Opening hours
Closed · opens Tuesday 10:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Cambridge: 5:36 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (857) 500-2748 to confirm.
Location & directions
1786 Massachusetts AvenueCambridge, MA 02140
About Violette Bakers
Violette Bakers is a pastry shop located at 1786 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is one of 317 places to eat and drink we list in Cambridge.
Violette Bakers is open 5 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Monday and Sunday).
Offerings include gluten-free options.
Phone: (857) 500-2748.
Quick facts
- Category
- Pastry Shop
- Address
- 1786 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
- Phone
- (857) 500-2748
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Monday and Sunday)
- Listing updated
- · Suggest an edit
Popular times
Usually busiest around 10 AM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 1 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for pastry shops and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Violette Bakers’s weekday schedule with 18 other pastry shops in Massachusetts. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 8:00 AM) and closes at 7:00 PM, in line with the typical 6:30 PM.
In total it is open about 44 hours a week, 28 hours fewer than the local median of 72. 67% of pastry shops in Massachusetts open on Sundays; Violette Bakers does not.
Compared with 18 other pastry shops in Massachusetts that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bakeries & desserts places in Massachusetts
Based on 8 menus with 126 priced items from bakeries & desserts places in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $7.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.50 and $11.25.
We don’t have Violette Bakers’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bakeries & desserts places in Massachusetts typically charge.
Calculated from 8 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Offerings
- Gluten-free options
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Violette Bakers there are 48 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 197 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (35), Bakeries & Desserts (35), Japanese & Sushi (17), and Pizza (13).
Competition is healthy: 3 other pastry shops are within a mile and 9 within three miles. The closest is Petsi Pies, 0.4 mi away.
84 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ThaiBlack Ruby< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeOneZo Tapioca< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiOne Ramen & Sushi< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexChivo Taqueria0.1 mi
- ChineseChangsho0.2 mi
What to expect at a pastry shop
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.
Reviews
Write a reviewNo visitor reviews yet. Been to Violette Bakers? Share your experience to help other diners.
Frequently asked questions
What are Violette Bakers's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Monday and Sunday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Violette Bakers open on Sunday?
No, Violette Bakers is closed on Sundays.
Where is Violette Bakers located?
Violette Bakers is located at 1786 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140.
What is the phone number of Violette Bakers?
You can call Violette Bakers at (857) 500-2748.
Is Violette Bakers open late?
No, Violette Bakers usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Violette Bakers?
There are 197 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Violette Bakers. Nearby options include Black Ruby (< 0.1 mi), OneZo Tapioca (< 0.1 mi), and One Ramen & Sushi (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other pastry shops near Violette Bakers?
3 other pastry shops within a mile. The closest is Petsi Pies, 0.4 mi away.
How much do bakeries & desserts places in Massachusetts cost?
Based on 8 menus with 126 priced items from bakeries & desserts places in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $7.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.50 and $11.25.
Nearby places
All in Cambridge
Listing data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Details may have changed – please verify with the business.