Diane’s Bakery

I will not patronize Diane’s ever again. Aside from the cupcakes not being fresh, customer service was poor. One day prior to my visiting the bakery I called on the phone to inquire about ordering cupcakes. After getting a somewhat vague answer and against my better judgement I went the following day. When the rude woman I spoke to on the phone the day prior took my order she was flippant and then didn’t have what I wanted. She then informed me I could wait for what I wanted and when I politely asked how long it would take she told me she’s never timed herself. I politely declined, took what she had and vowed never to go back. Customer service is a huge part of what makes any business successful, and though I wish Diane’s nothing but the best I think that’s something they should consider. I would not recommend Diane’s to anyone

Like the other Reviewer said, the staff does seem to be a bit grumpy at times…
I went to pre order my sons BD Cake and as she was asking me how I wanted it she spoke a little too fast and I asked «what type of cake do you guys make?» And she said «I just told you! Yellow or Chocolate!» She was a little rude considering it was my first time there being theres alot of type of cakes — Angel, Butter, Chocolate, Red Velvet, Yellow Vanilla ect…
Then i asked? What do you guys use to frost? Do you use Butter Cream or Whip Topping? Again she cut me off «Noo! Just Regular frosting!» what ever that means considering that would mean just the traditional x10 confetional sugar mixed with vegetable shortening but it didnt taste like it either…
Being there are alot of bakeries around mostly Hispanic, theres alot of decorating options to choose from, like Merengue frosting, Whip Cream, Whip toping, Butter cream, Reg Frosting. There was possibly alot of things it could have been. No need to reply that way but oh well.
Not to mention there wasn’t any filling to choose from, like some nice, Caramel, Tres Leches, Pineapple, Strawberry, Cream Cheese, Guava, ect. Nope. Just «Cream or Chocolate!» Lol
Only thing good was the price which runs about 6 to 7 bucks cheaper than usual places, but hey when you order in a bucket of Imperial White Crème and don’t use any fillings or expensive whip topings they can afford it.
2 Stars because of the All ButterChocolate chip cookies, but then again add butter and sugar to any recipe and its hard to not get a good buttery taste lol…

I absolutely love this place! Everything is so fresh and delicious. The prices are great. I especially love the croissants stuffed with eggs and cheese and some sort of breakfast meat. Their scones are fresh and soft yet firm enough to not break apart. The only downside is that it’s cash only so be prepared.

where should i begin. wow. absolutely delicious breakfast sandwiches. and their cookies, to die for

This place has the best prices in town for a bakery. My room mates and I are all addicted to their snowflake rolls and biscuits. Half a dozen rolls are only a little over two bucks and the biscuits are about $ 1.35 for 3. Recently, I’ve become a fan of their raspberry filled dainties, which are glazed pastries. There is no fancy décor or anything but there are a few tables to sit at if you are in the mood to stay. Check out this place!

was recently in Roslindale for an event and decided to try this place. Prices were good. The coffee was freshly made. only issue was I ordered a muffin heated with butter on it and the girl at the register was so concerned about making sure I was charged the right extra amount for the butter she didnt slice it open basically just put a glob of butter on it and threw it in the mirowave. so the finished product wasnt that great oh well better luck next time

one of a dying breed of great old style Bakeries everything is cooked to
perfection the danish pastries are the best.

Yum:
delicious and really super reasonable. Love their fresh baked muffins and often take them to work for our «payday breakfasts.» They are soft and light. Not super dense or heavy. Still, it is a muffin, ya may still want to cut that puppy in half if you are not working out later ;)
the display cases are not overflowing for the sake of presentation, but there is plenty to walk out with.
The drawbacks: closed sundays and mondays and only open til 3pm on business days.

I ordered a custom cake to celebrate a coworker’s pending wedding. In one day I received a winning design and a delicious chocolate cake. The artwork was beautiful – a charming depiction of two beachgoers under an umbrella. But the real winner was the cake, it was so delicious. The soon-​to-​be-​married coworker loved the design and all coworkers loved the cake; it was the hit of the party. In fact, it was such a hit and I received such a favorable response that I am compelled to give Diane’s Bakery a favorable review to encourage others to consider Diane’s for their custom cakes. Thank you, Diane’s, for a wonderful cake.

Stop by for a coffee and muffin preparing for a long day ahead. The coffee was common/​good. My muffin choice was the cranberry walnut which was great not too sweet just fresh ingredients. I also had a choco– chip cookie perfectly soft inside with slight crisp outside. Everything is super inexpensive all that for $ 3.xx Great deal and must try if your ever in Roszie!

On mornings when I know the day will be long and dreary, I stop at Diane’s on the way to work. They have fantastic breakfast pastries, and everything is inexpensive. I usually get the maple sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast… sandwich (it’s in a little pastry pocket) and a coffee. The damage is minimal — I think about $ 4. The woman manning the register is always very pleasant.
This is a no-​frills neighborhood bakery. Don’t expect fancy coffee drinks (they have regular and decaf) or gourmet sandwiches. Just very fresh and tasty goodies.

A great little bakery in Roslindale Village. The danishes are fresh and tasty, but you have to try the «banana-​yum-​yums»! Incredible.

Love love love Diane’s. It is closed Sunday and Monday making me basically crave to go all the more on Tuesday.
Everything is very clearly home made and more than reasonably priced. I wouldn’t be upset to pay a little more for any of it.
You cannot go wrong with the pecan roll OR the chocolate stick. They even have packages of cookies you can take home and enjoy for as long as you can make them last.
It is always the same women behind the counter who is beyond sweet and tries to talk you out of tipping her a fair percentage.
There is a slight step up at the door making it not quite wheelchair accessible.

Diane’s is a great little operation that hasn’t changed much in years and always features some excellent bargain items. It’s not a place to go if you’ve got a serious weight problem, have just finished a heavy meal, or want some kind of «experience,» with a lot of «ambiance.» Diane’s is a local bakery that makes a lot of traditional pastries very well. They feature the tasty black and white pastries (best this side of Boston) an excellent selection of cookies, highlighted by their chocolate chip variety and the more standard breads and rolls. Pastries are their specialty, though, and they haven’t changed many of the recipes in years. Holiday goodies from here are a big hit in my family and around Christmas and Easter we especially take a liking to their cookies.
Diane’s offerings taste like pastry used to taste, and that alone is a reason for visiting. Service is moderately fast and friendly and if you stop by enough the people behind the counter make it a point to remember who you are and what you like. Now that’s a neighborhood bakery!

I cannot curb my addiction to the egg twist rolls here… and are a bargain for $ 1.35 for 3 rolls. The butter cookies are pretty tasty too. Most of the pastries are covered with this sugar glaze that I’m not terribly fond of.
What I am fond of is the woman who is behind the counter on weekday mornings (is she the Diane of Diane’s Bakery?) — she’s always smiling and cheerful, but not in an annoying way. And you’ve got to love the crowd of seniors who hang here in the mornings, 2 of whom argue like Statler and Waldorf from the Muppet Show. Entertaining at 8am.

Diane’s… My childhood is filled with birthday cakes from them!
But the number one best thing about Diane’s bakers is there fresh croissants that they make EVERY morning! Although there all butter chocolate chip cookies are to die for… I want some now!
FYI Cash only, they are closed Sundays and Mondays and only open until about 3pm most of the week. They do close for 2 weeks in the year for vacations.

Do you remember being a little kid and your mom and dad taking you out to do errands with them on the weekend? Most of the time it would suck and I would sit there listening to the Irish Hit Parade on Sundays while they worked butt’s and in general I would just be miserable as we would make stop after stop after stop around town. Every once in a while because I was a stupid kid I would not realize that we were in Roslindale Village (or Square as it was called back in the day) and I would snap out of my daze to realize that this meant we were going to Diane’s Bakery. Going to Diane’e as a kid would pretty much ensure a kid with a pastry boner. I remember the cookies and moon pies and my all time favorite apple turnovers. Damn, that’s some good pastry-​ness going down in Roslindale. And to validate my memory with my sweet tooth — Diane’s still rocks the grown up taste buds. And besides who can walk by a mom and pop pastry shop when the doors are open and it smells so damn good?