The absolute iconic mikes pastries!!! I love their cannolis. They fill to order and have over 30…read moredifferent flavors. This time I got the Florentine cannoli! It's one of my favorites and is absolutely huge! The ricotta filling is absolutely delicious! I will say the shell tasted super sweet, like pure sugar. This cannoli was literally the size of my hand and is definitely big enough to share! This location is cash only!! I saw so many people outside disappointed that they had to find an atm. Also, mikes is definitely the most assessable, they have multiple locations around the city and even a spot in the airport!

Walked in the pouring rain to try the famous cannoli only to realize it was cash only. In a quick…read moresmart second I realized I could just do a DoorDash pick up order but then saw that I would be spending TWENTY dollars for two cannolis. Never experienced anything like that before..and considering I had to still wait for it, my patience was non existent when I finally ate them. So if you want to try for yourself don't be like me and bring at least 20$ cash

Late-night visit. Surrounded by college students, a bustling crowd, and a fast-moving line. As a…read morevisitor from out of town, I was a bit overwhelmed and intimidated at first. Then I got to the display case. The pastry jewels behind that classic bakery glass made everything else disappear. There were so many desserts, too many to name, and they all looked absolutely scrumptious. Every time I thought I'd made up my mind, I'd spot another treat that looked just as tempting. For stomach-room's sake, I limited myself to two options, but honestly, I could've happily sampled a dozen. Everything I tried was delicious, and the hardest part of the experience was deciding what not to order. Bova's is exactly the kind of bakery you hope to stumble upon while traveling. I'll gladly return to try more on my next adventure to BOS.

Wanted to try the famous 24 hour bakery, Bova's. It's been around for over 100 years and I can tell…read morewhy it has so many fans. There was a line, but it was fast and efficient I tried the Coconut Cake, the cake itself was moist and freshly made. The coconut filling in between the layers were absolutely delicious.I thought the outside frosting was a little too sweet for me. I also tried the Plain Ricotta Cannoli, since the Florentine was sold out. It was not made to order, but still freshly made. I really enjoyed the richness of the cannoli and the shell was not too sweet. I will say this bakery is the most affordable, I got both these pastries for only $11.

Just had to make time in my Boston trip to visit THE MODERN PASTRY Lobster Tail Pastry…read more It was HUGE, like enough for an entire family. I swear it weighted a pound. The pastry was super fresh and the Creme was not too sweet. They also only take cash, so be aware if you want to try one of these amazing pastries. I noticed that modern pastry shop allows for custom cannolis which was unique compared to the other bakeries in the area

We got an assortment of sweets to try, but I had the tiramisu slice…read more It was heavenly and not too sweet at all. It does have a strong coffee taste, but it was balanced well with the cream. I did like this bakery a lot since the pastries tasted fresher. Note: this place is also cash only

Long ass line, but it moved quick. The space inside was cute and the flavors are written on…read moremagnetic paddles so if a flavor was sold out, they could just remove it from the board, which is so smart. Prices are pretty normal compared to other ice cream shops I've been to. I got a scoop of taro and a scoop of birthday cake. The texture of the ice cream is not too hard and not too soft. Honestly the best texture ice cream can have. The taro had a nice natural flavor, not overbearing at all. The birthday cake was good too, but the big chunks of frosting threw me off. Otherwise, I can see why they have very long lines.

After watching a movie at the nearby AMC, I came here with the cool autumn breeze. The storefront…read morewas under renovation, but it was still open. The decor suggested a rather old-fashioned ice cream shop. Taro: A bit of a surprise. For an American/Italian ice cream shop, the most highly rated flavor online was taro, but after one bite, I felt it truly deserved its reputation. The ice cream was smooth and delicate, with a naturally rich taro flavor, and not too sweet. Matcha: A very standard matcha flavor from an American ice cream shop. Not too sweet, the matcha flavor was pure, but nothing particularly special. A safe choice for Chinese palates. Coconut Thai Tea: First time trying this, and quite an interesting flavor. The sweetness of coconut milk is the top note, followed by the bitter aroma of Thai milk tea. Bourbon Maple Pecan: The initial taste was the sweetness of maple syrup, followed by the nutty and slightly salty aroma of pecans. It's quite good, but a little on the sweet side.

Second time in two days. Yesterday an unbelievable cappuccino and today back for an espresso…read moremartini! I'm not a big coffee lover. Starbucks makes my stomach sick, literally, but this coffee makes me feel good. can't wait for the espresso martini. Can I feel any better? I'm thinking so:))

Such an iconic spot, with the hustle and bustle of the place, it lets you know the quality of the…read moredrinks speak for itself. Started our night off with two espresso martinis, and a cheesecake to share. I had one sip of my espresso martini and I wanted 10 more! The espresso was so fresh and crisp, it's rare finding a place with a truly crafted espresso. Service was quick and got our drinks over to us promptly. We originally sat in a back room situation but was waved over by an employee and found us a much better spot! Perfect pit spot when you need a little pick me up before the night begins!

Nice bakery. Around the block and gets the spillover customers who look at the long line at Mike's…read moreand say, I'll try something else. That was us. We had probably a dozen cannolis. Taste test of sorts from different bakeries. Nice bakery. Just not the best. My Italian husband says not as good as the popular place. I agree. The crowds seem to, too.

I've been trying to get to this bakery for a while…read more The hours of operation and the secluded location always made it a tough visit. Thankfully I was able to find the time to visit on a random cold day in Boston and it was definitely well worth it! Cannoli's in this part of town are the really great, there are a few other challengers for the title including one on the corner which holds far more friendly hours. Parziale's Florentine Cannoli ranks up there with the best. I'd be back in a heartbeat to get another one and grab a slice as well.

Service has a lot to be desired. They're rude and don't focus on customer service…read more We ended up walking out because they just gave attitude from the first words out of their mouth. I had my laptop and was NOT doing any work on it. I just had it with me and I wasn't even planning to do work on it. I was there to get coffee. They came up to me and gave me attitude over it and them not wanting screens. I was like okay but then they walked off and didn't take our orders. They saw us leaving and asked if we wanted anything. We said "No! I said we respected your wishes and never disrespected your policy but instead of taking our orders you gave us shit and walked off." They obviously don't want customers.

Continues to be one of my favorite cocktail bars!!!!! The drinks are so good. We stopped in this…read morepast weekend and of course got the pistachio martinis. You really can't go wrong with them and they are a must try. I love the gelato in them, it really kicks them up a notch. I also got the espresso martini which was very very good too. Definitely a top 5 espresso martini. We also got an affogato and had baileys added to it- this was AMAZING! If you're into dessert drinks this is the best place for them. Sometimes you have to wait in line but once you're seated the service is great. The staff checks in often and is extremely helpful. This is a great date night or hang out spot, it has a very relaxed atmosphere and feels like a cafe. Highly recommend!

First time seeing Chip City and we gave it a try. I'm always up for how someone else is doing their…read morecookies and Chip City was surprising. We ordered the Cherry Almond Pie and Lemon Crinkle. To me, these cookies are like a donut cookie collab. They are jelly filled and I wasn't expecting that. They were very sweet and I wasn't in love with the texture along with frosting on the top and filling in the middle. It felt like there was a bit going on. It's quick counter service, I don't recall any tables inside, just a grab and go type of place.

First time trying Chip City. I would describe their cookies as fairly Crumbl-ish with a bit more of…read morea Levain twist. Not as cloyingly meh as Crumbl, but definitely not also on par with Levain. For roughly the same price I'd opt for a Levain instead, unless we're talking a flavor I'm super excited about. My Chip City cookies were all a bit sweeter than necessary and some lacked textural nuance more than others. I definitely prefered the chewy/soft cookies. Ranking those I tried: Maple Chewie-wich Horchata Chocolate chip PB chocolate

After eating a really lackluster and kind of bad lunch, I was walking around the market when the…read morebackside of The Boston Chipyard came up and I ran around to the front to see what this place was about. This cool little cookie shop had a bunch of different flavour cookies for sale as well as some drinks and I knew I needed to at least grab a half dozen to try. I ended up grabbing five for me and one for my wife (she only wanted one, so don't judge me) and I grabbed some of the mint chocolate chip, double chocolate, and some chocolate chips as well and every single cookie was pretty darn solid. Don't get me wrong, they weren't exactly fresh or warm, but the cookies still had really solid flavour to them and when it comes to little cookies, I'm pretty darn easy to please. Overall, The Boston Chipyard had a fantastic name, the staff was solid, the location is great right outside of the Faneuil hall, and I mean, you can't really go wrong with cookies.

Saw this one on my foodie research before arriving in Boston. Great option for sharing a treat with…read morea group. You can order a half dozen or more cookies. Lots of flavors, I enjoyed the crispy original chocolate chip and the fudge chip. Service was fast and easy and the location in the market makes it easy to find.

Stopped in for a quick snack during my visit to Boston…read more This place has AMAZING gelato. Would be back. Definitely a must stop U could make ur own cannoli also! Tables inside and outside!

We went here twice for gelato. We enjoyed it, they have many tiramisu as well. Quick serve and…read moreseats available. Small shop.