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    Bova's Bakery

    4.3 (2k reviews)
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Pistachio Cannoli
    Bill S.

    "Bill, ya gotta go to Bova's for their Florentine cannoli!" Andie E, what a great tip! I have been to Florence Italy but never heard of a Florentine cannoli before. What a fantastic treat! I've been to Bova's bakery but wasn't on my radar during this Boston trip. When the Florentine cannoli was mentioned, I changed all my plans to try this cannoli. As luck would have it there was a parking spot almost across the street. I walked inside with one person in front of me. The display case has the all the freshly made cannoli front and center. How do you choose only one? I asked the counter person for a Florentine cannoli and a piece of apple strudel to go. I was out the door in five minutes, hooray! Once I got back to my hotel, I had to take a picture of this incredible pastry. First bite and I get the taste of lace cookie compared to what we're all used to, a crunchy shell. The lace cookie shell is incredible, it's firing off all senses. The cannoli cream is fantastic! Overall, this is a 10 out of 10 pastry. Forget those two large pastry shops with long lines, Bova's Bakery is a must stop when visiting Boston. If it's your first time trying a Florentine cannoli, Bova's Bakery makes the best on the north end. You're welcome.

    Shaved steak rice ball....so good!!!! Great value
    Shannon R.

    I'm sure this place doesn't need any more publicity, as the line is always around the block! If you happen to be in the neighborhood on one of the less busy days, it's definitely worth a stop. We tried the rum cake, which was a bit too sweet for me personally but still tasty, and the steak and cheese rice ball. The rice ball was amazing!!! Filled with so much shaved steak, lots of cheese, and it came with really tasty marinara. Took a few minutes to warm up, but definitely worth the wait. I wish I could go back for another right now as I reflect --truly delightful.

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    Lisa N.

    Still five stars ! Got there early on a Thursday morning and no line. Picked up cannolis cookies and bread Easy first stop after landing at the airport! It's very easy to here by taking the blue line on the T

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    Anusha S.

    Stopped by Bova's Bakery late at night since it's open 24 hours and has a lot of hype around it. The selection is really big, which makes it nice for grabbing something sweet at any time. I tried a couple items and overall thought they were good, just not very sweet compared to what I was expecting. Everything felt fresh, just a bit more subtle in flavor than I personally prefer. Overall, a solid spot and convenient option in the North End, especially late at night. I'd stop by again if I was in the area.

    Sweet treats!
    Angela C.

    Rating only for the lobster roll! Bova's is the 7-11 of Italian bakeries in the North end, it's open 24 hours! It has such an old school mom & pop shop vibe, and an endless array of desserts in the case. They all looked amazing. My friend ordered a lobster roll for us to try. Unfortunately it wasn't something I enjoyed. I didn't like the cream inside and the pastry itself was bland. However with so many other delicious looking pastries and cakes available I'm sure that something would've been better suited to my tastebuds. Next time!

    Cream puff, tiramisu, Cannoli
    Diana F.

    I don't remember seeing prices in the glass displays. A few items on the counters had prices. Definitely mom-and-pop looking inside with items displayed everywhere, a bit chaotic. Most of the items were just ok or too sweet for me. Nothing stood out but it was super busy.

    Tiana G.

    We came here all the way from Utah and it just does not disappoint!! Everything we tried was just SO wonderful!! My favorite was the Boston Cream Pie! The cannoli's were amazing! Service was great! We went back twice! Wish we lived closer - but for the scale's sake it's best that we don't!

    Sam F.

    There's a reason this bakery has been around 100 years! Forget the other two and head off the beaten path for the original! The Boston Cream Pie is delicious too! Small footprint and there can be a crazy line but it's worth the wait!

    Tiramisu Cake
    Audrey L.

    The tiramisu!! The cherry on top was delectable. It added a great flavor. Love and live moves quick. Accepts Apple Pay. Pizza also looked good. People working there were very nice.

    Sandy P.

    Cash only! So many delicious items to choose from. 24/7 which is so cool and they offer late night bites too. This place has existed for years and family owned; BEST CANNOLI EVER. Can't go wrong with the original cannoli, the coffee one was yummy as well. Get their coconut cake because wow! Staff was friendly too and quick.

    James H.

    My wife was waiting in line at Bova's while I was getting subs at Monica's, next door. She said the line moved a lot quicker than imagined and she had the pastires before I had the sandwiches, despite there being no line at Monica's. Honestly, everything that my wife picked out was a big hit with the family! And we would recommend this to anybody visiting the North End!

    Salted Caramel Cannoli, Nutella Cannoli, Creme Brulee Cannoli, and Chocolate Chip Cannoli
    Payton H.

    Bova's bakery is exactly what I pictured a longstanding, family-owned Italian bakery to be like. Even during a snow storm it was open and jam-packed with so many desserts to choose from. I got the salted caramel, Nutella, crème brûlée, and chocolate chip cannolis to try. My favorite was the chocolate chip. The cannoli fillings were decadent, silky, and creamy. The pastry shell had the perfect crunch, while not falling apart the second you take a bite. I wish I could've tried more of their treats!

    Classic & pistachio cannolis
    Carmela S.

    OMG--my colleagues and I were in Boston for a conference, and while wandering around after dinner, we stumbled upon this bakery and had to stop in. There was a long line (always a good sign), and even though we were originally looking for Mike's, this place caught our eye. We came for the cannolis and tried a few: salted caramel chocolate, pistachio, classic, and mocha. Every single one was delicious! What we loved most was that they weren't overly sweet--something that can easily ruin a cannoli. These were light, perfectly flavored, and had just the right amount of sweetness that kept you going back for more. We took our box back to the hotel to share and do a little taste test. We had planned to compare them to Mike's, but a blizzard rolled into town and we never made it there. That said, we did compare them to cannolis from our hotel, and hands-down, these were 1000% better. I can't say if they're the best in all of Boston, but they were absolutely the best cannolis we've ever had. Totally worth the wait in line--we were that determined to try them, and they did not disappoint. Highly recommend!

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    Do you accept Apple Pay?

    Yes we do thank you for your question, George F Bova Partner/Co Owner… 

    Is the Florentine cannoli gluten free? Just almond meal?

    Hi Charlene, We can not say the Florentines are gluten free. Recipe varies slightly depending on temperature and humidity and sometimes flour is added slightly. In response… 

    Do they have a ricotta pistachio cake?

    I haven’t seen it in the store but you can order it I’m sure I’d be more than happy to make you cakes.

    Is this a sit down place?

    No. We get ours and then walk to the greenway to eat it

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