allie: margaritas, to die for. the dessert cotton candy, even better.
Justin Braga: From the grapefruit and tequila slush to the chips and dip to the mango habanero sauce to the cotton candy. Go here.
Sofia Papastamelos: The carne asada, quesadillas, and mojitos are amazingggg. Poprock cotton candy at the end of your meal, so fun.
2. Polcari's Coffee
8.7
105 Salem St (at Parmenter St.), Boston, MA
Gourmet Store · North End · 17 tips and reviews
Gina Luciano: Best small local shop in Boston! It hasn't changed in at least 25 years (prob a lot longer)...great selection of grains, candies, coffee (of course) and best lemon slush I've ever had (summer only). I
BU Today: This small shop has far more than just coffee beans and tea. It also offers over 150 different spices, cheese, dried fruit, whole nuts, sauces, beans, Italian candy, & fun sweets like licorice pipes. Read more.
Jeanine C: The best place for coffee connoisseurs to buy the tastiest beans! Not only is there a large selection of coffee and tea, but all sorts of other goodies, from candy, to spices, to almond paste!
3. Back Bay Social Club
7.3
867 Boylston St (btwn Fairfield & Gloucester), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 95 tips and reviews
Kyle Householder: Exceptional service, the meat candy is a must have appetizer, the burger is worth every cent of the 22 dollars it costs, you will leave here full.
Vinny Zembruzski: Get the Meat Candy, Pork Belly and Butcher Block.
Steve Schnelwar: Meat Candy is a must have!
5. Olives & Grace
8.6
623 Tremont St (at Pembroke St), Boston, MA
Gift Store · South End · 4 tips and reviews
DigBoston: There is something ripe for picnicking on every shelf: a cloth lunch bag, a mason jar shaker, delicious spreads, jams, and candies of all textures and flavors. Try the bacon spread and peanut brittle. Read more.
Jessica: The hot chocolate is beyond. Great gifts!
Giulia Angoscini: Great artisanal US food conpanies
TheUrbanDaily: Early 90s r&b group, New Edition was discovered here in 1981 during a talent show. They went on to record their hit album, "Candy Girl" in 1983.
DigBoston: This beautiful old theatre provides the perfect sanctuary for classic pieces to be relaunched onto the world with a modern twist.
Stephane Dolcine: That was awesome. Definetely coming back
Ingrid Wong: If you want a traditional cannoli, Maria's trumps Mike's and possibly Modern. The ricotta filling is thicker and not as fluffy as Modern's (which isn't a bad thing). Try the candied fruit topping!
Travel Channel: Andrew Zimmern visited Boston's North End, an Italian neighborhood. He stopped by Maria's and tasted the cannoli and sfogiatelle. As seen on Bizarre Foods America.
Alexandra DiLorenzo: Her ricotta pie is better than my grandmother's. There. I said it!
11. Salumeria Italiana
8.0
151 Richmond St (at Hanover St), Boston, MA
Grocery Store · North End · 24 tips and reviews
Travel Channel: Andrew Zimmern stopped by this little shop that's been selling imported, handmade Italian meats and cheese for 50 years. As seen on Bizarre Foods America.
Adam Miller: They make one sandwich. It's amazing.
Lidia Bastianich: The place to go in the North End to buy Italian specialty foods. Don't miss out on visiting Paul Revere's house, almost around the corner!
13. Lulu's Sweet Shoppe
8.7
57 Salem St (btwn Cross & Morton), Boston, MA
Cupcake Shop · North End · 22 tips and reviews
Patricia: Get the flourless chocolate cookies, or the incredible homemade ice cream. Better yet, get both.
Steven Lobo: The most delicious cupcakes in the North End and we've ordered cakes from here as well which are always works of art. Sandy is a baking genius. It's a warm inviting cupcake shoppe with great quality.
Jessica Peck: Try their homemade ice cream. The black raspberry is amazing.