Excellent hint of better things to come. This is located adjacent to Harvard yard and a quaint little modern storefront that quite frankly lacks the charm and bustle of the location at the north end. The pastries didn't seem as fresh (cupcake was dry, cheesecake was flavorless, and the fudge brownie just had that weird icing on top that had the texture like it was sitting out from yesterday. Bonus: they do take credit cards at this location so that was nice! It's a good spot to grab a dessert that will hold you over until you get to the North End. read more

Very delicious! I got the lemon and pistachio cannolis and the Boston cream puff. Loved all three but HIGHLY recommend the pistachio cannoli. There are bits of pistachios and it balances the sweetness of the cannoli well. Yum! read more

Whenever I crave cannolis, I always go to Mike's pastry! My go-to is the chocolate chip cannoli. Can never go wrong with that. I tried the pumpkin cannoli and that was amazinggg so sad that it was a seasonal flavor. The workers there are always so nice and quick. read more

My friend and I were visiting nearby Harvard on a Saturday morning and had heard about this place's legendary canolis, so we stopped inside. We were greeted by a vast array of too many curious items, and left the shop with two hefty boxes filled with five different treats. We walked across Harvard yard and sat on some steps before slowly opening the boxes with our frigid fingers. Onlookers exclaimed that we had the "right idea" getting Mike's, but quickly realized how crazy we were when they saw the total volume of food we had purchased. The canoli was actually pretty underwhelming, as the cream inside of it tasted of nothing more than some sugary paste, devoid of much other flavor. It was the chocolate covered one and had a bunch of chocolate chips on the ends, but the middle was uneventful. I am also used to more flaky and softer cannoli shells, and I thought the pastry part was very stiff and almost crunchy - and not necessarily in a good way, but I'm not sure how much of that was just due to the extremely cold weather. The Boston cream pie was a bit underwhelming too, but not bad - just not something that I could see myself ever craving. The lobster claw however, was fantastic. The fluffy cream in the middle was so voluminous, and spilled out like wonderful plumy guts as we eviscerated the pastry. The rather stiff texture of the bread and its hearty flavor was awesome, especially in stark contrast of having your next bite be of pure heaps of cream - filling your entire mouth with fluffy goodness. I was overall disappointed by the canoli we got, but perhaps I built up that expectation a little too much from the reviews I read. Otherwise, their lobster claw was just amazing (and did I mention freaking huge!?) and is something I highly recommend. Try this place out if you haven't before! read more

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I was walking around with my friends exploring the infamous Harvard Yard when we stumbled upon this other Mike's location. The location is certainly smaller than the original location but they have the same setup in that the cannoli fillings are easily seen on the wall above the register when you walk in. I hadn't noticed the size of the cream puffs in the North End location but my goodness, they are ginormous and if I hadn't just finished a huge breakfast, I would have eaten one right then and there. I bought an oreo cannoli to bring back to my SO in NY and he absolutely loved it, he definitely ranked it as one of the best he's ever had and there's some great ones in NY. I'm so happy we stumbled upon this location and I was able to share the cannolis from Mike's, I'm looking forward to my next Boston trip and not leaving till my friends all stop and give these a try!! read more

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Mike's came highly recommend by friends from Boston so I had to make a stop while in the Cambridge area. I asked them what I get at Mike's and the answer was unanimous: Cannoli! You didn't have to tell me twice. I walked in and saw a cooler full of 15+ variations of Cannoli and I fell in love. The baked goods in the other coolers looked divine as well but I was here for one thing and one thing alone. I got 5 types because I was feeling peckish: chocolate chip, nutella, oreo, florentine, and chocolate covered. I sampled each and they were all delicious. I think my favorite ended up being the oreo. The prices were reasonable and the service was quick. No line at the Cambridge location on a Friday afternoon. I passed the North End "Original" location on Sunday afternoon and there was a line out the door. Choose wisely friends. read more

Mike's pastry famous cannoli with ricotta is the best of a 3 ship taste test (RP, MoP, MiP). Highlight is the rich ricotta cream unique to Mike's, more pronounced than others we tasted. The florentine cannoli is outstanding! Other favorite cannolis are amaretto, pistachio. Also decent are lobster tail, chocolate chip. Cambridge outlet adds sales tax to stated price. read more

This is one of those "must go's" when in Boston. They have cannolis, gelato, and other pastries so there's something for everyone. Wait in line even if it goes down the block because the line moves fast. I've ordered the Oreo cannoli and the Chocolate Cream cannoli and I prefer the chocolate cream. Cash only. read more

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There's Mike's Pastry in the North End and I was surprised to find this Mike's Pastry in Cambridge near Harvard Square. It's a small shop and not nearly crowded as the one across the river, but they do have a great selection of tasty treats. I got another canoli. It's still hard to say which is better (I'd had a Modern one the other day) because this one was crunchy and well filled with a rich cream and then dipped in nuts. Just delicious and only a million calories. read more

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Recommend getting your pastries to go and eating somewhere on Harvard campus for the true Cambridge experience, especially since Mike's doesn't have many tables. There are some nice tables across the street on Dunster and Mass Ave. read more

Mike's Pastry - Fudge Cake Slice - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I had heard a lot about the famous cannolis. I ordered their most famous chocolate chip cannoli. The cannoli was MUCH larger than expected and hence was very heavy/filling due to the cream. It was also a little too sweet. If you're looking for a sweet snack, then you'll probably want to share. read more

Always amazing cannolis. Good atmosphere as well. They have a lot of pastries that are good as well, but don't get tiramisu from the Harvard Square location unless you like cheesecake. Staff is friendly read more

Came cuz I saw that this place had over 5000 reviews on Yelp in another location, and I gotta say, Yelp reviews did not disappoint. I got a Florentine Cannoli and it was heavenly! The cream inside was kept cold, so it had a texture like ice cream. The exterior was crunchy and tasty, and glazed with honey. I shared one with my girlfriend and it was perfect for both of us, but next time, we will probably get more greedy and get one each! read more

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

Overpriced and horrible customer service. The very "experienced " servers should consider retirement.

I came here for a snack with a friend on a weekend afternoon. I was so excited to hear that there was a Mike's now in Harvard Square -- so much more convenient to access than in North End in Boston (speaking from the perspective of the college students here). Much like the store in North End, the staff is very quick in getting your order and tying up your boxes in a timely manner. They have this down to a science! There is no seating space (only standing space), however, but you can go grab a seat in the nearby Garage. Mike's is definitely something you should do if you are a tourist here with an agenda. I got a hazelnut cannoli ($4), and my friend got a tiramisu cake ($4.50). The hazelnut cannoli did not disappoint! The crust was crispy, flaky, and light -- well balanced with the creamy interior. You could get powered sugar in addition at the end as well, for the finishing touch. The tiramisu was also light and fluffy and the right amount of sweetness. Definitely have a cup of water nearby though, if you have a low sweet tolerance. These servings are large - and very filling! read more

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

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Okay of a bakery. Good for late night cravings. read more

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

Don't recommend! Lots of pastries are sold old at this location and the staff are super rude! The general atmosphere is dirty and I've seen lots of mice around here! Recommend the assembly row location instead! read more

What a disappointment Mike's pastry in Harvard Square is! I bought a lobster tail that was stale, old and over-baked. The Neapolitan, known in France as a Napoléon, tasted of industrial tube frosting. The real Napoléon is made of , créme de marrons and a vanilla cream. Next time that we want a real gateau, we will fly to Paris!!! read more

The cannoli are pretty good and worth a try; 4 star. The cookies are truly awful, ranking among the worst I've ever had---not worth eating if they were free; 0 stars. read more

I was encouraged by multiple people familiar with the area to check out Mike's. Obviously a popular spot with a short wait even in the afternoon hours. I had the original cannoli which was sizable, with ample filling and a crisp shell. Clearly they sell them frequently so the product is always fresh. The shell was too thick for my liking, which distracted from the filling. The filling could have had a more assertive taste to set this apart. I had blueberry muffin that was large, moist and topped with sugar. On point! Boston cream chocolate covered pastry was forgettable. All in all, solid place with a good reputation. If I'm in Boston I will come back but won't venture too far out of my way to find one of their locations. read more

I want to specify that this is a review of this particular location - not Mike's Pastry as a whole. I've popped in and out of the Harvard Square location, and today I saw they had raised their prices by .50cents. Made me raise my eyebrows but I shrugged and bought a cookie for $3.50. For context, this Mike's has always rolled like other Mike's locations: $3 is $3. No tax, etc. I paid $5, and was surprised to get only $1.25 back. I asked where my other quarter was, and they said that it had actually been $3.75 with tax. So really...that $3 cookie had a price increase of .75 cents. (also that tax hardly seems accurate but I won't turn this into a math post). I'm not trying to be stingy here, I know it's all of 75cents. If they had put that price on there I wouldn't be annoyed. But you go to Mike's in Little Italy and a $3 cookie is a $3 cookie and you nothing more. I'm fine with Mike raising their prices but this kind of nonsense annoys me. Maybe this "its the tax" trick works on tourists in Harvard Square who leave gushing reviews... but for the locals? Stick to the Mike's in Little Italy. read more

A friend insisted I must check out Mikes Pastrys whilst in Boston and ill be honest, my last taste of cannoli at a well known bakery in NYC did not leave a last impression so I was kinda like 'meh' about visiting Mikes. We walked past the North End location and the queue was ridiculous. I'd already done my fair share of queuing at The Paramount that morning and so I figured that was the extent of my Mikes Pastry experience. But then... a walk around Harvard Sq ended up with wandering past another location which I was not aware of! And so in we went! It's a pretty looking store. All the cannolis are laid out in a glass cabinet so you can see all of the delicious flavors and they all looked real good! I went for the Nutella cannoli. This had a chocolate/hazelnut cream and the cannoli pasty was dipped in chocolate. It was real naughty! Despite my previous dissatisfaction with cannoli this was a game changer and so for that I thank you. Having said that, I do feel like Mikes is more of a touristy novelty than anything. $5 a pop is fine for a one off but if you were coming in the buy a few for your family or whatever it would work out to be pretty spenny for what is essentially cream in a bit of pastry? Idk... just my thoughts. read more

Mike's Pastry - Nutella cannoli for the road - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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You know this place is good because it was a line inside. It was very hard to chose one thing: cannolis in so many flavors but Nutella was very good; Napoleon delicious, Oreo cupcake, and the Italian cookies yummy! I will visit for sure next time! read more

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Best cannoli in Boston hands down! We were in Boston for the 2018 Boston Marathon and these were the perfect fuel for my marathon man. The espresso flavor was absolutely delicious and my favorite of the assortment that we got. There is a huge variety of flavors so there is definitely something for everyone! I really enjoyed the crispy cannoli shell and it was definitely made as fresh and creamy as a cannoli should be! read more

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I ordered twice from their Harvard branch and both times it's been disappointing: first they sent us stale cannoli, which was quite a surprise. Now they sent us a incorrect order (standard cannoli instead of the pistachios we wanted), which was super annoying. I guess we're going to try the competition next time: Modern Pastry Shop and Antoine's pastry shop are both equally rated after all read more

I love cannolis. Must I say anymore?! This Mike's is hidden inside a side street in the heart of Harvard Square! It's relatively small, only a few seats inside, but they still have a good selection of cannolis it was so hard for me too choose what flavor I wanted. There's less people, but still the same great taste of desserts. I had the strawberry cannoli and topped it off with some powered sugar and it was delicious. My other friend had the chocolate cupcake and it looked amazingly chocolatey with all the frosting on it. With Harvard Square being such a touristy place, Mike's is a perfect place to stop by to grab a sweet treat! read more

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

Based on the numerous online reviews, decided to try cannolis at Mikes when I was in Boston. The staff seemed totally uninterested in serving customers. Managed to order a amaretto cannoli. Huge size but lacked the taste. Big let down for me. Found it over rated. read more

Whoever was working on the evening of November 18th should be fired and re-trained on food service. I ordered my food and as she turned around to grab the box she coughed directly into her ungloved hand. She did this twice and touched her face/ nose before grabbing my food! I am not a COVID-conscious person, but this is a disgrace and completely unacceptable. There is nothing to justify this behavior. -10/10. read more

Omg I don't even like cannolis (or lines) ... but I do now lol the hype is real. I ordered so many cannolis to try thinking I was going to only try and OMGG we carried them home on the plane it was that good...the filling is whippy ... I know that's not a real word... but felt light even thought it wasn't lol ... they move the line pretty quickly ... however the girl that took my order got it wrong but I still enjoyed the cannolis ... wait in the line ... it's so worth it ... it's one of those things you talk about when you go home and wish you could have lol def memorable read more

I may be blaspheming my Italian heritage here but........... the cannoli was NOT life changing. I know they are pretty busy here so they probably have to pre-fill the cannoli, but they taste/texture was lacking because of it. Not peak crunchiness, and the filling to shell ratio was WAY TOO HEAVY ON FILLING. I suppose you get a pretty sizable cannoli for $4, but the subpar execution still doesn't seem worth the money to me. There are much better sweet treats to be had in Boston & Cambridge---seek and you shall find! read more

Mike's Pastry - One big chocolate chip cannoli ($4) BUT too much filling and not crispy enough. - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Hey this is a stop you cannot miss. so many Fresh pastrychoices you may not be able to decide. You'll probably want to take one to go because you cannot decide which Cookie which cannoli or cream half to get. Do not miss out this stop! read more

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Ask five Bostonian's where to go to get a cannoli, and you will receive five different answers. Looking for variety? Mike's wins, hands down. From strawberry to espresso and from traditional ricotta filling to mousse- options are-a-plenty. It was love at first crunch for me-the pastry is cooked to perfection. I prefer the ricotta filling-the espresso is my favorite--so far. Cannolis aren't your thing? Their black and white cookie is TO DIE for. Their peanut butter cupcake is richhh. Be prepared for a packed house. There is always a line-but it moves very quickly. read more

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Their red velvet cupcake was delicious. We al know Mike's Cannoli's are the best in town, but who knew their cupcakes were great too! Wish they had used cream cheese icing but still pretty delicious. read more

Mike's Pastry - Red Velvet Cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I've heard a lot about mikes pastry's famous cannoli so I HAD to give it a go my self. I wouldn't say I'm the biggest fan of cannolis maybe because I haven't a really "good one". But I decided to give it a chance and I was not disappointed one bit. Recommended by a friend we came inside and automatically there was a big line which says a lot! The line went by quickly and there were so many different options! I went for the chocolate chip one and my goodness that was amazing! Definitely recommend this place and I'm sure anything you pick will be great! read more

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

A lot of people recommended this as I was a first time visitor in Boston, and I was a bit hesitant because I was scared I would be disappointed by an overhyped restaurant. However, the cannoli was definitely delicious and I'm glad there was this location because the line wasn't nearly as bad as it is in the North End location. I got a plain cannoli with no frills, and I liked the thickness and creaminess of the ricotta filling. It's very large, so I would recommend splitting it with a friend. I also got a Boston cream pie, and I didn't like it as much as I did the cannoli although it was good too. I wish there was more chocolate ganache on the top with less cake, but the cake was spongey and moist, so no complaints there. There's no public restrooms and no parking lot, but it's a really short walk from the Harvard station and right across the Campus Center if you need to find somewhere to eat your goodies. They do take credit card and I only had to wait for two parties ahead of me before I got my order taken. Overall it's a nice spot to take some dessert to-go and get your sugar fix. read more

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The desserts, cakes are no doubt 5* rate. However, comparing to the one in north end. This place is kind of a mess. There were only 7 people when I visited. I was astonished they didn't have a line to keep the order. I was standing there for 5 minutes, and the store assistant kept asking the people who came after me because they came right in her eye sight. I was finally served when around 9 people left the store. Anyway, the food here was the same quality as the one in north end, but the management was way worse. read more

LOVE Mike's Pastry Shop. I have to go here every time I'm in Boston. They never disappoint! read more

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

Ordered: Pistachio Cannoli ($4.50) Pros: - Compared to the North End location, this one is less crowded and I did not have to wait in line at all to order. - People often ask which is better: Mike's or Maria's? I would say they're both different so it depends on your tastes- Mike's ricotta cheese is thicker, like a cream cheese or icing consistency and there are more flavors (e.g amaretto, chocolate chip). Maria's ricotta cheese is lighter and has a more liquid consistency, and there are fewer flavors (chocolate, plain, Pistachio) but each is done very well and served by Maria herself. - The pistachio cannoli did not taste like pistachio, it was dipped in the nuts, but the cream had a lemony flavor which was quite good. Cons: - Other than a window counter, there are no other seats. Most people come, order and leave. read more

Mike's Pastry - Pistachio Cannoli ($4.50) - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I came to Massachusetts to try a cannoli and purchased 3. It was not a wise decision because these cannolis are massive and filled to the brim, so each is super heavy. I can't complain cause I'm getting my money's worth, but I felt absolutely sick to my stomach after downing half a cannoli. Please do not underestimate its size and proceed with caution. read more

The best. Period. If you love the cannoli this is the Mecca in the United States. If your in Boston it's a must.