This is my second time ordering from this Southeast Asian dessert shop!…read more Coconut Pandan Cake: I'm not a big fan of pandan, but this one had a very gentle and soothing aroma. The cake itself is light and delicate, the cream is smooth and not too sweet, and the coconut sauce on top is like glutinous rice, with a sticky texture and a satisfying sweetness. Tiramisu: Although not Southeast Asian, it's equally excellent! The coffee infused the cake, and the cream was smooth and creamy. Personally, I think it would be even better if it were a little more bitter.

I'm still giving 5 stars because the taste of the cake is most important to me, but just FYI be…read morecareful with the cake if you order one and it's for an event where aesthetics are very important. We have had 2 occasions where the (absolutely delicious) pandan coconut cake got a little dented or melted/partly destroyed. The first time we kind of just overlooked it because maybe it was bumped during the car ride or something, but the second time the layers of the cake were actually collapsing and it seemed like the top might slide off, and there were no real bumps during the car ride. The one time we ordered the ube cake this didn't happen, and I think I recall it came with a stiff plastic sheet around it to help with structural integrity. For some reason this wasn't there for the pandan cakes, but maybe for the future it should always be there because these cakes are so soft and fluffy.

Been wanting to give this place a try for a month after seeing gorgeous pictures of their pastries…read moreon instagram lately. I stopped by on a Sunday early morning right after they had opened and tried several items on display including a plain croissant, a pear danish, blueberry danish, and a valentine raspberry special bowtie. While the pastries looked pretty for instagram, they all needed a LOT more work. Everything here left me sad. There were no flakes, no crumble, and no crisp to the pastries (just soft, limp, sadness). The danishes here are also not cheap, with the blueberry danish being $8. According to the staff, all the danishes had come out fresh out of the oven JUST 30 minutes ago. Can only imagine how much more disappointing the pastries would've been for the people that came in after me. Save yourself a trip here and go to Michette, Lakon, Colette, Cremux Patisserie, SALT, or Little L instead if you're looking for a solid danish or croissant. Will not be back.

Just made my first visit and I'm wondering why I've never visited before; this place is wonderful,…read moreand for several reasons: - It's a rare city place with a parking lot - Even the street parking is easy - Plenty of seating, soft French music - Friendly staff - First croissant was warm! - Fresh stuff - Extensive selection without having so many that it's overkill - Some nice innovation but not cheap gimmickry aimed at the Instagram set Almond Croissant: Gigantic, still warm, very crusty, very flaky, and a near-liquid almond filling that was in the mild side but naturally sweet rather than pumped up with additives. Good crunch to the bite, sending flaky shrapnel everywhere, but yielding to the tender center. Somewhat buttery. Chocolate croissant: Not as gigantic, but a steal at under $5. Not warm but very fresh, very flaky and delicate, cracking more intensely in the bite with even more shrapnel. Underneath, a very light and fluffy feel, along with a very buttery taste. Not greasy at all; just great flavor, and that's not even counting the dark chocolate, which was understated but effective. Pain au Raisin: Again flaky, but a bit (only a bit) on the dry side, even with the noticeably custardy notes. Good flavor to the dough. Minimal glaze if any. A rung or two lower on the impressiveness scale than the almond and chocolate croissants, but still solid. Blueberry Danish: Nice pastry, many layers, light, crisp and delicate, while still being soft and buttery. Good flavor to the dough and faintly glazed. Surprisingly, the crispness lasted well into the early evening, when tried as a take-home item. Lots of blueberries, fresh and not too fussed with, along with a bit of blueberry compote. No gimmicks, no bombast, just good stuff. Looking forward to a quick return. On my mental shopping list to encompass a few visits: chocolate almond croissant, chocolate chip cookie dough croissant (aka "cookie" and the only gimmicky item I saw), apricot danish, pear danish, pain suisse, and babka.

i love mochi donuts, so when i saw taiyaki nyc x the dough club is located right in harvard square,…read morei had to try them. it's more of a takeout place, and the interior is clean with a wall of mini arcade games! sun provided great service, and helped us try the tiramisu, strawberry cheesecake, matcha and churro mochi donuts. they taste like a mix of fried dough and donut holes and are soooo yummy! fun, cute shop and delicious! ambiance: 5/5 food: 5/5 service: 5/5 taiyaki nyc x the dough club: 5/5

The Taiyaki NYC icecream always looks great, but is a bit overpriced for what it is. The matcha…read moreflavor is mild. It's more an aftertaste of matcha. The Dough Club sells some yummy mochi donuts and drinks! I did enjoy their strawberry cheesecake donut. It had a light, refreshing strawberry taste. Not too sweet. The dalgona coffee flavor is too light - you definitely taste way more milk than dalgona. Servers also forgot to give us our donut, so although they are nice they could've been more attentive with the order, especially since there were such few customers at that time.

An incredible ice cream spot in Cambridge! Perfect for relaxing, catching up with friends, or doing…read moresome work - there is some seating, outlets, and wifi. Everyone is so kind, great music, all around an amazing vibe. Their ice cream is one of a kind. If you are with a couple of friends, I think the best bang for your buck and the best way to sample a bunch of flavors is to get a flight. It comes in a cute egg carton and it's a great way to share. I love their banana pudding and strawberry rhubarb. They have some dairy-free and sorbet options too. Outside of their ice cream, they have some pastries that look delicious as well as coffee and matcha. Would love to come back over and over again to try different seasonal flavors and fill up my punch card.

Yum! We stopped by for ice cream and I really wanted to try the banana pudding. They had a…read moreseasonably blackberry pie flavor as well so I got a split single scoop in a cup. Loved the banana pudding which tasted just like banana bread with the aroma of a baked good. The blackberry pie was good too but a bit too sweet for my liking. I do wish I got more banana bread as it seemed like my scoops were mostly blackberry pie but it was a nice stop for an afternoon sweet treat.

I'm slightly hesitant to write this review because I don't want to overhype it, but I'm not one to…read moregatekeep a truly wonderful spot that a local friend suggested before he moved away. The hospitality here is top-notch--the owner is incredibly friendly and welcomes practically everyone who walks through the door with a delicious sample of their chai. When it's not completely slammed, they are generous with free samples, which makes exploring their menu so much fun! Love supporting this locally owned Palestinian bakery. I've tried the Napoli and the Pistachio Baklava so far, and both were insanely tasty. The chai is an absolute must-try! When dining in they also have a cute plating where they add flower petals. Next time I'd also like to try some of their savory menu items too. As others have mentioned, the seating space inside is super tiny, so plan accordingly. The first time I met up with a friend here for chai around 10:00 AM, it was nice and calm, but by 11:00 AM there was already a line out the door. It fills up fast, but it is completely worth it.

Yes, that's it. I have never tried pastries from this culture, but it was phenomenal…read more Staff is very friendly and gave me samples. I'm a business partner but I'm not biased. I'm very surprised I enjoyed everything. Fresh pastries, what I assume is "halal" ingredients, great staff, and much more. Well worth the stop.

Really interesting flavors. They make everything in the house use local/regional ingredients…read more Unfortunately, we missed out on the cool flavors. But we tried the frozen yogurt, strawberry cheesecake, which was a standout, salted caramel with good crunch, honey lavender (hard to taste lavender), port cherry. Will be back for sure

No free samples. You can complain about a flavor if you don't like it (once ordered and paid) and…read moreget it replaced, but they throw the original all away. This is their policy and it's fine, just seems wasteful. This also makes it hard to try the unique flavors :( I wouldn't have had an issue (since it's their own policy) but the replacement portion was way smaller. I'm not sure if the staff was having a bad day or not, but it seemed like asking for a replacement flavor was purposefully made uncomfortable to deter you from asking? (P.S. Paying $6 for very little portions plus not having samples of flavors seems counterintuitive.) Also, Horchata is a rice based drink (with its main liquid being milk, water is also added though), so how can that be a vegan option? If they were able to actually have it taste like Horchata (with or without milk) that would've been fine, but it tasted like water + cinnamon. This was the flavor that brought me to this place so I was disappointed :( Overall, I might come back for the Cold Brew and Brown Sugar Vanilla flavors when I want a sweet treat (there are other sweet places for a better price and experience). But the fact that I ended up liking two of the most basic flavors out of the whole menu disappoints me :/

First of all the ambience of this place is amazing. The service is very very good, and they have a…read morenice drink selection as well. I don't give it 5 stars because some of the food doesn't hit it for me. The poutine is not great, and not very well seasoned when I tried it. Their turshi however is amazing. But I haven't tried the entire menu yet so I may revise my review in the future.

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Lehrhaus. The menu is on the smaller side but with a good…read morerange of fun and interesting, Jewish-inspired options that skew vegetarian (I.e. a beet Reuben and an eggplant dish that is a play on chopped liver). The Reuben was perfectly grilled and rich in flavor and the fries were lightly crispy and well seasoned. The cocktails were fantastic with a good array of flavor profiles. Service was great, as well, and we were well attended to throughout. While it's not necessarily fine dining, I would definitely recommend as an excellent option for drinks or a casual meal with family or friends!

TLDR: You can't go wrong with a warm, freshly made waffle…read morehere, but people definitely have their individual preferences. My recommendation is to go with the Liege waffle with berries and your pick of any other toppings. With a cozy atmosphere and the smell of warm waffles, this is an especially good spot during the colder months, but still a favorite in the warmer months too. ------ FOOD: THE LIEGE (5/5) The Liege waffle is the classic here and the one I'd recommend. Sweet, thick, and a richer snack (i.e. the satisfying treat you're probably looking for if you're stopping by a waffle shop). All of the topping combos are classic, and the berries they use here are high quality. Waffles come out hot and fresh after just being made, so if you order ice cream or whipped cream, know that you'll have to eat quickly if you don't want it to melt into the waffle. THE BRUSSELS (4.5/5) Besides the Liege, the Brussels waffle is an interesting choice and very different from the Liege. As the menu describes, it's definitely significantly lighter, and it's crispier in a different way (not from the caramelization of the pearl sugar but from crisped up batter similar to an Ego waffle). It's extremely delicate, so I'd recommend just doing some powdered sugar and maybe a chocolate drizzle or some whipped cream. ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: * Small shop on the edge of Harvard Square. Some window seating and a few small tables best for groups of 2 - 4. * Given how small it is inside, finding a seat during peak hours can be particularly challenging, and lines can be out the door too. ------ SERVICE: * Order at the kiosk and then find a seat (if you can). When a waffle is done, they'll call a name and come to you once you indicate that it's for you. * Water and utensils are self-service, and the expectation is that you put your plates, utensils, and cups away in a bin inside by the counter.

Perfect for sitting quietly on a sunny afternoon, especially when you're feeling down…read more Gourmand Waffle: Liege waffle/banana/whipped cream/caramel. The ultimate sweetness is evident from the ingredients. The waffle was light and crispy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside; the sweetness of the banana and caramel is mellow and rich, the pearl sugar was slightly caramelized, and the sweetness of the cream was natural and light. Every bite offered a different layer of flavor. But most importantly, it was really sweet, and sweetness is the most soul-stirring enjoyment. It was sweet enough to bring peace, allowing you to temporarily escape the world and focus on this plate of beautiful fairytale. Café au Lait (Latte): Beautifully layered, with a natural milky aroma. But what does the menu mean by confusing café au lait with latte?

I hadn't had a cannoli in a while, so I was excited to try the ones at Mike's Pastry in Harvard…read moreSquare and they definitely did not disappoint in terms of size! These cannolis are enormous, practically a pound each. They're definitely on the pricey side, but you get a huge cannoli, and honestly, one is more than enough to fill you up. Even two people could easily share one. We also tried the Oreo cheesecake and one of their cakes. Both were good, but I personally enjoyed the cannoli much more than the cake. Next time, I think I'll skip the other desserts and stick with the cannoli. That's definitely what I'd come back for!

Mike's Pastry is the place that is on every single must visit in Boston list. So, when we walked by…read moreone near Harvard Square, we had to stop by. This one didn't have a long line that I knew their North End location would certainly be marked by. On our first visit, we tried a plain cannoli to have a baseline of what to expect. We also tried a pistachio macaron. On the second visit, we tried a red velvet whoopie pie and a pistachio cannoli. The cannoli's are fire. The shell is thick, crispy and they hold up. They're stuffed with sweet creamy ricotta. It's a perfect pairing of soft cream and a hard shell. This location had a few bar seats available at the window and against the wall. There's a huge window of sweet treats on display. I definitely recommend visiting, try a cannoli and get something to go. They have everything from lobster tails to Boston cream pie. I think it would take someone with a lot of will power to come here and walk out without getting something.

A solid 4.5 stars. I…read moreloved their flavor selection for being broad and interesting. I got Banana Cinnamon and Gina's Moka Explosion which were both delicious. Unfortunately I got several big ice chunks in the banana cinnamon but the rest of it was creamy. Cone situation is basic, nothing wrong with that. Staff wasn't overly friendly or anything but was fast, they only allow you to taste two flavors. Overall I just really loved the flavors I got and would return to try more or get the same ones again.

After this terrible winter we've had, it was finally 50 degrees in Boston so of course that meant…read moreicecream!!! Simple menu and delicious, many homemade flavors to try. Prices are resonable as well! I like the old school vibe inside.