I just went to this cute little baking shop and bakery for the first time, and I'm in love. The staff was very knowledgeable and were able to tell me about different yeasts for different purposes. They sell both cute and practical supplies, and they have great pastries (many from AJ Flour). I tried the goat cheese and olive scone which was different and tasty with a little kick and the Kouign Aman, which was pretty good (Flour's is still my favorite). My husband thought the chocolate chip cookie was exceptional too! read more

Loved the place! Coffee is good, pastries are amazing and the place improved a lot since the shop changed name. A lot more happier, the owner is a lovely young lady that is eager to help you with anything you need. The place has 5 tables, if you can catch one of those enjoy! It's a nice place to catch up with a friend or study or work. I torre like me you're gonna love every detail of this shop. I totally recommend this place. They're open until 6 pm almost every day ! read more

Elmendorf Baking Supplies - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I had the most wonderful experience at Elmendorf. I ordered their specialty cardamom latte and 5 spice cookie, with some assistance from the kind and helpful baristas! While I waited for my food and drink, I perused the store, which has a great array of speciality baking supplies, cookbooks, and appliances. My latte was fabulous--the flavors played together wonderfully--and the cookie was among the best I've ever had. It was spicy, the perfect mix of chewy and crispy, and the perfect mid morning snack! I cannot wait to return here again, hopefully with some friends and family in tow read more

I visit Elmendorf regularly, and it's my favorite bakery in all of Boston and Cambridge. The service is so personable and prompt, and everything here tastes fantastic. If you come for weekday lunch, the bread for the sandwiches has just the right amount of chew, and the fillings are fabulous (my favorite is the mozzarella, pesto, and tomato sandwich, but I've had all of them and enjoyed each one thoroughly). If you visit for breakfast or weekend brunch, their egg sandwich is fabulous: the egg is a scrambled-but-not-dry thick layer and the bun is, as with the bread for the sandwiches during lunch, certainly not an afterthought. You can get oatmeal here, too, which can help you switch up your breakfast game. The biggest reason I come to Elmendorf is because the pastries are off-the-charts delicious. I like to switch up what I buy, but among my personal favorites are their ginger molasses cookies (which are legitimately the best ginger cookies I have ever, ever tasted), strawberry rhubarb pie (but it's only in season for a short time!), and apple pie. The sugar and chocolate chip cookie choices (regularly available) are also excellent. And although I'm not a connoisseur of coffee or tea, I always find that they have things I like on offer to drink. On top of all of their lovely offerings, they also have a stock of baking supplies that make me positively green with envy. If I could have a shopping spree anywhere in the city, I'd want it to be here. Keep up the great work, Elmendorf! read more

Finally writing my first Yelp review because I just had to contribute to all the wonderful reviews of Elmendorf after a few years of going pretty regularly. Elmendorf is one of our favorite spots in the Boston area for the food, beverages, service, and overall vibes. Alyssa and Teddy are incredibly friendly as well as helpful if you've got any baking questions. We really like the chocolate chip cookie (the ideal classic chocolate chip cookie), the goat cheese olive scone, and the kouign amann from A&J King, but really we've never had a bad thing there. The breakfast sandwich with peppery brioche is particularly excellent. It's nice to be able to walk around the shop and look at the new cookbooks and specialty supplies while waiting for my order to come out. I've bought aprons, dish towels, popcorn, various flours, pearl sugar, chocolate chips, sprinkles, chocolate tahini, gifts for friends, etc. and have never been disappointed. In grad school (pre-COVID) I did a lot of reading and essay-writing there since the atmosphere is cozy and calm. I encourage folks to buy their cookbooks, supplies, and ingredients from Elmendorf rather than Amazon or other big businesses. Support good people and good products! read more

I happened upon Elmendorf when Yelp actually recommended it to me as a new local place to check out. My boyfriend and I finally made our way over there before running some errands. We did go during winter so this review is SUPER delayed (sorry). He got a coffee and I got a hot chocolate, both were super delicious. Some of the best hot cocoa I've ever had! The place is small and great as a cafe for some piece and quiet while you do some work. As the name mentions, they do have a lot of beautiful looking baking supplies. I did not buy anything as they're a tiny bit expensive, but expectedly so. Unfortunately, this place is a bit out of the way for me so I probably won't end up coming back in the foreseeable future, but I'd recommend it for anyone in the area! read more

Some niche markets overflow with passion, but lack deep knowledge. Others have deep knowledge, but their passion isn't on full display. Elmendorf's has an abundance of passion, knowledge, AND fantastic customer service! I came in, first, to check the place out and ended up asking for advice on sourdough. I received great advice about how to DIY it, but left with some freshly fed Elmendorf's sourdough starter and great upkeep instructions. Since then I've bought excellent local flour, freshly milled, that made my early sourdough experiments DELICIOUS. I also purchased a proofing basket which came with great tips for usage. My only regret is I haven't tried their food, pastries, or drinks, but since I live nearby I'm sure I will soon! Thanks for being great new neighbors, Alyssa and Teddy. read more

We love Elmendorf: excellent coffee drinks, stellar (and I mean stellar) baked goods, friendly, genuine service team, and downright adorable atmosphere. We've loved everything we've bought here. The ham sandwich is super delicious, but grab it while you can! A welcome addition to the East Cambridge neighborhood! read more

Hubby found this place for me as a birthday present. I was in LOVE! Been looking for freshly milled flours and they've got the good stuff from local farms. Asked for rye chops and got a bag to order. Can't wait to bake some sourdough. I'll be coming back! read more

Elmendorf Baking Supplies - Fresh milled flours - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This is a wonderful spot that serves up great coffee, sandwiches and pastries. They also have a wonderful baking section, with books, flour, chocolate and everything else in between. I usually atop in for a weekend coffee when I'm out and about within East Cambridge and would highly recommend this place for snacks or if your trying to impress someone with a pie. read more

Just wanted to update my review, based on my experiences during the Coronavirus outbreak. Rather than closing completely, I was very glad that the owners offered curbside pickup. They even delivered my large order of baking supplies to me at home, which was exceptionally kind of them, as I didn't have access to a car during their pickup window. I look forward to the store reopening so that I can go back to get more of their wonderful pastries, but for now, at least I have the supplies I need to bake at home. My very best wishes to them for a successful reopening in the near future. read more

Such a fun little shop! You will spend all of your money because they have every baking tool you can think of. They always have some really good pastries too. read more

I didn't even swallow my last bite before I started writing this review, delicious breakfast sandwhich and the owners are super friendly and good people. I would definitely recommend a visit. read more

Incredible selection of baking supplies, great food (especially the cookies) and very friendly staff. I can't recommend this place enough whether you need flour or just a quick lunch option. read more

Everything here is done thoughtfully & perfectly. Wonderful charming setting and if you take the time to ask the unassuming owners about their products you'll always learn something. I saw them impress an older italian lady with their delicious cappuccino and I love their baking. Wonderful read more

Very cute store, and their croissant and kouign aman, both from the A&J King Bakery in Salem, are excellent!

The best place to buy freshly milled flours for baking. Bought many bread making supplies here during the covid outbreak.

the elmendorf team and energy is the warmest. their products are exceptional. the cafe's drinks and sandwiches are stellar. the service is aces. unbelievable selection of flours. the breakfast sandwich is divine. awesome place. awesome humans. read more

The coffee is absolutely delicious and the vibe on the inside is relaxing/pleasant. We got iced americanos that were perfectly balanced. This new cozy cafe/speciality food store is a welcome addition to East Cambridge! Our new FAVORITE! read more

A great place to enjoy great coffee and tasty baked goods, or just grab a few needed baking supplies from baking pans to maple sugar.

Wonderful small bakery and cafe run by a warm and friendly husband and wife duo that has a good selection of baking supplies and a good assortment of unique flour. If you are a bread baking enthusiast, this is the place to shop for high quality flour. Their cookie cutter assortment is fun and often seasonal in theme. They have a good assortment of sprinkles! This place is a nice addition to the Cambridge neighborhood. Get out of the cold and stop in to browse/buy their wares or just to be inspired for your next baking adventure or sit and have a cup of excellent coffee and a tasty pastry. read more

I have to agree this is a wonderful spot with great coffee, baked goods and sandwiches. We drive from the a ways to get here. The most important thing is that the staff is ALWAYS SUPER NICE. read more

Delicious baked goods and lots of wonderful cooking supply. Visit for a soul refuel.

Great place. Good coffee, and sandwich I had was fanastic, great combination of turkey, apple, cabbage?, cheese not sure what kind, but very good and roll so delicious. I eat a lot of sandwiches at cafes and this one was outstanding. Very friendly, courteous service. And adorable setting. Good ad to East Cambridge, love it. read more

Just love this neighborhood gem. Great place for coffee and sweet snacks. The owners are super people and I enjoy the off the beaten path location which is great for a coffee drive-by. People tend to hole up here with laptops and work, so finding a seat sometimes is tricky. Great vibe - 5 stars! read more

Great cafe/bakery and baking supply shop. They have a nice selection of baking supplies including baking equipment, cookbooks, and ingredients. The ingredients range from the common chocolates, yeast, nuts, and baking mix-ins to hard to find extracts, in-house milled grains, and more. The baked goods include cookies and cake slices as well as pastries such as morning buns, croissants and kouign amann. As a baking fanatic I hope this new business does well and I'll be back once I figure out what new baking recipes I'm going to tackle next. read more

Adorable and unique baking supplies. And the best chocolate chip cookie I have ever had.

This place is a tremendous find. Run by a husband/wife team they have some of the best baked products we've had in a long time. I even like their scones (normally my wife is the scone eater as I'm not big on them in general but these are tremendous). Best blueberry muffins I've ever had. Great espresso. Cute place to sit and eat and drink. Haven't had any of their sandwiches yet but if they're half as good as their baked product they'll be tremendous. Also they have a most interesting and amazing collection of baking supplies including many things I haven't seen elsewhere. Definitely worth a trip to see what they're doing. We're already regretting that we're leaving East Cambridge for North Cambridge as they won't be on our route to work anymore. read more