Great drinks (matcha and coffee), good sandwiches and friendly service. Small place but great…read moreatmosphere.

I'm going to say this as a Bostonian AND as someone who is French... but holy crap I've never been…read moreto a place that is ruder than this place. The number of times this barista rolled her eyes at me could've been a record. I have been to France numerous times and come from a French family. Never have I ever experienced such rude behavior in a cafe. Even in France, where they are known to not love the American people. On top of that, my coffee wasn't amazing. I don't think this place necessarily deserves a full review, but I will say that next time I find myself in Needham, I will not find myself at French Press.

Had a spinach and cheese (can't quite remember) croissant-like pastry here. Still really good;…read morenicely blended, lots of butter. Line was out the door! Staff was extra friendly and helpful, managing to let the line move through quickly and getting everyone's order in due time. Not enough seating for how popular the place is.

Wow, not sure what happened there and what's the excuse for the nearly $10 croissants? Are they…read morebeing shipped through the Strait of Hormuz and tariffed at 300%?!! Yes the croissants are some of the best around but not worth anywhere near this price point. I've been liking to go there every now and then for a treat but with the current prices I'm not sure if I'll return as often or at all. Since my initial review there are now so many other options to pass and Lakon now seem over priced.

We were on our way out of town and stopped at Bettina's Newton. The iced coffee my daughter…read moreordered was so good I had to return and buy one for myself. The breakfast sandwich on brioche was SOOOO good and the Honduran Baleada was also GREAT! The register guy was wonderful- welcoming, accommodating, patient. Love, love, love the setting. Makes me want to go back to school so I can do my work there LOL!

My favorite time of my morning is when I stop in here for either a blueberry muffin or a lemon…read morescone, my two favorites. I've tried other scones and the breakfast sandwich and all are delicious. Looking forward to having the schnitzel sandwich one of these days :) The cafe is adorable in a quiet area of Newton with parking always available (in my experience). I'm always so happy to support small businesses ESPECIALLY when they deserve it. And Bettina definitely deserves it.

I stopped in for a breakfast donut or treat. No donuts…read moretoday... I ordered a lemon poppy seed muffin and wow! It was moist, nice strong lemon taste, poppy seeds, but the Icing on top was the dealer changer ... I had a snicker doodle sugar cookie that was great crunch taste ... a little thin but the sugar cookie crunch was nice to eat vs. a soft type snickerdoodle I buy other places.

Best chicken parm I've ever had in my entire life! Got the sub to go and had about 30+ minutes…read morebetween picking up the sub and eating it but it was still sooo warm and the cheese was still stretchy. I want to go back in time just to eat that chicken parm again. Had the parm with a bit of truffle cheese from my house which brought it to the next level, so I would recommend the combo if you have any truffle cheese at home!

Great service, came in and honestly picked almost one of everything. The girl behind the counter…read morewas sweet and patient. The place is smaller, fewer seating, but clean. Prices were comparable to local shops as well. The pastries were amazing, I think their cheesecake is the best I have had in so long, imagine years. Sadly the mini cream puffs did not go well with our group. The puff was so hard. Other than that we enjoyed everything else. We ordered mini cream puffs, small cannolis, plain cheesecake, Boston cream cupcake, lemon cupcake, raspberry cupcake, cream filled apple turnover, everything bars, brownie, zeppole, raspberry muffin, apple turnover, and biscotti. Overall great experience!

This will feed an army and it was delicious !! Would definitely recommend and order again!!…read more The cupcakes were delicious too

Delicious and lovely cakes! Good service. It can get crowded. Don't know where the line is for…read morepreorders. Just a number system.

When it comes to a wedding cake, Dessert Works in Westwood is truly the go-to place. Their team has…read moreperfected a system to help couples design their ideal wedding cake, and the experience could not have been smoother. The process begins about three months in advance with a consultation, where you sit down with their talented designers to bring your vision to life. From that meeting, you're presented with several different flavors to sample. Pro Tip: have a few helpers ready at home when you receive the samples--you get more than enough for two people! For our wedding, we chose a Boston Cream Pie and strawberry combination, and it was absolutely delightful. Not only was the flavor incredible, but the design perfectly matched our cultural theme. The decorations were placed with precision, and it was clear that the team took the time to understand exactly what we wanted. One highlight was the "topper piece", which is cream-based and made for a perfect treat the day after our wedding. While many couples save their cake for their one-year anniversary, ours was simply too good to wait. By the third day after our wedding, the cake was gone--leaving us only with the tasteful memory of how special it was. If you are working with The Lenox Hotel, you'll benefit from their partnership with Dessert Works. And if you're not tied to a specific venue, but have the option to choose your own cake vendor, I can't recommend Dessert Works enough. They will make your wedding day both delightful and delicious!

I do not give five stars lightly. I do not give them often. And I do not give them to…read moreestablishments that have merely tried hard and fallen short with charm. I give them only when something has, in the truest sense of the word, surprised me. In a world oversaturated with mediocre coffee shops and uninspired baked goods, Quebrada Baking Company stands apart, not merely as a café, but as an experience worth seeking out, returning to, and telling everyone you know about. Quebrada has surprised me. We begin with the iced coffee, because it demands to be addressed first. I have endured, over the course of a long and largely joyless life of coffee consumption, more iced coffee than any person should reasonably be subjected to watered-down, over-sweetened, catastrophically over-iced monuments to mediocrity. What Quebrada produces is something else entirely. The balance is immaculate smooth, bold, and refreshing in equal measure, with a depth of flavor that lingers in the best possible way. It is the finest iced coffee I have encountered. I do not expect to encounter better. Whatever craft goes into that cup, it is something to be protected. The baked goods are equally deserving of distinction. The banana bread and pumpkin bread, in particular, are a masterclass in what these classics are supposed to be. Moisture, in baked goods, is not an accident it is a consequence of discipline and intention. Each slice arrives perfectly moist not dense, not dry, but exactly right with a richness and warmth that suggests genuine care in every step of preparation. These are not afterthoughts set out under a glass dome to accompany a drink order. These are the reason to come. The space itself is worthy of note. Quebrada has cultivated an atmosphere that is at once refined and deeply welcoming the kind of environment that invites you to stay longer than you planned and leave more restored than when you arrived. The staff contribute enormously to this. Consistently kind, not performatively so, but in the quiet, assured way that indicates it is simply who they are. This, too, is rarer than it ought to be. What perhaps speaks most highly of Quebrada, however, is this: for the past six months, I have returned nearly every week alongside a close friend. It has become our standing ritual, our preferred backdrop for conversation and quiet alike. In that time, not a single visit has disappointed. There is a rare integrity to a place that earns your loyalty week after week without ever becoming complacent, and Quebrada has earned ours completely. I have come to understand that a visit to Quebrada does not merely accompany a good day, it creates one. There is something almost alchemical about it. A difficult morning becomes manageable. A quiet afternoon becomes something worth savoring. I have walked through that door weighed down and left feeling, without quite knowing how, lighter. That is not something a menu can account for. That is the result of a place built with genuine warmth and purpose. For the food that has never once let me down, and for the comfort that has carried me through more days than I can count. I am, sincerely and without reservation, grateful. Quebrada has given me more than coffee and bread. It has given me something to look forward to. There is no higher standard by which I measure an establishment than this: that it earns your return, again and again, without ever giving you reason to reconsider. Quebrada Baking Company has earned mine unconditionally.

Cookies dinky at 1.75 each. Bought a chocolate chip, ginger,…read moresugar... Not much flavor of ginger... needed more Chocolate chip was ok, but thin, dinky Sugar... bland taste thin, dinky Then the tip screen which is tacky... tipping to put cookies in takeout bag? Parking difficult

Elite vanilla eclair with a creme brûlée tasting custard... excellent flavors …read more The coffee flavored eclair , the chocolate eclairs... I've tried them all and all excellent. The pear or blueberry danish looking French delight are my other treats .

Parking lot so we didn't have any issues with finding a spot. Got here maybe an hour after they…read moreopened and they were already very busy. We came here for their Creme Brulee latte and we also ordered a Strawberry Matcha Latte. For food we ordered the Passion Fruit & Pineapple Danish and a Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant. I loved the Danish and the Croissant was very flaky and good. The Creme Brulee Latte came with a little hammer and it was a cute concept. The Lattes were good but both were pretty sweet. Overall, a very cute bakery with cute decor. Decent service. Gets busy though so getting here early was a good idea.

First, walking in, the staff were SO friendly! This was a really welcome surprise, they all greeted…read moreus warmly and offered to help! Plus they were patiently waiting for us to be ready to order. They also had a self service kiosk to order as an option. The bakery was also very well lit and had a comfy, welcoming vibe! It was colorful and felt lively! We ordered a burrito and sandwich which took about 10 minutes. They were both delicious and we were full for sure afterwards!! Prices are a bit high, but honestly, the quality was worth the money. Definitely check it out sometime as a good breakfast/brunch option!

fancy 5/5 came here…read moreafter hearing all the hype about their breakfast sandwiches. I tried the fancy - it was so good. The avocado, red onion, jammy egg and bacon with the crunchy, toasted bread really hit the spot. The place itself really is more of a takeout spot. They have ~5 bar seats at the window if you want to quick eat there, but not really a place to meet up with people to eat. I would say it's pretty pricey for the amount of food you get. The fancy was ~$12.5 not including tax and tip for a breakfast sandwich that literally is the size of a sandwich. I would recommend if you're willing to spend that much on a good breakfast sandwich. Next time, I plan to try the Breakfast Grilled Crack sandwich.