When you crave delectable bakery items with homemade taste, come to Country Desserts. Their bake shop offers a wide variety of baked goods such as classic blueberry muffins, custard pies, black-and-white cookies, and more! They use only the finest, freshest ingredients including butter, eggs, spices, whole milk, fresh fruit and nuts, and imported chocolate. They use no preservatives in their products to ensure that homemade taste. Their muffins are made daily from scratch and sold individually or by the dozen. Sour cream coffee cake muffins are their specialty, but they also carry low-fat muffins and breakfast pastries of all types, as well as cakes, pies, and cookies for all occasions. For more information or to place an order, contact them in Newton, Massachusetts today!

Renee McLeod - Chef/Owner, Petsi Pies: "My grandmother's from Virginia, my other grandmother is from Alabama, and both of them are wonderful bakers and taught me how to bake." She bakes dozens of pies from scratch each day, both sweet and savory. Renee will make any kind of pie a customer asks for, but she specializes in old fashioned Southern pies like Sweet Potato. There are only two tiny ovens, so pies are made fresh all day long in small batches, and Renee tries to time the process so customers can pick up their pies while they're still warm!

New South End spot on the eastern end of Tremont Street. Owned by the same family as Rome Pizza next door. European style cafe is the concept. Freshly made paninis, expresso, North End pastries, gelato, smoothies. Homemade hummus, grapeleaves, and other meditteranean staples. Chef used to be the chef at the Appleton Bakery Cafe.

The Appleton Cafe rarely disappoints. Whether for breakfast, lunch, or a quick cup of coffee on the go. Highlights include Wednesday's Hamburgers and the mostly-daily cupcakes. This down-to-earth gourmet sandwich shop in the South End offers up super-fresh soups and delicious prepared foods. Their sandwiches ($7-8) are inventive, like the Empire, which is stuffed with roast beef, caramelized onions, chevre cheese, and roasted red peppers, and are offered on a variety of breads or wraps. If you are not in mood for lunch, try their fabulous muffins. They were named Best of Boston in 2003. Appleton has a strong neighborhood pull and is a South End staple. Far different than the chains and trendy eateries of Copley Square, this place is worth the trip after a long, hard day of shopping. Also, be sure to check out all the other goodies that the Appleton Bakery has lining it's shelves. Gifts and treats, as well as basic grocery items can be found at the bakery. So, whether you need to do some christmas shopping, or need a quart of milk, make sure to stop by. Currently the Bakery has a convoluted but useful special for regular lunchers - buy a sandwich on Thursday or Friday, bring in your receipt Monday or Tuesday and get a sandwich for 1/2 price.

Located smack dab in the heart of the North End on Hanover Street, Modern Pastry is a legendary staple of the notorious Italian District. Here you will find an eye-full of sugary sweetness from chocolate-covered almond biscotti to overflowing ricotta cannolis, gelato, and cappuccino. This family operated business is full of the diverse citizens of Boston on given day, which means, be prepared to wait in line. Modern fulfills specialty orders and ships nation-wide.

Boston Hill is a full service New England farm packed with family fun activities. If your family enjoys the fun experience of picking your own fruit, they have something every month of the growing season! Visit their website to see what kind of picking is available every month. There are also a farmstand, ice cream shop, and a petting zoo on site. They sell fresh made pies, breads, produce, and Rchardson's Ice Cream. Check out Povo's Guide to Apple Picking in MA!

Adorable coffee shop in the heart of Cambridge, 5 minutes from Harvard Square. Excellent breakfasts and great sandwiches and salads all day. Best part of the cafe are the friendly wait-staff and relaxed environment. Great place to hang-out, bring a book and enjoy a great meal. Pies are also available for purchase.

Ivy's is a unique bakery, specializing in all fine cakes, wedding cakes, fruit tarts, cheesecake, at least twenty types of torts, exquisite pastries, and fresh bread. Former location of White's. Sister location in Canton.

From their website: Pick Your Own Orchard Apple Picking, Pumpkin Picking, School Groups (Special Rates), Family Reunions, Birthday Parties, Hay Rides/Train Rides (younger kids enjoy this ride), Cider Mill, & Farm Stand. There are plenty of scenic grounds to walk and you can find a great spot to have a picnic! Be sure to visit our country farm store for crafts and gifts. We carry fresh produce along with, pies, fudge, and much more. School groups can tour our packing and storage rooms and cider mill, to see what happens to all those apples after they are picked. Call us for more information or if you would like to schedule a time for your group. A family run farm established in 1970. Our orchard in Bolton, MA and Barnstead NH provide apple varieties such as: Macintosh, Gravenstein, Macoun, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Baldwin. We also offer our own peaches plums, blueberries, and corn (in season). Check out Povo's Guide to Apple Picking in MA!

The Big Apple Farm is a family favorite offering good, old fashioned fun. All ages enjoy their viewing platform where you can watch their Apple Grader sort the apples and children delight in finding their hidden train. Peek at their bakery kitchen and donut machine through their viewingCaramel Apples window. Enjoy a cup of hot or cold cider while taking in the autumn views. Fall weekends offer Hayrides, the Pumpkin House and Halloween weekend you might see a witch or two lurking about. Check out Povo's Guide to Apple Picking in Massachusetts!