Wondering where to find the best bakeries near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bakeries in Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. Mike's Pastry
Topping the list is Mike's Pastry. Located at 300 Hanover St. (between Wesley and Lathrop places) in North End, it is the most popular budget-friendly bakery in Boston, boasting four stars out of 6,847 reviews on Yelp.
Founded in 1946, the pastry shop features Mike's signature cannoli with plain or chocolate ricotta cheese. Also on offer are almond biscotti, fig cookies, cherry and pistachio macaroons, wedding cookies and ricotta pie.
2. Bova's Bakery
Next up is North End's Bova's Bakery, situated at 134 Salem St. (between Noyes Place and Prince Street). With 4.5 stars out of 1,037 reviews on Yelp, it has also proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
A ricotta-filled cannoli is featured on this shop's list of pastries. In addition, the bakery, family owned and operated since 1932, offers tiramisu, turnovers, fresh fruit tarts and jumbo chocolate-dipped strawberries.
3. Modern Pastry Shop
Also in the North End is Modern Pastry Shop, located at 257 Hanover St. (between Richmond Street and Board Alley). It is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot four stars out of 1,859 reviews.
This Italian bakery was founded more than 70 years ago. Signature items include babas, creme brulee, cream-filled cannoli and eclairs. Cakes and cookies are also on offer.
4. Maria's Pastry Shop
Another bakery in North End featuring cannoli and more is Maria's Pastry Shop. The much-loved, affordable go-to has 4.5 stars out of 547 Yelp reviews. Head over to 46 Cross St. to see for yourself.
Cannoli filled with chocolate or vanilla cream or ricotta cheese are featured, along with marzipan candies in the shape of fruits and vegetables, mini pies with a choice of cream fillings and holiday specialties such as panettone for Christmas and zeppole for St. Joseph's Day.
5. FoMu
Over in Allston, check out FoMu, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 471 reviews on Yelp. Head over to 481 Cambridge St. (between Beacon and Hano streets) for made-from-scratch baked goods, as well as ice cream.
Signature items include double chocolate chip brownies, salted chocolate chip cookies and gluten-free seven-layer bars with coconut dulce de leche, dark chocolate chips, toasted coconut and pecans on an oat crust.
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