Top Bread

Small place with not a lot of selection but I liked very much whatever I got which was the egg custard and a hot dog pastry (highly recommended)

Yeah, I agree with lots of negative comments. The customer service is awful. I got several bread and paid 3 $ in quarter/​coins. The cashier refused to take my coins and she said she does not need it.
And of course an attitude. I think the owner should take a look into this matter. Awful

I went there to buy some bread roll at the price of 8 dollars each, when I check out the total is at 20.33 dollars which is 27% for taxes. I did know that we have to pay that much tax in MA. I asked the cashier why is it so much more then it should be, and she just said «taxes». The bread and cake there is good but watch out when you pay or you may get rip off like i did

The cakes are all very cute. They taste pretty good too so it’s not bad.
I give this bakery an average 3 stars because presentation is 4 stars but customer service is a negative 5, especially if you do not speak Chinese.
One of the younger looking employee got mad because I was asking her what flavor are each cake. She gave me an attitude, with her ugly stanky face which made me pretty pissed. Like umm EXCUSE ME betch, It’s not my fault that this store DOESNT HAVE ANY LABELS for their desserts. How am I supposed to know this pikachu dessert is mango and not lemon flavored etc?
I suggest go here if you know what to buy, don’t bother asking the employees any questions. They don’t speak much English and they have no patience either.

Delicate pastries in Chinatown. Get the Portuguese egg tarts when they are hot — there will be a party in your mouth!

Nicely organized store, looks clean. Nice pull out trays to preserve pastries. Reasonable prices and helpful staff. Tried the BBQ bun, not bad but not my vanities m favorite, we’ll be back though.

I was really excited when this bakery first opened. However, it did not reach or even exceed my expectations. Everything was just really bland and flavorless. I kept coming back hoping to see if they improve, but I’m just not a fan of their pastries. There are many bakeries in Chinatown that are way better.

Such a pleasant place with adorable pastries and desserts. I was looking for angel food cake and I found it here along with a splendor of fun funky desserts. Super cheap too! Def coming back when I need desserts for events.

LOVE this place! I’ve basically tried every bread that they sell. Their salmon bread is super good. I love how all of their breads have a sweetness to it, so it’s not bland or boring at all. Every bite is amazing! Almost every product they have is under/​around $ 2. Anything more would be for the cakes!
I understand that they don’t want there to be mishaps or for anyone to accidentally touch the cakes, maybe even drop it, but I hate how they always look at your every move. It’s not all the time but you know they’re watching you and it’s sorta uncomfortable… hence my 4 stars.

I think this a great new bakery in the area. Great quality and taste. I recommend this place as a must try out if in the area. $ 10 minimum for credit card payment. But I don’t think anyone will have a hard time racking up above $ 10 because everything looks so tasty!

This is a fantastic little cake /​pastry shop in China Town. I had probably walked past it several times but whenever in China town, the rush to get some good food from wherever you are going to totally blindsides everything else that is in the way. That’s probably why I never saw this place before. I can go on and on about it but will try to keep this short and simple:
— Amazing selection of cakes. Especially if you are throwing a party for the kids. Some of the cake designs made me laugh like a kid :) (pics attached) Hello Kitty!
— pastries and small treats are just as fun as the cakes. They focus a lot of cartoon characters. I bet they change them every month or so. Some of them are big hits — Angry bird anyone?!
— They have assorted flavors of specialty breads — some fruit flavors I had never come across before; pear for example
— They also have savory snacks, cookies, and many more yummy treats to take home and snack on (not too much maybe — keep check of those cals!)
— The place is super neat and clean and clearly being very well managed. A total contrast from almost all places in the area (no matter how much we enjoy the food!)
If you are in the area, don’t miss upon this gem!

I was in town visiting and dying for some type of Asian pastry. Every single bakery, in Boston’s Chinatown, either had a bad odor/​stench of looked really dirty that I had to walk out right when I walked in.
However, I walked into this bakery and it was clean, well kept, and the staff was friendly.
We were there around 7 on a Sunday and mostly everything was already gone. So, I had very little to pick from…
I chose the egg custard tart and sponge log cake filled with fresh fruit and whipping cream. I usually don’t like egg custard tarts, but this was delish! The crust was crispy and had the perfect texture. The custard had great consistency and wasn’t too sweet, just perfect!!! The sponge log cake was so good. Probably the best that I’ve ever had. The sponge cake was very light but held everything together. The whip cream was nice, light, and had the light touch of sweetness. The fruit… there was strawberry, mango, and honey dew. I didn’t like the honey dew in it, but it was it terrible.
My friend got the taro mochi and he thought it was pretty good.
I would definitely go back to get the sponge cake!!!

I am only giving this place 3 stars due to a recent encounter that ended in a spat with the cashier.
They get 4 stars for their products. The food is fairly tastey and what you should expect from a typical Asian bakery. Not overly made with sugar like most American bakeries.
The reason I’m giving them 3 stars is because they falsely advertise that they accept credit cards. They accept credit cards with a minimum of $ 10 in purchases. What they don’t tell you upfront is that they charge you a credit card fee, which by MA law is NOT legal! (I run my own business, so I should know!) Thankfully I had enough cash on me to pay the $ 17.75 owed. I’ve told the cashier/​employee this in full Chinese that they need to advertise this fact. She then yells back at me on top of giving me a sour face. Your welcome to educating you that you are false advertising the acceptance of credit cards with no additional fees?

I wanted to give this place more stars, but I just can’t.
The baked goods are great, however the people who work there are not.
My friend and I (who are of color), were racially profiled. Someone who worked there followed us around while we looked at items, and would stand next to us, but would not talk to us. No other customer was being treated this way. It was very awkward and made us pretty upset. Won’t be going back there.

Cute little Chinatown bakery, but not really that memorable. I didn’t feel like there was anything i could get here that I couldn’t get somewhere else for cheaper. I only got one thing, which was a little container of 4 mini red bean filled cookie balls. They were good but I felt like $ 3/​box was too much, that’s about $ 1.33 per mini cookie ball, and they were VERY small. Probably wont’ be back. Note: They only accept cards for purchases of at least $ 10.

If you’re not familiar w/​Asian bakery goods they are different from your typical chocolate frosted cakes. They are usually made with rice flour and are fluffy & less sweet in taste & less dense in texture. There usually aren’t thick frostings either.
You do have to guess as to what some of the items are in the store, not many descriptive signs. There are a variety of cute cupcake looking cakes & a selection of savory baked goods & whole cakes.
It’s pretty much a serve yourself shop, there are trays to hold your selection and when you’re done, it’s taken to the cashier. Nice little selection of desserts.
I picked the package of 8 fruit rolled cakes ~$ 4, also picked a single striped cream cake & an almond cream pineapple shaped cake for a total of $ 8.00 Cash.
The rolled cakes I tried are comparable to angel food cake. Lite & fluffy, delicate cream filling, not too sweet with fresh fruit. Though I would love to try everything at once, it’s going to have to wait!

This new contender is easily my favorite bakery in Chinatown. It reminds me of my favorite «Western» bakery in Shanghai – ironically here, it’s considered an Asian bakery. My affection for Top Bread simply comes from the fact that I love their bread – what better reason to love a bakery!
I also appreciate that they’re open bright and early with fresh bread that I can pick up on my way to work. They won’t have everything yet first thing in the morning but luckily for me, one of my favorites, their deliciously fluffy hot dog bun with cheese, is pretty reliably ready by 7:30 am.
I’ve also had their pork floss and laver bun, which is again, soft and fluffy, but the mayonnaise almost has a faint curry flavor. It’s not bad, but a little unexpected and not my favorite. However, to their credit, pork floss buns in general can lean towards being dry and theirs is moist and flavorful.
Top Bread has also reignited my love for egg tarts – especially their Portuguese egg tart (which has the brûlée-​ing going on). Their egg tarts are consistently silky-​smooth-​melt-​in-​your-​mouth-​goodness inside a flaky, buttery crust (that also melts in your mouth!). YUM. If you’ve never tried an egg tart, this is a great place to fall in love with one.
To be perfectly honest, I’ve had 5 egg tarts from here this week and it’s only Wednesday. This may or may not be an indication that I’m in a little bit of a honeymoon period, but I have faith that Top Bread will stand the test of time.
Recommendations: 1) Hot dog bun with cheese, 2) Portuguese egg tart, 3) Box of 4 little pastry balls filled with red bean paste and salted egg yolk

This rating may go up if I return to buy any of their cute mini cakes. They have far more mini cake selections than any other Chinatown bakery I have seen. I originally came to try the taro bun that I saw a picture of, but by 4pm on a Sunday they were all sold out :(
$ 10 minimum for credit cards, as mentioned in the tips. A little pricier than other bakeries, but also more brightly lit. The packaging said «Great Taste Bakery» so maybe the two are affiliated.
I asked for their hours, and was told 6:30am-9:30pm. I don’t know if this is every day and I couldn’t really ask for clarification because of the language barrier. I saw some signage in English, but not all of the cases are marked.

A cute addition to Chinatown, although their buns are on the pricier side for the area. Average price for a roll was $ 1.50+
That being said, the buns I got were lovely and delicious. I enjoyed seeing the creative flavors, which give a twist on traditional Chinese fillings. I got the taro bun, which had a beautiful spiral sugar crust on top (see photo). The filling was sweet taro, and there was a good filling to bread ratio. I also tried the bacon and cheese bread. And OMG I actually tasted the bacon and cheese?! I really like strong flavors (not what you expect of an Asian woman) so I was prepared for disappointment, but this bread was the perfect amount of salty, cheesy, and bacon-​y! I devoured it quite happily. :P
I was more pleased with my orders here than at Ho Yuen Bakery, which is comparable in price and overall ambience. All in all, this place is definitely worth a visit. I look forward to trying the cakes!
UPDATE: I went back today to try the Okonomiyaki bread. This is a Japanese-​inspired flavor with seafood flakes on the outside and a cabbage-​mayo filling. I really enjoyed it! There was a lot of flavor, and the cabbage added a nice crunch. Beware that the seafood flavor is strong. ;P However, if you’re into that, definitely try this for a savory snack or lunch!

I think their stuff is alright. My friends like their mini cakes and I did not get the chance to try enough to know but I think they are OK.
It is a bit complicated to get cakes, apparently customers will need to point out what they want to the worker. Problem is, worker thought I was trying to get cakes on my own so she rushed to stand in front of me and btw she stepped on my foot without apologizing.
I looked at her and said ow but of course, still not apology. When asking what is inside the cake, the worker is unable to speak english and when she could, she stated the obvious that a cake had strawberry. Like yes I see the strawberry but what else is in it? smh…
Place is kind of small and i think having to pull out the breads to get it gets tricky when the store is packed. Not my type of place I will be going often. Then again i dont think I will come back since I do not know what I am buying.