Editor’s Note: Since the publication of this article, Koko Bakery has closed.
Is your sweet tooth calling for something out of the ordinary? Take it straight to this fun bakery in Newton. There, you’ll find delectable pastries and baked goods that hail all the way from Japan, at least in spirit. Here are all the sugary details.
Koko Bakery is a small operation in Newton that specializes in homemade pastries and baked goods. Many of their treats have a distinct international flair.
Koko Bakery
Though this bakery doesn’t bill itself as exclusively Japanese, it does carry some authentic baked goods and desserts from the Land of the Rising Sun.
Koko Bakery
Try the melon pan, which is a type of Japanese sweet bun encased in a crispy cookie crust. You should also strongly consider digging into the delicious caramel rice flour cake.
Koko Bakery
Feeling whimsical? Try a colorful “sweet dog roll” made with white bean paste and crafted in a fun pattern.
Koko Bakery
If you’re looking for a dessert that balances Japanese flavors with familiar comfort food, you can’t go wrong with the green tea cheesecake. It’s supremely decadent.
Koko Bakery
On Fridays and Saturdays, the bakery stocks some seriously craveable mochi. This is a type of squishy rice cake made with sugar and cornstarch. It’s hard to describe the texture, which is somewhere between jelly, bread, and paste, but you won’t be able to have just one.
Koko Bakery
Stop by Koko Bakery to broaden your culinary horizons and sample some yummy Japanese sweets.
Koko Bakery
You can find out more about Koko Bakery, including current opening hours and menus, by visiting their website here. For more of the best pastries and baked goods in Massachusetts, check out this old-fashioned Polish bakery that we just love.
Koko Bakery
Address: 232L California Street, Newton, MA 02458
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