By Lisa K. Berton
Ziggy's & Sons Donuts
2 Essex Street
Most popular items: black raspberry jelly donuts, cinnamon coffee rolls, raspberry turnovers. Sells vegan empty puff pastries. Whoopie Pie Wednesdays.
Jaho coffee & tea
197 Derby Street
Most popular items: specialty lattes, apple blanket turnover, pre-made salads. Gluten-free options. Find cakes, muffins, scones, pastries, and cookies.
blue ribbon cake
118 Boston Street
Most popular items: multi-tiered wedding cakes, cupcakes, buttercream frosting. Everything made to order. Fresh frosting available for purchase.
Mr. Crêpe
83 Washington Street
Most popular items: Strawberry and Nutella crepe, super pesto crepe, iced coffee. Gluten-free crepes available. Cafe carries muffins, cookies, and pastries, too.
coffee time bake shop
96 Bridge Street
Most popular items: real cream Bismarks, donuts, scones. Polish Paczki available February - Easter. European style pastries and custom celebration. cakes
bagel world
203 Canal Street
Most popular items: breakfast sandwiches, fresh hot bagels, black pastrami sandwich. Cream cheese and spreads packed to go. Twenty bagel varieties.
Jodi Bee Bakes
7 Church Street
Most popular items: browned butter and sea salt dark chocolate chip cookies, whoopie pies, Dean's Beans coffee. Menu is 80% vegan, 40% gluten-free, 20% both.
Caramel French Patisserie
281 Essex Street
Most popular items: l'opera, royal au chocolat, various macarons. Gluten-free macarons. Nuts-free options. Tarts, croissants, caramel desserts, and more.
A&J King Artisan Bakers
48 Central Street
139 Boston Street
Most popular items: multi-grain bread, moist chocolate croissant, kouign-amann. Variety of vegan offerings. Try baguettes, brownies, coffee cakes, and cookies.
