What are the best bread dishes in Boston?

Based on diner recommendations, the best bread dish in Boston is at Bánh Mì Ba Le. We compared 8 restaurants serving bread dishes.

How much do bread dishes cost in Boston?

Bread dish prices in Boston range from $4.75 to $16.50 across 8 restaurants.

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Best Bread Dishes in Boston

8 restaurants compared

Price range: $4.75 – $16.50

Avg recommendation: 86%

Top 5 Bread Dishes in Boston (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 8 restaurants:

Bánh Mì Combination at Bánh Mì Ba Le, $7.00 (Dorchester)
Bánh Mì Tofu at Bánh Mì Ba Le, $4.75 (Dorchester)
Avocado Toast at @Union, $14.50 (Allston)
Bánh Mì Pork Pâté at Bánh Mì Ba Le — 89% recommended, $5.50 (Dorchester)
Wine Rosemary French Toast at Lulu's — 88% recommended, $16.50 (Allston)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 8 Bread Dishes

Bánh Mì Combination

Bánh Mì Ba Le

Dorchester·$

$7.00

House-baked baguette with pâté, braised pork belly, head cheese, and all the fixings.

Tip: The combination is overwhelming in the best way. Try it once when you're hungry and ready for richness.

Bánh Mì Tofu

Bánh Mì Ba Le

Dorchester·$

$4.75

House-baked baguette filled with fried tofu, pickled vegetables, cilantro, jalapeño, and house-made sauce.

Tip: The fried tofu bánh mì is the best vegetarian option in Boston. Crispy, fresh, and satisfying.

Avocado Toast

@Union

Allston·$$

$14.50

Toasted house-made bread topped with mashed avocado, lime, sea salt, red pepper flakes, and a fried egg.

Tip: Avocado toast comes out fast and is perfect if you're on a schedule. Eat it immediately while the toast is still crispy.

#489% recommend

Bánh Mì Pork Pâté

Bánh Mì Ba Le

Dorchester·$

$5.50

House-baked baguette filled with pâté, pickled daikon and carrot, cilantro, jalapeño, and house-made sauce.

Tip: Start with the pâté bánh mì. The pâté is house-made and this is the classic sandwich that made Ba Le famous.

#588% recommend

Wine Rosemary French Toast

Lulu's

Allston·$$

$16.50

Thick-cut bread soaked in a wine and rosemary custard, griddle-cooked until golden, served with maple syrup.

Tip: This French toast is why you come to Lulu's. The rosemary gives it a savory edge that standard versions lack.

#686% recommend

Bánh Mì Braised Pork Belly

Bánh Mì Ba Le

Dorchester·$

$6.25

House-baked baguette filled with tender braised pork belly, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and house-made sauce.

Tip: The braised pork belly is the richest option. It's worth trying at least once, but the pâté version is the classic.

#783% recommend

Wine Rosemary French Toast

@Union

Allston·$$

$15.95

Thick-cut bread soaked in a wine and rosemary custard, griddle-cooked golden, served with maple syrup and whipped butter.

Tip: The wine rosemary French toast is the kitchen's answer to comfort food with personality. Try it once and you'll understand why regulars order it.

#882% recommend

Bánh Mì Grilled Lemongrass Beef

Bánh Mì Ba Le

Dorchester·$

$6.50

House-baked baguette filled with grilled beef marinated in lemongrass and spices, pickled vegetables, and sauce.

Tip: The lemongrass beef is the leanest filling. Still plenty of flavor without the heaviness of pâté or pork belly.