Japonaise is a super cute Asian bakery…read more They have a variety of traditional Asian breads, and you can customize the filling as well.

I love Japonaise Bakery for their adorable anime- themed pastries! While their Totoro Bun is…read moredefinitely the most popular, they also like to experiment with new flavors & characters. The display in the front with all the figurines and product samples is the cutest thing you will see all day. Although their Kuromi Bun had a nice (not too sweet) custard filling, the bread itself was a tad too dry. We also got their Shio Butter Bread which was the better choice. We happened to get a freshly baked one which was fluffy and melt in your mouth delicious! Also, it must be said that their service is A+. Their staff are truly such kind folks - always smiling and making friendly conversation with their customers. Turns out they were testing a new dough for the Shio Bread so they even gave us one on the house to try. The kind gesture was very sweet and much appreciated!

I came to tatte for the black sesame latte but was seduced by the orange blossom latte and had to…read moregive it a shot. I've been drooling over the passion fruit krembo and the pear tart so I had to give them a try as well. Pear tart- absolutely perfect, so mellow and sweet and I loved the poached pear in the middle! Passionfruit krembo- honestly stronger on the coconut and meringue flavor than on the passion fruit? Tastes almost like a lemon meringue tart to me. Orange blossom latte- frankly didn't get any flavor of orange blossom in the latte, until it melted totally I could taste it a little in the coffee. The vanilla was also really light. It's a pretty unadulterated coffee (as is typical for a cold brew) and I kinda like my coffee sweet and creamy, so I was not too impressed on a first taste. But once it melted I liked it a lot more. Probably will stick with black sesame next time. Note- they serve their pastries glued with sugar (?) on a cardboard round. Im not too sure how to eat it like this so I ended up prying them off the round.

This is the best Tatte in the city. The food and coffee is always super high quality. They are…read morealways so fast and Iris is so thoughtful and willing to go the extra mile!

Nice spot for a casual hangout to grab food and drinks in a food court style place with elevated…read moreambience. There are a variety of food options including vegetarian options. Overall the food is not the best in Boston but I have enjoyed the food at Anoushella, Far out ice cream, and Union Square donuts. Seating is open and most of the businesses deliver your order to your seat. Trillium brewery is right next door which is excellent. There are events on the lawn in the summer, such as movie night and flea markets. Would recommend more for ambience and location than the food.

It's been fun watching the FIFA World Cup matches here at the green at Time Out Market. What a…read moregreat use of this space! Whether it's day time or night - summer is here and it's all happening at Time Out! This evening we came around 7 for the movie night and actually caught the last and most exciting nail biting finish of the Paraguay- Germany matchup!! After that was the movie - 'She's the Man' - very appropriate soccer movie! It was a fun rom-com and the whole crowd enjoyed it! And then afterwards was the next match! Beautiful evening- I'm sitting here on a blanket on the grass as I'm writing this. Cool evening perfect temps tonight - enjoying this very much! They're also showing the match inside. It's nice because you can get food from inside and there are restrooms. So it's all very convenient and what a great location! Looking forward to many more fun summer activities here at Time Out! So glad they stayed open!

Because I can't click my heels and end up in NYC, where Levain hails from, wherever I visit any…read morecity and learn that they have a Levain, I immediately add it to my trip itinerary. And in Boston, I did just that. Levain is perfect and in my selfish definition, the BEST chocolate chip walnut cookie out there. We managed to visit twice to get our fix. Altogether we ordered the Cookie Milk Latte, an Iced Chai Latte, 1 Black Iced Tea, Raspberry Pistachio cookies, the OG Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie and the vegan version. The cookies here make me drool every time. They are a mound. The chewiest pocket of cookie perfectly baked. Every bite feels like heaven. The raspberry pistachio was a fun summery add, it tasted berry-good with creaminess from the pistachio. Service is quick, line up and someone will help you; everything moves pretty smoothly. And they have outside seating available as well as 4 bar stools by the front window. Thank you for existing Levain!

These are the best cookies ever, hands down. This time, I brought my parents to the Back Bay…read morebranch. It's located on Newbury St, Boston's busiest commercial street, and very close to the Public Library and Old South Church. Oatmeal Raisin: A classic flavor you'll never tire of. The natural sweetness of the oatmeal and butter was warm and rich, almost enveloping you; the raisin flavor was vibrant and perfectly balanced. It was truly a taste of happiness. Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip: My parents prefer the coconut flavor, but the chocolate's sweetness completely overwhelmed everything! You couldn't taste the caramel or the coconut. I'll never order chocolate chip cookies again.

Kyo matcha has amazing matcha cakes, soft serve, and drinks…read more I've tried their matcha towel cake (similar to crepe cake but rolled) and matcha soft serve.

Located next to Kyuramen, this place caught my daughters' eyes and they went in to order the matcha…read morecheese mousse cake and the ujicha float to share. You use a touchscreen to order and pay and they announce your number when it's ready. Both orders were delicious. The float had boba on the bottom and was filled to the brim so they had to eat the soft serve down a bit before being able to put a boba straw in. The matcha cheese mousse cake has a layer of azuki beans on the bottom, multiple layers of subtle complimentary flavors. Yummy dessert for after your ramen! Highly recommend!

I've been meaning to finally try these but hadn't had much of a sweet tooth...until Monday…read more My friends and I quickly stopped in Monday morning and would've paid for the smell of the store alone. The staff was super nice, and patient, as I decided on which 6 donuts to get. The stars of the show were the Boston crème and the cake batter. Yum!! You could tell how fresh they were. There was a perfect amount of filling where it wasn't soggy or too dry. I definitely recommend bringing these somewhere where a group of people can split them. They are definitely on the bigger side and it's more fun to try many flavors in good company :)

Soooooo gooooooodddd!! Blackbird Doughnuts is vegan dessert heaven. The mango curd bismark is…read moreamazing

Good coffee. Yummy babka. I split the raspberry babka with my friend. It was busy but we wee able…read moreto find a table inside. The outdoor tables were available too.

Wow! This place is a hidden gem. They offer an incredible variety of fresh, high-quality options. I…read moreloved that they had both savory and sweet selections, so there's something for everyone. There's also a cute seating area if you want to enjoy your food there, and the convenient 15-minute parking right outside makes stopping by super easy if you're driving. I'll definitely be back!

Hummus sandwich was very flavorful and surprising in a good way. I don't think I have ever had this…read moreflavor combination (hummus + pickled daikon + fresh mint + other things) but it really worked. Matcha lemonade also a good surprise. I didn't mind and it provided good entertainment, but be ready to share your table with sparrows! Pictured is my lunch thief.

Flour Bakery really does a great job keeping their pastry quality consistent across all their…read morestores! You really can't go wrong with their sweets. Some favorites are their sticky buns, hazelnut -almond dacquoise, and triple chocolate mousse cakes. Today, I got a warmed sticky bun which didn't disappoint. It was soft, gooey & nutty deliciousness. One can totally understand why it beat Bobby Flay. Their drink game is honestly mid, so I just go for iced americanos to keep it simple. Their lattes are a little flavorless at times. Otherwise I love the cozy vibes & yummy treats at Flour Bakery.