staff is super rude! I am very upset by this because the drinks were great but the staff couldn't even smile!

Nice little coffee shop that sells bakery and breakfast as well. Outside sitting is nice for the summer, wish they have more seatings inside so I can visit more in the cold days. read more

The vitality salad is legitimately one of the best salads I've ever had. The shallot vinaigrette goes INSANEEEE. Tried the iced latte with their homemade honey-cinnamon syrup and that's pretty great too. The inside doesn't have much seating, but there are plenty of tables outside where you can savor the spectacular salad when the weather is nice. read more

Solid, high-quality coffee. The baristas know what they're doing. The guy working the register was a bit standoff-ish which through me off. I really enjoyed my iced almond milk latte. Slightly pricey, over the $6 mark. Nice seating outside and plenty of food to choose from. read more

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their menu was refreshing, staff was super nice. my 9 year old thoroughly enjoyed her strawberry macaron and the extremely generous serving of french fries. the tartines and empanadas were also great. I wish they had a kids sandwich on the menu, that would be my only suggestion. read more

I love this place. I travel from Albany NY to Needham Heights MA for vision appointments and have come in to French Press Bakery and Cafe only twice, but the service is personal, lively, dual seating inside and out (while it lasts) is nice. Jules, who has worked at French Press Bakery and Cafe - in her own words - "for a while now", reminds me a bit of a French provincial by her apparel and demeanor which is super friendly and kind, but really all the help act like owners, showing great customer service and taking personalized responsibility that your experience is perfect. Baked products great, coffee/cappuccinos exceptional. Today I tried the chicken empanadas. Delightful served with a corn salad or relish that was really authentic. I asked: it is all home made and a fair price. I highly recommend this place and will come as often as I return to Needham Heights MA. read more

What a wonderful little spot out here in Needham. Summary: Great study spot, great coffee, food could be better. I've been multiple times to study, and for coffee with friends, and it's a perfect place to do so - there's a big table in the middle and enough wall plugs to go around, great for getting the grind on during midterms on a Sunday morning. The coffee is great, and I always love to get mine subbed with oat milk. However, the food is alright - I've had the croque, which is an open-faced breakfast sandwich. Layers of ham and cheese topped with a fried egg with a side salad, and it sounds so delicious and would have been if it weren't so greasy! I'm not sure if they just slathered the toast in butter or if the cheese is just very greasy, but it's really heavy, especially for breakfast. You can see the grease shining on the cheese in the photo. Overall, I'd still totally recommend, and my review is only based off of one food item I've tried. Give the others a try and support your local coffee shops! read more

French Press Bakery & Cafe - Croque with a fried egg on top! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Needham, Massachusetts

Excellent food, service, quality, big portions. My mouth waters every time I drive by.

Really cute cafe with tons of options for breakfast, lunch, coffee and pastries. Nice outside seating as well. Everyone was super nice and someone who I assume was the owner, went out of his way to ask how our lunch was. The sandwiches we had were really good as well. Great find for the area! read more

Delicious pastries including a vegan cookie option, convenient location, the tea selection wasn't diverse enough but I had what I needed. Would definitely return for lunch! read more

Love this local coffee and pastry shop! Their coffee drinks are reasonably priced and handcrafted. They have a wide variety of pastries and desserts that are beautifully displayed and decorated by the cash register. I highly recommend their chocolate croissant. It's a great combination of buttery and flakey with ample chocolate. I got mine to go and heated it up in the microwave for 20 seconds. There is street parking. read more

What a great spot! Stopped in here while on a road trip to Boston. Yummiest avocado tartine EVER! Fresh savory ingredients prepared creatively. Hubby had the chicken salad sandwich which he declared to be delicious. Nice green salad with both & double espresso to finish. Loved everything about it especially the sweet & enthusiastic staff. read more

French Press Bakery & Cafe - Avocado tartine. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Needham, Massachusetts

A favorite spot to meet a friend for coffee and pastry. Love the salad offerings, especially the chicken salad.

I was ignored as I held the door for a server on my way in. I ordered a danish and a croissant. Both were pricey and stale. It's doubtful that I'll return and won't be recommending them to anyone. read more

We got the chicken curry croissant sandwich and the squash and cauliflower tartine. The tartine was AMAZING! Hands down the best tartine I've ever had. The flavors of all the toppings combined were spectacular. A bit of sweet, salty, and spicey. The croissant ok the sandwich was super flakey and buttery. The filling was pretty much a chicken salad with some light curry flavoring. Pretty refreshing and light. Definitely recommend this place! read more

French Press Bakery & Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Needham, Massachusetts

Delicious! Great for a fun lunch with a friend or just to drop in for coffee and a pastry!

What a lovely spot!! The assortment was fantastic and the staff were warm and friendly. They had a big selection of gluten-free items, so everyone in our party was pleased! They even made a great cup of drip coffee. We will absolutely be back read more

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What a little gem! I ordered just black French Press coffee, but those pastries looked amazing! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Great coffee, service and food. A bit awkward picking drinks up as the place is tiny, but when weather is good you can sit outside.

What a nice little gem, right here in Needham. I would agree it is a little bit quirky with the little line that they have inside and whether or not you go left or right but, you go right and then you're greeted by these beautiful trays and baskets of food that are baked right on premises that you would find in a French bakery in Montreal. I don't even eat Croissants, but just looking at them, with their golden colors, and multiple varieties, just beconking for your lips to touch, are a welcome edition to a town that has nothing like this. The baristas are not the same that you would find at Starbucks, it's one-off coffee production, but the coffee is outstanding and it's just a very well done business that truly cares about the community and that has outstanding baked goods. I don't think it's worthwhile to complain about the prices because the amount of work that goes into creating their bakery treats is just incredible. And Great Cookies! They are very nice people and it's an honor to have this business right here in town. read more

My husband and I had a great lunch today at French Press. We got the Croque Tartine and the Roast Beef Sandwich. Both were well priced at $8 and $9 and delicious. You can tell they pay attention to detail with the ingredients because the sandwiches were very fresh and tasty without being over the top. We are excited to go back and try more of the dining menu. We had always loved their coffee but realize we'll be coming back for meals now. :) read more

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I saw French Press in the news and realized I had never reviewed them. It pained me so much that I couldn't go visit them at my recent hair appointment (no outside food or iced coffee in the salon). I look forward to visiting French Press every eight weeks for my Iced Coffee (YUMMY!) and pastry. I say pastry because although I LOVE macarons, they usually have fancy flavored/combination macarons. I'm a plain chocolate, raspberry, strawberry, etc. kind of macaron person. No worries, though. There's usually some pastry that I can have to satisfy my sweet tooth and it is always DELICIOUS. read more

Best French pastries I've had in the Boston area. A really great croissant and pain au chocolat, nice cakes and mousses as well. Macarons have great flavor and fairly good texture despite their off-putting neon colors. Can't speak to the savory foods, but the coffee drinks have been decent and I appreciate the selection of high-quality teas. read more

Good looking food. But will flake out another day. Just saying the coffee was superb. Will check for whole beans.

High prices but great food. Employees great, service sometimes a bit slow though. I also like their drinks.

The best bakery/patisserie in the Needham area for sure. Likely the best coffee option as well. Not surprisingly, this establishment is a bit expensive, but I have been consistently impressed with the quality of the baked goods, pastries and coffees. Also, I really hope they bring back their Panna cotta some day. If you are in the area and want a coffee + a sweet treat, there is no better option. read more

When I went in today it wasn't busy so I was able to spend some time looking at the baked cases. The woman never greeted me, never smiled during the entire transaction and I felt unwelcome there. The croissant was enjoyed by my child. My latte was ok. The other staff member did take time to be pleasant to me which I appreciated. The food looked amazing but the staff need to get paid more or something because she looked miserable like my existence inconvenienced her. I paid almost $15 including tip for a latte and a croissant can't you at least crack a fake smile so I can feel better about my luxury priced baked goods? read more

Victim of it's own success. The scone I had could have done with a few more minutes in the oven, or better still, a completely new recipe. And the coffee wasn't great. read more

A great cafe with some amazing pastry. If you are looking for a great bakery in the suburbs this is the place for you. I discovered this place a while back when stopping by for a snack and a drink. They offer an extensive pastry and food menu and so far everything I have tried has been delicious. Recently I discovered donut Tuesday which has been a treat. Each Tuesday they offer two donut creations to order. So far my family and I have not been disappointed. Ordering online during COVID-19 has been great and the curbside service top rate. I even pre ordered donuts this week as soon as I saw them posted and got a call to make sure I knew it would be ready on Tuesday. Highly recommended. read more

You might be surprised that a cafe as charming and sophisticated as the French Press isn't located in Beacon Hill or Back Bay in Boston, but nestled in the suburban town of Needham! Don't be turned off by that, though! French Press has the upscale feeling of a big city cafe, with the personalized, friendly customer service and prices of a favorite local spot. You'll be enchanted by the clean interior, with dark wood finish, chalkboard menus, and a glass case of pastries so that you can have a firsthand look at all the delicious patisseries for sale! I HIGHLY recommend the macarons, especially the Berry flavor, which pairs perfectly with the light fruitiness of a White Pomegranate iced tea. I am excited to return and try some of the more decadent offerings, including an Instagram friendly collection of opera cakes, chocolate mousses, and passionfruit confections. A treat for the eyes as well as the palate! The young man and woman that were working there couldn't have been friendlier and more helpful, which I really appreciated. I will definitely be coming back again soon! read more

5 stars for coffee, food and staff.. They have a great collection of bakery items and we tried the coffee cake. It paired really well with the cappuccino. Open sandwiches option are good and my husband loved the croque sandwich. His quotes "better than the one we had in Paris". Well that's sums it all. We will be back soon.. read more

Nice friendly atmosphere. Great coffee. Croissants as big as your head. Nice stop in the morning.

Went here and got a hot coffee which turned out warm, got there chocolate Bavarian cake and for $10, I got better cakes at mike pastry in Boston or even at Shaws read more

On our new England road trip, we were Jonesin for some coffee! This was the perfect little stop, we enjoyed hot coffee and a delicious chocolate croissant! Oh, I almost forgot, the delicious Lorraine quiche! It was fabulous! Like a cloud, with bacon! Wow! Everyone was so friendly! The place was clean and bright and such a delight! Loved it! Check it out when you get a chance! read more

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This cute coffee shop was the first stop on our road trip to Acadia from Boston. It was the perfect spot to start off the day! The quiche was so good and the ambiance was so great. Seating is limited but the turnover is pretty fast, so you can find a nice spot to cozy up. The staff were so friendly and patient when all we could do was take picture of the food and decorations. Definitely worth the little detour to get a cup of coffee and something light to nibble on before staring the day! read more

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The only really good place for coffee and substantial lunch plates in the area. Outside seating too!

I love, love this cafe! I couldn't ask for better! Jay is the consummate Cafe proprietor! Welcoming, caring, top notch service , food, goodies. It's the Whole Experience! Come and enjoy! read more

Baked goods and prepared foods all tasty, great friendly and efficient service. Onion biale is the best, savory with lots of umami.

I reached out to French Press to make a custom Carrot Cake Birthday Cake with just a few days notice and they sure delivered! Our guests unanimously said it was the best they ever had. So thankful to have such an amazing bakery / restaurant in the greater Boston area! Don't miss it. read more

Delish ganache cake and the creamiest almond latte! A must stop when you are in Needham. Great covid protocols with masks and limited persons inside. I felt very safe there. Staff is kind and warm. read more