Opening hours
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Typical hours for bakeries in Boston
Most bakeries in Boston open around 8:00 AM and close around 6:00 PM on weekdays; 100% are open on Sundays and 0% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 8 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
257 Newbury StreetBoston, MA 02116
About The Bittersweet Shoppe
Located at 257 Newbury Street in Boston, Massachusetts, The Bittersweet Shoppe is a bakery. It's part of our guide to 889 restaurants, cafes and bars in Boston.
Phone: (978) 649-2253.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bakery
- Address
- 257 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116
- Phone
- (978) 649-2253
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Popular times (typical for bakeries)
Bakeries are usually busiest around 10 AM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 4 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of bakeries in Boston.
Typical prices for bakeries across the US
Based on 101 menus with 1,554 priced items from bakeries across the US, the median menu item costs $6.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $9.99.
We don’t have The Bittersweet Shoppe’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bakeries across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Croissant | 7% | $3.50 |
| Cheesecake | 4% | $4.99 |
Calculated from 101 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What bakeries usually offer
Across 104 bakeries in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 95% offer takeout
- 79% offer delivery
- 32% have dine-in seating
- 6% offer Wi-Fi
- 76% accept mobile payments
Ask The Bittersweet Shoppe directly at (978) 649-2253 to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Bittersweet Shoppe there are 186 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 371 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (72), Bakeries & Desserts (41), Bars & Pubs (26), and Burgers & Fast Food (20).
Competition is healthy: 6 other bakeries are within a mile and 33 within three miles. The closest is Flour Bakery & Cafe, 0.3 mi away.
102 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexLa Neta< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternAceituna Grill< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiItadaki< 0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanPURO ceviche bar< 0.1 mi
- SeafoodLobstah on a Roll< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a bakery
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Bittersweet Shoppe located?
The Bittersweet Shoppe is located at 257 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116.
What is the phone number of The Bittersweet Shoppe?
You can call The Bittersweet Shoppe at (978) 649-2253.
What else is near The Bittersweet Shoppe?
There are 371 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Bittersweet Shoppe. Nearby options include La Neta (< 0.1 mi), Aceituna Grill (< 0.1 mi), and Itadaki (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other bakeries near The Bittersweet Shoppe?
6 other bakeries within a mile. The closest is Flour Bakery & Cafe, 0.3 mi away.
How much do bakeries across the US cost?
Based on 101 menus with 1,554 priced items from bakeries across the US, the median menu item costs $6.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $9.99.
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