And I was thinking to myself.. "This could be Heaven or…read morethis could be Hell" Back door donuts is deep in Red Sox territory. I'm actually looking at the green monster while eating my doughnut. I'm reviewing the menu choices as I wait on line. I have one couple in front of me finishing up. I could go for a nice hot cup of coffee along with my doughnut. I walk up to the window and ask, Do you sell coffee? No, just doughnuts. Water? No, just doughnuts. When in Boston, how do you pass up a Boston Crème Doughnut? Well, when they're making Apple Fritters from scratch, everything else will have to wait until my next visit. I pay for my fritter and sit at one of the outdoor tables. The bar next door has a live band playing, it's a good night in Boston as I take a bite of my fritter. First, this is a warm treat. They must of made the fritter and kept it warm in the small oven. The exterior shell is almost crunchy as I get big chucks of fresh apples. This fritter is like a big hug, each bite is warm and comforting. Back Door Donuts, you did a great job the other day! My Apple Fritter was fresh and tasted great. I sure was thirsty tho...

I tried this place a while ago. Compared to most other places, these donuts are mediocre at best. I…read morewouldn't waste my time with this place with the bad hours and line of belligerently intoxicated people you need to get through to get your order unless you're already there at that time and also intoxicated. What's worse is that they won't stop sending emails to you if you order from them online. they take your email from toast tab and market to you, so be careful of that when you order online from them. You need to ask toast tab to take you off a list, but it doesn't work. They will keep sending emails.

Stephanie Cmar of Top Chef and No. 9 Park recently launched a new Pop-up shop for weekend donuts at…read moreThe Butcher Shop in the south end. It's open from 9-11am or until they sell out. Visit quickly because I believe it ends on March 9th. Having received literally one of the last donuts of the weekend I could not have been more thrilled. I didn't even get a complete donut - they had run out of the Bavarian cream filling. But the donut was light, yeasty, and delicious. The chocolate frosting was so rich! I cannot wait to get there even earlier next weekend! Also, as someone that gets starstruck a little too easily it was really awesome to see Stephanie in person slinging her donuts. I wish her nothing but the best - well and quick funding for her own brick and mortar.

Amazing cannoli. If you are at Little Italy in North End, definitely give place a try. They also…read morehave a TON of other pastries other than cannoli, but cannoli is what this place is known for. The cannoli is a bit on the pricier end ($8 for one), but it is a rather large cannoli. Very tasty and satisfied my sweet craving for the day. Of note, this place is cash only.

Overrated and overpriced. Fun tradition and atmosphere, but too much for too little…read more Pastries were ... como si dice, Mehhh Sorry

This mighty bakery on the corner has got everything you could ask for. With the crazy variety of…read moresweet and savory, the hard part is narrowing down what you can actually fit in your stomach. If you see a line out the door, don't hesitate and get in the back of the line because it moves FAST. I really wanted the pistachio cannoli (should have gotten 2!) and ended up grabbing a Sicilian slice as well. I'll be back for another sweet treat tomorrow!

Cute, family owned spot. Julie was welcoming and friendly!…read more So many options. No specialty coffee ; just classic drip. Everything looked amazing Located on the corner. Parking so weird in the area

I came for one thing and one thing only: that dang apple cider donut…read more It was very good. A little pricy for the size, and definitely not hot/super fresh by the time I got one, but I could tell it would have been unbeatable if just fried or even reheated. Lovely and cakey

I have endlessly heard the lore of the magic of apple cider donuts, but I figured what was the big…read moredeal? I've had donuts before, and apple cider, and apple donuts - how different could this donut really be. I tried the ones from Trader Joe's and enjoyed them but nothing specials. I will admit I was wrong and unprepared for the magic of these donuts! A hot apple cider donut is so much better than anyone lead on and I'm glad my first experience was from Red Apple Farms! The donut was packed with all the warm spice flavors, the texture with the sugar added to a perfect bite, the warm temperature made them melt in your mouth, and its was just a flawless expirence! During my trip we made a few stops at Res Apple because I couldn't get enough! The Apple cider is of course amazing too, but if you have to pick one thing always get the donuts!

Fresh yummy beautiful pastries & desserts!…read more - Fast moving lines - Fresh made cannolis (also have gluten free) - individual macaroons approx $1.30ish. So pretty so yummy! - they have merch (hat, tshirts, hoodies, mugs) - CASH only! Parking is rough on Hanover! Hope for a spot or try side roads

Modern Pastry is my gold standard…read more Twenty-five years ago, the Sicilian side of my Boston family taught me one of the city's most important unwritten rules: tourists debate. Locals know. And the locals go to Modern Pastry. I've never questioned that advice. After being away from Boston for eight years, one of my first stops was bringing everyone in my group here. As always, the cannoli was the first thing I ordered. Some traditions aren't meant to be broken. But this trip came with a new assignment. My brotha Paulie from the Saint Joseph Society didn't recommend the Zeppole... He *commanded* it. Apparently, Modern only makes them during Easter, but on his personal special request, had them made this year for last weekend's Feast of Saint Joseph. Miss the season, and you wait another year. So the rule isn't to buy one or two. It's to buy as many as you can carry. I can't believe I'd gone my entire life without ever trying one. Imagine impossibly light fried dough surrounding silky pastry cream, finished with a simple cherry hidden in the middle like a secret treasure. Nothing flashy. Nothing overcomplicated. Every bite works because nothing is trying too hard. That's really the story of Modern Pastry. They don't chase trends. They don't reinvent classics. They simply make traditional pastries exceptionally well, year after year, generation after generation. Twenty-five years after my family first pointed me through these doors, they're still right. And now I have one more tradition to look forward to every Feast of Saint Joseph.

Went in after hearing they were hosting Bad Bunny lookalike contest. What a fun way to bring a…read morecommunity together and wonderful marketing! I tried their S'more's Protein Cold Brew and Bad Bunny themed chocolate mini donut. Both were absolutely delicious and not overly sweet. This place was such a vibe! 10/10

We came here while on the hunt for banana flavoured treats. We got the banana bread doughnut…read more Absolutely no banana flavour from it at all, just a vanilla cake doughnut. I even tried just a bit of the actual doughnut without the ganache and it had no flavour at all. The chocolate ganache was decent but the doughnut was dry and had an oily taste and smell. So disappointed!

10/10. Would LOVE to see smaller sizes offered but come on, they're masters at their craftread more

Kane's Donuts has the best donuts in the area. The donuts are decent sized, flavorful, and has a…read morelightly crisp outer with a soft inner. Their gluten free (gf)/dairy free (df) donuts are also really good and actually preferred by many members of my family, as they are so moist and melt in your mouth. There are many options to choose from, along with monthly specials which are usually fun! Some of my favorites include their Boston cream, gf/df chocolate frosted, and their holiday themed donuts. My husband loves their gf/df glazed donut. Another big hit is their ginormous cinnamon roll! It's so flavorful and feeds many with its size. Their muffins are a huge hit and barely last in our house. Their bacon, egg, and cheese on a plain bagel is also pretty good. My husband is picky about coffee and doesn't mind theirs. Sometimes they have cupcakes available and they are so moist, full of flavor, and one of my absolute favorite things to get. The staff is usually friendly, but there are some staff that aren't as friendly as others. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available, however it is pretty small and when the line is long it comes close to the tables.