tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179145301657394908.post7566291510638530065..comments2024-03-27T03:12:43.481-04:00Comments on A Boston Food Diary: Mike's Pastry, BostonBoston Food Diaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18256772773836850313noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179145301657394908.post-81290252114434592182008-07-01T12:56:00.000-04:002008-07-01T12:56:00.000-04:00Mike's is way overrated. I've lived in the North E...Mike's is way overrated. I've lived in the North End for 6 years now and can count on one hand the number of times I've gone to Mike's. They are rude, could care less about the herd of people coming through, and all their stuff tastes the same - like sugar. Definitely head over to Maria's on Cross St. Its a bit "dated" but the quality can't be beat. They also have some make at home kits that you can buy from them if you want some warm lobstertails.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179145301657394908.post-78174525375198435072008-06-30T20:50:00.000-04:002008-06-30T20:50:00.000-04:00I'm a limo driver and it's amazing how many people...I'm a limo driver and it's amazing how many people say to me "Can you take me to Mike's?, I've heard so much about it!". I quickly correct them by steering them to the Modern, or any one of the great bakeries in Revere. I like to drive them by Mike's and look at the line and say ,"look at those suckers". Also, let's not forget "It's Slush Time Again"on Bennington St in Eastie, right before Central Sq.. Best slush in the world and it's been there since I went to Catholic school in 1968!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179145301657394908.post-70742415303215897822008-06-30T20:15:00.000-04:002008-06-30T20:15:00.000-04:00Elm Street Bakery in Everett has cannoli that is a...Elm Street Bakery in Everett has cannoli that is as good, if not better than Mike's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179145301657394908.post-35022152122406168532008-06-30T16:12:00.000-04:002008-06-30T16:12:00.000-04:00That's terrible customer service. J. and I tend to...That's terrible customer service. J. and I tend to avoid Mike's as he once ordered a cannoli, and after asking if it had been in contact with any peanuts, proceeded to have an allergic reaction to peanuts that it had presumably been exposed to (shared knife, crumbs on the counter, etc...).Lysshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07609363916986976505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179145301657394908.post-44049124869159333772008-06-30T15:01:00.000-04:002008-06-30T15:01:00.000-04:00I can't believe that service. I will definately be...I can't believe that service. I will definately be rethinking where I go to get a cannoli the next time I'm in the North End. I've heard nothing but good things about Modern.Michaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738672762341243338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179145301657394908.post-86961712948499512722008-06-30T14:58:00.000-04:002008-06-30T14:58:00.000-04:00Mike's has been over-rated for years..I blame it o...Mike's has been over-rated for years..I blame it on Clinton's visit.<BR/>The Modern! You can't go wrong! Next time try either the ricotta pie or the ricotta pie with chocolate!<BR/>And Maria's on Cross St. is a great spot fot he Lobster tails!<BR/>Mike's? Thumbs down.<BR/><BR/>John.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179145301657394908.post-42313518030682981012008-06-30T14:55:00.000-04:002008-06-30T14:55:00.000-04:00If you like Italian pastry, I highly recommend Sug...If you like Italian pastry, I highly recommend Sugar on Centre St. in West Roxbury. Lobster Tails and cannollis are just as good as Modern and way better than Mikes! Worth the trip, and parking is easier. The cakes are also AMAZING.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179145301657394908.post-90766660929890362032008-06-30T14:29:00.000-04:002008-06-30T14:29:00.000-04:00Modern gets my vote any day of the week. Their ric...Modern gets my vote any day of the week. Their ricotta pie is far superior (and the Medford Square location has been a lifesaver!)Moda di Magnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09718701004435795554noreply@blogger.com