Top Bread

Very good coffee & espresso as well as great pastries.. the most important part! Staying near…read moreFenway Park you gotta watch for establishments just trying to make money based on proximity to the ballpark, this is NOT one of those places. Walking in... lots of granite and exposed brick, large pastry case and ordering area. I tried their House Latte and it was so good I went back 4 days in a row. House made Halva syrup, double shot of espresso, milk & finished with Cardamom. Excellent! I thought the baked goods were good also with the blueberry muffin being a standout, strawberry pop tart thing could use some work. The girls at the counter were all super nice and don't forget to leave a large tip! Talk later

I've always like Tatte. Even after the ongoing slow decline under the ownership of Panera…read more The coffee is great. The ambiance is nice for impressing some folks. I'm just sad my BLAT had no avocado, again.

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House Iced Honey Halva Latte

Japonaise Bakery and Cafe

4.3(599 reviews)

2.4 mi

•$

Japonaise is a super cute Asian bakery…read more They have a variety of traditional Asian breads, and you can customize the filling as well.

A great place to check out on Beacon Street! They have incredible bakery items with super cute…read morepastries and cakes! Everything seems to be delicious and is absolutely worth checking out if in the area!

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Custard Cream Bun

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Spicy Tuna

Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Beacon St

4.0(693 reviews)

2.3 mi

I came to tatte for the black sesame latte but was seduced by the orange blossom latte and had to…read moregive it a shot. I've been drooling over the passion fruit krembo and the pear tart so I had to give them a try as well. Pear tart- absolutely perfect, so mellow and sweet and I loved the poached pear in the middle! Passionfruit krembo- honestly stronger on the coconut and meringue flavor than on the passion fruit? Tastes almost like a lemon meringue tart to me. Orange blossom latte- frankly didn't get any flavor of orange blossom in the latte, until it melted totally I could taste it a little in the coffee. The vanilla was also really light. It's a pretty unadulterated coffee (as is typical for a cold brew) and I kinda like my coffee sweet and creamy, so I was not too impressed on a first taste. But once it melted I liked it a lot more. Probably will stick with black sesame next time. Note- they serve their pastries glued with sugar (?) on a cardboard round. Im not too sure how to eat it like this so I ended up prying them off the round.

I love this Tatte location - a couple blocks from Coolidge Corner with plenty of seating and nice…read moreambience and natural lighting! It's a great spot to grab a coffee with a friend or stay longer to work on your laptop. I tried their new overnight oats with peach and raspberry which was delicious, fresh, and creamy! It was filling and a generous portion size. Other menu items I have enjoyed on prior visits are the caprese sandwich and avocado tartine and you can't go wrong with any of their lattes or chai. The sauce on Tatte broccolini squash pita flavor I thought was overpowering which I tried twice on previous visits. Service was quick and friendly! They have a water station and grab your own silverware.

Pastries and snack

Almond croissant

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Smoked Salmon & Avocado Tartine

Time Out Market Boston

3.4(499 reviews)

2.1 mi•Fenway, Kenmore

We went there for lunch after landing in Boston. It is pretty easy to find and this place is huge…read more We were there at lunch so it was pretty quiet. My friends and I ordered from different spots. I got a sashimi bowl from Gogo ya! It was good and a nice serving size. The fish was fresh and some good toppings. My husband had their sushi tacos and a roll and really liked them too. I had a cucumber cooler that was way too sweet for my taste. I had to water it down to drink it. Perhaps there was a mistake when it was made because I can't imagine they would it this way otherwise. The place is very clean and nice diversity of options. I think the restaurants could do a better job labelling their menus for diets (vegan, vegetarian, GF, etc). In addition, it was weird that to pick up my food, there wasn't some kind of text system or beeper. You just had to stay around and they would just call up orders. This would be very confusing when the place gets busier and noisier. There was water available at the end of the main bar but it wasn't well marked and I had to go walk around to find it. They should also have some kind of areas with napkins and silverware. So my conclusion is good food but still needs some work for the rest.

Time Out Market Boston is such a fun place! There are so many food options all under one roof,…read morewhich makes it perfect when everyone is in the mood for something different. You can start your morning with fresh doughnuts and coffee, then choose from everything from burgers and pizza to tacos, seafood, Asian-inspired dishes and more. There are also great cocktails, beer and wine, so it's just as much fun to stop in for drinks as it is for a meal. The atmosphere is one of my favorite parts. They have live music at times, plenty of space to hang out, and a great outdoor patio area that's perfect on a nice Boston day. Whether you're grabbing coffee, meeting friends for lunch, having dinner and cocktails, or just looking for a fun place to spend a few hours, there really is something for everyone. Definitely worth checking out while you're in Boston! Be sure to bring in your parking garage ticket for validation!

The space inside

Truffle Mac and cheese

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Fish and Chips

Levain Bakery - Back Bay, Boston

4.4(404 reviews)

0.9 mi•Back Bay

I love Levain!…read more Inside is always so fun to look at, they always have some wall seating and painting to celebrate the town of the location! Service was always great, so happy and kind. The cookies are a standout. My fav is the double dark chocolate and the apple cider was so refreshing. I hope they open one closer to me soon!

My absolute favorite American cookies!…read more Chocolate Chip Walnut: I'd never tried this before because I was afraid it would be too sweet, but I finally got to try it at the institute's catering. It definitely has a lethal amount of sugar. I must admit it's very aromatic, but I can only eat half a chip at most. Perhaps it would be better with an iced drink.

Baguette With Butter and Jam

Levain Bakery - Newbury, Boston

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Kyo Matcha

4.3(183 reviews)

2.4 mi

Kyo matcha has amazing matcha cakes, soft serve, and drinks…read more I've tried their matcha towel cake (similar to crepe cake but rolled) and matcha soft serve.

Located next to Kyuramen, this place caught my daughters' eyes and they went in to order the matcha…read morecheese mousse cake and the ujicha float to share. You use a touchscreen to order and pay and they announce your number when it's ready. Both orders were delicious. The float had boba on the bottom and was filled to the brim so they had to eat the soft serve down a bit before being able to put a boba straw in. The matcha cheese mousse cake has a layer of azuki beans on the bottom, multiple layers of subtle complimentary flavors. Yummy dessert for after your ramen! Highly recommend!

Matcha mixed with milk

Matcha latte and matcha float

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Black sesame soft serve

Blackbird Doughnuts - Fenway

3.6(233 reviews)

2.0 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 :)

Came here 9:30am on a Monday. There was only one staff working, so things were slow. I spent 15…read moreminutes in there even though there was only two people ahead of me. I noticed that the sandwiches are premade from the day before and stored in their fridge. Not sure why anyone would order a sandwich there but seeing that makes me less inclined to try. I ordered half a dozen donuts: vanilla glaze, strawberry sprinkles, Boston crème, peach jam, salted toffee, and smores Overall I was surprised at how tough and dense the donuts were. It was like that across the board so maybe it was the dough for the day. My brother said he's had it twice before where it was much better than this time. I was also surprised at how sticky the glazes/coats were. Maybe I'm too used to the hardened Dunkin frosting. Dryer exteriors are less messy to eat, just saying. Vanilla glaze was basic and solid. Strawberry sprinkles has a stronger strawberry flavor than Dunkin but part me actually prefers the Dunkin candy-like flavor. Salted toffee was a bit too sweet for me but it did taste good. I'll eat it in moderation. Boston crème and smores are actually quite similar with the chocolate exterior and the creamy interior. I still went for the smores since it's a limited time flavor for the month of August (that's how they get at you). I ended up liking the Boston crème more because of the stronger and darker chocolate exterior. I also like how the interior is smoother and less sweet. I get that the smores interior is made with marshmallow fluff which would affect the sweetness and texture, but at the same time it didn't deliver what I would expect from a smores - gooey sticky airy texture. The outside mini marshmallows and graham cracker dust wasn't additive. Peach jam tasted a bit like medicine and too sweet + heavy. Overall this place wasn't bad but it certainly had disappointing parts. I don't see myself actively choosing to eat this. I might change my mind after someone makes me try it again and it tastes good.

Matcha latte

Animal cracker vegan donut

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Bakey

4.4(94 reviews)

3.3 mi

Wow! This place is a hidden gem. They offer an incredible variety of fresh, high-quality options. I…read moreloved that they had both savory and sweet selections, so there's something for everyone. There's also a cute seating area if you want to enjoy your food there, and the convenient 15-minute parking right outside makes stopping by super easy if you're driving. I'll definitely be back!

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!

Interior of bakery

Blueberry Babka

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Flour Bakery + Cafe

4.4(324 reviews)

1.2 mi•Symphony

Hummus sandwich was very flavorful and surprising in a good way. I don't think I have ever had this…read moreflavor combination (hummus + pickled daikon + fresh mint + other things) but it really worked. Matcha lemonade also a good surprise. I didn't mind and it provided good entertainment, but be ready to share your table with sparrows! Pictured is my lunch thief.

Flour Bakery really does a great job keeping their pastry quality consistent across all their…read morestores! You really can't go wrong with their sweets. Some favorites are their sticky buns, hazelnut -almond dacquoise, and triple chocolate mousse cakes. Today, I got a warmed sticky bun which didn't disappoint. It was soft, gooey & nutty deliciousness. One can totally understand why it beat Bobby Flay. Their drink game is honestly mid, so I just go for iced americanos to keep it simple. Their lattes are a little flavorless at times. Otherwise I love the cozy vibes & yummy treats at Flour Bakery.

Sticky Bun (~$5)

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

Oakleaf Cakes

4.1(311 reviews)

1.4 mi•Symphony

In a world of corporate chains like Starbucks and "Cafe Nero"s, Oakleaf stands alone and stands…read moreout. Fresh everything - coffee, tea, juice drinks - made with fresh ingredients are the hallmark of this place. And cookies, pastries, and cakes? Bring an empty stomach, a sweet tooth, your friends and family, this place rocks. F those corporate dumps, resting on their decades-gone-by laurels and three star reviews they pay for. Hit up Oakleaf and get ready to have your friends tell you what a genius you are, bringing them to this place,

So glad I decided to stop by Oakleaf, this cafe had one of the best lattes I've tried! It's super…read morefun and cute when you walk in with some seating. They have a ton of options for syrups and flavors to customize your drinks. I decided to go with pistachio which I highly recommend. I'll definitely need to stop by again and try one of their pastries and baked goods!

Pokemon and realistic cheetah themed custom cake

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Nick S.

1787

6993

4 months ago

Top Bread is a traditional Chinese bakery in Boston Chinatown offering a wide selection of breads, buns, pastries, cakes, and drinks. We walked into a classic neighborhood bakery with display cases filled with both sweet and savory items, the kind of place where the focus stays on the baked goods rather than the atmosphere. The space is simple and functional, with a practical layout designed around the display case and counter service, and the steady flow of customers reflects its role as a local staple for fresh, affordable bakery items. The variety is one of the biggest highlights. They have many different types of soft breads and buns, including options like pork floss buns, pineapple buns, and other bakery staples. The breads have a softer texture compared to many Western-style bakeries, and the selection makes it easy to pick up several items to try. The egg tarts are also one of the more popular choices, offering a flaky crust with a smooth custard filling that stays rich without being overly sweet. The bakery carries a mix of everyday items and more unique desserts, with plenty of choices depending on whether you are looking for a quick breakfast, an afternoon snack, or something to bring home. The prices are also generally reasonable, which makes it an easy stop when exploring Chinatown. The atmosphere is simple and functional, more focused on the baked goods than creating a café-style experience, and seating is limited, so it feels more like a grab-and-go bakery rather than a place to spend a long time. Service was straightforward, and the staff helped when needed. Top Bread is a solid option for Chinese bakery items in Chinatown. The variety, affordable prices, and selection of breads and pastries make it worth visiting, especially if you enjoy soft breads, egg tarts, and traditional Asian bakery flavors. It delivers a dependable, no-fuss stop for a quick bite or a bag of pastries to take with you. read more

Shannon D.

9 months ago

I cant explain how disappointed I am. this "bakery" was horrible. terrible quality. and, this is very expensive! 4$ for a bun! A BUN! when I went into the bakery I wasn't greeted. when I ordered the bun the staff was rude. he looked at me like I was crazy. it was so rude! rude! rude! and the restaurant itself was gross! the decor was cheap. the seats were dust and dirt. they were hard and uncomfortable. there was dirt all over the place! I think I saw a tail from a rat on the floor. EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW read more

Eater Dude Y.

11 years ago

They have so many options, their cakes look nice, place is new, staff speak a little English. Traditional chinese Bao are good, some creative style, ow! and good coffee I have to mention too. After all, it's worthy to give a try, the location is pretty convenient btw, in entral of Chinatown, hard to park, but public transportation is easy to access. I give it a 3 stars, new style of olf fashion chinese Bakery. Cool. read more

Ann H.

2 years ago

This place service so bad and staff with attitude ,never go back again 昨天我一迸店里面就跟他们说我要栗子蛋糕，她就叫我在这柜子里面选，如果没有我想要的栗子，她应该直接跟我讲没有，为什么还要叫我选。今天我爸生日，发现你们给错蛋糕给我，我立刻回去店里想换一个栗子的，加点钱都无所谓，问题是你们员工的态度好差不给我换，硬是说我指错了。 1: 从一开始我就说我要栗子蛋糕。如果你们没有栗子蛋糕，可以直接跟我说. 可你们店员可没有跟我讲 2:一发现蛋糕有问题，我直接拿到店里去换，他们不肯换，硬是说是我的问题 3: 难道连你们店员都不知道自己卖什么蛋糕，你觉得我会知道吗？你要我打开蛋糕看看里面是什么馅吗？ read more

Jolisa L.

11 years ago

Their bread is amazing!!! so good I go almost every day! and eat ate least 2 a day lol so not good for me but its so good!! Must go!!

Marsha W.

7 years ago

Delicious pastries and bread. Coffee and Tea they have a great selection I love stopping daily on my way to work. read more

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Taiwan Bakery

3.9

(41 reviews)

So many bakeries on this street...which one to try? Located beside more old school Ho Yuen that…read moreI'll have to try next, Taiwan Bakery has an inviting feel. Walk up the stairs and the cases show off their pre-wrapped buns and other goodies. The cashier has a gruff about her that's not as inviting. The coconut butter bun was lacking than the more usual coconut bun with filling. The Portuguese eggs tarts were luciously soft and creamy not too sweet, and the regular egg tarts good. Good bakery overall but not earth shattering with a decent selection. Enjoy!

Got myself a HUGEEE steamed pork bun. It was around 4 dollars, which is a steal. It was pretty…read moregood, but the bun to filling ratio made me sad. It was like 3/4 bun 1/4 filling... The bread kept being stocked and it felt like I was in a corporate bakery not a local one. But prices were fair and system was efficient. There is a minimum 10 dollar purchase to pay with credit card. Otherwise it is cash only! Also they don't have pennies. Pretty cozy inside but no room to eat!

Cake slices

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Golden Crust Bakey

4.4

(30 reviews)

I went to this bakery for the viral mochi that kept showing up on my FYP. I got a mochi and a bao…read more The bao was tasty, but definitely on the pricier side. I had pretty high expectations for the mochi because of how much I had seen it online, but honestly, it wasn't anything too special. It tasted pretty much exactly like the ice cream mochi you can get at the grocery store. I'm glad I tried it, but I probably wouldn't go back just for the mochi.

My husband and I dropped by on a Wednesday afternoon around 3pm during a heat wave and their mango…read moremochi ice cream was exactly what we needed! The bakery itself isn't very big, but we were the only ones there at the time so there was no wait to order or receive our dessert. There's also no seating inside, so we just stood off to the side and finished our ice cream before leaving. We ordered the vanilla ice cream with mango mochi topped with coconut and it was SO delicious! I honestly thought about coming back again the very next day lol. Unfortunately, we're not locals to Boston, but I still think about this place from time to time and would definitely make another stop here if we ever return to the city!

Black sesame bread

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Mango mochi ice cream

Japonaise Bakery and Cafe

Japonaise is a super cute Asian bakery…read more They have a variety of traditional Asian breads, and you can customize the filling as well.

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Le Cafe Bakery

3.2

(26 reviews)

Still dreaming of these egg tarts. I came here with some friends and we tried 5 different egg tarts…read moreand they were all phenomenal. We had the taro mochi, matcha, dubai chocolate, mango pomelo and caramel cheesecake. Some had the flakey crust and some had the cookie crust. I preferred the flakey buttery crusts.. they had a nice delicate crisp bite. My favorite was the dubai chocolate. Each were very good and depends on what flavors you like. We came late afternoon and they didn't have them all out for display, and we noticed they prepared ours fresh to order. I am not sure if this is always the case, but it made for really fresh creamy and crispy tarts. They also have matcha and hojicha. I got the hojicha latte which I enjoyed.

Came for the Taro mochi tart pastry and it did not disappoint! We thoroughly enjoyed the flavorful…read moreand crispy tarts and loved our coffees. They had some unique flavors and they were not too sweet. The coffee was super smooth and I regret not purchasing some of their beans in the store!

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Flour Bakery + Cafe

Best Breakfast sandwich in the city! Good coffee, friendly staff, and a great vibe! Wide variety…read moreon the menu, outside seating available

This sold me a roast beef sandwich with a miserable cafeteria sliced tomato and a single garnish…read morelettuce for 20 bucks with a bubble beverage. The bread was like leather WTF ? I keep trying with this money grab. Never again !

Breakfast Egg Sandwich

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Sugar brioche bun

Praliné French Patisserie

We came here for a light lunch. I got the tomato mozzarella croissant. It was one of the best…read moresandwiches I have ever had! The croissant was flaky and flavorful, the tomato was fresh and rich in flavor, the mozzarella was creamy and the mayo was the perfect touch. I would order it every day if I could.

Nice and casual French bakery in Central Square. They have a wide assortment of bait goods and…read morepastries. That all looked delicious. I came with a friend to study for a few hours after work, and I chose to get an almond croissant, which was one of their last options. Good and flakey! It's not the best croissant I've had in Boston but gets the job done. Friendly staff. Good wifi. Water available too. Can't really complain.

Hazelnut cake

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Bubble Waffle Lady

4.7

(10 reviews)

Stopped by this place while walking around Chinatown. The shop was a little hard to locate since…read moreit's located inside a little food court. I actually missed it at first until my husband pointed it out to me. The shop is located at the end of the food court area and it was a little cramped there since everyone was waiting for their orders. I also did not notice any seating area so we ordered and ate outside. As someone who had authentic egg waffles from Hong Kong, this place isn't bad but it isn't as good as the ones in Hong Kong. The egg puffs were not consistent and some pieces were crispier compared to others. However, the batter was pretty good though.

This place is fantastic! I don't understand why there aren't more reviews! I guess because it's a…read moregem that truly is hidden? If you like trying new things, you need to go here! If you already know that you like bubble waffle, you need to go here! I've had bubble waffle in a few different places, and this is actually the first time I've eaten it in the US (other than when we've made it at home). It was delicious! I had mine with red bean (paste) and matcha (powder), and my spouse had (grated) cheese. The edges of the waffles were crispy, and the centers were chewy. They were served piping hot, each in its own small brown paper bag. One waffle each definitely filled us up for lunch and gave us plenty of power to walk around the city. The Bubble Waffle Lady's spot is in a tiny food court (look for the sandwich board outside to find it), and there are only seats for you if buy food at one of the other places. That is, this place doesn't have any seats of its own. But you can eat in a park or while walking around outdoors! Or, just buy some sushi at another food stand in there. But you must go there soon!

The food stand

Keeping waffle #1 warm

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Noble Castella

3.7

(19 reviews)

0.4 mi

Such a cute spot. The ambiance at Noble Castella is adorable, and I love the food hall it's located…read morein. I only tried the coffee, so that's all I can really rate, but the coconut coffee was SO good. Smooth, flavorful, and not overly sweet. I didn't get a chance to try the pastries this time, but they all looked amazing.

This is a very cute brand new japanese/european bakery that had just recently opened up inside the…read moreHigh Street Place Food Hall in Downtown Boston. While the staff and owner here were very nice, im afraid that a lot of the things here are just pretty to look at and to take cool pictures for your instagram. Overall, I will say that the bakery feels overhyped by social media influencers at the moment but open to giving this place another try.

Noble Castella at 100 High Street 5/2024

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PRB Boulangerie

3.7

(45 reviews)

1.4 mi

Not sure why their rating is so low? We had a positive experience yesterday. A legitimate flat…read morewhite, which very few places actually get right. Well laminated croissant. And fair prices. Comfortable spacious seating with indoor and outdoor options.

What a cute cafe in Kendall square with pastries, drinks, and cafe foods. I got a pain suisse and…read moreit was delicious --crispy and glazed on the outside and moist and sweet on the inside. I got my food to-go, but there is a pretty spacious area for seating both indoors and outdoors. The biggest downside of this location is the loud construction across the street, so might not be the best place for doing work in peace and quiet. I'd definitely come back to try more of their gorgeous French pastries or their cafe foods!

Small cappuccino (after a few sips)

Larger seating area

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Diamond Tart

4.2

(25 reviews)

3.6 mi

A delicious and unique take on egg tarts! Note: even if their shelves are empty, the kiosks still…read moretake orders and they are not necessarily sold out This bakery is open fairly late, and they had their classic croissant egg tarts even half an hour before closing. Unfortunately they were out of cannelés but I found the kiosk ordering process to be easy. It's a bit cramped inside but it is just a function of the space itself being small. Classic egg tarts: huge!! I like a broiled top and these were so flaky in the crust and soft in the custard. I'm extremely picky and I loved these. Warmed up too!

Diamond Tart is located on Harvard Ave, down a flight of stairs. It is a small spot hawking egg…read morecustard tarts with croissant crusts that are taller than those dan tats found in Chinatown and a variety of toppings, canele, and a short assortment of teas. I went with the classic on this visit and ate it at room temperature. I'd be up for a return trip. And maybe give another flavor or a Canele a try, or the classic warmed up (don't know if they'll do that there, but I could always do that at home).