Sugar Baking Company

Sugar Baking Co. is a long-running Boston bakery that calls itself the home of Boston’s Original Famous Bramble, a pastry born from an Old World recipe, made with layers of delicate dough swirled with sweet filling and baked golden. The shelves hold Italian American baked goods, cakes, tarts, pastries and fruit tart minis, and the bakery also takes custom cake orders. It also sells Planted Donuts, an all-natural, plant-based line for vegan customers.

The bakery traces its roots back more than 80 years, beginning as Barilla’s Bakery before becoming Hanley’s Bakery and later rebranding as Sugar Baking Co. with the classic menu intact. Ownership has changed over the years, most recently opening a new chapter, but the recipes and emphasis on tradition have stayed. Everything is baked fresh daily, and the counter serves a variety of hot and cold drinks from Fazenda Coffee Roasters.

What to Know

• Custom orders are accepted for private and corporate events.
• Seasonal drinks include a Raspberry Lime Rickey in summer and Hot Apple Cider in fall.
• Gift cards are available in store.
• The bakery has been making its signature Bramble for decades.