La Saison Bakery 407 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138

"Croissant is buttery at the center, flaky with a bit of air, 4/5. The coffee, $4.6 for a “cappuccino” I got home and it looks more like a simple coffee with milk, 1/5."

"I purposely went on a Sunday for the Brioche Frite because they are only available on Sundays, but I'm kicking myself because I got so distracted by the options that I forgot about my mission once I was there. However, I don't see it in my pictures, so it might not have been out yet since the croissants weren't going to be out for another hour either when I was there (so there is a downside to going at opening). There is a small parking lot and some tables outside, one of which is in an igloo. No tables inside. - French Deux (Vanilla Lavender) Latte: This was 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 at $6.40, but it was good enough to make me want to try their other lattes. - Pumpkin Cheesecake Slice: Sooo thick but so delicious. Definitely something that you'll either want to couple with milk or the like, share, or not eat in one sitting. - Kouign-Amann: This seems like one of their most popular pastries, but I didn't like it to be honest. It tasted like a denser croissant, a bit dry and not as flaky or buttery. I didn't taste the vanilla sugar. - Scones: All of the scones had a good consistency and were flavorful. I liked the Pesto Gruyère and Feta-Za'tar scones; wasn't a fan of the Marzipan Orange scone. - Matcha Ricotta Pound Cake: The flavor of this was very good, but the pound cake was dry. - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie: Solid cookie. Delicious flavor and crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside. I'd rate everything that I ordered a 4/5 overall because there were some misses and they are on the more expensive side, but I'm bumping to a 5/5 because the service was stellar. The person who took my order was so sweet and patient."

"I really liked this place. There’s some parking out front (8-10 small angled spots), and 2 outdoor igloos to sit at, with a few small tables and benches where you can eat outside. The coffee is pretty good! There’s a ton of pastry options and I think I preferred the pastry I got to the coffee, though. This place definitely beats a bunch of other cafes with its variety and abundant outdoor seating options!"

"This place is heavenly. Try their pistachio croissant and Feta-Zaatar scones. It has some nostalgic elements of Tehran which made me emotional. Definitely recommended."

"Awesome location. Very nice staff, minimal off-street parking. I had the cheesecake, oatmilk latte, tomato bacon pizza, and vanilla bean pound cake. I ate some of the items on the patio and it was a very nice dining experience. Family had a brownie and the other half of the pizza and cheesecake, as well as a cappuccino and really loved it. Overall a fantastic bakery. I will definitely go back before it gets too cold to dine outside."