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Mahalab Bakery

Your guide to this bakery on 1786 Massachusetts Ave, Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge — hours, map, menu and directions.

Bakery Hours listed
Get directions (617) 501-3416 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Eastern Time

Checking hours…

MondayClosed
Tuesday8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
SundayClosed

35 hours a week across 5 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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1786 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

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Address1786 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
NeighborhoodNeighborhood Nine
Phone(617) 501-3416
StyleBakery
CountyMiddlesex County
Time zoneEastern Time
From city center0.9 mi north

About Mahalab Bakery

Mahalab Bakery is a bakery at 1786 Massachusetts Ave, 0.9 mi north of the Cambridge city center in the Neighborhood Nine area.

Cambridge has 52 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them, roughly one for every 2,331 residents. Nearest alternative: Violette Gluten Free Bakery at 1782 Massachusetts Ave, less than 0.1 mi away.

The listed hours start at 8:30 AM and run as late as 3:30 PM, for about 35 hours across 5 days a week. Note that Sundays are a day off here.

What to order

Typical items at a bakery like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Breakfast Pastries & Muffins

  • Morning Glory MuffinA hearty muffin packed with shredded carrot, apple, raisins, coconut, and walnuts, warmly spiced and substantial enough to stand in for breakfast.
  • Sticky BunBaked upside down in a caramel of brown sugar and butter, these yeast rolls emerge glossy and gooey, crowned with toasted pecans.
  • Blueberry MuffinA domed muffin studded with whole blueberries and finished with a crunchy sugar top; moist crumb with bright, jammy pockets of fruit.
  • Cinnamon RollYeasted dough spiraled with brown sugar and cinnamon, baked snug in a pan so the sides stay pillowy, then spread with cream cheese icing.

Breads & Rolls

  • Honey Wheat Sandwich LoafA soft-crumbed pan loaf made with whole wheat flour and a touch of honey, sliceable for toast, lunchbox sandwiches, and grilled cheese.
  • Jewish RyeA deli-style rye speckled with caraway seeds, with a thin crackly crust and a dense, slightly sour crumb suited to pastrami or Reuben sandwiches.
  • ChallahBraided egg bread enriched with oil and a little honey, glazed for a lacquered shine; the crumb is fluffy, pull-apart, and faintly sweet.
  • Cinnamon Raisin SwirlA white pan loaf rolled with a ribbon of cinnamon sugar and plump raisins, made for thick slices of toast or French toast.

Cookies & Bars

  • Lemon BarA shortbread base topped with a sharp, silky lemon curd and a snowfall of powdered sugar; bright, citrusy, and cleanly sliced.
  • Black and White CookieA large, cakey drop cookie iced half in vanilla fondant and half in chocolate, a New York deli-counter staple with a lemony crumb.
  • Chocolate Chip CookieBrown-butter dough loaded with semisweet chocolate chunks, baked to crisp golden edges and a chewy center with a sprinkle of sea salt.
  • Oatmeal Raisin CookieA rustic cookie made with rolled oats, plump raisins, and warm cinnamon, with crinkly edges and a molasses-tinged sweetness.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
  • Closed on Sundays — plan weekend treats for Saturday.
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 4 — illustrative photo
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 2 — illustrative photo
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Bread at a Massachusetts bakery — illustrative photo
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Bread - Ekmek — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo

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Questions about Mahalab Bakery

What are Mahalab Bakery's hours?
Mahalab Bakery's listed hours are Mon: Closed; Tue–Sat: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Sun: Closed. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Mahalab Bakery open on Sunday?
No, Mahalab Bakery is listed as closed on Sundays.
What time does Mahalab Bakery open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 8:30 AM on Tuesday.
Where is Mahalab Bakery located?
Mahalab Bakery is at 1786 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, in the Neighborhood Nine neighborhood. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Mahalab Bakery?
The listed phone number is (617) 501-3416.
What should I order at Mahalab Bakery?
As a bakery, typical picks include Morning Glory Muffin, Sticky Bun, Honey Wheat Sandwich Loaf, and Jewish Rye. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Mahalab Bakery?
Nearby options include Violette Gluten Free Bakery (less than 0.1 mi), Violette Bakers (less than 0.1 mi), and Bagelsaurus (less than 0.1 mi).

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