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 read more

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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. read more

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Bova's Bakery is a Boston staple and for good reason. Tucked into the North End, it has been feeding the neighborhood (and the rest of the city) for generations, and the fact that it's open 24/7 makes it feel like one of those rare places that's always there when you need it. The pastries are some of the best you'll find in Boston. Cannoli filled to order so the shells stay crisp, lobster tails packed with cream, cookie monster desserts, tiramisu, cookies, and shelves of fresh bread that smell incredible the moment you walk in. The prices are the real shock, though. For what you pay at trendier bakeries for a single pastry, you can walk out of Bova's with a whole box. Usually there's a line but it does move quickly. Bring cash for an easier experience. No frills type of place. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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9.0/10, An absolutely wonderful experience, the chocolate chip cannoli's are an absolute must if you are down in North End and walking through that door transports you to another planet. A little piquant shop with kind people and eager faces wanting to please you with some of the best confections I've experienced in a long time. The air reminisced a time of years past with a bustling atmosphere and Northeastern hospitality. TLDR: Perhaps the best cannoli's in town, just get classic don't try to get all fancy, OG is Omazing for a reason. read more

Bova's Bakery - Chocolate Chip Cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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! read more

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OMG. The friendliest people ever here just stopped in to get my sister a last-minute birthday pastry, and they were so accommodating. They even gave me a candle. this overall just made my day being in the store. The vibe here is so fun, you can tell everybody appreciates and is happy to work here. Overall, I will be recommending this much more to my coworkers that visit Boston. read more

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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! read more

Bova's Bakery - Salted Caramel Cannoli, Nutella Cannoli, Creme Brulee Cannoli, and Chocolate Chip Cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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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! read more

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Florentine cannoli is sublime!! Caramelized sugar to cannoli adds amazing texture and bitter sweetness if that makes sense. Chocolate dipped cannoli was delicious as well. Classic and absolutely the best bakery in all of Boston. Line moves quickly. Skip Mikes. Go to Bovas for legit sweets. read more

Love it! Love it! Love it! My family and I , we are late night people. It's hard to find late night food all over the country. Especially since after Covid. It so fun when you find a late spot and open 24 hours is even better. If it is delicious that's a fantastic bonus! Bova's IS DELICIOUS. With a fabulous selection. Mostly bakery (all great) and pizza, arancini, etc. Love their cannoli, biscotti, lobster pastry and cookies. Atmosphere is fun because there are other excited people around and the staff and quick and efficient when they are busy. You'll always see them pulling out something fresh from the back, too. Get something to walk around with and more to take home. Parking def (unless you do a pay lot) not easy so just walk. read more

This Italian bakery celebrating its centennial this year! I randomly visited on Wednesday evening and just walked in; later, a friend said there's always a long queue... Lobster Tail: Their signature item, actually a cream-filled croissant. The bread was crisp but a bit hard, but the cream wasn't surprisingly sweet! A pleasant surprise! Creme Brulee: So delicious it brought tears to my eyes lol! Extremely delicate and silky yet still slightly springy, with an incredibly rich egg and milk flavor, and a gentle vanilla aroma. A bit unexpected was that the caramel was the kind of syrup used in crème caramel. But I don't really like the caramel coating of the original that may stick on teeth, so it's fine! It's a plus! I brought the same items for my roommates, and they both thought they were delicious too read more

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They accept credit cards here! They are open 24 hours a day. Which is crazy to me but I can see walking in here after a fun late night in the area! This was the first pastry shop we went to in North End. It's family owned - I think it's been around 100 years! It's homey - not fancy. No tables or chairs inside. It's all take out. Some items are labeled, some are not. Some items have prices, but some do not. I didn't ask but I'm sure they're happy to help you. Everything looked so delicious! So many options. There's a whole case of cannolis but I skipped those and got the coconut cake and a lemon pastry. We took ours back to our hotel and ate a few bites that night. It was so delicious! We had plenty left and flew back home only to throw them out. They did not travel well and got squished. read more

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Each cannoli was $5. The filling is creamy, I wasn't the biggest fan of the pistachio taste but I know it would be someone's! We were in and out of the bakery because of how smooth the lines were. Definitely thinking of coming back and trying more items. Service is straight to the point and I love it. Get what ya need and get out read more

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LOVE. Perfect for late-night cravings and everything in between. I've tried a bunch of different things here and they've all been amazing. A true Boston classic and an absolute must-visit. My favorite is the lobster tail -- I love the crunch of the pastry with the creamy filling. The cakes are great too. If you're in the mood for something savory, the rice balls hit the spot. read more

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This is one of the fewer bakeries in Boston that has left me satisfied with my late night door dash cravings. I've tried the popular bakeries in the north end and this one is far better than Mike's or Modern, however Vitorria's lobster roll is superior. What we ordered: -Chocolate whoopie: 5/5, I truly loved this. It's huge, the cake is airy, and the filling is a light whipped cream. -Chocolate Bomb: 4/5, just a heads up door dash does not describe this right. It's a giant ball of peanut butter whipped filling covered in chocolate; delicious. -Lobster tail: 4/5, the croissant shell was perfectly crispy yet soft- I was very impressed, however I prefer the creamier, denser cream filling and this was more of a whipped cream filling, which is why I like Vittoria's more. -Cannoli: 5/5, I do not like cannolis but my boyfriend said it was bomb, no notes. -Eclair: 3/5, simple and fine -Cream puff: 3/5, simple and fine, again used a whipped filling rather than heavier cream -Chocolate mousse cup: 5/5, I don't know if they included this in our order on accident or purpose (we did not order it) but I'm SO happy they did because it was delicious. So light but so flavorful I loved it. I would 100% be back here for the whoopie pies and chocolate mousse cups. read more

Bova's Bakery - Chocolate Bomb - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great bakery. Excellent selection. You get suspicious of a place that has lines like that, but the lines are proof in retrospect that it's worth the hype. The Boston cream pie is what I came for and it did not disappoint. We also took a recorded pie and our family was more than pleased with it. The prices are great. It's definitely worth the visit, even if it means having one of your loved ones circle a bit in the car outside while you run in. read more

You either love Mike's or you love the more local Italian bakery! I love how conveniently open 24/7 with an extensive menu from sweet to savory you will satisfy your cravings here! The ricotta filling is super creamy, fresh and not too sweet at all! Everything looked amazing think picking what I wanted was the hardest choice read more

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This spot is popular for a reason. Though not as mainstream as Mikes or Modern, this spot serves up some of the most iconic and delicious Italian pastries in the north end. And maybe it's that way for a reason anyway--this spots family run history is evident in its homey atmosphere and treats crafted with care. You can feel the passion from the moment you step in the door to the moment you take your last bite! The owners are incredibly sweet and work so hard and attentively to bring their delicious family recipes to the table for each of their customers to enjoy. In addition to their amazing cannolis (and that's coming from someone who isn't even a big cannoli person!! i've tried mikes and moderns but haven't been converted to a cannoli fan until now shhh!), they also have a wide variety of other desserts, anything you can think of when you imagine an italian bakery's menu and more! I love it here and, open twenty four seven is just another reason to come back time and time again, no matter the occasion. They pastries are cheap and worth the trip if you live far but also a mandatory stop if you're already in the area. read more

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One of the best bakeries in the Northeast. They're open 24/7 which is perfect after an event at TD Garden. I came here and there was a long line so be prepared to wait, but it's worth it. They have many different types of pastries and the staff here are so friendly. I loved their eclairs and cannolis. The tiramisu and turnovers were good as well. Also, almost forgot to mention that their whoopie pies were fantastic, definitely have to try this and the cannolis. read more

Have you ever seen a pastry shop open late in the evening? Not just open late, but with a crowd? Look no further, Bova is the joint you need. After a night out on the town including dinner then a Celtics game -- Bova was the nightcap. Full of sweets from cookies, cakes, cannolis, almost anything you can think of Bova has it! The cannolis are amazing, I went two pistachio and a chocolate chip. Fresh as can be, the pistachio's flavor can't be denied. Gluttony speaking I wish I could have this place daily. Expect crowds during rush times but don't expect a long wait. Bova is a Boston staple! read more

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I was so incredibly excited to try Bova - the last of the trifecta of bakeries in the North End (amongst Mikes and Modern). A colleague had recommended the florentine cannoli - a unique shell flavor I hadn't tried before and something that Bovas is known for. I carried this cannoli over a mile back to my hotel in the cold... and was so disappointed after I took a bite. The acrid, bitter taste of the shell was assaulting my taste buds. I'm not sure if this is typical but it was definitely over caramelized. The filling was the only saving grace (balanced flavor), but I couldn't take more than one bite. $10 in the trash :( One thing to note - they do take card (in addition to cash). read more

Bova's Bakery - Florentine Shell cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

You want baked goods? This is where you have to go. The line is out the door, but they are efficient!!! They accept cash and card. The amount of variety inside is overwhelming but I don't think you could go wrong with any of it. They have specialty cannolis and I hope to try them all one day!!! read more

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Slightly disappointed. Cannolo is $5 for a soggy shell because they have them premade already. I should've known but was desperate. I instead recommend A. Parziale bakery where they don't have the cannolo premade. Instead they fill them when you order. That ensures a crisp outside. Inside was pretty big. They have a ton of different pastries. I will come back to try other things. read more

Bova's Bakery - Cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We came here to check it out. Most of Little Italy places do not like credit card and will charge the extra 4% fee or some will not take business so make sure you take cash. It is open 24/7 and small, but it is small that the line goes outside. We ordered the 1. Cake 2. Boston Creme Donut 3. A crispy donut with a cherry my favorite. I did not care too much for the Boston Creme donut, but the other ones I did. The bill was around $21 dollars so be prepared to pay quite a bit of money. read more

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Fast and friendly service! It's off season and on a weekday, so there were no crowds. Everything we got were on par but what stood out were the lobster (lobstah) tails. Crunchy and not too sweet! read more

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It's an experience to say the least! Be ready to order when it's your turn or they'll skip right over you. Even if you just take a little too long like my husband did. The line was long but very efficient and moved quickly. The line was almost out the door when we entered and we were in and out within 10 or so minutes. The pecan pie bar is the best I've ever had in my life. I don't even like cannolis but I like theirs! read more

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Red velvet whoopie pie! Delish!! cappuccino cannoli and lobster tail is good as well. Service is excellent :-) read more

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It's definitely pricey, but the baked goods are delicious! I wanted to try everything! I got the pistachio cannoli and I also tried the neopolitan. The neopolitan was just okay, but the pistachio cannoli was fantastic! Overall, I would highly recommend a stop here! read more

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Really good. We had planned to go to Modern or Mike's after dinner but the lines were crazy long. Earlier in the day, our doorman at The Dagny Hotel told us about Bova's. We walked a couple of blocks to get there and their line was much shorter. From the time we joined the line, to walking out with our purchase was about 15 minutes at around 8pm on a Saturday night. We grabbed a Cannoli and a package of Lemon cake bites of some sort. Both were great. For such a small shop, Bova's had a lot of variety or both baked sweet goods and savory food items. If you've been to Boston before, next time, give Bova's a try. It's only about a 5 minutes walk from Hanover St. read more

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This place is cash only! Cannoli was $5 and it was pretty good! Fast service and the vibe was definitely giving family business. read more

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The line was just right, the staff was motivated and helpful. So many options makes it impossible to do anything except just choose something. 1,2,4... buy it all! read more

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I ordered 2 slices of cheese cake. The flavor was weak and the portion was ridiculously small. I would not recommend it.

One of the popular cannoli bakeries. Service here is slow... they need more than one person working the counter. Waited 30-45 minutes on a relatively short line. Their cannoli shells are premade from elsewhere and shipped to them. I saw them take it out of a huge commercial box. Cannoli were... okay. Didn't eat much of it read more

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Popped in on a week night after eating dinner in the north end! The line was long but moved quickly and efficiently. My friend and I ended up getting a classic chocolate cannoli and we really enjoyed it. Would definitely come back and totally understand why people love this place! It's also open 24 hours! read more

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Been coming here for years, probably 20+ years as I recall when I used to come to Boston for work training, I would get off the plane and go right to the north end for a great Italian meal, and some cookies/pastries. Recent trip we ended up in the north end on day 1, and the last day....the last day was a bit unplanned but allowed us to bring some cookies back home (and actually brought more for a gift). We were in the store xmas eve and it was packed! I just think they are the best. Yeah Mike's for giant Cannoli's, but Bova's are pretty good (although smaller and less variety) but their cookies are top notch. Fan for life. read more

The best bakery in the north end in my opinion! I love chocolate cake and this is probably the best chocolate cake I've ever had. And don't get discouraged by the line, it moves very quickly! read more

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I was on a tour for cannolis and this was one of the stops (Mike's and Modern Pastry were the other stops). Ordering was relatively quick and the cannoli tasted good. Chances are that the cannoli will either make it home or be consumed outside the bakery. Not as many cannoli options as Mike's, but more than Modern Pastry. For me personally, I have to say that my favorite is Modern Pastry. read more

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My favorite bakery for the last 10 years. Pistachio macarons and biscotti are unmatched. They have the best Boston Cream donut in Boston imo. Even if there is a line out the door service is still quick and friendly. It's a small venue so be ready with your order! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Don't forget to try the arancini! read more