Flour Bakery & Cafe
(617) 267-4300
1597 Washington St
Boston,
MA
02118
42.3383
-71.0747
Neighborhoods: South End, Harrison Lenox
What People Are Saying About Flour Bakery & Cafe
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A steady stream of South Enders stop by at all hours to Joanne Chang's award-winning bakery and cafe. Friendly employees start each day by listing the daily specials, a quote-of-the-day and the weather forecast on a large blackboard. With a mountain of newspapers and tons of natural light, this is a perfect spot to linger over breakfast. The bakery is a labor of love, evident in Chang's irresistible offerings. Those looking for sweets can choose from an astounding selection, including ginger molasses cookies, homemade pop tarts and the much-beloved sticky buns. Sandwiches are made to order on superb focaccia; fillings include apple-wood smoked bacon, tarragon chicken and oven-roasted vegetables.
Photo by Christine Liu
User Reviews
Ian76
May 21, 2009
My friend and I selected several cakes and pastries to take with us before leaving town. They had potential, but were fairly bland. Not terrible, but not that memorable either.
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travelerz1
February 28, 2009
I have no idea what some of the other reviews are talking about!! This place is a great little spot. The amount of people in line are proof. If the food was bad there would be ample seating but its not and the seating is limited. this is a must go to for a pastry if your in Boston!!!
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freewilly7
April 12, 2008
felt slightly overrated as the soup/sandwich/coffee is just about what i expect at a decent place like this, but it's good regardless. the place is crowded as is, w/long order line; took us at least 20 min to finish the food-getting process, and then there's another line for the limited seating (about 25) there were! and there are people who just won't finish their very last bites (or sips) and get the heck out but instead took their sweet time chatting it up and giggling around as if they're at a fine-dining restaurant or something. yes, they have every right to do that regardless, but in my personal opinion i just thought people can use a little bit more consideration and compassion when eating at a small sandwich place like this, especially during peak-time. order out if you can, esp during peak times (weekend included). thought ms. chang started off as a pastry chef (and expect more items to that end on the menu), but all we had was just her sandwiches. have yet to try her sweet stuff. maybe next time. it's a cool place to hang--if you can find a seat first. :)
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The Extras:
Flour's impressive cakes (hazelnut-almond dacquoise, midnight chocolate cake) are available in several sizes, from six inches (serving six to eight) to a whole sheet (serving 80-90).
Know Before You Go:
There's a minimum $8 order if you plan on using your plastic.
Know Before You Go:
Flour's impressive cakes (hazelnut-almond dacquoise, midnight chocolate cake) are available in several sizes, from six inches (serving six to eight) to a whole sheet (serving 80-90).
The Extras:
To appease sticky-bun cravings all over town, there's another location of Flour in Fort Point, near the Boston Children's Museum, at 12 Farnsworth Street.
Save Time:
Take-out dinner specials rotate weekly, offering everything from braised chile-spiced short ribs with black beans to polenta lasagne with cremini mushrooms and roasted shallots. There's always at least one vegetarian option.
Category:
Bakeries, Restaurants, Dessert Shops
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Quiet, Outdoor Dining, People Watching
Smoking Permitted:
No
