Excellent large cannolis, not to sweet fresh tasting shell price was decent for Downtown Bostonread more

Call it a tourist trap if you want, but I loved Mike's Pastry! I visited on a Friday afternoon, and…read morewas surprised it wasn't super full. There was a line, but it moved quickly - we waited about 10 minutes total. We tried several things: pistachio, limoncello, pecan caramel cannoli and the pecan caramel cheesecake. I didn't even think I liked cannoli at all based on a previous experience, but WOW - these changed my perspective. They were sweet without being overwhelming. The cheesecake was delicious as well. Heads up, as other reviews have mentioned, it's cash only. Luckily, my mom is old school and always carries cash with her. I wish I lived in Boston - I'd love to come back to try their other offerings.

Cash only! So many delicious items to choose from. 24/7 which is so cool and they offer late night…read morebites too. This place has existed for years and family owned; BEST CANNOLI EVER. Can't go wrong with the original cannoli, the coffee one was yummy as well. Get their coconut cake because wow! Staff was friendly too and quick.

This is one of the fewer bakeries in Boston that has left me satisfied with my late night door dash…read morecravings. I've tried the popular bakeries in the north end and this one is far better than Mike's or Modern, however Vitorria's lobster roll is superior. What we ordered: -Chocolate whoopie: 5/5, I truly loved this. It's huge, the cake is airy, and the filling is a light whipped cream. -Chocolate Bomb: 4/5, just a heads up door dash does not describe this right. It's a giant ball of peanut butter whipped filling covered in chocolate; delicious. -Lobster tail: 4/5, the croissant shell was perfectly crispy yet soft- I was very impressed, however I prefer the creamier, denser cream filling and this was more of a whipped cream filling, which is why I like Vittoria's more. -Cannoli: 5/5, I do not like cannolis but my boyfriend said it was bomb, no notes. -Eclair: 3/5, simple and fine -Cream puff: 3/5, simple and fine, again used a whipped filling rather than heavier cream -Chocolate mousse cup: 5/5, I don't know if they included this in our order on accident or purpose (we did not order it) but I'm SO happy they did because it was delicious. So light but so flavorful I loved it. I would 100% be back here for the whoopie pies and chocolate mousse cups.

Got lucky to get a little table by the window and enjoyed our cannolis and some espressos. Line…read morevery long but moved quickly. Don't forget CASH ONLY. So Modern vs Mikes. I loved both cannolis but they are different. Moderns is more traditional and Mikes is sweeter. So who comes out on top it's for you to decide. I would say it was nice to be able to sit in the shop and enjoy the snack and will also say this is a must stop when visiting Boston. Then decide on your own which is better.

Cash only at one of the best pastry shops in the North End. The line wasn't long so I stood in it…read more I got carrot cake, a cannoli, and a M&M cookie. The cannoli had a soft shell and the ricotta filling was fluffy and IMHO better than Mike's and Bova's bakeries. The soft shell and fluffy ricotta filing were also better than Cafe Paradiso and Caffe Victoria too. So visit here for the best cannolis and other pastries. If you want to skip the line, walk in and sit at the tables or go downstairs in the bar and have your desserts delivered to you!

Cute little shop. All the flavors we tried were good but I especially liked the cereal milk. The…read morefruity pebbles were a little soggy but I was into it. Duality small batch ice cream!

Cute small shop right off the main street in the North End. Lots of flavors to choose from and…read morestaff let us try samples! Some unique flavors to choose from. The Thai Tea flavor was the best, tasted very flavorful with pieces of real coconut. Taro was yummy and creamy - a bit too sweet. Friend said the brownie was good and would be even better with some chocolate chips

We stopped at Caffe Vittoria during a food tour and we were lucky that a reservation was made and…read morewe had a table set aside for our group. As we walked in, we were met with the great aroma of coffee and baked goods. The place was very busy and there were a lot of staff moving around and customers having conversations or in line to order take out. We sat in a separate area downstairs and we were the only guests there. It was somewhat dark but it was private and there were bathrooms downstairs. We tried their tiramisu that was one of the bests I've ever tried. We also ordered their pistachio martini that was a super treat as it also had pistachio gelato. Their cappuccino made me want a second one. I am coming back to this place next time that I visit the North End!

A very cute cafe with vintage decor. There's ample seating, and they are quick to take your order…read moreand serve your food and drinks. It's a bit dim inside, but it's a nice atmosphere for a rainy day. They have a wide selection of unique teas, such as pomegranate green and orange ginger. The tiramisu was very light and tasty, with the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. Please note that they are cash only. However, there is an atm inside if needed.

I've been trying to get to this bakery for a while…read more The hours of operation and the secluded location always made it a tough visit. Thankfully I was able to find the time to visit on a random cold day in Boston and it was definitely well worth it! Cannoli's in this part of town are the really great, there are a few other challengers for the title including one on the corner which holds far more friendly hours. Parziale's Florentine Cannoli ranks up there with the best. I'd be back in a heartbeat to get another one and grab a slice as well.

My wife and I have been walking by this bakery for a very long time and as were come back from…read morePizza Regina today we stopped in. It is very small and amazingly there was no lines like Modern, Mike's and Bovi. Everything was very good. Highly recommend as a different option from the main 3 bakeries in the Northend of Boston.

Service has a lot to be desired. They're rude and don't focus on customer service…read more We ended up walking out because they just gave attitude from the first words out of their mouth. I had my laptop and was NOT doing any work on it. I just had it with me and I wasn't even planning to do work on it. I was there to get coffee. They came up to me and gave me attitude over it and them not wanting screens. I was like okay but then they walked off and didn't take our orders. They saw us leaving and asked if we wanted anything. We said "No! I said we respected your wishes and never disrespected your policy but instead of taking our orders you gave us shit and walked off." They obviously don't want customers.

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!

It is a cute cozy store. I received a variety of cookies to share with my family. Cookies…read morereceived: Gingerbread (?), Blueberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip and Confetti. Customer service was great! She was so nice and helpful with accessing my order. The cookies were a fan favorite and I plan to order more in the future.

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

I loved visiting the Boston Chipyard! We tried a few of each cookie and enjoyed all of them. I like…read morethat they have bag and tin options to keep them fresh. They were warm and soft and so delicious. My favorite was the peanut butter cookie as it had so much flavor. The service was so quick and the girls working were very friendly. The Chipyard is located inside of Faneuil Hall. They have a parking garage across the street with easy access to the hall. Definitely add this to your Boston itinerary!

I really used to like this place but I feel like the cookies just aren't as good as they used to…read morebe. They have a perfect location, and the people are usually somewhat nice. The cookie just lacks any sort of flavor and i wish they tasted like how they used to. Now they are very hard and dry but I love that they have white chocolate chip cookies. I wish they gave them to you fresh because if u eat them and they sit there than they are not very good

Everything could improve. Service was kinda surly. Poor signage and no idea it was cash only until…read moreI'd already ordered. Other cash only spots in the neighborhood are more up-front. Gelato was more an ice-crystal-fest than properly done gelato. It's not even the best place on the block, let alone in the neighborhood. Waste of time and money.

First weekday morning coffee and it was excellent. Mrs. K. and I made this our first stop of our…read morewalk around the North End, finding a short queue for the one gent cranking out espresso-based drinks. This isn't the Green Siren people, this isn't a button pushing barista. This guy was doing it all by hand and doing it well. It may have been called Gigi Gelateria before but it is Dolce since 2019. A single espresso for me and a latte for Mrs. K. which we enjoyed from a table in the back. Excellent coffee! From there, we watched the locals socializing over their coffees and talking about Boston business. An interesting parade of locals and tourists coming and going. Yes, they have coffee to go. No, please don't do that. Proper Italians - and I can not claim Italian in my ancestry, but I know - do not take their coffee for a walk. Enjoy it here, perhaps with something baked in their oven. [Review 1110 of 2025 - 1255 in Massachusetts - 24663 overall]