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Jea Kim
Excellent basic French-style pastries.
Heard about this hidden gem from a friend. The bakery itself felt unpolished. No décor, a little chaotic, but clearly more focused on baking than presentation. No intricate pastries here, just hearty loaves, croissants, danishes, and brioche. We picked up a few classics.
Croissant – The texture was spot-on, airy yet structured, with a clean buttery flavor dominating. A hint of sweetness crept in, which wasn’t exactly to my taste, but I could see this being the perfect base for a simple egg sandwich.
Chocolate Croissant – For me, the real test is always the distribution and amount of chocolate. Here, it was flawless. A soft mousse-like pocket of melted chocolate sat at the center, so even the smallest bite carried cocoa richness.
Almond Croissant – Unfortunately, this one was just alright. Nothing stood out, and the almond mousse lacked that nutty depth.
Danish – Much like the croissant, the texture was excellent. A little too plain though.
… moreHeard about this hidden gem from a friend. The bakery itself felt unpolished. No décor, a little chaotic, but clearly more focused on baking than presentation. No intricate pastries here, just hearty loaves, croissants, danishes, and brioche. We picked up a few classics.
Croissant – The texture was spot-on, airy yet structured, with a clean buttery flavor dominating. A hint of sweetness crept in, which wasn’t exactly to my taste, but I could see this being the perfect base for a simple egg sandwich.
Chocolate Croissant – For me, the real test is always the distribution and amount of chocolate. Here, it was flawless. A soft mousse-like pocket of melted chocolate sat at the center, so even the smallest bite carried cocoa richness.
Almond Croissant – Unfortunately, this one was just alright. Nothing stood out, and the almond mousse lacked that nutty depth.
Danish – Much like the croissant, the texture was excellent. A little too plain though.
Myriam Ward
Very tasty bakery in Winchester. Among the best almond croissant in Boston.
This was the final step in my question to find Boston’s best almond croissant. This was the 13th and last bakery. I had very high hopes, and travelled over 1 hour by train to get here.
The bakery feels very cozy, and the staff is very nice. I took one almond croissant and one baguette.
The baguette was delicious. Mine was slightly warm which makes a world of difference. Perfectly chewy, slightly crispy. I am French and I wouldn’t be disappointed to receive this baguette in Paris.
Most important however, the almond croissant. It was very good. But was it the best I’ve tried? No. Strong points are the croissant itself which is slightly caramelised yet still quite moist inside. What prevents this croissant from being the best in Boston is the almond paste inside. It was good, but not great. I personally would have liked it to have a more roasted and caramelised flavour, with a pinch more salt. If that was the case, then Mamadou’s bakery would have won the challenge.
Still a very delicious almond croissant, would definitely recommend if you’re not too far out.
… moreThis was the final step in my question to find Boston’s best almond croissant. This was the 13th and last bakery. I had very high hopes, and travelled over 1 hour by train to get here.
The bakery feels very cozy, and the staff is very nice. I took one almond croissant and one baguette.
The baguette was delicious. Mine was slightly warm which makes a world of difference. Perfectly chewy, slightly crispy. I am French and I wouldn’t be disappointed to receive this baguette in Paris.
Most important however, the almond croissant. It was very good. But was it the best I’ve tried? No. Strong points are the croissant itself which is slightly caramelised yet still quite moist inside. What prevents this croissant from being the best in Boston is the almond paste inside. It was good, but not great. I personally would have liked it to have a more roasted and caramelised flavour, with a pinch more salt. If that was the case, then Mamadou’s bakery would have won the challenge.
Still a very delicious almond croissant, would definitely recommend if you’re not too far out.
Amy Hobgood
I love everything this bakery puts out. I grew up in Europe, and this is the closest I can get to a European bakery, even though they are Haitian they’ve mastered French style baking. Makes sense given the history of the country. I go to this bakery, and I recommend slicing the bread up and throwing it in the freezer if you can’t get there often.
… moreBill Keefe
Wow! A hidden gem. I am on a12 month survey of bakeries in New England and here, in this humble hole in the wall on the cheatin’ side of Winchester, I find the best croissant I’ve eaten in as long as i can recall… and that includes Europe. And, a baguette that can hold it’s own against the best of them.
Find these folks a financial backer so they can get that espresso maker going and leverage the enormous talent back on the kitchen with a storefront that does justice to the product. Bravo!
… moreFind these folks a financial backer so they can get that espresso maker going and leverage the enormous talent back on the kitchen with a storefront that does justice to the product. Bravo!
M M
A solid 4.1 which mean you should plan to visit if you’re in the neighborhood or close by. Managed to get the last choc croissant; buttery ; right amount of choc but lost few pts on airiness. Baguette; v good , different texture to most French baguettes I’ve purchased in MA but taste did not disappoint. Loved the no frills local vibe . Will definitely return but some of the reviews best in Boston and better than France … nope.
… moreVarsha Hari
Went in for the first time today (November 2025) and found their almond brioche to be out of the world! We wanted the brioche bun warmed up and ended up meeting the owner who was very kind. We’ll definitely be back!
… moreGigi
Literally the best bakery I’ve ever been to. The owners are incredible people and they make an incredible croissant. There is nobody I’d rather give my money to, I love this place in a way that almost feels religious
… moreChuck I
The most delicious bread !!
Freshly made daily. Italian and French breads. Family owned and operated. Excellent service!!
Chuck
… moreFreshly made daily. Italian and French breads. Family owned and operated. Excellent service!!
Chuck
Souleymane Sogoba
I heard about this bakery two days ago and had to stop by to try a few things. I got some breads (a brioche loaf, an artisan sourdough bread, a baguette) and some viennoiseries (croissants and pains au chocolat) Everything was delicious. I got the chance to meet Mamadou, the owner and he is so kind and friendly. I will definitely come again. If you’re ever in the area (Winchester, MA) stop by and treat yourself to some baked goods. They’re made fresh daily and you can see the bakers working behind the counter. The aroma of freshly-made bread welcomes you when you walk in. I went, I ate, I loved. I will be back. I just found out that they recently opened a second bakery in Arlington, MA and I look forward to visiting it soon.
… moreKurt Machemer
There are a handful of incredible, well-regarded bakeries in the Boston area. NONE of them match Mamadou’s. Other patrons seem to especially love the croissants, but for me it’s the baguettes. Just the perfect amount of crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. It’s a 5 out of 5 just for the baked goods. And then when you meet the proprietor and his family, the rating is elevated to a 10 out of 5….
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