Butternut Bakehouse
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Butternut Bakehouse

787 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA

★★★★★4.8(328 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Butternut Bakehouse is a beloved neighborhood gem where the pastries are genuinely exceptional—think chocolate raspberry croissants with a shatteringly crisp exterior and careful lamination that keeps people coming back for whole boxes at a time. Whether you're ducking in for a quick coffee and croissant after a run on the Minuteman Trail or settling in with a friend over espresso and chocolate cake, the fast-moving line and genuinely warm staff make it feel like a place that's earned its community love.

What to expect

PastriesLight foodQuick grabSpecialty drinksTraditional drinksSlow sit

Google Reviews

Jonathan Mahoney
★★★★★2 months ago

Woah. This might be the best chocolate raspberry croissant that I've had in the United States. The outside was crunchy, inside was well layered and flaked. The raspberry and chocolate together is almost unfair how good it is. Coffee was pretty solid too. This place rocks.

Natalie Kelsey
★★★★★3 months ago

I set out to get myself a pastry and ended up with a whole box of pastries because I couldn't choose. Everything was beautiful and ultimately quite delicious. The service was great; fast and polite and very helpful. There was a wide variety of hot drinks and everyone in line got their items very quickly. Awesome little spot, I can't wait to go back with my family and try the other things I didn't get the first time.

Gloria Ha
★★★★★6 months ago

Perfect stop after a run on the Minuteman! Lemonade was perfectly tart and sweet. Chai latte wasn't sweet but they have simple syrup. Croissants had ample filling and a nice texture -- sure they'd taste even better warmed!

Cameron
★★★★★a year ago

Amazing little bakery that is a well-deserved favorite of the community! Stopping by was a great experience with friendly staff and a line that moved very quickly. The pizza slices are truly lovely, the texture of the bread is so fluffy and light while the flavors are always yummy. The pastries all look great and taste just as good, the cardamom swirl is definitely a must-try but can’t go wrong with anything here!

Y Sun
★★★★a year ago

Stopped by in the afternoon for coffee with a friend. The espresso chocolate cake was really good—rich chocolate flavor that paired perfectly with the coffee. The atmosphere is good for quick catching up. Not bad overall.

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