Clear Flour Bread

The main issue with this bakery is the long lines on the weekend. I like to say this has be in the top 10 bread bakeries in the US. Their ancienne baguette surely runs with Paris– which you can’t really say about iggys (though also good) or any other place in Boston.
The challah and the rye bread are not great, it’s just not their thing (Ironic because it’s in the heart of a Jewish neighborhood). They have excellent French, Italian, and German style breads though. I like the German rye (a dark bread) a lot, especially when hot.
Just like in Europe, it’s a bread bakery primarily– I dont expect much from the sweet baked goods. They can be hit or miss. They tend towards simple and rustic– my favorites are the croissants, fruit tarts, and certain tea cakes. Everything is made daily and is top quality.
The service is always excellent

$ 6.75 for a tart that honestly was just ok. $ 3 for a small bite sized buchon. If you enjoy sky high prices for bite size portions this is your spot. Order was also mixed up. Prefer Iggys who has much more reasonable pricing too

Best backery shop I’ve tried in Boston! Their almond biscuit and lemon tart are awesome. Try their oatmeal as well! Fresh and tasty.

In typical New England style, the service is efficient but not very friendly. However, the baked goods make up for the service. Arguably the best place to buy fresh baked bread in Boston. I have mostly purchased bread to dress up sandwiches and grilled cheese, and I was delighted with the bread and how they took my sandwiches to the next level. Every time I walk in, I drool over all of the pastry options. Definitely the place to go for fresh bread and pastries in Boston!

Even before I walked into the bakery, I knew that this place was one of those bakeries where all the pastries and breads are consistently good — you literally can’t go wrong here.
As per everyone else’s recommendations, I got the Gruyère Croissant, the Morning Bun with Walnuts, and the Chocolate Chunk Cookie. ⁵⁄₅ for both the croissant and the morning bun — they’re both super flaky (I got a bunch of flakes all over my camera), and surprisingly very light. Yes, they’re buttery, but they’re not the kind of pastries that leave oil all over your fingers at the end, which is a plus. Both pastries are also perfectly portioned, so it’s not hard to eat both of them in one sitting. The chocolate chip cookie is really great too, but I would recommend maybe heating it a bit before you eat it, just so that the chocolate is more soft and oozes (mine froze a bit in the cold weather).
Also, really glad I got here 15 minutes before they opened on a Sunday morning– the line had already formed in the corner but I think there were only 15 people in front of me. I only had to wait 20 minutes. If you get here at 9am or a little bit after, your wait will be around 30 – 45 minutes or so, not because the service is slow, but because everyone in front of you will order everything…
I will be back very soon to sample the other goods!

Came here after a friend recommended it a year ago. Wish I had come sooner. It’s a cozy and quaint neighborhood bakery. You can tell everything is fresh as soon as you walk in and get a whiff of the baked goods. Tons of selection for rolls, bread loaves and even desserts. I tried the Gruyère croissant and the strawberry rhubarb tart. Both were flakey and light and full of flavor. I couldn’t wait to get home to toast the cheese croissant so it would be gooey and it still tasted fantastic.
Saw the chocolate ganache whiskey loaf and wanted that but exhibited self control– perhaps next time!
Service is friendly and just what you’d want from a small local bakery. It’s a little pricey but it’s well worth the money! Even if you’re a gluten hater, they have options for you so don’t deny your gluten loving friends the chance to visit this place!

What more can I say to add to its existing reputation of being an amazing local bakery?
It’s small and cozy, but the moment you walk in, you know it’s a special place. There are SO many different types of breads and pastries and your senses are overloaded with heavenly things.
I’m more of a sweets/​pastry gal so we’ve tried tarts and mini-​cakes and have always been beyond pleased. And I will ALWAYS walk away with a chocolate chip cookie. Hands down, the best chocolate chip cookie everrrr! The chocolate is plentiful and so rich, gooey as you take the cookie apart. A good balance of crispy and chewy. I make sure to get one every year on my birthday so you know it’s special.
We walked away with a free baguette during our most recent visit, closer to closing time.

Their chocolate chip cookie is seriously the size of my steering wheel. Okay… maybe a tad smaller but did that stop me from devouring it all in one sitting? Hell no.
Firm and slightly crisp around the edge and soft gooey chocolate in the center; this could drive me to seek a corresponding support group. God help me if I get my hands on a baguette or a glorious round of piping hot bread.
Im not surprised there’s a massive line out the door on the weekends! Wonder if I own a pup tent. O_​o

I’ve tried the doughnut and the rustic olive roll from here. The doughnut is baked, not fried, and was good. It was listed as one of Food & Wine’s Best Doughnuts in America, however, and I wouldn’t say that it quite lived up to these expectations.
The bread here is quite good, too, and I would like to try more of it. My issue with the olive roll was that it was a bit short on olives /​olive flavor. The bread itself was great

I’m a little surprised that I hadn’t left a review of Clear Flour before — but it goes to show my sentiments here:
You can tell that Clear Flour is good bread. For all those who are not in the know, Clear Flour was a James Beard Award finalist, which is a Very Good Thing. I bought a loaf of sourdough here, because sourdough is my kryptonite. It passed the ratatouille test with flying colors, producing that wonderful crunching sound of the outside of the bread when you pinch the crust. While it went stale very quickly on me (as bread that doesn’t have grocery store preservatives is wont to do), toasting it made it soften right back up. It also had this wonderful charred crust when I toasted it, and reacted really well to heat — I don’t know if this is supposed to be a sign of good bread, but it was certainly a quality of the Clear Flour sourdough.
I didn’t try any of the sweets — I’m a savory girl.
My ambivalence for Clear Flour shines through when I think about the value to me. I am not in the place in my life yet (will I ever be? unclear) where I can basically pay $ 5 a loaf. And so I pass Clear Flour on the way to my normal grocery store, and watch the lines out the door, and keep walking, relatively unenvious and unfazed.
4 Stars.

One of the best bakeries in town! All their selections are great, too bad they don’t really have any vegan options :(

The oatmeal cinnamon raisin bread is by far the tastiest we have ever tasted. A proper cinnamon raisin bread can be used to make ANY kind of sandwich. That is just my opinion. Simply popping a slice in the toaster is perfect too. The other thing that I love is that it seems that bread comes out of the oven after 5 pm. Nothing like driving home with the scent of fresh bread in your car.
My family and I are in love with this french-​like bakery. I don’t even get upset when I have to chose something different than what I came in for. It is all fresh and heavenly to the taste buds.

Small store front with beautiful display of breads and pastries. I bought a gruyère croissant and a chocolate chunk cookie. Both were solid, but not the best I ever had. The cookie tasted kind of doughy– like raw flour or something.
The woman behind the counter was weird and not very friendly. She was the ‘designated’ cashier so another woman who was up front couldn’t help me. I asked her what some of the pastries were and she told me their names and then seem really annoyed that I asked her to explain what they were. So sorry that I don’t know what some obscure French pastry is, that’s 8 feet away from me so I can’t really see it.
This bakery isn’t very convenient for me, so I wouldn’t go out of my way to get there, but if I were in the area and I felt like something buttery I might stop in again.

Amazing bread and pastries. I do not know any other bakery around here that does bread this good.

Polite folks, super high-​quality product, and a speciality item (galette) that was awesome.
Tip for Clear Flour: Put the Feve closer to the outside edge! our second cut decapitated the little baker, who was near the middle!

Everything here is amazing! Love their chocolate chip cookies. You can’t go wrong with any of their breads. The items are pricier than some other bakeries, but you get what you pay for! All of it is worth every crumb and calorie.

I have been here way too many times that I’m not even embarrassed by it. I love their pastries. Especially their raspberry and cranberry ones. UGHH Every time I go the scent takes me and and refuses to give me away. Oh my goodness is this heaven?!

With so many great bakeries in Boston, it’s hard to have a favorite, but Clear Flour takes the cake in my book. Their breads are fantastic and they offer an extensive variety each week. I’ve also enjoyed way more pastries than I care to count and have never been disappointed. The morning buns are my new favorite indulgence. The space is small and it’s not unusual to see a line on weekends or holidays. One Thanksgiving, I waited over an hour in line outside and the staff were awesome, bringing out hot apple cider to keep us warm. I highly recommend following Clear Flour on Facebook and Instagram!

We arrived around 2pm on a Sunday and unfortunately they were already out of all of their croissants… Sad face… I settled with an apricot/​blueberry tart and an olive bread. Both were excellent.
The place is tiny. Just like a French bakery, you buy everything «to go».
I wish they would open another bigger location near Boston city center for tourists like me!

This is by far my favorite bakery in all of Greater Boston. It is small, but due to the creative way in which they schedule their offerings, it is as if this is a far larger bakery. Their website is great at telling you what kinds of bread are on offer each day.
Their Pain de Mie is among the best breads that I have ever tasted. And their pastries are delicious too. I have tried their Gruyère croissants, morning buns, and various tarts. All were delicious.

I’ve only had an okay experience. All the bread I bought was already chewy/​going stale — perhaps because I purchased it in the afternoon?
I bought a big Challah for Rosh Hashannah and it was moldy within 3 days. I understand that part of what I’m paying for when I go here is no preservatives but that was a bit much. I’ve made Challah at home that lasted at least 5 – 6 days.

I have been here a couple of times because it is right around the corner from where I work.
Whenever I am craving something sweet, this is where I end up. So far I have tried their chocolate chunk cookie and their chocolate macaroon.
The cookie is very good (and quite large) and can easily be split between 2 – 3 people. The macaroon is delicious, especially if you love the chewy texture of coconut.
This small bakery provides high quality products at a premium price, but the flavors are definitely worth it.

Disclaimer: I only tried their baguettes, both regular and à l’ancienne
Second disclaimer:
I am a meticulously detailed bread freak and also a Eurotrash.
So, let’s go directly to heart of the subject: their baguettes, that’s a 7.5 out of 10 and most likely the best in Boston.
The baguette (s) are as they should be, the «mie» shows signs of a slow raise and a long rest.
It is definitively the right consistency. The crust is here, but is a bit on the thin side. It is, after all a very good baguette.
I’ll be definitively back.
Next test: the croissants.
Best French Baguettes on the East Coast:
#1 Parc Restaurant* Philadelphia, PA. 9.9÷10
#2 NECN Bakery, Montpellier, VT ⁸⁄₁₀
#3 Clear Flour Bread, Boston, MA 7.5 /​10
#25 Whole Foods ⁵⁄₁₀
#4678 Star Market ¹⁄₁₀
* Heather Perot is the baker

I used to live down the street from this place, and it’s amazing. Get here early otherwise you will be waiting in line for awhile, especially on a Sunday
Coffee is good and all the pastries and breads are so yummy. The morning bun with walnuts is SO AMAZING. Very crisp and crunchy. Inside is just the right softness that you just want more. And if you like cheese. Go for the Gruyère croissant. O.M.G. Especially if you get it right when they open, it’s like melt-​in-​your-​mouth goodness. And who can say no to cheese?
The breads are soft and the tarts are so yummy. I tried a few fruit tarts and the flavor of the fruit is just so fresh. Anything you get at the bakery is amazing.
Coffee is good too. This place is literally a hidden gem. If you just walk by it, you can smell the fresh baked breads and goods. And it’ll make you want to come back for more. ALWAYS.

Line out the door on a Saturday at 9;15. I waited about 25 minutes to get into the shop.
Their croissants are to die for — the Gruyère one was light and airy, though I wish it was with ham or spinach for more depth, but it was very delicious nonetheless.
Morning buns were perfect — not overly sweet, light, airy croissant with just the right amount of cinnamon and nuts on top.
The prices are reasonable for a bakery — some things cost a bit more, some things are a steal.

THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!!! It’s pretty hidden off the beaten path if you don’t know where to look. But when you find it, you don’t be disappointed!
It’s the cutest place. It’s small but quaint. I got a quiche and it was the most amazing thing! It had goat cheese, spinach, mushroom, and corn. The best quiche I’ve ever had. They wouldn’t heat it up for me but it still tastes so good
I didn’t get any bread but I will definitely be back to try some! I wish I could have found this place earlier!

After a few more trips, I can definitely understand why people wait in line early in the morning here.
The croissants are some of the best in the area. You can tell the authenticity by how light and airy it is inside, while crusty on the outside. What I do enjoy at Clear Flour though is the raspberry financier. The richness of the cake is brilliantly matched tart raspberries. Definitely go for that, if you’re in the mood for a treat and the croissants are gone by the time you arrive.

I have been to this bakery in the past three years and sometimes I would stop by 2 – 3 times a week to get daily breads. Their German Rye is by far the best, a little bit honey flavor and sturdy texture. Their Italian bread is fluffy and light. Caraway loft bread and oatmeal cinnamon raisin is a must-​buy list too.
They do have some seasonal or holiday pastries, which are pretty delicious most of them. Love cream puff during Mother’s Day and chocolate pecan cake at Thanksgiving is ridiculous yummy. Though they have increased some prices but you won’t get disappointed.

We got the pizza dough here based on a friends recommendation, as well as some French bread on a whim (I know– livin life on the edge). It’s a small joint, but a fantastic bakery! Can’t recommend this spot enough.
There’s also street parking available which is nice.