With zero hyperbole, this is the best cake I have ever had in my entire life! We ordered vanilla…read morecake (soaked in rose water and cardamom) with pistachio mascarpone and passion fruit curd for our wedding anniversary. It was infinitely better than our actual wedding cake. It was so good I'm already planning our next cake order. Low sugar. Max taste. Stayed delicious for days. Great for major celebrations or Tuesday morning breakfast. I cannot say enough good things about the cake quality and the lovely woman who runs this company. I will never order cake from anywhere else!

Truly Magical! Worth Every Penny! As a first-time customer…read moreof Not Just Cake, I initially questioned whether the endless stream of flawless 5-star reviews could truly be justified. I had never tasted one of Simren's cakes before, nor did I know anyone personally who had ordered from her, so the decision felt like serious leap of faith. The price point also gave me pause, especially since it is easily twice that of established local bakeries like Konditor Meister, Yum Bunnies, Donnas, Flour, or Icing on the Cake, etc. However, after speaking with Simren, it became immediately evident that her work exists on an entirely different level. Her passion, artistry, and meticulous attention to detail are truly extraordinary. I ordered a Harry Potter themed cake for my child's 8th birthday, and I was absolutely astonished. The cake was nothing short of a masterpiece. The golden snitch, Harry's glasses, the sorting hat, and an unbelievable edible fondant book with the number 8 on top looked cinematic in their precision. The photographs do not even begin to capture how breathtaking it was in person. And then there was the taste. We chose vanilla cake, triple berry mascarpone, raspberry preserve infused with saffron, cardamon, and rose... it was unquestionably the finest cake we have ever tasted. Made with the cleanest, freshest, highest-quality ingredients and just the right touch of sweetness, it felt both indulgent and perfectly balanced. Every guest devoured it and wanted to know where it came from. After 40 years of trying bakeries throughout Massachusetts, I can say with complete confidence that this is in a league of its own. Simren is not simply a baker. She is a true artist. Not Just Cake transformed our celebration into something unforgettable. It is an absolute must-buy!

Stopped in between doctor appointments to grab a sandwich, and came away impressed. I had a BLT and…read moremy wife had a tarragon chicken salad sandwich. Both were much better than either of us expected. The tomato and lettuce on my BLT was perfect. A bit of mayo and some crispy bacon on soft crusty rustic bread. My wife also enjoyed her chicken salad sandwich. Neither was special made, both were premade,and grabbed from the case. Whoever is in charge of the premade sandwiches over there .... Well done ! It's obvious they are made with care. Thanks for that

A great selection of sushi, salads, and bread... I bought coffee in the morning as well…read more The store was visually pleasing and wide open.

This place is absolutely phenomenal. I ordered a Matcha latte with almond milk no extra sweetener…read more It was perfectly sweet. All the pastries were really fresh and soft. Service was great ! Ambience was perfect for studying or applying to jobs if you just need to get away for a bit.

This Tous Les Jours is my favorite one. It's so big and beautiful compared too the others I've…read morebeen to in Boston. There's ample room to sit and study or socialize, it's very clean and open, and most importantly, the customer service is amazing. I tend to find the other locations borderline unfriendly. This one is super friendly and accommodating. I ordered a cake for my sons birthday, and it was so seamless. The food here is also really yummy. Highly recommend this location.

I was invited to try this sweet family-owned bakery where fresh mochi is made in-house every single…read moreday -- and you can customize it to your liking Build-your-own mochi: Choose from 7 fillings: taro, purple rice, red bean, fresh strawberry, fresh mango, matcha cheese, or vanilla cheese 6 gelato flavors: chocolate, Oreo, matcha, mango, strawberry, or pistachio 5 coatings: butter biscuit crunch, seaweed & dried pork, soybean powder, Oreo crumble, or rice powder And we HAVE to talk about the giant Fan Tuan -- ham, fried egg, youtiao, pickled mustard and pork floss all perfectly wrapped in chewy purple sticky rice You get the perfect mix of savory, crispy, chewy and sour in every bite. It's HUGE, hearty, and TOO GOOD! I crave it all the time! Summer drinks to try: Cucumber Mint Sparkler -- crisp, refreshing & perfect for a hot day Iced Lychee Milk -- creamy, sweet & bursting with lychee flavor Between the made-fresh-daily mochi, giant Fan Tuan and creative new drinks, Crystal's Bakery is definitely going on my food and dessert favorites list

Confusing looooong menu. The menu isn't very user-friendly, so we went for a recommendation by…read moreanother yelper - get the fresh mochi they said. So we did. Fresh mochi with matcha cream and taro paste, rolled in butter crunch flakes. The order took more than a few minutes to get ready, and it's a little hard to know if your order is ready because there is no visual indicator (a screen displaying order numbers would be so helpful). The staff also wasn't the most careful with the way they were using gloves, they touched their face, the register etc etc. Plus the place is small without any seating so it can get crowded and you don't even know how much time for your order to be ready. But omg the mochi was spectacular. Soft chewy tasty not too sweet. Absolutely smacked it out of the park. A lot of points to improve upon but 5 star mochi.

Sara made a special football-shaped cake for my son's birthday when I called her only a day and a…read morehalf prior to needing it. I had just flown in to Boston from Arizona. Although it was my son's birthday, I had had mainly flown in to watch him play football that Saturday. I realized I could not take a cake with me to the game because I was going directly to the post-game venue afterward (and had no vehicle). I needed to find someone who could whip up a delicious cake AND deliver it. Oh boy. It was already after 5pm that Thursday when I got to my hotel. What to do? I got on Yelp and went through reviews. All the local bakeries were listed, but The Spunky Baker stood out because of its name and because delivery was available. Maybe my day was saved?!! Sara made a 3-layered chocolate cake in the shape of a football with raspberry cream/raspberry compote filling between each layer and iced it with a delicious light cream frosting. Everyone loved it, the players, the parents... and Sara also made a couple dozen matching cupcakes. The leftovers were really appreciated by some lucky students later that night.

Sarah made a beautiful animal theme cake for my son's first birthday. My wife told her that she…read moreneed a two tier animal theme cake with cute animals on it. Sara is so creative and her ideas and inputs made that cake spectacular and also made my wife super happy. She told me that cake exceeds her expectations and was so thrilled.The first tier is a vanilla and raspberry filling cake and second tier is a red velvet cake with cream cheese filling..it was delicious.. the kids at the party were all over the cake touching those animal figures and telling my wife that " I need that giraffe' ' I want the lion '!!! It was really hard for their parents to keep them away till cake cutting ceremony .. Sara also made a dozen cupcakes to go along with the theme. Thank you Sara and we are so happy that we met u..

My mom swears by this place. She always wants to go here when it comes to birthdays or events…read more Their sprinkle cupcake with white buttercream frosting is delicious. Lots of flavors and they do all types of sweets. You can order ahead and pickup at the store.

We were blown away by the wonder of the bakery! Our daughter's wedding shower was in Boston and we…read morehad gluten-free guests. Often that invokes worry, but not when party favors is making the cake. They were professional, spot on with their recommendations and the styling and taste of the cake was beyond our expectation. Would definitely recommend!

Just had a lovely interaction there and tried three items, hermit, raspberry, torte, cookie and…read moremacadamia chip or something, all fabulous. I was shocked by how amazing the cupcakes look, and I also learned they make vegan donuts as well. This is certainly quite a spot, and I will come back for lots more goodies soon!

Tried Sugar for the first time recently. It's a cute neighborhood bakery on Centre St in West…read moreRoxbury. When you walk in, everything looks delicious and freshly made. The staff were very friendly and helpful, offering us to try a bramble for our first visit. It was so good we bought several more to take home! The bramble was well made, a slightly chewy texture and high quality raspberry jam. We also got almond cookies which were packed with almond slices that were lightly toasted. Would recommend for a snack or they offer various cakes and other sweets for catering or celebration.

" New Floral Donuts just in time for Mothers Day " My…read morefavorite Donut shop with also a full menu of coffee, teas and boba galore. Has some new flavors yet again " The floral edition ". Just in time for Mother's Day . They sell out quick so come get yours . They also carry a yummy line of soups to explore. The vibe is friendly and welcoming. Hope to see you soon at Pon De Joy. Lots of parking so no worries on parking . P. S : I could not add any more pictures on Yelp they have a limit . To show the floral design(s) of the donuts .

This tiny small store in Newton Centre serves up several variations of what is now my favorite…read moredessert - mochi donuts. As I was never a big fan of (overly) sweet delights, I've never bothered to try them despite hearing about it until recently at an event. I was truly surprised as I didn't just take a bite BUT finished the whole thing in less than a minute (once again, a pretty big feat for someone who doesn't prefer sweet treats). It wasn't overly sweet like normal donuts and the texture is far more delightful and chewy as much as it was moist. The flavors were potent and quite addicting. I know I will now be visiting quite a bit as the price is also really decent for what you get. Wishing you the best for the rest of the year and an even better 2024! Cheers!

The food was absolutely awesome. Very tasty and very delicious. The service was wonderful. They…read morewere so accommodating. It was great. The ambience was just lovely. I love going to Black's bake shop. Thank you for being there. Sandie Teitler

My go-to place when I need a vegan cake or cupcakes. Recently ordered a graduation cake. Not only…read morewas it delicious but the decorating was amazing. Surpassed my expectations! Also a great bakery for anyone with nut, dairy or egg allergies. Worth the trip every time!