Desserts in Boston worth going out for.

Half of what's interesting is across the river, and I've never understood treating that as a separate city.

I keep track of desserts in Boston and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Delini Gelato

Delini Gelato

West Roxbury

Fresh gelato & smiles

Modern Underground: Italian bakery + speakeasy

Modern Underground: Italian bakery + speakeasy

Thu, Oct 1 · 5:00 PM

North End • $

Pastry shop speakeasy

Ye Olde Candy Store Pop-up

Ye Olde Candy Store Pop-up

Thu, Oct 1 · 11:00 AM

North End

Historic sweets shop

Lakon Paris Patisserie Now Open

Lakon Paris Patisserie Now Open

Fri, Oct 2 · 7:00 AM

D Street / West Broadway • $$

Oversized French pastries

Levain: New Bakery Location

Levain: New Bakery Location

Thu, Oct 1 · 8:00 AM

D Street / West Broadway • $

Gooey half-pound cookies

Swedish Candies & Chocolates

Swedish Candies & Chocolates

Thu, Oct 1 · 11:00 AM

South End

Swedish sweets & soft serve

Harvard Square Donut Tour

Harvard Square Donut Tour

Sun, Oct 4 · 11:00 AM

Riverside

Global donut crawl

Caffè Paradiso

Caffè Paradiso

North End • $$

Italian cafe & gelato

Maple & Ash

Maple & Ash

D Street / West Broadway • $$$$

Upscale build-your-own desserts

Willow & Ivy | Back Bay Boston

Willow & Ivy | Back Bay Boston

Prudential / St. Botolph • $$$

Theatrical chocolate dessert

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3D Latte Art

3D Latte Art

Fri, Oct 2 · 7:00 AM

Jamaica Hills • $$

Cozy european-style café

Golden Crust Bakery

Golden Crust Bakery

Chinatown • $

Fresh bakes on a budget

Wishing Cup

Wishing Cup

Downtown

coffee with a cause

Newcomer
Somerville Chocolate

Somerville Chocolate

Ward Two

Bean-to-bar chocolate lab

Gori & Co.

Gori & Co.

Jamaica Plain

Fluffy Japanese shaved ice

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Frequently asked questions

How are these desserts in Boston chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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