The Cannoli From Mike’s Pastry In Massachusetts Has A Cult Following, And There’s A Reason Why
When you visit Mike’s Pastry in Boston’s North End, it’s quite typical to see, on any given day, a line out the door. While Mike’s offers a wide variety of delectable goodies including gelato, it’s their cannoli that have the real cult following in Massachusetts. So, if you’re a fan of cannoli, there’s no better place to get some than at Mike’s Pastry.
Since 1946, Mike's Pastry in the North End of Boston has been a fixture. This Italian bakery and pastry shop has also established quite a cult following especially for one type of pastry it offers.
Michael "Mike" Mercogliano, who founded Mike's Pastry, created a unique type of cannoli that you just can't find anywhere else. Over time, word spread and his shop became a popular place to purchase this sweet Italian treat.
On any given day, you may see a line out the door to Mike's Pastry. Not only do Bostonians love the cannoli here but so do tourists from all over the globe.
However, Mike's offers such a wide variety of cannoli flavors that it's hard to choose just one. From mint chocolate chip to strawberry, espresso, Nutella, Oreo, amaretto, and more, you'll want to try them all!
You can't leave Mike's Pastry without taking home several cannoli (and perhaps a few other pastries) in one of the signature boxes tied in string. It's another part of what makes visiting this famous Italian bakery so special.
So, have you ever had cannoli from Mike’s Pastry? Do you know of any other food with a cult following in Massachusetts like this? Let us know what it is in the comments. For more information and to see a menu, visit the official website for Mike’s Pastry as well as the shop’s Facebook page.
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