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Bova's Bakery
Bakery$$$$
North End, Boston
"traditional Italian pastries"(23 Tips)
"24 hour bakery with tons of tasty baked goods and treats"(13 Tips)
"Highly recommend the chocolate dipped cannoli and lobster tails."(5 Tips)
"Best ricotta pie in town."(2 Tips)
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Mo DysonJuly 9, 2018Anything you get here is delicious! The cannolis, the calzones (ask the clerk to warm one up for you!), the raisin bread, and the samples. Friendly staff and good prices, too.
Hayley CooperDecember 30, 2016My friend recommended this place to me and it's so good! They have so many different pastries on their menu as well as pizza. Try anything and I bet you'll like it!
Ally FabboMarch 10, 2021So many different pasteries to choose from and they are all to die for. They also have fresh bread, pizza, and rice balls. Stopping by is like a tradition anytime I'm in Boston.
PatriciaMay 12, 2015Can't decide on sweets or pizza for your late night snack? At Bova's, you don't have to choose. Get both and save your regrets for the next morning.
Fantastic North End bakery, on par with the more famous options in the neighborhood but less crowded with tourists. Open 24/7, always there to meet your needs.
Michelle C.August 1, 2024Lovefood voted their strawberry cheesecake as the best in Massachusetts. Creamy cheesecake, strawberries, strawberry sauce and fresh whipped cream
Amanda SullivanMarch 20, 2015Pastries are delicious! Decent prices, no long waits like Mikes Pastry but the pastries are just as good - if not better! Cannoli's are always a good go to.- Best go-to for pastries and late night food in north end. Highly recommend the chocolate dipped cannoli and lobster tails.
Nancy MargolisSeptember 2, 2019The layer cookies are good, the coconut bar and chocolate eclair was delicious. I didn’t so much care for the cannoli’s.
IWalked Audio ToursSeptember 17, 2011Bakery that specializes in tiramisu, cream puffs & calzones. In 1892 was site of Greenie Store owned by Rubinowitz family. This store moved in 1908 & later became Stop & Shop! More info in blog.<LINK> Read more
Jon DarveauJune 3, 2015Go here on a Friday or Saturday night to avoid the long lines at Modern and Mikes. Just as good with far shorter lines.
Ingrid WongDecember 12, 2014Pastry/dessert heaven. They have everything: Italian cookies, cannolis, and various other flaky sweets. They're also open 24/7!
Matej MavričekDecember 28, 2014Pecan pie was amazingly delicious. Cannoli were barely above average. Cheesecakes looked good, didn't get to try.
This is the spot if you need a late night lobster tail or just something less touristy than the bakeries on Hanover Street.- hollyJuly 18, 2011They may be known for more traditional Italian pastries, but the red velvet whoopee pies are the best I've had!
I love grabbing a slice of cheese and a cannoli. Get a stromboli if they're available
SamNovember 17, 2017Forget Mike's versus Modern, this is where it's at. Especially for you night-owls!
Alexandre MunhozNovember 15, 2020The cannoli was really crispy.. and the filling was definitely not authentic. Too much stuff and too sweet rather than the traditional ricotta filling
Anand SomasundaramAugust 14, 2014Going to miss this place , only 24 hour pizza , sandwiches and really good baked items
BostonTweetNovember 23, 2010Bova's has the best pastries in the North End (without the line) and they're open 24 hours for when you need a cannoli at 3:47am.
Dan Lauzon Jr.May 13, 2012Ricotta pie and tiramisu are excellent, I haven't found a better bakery in town yet!
Lynessa MosesApril 27, 2013Best Florentine cannoli... Like English toffee with ricotta cream. Die for!!
BeckyDecember 5, 20103 years ago after leaving a show at 2 am with friends, i got a calzone from bova with a large rock baked into it. i haven't returned since.
Jillian HurleySeptember 9, 2013We love this place, everybody can get a wonderful carry out dessert...
Faith WhalenJune 9, 2012Get the blueberry cheesecake... It's fantastic. Prefect blend of dense and creamy!
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Bova’s Bakery has been expertly baking and serving the finest homemade Italian cookies, pastries, and breads for over eighty years. The warm homemade Italian breads, oversized subs, Sicilian pizza and calzones have become staples in Bova’s Bakery and deli section.
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- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(617) 523-5601
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- 9.0
"The sandwiches are delicious. Personal favorites are the grilled roasted chicken sandwich and curried tuna salad sandwich."
Lillian Chen - 8.2
"Everything. Real Italian bakery, so delish. Cannoli are fresh filled when you order."
Christina Gannon - 7.5
"Delicious variety of cream puffs! Pick your own style and flavor!"
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- 8.4
"Delicious latte and cappuccino. They add a bit of chocolate to the cappuccino which gives it a nice flavour. Hang out at a table by the window for some great people watching too."
Chantelle Marie - 8.7
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Megan McDonald - 9.0
"BEST Italian sub! Do yourself a favor and get one."
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