I tried to go on a cannoli tasting tour, but I didn't have enough stomach room by the time I got to here. This place is very large, busy, and efficient. Wherever you see the hanging spheres, it's a line with a staff member to help you. It took my friend and I a bit to figure it out. They take orders and wrap the to go boxes well (securely, efficiently, and conveniently). Out of the three cannoli places I visited (Mike's, Modern Pastry, and Bova's) they definitely have the largest variety of filling options...and desserts in overall. Instead of the cannolis, my friend and I ordered a Tiramisu (my friend had a craving) and Boston Crème Pie (when in Boston) to go. It's cash only and not really anywhere you can sit down to eat. It's a hustle and bustle type of environment with no frills. Staff were courteous. After opening up the box, we were kind of disappointed. The Tiramisu was not a traditional one like my friend was hoping for and the Boston Crème Pie was just okay. It's definitely a tourist destination, but I don't think I would revisit it. read more

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Classic Italian feel in this bustling bakery. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. There are so many wonderful treats it can be a little overwhelming but we chose the pistachio cannoli for a little pick me up on our stroll in North End. It was hands down the best cannoli I have ever had! Will definitely stop here again before heading home. read more

Mike's Pastry - Pistachio Cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

After a sub sandwich lunch in the Paul Revere park picked up 5 cannolis to share. Cut them in half for three of us and shared. Brought home at least 2-3 cannolis. Really a great dessert. I wish the lines were shorter though. read more

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The lines are always long!!! The Cannoli is Huge!! A lot of choices... They have other pastries which looked yummy!!! The cannoli was good but a bit much!!! I would get another pastry next time but the Canister what they are known for. read more

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We kept seeing everybody walking around with boxes from Mike's Pastry shop. We figured we had to stop in and there was a line at 7:30pm. A line of like 40+ people. They work through that line quickly when the customers use their brains. We got a selection of cannoli's. When we finally got the chance to taste them, they were fantastic! read more

Mike's Pastry - Hazelnut - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A must when in Boston! Had to stop by and try the famous lobster tail and of course, you can't forget the cannoli! The lobster tails are huge and the cannoli was so so good. There were multiple lines but they went by pretty quick. I'd go back for the cannoli. read more

Mike's Pastry - Lobster tail and cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The iconic Mike's pastry was a must stop on our trip to Boston. The line did seem long down the block and it was a cold day, but I think we waited around 30 minutes which isn't the worst, but given the chaotic nature of the inside where no one knows what is going on it felt very overwhelming. If you are trying to get some pastries for your family, I really recommend just having one person go inside the store and ordering for everyone that is waiting outside. Once you get to the front after scrambling through people who you are are not sure if they are in a line or not, the service is quick and attentive and accurate. We grabbed our cannolis and ran out of there. We got a chocolate chip cannoli , Dubai chocolate flavor, and pumpkin pie flavor. The Dubi chocolate one was completely dipped in chocolate, and I thought that that was too much I would've preferred to enjoy the actual shell of the cannoli, but I really enjoyed the pistachio flavor. My favorite one overall was the classic chocolate chip cannoli that was just a classic cannoli with mini chocolate chips pushed in on the outside. If I were going to go back, I would simply get a handful of more original style cannolis. Those were my favorite. read more

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It is a bakery with every Italian American dessert you can think of! It is cash only and only to go. There is no seating available and your to go orders come in a box. My mission was to try the cannoli and since it was fall they had a pumpkin flavored one and it was delish! They only sell it in their regular size and there is a minimum to order their minis. A good stop to get that sugar craving gone! read more

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1) LONG LINES, BUT MOVES QUICKLY 2) JUST THE CANNOLI, don't get other things 3) BRING CASH LOGISTICS: the line out the door is intimidating, but luckily it moves quick. It's utter chaos inside. There's one line outside but once you get inside, there's 5 or 6 separate lines. If you pick the far right, you can see some of the things in the case along the side. WHAT TO GET: cannoli, hands down! $10 each. The ricotta filling is light and not too sweet, the shell is fresh and crunchy. We got the pistachio and the Florentine. Pistachio was *chefs kiss* I would get that again in a heart beat! Florentine was also delicious, but because the shell is covered in caramel, it's sticky and crunchy. Delicious, but totally extra and not necessary against the ricotta filling, and didn't need the mini chocolate chips. I'm probably not enjoying it correctly, so shoot me. Almost all other items we got were very disappointing. I was thinking - given the amount of customers they have daily, their pastries have got to be fresh and amazing. Could still have been fresh (didn't seem like the case for all items), but the taste lacked. Napoleon $7 - not sure if this is done in an Italian way, but the "custard" was more like frosting, it was that thick. The puff pastry was also soft and damp, not crispy and fresh. The top was also decorated like an opera cake, with vanilla and chocolate swirled frosting, too sweet. Chocolate Lobster Tail $7 - mmm the cone was hard, too firm really. The whipped cream (I think?) inside was so light and fresh though, my favorite part. Didn't need the chocolate exterior, in my opinion, but someone in my group wanted it. Good quality dark chocolate. Sfogliatelle $6 - this one was also too firm for me (stale?) and the filing was orange (a surprise)! Largely left untouched by our group of 5. Boston Cream Donut $5 - custard and chocolate frosting both too sweet for me as well. read more

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One of my first stops back into Boston and on a Thursday morning, there was no line. I came back for the Boston cream pie and it was still silky smooth as a I remember but maybe a tad sweeter than I remember last, but still delicisous. We also got a cannoli, their staple and the outer crust was crunchy with a smooth cream filling that wasn't too sweet. They are cash only! read more

Mikes is the place to go for cannolis and any of your Italian sweet treat needs! I, personally, don't like cannolis but my family does and has been coming for years. I love the other treats- Florentine cookies and the Italian rainbow layered cookies! It's busy almost any time of day, but they have a quick and efficient system and the line moves quickly. read more

Mike's might be known for its cannolis, but oh my gosh are all their desserts just as delicious and noteworthy!! Their Boston cream pie in particular is one of the best I've had! There's something so nostalgic and comforting about their simple flavors done just right, so it satisfies and surprises your sweet tooth all at the same time. The service here is always fast, efficient, and caring despite often long lines and a busy environment. Regardless, you're sure to get your pastry or dessert of choice in no time! Even at night they have a wide selection to choose from and it's just as fresh as in the day. I love the clean, relaxed atmosphere with a subtly chic vibe to bring a modern, elevated dining experience to the old, traditional north end. And they definitely still reflect that tradition in their vast pastry cases covering two walls of the space and even more of their cookies along the back wall. A visit here is such a unique and fun one in Boston that everyone must experience at least once! Not to mention, their desserts are all at an extremely reasonable price considering their size, quality, and reputation. Everything from the baked goods to the atmosphere makes Mike's a place to remember and certainly worth the hype! read more

Mike's Pastry - Boston cream pie - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Be aware that this spot is CASH ONLY! Located in the North end, this bakery is always bustling with people. From its popular (and abundant number of cannolis) to their Boston creme pies to their other delicious pastries, Mike's Pastry is great for a sweet treat. I got their Boston cream pie here (my first time trying one) and I thought it was great. I was worried it would be too indulgent and overly sweet but it was perfect. Definitely have to come back here to try their cannolis one day (I mean, as I walked out, a man walked back in just to say that their cannolis were the best he's ever had). read more

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Mike's Pastry is one of Boston's most renowned Italian bakeries. Every time I go to Boston, I always try to stop at Mike's Pastry in historic North End or one of their other 3 locations for their cannolis. Mike's Pastry in the North End is a good size bakery, but there is always a line to get to the counter to order. There are mouthwatering pastries in the display cases. On the wall, the different cannoli flavors are displayed. I chose the blueberry mascarpone cannoli. They are $7 each and cash only. Mike's Pastry is known for its iconic white box with bright blue lettering tied with string. The cannolis are always very delicious. The cannoli shell is crispy and the cannoli filling is so creamy and filled to the max. The staff member that assisted me was friendly and helpful. The line moved and didn't have to wait too long. read more

Mike's Pastry - blueberry mascarpone cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Pistachio cannolis were amazing! Service was lovely and quick! Cash only but worth the hassle! read more

While we were dining on Hanover Street, we kept seeing people walking by with little boxes from Mike's. I had read that Mike's was a must stop in the North End but I'm a little spoiled by my experience on Arthur Ave in the Bronx, NY so I get real skeptical on how good stuff can actually be somewhere else. We decided to check it out and whoa the lines were long. Literally out the store, down the street. Thankfully, the line does move pretty fast and we only waited about 15 min. I'm actually glad we had to wait in line because neither my husband nor I carry cash and Mike's is a cash only establishment. There's a very large selection here and I'm glad that they still have such a large selection even late at night, like when we came after dinner. To be wholly honest, I don't think anything I had was that good. I especially did not like the lobster tail, which sadly is my favorite thing. I was so excited to have my husband try it because he didn't get a chance when we went to NYC a few years ago. He looked at me crazy for saying it was my favorite pastry (I let him try it first) and then I tried it and was super underwhelmed. It was dry but also soggy, with way too thick layers and literally no flavor. We didn't even try the chocolate one because we didn't like the regular. The ricotta pie was just ok, I took 3 bites and threw it out. The whoopie pie was too sweet and extra soggy. Super disappointed, especially given how expensive these pastries are. However, the rating is still high for those cannoli. No, they are not better than NY (sorry Boston, NY wins this one) and they aren't the best I've ever had but they were solid and the vast variety of flavors was impressive. I wish we had gotten a box of all cannoli. read more

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You can't come to Boston and not stop at Mike's Pastry. The line was long (as expected), it's cash only, and totally worth the wait. We went with the strawberry cheesecake and the Boston cream pie, both rich, fresh, and gone before I could even think about a photo. That's always the best sign. Everything here feels a little chaotic but in that old-school, Boston bustling way that just works. No pics, no regrets just sugar induced happiness. read more

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Oh. My. Lord. These pastries are *chef's kiss* We were visiting Boston and had seen this famous pastry shop all over Tik Tok, so we made it our mission to check it out. When we first arrived, we saw a gigantic linen out the door and were initially intimidated, but learned pretty quickly that the line moved pretty quickly. For reference, we maybe waited 25-30 minutes. Trust me, it was worth the wait! Make sure you bring cash otherwise you will be turned away. Luckily there are plenty of atms nearby. While your waiting, you can look at their large menu boards and decide what you want. Make sure that by the time you get to the counter that you're ready to order as things move fast here. We ordered an amaretto cannoli, chocolate covered lobster tail and a Boston cream puff. All three were absolutely incredible and were gobbled up so fast. We're definitely coming back next time we visit! read more

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Worth the hype! Came on a raining morning with no line which was awesome since they usually have a long line outside the door. Ordered half a dozen cannoli from the woman who made my day. She was no nonsense and gave me solid recommendation. I ordered the chocolate chip, hazelnut, limoncello, oreo, pistachio, and the amaretto cannoli. AMAZING! It was the perfect blend of crispy and creamy. The shell was light, crispy, but had so much flavor. The fillings had just the right amount of sweetness. So smooth and rich without being heavy. Each cannoli I ordered was simply delicious, but my favorites were limoncello, pistachio, and the amaretto. Cash only. read more

Mike's Pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Here's a rare sighting: no line at Mike's Pastry on a Monday mid-morning. I practically floated through the door, but come the weekend that is not the case. The line is out the door, down the sidewalk and around the corner with tourists, locals, and cannoli devotees alike. I went with the classic cannoli, no chocolate chips, no frills, just pure ricotta glory. The shell was crisp and golden, the filling smooth, lightly sweet, and piled in generously. It's the kind of treat that makes you pause mid-bite and silently vow to come back for another. Mike's delivers a dessert that's worth every minute but I don't think I would ever stand on a huge line just to have one. You have to do it while in Boston though! Also I did love the presentation in the pretty blue box! read more

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Pretty famous for their Cannolis and it didn't disappoint with respect to that. We tried the most basic one - Ricotta cannoli - and it was probably the second best I've had (best so far is Alati in Montreal) till date. Quite fresh and tasty. The crust was quite thin, which is good. Having said that, the Boston Cream Pie was a bit let down. While it was great on the surface, the middle area was frozen and didn't leave a good taste. Ambiance in the store is something amazing. Very crowded but was being managed in an orderly manner. The cashier in your queue will only entertain one customer at a time, so there is no confusion as to who is waiting to pick up or yet to order. It's all cash - so make sure you have the cash enough for your order. Definitely to be tried but perhaps don't buy in to the hype. read more

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4.5 stars Mike's Pastry had always been one of my favorite places to visit when I was in Boston, and I had planned to stop there on my recent trip as well. Before I made it there, I kept passing other folks carrying those iconic white boxes with blue writing, and it was as if the bakery would taunt me until I finally went. I headed over to the North End, fully prepared to join the typical, lengthy line leading down the block from the pastry shop. However, Saturday around 11:00 am was apparently an ideal time to go, as we only had to wait on a very brief queue. When we finally made it to the counter, the woman that helped us was a complete doll! I was shocked that she was able to remain so friendly when she was being swarmed by tourists, but clearly she was experienced with patience. Others might opt for the famed, multi-flavored cannolis, but I ordered my favorite of Mike's pastries - the brownie. The rich, fudgy square was topped with a thick layer of chocolate frosting, making it pure decadence. I also sampled the Champagne Cookies, which were made from white and pink dough and had been rolled in sprinkles around the edges. I liked that they were thickly sliced, so that they had some texture, but they were very lemony, which I had not expected, since they looked more like shortbread or butter cookies. A visit to Mike's Pastry might involve standing in line and shelling out a good deal of cash for your treats (credit cards not accepted), but a bite of their heavenly desserts, especially the brownies, made that all worth it! read more

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Now this is a proper cannoli! As many claim here they are the best in town and live up to the hype. The shell had a terrific crispy crunch and the traditional filling was creamy and tasty. We also had a pistachio cannoli and made sure to try a few lobster tails. Both also very good. Been around since 1946 and is a fave of locals and visitors to the area. We thought Mike's was a bit better than Modern but you can't really go wrong with either one when visiting the North End. read more

Had to stop by Mike's Pastry while visiting Boston and picked up a chocolate chip cannoli. Easily the best cannoli I've ever had. The filling was incredible! Definitely lives up to the hype and is a must-visit when you're in Boston! read more

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We dined on Hanover St and then stepped into Mike's. There are so many options it is nearly unbelievable. There is generally a wait for the counter service which is worthwhile hard to understand the breath of baked options. We just picked several different types to share with friends. The cannolis are the highlight and offered in at least a dozen variations. Bring cash to spend and set your sweet tooth free here at Mike's. Highly recommend- as was recommended to us. read more

Great baked goods, no complaints, the Sfogliatella was especially Devine. The cannoli was crispy and the filling creamy and tasty. It was a line queued to the door upon arrival. The lines, there were 4 or 5, move quickly depending on orders, the phone, etc. My server was very polite and quickly filled my order. It's a bit loud with all people and the tile and glass TIP Cash Only read more

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We stopped in about 4:00 with no line and no waiting! We got a mix of things, with mixed reviews. The ricotta pie, chocolate cupcake and the ricotta cannoli were perfection! The rum cake, anise biscotti, and sfogliatelle left a bit to be desired. They all tasted stale. However, it's always fun to try new things! read more

By far, our favorite cannoli that we had. This place is a staple and you have to come here for a reason. We loved the regular cannoli, but the other items that we got we did not love and you could tell there was not as much care. The black-and-white cookies were so dry and crumbly. It was hard to eat, and they are my favorite. Still giving four stars for an incredible cannoli fast service and an old-school feel. read more

Great and traditional But...major tourist trap. Friggin' line to get some! Yikes! CASH ONLY So before you wait in line get to an ATM And the staff that packs your order don't even make eye contact Definitely need some customer service tips read more

Overrated and overpriced. Fun tradition and atmosphere, but too much for too little. Pastries were ... como si dice, Mehhh Sorry read more

It's been 18 years since my lady cannoli from mikes and it's exactly as I remembered except now all of the flavors are epic!!!!!! The original is definitely the best. That ricotta is just mmmmmmm so good. Next fave was the espresso. I'm a big coffee everything kind of gal so this definitely exceeded all expectations. The chocolate ricotta was phenomenal and we tried the special raspberry marscapone, while it was delish it was too much for us. Can't go wrong at mikes honestly. (They broke on the way home but taste just as good) read more

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Love it here, any of the locations are amazing my daughter loves it as well Everything always fresh read more

This establishment has three very simple rules: (1) no credit cards (2) no chairs (3) and no, you can't possibly believe a pastry without powdered sugar could be better than a pastry WITH powdered sugar read more

We walked into this place with our military uniforms on and everyone was so friendly! Very warm and welcoming environment. I got the espresso cannoli, which was $8 and super rich and delicious- I actually had to save half for later. They have a LOT of different types of treats and baked goods if you don't like cannolis. read more

Staple store in Boston for your delicious plethora of cannoli options along with a. Multitude of other desserts. Lines are pretty long but the people who work here have them rolling along. Place is cash only so come prepared. read more

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Mike's Pastry is one of the many amazing pastry shops in the NorthEnd. If you are visiting Boston, you gotta try both Mike's and Modern. Both are great, and it's fun to do taste tests to find who is better at what. I loved the black and white cookie from Mike's. It's soft, sweet, and a great size. I had wished the cannoli had a crispier shell and was sweeter, but it's still a really good cannoli. read more

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Is this a little overhyped? Maybe... definitely on the more expensive end for pastries but definitely a city classic for a reason. I tried 4 different cannolis on my trip here and the shell her was definitely the freshest and crispest without tasting stale or getting soggy over time. The cream is on the sweeter end and there's LOTS of it compared to other shops so keep that in mind when you're making your decision read more

Mike's Pastry - Pistachio Cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

So yummy! Huge portions. It was cash only so I went outside and ordered via DoorDash and it was ready way faster than it would have been had I stood in the line. Worth the wait and trip over to try it! read more

Mike's Pastry - Cannoli and Boston cream pie - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great cannolis!! We decided on the last night of our trip stay to just go for it and get 4 different flavors! We couldn't finish them all because they are a little bigger... but it made for the perfect breakfast with coffee the next morning before heading to the air port. It is cash only so keep that in mind! read more

I was on vacation in Boston, and after seeing over 10 videos about things you can't miss when visiting Boston I had to try Mike's. After we had a big dinner down the street at Nico's, we saw a line out the door, and knew we had to stop. The line went quickly and me and my friend ordered two cannolis. One chocolate chip and one mint and chip. The bummer about our cannolis is that we were too full to eat them immediately and we waited to have them for breakfast the next day. By that time, they had softened substantially. I will say that the taste was great, but we were expecting there to still be a crunch. I also got a fig cookie and it was really good. I would still recommend anyone to try it! read more

Mike's Pastry - Chocolate chip and mint and chip cannolis and a fig cookie. - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts