I'm going to say this as a Bostonian AND as someone who is French... but holy crap I've never been…read moreto a place that is ruder than this place. The number of times this barista rolled her eyes at me could've been a record. I have been to France numerous times and come from a French family. Never have I ever experienced such rude behavior in a cafe. Even in France, where they are known to not love the American people. On top of that, my coffee wasn't amazing. I don't think this place necessarily deserves a full review, but I will say that next time I find myself in Needham, I will not find myself at French Press.

Great drinks (matcha and coffee), good sandwiches and friendly service. Small place but great…read moreatmosphere.

Fabulous!!!!!!! Don't miss these great croissants! Couple of outside tables to sit. Not far off…read moreroute 9

Croissants looked beautiful! I bought 3 croissants, almond , chocolate and plain. None of them…read moretasted fresh. They were very dry and tasted old like they were made a few days ago.

We were on our way out of town and stopped at Bettina's Newton. The iced coffee my daughter…read moreordered was so good I had to return and buy one for myself. The breakfast sandwich on brioche was SOOOO good and the Honduran Baleada was also GREAT! The register guy was wonderful- welcoming, accommodating, patient. Love, love, love the setting. Makes me want to go back to school so I can do my work there LOL!

My favorite time of my morning is when I stop in here for either a blueberry muffin or a lemon…read morescone, my two favorites. I've tried other scones and the breakfast sandwich and all are delicious. Looking forward to having the schnitzel sandwich one of these days :) The cafe is adorable in a quiet area of Newton with parking always available (in my experience). I'm always so happy to support small businesses ESPECIALLY when they deserve it. And Bettina definitely deserves it.

I stopped in for a breakfast donut or treat. No donuts…read moretoday... I ordered a lemon poppy seed muffin and wow! It was moist, nice strong lemon taste, poppy seeds, but the Icing on top was the dealer changer ... I had a snicker doodle sugar cookie that was great crunch taste ... a little thin but the sugar cookie crunch was nice to eat vs. a soft type snickerdoodle I buy other places.

Best chicken parm I've ever had in my entire life! Got the sub to go and had about 30+ minutes…read morebetween picking up the sub and eating it but it was still sooo warm and the cheese was still stretchy. I want to go back in time just to eat that chicken parm again. Had the parm with a bit of truffle cheese from my house which brought it to the next level, so I would recommend the combo if you have any truffle cheese at home!

Great service, came in and honestly picked almost one of everything. The girl behind the counter…read morewas sweet and patient. The place is smaller, fewer seating, but clean. Prices were comparable to local shops as well. The pastries were amazing, I think their cheesecake is the best I have had in so long, imagine years. Sadly the mini cream puffs did not go well with our group. The puff was so hard. Other than that we enjoyed everything else. We ordered mini cream puffs, small cannolis, plain cheesecake, Boston cream cupcake, lemon cupcake, raspberry cupcake, cream filled apple turnover, everything bars, brownie, zeppole, raspberry muffin, apple turnover, and biscotti. Overall great experience!

This will feed an army and it was delicious !! Would definitely recommend and order again!!…read more The cupcakes were delicious too

Delicious and lovely cakes! Good service. It can get crowded. Don't know where the line is for…read morepreorders. Just a number system.

When it comes to a wedding cake, Dessert Works in Westwood is truly the go-to place. Their team has…read moreperfected a system to help couples design their ideal wedding cake, and the experience could not have been smoother. The process begins about three months in advance with a consultation, where you sit down with their talented designers to bring your vision to life. From that meeting, you're presented with several different flavors to sample. Pro Tip: have a few helpers ready at home when you receive the samples--you get more than enough for two people! For our wedding, we chose a Boston Cream Pie and strawberry combination, and it was absolutely delightful. Not only was the flavor incredible, but the design perfectly matched our cultural theme. The decorations were placed with precision, and it was clear that the team took the time to understand exactly what we wanted. One highlight was the "topper piece", which is cream-based and made for a perfect treat the day after our wedding. While many couples save their cake for their one-year anniversary, ours was simply too good to wait. By the third day after our wedding, the cake was gone--leaving us only with the tasteful memory of how special it was. If you are working with The Lenox Hotel, you'll benefit from their partnership with Dessert Works. And if you're not tied to a specific venue, but have the option to choose your own cake vendor, I can't recommend Dessert Works enough. They will make your wedding day both delightful and delicious!

Cookies dinky at 1.75 each. Bought a chocolate chip, ginger,…read moresugar... Not much flavor of ginger... needed more Chocolate chip was ok, but thin, dinky Sugar... bland taste thin, dinky Then the tip screen which is tacky... tipping to put cookies in takeout bag? Parking difficult

Pick from a pastry case, order at the counter, and take an empty cup to pour your own coffee…read more Spacious seating by windows and at tables around the corner from the action. Chocolate Croissant: Great for people who are all about the chocolatey. Big chunks falling out. For people who are all about a proper croissant, the place down the street is far superior, unfortunately, and with better parking. The croissant here was soft, not flaky. Bendy, not brittle. Blueberry Muffin: Had this on a previous visit a year ago (not pictured). Much like the croissant, it was okay. Overall experience, just okay. Nothing wrong with it, but some bakeries have me thinking about what looked great in the case that I didn't have, and might have next time. Not the case here.

All the baked goods are awesome!!! But particularly the croissants. And the sandwiches are the best.read more

Elite vanilla eclair with a creme brûlée tasting custard... excellent flavors …read more The coffee flavored eclair , the chocolate eclairs... I've tried them all and all excellent. The pear or blueberry danish looking French delight are my other treats .

First, walking in, the staff were SO friendly! This was a really welcome surprise, they all greeted…read moreus warmly and offered to help! Plus they were patiently waiting for us to be ready to order. They also had a self service kiosk to order as an option. The bakery was also very well lit and had a comfy, welcoming vibe! It was colorful and felt lively! We ordered a burrito and sandwich which took about 10 minutes. They were both delicious and we were full for sure afterwards!! Prices are a bit high, but honestly, the quality was worth the money. Definitely check it out sometime as a good breakfast/brunch option!

fancy 5/5 came here…read moreafter hearing all the hype about their breakfast sandwiches. I tried the fancy - it was so good. The avocado, red onion, jammy egg and bacon with the crunchy, toasted bread really hit the spot. The place itself really is more of a takeout spot. They have ~5 bar seats at the window if you want to quick eat there, but not really a place to meet up with people to eat. I would say it's pretty pricey for the amount of food you get. The fancy was ~$12.5 not including tax and tip for a breakfast sandwich that literally is the size of a sandwich. I would recommend if you're willing to spend that much on a good breakfast sandwich. Next time, I plan to try the Breakfast Grilled Crack sandwich.