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!

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.

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.

Delicious! That's the word that comes to mind when having cannolis here…read more You cannot go wrong with what you choose as they are filled to order. Be prepared to choose the type of shell, filling and topping that you want, yum! If you're curious, you can check out in advance what their offerings are on their website. If cannolis are not your thing, they have an extensive pastry display case that goes throughout the shop. It's a pastry lovers paradise, and it would be shocking not to find something that strikes your fancy. There's just so many delectable looking goodies here and I could stand around for hours just soaking it all in. Side note, you will see signs posted everywhere that they are a cash only establishment. Go with your bucks as you will surely buy lots!

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.

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!

This was a dimly lit cafe with bathrooms in the basement floor. The pistachio martini was strong…read morewith pistachio ice cream. While I couldn't taste as much pistachio flavor in the martini, it did have a hint of pistachio smell. Their menu says they have Boston's best cannoli. The chocolate chip cannoli was good for cannoli lovers. The hot chocolate had a bit too much foam for my liking. The homemade tiramisu wasn't bad, but I wish it had more cream inside. The coffee was soaked inside and I liked how it was not too sweet. The pistachio cream in the pistachio cake complemented the dessert and had a flaky outside. This store does accept credit card.

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!

We went here twice for gelato. We enjoyed it, they have many tiramisu as well. Quick serve and…read moreseats available. Small shop.