05/22/09

Coffee and more nestled between the South end and Back Bay

by LorrieP

We have been to four coffeeshops closer to our place in the South end and decided to try something different. We had a chocolate croissant and pear-walnut muffin, and each a hot beverage. The muffin was fantastic; soft and delicately flavoured, but not too sweet, and croissant was flaky and buttery with just enough chocolate. However, my soymilk chai latte was just okay and not nearly hot enough, while my boyfriend's latte was too hot for him to drink. In addition, I was not pleased that the slightly stand-offish barrista did not ask us whether we wanted ours 'for here' or 'to go' and therefore we ended up wasting four disposable cups and a paper bag, since Appleton Bakery does not have recycling.

• Pros: Delicious pastry
• Cons: Slow and my beverage was lukewarm

08/16/07

Best Bakery in Boston

by mphbackbay

This is my second home! They have the best coffee I have been able to find and I am a picky espresso drinker. Their muffins, cakes and slices are delicious and their banana bread is to die for. Not only that, their sandwiches for lunch are delicious. Everything is always fresh and the bakery itself has such wonderful character. Staff are fantastic - always helpful and know the regulars' orders before they've walked in the door. Great to see a husband and wife team doing so well with such a great business.

• Pros: Reliably good food, great coffee, helpful staff, fresh.
• Cons: Baked goods go quickly - get in early.

05/03/07

Yum!

by southendres

This place is a staple of the neighborhood and it has excellent prepared foods and baked goods. I am there almost every day and they really make everyone feel welcome.