home.stead bakery & cafe

4.6 ( 349 reviews )
Checking... 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
1448 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02122, United States
+1 617-433-7118

Home.stead Bakery & Cafe, nestled in the heart of Dorchester, Boston, is a delightful haven for food lovers. Customers rave about its warm, inviting atmosphere that feels like an extension of home. Connor Schoen highlights the superb turf bagel sandwich on honey wheat and praises the banana muffins, reflecting the quality and care in their offerings.

Sara M echoes this sentiment, enjoying a light breakfast of avocado toast paired with well-crafted cappuccinos, delivering both flavor and satisfaction. Vicky Chase appreciates the cozy seating options and the added charm of a Little Free Library, making it a perfect spot to unwind with a book.

Megann was particularly impressed by the chocolate chip cookies and the hot chocolate that outshone even major chains at a fraction of the price. Her story of customer service—an employee even chased her down the street to return a forgotten cake—highlights the friendly staff that contribute to the cafe's welcoming vibe. Kristy Johnson enjoyed a creative “Old Man & The Sea” sandwich, noting the fabulous pickles that deserve special mention.

Overall, Home.stead Bakery & Cafe is a sensory delight, combining quality food, a community atmosphere, and stellar service, making it a must-visit for those in the area.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking

Reviews For home.stead bakery & cafe

Connor Schoen
Jun 26,2025
One of the best parts of living in Fields Corner is Home.stead! From the food to the people to the space itself, Home.stead feels like home. I recommend their turf bagel sandwich on honey wheat and their banana muffins.
Sara M
Jun 24,2025
Very nice little coffee shop in the middle of Dorchester. It feels intimate and... cool I came for a light breakfast so we opted for their avocado toast and cappuccinos really good flavour and tasty. Everything was as expected.
Vicky Chase
Jun 10,2025
Very homey and welcoming spot on Dorchester. Sit at the bar by the window or at a small table for two or at the community table in the center of the store. If you forgot your reading material there's a Little Free Library in the store and some magazines. All gender rest room. Food was delicious. I'll go again.
Megann
May 24,2025
This place is AWESOME! Best bakery I’ve been to in the whole state, and it was just close to my house, the whole time! The food is delicious and fresh, their chocolate cookie chips are awesome. And their hot chocolate? It is better than the Starbucks one and way more cheaper. I ended up staying there for about 2 hours on my day off, I was so comfortable that I didn’t notice the time and yet, no employee made me feel that “you got to leave”. Nope, the employees were naturally nice and friendly. Many people were having different conversations in the bakery, some seemed to talk business and some, school. Oh and, when I left the bakery I forgot something I bought to go, one employee went out, called me in the street holding my cake in the hand. So nice of her considering how the cake tasted so good! I’m so surprised with the place I discovered, especially considering the really affordable prices. I’ll definitely be going back.
Kristy Johnson
May 18,2025
I had an “Old Man & The Sea” sandwich: tuna salad, avocado, arugula, cilantro, and sriracha mayo. It was quite tasty, and the pickles...dear salt-loving, zebra friends, the pickles here are FANTASTIC!!! I had mine on a sesame bagel this time, and I wouldn’t do that again. The texture was off (toasting it would help, but the bagel was crumblier and gummier than the NY style bagels I like). The strawberry almond bars and chocolate chip cookies are okay. I like the distinct taste of butter (as a lot of pastries use more processed oil-based items), and the cookie didn’t taste like butter to me, so I wouldn’t get again. They use MEM tea, which is my favorite, and I enjoyed the Japanese Sencha (SO tasty). They also have a La Marzoco for all you coffee lovers, and every kind of sweetener: from raw honey and stevia to Splenda to cane sugar. The cafe isn’t cheap, but it does have a sprawling space for the area, with comfy padded chairs or bar stools or hard chairs, board games, and a reading nook with art for sale. Fully accessible cafe and restrooms.
Kevin Tenorio
May 18,2025
This spot has some solid, delicious, unique, and well-curated sandwiches. The taj mahal sandwich has some of the best egg salad fillings I've ever tasted and the turkey town pressed panini was perfectly toasted —yet soft, and very flavorful. I'm not much of a coffee person but my partner is a coffee snob and thought that their brown sugar latte was delicious, which is not to be taken lightly from her. We'll definitely come back when we're in the area to try more slapping sandwiches (and coffee for her).
Mohamed Badaoui Najjar
May 16,2025
Good baked goods, and tasty sandwiches in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The baked goods have a warm homemade feeling and the service was fast and pleasant. Very good option if you're looking for a well made coffee and great service desserts and baked goods. We will be coming back.
Freyja
Mar 17,2025
cute little cafe, came every morning of our stay and got vietnamese coffees and bagels, both of which are wonderful here. very cozy interior and very friendly staff, especially the guy who replied to every "thank you" with "of course" with what i can only imagine is a boston flair, loved that every time

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