Solodko Boston 38 Brooks Street, Boston, MA 02135

"I've come here a few times. The macaron and honey cake are very good. The croissant was fine. The mango cheesecake and raspberry cheesecake were a disappointment and waste of money. They tasted like next to nothing - no cheese flavor to be had. The mango was stronger than the raspberry but both were bland. the texture of the mousse was unpleasant. Extremely rubbery - like an excess amount of gelatin was used. I've been driven off after spending way too much on desserts we binned after a few good bites. Coffee was fine."

"I found this place from the Too Good To Go app. I had place 1 order to try their pastries. I got a box of 10 macarons which were delicious. A month later, I decided to come back and purchase their cheesecakes. Had the mango, blackcurrant lavender, and raspberry flavors."

"I had an amazing experience with Solodoko who made my sister's 30th birthday cake. Not only was it beautifully decorated, but the vanilla/berry flavor was out of this world. The team was also super friendly and helped me out last minute with a mistake I made. If you're ever in need of a cake that's not only Instagram-worthy but also tastes incredible, look no further than Solodoko! (Their daily desserts are also worth checking out even if you don’t need a cake!)"

"A slice of Ukrainian Patisserie in Brighton Tucked away in a residential area of Brighton, Solodko is probably the only Ukrainian bakery in the city. While a bit off the beaten path and not readily accessible by metro, it offers small yet unique selection of Ukrainian confectionery. On my recent visit, I was compelled to try all their offerings and eventually got all of their cakes. Among the ones I tried, the Medovik, a traditional Ukrainian honey cake, was my favorite. Its structure, comprising thin, Lotus Biscoff-like layers, paired nicely with the classic buttercream filling. On the other hand, their mousse cheesecakes, both the Mango and Black Currant Lavender versions, left a mixed impression. Their texture leaned more towards jelly-like consistency, and the subtlety of their sweetness was a tad too understated for my palate. Since they also seemed to specialize in intricately crafted cakes, I also got a small Berry Vanilla Bento cake. However, this also proved to be somewhat underwhelming. The cake adhered closely to the typical American style, characterized by its thick buttercream frosting and a singular layer of berry preserves, lacking the distinctiveness I had hoped for. Despite some hits and misses, Solodko unmistakably adds a unique touch to Boston’s bakery scene, which is predominantly filled with French and Mediterranean influences. While I am uncertain about a return visit for the cakes alone, I might go back if they have a rotating selection of pastries."