Really great food overall. Super fresh ingredients, good quality, great sauces. One of our go-to's for a quick meal or baked treat. Tried the applewood smoked bacon sandwich and the miso tofu bowl today, both fantastic. I do however want to comment on some recent changes, particularly with the breads. The roast beef sandwich used to be to-die for but the bread was changed from a sliced lighter bread to a ciabatta. Nothing wrong with ciabatta but it's too heavy for the sandwich, it overpowers the taste and texture and now we never order it anymore. I think we can modify the bread when ordering it but I don't see a comparable option. Would love to see that bread style back for the roast beef. Also really miss the lamb sandwich and hope that comes back! Probably seasonal. Again, aside from this, fantastic spot and highly recommend. read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Applewood smoked bacon sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The Kouign-Amann tasted great. Yet the flat white was not as good as I expected. Indoor space is enough for friends gathering. Parking for 15min is close to the door. Otherwise can park in a parking lot not far. read more

Solid bakery at a convenient location. I placed an order over the phone for a lemon raspberry cake ($40 total after tip) 2 days before I needed it and the process was fast and simple. The cake itself was moist and flavorful but unfortunately the buttercream around the cake appeared old and dry. I also tried the spiced apple cake which was delicious and something I look forward to getting again in the future. read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Apple spiced cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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I finally tried the famous cornmeal lime cookie. I wasn't a huge fan as it was a little hard (may be due to the cold weather) but it tasted great dipped in hot coffee. The sour cream coffee cake on the other hand was so soft and yummy. The texture was soft and light and had some almonds in the base. Definitely would recommend! read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - cornmeal lime cookie($2.75) and sour cream coffee cake ($4) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This pop tart was amazing. Tbh I feel like I've tried everything on the flour menu, so I'm guessing this is new. I'm normally not a fan of fruit flavored dessert, but this was perfectly tart and sweet. read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Blueberry pop tart - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Ordered a pastry I didn't like and went back up to the register to order something different. The light skin girl I spoke to offered to refund me for the original purchase, which was unprompted but a pleasant surprise so I said sure. She had me wait for another coworker (ginger, fabulous looking lad) to "do the refund", and I watched on the screen in front of me as they put on a performance to only print the receipt for the drink I ordered previously. I said nothing because I didn't even ask for a refund, I knew my choice was on me, but to waste my time & lie to my face was so unnecessary. There's also zero outlets to charge any devices here. read more

Love Flour Bakery! They have a bunch of fresh baked goods, espresso drinks, and normal food items. I ordered an almond milk latte and a lemon cupcake with strawberry buttercream frosting. The cupcake was SOOOO good. The frosting is so light and marshmallow-y and chiffon-like and the cake was super light and fluffy. The coffee was just okay in my opinion. read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Strawberry lemon cupcake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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The place was pretty busy. We order off the machine to the side to avoid the line. We got the Sticky Sticky Bun and got it warm. It took like 5 minutes. It was super sticky and sweet. The bun was soft and tasty. Definitely worth the $4 something for it. Service was fast and friendly read more

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I'm gonna be honest... I don't often finish salads. I don't find veggies very tasty, Basically licked the bowl

This is one of my favorite boston spots and I come here every time when I visit. I used to come here in undergrad and it's super nostalgic but also just amazing. The pastries are also incredible and I love the sandwiches too. I always get the breakfast egg sandwich because you just can't beat that egg soufflé and the mustardy sauce. I even have their cookbooks and made it myself once because I was missing it (I lived in a different part of the country) and it was totally worth it. Still, can't fully recreate it and their sandwich bread is really perfect (especially on their roast beef sandwich which is one of my faves). Other notable items are the sticky bun (of course) and the pop tart. But honestly everything is the best ever. read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Breakfast egg sandwich -best ever - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Yes yes yes!!! I already know that whenever I come back to Boston, I will definitely need to stop by and order the sticky buns and Oreo cookie again. Honestly, I'm considering bringing back a batch of the cookies! The breakfast sandwich was pretty good. My only "complaint" was it was abundantly filled and each bite caused sliding and a mess. I loved the flavor of it all and the dijonaise added the perfect salty tartness the sandwich needed. The sticky bun was also amazing! I see why Bobby Flay featured it on Food Network's "Best thing I ever ate". The dough was chewy yet still doughy. It wasn't too cinnamony but had good flavor. The "goo" or caramel on top was AMAZING. It was so buttery, sweet and smoky tasting; it complimented the generous amount of pecans perfectly. The rice crispy was decent and chewy and soft. The Oreo cookie I have to say is a bit underrated. After doing some research, I didn't come across much mention of it. The consistency of of the chocolate wafer part was compact enough yet once inside my mouth, it broke down into the most satisfying mouthfeel ever. It was crumby, yet smooth, the chocolate flavor was so pronounced yet not too sweet. The cream was equally as amazing, kinda milky, sweet tasting. Don't hesitate to come here! You won't regret it (unless you step on a scale afterwards)!! read more

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Stopped in for a coffee, water and a Boston cream pie slice. Did not disappoint! The slice was light and fluffy, not overly sweet or intense. If the chocolate layer on top was fresher and less stiff, would be even better! Otherwise, fantastic. And the bottle of Poland Spring...was superb read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - boston cream pie slice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

A quick walk from MIT's campus, Flour Bakery is a delicious stopping point for students. I was excited to split a sticky bun and the avocado toast with a friend as we sat by the window and people watched. I already had high hopes (that were met!) for the iconic sticky bun--but the avocado toast absolutely blew me away. Probably the best avocado toast I've ever had. The texture of the crunchy bread was perfect, and the little elements of pesto spread and pepper and feta elevated the avocado. The poached egg was nice and runny. Getting both a savory and sweet option is the move here. read more

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When will cafes learn that "a salad" isn't just a plain handful of all the same greens, and nothing else? Lots of people recommended the Flour chain to us when they heard we'd be visiting Boston. We ordered a sandwich which was fairly good if rather basic, a quiche and salad that were unremarkable, and a sticky bun and an almond croissant which were both nearly flavorless. Six months ago I made croissants (almond, in fact) for the first time ever, and they were better than this. Costco makes better croissants. We both regret our meal here. read more

This place was tasty! It was really busy packed with students, but the food was great. Would be a stellar hangout spot. read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Best. avocado. toast. of. my. life!! Bread was multigrain and had the perfect amount of texture, flavor and crunch. I think what was my favorite was the combination of spicy and salty with the salsa verde and cotija cheese. Seriously so so good! Everything I've ever had from this place at every location and is a solid 10. I'd highly recommend a visit! read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Met a friend here for a quick bite during a trip to Boston. Despite the name, there are a handful of gluten-free options. They are mainly salads but I found a blueberry muffin cake that hit the spot. The iced coffee was also on point and cooled me down on a hot day. I wish there were more GF options but it was a good restaurant to check out once. read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Yummy brunch spot! We loved everything we ordered! Avocado toast was very fun and different and had great flavors. Sticky bun was delicious! read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Order takeout or delivery from Flour once in a while for work meetings. Everything is always super fresh, options are abundant for Bakery items. Sandwiches are delish. Lots of Farm to Table items. They have many different locations and always offer something for everyone. Team wants to try them out more so we will probably be adding them to our regular catering spots! read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Cauliflower Melt - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I found Flour Bakery + Cafe while doing a quick search on yelp. I was walking around MIT and this was on my way to Harvard. Yup, Mr. California exploring Cambridge for the first time. If it's well known in Boston, I had no idea. Now i know! Judging from the line and the lack of chairs available, I knew this had to be a local hangout spot. I'm sure a lot of students camp out here to get their studying done. Can't get into MIT without putting a little effort into it, right? I had a large Cold Brew, and a Vegan Blueberry Muffin. Coffee was really good. Strong and smooth...just the way i like it. The Muffin was very moist, but you can definitely tell it was vegan. lol. When I say moist....it was very wet. Can't complain though, i did enjoy it. It was very busy. Also looks like a great spot to grab a breakfast sandwich. A couple of guys around me were eating some delicious looking croissant sandwiches. I'll have to give it a try the next time i'm in town! read more

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Flour Bakery has been a Central Square staple, and has stayed continually crowded. The crowd and the huge menu, as well as the merchandise tables mean the ambiance is a bit chaotic and hectic. The interior is pretty large and always packed, but the staff tries to keep the crowds moving as smoothly as possible. Staff is very prompt but sometimes Flour gets chaotic. The pastries here are delicious. The sticky buns are famous here and live up to the hype, but the other selections including the cookies and huge cupcakes are also worthwhile options. Staff are extremely nice and helpful. However, coming here has been occasionally frustrating because of how crowded it gets, and it feels like a lot of the staff recently is new or a little underwhelmed. They have a large pastry display case which looks bare since they are constantly selling out of pastries, not just the sticky buns. Once I came to be almost handed a cupcake I bought, but they took it away because they had already sold it to another customer. Definitely worth a drop in when they are not as busy! read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I just ordered a double espresso with some foamed milk to go and asked specifically for it to be NOT too milky.I got practically only warm half and half with minimal amount of espresso I could hardly taste- very bad and pricy ! I feel very much turned off by this establishment which was maybe one day in the past a sophisticated and European quality cafe before it became greedy and crass chain.. Ania, Somerville read more

While waiting for a table at a restaurant close by, we stopped in to look because it was like a revolving door the whole time we were there. Everything looked and smelled AMAZING so we decided then that we would come back later. We stopped in the next day for a midday snack and were not disappointed. It was so hard to decide what to get!!! We figured what better place to get a slice of Boston Cream Pie than in Boston right?! Boy was it delish!! Even better than it looked. We also got a sticky bun because they looked ridiculous. They weren't ready when we ordered so we paid and waited. Boy were they amazing. Right out of the oven and oh so gooey. Wow. We liked it so much we got another one a few days later when we decided to come back for breakfast. The breakfast sandwiches were great. The bread was yummy, the egg soufflé on top was a great twist on the normal breakfast sandwich. I got ham and my husband got bacon. Both were delish. read more

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Used Flour's online ordering app to place a pick-up order of the Smoked Turkey Sandwich. This one and the Homemade Hummus Sandwich are my go to's for a quick lunch! I usually customize and go for light Mayo and light cranberry-cherry relish with the bread toasted. The sweet and tangy sauces go very well with the savory cheese and Turkey breast. This sandwich reminds me of Thanksgiving leftovers and can be enjoyed year round! read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - smoked turkey sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

So damn good. I have friends in the area that I come from NJ to visit and this is always a must to stop at. I even bought an extra set of pastries to take home back with me because it was so good. Spiced Apple cake and Almond macaroons are amazing. read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Brioche Au Sucre, Blueberry Poptart, Spiced Apple Cake, Almond Croissant x2, Raspberry Crumb Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

If you're visiting Boston/Cambridge, you have to stop by Flour bakery. The achiote roast chicken jicama sandwich is one of my favorite sandwiches ever. I also love their breakfast egg sandwich, and their triple chocolate mousse cake is perfection. Everything at Flour is delicious. If you live in the area and come here often, download their rewards app! read more

Too sweet and dense. Salads are great! Everything on their menu is just too sweet, because of the raving reviews I've ended up trying it multiple times from different locations around the Boston area, but they're all the same. Big portion sizes for something that unfortunately doesn't taste the best. Pastry's are overly sweet, cakes are dry, pies are not flaky and scones are dense. Salads however are really good and my go to. read more

It looked amazing, brought some cookies home to the cookie boy-he thought they were too sweet. My coffee and scone was spot on however. My daughters breakfast sammie was also yummy. read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Across from a cool building ! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The cinnamon rolls are amazing!!!! Do yourself a favor and get one while you're there! Perf sweet treat

This place sells pastries -- croissants in particular -- that are several days old! Went there on a Sunday at 8:00 am to buy fresh croissant, instead got a two day old one. Brought it to staff's attention, they couldn't care less. If you want fresh staff -- go to Praline (very close by) or PRB Boulangerie (in Kendall or Inman). They bake everything in store, daily, unlike this place. At $4.50 a piece per croissant, what Flour does in inexcusable. read more

This is a cool bakery/cafe. I guess it's pretty well known in the Boston area. I got their breakfast sandwich and a sticky bun bread pudding. The egg sandwich was pretty good. It was quite hefty! They had a dijonaise sauce. I thought it was a bit tangy/strong so maybe next time I would cut back on this sauce. The bread was tasty. The sticky bun bread pudding was quite good. It's so rich and decadent that I recommend sharing with someone. There's a lot of frosting inside the bun. read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Flour's fresh-baked bread and the low-fat vegan chocolate cake really do it for me, and I love that they offer an inclusive plant-based and gluten-free assortment. But overall, Flour charges steeply for a rigid menu. If you dislike strong flavors like mustard, arugula, or specific aiolis, there's little space for modification. Flour offer amazing fresh sandwiches and pretty good coffees; the Homemade Hummus and Sweet Potato sandwiches are my absolute favorites! But while Flour enjoys widespread praise and big weekend crowds, the hype is overdone. I would much more recommend Darwin's or Clover for tasty, local cafes. read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Delicious pastries, vegan options, and a tall glass of milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Friendly staff! Fresh, delicious food & a great, low key environment. Try the banana bread!

I still like their sandwiches okay -- they have interesting flavor combinations, but overall their stuff tends to be inconsistent. For example, the mocha I got today just had chunks of powder in it, very unappetizing. Their sweets tend to be overly sweet as well. It's also usually slammed during lunch, so it's a long wait. I'd still go back for sandwiches, but nothing else. (My favorite is the achiote chicken, because I love the jicama.) read more

My boyfriend and I went here for the first time, and coming in, we had high expectations for this place. We ordered the roast beef sandwich and the cauliflower melt sandwich. It was $21 for both, but that was expected considering most places charge around that price. After paying, we stood by the food pick-up section by the cashiers. After about 10 minutes, the lady who took our order asked us if we were here for mobile pickup (so she did not remember taking our order I guess which is fine) but I then stated that we were just waiting for our food we ordered here, but she cut me off by saying okay and walking away before I could say anything else. We probably waited for our food for 15 minutes total before my boyfriend asked where our sandwiches were since we ordered them a while ago. One of the cashiers then told us that the sandwiches would probably be over in the sandwich pickup area, which was about 10 feet to the right of the regular pickup area? Sure enough, when we walked over there our sandwiches were already there, getting cold. We did not at all hear my name being called for the order like they were calling everyone else's names. Nor were we prompted to pick up sandwiches in the other pickup area--not everyone has been here multiple times, so not everyone is going to assume that sandwiches are picked up in a separate area. By the time we actually got to our food, we had practically lost our appetite. Paying $21 for two sandwiches, which isn't cheap, then waiting 15 extra minutes isn't exactly how we wanted to spend our time. We were both immensely disappointed by the service here. read more

Summer 2015 (where it all began) - a starry-eyed Bostonian high school student stumbles across Flour Bakery and Cafe on Mass Ave. A hodgepodge of beautiful pastries and desserts meet her at the counter, and her eyes dart back and forth between the almond croissant and the berry bread pudding, the smiling counter lady waiting patiently for her to settle on one pastry. Finally she opts for the berry bread pudding, but the indecision and missed opportunity of that almond croissant haunts this young Bostonian native. After indulging in the moist, sweet bread pudding, this young girl resolves to return to Flour and attempt no easy feat - to try every pastry offered at this bakery. Beautiful summer days blended into the red foliage-marked fall, and one by one, those pastries were checked off the list. Our protagonist's love affair began there, and four years later, as a college student at MIT, she still finds herself most comfortable typing up humanities papers or working through problem sets in this warm little cafe with a toasted croissant and hot coffee. In addition to trying every pastry at Flour, she now has added the fluffiest quiche in Boston and delicious sandwiches into her repertoire as well. If you haven't guessed by now, that protagonist is me, and since that first time I stumbled into Flour, I've seen the bakery expand to multiple locations across Boston, undergo interior decor changes, and introduce new items to the menu. The one thing that hasn't changed in these past four years, though, is the consistency in quality that Flour delivers. Life has changed so much since I was in high school, but my love for Flour Bakery has not; and though I may not remain in Boston for the rest of my career or adult life, Flour Bakery will always remind me of home, of becoming the foodie I am today, and of many episodes in my life that helped me find my identity as an adult. read more

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The owner is a very nice person, do friendly! We ordered two cups of coffee and two plane croissants, they were delicious!

The people that work there are nice but the food and coffee is way too overpriced for what they have to offer. The coffee taste horrible and the price of a small is almost $4 when it literally taste so watered down, it's disgusting and such a waste of money if you're expecting some coffee for an extra boost of caffeine, do not recommend, the sandwiches aren't worth the price as well.. read more

Good place for sandwiches and salad. Can get crowded during lunch hour with 10-15+ minute wait. Turkey sandwich has nice clean flavors. Salad bowls are good sized. Will try more dishes to post reviews later. read more

Looking for a little afternoon pick me up near MIT we ended up at Flour Bakery and Cafe. Flour Bakery has the most delectable looking display of baked goods. They also serve artisan sandwiches and salads. The baked goods tasted as good as they looked. Being in Boston, husband had to try the Boston Cream Pie. 13 year old ordered the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie. Both were scrumptious. I ordered the Lemon Meringue Pie. The lemon part was very tart but it was nicely balanced by the sweet, light as air meringue. I do not often eat dessert so I don't have much to compare it to but it tasted pretty good. I really enjoyed the herbal iced tea. It tasted slightly sweet even without the addition of sweeteners. I believe there are other Flour Bakery locations in Boston. It is definitely a place I would ston by again for a quick meal or snack. read more

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