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“What an incredible place--the best European bakery in Boston in our eyes--and we're lucky to live so close by!” in 127 reviews
“My parents lived around the corner from Clear Flour in college and would regularly come to buy morning buns.” in 56 reviews
“he loves their German Rye so much, he mails it across the country to his German parents in Washington State!” in 14 reviews
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Established in 1982, Clear Flour Bread specializes in making authentic breads & pastries of France, Italy & Germany. Using simple ingredients - flour, water, salt and yeast - we scratch mix and hand shape long fermented doughs for stone hearth baking. All of our flour is unbleached and unbromated. Our freshly milled rye, whole wheat, and spelt flour is stone ground & locally sourced. No dough conditioners, preservatives or improvers of any kind are added Our entire menu is made fresh daily by a highly skilled staff committed to preserving the art and craft of traditional bread & pastry making while taking a modern approach.
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- Adam R.Revere, MA2183May 11, 2024
Best bakery in the city!
I go here every weekend to try their weekly rotating specials.
They have awesome sourdough and awesome pastries/ cookies.
I recommend the chocolate pretzel croissant, but everything is good.
Had the cream puff today and it's so yummy.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - May 9, 2024
Fantastic bakery that frequently has new treats to try out. The crust of their bread is perfect, and I am a huge fan of their lemon meringue tart. Their German style bread is also a standout-- German friends have told me that it tastes just like the ones they find at home.
Staff is very friendly and happy to chat about their offerings. Expect a line on weekends but it moves very fast.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Feb 24, 2024Updated review
It's a special little bakery with a big bang.
Frrrresh purrfectly baked items, rustic peach berry tarts choc croissant, chocolate, pistachio,
croissant, plain croissant, almond croissant, raspberry croissant, ham and cheese, croissant, croissant, croissant, croissant. Best Irish soda bread I've had. Price was 9.50 and orth it.
A twice a year splurge here is worth it. Almond croissant crispy and delicious not overly sweet.
bread I've ever had, real real rye bread goes on eat here, not there.
Worth stopping in or making the trip. Coffee next-door in their coffee bar is excellent.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Jan 27, 2023Previous reviewGreat bakery only steps from main drag. The almond croissant rings the bell, crispy w many layers of puff pastry. Pretty nice to have this place close by for us. Met a guy in line who is Polish and comes in from Weymouth, he said, "try anything all excellent".
- Feb 11, 2024
I arrived 15 minutes before opening on a Friday morning, and there was already a line of customers waiting outside this bakery! The staff were very friendly and efficient, and the line moved quickly.
They have a large selection of both pastries and bread. I ordered the ham and cheese croissant and the almond croissant. The croissants were fresh, warm, and deliciously flakey. Exceptional in texture and flavor - these were some of the best croissants that I've had in Boston. I would definitely return for both these items and to try out their other pastries and breads.
It would be nice if they had an indoor seating area, but at least the location is convenient as there's a good amount of street parking nearby.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 408300357Jan 23, 2024
A lovely bakery in a quiet spot away from the hubbub of the main streets, Clear Flour is a source of delicious and fresh bread and pastries. There's street parking around the shop, which itself is quite small. They have a capacity of three customers.
The selection of bread and pastries is always amazing, but you can't go wrong with one of their croissants.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Mar 31, 2024
I kid you not - one of the best breads I've had in a while. There's a reason why people wait in line for this place. (Don't worry the lines aren't too long and go pretty quickly). I bought some croissants and a Demi baguette - it was foolish of me to think I'd wait till I was home to eat the baguette! Worth the visit and can't wait till I'm back! Also can't wait to try the coffee bar next door...
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 10110292Feb 1, 2024
Cute little neighborhood spot with lots of delicious breads and pastries plus a small retail section. The almond croissant was wonderful and the tahini chocolate chunk cookie had a great texture to it (crunchy around the edges and a little more chewy in the middle). They just opened a coffee shop next door!
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - 16114279Sep 27, 2023
My spouse surprised me with a delightful selection from Clear Flour, and it was an absolute treat! We savored a chocolate croissant and a Chocolate Chip cookie. The experience was nothing short of exceptional - the pastries were wonderfully fresh and bursting with flavor. Not a single complaint to be had; I'm eagerly looking forward to my next visit.
I can't comment on the service or ambiance/selection since I haven't stopped by just yet.Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0 - Helen S.Jamaica Plain, MA38May 17, 2024
Great food and service - there's always a line but it moves quickly and is worth the wait.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jan 14, 2024
Clear Flour Bakery offers a delightful experience for bread enthusiasts. Nestled in a charming location, this bakery exudes a warm, inviting atmosphere that complements its culinary offerings. One of its standout features is an extensive variety of healthy breads, each crafted without preservatives, ensuring a pure, unadulterated taste. The highlight, however, is their Pain de Mie. It's simply the best I've ever had - with a perfectly balanced texture and flavor that's both rich and subtle. Whether you're a connoisseur or just someone who appreciates good bread, Clear Flour Bakery is a must-visit for its quality and charm. Well staffed and eager to get you on with your day.
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