Popped in on a Saturday afternoon. Was warmly greeted into the very charming bakery store front…read morewhere the kitchen is adjacent. Several items sold out or were low on stock (always a good sign) so grabbed the ham and cheese croissant as a light lunch with a cold brew. The croissant dough was light and flaky as one would hope. The ham and cheese was standard, not any 'wow' factor there. The cold brew was very good, and I probably did not need to have any dairy added to it, but that's become my norm for a first time anywhere as many places do not execute a cold brew smooth enough to not need in my opinion. Prices seemed fair and they also offered light lunch options.

Came here with the intention of just getting coffee, but the menu looked so good we stayed for…read morelunch! I got the rose cardamom latte which was SO good and the socca and eggplant tartino which was also incredible! All of the baked goods look fantastic as well, so don't expect to leave without one. Outdoor seating is always a plus as well. 100% recommend!

Cupcakes and cookies are outstanding. We've tried many flavors and one is better than the next. The…read moreallergy-friendly cupcakes, which have no wheat, dairy, eggs, or soy, are also delicious, which I wouldn't have thought possible.

Got treat cupcakes for my birthday and they were super yummy! Very big and great selection of…read moreflavors. The frosting is very light almost like whipped cream. Really enjoyed.

" Yummy " Yummy for my tummy and that is being humble ,…read morelol. These pastries are yummy . I just wish I could have more than one , lol. However everything in moderation, lol. The service is amazing. The vibe is welcoming. Parking is not bad it's street or a metered parking lot . The prices are reasonable. Not the cheapest however it's luxurious yummy pastries, lol.

Saw all the hype on social media about Lakon and had to try it. I am not going to lie I was…read moredisappointed in the croissants. All things given it was good, but considering the $9 price tag I don't think it was great. The pistachio flavor didn't give off a real natural flavor and the croissants themselves were ok. They weren't as soft and flaky as I've had at others for cheaper prices. It's worth trying but not my favorite

The Boston Area is known for amazing artisanal ice cream…read more It is not known for artisanal frozen custard. Amazing artisanal ice cream can now be found all over the United States. Frozen custard is frozen custard. My chocolate frozen custard was boring. My waffle cone was slightly stale. An espresso frozen custard was significantly more interesting ... But still not even remotely up to the knock-you-to-the-moon experience That an artisanal coffee ice cream can be.

Abbott's has gone considerably downhill. The last 3 times we visited, every cone (cake cones) was…read morestale. Each visit produced custard more watered down than the previous visit, to the point of consistency closer to frozen ice! And worst of all, prices have hiked up while the servings have shrunk down to ridiculously minuscule sizes. Just paid over $6 for a small cone that was half a scoop. When I asked if I was mistakenly served a kiddie size, the server confirmed it was a small. My audible surprise was met with a shrug. Give me Anderson's custard any day! Half the price, double the size, superior creaminess, and double the satisfaction. What a disappointment.

Great service, came in and honestly picked almost one of everything. The girl behind the counter…read morewas sweet and patient. The place is smaller, fewer seating, but clean. Prices were comparable to local shops as well. The pastries were amazing, I think their cheesecake is the best I have had in so long, imagine years. Sadly the mini cream puffs did not go well with our group. The puff was so hard. Other than that we enjoyed everything else. We ordered mini cream puffs, small cannolis, plain cheesecake, Boston cream cupcake, lemon cupcake, raspberry cupcake, cream filled apple turnover, everything bars, brownie, zeppole, raspberry muffin, apple turnover, and biscotti. Overall great experience!

This will feed an army and it was delicious !! Would definitely recommend and order again!!…read more The cupcakes were delicious too

I woke up with a very specific craving for mochi, and my dear husband gave in and drove me 20…read moreminutes to Crystal Bakery. We ended up getting two strawberry cream mochi, one mango cream mochi, and the mango pomelo sago. The sago was definitely on the expensive side for the portion, but it absolutely hit the spot and satisfied the craving. The mochi was the real star. The outer layer was soft, chewy, and pillowy, while the filling was light, creamy, and not overly sweet. The strawberry cream mochi tasted fresh and delicate, and the mango version was rich, fruity, and refreshing. Each one felt like biting into a little cloud. The mango pomelo sago was creamy and packed with mango flavor, making for a nice contrast to the mochi. Not exactly an everyday treat given the prices, but for a special craving, it was worth the drive and I'd happily come back.

Confusing looooong menu. The menu isn't very user-friendly, so we went for a recommendation by…read moreanother yelper - get the fresh mochi they said. So we did. Fresh mochi with matcha cream and taro paste, rolled in butter crunch flakes. The order took more than a few minutes to get ready, and it's a little hard to know if your order is ready because there is no visual indicator (a screen displaying order numbers would be so helpful). The staff also wasn't the most careful with the way they were using gloves, they touched their face, the register etc etc. Plus the place is small without any seating so it can get crowded and you don't even know how much time for your order to be ready. But omg the mochi was spectacular. Soft chewy tasty not too sweet. Absolutely smacked it out of the park. A lot of points to improve upon but 5 star mochi.

Genuinely one of my favorite bakeries in the Boston metro. Salt has a fantastic chewy chocolate…read morechip cookie, a ginger cookie with a good level of ginger flavor and truly one of the best croissants in town. I love chocolate croissants and this is one of my go tos for it. I've never had anything here I didn't enjoy and the prices are reasonable. So worth the visit if you're in the area, I come by every time I'm near Newton. I came around 1pm on my most recent visit and they still had a good stock of baked goods. It can get busy here but the staff do a good job moving people along. Some seating but definitely hard to get a spot during peak times. Street parking mostly so it can get hard to find a spot.

SALT Patisserie is such a stellar spot! Their pastries are the perfect blend of salty & sweet. It's…read morehard to go wrong with anything here. Some personal recommendations are black forest cake, varlhona brownie & chocolate chip cookies. Not only is everything beautifully decorated, but they taste as good as they look. Definitely a fave spot!

Noire Chef Boston just catered a fun and delicious event at MassArt today, Their Set up was…read morebeautiful and the food they served was out of this world delicious! Perfectly seasoned, a plate of love. Chef Nikia Spotts knows what you need and its her food! Her assistant was as sweet as could be and they served with smiles and affection! If you want a great party that people will talk about the food you served for years to come hire this Chef, you will not be disappointed! Shrimp and Grits WOW 5 stars Grits perfectly cooked and the shrimp sauce will make you want to lick the plate! Egg Salad 5 stars Okay so I am picky as many folks are about my egg salad and this is another home run not too sweet not too salty just a deliciously perfect combination of savory um topped with candied bacon COME ON ya killin me sooooo good lol Greens 5 stars yes please may I have some more!!!!!! so freakin good! These will take you home! There would not be leftovers at my house of these greens! Baked Mac and Cheese 5 stars You know that person who makes the best Mac and Cheese you ever ate and at every celebration it is a demand that they must bring their Mac and Cheese and if you are not quick enough its gone? Well yah another winner!!!!! Like I said a plate of love each bite a warm hug! This Chef can cook!!!!!! You will not be disappointed!!!!! Whole experience 10 Stars! Thank you Nikia

Delicious donuts. They went above and beyond to make a "donuts for your birthday" tradition happen.read more