In Boston, I found a hidden gem and I never want to leave I loved the experience delicious cannole the taste was delicious and I want to never leave this HIDDEN GEM Boston. Also they they are really was the best I've ever experienced and the vibe in here was electric. read more

first time there and the traditional cannoli was so delicious i rate it a ten went first thing in morning and busy but it was so good we went back after dinner for more to bring home read more

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. The location is adorable with a variety of pastry options, notably, the moon cookie! 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

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We were referred to Modern by our uber driver and were kind of disappointed. The pastries that we got (cream puff and a cannoli) were mediocre and nothing to write home about. The service was about the same. The Italian looking lady at the coffee counter seemed more interested in flirting with the other employee that was there than helping customers who were lined up waiting for her help. After we got to a table, we eventually had to go ask for a check because they never came back to check on us. Overall not a good experience. We would recommend trying Mike's Pastries across the street instead. read more

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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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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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! Itbeen years and usually too crowded to wait for a table. 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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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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Got lucky to get a little table by the window and enjoyed our cannolis and some espressos. 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. 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. Then decide on your own which is better. read more

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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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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!! Also, there's limited seating indoors, so I wouldn't recommend going with a big group. 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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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

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

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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The bottom line: the best cannoli, period. Fast professional staff (and line), limited seating, and a few cafeteria-like seats. 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. What Modern has (that Bova's and Mike's don't) is a little section with tables that serves as a sit down restaurant. 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

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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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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There's a lot going on in this shop. Upstairs is the bakery, downstairs is a bar/grill. The bar must be popular because people are lining up to get downstairs. Upstairs is cafe style seating where we found ourselves. 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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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

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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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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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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

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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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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CASH ONLY!!! This is bit far the best cannoli in Boston. I would have ordered more if they accepted cards. The cannoli shell is flaky, but holds together while the filling is so light and heavenly. It's also nice that they have a place to eat inside while enjoying a cappuccino. Stop here, yo won't regret it. read more

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We came with one mission and that was for the cannolis. Modern Pastry Shop delivered, crisply, sweetly, and with just the right amount of powdered sugar chaos. This bakery feels like an Italian tradition. I loved it the moment I stepped in! The display window boasts trophies, vintage photos, and branded merch, hinting at a legacy of excellence. But it's the dessert case that truly steals the show, rows of chocolate-dipped cannoli, glossy cupcakes, and pastries so artfully arranged they practically beg for a photo op. We grabbed a pair of cannolis and settled into their seated section with espressos in hand. It's a cozy nook tucked away from the bustle, perfect for savoring each bite. The cannoli shell was crisp and golden, the filling rich and velvety, and the chocolate-dipped ends added a decadent finish. The almonds were a nice touch as well. Beyond the sweets, the shop doubles as a gourmet market, with shelves of pasta, olive oil, and imported snacks. Service was quick and friendly, even with a steady stream of customers. Modern Pastry was a great play's to grab a classic cannoli, a strong espresso, and a seat to enjoy them both. read more

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A fun spot for pastries and desserts. It was a little bit far from where the closest parking structure was, but it was worth the walk. There are separate lines for if you're doing table service/dining in or if you're just picking up pastries to go. We opted to dine in because there was seating available. The staff is friendly and they were able to recommend lots of things for us to try. Some of the cakes were a little bit too sweet but we really enjoyed the cookies that we ordered. read more

When it Boston.. Must try cannoli! I stopped by modern pastry after lovely lunch close by with the intentions to snag a cannoli to take on my flight. It was hard to pass all of the enticing options in the counter on the way to the cashier, but I made it. I loved that they had a mini and regular sized options since I had a few stops to make. They had multiple filling and topping options as well. I went with a mini with traditional filling and chocolate chips. The shell was tasty and more hearty than others that I tried so a good choice if you won't be eating for awhile. The filling is very creamy.. think cheesecake filling or icing vibes. So good especially if you enjoy a little sweeter/smoother option. Definitely should try. Just don't forget your cash! read more

CASH ONLY**** Was recommended Modern Pastry over some of the other options in Boston and I'm very glad I came here! I was just in Italy for a month and man did this bring me back! The cannolis were absolutely to die for and loved the ricotta pie! They take cash only (like the other shops in the area) there is a ATM across the street but be prepared. Also the prices were a little steep. read more

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CASH ONLY ! I wanted to try a lot more but don't carry much cash. I got a cannoli and a lobster tail. Both were good. The cream in the lobster tail was the best! The cannoli was a little thick for me. And the wait was long even with the service being awesome. read more

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Cash only at one of the best pastry shops in the North End. The line wasn't long so I stood in it. I got carrot cake, a cannoli, and a M&M cookie. The cannoli had a soft shell and the ricotta filling was fluffy and IMHO better than Mike's and Bova's bakeries. The soft shell and fluffy ricotta filing were also better than Cafe Paradiso and Caffe Victoria too. So visit here for the best cannolis and other pastries. If you want to skip the line, walk in and sit at the tables or go downstairs in the bar and have your desserts delivered to you! read more

Walked up to a long line going out the door, however, the line went quicker than I could have imagined. I got the chocolate dipped cannoli with the standard filling and pistachios on the side. It was a pretty solid cannoli, probably some of the best you can get in the U.S. read more

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CASH ONLY! There's a long line for those ordering at the counter. I was in the line for awhile to look at the display cases. So many beautiful pastries to choose from! We choose to sit down. When we went, there was no wait for a table. So nice to take a tea and pastry break after a day of walking around and sightseeing! Table service was wonderful. The man working there offered us a table right away and a woman took our order. We wanted the profiterole but they already sold out! We ordered the lobster roll instead and it looked very impressive. Just look at the picture below. It's a huge flakey crust in the shape of a cornucopia/lobster tail (?) filled with custard & cream mixture. All dusted off with powdered sugar. Except it didn't taste all that great to us. It was flakey and also a little dry. Cutting into it with fork and knife causes a huge mess with everything going everywhere. Will be back to try other pastries! read more

To me, this is a must when visiting Boston. Go early and bring cash. CASH ONLY! We walked by around 10:30a and could have walked straight in, but we had lunch reservations and decided to come back after the Red Sox game. Well, when we arrived back it was around 6pm and the line was around the block and down the street. There are separate lines for eating inside and to go. We were in the to go line. FYI- if you stand on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant down the side street the restaurant worker/owner will rudely ask you to move, so be prepared. The line was long and it look us 45 mins from start to finish. We were able to get a variety of items. Love that the cannolis are filled when you order. They are very fresh! I got a chocolate dipped filled with chocolate. It was light and sweet but not overpowering and too sweet like one would expect. We also got a lobster tail (huge) and I personally loved the pastry on that one. The cream was very good too just SO MUCH chantilly cream. We also got some rainbow colored cookie that was almond flavored that was delicious. We had great service and will definitely visit again when in Boston. read more

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We were only in Boston for the afternoon, and my trip wasn't going to be complete without a cannoli and lobster tail from Modern Pastry. I particularly appreciate how they fill my cannolis and lobster tails when I order rather, than leave it filled in a display case, as many places do. Nothing beats a fresh filled pastry! The line was longish but moved quickly. I also enjoyed being able to eye all the yummy looking treats as we moved along toward the order counter. It's a cash only establishment so come prepared! read more

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So we were in Boston and had some amazing Italian food. We were looking forward to going to Modern (heard it was better than Mike's). So disappointed. Maybe I got spoiled growing up Italian in Brooklyn with the best Italian bakers and pastry shops. The line was long but moved quickly but the girl at the front was not only not friendly, she was rude. I ordered two cannoli and she hands me the box with two cannoli and it's open. So I'm thinking ok she's showing me she gave me what I asked for and then she charges me. No takes my money and tells next. So I'm like ummm can I have a bag, she tells next again like I wasn't even there. At least it would have been worth it but the cannoli was not good. The cannoli cream tasted like a mix of whipped cream and cannoli filling. Not impressed and definitely won't be back read more

The lobster tail pastry was fabulous. The coffee latte was good if not great. The service was excellent. read more

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