Lady M Cake Boutique

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I love Lady M cakes. This location is unfortunately a small stall and it is to go only. We finally got to try a slice of the Dubai chocolate crepe cake and it was decadent without being too sweet, I really liked it! It is probably among my favorites now, which include earl grey, jasmine calamansi, and pistachio. I am eyeing the illy coffee matcha to maybe try next time. read more

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Lady M Cake Boutique is a well-known spot for upscale cakes, and this Newbury Street location fits right in. The staff were super friendly and helpful, giving us a rundown of what slices were left and letting us know about some of the non-cake options too. We tried the Matcha Bonbon Crunch and a slice of the Dubai Chocolate Cake. The matcha crunch was tasty--nice texture and not too sweet, though the matcha flavor could've been a bit stronger. The Dubai chocolate cake was solid, very light and fluffy with a rich chocolate filling, though the slice was definitely on the smaller side for the price. Still, you can tell it's high quality and carefully made. Worth a stop if you're in the area and feel like treating yourself. read more

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Lady M Cakes are so good, extremely overpriced but so yummy. We used to get Lady M cakes (whole) for every birthday for years until they raised their prices even more lol. My favorite was always the matcha one! Not sure if they ever had a durian flavored one, but I was able to make a durian crepe cake at home & tasted just as good as store bought. Parking can be a bit tricky since they're located on Newbury St but not impossible. read more

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Tulsa H.

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Should ask you whether you want a bag. Not just give you one and charge you for it. It is not right and no wonder they have such a low review for their poor customer service. read more

Lady M Cake Boutique - Green Tea Mille Crêpes - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Bea T.

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Ok seriously had a moment of weakness for these over priced slices of crepe cream cakes. Green tea crepe cake was too good and Chocolate mousse crepe cake was dreamy. $12.50 a piece! You know I would never buy a cake this expensive but it was bougie good and once in a long while it's ok... trying to feel less guilty at the moment. read more

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Meiyi Y.

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Lady M had always been my favorite. The green tea flavor is my go-to. It's never too sweet, and the layers just melt in your mouth. I also tried the guava flavor this time and it was also delicious. The Newbury location is quite small with no seating. The cashier was very friendly. As a messy eater, I appreciated that he gave me lots of napkins with my slices! read more

Lady M Cake Boutique - Green tea and guava - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Fatima C.

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Absolutely love Lady M! I had to stop by while in Boston. Service was great and quick. My checkers slice was perfect, not too sweet and consistent just how I remember! My friend enjoyed her strawberry slice. read more

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Helen H.

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TLDR: Cake is a 5/5 every time but giving this location a 4/5 because the shop itself isn't amazing. It's really small so there's no seating inside and you'll have to find another place to have your cake. FOOD: I've had almost every flavor of Lady M and my personal favorites are the CHOCOLATE, TIRAMISU, and SIGNATURE flavors but you can't really go wrong with any of the flavors here. Choose whatever looks good to you! The chocolate is light and surprisingly chocolately without being any denser than any of the other Lady M flavors, and the tiramisu flavor is so on point just using crepes instead of lady fingers. The signature flavor really spotlights the delicious cream they use and is just such a classic. SERVICE: Relatively fast service but given the small location you might need to wait in a line that extends outside of the store for a bit depending on how busy they are. TIPS: There are lots of places you could enjoy your cake. Thankfully they put the slices in a box and default charge everyone a small bag fee and give you a nice Lady M bag that you can carry to your next location. Make sure to ask for spoons. The place with the most seats guaranteed will be to go into the Prudential Center (super close by) and just find a table anywhere to sit. You'll be close to the Eataly side of the Prudential Center and there are tons of seats in Eataly as well. read more

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The original store in NYC will always have a special place on my heart. This Boston outpost really just meant for takeout. Staff was friendly. My friend and I got there after lunch to grab takeout with maybe 4 people in front of us. By the time we got our cake the line up was out the door. I had the chestnut crepe cake. I always enjoyed marron / chestnuts so i'm a happy camper. Not super sweet. Matcha is always my go to any any Lady M. read more

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Lady M is one of the best takeout/togo cake shops in Boston. The crepe cakes are super moist, delicious, and sweet but not overly. The obvious go to is the green tea flavor. I don't agree with those who think it's overpriced. Cakes in general are expensive, and when you factor in the number of layers in the crepe cake it takes a long time to make. Plus, it's a nice treat yourself once in awhile, definitely not something you get everyday! I honestly think it's worth every penny. They do seasonal / holiday specials. Like they have a mooncake set for the August moon festival! I don't have a image, but check out the packaging for it online. So beautiful! read more

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Leo B.

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Love love love Emily - absolutely best manager! Her team is great too. We come here because of Emily whom we met several years ago - she's so incredibly wonderful. We go every birthday and every special occasion. Emily deserves a raise for all the things she brings to Lady M - staying late for customers, running out into the street to deliver cake when customers can't find parking, introducing us to all the new flavors! Emily is the Lady "Em"! Just got the new moon cake lanterns - can't wait to try. Will do followup after we taste the new cake. read more

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Rebeka S.

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My favorite crepe cake place! The crepes here are made to perfection as they're soft, chewy, light, moist, not too sweet, and packed with flavor. The service is also fast and ambiance is mellow and relaxing. I say fast because there is nowhere to dine in so you're basically in and out within 5 minutes. My only complaint is that it's so expensive for what it is. Can't believe a slice of this heavenly cake is $12.50! Definitely only worth splurging on special occasions once in awhile. read more

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Evangeline L.

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Always a favorite to get some Lady M! The crepe cakes are delicious and beyond this world! However this Lady M doesn't have any seating and they gave us a smaller piece than other places cut them. Also, their rose cake is now a Mothers Day only special, so keep that in mind when you're searching for it! read more

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Amelia D.

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I have really enjoyed this place in the past but got the dubai chocolate and peach melba today and it just didn't meet the mark especially for the price. I paid about $30 for 2 extremely small pieces which I didn't mind because it's a pretty niche item but the taste was just disappointing. I expected the peach melba to taste like fresh peaches and raspberries but it kind of just tasted like barf... and the dubai chocolate just tasted like pistachio because it was just a hard thick layer on the top so just don't get it if you're expecting it to taste like the chocolate bar. The staff was super nice though and the place itself is very clean. read more

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Megan W.

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Although tasty, these crepe cakes are definitely overhyped and overpriced. After years of hearing about Lady M, I finally decided to give them a try. Even walking in the store, you can immediately see the gallery/luxury vibe. A slice of crepe cake is about $8+, and they offer flavors like matcha, tiramisu, etc. Unfortunately, they were sold out of matcha for the day, so we got tiramisu, (caramel?) popcorn, and passionfruit. Yes, the cake was good, but I've had better dessert options for much cheaper. Upstanding the effort that it takes to make crepe cakes, the prices are justified, but just not worth it. As for the service, we had minimal interactions with the employees -- we felt very rushed the entire time. Someone held open the door for us and only allowed three people in at once due to social distancing guidelines. As a line was growing outside the store, we placed our order promptly and left. read more

Lady M Cake Boutique - Tiramisu, Popcorn, Passionfruit - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Marni M.

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My friends and I were in the area so we decided to pop in as I've had a few Lady M cakes before. It's a take-to-go set up where the slices or cake are placed in a bag to go. Forks and napkins are provided for those who need them. Flavors include the original 10 crepes with whipped cream between each varying with matcha, red bed, tiramisu, or other flavors. You can never go wrong with the original for the flakey and creamy layers with the caramelized sugar layer on top. Each slice is about $9-12 per including tax so definitely pricey with a whole cake quoting to $110 per 10". In my opinion, they are worth it if for a special occasion and small group of people. Will come again! read more

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Elizabeth K.

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Service was nice More like a take out place Caramelized top of the crepe cake was amazing read more

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Sy Y.

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No matter which location, Lady M logo always seems to catch my eyes. This establishment has no indoor seating, like many shops along this road, it's more of a pick up your order and go type of place. But, from the many times I've purchase the cake, taste is no doubt on par with other locations such as NYC and elsewhere. Service is fairly quick and friendly. If you enjoy that fluffy layers of crape cake, this is the place to visit. read more

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Monica L.

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Holy smokes, limiting my profanity in this review. I've never had anything like this before. For starters it was a passion fruit crepe cake, honestly just mind blown. The passion fruit had a tangy flavor and was not overly sweetened because it was just right. The cake was literally made of extremely thin layers of crepe topped with passion fruit custard! I was enjoying dissecting the cake and eating it layer by layer. This cake has quite the price tag but totally worth it. read more

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Hursuong V.

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WORTH. The cake is exceptional - melts in your mouth. Truly too bad there is no seating area - purely take out. It's expensive but you are for sure going to impress whoever you're buying cake for (or get it for yourself!). Slices or whole cakes come nicely packaged. read more

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Donna L.

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Located on the busy Newbury St. This location is takeout only. Pretty pricey, but the crepe cakes here are delicious. We had the matcha and tiramisu. Would still get it again for a special occasion read more

Lady M Cake Boutique - Matcha - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Anh N.

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My to-go place for birthday cake! My fave is the green tea flavor. Good customer service, you can ask them to write happy birthday on the cake for an additional $5, they also provide plenty of folks and paper plates. read more

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My-Linh D.

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I love Lady M layered cakes especially the green tea/matcha one. I also really liked the strawberry shortcake. It's not too sweet, just the perfect sweetness. The layer cake has a nice texture. read more

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Julie W.

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Ordered a slice of Jasmine calamansi blah blah for $12.63. It was a delicious crepe cake with multiple flavors of cream, lemon, and jasmine, but it was too small. It was the size of a small slice of cheese or a mini kid bottle of water. Subtracted two stars for size and price. Also, for people who want to go, there is no dine in! read more

Lady M Cake Boutique - Jasmine Calamansi Mille Crepes - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Joop V.

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I've heard of Lady M cake shop so many times before. I knew they were known for crepe cakes and had always wanted to try it at some point. This past week, my friend was visiting from, so we decided to stop by out of whim to try their cake (we had a large dinner before..but figured we could share a piece of to try it out since neither of us had tried it before). This particular shop did not have any seating beyond a few standing counter along a wall. It's really more of a grab and go place rather than a cafe to sit and talk...so...don't expect to sit and linger here like you'd at a typical cafe/cake shop. The line was a bit long (to just outside a shop's door when we got there..but it moved pretty fast. We got our cake within 15 min of us being in a line..so it wasn't too bad. We decided to try the original mille crepe cake since it was probably the cake that brought Lady M their fame and reputation (although there are other flavors/cake types as well). Their cakes were definitely pricey. Our one slice/piece of cake was $9 (excl tax/tips)..but was also a decent size. I thought the cake was good..I've always liked crepe cakes. The type of the cake was a lil too sweet for my taste but the cake was light and still rich enough with creme between different crepe layers. Overall, good dessert for sure..but I'm not sure if i thought it was worth the price and the ambiance we got at a cafe. Would probably not come back here on my own again given the inconvenience of lining up and slightly higher price point (the dessert was decently good though..but maybe not as much as I've heard given such high reputation I've read about previously). However, if someone I knew wanted to try their cakes, i wouldn't mind bringing/tagging them along to cross out something on their to do/to try lists again either. read more

Lady M Cake Boutique - Sample Lady M cakes - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Lady M Cake Boutique - Traditional mille crepe cake ($9) -- pricey! - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Amy C.

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This place sells crepe style cakes. It's on one of my favorite streets in Boston! When you enter the store, there are cakes on display on the right side so you can see the flavors and price. Once you've decided what you want, you go up to the counter to order. Then they grab the slices or whole cakes out for you. I really like the texture and how fluffy these cakes are. But you gotta eat them while chilled otherwise if they are left out too long, it gets a lil soggy since these is frosting in between the crepe pieces. Also the prices for these crepe cakes are a little ridiculous lol $10 a slice. Over $100 for a 9 inch cake. But I'll still continue going here to try all the flavors and if others want to go. I won't get a whole cake but I'll certainly get a slice. I would say to still try these crepe cakes because they are different than your usual cakes! They do taste good! And it's a light dessert for those that want something a little sweet but don't wanna get a super rich tasting dessert. read more

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Melanie W.

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Champagne crepe is the reason that I stopped by to make a purchase since I was at Newbury st. This is only available in December. read more

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Angela M.

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I'm a complete sweet tooth but never really liked cakes until I had Lady M Cake. I also never thought I would be happy with paying $9 for a slice of cake. Oh my gosh I wanted to be a fat kid and just buy a whole cake for myself after the first bite. Lady M is the most gourmet, fancy cake I've ever had. I highly recommend the crepe cakes which has stacks of thin layers with a delicious cream in between each layer. I had the red bean crepe cake and it was one of the best things I've ever had. read more

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Alexi K.

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-- The taste never misses with a crepe cake. So far I've tried Earl Grey, Ube, Green Tea, Classic, and Chocolate - all would HIGHLY recommend. The taste is amazing and the texture is so soft. -- For cakes, I tried the strawberry shortcake - in my opinion, skip and get a crepe cake. This was just mediocre and not worth the $9 you can spend on a crepe cake slice -- It's location of Newbury St. makes it difficult to get to if you plan to drive; parking is very scarce and you'll likely circle around for a good while until finding street meters open read more

Lady M Cake Boutique - Chocolate crepe, Checkered, Strawberry shortcake, Passion, Tiramisu, Ube, Green tea (HIGHLY recommend green tea and ube!) - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Thanh L.

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Some pricy crepe cakes but presentation is worth it. The green tea is so favorful in texture. The red bean crepe cake was delicious too. The service was decent . We were in and out within minutes. They did great making sure we used socal distance markers . These are perfect for a sweet treat read more

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Franklin Z.

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Soo the Lady M crepe cake is huge hype and something I've heard about for a while as a foodie. There have been many Lady M pop-ups throughout the past years but I had never had the chance to try it for some reason. Today, I had the chance! Although I knew that each slice was $9-10 and a little over priced, it just looked too good to not try it at least once. After trying it, I can declare that it was very worth it!! With all the layers of crepe and cream in the mille cake, you get a super unique texture that you don't find in many other cakes or desserts. On this end, I enjoyed the experience a lot. The passion fruit flavored one was good, but the green tea one was better in that it was the perfect level of sweetness. Only reason I gave it 4 stars was because of the price. I would come again for sure, but it is definitely a once in a while treat for myself. read more

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Hebe L.

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Lady M is my fave cake! This boutique is always fast and efficient, the people are always very friendly. The store is small, but it's clean and bright. Sometimes it's hard to find parking here. read more

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Hil L.

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More of a takeout place since no indoor seating. Service great as usual. Got to try new flavors to me. Yummy. Want to try Blueberry Sugar Shortcake which they ran out of today. read more

Lady M Cake Boutique - Guava, strawberry swirl, and lavender (left to right) Mille cake - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Sarah Y.

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I do agree that It's pricey But worth it in my opinion. I love getting Lady M cake once in a while - it feels like it's melting in your mouth and the best part about it is that it doesn't scream "sugar overload!" I've tried all of these flavors (some of them are seasonal) and this is my ranking from best to worst. Although the worst one isn't actually bad cake it's just comparatively to the others. - rose - green tea - red bean - checkers - classic - strawberry shortcake - red bean Tann read more

Lady M Cake Boutique - Green tea and rose - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Lan T.

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I am shocked this place doesn't get 5 stars!! Their crepe cake is to die for!! Not too sweet, and the cream is just soooo good!! I have talked to every single person that I know about how special this cake is!!! Back to the days, it wasn't that easy to get a slide of lady M cake in Boston. You have to order at a place in Chinatown and then get the whole cake!! I was so happy when then opened the boutique!! This place just makes me more excited every time I drop by Newbury st!! read more

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Elaine C.

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Lady M cake is a little pricey but definitely worth it. I got a green tea Mille crepes- 6 inches to celebrate my moms birthday and it was the perfect size for my family and I. This green tea cake was super elegant and eye catching-- great for a celebration! This states that it serves 4-6 people but it served 8 of us with 2 pieces leftover. This goes perfectly with vanilla ice cream, you should definitely try it! :) This green tea Mille crepes-- 6 inches is priced at $55 but with personalized inscriptions was an addition $5. The pick up process was a breeze. We walked in, ordered, and picked up within 20 minutes. The place was clean and employees were friendly! I highly recommend checking this place out as the cakes weren't too sweet like many others even though it had green tea pastry cream. It was soft and delicious! read more

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Lena L.

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Been a lady m fan for years and been so happy to see them try new flavors lately. The purple yam one is great for those who think their classic is too sweet. It has the subtle sweetness of purpose yam and you could even taste the texture of the yam in the middle two layers. read more

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Would I come back: If I was really craving a sweet treat I would. Dessert: Checkers Cake - 3/5 - It's a simple cake and very light. Not a bad way to end a meal. Definitely consistent with the branches in NY. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 3.5/5 - A clean and modern location like the rest of them. read more

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Ashley Y.

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Ahh.. I've been wanting to try the cake from Lady M badly. I heard there was always a long line waiting when it just started. I finally came to a place that I can buy Lady M, I had to have a bite. I had originally and green tea one. For some reason, it wasn't impressive to me. The part I didn't like, was the topping part of layer would came apart while you eating it. I tho it should be integral. Overall, it's overrated. A piece for 8 dollar or more, I had my experience and it will be it. read more

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More info about Lady M Cake Boutique

304 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115
Back Bay
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(617) 329-5555
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https://www.ladym.com

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Hours

What time does Lady M Cake Boutique open?

Lady M Cake Boutique opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Lady M Cake Boutique close?

Lady M Cake Boutique closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Does Lady M Cake Boutique take credit cards?

Yes, Lady M Cake Boutique takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Lady M Cake Boutique have catering options?

No, Lady M Cake Boutique does not have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Lady M Cake Boutique allow dogs?

No, Lady M Cake Boutique does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Lady M Cake Boutique have bike parking?

Yes, Lady M Cake Boutique has bike parking.

Does Lady M Cake Boutique have parking?

Yes, Lady M Cake Boutique has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

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4.0(687 reviews)

1.1 mi

the cafe was pretty cute outside and the patio was nice. inside, it was very busy and looked a…read morelittle sterile... not cozy at all and the baristas were not very friendly either. maybe they were overwhelmed by the busy morning rush. the coffee was overhyped for sure. the coffee had a rich and deep roasted flavor that i liked. the local who recommended this cafe said the coffee beans come from Ethiopia and Brazil (idk how she knew this but i researched to confirm and its true ) the syrup tasted artificial and the latte was very watered down though so i wouldn't recommend especially if you are looking for an iced beverage. I WILL ALSO NOTE: the concept of an israeli-french cafe is so insane i am a victim a local recommended this cafe to me on my first day in boston and me being naive and unaware... i really fell for it ‍ i debated posting this but the people must know + lesson learned to always research new spots even when trying them spontaneously. i guess i accidentally volunteered as tribute to warn you in case you've been influenced to try tatte ‍

I always make sure to come to Tatte when I'm in town. I dropped in for a quick dessert and found…read morethe chocolate rich and creamy! Usually a good amount of seating and great decor inside.

Pastries and snack

Smoked Salmon & Avocado Tartine

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Pastries

Time Out Market Boston

3.4(491 reviews)

0.9 mi•Fenway

I visit often with groups since it's so close to work. Always a positive experience. It's a…read morespacious hangout area for big groups with tons of food and drink options. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area but keep in mind parking can be tough. Walking distance to Fenway if you're going to see the game.

Another great hit for the Time Out franchise. This is very similar to the other Time Out I went to…read morein Chicago. This one in Boston has a great collection of unique trendy food concepts. There is a wide variety all with great offerings, and a few snack and drink places and a bar. It is a very nice and huge facility, so stylish. The ambiance is great. There was a bird in the rafters which was kind of funny. Unfortunately there is a not a clear online menu that is up to date with all the restaurants and their individual menus on the main Time Out Market website. You have to go into each restaurant and look at their online ordering POS to get to the menu. It was hard to decide what to eat because I could not look at all the options all at once, i had to walk around and look at the individual restaurant menus one at a time. I ended up choosing the Italian food place POE-lenta. I had a very tasty Creamy Chicken Rigatoni. It came with spicy crushed red pepper and grilled lemon as well. It was a good choice and was enjoyable. I did not finish all the chicken but it was pretty good. I also ordered a very yummy mocktail from the bar. I got a Coco Pom, which the bartender described as kind of a pina colada without the rum and with a pomegranate twist. It was really good, I drank it all. They also have convenient cups and a water tap to fill your water by the the two bars. The restroom was huge and very nice, but the stalls are so dark inside, the lighting was so dim I could not really see anything. I think the building should really work on those light levels. There was some appearance of construction ongoing in the hallway to the restrooms. Time Out is a great place to stop and spend some time, with great food, drinks, and atmosphere. It looked like there was also a stage and large projection screen for events.

Entrance sign

Fish and Chips

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Fish and chips

Levain Bakery - Back Bay, Boston

4.4(379 reviews)

0.3 mi•Back Bay

Diabeetus. Cookie…read morebricks. Nice, firm structure on the outside, soft and delicious on the inside. Oatmeal raisin is never the choice when chocolate chip is around, but Levain's oatmeal raisin is incredible. There are definitely less raisins now than there used to be, but I'm fine with it because I'm really only in it for the soft, cookie dough goodness anyway. Service is quick and speedy since there's always an outrageous line, but well worth it to gain 4lbs in 25 seconds.

First time here and decided to order a hot mocha latte. I got it with skim milk and asked for extra…read moremocha. Even with the extra mocha it was a bit hard to taste the flavor at first. The more it sat, the more I was able to taste it. And the mocha they use doesn't seem to be very chocolatey which I'm not a fan of. It's more on the bland side. Maybe it would be better iced but since it's cold outside I wanted something hot. The girl who took my order and made my latte was very nice and very kind. She had a really good vibe coming off her which I love. Five stars for her! So the mocha gets 3 stars, the girl who helped me gets five stars. I may get a cookie to go but haven't decided if I wanna spend $5.75 plus tax on a cookie. The mocha was $5.25 plus tax alone. And the cookies really aren't as big as people say they are. They do look good but I'm not sure if I wanna spend that much on a single cookie. Maybe I'll come back another day. Edit to say I did go back for a cookie. I got the dark chocolate peanut butter chip. The same girl helped me and this wonderful sweet girl gave me an extra cookie. Forget the five stars, she gets infinite stars. I hardly ever have people be that nice to me and she deserves all the recognition and thanks. Been in Boston for literally two hours and I'm already having the best day!!

Baguette With Butter and Jam

Levain Bakery - Newbury, Boston

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Oatmeal raisin and double cookies

Kyo Matcha

4.3(171 reviews)

1.1 mi

Great matcha. Love the ice cream with the Oreo and mochi. Good amount of seating…read more The crepe was excellent and soft. Would come by any time I'm craving matcha.

Loved this place! Im not even a matcha fan but i was wowed. The floats are good value imo-- 8.50…read morefor basically two desserts, first the soft serve float and then the latte. The hojicha soft serve was incredible and I loved the latte too. Do note that they use thin petal shaped pieces of ice throughout the latte to support the ice cream. So the latte is going to be 80% ice. However, the liquid in the latte is extremely concentrated to make up for this, so I recommend breaking up the ice and dissolving it a bit to really enjoy the latte as much as possible. The place was busy and some tabletops/chairs were sticky. There was some outdoor seating but it was a bit uncomfortable in the cold. It also took a while to get our drinks. The line is long but a kiosk is available to skip the line!

Matcha mixed with milk

Matcha latte and matcha float

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Black sesame soft serve

Blackbird Doughnuts - Fenway

3.6(232 reviews)

0.8 mi•Fenway

I've been meaning to finally try these but hadn't had much of a sweet tooth...until Monday…read more My friends and I quickly stopped in Monday morning and would've paid for the smell of the store alone. The staff was super nice, and patient, as I decided on which 6 donuts to get. The stars of the show were the Boston crème and the cake batter. Yum!! You could tell how fresh they were. There was a perfect amount of filling where it wasn't soggy or too dry. I definitely recommend bringing these somewhere where a group of people can split them. They are definitely on the bigger side and it's more fun to try many flavors in good company :)

Soooooo gooooooodddd!! Blackbird Doughnuts is vegan dessert heaven. The mango curd bismark is…read moreamazing

Matcha latte

Halloween donut cake and caramel apple donut cake (macarons from Maca)

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Animal cracker vegan donut

Bakey

4.5(90 reviews)

2.1 mi•Coolidge Corner

What a great bakery to stop by in Coolidge Corner. There was constantly people popping in and out…read moreso you can tell it's a crowd favorite. I came here with 2 friends to work from home and we had a great time! I can attest it's a solid spot to WFH. They have one large (more communal) table which is where we sat, as well as a handful for 2 seaters for folks to either sit alone or across from a friend. Clearly a lot of people come here to WFH, but you can't blame them. The WiFi is free and we didn't experience any disruptions, there's great lighting in addition to the natural light from their floor to ceiling glass walls, and the music is so good here. They were playing all 2010s indie, pop, and alternative hits. We all loved it. I ordered a decaf iced latte with Carmel and it was delicious! A bit on the pricey side, but it is what it is. :) My friends got a sandwich and also tried their coffee and really liked it too. We will be back!

Bakey is a great place to go in the Coolidge Corner area of Brookline! They have so many delicious…read morebakery items and coffee/tea beverages. They have standard coffee and tea, beverages, but also some fun seasonal drinks and they have non-dairy milk alternatives! All of the bakery items are gorgeous and I don't think you could go wrong with whatever you choose to try. I appreciate that for the bakery items. They also display the allergens on the little cards, which is super convenient for anyone with allergies or restrictions. The service is friendly and there is a surprising amount of seating inside, which is great to take advantage of the natural light from the big windows. There's also some seating outside when the weather is nice.

Interior of bakery

Individual cinnamon babka

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Flour Bakery + Cafe

4.4(311 reviews)

0.2 mi

Had a few of their sandwiches and we loved the service, the food and the flexibility of making…read moreminor changes to an order. My Achiote chicken was made with multigrain sourdough bread, toasted. It was nice and crunchy, warm and filling. The egg sandwich was fluffly and light. Very good as well. This local chain of bakeries and cafes is a great solid place for a nice quick meal. Check out any of the Flour bakeries in the Boston area.

New Flour in a hot Longwood spot! Great place to grab a coffee or bite to eat with friends or…read morecolleagues, quick spot for lunch or even an early dinner. Lines can get long, so be prepared. I do not recommend the Greek salad, it was underwhelming, the romaine lettuce was not fresh. A dark chocolate slice of cake was good but not up to flower standards typically. Try one of the many fresh pastries coffees. I hear the sandwiches are also good.

Sitting area 10/22

Sticky Bun (~$5)

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Large Maple Vanilla Latte (~$5) with oat milk (+75¢)

Oakleaf Cakes

4.1(309 reviews)

0.4 mi

I went there yesterday with a work friend for coffee in the morning. There was ample seating,…read morethough we didn't stay. I got a hot chocolate with almond milk and a Nutella pop tart for later. The hot chocolate was absolutely delicious. Rich, creamy, with little bits of chocolate floating in it. It was almost decadent. I was thrilled with joy! The Nutella pop tart was delicious, even though I saved it till today! The crust is flakey and lighter than one might think and the Nutella was still fresh and gooey without being too much. The fellow who served was friendly without being overbearing. I will definitely be back! I can't speak for the coffee, but the hot chocolate and pastry hit the spot.

Oaklead Cakes is a talented custom cake designer and bakery that specializes in creating beautiful,…read moredetailed cakes for all kinds of celebrations and events. We ordered a birthday cake from them, and it was perfectly made. The cake itself had multiple, well-defined layers and was impressively tall, providing a really great portion size for the price. The texture and flavor were spot-on, the cream filling and frosting weren't too heavy or overly sweet, so the whole cake still felt light and enjoyable to eat, even with all the rich chocolate inside. Based on this excellent experience, we'll definitely be considering them for their more elaborate custom-shaped cakes in the future for other special occasions. They clearly know their craft.