Mike's Pastry Inc

Growing up in Boston, my friends and family mostly took me to Mike's Pastry on Hanover. I've been going for a while. I got many cakes there, even the one for my high school graduation!

Then one day I was walking down the street and some chubby actor or comedian was recording a video with a crew, and though he had a New York accent, he was familiar with Boston.

And he says into the camera, loudly: "In Boston people say 'it's Mike's, it's Mike's, it's Mikes' and it is... for tourists... but locals know it's all about Modern."

My interest was peaked.

Then my Italian uncle (who is an exceptional cook) had us over for dinner and served dessert... fresh cannolis that he was hand-filling. Where were the amazing shells from? Modern.

When I started working down on the waterfront, I started going... and though Mike's has a broader assortment... the items that Modern also offer are generally better (in my opinion).

As for Mike's, I recommend the lobstertail, or the mocha rounds (raspberry jelly or lemon, either way).

There's room for two, though. I recommend you try both places. I bring a lot of visitors to Hanover Street and have them get cannolis from both, along with other sweets, and then have a tasting party back at the house. It's a lot of fun!

Posted 10/15/09 | Report Abuse

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I was brought up in the West End, until they tore it down. Every birthday when I was young my dad would get me one of Mike's great Rum Cake's. I live across the United States now in Oregon and wish they would send their cakes out here. Even better I would be extremely interested in opening up a Mike's pastry out here. They are the best!

PROS: Everything they sell is fantastic
CONS: There is no Mikes Pastry in Portland, Oregon

Posted 10/26/06 | Report Abuse

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I have had so many people rave to me about Mikes Pastry. I just don't get it. Their pastries aren't very good. I can get better at my local grocery store. My kids wouldn't even eat the pastries! There is no line in the bakery, so everyone stands and tries to be then next person to be waited on. The store was crowded and it took a long time to get someone to wait on us since there was no line. Do yourself a favor and go across the street to Modern instead. They have much better pastries and they have organized lines.

PROS: staff was nice
CONS: no line, pastries aren't good, crowded

Posted 09/18/05 | Report Abuse

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Mike's Pastry Incorporated is a great place. The pastries here are truly fantastic. The pieces are very big and taste so good. You got a lot of choices of pastries to choose from.

A lot of students really love Mike's Pastry. Too bad there is only one store of Mike's Pastry. It should really expand into a chain.

I recommend the fruit parfait because it was downright aazing when I tried it.

It is supposed to be a great place in Boston.

Posted 09/15/05 | Report Abuse

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Mike's Pastry is renowned as the place for tourists to go to grab a cannoli when they are in the North End. Although the pastries are good, sometimes it does not seem worth the hassle to elbow your way to the counter for your pastry. There is also limited seated so be prepared to take your item to go or eat it standing up. There are other pastry shops in the North End that are just as good without the hassle.

Posted 09/02/05 | Report Abuse

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To the locals of Boston, its considered a cardinal sin if you make a visit to the North End, or any where near, and do not make a stop at Mike's Pastry.

Be prepared to wait in line, but the best things come to those who wait! The Cannollis here are to die for.

Great place to get pasty if you are looking to impress special house guests or stock up. Calling in is always recommended because you will be waiting in line and parking is TERRBILE.

Its nice little dessert place to stop, also, if you are planning on dining in the north end.

PROS: yummy pastry
CONS: Terrible parking

Posted 08/17/05 | Report Abuse

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For anyone planning a day in the city...you must stop at Mike's Pastry in the North End. This is the coffee and dessert store of all coffee and dessert stores. Dont be intimidated by the herds of people or lines. Once you see the display cases full of traditional italian desserts, as well as others, you will be amazed. Everything is reasonably priced. You cannot find a better canoli, eclair, or lobster tail in Boston. There is even a big picture of Bill Clinton at Mike's behind the counter. It helps to go on a nice day as seating is limited, crowded, and first come first serve.

PROS: yummy desserts
CONS: limited seating

Posted 07/27/05 | Report Abuse

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Worth a trip into Boston. Incredible Boston Creme Pie- cake is moist, chocolate not too sweet and the creme is just right. A variety of authentic, and delicious, traditional Italian pastries. Can be crowded at times, but is usually well-staffed so everything moves smoothly. Prices are actually very reasonable. Parking can be difficult to find, but what do you expect in Boston?

Posted 07/04/05 | Report Abuse

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