Mike's Pastry is a must visit while in Boston! It is just a short walk from the Freedom Trail They are cash only so make sure you have that on you before you stand in line. The line can get pretty crazy at times, but it moves through quickly. It is also pretty small so it can get very tight packed inside. They have racks and racks of pastry counters filled with every cake, cookie, cannoli, pie, and cheesecake you can think of. Most pastry's range from $2-6, but most are huge and I would recommend sharing with someone else as it can be too much for just one person. You will always see people carrying around the Mike's Pastry boxes tied with their signature string in Boston and you should definitely try it out for yourself! read more

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The cannolis are oh so famous in Boston so we did a little pit stop before touring the Harvard campus. Loads of pastries in the display and we got a cannoli each and I also ordered a Boston cream pie. Great pastries! Extremely sweet but it's really good if you want to satisfy your sweet tooth. This location is not as busy as the original one I'm assuming since there was no line. They have so many cannoli flavors and I loved the way they package up your pastries for you with the string. Review is 3.5 stars but I'll bump it up to a 4. I asked for a pistachio cannoli but got a tiramisu one instead. I mean still delicious and I guess just another excuse to stop by again! read more

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Back in Bean Town again and we were walking through the Harvard Campus. When we saw the sign for Mike's, we just had to stop in and get a half dozen cannoli. I was pleasantly surprised that the price is still $5 each in spite of BIDENFLATION. Way to go Mike! So, after some deliberation we decided on the Yellow Creme (Custard), Hazelnut, Amaretto, Espresso, Double Chocolate and Florentine. We bought them for the next morning with coffee, so they sat in the refrigerator overnight. The next morning, the shells were still NICE and CRISPY. The cream was still LIGHT and BUTTERY. When I visit Boston, I always stop by Mike's Pastry for a REAL TREAT. read more

Mike's Pastry - A box of DELICIOUSNESS! - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I write this review as I have never had a cannoli before trying Mikes pastry so I wanna preface that I have nothing to base it off of. However, my first cannoli from Mikes was DELICIOUS! They had a long line out the door however it moved fairly quickly as they have a lot of people working. They have a ton of filling options for the cannolis as well as other pastries. I got the chocolate chip and the pumpkin spice (which was seasonal). They were just ridiculously good I really could not put it down. I think my favorite was the chocolate chip one as i like the crunch of the chips on the outside. This place is a must stop in Boston!! Worth the wait! read more

Mike's Pastry - Amaretto Cannoli, Pistachio Cannoli, Chocolate Chip Cannoli, pumpkin cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Convenient near Harvard. No line at all versus one of the other locations we visited. Cannolis are solid. Crispy breading. Would come back again. read more

Tourist trap Lines are long Desserts are not even that good compared to its competitors read more

Awesome bakery to cure your sugar cravings. Got the pistachio cannoli. It was good. My husband got the chocolate cream one. Sure was a nice treat. read more

Basically take out not really a place to sit down and eat. But they have the widest selection of cannolis I've ever seen. Easily the most famous, if not the best cannoli in Boston. A true Boston institution, read more

We had the pecan caramel cheesecake. It was just ok. Basically tasted like a plain cheesecake topped with caramel and pecans. The service was quick despite there being a line out of the door. The setting is a typical, walk in walk out establishment but there is actually a small area to stand and eat. read more

Mike's Pastry - Pecan Caramel Cheesecake Coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

As a first-timer in Boston, I had no choice but try out Mike's cannolis. Came to the location by Harvard and ordered a pistachio cannoli. I had been eating all day, so after taking one bite of the cannoli, I was full! The cannoli was sweet and pretty heavy but good. I'd definitely recommend sharing it with friends since it is so filling! read more

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

I gotta be honest, I usually do not go for cannoli's - probably my LAST option for a dessert. BUT Mike's makes such a good one, that I would literally come here just for that. The original is always good - it has a delicious filling - we got chocolate chips added to it. I think my favorite was actually the pistachio cannoli. There is something about a ricotta filling with pistachio. Next time, I would probably only get this flavor. There is usually a line out the door, but it actually goes pretty quick. If you're in the area, this is a must! read more

Mike's Pastry - Pistachio Cannoli, 2 Chocolate Chip Cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

What a huge disappointment. Many had said this was the best place for Boston Cream Pie. I took the city bus here from the Fenway area. A block away from the bus stop. I got in & out and was able to catch the same exact bus going back to the hotel. The lady behind the counter was nice. I got a piece of BCP, and since I am a tiramisu snob, I got a slice of that, too. The BCP wasn't anything to write home about. Similar to something I can get at Walmart. The tiramisu? I don't know what that was, but it wasn't good. The mascarpone was nonexistent. And I didn't taste any coffee flavor. On the plus side, there was no wait, and not as expensive as I thought. read more

A must try Boston stop. So many flavors to try and the staff is lovely! Our favorite sweet is the lobster tail! read more

Mike's Pastry - Lobster Tail - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Maybe the hype had me all worked up. I heard it was the best cannoli place this side of The Alamo, but the chocolate cannoli I got was just okay. Definitely not special. The black and white cookies was more like a black and brown cake like cookie variation. Pretty good but not true to form. Maybe it's just a tourist trap. Yes, I was a tourist and yes I got trapped. But next time I'll bypass the alleged "home of the cannoli" and visit a true master pastry chef that makes one to die for! read more

As someone who watches more TikTok than I should, I've had Mike's Pastry show up on my fyp countless times. I was super excited to visit and after asking the worker what their most popular cannoli was, I got the chocolate chip flavor. I don't even like cannolis that much but I was devouring it like I hadn't eaten in days. The worker was nice but for some reason wouldn't make eye contact with me which was a little disheartening. The inside is also very clean which was a nice plus. read more

Mike's Pastry - Box - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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holy cannoli this was GOOD the staff was nice and they wrap everything in a cute box then tie it up with string ordered: pistachio cannoli & chocolate ricotta cannoli read more

Mike's Pastry - Pistachio Cannoli Chocolate Ricotta Cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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You have to go to mikes if you go to Boston! The cannolis are a must, although the other pastries all looked amazing. We went to the one by Harvard since we were in the area. We went around 3pm on a Saturday and there was no line! We got one peanut butter, one espresso chip and one chocolate dipped. Not cheap but worth it! The cannolis are big! So one is probably enough since they are rich too. Oh goodness the cannoli cream is amazing. And the shell is perfect. We loved them all! Worth the hype. read more

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OMG...literal heaven on earth. It's been a few years since I've had Mike's and it's even better than I remembered. A fresh piped cannoli is amazing! So light, creamy and amazing. So worth it! I also got the ricotta pie and it was equally amazing. Similar light ricotta filing. Honestly...no words can really do this justice. Just go...thank me later. read more

The same wonderful cannolis you'd find in the original downtown Boston location without a line wrapped around the building. I had a cannoli and shared it with my husband after taking a walk around Harvard. The cannoli was as delicious as the cannoli I had at the original Mike's Pastry location several years ago when I visited Boston for the first time. We managed to find seating indoors, which was a major upside for a bakery as famous as Mike's. Though a line started forming at around 5/before dinnertime. read more

DON'T GET THE CREME BRÛLÉE! We walked to this location a short distance from Harvard's Yard (first year student housing). Fairly busy for a early evening during Spring break Originally planned to order one of the many varieties of cannoli but I had a sudden change of heart when I saw the cream brûlée. Ah.. I fell in love- it appeared to be a thing of beauty with its smooth honey color underneath a mound of whipped cream and a cherry. Much to my disappointment it did not taste nearly as good as it looked. This desert lacked flavor and was without the flavor typically in this desert. Even Whole Foods' Creme brûlée tastes better! There were several desert options available - but I recommend trying the cannoli instead. Service was friendly and fast. Your desert will be packaged in adorable box and tied with bakers ribbon. read more

The fat man in me just screamed!!! Mike's has a very big reputation in Boston so, I had to try. I'm not a big cannoli person take this with a grain of salt. I tried 4 Oreo Peanut butter Original Florentine The Florentine is the best one. I didn't do much research before going but, later found that their thing is the lobster tail so, I'll try that next time. read more

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Mike's always has a line out the door, so I was expecting amazing pastries. We ordered a chocolate chip cannoli, Boston cream pie, and carrot cake. Everything tasted good, but it was honestly pretty generic. I wasn't overly impressed with the quality or taste, so I wouldn't recommend waiting hours in line for it. *My friends and I got lucky because we went when there was no line at all. read more

Mike's Pastry - Carrot Cake Slice, Chocolate Chip Cannoli, Boston Cream Pie - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I did take out....the chocolate Covered cannolis are amazing!!! I've ordered them twice and I intend to order them every time I am in town for meetings!!! I tried the lobster tail as well. It is huge!! Definitely recommend Mikes!! read more

Honestly pretty baffled by how bad this place is. I've never had a cake that I can only take 1 bite of until today. I ordered the carrot cake expecting there to be carrot involved. Instead I received a sugar bomb of the cheapest sugar known to man. Straight-up Walmart sheet-cake quality. You cannot taste even an ounce of effort. It's shameful to associate this with Italian baking. read more

The cannolies are the best in my opinion. I've never had them like they make them here. The other pastries are just ok. The chocolate cake is alright but I didn't really like the chocolate scone. The place is nice and at a great location. Service is always pretty good too. read more

Good cannolis! In the heart of Harvard Square, it was a bit surprising to see no wait for these cannolis that I had heard sooo much about from the locals. Passing by another location in the North End with a line out the door was a bit of a turnoff but I was very happy to get a chance to visit at this location. First all the cannolis looked awesome! It was very difficult to make a decision on just one. When I finally did, the Pistachio Cannoli didn't disappoint. It was loaded with fresh crushed pistachio that wasn't too sweet and could have been shared with another. There isn't much room to sit and enjoy, just 6 bar stools by the window but with Harvard Square just outside the door, there are plenty of places to sit and enjoy on a nice summer day. read more

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I am now a forever fan of Boston Cream Pie! I doubt it will be as good as what I experienced at Mike's Pastry. From the moment I walked into the shop I knew exactly what I wanted, the Boston Cream Pie. Unfortunately, it took 3 tries to get one. I heard they were good, so on the third attempt I went before dinner and scored! The whoopie pie and the fudge cake were also extremely good. The cookie was just a average chocolate chip cookie. No complaints about the cookie, just not as great as the other desserts. Just get there early before all the best options are gone! read more

Mike's Pastry - Fudge Cake, Whoopie Pie, Large Chocolate Chip Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Located right behind the red line T station at the heart of Harvard Sq, Mike's Pastry is a must have when visiting Boston. The cannolis are much bigger than you think with a rich cream filling and a shell that's perfectly fried crunchy. The shop offers other traditional pastries and cookies for purchase, and every order comes perfectly gift wrapped in the iconic white and navy pastry box. read more

Mike's Pastry - Cannolis $6 each - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Can't go wrong with mikes ever. This location also makes it so much easier to get the pastry without feeling bombarded by other humans. read more

Mike's Pastry - Mint Chip Cannoli Tiramisu - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Mike's Pastry is a must-go if you're visiting Boston. I've lived in Boston my whole life and have never gotten a chance to try their pastries until recently! They're well known for their cannolis so I had to get a classic chocolate chip cannoli. I was definitely pleasantly surprised about how large the cannoli was as I didn't finish it! The actual cannoli shell was very crispy and not at all soggy (even though I went about an hour before closing). The filling wasn't too overly sweet, but for me there was an overwhelming amount. The filling had a thicker consistency in comparison to other cannolis I've had, but I enjoyed it! The chocolate chips on the cannoli were a nice touch to the flavor and aesthetic. Eating the cannoli was on the messier side, since there was an overwhelming amount of cream and I spooned some of it out so it wouldn't fall onto my clothes. I would definitely come here again to try the other pastries/cannolis since the service was very quick and I didn't have to wait in line! read more

Mike's Pastry - Chocolate chip Cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I find it funny that everyone is choosing sides over the best Cannolis in Boston. Me? I'm from New York so I won't participate in the silliness because Ferrara's in Little Italy is the clear winner. But that is just MHO. I just finished dinner and left room for a cannoli. I see Mike's pastry is close by, I'll swing by for a regional Boston Italian treat. I walk into a small, clean establishment. Just like Rocco's on Bleeker St, Mike's Pastry is appealing to the masses with different flavors. I'm not too adventurous with the different flavored cannolis so I chose traditional. First bite, the shell is a shade lighter, meaning less fried. It still was crunchy and had a nice taste. The filling, it wasn't too sweet. I can taste the freshly whipped ricotta. What's nice about Mike's Pasty cannoli, the filling isn't like cement. It's not overly sweet and the total package made for a nice after dinner dessert. Mike's Pastry, you rocked it! read more

Mike's Pastry - Man... that is a Mi-T-Fine cannoli! - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I really like Mike's Pastry, but I think it was slightly overhyped for me. This made my expectations super high, but in reality Mike's seemed like a regular dessert shop to me. It was clean and the employees were friendly. They had many selections of desserts and bread beyond the famous cannolis. I was on the Cambridge side the first time I tried it, and the lines are so much shorter than the Mike's at the North End. I had no wait when I went in the afternoon. I got the Florentine Cannoli and I loved the honey coated shell. I got my friend a Chocolate Chip Cannoli and she also enjoyed it very much. The ricotta filling was very rich and creamy. It was a little pricey for $5 a cannoli but they are very big and will make you extremely full if you eat a whole cannoli. They also only took cash. read more

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So I'm not normally a cannoli person but when in Boston... Well, at least I thought I wasn't until I tried Mike's Pastry. I really couldn't decide on flavors so I ordered 1 Oreo and 1 pistachio and damnnn they were both great! Highly recommend this place! read more

Mike's Pastry - oreo and pistachio cannolis - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Ok, so this place is no joke! I was definitely wary that mikes pastry would be a huge tourist trap but I can honestly say this is the best cannoli thag I ever had! It was incredible! So large and I wish I got my own Bc of how good it was! The ricotta was perfect. The Cambridge location is also way less busy than the other location! read more

Mike's Pastry - Ricotta cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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You walk off of the Harvard square transit station into a tiny shop in a side alley because everyone you know and their aunt has told you that you HAVE to try *Mike's pastry* when in Boston. Especially their cannolis. Their cannolis are to die for! So you do. It's the supposed prodigal son of Boston's canoli heritage, and nothing so embodies the Italian cuisine culture of Boston as a cream filled pastry. Let me get to the point. Mike's pastry is not it. Especially not their canolis. Their cannolis taste exactly like every other mass produced store bought canoli on the market. It doesn't even taste fresh. It's not a bad cannoli mind you, but it's not gonna blow your socks off and set the bar for cannolis henceforth like everyone says it will. Now, I haven't tasted the other big cannoli places of Boston, so this is coming from the objective lens of someone who's primary experience with canolis is in cheap pizza shops. And yet, even with that low, low bar, Mike's cannolis barely pass muster. The Pistachio cannoli was just a plain ricotta with sliced pistachio on either end, the filling too sweet and the pastry overly brittle. The oreo was a bit better, ironically because it was less sweet then the pistachio, but not by much. Price was $6 a cannoli which is pretty good for the size and the fancy way they tie your box. I'm giving these cannolis a solid 6 out of 10. As for the shop itself, there's barely a place to stand let alone sit and while service is fast, you can tell the people working there aren't exactly passionate about creating a masterpiece of pastry. Basically, if you've tasted grocery store cannoli, then you already know what Mike's tastes like. Still, no harm in trying for yourself! read more

Mike's Pastry - Pistachio and Oreo canoli - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

So say you went to the Mike's Pastry in North End because you wanted the experience of going to the original location in Boston's Italian neighborhood, but now you want those amazing cannolis again but don't want to wait in that line and you also want to use your credit card... well look no further, Mike's Pastry in Cambridge is the place for you! I came here after wanting to check out their desserts again, and this place has the same amazing desserts they're famous for, but the line is shorter and they accept debit/credit cards here. I got the Florentine cannoli and it's my favorite one by far! It has like an added toffee flavor and crunch to it. I also got a couple other desserts, the raspberry sandwich and peanut butter brownie, and those were also good. This has become my favorite cannoli place ever, and this location is a good option read more

My Dad used to sell lots of bikes When me and my brother we tykes But if my Dad had only Instead sold Cannoli I hope it'd be as good as Mike's Mike's basically makes really good cannoli which aren't anywhere near as good as the amazing ones that I've had over in Brooklyn. They are good though and they have various delicious fillings including a coffee flavor which is nice. They're friendly people in here and the cannolis are pretty damn large but they're not made fresh so don't expect any of that fancy treatment. This is the second location after the famous one in the North End Italian district just north of downtown read more

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Great selection of pastries. This location did not have the crowds like the one in North End. Enjoyed the lobster tail, éclairés and tiramisu. Really large size for desserts. read more

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I love cannolis and Mike's Pastry is my favorite spot in Boston to get cannolis. Cannolis are $5 each and are HUGE! They have so many different flavors which are posted on the wall. I make sure to go early in the morning to make sure they have the flavors I like. My personal all time favorite is the Florentine cannoli. It is soooo delicious. I have tried their Mocha cake and ricotta pie, both are yummy as well. I definitely recommend coming here for their nice variety of dessert options. read more

Mike's Pastry - Chocolate Chip Cannoli, Florentine Cannoli, Pistachio Cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

One of these days I plan to go here in person, though that might just end up being the undoing of any hip to waist ratio I have left. Their desserts are to die for! When you're having a bad gay, a good day, or just a day, a cannoli from Mike's will make it better! Another one of my favorites is this raspberry chocolate cake that they have....so goooood! I just had one tonight and I'm already ready to reorder. read more