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Bova's Bakery is a well-oiled machine! We were so impressed with how they got us in and out even when we were waiting in a long line to get in. We went here every night during our recent trip to Boston because we couldn't get enough of the cannolis! All the flavors we tried were delicious but the crème brûlée cannoli was our favorite.
I came inside just at the right time. I was so lucky. I checked the place out because it was the first bakery I saw when I turned the street. I didn't know of the bakery's good reputation. I was glad I stayed. It had a line inside the shop, but when I left. The line wrapped around the block. I came on a holiday. I got a Cannoli. How can you not? They have a huge pyramid as you walk in. I also got the cinnamon swirling bread. I loved both. The cannolis were delicious and fresh. I see why they have a tower lol. I recommend them. This is a small bakery. It can get tight inside. It gets really busy. It is worth the visit. It has a good reputation around here, and they are good. The service is fast. People are behind. It is friendly. Just know what you want before getting to the counter. It was hard maneuvering around the crowd.
Our friend wanted to get a cannoli here so we went over. There was a line outside but it was moving and once inside it was sort of a circular wrapping the edges of the store. The hubs got a meat (Italian cold cut) calzone and friend got a chocolate cannoli. Everything looked really amazing- all the sweet treats! No wonder the lines! Hubs enjoyed his calzone next day for lunch! Overall good experience.
I can't pick a favorite cannoli because they were all so delicious!! You can't really go wrong with any of them. The line can get crazy so be prepared to wait but the service is very fast. There is no space inside because of how busy it gets so it's more of a grab and go situation.
This iconic BOVA's BAKERY & pastry shop has been Opened since 1926, 24 hours a day! Throughout my life I have had almost every cookie, every dessert that was made here and unless it's 12 midnight this place is always busy and you have to be patient in line! It's worth it! Fresh, tasty and oh so delicious!
"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.
During my trip to Boston I tried Modern, Mike's and Bova's. In terms of cannoli my favorite was the one from Modern by Bova's was very close, definitely better than Mike's. The cream was light and fluffy and the chocolate chips were flavorful. Also tried the mini lobster tail from Bova's which was delicious. It was crispy and flaky and the cream inside was super light. There was a line out the door and wrapped around the corner when I went on a Saturday night but it moved quickly. They're open 24 hours and they take card. Highly recommend giving it a try. I'd love to go back and try more of their stuff!
This mighty bakery on the corner has got everything you could ask for. With the crazy variety of sweet and savory, the hard part is narrowing down what you can actually fit in your stomach. If you see a line out the door, don't hesitate and get in the back of the line because it moves FAST. I really wanted the pistachio cannoli (should have gotten 2!) and ended up grabbing a Sicilian slice as well. I'll be back for another sweet treat tomorrow!
For what it is, and how late it's open, this place gets a 4 out of 5. I probably wouldn't come here for food during the day when there's other options, but when it's late night and nothing else is open this is definitely a great spot to go. Got a steak and cheese calzone late night and it was solid. Tasted kind of like a cheesesteak except not in a bun. Pretty good! I'd definitely come back for late night cravings. Guy taking the order was very nice too.
The pistachio macaroons were a bit too sweet for my taste and overpowered the actual pistachio pieces that were in the pastry (also with a strong flavor of almond extract which I didn't mind, but FYI). Also quite expensive - priced by weight but ended up being $8 for four small pieces. We also got the nutella and coffee cannoli and oreo cannoli, both of which were delicious. The fillings were creamy and the outer shell was crispy. They had numerous flavors of cannolis to choose from. Unfortunately, did not have lobster tails ready when we went in the morning but will have to loop back around another time to try! Staff provided quick service, be prepared to grab and go.
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.
What an incredible Italian bakery! The variety was impressive, I would've gotten a little bit of everything if I could've. They had plenty of staff that were helping to take orders. The rainbow cookies were some of the best I've had, and I really enjoyed the amount of jam in them. Looking forward to coming back to try more, and love that they're open 24 hours!
Late-night visit. Surrounded by college students, a bustling crowd, and a fast-moving line. As a visitor 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.
1 month ago
A nice bakery in the north end of Boston. The staff was friendly. The cannoli was average. read more
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11 months ago
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
2 months ago
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
2 months ago
Made our first trip to Boston and worked up an appetite so we wanted to grab some local treats in the North End. The line moves fast and the pastries were delicious. read more
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
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
1 year ago
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
9 months ago
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
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
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
3 months ago
Such a great selection of pastries. I found my Boston Cream Pie there. It was surprisingly light. We had a very short wait. Lots of staff to help. Skip Mike's pastries and go here! read more
9 months ago
Red velvet whoopie pie! Delish!! cappuccino cannoli and lobster tail is good as well. Service is excellent :-) 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
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
1 year ago
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
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
Even with the long lines, this place is worth a stop to meet your sweet-craving needs! We passed by in the evening, and the line was wrapped around the corner, but we returned earlier the next morning, and there were only a few people in line. I got the lobster tail pastry, and it was 10/10 -- I couldn't even wait to sit and eat it and had a bite in the store (not allowed, by the way!) I'd recommend the stop if you have the time. Lots of beautiful pastry items to choose from, and reasonably priced! read more
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
5 months ago
Overall this is worth a stop if you're in the Boston area. The place is smaller and stays busy. The price is high, especially compared to other bakeries. However, it's similar to other bakeries in the area. A canolli is $8 and a big one $12. A slice of cheesecake or lemon pie is $6. The canolli is the one that I can highly recommend. It's extremely tasty. The cheesecake and lemon pie were honestly nothing special. It just seemed like something to add to the extensively huge menu. There are so many options that it makes it worth a visit and exciting to check out. 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
No line!! I was bracing myself to wait in at least a 30 min line, but nope! No line at all! If any of the Big Three Cannoli places were in AZ, I would be a very happy girl. All of them outdo a place called Sicilian Baker (quality, size, and price). read more
11 months ago
Great service, line moves fast. This bakery reminds me of an old-fashioned deli from the 1950s. It was very cute clean and organized. I ordered the crème brûlée cannoli and it was very good to me. It tasted more of like a custard cream in the center of the cannoli and although the flavor was very good, it didn't remind me of eating a crème brûlée, but it was very, very good! we also ordered a few cookies and those were very flavorful and tasty as well. read more
1 year ago
Don't let the line discourage you, it moves quickly! They have an array of pastries like cookies, cakes, cannoli, and so much more. They even have savory options like ham & cheese croissants, calzones, pizza slices and arancini (rice balls). The amount of treats they have is outstanding! You want to leave with a bit of everything! Staff is nice and they answered all of my questions. I got the ham and cheese croissant, steak and cheese arancini and the chocolate chip rugelach. Listen, the ham and cheese croissant didn't even make it up the street! I literally turned back around and ordered more treats. The croissant is buttery and flaky. I had the rugelach for dessert and that was so good. The steak & cheese arancini is so tasty and filling. I can't wait to try more pastries off the menu. This spot is conveniently located right in the heart of Little Italy. And did I forget to mention that it is 24/7? Definitely check them out! read more
1 year ago
First time in Boston and we went and tried Mikes Pastries first. After waiting in line, forever, a local came by and yells "Bovas is bettah"...so of course we had to try it! WOW oh wow I was not disappointed! Fantastic desserts and above all, unlike Mikes, they take credit cards! Oh, and no 30-40 min wait! read more
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134 Salem St
Boston, MA 02113
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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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