Mike’s Pastry

Mike's Pastry is a huge deal in Boston. I knew it was a tourist heavy place, but every location I passed had a line out the door. I was so swept up in the hype that I thought why not give them a try. My very last day in Boston, I went to check out Hubhall, and this particular Mike's Pastry location had a shorter line, so I figured this would be my best opportunity. I had no idea what I would get. I was a first-timer. I tried listening to the people's orders ahead of me to assist with my decision, but that really didn't help. The girl who waited on me seemed as if she was over it and didn't want to be there. I had questions, and she seemed a little annoyed about that. Maybe she had some other issues going on, but nonetheless, I felt pressured to hurry up and order so she could get the next person. I finally decided I'd try the Boston Cream Puff and the Lobster Cream Puff. I didn't know the difference between the two. Needless to say, I ended up taking about 2 bites of each and throwing them away. I have a huge sweet tooth, and I absolutely love pastries, but these were not good at all. The dough didn't seem fresh. It had a slightly stale taste, and the fillings were not appetizing either. One had filling that tasted like a pudding cup out of the gricery store, and the other tasted the same, but a little more creamy. I was highly disappointed in them, but also in myself because I know better than to get caught up with tourist traps when searching for quality gems. I googled some of the other locations, and there's one in Cambridge and one on Hanover St. with good ratings. If I ever decide to give them another shot, it would likely be at one of those locations.

Awesome, famous Boston pastry shop with cannoli’s, pies, cakes, cookies etc. Must visit this or other locations if visiting Boston.

😎how many times have you been to this place? 5+ 🍪dessert: their pecan caramel cannoli is amazing - make sure try it with black coffee. It is not cheap ($5.5) but worth it. 💁🏻‍♀️would I revisit this place? Yes.

Always a fan of Mike’s Pastry’s! When I am in Boston I always try to stop by and get a few! My favorite is the Amoretto or Ricotta! We also tried the Rum Cake and a few more of their goodies, but there are sooooo many options!

I grew up in Boston. Shopping in the North End weekly with my mom. Any special occasion we order our cakes at Mike’s or if we were visiting we stopped for lobster tails and cannolis may be a little rum cake. I moved to another state and haven’t been to Mikes in 8 years. What a disappointment. I purchased lobster tails, cannolis, and rum cakes. They get a C minus from me. Grocery store quality pastries. I will never go back.

Never really had a cannoli thats good until Mike’s Pastry. Would’ve gave it a 5 star but The rest of the pastries was ok. I definitely recommend this place and would come back when im in town!

We ordered a bunch of Canalis, $75 worth, and didn't notice that they shorted us of $28 worth until we got home. Check the box alongside your receipt before letting them wrap it with string.

If you have ever said, "I don't like Cannolis," you have not met the right one yet. When in Boston, go to Mike's - read the menu, order promptly, pay with cash and move on...that is the process and really the only right thing to do so you don't slow down others from getting the best cannolis in America. Go all in, buy a big box of them and take some home if you are visiting - but watch out, if you walk on a plane with a Mike's box, you will have someone try to take it.