Athan's European Bakery is an authentic café and artisan pastry shop. They handmake pastries, cakes, tarts and tortes, gelato and cookies. Located at 1621 Beacon St., Brookline. Call 617.734.7028.

Clear Flour Bread specializes in authentic freshly baked Italian and French style breads, including baguettes, boules, batards and loaves, as well as pies, tarts, cookies and breakfast items. Open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and the days that follow those holidays. Located at 178 Thorndike St., Brookline. Call 617.739.0060.

Kupel's Bakery has been serving Brookline for more than 40 years and is locally known as one of the best local bagel shops in the area. Open daily. Check their website for holiday closings. Located at 421 Harvard St., Brookline. Call 617.566.9528.

Party Favors offers a wide range of party supplies as well as cakes and cupcakes with beautiful decorating, pies and tarts. They create custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, holidays and other celebrations. Open 7 days/week; call ahead to check hours on holidays. Located at 1356 Beacon St., Brookline (Coolidge Corner). Call 617.566.3330.

Tatte Bakery & Café offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch along with a full morning pastries and desserts menu. Open daily. Located at 1003 Beacon St., Brookline. Call 617.232.2200.

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