Okay, after returning to Boston, I managed to try the actual Mike's (and its rival across the…read morestreet, Modern). The huge lines seem intimidating, but they go by quite quickly, and it spreads into 3 separate lines inside. Bear in mind they are CASH ONLY. They do box your orders nicely with their iconic string. :) Although they're known for their cannoli, you can also order other pastries like eclairs, whoopie pies, brownies, cheesecakturnovers, florentines, scones, croissants, cookies, and even Dubai chocolate. Their pastry variety is endless. I ordered the Mint chip and Pistachio cannoli. Both were decadent but not too heavy or sweet. One downside is that I felt they were a bit drier than Modern, but otherwise comparable. Each was $8, although you can get "kits" for cheaper (some flavors like Dubai chocolate are more expensive). I'd love to come back and try the rest of their cannolis and pastries!

I was excited to try Mike's Pastry after hearing so much hype, but unfortunately, I was very…read moredisappointed. Having enjoyed cannoli in Italy and éclairs in various places across Europe, I found these pastries to be overrated and not worth the wait--even if there had been no line and everything was half-price. The chocolate éclair looked unappealing and was quite dry. The filling was excessively sweet and left an artificial aftertaste. The cannoli shells lacked the crispness I expected, and again, the filling was overwhelmingly sweet with what tasted like artificial ingredients. I honestly don't understand the hype. My guess is that much of it comes from social media influencers who may not have experienced similar pastries in Europe. Yet whenever someone visits Boston, they're told they "have to" try Mike's Pastry. For me, it simply didn't live up to its reputation. Disappointing. Oh, it is only cash. Hm...

Continues to be one of my favorite cocktail bars!!!!! The drinks are so good. We stopped in this…read morepast weekend and of course got the pistachio martinis. You really can't go wrong with them and they are a must try. I love the gelato in them, it really kicks them up a notch. I also got the espresso martini which was very very good too. Definitely a top 5 espresso martini. We also got an affogato and had baileys added to it- this was AMAZING! If you're into dessert drinks this is the best place for them. Sometimes you have to wait in line but once you're seated the service is great. The staff checks in often and is extremely helpful. This is a great date night or hang out spot, it has a very relaxed atmosphere and feels like a cafe. Highly recommend!

Service has a lot to be desired. They're rude and don't focus on customer service…read more We ended up walking out because they just gave attitude from the first words out of their mouth. I had my laptop and was NOT doing any work on it. I just had it with me and I wasn't even planning to do work on it. I was there to get coffee. They came up to me and gave me attitude over it and them not wanting screens. I was like okay but then they walked off and didn't take our orders. They saw us leaving and asked if we wanted anything. We said "No! I said we respected your wishes and never disrespected your policy but instead of taking our orders you gave us shit and walked off." They obviously don't want customers.

In Boston, I found a hidden gem and I never want to leave I loved the experience delicious cannole…read morethe taste was delicious and I want to never leave this HIDDEN GEM Boston. Also they they are really was the best I've ever experienced and the vibe in here was electric.

first time there and the traditional cannoli was so delicious…read more i rate it a ten went first thing in morning and busy but it was so good we went back after dinner for more to bring home

I only stopped by the Isabella Museum and Northeastern University, but unexpectedly, I had the best…read moreice cream I've had since arriving in the U.S. "Gelato Cheaper than Therapy"--truly an apt description. My previous favorite was Amorino, but I think this place is a step above. The texture of the ice cream was superb--exquisitely smooth and creamy, yet not as sticky as Amorino. Coconut: Coconut ice cream in the U.S. is always legendary, but this was the pinnacle of the legendary. The aroma of coconut and milk was the richest I've ever tasted, and it felt very natural, with just the right amount of sweetness. Naked Yogurt: Similar in design to Amorino's Yogurt & 0% Fat Yogurt, both were pure, rich, and unsweetened yogurt, but this one had a more intense milky flavor. Espresso Mascarpone: The signature flavor. The bittersweet aroma of espresso was distinct yet mellow, but the presence of mascarpone cheese is limited. Very refreshing. Other flavors: Pistachio had a rich pistachio flavor and was a safe choice; Tiramisu and Dulce de Leche were both a bit too sweet. From this perspective, Amorino seems to offer a more well-rounded experience, but I still prefer the surprising quality of this place. The sorbets were all decorated with fruit, making them especially beautiful. If you try too many samples, the staff might get a little annoyed. I was reminded after trying the fourth flavor, so I reluctantly stopped.

I love, love, love this place. There is so much to try here. The gelato is amazing amd the protions…read moreare generous. Try one scoop because it will be plenty! Be sure to try the mango which has juicy little pieces of mango embedded in it. This is my personal favorite. The proce is right, too, about $7 The waffle sandwiches are truly unique. They have plenty of seating if you want to sit and chat with friends. The ambiance is relaxed and informal. Da Vinci even offers cadet blue gift cards.

The Grape Nut flavor is my absolute favorite. I also love when they have rice Krispy treat…read moreanything! I have had a ton of their scoops and the only flavor I have ever not liked was Burnt Caramel. I always make sure to take visitors here!

I've heard folks raving about this place for years, so finally decided to swing by and try it out…read more First off, must say I'm a bit of a skeptic regarding specialty ice cream shops: with one exception (a now-defunct "frozen custard" shop in Friendswood, Texas of all places, where you could see the super-dense/rich stuff glacially oozing out of the machine, and one milkshake's worth of it kept me full for the rest of the day!) I have yet to find any that are significantly better than ordinary Haagen Daz from a supermarket. In fact, most ice cream parlour ice creams aren't even as good, while costing orders of magnitude more than supermarket H-D! Toscanini's is close to equal to H-D in my book...and mainly for the fact that they offer some truly unusual and original flavors: we had the Mango Sticky Rice, Burnt Caramel, and Kulfi. My friend who enjoyed the first one the most, quickly tired of the second, and the third was my favorite by far, mainly because I love cardamom and saffron so much. I was somewhat conflicted with the Burnt Caramel...first taste was delightful, but halfway through the novelty faded away for the most part. We both appreciated that the ice cream was not hyper-sweet like JP Licks, though. HOWEVER, the extreme creaminess, density, and dry mouth-feel of H-D was just not there, as usual. I'd describe the texture of Toscanini's ice cream to be fairly ordinary, like a typical soft/smooth gelato texture. Not bad, but not anything I would really write home about. YMMV of course. Otherwise, service was good and the place is clean and pleasantly modern inside, with 3 nice new steel benches to sit at outside. The benches are curiously turned AWAY from the street, I suppose to foster more of a "communal" vibe and people-watching opportunities. I've walked by during peak hours and seen it quite full, so this place clearly is still quite popular. At $8.25 for 3 scoops (albeit fairly generous sized scoops) of oh, 8 out of 10 ice cream, I don't see myself ever becoming a regular here despite the undeniably interesting/unique flavors, unless I came mainly for the people-watching opps on a nice weather day.

CASH ONLY I really…read moreloved the gelato, it was creamy and delicious. I love how they give you a cookie to top your gelato.

When we were roaming around looking for the perfect dessert, we found The Table Caffé and decided…read moreto try some gelato, just to see what we should get. We had raspberry, tiramisu, and I forgot mine already, haha! It's been more than a month since we went, so this review is a bit late. The server was so friendly and gave us great suggestions since there were so many options to choose from. We just got the kid's cup because the portions looked big for us, hehe! Definitely worth it, delicious dessert and a great location.

If you want to experience true, handcrafted excellence, Delini Gelato is an absolute must-visit…read more You can taste the exceptionally high-quality ingredients, delicious recipe curation, and the owner's sheer passion in every single bite. This isn't just a quick sweet treat; it's gelato truly made to be savored. I've loved every single flavor I've tried here - and I think I've tried them all. Personally, I lean toward strong, bold profiles. Their chocolate and chocolate hazelnut are incredibly rich and amazing, and the pistachio is absolutely heavenly. That said, their more delicate, subtle flavors like the lavender, salted caramel, and mango lassi are equally wonderful and perfectly balanced. The freshness here is unmatched. The blood orange sorbet was incredible, and while I was in the shop, I actually saw a crate of fresh blood oranges they were prepping to squeeze for the next batch. You can't get any fresher than that! On a personal note, I recently brought my elderly mother, who is in hospice care with dementia, into the shop. She had a cone with two flavors, and it was incredibly gratifying to see her smile and genuinely enjoy one of life's simple pleasures at this stage in her journey. Delini didn't just give us great dessert; they gave us a beautiful memory. Highly, highly recommended. Support this fantastic local gem!

This isn't an Italian style gelato stand. We tasted a handful of gelato flavors and settled on…read morevanilla because it actually had more taste than the others. Everyone we tasted had extremely subtle flavor and a texture that was so smooth it was more like eating frozen liquid cheese than gelato. The owners run the place closely, are pleasant enough and care about cleanliness and quality. We just didn't like the taste or texture of their products. Based on other yelp reviews, it seems like 'The Emperor's New Clothes' where locals want to love the place and are afraid to tell the owners the complete truth.

Still just as good as ever! The only reason I'm writing this is because you NEED to try the lemon…read morepistachio flavor. It is the most refreshing and one of the best flavors I've had. On a hot day (like it's been recently in boston) it's the PERFECT treat. I also sample the burnt caramel which was a strong contender (I get the kiddie cup...because the servings are huge) but ended up going with the pistachio lemon one. The staff as always is super friendly and continues to provide great service- especially in the north end. Continues to easily be my favorite ice cream spot in north end!

Cute small shop right off the main street in the North End. Lots of flavors to choose from and…read morestaff let us try samples! Some unique flavors to choose from. The Thai Tea flavor was the best, tasted very flavorful with pieces of real coconut. Taro was yummy and creamy - a bit too sweet. Friend said the brownie was good and would be even better with some chocolate chips