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.

Desserts are amazing! So much to pick from. From cookies to canoli's, they are all fresh and delicious. I always get the Large Lobster Tails. The best I've ever had. A must stop when your in the neighborhood. read more

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Make sure you look UP! above the menu and see ALL the choices they have for canolis. Don't make the mistake I did and ask what flavor they have because this place does not hold back on the italian sass. Luckily I had a friend with me who knew what she want and an idea of the cookies i wanted to try. I feel like not matter what you get from here its going to be amazing, but i'll tell you the must gets that I recommend. -Florentine Canoli: Same filling as a regular Canoli, but the shell is made with an almond base and has the sweet and salty flavor of a...well Florentine. With the chocolate chips on the outside and the ricotta cheese filling inside. YUM. best canoli i've ever had. -Lemoncello: if you like lemon. you'll love this. nuff said -Pignoli and Almond Macaroon: if you like almond flavor or almonds in general you can't go wrong with either of these. It is a bomb burst of flavor that enters your mouth on the first bite and the texture is chewy and crunchy Happy sweet tooth lovin! read more

It was our first time at Mike's pastry and we were eager to try their 'famous cannolis'. The store had about 5 or 6 customers at the time including my son and I. Being a first timer I asked the man behind the counter what cannoli flavors were their best sellers. He quickly curtly replied with 3 flavors which I didn't catch all of and asked him to kindly repeat. He got very irritated. We settled on the ricotta and espresso cannolis and a rum square. When he brought out the pastries my son added a brownie. The man got very annoyed and asked "Anything else?!" We were scared to inquire about anything else lest he yell at us! Geez. Reviews: was it worth putting up with rude customer service? Certainly not. The cannolis were crisp but the shell was rather thick. Ricotta was meh, espresso better. The brownie was like a dense chocolate cake. The rum cake flavor could've used mor rum and less cream on top. We weren't impressed and feel the quality of Mike's is over-hyped. They get a 1-star review for the rude and overbearing attitude of the server. No customer should have to put up with this type of behavior! If you're having a horrible day please don't show up to work and sour it for everyone else. PLEASE. read more

One word: CANNOLIS. My friend's coworker brought some of these bad boys back to her office all the way in DC last year. When she tried one she raved to me of how they were super decadent and scrummy (any Great British Baking Shows out there?!). With that being said, once we were able to make to Boston you better believe Mike's Pastry was on our list of places to visit!!! To start of off, I've only ever had mini cannolis so coming here and seeing the real deal portions of ONE SERVING at Mike's Pastry had my jaw dropping! There's also so many different kinds! So don't be afraid to get a few or ask the employees for their personal favorite! They also do have Boston Cream Pie if you want to knock two birds in one Boston stone! Hehehe. Also, for all your cashless tourists (or locals!), this Mike's Pastry location DOES accept credit cards now! :) So let your sweet tooth explore and go wild and crazy here at Mike's Pastry! Cannolis for days, amirite? ;) read more

There was a huge crowd when we went... seems it's always like that. I highly recommend the pistachio cannoli and lobster tail! read more

Mike's Pastry - Lobster tail, pistachio cannoli, espresso cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

There's no wonder Mike's is so famous. This is the place to visit when your sweet tooth is craving some cannolis, which they have in 18 different flavors and a few sizes. The Peanut Butter cannoli tastes exactly as you'd think it, so no surprise there. Having said that, I was not too keen on the peanut butter flavor in my cannolis, so will probably not get it again. My favorite was the Florentine cannolIi, which is almost a level up from your classic plain ricotta cannoli. Its outer shell is made up of honey and almonds and makes for a very sweet and crunchy flavor to top off the ricotta filling. The ends of the cannoli are dipped in tiny chocolate chips, which only enhances its flavor. If you're visiting Boston, this is a great bakery to try the Boston Cream Pie so that you can get it off your bucket list. The light vanilla cake is filled with sweet creamy custard and topped with chocolate sauce. Fortunately, you can buy them by the slice, so it won't break the bank. read more

Mike's Pastry - Peanut butter cannoli (left) and slice of Boston Cream Pie (right) - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Every time I have a friend who is visiting Boston, I always bring them to Mike's. The line goWs by pretty quickly and the cannoli is huge and creamy. I especially enjoy the pistachio ones read more

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

Nothing was made correctly. The tiramisu was just a block of cream cheese with some coffee flavoring. No mascarpone cream, literally just cream cheese and powdered sugar. The almond biscotti was a soft molasses biscuit that reminded me of gingerbread cookies. The texture was way off and it defeated the purpose of biscotti. Service was good but the pastries are definitely not authentic and I would not go back. read more

If I could only eat cannolis for all my meals; I would be a happier, fatter being and all my income would go to Mike's Pastry. I decided to try Mike's Pastry one evening when I got off the T stop on my way home for work. There's very little space inside the store making more apt for buying some pastries to go, plus you get the signature Mike's Pastry box. I got the Chocolate Chip cannoli and it tasted unlike any cannoli I've ever had. Unlike most cannolis the shell was crispy without being dense an the ricotta filling similarly light. My mouth waters at the thought of it. The pastries are all pricey at about $4 a piece, but the quality far surpasses anything you could buy for cheaper. Next time I go I'll definitely try one of their number of tasty non-cannoli options. read more

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

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I've honestly never enjoyed cannolis until going to Mike's Pastry! We liked it so much we got it twice. Our favorite was the chocolate - definitely stop by if you're in Boston! read more

The line out the door does all the talking. A 10/10 must visit when in Boston's north end. With over a dozen homemade cannoli flavors and bunches of other pastries and gelato, there is something for everyone here. Of course, however the only way to go is to get a cannoli here. My favorite one I've had is the chocolate dipped one but I have never had a bad cannoli from Mikes! read more

We were told that Mike's was an essential in Boston. Maybe it's because I'm not a huge cannoli fan but I didn't feel it was anything to write home about. But it was still yummy and I'm glad we tried it while in the area. Definitely split whatever you order with someone! The deserts are so rich I'd have a hard time believing you wouldn't get sick if you ate a whole cannoli by yourself in one sitting. We also ordered a German Chocolate dessert of some sort and it was the favorite amongst our group. It seemed to get better the longer we had it haha Overall, fun place to stop. read more

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

Came to Cambridge to bring our daughter to Harvard and had to try the cannolis. We got a pistachio, espresso and florentine. All three were delicious but the florentine was our favorite by far. They were very filling so we put them in the fridge and ate them the next day. They were just as good next day! read more

Desserts for days. Heard this place is a must in Boston and that I have to get the lobster tail and cannoli. Did not disappoint. I tried 3 different Boston cream pies, and this one was the best! So delicious and rich. Clean and you get through pretty fast on ordering. Very reasonably priced and tastes delicious! read more

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So good! This is a small satellite location in Harvard square of the famous North End based Pastry shop. Usually not as busy, but the same great treats! Highly recommend the florentine cannoli - the shell is made with almond and honey making it lighter and sweeter than the classic, filled with the classic ricotta mix and dipped in chocolate chips. Such a treat!! read more

i have the best hubby in the world! he actually bought a box of assorted pastries from mike's, carried them on the plane from boston to dc (layover) and finally to sf....that's 8+ hours on a plane or in an airport, hand carrying these coveted pastries loved by bostonions and visitors to boston. so what'd he bring me? a red velvet cupcake, a vanilla funfetti cupcake, and a chocolate whoopie pie. very very decadent box of goodies! and surprisingly quite intact despite the long journey from boston! since these are a more unique item, i tried the whoopie pie first. it had two large chocolate cookies, with a generous dollop of whipped cream (or frosting?) inside. the cookies were soft and chewy and very chocolatey, and the filling was creamy smooth, with a bit of a vanilla flavour. loved this dessert! the next day, i tried the red velvet cake which was very rich. the cake portion was a bit dry (probably from the flights), but the delicate cocoa taste was there. the frosting was not the typical cream cheese frosting that i'd come to expect from a traditional southern red velvet cake, instead, it was more of a whipped sugar frosting, as i could not detect any cream cheese in this fluffy goodness. definitely something unique, but a bit too sweet for my taste. i think i got a sugar after shock after finishing this cupcake! hubby ended up having the vanilla funfetti cake, with lots of jimmies covering the frosting. this was totally his cupcake b/c he loves vanilla and he loves straight up sugar, which was what the frosting was composed of! overall, a nice set of baked goods from bean-town. the cakes were a bit dry for my taste, and the frosting a bit sweet, but the whoopie pie was excellent and i intend to get another one if/when i should find myself in boston! read more

Mike's Pastry - red velvet cupcake, vanilla funfetti cupcake, chocolate whoopie pie - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This bakery is amazing. Their cannoli selection has such a great variety ranging from simple ricotta to flavors like pumpkin spice and Nutella. Although they are known for their famous, and quite large, cannolis, their other desserts do not disappoint. They offer lots of cookies, pastries, and even coffee. I'll definitely be stopping here again next time I'm in town. read more

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

I'm not a huge cannoli person, but when I heard all the raving reviews of Mike's, I had to see what all the fuss was about. I skipped the lines in the North End and visited Mike's in Cambridge on a Tuesday afternoon. Inside, they have a huge glass display case of all their treats (lobster tails, pies, brownies, and other pastries), but I was only here for the cannoli. The one with chocolate chips is the most popular, but they were all out so I tried the pistachio, and a little extra powdered sugar sprinkled on top. There's a LOT of filling and the shell is pretty crispy and the dipped either end in chopped pistachios. All in all, I'm glad I tried it but I likely won't be back (at least not for cannoli). There's 4/5 bar stools by the window, but it's not really a place you stay very long. Dozens of patrons came in and left quickly with take-out boxes in hand. read more

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

Mikes pastry was the best cannoli I've ever ate in my life. 10/10 would recommend. Must go! This location no lines so if you're in the area check it out. read more

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

A lot of people have mentioned that the service is lacking here but since it's a bakery where you wouldn't require much interaction with the staff, it wasn't a big deal to me. They did what they needed to: take my order, ask if I wanted powdered sugar on my cannoli, take my money, open the bathroom with a code. They weren't extremely welcoming, but not rude either. The shop itself is well-lit and clean, which is always a bonus. Anyhow, the main star of the visit was the cannoli. I opted for the classic chocolate chip and I was impressed. My boyfriend is normally not a cannoli fan but he liked it so I can definitely see why Mike's Pastry is so hyped up. The shell had a good crunch without being hard or dry and there was a generous amount of filling. The cream can get a little too heavy halfway through but the cannoli is pretty big so that's expected. The powdered sugar dusted on top was the perfect way to finish it off. It's also a fair price, ranging from $3.50-$5 with a ton of flavors from hazelnut to limoncello to espresso. I'd definitely want to come back to try other flavors! read more

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

DAT CANNOLI DOE!!!! While Will C. and I were near Harvard, he spotted Mike's Pastry down an unassuming ally. I knew that their other location in the North End is immensely popular, but if I can skip a ridonkulous line, I certainly will. Since we wanted a light snack, Will C. and I got one cannoli each. I decided to try their pistachio, and I was a huge fan. The cannoli had a perfect crunch that gave way to a rich, creamy middle. I also appreciated how the cannoli was not too sweet, which really allowed me to enjoy the creaminess of the ricotta. And yes, the cannoli did have a great pistachio flavor. I'm not sure why this location has substantially lower ratings compared to the North End location, but I can definitely say that I enjoyed my cannoli. Mike's Pastry also sells a selection of cheesecakes, croissants, and danishes, if you're not feeling the cannoli-ness. - Cash only!! read more

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

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Is it a requirement to be rude and unfriendly to work here? Ugh. Come on. Cannoli are okay. Cookies just fine. The giant brownies are both fudgey and cakey which is nice. Modern Pastry has much better cannoli. And they're nice so...yeah I have my preference. All that said, this location is squeaky clean. read more

Mike's Pastry - Espresso and chocolate ricotta cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! Mike's Pastry has 3 locations. The original with HUMUNGOUS lines on Hanover St in the North End. They also have a location in Somerville in Assembly Rowe right near the train station. (Smaller & Less Crowded) This location is in Harvard Square a stone's throw away from the Harvard Red Line train station & Harvard University. It is also Smaller & Less Crowded than the Boston store but offers the most popular items. They are known for their Rum Cake slices & of course their Cannolis from Classic Ricotta to Nuts, Chocolate & Everything in between. YUM! They have a huge sign on the wall showing you all the choices with pictures. Another popular item here are their Gargantuan Lobster Tails. They also serve Coffee, Cappuccino etc. We all had the Cream Puffs & The Classic Ricotta Cannolis & split Everything. An Inside Tip The Classic Ricotta Cannolis are made Fresh in the back. It used to be, you had to have mega bucks & be really rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget! read more

I was excited when I discovered that there was a Mikes Pastry with short lines in Cambridge. Now I see why the lines were short. My sister and I shared a lobster tail and a pistachio cannoli. I thought the cannoli was delicious. The pastry had a good crunch to it and was filled with a heaping portion of delightfully heavy, textured cream. The lobster tail was the problem. It was huge and I'm normally a fan of huge. But the pastry was hard. Not in a good "it has a nice crunch" kind of way, but a "this is so hard it's difficult to eat" way. It was also filled with a cream that tasted like any ordinary whipped cream. Severely disappointing. 5 stars for the cannoli and 1 for the lobster tail. We'll settle with 3 stars. A couple tips when coming here. Bring cash because it's cash only. Don't expect to eat this and look pretty while doing it because it's not going to happen. It's going to be messy to eat so just go at it! read more

Mike's Pastry - Lobster tail (left), pistachio cannoli (right) - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Hi I'm Minh Came here one night to give a friend a taste of Boston before they went to Texas, unfortunately it tasted more like "dish soap"(his words) than anything. We split the following: -Chocolate eclair, nothing special. Cream was unusually fragrant and the whole eclair tastes as if its been there for weeks. -Red velvet cupcake, tasted like something you can buy at stop and shop. Waste of 4$ -Chocolate and Ricotta cannoli, this was okay, cream was fine but it had a weird texture to it. Only reason why this place is not a 1/5. This place isn't great, don't follow the tourist here. If you must come here, just get a regular cannoli. read more

Mike's Pastry - Chocolate dipped cannoli with ricotta. - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I've lived near the Boston area my whole life and never once tried Mike's Pastry. I was meeting up a friend in the city and decided it was finally the day to try it. We decided to go to this location because it's easier to get to than the North End especially with all the snow banks around. Anyways, we came in on a Saturday evening when there was not too many options left. I was immediately turned off by the employees who just stare at you when you walk in. Being the friendly person that I am - I greeted them - it was like I killed their dog for them to respond back. I ordered a pistachio cannoli to have there. The cannoli was amazingly delicious - huge and filled to the max with creamy goodness. I also took their Oreo cannoli home and their cookies. The cookies didn't taste as great but that didn't matter because hello - cannoli! Honestly, their cannoli deserves five stars but I can not get over their customer service - it's nonexistent. They are so annoyed and bored with every customer that walks in and it's really sad. They should walk into my neighborhood Italian bakery... Tripoli in Lawrence and learn everything about customer service. They treat you like family. Isn't that how every family owned business should be? read more

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

I'm glad I was able to try out Mike's Pastry near Harvard. While walking around Boston I saw people carrying their iconic boxes around. I happened to stumble upon this location since it's located close to the Harvard T station. It wasn't too busy on a Saturday around 1 PM and the girlfriend and I were able to get our cannoli snack quickly. I would like to mention that they are a cash only establishment, so keep that in mind when you visit Mike's Pastry. I opted for the Amaretto cannoli and the girlfriend got the pistachio one. I was a huge fan of this cannoli. It was airy and the cream was airy and not too thick. It was also the perfect sweetness. Honestly I was tempted to get a second one, however at this point I did not have lunch yet and did not want to ruin my appetite. In short- I would highly recommend this place. The service is quick and the cannolis are tasty. Seating is a bit limited, however you have the option to eat it anywhere since they pack it in their signature box. read more

Mike's Pastry - Box of deliciousness - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Yum!! I have a huge sweet tooth and this satisfied me completely. I'm not that big into cannolis, so I opted to try the cream puff instead. It was an interesting take on the traditional cream puff I'm used to. The cream was so light and sweet, it put a smile on my face the moment it touched my tongue. The pastry itself was a little dry, but with the cream it is perfect. It was a bit messy to eat b/c it is enormous (the size of my head, literally), but I enjoyed the challenge. Will definitely be back here again next time I'm in Boston! read more

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

I have never before met a cannoli that I loved. I thought I just wasn't a cannoli person. Then I encountered the florentine cannoli at Mike's and I am a changed woman. Not really sure what else to write about a single item I tried here, but it was absolutely delicious. If you're only going to have one cannoli, make sure it's Mike's and not Modern Pastry. The ricotta filling was sweet and delicious, the shell was perfection, and the employees are super nice and give great recs. read more

Oh boy... I'd see people in Harvard square carrying the boxes of cannoli from Mike's, and thought that they were lugging them all the way from the North End. I was so excited to try the cannoli here when I realized there is a Mike's right in Harvard Square. Unfortunately, I was left underwhelmed. Don't get me wrong, the cannoli aren't at all bad, they just aren't spectacular, and don't live up to the hype. I did like that the dough was not oily, but it was perhaps a little too brittle. There was quite a bit of ricotta in the cannoli, and biting into it made the dough crumble quite easily... either eat them at home, or pack the napkins. The ricotta was good, the texture was nice, and it was barely sweet... while unlike that there was a hint of sweetness, I would have liked a larger hint. Also, I feel that there was a slight balance between the amount of ricotta and the dough... either thicken the dough or make the tube a bit smaller. I do remember they are. It the cheapest things in the world, given my experience... I question if they are a great value... not bad for sure, but not great. read more

Pastries tasty. Staff testy. I will get my Canoli-fix elsewhere now. That is IT: you lost a fan forever. New, mismanaged and badly layed-out Mike's. Too bright, no prices. Staff are ventriloquist dummies. Order the original it's the best. Rebel view: 2.5 read more

I don't love their cannoli but I LOVE their pistachio macaroon which isn't like a normal macaroon or macaron. However, it's a must buy!

For a while, I tried to convince myself that I like cannolis more than I actually did. They are Italian desserts; I love both Italian food and sweet stuff, how was it possible that I did not love it when two of my favorites collided? Mike's Pastry made me genuinely enjoy eating a cannoli. Something about the cream filling taste and texture was better than the filling in other cannolis I had tried. Two friends and I shared what they said was their most popular cannoli, classic with chocolate chips, and it managed to satiate my craving for something sweet. I recommend sharing one or two cannolis (with people you feel comfortable sharing a cannoli with) because it is very filling and that way you can try different flavors. The place itself was very small with limited seating but it was conveniently located so that you can take your pastry and eat it outside as you either explore the quaint stores of Cambridge or sit at Harvard Yard. read more

Mike's Pastry - Variety of cannoli flavors - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Incredible. A must for anyone coming to Boston. Have cash and get an amazing cannoli!

They don't deserve to give even one star. The employee was officially racist. The man's behavior didnt even let us to talk and decide for order. He really hate us to talk oır language and decide, he pushed us twice. What a nice cusotmer service!!!! They even understood the language we speak and I understood by thanking them in my own language and making fun of us after we paid . cannoli was very sweet and taste was bad. It was not fresh at all! I went this place on a recommendation, but the employees are incredibly bad and racist!!!!! read more

They don't deserve to give even one star. The employee was officially racist. The man's behavior didnt even let us to talk and decide for order. He really hate us to talk oır language and decide, he pushed us twice. Then the other female co-worker's pushed me there times to understand why I am upset because of him and insistently asking what happened. I tried not to talk, after 3rd time, I told her and she protected him and didnt believe us. What a nice cusotmer service!!!! They even understood the language we speak and I understood by thanking them in my own language and making fun of us after we paid . Also I've had much better cannoli. It was very sweet and taste all the same. It was not fresh at all! I went this place on a recommendation, but the employees are incredibly bad and racist!!!!! read more