From classic kosher bakeries to creative twists on this triangular treat, we’ve rounded up where to find the best hamantaschen for 2026. Whether you’re hunting for poppy seed perfection, fruity jam-filled favorites or inventive flavors, this guide has you covered.
Bakey
Babka specialist Bakey (not kosher) traditionally offers hamantaschen cookies at all locations: Boston, Newton, Brookline and Cambridge. They traditionally offer apricot, chocolate, poppy and marzipan; follow their social media for updates.
Blacker’s Bakeshop
This shop makes our list every year, thanks to its wide assortment of flavors: chocolate, poppy, prune, raspberry, apricot and lemon. Plus, it’s kosher.
Butternut Bakehouse
This cozy bakery in Arlington Center (not kosher), now with a larger location in Belmont, run by Suzana Samad, an alum of iconic kitchens such as No. 9 Park and Rialto, offers a variety of hamantaschen made fresh daily: look for chocolate, poppy seed, raspberry, brown sugar cinnamon and strawberry.
Cheryl Anns’ of Brookline
Everyone’s favorite kosher and pareve bakery (and drool-worthy hamantaschen purveyor) draws fans with flavors including cherry, apricot, prune, poppy, blueberry, lemon, apple cinnamon, raspberry and chocolate (they come in mini and large sizes).
Dushez Catering
You dream it, they can do it: This go-to kosher catering company makes treats as delicious as they are gorgeous—including hamantaschen. Hosting a Purim crowd? Just email them with your wishes.
Inn at Hastings Park
Trisha Pérez Kennealy’s cozy inn in Lexington (not kosher) typically offers hamantaschen for Purim; she plans the same—as well as a Passover menu—this season. Bonus: The Inn has the most welcoming wraparound porch in the area for early spring relaxing, and luxe rooms if you decide to turn your meal into a getaway.
Kupel’s Bakery
Well-priced at a mere $1.99 per treat—or $20.99 per dozen—the kosher Kupel’s in Brookline also offers a wealth of flavors: apricot, apple, chocolate, poppy seed, prune and raspberry.
Lehrhaus
Inman Square’s favorite kosher Jewish tavern hosts its annual Purim party on Saturday, Feb. 28, with specialty cocktails, a performance from all-Jewish drag troupe Ain’t Mitzvahavin’ and adventurous hamantaschen, including their signature “krembo-taschen,” with a marshmallow center, cookie base and choco shell. They’ll also sell a chickpea masala version. And for Purim purists? Raspberry.
Mamaleh’s
Our own local Jewish deli empire (not kosher) generously ships boxes of hamantaschen anywhere in the country starting Wednesday, Feb. 25; they’ll also take local pre-orders for Brookline and Cambridge for pickup beginning Saturday, Feb. 28. Get four of each flavor: apple pie, chocolate sprinkle and mixed berry poppy seed for $24.
Michael’s Deli
Rosenfeld’s Bagels
This popular kosher Newton destination, a morning hub for bagels with lines out the door, also sells apple, apricot, blueberry, cherry, chocolate, lemon, poppy, prune and raspberry hamantaschen.
Other tried-and-true options:
- Clear Flour Bread (Brookline; not kosher)
- Inna’s Kitchen (Newton; kosher)
- Tatte Bakery (multiple locations; not kosher)
- The Butcherie (Brookline; kosher)
- Zayde’s Market (Canton; kosher)
Want to try making your own? Check out our Purim recipes! You can also explore kosher restaurants and catering in Greater Boston.