There’s a line for a reason. Other good bakery places around the North End, but Mikes Pastry is the best. Lines move quick and it’s a nice end of the day when in this end of Boston. We always bring some home and it’s always a big hit.
Ethan Jones
Best Pastry place in all of Boston. Food here was worth the wait!
Mānoa D
The cannolis were incredible !! Although it wasn’t on the cheap side (7$ for a single cannoli) and accepts cash only !
Gustavo Torrealba
This place is overrrated. The canolis are ok but not worth the Price, they only accept cash, in this time everything is Apple Pay or tap etc how can they not accept cards? Specially having a lot of tourists ,, they don’t even have trash cans inside the place to properly dispose of trash. Honestly I would not recommend it. There is a better place not far from it
Dave Malik
All the people I met. All over the US said I had to try this place while I was in Boston. They were spot on. Nothing bad in the whole place. I didn’t even get a cannoli! Really enjoyed the apple turnover that’s what I plan to get again on a revisit. Lobster tail was also highly recommended.
Stephen Punch
Very good selection of pastries, cash only and there can be a very long queue
Marissa Antinoro
I would have gave them five stars as I've been there before and it was amazing. But unfortunately today on my birthday when we traveled all the way from Rochester NY to enjoy Boston and the only pasty place I wanted to go was Mike's. I was met with the WORST customer service I've had in a LONG TIME! Something occured behind the counter and someone was accusing others of stealing. And this woman was flipping swearing freaking out to the point I had to ask them If they needed me to come back at a better time because I felt like we were inconveniencing them. And she wouldn't stop ! Paid zero attention to our order and was acting absolutely belligerent. I was appalled I had to walk out and let my boyfriend finish the order because I was furious. I thought Boston was full of beautiful and happy people and honestly after that experience I'll never go back. Teach your waitstaff that if customers are in house don't act ignorant because then you'll get terrible reviews such as mine. Anyways the pastries are great but the service APPALLING.
Ricky Hart
Fantastic place. So busy but well worth the queue and it is organised well once you get inside even though it is so busy. The cannolis are huge and so fresh and tasty. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Would absolutely recommend.
Steven Baggatta
Went here on our trip to Boston and wow. Delicious pastries!! Go! You won’t regret it 🤤
Phillip Weickert
Wow! Mike's Pastry is famous for a reason, and it absolutely lives up to the hype—a well-deserved five stars! My wife and I stopped by and were completely captivated by the selection and the incredible taste of everything we tried. We went with the Chocolate Chip Cannoli, the seasonal Pumpkin Cannoli, and a classic Boston Cream Donut. The cannolis were perfection: the shells were flaky, the filling was rich and creamy, and the flavors were spot-on. The Boston Cream Donut was a beautiful, custard-filled pillow of goodness. Honestly, my wife and I devoured them so quickly we almost didn't get to appreciate how truly good they were! Despite the constant crowd—and I can totally see why this place is always busy—the ladies helping behind the counter were incredibly friendly and efficient. They handled the organized chaos with grace and a smile. If you are in Boston, particularly the North End, you must stop at Mike's. Get ready to indulge, because every bite is heavenly!
Overhyped, extremely packed and their ricotta cannoli was way too sweet. Almost wanted to throw it away if it was not $7.
Angelo Serra
Very, very crowded bakery specializing in cannoli of a variety of flavors. Most certainly more of a tourist attraction than a local bakery as I saw at least three tour groups come through.
Staff is very harried and about a step away from the Soup Nazi. You really need to know what you want and no dallying.
The cannoli are OK as are the lobster tails. They do have a variety of Italian cookies that are OK as well. While we were there in the afternoon , they did not seem very fresh. Having had Modern Pastry and Bova, this place is certainly third in my mind.
Mel Z
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!
Diana Reyes
I visited this candy shop in Boston with high expectations because it had been recommended to me, but the experience was very disappointing. First, the lady who attended us was extremely rude she looked upset the entire time and treated us poorly. She kept speaking in another language, clearly showing gestures of annoyance that made us feel uncomfortable.
To make things worse, after we paid and took our order, we realized that she had put our candies in a used box that still had dirty napkins and plastic forks from another customer. When I went back to complain, the same employee completely ignored me, as if I wasn’t even speaking to her.
Thankfully, another lady came out, she was very kind, apologized for what happened, and replaced our order with a clean box. I truly appreciate her help, but overall, it was a very unpleasant experience that I wouldn’t want anyone else to go through.
Holly
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!
There’s a line for a reason. Other good bakery places around the North End, but Mikes Pastry is the best. Lines move quick and it’s a nice end of the day when in this end of Boston. We always bring some home and it’s always a big hit.
Best Pastry place in all of Boston. Food here was worth the wait!
The cannolis were incredible !!
Although it wasn’t on the cheap side (7$ for a single cannoli) and accepts cash only !
This place is overrrated. The canolis are ok but not worth the Price, they only accept cash, in this time everything is Apple Pay or tap etc how can they not accept cards? Specially having a lot of tourists ,, they don’t even have trash cans inside the place to properly dispose of trash. Honestly I would not recommend it. There is a better place not far from it
All the people I met. All over the US said I had to try this place while I was in Boston. They were spot on. Nothing bad in the whole place. I didn’t even get a cannoli! Really enjoyed the apple turnover that’s what I plan to get again on a revisit. Lobster tail was also highly recommended.
Very good selection of pastries, cash only and there can be a very long queue
I would have gave them five stars as I've been there before and it was amazing. But unfortunately today on my birthday when we traveled all the way from Rochester NY to enjoy Boston and the only pasty place I wanted to go was Mike's. I was met with the WORST customer service I've had in a LONG TIME! Something occured behind the counter and someone was accusing others of stealing. And this woman was flipping swearing freaking out to the point I had to ask them If they needed me to come back at a better time because I felt like we were inconveniencing them. And she wouldn't stop ! Paid zero attention to our order and was acting absolutely belligerent. I was appalled I had to walk out and let my boyfriend finish the order because I was furious. I thought Boston was full of beautiful and happy people and honestly after that experience I'll never go back. Teach your waitstaff that if customers are in house don't act ignorant because then you'll get terrible reviews such as mine. Anyways the pastries are great but the service APPALLING.
Fantastic place. So busy but well worth the queue and it is organised well once you get inside even though it is so busy. The cannolis are huge and so fresh and tasty. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Would absolutely recommend.
Went here on our trip to Boston and wow. Delicious pastries!! Go! You won’t regret it 🤤
Wow! Mike's Pastry is famous for a reason, and it absolutely lives up to the hype—a well-deserved five stars! My wife and I stopped by and were completely captivated by the selection and the incredible taste of everything we tried.
We went with the Chocolate Chip Cannoli, the seasonal Pumpkin Cannoli, and a classic Boston Cream Donut. The cannolis were perfection: the shells were flaky, the filling was rich and creamy, and the flavors were spot-on. The Boston Cream Donut was a beautiful, custard-filled pillow of goodness. Honestly, my wife and I devoured them so quickly we almost didn't get to appreciate how truly good they were!
Despite the constant crowd—and I can totally see why this place is always busy—the ladies helping behind the counter were incredibly friendly and efficient. They handled the organized chaos with grace and a smile.
If you are in Boston, particularly the North End, you must stop at Mike's. Get ready to indulge, because every bite is heavenly!
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Overhyped, extremely packed and their ricotta cannoli was way too sweet. Almost wanted to throw it away if it was not $7.
Very, very crowded bakery specializing in cannoli of a variety of flavors. Most certainly more of a tourist attraction than a local bakery as I saw at least three tour groups come through.
Staff is very harried and about a step away from the Soup Nazi. You really need to know what you want and no dallying.
The cannoli are OK as are the lobster tails. They do have a variety of Italian cookies that are OK as well. While we were there in the afternoon , they did not seem very fresh. Having had Modern Pastry and Bova, this place is certainly third in my mind.
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!
I visited this candy shop in Boston with high expectations because it had been recommended to me, but the experience was very disappointing. First, the lady who attended us was extremely rude she looked upset the entire time and treated us poorly. She kept speaking in another language, clearly showing gestures of annoyance that made us feel uncomfortable.
To make things worse, after we paid and took our order, we realized that she had put our candies in a used box that still had dirty napkins and plastic forks from another customer. When I went back to complain, the same employee completely ignored me, as if I wasn’t even speaking to her.
Thankfully, another lady came out, she was very kind, apologized for what happened, and replaced our order with a clean box. I truly appreciate her help, but overall, it was a very unpleasant experience that I wouldn’t want anyone else to go through.
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!
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