15 best Boston cream pie restaurants in Boston ranked according to customers

15 best Boston cream pie restaurants in Boston ranked according to customers

Boston Cream Pie is technically a cream-filled cake rather than a pie; it was named so because the' terms pie and cake were used interchangeably in the past because they were cooked with the same type of utensil'. Chef Augustine François Anezin of Parker's restaurant is often credited with inventing this, which is often covered in a glazy chocolate ganache. Let's take a look at some of the best spots that serve this delicacy based on customer reviews on Google and Yelp.

15. Contessa Boston - Newbury St

Contessa, like many restaurants on this list, does have a different take on Boston Cream Pie, aka crema di Boston or Boston cream pie tiramisu, because the usual vanilla custard and chocolate ganache that we see in all Boston Cream pies are served with ladyfingers in Contessa, but customers do have the choice to opt out of the lady's finger. According to Google as well as Yelp reviews, the tiramisu is really sweet.

14. South Street Diner - Kneeland St

South Street Diner, built in 1947 and formerly known as the Blue Diner, is one of the restaurants that serve Boston cream not as cake or pie but as pancakes. Their Boston Creme Pancakes are sold for about $13. The Boston Cream Pie Pancakes also happen to be the restaurant's most popular items, according to Google Reviews.

13. Phin Coffee House - High S

This Vietnamese cafe offers a variety of Vietnamese as well as classic American dishes with a twist, thus providing diversity to its customers. According to Google reviews, the place is also known to serve Boston cream not as a pie but as a latte. Helen Chen on Google describes the Boston cream latte as "whipped, creamy-ish, and semi-sweet Vietnamese coffee."

12. Blackbird Doughnuts - South End

Blackbird Doughnuts ditches the popular cake version of Boston cream pie and instead serves it in a donut format. Since their menu changes monthly, it is recommended to check the menu before visiting. The Boston cream donut is basically a brioche that is filled with vanilla pastry cream and topped with chocolate glaze.

11. Union Oyster House - Union St

The most unexpected places sometimes turn out to be the right place, and though a place with Oysters in their name is expected to be famous for their seafood, Union Oyster House is also pretty popular for its Boston Cream Pies. Their Boston Cream Pie is priced at $11.95 and is served as a custard-filled cake and topped with a thin layer of chocolate.

10. Legal Harborside - Northern Ave

Legal Harborside, as the name suggests, is located at a harborside, so there is no compromise on the view; they do have a patio with a view of the harbor. Legal's offers a diverse dining experience by offering a variety of dishes, from oysters from their raw bar to a Boston cream pie. The Boston cream pie, priced at $11, is served as a vanilla cream layered cake that is topped with chocolate ganache and almond crunch.

9. Quincy Market - S Market St

Quincy Market is said to have opened to the public on August 26, 1826, by the efforts of Mayor Josiah Quincy. Quincy Market is known to serve really good Boston Cream Pies, but from which stand/bakeshop you get your pie would make the difference in taste. A few places that have gotten positive reviews on Yelp are Carroll Ann Bake Shop, North End Bakery, etc.

8. Abigail's Tea Room - Congress St

With waterfront and skyline views, Abigail's tea room aims to provide its customers "the perfect place to pause for a relaxing break." Though it is their tea tasting experience that lures in the customers, they do serve pretty good pastries, including Boston cream pie. The Boston cream pie slice is available for $4.50 when you visit the shop.

7. Stephanie's On Newbury - Newbury St

Stephanie's On Newbury provides a casual dining experience and is located near popular shops and art galleries, making it a perfect place to get food after a stroll or shopping spree. Stepahie's Boston Cream pie has Yellow Butter cakes filled with vanilla cream and topped with chocolate sauce, a very simple pie that is priced at $12.

6. Rochambeau - Boylston St

This French restaurant located in Hynes Convention Center is not an exclusive bakery or pastry shop but does manage to sell a good variety of desserts like the Boston Cream Pancakes. This restaurant was listed by Time Out in their Top 8 best places to get Boston cream pie; their version includes flapjack with vanilla cream, chocolate sauce, and cookie crumble as toppings.

5. Modern Pastry - Hanover St

Let us hear from the pastry house itself about their Boston Cream Cake.

"Our spin on a Boston classic and staple, Boston Cream Pie. Layers of white cake filled with chantilly cream. Covered in chocolate with white ganache accents and dusted with white cake crumbs."

The price point given by Modern Pastry's website for their Boston Cream Pie is about $30.43.

4. Mike’s Pastry - Hanover St

Mike's Pastry has been primarily offering Italian pastries and other classic sweets since 1946. Mike's Bacon Cream Pie is said to have cream filled between two layers of moist white cake and topped with chocolate fudge. Other than the Boston cream pie, one other most recommended item from Mike's Pastry is cannoli.

3. Bova’s Bakery - Salem St

Bova's is a 24-hour family-owned bakery that opened in 1932. Its Boston Cream Pie is said to be made of yellow cake, but unlike most places, it also uses chocolate cream alongside vanilla cream and chocolate ganache. So, basically, it is a very chocolatey treat. Bova's Boston Cream Cake is $8 a piece, but half a sheet costs $125.

2. Flour Bakery + Cafe - Washington St.

Flour Bakery adds a tiny twist to their pie; their Boston cream pie is served with sponge cake with vanilla cream filling and topped with not just chocolate ganache but also coffee syrup and fresh fruits. So, if you don't prefer the taste of coffee, you may not like this pie. A single slice will cost you $6.30.

1. Parker's Restaurant in Omni Parker House - School St.

Parker's Restaurant is considered the birthplace of Boston Cream Pie, so it would be unjust for them not to serve a delicious Boston cream pie. Parker's Boston Cream Pie is served classically with sponge cake filled with pastry cream and chocolate. The price of Parker's Boston Cream Pie is $10.