Quebrada Baking Company

Been coming in for about 8 years now and notice year after year prices have gone up but food seems to be getting skimpy! I always get the ham and cheese croissant. When I first came to this place the croissants were packed with ham and cheese and as time has gone on there has been less and less filling! My last experience in there will be the last time I give them my business! The charge $6 for the croissants now and the croissant I got literally had two piece of ham folded in one corner of the croissant! It was basically like eating a plain one and if I was the business owner I’d be ashamed to pass that off as my product! Pathetic! After that I will not be back and I will start taking my business elsewhere ! You can buy a pound of ham for $5 in a store! It’s one of the cheapest cold cuts there is no reason to skimp on that when you charge the prices you charge!

Great coffee, great pastries, popular local spot that's definitely worth the visit. Every pastry I've tried has been delicious and the coffee has a unique soft flavor. Only wish the location was a bit bigger. It can get really crowded and there's not a lot seating.

I’ve been buying my croissants for Christmas morning for many years. I was very Disappointed with my favorite croissant, which is the chocolate one. I go out of my way to go to this bakery because the amount of chocolate that they put in their croissants. They are delicious. It was the only place where they did not skimp on the ingredients! Also My family likes the ham and cheese. This year it was barely a bite of chocolate, very disappointing. The ham and cheese had less ingredients as well. The prices have gone up and the quality went down. I am Saddened to have to look for a new place to buy my croissants. The staff is always and has always been kind and patient though.

The bakery is definitely worth a detour! The croissants are light fluffy and just the right amount of sweet. Best of all they come in large and petite sizes so you don't have to overdo it! The hours are great-6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thank you to the wonderful staff for being open at 6AM!! One of the few local places open early providing a delicious breakfast!! Will be coming back for sure

Very nice bakery - friendly staff. We ordered a cake a few years ago for a gender reveal party that worked out really well. Recently we wanted to do the same thing to announce our second child, so we ordered a small batch of cupcakes with a blue/pink center to do the gender reveal. Except this time they forgot to add the filling! We called up the bakery and within an hour they had quickly put together some replacement cupcakes. Mistakes happen - but their team really worked hard to help us out and save the day.

If you have food, allergies, do not go here. I have had other places be dismissive of my allergies, but this was a whole new level. After I made my purchase a baker came out and was so rude about my allergies. Honestly, I’m still in shock about the experience. Also I threw out the coffee that I purchased because I had no confidence in the product after all of the things that this baker said to me. Will never go back. It’s very hard navigating the world with food allergies kindness really goes a long way.

Very cute interior, the nicest ladies behind the counter and so. many. pastries. Unfortunately nothing gluten or dairy free. The coffee is good although it tastes a little different each time I’m there. But don’t let that deter you! Best snickerdoodle I’ve ever had! No wifi for working remotely

Very disappointed in my experience. I have a medical condition that makes it hard for me to digest dairy. I can tolerate a small amount of dairy if it's baked into a cake or cookie, but I can't tolerate any uncooked dairy (like buttercream or cream cheese frostings). I also can't tolerate any amount of chocolate. As a result I rarely am able to eat bakery cakes or participate in others' birthday and wedding celebrations. For my birthday this year I decided to take a chance on Quebrada since they advertise vegan frostings. I called specifically to enquire whether the raspberry preserve filling had dairy and they told me no, so I ordered a yellow cake with raspberry preserve filling and vanilla vegan frosting. I explained that it's ok of the cake itself has some dairy (as long as it's cooked) but I need the frosting and filling to be dairy free due to a medical condition. I didn't mention I also can't eat chocolate as I wasn't ordering anything that contains chocolate. When I was home with my family and cut the cake open, we noticed the "raspberry filling" looked an awful lot like chocolate. I called the store and they said the order form listed chocolate ganache filling - which not only contains chocolate but also contains heavy cream. They told me that as the cakes are made in Wellesley they could not confirm that the vanilla frosting used on mine was actually vegan nor could they make me a replacement cake. They couldn't even issue me a refund as no manager was onsite. The kind folks working there did offer me some cookies but it's not really a replacement for a custom birthday cake. They told me they'd leave a note for the manager to call me the next day, so I expected an offer to replace the cake or at the very least an apology once the manager got in but neither ever came. They did refund my credit card but never called me back. I'm giving two stars solely in recognition of the kind counter staff and tasty cookies they offered me. I will never order a cake from them again.

Best lil'breakfast treat ever. Ham n cheese croissants and a coffee (Dancing Goat, so different I like it). Love their miniature bake good selection, made up a box as a treat for the office. The baker served me herself, very nice lady, the whole staff is kind. It's a bakery with a few seats, quite utilitarian. I do miss when they hade a little café.

The chocolate croissant was fluffy and crunchy at the same time. They have a wide range of pastries and bread- it was difficult to choose! I love that they have postcards; I picked one up to send to my friend in London. Everything was great.

We had coffee and tried a scone and a muffin - all were just fine/ok but nothing with going back for - better than Starbucks but nowhere near as good as, say, Flour in Cambridge. The service was pretty poor and/or rude. We walked in late morning when no other customers were there. First employee walks out from the back and doesn't even look at us when we say hello. Second employee walks out from the back cursing (f****ng this and that), ignores us. Finally a third employee brusquely took our order and seemed put out by a couple of basic questions, paying more attention to their cursing coworker than to us. The space has a little seating inside and outside, very utilitarian.

No parking and poor service. There are other places to go. They used to care about their customers. Times are a changin'

Love their Boston crème cakes! But you do have to order couple days in advance. They also use plastic sheath to keep the cake together and wish there was a non-plastic alternative for bakers to use.

Nice pastries and good coffee, although the coffee had a bit of a citrus taste to it.

While in Arlington, Massachusetts had the chance to stop by my favorite family owned local bakery chain. Best and cutest shortbread cookies with granulated sugar on top. I'm a bit addicted really. We stopped in before the start of a summer road trip, so I grabbed one of their sumptuous savory egg and cheese sandwiches on their heavenly buttery flakey croissants for breakfast. I'm a tea drinker myself or else I would have had their coffee as I've seen the numerous reviews raving about their coffee menu. Their loyal counter staff was the friendliest! The ambiance is lovely with a few stool seats in the arched window to watch the charming hamlet Main Street business district world go by or watch one of the talented bakers at the other street window wielding her craft. I'm thrilled to support this idyllic neighborhood baking company whenever in the Boston suburbs of Arlington, Wellesley, Belmont, and most recently Watertown.

High quality baked goods. They offer a variety of savory and sweet croissaints. My favorite savory option is the mushroom and cheese. Super flaky, warm and perfect ratio of mushroom to cheese. They also have scones, breakfast bread, cupcakes, cakes and great coffee. If you are looking to celebrate a special occassion their cakes and cupcakes are incredible! Service is always friendly.

Delicious tasty cupcakes! Gonna be a short and sweet review, much like these cupcakes are little sweet treats ... well not too little - good size for a cupcake and enough to share for two people but I'd love my own next time :) Loved how fresh they taste even though we stopped by at the end of the day. Frosting is my favorite part of the cupcake (I know this is a controversial topic for some, but I gotta get that cream), and it was spot on. Would love to come back again.

Updating to 5 stars. My need to support local businesses had me giving Quebrada another chance. Been there a few times since and every experience was quite pleasant, and tasty.

Still five stars. The hot filled croissants and the hot chai lattes are getting me through this weird wet mild winter. The more "mature" people (close to my age) who work the counter are very friendly. There's almost no seating but that's okay because there are benches outside and interesting displays in the neighboring store windows to look at while you walk back home or to your car.

Always a wonderful assortment of baked goods!! Pecan/cinnamon rolls, Cookies, Croissants, muffins... we also love coming here for custom cakes, I typically will request my birthday cake from here!!

We stopped by here just walking around. The place is very cute and the staff is very nice and helpful. We ordered a chocolate cupcake and a raspberry jam shortbread cookie. The total was about $7. The cookie was delicious--not too sweet and has a nice crunch to it. It seems they make their own coffee which is pretty cool, but we did not order any coffee so I can't comment on it further. The cupcake, however, was a little subpar. It was dense and served very cold. We are waited for it to come to room temperature which helped a little, but it was still quite dense. I would certainly come back and try other things.

Had the chocolate croissant, almond croissant, and raspberry cookie. All were amazing! The staff helping me was kind and was very patient as folks were deciding what they want. I came pretty early so street parking was a breeze. Note, if you go at opening, some of the pastries may not be ready yet.

The best chocolate croissant you'll every buy!!! They are fresh and usually over filled with chocolate - the ratio is perfect - which makes them the the best! Sometimes you'll get a batch that doesn't have enough chocolate... but we buy these weekly.

The banana bread here is so good I can't buy it - I eat the entire loaf in one sitting. The chocolate cake with raspberry filling and the apple croissants are also divine. This place never disappoints.

I kind of don't want to give a good review here because then people from far and wide will come flocking in. But I just can't hide it: Quebrada is simply amazing. My family has been patronizing this bakery for as long as I've been alive. We get their decadent chocolate cake for birthdays and their scrumptious croissants for family breakfasts. Their cookies are cute and yummy. Their coffee is also good. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to anyone; my only regret is now the secret's out leaving fewer pastries for me!

Their pain au chocolat is overloaded with great tasting chocolate. So much so that i'd almost say it'd be better with slightly less.. but.. chocolate good. Almond and savory croissants were also great.

Was in town visiting a friend who lives close to Quebrada and now I wish I could live close by! The savory and sweet croissants are AMAZING and so are the breakfast sandwiches. I didn't try cupcakes or cookies but they also looked tempting. Service was great and there was so much variety. There are Vegan options as well! I also appreciated that they had iced coffee that you can pour on your own.

My husband picked up 2 chocolate raspberry tortes yesterday for my birthday. They were delicious! Everyone liked it! It wasn't too sweet and had right balance between cake and chocolate ganache... yum

Croissant had the consistency of a subway bun, espresso so sour it's almost undrinkable.

Great bakery and coffee shop for quite some time. Unique pastries, exotic café blends.

Love this place. I love their cheese croissants for breakfast. Their cupcakes are delicious and reasonably priced. Plus, they have a bowl outside for my dog to stay hydrated. One time, they came out and put ice cubes in the bowl just for her! My husband recently ordered my birthday cake from here. He got the bigger sized cake. We had a bbq, and I didn't want to share the cake. I ended up eating this gigantic cake myself over a couple of days....

Delicious pastries and super friendly service. The best treat to start the day. The croissants are unbelievably flaky and delicious.

So, I walk by this food truck ALL the time. Like all time if I take the commuter rail and walk through Dewey Square in the mornings...whilst doing this, I gaze longingly at the croissants...apple, apricot, raspberry, chocolate...and they look so nice. SO NICE. Today, I bought an apple filled croissant, and this croissant was soft, buttery, flaky and the apple filling was like yummy. I am a sucka for apple-y pastries, and this one did not disappoint. I'll def be back :)

Raspberry croissant (4.25$ after tax) had GREAT flavor, just the right amount of raspberry. The outside was nice and crisp, but unfortunately, the inside was not flaky, perhaps due to the raspberry. I'd say it's worth a visit if you're passing by!

Had the broccoli & cheese croissant today off the food truck near south station OMG delicious isn't the word!! It was buttery and cheesy literally every bite got better than the last!! Go now and try them!!!

I came back and tried their cakes... again and again! Every one I've tried is perfect--not too heavy nor overly sweet, just enough fluff and flavor. This is for the Two-Tone Layered Cake, Chocolate Raspberry Torte, and Classic Carrot Cake. Delicious! Great go-to place to order a reliably good cake worthy of any celebration.

Pretty good and cute bakery cafe! I stopped by here for a quick morning snack and I was pleasantly surprised by both their service and their little snacks. Their coffee was very solid. I ordered both the iced coffee and hot black coffee. But what impressed me the most was their "chocolate chip cookie", which had a base of chocolate topped with oats. I can't remember the name of it, but it was devoured by me and my partner within seconds!

They are a very established business, and one thing I really like is that they have "petite' cupcakes. You don't have to order a HUGE dessert and nice to have a decent priced small option. Also, they really do have great chocolate chip cookies. Highly recommend!

There strawberry and whip cream cake is absolutely amazing. It's not too sweet and so moist. Just don't leave the cake out too long to get warm it will tumble over, there's no junk holding it together, it's very natural.

Get the strawberry cake! One of the best cakes I've ever had. The cream is super light and airy, the cake is moist and fluffy and it's loaded with strawberries. I hate super sweet cakes, and this cake has just the right amount of sweetness. Price is very reasonable. $50 for a 9 inch, which will feed at least 10 people.

Delicious! I ordered a 6" round vegan chocolate cake with vegan vanilla icing. Best cake I've ever eaten.

I've had the chance to try their croissants a couple of times as well as the pecan rolls. The pecan rolls were amazing and very addictive. When it comes to their selection of croissants, I think they do the classic plain croissants best. While I did like their cinnamon almond croissant, I've noticed that all their filled croissants are soft and doughy and not as flaky and crunchy like the plain croissants. Have not had the chance to try their cakes and cookies so maybe next time.

My friend swears by these pastries and I'm so glad I gave it try. The croissants are SO GOOD. I had the almond one but I'm sure all of them are wonderful. I also really like that there are savory options- I remember seeing ham & cheese and broccoli & cheese croissants on the menu. I've also tried the blueberry scone before but they were rather unimpressive- I think I'm just not a scone type of gal because the friend loves them just as much as the croissant. Tip: they have petite versions of some pastries if you want to try multiple kinds instead of just buying one large one!

Have bought our family birthday cakes here for years. They are without fail always the best. Went to pick up one today and discovered I had given them the wrong date, so no cake was waiting for me. The manager was patient and kind -- she hustled to find another of the same cake in the store and saved the day for me. Lucky to have these folks and this store in our neighborhood!

Stopped by on my way home from Encore Casino because I had an urge for cake. The carrot cake cupcakes were moist and the frosting was sweet and decadent. The staff was very friendly and they have full-size cupcakes and mini versions of the Sam flavors.

Great little bakery with tasty croissants, scones and more. Love their coffee too!

I bought a Mocha chocolate cake yesterday. It was delicious. The bread is mixed with real chocolate one. So sweet and good!

This place is great. I came here with a kid who has a peanut allergy and there were many options for him. They do not cross contaminate here as many bakeries do. The cupcakes are really good. They sell mini cupcakes as well! I also tried their key lime cheesecake and I wasn't impressed. It seemed as if it had been out on display for a few days. This place has very few seats so I'd suggest taking the food to go. They also don't have a restroom which is slightly inconvenient when your hands get super messy. Parking is very difficult here, as it is on a Main Street. Overall, I really enjoyed this place! You can also get a bunch of mini cupcakes (and probably other treats) in bulk for parties! Oh, and they had cool Easter cookies!

I've ordered cakes from Quebrada for several occasions (retirement party, engagement party, birthday) and it's always a hit! Make sure you let the buttercream frosting soften an hour before serving. When I'm not ordering cake for the office, I like their almond croissants (!!!), savory croissants (a tad greasy), scones (blueberry or Parmesan scallion). So good! It's also nice that they have petite sizes for a lot of their pastries. Their iced coffee is alright. You order and they give you the cup, then you fill it up by the wall. I find service to be hit or miss. I've also been overcharged before and I didn't think to check until I was in the car. Overall, albeit a little pricey, definitely a solid place to get cakes and pastries.

Super helpful staff! The selection is nice and they are located in neat little areas like Belmont Center and East Arlington. Vegan Friendly - they offer vegan cake, cupcakes etc especially if you order ahead. Meaning, their Wellesley location supplies most of what the other locations get. So for example, the Belmont location may or may not have vegan cupcakes in stock on any given day (they did yesterday). However, with increased interest, they may carry them more regularly. Nonetheless you can order as needed which is what I did for a birthday. They currently only offer vegan chocolate cake but can do frosting in vanilla or chocolate. This gives you a solid local option for vegan cake and it actually tastes really good. the cupcakes are tasty and come in 2 sizes. For non vegans they offer a plethora of other tasty items and even make granola and bread. Enjoy! I'll add some photos when the cake is ready Saturday.

After reading so many the reviews I knew I had to try some pastries from this place and OMG they are amazing! I ordered two of the almond croissants also another pastry (I forgot the name) and they didn't last the drive home! The bakery is very clean. Such a welcoming environment, all the staff were so friendly in giving helpful suggestions. Pricing is very reasonable. Next time I'm in the area I'll definitely be giving this place another try.

The most chocolate-filled chocolate croissant I've ever encountered. This may dissuade some folks, who prefer an entire pillow of flaky, buttery and only a sneeze of that sweet, that nasty, that gushy stuff, but not this kid. I relished the copious amounts of cocoa. Cocoapious. Equally as overloaded, the apricot croissant (not a varietal you see very often) is anything but cloying, with a smooth chunkiness of housemade(?) apricot preserves. The one big strike is the iced chai latte - watery, unbalanced and if you get soy milk (75¢ surcharge), nobody knows how to pour it. Seriously. The entire staff came out to inspect KG's rendition, saying "It doesn't look right" and "It's too full" and "Spiders!" Ok, there were no spiders. That we could see. *cue theremin muzak* If you're not one for the sweets, don't pass up the savory bin: a little toasty countertop unit with mushroom and cheese, ham and cheese, cheese and cheese, and other such croissants. Mmm... lightbulb warm... No excuse not to swing by when scouring the Ahhhhlington side of Mass Ave. Feeling only half-hungry? Need a pocket snack for the Capitol Theatre next door? Most pastries have a petite version for less than $2!

I love love love this place! My husband and I live around the corner and we frequently go to this place for a variety of reasons: Coffee: They have the BEST hot and iced coffee (Dancing Goats Blend is the best). I also love their lattes - and I buy their coffee beans by the pound (it is a bit expensive but so delicious it is worth the splurge). Pastry: Their pastries are delicious and clearly made with high quality ingredients and are very fresh! I love the fact that they offer most items in a petite version as I am always trying to practice portion control. My favorite pastry they have is the petite raspberry croissant. I also love their blueberry scones, savory croissants, almond croissant and pumpkin muffins. Orders to Go: This bakery has "Jo to Go" - basically a box of their coffee and will pack pastries to go. When I have an early morning meeting at work, I will call ahead and place my order and they have it waiting for me as I swing by on my way to work. Everyone in my office loves when I bring in their Dancing Goats coffee and pastries. My coworkers favorites include their blueberry scones, cinnamon buns and all flavors of croissants. Special Occasions/Cakes: I have gotten several different items for birthdays and special occasions and loved them all - Boston Cream Pie (excellent - one of the best I've had), Vanilla Birthday cake with raspberry filling and butter cream frosting (good - decorations were beautiful - fresh flowers and ribbons), and cupcakes - chocolate, vanilla and carrot cake - all amazing! I absolutely love their cupcakes! They also have a vegan chocolate cupcake that is delicious as well! Parking is street parking only (Mass Ave) and can be a bit tricky during rush hour (on the way to work in the AM) but I have never had a problem. Prices are reasonable - typical coffee shop/bakery prices, and well worth it as quality is higher than usual. They have some seating there but my husband and I always prefer to take things to go. I cannot say enough good things about this bakery - I love it!

This is a very cute local bakery with colorful monkey decor. For many of their pastries, they offer large and small versions which made things much easier for an indecisive person like me. Prices are very reasonable with most everything being under $5 I enjoyed their ham and cheese and broccoli and cheese croissants. They are verrrry buttery and on the soft side but that's what made them yummy and different. I tried several other pastries and I particularly loved their pecan rolls which were just slightly sticky and not overly sweet. Definitely a must try if you're in the area!

I give Quebrada 5 stars for the things they make that I think are the absolute best. If you visit enough times you are sure to find something worth giving them similar high praise. My absolute favorites: -petite pecan rolls ($1.40 a piece) - I have brought a bunch of these in to work and gotten very high reviews. These always seem to be gone when I come in the afternoon (make more please! and save a few in the back with my name on it while you're at it) -strawberry torte cake (20$-30$) - Quite possibly my favorite cake of all time. No matter which size I get and every time I get this it's just as good. Fresh yellow cake filled with vanilla pastry cream & strawberries. Topped with fresh homemade whipped cream and chocolate covered strawberries! Their whipped cream frosting is the best. They have all types of different cookies, crossaints, and muffins which are mostly excellent as well. Great hours for a bakery (6-6 everyday). Always have my order on time, always accurate (I've placed about 4 or 5 orders here over the last couple years). Staff while always busy is usually friendly. Can't say enough good things about this place.

Had a couple of different cookies today, and they were pretty good. The one negative thing I have to say is the guy behind the counter seemed like I was putting him out by ordering a couple of cookies? I didn't have any special requests.. Just wanted a couple of things that were for sale.. Sorry for asking..