Central Bakery

Cambridge, United States

3.5

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10 reviews

Does not accept credit cards

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+1 617-547-2237
Address:
732 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA, 02141
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
150 ftCambridge St @ Cardinal Medeiros Ave
280 ftCambridge St @ Berkshire St
500 ftCambridge St @ Lambert St
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Today

Today 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Cambridge) 11:52 AM Friday, November 29, 2024

Business hours

Monday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 6:30 am – 1:00 pm

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10 reviews of Central Bakery

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Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
my parents have been coming here since the 70s and the place hasn’t changed (or raised its prices, really!) since then. get the wonderful Portuguese cornbread, toast it with butter, and you are set. crusty on the outside and a great texture. way better than the overpriced trendy stuff you can get elsewhere. it also freezes well.
yes there’s barely any sign outside and no there won’t be any chatty, hip bread-​gurus. just go buy the wonderful cornbread, take it home and enjoy it! and support longtime businesses in the area.
Place rating: 1
Cambridge, MA
I wanted to like this place, as it is close to home. But I’ve been in a couple times now, and they are consistently rude, abrupt, and dismissive, like I’m bothering them by being in their shop.
Their selection is not wide, and honestly, is dry and old tasting. You’d be better served buying something pre sliced from the grocery store.
Don’t bother with Central Bakery.
Place rating: 1
Cambridge, MA
The worst customer service I’ve ever had the displeasure of being involved with.
Was not greeted when I walked in (only person there in the tiny shop), was condescended when I tried to make small talk («pretty hot in here, huh?» «It doesn’t feel hot to me.»)
The bread isn’t labeled, so unless you’re a bread connoisseur you’ll look like an idiot, and be made to feel like one. There are also very few options. There’s also no sign on the door, so good luck discerning when they’re open and when they’re closed.
But my recommendation is to just assume they’re closed all the time and never go here. Biggest waste of 5 minutes of my life. May your terribly-​run business flounder and fail.
Place rating: 5
Cambridge, MA
Bread so fresh! Also closes at 1 on Sunday’s but every other day they close around 7
Place rating: 5
Leonia, NJ
$ 2.65 for a loaf of «Portuguese corn bread» (no, not like Southern US corn bread) — unbelievable taste. Fresh baked. Like another reviewer, I’ve lived behind this bakery as well and the smells… ah the smells! Highly recommended: don’t pass up bread that’s this full of taste! I’ve given it as a gift to others, I’ve brought it to get-​togethers and wine-​and-​cheeses — it’s always a hit, and the secret remains with me (and all of you, esteemed readers) that I’ve paid only $ 2.65 and I get a load of thanks in return.
Place rating: 4
Brooklyn, NY
i had a deliciously scrumptious, perfectly fluffy and crunchy, just the right amount of cheese infused into and encrusted onto the bread roll here. yum. i went back for more, but turns out they’re closed on sundays.
Place rating: 4
Cambridge, MA
I live right behind this place, and the smell of the bread baking drives me crazy — but in a good way.
I wish they made a whole grain kind of bread, but once in awhile I treat myself with their yummy Scala bread. It is soooooooo good. I love their sweet rolls, also!
Place rating: 3
Cambridge, MA
If these guys varied the breads they made (less white, more whole wheat and other grains), they could have such a successful business! There just aren’t any old time bakeries left and so you end up paying $ 5 for a loaf of bread at some pretentious bakery or at Whole Foods. The best bread they make is the corn bread («Pao de milho» in Portuguese). It’s hearty and yummy with a little butter or olive oil.
Place rating: 3
Roslindale, MA
Mostly (Portuguese) breads but those are delicious. Call 1 day in advance for a bag or 2 of their dough to make pizzas, calzones or whatever it is you want ot make. It is really good quality dough for the same price as you’ll pay in supermarkets, only better!
Place rating: 4
Portland, OR
This bakery has a secret weapon … the Portuguese corn bread.
When fresh it is unbeatable. otherwise it needs some toasting or grilling.
fresh baked every day except Tuesday and Thursday