Mike's Pastry
Boston, MA 02113-1835
Phone: (617) 742-3050
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Prince Street
- Hours:
- Mon, Wed-Thur 8am-9pm, Tue 9am-8pm, Fri 8am-10:30pm, Sat 8am-11pm, Sun8am-9:30pm
Editorial Review for Mike's Pastry – by Eric Grossman
The Scene
Open since 1943, Mike and Annette Mercogliano's dessert institution has hosted presidents, celebrities and tourists from all corners of the globe. On weekends, this shop and cafe is nothing short of chaotic, and lines often stretch out the door. A cramped front area seats 50 and offers fantastic people-watching views of Hanover Street.
The Food
From cookies and marzipan to gelato and hard-to-find Italian specialties like pasticiotto and torrone, the options can be dizzying. Visitors have been known to risk $50 tickets for leaving their cars idling in the street to taste Mike's world-famous cannolis, and with good reason--handmade throughout the day, the sweet cheese pastries come in several delicious varieties. Just as tempting are the cakes, most of which are sold by the slice; the most popular offerings are the tiramisu and rum cakes. Liquid treats include large cups of excellent cappuccino.
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Insider Tips
ParkingHanover St. is a mob scene on most warm nights--park in the Financial District and make the 10-minute walk, or take the T to Haymarket.
The ExtrasNo need to call in--Mike's does online ordering as well.
User Reviews for Mike's Pastry
09/01/2008 Posted by MSandHJ
Once or twice a month, after I get out of work, I run to Mike's pastry to buy bunch of pasty for my family - mainly lobster tail, whipped cream puff, cannoli, ricotta cheese pie and some other ones that catch my eyes. I end up buying so much, worrying about the price, but the price is always much cheaper than I expect! You can buy loads loads of pastry that can feed 5 people or more with under $20. (Actually it depends on what kind you buy, some kinds are more expensive that others) The food is always fresh, especially when it is crowded because they bring new ones quickly. My recommendation: LOBSTER TAIL!! It's crunch outside, sweet & creamy inside. Everyone who tries it falls in love with it. It's kind of big for one person. if you buy just one, you can share with others and save $$. I also love their cannolis - try all kinds they are all great. And the giant Wipped cream puff!! Several cons to note: (1) very tiny space, not a good place to eat in because there are only few small tables and you have to be squeezed in the crowd while you are eating. It is better to take-out. (2) the place is often very crowded, especially in the evening. Sometimes you cannot even see what's on the display because so many people are blocking your sight. (3) you cannot see the price of each item because they do not have price tag on the display. They do not give you receipt either - the clerks just calculate price themselves out of nowhere. But still I perceive that they have reasonable price for their items since it's never been too expensive. Overall, I really love this place (not much of the 'place' itself but their TREATS) and it's worth to take a trip there. Those heavenly treats make me keep going back to Mike's. And my family is always waiting for me to bring Mike's pastry box.
07/26/2008 Posted by callib
My first cannoli was at Mike's. They are amazing. I travel all over the country and have tried to find another cannoli that rivals Mike's and none have come close. I get the one with chocolate chips and add powdered sugar. There are always long lines in this place, but it is worth the wait. The cannoli's are good sized and are $2.50 each.
Pros: Best cannoli's around
Cons: Long lines
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