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#17: "Leave the gun, take the cannoli" in the North End

Posted by 365 Things Boston on Wed, May 12, 2010

north endOkay, I apologize, but I just had to use that legendary quote from The Godfather as a lead in to a little North End pastry tour....

Have a wicked sweet tooth as of late?  Just looking for a mid week pick me up.  There's no better place than the North End for delicious Italian pastries like cannoli, ricotta pie, torrone,  biscotti, you name it!

With the list below, you could wander the North End for days eating pastries, and pick up a lot of the local neighborhood heritage and European style while you're at it.

Stop drooling!  Start walking the bakery trail....stop drooling! Here's a short list to get you started, but be adventurous and see what else you can find.  There are plenty more bakeries and treats to find in the North End!


1. Mike's Pastrey | 300 Hanover Street

2. Pariale's Bakery Inc. | 80 Prince Street

3. Bova's Bakery | 134 Salem Street

4. Lyndell's Bakery | 227 Hanover Street

5. Napoli Pastry Shop | 120 Salem Street

6. Lulu's Sweet Shoppe | 57 Salem Street

7. Maria's Pastry Shop |  46 Cross Street

 

Let us know - What's your favorite North End bakery?