Bakey

We recently met one of the owners of Bakey on a plane ride. He was very friendly, and happily switched seats with my wife so she could be on the aisle. I finally had the chance to pick up a coffee and babka and was not disappointed. Everything looked fresh and delicious, the space was bright, clean and attractive, and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The hardest part was deciding what not to buy.

As another user stated, do not order the bagel sandwiches here. The bagels are stale and come pre-wrapped with saran wrap like a cafeteria-style lunch, and it cost $10 for a bagel with some salmon, cream cheese, and lettuce. No tomato, no red onion at least. The sandwich tastes very plain, although with a generous amount of cream cheese and a decent amount of salmon. I would have at least liked some red onion. It had no flavor. The seating is clean minus crumbs on the tables, but they're not very spacious. The restroom had urine piling up in the toilet bowl and it smelled bad, as the automatic flush was broken. I ordered the customer favorite chocolate babka and it was soggy, like it was soaked in a sugary syrup, and I could not finish it. However, it did have a nice buttery flavor, but not nice enough for me to want to finish the slice. The employees were not very helpful, spoke very minimally, and did not greet customers with a smile on their face. In fact, I felt like they were bothered by me asking questions on recommendations and taking a few seconds more than usual as it is my first time coming here. So, I do not know why the service is regarded so highly. Probably will not come here again.

This is my third time here, and we’re always greeted with the same warm smile. There’s a gentleman at the counter, possibly the owner, but whether he’s the owner or an employee, it’s clear he truly loves what he does. I absolutely love their fresh babkas! You must try! 🤤

I’m visiting Brookline for the Spring and this has been my go to spot for morning goodies! The chocolate babka is incredible! Other favorites are the spinach burekas , lox bagel, and lavender iced latte. I couldn’t recommend this place more!

Service was so friendly and all the pastries were very fresh! The seasonal blueberry babka was my favorite but the smores is also a must try. This was my first time trying the savory items and I was a big fan of the bagel sandwich with the tuna salad. Can’t go wrong here - definitely will be back!

One of the best babka I’ve ever had in the states! The chocolate babka was flaky, not too sweet, and perfect flavor. The slice was also a good amount, plus coffee was fairly good too. Also came in the morning which was when it was still warm and fresh, plus I love you can see the baker making it right there. Overall a lovely experience, great staff, and many types of babka I will be coming back to try!

we had a cinnamon roll and something with apple if i remember right it was very good i liked it a lot, thank you so much!

Delicious chocolate babka! Very good caramelization and buttery taste. Pretty tasty coffee too, although the cappuccino was smaller than expected. The cinnamon babka was good but didn't blow me away. All of the other babka varieties looked promising, and I'm definitely going back to try them. Service was pretty warm, too. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

Cosy bakery specializing in babkas. The aromas definitely drew us in. Indoor and some outdoor seating. My first time having babkas, I ordered the almond babka expecting it to be like an almond croissant so was quite surprised at how moist it was on the inside. It was sweet but not tooth-achingly so. The iced latte was quite satisfying. Would love to try other flavors (the cinnamon babka looked good) next time I'm back in Coolidge corner.

Wonderful bakery! Chocolate Babka is perfection. Numerous adventurous flavors are rotated seasonally. Some hits (peach!) Some misses (raspberry is short on preserves, strawberry rhubarb is way too sweet) Beautiful sandwiches. On signature soft bagels. (They are better if one thinks " soft roll ") Wonderful savory pasteries and challa. Interesting coffee and tea offerings. Try a few different things, find your own favorites !

4.5. Such a fun concept to dedicate an entire store to babka, (they have delicious, creative drinks as well) and the execute it quite effectively. We tried the ChocoBanana Pecan and Biueberry Babkas; both had a chewy enriched dough and were full of flavor. Also tried the lavender latte, which was tasty without being overly sweet. They've got both indoor and outdoor seating, with a relaxing ambiance. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area- it's a special treat!

Almond babka was so wet inside & ruined the crispness of the outside. Sorry. & it was $ 6.50 ! Ugh. Cars outside come around the corner on williams off Harvard . . So fast. Scary !!! *!

So much variety and everything is sooo good! I love their cheese stick, challah bread, and almond babka. The cheese stick has real cheese pieces melted into the bread and the texture is crispy and soft at the same time, not hard and chewy like others. The challah bread is just addictive...I don't know why. The almond babka is flaky outside and the almond filling warm and oozy, everything melts perfectly into one bite. That is if you're lucky enough to get it fresh out of the oven (or you can bring it home to heat up). Another thing to try is their bagels. It doesn't have the texture of a regular bagel, but more soft and breadlike, which makes their bagel sandwiches perfect! They are one of my favorite bakeries in town.

Bakey introduced me to babka last year when I was walking around Coolidge Corner and stoped by this location to see what it had. I would stop by more frequently if I was in the area more often. There is a great selection of both sweet and savory baked goods. The pumpkin babka is delicious. I love the pumpkin seeds on top. I wish there was more pumpkin flavor but overall I excited to get this whenever I see it in the fall. I also got the apple babka last tome which I didn't like as much. Like a lot of places in Brookline, this place is small and can feel cramped when it's crowded. For whatever reason, in my experience, whenever there's a line people will get too close to the table if you're sitting at one. For that reason I recommend this Bakey as more of a place to grab something and go than sit down.

We walked by on a sunday morning and loved our all the pastries we ordered. We wanted to order everything because they all looked so good and fresh. Our service was prompt and friendly. We really enjoyed our brossaint, filled croissant, and spinach and cheese pastry. We got a mushroom babka, but next time we'll have to get a sweet babka. The bagel with tuna salad was also delicious. I would probably skip the coffee next time.

The chocolate babka lives up to the hype. It may be the best chocolate pastry I've ever eaten and that is saying a lot. There is so much delicious chocolate in every bite and the flakey pastry keeps you coming back for more. This is something every chocolate lover needs to experience. Just buy the entire loaf. Yes it's $16 but you will not regret it I promise. I didn't get a chance to try out the other baked goods but everything looked amazing and you know it is fresh because they bake it in front of you.

A friendly, reasonably priced bakery with a comfortable vibe and very good babka (though by personal preference I like my babka a little bit more dense). Their other pastries and bagels looked equally delicious. A great place for a morning or midafternoon coffee break!

If babka is something of interest this is the place for you! They have all types of flavors and varieties. They also have bagels, challah, and some other prepared foods/sandwiches. My mom got the s'mores babka and said it was good but lacked chocolate and was slightly dry. This was $8, so a bit steep. Nice ambiance in here. Employees are very friendly. Good seating, nice spot to do work or meet up with friends.

Heard that their bagels are delicious, so I got an everything bagel with cream cheese. It was fine and very fluffy, but the everything seasoning had coriander and fennel, which gave an unexpected flavor profile. (ie it was more spiced-seasoned rather than typical everything seasoning). The cream cheese comes in slices but spreads easily and is decently rich! The pumpkin babka didn't have a strong flavor, and the pumpkin cream/sugar ribbon was much less present than in the chocolate babka. Wouldn't necessarily get it again. The almond babka was delicious though, obviously one of their bestsellers. The dirty chai was a bit strange. It was light on the espresso (not dirty) and heavy on the chai, which had a weird kick to it. Not a typical chai blend. Would come again, but to continue trying new things!

Only great things to say about this small, neat, clean bakery. Though smallish, that does not limit one's choices. As best as I can recall, there were 3 different types of bagels, a variety of savory baked, a variety of sweet baked goods, prepared salads, etc. Without a doubt, the babka is the star here but I had to try the bagels which had gotten relatively bad reviews on Yelp and, while they are not traditional bagels, we thought these challah bagels were pretty damn good. Of the 2 cashiers, initially there seemed to be a language barrier with one who seemed not to understand my inquiries but the other one was delightful.

This bakery did not have a lot of seating, but had a lot of yummy treats. I definitely recommend taking it to go if you don't see an open table because they definitely did not open quickly. The coffee was okay but the real star were the pastries. I loved the tiramisu babka and spinach and cheese bureka. Defiantly check it out if you're in Brookline.

Babka is good. They have many kinds between sweet and savoury. It's quite expensive though

This review is for a takeout order. One of the reasons to place a takeout order online before arriving at the restaurant is so that it's ready when you arrive. However Bakey is totally unclear on the concept. When I arrived there were only a dozen people in the line ahead of me but I had to wait in the line and then when I got to the counter they THEN filled my order. Sesame bagels: Speaking as an expat New Yorker, UGH!!! These aren't bagels; they're bagel-bread. Chocolate babka: Where have these been my whole life? These could start a new religion to which I would eagerly convert. Cheese Burekas, Spinach+Cheese Burekas, Potato Burekas: Maybe I was expecting more? These were ok, but nothing to go out my way for. The spinach was the winner by far, but the others were well-made. In all, I would go back for their chocolate babka and try some of the other sweets.

Amazing pastries and challah! Hard to pass by this shop without going in. Hard to go in without buying anything

I've discovered that there are monthly babkas that are not their traditional laminated ones (not my favorite) that are more of a fluffy brioche style, and I LOVE THEM! So far I've tried the peach, apple, and pumpkin (like a cross between a cinnamon roll and pumpkin pie), and I love that they're not too sweet. Yes they're pricey.

I stopped into Bakey on a rainy Saturday and it was the perfect spot to watch a monsoon while enjoying a lox sandwich and babka. The space is very open, clean and modern, I'd say there are about 8 tables and space for 20 seats inside. They also have some tables outside on the sidewalk and there are plenty of outdoor seating areas nearby. As you walk in this waft of delicious baked breads hits your nose and you immediately see the fresh loaves of challah and babka in front of you. There's actually a section of the interior where you can see them making everything which is really cool. I was overwhelmed by the selection of pastries and baked goods but after a minute I decided to go with the lox bagel sandwich, raspberry babka and spinach + cheese bureka. The people at the counter were very accommodating and answered all the questions that I had for them. The bagel was unlike any bagel I've had before, it had that familiar flavor on the exterior but it was very fluffy and soft which I enjoyed. Their sandwich came with cream cheese, delicious lox, a single lettuce and fresh dill. It was so delicious that I grabbed another one for my partner to-go. The cheese and spinach bureka was everything I had hoped for and more, so flaky and delicate but full of flavor- it was gone within seconds. The raspberry babka was also great, it was filled with fresh preserves and chocolate- the perfect finale to a carb filled breakfast. I'll definitely make my way to Bakey the next time I'm in the area!

Needed something soothing on a cold and windy day. Bakey provided that warmth through a cup of tea and a comforting environment perfect for studying, catching up with a friend, or people watching.

Whoa, watch out, Boston, a new bakery has Arrived. Went here on a whim, saw the great reviews and figured it must be solid at least. Delicious! Everything looked incredible and fresh from the moment we stepped in (at 8 PM, even), which is always a good sign. The almond babka had a lovely creamy marzipan with a honey-like syrup underneath, and some sugary crunches occasionally on top, yum. The cheese bureka had a great browned savory flavor on top that made us feel that the bagels are sure to be spectacular, and had just the right complement of soft salty cheese. The server, who was so friendly and enthusiastic in describing everything to us as we decided, was even kind enough to give us an additional raspberry babka, which was full of fresh raspberries. Gotta try the chocolate next... There was some sort of pop up with a cool gelato place we hadn't heard of, but we passed for today--hopefully next time! Seems to happen every weekend. Overall, amazing new bakery, perfect location, wonderful service. Welcome to Brookline.

Most places take a little bit of a hit in quality when they expand, but Bakey is that rare exception. Not only have they not slipped, but they're actually getting better and better. I've visited a several times, including their opening weekend and more recently, and every time, the pastries have not only been fresh but warm to very warm as well. It's as if they're family, baking only for you. You'll get a warm greeting and cordial treatment that's certainly warmer than MY family, but that's another story for another day. The important thing is that the babka--available in chocolate, almond, cinnamon (these first 3 are the best), raspberry, banana chocolate, a babka-croissant blend ("broissant"), and a strawberry version of the broissant--are all of very high quality. Unlike at most bakeries, it's not about gimmickry here. It's about the quality of the dough first and foremost. And then the buttery glaze that makes them extra moist and delicious. Chocolate is almost always melty. Almond filling is thick, moist, and luxurious. The cinnamon unravels beautifully. The coffee is not elite, but very good. The bagels are lighter and airier than what you may be used to, but sometimes different is good. I like them and consider them a different breed altogether, so I don't compare to other bagels in terms of quality. The bagel sandwiches with salmon or egg salad hit the spot. The chocolate chip cookie is good too, but you can get better versions of that elsewhere. The babka is the reason to come here and is paramount. There's much less space inside than at their Boston location, so during busy periods takeout or communal seating might be necessary.

The most delicious chocolate babka!! My first visit to Bakey and it was delicious. Everything looked and smelled so good. We tried a few treats but the chocolate babka was so good we ordered another one. A must visit if you're in the area!

So good!!! I got the ChocoBanana Pecan Babka to go, but was so excited I ate it while walking. DIVINE! Somewhere between a piece of babka and bread pudding, it was soft and gooey with fresh banana slices in it, intense chocolate flavor, and pecans to add some crunch back. I'm definitely going back to try all the flavors now since it was so tasty, staff was so friendly, and there were tables inside and out.

Bakey Bakery is incredibly overpriced for what you get. The portions are small, and the bagels taste more like challah bread than a true bagel. While the staff is friendly, they always seem confused, and they frequently run out of items. Given the prime location, it's puzzling that they don't restock throughout the day--any smart business would ensure products are available during the day. Their rewards program is frustrating, too. It never seems to work, and none of the staff seem to know how to apply it properly. Overall, the place is okay, but unfortunately, with so few good bakeries around, this is what we get--and with no alternatives, they are very popular.

All I wanted was a cup of hot coffee (with cream) on a miserably cold day. The coffee was cold. I was told it that it was cold because I added too much cream. I asked to have it warmed up and the fellow who was helping me got pissed off and added so much steamed milk that the coffee was undrinkable. I tossed it out. Ambiance was fine. Courtesy was absent. Coffee undrinkable.

Never tried babka until today! I was really disappointed that they ran out of chocolate babka, but the Raspberry Babka was pretty good. I also enjoyed the goat cheese croissant. The London fog was very pleasant as well. The service was good, nothing crazy exceptional. It was quite busy and you could tell everyone was working very hard. Inside is very cute! Not a whole lot of seating, but very clean.

Place is lovely, well-presented, but not busy and yet every available table has not been cleaned. Cleanliness is important, particularly when you are vying to be an upscale bakery. I had to grab a napkin to wipe off an area so I could sit down and enjoy a hot chocolate. I believe the owners were here, and they just sat down at the same tables with all the crumbs. Obviously did not faze them. They have a lovely variety of sweet and savory babkas. Baking area is visible, which is very cool for those of us who enjoy baking!

Coffee taste amazing! It's hard to find a good cafe when your from Europe. Not everyone's coffee is delicious. I can highly recommend the coffee from bakey. Also the staff is so friendly. I always feel so welcome there. Thanks for your amazing job guys! I also like the interior from bakery. You can relax there with your friends and have good talks or you can grab your laptop and work. Both are really welcome.

Such a cute place. Focus is definitely on babka but it is SO good. So many types- chocolate, cinnamon, almond, lemon, peach....... The staff is very nice and d it's clean with plenty of seating. And there is WiFi!

Stopped by Bakey while running errands nearby. The bakery was impressively clean, and the inviting smell of fresh pastries hit me right away. It was clear that their popular picks go fast. The staff were friendly and made the whole process easy. I tried the chocolate babka and almond croissant babka, and they were a delightful surprise. Absolutely delicious. Super flaky but stayed in tact! Ended up grabbing a few more for the family, and they loved them too. Bakey's got a new fan right here. Will definitely swing by again.

Stop saying to yourself "oh no, it looks good but I really shouldn't...." get your carb-loving self to Bakey RIGHT NOW!!!! I was heading to the Cape for a couple of days, and since I always try to find a perfect gift to bring, what says "perfect" better than babka??? After looking through the website before going, I knew I would need cookies, bread and a few of the small babkas. I purchased an almond, raspberry, apple and cinnamon and they were AMAZING. Loved them all, but my favorite was the apple (but really, I loved them all) and all were flavorful and somehow "light"? How can that be? Actually, it doesn't matter because we would have loved it all regardless. Ivan patiently helped me while I rattled off what I needed, and I signed up for their rewards program (because I am already planning on being a regular). All of the reviews are spot on, so head to Bakey immediately!!

I have come to Bakey multiple times, and they have been consistently amazing. I have tried their chocobanana pecan babka, pistachio babka, tiramisu babka, broissant, potato bureka, cheese stick, sourdough, and salmon lox bagel. My favorite items are their pistachio babka and cheese sticks. My least favorite was the chocobanana pecan babka and the broissant. They tasted alright but lackluster compared to the others. The potato bureka was also just alright as I found the filling a bit boring. The pistachio babka is flakey and soft while not overwhelmingly sweet. The tiramisu babka was not bad. I enjoyed how the cream was not too sweet but found the texture fluffier and drier in comparison to the pistachio babka. The cheese sticks can be a bit salty, but I enjoy them as a nice and savory snack. The salmon lox bagel was not bad. All the ingredients tasted fresh and light. The sourdough was amazing. I used it to make my sandwiches and found the quality superb. Service was great as it was fast and speedy. I would love to come back when I am in the area again!

The question isn't whether or not you should go to Bakey; the right question to ask yourself is sweet or savory? From the cinnamon babka to the mouth-gasm raspberry cinnamon Babka to the goat cheese filled babka; all were simply amazing with a strong cup of coffee to melt it all away in your mouth! So again, don't ask yourself, whether or not you should go; ask yourself sweet, or savory!

If I lived closer to Bakey, it would be a dangerous place for me. I absolutely adore this bakery because there is not one bad item here. Located on Harvard Ave, you can take a brief walk from the C line or take the 66. There are also plenty of street parking. There's plenty of tables and seats for a person to come here and study/ work. I've been here a couple times and have not been disappointed. I love their almond babka the best as it's full of almond flavor and just super soft and perfect to have. Their cheese sticks are also really good, but can be greasy. They're sticks of bread that have gooey parmesan. I've also tried their strawberry babka and that is good, but gets a bit soggy the next day. There are so many options but I'm sure that there is no bad choice here. Not sure if they still have the deal going on but they offer $3 lattes with a purchase of a pastry. They offer alternative milks and flavoring which is super exciting! For the low price of $3.50, you really cannot beat that!! The taste was not compromised by price. Still creamy, sweet, and strong espresso. Overall, one of my new favorite bakeries in the Brookline area. I highly recommend people coming here. Your pastries also don't go stale the next day which I love! They also offer other items like smoked salmon and bagels. Definitely stop by this location or the one by DTC!

Absolutely delicious babkas and bagels and challah bread. Every single thing I've tried has been delicious. Staff is friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. Usually the tables are busy/full so I haven't sat down to eat there, but the big windows allow for plenty of natural light to come in- would be a great place to meet someone for coffee and a treat! Would recommend!!

Great quality with well focused selection, good job at getting the basics done right instead of looking for appearances

Delicous and great staff. Freshly baked on site. Very good coffee. Nice seating outside

I love myself a good babka, and this place is the real deal. It's nothing complicated- get yourself their chocolate babka, and you'll be handsomely rewarded with rich chocolate filling (think they use a mixture of chocolate chips and Nutella) and decadent, flakey pastry. Even better if warmed up in the oven. This place rivals the best babkas in NYC and I'm glad we have it.

bakey bakey bakey! i wish i lived closer so i had an excuse to visit more often. they have an impressive array of both savory and sweet pastries and a tried and true drink menu. it can get full very (very) quickly, so be prepared to take ur order to-go if it's peak.

Sweet little place in Coolidge Corner! Used to live there in the 1980s and so much is gone, so it was nice to find a little hangout spot amongst all the clothing boutiques. Babka is crazy good and coffee is really decent.

Chocolate Babka and Cheese bread were sooooo good. When you walk in you smell fresh bread baking. Amazing. There's also fast service Would come again

Nice new addition to the area with some unique bakes! The babkas are amazing, challah looked legit, only qualm was the bagels (though yummy) are not truly bagels, but rather a challah-esk roll. Service was great!

Just not a fan at all. The workers are not nice humans. Treat kids like trash. It's Brookline, ya kids are going to come too. Everything is so damn stale too, the babkas are such trash, overly sweet days old stale. It's just not a good place at all, all around. Clearly the management is terrible.

Loved this place! We came for the sweet pastries but left obsessed with the savory ones. We got the cheese stick, potato, spinach and cheese bourekas and they were incredible and still warm from the oven. So flakey and light! So fresh as well- you can see them bringing new stuff out every couple of minutes. For sweet we got the almond and chocolate babka. Both delicious! I will say the chocolate babka is very cinnamon-y and the chocolate is like dark chocolate. The almond was moist and flaky. Coffee was fresh and delicious as well. Would 100% come back but probably just for the savory stuff, it truly stole the show. Very busy in there, you can tell it's a town fav.

Great pastries (although temperature can vary a lot when you get a pastry), but terrible coffee.

The food here is SO good, I recommend getting the raspberry babka or the egg sandwich. Along with the food being top notch, the staff is also very kind and the higher staff is also very kind as well. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet place to get work done with great food, drink, and snack options!

Only tried the almond babka because they were out of pistachio. $6 for a decent sized slice - it's pricy but very good. Will definitely be back. There's a few tables available but it seems like it's mostly take out. Glad to have them in Newton!

Was kicked out for being there longer than 30 minutes. I've been there many times before and not been told that. The lady who I was asked to move for told me, "this isn't a study hall, it's a restaurant." I don't think she realized that there were multiple people with computers/notebooks out but okay. Anyways, if you're looking for a coffee shop to do work and enjoy drinks/treats, don't go to this one. Boston is considered a student city so pretty weird way to approach their services, especially without making it a known rule (maybe a sign would help!).

Phenomenal challah and babkas. I love the variety and quality, only complaint is that I wish there were more locations. Will always support this place.