The tourist stop in North station did not disappoint. The line was wrapped around the corner but so worth the wait. We did the cannoli off and not gonna lie they all are so delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space was clean and offered a small eat in section.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff was super friendly. Cash only!! So bring enough, would say average cost is $7 an item. read more

Modern Pastry Shop - How to make your own cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Modern has really good "build your own" cannolis. I had a vanilla custard with pistachios on top. Delicious! Modern also offers a good selection of cakes and cupcakes. Great service and cash-only. read more

Heard so much about Mike's and Modern Bakery's cannolis. The wait time for both bakeries was about the same, 15 minutes for a line out the door. I think there were more folks in line at Mike's , but they had more staff taking orders once inside. I like the flavor and texture of both bakeries, but I'll focus on the Gluten- Free one for the remainder of this review. I came here specifically for the Gluten-Free option and it lives up to the hype. * Flavor and texture of the shell has a nice crunch and mild flavor. The gluten free shell came pre-packaged, (not baked fresh). The filling a smoother texture than Mike's and the flavor seemed a bit smoother while Mike's tastes a bit "cheesier". (Both are very good.) * Value - the cannoli portion was good, but a bit expensive. Was it worth waiting 15 minutes and worthy of a must do while in Boston? The answer is yes! read more

Ok there's always a line so be prepared to wait but at least the line goes fast. But the wait is well worth it. Sooooo many options of pastries. We got the lobster tail pastry which was similar to a large croissant with lots of cream filling. It was super sweet and the crust was harder so definitely a pastry that needs reheating before eating. We also got the cream puff and it was also very sweet. My favorite was the chocolate mousse that had 3 layers, a hard butter cookie bottom, a middle cake layer and the top mousse layer with whipped cream icing. It was delicious! Prices were very reasonable. The only thing is they only accept cash. We wanted to order more but I don't regularly have cash on hand. Great place for delicious pastries read more

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This is the best cannoli I've ever had in my entire life. I didn't get to try any other ones in Boston, but we chose to try this place over Mike's since it had some seating inside. The line was long, but it moved fast. I ordered a cannoli with a plain shell, traditional ricotta filling, and pistachios-- it was perfection. I think about this place every time I crave a cannoli. read more

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SOOOO, if you know you know. This rivalry between this place and Mike's is like the Gino's vs Pat's Philly sandwich war. BUT IMHO, this debate is more philosophical: Mikes is more modern offering a bunch of crazy flavors like peanut butter and key lime, where here at Modern, they (ironically) stick with the classics, chocolate and vanilla, pistachios or cc chips. My husband is not a connoisseur, so he wobbled and ordered the chocolate cream with pistachios. I went with the classic marscapone version with CC chips. YUM. I imagine Mike's is also fantastic, and if I had a hollow leg and a less fat a$$ I might have suffered the line there. Note here that if you want to eat in, you do NOT go through the line, we got reprimanded, but they did let us sit and enjoy only bc table service was about to end. read more

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When in Boston's north end, make sure to stop by Modern Bakery. Amazing selection and super friendly service! Make sure you have cash- it's a cash only business. They have amazing cannolis and other delicious treats. Every time I visit Boston, I stop and try something new. This time was Tiramisu. The coffee flavor was delightful and not over powering, the cream was amazing, smooth and delicious- very yummy all around! read more

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Modern vs Mike's is the Boston version of Pat's vs Geno's except with cannolis. Both have long lines on weekends and peak times and both move through those lines quickly. Modern has a lot more overall pastry option than Mike's. Hell, they even serve alcohol and have a small number of tables to sit if you can actually get a spot. Modern doesn't have as many cannoli options as Mike's, however. I found that Modern's were a little sweeter and the filling texture was a little thinner. It was still really good though. So, it's all about personal preference, if you want your cannolis to be like Kim Kardashian go to Mike's but for more of a Kate Moss style stick with Modern. read more

Modern Pastry Shop - 1 dipped in pistachio and 1 in chocolate chip - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Every visit to Boston, we always go to Moden Pastry! It's a must for us! What a treat today, we dined in with table service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Itbeen years and usually too crowded to wait for a table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their pastries are amazing as take out, but to enjoy them there with a nice hot drink; best thing ever! I ordered a regular (ricotta) cannoli with chips and a hot tea. My husband ordered a chocolate ganache with coffee. He stated it was the best coffee he had ever had!! The ganache desert waa excellent. My cannoli was heaven! I have had a lot of cannoli but nothing beats Modern Pastry. Shells are great )made in Sicily). They fills them while you wait. So fresh! I have been coming here since I was a young child, they taste as good as they did back then! Cash only, that too hasn't changed! We had a great server. Staff is always nice and patient! read more

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I genuinely wish I took pictures, but we got a box of cannolis and Napoleons before leaving back home and wow! I described it as so to my fiancee. "Each bite tasted like being comforted by my mother as a baby and getting a comforting kiss on the forehead". This is not an exaggeration. All in all, pastries were great! Wish I got more! I also didn't have cash and was super bummed I wasn't going to try anything, but a Boston local had cash and spotted me so I could Zelle her! Sonia, if you ever read this! THANK YOU! read more

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My mission for Boston was to find THE cannoli...and we sure found it at modern. It was a very close tie to the local favorite at Bovas but this ended up taking first place. I love the fact that the cannolis are made to order leaving you with a crispy shell everybody. They even offer many cannolis for those like myself who don't have a large sweet tooth. The filling people might find on the Tad sweeter side in which I would recommend the pistachio or almond topping if not, go traditional with the chocolate chip. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is adorable with a variety of pastry options, notably, the moon cookie![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was great and attentive, and if you get the chance I would recommend sitting and enjoying a nice coffee or tea versus waiting in the line. In comparison to Boa's, it was very close for our party, but the fresh shell put it on top. I will state that Boba's cream filling was more of my style with the less of the sweet kick. Either way you can't go wrong either location, but the additional pastries offered at modern along with the sitdown option was also another touch. Don't be timid by the line it moves rapid and it's well worth it! read more

Modern Pastry Shop - Modern (top box) vs Bovas! - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Part 2 of my review in the battle of the North end cannolis, while Modern didn't get the victory over the other M named bakery they still made a solid cannoli. Pros for modern is they're cost a little less and I was in and out of there in a few minutes. I even think mine was made on the spot since I got to pick what type of "crust" I wanted. They're a cash only establishment and also things considered I think both of these shops on the north end are worth trying so you can judge for yourself to see which one you like best. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Got lucky to get a little table by the window and enjoyed our cannolis and some espressos.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Line very long but moved quickly. Don't forget CASH ONLY. So Modern vs Mikes. I loved both cannolis but they are different. Moderns is more traditional and Mikes is sweeter. So who comes out on top it's for you to decide. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I would say it was nice to be able to sit in the shop and enjoy the snack and will also say this is a must stop when visiting Boston.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Then decide on your own which is better. read more

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This was honestly one of the best cannolis I've ever had. My husband doesn't even like cannolis but was stealing bites of mine lol. Only downside is this place is cash only, so come prepared but would recommend! read more

Modern Pastry Shop - Chocolate chip cookie and build your own cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

There are other options for cannolis in the North End but I'm glad we went with this bakery. I've had many cannolis in the past and I couldn't say before trying Modern Pastry that they were among my favorite desserts. These were amazing cannolis and now among my favorite desserts. They have a long line and it is a cash only business so come prepared. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place has a busy ambiance but really fast service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Fresh delicious cannolis that come in the cutest box! I got half ricotta and half custard topped with chocolate chips. Scrumptious! read more

Modern Pastry Shop - Cannoli with half custard, half ricotta and chocolate dipped with chocolate chips - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Stopped in for a quick desert. We each got a cannoli and it might be the best cannolis we've ever had. They were really cheap but the taste was very "high priced". One was plenty, even though I could have easily had 3 or 4. read more

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As we waited in a very long line to get take outs, an employee came out and said there is table service. So my son and I skipped the line and went in to have dessert. I had the espresso martini which was wonderful and we both had a cookie. The chocolate chip cookie was huge! After we finished we got a chocolate Boston cupcake and a triple chocolate piece of cake for takeout. We had those later that evening. Oh so good!!! Will definitely be back when we're back in the area. read more

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Modern pastry shop is one of the big competitor's for the best cannoli in the North End of Boston. There's limited parking, but can be walked to from a T stop. There's always a long line here, but it moves pretty fast. Out of the other cannoli shops, this one had the most limited options for cannoli, but had other dessert options. You choose your shell, filling, and toppings and then order at the front. This place is cash only!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, there's limited seating indoors, so I wouldn't recommend going with a big group.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] In terms of the taste, I liked the crunch of the shell and the amount of chocolate chips to filling ratio. The packaging was also cute. I wouldn't rank this cannoli above Mike's, but they cost less and are a must try at least once. read more

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We enjoyed modern pastry we went at 8 PM on a Thursday night and there was a long line outside. There's one line to eat in and one line to carry out and after waiting about 10 minutes for carry out, we decided to eat in since there was no line. Between the four of us, we got three cannolis, each different type and one piece of strawberry cheesecake. We actually enjoyed the cheesecake more than the cannolis here. Service was hectic, but they got it done. Would like to come back and try some of their other pastries. Please note this is cash only. read more

Visiting Boston means a trip to Modern Pastry. I grabbed a few pastries to go, including a slice of the limoncello cake, which had soft layers of cake and lemony whipped cream. It was good, but I wish it had been a bit more tart. We also had the dark chocolate florentines and the rainbow cookies, which are some of my favorites. read more

The cannolis are SOOO GOOD!! We went to the modern underground bar and pastry shop and had the best time. Great service I would definitely check it out read more

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A local told us this was the better of the two pastry shops. We went to both and this one seemed superior. My husband was looking forward to trying the cannoli with pistachios and he really enjoyed it. I really enjoyed the hostess. Loved the ganache on it. There were tons of good things there and would love to try more when I go back for work. read more

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Busy and long lines but fast service. Cannoli was good. I prefer their version to Mike's Pastry. Glass display of treats. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Limited table for dining.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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One of the many pastry shops in the Downtown Boston Area. This one must be good! There was an hour plus line out the door! We spoke to the manager about getting a table instead of the grab and go. They were able to accommodate our large party with a reasonable wait time! The coffee good and fresh and the pastry's were delicious! The fruit tart we had was out of this world! read more

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Classic Italian bakery in Bostons North End. While the lines can be sometimes long, the lines move quick. Line is kept orderly by a staff at the door. There's also a sit down cafe area, and a full bar in the basement. The cookies, pastries, cakes - always fresh and delicious. We had a key lime tart (great flavor); pistachio mousse cake; and a Bomba slice with layers of yellow cake, ricotta / canolli filling topped with marzipan - this was excellent. Service excellent. Don't be afraid to ask about the different desserts and such, the staff is patient and friendly. Reminder - cash only. read more

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You walk in and it's exactly as you would expect. A like, no frills, cash only and some of the best Italian cookies I've ever had. We tried a mini cannoli with ricotta to see which we preferred. Hubby preferred modern while i preferred Mikes, however I could never say no to one or two or three of these bad boys. They are delish!! They also have a restaurant dentists which we weren't aware of. Pretty epic read more

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I knew in Boston that we had to check out at least one popular pastry shop and Modern Pastry Shop was the winner that we chose - mostly because of their Lobster Tail. We arrived at North End around 7pm and got in line - we waited around 20 minutes or so. We ordered a slice of their Tiramisu, a Cannoli, a Lobster Tail and a couple of other items that looked too good to pass up. There were so many items to choose from - they even had Dubai Chocolate and whole cakes for sale! We loved EVERYTHING we bought - the Lobster Tail took me 4 days to finish and that was with help, but it was so worth it! The inside of Modern Pastry Shop is small, but they still offer tables and it is well organized with how they help the never ending long line of customers. Staff was also really helpful and friendly! I will absolutely visit again next time we are in Boston! Check them out! read more

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It is a bakery with every Italian American dessert you can think of! They do accept cards and cash. They have both to go orders or you can seat down, order a pastry and some coffee and relax. To go orders come in a box and you go to the back to place your order. My mission was to try the cannoli and sunce they do sell minis with no minimum I got the original one with ricotta filling and chocolate chips, it was delish! A good stop to get that sugar craving gone! read more

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Everything we had was delicious. Decadent and indulgent...all of those types of adjectives. I'm not a cannoli fan, so I didn't try them. They have pre packaged assorted cookies, if you can't decide, just grab one of those - don't hold up the line behind you! LOL Also, look at the yelp pictures to get an idea of what you might want BEFORE you arrive. The lines are intense as are the personalities if you are undecided. The staff is very nice and patient...the customers waiting...not so much. LOL The line is usually out the door. There are tables you can sit at to enjoy a treat or 5. It's very crowded, meaning there isn't a lot of personal space. Be prepared. My husband loved the different fruit tarts - he raved about the quality of the fruit and the crust. I got a piece of chocolate cake and carrot cake, soooooo goood!!!!! I highly recommend stopping here for a few treats :) read more

Modern Pastry Shop - Creme Brulee with fruit! - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Big selection and seating![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you don't want your dessert takeout this is your place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating and friendly service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Busy but not too long of a wait. read more

The cannoli at Modern Pastry Shop is by far my favorite one in Boston! I can say this confidently after doing some market research to get to the bottom of this. That being said, make sure you order the cannoli. I love how thin and crisp the shell is, and the pastry cream is rich and extremely flavorful. The best part is that it wasn't too sweet. You can choose your shell, filling, and toppings. While you're there don't miss out on their other desserts that might tempt you from the display. They have pretty much every Italian classic pastry that you can think of including the prettiest black and white cookies I've ever seen. The bakery is small and cozy, but there are are a few seats open at the window if you'd like to sit. We were served quickly, and did not have to wait in line late on a Saturday morning. As a heads up, this is a cash-only bakery, so please make sure to plan your trip accordingly. They also do sell coffee and other Italian staples and dry goods if you're interested. read more

Modern Pastry Shop - Cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The BEST chocolate chip cookie in New England. Take it from a person who knows....the cookie at Modern is untouchable. I have read so many reviews about different stops that I should make but I do not see any place coming close or topping Modern The price, the size and, of course, the taste are unmatched. Make the trip for the Holidays and load up! I am very confident that you will agree. Modern has two locations (Hanover St, North End of Boston and Salem St, Medford, MA) 5-stars...no doubt Price is reasonable Parking can be tough in the North End & easier in Medford Vibe- great..usually a line which creates a festive atmosphere Will I be back? you better believe it! read more

Modern Pastry Shop - Worth the trip!! - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The bottom line: the best cannoli, period. Fast professional staff (and line), [[HIGHLIGHT]]limited seating, and a few cafeteria-like seats[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

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This is such a delicious treat to have in Boston :) I got the tiramisu and delicious chocolate cake, wow so divine, so decadent! The staff are friendly and really organized with orders. The box for to-go orders is well designed for taking your treats back home. I look forward to coming back again and trying some other sweet treats! read more

During our first night, we decided to try a different pastry shop, across and up the street, even though it had a much longer line than Modern. Do I regret that decision? I think I might. We had just had lunch and were about to go to CVS because I was having some tummy troubles but Modern was nearly empty when we walked by so we decided to come in and check it out. I was super disappointed by the other shop's pastries so I didn't want to order much here, even though everything looked beautiful. We decided to get some Italian cookies and they were so good, I really should have given their lobster tail a try, or any of their other pastries. Service was really good here too. Super friendly and accommodating, even though I only tried to order a quarter pound of cookies. read more

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There's a lot going on in this shop. Upstairs is the bakery, downstairs is a bar/grill. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar must be popular because people are lining up to get downstairs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upstairs is cafe style seating where we found ourselves.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had to get a cannoli of course but didn't love how sweet it was. My friend tried the pistachio martini but didn't even finish it because it was too artificial in flavoring. Maybe this place is better downstairs, but I wouldn't come back for the bakery. Also cash only read more

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Last time I was in Boston, I only had a chance to try Mike's cannolis so I knew I had to visit Modern on my next trip to town! I'm all about a good cannoli feud and happy to try as many cannolis as it takes. In this case, it's gonna take more than two visits because I thought they were both really good! I like that you can customize your cannoli at Modern and they'll assemble it fresh for you, which is pretty cool. While both spots are super busy and chaotic, I think I preferred Modern although I'll need to try some more cannolis to be sure ;) One of the reasons I only visited Mike's last time is because I ran out of cash so let this be a lesson for everyone else. If you want cannolis in Boston, you need cash. And you'll need a lot of it because these cannolis ain't cheap! read more

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Everyone knows the Big 3 in the North End: Bova's, Mike's, and Modern. Each has their pros and cons. I personally enjoy the more savory selection at Bova's and the line at Mike's if often out the door. When I went to Modern Pastry with my sister and BIL on a Sunday in late December, the line wrapped around the corner to get inside. Once within the building, you are able to see the pastry cases as you slowly work your way towards the front. [[HIGHLIGHT]]What Modern has (that Bova's and Mike's don't) is a little section with tables that serves as a sit down restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ultimately, their cannolis are good and on-par with the other two. Is it the leader of the Big 3? Try it out and determine for yourself. read more

The cannoli here is wonderful!! We had an espresso and cappuccino which were pretty good. They have so many beautiful pastries to choose from. read more