Welcome to Crystal Bakery
At Crystal Bakery, nestled in Newton, MA, a passion for creating delightful Asian-style pastries and bubble tea comes to life. Founded by a talented pastry chef with over four years of home-based baking, Crystal Bakery transforms traditional flavors into stunning desserts. Signature items include the rich Basque Lave Cheesecake and the beloved Tiger Skin Rolls. Patrons rave about the balance of subtle sweetness and creative combinations, such as mango and strawberry mochi. The bakery's inviting atmosphere and friendly service enhance the experience, making it a charming haven for dessert lovers and bubble tea enthusiasts alike.
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829 Washington St, Newton, MA 02460 Hotline: (617) 244-1861
Welcome to **Crystal Bakery**, a charming new gem located at 829 Washington St, Newton, MA 02460. This delightful spot combines the best of two worlds: exquisite baked goods and delicious bubble tea, crafting an experience that feels both comforting and refreshing.
The bakery is not just a place to grab a quick treat; it’s a destination for food lovers. Founded by a passionate pastry chef who spent over four years honing her craft in a private home studio, Crystal Bakery opened its doors to the public, bringing along her unique approach to desserts. Here, you’ll find an array of **Asian-inspired pastries** that are known for their less sugary, more complex flavors, ensuring a delightful experience with each bite.
Among the highlights on the menu, you will discover:
- Birthday Cakes: Pre-order a beautiful chocolate mousse, mango mousse, or even an Oreo cake, each artfully crafted and priced reasonably. Remember, customization can change the price, but the end result is worth it!
- Unique Tiger Skin Rolls: These hand-rolled delights come in various flavors, including matcha milk jelly and taro with pork floss, making them a must-try for any pastry enthusiast.
- Cheesecake: The Basque lava cheesecake is beautifully light and fluffy, providing a perfect balance of rich flavor without overwhelming sweetness.
As you sip on a refreshing bubble tea—like the enticing Mango Jasmine Green Tea—you'll appreciate its perfect sweetness blended thoughtfully with astringent notes. Many customers have raved about the generous portions and the chewy, delightful boba pearls that elevate the drink to a whole new level. It’s no wonder many regulars recommend this spot as a local alternative to city boba shops.
Customer feedback corroborates the bakery’s commitment to quality and service. Reviewers speak fondly of the friendly staff who offer thoughtful recommendations and foster a welcoming atmosphere. From the stunning presentations of their cakes to the light and refreshing drinks, customers have unanimously declared their desire to return for more.
For those looking for a place where tradition meets innovation, Crystal Bakery is a delightful haven. Whether you want to treat yourself to a sweet or savor a perfectly brewed bubble tea after a long day, this bakery has your cravings covered. Stop by and discover why locals are falling in love with this quaint bakery, where every visit promises something new and delightful!
The CUTEST little bakery! Everything I tried was delicious and their pastries/desserts are STUNNING! I got the brown sugar milk tea boba which was sweet and delicious! I also tried the mango smoothie which was super refreshing. For pastries I got one of their custom cakes which they called a tiramisu, but it wasn't coffee, it was more of a fruity flavor that was so delicious! It wasn't too sweet which was perfect for me but it was rich and delicious and the presentation of it was just stunning!! They also make fresh mochi in house so I had to try that! I got mine filled with mango and strawberry and it was INCREDIBLE! Can't recommend this place enough!! The staff was also super friendly and gave great service. They gave me advice on their most popular items and were so sweet the whole time!
If you want solid boba drinks but don't want to make a trip to the city, this is the place to go. The desserts remind me of Taiwanese style desserts, not too sweet which is the perfect amount of sweetness from me. Hope this place will stick around!
Like their Mango Jasmine Green Tea. Sweet mango flavor blends perfectly with astringency approach of green tea, so cool for a hot summer day.
My kids love to stop here on the way home from school. The bubble tea is delicious, refreshing, and a really good portion for a reasonable price. The employees are really nice.
I loved the bubble tea at Crystal's! I ordered the large assam black bubble tea ($6.59). They've got a variety of pastries including tiramisu, cakes and cream puffs. There's plenty of seating and it wasn't busy at all when I went (around noon on a week day). They are very generous with their boba and it's extremely chewy. Overall rating: 10/10
The service was excellent and the boba was fresh! Real mango and watermelon for our drinks! It was delicious! Highly recommend they even do birthday cakes if you order ahead. The tables and chairs were clean and tidy and the air conditioning was much needed on this hot day.
Delicious light and fluffy cheesecake. Price was $17.99. It is pricey but for once in a while it's fine
I haven't had the opportunity to try the baked goods yet, but for any boba connoisseurs like myself, you have to hit this place up! Bring cash or make a venmo, but it's a contender for best boba in Boston. Beats out any of the ones I can think of, like Tea Do, Moge, Meet Fresh, Gong Cha. Boba is flavorful and tea is very abundant compared to the milk. Very solid drinks. The prices for baked goods are high but they look really good and I'm all for supporting local businesses! I'll be back... Remember to bring cash unless you're buying more than $10 worth!
Nice place! Had a green tea match layered crepe cake that was delicate and balanced. Had nice flavors, with very artfully done thin layers. Very impressive! Priced high, but I think that says more about the cost of running a business in the area.
The founder/pastry chef of Crystal's Bakery has been baking goods in her private home studio for 4+ years before opening up this brick and mortar shop. I've heard plenty of good things from my friends over the years about her Asian style desserts and pastries but only get to try it myself recently. It sure didn't disappoint! I like everything I got from here! A great indicator of Asian style desserts is that they're NOT THAT SWEET and often of a more complex level of savory and sweetness. You can find that in a lot of products here: the cream cake, the yolk pastry w/ red bean and pork, the tiger skin roll and the pork floss cake, just to name a few. I'm very happy to see the store open because with more staff and better equipment, she can make more products for a cheaper price. Although it's still on the pricier side, it's way more affordable than when she only took customized order from her private studio. Customers get a better deal and the hardworking chef owns her business - this is the American dream to me! I recommend everyone in the neighborhood to stop by and try it! Not sure about the drinks but all the pastries will sure impress you!