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    Clear Flour Bakery

    4.7 (845 reviews)
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    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Rustic Italian
    Ying X.

    This bakery, opened in 1982, is said to be famous in Brookline. I made a special trip to visit it for my long-awaited ciabatta. Rustic Italian Ciabatta: They only had this one type of plain ciabatta (it looks like a soda cracker...), and the portion was truly astonishing, almost 3-4 times the size of a typical ciabatta in China... incredibly good value! I arrived in the afternoon, so it wasn't freshly baked, and therefore a bit dry and hard to chew. After reheating it at home, the texture instantly became soft and fluffy, plump to the touch, and full of airiness and chewiness when you bite into it--truly worthy of its over forty-year history. Because it was plain, it was rather bland on its own, with a slight fermented sour taste. Ciabatta in China, on the other hand, has various seasonings and fillings, so if you don't like it that way, you can spread some salted butter on it or soak it in milk--I tried it myself and it was amazing! Because the ciabatta was so big, I only bought this one. I hope I'll have the chance to come back and try other varieties next time!

    Some sort of cranberry jam croissant, chocolate chunk cookie, regular croissant, a chocolatey cookie that I forget the name of
    Nicki L.

    She really is THAT GIRL. Dang, I can't believe I've been procrastinating coming here for 5 years. The bread and pastries were delectable. The cashier was so sweet and patient as he answered all of my questions. I went at 10AM on a Thursday and only waited ~5-10min. I hear weekend lines are very long, so I'd try to come off peak. Regardless, definitely worth hanging out in line! Easy street parking as long as it's not during the hours of 8-10 - no street parking during this time.

    Peter C.

    There's a line outside and I understand why. This tiny bakery is situated on a little side street and it's well worth the trip. There's no inside seating and they suggest only 3 parties inside at once time. It has a nice wood interior feeling like a bit of a farm house. The vibe fits the fresh baked goods. This might not be a great place to go in winter if you're standing in line outside for 20 or 30 minutes. The line did move quickly though but it helped the weather was decent. Inside are various fresh baked loaves of bread and a ton of delightful confections. Chocolate chunk cookie! Wow. The flour less dark chocolate cake was incredible. Sourdough boule was a perfect addition to the Sunday football appetizer spread. This might be one of the best bakeries in the North East. I was honestly taken back by how good all the food was. Sure it's a bit pricey but it's well worth it for the quality. I would gain substantial weight if I lived close by.

    Pistachio chocolate Croissants
    Lauren G.

    Paid my first visit during the tail end of a snow storm which was the only time I've seen them without a line!! The pistachio chocolate croissant was wonderfully nutty without being overpowering and the morning bun was buttery and soft with a delicious crispy sugar topping! Great for eating on the walk home with my coffee :) definitely pay a visit when you have a chance, even with a line.

    Joelle L.

    Had to stop by to see what was going on as there's always a line outside clear flour any time I've walked or driven by. Long line but moves quicker than you think, I ended up a good bit around the corner (20-25ish in front of me) and it took about 15 minutes to get through and order. The shop is small and can only accommodate 3 groups at a time. Their highlight is their breads and scones. I really liked the new england night batard which is great toasted with butter. I also tried the blueberry currant scone which was soft and moist and not dry. Croissants were alright, nothing special even though clear flour is often mentioned as of the best but I prefer Nouve and Salt. Worth it to line up at least once for the loaves of bread in my opinion.

    Mortadella
    Kevin W.

    A grab and go sandwich has no right to be this good. I was hesitant at first because $16 for a pre-made sandwich seems like a bad value but was totally wrong. I don't know how they keep it so fresh but it was incredible with A+ bread and flavors. Best part about the sandwich being grab and go is for a working lunch it only took 30 seconds instead of waiting and waiting like other places.

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    Varsha T.

    i had heard a lot about clear flour bakery from a friend who lives in the area, and i was excited to try it. the food i tried was so fresh, warm, and very decadent. i had the chocolate croissant pretzel, the chocolate chip cookie, the baguette, the iced chai latte, and the chicken and red pepper sandwich. everything i tried was exceptional. while the bakery is a bit on the pricey side, i do think it is worth it. even with the lines, i didn't feel rushed to make a selection. the staff was honestly really helpful and made conversation to help me decide what to get. i would 100% recommend checking out this spot. also, both the bakery and the café are on the smaller side, so there isn't much space to enjoy your treats inside, especially on busier days like the weekends. however, i've heard that if you come on a weekday during a less busy time, seating tends to be available.

    Nick S.

    Clear Flour Bread is that well-regarded bakery you've probably heard about, tucked into a small residential area near the Brookline-Allston line. Don't be surprised if you see a line out the door when you visit. It moves steadily because the store itself is quite small, and they only allow about three parties inside at a time. Just a heads up, there's no seating here; it's strictly for grab-and-go. They have a really impressive variety of breads and pastries on offer, all at reasonable prices with good portion sizes. We picked up a mix of things, including coconut macarons, cookies, croissants, and their herb butter sesame bread. Everything was tasty. Some of the breads can be a little on the firm side when you first get them, but they toast up beautifully and have fantastic flavor. The real standout for us was the herb butter black sesame bread, it was unique and absolutely delicious. It's easy to see why this place has such a loyal following.

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    Victoria D.

    Yummy pastries, but had a line around the corner on a Saturday morning. We waited round 30 minutes. The store was adorable and the coffee shop next door also has some pasties and seating if you don't want to wait!

    Elizabeth X.

    Pastries were all so good. Loved the flourless chocolate chip cake, which was very rich--just how I like it--and the tahini chocolate chip cook, which was chewy--also just how I like it. Tiny baker with no seating. Cashier was very friendly

    John B.

    There was a considerable line at this place on weekends, which I suspect comes as no surprise to the locals. The summary I read online said it was fast-moving, but I found that assessment generous. To be fair, I myself held up the line by buying a boatload of stuff. Their diverse loaves and pastries met with acclaim and looked the part. I managed to snag the last one of a fantastically rich chocolate hazelnut crumble, but also got sourdough and a rye as well as some savory items. They say they use Old World baking techniques, and what I got was hearty and high quality.

    Kylie B.

    One of the best bakeries I have had here in Boston! I anticipated a long line on a Saturday morning , the space is small and they have a limited capacity of 3 parties at a time. I would estimate I waited about 20-30 minutes to get inside. There is a decent selection of pastries and lots of breads. For our sweet pastry we tried the pretzel chocolate croissant. The croissant really tasted like a pretzel! and the light slat paired nicely with the chocolate inside. The chocolate to croissant proportions were also on point. For our savory option we got the ham and cheese croissant. The croissant had a nice flake and butter flavor without being too greasy. The ham and cheese were both yummy as well! I will certainly be back here to try more items (probably on a weekday though ;) )

    Morning bun, maple walnut scone, world peace cookie
    Tanvi G.

    This is definitely one of our favorite bakeries in Boston. The pretzel chocolate croissant is so fresh and crisp that you hear the melodious crunch when you take a bite! Chocolate and salt is one of my favorite combos. The mocha iced latte was not too sweet with a nice dark chocolate flavor perfectly complementing the bold coffee flavor.

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