Bova's Bakery
Bakery · North End
134 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113
Highlights
Famous Florentine cannoli, cookies, and Boston cream pie
Famous Florentine cannoli, cookies, and Boston cream pie
"Classic North End spot Bova’s Bakery is one of the only 24-hour establishments in town, covering your very-late-night grab-and-go needs with Sicilian pizza slices, arancini, Italian pastries, and more — dinner, dessert, and breakfast in one." - Erika Adams
"Bova’s is nothing short of a Boston tradition. Founded in 1926 by Antonio Bova, the bakery continues to operate as a family-owned business in the North End nearly a century later. With a selection of breads, cookies, and prepared foods like arancini and stromboli, Bova’s is Boston’s go-to for Italian bakes. Stop in for their famous chocolate mousse brick (an extremely popular menu item at Bova’s, the bricks are large square-shaped slices of cake that come in a variety of flavors), lobster tails, and sfogliatelle. You can also make Bova’s the last stop to cap off a night out in the North End — the bakery is famously open 24/7." - Katie Draisen
"A bakery that, in addition to sweet treats and breads, also sells Italian pastas, sauces, and pizzas. Bova’s is a Boston rarity in that it is open 24 hours, making it a beloved spot to satisfy a craving anytime it strikes. It was founded nearly a century ago, in 1926, and it’s been family owned and operated ever since." - Katie Chudy
"Pizzelles are a classic Italian cookie that resemble waffles but offer a lighter, crispier texture. It’s natural that Bova’s, the beloved 24-hour bakery in the North End, sells these like hotcakes. Order them in chocolate, vanilla, anise, or a combination of those flavors." - Celina Colby
"One thing that’s important about a slice of cake, is getting it when you’re in the middle of a cake emergency. Fortunately, North End staple Bova’s Bakery is open 24 hours a day. Those seeking a single slice of cake will typically find a few varieties, such as chocolate cake with sprinkles, coconut cake, carrot cake, and cheesecake, but we’d suggest getting a slice of the shockingly bright red velvet." - Tanya Edwards
