Alright, so the debate apparently is between mikes and modern pastry- honestly both fantastic…read more Suggest you try both! I loved the extra flavors at mikes, but modern had so much other stuff. Both great, just do both. However both CASH only!!!!

The absolute iconic mikes pastries!!! I love their cannolis. They fill to order and have over 30…read moredifferent flavors. This time I got the Florentine cannoli! It's one of my favorites and is absolutely huge! The ricotta filling is absolutely delicious! I will say the shell tasted super sweet, like pure sugar. This cannoli was literally the size of my hand and is definitely big enough to share! This location is cash only!! I saw so many people outside disappointed that they had to find an atm. Also, mikes is definitely the most assessable, they have multiple locations around the city and even a spot in the airport!

I'm sitting here back in CA, dreaming of the Boston cream cupcake I had there last weekend. The…read morechocolate top, not too sweet cream filling, and moist cake made for complete perfection. I loved it so much that I went back again before my flight and brought another with me. Went from BOS to TX to CA, and guess what? It still hit. I tried the pignoli cookies and ricotta cannolis as well. You can't go wrong here, but I will dreaming of that cupcake. Also, in every state I crossed, people recognized the name throughout the airport. An if you know, you know guarantee. So even if there is a long line, get in it and wait. Don't forget it's cash only. Bring at least $60. You'll want everything haha Also, the gentleman who helps with the line out front was so kind. He made my trip to Boston even more memorable. Can't wait to come back.

Cash only! Got mini cannolis. Limited flavors and choices compared to other cannoli shops. They…read morehave four choices of fillings and then three different toppings you can choose from. Tried the vanilla custard with pistachios and the chocolate custard. The chocolate was very rich and sweet. The vanilla had a lighter flavor. The cannoli shell was the thick and crispy. Service was decent and they have a few tables for you to get table service as well.

Lobster tails delicious I couldn't eat more than one. They…read moreare so filling. These were the best I've ever had comparing them to several great bakeries in my city

Wanted to try the famous 24 hour bakery, Bova's. It's been around for over 100 years and I can tell…read morewhy it has so many fans. There was a line, but it was fast and efficient I tried the Coconut Cake, the cake itself was moist and freshly made. The coconut filling in between the layers were absolutely delicious.I thought the outside frosting was a little too sweet for me. I also tried the Plain Ricotta Cannoli, since the Florentine was sold out. It was not made to order, but still freshly made. I really enjoyed the richness of the cannoli and the shell was not too sweet. I will say this bakery is the most affordable, I got both these pastries for only $11.

A friend of mine recently gifted me a 2-pack box for my birthday which I thought was pretty sweet…read more I was able to choose my own flavors and even the shipping date. The cupcakes arrived on time as expected and were packaged securely. It included two spoons along with a flyer card giving brief instructions to eat within 7 days or freeze. For the flavors of cupcakes, I chose their Chocolate Sea Salted Caramel and The Wicked Good. To be honest, I had a hard time choosing due to various negative reviews on the cupcakes and flavors. However, I was pleasantly surprised with the ones I had. Let's just say, I dusted both jars of cupcakes in one sitting. The Wicked Good i'd say lives up to its name. When people say it's not overly sweet, it's true. It's hard to explain that goodness until you've actually tried it for yourself and then it'll all make sense. If I had to choose between the two on what I would reorder, it would be The Wicked Good. I mean, don't get me wrong, the Chocolate Sea Salted Caramel was perfectly moist and had a nice balance of that sea-salted caramel flavor throughout. It tastes even better with vanilla ice cream and would be perfect for any chocolate lover. I will say though, these jars are pretty pricey. However, they do make great gifts! From what I'm aware of, they were recently acquired by Hickory Farms as of 2021 and are not sold in retail stores. They do have a cupcake truck in Fort Wayne, IN if you're in that area and looking to try them out. Overall, I thought the cupcakes were good. Happy to have tried these at least once. I just wish the jars were larger like pasta sauce jars ;)

I ordered cupcakes about 3 weeks in advance to be delivered on a family member's 80th birthday…read more They never showed up. I called and was told FedEx lost the shipment. They reshipped but did not offer any type of refund or discount except a $10 shipping credit. Terrible customer service. I would not order again.

This place rocks so much we came back for a second time, though our stay at Seaport was so short…read moreand originally we wanted to use every meal at a different spot. First of all, the pastry case just beautifully displays all the baked goods. It's quite a sight to see! I love the variety and flavors, very unique. If you know what you want, gotta get in line and grab it quick! If you wanna put in your own order, you can use the kiosk, which is really fun to use. I ordered a chai with oat milk (it's very light in flavor) and got a bialy. Honestly I had not had a bialy in over 25+ years... and was surprised to see it in the case and I had to have it. A corn + cheddar bialy. It did NOT disappoint. I also got london fog with oat milk previously, also very nice, but this place was soooo good we had to come back. My daughter loves pop tarts so when she saw it in the case, she got a blueberry pop tart and said it was very flakey and the jam was very jamful. It was the-last-one, even had the sign stuck in it!! She also got the french toast (2 slices) with kid's milk and said it was the best french toast she's ever had. My sis got a chocolate pain suisse, which I had never seen before. It's basically brioche filled with pastry cream and chocolate. It looked delicious and with coffee, my sis ate the whole thing up. All in all, this place has so much delicious eats.. I can understand if you live here, you could come every morning and still not get to everything in the pastry case! Definitely be back if we're in the Boston area again.

Great service and dessert! Opted for afternoon dessert of carrot cake and Boston cream pie -…read moreyummy! Tons of seating and friendly employees.

Cute spot. It has stuff for everyone - sandwiches, fancy lattes, people sitting at laptops looking…read moreimportant, people sitting without laptops also looking important. More importantly, for a coffee shop on a busy strip the food and coffee are excellent. Their coffee has that X factor, the extra bit of umpf. I would go back the next time I'm in the area.

Nice coffee shop to work out of if needed in the north end…read more The staff is friendly. My only pet peeve is when you ask for a hot latte it's annoying to then be asked if I want it hot or cold. This is common issue and not limited to this coffee shop. The honey cinnamon hot latte is a good flavor. The latte was smooth. The watermelon mint lemonade has a flavor and no bitterness. It does have a bathroom for paying customers.

On a work assignment and needed a quick bite to refuel during a break. Popped into the downtown…read moreBoston food court, went to the restroom and walked out to find an allergen-feee bakery. Boom. It was a Saturday early afternoon so the selections had been picked through, which was understandable. I found a few good options and tried a doughnut. It was tasty and still fresh. Overall a good experience and definitely thankful that this bakery exists for those with food allergies and those wanting to eat clean.

My friend and I are visiting Boston for the weekend and we popped into Jennifer's, since my friend…read moreis vegan and gluten-free. All of the options looked amazing and we had trouble deciding, but we settled on a crème brûlée cupcake. Let me tell you..... it was amazing. I have no dietary restriction and it was one of the best cupcakes I have literally ever had. The icing was perfect - sweet but not too sweet. The cupcake texture was perfect. It had a slight crunch to the outside which was perfect! We will be back.

The battle of Bostons best cannoli, Mikes is definitely a contender! You've probably walked through…read moreBoston and noticed someone with their famous white and blue box. Their cannolis are definitely top notch. All of their flavors circling on the wall, so you know what you want by the time you get to the front. They also have other pastries too but I usually come for a cannoli. Florentine is my favorite (also more money). There's always a line down the sidewalk, and then more once you're inside. This location is cash only so beware. Is it Bostons best? I don't know, but it's really good.

I came across this location while we were looking for the açaí bowl place and headed back taking…read morethe North Station back to Back Bay. It was located inside another food hall called Hub Hall. If you want to try the cannolis at a non-crowded location, this is your best bet compared to the North End. Also, there's tables and chairs to sit and eat since it's a food hall. It was great cause there was a heat wave, and there's A/C. I'm sure that's also helpful in winter to keep warm. I had already been to the North End location twice, but this is better. Might not be the OG, but it still hits the spot. This time, I tried one of their featured cannolis - Dubai Chocolate. That flavor has been the craze for a year or so now. I definitely preferred this flavor over the hazelnut. I liked the pistachio one I had years ago, so I knew I would like this. Plus, it has chocolate. I liked that the shell was coated with chocolate. I could've added pistachios at each end because I asked and he offered, but I decided not to. I liked the little bits of kataifi in it with the pistachio and ricotta filling. I'm glad I had a fork to eat it after a few bites. I ate half since it can be really rich. The guy was really friendly and explained the other desserts they had like whoopie pies, brownies, cheesecake and raspberry jelly danish. My friend enjoyed the danish though the jelly can be really sweet. If that's your thing, I'd say go for it. I would've tried the cheesecake, but I still had the cannoli, and we were trying to head back before the 4th of July fireworks to walk to The Esplanade. Next time! So, if you want a more "low key" Mike's Pastry with excellent service, come here! Also, he gave us the food hall's restroom code before we purchased anything. Much appreciated since there's limited restrooms around Boston unless you're at a restaurant or near the Freedom Trail attractions/park where there's a visitor center.

" Hidden Gem "…read more Don't forget to stop her for your chocolate needs . They set the bar high and never disappoint. I drive from Newton to this spot in east Boston . The only problem is limiting my intake and making sure my friends don't eat all my goodies . The vibe is friendly and the service is well .

Hidden gem in east Boston. Its a small shop with a lovely variety of really unique chocolate…read moretruffles/bonbons. I tried the carrot cake and the pistachio, both I'd recommend. Sometimes when it comes to truffles, you'd expect artificial flavors -- that is absolutely not the case here! The pistachio was nutty and truly had the flavor of salted pistachios, which is my family-favorite nut... so I'm pretty pretentious about my pistachios. This chocolate was probably the best and most well-done pistachio sweet I've ever tried. The carrot cake took the flavors in a carrot cake, but the flavors were distinct and clean. Both were fun and also beautifully presented. Each truffle was a little over $3. You can buy individually, pick a selection for a box set for gifts, and there are some chocolate bars too. The lady who helped me was nice & has a smart, relaxing presence. I assume she was the owner/chocolatier. If you're in the area during open hours, definitely make a visit. I'd recommend looking up their hours, I've passed by multiple times and it's usually closed in terms of my own schedule. Or just make it a destination to try over the weekend. Awesome for gifts. And there's street parking.

The dough in these donuts is so fresh and so delicious! We tried the glazed lemon and jelly donuts,…read morethe cotton candy donuts and the key lime pie donuts. The breaded part of the donuts was so delicious and tasted like fried dough at the beach or a carnival. So good! The line was moving slowly, despite only two customers ahead of us, which kind of surprised us. There were three people behind the counter, so I'm not sure why it took so long, but we were patient and enjoyed the donuts very much! Not really any ambiance is present here because it is an order-based line and the space constraints keep them from offering any tables, but the aim here is efficiently getting people in and out. So this does the job. Great donuts! Highly recommend!

Pretty damn good donuts! Behind some construction and an uber ride away I found Kane's Donuts. A…read morelocal recommended them and it was worth the stop. They are fluffy and tasty. Not necessarily my favorite type, I prefer more cake type with some density but these were pretty good. I came late so the fritters were gone but he was able to pull together a bag of mixed smaller fritter pieces which I enjoyed. If this was an Apple fritter, they were missing the Apple? Still the sugar on the bottom and the wonderful cinnamon taste made me eat them all. The best donut left looked to be the jelly filled. Haven't enjoyed one of these in a while. Still as good as I remembered. The fancy donuts looked to be gluten free, they had a ton of them. Probably because nobody likes gluten free donuts... Kane's reminded me of a great local donut shop with a touch of class. If I was close by I'd grab them again but likely to seek out another shop in Boston to compare next time I'm back.