I am not sure if I am going to blow the cover on this place as a well-hidden local gem, but it was…read morean unexpected find for me, and I felt a need to let others know. I was looking for a good baguette in my neighborhood for a while. But as simple as a baguette may seem, making a tasty one is an art. I was running some errands when I suddenly felt pekish. I saw on Yelp that there was an "authentic French bakery" nearby and decided, "Why not?" Originally, I was thinking of getting a quiche, but as I got into the store, I decided to switch to an avocado egg sandwich. I am sure quiche is good, but I was impressed by the sandwich. It came on the plate with very fresh salad greens. Greens there fresh and sauce tangy, just what one needs to cut through the richness of avocado and egg. I think I had an entire Avacado cut on it. The avocado itself was just right. But the star of the show, for me, was a baguette! I inhaled the entire dish and asked if they sell baguettes on their own, which they do. The bakery associate told me they just ran out, but they are baking new ones now. If I wait 10-15 minutes, I will get a freshly baked one. I could not believe my lack. They came as promises and they were great, just smell alone was to die for There are so many other things I want to try, so I'll definitely be back. Thank you guys, you all made my day!

This is a really cool bakery café with Wi-Fi, making it a great spot to relax, read, and enjoy some…read moregood snacks, desserts, or drinks. The decor is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere feels cozy. You order at the counter, and the staff member who helped us was kind and very helpful. We ordered quite a few things; the avocado toast with eggs was fresh and satisfying, the raspberry tea was lovely, and the L'Exotique mango mousse was absolutely delicious. Overall, a really nice spot for a casual brunch or sweet treat. I'd definitely come back!

This has been my favorite local ice cream shop for as long as I can remember. AYLI has a very loyal…read morefan base (me included) and rightfully so. The whole experience is always nostalgic and 10/10. The staff is always so kind and more than willing to give you their thoughts about different ice creams, and provide you with samples. The shop was recently repainted and it looks so cute now! I do miss the old look a bit but I also really like the new one! The inside seating definitely needed a refresh and it's great now! The flavors are still just as good as ever, the brownie smores is a long time favorite of mine. Now the sizes- I get a kiddie because it is HUGE. I can never finish the small size. The size in the pictures is a kiddie for reference. I usually get brownie s'mores and another flavor to complement it, and top it off with sprinkles. On a warm day you'll see AYLI packed and even with a line out the door, but it moves quickly and it is worth the wait. TLDR: best ice cream around. get it!

Ice cream is very good. Service was good. Nice selection of flavors…read more Was able to sit on bench outside and enjoy my waffle cone. Owner asked if my dog would like a pup cup and gave him one to enjoy. Overall an enjoyable outing

Had a great sandwich here today. Had turkey breast, provolone cheese lettuce tomato and mayo on a…read moreround Kaiser roll. Delicious! All their sandwiches are great! The service is good. As soon as you walk in you can smell all the bakery items. It is hard to walk out of there empty handed.

We come here specifically for their Italian cookies and pastries. (Once in a while an Italian sub)…read more this review is for that. They have a wonderful selection of sweets - especially the raspberry, apricot, and chocolate filled sandwich cookies. Also pastries and breads. All the traditional stuff and then some. The shoppe is well laid out- once you walk in, sweets to the right, savory to the left. Service is efficient and professional. Prices may be higher than some expect, but we've found it worth it for their selection of what we like. Have not yet tried their prepared foods. There is no seating, so this is a grab and go place. Traffic can be a bear depending what time of day you go there - but if they have what you want, it's totally worth it. We'll be back...(over and over again!)

Stopped by before the ambee yelp event to grab some treats as I am almost never in the somerville…read morearea Small space but very colorful and purple! (My fav color) Tons of ube and pandan and coconut goodies that go beyond your basic desserts, it truly was so hard to choose. My family doesn't eat eggs and I wanted to bring back something for them and the girl at the counter was extremely friendly and helpful at directing me towards suitable desserts. Also love that it seemed like a small family owned operation I opted for the calamansi drink which was perfect for a 90 degree spring day and a pandan coconut pudding to bring home. I wish the pudding was a bit less sweet (I tend to dislike overly sweet things) but overall, this is the most extensive filipino dessert place I've found in the tri- state area and I will be back if I'm around somerville again

Pssst... want to taste real ube instead of the artificial flavoring? Then look no further than Kafé…read morede Manila. Everything here is lovingly crafted by Kathy, the owner, who makes items from scratch, including their ice cream. You can truly taste the difference: fresh ube, no artificial flavors. Just pure goodness. Kathy and her husband take great pride in their Filipino menu, offering a variety of delightful treats centered around the beloved purple yam. Now, you might be wondering, what exactly is ube, and why is it so popular? Contrary to popular belief, ube isn't a fruit. It's actually a purple sweet potato that's highly sought after in the Philippines. If you love taro, you'll love ube even more. It's a staple in many Filipino desserts and dishes, known for its rich flavor and vibrant color. If you're in search of delectable drinks and cookies, this is your spot. Their signature ube drinks range from floats and lattes to coffees, milk teas, and even ice cream. All with delicious bits of real ube in every sip. Not in the mood for ube? No problem. They offer a wide variety of options, including their Pinoy series, pandan drinks, Milo drinks, matcha, cold brews, and more. And I have to mention, they now serve Vietnamese coffee, Filipino-style. It's pure heaven in a 16 oz cup. The shop itself has great lighting, perfect for IG, Yelp photos, or even vlogging. Just note that seating is very limited.

I walked into this little shop thinking it was an ice cream place... even though my friend told me…read moreit was a cookie dough place and the name of this place is "Dough Life." Even when I walked in and the cookie dough was displayed, I still didn't notice that it wasn't ice cream lol. I only realized it wasn't ice cream after a few minutes of eating it and realizing it wasn't melting. My friend and I got the mint chip cookie dough because we both like mint, and we split a small which was a little less than $5.00, which I think is a little pricey for one scoop, but it was actually really good, I'm glad my friend made us go there in the first place. The owners are really nice, a Turkish couple with their son, and made the whole process really easy, from ordering to paying to being friendly the whole time. I'll definitely visit again with my little brothers because I know they'll like it.

Went here at the mall right after it opened and was not disappointed! I got the tuxedo dough in the…read moresmallest cup, and the employee was wonderful. The only complaint about this store is that some of the employees can be rude and give you barely any dough when you order. Even after asking for more, you get barely any. You have to be lucky to get the right employee. Overall, great store! I love the new creative idea of edible cookie-dough. UPDATE: Sadly this store is closed now.

Was invited to a girls' night out at Candyland Craft to decorate cupcakes, sip on wine, munch on…read moresnacks, and enjoy some good laughs! Walked into the store and it looked like a crafter bakers' dream! While walking towards the back for the class, I peeped so many unique baking supplies! This review is only based on the cupcake decorating class. Once we arrived, the supplies for the class were already provided at the seat. Six plain cupcakes was in a container, along with disposable icing bags, tips, food coloring, and bowl(s) of white buttercream icings. The instructor was nice and showed the class how to decorate the cupcakes into three different styled flowers; which was lots of fun! While decorating the cupcakes, we sipped wine, ate snacks, and enjoyed each other's company. Which we brought our own wine and snacks. One of the ladies from our group was able to connect to Candyland Crafts' Bluetooth to play music! It was an enjoyable time! =)

Beautiful and well stocked store with everything for a chocolate hobbyist. Chocolate is amazing too!read more

It's a good thing there's a 40 minute drive between me and this bakery, lol. I had previously found…read morethem through a Yelp Elite event at their old location. Whenever I'm in the area I always make a point to stop in. This was my first time at their new location and the service was top tier. The employee was super friendly and I really appreciated the positive interaction. Their new location is simple, clean, and inviting. The desserts were 10/10 (of which I was too busy eating to capture). My favorite is the rainbow cookie bar. It's always a must in my order. I enjoyed the addition of dirty sodas to the menu as well. I look forward to returning for more delicious treats soon!

As a returning customer, I had to stop by Blue Sheep Bake Shop's new location. They've moved from…read moretheir old spot on Division Street to Main Street. It's a short walk away, and they are now in Epic Cookies' old location. This new space is bigger and more front and center. A lot of people did not realize that their old location was even there on Division Street, until I took them there. They just opened this location about three days ago, so it was pretty busy when I visited today, and even Karin and her husband were in there helping out! Both very kind people! I came in for my favorite "Death by Chocolate" cupcake and was excited to try two new flavors, Coconut Guava and Lemon Raspberry. I usually check their website ahead of time to see what seasonal cupcakes they have before visiting, I saw those and rush over here. P.s. please bring back the Versailles Cupcake from Summer '25! That raspberry filling is heaven sent, and part of the reason why I came by to try the Lemon raspberry flavor! Even with the rush, the staff was just as friendly as always. I really love it here and always bring my family and friends when they are in town! I'll definitely miss the charm of the old location, but I'm excited for them in this new space and hope that it works out well for them!

I've been meaning to dine here. The first attempt was last year but unfortunately we came around…read more1:30pm on a weekday and they told us that the kitchen was already closed so we had to find another lunch spot. Finally I tried again and this second time I was able to try some of their offerings. I came on a Saturday and they were hosting DayLite Jersey House Music event. It was LOUD and packed with people just standing around. The vibes were cool though. My friends came before me and were able to snag a table in the back room. I went up to the counter to order. Unfortunately my first choice, a matcha latte, was sold out. I asked if they had any other options because I'm not much of a coffee drinker. I was told that there were flavored lemonades, I asked the about the flavors and the person who was helping me wasn't sure so they went and asked another person who ended up coming to list the syrups and just ringing me out. I ordered a blueberry lemonade and a blueberry pop-tart to go. Everything was fine until the end of our time there. As we were getting ready to leave I grabbed what I thought was my cup and took a quick sip to finish it off so I didn't have to carry it around. Turns out I grabbed a coffee from the table instead. I thought it was my friend's so I apologized to her about drinking her drink because I didn't realize I grabbed the wrong one in the dark. She goes, "oh no it's not my drink...I have mine in my hand." I'm like whose drink and dishes are these? She said that they were there before they got there and they just pushed it to the side. Omg I almost gagged, I just took the biggest sip of some random person's drink by accident. At that point I get up to go to the bathroom to rinse out my mouth. While I'm gone by friends get their things ready and also wait outside the bathroom, which is right by our table. As soon as I get out I walk back to grab my pop-tart and it was gone, cleared away by the staff in a matter of minutes. Crazy that they left the table with dishes and cups when we got there but when we were leaving they were in a rush to clear away everything that they take my basically full pop-tart too. I was so defeated at that point I just left. To note, I did take one bite of the pop-tart and it was actually very good. My lemonade was fine, nice and tart. Overall service is kinda lacking but it was also a crazy day to visit with an event going on so I can't really comment on how they are normally. I don't think I will back because I don't know if I can recover from swigging some rando's drink.

I want to start this off by going on the record by saying I am absolutely far from a coffee snob…read more As a matter of fact I will pretty much drink any kind of coffee and finish it. Today is the first day that I can remember that I actually threw a way my drink because I just couldn't finish it. It was extremely bad. I kept giving it a chance. Stirring it. Shaking it... I just couldn't. It was a pistachio iced latte. Now I don't know if something was spoiled... I cannot see that being the case, because I had oat milk. Maybe the coffee wasn't fresh? I don't know but if you go through my reviews, you can see I rarely leave negative feedback I just hate to do that... I just couldn't let this one slide. Ambience is nice. They had the door open, which I didn't stay inside because it was too warm in there. There's outdoor seating as well. The staff were eh, one guy seemed like he was in a good mood there... they others must not have wanted to be there (which I could understand)

We've been here 2-3 times this summer and overall we like their ice cream. Service is pretty quick…read moretoo. My daughter loved her strawberry ice cream. I tried the Chocolate Brownie and really liked the rich dark chocolate taste. We also tried the Amaretto Fig & Almond, which was different but really good. I was a little disappointed that they didn't have Key Lime Pie because I was looking forward to trying it. Maybe next time! The main downside for us is the seating. There's no outdoor seating, and every time we've gone this summer, the inside seating has been closed too. I really wish they had somewhere to sit and enjoy the ice cream, especially when you're there with family. On a hot summer day, it would be nice to just sit, relax, enjoy the ice cream and spend some family time instead of getting it and leaving. Good ice cream and we'll probably be back, but having seating available would make the experience so much better.

The black raspberry cookie ice cream was creamy, sweet, and fresh. I liked the contrast of…read morechocolate cookie with the black raspberry flavor. Their single scoop was large enough for me! They have a chill ambience and service is usually friendly and efficient. This night they had fun pop music from the 90s-2000s.

Cute spot to get a sweet tooth fix …read more Service was fairly quick despite it being Valentine's Day! Chocolate covered strawberries were great according to my daughter. Tres leches tasted good but it seemed to have a pound cake taste. The apple churro donut would've been better it if was warm.

Catherine greeted me with a smile today. Not my first time here, but my first review. Cookies are…read morealways fresh and amazing. I can't wait to get home and dig into these Valentine's ones. XXX, Linzer, Frosted Cupcake & Dark Chocolate Pistachio. Will give my opinion on those later. Epic is always clean, servers are always friendly and help you decide, they are also wonderful with kids!! So I'm back & have nibbled at all four (hard to stop at a bite of each mind you) all great!! XXX (better than sex cookie) Chocolate cookie stuffed with caramel topped topped with whipped cream and toffee bits - the toffee bits did me in - delicious!! Raspberry Linzer - A almond heart shaped shortbread cookie sandwiched with raspberry preserves and a dusting of confectioners sugar - who doesn't love almond & raspberry combo - maybe not a kid favorite but an adults dream!! Dark Chocolate Pistachio Our signature butter dough with pistachio mixed in and loaded with pistachios and dark chocolate chunks - I'm a sucker for anything pistachio - loved it!! Love Monster Our Signature butter dough with oreo pieces, chocolate chip cookies, mini chocolate chips and stuffed with a whole oreo, drizzled with chocolate and topped with heart - didn't read & realize an Oreo was in there - amazing!!! And I thought I had asked for a frosted cupcake - glad I did not!! I honestly liked them all - loved them all - can't decide - You'll have to go and try them all!!