Decided I needed to try a Boston cream donut while in Boston, so I looked up the best places to get…read moreone -- and Union Square Donuts kept coming up. We headed over and found a cute little shop with super friendly staff and a few spots to sit inside. All of the donuts looked amazing, and they even had espresso, but already my coffee fill for the day. I ordered the Boston cream donut, and it did not disappoint. The donut itself was light and fluffy, the cream filling was delicious, and the chocolate glaze on top was top notch. I can definitely see why Union Square Donuts is known as the place to get a Boston cream donut!

Pricy, Hit or Miss:…read more This is a classic donut shop, with a slightly upscale interior compared to the factory produced donut shops that grace many of America's strip malls. I am healthily skeptical of any place trying to make a donut something more than what it should be. I feared this with Union Square, but was invited in by the mystery of well crafted names and compelling flavor profiles. Service was neither good nor bad, I was a little surprised that the person working the cash register was unable to assist the two people in the back and just grab the three donuts I ordered, but perhaps its this kind of front line discipline allows them to survive the rush of early morning donut enthusiasts. The Nuts: I ordered the honey glaze chocolate, honey glaze graham cracker, vegan vanilla with sprinkles. - Honey Glaze Chocolate: "A DoNot": A dense donut, not light and airy, light on the Chocolate flavor and, most damagingly, it was dry. The frosting was there and little else. - Vegan Vanilla with Sprinkles: "A fine donut": The cake was spongy, moist enough, but a little chewy (which I believe is a plague of most vegan baked goods). Frosting was unremarkable, somewhat buoyed by the sprinkles. - The Honey Glaze Graham Cracker: "A happy little accident": I accidentally ordered this donut, but sometimes God steps in. The cake was moist and delicious. The Frosting was perhaps a little heavy on some kind of sugar, powdered? But the frosting proved to be an interesting medley of classic vanilla with just enough engaging graham cracker. I got to slightly taste the magic that likely propelled this small shop to a local chain. But as they have expanded I am sure quality control has become an issue. Pop in if you are feeling adventurous and want to gamble with $5.

Donuts were dense and filling. Hard to eat more than one. Boston crème was fantastic!…read more Good ambiance and fair sized seating area for dining in. Sebastian was helpful and knowledgeable, and he provided good recommendations.

Awesome donut shop with creative flavors and massive donuts! We stopped in for the cinnamon roll…read morecoffee cake donut and it was incredible: hot, gooey, packed with flavor, and absolutely huge. Definitely the kind of treat you split... or don't. Would absolutely get it again!

Open late, plenty of indoor seating, and has a bench outside for outdoor seating? Incredible stuff…read more I haven't been here in a minute and now I've found myself here twice in the last two weeks because it's one of the only (good) ice cream spots in the area open late. So clutch. Their coffee Oreo is also my all-time favorite coffee Oreo. Add some rainbow sprinkles on top and life is good.

Great ice-cream Lots of flavors and offerings…read more Excellent service even when crowded Fini Fin The end

Food: The ice cream really satisfied my sweet tooth, it was the perfect consistency and…read moretemperature! Service: It was ice cream, so it's fast (obviously). Ambiance: Small store in a great but busy area of town. I came on a Friday, and it was pretty quiet.

Great customer service gives me all the feels! That's exactly what you'll get at this BJ location!!…read moreWe were greeted as soon as we walked in and made to feel welcomed! Social distancing is enforced so keep that in mind. The store is really small so you might have to wait outside for a bit. There'a a note on the door asking everyone to wear a mask to protect the unvaccinated 12 & under customers! They are dog friendly so feel free to bring your pups with ya! The ice cream is pricey but it's well worth every penny!!

I'm pretty sure this place is related to Lee's I and II but who knows? Anyhow, I love it. The…read morefamily that works there/runs the place is so sweet, and they've always got fresh bananas and tortillas (two of my favorite foods and most necessary items to keep in the house). They also have Kinder Bueno (if you've ever lived in Europe, you know what I'm talking about) and a great ice cream selection. A little expensive, but hey, this is no supermarket, what do you expect? Don't forget, $5 minimum on credit cards.

DO NOT GO HERE. Everything is expired or 3x the price. I've gone in once for a case of water and…read morethey tried to charge me $8 for It and $6 for a package of shredded cheese. Nothing in the store has prices on purpose and they evaluate the price once you go up to the counter. Go across the street to Babuska, way better convenient store.

I love Van Leeuwen Ice Cream! They have sooooo many creative and fun flavors for everyone of all…read moredietary needs. There's a generous selection of vegan flavors here, and not just the sorbets, like ACTUAL vegan, non-dairy options. I find myself coming back for the flavors with strawberry. They really do such a great job with that. Their seasonal flavor (sorry I forgot the name) but it's Earth Day-themed with a blue ice cream base (butterfly pea amaretto) and matcha cake pieces. When scooped, it resembles a globe! It's really tasty and such a fun flavor to get! The space is well-lit and there's space for people to enjoy their ice cream away from the summer heat. There's also a big freezer for you to purchase ice cream pints to take home. I wish we had this shop on the West Coast. *hint*hint*

i love coming to this place! they have such creative ice cream flavors. the space isn't very big…read morebut decent amount of seating available. the staff are super kind. you're also able to sample the flavors before choosing so far i've had the earl grey, honeycomb, marionberry cheesecake, and mango sticky rice--enjoyed them all!

We were on the hunt for a "cozy" Starbucks with a warm ambiance & we found exactly that in…read moreCharlestown. Extremely cozy, comfortable couches with a lovely street view, plenty of seating along with beautiful murals on the interior walls. The space itself gives off a former bank vibe. I wonder! Decided to try their "Take on the Day" combo which was the Vanilla Protein Latte paired with their Egg Bites. Excellent combo and the latte was quite delicious and not at all crazy sweet. And their Pistachio Latte is back. And yes we had one. Also made delicious with just the right balance of foam & sweetness. The store itself is clean, well-organized, and comfortable, whether you're stopping in for a quick pickup or sitting down to get some work done. The staff here were friendly, efficient, and welcoming & our orders were done just right. Reliable, friendly, warm & cozy, exactly what you want from a Starbucks location.

Stopped in recently to get a quick pastry on the way to work for breakfast. Place was practically…read moreempty so I figured it would be quick. I stood at the counter for at least 2 minutes before the girl making drinks had to call the cashier to the front. Three times "Jeffrey,Jeffrey,Jeffrey!!" All the while I heard him talking in the back the whole time. Then this big "oafish" guy comes out with the slow walking. I order my food and he asks "Would you like it warmed?" I say no thanks. And he proceeded to hand me the pastry still in the package with a "Here ya go!" Do better...or get rid of that guy. Not a good look.

I like this location but unfortunately did not have a great experience today. They ran out of cold…read morebrew and then in desperate attempts, tried filling the cup half with left overs and added ice and charging for full price...not the best practice... Should have just given me the refund...or credit or something to make up...

Iced mocha latte and a kouign amann are my morning go-to's when I go to the office. Love the mocha…read morelatte as it has real chocolate in it (not just pumps of chocolate sauce).