10 Crave-Inducing Sweets And Dessert Spots In Boston, Massachusetts

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Catherine
Catherine 
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Boston is rich in early colonial history and played a pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War. One of the oldest cities in the country, Boston is easy to discover on foot with many major sites in close proximity. In between walking The Freedom Trail and exploring the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill, why not indulge in a sweet treat to keep you going to the next attraction. Boston offers an array of amazing bites to make your taste buds say OMG! Ready to uncover a mountain of delicious flavors? Then scroll down to see our list of extraordinary sweets and dessert spots in Boston, certain to satisfy any sweet tooth.

1. FoMu


Dedicated to making better and healthier ice cream, the owners of FoMu serve tantalizing scoops of coconut milk-based vegan ice cream that makes your mouth water. The gamble to do things a bit different in Boston with a plant-based dessert paid off with diehard fans of the sweet concoctions standing in long lines at the brick and mortar establishment year round. Even non-vegans love the enticing flavors like avocado, blueberry shortbread, and bourbon maple walnut.

FoMu

Address: 655 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02118

Website: FoMu

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 12pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 12pm - 11pm

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2. Modern Pastry


Filled with a bakery display of old-world cakes, freshly baked pies, and homemade biscotti, Modern Pastry is a three-generation family-owned business creating traditional Italian treats from recipes in existence for 150 years! Not as well known as other Italian bakeries in the North End neighborhood doesn’t make Modern Pastry any less scrumptious. Cookies and cannolis are a specialty. A coffee bar is on hand to serve Italian coffees, silky cappuccinos, warm hot chocolate, and strong espressos.

Modern Pastry

Address: 257 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Website: Modern Pastry

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 7am - 11pm; Fri - Sat: 7am - 12am

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3. L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates

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L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates is a one-of-a-kind chocolatier offering fantastical and completely handcrafted chocolate figures like mice and pigs. Replete with rich wood shelving and pretty gold-and-sage striped walls, L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates is an inviting shop committed to satisfying the cravings of avid chocolate lovers. Don’t forget to wash everything down with one of L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates’ marvelous chocolate drinks, reminiscent of those served in European cafes.

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates

Address: 220 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116

Website: L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates

Opening hours: Sun: 9am - 9pm; Mon - Wed: 8am - 9pm; Thu - Sat: 8am - 10pm

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4. Maria's Pastry Shop


A modest bakery offering bold flavors, Maria’s Pastry Shop is dedicated to providing authentic Italian pastries. Renowned sweets include cannoli and other Italian delights.such as turron and marzipan. The seven-layer rainbow cookies are as delicious as they are colorful and definitely worth a try. Don’t pass the chance to sample the tiramisu or a lobster tail comprised of a flaky pastry shell and filled with delectable vanilla mousse cream.

Maria's Pastry Shop

Address: 46 Cross Street, Boston, MA 02113

Website: Maria’s Pastry Shop

Opening hours: Sun: 7am - 5pm; Mon - Sat 7am - 7pm

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Boston Tour Guide

Naim Benmayor

Naim Benmayor

<p>As a Boston tour guide, I have the added experience of being a world traveler. For many years, I frequently visited Europe, Asia, and Latin America on business. During this time, I also organized tours of the USA, Europe and Asia for my business clients. I now bring this passion, excitement and expertise to the Boston area.</p><p>By exploring the globe, I was exposed to various cultures, and this unique perspective has taught me what appeals to people when visiting a new part of the country or a new part of the world. My fluency in English and Turkish, and my advanced skills in Spanish and intermediate skills in French, also help me to service a wider range of tourists and business people.</p><p>I moved to Boston, Massachusetts several years ago, and I now reside in Brookline. I have three children, so I develop my tours to accommodate families with kids, couples, and individuals who want to visit and learn about the rich history and culture of Boston. As a parent, I know that Boston is a great place for higher education, and I have knowledge of the colleges and universities in the area.</p><p>I customize tours to suit the needs and preferences of my customers. Whether you want a walking tour, a riding tour, or a little of both, I can create an itinerary that showcases the best of what Boston has to offer.</p><p>My one day tours are educational and entertaining, and include the history, culture, personalities, architecture and, even the shopping areas of this renowned city. At the end of the tour you will be happy and satisfied when you realize you&#39;ve seen so much in just a short time.</p><p>I am here to share my knowledge of Boston, Cambridge and all of New England with you, and help you to enjoy your visit so you can explore the must-see parts of this great city. I look forward to meeting you and guiding you around the city, so please send me a message if you have any questions.</p><p>Thank you for reading.</p>

5. Mike's Pastry

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Mike’s Pastry offers a variety of sweets, from cream puffs and cookies to biscotti and macaroons. Mike’s Party’s specialty is the flaky-on-the-outside-creamy-on-the-inside cannolis. With a choice of 19 wonderful flavors, you may have to make a few return trips to sample your way through every scrumptious option. If you’re a lemon fan, try the limoncello. You also can’t go wrong with the chocolate mousse or the chocolate ricotta cannoli if your zeal for chocolate runs high. Long lines form fast so get there early.

Mike's Pastry

Address: 300 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Website: Mike’s Pastry

Opening hours: Sun - Thurs 8am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 8am - 11pm

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6. Beard Papa's Boston


Crazy for cream puffs? Beard Papa’s Boston is the go-to place. Originating in Osaka, Japan, Beard Papa’s Boston is a small bakery shop using strictly natural ingredients to create their signature cream puffs in a variety of mindblowing flavors. Not too sweet and filled with a hefty amount of cream, Beard Papa’s Boston’s freshly made cream puffs are divine and in no way dainty. Sample an ample-sized green tea, mango, or dulce de leche cream puff for an absolutely joyous experience

Beard Papa's Boston

Address: 31 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111

Website: Beard Papa’s Boston

Opening hours: 11am - 11pm (daily)

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7. Coco Leaf


If you prefer your dessert in liquid form Coco Leaf is a great choice because the house specialty is a sweet treat called che. This Vietnamese soup-like dessert consists of fresh coconut milk, pandan jelly, jackfruit, and red bean, along with creamy tapioca, or boba. Coco Leaf delightfully mixes Asian and French fare menu items like savory and sweet crepes and seasonal pastries alongside mungbean-based Vietnamese sweets.

Coco Leaf

Address: 1480 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02122

Website: Coco Leaf

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 6am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 6am - 10pm

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8. Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop


Packed with every kind of decadent way to present wonderful ice cream and chocolate is the Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop. This spacious two-level chocolatier offers a menu that’s sheer seduction for your taste buds, from homemade hand-dipped-in-chocolate strawberries and waffle cones to sinfully good large sundaes Enhancing the tantalizing ice cream fountain is an inviting cafe-style seating where patrons can sip hot cocoa on a chilly evening or dive into a decadent banana split on a hot summer day.

Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop

Address: 6 N Market Street N2053, Boston, MA 02109

Website: Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 10am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 10am - 10pm

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9. Sweet


Replete with roomy quilted banquette seating and polished marble tables, Sweet is a cupcake bakery creating fanciful bites that are certain to put a smile on your face. Sweet offers seasonal menus with appealing choices on each one, as well as vegan and gluten-free options. Give the pink lemonade or pina colada cupcake a try in the summertime and in winter choose hearty blueberry pancake, snickerdoodle, or macaroon cupcakes.

Sweet

Address: 11 School Street, Boston, MA 02108

Website: Sweet

Opening hours: Sun: 10am - 9pm; Mon - Sat: 8am - 9pm

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10. Blackbird Doughnuts


Blackbird Doughnuts has a genuine WOW factor to their outstanding doughnuts. Artisanal creations with offbeat flavors are what this establishment’s wares are all about. Try the blackberry lavender or the sesame sriracha if you like your doughnut with a spicy kick. Maple bacon donuts are heavenly but Blackbird Doughnuts’ coffee bacon donuts are divine. Blackbird Doughnuts.rotates their selection so be sure to check ahead of time if you crave a specific item.

Blackbird Doughnuts

Address: 492 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116

Website: Blackbird Doughnuts

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 7am - 6pm; Sat - Sun: 8am - 6pm

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Boston's sweetest treats

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An engaging city, visitors to Boston are never at a loss for things to see and do. And one of those activities is spoiling yourself with an array of fabulously made desserts that are as rich as the city’s past. So don’t hold back: relish that luscious cream puff, devour that hot fudge sundae, and remember fondly your sweet time in Bean Town.

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Catherine has written professionally for over 10 years, and a sizable amount has been travel writing. Her desire to see the world was sparked at a very young age. Growing up, there were many family...Read more

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