Flour Bakery + Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Cambridge.

1. Flour Bakery + Cafe

9.0
190 Massachusetts Ave (at Albany St), Cambridge, MA
Bakery · 179 tips and reviews

Peter C.Peter Colombo: All about breakfast sandwich w/ coffee and sticky buns, but 1/2 sandwich + bowl of soup: prime.

Sarah T.Sarah Thornton: The sticky buns and banana nut bread are the best!

Sandra F.Sandra Foyt: Try the Cinnamon Cream Brioche - Sinfully delicious start to a weekend day in Cambridge.

Dumpling House is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Cambridge.

2. Dumpling House

8.5
950 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Dumpling Restaurant · Mid-Cambridge · 47 tips and reviews

Jacob R.Jacob Roberts: Soup dumplings and Szechuan dumplings FTW

FoodiesprFoodiespr: Pork soup dumplings are so good! The spicy beef Szechuan it's in a broth not sautéed

Cormac R.Cormac Riordan: The best soup dumplings in New England.

Flour Bakery + Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Cambridge.

3. Flour Bakery + Cafe

9.2
114 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA
Bakery · Harvard Square · 20 tips and reviews

Daniel G.Daniel Grayson: Oh those sticky buns! And if you have the chance to dive into the French toast, it’s impossible to regret it.

QQ T.QQ T: Get the breakfast sandwich, roasted lamb sandwich, grilled cauliflower melt, chocolate brioche, or banana bread!

Yasir A.Yasir Almukhlifi: Try the roasted chicken sandwich and the mushroom brioche you’ll never go wrong with it 👌

PAGU is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Cambridge.

4. PAGU

7.2
310 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Jeanette M.Jeanette Mukai: $60 prix fixe menu lets you try 4 different pintxos, pork belly bao, and Guchi's midnight ramen. On top of that, try the squid ink oyster bao. Cocktail list is also great.

Tiffany L.Tiffany Lopinsky: Squid Ink Oyster Bao is a must!

Adam S.Adam Sigel: Fun mix of Spanish and Japanese tapas. Oxtail croquetas, pork belly bao, and "childhood" rice all excellent.

Tasty Burger is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Cambridge.

5. Tasty Burger

8.1
40 JFK St (at Mount Auburn St), Cambridge, MA
Burger Joint · Harvard Square · 89 tips and reviews

MélinaMélina: Open everyday until 4am! Full table service and bar downstairs. Gluten-free bun available!

Mark K.Mark Kimmerman: They have gluten free buns! $1.25 extra

Joe S.Joe Sinkevich: Gluten free buns are a bit too bready, takes away from the burger but still good. This place is solid elevated fast food. Good shakes too.

Iggy's Bread of the World is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Cambridge.

6. Iggy's Bread of the World

9.4
130 Fawcett St, Cambridge, MA
Bakery · 30 tips and reviews

Joey C.Joey Cohen: All bread (especially brioche and the sesame ficelle) is amazing and extremely fresh.

Michal P.Michal Palmon: Best bread and sandwiches. Loved the rye bread

Dan P.Dan Pullman: It's the European artisan bakery experience. The 7grain can sustain you for life. The Ciabatta will make a sandwich perfect. Illy coffee to go! And samples of breads!!! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

Shanghai Fresh is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Cambridge.

7. Shanghai Fresh

7.7
735 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Temple & Inman St), Cambridge, MA
Shanghai Restaurant · Mid-Cambridge · 13 tips and reviews

Lily X.Lily Xu: Rice cake with shepard's purse is so delicious! Also get the steamed bun with beef

Jeffrey Z.Jeffrey Zhao: Stir fry rice cakes are good, and the soup dumplings are pretty good too. It's a small place though, so there might be a wait for tables!

EmilyEmily: Best xiao long bao I've found in Boston/Cambridge.

Tatte Bakery & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Cambridge.

8. Tatte Bakery & Cafe

8.5
205 Broadway (Portland), Cambridge, MA
Bakery · 25 tips and reviews

Karine H.Karine Hsu: Shakshuka for lunch and morning buns for breakfast

Jeffrey Z.Jeffrey Zhao: Can't go wrong with the Shakshuka and cheesecake in a cup

Francesca G.Francesca Gordini: Try their pistacchio croissant: it is to die for!! Espresso is perfect (being Italian I'm usually really picky about it) as well. Great food, awesome selection!! Love this place.

A4 Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Cambridge.

9. A4 Coffee

7.9
500 Technology Sq (Main Street), Cambridge, MA
Coffee Shop · Kendall Square · 3 tips and reviews

Angie M.Angie Massie Khotpal: Must try the cinnamon roll if you’re there for brunch. Call ahead for reservation.

Mike D.Mike D: Great coffee and cool vibe!

C B.C Bailey: The egg and cheese on an English muffin with a dash of salt added is so delicious. Great iced coffee.

Hi-Rise Bread Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Cambridge.

10. Hi-Rise Bread Company

8.7
208 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA
Bakery · West Cambridge · 38 tips and reviews

Kirin K.Kirin K-L: Any of the sandwiches on brioche need to be tasted to be believed, especially the lindas swinging single. Salads are pricey but generally fantastic -try the Curried chicken or grilled chicken salad.

Pat P.Pat Pannuto: The breakfast sandwich with mushrooms was incredible. And solid breads too. Chill vibe.

John H.John Haydon: Breakfast sandwiches are a bit expensive, but very much worth the spend.

Puritan & Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Cambridge.

11. Puritan & Co.

8.9
1166 Cambridge St. (Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 63 tips and reviews

Barbara K.Barbara Kallas: The buns are so delicious!! Nearly everything is made in house. Go there if you want expensive, delicious food with a fancy presentation.

David C.David Carr: Swordfish Pastrami, Octopus, Burrata. Excellent cocktail program and friendly bartenders.

EaterEater: The single most essential Boston restaurant of the moment, in that here chef-owner Will Gilson is more thoroughly tackling a fresh perspective on New England cuisine than anywhere else in the world.

Sapporo Ramen is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Cambridge.

12. Sapporo Ramen

7.4
1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Japanese Restaurant · Porter Square · 74 tips and reviews

Senator John B.Senator John Blutarski: The pork buns are near-Momofuku grade delicious. I was totally surprised. Eat! #yum

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: Some of the best pork buns in Massachusetts! Seriously. They're incredible! Do it.

Terence C.Terence Chan: Pork buns were very disappointing. Bland and tasteless. Tan tan men was also not good. Everything was extra. Will not come back. 2/5

All Star Sandwich Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Cambridge.

13. All Star Sandwich Bar

7.7
1245 Cambridge St (at Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
Sandwich Spot · Inman Square · 82 tips and reviews

Gloria C.Gloria Chin: get the roast beef sandwich served au jus with horseradish on a Kimmelweck bun

SamSam: Beef on Weck (beef, bun, jus, horseradish) is simple but amazing, a perfect pub sandwich.

Jamie M.Jamie McHale: Nice range of big sandwiches. Different special every day. Extra Funky was awesome.

Darwin's Ltd. is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Cambridge.

14. Darwin's Ltd.

8.5
1629 Cambridge St (Roberts Rd.), Cambridge, MA
Sandwich Spot · Mid-Cambridge · 58 tips and reviews

Sara S.Sara Sigel: Get the hovey on brioche and add a tomato. Get there early to grab a table in the window. Earl grey latte and one of the NYT papers for patrons makes for a great time.

Dani W.Dani Waltersdorfer: Staff is great. Food is delicious. And, you can order(and pay) for half sandwiches! Yum

Stephen B.Stephen Bruso: Quiet atmosphere; almost feels like a library. Sandwiches are great, they really pile on the meat.

Area Four is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Cambridge.

15. Area Four

8.9
500 Technology Sq, Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Kendall Square · 209 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: While the café offers a slew of other breakfast offerings, if you're in the mood for something decadent, the <strong>Sticky Bun Cinnamon Roll is ideal

Michael A.Michael Anthony: Cinnamon bun for breakfast

Jennifer S.Jennifer Swan: Grain salads (cafe side) are fantastic. And the red velvet whoopee pies aren't bad either!