Colette Bakery

The moment I stepped inside, I was welcomed by a cozy and charming ambiance. The sitting area is slightly small but lovely! It’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy your treats with a cup of coffee. The variety of baked goods available was impressive. I decided to try their pain au chocolate, it was exquisite – perfectly golden and flaky. Also, the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. In summary, the attention to detail in both the food and the environment made the experience truly pleasant.

We always have Paris. And some of us are lucky to have Colette. The best croissant in Boston. Fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside. And a sandwich and a (lemon) Travel Cake for later. Don’t think the cake will make it to its destination though….

Food: Pain au chocolat was flaky but bit bland. Two strings of chocolate inside but didn’t have much flavor that covers the whole pastry. Overall it was good. Eclair had a chocolate cream that tasted not too sweet which I preferred. Service: very friendly and gave great recommendations Atmosphere: physically small, not many seats but friendly atmosphere

Colette is an absolute gem of a bakery. Delicious vanilla lattes, every pastry is just delightful and reasonably priced! My favorites are weekend specials almond chocolate croissant and the chicken curry croissant! The staff are so so friendly and provide excellent, quick service. Colette is just so refreshing and such a treat I find myself visiting multiple times a week.

Super good! flan is awesome! it tastes like a giant cold egg tart for me as asian, which is so good🥹 Everything is delish! also they allow dogs indoors. Nothing can be better! Such a bless to live in south end

We are so glad to welcome Colette in the neighborhood! Went for their first opening day and everything was marvelous. They’ve changed the layout from the previous bakery which makes the flow much better and there’s more seats for patrons. Varied selection of French baked goods: pastries,baked breads, croissants (obvi), tartes, etc as well as quiche and lunch sandwiches. They also have a good coffee, espresso and tea selection. Excited they chose this location to expand off their original Medford location

The departure of this bakery space's previous tenant was a tragedy, but Colette's presence is such a joy! They have a wide variety of pastries and breads, and they also serve coffee and tea. There's a number of small tables along the wall, as well as seats by the windows. I came on a Saturday around 8am and it was already buzzing with people. The servers are friendly as well. I got a Kouing Amann, a Pecan Paris Brest, and an Iced Chai Latte, while my friend got a Quiche Lorraine and a Cappuccino. I thoroughly enjoyed all of my treats and would definitely come back.

Had the brioche bread and apple tart. Seems like they are taking pastries made to sell on Mondays from their Medford location and selling them here on Wednesday - Sunday. Pastries weren’t fresh and honestly, I’d just walk over to the Buttery for better pastries. Not in the same atmosphere as Cafe Madeline. Update: Edited to include video of what I spotted 3 months later. It’s fine if you like the pastries, but just setting the record straight here.

EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!! Wow love this place , we need one in Hallandale Beach, Florida Started off with the Ciabatta loaf bread that when sliced and toasted is perfect for breakfast. Also got the Parisian ham n cheese sandwich to save for lunch later , toasted in oven for 10 min and ur in Heaven !!! My daughter ordered the Ham n Cheese croissant , this beauty is amazing . The favorite of mine is the Flamenkuche :)))) this pastry is salty but yummy, bacon and creme fraiche,mozzarella cheese with caramelized grilled onion on viennois bread OMG !!!! This doesn't stop .....the finale is the Almondine Tart .... The best ever pouched pears on dough covered in almond cream ..

My wife and I had a terrible experience at Colette Bakery South Boston store recently. When we walked in, we noticed three employees behind the counter. All were wearing gloves, but they weren't using them properly. One of the workers was touching her face with her gloves on, another was on her phone, and the third was cleaning. When we ordered, the worker who was cleaning took our order without changing her gloves. We asked her to change them, and she did, but then she used a dirty tray covered in stains and old food to put our pastries on. It was disgusting. Another worker, who was touching her face with her gloves when we came in, also handled our food without changing her gloves. When we asked her to change them, she got mad and walked away without saying sorry. The person at the register was polite but not helpful. We asked if she was the boss, but she didn't answer. Overall, the staff didn't seem to understand how to handle food properly, and they were rude too. I reached out to the owner via email to share our concerns but never heard back. We've been to your other Colette Bakery locations in Medford and Melrose many times and enjoyed them, but this experience was awful. If things don't change at the South Boston store, we won't be going back, and we won't recommend it to others.

Pastries: Eclair was okay... not much cream inside and wasn't the best. Layers were not flaky enough personally. Pain Au chocolate had two strings of chocolate but felt like it's not enough to cover the whole pastry Environment: staffs were very courteous and nice. Recommended the pastries and they were super friendly. The cafe itself was small and cute.

Amazing lattes, always fresh pastries, very cute and clean inside and they work super fast so the wait is never too long. I just wish they were open all week days because they're my go-to before work.

The departure of this bakery space's previous tenant was a tragedy, but Colette's presence is such a joy! They have a wide variety of pastries and breads, and they also serve coffee and tea. There's a number of small tables along the wall, as well as seats by the windows. I came on a Saturday around 8am and it was already buzzing with people. The servers are friendly as well. I got a Kouing Amann, a Pecan Paris Brest, and an Iced Chai Latte, while my friend got a Quiche Lorraine and a Cappuccino. I thoroughly enjoyed all of my treats and would definitely come back.

Just a happenstance encounter with Colette Bakery on way home from a hard day with my little one also requesting some pampering. Mommy merely needed the toilet but the courteous staff who very obviously spoke French recommended the Canele caramelized to perfection. My caloric intake drill sargent said no, my angry child desiring nourishment huffed yes. Glad my weaker side won out. So moist and crème like on the inside.. crusty like brûlée on the exterior. Such a little thing, but so satisfying. My nine yr old doesn't quite understand the concept of "savoring each bite" quite yet, but within the eight seconds before his chocolate croissant was decimated into speckles of crackle remains, I took a sigh from the aroma of my blueberry hibiscus tea, releasing my resentment for selecting the non caffeinated option. I don't think Yelp is what it used to be, which is why I don't review until given a substantial reason. Here's a gem bakery you might find worth your while regardless of your level of exhaustion/need for mini respite.

Canele: small but perfect outer shell and custardy inside Macarons: just the right size with rich and flavorful cream. The hazelnut was particularly good. Added plus: plenty of seats to sit outside

Came Saturday 8am and was even more impressed with the selection and vibes! So happy to have this in the neighborhood for a lil treat. Prices are standard and not outrageous while quality is still top notch.

Back in for another round but with my husband. He really enjoyed the pain aux raisin. It was perfect! I had the pain aux chocolat - wonderful and even ordered another plain croissant. We did get the chausson aux pommes because it looked looked so beautiful but it was a little disappointing- not any filling - I sound have gone with the tarte aux pommes. Another plus...great coffee!

The new location is where the old Cafe Madeleine used to be on Columbus. It's a small space but the decor is cute and there are a few little tables if you want to sit there. They have pastries, desserts quiches, cookies and breads plus they have a coffee bar. The staff was friendly and I thought the prices were really reasonable compared to other cafes and bakeries.

This new location of Colette Bakery is an absolute gem to have in the neighborhood. The team working there is friendly and their food is so delicious. I got a croissant (to compare to other neighborhood croissants) and it was perfectly flaky and buttery. I also got a viennois (which are hard to find at most other French bakeries in the US) and a lemon tart. They were both absolutely perfect and made me feel like I was back in France!! The prices here are also very appropriate... I've found that other bakeries will charge $7 for a croissant which I honestly just refuse to pay, but here everything is so delicious and the right price! The vibes are very bright and airy and I can't wait make this bakery a regular stop. Would highly recommend everyone to go here!

There used to be a different bakery here that I loved but since they closed I haven't been by here in a while. I walked in because I thought it was a new dog bakery!!! There's a BIG picture of a DOG so wouldn't that make sense? Wanted to get treats for my pup but they don't have any. Tried the eclair, almost no filling. Staff is indifferent and rude. Also the girl did not know how to pronounce a lot of French pastries. Croissant was dry and soft at the same time - weird, not authentic. They made the pain au chocolat into some kind of pun which is also weird - the French usually prize authenticity but I guess not these guys.

My husband and I got breakfast and afternoon snacks the other day. First of all, the employees are very friendly and it was not busy at 8:30 on a Sunday. I got a chouquette (crunchy eggy and barely sweet how I like it), flan Parisienne (which I loved with flecks of vanilla bean and not too sweet), Le Boston (almond topped slice of brioche that I feel I would like more if the brioche was soft like the caramel filled ones), and I wasn't a huge fan of the drip coffee. I also got Canele (awesome crunchy exterior and custardy inside), chocolate chip brioche (yummy), chocolate lava cake (excellent heated up in the microwave), pecan financier (I was surprised how much I didn't like it), and pain suisse (my husband really liked). Despite missing the bakery that was formerly here, it is very cute and feels like an authentic Parisian bakery.

The best bread you can find in Boston area! Friendly and helpful employees, tasty desserts and drinks. Love this place! Fantastic addition to the South End neighborhood.

One of the worst bakeries I've ever been to. They leave the door open so there are always massive flies landing on all the pastries, the environment is extremely unwelcoming to anyone who isn't white, and they treat their employees with blatant disrespect right in front of customers. The pastries are good but definitely not worth it for all the bad vibes and food safety violations.

Exquisite. Go early, Buy everything that tantalizes your taste buds. It's all phenomenal. The quiche.

I really enjoyed my experience at Colette Bakery. I had their pepper quiche and hibiscus blueberry tea - the quiche was so creamy and delicious, and the tea was great too. The bakery itself is so beautiful - the decor is so aesthetic, and the seating area is so cute. I really love that I got my tea in an elegant mug - it added to the chic vibe of the place. Also, the variety of pastries is amazing, and they all look so fresh - I wanted to try everything! And the prices are so good as well, which is a major plus. I know that I'll be returning to Colette soon to try their other pastries - I really like it and would 100% recommend it!

Food is a little pricy but so delicious! The drinks were a little too light for my taste but maybe it's because I like things to be on the sweet side. I'm indecisive and the staff were so friendly and patient. It was so awesome they were speaking French! We definitely got there at a good time before it got so busy and confusing. The place is cute and clean, just a lovely place.

I was excited to try this French style bakery but it left me disappointed. The croissant was such a disappointment. It felt like one of those croissants you get at a breakfast buffet at a Hampton inn. The curry chicken croissant was an interesting thing on the menu but it did not blow my mind. The sweet stuff they had was good. Got the crookie, which was good so if sweet pastries are you think this is the place to go.

First time for me so giving 4 stars for now. I had the Quiche Lorraine (delicious, generous serving, I could have asked for it to be heated a bit more but didn't ) and a small English Breakfast tea (served in a proper cup so it stayed hot!). Service was very good: welcoming, cheerful, efficient. Ambiance was good: it was a rainy day and it was nice to step into a warm, comfortable, well-lit, well-laid out, clean establishment.

Love everything at this bakery. Super excited that there is a Boston outpost. Classic French bakery and Viennoiserie.

The best French bakery around, authentic and delicious pastries, friendly and kind staff. I recommend it to all my friends and people who ask for a recommendation for the best French pastries. the best !