Bova's Bakery

"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." - Erika Adams, 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." - Celina Colby, Tanya Edwards, Rachel Leah Blumenthal

"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." - Eater Staff

"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