Massachusetts' Oldest Bakery Has Been Open 42,736 Days & Counting!

Lyndell's Bakery in Somerville, MA proudly displays a ticker on their website tracking each day they have been in business. As of the writing of this post, that number stands at 42,736 - that's 6,105 weeks; 1,424 months; or 132 years. 

In addition to being MA's most historic pastry shop, Lyndell's is also one of the country’s oldest retail “scratch” bakeries, serving freshly baked cakes, pastries, pies, and breads since 1887.

What is it about Lyndell's that keeps customers coming back for more? Perhaps it's the daily selection of fresh, hand-made offerings prepared with baking methods perfected before the invention of the modern automobile!

Here's a sampling of the breads and sweet treats you can enjoy at Lyndell's:

There are nearly 40 different pastry selections including muffins, cheesecake, fruit tarts, donuts, danishes, jelly rolls, espresso bars, and tons of cupcakes!

They also offer more than 20 kinds of bread including Six Grain, Frosted Raisin, Irish Soda, Blueberry Sour Cream and something called Honeycomb Graham Bread!

Searching for the perfect Cannoli and traditional Italian butter cookies? Lyndell's has 'em!

Like any good bakery, they also make fabulous custom cakes for every occasion - including extraordinary wedding confections!

Stop by for a hot cup of coffee and a pastry or two - or a dozen to take home! You can find Lyndell’s Bakery at 720 Broadway in Somerville.