Am I in France or Cambridge? Without a doubt my new…read morefavorite café This perfectly hidden little gem is in Cambridge right across from Phoenix Landing for all the soccer lovers out there! Service: 10/10 incredibly kind and attentive barista (my apologies for forgetting your name, sir from Friday night). Ambience: 10/10 quaint, cozy, and beautifully decorated. Taste: The cappuccino delivered exactly the flavors I was craving. The opera cake was lovely, but the true star was the passion fruit macaron absolutely delicious!!!! Can't wait to pop in again!

Dare I say this is the best croissant of the greater Boston area? The croissant was light, flaky,…read moreand perfectly buttery. The tea was also super refreshing and light. I would love to come back and try their other pastries/desserts.

Fantastic, flakey, and buttery pastries! This spot has a small coffee bar menu and daily variety of…read morefood. There is no indoor seating so plan to either sit outside if weather is nice or take back home with you. There are some meter parking spots out front. It is a bit on the pricey side but the product justifies the price point.

One of the better croissanteries (and if that wasn't a word, it is now) in a small shop on Broadway…read morejust off McGrath Highway. Challenging but achievable street parking. Nowhere to sit, so another challenge. Good selection of croissants and croissant-adjacent items like caneles and pain swisse. Friendly staff; no pretension. My first visit in well over a year on a late weekday morning tried a troika of chocolate-themed items. -- Chocolate Croissant: Not warm (and I wouldn't expect that past 9am), but very fresh feel, very slight greasiness on the bottom, plenty of flakiness on top, and decent fluffiness inside. A good bite, yielding plenty of croissant shrapnel, a light but pleasant buttery taste, and just the right amount of chocolate. A winner. -- Pain Swisse: This varied from others I've had, not having the typical stringiness around the perimeter that feels like raw pasta to the bite, but that was a plus. The bigger noticeable divergence was a much-lighter-than-typical custard presence inside, deferring to the dominant, high quality dark chocolate. The dough around it had good flavor and a nice light crunch, so whether central casting Pain Swisse or not, this satisfied. -- Chocolate Chip Cookie: An unusual rendition, with a dough darker than typical and also boasting some red tint hinting at red velvet. Soft, deliciously rich, and buttery, with the chocolate having a nice melt to it even late in the morning. Salt added some contrast without going overboard as some do. -- Coffee: High in temperature, acidity, viscosity, and flavor. A good match for their baked goods. Overall, still living up to the promise of the first visit, and taking some license with the classic recipes is fine by me with their high level of execution.

A must stop if you're in Boston. Be prepared for some long lines but definitely worth the wait if…read moreyou're looking for a sweet treat. Don't forget CASH ONLY. We loved their cannoli so much we actually came back here two days in a row. We also tried their rival Modern Bakery and loved their cannoli as well. I feel they are different styles. Modern is more traditional and Mikes is sweeter. Wish we could have taken a box of Mikes cannoli with us to California.

The legend of mikes has spread far and wide! We knew we had to make our pilgrimage to have proper…read morecannoli. I had a Florentine and my bf had a choc chip. They have tons of flavors and the line goes on to the street. You should quickly decide what you want so you can order quickly. They wrap your cannoli in wax paper , powder sugar on top, and give it to you in a cute box! Bring cash!! The Florentine was hard and caramelized and filled with sweet ricotta filling. I wouldn't recommend if you don't like something very crunchy and it took me a while to eat it. However, i loved it and it was super good! I think you should try to eat your cannoli while it is fresh bc it gets soggy fast.

Authentic neighborhood spot with a cozy, bright, and casual atmosphere. Everything is made with…read morehigh-quality ingredients, and every item we've tried has been excellent. We originally started going for the fresh baguettes and loaves of bread, but their dessert pastries have become a favorite too. A great local gem we keep coming back to!

Known for their pastries, the food was tasty. Wasn't a fan of a couple of items, but more of a…read morepreference. I also had their coffee, a bit too sweet for me, but I need to give it another chance. The staff is incredibly friendly and kind. There's a good amount of seating inside, but not too much. I believe they'll have more outdoor seating during the warming weather days. We'll need to come back at some point.

Cash only! So many delicious items to choose from. 24/7 which is so cool and they offer late night…read morebites too. This place has existed for years and family owned; BEST CANNOLI EVER. Can't go wrong with the original cannoli, the coffee one was yummy as well. Get their coconut cake because wow! Staff was friendly too and quick.

Bova's Bakery is a Boston staple and for good reason. Tucked into the North End, it has been…read morefeeding the neighborhood (and the rest of the city) for generations, and the fact that it's open 24/7 makes it feel like one of those rare places that's always there when you need it. The pastries are some of the best you'll find in Boston. Cannoli filled to order so the shells stay crisp, lobster tails packed with cream, cookie monster desserts, tiramisu, cookies, and shelves of fresh bread that smell incredible the moment you walk in. The prices are the real shock, though. For what you pay at trendier bakeries for a single pastry, you can walk out of Bova's with a whole box. Usually there's a line but it does move quickly. Bring cash for an easier experience. No frills type of place.

Sometimes you just need a good pastry... one of my favorite spots in Boston is Lakon Paris…read morePatisserie. There's nothing little about these pastries, and they are individually more than just a snack, but oh, my, goodness, delicious. I've tried a variety of them and have to say my favorite savory one is the spinach and feta and sweet is well, anything with chocolate :) I've ordered these when hosting high profile clients at work and they make quite the impression, so I definitely recommend stopping by grabbing a coffee and trying something.. I also recommend splitting with someone as well! Lentz_explore

Hadn't been to Lakon in almost 12 months but when I saw the strawberry and rhubarb constant I…read morecouldn't resist! Perfect ratio of cream and jam inside, not too sweet or overstuffed so you could still taste the actually croissant which was baked very well! Would like a bit more flakiness but definitely worth the price! $10 after tip for one croissant. Hope to see more specials like this, light fruit jam-filled croissants rather than the heavier flavours.

My friends picked out this birthday cake for me!…read more Blueberry Yogurt Cake: The visual design is fresh, elegant, and warm, just like the taste. This light purple color is so dreamy! The cake base is rather ordinary, but the blueberry yogurt cream has just the right amount of tartness, balanced by a touch of sweetness from the regular animal cream, while the strawberry pieces make the overall feel brighter. The "not too sweet" quality is truly exceptional.

I was excited to go to Paris Baguette in Boston since I've been to locations in New York, Philly…read moreand Orlando. This location one is inside a H Mart. I ordered a Strawberry Smoothie and Croissant Donuts. I spent like $18 total. $5.39 per donut and $6.49 for the smoothie. The smoothie was really good. The Croissant Donuts were burnt on the bottom and you could taste it on both of them. The Croissant Donut is my favorite pastry to order. There was plenty of seating. The service was good. Both employees were super nice and helpful.

Okay, after returning to Boston, I managed to try the actual Mike's (and its rival across the…read morestreet, Modern). The huge lines seem intimidating, but they go by quite quickly, and it spreads into 3 separate lines inside. Bear in mind they are CASH ONLY. They do box your orders nicely with their iconic string. :) Although they're known for their cannoli, you can also order other pastries like eclairs, whoopie pies, brownies, cheesecakturnovers, florentines, scones, croissants, cookies, and even Dubai chocolate. Their pastry variety is endless. I ordered the Mint chip and Pistachio cannoli. Both were decadent but not too heavy or sweet. One downside is that I felt they were a bit drier than Modern, but otherwise comparable. Each was $8, although you can get "kits" for cheaper (some flavors like Dubai chocolate are more expensive). I'd love to come back and try the rest of their cannolis and pastries!

We showed up on a Wednesday around 3:30 pm there was a little line but it went fast. I already knew…read moreI wanted the pistachio. Only got one cost $8 in cash. No seating inside it's take and go. The box and string are a nice touch. Found it to be delicious and a good size . I would have given this closer to 4 stars because the $8 seems a little steep. But the packaging alone might cost $2. It is popular and famous for a reason

This review is for the Teazzi connected to this Beard Papa's - I didn't get any cream puffs, just…read morethe milk tea. Service was quick and efficient, just one worker but even with that, things went smoothly. The tea was solid and the oats were a nice touch as well given it's their specialty. I think this spot serves as a nice place to get some bubble tea if in the area and I would be happy to get it again if I'm ever at the Galleria mall again.

This shop is a Beard Papa/Teazzi. I only got a drink here and got the Four Seasons Milk Tea. I…read moreabsolutely loved it! It has a nice strong tea base which I love. The boba is a little on the harder side but still very decent boba in there. I was also able to sample the two main tea flavors they have here before I decided on a milk tea which was awesome. It's in the food court so there's a lot of seating but not too crowded.

Somehow this was my first time trying Blank Street! This location was conveniently located near my…read morehotel and wasn't too busy on a Tuesday morning. The interior was on the smaller side, brightly lit, with minimal decor. The staff members were friendly it seemed like they got a surprising amount of regulars, considering the shop is adjacent to North Station. I ordered a Cherry Glaze Cold Brew and a Croissant, and both items came out almost immediately. I genuinely impressed by the speed! The Croissant was expectedly solid but the Cherry Glaze Cold Brew was delicious! Most of the syrup was sitting at the bottom, which worked well because I was able to choose the sweetness level of my drink. The cherry flavor was so strong and tasty. Would happily return to try their other beverages!

I love Blank Street! I am huge on matcha and they have awesome matcha creations…read more I had the Shaken Vanilla Bean Matcha ($6.45), half sweet, and it was amazing. The interior is bright and cozy and the staff are so nice.