Taste the Pastries in Massachusetts at This Family-Owned Bakery Cafe

It seems like coffee shops and bakeries are popping up everywhere these days. There are dozens of new cafes opening on street corners across Massachusetts. When exploring a new place, I sometimes find it hard to decide which bakery is best. What really differentiates a good coffee shop from a great one? In my opinion, there are two things: great service and delicious food. Ma Reilly’s Cafe in Weymouth checks off both boxes, and it's arguably one of the best cafes for pastries in Massachusetts.

Ma Reilly’s Cafe is an adorable little shop with a cozy, comfortable ambiance. It is run by Linda Kokoros, who named the cafe after her mother, Angela O'Reilly. The cafe's motto is “Everything is Made With Love," and it certainly feels that way to customers who try one of the pastries, breakfast, or lunch items.

The cafe opened in 2016. The food here is delicious, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Ma Reilly’s is a wonderful place to take the kids for a treat or to grab a coffee or lunch with a friend. Owner Linda Kokoros was born and raised in Ireland, and she uses many family recipes in her baking.

Around St. Patrick's Day, you can stop by Ma Reilly's to buy soda bread. But if you miss the holiday, you can still buy soda bread here year-round; I suggest you get to the cafe early, as they tend to sell out quickly.

The cafe also makes breakfast sandwiches, muffins, buttermilk biscuits, and croissants. Their delicious homemade scones come in flavors such as blueberry, raisin, raspberry, white chocolate chip, and banana chocolate chip. For lunch, the cafe also has a wonderful selection of salads, soups, and specialty lunch sandwiches. There's even a special menu for the kids, featuring favorites such as a turkey or ham roll-up, grilled cheese, or PB&J! Ma Reilly’s award-winning food can additionally be enjoyed through its catering service.

Ma Reilly’s special coffee is the “Kate Mac.” It was named in honor of a local teenager who passed away after a tragic accident. A portion of the proceeds of the drink is donated to a fund in her honor. So far, Ma Reilly’s has raised thousands of dollars by selling this coffee.

Have you tried the scones at Ma Reilly's? What did you think? Find out more about the menu by visiting Ma Reilly's website and Ma Reilly's Facebook page. The cafe is open Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is closed on Sundays.

More delicious breakfast places in the area include the Mad Hatter in Weymouth and The Friendly Toast in Braintree. If you would like to find more breakfast or brunch spots or take a foodie road trip in Massachusetts, make sure to try Only In Your State’s AI-powered itinerary planner, an incredibly handy tool that makes trip planning easy.