It is actually far easier to label a restaurant for its good food rather than to name a place for good desert. Dessert bars, although the culture is rising up and spreading, have still not reached the level of popularity as some restaurants have gotten. However, for some places, there are too many good desert locations around that it is then also hard to pick one as the best one. Boston is such a place and it is really hard to narrow down a few places as the best spots to get a good dessert, but in this article we are going to try and do that. Do feel free to experiment around as these are definitely not the only places to get a good sugar rush, but these are probably the places you must try before moving on with your dessert adventures.
The Omni Parker House
The one thing you must try here is the Boston Cream Pie. This is really the taste of Boston and something that you cannot miss, be it you are travelling to Boston or you are a Bostonian yourself. This Boston Cream Pie was made first in the Omni Parker House itself, so you are definitely in the right hands to try the authentic Boston Cream Pie here. This is actually a grand, high-class hotel located right at the hub of Downtown and it is placed along the Freedom Trail.
The Boston Cream Pie is glorified as the official dessert of the state of Massachusetts. It is actually a cake more than a pie, although its name suggests otherwise. There are basically two layers of sponge cake and a great custard cream filling which is sealed over by hot and creamy chocolate. Mouthwatering eh? This dessert with the right level of cream and sweetness can make your day any day, so visit the Omni Parker House soon!
Alden and Harlow
This is a new addition to the list but that doesn’t mean it is not as good as the other older members. The Smoked Chocolate Bread from Alden and Harlow is something to crave for every time you think about bread. Just think of chocolate bread pudding, but imagine it to be much darker and smokier. That is the kind of flavor and texture we are talking about.
This dessert definitely goes into our list of comfort foods and it is best eaten topped off with cool vanilla ice cream as it is warm and soft itself. The smokiness is usually linked to savory items but do not doubt how the smoky texture could compliment such a sweet dessert such as this Chocolate bread. Alden and Harlow at Harvard Square has currently become the best spot to hang out just because of their Smoked Chocolate Cake, so if you are around the corner for some other work, be sure to grab some cake for yourself to savor.
Myers + Chang
Coconut cream pie from Myers + Chang is the thing you need to try before leaving Boston if you are a fan of coconuts. This dessert can even make people who are generally not a fan of sweet stuff drool over it. This is a real pie, with sweet filling of coconut cream and topped off with lime whipped cream which counters the coconut flavor for you. It is sealed off with coconut shavings which complete the rich indie flavor in your mouth. This Asian restaurant is known for its simplicity at the same time the sophistication of the dishes and culture. Run by a humble couple, this diner always has the queues for their pretty awesome coconut cream pie.
Ribelle Restaurant
You could queue for hours to grab a scoop of their Olive Oil Ice Cream. This is for the more modern diners who have a much defined palate to appreciate fine flavors. This Olive Oil Ice Cream is very creamy, rich and smooth with a strong pinch of salt and slight fruitiness. It is indeed a more modern touch to the old school conventional ice creams that we have but it is finished off with a rather old look with its chocolate shell covering the creamy olive oil ice cream school. It is also served along with a hot stick of cinnamon which invites you to the plate with its strong aroma. It brings a touch of smokiness to the plate of goodness too.
What you do not want after having a full tummy with a great dinner and lovely dessert is to drive back home or to find public transport or a cab to take you back home. A drink along with the dinner makes driving back a total no-no. Boston City Ride comes in handy to help you at this point as we can provide to you quick and easy taxi services to get you back home safely, after your long day and satisfying meal out in Boston. Call us now for a quick pick up and make a booking right away for your dinner later!
