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Modern Pastry
- Bakeries
- Boston, MA
About this business
This small bakery and sweet shop in the historic North End of Boston will draw you in with the heavenly scents that waft out into the street. Find all your favorite Italian pastries, from handmade cannolis and eclairs to sugary cookies. The real treats are the chocolates inside the glass cases: nougat and almonds, hand-made peanut butter cups and dark chocolate bars entice passersby. You won't be able to leave this confectioner empty-handed.
Location details
257 Hanover St, Boston, MA, 02113, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Disappointing – After many glowing reviews, we stopped off here tonight for coffee and dessert. Sadly, despite their self-imposed view that they are coffee kings, Americans make terrible coffee, and Modern are no exception. Burnt coffee, burnt milk, overall an undrinkable latte. I'd expect more from the North End. The creme brulee was sad, lumpy custard with a gelatine top. We also ordered a bizzare brown and white tart (which we thought was a Neinish Tart) but turned out to be a simple, dry sponge cake with a sugary icing. ... read more
Best Bakery in the North End! – Modern Pastry has finished its renovations and has the long line to prove it! Unlike Mike's Pastry; Modern Pastry has an organized line and the staff wait on who's first in the line. Plus, the line does move quickly. The cannolis at Modern are the best in the North End. They even offer a smaller size cannolis for guiltless pleasure! Their cookies and fruit pies are yummy too!
Skip the rude service at Cafe Dello Sport – Modern Pastry has gone, well, modern with their new look. The renovation has attracted lines, unfortunately. Still, I'd go here rather than Mike's (can we say tourist trap) or to Cafe Dello Sport. Unless you want completely rude service at Cafe Dello Sport, the line at Modern is well worth the wait.
MARY'S NORTH END – LIVED FOR 17 YRS. BUT STILL SHOP MODERN FOR PASTRY.THE BEST AROUND
Superior pastries and shorter lines – Superior to Mike's in overall quality of the pastries, in my opinion, Modern sports top shelf tiramisu, canolis and ricotta pie (these are the three I can speak for). Lines are also generally shorter, so Modern as far as I'm concerned is the place to go. FYI, there's no space to sit down. I recommend Cafe Dello Sport if you're looking to do that.
Great cannolis – Avoid the rush at other places in town and come here. I am a cannoli snob but these are great.
Best Italian Pastry Shop – Modern is by far the BEST italian pastry shop in the north end. Their cannolis are the best I have ever had. You can wait in line at Mike's for an OK cannoli, or you can go right across the street and get the best cannoli ever without waiting in lines
Frequently asked questions about Modern Pastry
How is Modern Pastry rated?
Modern Pastry has a 4.5 star rating with 2,503 reviews.
When is Modern Pastry open?
Modern Pastry is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
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