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Finale
1 Columbus Ave Boston, MA 02116
(617) 423-3184
Finale desserts are not for the faint of heart. A slice of cheesecake might cost a little more at this treat spot, but it is so worth it, especially when paired with an expertly selected dessert wine. They don't mess around at Finale. The cream is real, the chocolate is dark, and the temptation is irresistible. Try for a table with mirror viewing so you can watch the magic of serious dessert construction. Open Mon 11:30am-11pm; Tue-Wed 11:30am-11:30pm; Thu-Fri 11:30am-12pm; Sat 6pm-12am; Sun 4pm-11pm
Mike's Pastry
300 Hanover St Boston, MA 02113
(617) 742-3050
In the North End, Mike’s tends to produce a bit of tourist mayhem, especially on weekends, but for good reason: the cannoli, made with chocolate-cream, yellow-cream or traditional ricotta filling are off the hook. The macaroons, marzipan and Italian cookies are also good bets—just plan to go on, say, a Tuesday. Open Mon-Thu,Sun 8am-10pm; Fri-Sat 8am-11pm
Modern Pastry
257 Hanover St Boston, MA 02113
(617) 523-3783
Despite its name, Modern is full of classics: good old-fashioned apple pie and carrot cake join Italian specialties such as cannoli and riccota pie at this North End sweet-ery. You’ll also find all the torrone (honey almond nougat) you could ever want, and shorter lines than at its competitors. Open Mon-Thu,Sun 8am-10pm; Fri-Sat 8am-11pm
Caffe Vittoria
290-296 Hanover Street Boston, MA 02113
617-227-7606
Established in 1929, Caffe Vittoria is world renowned. The "Vittoria" was the first Italian caffe in Boston. Its located in the North End, so if you can't find good desert there (which is not possible) you won't find it anywhere. Italians know their stuff!
Sonsie
327 Newbury St Boston, MA 02115
(617) 351-2500
You won’t find pages and pages of options on the dessert menu here, but it will still be hard to make a decision (especially at the end of a dreamy evening). The warm chocolate bread pudding? The coconut meringue boat? The rhubarb-red berry pie? Or a savory cheese plate with grapes and toasted whole almonds? Luckily, there are plenty of cool peeps to check out while you decide. Open Mon 12am-1am, 7am-1am; Tue-Sat 7am-1am; Sun 7am-12am
Bova
134 Salem St Boston, MA 02113
(617) 523-5601
Watch out for drooling while you stare at the display case in this North End bakery: just about everything screams, “Pick me!” It’s best for takeout—try the cannoli, the éclair and the cupcake. Oh, and the strawberry shortcake, the cream puffs, the tiramisu, the brownies, the whoopee pies, the chocolate-dipped strawberries… Open Daily 24 Hours
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