"The subject of one of Boston’s fiercest food debates is cannoli. In the eyes of locals, Mike’s Pastry may or may not win out all the time — you’ll get a different answer from every person you ask — but it’s been a destination for tourists and Bostonians for decades, and there’s something about that tied-up white box that always triggers a cannoli craving." - Erika Adams
"One of the North End's two cannoli touchstones recommended for a cannoli taste test; a high-energy bakery destination for classic Italian-American pastries and tourist-favorite desserts." - Erika Adams
"In addition to churning out massive numbers of cannoli, Mike’s also offers a creamy ricotta pie, served by the slice or as a whole pie available to order. Plan ahead if you want to order a full pie, as it can often be sold out." - Celina Colby
"Available as a whole cake or by the slice, Mike’s straight-forward take on the classic has two layers of moist white cake sandwiching pastry cream, with the whole thing topped with rich chocolate fudge." - Tanya Edwards
"It’s tough to go wrong with a pastry or cannoli from Mike’s. But you really should get the cannoli and a lobster tail (for the unfamiliar, a pastry that resembles the crustacean, filled with sweet cheese), whether you’re visiting for the weekend or just walking across town for a sweet treat." - Tanya Edwards