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Modern Pastry Shop


#3 of 1,860 restaurants in Boston
4.0 of 5 stars 197 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Bakery, Dessert, Ice cream
  • 257 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113-2322
  • 617 523 3783
  • Price range: £1-13 ($1-$20)

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3 of 5 stars
Long Island, NY
29 Nov 2009

the cookies and pasteries were good but the service was soooooooooo slow that it almost wasn't worth it. as the line got longer (almost out the door) the three workers seemed to move slower more

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5 of 5 stars
Chicago
28 Nov 2009

The best cannoli, my wife and I bought connoli's from "Mike's" and from Modern and then taste tested them right that at the curb in between the two. Modern was the best hands down. Also, the line was shorter and the service fast and friendly. more

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5 of 5 stars
L.A.
14 Oct 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Everyone who has been to Boston said get a cannoli from Mike's Pastry. The locals say go to Modern Pastry. I was confused on which place to stand in line for. So I said what the heck, I will eat one from both places. I would say if you want a great cannoli, get it at Modern. I was told... more

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5 of 5 stars
St. Petersburg, FL
7 Oct 2009

Modern Pastry has ruined all other cannoli's for me. No others will taste as good. Thanks. more

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5 of 5 stars
Toronto
2 Oct 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I stopped by the Modern Pastry Shop after dinner on a Saturday night on my recent trip to Boston. It was around 7:30PM and the line up was beginning to form. At first glance I wasn’t sure I wanted to wait that long, but I'm glad that I did. I picked up a chocolate dipped ricotta filled cannoli and a... more

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5 of 5 stars
florida
13 Sep 2009

Tried Mike's Pastry a few years ago and was told Modern was better and it was. Immediate service, friendly people and pastries were fresh and delicious. Would recommend highly!!!!!!! more

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4 of 5 stars
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5 Sep 2009

mmmm. cannoli. more

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3 of 5 stars
Waltham, Ma
20 Aug 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I"ve been going to Modern Pastry since I was a kid and it was fantastic. What Happened????? I visited on 8/12/09, bought a ricotta pie it wasn't that great, It was dry and the sfogliatella tasted stale I had to throw it away. What a waste!!!!! more

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2 of 5 stars
Ohio
17 Aug 2009

Visited Boston a couple weeks ago. Saw people everywhere (in the streets, on the T, etc.) carrying their Mike's Pastry boxes by the little strings, but since we were pressed for time & had a plane to catch, decided to try Modern Pastry next to the restaurant where we had lunch (& across the street, Mike's looked like it had... more

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3 of 5 stars
California
30 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

After reading the reviews on tripadvisor we decided to try this place over Mike's but ended up stopping by Mike's anyway just to compare. The pastries at both places were about the same but Mike's has alot more space and the atmosphere is just better overall. Much more selection at Mike's as well and everything is labeled, which makes things... more

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Modern Pastry Shop Address

257 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113-2322
Tel: 617 523 3783
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.