I am not sure if I am going to blow the cover on this place as a well-hidden local gem, but it was…read morean unexpected find for me, and I felt a need to let others know. I was looking for a good baguette in my neighborhood for a while. But as simple as a baguette may seem, making a tasty one is an art. I was running some errands when I suddenly felt pekish. I saw on Yelp that there was an "authentic French bakery" nearby and decided, "Why not?" Originally, I was thinking of getting a quiche, but as I got into the store, I decided to switch to an avocado egg sandwich. I am sure quiche is good, but I was impressed by the sandwich. It came on the plate with very fresh salad greens. Greens there fresh and sauce tangy, just what one needs to cut through the richness of avocado and egg. I think I had an entire Avacado cut on it. The avocado itself was just right. But the star of the show, for me, was a baguette! I inhaled the entire dish and asked if they sell baguettes on their own, which they do. The bakery associate told me they just ran out, but they are baking new ones now. If I wait 10-15 minutes, I will get a freshly baked one. I could not believe my lack. They came as promises and they were great, just smell alone was to die for There are so many other things I want to try, so I'll definitely be back. Thank you guys, you all made my day!

This is a really cool bakery café with Wi-Fi, making it a great spot to relax, read, and enjoy some…read moregood snacks, desserts, or drinks. The decor is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere feels cozy. You order at the counter, and the staff member who helped us was kind and very helpful. We ordered quite a few things; the avocado toast with eggs was fresh and satisfying, the raspberry tea was lovely, and the L'Exotique mango mousse was absolutely delicious. Overall, a really nice spot for a casual brunch or sweet treat. I'd definitely come back!

I wanted to try this a few months ago but they had closed already so I'm glad I was able to try it…read morethis time. Being married to a Filipino, you gotta try Ube! Pretty homey feel when you walk into the store. There was a cute selfie wall when you walk to the register. The menu is pretty extensive. I debated getting a drink but was so full from lunch that I got a box of the ube crinkle instead. My husband did order an ube shake for him and my son, so the three of us shared. First I noticed that people don't come here for one drink- people leave with 4-5! Everything looked so good coming out that I couldn't wait to try my husband's shake. Staff was friendly and place was clean! They did have those floor fans going on which I assume was to try the wet footprints from the melting snow outside, so I think that made the restaurant louder the it is. The ube shake was delicious! It was a little hard to drink at first because it was made pretty icy. I'd prefer mine to be a little smoother, but not a huge thing since it'll just melt. My 5 year old LOVED the "ice cream". He drank a good amount which was shocking. I had the ube crinkle when I got home and it was SO good. It was the perfect softness and it wasn't overly powered on top. I ended up eating a second one, which I normally would never do but I couldn't help myself! It wasn't overly sweet or coated with powder and the softness just made it that much better. Would I come back? I would if I happen to be in the area, I will definitely stop by to try the rest of their cakes/drinks!

Stopped by before the ambee yelp event to grab some treats as I am almost never in the somerville…read morearea Small space but very colorful and purple! (My fav color) Tons of ube and pandan and coconut goodies that go beyond your basic desserts, it truly was so hard to choose. My family doesn't eat eggs and I wanted to bring back something for them and the girl at the counter was extremely friendly and helpful at directing me towards suitable desserts. Also love that it seemed like a small family owned operation I opted for the calamansi drink which was perfect for a 90 degree spring day and a pandan coconut pudding to bring home. I wish the pudding was a bit less sweet (I tend to dislike overly sweet things) but overall, this is the most extensive filipino dessert place I've found in the tri- state area and I will be back if I'm around somerville again

Cute spot to get a sweet tooth fix …read more Service was fairly quick despite it being Valentine's Day! Chocolate covered strawberries were great according to my daughter. Tres leches tasted good but it seemed to have a pound cake taste. The apple churro donut would've been better it if was warm.

Catherine greeted me with a smile today. Not my first time here, but my first review. Cookies are…read morealways fresh and amazing. I can't wait to get home and dig into these Valentine's ones. XXX, Linzer, Frosted Cupcake & Dark Chocolate Pistachio. Will give my opinion on those later. Epic is always clean, servers are always friendly and help you decide, they are also wonderful with kids!! So I'm back & have nibbled at all four (hard to stop at a bite of each mind you) all great!! XXX (better than sex cookie) Chocolate cookie stuffed with caramel topped topped with whipped cream and toffee bits - the toffee bits did me in - delicious!! Raspberry Linzer - A almond heart shaped shortbread cookie sandwiched with raspberry preserves and a dusting of confectioners sugar - who doesn't love almond & raspberry combo - maybe not a kid favorite but an adults dream!! Dark Chocolate Pistachio Our signature butter dough with pistachio mixed in and loaded with pistachios and dark chocolate chunks - I'm a sucker for anything pistachio - loved it!! Love Monster Our Signature butter dough with oreo pieces, chocolate chip cookies, mini chocolate chips and stuffed with a whole oreo, drizzled with chocolate and topped with heart - didn't read & realize an Oreo was in there - amazing!!! And I thought I had asked for a frosted cupcake - glad I did not!! I honestly liked them all - loved them all - can't decide - You'll have to go and try them all!!

As a returning customer, I had to stop by Blue Sheep Bake Shop's new location. They've moved from…read moretheir old spot on Division Street to Main Street. It's a short walk away, and they are now in Epic Cookies' old location. This new space is bigger and more front and center. A lot of people did not realize that their old location was even there on Division Street, until I took them there. They just opened this location about three days ago, so it was pretty busy when I visited today, and even Karin and her husband were in there helping out! Both very kind people! I came in for my favorite "Death by Chocolate" cupcake and was excited to try two new flavors, Coconut Guava and Lemon Raspberry. I usually check their website ahead of time to see what seasonal cupcakes they have before visiting, I saw those and rush over here. P.s. please bring back the Versailles Cupcake from Summer '25! That raspberry filling is heaven sent, and part of the reason why I came by to try the Lemon raspberry flavor! Even with the rush, the staff was just as friendly as always. I really love it here and always bring my family and friends when they are in town! I'll definitely miss the charm of the old location, but I'm excited for them in this new space and hope that it works out well for them!

They have the best treats and had the yummiest ones at the Girls Night Out event! They made sure…read morewe had a good time and took care of us!

Fresh Tiki Bar is my favorite spot to get ice cream in downtown Somerville. It's located on…read moredivision st. which is a pedestrian zone, so you'll have to find parking & walk to the store. As soon as you walk into Fresh Tiki Bar, you are greeted with fun, pink, tiki themed decor (perfect for Instagram or Yelp pics). There's seating inside for small groups or solo eating. They have a wide variety of flavors & options. My favorite flavor is the premium flavor- crazy caramel pretzel. I usually get it on a cone or in a pint to go but I've been dying to try one of their sundaes or ice cream sandwiches. The staff is super friendly & will give you recommendations as needed. Fresh Tiki Bar is definitely worth trying if you're in the area!

Fresh Tiki Bar is a unique spot to grab an ice cream in Somerville. I ordered an ice cream cookie…read moresundae, which comes with a premium ice cream flavor. I got the Dutch chocolate ice cream, which was really rich in flavor . The cookie was also soft and warm, deliciously complimenting the ice cream. I did find the presentation of the sundae to be a bit gimmicky since it was basically deconstructed. At around $13, this treat was definitely overpriced. However, for my friends who just got a cone, they received a big portion at a pretty reasonable price. I'd opt for something simpler next time. The interior is tight, but I love the vibrant pink decor everywhere. It gets a bit busy in here, so there may be a small wait for your ice cream.

Came here to grab late night ice cream, and it was good. There are not many options to choose from…read morethough. They do have cupcakes, cookies, milkshake and ice cream. Google pictures had then doing the icecream rolls, but they don't have that set up right now.

I have been a loyal customer since this business was Epic Cookies, so I truly wanted to leave a…read moreglowing review. I visited on Friday, May 15, and everything was excellent. The cinnamon bun was honestly better than Cinnabon, the brownies were amazing, and the donuts were flavorful and fresh. I was so impressed that I returned the very next day. Unfortunately, Saturday's visit was completely different. The cinnamon bun was misshapen, dry, and lacked the flavor I enjoyed the day before. Even the display items looked unappealing, and the service was subpar. The inconsistency was disappointing, especially after such a great experience on Friday. Because of the poor service and inconsistent quality, I have to give a hard 2 stars. The employees would benefit from better training, and the product quality needs to be more consistent. I hope the owner or manager sees this review and takes it as constructive feedback from a loyal customer who genuinely wants the business to do well. I will return again, hoping to experience the same quality and service I received on Friday.

This was a little shop with lots of variety of house made solid chocolate. Carol was very…read moreaccommodating and helpful when deciding what to order. My thoughts on each item I had are below. Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaway ($2.25) - This was essentially a peanut butter cup. I thought it was just okay, lacked peanut butter flavor. Kokoleka 55% Single Origin Dark Mango Meltaway ($2.25) - This was similar to the peanut butter meltaway, but just with a mango flavor. I initially thought it was going to be a mango filling, but that was not the case. Regardless, it was pleasant and balanced well with the chocolate. Kokoleka Dark 55% Single Origin Banana Ganache Truffle ($1.20) - Again, I thought this was going to be filled with a banana filling, but it was not. This was probably my favorite. The chocolate was delicate, and the banana flavoring just enhanced that. Kokoleka Dark 55% Single Origin Cabernet Sauvignon Ganache ($1.40) - This was my least favorite. I just did not care for the wine taste here. Madagascar Chocolate 36% Single Origin Sea Salt Caramel ($1.60) - The caramel chocolate log was appetizing. I really enjoyed this type of chocolate. Dark Chocolate Infused with 30 mg. CBD Oil ($4.30) - This was just straight chocolate. It was refreshing and pleasant to have. Will I go back? I would.

Excellent chocolates of varied origins, knowledgeable chocolatier with reasonable prices. Love…read moreeverything I've had from Carol's

There isn't really a place like this in the area so I was really excited when they opened up…read more Flavors are authentic and they use real tea for the bubble tea. Tapioca is coated in brown sugar and so chewy and good. Top it with soft serve for a real sweet treat.

This place is tucked away so for me it was a little confusing to find but it is convenient that…read morethey are at the back of a strip of stores and has parking. Once inside it was much larger than I thought it would be. Lots of space but at the time of my visit pretty limited seating. What we ordered: - Classic Milk Tea with boba - Taro Milk Tea with boba - Passion Fruit Tea with rainbow jelly All the drinks were fine, not my usual taste but I truly appreciate that they exist as there are not many boba shops in this particular area without going into Somerville or Bridgewater. The service was ok. They also offer some food but as I just dined elsewhere I did not try it. They also have ice cream, which I also didn't try but it was a nice addition and they can make ice cream float drinks. I think I would be back because it does have potential.