Central Bakery

Cambridge, MA · Bakery

Rating
4.9/5
★★★★★ 4.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Cambridge
#5
of 464 restaurants
City Percentile
95%
rating percentile
Address
Central Bakery, 732 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Phone
(617) 547-2237
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM

Central Bakery is a restaurant located in Cambridge, MA. It is one of 464 restaurants listed in Cambridge. Its 4.9-star rating is above the Cambridge city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #5 among Cambridge restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 9 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday7 AM–1 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Dariusz Prokopowicz · Dec 2025

Central Bakery, a charming spot nestled at 732 Cambridge Street, is, in my highly valued opinion and based on the frequent, genuinely satisfied sighs of friends collecting their weekly bread and treats, the absolute definition of an authentic neighborhood institution, delivering consistently fresh, high-quality baked goods that perfectly capture that comforting, traditional taste of a true European bakery. Everyone I’ve spoken with consistently praises the phenomenal texture and flavor of their fresh bread loaves, the delicious, old-world style pastries, and the quick, friendly service provided by the staff, emphasizing that the bakery successfully maintains high standards while offering incredibly competitive prices, making quality accessible to the whole community. I’ve learned from thei

★★★★★ 5.0 Sofronie Dun · Jul 2025

I rarely write reviews for anything, but I had to share this experience. I passed by the shop around 9 PM and was immediately drawn in by the warm aroma of freshly baked bread. Even though they were closing, the owner kindly let me in. I noticed they had large packs of buns, but I just wanted a small one. Without hesitation, the owner went to the back to get it for me. I didn’t have any cash on me, and to my surprise, the owner said I could take the bread. I said I would come back to pay tomorrow. That simple gesture really touched me. I shared the bread with my roommate as soon as I got home — she loved it as much as I did. There’s something special about the taste — honest, wholesome, and organic — just like the kindness behind it. Best bread ever, and even better people behind it. Ro

★★★★★ 5.0 Ben Mowbray · Jun 2024

Great local spot. Showed up early before they were done setting up and picked up a loaf of the sweet bread. Nice and eggy tasting, made for good toast with marmalade. Friendly staff and service, great neighborhood spot.

★★★★★ 5.0 Colin Fleming · Aug 2024

A charming Portuguese bakery with a classic, old-school vibe. They focus on freshly-baked bread. The service is quick and straightforward, making for a pleasant and efficient experience.

★★★★★ 5.0 maria correia · Sep 2023

Best bread I've ever had! I'll drive the hour away now to get their bread, but it's worth it. Just make sure to bring cash. They don't take cards

Services

Bakery

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