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(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
The Editor
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Citysearch
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…
12/17/09
Not really sure.....
by burner1 at Citysearch
I walked into Flour and observed a small, clean, unique bakery. My purpose was to inquire and potentially order and purchase multiple full sized cakes. I first noticed three employees working behind the counter. One individual immediately dissapeared into the kitchen/prep area, the second was watching some soup being heated in some sort of oven (I wasn't really paying attention), she acknowledged me and stated, "just a sec!" and the third was explaiaing to a customer the different types of breads that were on display , while he was assembling a small box to place a cupcake into that the customer had selected. After watching the girl finish and hand the soup to a customer who was seated, she assisted the male employee with the customer looking at bread. After not being acknowledged for over five minutes (beleive me I timed it), I decided to leave. Having previously been in the food service/hospitality industry, it is known that service is everything. At flour, on the evening that I visited, it didn't exist. I will probably visit Flour again with the hope to sample some of their food that I'm told is delicious. This review is only my personal experience regarding the service. I will honestly say that the foods on display looked delicious and the establishment smelled delicious. Two stars based solely on what I smelled and saw for food.
- Pros: Clean, Food looked good.....
- Cons: slow/no service....
05/21/09
Not Memorable
by Ian76 at Citysearch
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.
02/28/09
If in Boston it is a must go to!!
by travelerz1 at Citysearch
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!!!
- Pros: FOOD !!!!!!!!
- Cons: snotty people that write bad reviews
The Details on flour bakery + cafe
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).
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.
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.
Category:
Restaurants, Bakeries, Dessert Shops
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Quiet, Outdoor Dining, People Watching
Smoking Permitted:
No
