Modern Pastry Shop Menu (Update 2025)
Modern Pastry Shop, located in Boston's North End, offers a delectable array of Italian pastries and desserts. Boasting a rich history of 90 years, this bakery is a must-visit for pastry enthusiasts. Customer reviews rave about their signature items like the Cannoli, Lobster Tail, and Boston Cream Pie. The bakery's service is exceptional, making customers feel like family. With a charming old-school ambiance and a wide selection of treats, Modern Pastry Shop stands out as a top contender in the North End pastry scene. Don't miss out on their Black & White Cookies, Ricotta Pie, Almond Macaroons, and Build Your Own Cannoli option. Despite the often long lines, the quick service and friendly staff create a true Boston experience for all dessert lovers. Visit Modern Pastry Shop for an unforgettable sweet indulgence.
Breakfast & Omelets
Breakfast Burrito
eggs scrambled, sausage, pepper, potatoes, cheese (no home fries or toast)
Eggs Benedict
eggs poached, mad in-house hollandaise with home fries and canadian bacon
Montecristo
Turkey, ham, and swiss cheese on french toast sprinkled with confection sugar, served with maple syrup, french fries
Steak And Eggs
oz steak cooked to order, eggs any style, home fries, your choice of toast
Underground Special
eggs any style, bacon, sausage, home fries, your choice of toast
Wanda Sandwich
Made to order egg, choice of meat, cheese, and toasted bread
Classic
eggs, choice of toast, and home fries
Modern Omelet (Can Be Ordered GF)
eggs with sausage, peppers, onions, choice of cheese, and toast with home fries
Western Omelet (Can Be Made GF)
eggs with ham, peppers, onions, choice of cheese, and toast with home fries
Veggie Omelet (Can Be Made GF)
eggs with mushrooms, peppers, onions, choice of cheese, and toast with home fries
Muffins
Your choice of corn, blueberry, walnut-cranberry, or pistachio
Twists
Crunchy and flakey pastry with your choice of cinnamon or raspberry
Croissant
A French classic breakfast pastry. Plain only.
Fruit Filled Turnovers
Baked pastry dough filled with your choice of fruit, apple, blueberry or raspberry
Breakfast Pastries
Appetizers
Quesadillas
Flour tortilla stuffed with monterey jack cheese, scallions, tomatoes, and jalapenos. Served with in-house salsa and sour cream on the side
Chicken Tenders Appetizer
lightly breaded and deep-fried tenders. Served plain with your choice of honey mustard or BBQ dipping sauce
Buffalo Chicken Tender Appetizer
lightly breaded and deep-fried tenders tossed in buffalo sauce served with house made blue cheese dressing
Steak Tacos
soft flour tacos with monterey jack cheese, house made coleslaw and pico de gallo, sour cream, finished off with scallion
Fried Ravioli
Ravioli served with in-house marinara
Chips And Salsa
French Fries
Your choice of plain or with Cajun seasoning
Sweet Potato French Fries
House Salad
Lettuces, cucumbers, peppers, carrots, tomato, onions
Caesar Salad
Romain lettuce, shaved parmesan, croutons
Entree Salads
Burgers, Sandwiches, & Wraps
Modern Burger
oz Angus beef burger, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles
Mushroom And Swiss Burger
oz Angus beef burger, sauteed mushroom, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles
Turkey Burger
Served with sauteed onions, peppers, and mushrooms
Bacon & Cheese
oz burger, choice of cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and pickle on a brioche bun
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
Steak And Cheese Sub
Shaved steak with sauteed onions and peppers and american cheese on a sub roll
Tuna Melt
Chunky white tuna with mayo, onions, celery, and american cheese on grilled white bread
Grilled Cheese
American cheese and tomato on grilled white bread
Classic Club
Smoked turkey, lettuce, tomato, bacon, mayonnaise on grilled white bread
Chicken Parm Sandwich
In-house marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella and served on a brioche bun
Cheese Pizza
Classic mozzarella cheese
Pepperoni Pizza
Mozzarella cheese and pepperoni
Margherita Pizza
Mozzarella cheese, tomato, and basil
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Grilled chicken, buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese pizza, drizzled with ranch dressing
Veggie Pizza
Mozzarella cheese, red and green peppers, mushroom, and onions
Pizza for one
Dinner & Pasta Plates
Cheese Ravioli Alla Vodka Sauce
With sauteed spinach
Chicken Parmesan
Classic chicken parmesan with in-house marinara over linguine
Chicken Tender Dinner
Served with coleslaw and your choice of fries, and dipping sauce
Steak Tips Dinner
Served with fries or rice and side of veggies
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
Lobster Tail Pastry
Cornucopia flaky shell filled with chantilly cream (vanilla and whipped cream)
Cannoli & Lobster Tail
Cakes, Pie, & Cheesecake (whole)
Cassata Cake (- People)
Three layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake soaked with rum and strega liquors. layers of creamy sweetened ricotta filling, sprinkled with dark chocolate morsels. Completely encompassed with fresh whipped cream and decorated with buttercream flowers. Please no substitutionThe photo you see is a representation of the cake, and could look different
Double Chocolate Mousse Cake (- People)
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 substitutionThe photo you see is a representation of the cake, and could look different
Rum Cake (- People)
Three layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake soaked with rum and strega liquors. 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 substitutionThe photo you see is a representation of the cake, and could look different
Strawberry Shortcake (- People)
Three layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake. Flavored with rum liquor. layers of fresh strawberries and fresh whipped cream. Covered with whipped cream and decorated with buttercream flowers. Please no substitutionThe photo you see is a representation of the cake, and could look different
Tiramisu Cake
Please NO SUBSTITUTION layers of our light and airy Italian sponge cake soaked with freshly brewed sweetened espresso, flavored with coffee brandy. 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 ( 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
Strawberry Cheesecake (- People)
New York style cheesecake with a strawberry glaze and graham cracker crust. Please no substitution
Amaretto Slice
Bomba Slice
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
Chocolate Covered Cheesecake
New York style cheesecake with a graham cracker crust covered in chocolate ganache
Chocolate Ganache Slice
Light chocolate sponge cake, soaked in rum, filled with chocolate mousse, and covered in chocolate ganache
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
Cream Puff
Over sized profiterole filled with ricotta, whipped cream, and chocolate mouses topped with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and chocolate chips
Creme Brulee
Traditional egg yolk and cream custard flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Brulee crust and topped with fresh fruit
Eclair
Choux pastry (profiterole dough) filled with a vanilla pastry cream and topped with chocolate buttercream
Fruit Tart Pastry
Buttery tart with vanilla pastry cream and fresh fruit on top
Key Lime Tart Pastry
Buttery tart shell with a zesty key lime custard topped with whipped cream and lime
Lemon Square
Lemon curd baked in flakey, buttery pastry
Limoncello Slice
Light vanilla sponge cake soaked in rum, limoncello liqueur with layers lemon mousse with a white ganache on top
Mocha Mousse Roll
Light chocolate sponge cake soaked with espresso and coffee brandy. Filled with our mocha mousse and covered in chocolate ganache
Napoleon Slice
layers of milefoglie flakey pastry, filled with vanilla pastry cream, topped with vanilla buttercream, and striped with chocolate-hazelnut cream
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
Ricotta Pie Slice
Sweet ricotta cheese baked in a pasta frolla crust
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
Sfogliatella
A flakey baked pastry filled with a orange-cinnamon-ricotta flavored semolina
Strawberry Cheesecake Slice
New York style cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and strawberry glaze
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
Tiramisu Slice
Italian sponge cake soaked with espresso, coffee brandy, and filled with mascarpone cheese cream. Topped with whipped cream and cocoa powder
Triple Chocolate Cake Slice
layers of chocolate cake filled and frosted with chocolate buttercream (fudge like), topped with a chocolate ganache drizzle
Pastries
Cupcakes
Chocolate Cupcake With Sprinkles
Chocolate cupcake with chocolate buttercream and sprinkles. ~." Sugar topper changes with the seasons
Vanilla Cupcake With Sprinkles
Vanilla cupcake with vanilla buttercream frosting and sprinkles ~."
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcake
Chocolate cupcake with chocolate-peanut-butter frosting. ~"
Red Velvet Cupcake
Classic red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting. ~"
Hostess Cupcake
Nostalgic chocolate cupcake with buttercream filling, covered in chocolate ganache
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
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
Whoopie Pie
small, chocolate, disk-shaped cakes with a sweet, creamy frosting sandwiched between them
Butter Cookies
lbs of our homemade butter cookies either vanilla, pistachio, or citrus. If you would like a specific cookie, please specify upon checkout
Anise Biscotti
Traditional Italian dry cookie flavored with anise. Sold by the pound
Almond Biscotti
Traditional Italian dry cookie flavored with vanilla, orange, cinnamon, and toasted almonds. Sold by the pound
Chocolate Dipped Biscotti
Our almond biscotti half dipped in our rich dark chocolate. Sold by the pound
Almond Macaroons
An Italian favorite! Traditional Italian almond paste macaroon cookie (amaretti). Soft, chewy, and sweet. Sold by the pound
Pignoli Macaroons
Our Italian almond macaroons with toasted pine nuts (pignoli). Sold by the pound
Pistachio Macaroons
Our best selling cookie! Traditional Italian pistachio paste macaron with pistachios and coated in powder sugar. Sold by the pound
French Macarons
lb of our homemade french macaroons
XL Cookie
You choice of M&M's, sugar, chocolate chip, or gingerbread man
Large Pizzelle Bag
Anise flavored. About pieces in a bag
Florentines
lb of sweet cookie made of dark chocolate and almonds
Chocolate Dipped Pizzelle
anise flavor pizzelle cookie half dipped in dark chocolate. Sold by the pound
Cookies
Confectionery
Torrone
Italian whipped nougat with honey-meringue and almonds. Sold by the pound.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Sold by the pound. Handmade made with your choice of milk or dark chocolate.
Chocolate Cashew Clusters
Sold by the pound. Handmade with your choice of milk or dark chocolate.
Chocolate Nut Turtles
Your choice of dark or milk chocolate with either pecans or cashews
Truffle
Handmade chocolate truffles with a varietal of flavors
Marzipan Fruits
lb assortment of our handmade marzipan shaped into fruits
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Sold by the pound
Gluten-Free And Dairy-Free Whoopie Pie
Gluten Free And Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie
Gluten Free Cannoli W/ Ricotta
It is our gluten-free shell with our traditional ricotta filling. Not dairy free
Gluten Free and Dairy Free Desserts
Weekend Specials - Breakfast
Homemade Waffles
Homemade waffles with maple-bourbon syrup.