Maprang Bakery & Cafe
51 Union Square, Medford, MA
Crema's Take
“Maprang brings Southeast Asian bakery traditions to Union Square with stunning custom cakes and creative desserts like pandan coconut cake and foi thong that feel both familiar and special. The bright, cozy space is perfect for lingering over a carefully made latte or grabbing a quick pastry, and the staff's warmth matches the genuine care they put into every order—whether you're celebrating with a pig-themed cake or discovering your new favorite Asian-inspired treat.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I ordered a custom pig-themed cake for my daughter, who absolutely loves pigs, and Maprang bakery did an amazing job! The design was adorable—perfectly crafted with so much attention to detail. My daughter was thrilled the moment she saw it. Even better, the cake wasn’t just cute—it was delicious. Moist, flavorful, and not overly sweet. Everyone at the celebration loved it. Thank you to the bakery for making our day extra special. Highly recommend for both creativity and great taste! 🎂🐷💖
I had the pandan coconut cake with salted egg on top. It tastes good and reminds me of another vietnamese dessert. The egg seems more like just a fancy decoration imo, it didn't make any difference to the cake. I'd just get the regular cake next time. The mango matcha is pretty good and the vietnamese coffee is just okay. I like that they mix both natural and artificial flavoring for a nice balance - for both the drinks and the cake.
Cozy bakery serving up so many Asian desserts, drinks, and snacks! Food: - Foi Thong Coconut Cake ($7.95) Layers of pandan chiffon cake layered with coconut cream (with real coconut slices) and topped with foi thong. Awesome balance of sweetness and textures. - Ube Basque Cheesecake ($8.95) Creamy, nostalgic cheesecake brimming with ube flavor! Loved this - Taro Puff I LOVE all things taro, and this pastry delivered. Crispy exterior encasing a sweet, smooth taro paste. Service: - The workers are so welcoming and friendly. Makes each visit feel like a warm hug. Interior: - Cozy, warm, and on the smaller side. Highly recommend this place!
Maprang is a small cafe and bakery serving up multiple Asian pastries, drinks, and desserts in a small area. The atmosphere is very bright and its nice to browse around in. The staff were friendly, we got our pastries and drinks in under 5 minutes, and we were able to go in and out quite quickly. We got a thai tea cake, biscoff cake, and a mango matcha. The Mango matcha was a bit light on the matcha flavor, and very sweet, a bit too sweet for our liking. The Thai Tea cake wasn't as good either, though it did have a good thai tea flavor. In contrast, the Biscoff Cake was very good, not too sweet and paired well together with the biscoff added on top.
What a wonderful addition to Union square!! There are so many drink and quick bite options. The cakes look incredible and the one I ordered, Opera, was insanely good. The lattes & everything were made perfectly. I also need to come back and try a breakfast sandwich. Staff was delightful and ambience was lovely. Definitely recommend!
Crema Reviews
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