Rows of cannolis with chocolate chips

The Historic Boston Dessert Shop With Unbeatable Cannolis

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By SHAWNA SCHOFIELD

If you're craving a delicious cannoli, many bakeries serve them, but one stands out among the rest: Mike's Pastry in Boston. It was one of Yelp's most-reviewed locations in 2022.
Calling itself the "Home of the Cannoli," Mike's boasts many cannoli flavors to choose from (nearly 20 in total), including espresso, mint chip, Oreo, pistachio, and strawberry.
Because of its wide selection, Mike's sells between 32,000 and 36,000 cannoli per week, and everything is made fresh in large batches daily.
Mike's Pastry was founded in 1946 in Boston's historic North End by Michael Mercogliano. Since passing in 2012, his stepson, Angelo Papa, has continued the family business.