I defy anyone to find a better cookie purveyor than Cookie Time Bakery. I have been going for…read moreyears, back when they were called Lakota Cookies. The gateway drug cookie for me was the Mocha Shortbread cookies, which I first found at Pemberton Market in Cambridge, and then noticed for sale lots of places around town. But when I found the mother ship it was all over. It's a good thing I no longer live in Arlington, or I would be in serious trouble. The variety of cookies is remarkable--linzer, tuxedo, florentine, shortbread, ginger, chocolate chip of course, butter cookies dipped in dark or white chocolate, you really need to look at the website to get the full appreciation of the creativity that goes into these cookies. There are always seasonal cookies on offer -- last month Christmas, now heading into Valentine's Day and soon Easter. The cookies are always moist and fresh, and you'd better plan to get there early in the day if you want your pick. I learned this the hard way when I sashayed into the store an hour before closing, mouth watering for my absolute favorite (now), the Toffee Turtle cookie. Those babies were long gone, so I had to "settle" for the next tier of favorites. In fact a few of those were gone as well. That'll teach me. Order early if you want an assortment to take as a hostess gift... you'll be sure to be invited back often as these cookies are showstoppers!

These are very delicious fresh baked cookies with high quality butter and chocolate. it's been the…read moresame for decades and is hard to walk out with just one cookie. My favorites are always the macaroons with a huge mound of chocolate on top and the molasses ginger cookie. I love this place!

We got two large chocolate cupcakes and an iced coffee. Everything was ok. Not really worth the…read moreprice.

Quebrada in Arlington is a great bakery along busy Mass Ave! Per other reviews, the spots right in…read morefront of the bakery aren't always available but there are plenty of other spots typically available across the street. Each time I go the bakery is filled with local neighbors getting their morning coffee and pastry. Not much seating available but a nice opportunity to stand and chat with neighbors. I have only had the cupcakes here for birthdays and gifting, which are simple but great. Pricing is fair and even more affordable than some brands in grocery stores (with Quebrada's being much tastier). The display cases are filled with tons of other pastry options that I will have to try one day.

My friend and I stopped by Sweet Thyme Bakery while on a bike ride. It's very conveniently located…read morein downtown Lexington, near a bunch of other restaurants. We just made a quick stop to grab boba, so I don't have much to say on the service. The boba itself was decent, but nothing special. The ambiance wasn't the best... not much decor, but it still felt welcoming and clean. It felt like more of a takeout type of spot. Not sure I'd go out of my way to come back, but nothing negative to report!

Whenever I'm visiting the Boston area, this place is a must visit. I always go for their cookies,…read morebut they also offer plenty of other baked goods. The cookies are all great, but my all time favorite here is the sesame cookies. They are so good. If you have one flavor of cookie that you like or would like to try, you can buy a bag with seven individually packaged two packs of that flavor inside. If you want to try them all, they sell cookie gift boxes with all of the flavors inside. The cookie box also makes for a great gift. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

Solid delicious stuff! A bit pricy ($4 for a kiddie cone!) but the portions are generous (said…read morekiddie cone is plenty for most adults). Great flavor options (the pineapple was fantastic!) but the classics are there and great too. COVID Note: scooper gloved but not masked, service through a window.

Delish frozen custard and friendly staff. I always switch it up since they have seasonal flavors…read more Such a treat!

The cutest shop ever! The candy is fresh and the assortment is perfect- from Swedish candy to…read morenostalgic candies to delicious chocolates! The gifts the store has are great. They also do amazing personalization for events and gifts. The staff is helpful and great. It is the best addition to Newton in a long time. The decor is perfectly curated and the private back room, which can be used for parties and Mahjong events is a slice of heaven.

I genuinely don't understand the hype around Pizzi Farm Ice Cream. So many locals rave about it,…read moreand based on the overall ratings, I went in expecting something special, but it was a huge disappointment. For a place that prices their ice cream like it's small-batch, gourmet quality, the product just doesn't deliver. The texture, flavor, and overall taste were extremely underwhelming and honestly no better than what you would get at a typical chain ice cream shop. Nothing stood out, nothing felt premium, and nothing justified the cost. Speaking of price, nearly $9 for three tiny scoops feels excessive, especially given the quality. It felt like a complete waste of both money and calories. I would much rather grab a pint of Ben & Jerry's for less than half the price and enjoy it ten times more. Maybe this place was great at some point in the past, but based on my experience, it doesn't live up to its reputation anymore. Definitely not worth going out of your way for.

It's a Waltham favorite and my friends and I go to in the summer. I still think it's a little…read moreoverpriced but you're supporting a local business!

This is an updated review: The muffins are yummy and it's very cute inside, but I might go to the…read moreWakefield location even though this one is way closer to me. I don't know if the staff were just having a bad morning or maybe there were customers with bad attitudes before me, but dang. There was no one behind me and I wasn't fully sure what kind my friends would want. I wanted to peruse some. I was in and out in about 5 minutes, but the woman behind the counter seemed bothered that I was asking questions about the muffins like the flavors. The display case doesn't have them listed by the muffins. There's a flavor board behind the counter which is helpful, but it would be better if they were each labeled somewhat so you could see and pick them. I asked 2 questions overall and panicked and just picked 2 other flavors hoping they would be okay, but it wasn't as good of an experience as last month and left me a bit flustered. I'm never expecting over the top super happy, springy first thing in the morning but rolling your eyes and acting exhausted from 2 questions just seemed like a bit much for a happy and bright muffin spot.

For how good their muffins are you would expect there to always be a bigger line. Maybe they're…read morejust a great best kept secret or maybe they also just have incredible staff who work so quickly! Either way this place is more than worth it if you're in the area. Recently I tried their Chai latte and it was to die for. Am always happy coming here. Small shop with no seating but plenty of parking.

I tasted some of the chocolates as a sampler, and they were really good: subtle, yet delicious. The…read moreadzuki red bean cupcake was quite delicious and delicate as well.

Tough place to review because the owner is very nice and earnest and there are aspects that we…read moreloved but also a lot that felt like a big miss. Overall I would say it's nice to have an Asian owned bakery in the neighborhood and that their cakes are better for people who don't like things overly sweet. The good: Rice Krispies were worth the trip alone, I prefer the original over the purple Ube... The brown butter was delicious. The disappointing: Personal preference but the cake, cupcakes and hot chocolate were all a let down. We got a birthday cake, hot chocolate with marshmallow and a fresh strawberry vanilla cupcake. Unfortunately all 3 items just weren't decadent or flavorful enough. A lot more of a subtle bland sweet. They all looked really nice but flavor over visuals please. I think one of the key factors may be the buttercream frosting, generally I prefer cream cheese frosting but even the cake itself didn't have enough flavor. I can appreciate the dark chocolate aspect for the hot chocolate but it was a bit too bitter and wasn't satisfying. We'll probably give it another chance at some point but for now we aren't rushing back. They should also redo the interior to have more of a cafe setting or at least some places to sit and enjoy the treats.