Best of Boston

Best Sweets

Boston

Given the drool-inducing array of cakes and freshly filled cannoli, sweet tooths should not cross the threshold unchaperoned. read more»

2008 Best Sweets, Neighborhood, Fenway/Symphony

Boston

Creamy gelato, oh-so-sinful truffles, fudge and candy of all stripes—you name it, and the folks at Bon Bon will dish it out. read more»

2008 Best Sweets, Neighborhood, South Boston

Boston

The chocolate chip macaroons alone are worth the trip to the cheerful, family-friendly outpost behind the Boston Children's Museum. read more»

2008 Best Sweets, Neighborhood, Charlestown

Charlestown

Muffin lovers are in for a treat—and some tough choices—at this Navy Yard spot (try the cranberry-almond). read more»

2008 Best Sweets, Neighborhood, Roslindale

Roslindale

In a neighborhood graced with over half a dozen worthy bakeries, peerless Italian pastries and cookies make Boschetto's the king. read more»

2008 Best Sweets, Neighborhood, Allston

Allston

Zero humdrum sundaes here. Dig into exotic shaved ice, crazy mounds of fruit, and Christina's ice cream, scooped by one sweet staff. read more»

2008 Best Sweets, Neighborhood, Central Square

Cambridge

2008 Best Sweets, Neighborhood, Davis Square

Somerville

This place lives up to its adjective, luring patrons from near and far with lethal flavors like banana cream and mojito. read more»

2008 Best Sweets, Neighborhood, Washington Square

Brookline

Hey, when you're good, you're good—and the pulse-quickening smorgasbord of sweets showcased here definitely merits an award of its own. read more»