Athan's Brighton is an airy space that is much more than just a place for a coffee or a meal. We aim to provide a warm, welcoming and informal atmosphere where our patrons tend to stay longer than originally planned. Our contemporary and comfortable interior is inviting to both groups and individuals, morning, afternoon or night. Let them eat cake...as well as breakfast, lunch and dinner! Our expanded menu is eclectically Mediterranean-inspired and offers selections such as fresh salads, pressed panini sandwiches, as well as interesting entrees. We offer quality coffees and specialty loose-leaf teas (our pots of premium teas have proven to be very popular). We are also an excellent source for made-to-order-food-to-go; catering options, and business buffet lunches.

This is a spot where any neighbor can visit regularly for a coffee and scone, and a tourist can visit once and be impressed by the Belgian chocolate brownie. This South End hotspot has a cordial staff and tasty food and will make you feel both special and regular on any visit. The bakery and cafe are open every day for a coffee and a treat, a leisurely lunch or a dinner to go. The lunch sandwiches are excellent, but be warned: if you go at a time of day where other people also eat (like, say, lunchtime) be prepared to wait up to 45 minutes to order and get your sandwich.

The Appleton Cafe rarely disappoints. Whether for breakfast, lunch, or a quick cup of coffee on the go. Highlights include Wednesday's Hamburgers and the mostly-daily cupcakes. This down-to-earth gourmet sandwich shop in the South End offers up super-fresh soups and delicious prepared foods. Their sandwiches ($7-8) are inventive, like the Empire, which is stuffed with roast beef, caramelized onions, chevre cheese, and roasted red peppers, and are offered on a variety of breads or wraps. If you are not in mood for lunch, try their fabulous muffins. They were named Best of Boston in 2003. Appleton has a strong neighborhood pull and is a South End staple. Far different than the chains and trendy eateries of Copley Square, this place is worth the trip after a long, hard day of shopping. Also, be sure to check out all the other goodies that the Appleton Bakery has lining it's shelves. Gifts and treats, as well as basic grocery items can be found at the bakery. So, whether you need to do some christmas shopping, or need a quart of milk, make sure to stop by. Currently the Bakery has a convoluted but useful special for regular lunchers - buy a sandwich on Thursday or Friday, bring in your receipt Monday or Tuesday and get a sandwich for 1/2 price.

This Park Plaza location is the flagship of the dessert king. Catering to the Park Plaza Hotel and the hungry Theatre District, this truly is a place to indulge yourself in something sweet. Consistently rated one of the top date locales in the city, and with various other locations in the Boston area, Finale knows that it is surely doing something right.

The getting to be ubiquitous ice cream chain. Coldstone serves decadent and rich ice cream dishes at a higher price than its competitors. Most ice cream enthusiasts agree that although Colstone Creamery's prices are not easy on the wallet, the expense is well worth it. Where else can you get a cake batter ice cream sundae with all of the proper fixings?
Does anyone else throw in just a few cents in the tip jar to make the employees sing (rather than a dollar bill?) Is that totally mean?

Located smack dab in the heart of the North End on Hanover Street, Modern Pastry is a legendary staple of the notorious Italian District. Here you will find an eye-full of sugary sweetness from chocolate-covered almond biscotti to overflowing ricotta cannolis, gelato, and cappuccino. This family operated business is full of the diverse citizens of Boston on given day, which means, be prepared to wait in line. Modern fulfills specialty orders and ships nation-wide.

Needing a tiramisu fix? Fiore's is the place to go - once you walk in you are face to face with glass cases filled with tasty treats. You can get something yummy, an espresso to go with it, and then sit at one of the tables in the front to enjoy it. Or you can get a box filled with an assortment of beautiful Italian cookies to take home with you.
Fiore's caters to its neighborhood - they have all sorts of vegan goodies to tempt the non-dairy crowd. It's a friendly atmosphere and always bustling.

The Bakery at Haley House is a small branch of the larger establishment, The Haley House Cafe(located in Roxbury), and is part of a nonprofit group that offers culinary training to those in need. The members of the Haley House Bakery call their product, "Food With Purpose"- and that is definitely true to it's name. For more information about the Haley House mission and history, visit their website at http://www.haleyhouse.org Accessibility: this is a corner entry with one (triangular) stair. they will hold the door open for you cheerfully if you request The Bakery At Haley House is open: Monday-Thursday 9-10 Friday 9-10:30 Sunday 12-6 The Bakery At Haley House also takes orders for holiday pies-- The flavors offered are: Apple, Sweet Potato and Pumpkin.

A scrumptious and affordable Taiwanese bakery, Yi Soon is a treat to yourself that is not to be missed. With a huge selection of bakery favorites--cookes, tiramisu, cakes, tarts--as well as Asian specialties--scallion buns, green tea cakes--this lovely bakery is chock full of treats to tempt and surprise you. Many buns and treats cost less than a dollar, although prices increase steeply for the decorated cakes and such. Tips: wear loosely fitted clothes and bring an appetite for adventure. Cash only.

Au Bon Pain means the place of good bread in French. Au Bon Pain is a stylish bakery café located at America's urban junctions and suburban crossroads.