How to Order Mike's Pastry Pastries Online

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You can order Mike's Pastry online through the "Shop Mike's Pastry" section of mikespastry.com, which lets you browse a selection of pastries and start checkout with an "Order Now" button. This is the practical route if you can't visit the North End location on Hanover Street in Boston and still want the bakery's cannoli and other Italian desserts shipped to you.

What You Can Order Online

The site's online shop lists these categories:

  • Cannolis
  • Pastries
  • Cake rolls
  • Muffins
  • Biscotti
  • Cakes

The homepage also names cookies and pies among the bakery's offerings, so the online selection is broader than the cannoli the shop is best known for. Mike's Pastry has operated in Boston's North End since 1946 and remains family-run, which is the context behind the "authentic Italian pastries" framing on the site.

Step-by-Step: Placing an Order

  1. Go to mikespastry.com. The homepage is the entry point; the online store is reached through the "Shop Mike's Pastry" section.
  2. Choose your items. Browse the categories above and add what you want. If you're ordering for a group, cakes and cake rolls are the formats built for sharing; biscotti and cookies travel better than cream-filled items.
  3. Start checkout with "Order Now." The site uses this button as the path into the ordering flow, both in the main navigation area and in the online-shop section.
  4. Complete the order. Enter your shipping and payment details on the checkout pages.

What to Check Before You Buy

  • Shipping coverage and timing. The site markets online ordering as a way to enjoy the pastries "from the comfort of your home," but it does not state shipping regions, delivery windows, or how perishable items like cannoli are packed. Confirm these at checkout before you commit, especially for orders outside the Boston area.
  • Freshness-sensitive items. Cannoli and cream-filled pastries are best eaten soon after they're made. If you're shipping a gift, ask whether the recipient will be home on the delivery date.
  • Payment methods. The available payment options aren't listed on the pages reviewed here, so check what checkout accepts rather than assuming a particular card or wallet works.

Online vs. In Person

Online order Visit the North End shop
Best for People outside Boston or unable to travel Anyone in the city who wants pastries at peak freshness
Selection The categories listed in the online shop The full bakery counter, including items not shown online
Planning Requires lead time for shipping Immediate; expect crowds at the Hanover Street location

If you're in Boston, the in-person counter on Hanover Street is the traditional experience the bakery describes as a "must-visit tradition." Order online when convenience or distance matters more than same-day freshness.

Common Snags

  • Assuming everything in the store is online. The online shop lists specific categories; the physical bakery carries more. If you want a particular item, check whether it appears in the online shop first.
  • Leaving gift orders late. Because shipping details aren't spelled out on the homepage, build in extra days rather than ordering at the last minute.
  • Skipping the "Order Now" path. The site funnels ordering through that button; navigating around it may leave you on informational pages instead of the shop.

For background on the bakery itself, see what Mike's Pastry is known for in Boston's North End.