New Dessert Spots Open in Boston and Hamilton

Boston’s sweet scene is expanding with several new dessert venues slated to open this summer and fall. Among them is Cheongsu, a Korean‑inspired café offering shaved ice, bingsu and traditional pastries, and Salt & Straw, which will sell its limited‑edition “cool dogs” – vanilla ice cream sandwiched in a vanilla cake bun with crème anglaise and chocolate fudge.

In Hamilton, Ontario, a roundup of ten ice‑cream and gelato shops highlights the city’s growing frozen‑dessert options. Highlights include Big Scoops on Duke Street, family‑run Summer’s on Locke Street, Willard’s Ice Cream serving experimental flavors such as dill pickle, and the waterfront‑side Pier 8 location offering Shaw’s Ice Cream. The list also features Capri Gelateria, Festival Creamery, and other local favorites.

Both cities see a surge in boutique dessert concepts, reflecting broader consumer interest in specialty sweet treats.