Cafe Vanille

Wow! This is a GREAT pastry stop!

Not only is every piece a work of art, the symphony of flavors and smells will knock your socks off!

This bakery is on Charles Street, Beacon Hill area so parking is a challenge (as is anywhere in Boston), but walking is a piece of cake (pun intended).

Reasonably priced, I HAD to try their tiramisu... and it did not disappoint. I also enjoyed an excellently prepared espresso, which tasted authentically Italian, Napels-style. This would be a terrific place to show up on off-peak hours with a book just to hang out and read for a little while enjoying coffee and a dessert.

Considering what other specialty shops are offered in the area and the cost of real estate, this delightful bakery is a value-oasis in the middle of a costly sea of businesses.

Naturally, custom confections are also available for order here as well.