La Saison Bakery

Small bakery with small parking lot. Mostly outdoor seating. Prices are higher than other bakeries but I think quality makes up for it. If looking for quantity+quality, they have that too -- fruit croissant for example is basically an amazing dessert for 2 people. They normally have slices of cake/cheesecake/pie(?) as well that varies from day to day. I mostly go for sweets/pastries but they have bread options too. Their barbari bread is great and super sesame-y.

I've gone back to this bakery more times than any other place in Boston as of late, so it's safe to say that it is in my top favorites. Prices are definitely high, but there are unique menu items that you can't get anywhere else, and the staff is friendly. Would get again: - Sourdough Pizza Slices ($8.00): Available every day after noon. The roasted onion + pecorino and arugula + burrata are amazing. Took me back to Italy. One of those instances where you're paying for the quality, and it is actually worth it. The dough alone is fermented for 72 hours if that says anything. - French Deux (Vanilla Lavender) Latte ($6.40): Possibly one of the best lattes I've ever had. Both flavors shone in the drink, which was also milky and smooth. It is quite expensive but was good enough to make me want to try their other lattes. - Pistachio Croissant with Saffron Mascarpone Frosting ($6.90): Pricey but decent size, and the croissant was everything you could want: flaky, buttery, and soft. There was a delicious frangipane (with pistachio instead of almonds) throughout the center. The saffron mascarpone frosting added a salty and earthy flavor. The croissant was so perfect that I wouldn't mind getting a plain one either. - Porchetta Romana on Focaccia ($15): Huge. The focaccia was very good. Loved the random bits of Himalayan black salt. The porchetta was the element that I was most excited about, but I felt like it was outshined by the focaccia and bell peppers. Liked but wouldn't get again: - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie ($3.50): Solid cookie. Delicious flavor and crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside. - Scones: All of the scones had a good consistency and were flavorful. The pear and ginger scone ($5.50) is my favorite (pros: high quality ginger that will slightly burn your throat; cons: not much pear flavor, and the glaze is a bit too sweet). The marzipan orange scone ($5.50) grew to be my second favorite. The pesto gruyère ($5.25) and feta-za'tar ($4.90) scones were okay. - Chai Chocolate Oat Cookie ($3.50): Nice balance of chai and chocolate. The center could have been softer, but it was a good cookie overall. - Pumpkin Cheesecake Slice ($6.50): Sooo thick but so delicious. Definitely something that should be portioned. - Brioche Frite ($5.90): This Sicilian-style brioche filled with vanilla pastry cream is only available on Sundays. It was quite big. The outside had a nice crust, and the filling was silky, creamy, and sweet. Even though the vanilla pastry cream was not overly sweet, the pastry as a whole was quite heavy. Didn't like: - Kouign-Amann ($5.20): This seems like one of their most popular pastries, but I didn't like it tbh. It tasted like a denser croissant—a bit dry and not as flaky or buttery. I didn't taste the vanilla sugar. - Barbari Cheese Pizza Slice ($6.00): The barbari was airy and crunchy, but I felt like this fell short as a pizza. I wanted more from the cheese and sauce because, otherwise, I could have just purchased the barbari alone. I recommend the sourdough pizzas instead. - Egg Bun ($9.50): The brioche bun with sesame seeds made this look so appetizing, but I thought it was just okay. The bun was pillowy and had a subtle sweetness. The egg was fluffy. The bacon was dry and not very crispy. The dijon mustard was lacking. The pickles were more of a side, but I liked that they were provided because the main issue I had with this sandwich was that it didn't pack much flavor or texture variety. - Matcha Ricotta Pound Cake ($4.90): The flavor of this was good, but the pound cake was dry, which is a common critique if you read other reviews. Not everything is available at opening, but if you go too late, you run the risk of things selling out or having to wait in a long line. I recommend ordering online. The pick-up station is inside, on the window sill. Small parking lot and free street parking on Sundays. No tables inside but a few outside, with an igloo tent during the winter.

Average pastries, nothing special, pricey for what they are! Michette is miles better! Parking: easy parking.

Amazing baked goods here! There’s a reason the line is out into the parking lot. I got a little of everything since it was my first time despite many recommendations. Shared my friends focaccia, which was so good - wish I ordered that! My pumpkin orange peel cookie was soft and delicious and the saffron mascarpone pistachio croissant was sensational. Dietary restrictions: Many gluten free options Parking: Plenty of parking around the corner but there is a lot too.

Great pastry great drinks

I’ve been here twice, and I really want to like it because it’s one of a few bakeries that is walking distance from my apartment. The pastries are a bit pricey given that they are barely distinguishable from one another. I got the almond croissant and orange marzipan scone, and the textures and flavors were identical. Maybe there’s something else I should have ordered.