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    Mei Sum

    3.9 (172 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Sandwiches
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    don't. go. here. plain and simple. we walked in there because it smelled so good from the outside, we wanted some authentic baked goods... maybe some milk bread. the pastries looked good but when we got home i noticed the roll thing i got had mold all over it. i wish i had checked the reviews before going here. the lady at the counter also couldn't understand us which is understandable but it was hard to know what anything was with no signs or anything. i also noticed when the lady who was helping us was grabbing the roll, another employee came over and took that one out of her hand... inspected it, put it back and gave me a different one, aka the moldy one. its almost like he knows he sells moldy food.

    Banh mi
    Katelyn P.

    I love going to this spot for a quick bite. The best zongzi in town (they're my grandfather's favorite!), the pastries are fresh, my only complaint is no one told me they serve banh mi until today. The sandwich isn't the most packed, but the bread is toasted to perfection, the ingredients are fresh and tasty, and altogether it's pretty filling even though it's on the smaller side Naihuangbao (custard buns) are a personal favorite of mine and these don't disappoint They don't always have the biggest selection, but everything here is worth a try. I buy these zongzi by the dozen and they freeze really well (my family literally requests them when I go home). I'm not sure if they like, but you can always ask for things to be heated up a bit before you eat. This place doesn't look like much but it's a hit!

    Durian cake

    Got a durian cake for Mother Day and was satisfied although the writing on the cake could better though. Affordable and Worth the money! Definitely will get more durian cakes from here in the future!

    Mold on lemon cake
    Billy C.

    Bought some lemon cake from MeiSum bakery . Got home realized lemon cake has mold on it and took pics . My mom went to the bakery today and ask employee how long they leave bakery around . She said they leave bakery for about 1 week . So my mom ask to speak to a manager . Manager was cocky said should've bought it back .. no sorry no refund . Will be filing a complain with Boston department of health .. avoid going to this spot ..

    Shrimp rice rolls
    Gennie L.

    Mei sum bakery is a great place to stop by for a quick bite! They've got all sorts of Chinese pastries, buns and dimsum. From congee to banh mi to rice noodle rolls. All the food is super fresh, and they provide sauces in the to go boxes, which I think is a huge plus! The food is quite cheap and the service is great! You can't go wrong with anything you order. I have to say, it's a bit hard to find the restaurant. I've walked by many times, but haven't noticed it. Parking also may be difficult since it's located in the heart of Boston's Chinatown. Overall rating: 9/10

    Everybody wants those wife cakes. But that one in the background also eats plastic. Then whines. Then pukes. Then eats more plastic. So..
    Fox E.

    I find Asian bakeries yum Especially the stuff at Mei Sum So awesome and cheap But their Banh Mi will keep Adding fat and flab straight to your bum Barbie just went here without me, and bought a ton of crap, I hope she saves Mei Sum. This Bakery has really good warm Banh Mi that she heats up in the microwave for you when you order it. It's pretty spicy with tons of cilantro and jalapeno. The meat on it is kind of like spam pork and I wasn't crazy about it and for that reason I wouldn't get this sandwich again but maybe they have a different type. I'm definitely a big fan. They have excellent wife cakes and yummy egg custard Tarts as well. The woman was super nice. You should have seen how adorable she was about taking my picture. She was telling other customers how about the experience of taking my picture and she even told me that I look very attractive. How can I not give 5 stars for all that.

    Bao with pork, sausage and eggs inside . The best in Chinatown
    Deja V.

    Been coming here for years and the old lady always ask how I'm doing and miss seeing me . They have the best bao with pork , sausage and eggs inside . I usually ordered 10 to go sometimes. Their congee is also good with a thousand years egg inside , scallions and pepper . Good for the morning breakfast and hangover . They have some dim sum items also. Good breakfast to go here and can't go wrong. The best in Chinatown for bao.

    Fan Tuan
    Vicky R.

    I came here on a Monday morning on my way to the greyhound station, hankering for a good Taiwanese breakfast. I had been craving fan Tuan for months -its a long piece of fried dough (you tiao) wrapped up in pork floss, a bit of pickled veggies and sticky rice. It's akin to a giant sushi burrito minus the seaweed? Most importantly, it's full of carb-y goodness. I finally found that this bakery sold them after searching in Boston and NYC. The bakery itself was bustling even on a Monday, and all the seats were taken up. Although the you tiao tasted a bit stale (-1 star for that), I had been craving it for so long that it still hit the spot. Plus it was only $2 for a very filling breakfast! Until I find another shop that sells them, I'll be returning when the craving hits.

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    Ellen K.

    Visited on a Saturday afternoon and it seemed like all the good selection of bread had already been taken :( I really wanted to try the pork steamed bun and pineapple bread but as far as I could tell, they were not on display at the counter. There are some english labels for the breads in the display but I also noticed that a lot of them placed on the counter and wrapped individually were not labelled. As far as I can tell, it's pretty much a guessing game so do your research in advance as to what you want to order at this Asian bakery. I purchased the banh mi, egg tart, pork floss bread, coconut bread, and 2 moon cakes. My total came out to $22 (CASH ONLY), which was definitely more than I anticipated but not a shocker since the moon cakes were $5.50 each. Not sure how much the other breads cost because I didn't get a receipt, but I presume they can't be more than 3 bucks for each of them. The banh mi truly impressed me-- it was toasted so well & the bread was perfectly soft and chewy. The sandwich was also prepared and filled with care by the lady who took my order. It tasted really good and there's really no other word for it. Just try it yourself & you will see why many have raved about the banh mi here. The egg tart was also solid-- nice custard texture with a flaky crust and egg-y flavor. It held up nicely even when cut in half and didn't fall apart like I've seen other egg tarts do elsewhere. I haven't had a chance to try the other Mei Sum breads yet but I have no doubt they will be as delicious as what I've had so far.

    Awesome viet sandwich
    Win C.

    This was the first food stop we made in Boston. We were exploring Chinatown and found this hidden hole in the wall viet sandwich shop. This place has a lot of these older grandpas just hanging out so you know this place is good and authentic. We opted for the original cold cut sandwich (different from the regular kinds where you also get with bbq pork), but still pretty good. The bread are warm, crispy and soft like it should be. Hubby likes to get the wife cakes and he said it was flaky with lots of filling. A sandwich, wife cake and a homemade Chinese herbal tea came out to $7.50. Overall, a cheap and satisfying snack.

    Durian taro cake!!
    Le T.

    Can't believe I have yet to yelp this place! This is the best place to get Durian Taro cake!! Cheap and very generous amount of durian and taro. Get your durian taro cake today! (no, I don't work for them)

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    3.4(492 reviews)
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    I visit often with groups since it's so close to work. Always a positive experience. It's a…read morespacious hangout area for big groups with tons of food and drink options. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area but keep in mind parking can be tough. Walking distance to Fenway if you're going to see the game.

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    4.4(380 reviews)
    0.9 miBack Bay
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    Diabeetus. Cookie…read morebricks. Nice, firm structure on the outside, soft and delicious on the inside. Oatmeal raisin is never the choice when chocolate chip is around, but Levain's oatmeal raisin is incredible. There are definitely less raisins now than there used to be, but I'm fine with it because I'm really only in it for the soft, cookie dough goodness anyway. Service is quick and speedy since there's always an outrageous line, but well worth it to gain 4lbs in 25 seconds.

    First time here and decided to order a hot mocha latte. I got it with skim milk and asked for extra…read moremocha. Even with the extra mocha it was a bit hard to taste the flavor at first. The more it sat, the more I was able to taste it. And the mocha they use doesn't seem to be very chocolatey which I'm not a fan of. It's more on the bland side. Maybe it would be better iced but since it's cold outside I wanted something hot. The girl who took my order and made my latte was very nice and very kind. She had a really good vibe coming off her which I love. Five stars for her! So the mocha gets 3 stars, the girl who helped me gets five stars. I may get a cookie to go but haven't decided if I wanna spend $5.75 plus tax on a cookie. The mocha was $5.25 plus tax alone. And the cookies really aren't as big as people say they are. They do look good but I'm not sure if I wanna spend that much on a single cookie. Maybe I'll come back another day. Edit to say I did go back for a cookie. I got the dark chocolate peanut butter chip. The same girl helped me and this wonderful sweet girl gave me an extra cookie. Forget the five stars, she gets infinite stars. I hardly ever have people be that nice to me and she deserves all the recognition and thanks. Been in Boston for literally two hours and I'm already having the best day!!

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    What a great bakery to stop by in Coolidge Corner. There was constantly people popping in and out…read moreso you can tell it's a crowd favorite. I came here with 2 friends to work from home and we had a great time! I can attest it's a solid spot to WFH. They have one large (more communal) table which is where we sat, as well as a handful for 2 seaters for folks to either sit alone or across from a friend. Clearly a lot of people come here to WFH, but you can't blame them. The WiFi is free and we didn't experience any disruptions, there's great lighting in addition to the natural light from their floor to ceiling glass walls, and the music is so good here. They were playing all 2010s indie, pop, and alternative hits. We all loved it. I ordered a decaf iced latte with Carmel and it was delicious! A bit on the pricey side, but it is what it is. :) My friends got a sandwich and also tried their coffee and really liked it too. We will be back!

    Bakey is a great place to go in the Coolidge Corner area of Brookline! They have so many delicious…read morebakery items and coffee/tea beverages. They have standard coffee and tea, beverages, but also some fun seasonal drinks and they have non-dairy milk alternatives! All of the bakery items are gorgeous and I don't think you could go wrong with whatever you choose to try. I appreciate that for the bakery items. They also display the allergens on the little cards, which is super convenient for anyone with allergies or restrictions. The service is friendly and there is a surprising amount of seating inside, which is great to take advantage of the natural light from the big windows. There's also some seating outside when the weather is nice.

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    4.1(309 reviews)
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    I went there yesterday with a work friend for coffee in the morning. There was ample seating,…read morethough we didn't stay. I got a hot chocolate with almond milk and a Nutella pop tart for later. The hot chocolate was absolutely delicious. Rich, creamy, with little bits of chocolate floating in it. It was almost decadent. I was thrilled with joy! The Nutella pop tart was delicious, even though I saved it till today! The crust is flakey and lighter than one might think and the Nutella was still fresh and gooey without being too much. The fellow who served was friendly without being overbearing. I will definitely be back! I can't speak for the coffee, but the hot chocolate and pastry hit the spot.

    Oaklead Cakes is a talented custom cake designer and bakery that specializes in creating beautiful,…read moredetailed cakes for all kinds of celebrations and events. We ordered a birthday cake from them, and it was perfectly made. The cake itself had multiple, well-defined layers and was impressively tall, providing a really great portion size for the price. The texture and flavor were spot-on, the cream filling and frosting weren't too heavy or overly sweet, so the whole cake still felt light and enjoyable to eat, even with all the rich chocolate inside. Based on this excellent experience, we'll definitely be considering them for their more elaborate custom-shaped cakes in the future for other special occasions. They clearly know their craft.

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