Modern Pastry Shop Menu

257 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, United States
$$$ Pastry shop
(2242 Reviews)

Welcome to Modern Pastry Shop, a celebrated pastry destination nestled in Boston's vibrant North End. Known for its rich Italian heritage, this bakery offers an enticing menu that caters to all sweet and savory cravings. Start your day with freshly baked breakfast pastries, featuring options like flaky croissants, fruity turnovers, and delightful muffins, all priced around $4.25.

The heart of Modern Pastry lies in its iconic cannoli, praised for their crispy shells and luscious, fresh ricotta fillings. Customers rave about customizing their cannoli with various flavors and toppings, making each bite a personal delight. Beyond cannoli, indulge in an array of traditional Italian pastries, including rum cakes and the famous Lobster Tail, ensuring a heavenly experience with every visit.

Don't forget, it's cash only! Despite the bustling crowd, the line moves swiftly, reflecting the quality of their delectable offerings. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Modern Pastry is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth!

Breakfast & Omelets

  • Breakfast Burrito

    2 eggs scrambled, sausage, pepper, potatoes, cheese (no home fries or toast)

    US$16.00
  • Eggs Benedict

    2 eggs poached, mad in-house hollandaise with home fries and canadian bacon

    US$18.50
  • Montecristo

    Turkey, ham, and swiss cheese on french toast sprinkled with confection sugar, served with maple syrup, french fries

    US$16.00
  • Steak And Eggs

    8oz steak cooked to order, 2 eggs any style, home fries, your choice of toast

    US$23.00
  • Underground Special

    2 eggs any style, bacon, sausage, home fries, your choice of toast

    US$20.75
  • Wanda Sandwich

    Made to order 1 egg, choice of meat, cheese, and toasted bread

    US$9.25
  • Classic

    2 eggs, choice of toast, and home fries

    US$12.75
  • Modern Omelet (Can Be Ordered GF)

    3 eggs with sausage, peppers, onions, choice of cheese, and toast with home fries

    US$18.50
  • Western Omelet (Can Be Made GF)

    3 eggs with ham, peppers, onions, choice of cheese, and toast with home fries

    US$18.50
  • Veggie Omelet (Can Be Made GF)

    3 eggs with mushrooms, peppers, onions, choice of cheese, and toast with home fries

    US$18.50

Breakfast Pastries

  • Muffins

    Your choice of corn, blueberry, walnut-cranberry, or pistachio

    US$4.25
  • Twists

    Crunchy and flakey pastry with your choice of cinnamon or raspberry

    US$4.25
  • Croissant

    A French classic breakfast pastry. Plain only.

    US$4.25
  • Fruit Filled Turnovers

    Baked pastry dough filled with your choice of fruit, apple, blueberry or raspberry

    US$4.25

Appetizers

  • Quesadillas

    Flour tortilla stuffed with monterey jack cheese, scallions, tomatoes, and jalapenos. Served with in-house salsa and sour cream on the side

    US$11.50
  • Chicken Tenders Appetizer

    4 lightly breaded and deep-fried tenders. Served plain with your choice of honey mustard or BBQ dipping sauce

    US$13.75
  • Buffalo Chicken Tender Appetizer

    4 lightly breaded and deep-fried tenders tossed in buffalo sauce served with house made blue cheese dressing

    US$16.00
  • Steak Tacos

    3 soft flour tacos with monterey jack cheese, house made coleslaw and pico de gallo, sour cream, finished off with scallion

    US$16.00
  • Fried Ravioli

    Ravioli served with in-house marinara

    US$13.75
  • Chips And Salsa
    US$7.00
  • French Fries

    Your choice of plain or with Cajun seasoning

    US$5.75
  • Sweet Potato French Fries
    US$7.00

Entree Salads

  • House Salad

    Lettuces, cucumbers, peppers, carrots, tomato, onions

    US$9.25
  • Caesar Salad

    Romain lettuce, shaved parmesan, croutons

    US$9.25

Burgers, Sandwiches, & Wraps

  • Modern Burger

    8oz Angus beef burger, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles

    US$17.25
  • Mushroom And Swiss Burger

    8oz Angus beef burger, sauteed mushroom, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles

    US$18.50
  • Turkey Burger

    Served with sauteed onions, peppers, and mushrooms

    US$16.00
  • Bacon & Cheese

    8oz burger, choice of cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and pickle on a brioche bun

    US$18.50
  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

    Grilled chicken breast with lettuce and tomatoe on toasted brioche, served plain or with choice of bbq, buffalo, cajun, or Honey mustard sauce

    US$18.50
  • Steak And Cheese Sub

    Shaved steak with sauteed onions and peppers and american cheese on a sub roll

    US$18.50
  • Tuna Melt

    Chunky white tuna with mayo, onions, celery, and american cheese on grilled white bread

    US$13.75
  • Grilled Cheese

    American cheese and tomato on grilled white bread

    US$9.25
  • Classic Club

    Smoked turkey, lettuce, tomato, bacon, mayonnaise on grilled white bread

    US$16.00
  • Chicken Parm Sandwich

    In-house marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella and served on a brioche bun

    US$18.50

Pizza for one

  • Cheese Pizza

    Classic mozzarella cheese

    US$11.50
  • Pepperoni Pizza

    Mozzarella cheese and pepperoni

    US$17.25
  • Margherita Pizza

    Mozzarella cheese, tomato, and basil

    US$15.00
  • Buffalo Chicken Pizza

    Grilled chicken, buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese pizza, drizzled with ranch dressing

    US$17.25
  • Veggie Pizza

    Mozzarella cheese, red and green peppers, mushroom, and onions

    US$13.75

Dinner & Pasta Plates

  • Cheese Ravioli Alla Vodka Sauce

    With sauteed spinach

    US$18.50
  • Chicken Parmesan

    Classic chicken parmesan with in-house marinara over linguine

    US$18.50
  • Chicken Tender Dinner

    Served with coleslaw and your choice of fries, and dipping sauce

    US$18.50
  • Steak Tips Dinner

    Served with fries or rice and side of veggies

    US$23.00

Cannoli & Lobster Tail

  • Cannoli

    Crunchy fried semi-sweet dough filled with a sweet cream of your choice. Add toppings for an additional charge

  • Mini Cannoli

    Crunchy fried semi-sweet dough filled with a sweet cream of your choice. Add toppings for an additional charge

    US$3.75
  • Lobster Tail Pastry

    Cornucopia flaky shell filled with chantilly cream (vanilla and whipped cream)

    US$10.50

Cakes, Pie, & Cheesecake (whole)

  • Cassata Cake (6-8 People)

    Three layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake soaked with rum and strega liquors. 2 layers of creamy sweetened ricotta filling, sprinkled with dark chocolate morsels. Completely encompassed with fresh whipped cream and decorated with buttercream flowers. Please no substitution The photo you see is a representation of the cake, and could look different

    US$34.50
  • Double Chocolate Mousse Cake (6-8 People)

    2 layers of moist rich chocolate cake with a generous layer of chocolate mousse. The cake is domed and encompassed with even more delicious chocolate mousse and milk chocolate curls. Please no substitution The photo you see is a representation of the cake, and could look different

    US$40.25
  • Rum Cake (6-8 People)

    Three layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake soaked with rum and strega liquors. 1 layer of creamy vanilla custard and one layer of rich velvety chocolate custard. Covered with fresh whipped cream and expertly decorated with buttercream flowers. Please no substitution The photo you see is a representation of the cake, and could look different

    US$34.50
  • Strawberry Shortcake (6-8 People)

    Three layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake. Flavored with rum liquor. 2 layers of fresh strawberries and fresh whipped cream. Covered with whipped cream and decorated with buttercream flowers. Please no substitution The photo you see is a representation of the cake, and could look different

    US$34.50
  • Tiramisu Cake

    Please NO SUBSTITUTION 3 layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake soaked with freshly brewed sweetened espresso, flavored with coffee brandy. 2 layers of sweetened mascarpone custard cream, topped with whipped cream and dusted with fine European cocoa powder to complete this succulent confection. The photo you see is a representation of the cake, and could look different

  • Small Ricotta Pie (8 People)

    Fresh, rich, sweetened ricotta cream is baked in our heavenly pasta frolla pastry dough. Hint of orange, lemon and vanilla essence makes this traditional pie an irresistible Italian tradition. Please no substitution

    US$26.00
  • Strawberry Cheesecake (12-15 People)

    New York style cheesecake with a strawberry glaze and graham cracker crust. Please no substitution

    US$51.75

Pastries

  • Amaretto Slice
    US$7.00
  • Bomba Slice
    US$6.50
  • Carrot Cake Slice

    Traditional american spiced carrot cake. Filled and frosted with sweet cream cheese frosting and walnuts on the outside. Does not contain raisins

    US$6.50
  • Chocolate Covered Cheesecake

    New York style cheesecake with a graham cracker crust covered in chocolate ganache

    US$7.00
  • Chocolate Ganache Slice

    Light chocolate sponge cake, soaked in rum, filled with chocolate mousse, and covered in chocolate ganache

    US$6.50
  • Chocolate Mousse Slice

    Chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling. Sitting on top of a flakey parigina pastry topped with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and chocolate drizzle

    US$6.50
  • Cream Puff

    Over sized profiterole filled with ricotta, whipped cream, and chocolate mouses topped with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and chocolate chips

    US$6.50
  • Creme Brulee

    Traditional egg yolk and cream custard flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Brulee crust and topped with fresh fruit

    US$7.00
  • Eclair

    Choux pastry (profiterole dough) filled with a vanilla pastry cream and topped with chocolate buttercream

    US$6.50
  • Fruit Tart Pastry

    Buttery tart with vanilla pastry cream and fresh fruit on top

    US$9.25
  • Key Lime Tart Pastry

    Buttery tart shell with a zesty key lime custard topped with whipped cream and lime

    US$7.00
  • Lemon Square

    Lemon curd baked in flakey, buttery pastry

    US$4.75
  • Limoncello Slice

    Light vanilla sponge cake soaked in rum, limoncello liqueur with 2 layers lemon mousse with a white ganache on top

    US$6.50
  • Mocha Mousse Roll

    Light chocolate sponge cake soaked with espresso and coffee brandy. Filled with our mocha mousse and covered in chocolate ganache

    US$6.50
  • Napoleon Slice

    3 layers of milefoglie flakey pastry, filled with vanilla pastry cream, topped with vanilla buttercream, and striped with chocolate-hazelnut cream

    US$6.50
  • Parigina Slice

    Pan di Spangna soaked in rum and strega liquer. Topped with vanilla pastry cream, sandwiched between flakey milefoglie, and topped with powder sugar

    US$6.50
  • Ricotta Pie Slice

    Sweet ricotta cheese baked in a pasta frolla crust

    US$6.50
  • Rum Savoy Slice

    Italian sponge cake (pan di spagna) soaked with rum and strega liquer. Filled with a combination of chocolate and vanilla pastry cream, topped with whipped cream and almonds

    US$6.50
  • Sfogliatella

    A flakey baked pastry filled with a orange-cinnamon-ricotta flavored semolina

    US$6.50
  • Strawberry Cheesecake Slice

    New York style cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and strawberry glaze

    US$7.00
  • Strawberry Shortcake Slice

    A layer of Italian sponge cake soaked in rum, layer of white cake with sweetened strawberries and whipped cream. Topped with whipped cream and raspberry swirl

    US$6.50
  • Tiramisu Slice

    Italian sponge cake soaked with espresso, coffee brandy, and filled with mascarpone cheese cream. Topped with whipped cream and cocoa powder

    US$6.50
  • Triple Chocolate Cake Slice

    3 layers of chocolate cake filled and frosted with chocolate buttercream (fudge like), topped with a chocolate ganache drizzle

    US$6.50

Cupcakes

  • Chocolate Cupcake With Sprinkles

    Chocolate cupcake with chocolate buttercream and sprinkles. 2.25" Sugar topper changes with the seasons

    US$3.50
  • Vanilla Cupcake With Sprinkles

    Vanilla cupcake with vanilla buttercream frosting and sprinkles 2.25"

    US$3.50
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcake

    Chocolate cupcake with chocolate-peanut-butter frosting. 3"

    US$6.50
  • Red Velvet Cupcake

    Classic red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting. 3"

    US$6.50
  • Hostess Cupcake

    Nostalgic chocolate cupcake with buttercream filling, covered in chocolate ganache

    US$6.50
  • Boston Cream Cupcake

    Boston cream cake but in cupcake size. One of our best selling cupcakes. Traditional vanilla cupcake with chantilly filling, frosted with chocolate ganache, and white chocolate swirl

    US$6.50

Cookies

  • Black And White Cookie

    A frosted circular drop cake, covered on one half with vanilla frosting and on the other half by dark chocolate frosting

    US$5.25
  • Whoopie Pie

    2 small, chocolate, disk-shaped cakes with a sweet, creamy frosting sandwiched between them

    US$5.25
  • Butter Cookies

    1 lbs of our homemade butter cookies either vanilla, pistachio, or citrus. If you would like a specific cookie, please specify upon checkout

    US$17.25
  • Anise Biscotti

    Traditional Italian dry cookie flavored with anise. Sold by the pound

    US$17.25
  • Almond Biscotti

    Traditional Italian dry cookie flavored with vanilla, orange, cinnamon, and toasted almonds. Sold by the pound

    US$28.75
  • Chocolate Dipped Biscotti

    Our almond biscotti half dipped in our rich dark chocolate. Sold by the pound

    US$28.75
  • Almond Macaroons

    An Italian favorite! Traditional Italian almond paste macaroon cookie (amaretti). Soft, chewy, and sweet. Sold by the pound

    US$28.75
  • Pignoli Macaroons

    Our Italian almond macaroons with toasted pine nuts (pignoli). Sold by the pound

    US$28.75
  • Pistachio Macaroons

    Our best selling cookie! Traditional Italian pistachio paste macaron with pistachios and coated in powder sugar. Sold by the pound

    US$28.75
  • French Macarons

    1 lb of our homemade french macaroons

    US$46.00
  • XL Cookie

    You choice of M&M's, sugar, chocolate chip, or gingerbread man

    US$3.50
  • Large Pizzelle Bag

    Anise flavored. About 25 pieces in a bag

    US$8.25
  • Florentines

    1 lb of sweet cookie made of dark chocolate and almonds

    US$30.00

Confectionery

  • Torrone

    Italian whipped nougat with honey-meringue and almonds. Sold by the pound.

    US$30.00
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

    Sold by the pound. Handmade made with your choice of milk or dark chocolate.

    US$23.00
  • Chocolate Cashew Clusters

    Sold by the pound. Handmade with your choice of milk or dark chocolate.

    US$30.00
  • Chocolate Nut Turtles

    Your choice of dark or milk chocolate with either pecans or cashews

    US$4.75
  • Truffle

    Handmade chocolate truffles with a varietal of flavors

    US$4.75
  • Marzipan Fruits

    1 lb assortment of our handmade marzipan shaped into fruits

    US$37.00
  • Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

    Sold by the pound

    US$30.00

Gluten Free and Dairy Free Desserts

  • Gluten-Free And Dairy-Free Whoopie Pie
    US$6.50
  • Gluten Free And Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie
    US$6.50
  • Gluten Free Cannoli W/ Ricotta

    It is our gluten-free shell with our traditional ricotta filling. Not dairy free

    US$10.00

Weekend Specials - Breakfast

  • Homemade Waffles

    Homemade waffles with maple-bourbon syrup.

    US$11.50