Who owns Mikes pastry Boston?

74 Years of Tradition Mercogliano presided over the bakery since 1946 and handed the operation off to his stepson, Angelo Papa, who has been running the bakery for years now.

Why is Mike’s Pastry famous?

Since 1946 Founded in 1946, Mike’s Pastry is located in Boston’s historic North End on Hanover Street. Michael Mercogliano (the “Mike” behind the famed Mike’s Pastry) created the one-of-a-kind cannoli that keeps loyal Bostonians and tourists coming from around the world to enjoy.

How many cannolis does Mike’s Pastry sell?

Mike’s Pastry Serves 19 Kinds Of Cannoli There’s almost always a wave of people pressed up against the row of cash registers, clamoring for the restaurant’s Italian sweets — but it’s not the crowd that can get to you. It’s deciding which of the shop’s 19 cannoli flavors to try first.

Is Boston known for cannoli?

As all the tourists toting their string-tied white boxes know, you haven’t truly experienced Boston’s North End unless you’ve stopped at one of the top four bakeries for cannoli. That would be Mike’s, Modern, Bova’s, and Maria’s.

Is mikes or Modern Pastry better?

If you want the wide selection with lots of flavors and colors to choose from, then Mike’s is the place, but if you’re looking for an authentic Italian cannolo, Modern Pastry wins hands down.

Who owns Modern Pastry Boston?

John Picariello
John Picariello, the co-owner of Modern Pastry, said the store needs more space to serve its customers and they tried to buy the building next door two other times, but this is the first time the deal has worked out. “We bake on three floors as it is,” he said.

Which is better modern or Mike’s Pastry?

What is good at Mike’s Pastry?

King of the cannoli, Mike’s makes them in many flavors: ricotta cheese, chocolate cream, chocolate chip, and hazelnut are just a few. If flaky, creamy homemade cannolis don’t sound tempting enough, browse the cookie selection, try the sugary-sweet cinnamon twists or order a lobster tail.