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.

I love Japonaise Bakery for their adorable anime- themed pastries! While their Totoro Bun is…read moredefinitely the most popular, they also like to experiment with new flavors & characters. The display in the front with all the figurines and product samples is the cutest thing you will see all day. Although their Kuromi Bun had a nice (not too sweet) custard filling, the bread itself was a tad too dry. We also got their Shio Butter Bread which was the better choice. We happened to get a freshly baked one which was fluffy and melt in your mouth delicious! Also, it must be said that their service is A+. Their staff are truly such kind folks - always smiling and making friendly conversation with their customers. Turns out they were testing a new dough for the Shio Bread so they even gave us one on the house to try. The kind gesture was very sweet and much appreciated!

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.

Always love Tatte! I mean, what's not to love they have incredible coffee, tease, bakery items, and…read moreso many great dishes. Walking into a Tatte is like warm hug, it's a positive, welcoming, and bright environment to be in. All of the cafes are so aesthetically pleasing and get a lot of natural light. This location does have some indoor seating, but is a bit more limited than some of the other locations. They do have a lot of outdoor seating though. It's also a great area to walk around if you get your coffee and or pastry to go. It of course gets busy at peak times on weekends and morning during the week. Brunch is big at Tatte, and rightfully so. I don't think it's the best place to try to work, but you can bring a computer in do some work or study, but it can also get loud when there's lots of conversations being held. I've had great interactions with the staff at this location and even when it's busy, I haven't had to wait too long to get my order. I've been loving the pumpkin spice tahini latte this fall. Looking forward to my next stop in!

Nice spot for a casual hangout to grab food and drinks in a food court style place with elevated…read moreambience. There are a variety of food options including vegetarian options. Overall the food is not the best in Boston but I have enjoyed the food at Anoushella, Far out ice cream, and Union Square donuts. Seating is open and most of the businesses deliver your order to your seat. Trillium brewery is right next door which is excellent. There are events on the lawn in the summer, such as movie night and flea markets. Would recommend more for ambience and location than the food.

It's been fun watching the FIFA World Cup matches here at the green at Time Out Market. What a…read moregreat use of this space! Whether it's day time or night - summer is here and it's all happening at Time Out! This evening we came around 7 for the movie night and actually caught the last and most exciting nail biting finish of the Paraguay- Germany matchup!! After that was the movie - 'She's the Man' - very appropriate soccer movie! It was a fun rom-com and the whole crowd enjoyed it! And then afterwards was the next match! Beautiful evening- I'm sitting here on a blanket on the grass as I'm writing this. Cool evening perfect temps tonight - enjoying this very much! They're also showing the match inside. It's nice because you can get food from inside and there are restrooms. So it's all very convenient and what a great location! Looking forward to many more fun summer activities here at Time Out! So glad they stayed open!

The hype holds at Levain, truly amazing cookies, and I say this as someone who leans more towards…read morecrispy/crunchy cookies. The smell is intoxicating when you first enter. The chocolate chip walnut and coconut caramel were both very good - not too dense or airy, tender crumb, and melty chocolate. The weight of the cookie is noticeable - 6 oz is big and helps with the price point. Would definitely return for an occasional treat.

I've thought about these cookies ever since I've had them in NY, so imagine my surprise to find a…read morelocation here! I immediately started telling my friend how good it was and that we should go. Her sweet tooth really came through because she was sold right away. When we walked in, there already was a line in the store. Not too bad though since it moved quick, and we got our cookies pretty soon after. And... just as good as I remember, though I got a different flavor this time around. The caramel coconut chocolate chip cookie was delicious, I only wish there was a better distribution of coconut and caramel. I'll have to come again raspberry pistachio cookie I saw.

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!

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 :)

Soooooo gooooooodddd!! Blackbird Doughnuts is vegan dessert heaven. The mango curd bismark is…read moreamazing

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!

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.