Many people claimed that L.A. Burdick has the best hot chocolate in all of Boston and me being a…read morechocolate fiend I am, I have to give it a try. I got a small milk hot chocolate and it was very tasty! It was rich and decadent, but still had a good amount of sweetness. I also thought it was the perfect balance of being thick and still drinkable. If I lived in Boston, I would be frequenting this shop especially during the winter.

LA Burdick is a chocolate shop on Newbury Street, known for their decadent hot chocolate and high…read morequality dessert and gift collection. The line here is always long, but it moves relatively quickly. The ambiance here is family friendly. However, there's limited seating inside and you have to have seating before being able to order their hot chocolate in a mug. When you order, there's 2 sizes for hot chocolates and you can get either a white chocolate, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate hot chocolate. The large milk hot chocolate was so rich and a perfect balance of cream to chocolate, which made it an optimal size to share amongst 3 people. The sweetness, warmth and texture make it a nice sweet treat on a cold or rainy Boston day. The drinks were a bit expensive, but this hot chocolate falls in my top 3. I'm glad that my friend recommended this place to recharge before dinner.

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!!

Fui a La Padrona Boston y wow... este lugar se siente súper luxury desde que entras…read more Está dentro del Raffles, así que el vibe es elegante, oscuro, con música y una energía bien upscale. La comida italiana se siente refined, especialmente las pastas hechas en casa y el focaccia, que honestamente fue de mis favoritos. El servicio también estuvo muy bien y hace que toda la experiencia se sienta especial. Eso sí, es un spot caro, más para birthday dinner, date night o una ocasión especial que para una cena casual. También puede estar un poco loud dependiendo la noche, pero overall la experiencia vale la pena por el ambiente y lo bien presentado que está todo

We were celebrating a belated birthday, and what a meal! The cacio e pepe focaccia and the sheep's…read moremilk ricotta were more than enough for the three of us to share with our cocktails ("Salty Truffle"made with black truffle infused vodka, and an Old Fashioned). Staff was great in walking us through some of the Spring menu selections that debuted that evening. We decided on the Spring Sorprisene pasta with basil and snap peas for the vegetarian diner, while two of us shared the roasted rack of lamb and the swordfish fra diavolo. The asparagus stalks were large, and cooked properly (not soggy). The portions were very good sized, and we had them pack 4 untouched lamb chops and the leftover fra diavolo sauce with lobster for us to take home. For dessert, we had the tiramisu and the pavlova with fruit, both of which were excellent. The dining room is on the second floor of the Raffles Hotel, and very attractive. Since it was a Saturday night, the scene was lively. We had a really good time celebrating a birthday, and will definitely return again (just make sure to reserve in advance, as the restaurant is much in demand).

Awesome part of town in South End, close to a fun vibe of restaurants and shops. FoMu is worth…read moreconsidering if you want some decadent desserts after your lunch or dinner. I will warn you: Don't think of this as a healthy alternative. Yes, it is dairy free, but it is absolutely loaded with fat sugar. Go for deliciousness...not for health. The staff were super friendly in helping educate me about the flavors. We ultimately went with a chocolate. In my view, the meal was more than enough! Explore the toppings.

Not the best ice cream I've had, but they do offer a wide variety of flavors, which is nice if you…read morelike to try different things. I added gummy bears as a topping, and honestly, that might not have been the best choice -- they turned rock hard and were tough to chew on top of the cold ice cream. Still, worth a stop if you're in the mood for lots of options.

I really like this Thinking Cup on Newbury St. It's got that cozy, quaint feeling. The coffee is…read morealways good and the baked goods are great. They have one of the best almond croissants anywhere. To the review bashing this place for a ban mi sandwich try going to a Vietnamese place. Who gets a Vietnamese sandowdy at a Cafe???? To the other reviewer complaining about Wi-Fi, seriously? You give a place 1 star for that? Ignore the bad reviews please. This place is a gem. Staff is alwyas friendly. It does get very busy so plan accordingly. I enjoy going first thing in the morning when it's quiet before the hell of work begins. Arrivaderci!

I'm "Thinking" this place used a K-cup twice to brew our coffee. Watered down. It's hard to imagine…read morecoffee being literally flavorless - but they somehow managed to accomplish this. As a bonus, I had the (mis)fortune of trying one of the hot chocolates we ordered for the kids - and their review "dad, this kind of taste like foam without sugar" was spot on. You can literally see three other coffee shops from the front door of this place - choose one of them. Now, all of that being said, they have somehow managed to generate a loyal following. I went in around 1PM and the place was literally PACKED! Not sure what the 100+ people there were having - but they were camped out, laptops in hand, having extended social hours with cups in front of them. Maybe it's the ambiance, maybe the wifi is ridiculously fast, maybe the food is better....not sure - but there is absolutely no way these people were there for the coffee (or hot chocolate).

It's boba toppings on ice cream!!! its wicked filling. Incredible. Sweet, different flavors, milk I…read moreguess. It's weird as heck and jiggles a LOT but I LOVE IT. Really delicious. Decent portions too. Will FOR SURE be back Service is chill and the ambience is good they have a few places to sit. off the beaten path too.

Ughhh sooooo freaking good!!!!! Too bad it's pretty pricey…read more Nearly everything on their menu is $10. Portions are okay, I just feel like it's not worth the price, entirely. However, disregarding price, their desserts are incredibly delicious. I've been here 3 times. Super chewy mochi and refreshing jelly. Some come with ice cream or shaved iced. Definitely a summer treat but I still come during 40° weather. Their mango sago came with surprisingly sweet mango since it's not in season. So yay! Staff is nice and welcoming, as well as patient with menu looking. They have one bathroom and some seating. It's cute and cozy. 9/10 recommend! If you're willing to spend a few extra bucks

If you go here and mango is available take it. If you love mango you'll definitely love this…read moregelato. It is super decadent and I think decently priced. It's busy place but super fast service. You can eat inside or outside but the gelato is really good. We tried coffee, chocolate, mango , raspberry combination and it it perfect. They have tables inside and it's simple but functional

I've tried several flavors here, and they're all okay. Nothing that I would label as "absolutely…read moreamazing and unique", but nothing abysmal. Be aware that you're able to have multiple flavors on the same cone, and so indulge in some variety and craft your own combination of flavors and colors. Use the touch screens to place your order; it's somewhat unclear when you enter, especially when it's busier and there's a crowd along the display case. They can get a bit busy, and they're pretty good at managing the line. I wouldn't bet on sitting inside because of the limited space, so take your gelato out on a walk along Newbury or the less busy Comm Ave just a street over.

" Best cookies hands down " We tried a few cookies . My…read morehusband and I absolutely believe these are one of the best cookies we have had. The service is super friendly. The vibe is welcoming we definitely will be back . Parking is a bit tricky but feasible . The price is standard for a gourmet cookie . We didn't find the prices were bad for the quality and portion size . However we are use to gourmet cookies. For people that are not they are a bit pricey .

Insomnia Cookies always have fresh and warm cookies that are impossible to resist. Even when I save…read moresome for days later, they stay soft and gooey. The Chocolate Chunk is my go-to classic--rich, buttery vanilla dough loaded with big chunks of chocolate. As a deluxe cookie choice, the S'mores is amazing--chocolate cookie with marshmallow, graham cracker, and more chocolate. They're always quick when it comes to service and their app is easy to use. They're always quick store is always small and cute. Eaay to order and be on your way! They had new cookies this season, the red velvet cookies n cream and a strawberry cheesecake filling one. Very unique flavors. Would totally get again.

I heard JP Licks was a Boston brand, so on my first trip to Boston I thought to give it a try. I…read moregot their mint chocolate hard yogurt here (something I've never had before) and really enjoyed it. It was thick, flavorful, and an amazing dessert. Would definitely come back.

This was a great place for a mid-afternoon ice cream break on a cold day in mid-November 2025…read moreduring a walk down Newbury Street. As it was chilly outside, I was the only customer. Lots of pluses. First, the service is friendly and you can sample different flavors if it's not too busy inside. Be sure to ask about the top 3 bestselling flavors. Second, I tried the cookies and cake batter in a medium-sized cup (2 scoops) which was delicious. Third, it has some seating available in the back. Overall, I would recommend stopping by this location if you're visiting Copley Square (Trinity Church or the Boston Public Library) and need an ice-cream or yogurt break.

I love Beard Papa's as it's another dessert option that's not ice cream…read more I ordered the original cream puff and thought it was delicious. They have a few seats to sit there but it's more of a grab and go place. It is a shared restaurant with a tea store so you are able to get a tea and cream puff in the same place. They have lots of flavors like chocolate, smores, green tea, creme brulee and cookies and cream. Definitely something for everyone!

EDIT: The business owner reached out to make amends and I was able to go back for the same order…read moreand it went great this time (forgot to take photos) - and I was able to get the event stickers as well. I ordered the limited edition Hololive event cream puff set because it looked tasty even though I ran into 2 red flags while ordering - 1. the menu kept flashing through different screens every second so it was hard to order, and 2. the girl at the counter didn't seem to know what she was doing (couldn't answer what the event set was so I had to take a pic of the screen). When I got home with the set I found all the cream puffs were underfilled with all oreo custard instead of different ones. There was no explanation of anything being unavailable while I was ordering and the puffs were definitely only half filled at best. And she didn't even give me the stickers that were supposed to be included! A handwritten sign in the store said they'd be available by 1/9. The store was completely empty the entire time I was there so it wasn't even an issue of being busy. I overpaid for these puffs AND gave a big tip for no reason.