Best donut i ever had. If I'm in Boston at night, I'm going straight there. Line gets long though.read more

I tried this place a while ago. Compared to most other places, these donuts are mediocre at best. I…read morewouldn't waste my time with this place with the bad hours and line of belligerently intoxicated people you need to get through to get your order unless you're already there at that time and also intoxicated. What's worse is that they won't stop sending emails to you if you order from them online. they take your email from toast tab and market to you, so be careful of that when you order online from them. You need to ask toast tab to take you off a list, but it doesn't work. They will keep sending emails.

Stephanie Cmar of Top Chef and No. 9 Park recently launched a new Pop-up shop for weekend donuts at…read moreThe Butcher Shop in the south end. It's open from 9-11am or until they sell out. Visit quickly because I believe it ends on March 9th. Having received literally one of the last donuts of the weekend I could not have been more thrilled. I didn't even get a complete donut - they had run out of the Bavarian cream filling. But the donut was light, yeasty, and delicious. The chocolate frosting was so rich! I cannot wait to get there even earlier next weekend! Also, as someone that gets starstruck a little too easily it was really awesome to see Stephanie in person slinging her donuts. I wish her nothing but the best - well and quick funding for her own brick and mortar.

If you come here on a regular day, this place is a zoo. Tons of people, but the lines do move…read morequickly. If you want a cannoli, a picture menu is on the walls. I know there is a competition between Mike's and Modern about who has the best pastries, but Mike wins if you want flavored cannolis. Any flavor you can think of is posted on the walls. I tried the butter pecan and the Dubai chocolate, but I was blown over by the Dubai chocolate. My wife also prefers the macaroons and other cookies at Mike's. Cash only, but the prices are good. Mike's goes crazy with the string when they tie up the boxes...I guess that's a Boston thing. We came back on a rainy day and were able to order right away. This place is worth a visit.

This location is the original, but there are now others. It tends to be crowded with about 6 or so…read morelong lines. It's probably because it's a block from the Freedom Trail near Paul Revere's house and popular Italian restaurants and shops. If you see people walking around with a white (multiple cannolis/desserts) or blue (single cannoli) box tied with string, you know you must be nearby a Mike's Pastry. Though the line gets long, it does move quickly, and there are periods where it's not so crowded inside. It's cash only at this location. I didn't think I'd be here that day and realized I didn't crab enough cash but saw the sign for Uber Eats and GrubHub pick up, so I just placed an order for pick up from my phone on Uber Eats. It took about 5 minutes when I got my cute blue box order. There is a Bank of America down the same street if you need to withdraw cash which I later did. I'm sure there's also ATMs nearby. I think it's easier and quicker to order through Uber Eats or GrubHub and pick up. I've been here once before about 12 years ago. I tried the pistachio cannoli that time and loved it. This time, I wanted to try a different flavor, so I got the hazelnut cannoli. It didn't have the nuts I was expecting from the photo on the wall. It didn't quite taste like hazelnut to me at all. I regretted not trying something else. I eventually did at Hub Hall (another food hall) connected to North Station. This location is a little more expensive by $1-2 for cannolis compared to the one in Hub Hall and sells other desserts like turnovers, donuts, croissants and sticks if you don't want a cannoli (but then why come here for anything else?) There's also nowhere to sit.

Still five stars ! Got there early on a Thursday morning and no line. Picked up cannolis cookies…read moreand bread Easy first stop after landing at the airport! It's very easy to here by taking the blue line on the T

Stopped by Bova's Bakery late at night since it's open 24 hours and has a lot of hype around it…read more The selection is really big, which makes it nice for grabbing something sweet at any time. I tried a couple items and overall thought they were good, just not very sweet compared to what I was expecting. Everything felt fresh, just a bit more subtle in flavor than I personally prefer. Overall, a solid spot and convenient option in the North End, especially late at night. I'd stop by again if I was in the area.

Eli is so upbeat and sooo helpful…read more Last night he was the greatest guy for us. Bought the mango habanero for some salmon- can't wait!!! Thank you Eli!! Joanie H.

I came for one thing and one thing only: that dang apple cider donut…read more It was very good. A little pricy for the size, and definitely not hot/super fresh by the time I got one, but I could tell it would have been unbeatable if just fried or even reheated. Lovely and cakey

The tourist stop in North station did not disappoint. The line was wrapped around the corner but so…read moreworth the wait. We did the cannoli off and not gonna lie they all are so delicious! The space was clean and offered a small eat in section. Staff was super friendly. Cash only!! So bring enough, would say average cost is $7 an item.

Heard so much about Mike's and Modern Bakery's cannolis. The wait time for both bakeries was about…read morethe same, 15 minutes for a line out the door. I think there were more folks in line at Mike's , but they had more staff taking orders once inside. I like the flavor and texture of both bakeries, but I'll focus on the Gluten- Free one for the remainder of this review. I came here specifically for the Gluten-Free option and it lives up to the hype. * Flavor and texture of the shell has a nice crunch and mild flavor. The gluten free shell came pre-packaged, (not baked fresh). The filling a smoother texture than Mike's and the flavor seemed a bit smoother while Mike's tastes a bit "cheesier". (Both are very good.) * Value - the cannoli portion was good, but a bit expensive. Was it worth waiting 15 minutes and worthy of a must do while in Boston? The answer is yes!

We came here while on the hunt for banana flavoured treats. We got the banana bread doughnut…read more Absolutely no banana flavour from it at all, just a vanilla cake doughnut. I even tried just a bit of the actual doughnut without the ganache and it had no flavour at all. The chocolate ganache was decent but the doughnut was dry and had an oily taste and smell. So disappointed!

Went in after hearing they were hosting Bad Bunny lookalike contest. What a fun way to bring a…read morecommunity together and wonderful marketing! I tried their S'more's Protein Cold Brew and Bad Bunny themed chocolate mini donut. Both were absolutely delicious and not overly sweet. This place was such a vibe! 10/10

Amazing Doughnuts Awesome cinnamon rolls…read moreUnderrated Bakery Pizza Friendly Staff Great Ambiance is amazing

Kane's Donuts has the best donuts in the area. The donuts are decent sized, flavorful, and has a…read morelightly crisp outer with a soft inner. Their gluten free (gf)/dairy free (df) donuts are also really good and actually preferred by many members of my family, as they are so moist and melt in your mouth. There are many options to choose from, along with monthly specials which are usually fun! Some of my favorites include their Boston cream, gf/df chocolate frosted, and their holiday themed donuts. My husband loves their gf/df glazed donut. Another big hit is their ginormous cinnamon roll! It's so flavorful and feeds many with its size. Their muffins are a huge hit and barely last in our house. Their bacon, egg, and cheese on a plain bagel is also pretty good. My husband is picky about coffee and doesn't mind theirs. Sometimes they have cupcakes available and they are so moist, full of flavor, and one of my absolute favorite things to get. The staff is usually friendly, but there are some staff that aren't as friendly as others. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available, however it is pretty small and when the line is long it comes close to the tables.