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4.3 (3k reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
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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.

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!

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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

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.

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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Erwin R.

I have verified the hands-down are the best cannolis I've had in the USA. Closest thing to the ones they sell in Italy. I recommend the one with ricotta with the plain and chocolate chip. This place has a lot of good desserts, but the build your own cannoli is the way to go! Must try.

Michelle C.

Fresh yummy beautiful pastries & desserts! - Fast moving lines - Fresh made cannolis (also have gluten free) - individual macaroons approx $1.30ish. So pretty so yummy! - they have merch (hat, tshirts, hoodies, mugs) - CASH only! Parking is rough on Hanover! Hope for a spot or try side roads

Boston cream pie!
Tony S.

Modern Pastry is my gold standard. Twenty-five years ago, the Sicilian side of my Boston family taught me one of the city's most important unwritten rules: tourists debate. Locals know. And the locals go to Modern Pastry. I've never questioned that advice. After being away from Boston for eight years, one of my first stops was bringing everyone in my group here. As always, the cannoli was the first thing I ordered. Some traditions aren't meant to be broken. But this trip came with a new assignment. My brotha Paulie from the Saint Joseph Society didn't recommend the Zeppole... He *commanded* it. Apparently, Modern only makes them during Easter, but on his personal special request, had them made this year for last weekend's Feast of Saint Joseph. Miss the season, and you wait another year. So the rule isn't to buy one or two. It's to buy as many as you can carry. I can't believe I'd gone my entire life without ever trying one. Imagine impossibly light fried dough surrounding silky pastry cream, finished with a simple cherry hidden in the middle like a secret treasure. Nothing flashy. Nothing overcomplicated. Every bite works because nothing is trying too hard. That's really the story of Modern Pastry. They don't chase trends. They don't reinvent classics. They simply make traditional pastries exceptionally well, year after year, generation after generation. Twenty-five years after my family first pointed me through these doors, they're still right. And now I have one more tradition to look forward to every Feast of Saint Joseph.

Baba with rum/cream/cherry
Spencer P.

Expect to wait in line unless you get lucky. You can't go wrong with much here as it is one of the most authentic Italian spots in the Boston area. The Sfogliatella, Rum Baba, and the lobster tails are all top notch. Don't expect super attentive service if you want to dine in but that is more due to the fact that this place is BUSY!

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