Modern Pastry Inc

Interesting story...

Growing up in Boston, my friends and family mostly took me to Mike's Pastry on Hanover (the main competition for Modern). I got many cakes there, even the one for my high school graduation!

Then one day I was walking down the street and some chubby actor or comedian was recording a video with a crew, and though he had a New York accent, he was familiar with Boston.

And he says into the camera, loudly: "In Boston people say 'it's Mike's, it's Mike's, it's Mikes' and it is... for tourists... but locals know it's all about Modern."

My interest was peaked.

Then my Italian uncle (who is an exceptional cook) had us over for dinner and served dessert... fresh cannolis that he was hand-filling. Where were the amazing shells from? Modern.

When I started working down on the waterfront, I started going... and though Mike's has a broader assortment... Modern is superior to all others in what it does offer.

Modern "creates" while others just "make". I recommend you try both places. I bring a lot of visitors to Hanover Street and have them get cannolis from both, along with other sweets, and then have a tasting party back at the house. It's a lot of fun!

Posted 10/15/09 | Report Abuse

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Great pastry shop. Hard to decide what to get because everything is yummy! Also, coming from an Italian family, I can confirm that their pastries are the real thing!!!

Posted 10/11/09 | Report Abuse

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Every time I go to my in-laws, we always go into the West End and get pastries from Modern Pastry. The almond macaroons are amazing! The only complaint I have is that it's always really hard to find a parking space that doesn't cost us an arm and a leg.

Posted 01/23/09 | Report Abuse

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This is my favorite bakery of all time! I lived in the North End for 14 years and this was always my favorite. All the locals used this bakery. The cannolli's are amazing and fresh. They fill them when you order them so you don't have to worry how long they have been sitting. Their handmade chocolates and torrone are the best I've had. I still travel from Westfield, Massachusetts, a good 2 hours, when I want a ricotta pie or cannolli's and torrone for a special occasion. The prices are great!

Posted 12/08/07 | Report Abuse

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