Dar Rafiki’s bakery gains attention for fruit-shaped pastries

Dar Rafiki’s, a bakery located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, has gained social media attention for its trompe-l’œil pastries. These desserts are designed to look like realistic pieces of fruit but are actually delicate pastries filled with mousse and fruit pieces.

In addition to the fruit-shaped treats, the bakery offers a rotating “Cube Croissant” with daily changing flavors, such as mango and strawberry. The establishment, which was recently named the BONS Best Bakery 2026 of the North Shore, also serves Moroccan-inspired cuisine including chicken shawarma, falafel, kofta, and merguez alongside traditional French pastries and coffee.