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!

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

Pssst... want to taste real ube instead of the artificial flavoring? Then look no further than Kafé…read morede Manila. Everything here is lovingly crafted by Kathy, the owner, who makes items from scratch, including their ice cream. You can truly taste the difference: fresh ube, no artificial flavors. Just pure goodness. Kathy and her husband take great pride in their Filipino menu, offering a variety of delightful treats centered around the beloved purple yam. Now, you might be wondering, what exactly is ube, and why is it so popular? Contrary to popular belief, ube isn't a fruit. It's actually a purple sweet potato that's highly sought after in the Philippines. If you love taro, you'll love ube even more. It's a staple in many Filipino desserts and dishes, known for its rich flavor and vibrant color. If you're in search of delectable drinks and cookies, this is your spot. Their signature ube drinks range from floats and lattes to coffees, milk teas, and even ice cream. All with delicious bits of real ube in every sip. Not in the mood for ube? No problem. They offer a wide variety of options, including their Pinoy series, pandan drinks, Milo drinks, matcha, cold brews, and more. And I have to mention, they now serve Vietnamese coffee, Filipino-style. It's pure heaven in a 16 oz cup. The shop itself has great lighting, perfect for IG, Yelp photos, or even vlogging. Just note that seating is very limited.

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!

Tight spaced dessert shop. Their walls have frames of awards. Limited seating. If it is lining up…read more Waiting time is quite sometime. They sell raw coconut. See image for reference.

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!

Maaaaan I have #introvertproblems. I was reluctant to go out to a private chocolate tasting with my…read moregirlfriends last week because I was drained of my social energy. But I went BECAUSE I'M A GOOD FRIEND!! Ahem :/ Anyway, the co-owner Tony, took me and my girls for a grownup ride through high level chocolate production and tasting. I felt like I learned a lot and sampled some fabulous chocolates. I'm not even a chocolate lover and I left with about 15 pieces. If you love to support local business and creative people and you wanna upgrade from Hershey's (though no shame bc I just housed a Mr. Goodbar), def give this place a try. Perfect for private events or daily drop-ins!

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.

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.

I want to start this off by going on the record by saying I am absolutely far from a coffee snob…read more As a matter of fact I will pretty much drink any kind of coffee and finish it. Today is the first day that I can remember that I actually threw a way my drink because I just couldn't finish it. It was extremely bad. I kept giving it a chance. Stirring it. Shaking it... I just couldn't. It was a pistachio iced latte. Now I don't know if something was spoiled... I cannot see that being the case, because I had oat milk. Maybe the coffee wasn't fresh? I don't know but if you go through my reviews, you can see I rarely leave negative feedback I just hate to do that... I just couldn't let this one slide. Ambience is nice. They had the door open, which I didn't stay inside because it was too warm in there. There's outdoor seating as well. The staff were eh, one guy seemed like he was in a good mood there... they others must not have wanted to be there (which I could understand)

Bliss Coffee Lounge was recommended by an acquaintance and a few weeks later got the Yelp invite!…read moreLoved the vibes! Was in the area and had to get my caffeine fix! It was beautifully decorated for the holidays! Saw their holiday latte on Instagram and I had to try it! I purchased the Roasted & Toasted !! Loved the flavors: Roasted Chestnut Orgeat, Sage Infused Brown Butter, Toasted Spice, White Chocolate Nutty, Earthy, Velvety goodness!! On a cold winter's day! Got to meet Little Bliss too! So cute!! Definitely will stop by when I am in the area to try the latest lattes!