The Yummiest Desserts in Boston

Honeycomb Creamery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (435) • $$

"Returned while in the area for some desert even though it was freezing out haha.Today we got a small, two scoops of honey salted caramel crackle and a small PB fudge crackle with pawpaw lime sherbet.I think the lady's salted caramel crackle one was the best. The peanut butter with fudge bits in there was also yummy! I wasn't too big of a fan personally of the paw paw lime, got mostly lime (which is fine) not enough pawpaw haha.Got mine with a waffle cone on top and we were off!Will be back (oh yes they have a mystery flavor you can try in store and then write down your guess of what that flavor may be!"

Glazed Bytes

★★★★★ 4.7 (21)

"So glad this place recently opened! I was looking for a place to hang out and have a coffee, quick bite to eat, and read. There's parking nearby in a covered garage for free, and many shops in the mall. I had a pour-over which they serve in a cute glass set-up, and a savory byte, which is a croissant-waffle "croffle" with melted cheese. With everything seaoning because it's the best. Loved it!"

Riceberry

★★★★☆ 4 (43)

"Very happy with our visit to Riceberry. We dined in on a Saturday night. Small dining area, cozy ambiance except that it was a little chilly inside. Service was attentive but not overbearing. For starters we ordered the crispy spring rolls and golden triangles (deep fried tofu). Both came with very yummy dipping sauces. For mains, we got the butternut squash curry with tofu and the ginger stir fry with chicken. The ginger stir fry had a nice assortment of veggies that tasted fresh but the sauce was just a little bland to my liking. The butternut squash curry was very good, no notes there. I thought the coconut curry sauce complemented the squash very well. Will definitely be back!"

Athan's Bakery

★★★★☆ 3.5 (483) • $$

"What a wonderful treat after a nice dinner here in Boston. It's a quaint European bakery with lots of delicious treats. They have everything form croissants, baklava, cookies, homemade pies, and other goodies such as candies and coffee. I opted for an almond croissant and my little one wanted a peanut butter cookie and a lollipop. On the other side is a cute quiet area to hangout and eat for snacks or even work. I loved this place! Next time I'm in the area I will be buying a whole cake!"

Mia's Bakery

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (11)

"We arrived right before closing; the staff was extremely nice. Limited indoor seating but there are benches outside in the courtyard. The cakes and cupcake were moist and yummy. Not overly sweet. I also got a Mocha coffee...DELICIOUS."

Helados Juli's Frozen Dessert

★★★★★ 4.7 (45)

"Came here with my friend after dinner. We shared a salpicon with vanilla ice cream and an obleas. The salpicon came with a variety of fresh fruits with some fruit juice and a scoop of ice cream on top. It was refreshing but also delicately sweet. The obleas was like a wafer sandwich with a spread of dulce de leche, condense milk and some cheese. It is more of a savory dessert because of the cheese and is a little dry as all the condense milk ended up in the bottom of the holder. But a bite of both together is what really makes it a game changer. What's even better is it's location by a park and the airport train station. Would love to come again to try more items from their menu."

La Mesa Market

★★★★☆ 3.7 (6)

"I recently ordered some birria tacos and milkshakes from this place, and they were amazing. The tacos were flavorful and delicious, and the milkshakes were a perfect complement. I'll definitely be coming back in the future to try more items from the menu. The food was truly impressive, and I'm eager to explore the rest of their offerings."

Orale Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (22)

"Having grown up in Hopkinton, I have seen this space change numerous times, but this one actually may just be good enough to stick around for a bit! We went in for lunch on a Friday afternoon, and at first I was a little bit skeptical just based on the menu, and being given bottled water, and the initially wait time of service, but I was pleasantly surprised by the end! My sister got the oral burrito, I got chicken fajitas, and my dad got the steak tacos. Each portion was A LOT of food and very tasty! I"

Royal Punjab

★★★★☆ 3.5 (128) • $$

"We found this great little place just a short walk from the Hampton Inn Boston/Cambridge. They had a great selection of vegetarian dishes, and we chose the vegetable pakora, Paneer Kadai, garlic naan, and chai. All was very good. They appear to be family owned and operated. They advertise a daily lunch buffet for $9.95 which I would definitely try if in this area again."

Sugar Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (238) • $$

"I feel so lucky to only live a mile away from Sugar Baking Co. Their cannolis are to die for, their bakery items are fresh and perfect. The staff is kind and helpful. It is the cutest little bakery!!"

PRB Boulangerie

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (24)

"I came back and ordered an almond croissant and an iced chai latte with almond milk, which they got correct this time. The almond croissant was great, and the perfect texture and amount of sweetness. Unfortunately it seems the hot version of the chai latte is much better, as the iced version was almost tasteless and super watery.The ambience is still really nice though so I'll give them another chance. I definitely won't order the chai again though."

Spice Art

★★★★★ 4.5 (13)

"On my way to the Canton train station, saw the newly opened "spice art" and a craving for some spicy food struck. I ordered a takeout. Wait time was a decent 30 mins. We ordered hara bhara kabab, chicken tikka, order of garlic naan, paneer tikka masala and home style chicken curry. Hara bhara kabab was a hit, chicken tikka was slightly dry for my palate but spices were spot on. The chutneys that came along made a great dip for chicken tikka. Naan was perfectly cooked and paired very nicely with our entrées. The portion of rice along with our takeout was plenty.The place is clean and service was friendly. We will definitely try other items on the menu. So happy to have access to Indian restaurant in the Canton square!"

Sweet Waffles + Boba

★★★★☆ 4.3 (261) • $$

"They have great waffles that you can customize to your liking and add as many (or few) toppings as you like. Their drinks are also unique and different from other places. The waffles are really good when still hot, but because they are warmish hot, all the toppings end up sliding off the waffle. Also, when the waffles cool down, it ends up tasting extra sweet & at least for me, makes it hard to finish but still yummy. The only real downside to Sweet Waffles + Boba is that they are open three days of the week... Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 12-8pm."

Flour Bakery + Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (79) • $$

"This is my favorite flour location! There's a ton of indoor seating (bar stools, long tables, comfy sofas) and outlets. The windows let in lots of natural light, and the light woods/Japandi decor give the place a clean, airy feel. The staff is super friendly, and the store is immaculately clean. I came here on a weekday afternoon, and even though the store was pretty full it was quiet enough to get work done.I got a small iced coffee and the chunky lola cookie, which came out to $7.20--pretty good for Boston. I love the brand of coffee Flour uses (strong, slightly bitter, and refreshing) and that they don't charge extra for oat milk. The cookie was great, too. The chocolate is super high quality, and the coconut flakes add a nice chewiness.Will definitely come back another day to get work done! Hoping that the outdoor seating area will be open soon."

Maprang Bakery & Cafe

★★★★★ 4.9 (75)

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

Time Out Market Boston

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (451) • $$

"This Time Out Market offers some great restaurants, fun desserts and a cool bar in one place. So just take a whirl around and pick one and you will hit the jackpot.Yes it looks crowded and busy and it may be a bit tricky to find a seat, but with a little effort you will find a spot, so grab it and enjoy your meal. I love the vibe and the music. There's a nice little grass park for the kids in front of it, along with Trillium Brewery. Cheers!"

Tavern in the Square

★★★★☆ 3.5 (65)

"Nice for a casual date. Noisy but relaxed atmosphere. Vegetarian options available. The appetizers are great and the portions are big. The drinks menu is extensive and they have refreshing mocktails available too. We recently tried the brunch menu which was very tasty. We've been here multiple times and have always been seated quickly. Servers were always nice."

La Padrona Boston

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (35)

Mystic Station

★★★★☆ 4.3 (514) • $$

"Mystic station is a great local spot to go for a drink or nice meal and located in Malden right down the street from us. We have had the opportunity to visit in the summer and have a great meal with their buffalo chicken dip and steak tips and now in the winter during their holiday themed bar. The staff are always friendly and fast with the food. They have good recommendations and always check in on you when you are eating. The holiday themed bar experience was fairly crazy though due to the high demand for seating. It was a very fun experience. The food itself is always very fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. Each time I have been here we have had to take things to go and get to enjoy the food a second time. The drinks are also good. Winter had their unique festive themed drinks which were very tasty and intoxicating. Overall a solid place to go for a meal with great food and festivities. I highly recommend."

Catalyst Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (404)

"Came here for dinner, and I would say it was very a modern and lofty chic ambience. We were seated by the window and the service was very nice. The food is Contemporary cuisine. We started with tuna tartare, which was really delicious and we had side of wedge, potato, sweet potatoes serve with aïoli, which was delicious, and the blue cod was phenomenal! I like, but they use fresh ingredients. They added muscles in the purée. It was so flavorful !I had a sampling of beef tornedos and it was delicious and for desert I had the Matcha chocolate, which sounded interesting, because I actually like the flavors separately, but it was beautifully decorated in design. The prices were reasonable for what you're getting and the ambience is gorgeous. Definitely come back here again."

Santia’s Bakery

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (35)

"Easy to find, on trend with the decor colors of our time (Grey), and array of desserts and cakes. A bit of delay in the service because the cashier mostly spoke Spanish (it's a Spanish-speaking bakery, please understand that). This was fine because there are menus and you can just point at what you'd like to try or need. I ordered the chicken pastelitos and they did not disappoint. Yummy!"

Mike’s Pastry

★★★★☆ 4.2 (39)

"Not worth the hype.Bought three huge cannolis. One strawberry, one chocolate chip, and one with a different shell (the Florentine I think).They were immense and worth the money at $6 a pop. Also, this location took card, unlike the original location, which only takes cash and has a line wrapping around the corner.The strawberry was too sweet. The chocolate chip was better but also too much. The Florentine was the best of the three, and even then, I've had better.I don't think this was worth it, but I am not disappointed either. The portions were generous and I escaped the hellish lines they're known for. That said, if that had not been the case, I'd definitely rate lower. The best cannoli I've had surprisingly has been in Atlanta."

FoMu Ice Cream

★★★★☆ 3.8 (12)

Eggs & Thai Café

★★★★☆ 4.2 (167) • $$

"We have been here a few times and will always come back. This time was our first time ordering take out. We've been there a couple times as dine in and it's a cute little spot. We called our order in and easily placed it. The lady answering the phone was super friendly and reviewed our order prior to hanging up. We ordered 2 Thai teas, Pad See Ew with beef, and Pad Thai with crispy chicken. The Pad Thai just has the right flavor. We didn't ask for it spicy because our toddler was eating it, but even as take out, the flavor held so well. The crispy chicken was definitely crispy and complimented the Pad Thai so well. The Pad See Ew was packed with flavor. The noodles were cooked perfectly with veggies that still had the right crunch to them. The beef was super tender! Our Thai teas hit the spot. Just the right mix and we could not stop drinking them. We definitely will be back. We recommend this place as take out or dine in. Either way, you're going to have a fantastic experience!"

The Half Cookie

★★★★★ 4.6 (7)

"I ran into this pop up while wandering around the Seaport and I am so glad I did! They have a nice selection of unique cookies to choose from. I went with the brookie and the m&m/oreo ones and both were great! The cookies are huge so you really are paying for more than one cookie. Hopefully the next time I'm in the area I can give their other flavors a try."

Sweet Piglet Bakery Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (102) • $$

Tawa Tandoor Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (65)

Oh Ye Coconut Dessert

★★★★★ 4.6 (64)

"My new favorite cafe the matcha jasmine latte was incredible - what a unique combination. And the fresh mango with the coconut jelly is so light and refreshing. Not too sweet too. I would highly recommend checking this place out. Also the coconut jelly comes in the cutest glass jar"

PRB Boulangerie

★★★★☆ 3.8 (10)

"I got a crookie from here and it was absolutely delicious! The croissant was baked with cookie in two places- on top and in the middle! The cookie part was a really nice honey consistency. Also this cafe is really cute and the high ceilings are very nice!"

Modern Pastry Shop

★★★★☆ 4.2 (2732) • $$

"Okkkkkkk... This yummy place has a lot of decadent desserts but I was on a mission to try their cannolis!!! HELLOOOOO.... My FAVORITE Cannoli place hands down in Boston!!! What a treat!!! I ordered 3 different cannolis ... 1 each of their plain, chocolate dipped and chocolate covered shells. For my filling I chose traditional ricotta and for toppings 1 each of sliced almonds, chocolate chips and pistachios!!! WOW!!!!! I sliced samples of each and shared the rest with family. Omgggg what a delicious treat!!! I enjoyed them! The shell is perfect, I enjoyed the chocolate dipped/ covered ones . It took the cannolis to another level! You can't go wrong with any of the toppings ... pistachios , chocolate chips or almond slices!! All delicious! I will be back!!!"

India Palace Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (163) • $$

"The perfect location paired with an omnivorous smorgasbord ranging from best in show paneer entrees to cravable vegan appetizers make this surgically authentic downtown hometown hotspot an absolute go to wether you live near by (this location is less than a mile from our house), or are visiting. The Bindi Pyaza is literally the most amazing iteration of okra that has ever graced these cynical lips. Pro tip; order more then one."

Hoff's Bakery

★★★★★ 4.7 (18) • $$

"I would seriously way thousand pounds if I worked here and was able to get food every day. Your bakery is amazing."

OneZo Brookline

★★★★☆ 4.1 (30)

"AMBIENCE: 3/5- We were the only ones there since it had just opened but it played the typical KPop music that most boba places played- Small place with not much seating but boba's meant to be grab-and-go anyway- Cute little picture on the wall of Van Gogh sipping on boba. It made me chuckle hahaSERVICE: 4.5/5- We went right when it opened with one person working who greeted us with a smile. We felt bad as we had to change our order a couple of times since we couldn't decide - you could tell he was a little annoyed but when we apologized he was polite and said not to worry about it- Drinks were made right away so it was quick since we were the only ones there- Wish the drinks could be a bit colder but still a good temperatureFOOD/DRINK: 4.5/5- Grape Fruit Green Tea w/Aloe Jelly: Came in slush form, which the server told us beforehand which is much appreciated. My friend didn't care much but I personally don't like slushie drinks. That being said, this one was pretty bomb. Very grape fruit and tart enough that it gives it a little kick but not too much that I make a face. Like the touch with the grapefruit slice in there - gave it the asthenic I am always looking for haha- Passionfruit Green Tea w/Mango Boba: Solid passionfruit green tea. Can't really go wrong with that combo anywhere. The mango boba was delicious, although I wish they had just slightly better texture just because half of them popped before I could even get them through the straw. I ordered 25% sugar and I'm glad that I did. I don't have much of a sweet tooth and the 25% sugar was sweet enough for me. OVERVIEW: - Would come here again to try other flavors. Grape Fruit Green Tea is pretty solid."

Cinco Chiles Taqueria

★★★★★ 5 (5)

"This place is just getting going, so you need to be patient with the service.But the food is so good. At least the burrito was.Definitely will return to try the smoothies, they seem like a good deal."

Banh Mi Ba Le

★★★★☆ 4.4 (26)

"I'm glad they opened up a closer location to me because I love Banh Mi Ba Le. It's smaller than their Dorchester location, however they still have banh mi, and a good amount of other Vietnamese food. Banh mi is $6-7 and I always get a few whenever I come. My favorite is the thịt nướng (#2). I also got xôi (Vietnamese sticky rice) which was good. The workers are fast at making the banh mi too. A great cheap meal option!Still my favorite banh mi location that I've ever had. It's located inside 99 Asian Market's food court and there's plenty of parking in the plaza."