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Modern Pastry Shop

4.4 (103 reviews)
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Cappuccino
Thomas F.

Zepppole time! Some years I miss finding this treat but this year was super successful. We sat at the coffee bar and devoured one each with a cup of Cappuccino. Our coffee was made right in front of us as we waited for the zeppole to be filled with whipped ricotta. What a delicious was to enjoy a sunny day in Hartford in a true Italian setting. The Easter breads looked amazing.

a wedding cake with red roses
Aida C.

Modern Pastry is great! the staff is kind, efficient & patient. they did my wedding cake & i could not have been more happy with it. Carla was amazing & worked so patiently with me when it came to brainstorming ideas around what i wanted for my cake, making suggestions & working around accommodating to my wishes as best as possible. i was able to choose from a sample of a few different flavors before making a final decision, which was nice. The pricing was explained to me thoroughly & was very fair in my opinion. All in all, not only was the cake BEAUTIFUL, but it tasted as good as it looked!

Kelly H.

Modern is one of the best places in Connecticut. My partner has a tradition of having zeppoles on Saint Joseph's Day! The best place to get them? At Modern, duh! We got 2 chocolate and 2 vanillas. Both flavors are delicious, but I prefer the chocolate more. They do NOT skimp on the filling. It was a bit busy, but the service was super quick, and the line went by fast! Highly recommend to everyone!

Cakes . . . In the window
Jason P.

I hadn't been to Modern in a while and decided to visit. They have beautiful cakes displayed in the windows and I suspect they have a very good cake order business. I'm not sure if this is because of the pandemic and perhaps fewer walk in customers, but they have fewer cookies, pastries, etc. in their glass case than I remember. While I was there, they were doing a moderately steady business on a Saturday morning. I ordered a box of assorted Italian cookies and a few cannolis. I had a bit of my wife's chocolate filled cannoli with chocolate chips. Delicious. It was maybe a touch better than my ricotta cannoli with chopped nuts and a cherry, but that was still very good. The cookies were fairly typical for a good Italian bakery, although there were fewer options than some bakeries. The service was very friendly and efficient. Although Modern is not a go to bakery for me, it will continue as a nice change of pace option.

Small Cookie Platter! I wasn't able to take anymore as they were opened a second after I placed them on the table :)
Brittany T.

I ordered a small cookie platter for the holidays and wish I ordered a larger one!! They were absolutely delicious and SO fresh! I placed my order less than a week before Christmas and the young girl who helped me place the order [over the phone] was very nice.

Chocolate Mousse Cake with Whipped Frosting
Caryn M.

This review is on the service and the chocolate mousse cake at Modern Pastry. I called in very last minute for a small birthday cake to celebrate my birthday and the folks at Modern were very accommodating. I didn't get a super intricate custom order but they were able to have a cake within three hours with writing, same day. Also, having a slice of the cake today and it's absolutely delicious. The cake itself is moist and the chocolate mousse is light and decadent. Not all bakeries can make good cake but this was wonderful. Contrary to another review I read, this did not taste like a store bought supermarket cake at all. Highly recommend.

Unicorn cake
Don P.

Goodness it has been so many years since I visited this bakery in the heart of Hartford's Little Italy. I had forgotten just how good these folks are. I ordered a slice of Porchetta, a Zeppole and a Pastacotti. In order of preference after having tasted all three: 1) Pastacotti 2) Zeppole 3) Porchetta. All three individually would ring anybodies bell but the nuanced flavors, complexity and sheer delight of the Pastacotti was almost other worldly. I had stopped at another Franklin Ave bakery just prior but found nothing of significant interest. After stepping foot in Modern it was altogether different, it was warm, inviting and exudes old world bakery charm. The counter employees all seem to have a connection with the bakery that you can't manufacture, make up or put on. Modern Pastry is just plain comfortable and the perfect place to visit for fine Italian pastries on a Sunday afternoon.

Ashwin S.

I am a fan of Modern Pastry Shop and have recommended to several friends of mine who wants to order a specialty cake for a birthday or a shower or even a casual gathering; they make great cakes. The good thing about Modern Pastry is that they accept your design for a custom cake order and they also give you suggestions towards your customization. Definitely a fan when it comes to they custom cakes, the variety of flavors and choices for filling they have are good. When it comes to picking up a few slices of pastries, their options are limited in the store. But nevertheless, you will not be disappointed.

Chocolate and vanilla cream puff
Sho R.

Cannoli is one thing you need to try here. They dont keep it in the display. Once you order, they will make it fresh. It makes sense. Else the shell will get damp and soggy. I also tried many cookies from here. One especially caught my attention. There was a chocolate, kind of spherical shaped cookie, which taste like rum cake. That was my favorite cookie. Sfogliatella was very good as well.

Custom cake by modern pastry
Michelle C.

Another beautiful cake by modern pastry! It wasn't too sweet just how we like it. We had white cake with chocolate cream and strawberry cream. It was incredibly moist and delicious. My children loved the sea shell candies on the side and the frosting was absolutely delectable. Highly recommend to anyone looking for tasty beautiful custom cakes!

Wedding cake
Ana R.

I got married at the Bahamas. I then celebrated back home. I went to Modern Bakery for a specific cake and they made my wedding cake and it looked exactly how I wanted it. It was not only perfect but delicious! I found my permanent go-to bakery!!! Thank you. Mrs. Casablanca

Erin B.

This is my favorite bakery when I'm in town. Last week I needed a dessert to serve after my homemade lasagna. The woman helping me recommended a cheesecake with strawberry topping and an assortment of Italian cookies. Both were a HUGE hit. Next time I'll try the Italian cheesecake. Too many delicious choices and not enough time to eat it all.

Jessica C.

I am so thankful for karla and her team. Today was my daughters first birthday and unfortunately the other bakery we had gone with completely forgot to make her cake but Karla came to our rescue, not only did she ease my mind but she made our exact cake in less than 3 hours. It was well done, delicious but what won me Over was her willingness to do a speciality cake for us with 0 notice. I am forever thankful to her. Thanks for making our daughters birthday that much more special

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The cake was delicious and pretty. That's all one can ask for. Their lemon mousse is great!!!

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I have been a customer for over 30 years and am still in awe over the consistent high quality of baked goodies and customer service.

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Great desserts. Did my wedding cake. Simple and refined, not showy. Very classic south end Italian. Get a cappuccino and a pastry.

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The family is great and the pastry is amazing.Fresh made with high quality ingreidents and love this place.Great!!!!A must stop in and try

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4.3(37 reviews)
2.0 mi•Downtown

I recently attended an event at Bloom Bake Shop, and it was such a lovely experience. They have a…read morecozy little area upstairs that's perfect for small gatherings, complete with a comfy couch and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Afterwards I stay downstairs and experienced the coffee shop. I ordered a gluten-free breakfast sandwich, which was really good. The bread was a bit firm, but I actually appreciated that since most gluten-free bread tends to fall apart. This one held up nicely. My honey latte was absolutely delicious, smooth, perfectly sweet, and beautifully made. There's also a cute outdoor seating area, great for relaxing with coffee on a nice day. Parking is on the street around the corner, since the street the shop is on is closed to cars and open to pedestrians only, which adds to the charm of the area. You order at the counter, get a number, and they bring your food right to your table. When you're finished, you clear your own dishes to the bin, which keeps the place tidy. I also noticed the staff going around regularly wiping tables and keeping everything clean and welcoming. Overall, Bloom Bake Shop has a great vibe, tasty food, and friendly service. Definitely worth checking out!

"Rise up this morning, smiled with the rising sun Three…read morelittle birds pitch by my doorstep Singing sweet songs of melodies pure and true Saying, "This is my message to you" (Bob Marley) As my friend Ana B. pointed out, the Bloom Bake Shop is a Triple Threat with three different personalities. Is it a flower shop? Is it a coffee shop? Is it a bakery? Of course, it's all three. We popped in a little before their 1:00 Sunday closing today, and the only bakery items remaining were four lemon blueberry scones. We scooped up two of them at $3.75 each. Now a scone isn't always a scone. Some have the density and weight of a doorstop or a hockey puck. Not these, they were as good as any scone we've ever sampled. They were soft, fresh, and bursting with lemon and blueberry fruit and taste. They were exceptionally great. The interior was very pretty with flower displays, booths, tables, and plenty of goodies for sale like bags of granola, pastries, and sandwiches. The exterior dining patio was packed with customers finishing off their lunches or late breakfasts while sipping their coffees, espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes. Thank you, Bloom Bake Shop, for a very enjoyable visit.

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0.2 mi•South End
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Mozzicato's is a true Hartford staple. Mozzicato - De Pasquale's Bakery & Pastry Shop on Franklin…read moreAvenue sets a standard that most spots just can't touch. While the pastries are classic and exactly what you'd expect from a high-caliber Italian bakery, the real gem is the Italian ice located in the cafe. Good lord, the flavors and quality are on a different level--this isn't that Rita's or DQ garbage. The chocolate and strawberry combination is specifically incredible, honestly better than Godiva chocolate-covered strawberries. It provides that deep, rich profile and authentic taste that defines their Itallian vibe. One professional tip for anyone stopping by: bring cash. The cafe doesn't accept cards, and you don't want to be the one standing there empty-handed when you're that close to the best Italian ice on the planet

Omg this place is to die for! We were in town and were told to try this place and I'm so glad we…read morewent. This place is so busy which speaks to how bomb their bakery items are. I think we were being greedy and ordered the pizza bread, stuffed croissant and carrot cake. The pizza bread, the cake and stuffed croissant was bomb! The cake was moist and the frosting was not too sweet. The service is to die for as the staff are friendly and helpful with all your questions. I can't wait to go back to eat this again. lol

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4.3(12 reviews)
2.0 mi•Downtown

Good but basic coffee and matcha…read more Came here on the hunt for coffee spots. Generally don't like going into Hartford, but figured it was early enough to avoid the major crowds and traffic. When I first got here, the barista was not ready to take orders yet, so I sat down while they prepped for the day. After about 15 minutes they were ready, so I ordered a basic latte and sat back down. The coffee bar has no food and only coffee and matcha drinks, relying on other businesses to fill that gap when they don't offer food at the primary location. The hours on Saturday don't match up with the other local businesses, so it leads to the ability to get coffee but not food till at least an hours time from open. The latte was basic, coffee is of a decent quality and the milk was frothy. No real design work beyond a basic onion off-center. They had one special latte, a pb&j inspired iced latte. Opted against, since they were still prepping for those orders when I went to order. It's functional coffee for the area. Not bad but not special either. It's a place to get a cup of joe on Pratt street, and it's good coffee but nothing to call home about.

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