Modern Pastry

31 recent ratings
$$ • Bakery
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Cannoli, Cookies, Dessert, Muffins, Pastries
Safety Rating
26 ratings

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257 Hanover St
Boston, MA 02113
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In 7 Public Collections

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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Amazing!!! Gf pastries were kept in a separate container, individually wrapped. Employee used gloves to pack the gf pastries and did not package them near the regular pastries. I ordered a cannoli, which was so good I made other members of my party try it- crowd favorite! In addition to the cannoli, there were gf cookies, muffins, and chocolate. If you’re in Boston, don’t miss this!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 days ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Stored in a container individually wrapped. Wore new gloves getting it and used a dedicated ricotta filling bag. No toppings allowed as I assume would be cross contact (Choc chips,etc). Was very good!!! Cash only!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The best cannoli I have ever had. This place is a must go!!!! They’ll make sure you’re safe.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Cannoli
  • Cookies
  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Muffins
  • Pastries

Categories

  • Bakery
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Takeout

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Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


gluten free cannoli! pretty good & they fill it to-order so no sogginess. would pass on the whoopie pie though, it wasn’t anything special. i didn’t get sick though!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


GF cannoli shell available. Not too bad but it’s great to have an option. Staff is great with attentive service both at the counter and at the tables.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


GF cannoli - took care & no issues Yum

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Celiac

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They had gf cannolis that were very tasty! Not a dedicated bakery but they were careful with mine and I didn’t get sick.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Very good gf cannoli

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Really great for GF. The cannolis are prepackaged and fill right there. Only the plain shell and ricotta filling. She was knowledgeable and said possible CC with dip of chocolate and nuts so opted out. Had several GF options available like whoopie pies too. The cannoli was still crisp but not soggy or hard after several hours- perfect consistency and the filling - TO DIE FOR!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

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If you want a treat they have safe GF options. They make GF cannolis as you order and have a variety of GF muffins and woopie pies all individual packaged. The only contamination risk is nuts if that is an issue for you

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


GF cannoli not safe. I was sick in minutes.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Only a few pastries, no buns unfortunately

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Great GF cannoli! What a treat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


They have a GF/DF menu. Tried the whoppie pie. Very tasty and moist. I should've also gotten a cannoli to go looking back on my purchase. Would recommend as it is a great treat.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Celiac

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My family loves their pastries, cookies and chocolate covered nuts. I was hesitating to get the GF food since it’s so limited. However, once I tried the GF whoopie pie, I’ve gone back several times for more. They are very fresh, moist and creamy.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
Updated 8 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I was promised a gluten free cannoli but apparently was lied to. I explained about my celiac and asked if they can accommodate it and if the environment is safe . Unfortunately this morning I end up sick and have a severe allergic reaction. So disappointed they play with peoples lives !

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

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Review


GF cannoli was very good

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


GF cannoli filled as you order them. He informed me that they could only do plain as there's a risk of CC d/t with the nuts and chocolate chip options. Husband who isn't GF said it was comparable to the regular cannoli

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Very small assortment, macarons and the driest chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever had in my life. They do have gf cannoli shells but Unless you’re going with someone not gluten free who is getting cannolis don’t waste your time.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


They keep the gluten free canolis separate and use a fresh sheet so they don’t touch anything that’s touched gluten.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


GF is kept separate. A nice addition to the North End

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Change glove, gf kept in small seperate case, whoopie pie packaged separate ahead of time.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Delicious cannolis but only 3 gluten-free dessert options

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


They have GF treats. We ordered cannoli and specified gluten allergy. Observed for 2 GF orders that staff made boxes and lined with parchment w/o washing hands. They put on one glove and opened cannoli shell jar and put cannoli on the parchment and took to back to fill.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Three or 4 GF items. Everything else looked incredible! Next time I’ll try the Cannoli. Whoopi Pie came separated in its own sealed packaging, so they do take it serious. Just had a different taste to it. Look forward to giving it another shot. Great staff!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Super nice and very safe! Pretty sure they make all gluten free things in a dedicated kitchen. They use a new spout for the ricotta in the cannolis so no risk of cross contamination. A little pricey but so good so definitely worth it!!!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


GF cannoli are addictive. First time ever having it and I ate two in a row, saved the third for the next day and it was still good.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Generations of my family have been getting treats at this lovely bakery. I was very pleasantly surprised to discover they have celiac safe gf goodness to offer now. I got one of everything and sampled with my family. I’m so happy this place exists and that my kids can get treats at the same shop I visited with their great grand parents it’s truly a sweet treat!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Great GF cannolis!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I was a Mike's fan before I was diagnosed celiacs but switched my allegiance to Modern once I found out they have GF cannolis! Just as delicious as a regular cannoli.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Tasty cannoli! Knowledgeable staff that warned me to opt out of any toppings (like chocolate chips, pistachios, etc) as a celiac because they dip in the same container as the normal ones. They had a dairy free dessert option too (whoopie pie), but it was pretty sweet. Be sure to bring cash, they currently don’t accept card!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Line out the door but moves quickly. They had the GF cannoli and it was delicious. Never had seen one anywhere else. They also had GF Whoopie pies.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


When in for the gf cannoli. But “they have been out for 3 days”. They only had 1 gf option. All they hype with no delivery.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Bought the whoppie pie and very pleased! I’m always thrilled to find places with bakery items! Highly recommend, and make sure to bring cash!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Gluten free cannoli and whoopie pie. Delicious! I haven’t had either since having problems with gluten. Worth the price for how rare it is to find these.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Only gluten free cannoli I found in the north end area!

A little pricey ($7 per cannoli) but to me, that was worth it! Went back a few more times on our trip. They knew to box mine separate from my husbands regular cannoli

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Cash only business, and a single cannoli costs about $6. It was good, but my homemade ones are much better. 😉 If you have missed cannolis and don't bake your own, these address a good choice.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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absolutely delicious gluten free cannoli!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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So many choices!!! They all looked great. I have Celiac so I got the gf cannoli and a gf cookie. Both were great. They keep the gf cannoli shells in a separate container and only fill after ordering. For gf the only option for filling is ricotta cheese- it was great!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Gluten free cannolis! Made by a staff person with celiac so they’re made carefully. The staff are a little brusque and it’s cash only. But I went back the next day because the cannolis (with choc chip) were super!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Absolutely delicious GF cannoli, just like I remembered from years ago in North Boston! Was told that the bakery owner has celiac and makes all gluten free items personally so insure no contamination. Clerk said the owner eats these herself, as proof of her confidence: but of course she would because they are just wonderful. I also bought a lemon poppyseed muffin (which feels soft and moist) that I’m looking forward to for tomorrow’s breakfast!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Gluten free cannolis! All of the gluten free pastries are kept separate from the rest of their products.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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NOT celiac friendly, they said. They said it's all cross-contaminated so I didn't get a Cannoli. Seems like a nice Bakery though.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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The gluten free cannoli was good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Over rated in my opinion. The GF cannoli was $6, so I opted for the moon pie (the only other option I believe). It was brought out in a plastic bag on a plate, -- very unappealing. It was somewhat dry and seemed to smell like insecticide. Blech. There were many things like the nougat and other confections that could easily have been GF, but alas, there wasn't much to choose from. I would recommend going to the Thinking Cup a few doors down, instead, which was tasty, reasonably priced, and had a much better atmosphere.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I haven’t had a cannoli in almost 4 years. It was so good to have a crunchy sweet shell and still be given the option of what filling and toppings I would like on it. I got a class cannoli with traditional ricotta filling and chocolate chips, and it was delicious! Highly recommend😋

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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So amazing to be able to have a cannoli again! It was scrumptious! The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly! Can’t wait to try again!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Desserts are kept separately and wrapped. Here you will find Whoopie Pies, cookies and yes, cannoli. The ricotta filling is gf and is honestly the best anyway. Server immediately put on gloves and packaged the treats separated from their gluten counterparts. My son is eleven, we’ve been there several times and have never been glutened. Be ready for a line— this place is popular!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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