Ultimate Foodie Boston Bucket List (239+ Best Restaurants!)

This 2024 foodie Boston bucket list includes the 247 BEST places to eat, conveniently categorized by 36 types of cuisine. I’ve eaten at 600+ restaurants in and around the city & these are my personal favorites. No matter what you’re craving, this Boston foodie list has got you covered.

Each restaurant has a short description, neighborhood, and price range. The price ranges are for a full meal without drinks, per person. Prices may have changed since I visited the restaurant, so take it as a starting point.

Here’s the price breakdown:

$ – under $15

$$ – $15-30

$$$ – $30-50

$$$$ – $50+

Last Updated: January 12th, 2024

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Foodie Boston List by Cuisine

Japanese

Many of the best Japanese spots in the Boston area can be found in the Lesley Food Court in Porter Square, Cambridge.

• Cafe Mami: Japanese curry, hamburg, & other comfort foods – Porter Square, Cambridge – $
• Yume Ga Arukara: stall specializing in udon noodles – Porter Square, Cambridge – $$
• Futago Udon: udon shop with creative flavors like curry and uni creme – Fenway, Boston – $$
• Yume Wo Katare: unfussy ramen shop & “dream workshop” – Porter Square, Cambridge – $$
• Tora Ramen: cash-only ramen shop with rich flavors like black garlic – Chinatown, Boston – $$
• Sapporo (previously Migaku): ramen shop specializing in seafood ramen – Brookline Village, Brookline – $$
• Izakaya Ittoku: izakaya with Japanese tapas and cocktails – Porter Square, Cambridge – $$
• Avana Sushi: affordable sushi & lunch specials – Chinatown, Boston – $
• Fuji at Ink Block: Sushi & classic Japanese – Multiple locations – $$$/$$$$
• Purple Shell: Japanese fusion spot with innovative dishes – South Boston – $$$/$$$$
• Zuma: high-end Japanese/sushi chain. Perfect for a celebration! – Back Bay, Boston – $$$$

Korean

You’ll find most of Boston’s best Korean restaurants in the Allston neighborhood.

• Seoul Topokki: a restaurant specializing in tteokbokki – Allston, Boston – $$
• BBQ Chicken: casual Korean fried chicken chain -Allston, Boston -$$
• Kaju Tofu House: soondubu/Korean tofu soup shop – Allston, Boston – $$
• Seoul Soulongtang: Korean seolleongtang shop – Allston, Boston – $$
• Koreana: Korean BBQ where they cook for you – Central Square, Cambridge – $$$
• Baanga: Korean tofu soup shop, along with great tteokbokki & bibimbap – Kenmore/Fenway, Boston – $$/$$$
• Haju Kitchen – classic Korean foods with meal sets (get their tteokbokki) – Symphony – $$
• BAB Korean Bistro: casual Korean restaurant with a big menu – Coolidge Corner, Brookline – $$

Chinese & Taiwanese

You’ll find many of Boston’s best Chinese & Taiwanese food in the Chinatown neighborhood.

• Winsor Dim Sum: Cantonese brunch/dim sum – Chinatown, Boston – $$
• Great Taste Bakery: Dim sum & Chinese bakery – Chinatown, Boston – $/$$
• Mala: Sichuan food including mala dry pot – Allston, Boston – $$
• Clay Pot Cafe: Cantonese clay pot rice in no-frills eatery – Chinatown, Boston – $
• Blossom Bar: trendy Chinese-inspired restaurant – Brookline – $$/$$$
• Taiwan Cafe: Taiwanese & Chinese food – Chinatown, Boston – $$
• Dolphin Bay: Taiwanese food – Allston, Boston – $$
• Dumpling House: classic Chinese food & soup dumplings – Cambridge – $$

Vietnamese

Most of the best Boston Vietnamese food is located in Fields Corner, Dorchester. It’s Boston’s Little Saigon!

• Banh Mi Ba Le: banh mi & traditional Vietnamese fare – Dorchester, Boston – $
• Pho Le: Vietnamese fare specializing in noodles & rice plates – Dorchester, Boston – $
• Saigon Fusion: one of my all-time favorite pho’s, located in the heart of the city – Back Bay, Boston – $$-$$$
• Pho Hoa: Vietnamese specializing in noodles & rice plates – Dorchester, Boston – $
• Pho Pasteur: casual pho shop – Chinatown, Boston – $
• Le’s Restaurant: casual pho shop – Allston, Boston – $
• Pho Viet’s: noodle soups, banh mi, & rice plates – Allston, Boston – $
• Saigon Chicken House: a restaurant great for sizzling steak & eggs – Dorchester, Boston – $$
• Banh Mi Oi: banh mi eatery – West Roxbury, Boston – $
• Banh Mi Huong Que: banh mi take out – Chinatown, Boston – $

Asian Fusion

• Coreanos: tiny, casual Korean & Mexican fusion spot – Allston, Boston – $$
• Olitoki: tiny, casual Korean & Mexican fusion spot- Allston, Boston – $/$$
• Kimchipapi Kitchen: creative Korean spot with Korean cheese dogs & bowls – Allston, Boston – $$
• Cicada Coffee Bar: Vietnamese fusion – Central Square, Cambridge – $/$$
• Moonshine 152: trendy Pan-Asian spot selling unique dishes & rotating menu. get the Jalapeno crab rangoons! – South Boston, Boston – $$$
• The Elephant Walk: Cambodian-French fusion – South End, Boston – $$$

Thai

Read my Thai food in Boston guide for an in-depth review of each restaurant.

• Rod Thai Family Taste: casual Thai spot – Fenway, Boston – $
• Sugar & Spice: regional Thai cuisine & innovative dishes – Porter Square, Cambridge – $$/$$$
• Rod D By Sitti: casual Thai with big menu – Coolidge Corner, Brookline, $$
• Nud Pob: casual Thai spot popular among students – Boston – $$
• Dakzen: Thai street food specializing in khao soi – Davis Square, Somerville – $
• Pho Basil: Thai lunch specials & khao soi – Symphony, Boston – $$
• Thai Saap: typical Thai dishes. Their tom yum noodle soup with fried chicken is a must-get! – Quincy – $
• Giggling Rice: Thai with great pad thai with fried chicken – Brookline – $/$$

Indian

The best Indian food in Boston can be found scattered throughout the city. I recommend utilizing their lunch special deals! The deals are typically on weekdays between 11am-3pm, but it depends on the restaurant.

• India Quality Restaurant: Indian curries & great lunch specials – Kenmore, Boston – $/$$
• Punjabi Dhaba: authentic Indian food served on silver lunch trays – Cambridge – $
• Punjab Palace: Indian spot with lunch specials – Allston, Boston – $/$$
• Madras Dosa: fully customizable dosas & other Indian street food. Not authentic, but very tasty – Seaport, Boston – $$
• Dosa & Curry: South Indian shop specializing in dosas – Somerville – $$/$$$

Burmese

• Yoma: classic Burmese food, specializing in tea salad – Allston, Boston – $$/$$$

Nepalese/Tibetan

• Taste Momo: casual spot specializing in Nepalese dumplings – Somerville – $$/$$$
• Momo & Curry: Nepalese dumplings – Somerville – $$/$$$

Seafood

No foodie Boston list is complete without seafood. Boston is most famous for their New England clam chowder & lobster rolls.

• Neptune Oyster: famous for Maine lobster roll, clam chowder, & oysters – North End, Boston – $$/$$$
• The Daily Catch: seafood pasta – North End, Boston – $$$/$$$$
• Union Oyster House: Boston’s first restaurant, famous for New England clam chowder – Haymarket, Boston – $$/$$$
• Saltie Girl: inventive Seafood dishes in upscale setting – Back Bay, Boston – $$/$$$
• Boston Chowda Co.: casual seafood stall for clam chowder – Haymarket, Boston – $
• Atlantic Fish Company: upscale seafood restaurant – Back Bay, Boston – $$/$$$
• North End Fish Market: lowkey takeout spot with lobster rolls & affordable sushi – North End, Boston – $-$$

Italian

With 87+ businesses in the neighborhood, most of the best Boston Italian food is located in Boston’s North End, also known as the Little Italy. For first-timers, Mike’s Pastry is a must. Founded in 1946, it’s a go-to spot for cannolis for tourists and locals alike. These are more must-tries:

• Carmelina’s: Italian fare with an emphasis on pasta. – North End, Boston – $$/$$$
• Giacomo’s: Well-known pasta shop – North End, Boston –
• Galleria Umberto: Sicilian street food including pizza, arancini, & panzerotti – North End, Boston – $
• Ernesto’s: thin pizza slices & a variety of topping options – North End, Boston – $
• La Famiglia Giorgio’s: classic Italian fare – North End, Boston – $$
• Al Dente: classic Italian – North End, Boston – $$/$$$
• Tony & Elaine’s: Italian pastas & classic Italian – North End, Boston – $$/$$$
• Carlo’s Cucina Italiana: casual Italian with lunch specials – Allston, Boston – $$/$$$
• Cini’s: VERY casual pizza shop with calzones – West End, Boston – $$
• Monica’s Mercato: Italian sub shop – North End, Boston – $$
• Rino’s Place: classic Italian – East Boston, Boston – $$-$$$

Greek

One of my all-time favorite foods is the Greek gyro. The Greek sandwich is a pita wrap filled with seasoned meat (typically pork), tzatziki, & veggies. After trying every single one in the city, these are my favorites (my #1 pick is a tie between Gre.co & Gyro City)

• Gre.Co: gyro shop – Multiple locations – $
• Gyro City: authentic gyro shop – Fenway, Boston – $
• Opa Greek Yeeros: takeout gyro shop – Davis Square, Somerville – $
• Zo Greek: gyro shop – Multiple locations – $
• Krasi: trendy & upscale Greek tapas – Back Bay, Boston – $$$
• Committee: Trendy Greek restaurant with inventive dishes – Seaport, Boston – $$$

Belgian

• Saus: casual Belgian fries & poutine shop with beer selection – Haymarket, Boston – $

British

• Cornish Pasty: a restaurant specializing in British pasties – Back Bay, Boston – $$/$$$

French

• La Voile: traditional French cuisine – Back Bay, Boston – $$$/$$$$
• Mistral: upscale French – Back Bay, Boston – $$$$
• Rochambeau: French cuisine & brunch – Back Bay, Boston – $$$/$$$$

Spanish

• Toro: Spanish tapas bar – South End, Boston – $$$/$$$$
• Barcelona Wine Bar: Spanish tapas chain & wine bar – South End, Boston – $$$/$$$$

New American

New American restaurants are defined by their trendy interiors, chef-driven inventive menus, and above-average prices.

• Bostonia Public House: burgers, brunch food, pasta, & cocktails – Waterfront, Boston – $$/$$$
• Russell House Tavern: classic American burgers & brunch foods – Harvard Square, Cambridge – $$/$$$
• Area Four: trendy restaurant for pizza & cocktails – Kendall Square, Cambridge – $$
• Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant: bustling restaurant/bar with American comfort food, burgers, brunch, etc – South Boston, Boston – $$/$$$

Southern/Soul Food

• Smoke Shop BBQ: Southern bbq platters & sandwiches – Multiple locations – $$
• Coast Cafe: soul food & fried chicken – East Cambridge, Cambridge – $
• Buttermilk & Bourbon: trendy New Orleans’ inspired Southern restaurant – Back Bay, Boston – $$/$$$
• M&M BBQ: casual bbq meat sandwiches & fries – South Boston, Boston – $

Mexican

Boston’s Mexican food often gets a bad rep, but there’s a variety of delicious and authentic restaurants! There are especially a variety of great Boston taco shops.

• Tenoch Mexican: casual taqueria known for tacos & tortas – Multiple locations – $$
• El Pelon: casual taqueria – Multiple locations – $
• Chilacate’s Mexican Street Food: casual taqueria – Multiple locations – $$
• Taqueria Jalisco: authentic Mexican restaurant with an emphasis on tacos – East Boston, Boston – $/$$
• Orale: vibrant Mexican restaurant with great birria tacos – Cambridge – $$/$$$
• Rincon Mexicano: Mexican restaurant with the best birria tacos – Somerville – $$
• Sombrero Chiquito: low-key Mexican takeout with customizable tacos, burritos, & bowls – Symphony, Boston – $/$$
• Lolita Cocina & Taqueria Bar: upscale Mexican restaurant with Mexican fusion – Multiple locations – $$/$$$
• Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar: fun Mexican restaurant with taco Tuesday deals – South Boston, Boston – $$/$$$
• Angela’s Cafe: authentic Mexican restaurant known for Mexican breakfast/brunch – $$
• Hacienda: restaurant serving typical Mexican & Salvadorian food – East Boston – $$

Colombian

• El Penol: classic Colombian dishes – East Boston, Boston – $$

Puerto Rican

• Mana Escondido: casual, busy eatery with a variety of Puerto Rican foods – South End, Boston – $

Cuban

• El Oriental De Cuba: authentic Cuban dishes – Jamaica Plain, Boston – $$
• Mariel – upscale Cuban restaurant – Financial District, Boston – $$/$$$

Brazilian

• Oliveira’s Steakhouse: AYCE Brazilian BBQ – Multiple locations – $$$
• Cafe Brazil Bakery: Brazilian bakery with pastries, bread, & desserts – Allston, Boston – $
• Alma Gaucha: upscale AYCE Brazilian BBQ – Seaport, Boston – $$$/$$$$
• Oasis: casual Brazilian BBQ, either by weight or AYCE – Medford – $$/$$$
• Fogo De Chao: AYCE Brazilian BBQ chain – Back Bay, Boston – $$$

Middle Eastern & Mediterranean

• Garlic & Lemon’s: casual shawarma shop – Allston, Boston – $$
• Falafel King: quick-service shawarma chain – Downtown, Boston – $
• Rami’s: Middle Eastern-Israeli cuisine – Coolidge Corner, Brookline – $$
• Azama Grill: low-key & casual Egyptian food – Allston, Boston – $/$$
• Boston Shawarma: quick-service shawarma spot popular among students – Fenway, Boston – $/$$
• Sofra: compact bakery with shawarma, hummus, falafel – Cambridge – $$
• Anoushella – flavorful shawarma wraps – Multiple locations – $$
• Aceituna Grille – casual spot for Mediterranean rice plates – Multiple locations – $$

Turkish

• Alibaba – traditional Turkish foods – South End, Boston – $$/$$$
• Anatolia – Turkish foods with grand presentations – Brookline – $$$/$$$$

Jamaican

• Jamaican Mi Hungry: classic Jamaican foods – Multiple locations – $
• Flames Restaurant: no-frills Jamaican food chain. Their mac & cheese is also incredible! – Multiple locations – $

Ethiopian

• Lucy’s Ethiopian Cafe: classic Ethiopian – Symphony, Boston – $$/$$$
• Blue Nile: classic Ethiopian – West Roxbury, Boston – $$/$$$

Foodie Boston List by Restaurant Type

This section of the foodie Boston list is categorized by the type of restaurant and dish you may be craving.

Vegan/Vegetarian Food in Boston

• ByChloe: fully vegan fast-food chain – Back Bay, Boston – $$
• Red White: vegan ramen – Back Bay, Boston – $$
• Life Alive: wholesome vegan grain bowls – Multiple locations – $$
• Veggie Galaxy: vegan fast food – Central Square, Cambridge – $$
• Dig Inn: customizable health bowls – Back Bay, Boston – $/$$
• Jugos: fruit smoothies & acai bowls – Multiple locations – $/$$
• Playa Bowls: fruit smoothies & acai bowls – Multiple locations – $/$$
• Cocobeet: fruit smoothies & acai bowls – Downtown, Boston – $/$$
• Mother Juice: acai bowls & grain bowls – Multiple locations – $/$$
• The Juicery: acai bowl shop – North End, Boston – $$
• My Vegan Thai: vegan Thai food – Chinatown, Boston – $$
• CAVA: chain for customizable grain bowls – $/$$
• Fomu: vegan ice cream – Multiple locations – $

Sandwiches

I give in-depth restaurant reviews with pictures in my Boston sandwich guide.

• Mike & Pattys: innovative breakfast sandwiches – Multiple locations – $
• Chacarero: Chilean sandwiches – Financial District, Boston – $$
• Meridian Food Market: sub shop. Get the Meridian Special! – East Boston, Boston – $$/$$$
• Pauli’s: lobster rolls, wraps, fried chicken subs – North End, Boston – $
• Flour Bakery & Cafe: bakery with relatively healthy sandwiches – Multiple locations – $
• Bagelsaurus: bagel sandwiches – Porter Square, Cambridge – $
• Salumeria Italiana: Salumeria with Italian subs – North End, Boston – $
• Monica’s Mercato: Salumeria with Italian subs – North End, Boston – $
• Fill-A-Buster: well-known sandwich shop with a famous chicken parmesan sandwich special every Thurs – Beacon Hill – $

Note: Many people claim Sam Lagrassa’s is the best sandwich in Boston, but I have to disagree. I went recently (June 2023) and it was flavorless and overpriced at $26!!

Burgers & Fast Food

• Boston Burger Company: gourmet burgers with inventive flavors – Multiple locations – $$
• Crazy Good Kitchen: casual burger restaurant with over-the-top milkshakes, burgers, & sandwiches – Multiple locations – $$
• Tasty Burger: very casual burger joint – Multiple locations – $
• Raising Canes: fried chicken tender chain – Allston, Boston – $

Pizza

Next on the foodie Boston bucket list is the best of Boston pizzas:

• Galleria Umberto: casual pizza shop selling Sicilian pizza slices & other street food like arancini & panzerotti – North End, Boston – $
• Locale: modern pizzeria with Neapolitan-style pies. I also recommend their meatballs! – North End, Boston – $$
• Ernesto’s: casual pizza shop with many flavors & HUGE slices – North End, Boston – $
• Source Restaurant: known for their pepperoni Neapolitan-style pizza – Harvard Square, Cambridge – $$
• The Salty Pig: trendy restaurant with artisan pizza & charcuterie boards – Back Bay, Boston – $$/$$$
• Santarpio’s: old-school pizza restaurant – East Boston, Boston – $$/$$$
• Ciao Pizza & Pasta: Neapolitan pizza shop – Chelsea – $$

Disclaimer: Many people say that Regina is the best pizza in Boston North End, but I had it recently and disagree! We got the Margherita and it was flavorless & super overpriced ($25!)

Breakfast & Brunch

From Instagram famous cafes to 50’s style diners, these are some of the top Boston brunches. They’re the most popular foodie places in Boston given their outlandish breakfast dishes & nice interiors.

• Milkweed: brunch known for sweet dishes & shakshuka – Mission Hill, Boston – $$
• The Friendly Toast: vibrant brunch restaurant with a big menu – Multiple locations – $$/$$$
• North Street Grille: boozy brunch spot with innovative dishes – North End, Boston – $$/$$$
• Theo’s Cozy Corner: casual open-kitchen diner restaurant with large portions – North End, Boston – $
• Mike’s City Diner: diner with large portions – South End, Boston – $
• In a Pickle: brunch with over-the-top sweet dishes; one of the most popular foodie places in Boston given their interesting menu – Waltham – $$
• Zaftigs Delicatessen: Jewish deli with brunch dishes – Coolidge Corner, Brookline – $$

Bakeries & Cafes

• Tatte Bakery & Cafe: aesthetic cafe chain with pastries, brunch food, & coffee – Multiple locations – $$
• Cafe Madeleine: French pastries – South End, Boston – $
• Jonquil’s Bakery & Cafe: 3D printed pastries & flora teas – Back Bay, Boston – $$/$$$
• Ogawa Coffee: Japanese coffee shop – Downtown, Boston – $$
• George Howell Coffee: upscale Boston cafe chain – Multiple locations – $$
• Caffe Vittoria: Boston’s first Italian cafe with coffee & Italian pastries – North End, Boston – $$
• Bova’s Bakery: 24/7 Italian bakery – North End, Boston – $
• Parziale’s Bakery: Italian bakery with pizza, pastries, & bread – North End, Boston – $
• Mike’s Pastry: famous cannoli shop – Multiple locations – $
• Modern Pastry: Italian pastry shop with cannolis made to order – North End, Boston – $
• Thinking Cup: lowkey pastry & sandwich shop – Multiple Locations – $$
• Phinista: Vietnamese crepe cafe – Fenway, Boston – $
• Render Coffee: a casual coffee shop with spots to study – South End, Boston – $
• La Colombe Coffee: coffee chain known for draft lattes – Leather District, Boston – $
• Farmer Horse Coffee: cozy cafe where students often study – Symphony, Boston – $
• Tradesman Coffee: cafe known for croissants – Financial District, Boston – $/$$

Date Spots & Steakhouses

• Moooo: upscale steakhouse – Downtown, Boston – $$$$
• Mariel: trendy Cuban restaurant – Financial District, Boston – $$$$
• Yvonne’s: trendy restaurant & bar – Downtown, Boston – $$$$
• Deuxave: upscale, modern French / American restaurant – Back Bay, Boston – $$$$
• Zuma: contemporary Japanese chain – Back Bay – $$$-$$$$

All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants

• Gyu-Kaku: do-it-yourself Japanese BBQ chain – Multiple locations – $$$
• Sura BBQ: Korean BBQ – Medford – $$$
• Yamatos II: unlimited sushi – Back Bay, Boston – $$$
• Oliveira’s Steakhouse: Brazilian BBQ – Multiple locations – $$$

Poke Shops

• Manoa Poke Shop: poke bowls, spam musubi, & Hawaiian fried chicken – Porter Square, Boston – $
• Pokeworks: Quick-service poke shop with customizable bowls – Multiple locations – $
• Sushi Kappo: poke bowls, sushi, & sushi burritos – Fenway, Boston – $

Hot Pot & Shabu-Shabu

• Shabu-Zen: Japanese hot pot – Multiple locations – $$$
• Spring Shabu-Shabu: shabu with AYCE vegetables – Allston, Boston – $$
• La Mei Hotpot: hotpot with Chongqing broth – Coolidge Corner, Brookline – $$$
• Royal Hotpot & KBBQ: hotpot & Kbbq with AYCE options – Quincy Center, Quincy – $$$
• Happy Lamb Hotpot: hot pot with AYCE on Tuesdays – Multiple locations – $$$
• Liuyishou Hotpot: upscale hot pot – Chinatown, Boston – $$$
• Q Restaurant: upscale hot pot & sushi – Chinatown, Boston – $$$
• Shabu & Mein: upscale shabu with AYCE options – Cambridge – $$$
• Fairy Cafe: casual restaurant with AYCE hot pot – Wollaston, Quincy – $$/$$$

Foodie Boston List for Desserts & Boba

Last on the foodie Boston bucket list are all my favorite Boston-area desserts! Boston’s most well-known for its assortment of cannolis & outstanding Italian pastries. I go in-depth in my Boston dessert bucket list.

Boba

• Teado: boba shop known for inventive drinks & onigiri – Chinatown, Boston – $
• Sweet Waffles & Boba: boba, lemonades, & belgian waffles – Chinatown, Boston – $/$$
• Happy Lemon: low-key food court boba shop known for salted teas – Downtown, Boston – $
• Teazzi: upscale boba shop – Chinatown, Boston – $
• Royaltea: upscale boba shop – Chinatown, Boston – $
• Tiger Sugar: chain known for brown sugar boba teas – Chinatown, Boston – $

Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

• Taiyaki NYC: Japanese soft serves in Japanese taiyaki – Seaport, Boston – $
• Matcha Maiko: Japanese soft serves, parfaits, & boba with matcha emphasis – Fenway, Boston – $
• JP Licks: Boston ice cream chain – Multiple locations – $
• Toscanini’s: ice cream with innovative flavors – Kendall Square, Cambridge – $
• Christina’s Homemade Ice Cream: ice cream with innovative flavors – Cambridge – $
• The Scoop & Scootery: large selection of ice cream sundaes & frozen yogurt – Multiple locations – $/$$
• Berryline: high-quality frozen yogurt shop – Harvard Square, Harvard – $

Donuts

• Union Square Donuts: donut shop known for maple bacon donuts – Multiple locations – $
• Kane’s Donuts: donuts with many GF options – Multiple locations – $
• Blackbird Donuts: donut & coffee chain – Multiple locations – $
• Donut Villa & Diner: donut & diner breakfast spot – Medford – $/$$
• Pon De Joy: mochi donuts with Asian-inspired flavors – Allston, Boston – $
• Mochinut: mochi donut & Korean corn dog shop – Multiple locations – $/$$

Cupcakes & Cakes

• Little Miss Cupcape: Cape-Cod based cupcake chain – Back Bay, Boston – $
• Georgetown Cupcakes: famous DC cupcake chain – Back Bay, Boston – $
• Lady M: layered crepe capes – Back Bay, Boston – $$$/$$$$
• Jonquils Bakery & Cafe: 3D printed pastries & flora teas – Back Bay, Boston – $/$$

Chocolate

• Royce Chocolates: Japanese chocolate shop – Back Bay, Boston
• LA Burdick Handmade Chocolates: fine chocolate shop known for hot chocolate – Multiple locations – $/$$

Waffles

• Sweet Waffles & Boba: boba, lemonades, & Belgian waffle pops – Chinatown, Boston – $/$$
• Egg Puff Cart: Hong Kong-style egg puffs – Chinatown, Boston – $

Italian Desserts

• Bova’s Bakery: 24/7 Italian bakery known for Florentine cannoli – North End, Boston – $/$$
• Modern Pastry: Italian bakery with made-to-order cannolis – North End, Boston – $
• Mike’s Pastry: famous cannoli shop – North End, Boston – $/$$
• Parziale’s Bakery: lowkey Italian bakery – North End, Boston – $
• Caffe Vittoria: Boston’s first Italian cafe, famous for tiramisu – North End, Boston – $/$$
• Amorino: Italian gelato chain – Multiple locations – $
• Eataly’s Gelato: gelato shop in Italian supermarket – Back Bay, Boston – $

Asian Desserts

• Coco Leaf: Vietnamese che – Multiple locations – $
• Bambu: nationwide Vietnamese che chain – Dorchester, Boston – $
• C-Fruit Cafe: Chinese soup desserts & shaved snow – Allston, Boston – $

Latin American Desserts

• Helado Juli’s: Latin American desserts including mangonada, minutas tropicales, etc – East Boston, Boston – $
• Frio Rico: Peruvian shaved ice in a convenience store – East Boston, Boston – $

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Wrapping Up: Foodie Boston Bucket List

That concludes my foodie Boston bucket list! I made sure to be thorough and include everything from authentic regional cuisines, famous Boston food, & hidden gem restaurants Boston.

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