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BakeryIsraeli-style pastry, shakshuka brunchBeacon HillWalk-in only
Tzurit Or's Tatte runs an Israeli-style bakery-cafe across Boston and Cambridge since 2007. Located in Beacon Hill. Open daily 07:00-19:00. At 70 Charles St.
Worth the queueShakshuka with feta and herbs
TipShakshuka books out by 11:00 weekends. The Charles Street and Harvard Square branches keep the strongest pastry selection late.
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BakeryEuropean-style hearth breads and viennoiserieCambridgeWalk-in only
Igor and Ludmilla Ivanovic's Iggy's on Fawcett Street near Fresh Pond has baked hearth breads in Cambridge since 1994. Supplies most Boston-area restaurants.
Worth the queueFrancese sourdough miche
TipThe 5kg Francese miche is the showpiece bake; ask for a half-loaf cut. Pastry counter at the front, breads at the back.
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BakeryEastern Mediterranean pastry and mezeCambridgeWalk-in only
Ana Sortun and Maura Kilpatrick's Sofra on Belmont Street in Huron Village Cambridge has run an Eastern Mediterranean bakery and cafe in Boston since 2008.
Worth the queueGinger morning bun and Turkish coffee
TipPark on a side street; the bakery's car park fills by 09:00. Ginger morning bun and za'atar manaeesh are the two breakfast orders.
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BakeryHand-mixed European breads and piesCambridgeWalk-in only
Rene Becker's Hi-Rise on Concord Avenue in Huron Village Cambridge has baked hand-mixed levain bread in Boston since 1996. Sandwiches at the counter.
Worth the queueCountry sourdough boule
TipThe country sourdough sells out by 13:00 most days; pies are the under-ordered savoury order.
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BakeryHand-cut fresh pasta and Italian salumiNorth EndWalk-in only
Frank DePasquale's Bricco Salumeria behind Bricco Ristorante on Hanover Street in Boston's North End hand-cuts fresh pasta and slices imported Italian salumi.
Worth the queueFresh tagliatelle, sold by weight
TipTagliatelle, pappardelle and gnocchi are the daily fresh pastas; closed Monday. Cash and card both.
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BakeryAmerican cakes, cupcakes and breakfast pastrySouth EndWalk-in only
South End Buttery on Shawmut Avenue has run a bakery counter and cafe in Boston's South End since 2005. Open daily 07:00-21:00. At 314 Shawmut Ave.
Worth the queueSea salt brownie
TipThe bakery counter at the front is the fast take-away; the bistro at the back is the brunch room. Sea salt brownies sell out by 15:00.