you decide, whether it’s Azuki Milk Buns, Matcha Pam, Kinako Mochi Croissants, Japanese Milk Bread, savory Corn & Cheese Rolls, and so much more. Little L is offering a 10% discount on any food purchase on Friday and Saturday during the Crawl. Thurs & Fri: 7-3; Sat: 8-3.

NaisLee is a new Newton catering company, owned and operated by two professional pastry chefs with tons of talent and backgrounds at high-end food establishments. Located in L’Aroma’s former space, NaisLee doesn’t have a storefront, but for the Bakery Crawl is opening to the public with specially-priced custom Crawl sampler boxes. Crawlers pick and choose what they want in their box from a menu which includes cupcakes, cookies, croissants, muffins, macarons and more. NaisLee’s pastries are outstanding--they even supply other bake shops and caterers with their scratch-made offerings. They also create over-the-top cakes for special occasions. Tasting boxes should be pre-ordered by 9 AM Thursday, September 26, but some items will be available to purchase during the Crawl. Hours for the Bakery Crawl are Friday: 8 AM-2 PM and Saturday: 9 AM-4 PM.

Modern Pastry lovers no longer have to trek to the North End for their cannoli, half moons, eclairs, fruit tarts, etc—they can just pick them up at Modern Pastry’s new outpost at Sweet Dream, the chocolate shop that opened in Newton Center a few months ago. Crawl over to Sweet Dream on September 27th or 28th for pastries and chocolate, or get a limited edition, $19.99 Modern Pastry “Crawl” box stuffed with a cannoli, tiramisu, limoncello cake, and a cupcake. (It usually sells for $23.) Box quantities are limited, so reserve yours by Wednesday, September 25! Located at 91 Union Street. Sun-Wed: 10-6; Thurs: 10-7: Fri & Sat: 10-8

White Lion Baking Company in Waban has opened our eyes to just how tasty and satisfying gluten-free and grain-free baked goods can be. This scratch-made bakery is a destination for those with special diets (Celiac Disease, Food Allergies, Paleo, Keto, Dairy-free and Vegan), while its baked goods made from wholesome, minimally processed, and organic ingredients, are a hit with even the most discriminating bakery-goers. Waban is White Lion’s second location—you may have visited their other bakery in Mashpee. Owner Liz Miles, a former pastry chef at Upstairs at the Pudding and Lumiere, is eager for the community to taste White Lion’s menu, and is offering free samples of apple cider donuts to “crawlers,” on both Friday and Saturday. 10% of the bakery’s proceeds during the Crawl will be donated to the Newton Food Pantry (Yay!) Mon & Tues: 9-4; Thurs-Sat: 9-4. Closed Sun & Wed.