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Modern Pastry Shop

4.2 (3k reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Kailee E.

Modern Pastry was absolutely worth the hype and the wait! We wanted to try a little bit of everything, so we ordered 3 of the 4 cannoli shell options (plain, chocolate-dipped, and chocolate-covered) and tried all 4 fillings (traditional ricotta, vanilla custard, chocolate custard, and whipped cream). Of course, we had to add chocolate chips to all of them! After trying the different combinations, my personal favorite was hands down the classic plain cannoli shell with traditional ricotta filling and chocolate chips. It was seriously THAT good! I could easily eat a dozen of these by myself. The filling wasn't overly sweet or too cheesy, and the crispy shell complemented it perfectly. Everything was so well-balanced, making it one of the best cannolis I've ever had. Sometimes you just can't beat the classic! We also tried the famous lobster tail pastry, which was filled with a delicious, rich, creamy custard. Another must-try that I would highly recommend! We waited about 30 minutes in line, but it moved relatively quickly, and I can confidently say it was worth every minute. With so many different combinations to choose from, there's something for everyone. If you're visiting Boston's North End, Modern Pastry is definitely worth a stop! I would absolutely come back, and next time I'm ordering even more of those classic cannolis!

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Brianna T.

My sweet perfect boyfriend brought me some cannolis back from his work trip, and I was skeptical how good day old cannolis could be.... I have never had better cannolis in my life. Even on day two they were amazing! Such perfect filling!

Rachel S.

This is a pastry shop connected to a bar and eatery. Modern pastry is the famous competitor to Mikes pastry. Unlike Mikes, there is places to sit down and eat, and you don't have to wait in Line; if you can get a table, a waiter will come to take your order. The pastries are delicious ; we tried the limoncello, a few cannolis, the lobster tail, and cream lpuff. So good! Although the lobster tail is their special, I found it to be a little flavorless. The cannoli are better than mikes, they seem fresher and the shell is crunchier. You can get great cannolis anywhere in North End, so I would say that there is no real point to lining up in the rain as we did for Mikes or Modern pastry. This place is pretty popular and I found it to be very noisy and crowded. I wouldn't necessarily go here unless people are in town and want to have the north end experience.

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John S.

Last time I had a cannoli from one of Modern's competitors it made me sick. I was a little hesitant to buy one from them but these were absolutely perfect! Service was great although we were told that it's cash only. It was also really busy inside but they seemed to be making up the boxes themselves in the back? Either way, I'm coming back for more! It's a cute place with great vibes.

Tiffany H.

Cash only! Got mini cannolis. Limited flavors and choices compared to other cannoli shops. They have four choices of fillings and then three different toppings you can choose from. Tried the vanilla custard with pistachios and the chocolate custard. The chocolate was very rich and sweet. The vanilla had a lighter flavor. The cannoli shell was the thick and crispy. Service was decent and they have a few tables for you to get table service as well.

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Allyssa C.

Just had to make time in my Boston trip to visit THE MODERN PASTRY Lobster Tail Pastry. It was HUGE, like enough for an entire family. I swear it weighted a pound. The pastry was super fresh and the Creme was not too sweet. They also only take cash, so be aware if you want to try one of these amazing pastries. I noticed that modern pastry shop allows for custom cannolis which was unique compared to the other bakeries in the area

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Jenn F.

Modern deserves nothing less than 5 stars. Has been the bakery my family has been going to for cakes and pastries my whole life (especially the rum cakes). Make sure you have cash and prepare for a line! But the smells and tastes are well worth it inside.

Denise C.

Delicious! That's the word that comes to mind when having cannolis here. You cannot go wrong with what you choose as they are filled to order. Be prepared to choose the type of shell, filling and topping that you want, yum! If you're curious, you can check out in advance what their offerings are on their website. If cannolis are not your thing, they have an extensive pastry display case that goes throughout the shop. It's a pastry lovers paradise, and it would be shocking not to find something that strikes your fancy. There's just so many delectable looking goodies here and I could stand around for hours just soaking it all in. Side note, you will see signs posted everywhere that they are a cash only establishment. Go with your bucks as you will surely buy lots!

Dan S.

So we went with friends around various cannoli places. mikes. bovas. Loved them. And you know what was our favorite? Modern. The shell is better. A little more cookie like. And filling a little creamier. And the other pastries like cupcakes were great too. But don't forget the cannolis. The line moves quickly. And they even have mini ones too when you just want something after a great meal in the north end.

Amazing cannolis
Leslie V.

Very authentic Italian bakery with such a variety of pastries and cookies. All beautifully done and can't say enough about the delicious Chantilly cream and the lobster tail and the Tette Monache. Both of those pastries are a must have. The amaretto cake is a very close second along with the apple tart. go in the morning and you won't have the long lines as compared to afternoons and evenings. Cash only. If there's a line, just wait in it it's worth it.

Chocolate chip Cannoli, Tiramisu Slice, Boston Cream Cupcake, Espresso Truffle
Lynne T.

We got an assortment of sweets to try, but I had the tiramisu slice. It was heavenly and not too sweet at all. It does have a strong coffee taste, but it was balanced well with the cream. I did like this bakery a lot since the pastries tasted fresher. Note: this place is also cash only

Assorted Italian Cookies
Henry D.

A neighbor bought an assortment of cookies for us on their trip to Boston. The assortment of Italian cookies they gave us were excellent cookies. I've have cookies from other Italian bakeries but the cookies were usually dry or the cookies all tasted similar. The cookies from Modern Pastry cookies were moist, each cookie tasted unique and had the right amount of sweetness. We will probably ask the neighbors to buy us a box of assorted cookies on their next trip to the Boston area. If you are in the area I recommend dropping in and trying a variety of the baked goods.

Rainbow Cookies
Elaine M.

When in the North End, Modern Pastry is the dessert shop one must go. We came here specifically to get the cookies by the pound, and especially the rainbow cookies. This place has thee best rainbow cookies (trust me, I know!) What I love about this pastry shop is you can order and take away in a box, or you can sit down and order food. You can't sit in the other dessert places it's just a counter.

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