I'm still giving 5 stars because the taste of the cake is most important to me, but just FYI be careful 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. read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Use drink was super super super delicious. I dont really know what I got but I loved it, the staff had excellent recommendations. I really wish I was hungry, too, because the food and pastries inside the shop looked incredible. The ambience is bright and fresh, with some seating! I would definitely be back. read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Tiny but charming bakery very close to Bow Market! Stumbled upon here and was surprised by how many people were in line given the size of the bakery. However, after seeing the menu, I'm not surprised why it was so busy. The staff is really friendly and patient, especially as many people would change their orders when they got to the front to order. On a busy day, it can be difficult to see the menu on the wall, and all other menus were near the cashier so made sense that orders were changing. I tried the toffee nut coffee and loved the subtle toffee flavor that added a hint of sweetness without being overpowering. There are many other coffee flavors that I cant wait to come back and try. While I didnt try any pastries this time, there were so many to choose from, and they all looked good. For me, Id likely be more inclined to get one of their many treats if a table is available, which can be tight give the size. However, their coffee is great and a nice place to grab a cup before heading out to explore the surrounding area. read more

So friendly and easy to work with! We ordered 2 basque cheesecakes and they were beautiful and delicious, rich, creamy, and not overly sweet. They have a great selection of pastries, will definitely be back! read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Basque Cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Exquisite as expected. We stopped here for celebratory dessert and wanted to try something we hadn't eaten before so we got the coconut pandan cake and the hot ube latte. The cake was delicious and had not only whipped cream but also a custard-y layer to it. The ube latte was yummy too, hit the spot on a cold windy day. I know it says latte but it doesn't have any coffee in it FYI. Ambiance is a very pleasant vibe, we sat in a sunny corner enjoying it drinks and dessert for an hour or so. Highly recommend! read more

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Maprang has been a great addition to Union Sq. I always get excited to get their Ube latte, ube basque cheesecake and a classic - the chocolate chip cookie. It's a small cafe with a few table and chairs but also a standing wall table. The staff is always friendly when I visit. read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Ube cake - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Cute Thai owned bakery! I got the: -pandan tea: super refreshing and the pandan flavor is definitely there! I loved this. -ube cake: not too sweet = best compliment! It was delicious, cake was fluffy and super cute -pandan cake: again, love how the pandan flavor is there! Doesn't taste like the artificial stuff. Service was fast and it's cute inside read more

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This cozy asian dessrt cafe is such a delight I loved the ube basque cheesecake and especially their coconut pandan chiffon cake I definitely want to come back to try more! What I tried (and LOVED): * coconut pandan cake * thai tea cake * ham & cheese croissant * smoked salmon croissant * yuzu sunrise * viet coffee * iced pandan read more

Pistachio latte and a pastry. I would skip the pastry and center my day around coming back for an individual cake. They look dynamite! H/T Jimmy "JJ" Walker. read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Pistachio Latte, Chai Latte and a small filled pastry. - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

My partner and I shared an iced pandan drink - TASTE: 5/5 - I love pandan, and this drink nailed it! Strong flavor that had me addicted lol. Looking forward to coming back and trying the sweets PRICE: 4/5 - total came to $6.50 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - perfect amount for an afternoon sweet treat SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 3:15pm on a Friday and a few folks were inside. The employee at the counter was friendly, and our drink was ready in less than 5min ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - small and sunny space, handful of seats, and a display case filled w decadent treats PARKING: 4/5 - got a metered street spot on Stone Ave read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Interior - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Specialized in bakery , pre-order birthday cake, and latte matcha. A small cafe with spaces enough for less than 10 ppl. It more like a grab and go establishment. Highly recommend trying their ube matcha latte and Thai cake. read more

This is a cute little place, tucked into Somerville Massachusetts, right outside of the busier parts of Boston. There are some street parking and a little plaza with a few metered parking as well that you can pay for. This little shop has a few seats inside, not super big, but smells wonderful. They have some pastries, cakes, and select beverages at your disposal. I wish I could have tried more, but I just had lunch and I only grabbed the carrot cake, and it was delicious. I'm not super big on raisins, but there's a few recipes that make me not mind them at all and this is one of them. Perfect amount of sweetness isn't overwhelming and has a good flavor. I did see some people order drinks and desserts as well and the plates they put on is super cute. The workers here were nice and efficient, and I was in and out. I'd recommend this to anyone with a sweet tooth, I don't think you will be disappointed. read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Carrot Cake - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Such an amazing cafe! I got the Thai tea cake, carrot cake, Oreo ball, and strawberry Thai tea latte with oat milk. I absolutely loved that they had a little picture menu of all the fun drinks/flavor combos you could order. I've never had a Thai tea latte before and this one was so good. The cakes were so tasty as well. I loved the fall theme here. Will have to go back when there's a geometric pumpkin cake available (they recommend calling ahead to confirm it's there) read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This place is on a street with a bunch of shops and they have 15 minute parking specifically to help these businesses. We got lucky and got one of those 15 minute spots, love that parking set up! The prices were more than I expected, so I only got six items, but after bringing them home and trying them all? I have serious regrets not getting more. My partner loves strawberry shortcake and says this is as good as it gets. It is so light and fluff, the strawberry is the star of the show, the cream and sponge are still soft and delicate and sweet, the perfect backup to the strawberries. Also huge shout out to the cashier who packaged the cakes. She put so much care into packaging them prettily. We watched her fold the box together, it had a cute cat sticker to close it, and she taped the pastry base down so it didn't slide in the box. We also got the little mushroom hand pie and chicken curry hand pie. Not sure if they're called hand pies? I'm so sorry I didn't get a photo of those, but they were so adorable. Perfectly laminated dough and the crimping on all the edges, fillings were sweet, and I could eat one of those for breakfast for the rest of my life and be content. read more

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Tried Maprang Bakery & Cafe for the first time today and already wish it was closer to home! I ordered a matcha latte and a strawberry thai iced tea, both were great. The matcha latte was perfectly balanced, not too sweet or bitter, and the strawberry thai tea had a stronger strawberry flavor than thai tea, but it was refreshing and enjoyable. I also picked up three cakes: the thai tea and coffee cakes for a friend, and the strawberry matcha cake for myself and my boyfriend. My friend said the Thai tea cake was "so good", definitely a hit. We had the strawberry matcha cake a couple hours later and it was still delicious. The cake was moist, the matcha flavor wasn't overpowering, and the strawberries tasted super fresh. There's a big variety of drinks on the menu, so I definitely want to come back and try more. Everyone was also very friendly, which made the experience even better. If only they were closer to home, I'd be a regular! read more

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My friend was raving about the cakes so I was so excited to try. I love how it has unique Asian inspired flavors, which aren't as commonly seen in bakeries. The options were amazing and they had a lot of drink options too. I wanted to try the mango shortcake but sadly they were sold out since it was the afternoon. So we opted for an ube cake and it was delicious! Light and fluffy- and not too sweet! read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Ube cake - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Order the Thai Tea Cake for your next birthday gathering. Both the cake and the frosting tastes like Thai Iced Tea. Very unique and tasty. My friends and I have also tried the Ube cake but all agree the Thai Tea Cake is better. The Ube cake frosting lacks Ube flavor. Note: Watch your step exiting the bakery - there is a pretty steep step. I almost completely dropped my cake that I was picking up. read more

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Super cute cafe with solid cake options! I tried their coconut pandan cake and it was moist and flavorful. The egg yolk strands on top were a great touch. Not photographed is the strawberry matcha latte I also got from them. It could do with a bit more matcha but I'm not mad at it. Will definitely be back to try other cake options! read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Maprang Bakery and Cafe is a must try if you are looking for desserts in the Somerville area! They have a ton of breakfast pastries and mini cakes available. There were so many flavors but I decided to try the coconut pandan cake, which was so fluffy and delicious! They also have coffee available and I was pleasantly surprised by how great the toffee nut latte was. It's a pretty small space but they do have some seating. The staff was super friendly and nice to everyone - definitely check out and support this awesome spot! read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Coconut pandan Cake was superb with real coconut meat and pandan flavor. Peach jasmine tea was refreshing and perfect for summer. read more

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I LOVED my experience at this cafe. Vibe: Small counter service cafe with a few small tables and bar. Food: I got a banoffee which was SO YUMMY Drinks: I got a peppermint mocha latte which was tasty and also served in an adorable mug. Service: Shout out to the staff at Maprang because they are absolutely LOVELY. I love being in a place where the people love what they do and this was apparent in how helpful and nice they were. Value: Prices on point for quality. HIGHLY recommend and would absolutely return. read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Tasty latter - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Have yet to go to the physical location but I was craving a soft spongy airy dessert and ordered their pandan cake on DoorDash. SO GOOD - airy, fluffy, perfectly flavored, and juuuust right in terms of serving size imo (maybe it's a good thing I'm not close by). Excited to go in the physical store one day, though! read more

This is the kind of place where it's hard to make a wrong choice. If it looks good, chances are it will taste fresh and as good as you could imagine! Food: I've visited a couple time now and I think I've ordered something different each time. Sometimes at stores you find one or two items you like and don't sway, but Maprang makes me want to try everyone on the menu. Each drink has been very distinct but they all make for a great start to your day! The pastries and cakes also make for great accompaniments without tipping the scales toward overloading on sugar. Atmosphere: As I mentioned earlier, Maprang makes me want to try new things each time and I think it's partly due to the fresh and energetic atmosphere. Service: The staff are always so pleasant and excited to have you try new menu items or classic pastries they're proud of. read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Thai Tea Cake, Vietnamese Coffee, Iced Latte, Muffin - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Cute cake shop around the neighborhood! I've tried their matcha, Thai tea, pandan and ube individual cakes and they are all moist, full of flavor and not too sweet(great for Asians)! There's some seating if you want to enjoy ur cake there as well. Friendly staff! You could also order full cakes for birthdays which I did and it was a hit. read more

Pretty lovely bakery with some tasty Thai flavors. I really liked the cakes! We got a lil of everything and it was all fantastic. read more

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Passed by Maprang, a newer bakery known for its Asian flavored desserts located in Union Square. Cute small cafe with some seating, sweets, drinks and some savory options as well. I ordered the coconut Pandan cake and mushroom puff. The puff had a bit too flaky pastry for my preference, and the mushroom filling was lightly flavored. The pastry was a bit sweet. The coconut Pandan cake was light and not overly sweet, offered some varied textures (fluffy cake, light whipped cream, soft/slightly chewy coconut layer). I would order the cake again, and look forward to trying some other things on their menu. The staff were very friendly as well, and the place offered a nice welcoming environment. read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Coconut Pandan cake and mushroom puff. - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I honestly didn't have the biggest appetite when I walked in, but I was so glad to have had just enough room for the Thai Tea Cake. Maprang nailed down the flavor of one of my favorite drinks into light, fluffy cake-form. This is just the right size for an after-dinner dessert or a snack. The staff was so sweet helping us and the cafe is very clean, bright, and pleasant to sit in. It also has so much more than its mini cake and dessert selection in the store. Check out their Instagram for their creative cake creations! read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Thai Tea Cake - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Last time. This place is honestly my favorite cafe of all time. Best coffee. Awesome staff. Every is great read more

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This bakery and cafe is very cute and has unique Asian flavors. The workers were very friendly and welcoming. I thought the drinks were a bit pricey, almost similar to boba places without boba....I enjoyed the ube latte but thought the matcha latte was lacking in flavor. The Thai tea cake was also just okay. read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Iced Ube latte, Thai Tea Cake, Iced Matcha Latte - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Maprang Bakery is a small and cozy bakery. They offer complimentary water, napkins, and also a public bathroom. The mini cakes are around $8.50 each which is a bit pricey, but it is worth it. The cakes were super moist and flavorful. I personally recommend the ube cake over the Thai tea, since the ube flavor is richer and more yummy. The cashier was very polite and made the experience even better. I'd definitely come back! read more

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Kind and friendly staff! Definitely coming back for the mango sticky rice and possibly a cake. read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Iced Pistachios Latte - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Have only tried the basque cheesecake from this cafe but was blown away by how delicious it was! We ordered the special Thai flavor and the regular flavor and had them delivered on Door dash. I have yet to dine in the actual cafe space but I have passed by it once and the interior looks very cute. There aren't many places in Boston that sell Basque cheesecake so this cafe is definitely a special gem! read more

We came in on a holiday to find the limited seats almost full but we were taking it out anyways. We just tried their Watermelon juice w/ boba (seasonal) and found it super refreshing since they used real fresh watermelon! The only thing that could have made it better is if the boba was a bit more on the soft side. The cafe itself is well lit and super comfy and cozy as with most boba shops. Would come again! read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Watermelon juice w/ boba (seasonal) - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I ordered alot from here because I wanted to try everything! Lol. My favorite was the coconut chiffon it was very light and fluffy. I liked the thai tea and tiramisu cream, but the cakes were very dry. If it was more moist it would have been perfect!! The tiramisu cream was very flavorful and full of coffee taste which was delicious. Service was good too and the staffs were very friendly. I would definitely come try again, just hope they can see this review and improve more in the cake so it is not so dry. read more

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Small quaint bakery that makes quality pastries, sandwiches, and drinks. Parking is a little hard to find if you go during peak hours, but if you're local and/or taking the T, it's a perfect place to have the small café vibe while sipping on a warm coffee-based drink. There's a karate class nearby so it does sometimes get busy after class ends. read more

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Such a lovely little bakery in Union Square! It's a family-owned business serving delish asian flavors. Not only are all their pastries nicely decorated, but they taste just as good as they look. Their Viet Coffee is fantastic. Their almond croissant was also deliciously flaky and their coconut chiffon cake was fluffy and packed with real coconut pieces. Their pricing is a bit expensive, but considering how you're supporting a small business that clearly puts quality into their products, that isn't a problem. The lady behind the counter was also so sweet! She made sure everything was to our liking and made small conversation with us. Only thing I wish they had was wifi, otherwise they have a great thing going for them. read more

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This place is officially one of my favorite cafes!! I came on a Sunday and it was packed- it's a pretty small space so don't be surprised if you can't grab a table during peak hours. The workers are SUPER friendly and don't make you feel rushed even if there's a long line. I got the thai iced tea, which had a strong tea flavor and wasn't too sweet; exactly what I wanted. I decided to try their basque cheesecake as well. Oh my gosh! So light, fluffy and still very creamy- I think this may be my favorite place to get cheesecake. Definitely check this local spot out; it's in such a convenient location and a very cute cafe! read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Basque Cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I highly recommend the cakes here. The staff are nice and they have a good selection of other flavors as well. read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - Pandan and carrot cake - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

an absolute somerville gem! I love their Thai tea and matcha and their pastries and have never tried anything from here that I didn't immediately love! Service is amazing and it's the perfect place to stop and grab something before enjoying the spring/summer weather! read more

Maprang Bakery & Cafe - strawberry matcha cake - Desserts Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

The ube latte was artificially flavored powder based ube. The black sesame croissant at least had a nice crunchy exterior, but there was minimal black sesame flavor, just a sweet paste. The inside of the croissant was also a bit tough, but that might be so it could stand up to the paste. Their cakes looked really cute though -- maybe I just got the wrong thing? read more