Highly recommended to us and it was killer!! Tons of fresh selections and a pastry for anyone who…read moreloves pastries and getting some variety. We had a Boston Crème Donut and an Eclair -- both amazing. Great location with tons of space to pack in folks when they are busy. Fast friendly counter service and loved the boxed items enclosed with string! CASH ONLY -- just a heads up!

Holy sweet tooth !!! I wanted one of everything lol. We ended up getting a variety of cannoli's and…read morea slice of cheesecake and heaven with every bite ! My favorite was the strawberry canoli and second was the traditional. A bit pricey at almost $11 per cannoli so order at your own risk lol

Absolutely amazing…read more The line is LONG no matter when you go but 100% worth it. Inside is all covered in their amazing creations, no seating inside. Service was very quick, we were in and out in about 20-30mins despite the like being down the block. I prefer this cannoli over Mike's for sure. I still need to try Modern.

Bova's Bakery was highly recommended to me to come here by a local for their baked goods and…read morecannolis. Over two visits (the first time I came by myself and the second time, my husband wanted to come), I ended up purchasing: Original Cannoli, Large Lobster Tail, Pistachio Cannoli, Boston Cream Donut, Tiramisu. To be honest the cannolis here are not good. Because they are prefilled, the shell becomes soggy, which is rather disappointing. Cannolis are best filled right before eating but I can understand why Bova's Bakery fills them ahead of time.... to cut down on the time waiting and making it easier for customers to get in and out. The lobster tail was okay but I didn't find it to be anything really special. I felt the same way about the Boston cream donut. Of the things that we purchased, I liked the tiramisu the best. Please note that they do take credit card but you are charged a small credit card fee, which was not disclosed to me when I paid. I just noticed the charge on the receipt the first time I came and then paid cash on the second visit. Service was friendly from both employees helping me on both visits. With the exception of an elderly woman who seemed rude. I think she may have been the owner or family. I don't know if Bova's Bakery is worth the hype... If I was to come back, it would just be for the tiramisu.

Absolutely love their cannolis! One tip: make sure you're…read moreadding up your total as you order. It can get pretty fast-paced in there between ordering and checking out, and I completely understand that human error happens. That said, on my most recent visit, my total was almost $30 more than it should have been. When I questioned it, the woman at the counter smiled quickly and said, "Oh, I did the wrong math," and corrected it. I'd like to think it wasn't intentional..but to avoid just add as you go! Cash only!

We heard that between the battling cannoli shops on the same street that Modern Pastry Shop was the…read moreneighborhood favorite of the locals. We stopped by and were greeted by a nice generous line down the block, despite the line being super long it moved along fairly quickly. Once we were able to make it inside we were shocked by how many pastries there were to select from, but we wanted to stay on task with the main thing we came for.. The Cannolis. We ended up building our own 3 Cannolis, we went with one the traditional way, topped with some chocolate chips at the end, the 2nd one we did a chocolate dipped shell with a vanilla custard filling, and for the 3rd one we did a chocolate dipped shell with vanilla custard and topped with pistachio. The cannolis were so delicious and amazing and very much worth the wait. I also decided to get myself a triple chocolate cake to try and it was so rich and creamy and everything I'd ever want in an ideal chocolate cake! 10/10 I loved it!

Long ass line, but it moved quick. The space inside was cute and the flavors are written on…read moremagnetic paddles so if a flavor was sold out, they could just remove it from the board, which is so smart. Prices are pretty normal compared to other ice cream shops I've been to. I got a scoop of taro and a scoop of birthday cake. The texture of the ice cream is not too hard and not too soft. Honestly the best texture ice cream can have. The taro had a nice natural flavor, not overbearing at all. The birthday cake was good too, but the big chunks of frosting threw me off. Otherwise, I can see why they have very long lines.

After watching a movie at the nearby AMC, I came here with the cool autumn breeze. The storefront…read morewas under renovation, but it was still open. The decor suggested a rather old-fashioned ice cream shop. Taro: A bit of a surprise. For an American/Italian ice cream shop, the most highly rated flavor online was taro, but after one bite, I felt it truly deserved its reputation. The ice cream was smooth and delicate, with a naturally rich taro flavor, and not too sweet. Matcha: A very standard matcha flavor from an American ice cream shop. Not too sweet, the matcha flavor was pure, but nothing particularly special. A safe choice for Chinese palates. Coconut Thai Tea: First time trying this, and quite an interesting flavor. The sweetness of coconut milk is the top note, followed by the bitter aroma of Thai milk tea. Bourbon Maple Pecan: The initial taste was the sweetness of maple syrup, followed by the nutty and slightly salty aroma of pecans. It's quite good, but a little on the sweet side.

I'm back at that delicious Italian café in North End! This time I got two classic cakes to go…read more Tiramisu: As delicious as ever. The cake was soaked in coffee, soft and moist, and not too sweet. Limoncello Cake: The cake was somewhat like an Chinese old-fashioned cake, with a refreshing and bright lemon flavor and just the right amount of acidity. I was a bit flustered that day and forgot to pick up the cake after paying... Thank you to the staff who quickly chased after me to get it for me!

Second time in two days. Yesterday an unbelievable cappuccino and today back for an espresso…read moremartini! I'm not a big coffee lover. Starbucks makes my stomach sick, literally, but this coffee makes me feel good. can't wait for the espresso martini. Can I feel any better? I'm thinking so:))

My favorite bakery in the North end! When perchance will…read morethey re-open? I love their shop and products!

Nice bakery. Around the block and gets the spillover customers who look at the long line at Mike's…read moreand say, I'll try something else. That was us. We had probably a dozen cannolis. Taste test of sorts from different bakeries. Nice bakery. Just not the best. My Italian husband says not as good as the popular place. I agree. The crowds seem to, too.

Great local cafe. Coffee was perfect, ice cream was delicious. Staff are welcoming and friendly.read more

Continues to be one of my favorite cocktail bars!!!!! The drinks are so good. We stopped in this…read morepast weekend and of course got the pistachio martinis. You really can't go wrong with them and they are a must try. I love the gelato in them, it really kicks them up a notch. I also got the espresso martini which was very very good too. Definitely a top 5 espresso martini. We also got an affogato and had baileys added to it- this was AMAZING! If you're into dessert drinks this is the best place for them. Sometimes you have to wait in line but once you're seated the service is great. The staff checks in often and is extremely helpful. This is a great date night or hang out spot, it has a very relaxed atmosphere and feels like a cafe. Highly recommend!

First time seeing Chip City and we gave it a try. I'm always up for how someone else is doing their…read morecookies and Chip City was surprising. We ordered the Cherry Almond Pie and Lemon Crinkle. To me, these cookies are like a donut cookie collab. They are jelly filled and I wasn't expecting that. They were very sweet and I wasn't in love with the texture along with frosting on the top and filling in the middle. It felt like there was a bit going on. It's quick counter service, I don't recall any tables inside, just a grab and go type of place.

First time trying Chip City. I would describe their cookies as fairly Crumbl-ish with a bit more of…read morea Levain twist. Not as cloyingly meh as Crumbl, but definitely not also on par with Levain. For roughly the same price I'd opt for a Levain instead, unless we're talking a flavor I'm super excited about. My Chip City cookies were all a bit sweeter than necessary and some lacked textural nuance more than others. I definitely prefered the chewy/soft cookies. Ranking those I tried: Maple Chewie-wich Horchata Chocolate chip PB chocolate

After eating a really lackluster and kind of bad lunch, I was walking around the market when the…read morebackside of The Boston Chipyard came up and I ran around to the front to see what this place was about. This cool little cookie shop had a bunch of different flavour cookies for sale as well as some drinks and I knew I needed to at least grab a half dozen to try. I ended up grabbing five for me and one for my wife (she only wanted one, so don't judge me) and I grabbed some of the mint chocolate chip, double chocolate, and some chocolate chips as well and every single cookie was pretty darn solid. Don't get me wrong, they weren't exactly fresh or warm, but the cookies still had really solid flavour to them and when it comes to little cookies, I'm pretty darn easy to please. Overall, The Boston Chipyard had a fantastic name, the staff was solid, the location is great right outside of the Faneuil hall, and I mean, you can't really go wrong with cookies.

Saw this one on my foodie research before arriving in Boston. Great option for sharing a treat with…read morea group. You can order a half dozen or more cookies. Lots of flavors, I enjoyed the crispy original chocolate chip and the fudge chip. Service was fast and easy and the location in the market makes it easy to find.

Stopped in for a quick snack during my visit to Boston…read more This place has AMAZING gelato. Would be back. Definitely a must stop U could make ur own cannoli also! Tables inside and outside!

Not sure why the reviews are so low but the gelato is wonderful. Tasty and creamy! And the affogato…read morewas perfection. Service? Who cares. We don't need every place to be warm and fuzzy. Just get your gelato and keep walking in north end.