Flour Bakery + Cafe

What a cozy little place, and such beautiful cakes! Plus, it's run by Southeast Asian, so they're…read morenot too sweet!! Thai Tea Cake: The Thai milk tea flavor is balanced and delicate. The cake itself is soft yet slightly coarse, and the cream is smooth and creamy. It's very pleasant to eat. Ube Latte: It tastes like the ube milk tea or ube ice cream cones I used to eat as a child, but it's not as sweet, and you can taste the good quality milk.

Food: Foi tong pandan cake and mango shortcake were delicious! SO good (coming from a fellow Thai…read moreAmerican). Service: Fast. Ambiance: Small but cute.

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Thai Tea Cake

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Almond croissant

PRB Boulangerie

3.6(31 reviews)

1.4 mi

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.

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Taiyaki NYC x The Dough Club - Cambridge

4.2(79 reviews)

1.4 mi•Harvard Square

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.

Came here on a Sunday evening and the place was pretty empty - not a ton of seating space or…read moreanything so people were typically just in and out upon ordering. We ended up staying for a while after finishing and the place was pretty quiet/clean, just felt very lifeless. Staff was pretty nice and quick, although the quality of the food left something to be desired - the dough for the taiyaki we got was much too crunchy and burnt. When watching the staff make more, it looked similar as it was too dark and not very fluffy. The ice cream and presentation were fine, but the fish shell unfortunately fell flat for me. This spot isn't bad, but I probably wouldn't return - overpriced for what it is and not great quality.

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Jamie’s Ice Cream

4.4(18 reviews)

1.4 mi

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.

Pretty great ice cream place. Very creamy and good on a hot day. Standout flavors are the matcha,…read morecold brew chip, and the bayleaf sorbet. Service is fast and it is also a cute place to study.

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Cold brew chip, bayleaf citrus sorbet

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Double cup of the Banana Pudding and another flavor beneath it

Yafa Bakery & Cafe

4.9(206 reviews)

1.8 mi

been here a few times now, it is not hyped. from the bread to the desserts to the drinks, it's all…read morevery well done. service has always been top notch. ambience is humble and very little space for dine in.

What a gem of a bakery in Somerville! Every dessert on display at this cozy, Palestinian-owned…read morebakery looked so scrumptious. We had such a hard time choosing and settled on the walnut baklava roll and the muska kataifi pisatchio. Everyone working there was so friendly and helpful and even with a line out the door, they were able to keep things moving smoothly. They also gave us small chai samples while we waited to be helped (the chai was spicy and not overly sweet). The baklava and kataifi were perfect -- no notes. Baklava had a great ratio of flaky pastry layers to walnuts. Each bite had the right about of crunch and nuttiness. The amount of syrup used was just right also. Kataifi struck a similarly great balance: a crunchy and sweet shredded wheat exterior rounded out by the richness of pistachios. I wish I could come here all the time and try everything. Definitely keeping this place bookmarked for any future trips to Boston.

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Gorgeous presentation Desserts

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Turkish Delight!

Honeycomb Creamery

4.1(483 reviews)

1.9 mi•Porter Square

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 :/

Salted caramel crackle and brown butter oatmeal cookie

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Lehrhaus

4.5(46 reviews)

1.4 mi

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!

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Zinneken's - Harvard Square

3.9(666 reviews)

1.1 mi•Harvard Square

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?

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The Sin Waffle, add whip cream and Caramel Macchiato

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Banana/ strawberry/ chocolate waffle

Mike's Pastry

3.9(581 reviews)

1.3 mi•Harvard Square

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.

Mike's Pastry in Cambridge brings the famous North End bakery experience to Harvard Square, making…read moreit easy to enjoy their iconic pastries without heading into downtown Boston. Located on Dunster Street, the shop is designed for efficiency, with a straightforward layout that keeps the line moving even during busy hours. There are a few counter seats inside, but it's primarily a grab-and-go destination where most people leave carrying one of the bakery's signature string-tied pastry boxes. The cannolis are the main reason to visit, and they certainly live up to their reputation in terms of size. The classic chocolate chip cannoli is generously filled from end to end with a rich, sweet ricotta cream, while the crisp shell provides just the right amount of crunch. If you're looking for something a little different, the Florentine cannoli is an excellent choice. Its honey-nut shell adds an extra layer of texture and a subtle caramelized flavor that pairs beautifully with the creamy filling. Beyond the cannolis, the bakery offers an impressive selection of Italian pastries, cookies, cakes, and other desserts. The lobster tails are another popular option, with flaky layers surrounding a rich cream filling, and the display cases are filled with enough variety to make it difficult to choose just one item. Prices are a bit higher than your average neighborhood bakery, but the portions are generous enough that many pastries can easily be shared. Service is quick and efficient, with staff focused on keeping the line moving throughout the day. Since seating is limited, it's worth taking your pastries to nearby Harvard Yard or the Charles River, where you can enjoy them at a more relaxed pace. Mike's Pastry may be best known for its North End flagship, but the Cambridge location delivers the same oversized cannolis and classic Italian desserts in a much more convenient setting. Whether you're craving the original chocolate chip cannoli or one of their many other pastries, it's an easy stop whenever you're spending time around Harvard Square.

Florentine Cannoli

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Amaretto cannoli

Christina's Homemade Ice Cream

4.1(847 reviews)

1.1 mi•Inman Square

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.

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Small Cookie Dough

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Great food, great service and great atmosphere.... Highly recommend, the place is awesome

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