Everything I've ever tried here has been exceptional and I've been coming here frequently since I found it!

If you ask me, it's the small hole in the wall shops or even the small shop in the corner of the neighborhood that surprises you the most! I always love coming here after classes. One time, before thanksgiving, I was waiting in line for a pecan pie. The staff were so nice that they offered us hot cider and brown bread with honey butter. Mmmm so delicious. I'm a sucker for their chocolate chip( vegan or not) and their raspberry chocolate chunk tea cake( for those who know me, I love cho raspberry combo). Highly recommend! I still need to try their focaccia! read more

Y'know how you go to some fancy restaurants and they serve a bread basket full of bread treasures. This bakery is like that. On my discovery for good vegan bread, I found this bakery at this seasons farmers market. I tried the sour dough, seven grain and a jr. size bread with wheat berries and seeds. Took home sliced up and even though it did didn't need it, a slab of vegan butt-ah. I even tried the tahini chocolate chip cookie which blew my mind. Bravo! read more

I was initially intimidated by the long line but it moved speedily and efficiently. The bread and compound butter was so tasty and perfectly complimented our dinner. read more

Came back here Sunday morning to get breads that were sold out when we came later in the day. We got there at 9 am and there was already a long line. We waited 30-minutes to get to the front of the line. What we ordered: Raspberry croissant: $4.00 Almond croissant $4.00 Ham and cheese croissant $5.25 All croissant had perfectly laminated. Light and crisp and went perfectly with the filling. I've never had a raspberry croissant and was pleasantly surprised how well the harmony was. Almond croissant had almond crunch in the filling that brought an extra nuttiness to the bread. Happy for all the bread we got as always! read more

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It's been six years so I figured it was time to update my review but keep the same 5 stars! Service is always friendly and knowledgable, and the baked goods and bread are simply some of the best I have ever had (after living in Los Angeles this is still true) read more

There so many tasty treats to choose here. Their fresh bread selection alone is worth the trip here. I always get a cookie and cannelle. The rustic olive bread is my favorite. Staff are wonderful. read more

Clear Flour Bakery - Chocolate chip cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I went overboard my first time buying baked goods here but the walnut morning bun was so good, I plan on coming back to buy 10 more. Just look at the size of it! read more

Clear Flour Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Best bakery in our area. Creative pastries, amazing bread options and the prices aren't crazy. The olive loaf is my favorite. There is a line that forms due to only 3 parties are aloud in the store at a time. That being said, it's worth the wait. read more

One of the best bakeries, if not the best in Boston. Everything I've had has been incredible. Love their croissants, plain or almond or chocolate or pistachio (really any type of croissant I will take, especially from here), bouchon, morning bun, sourdough bread, brownies, etc etc. There's often a number of seasonal items that range from tarts to cookies to breads that also look delectable. I'm always impressed that they can do so many types of breads and pastries at such a high level. Expect some longer waits on weekends- last time, we came late morning and waited ~45 minutes. Usually I'm not one to wait this long, but I would happily do so for Clear Flour. There are usually friendly folks and cute dogs waiting patiently for their pastries, so the wait tends to go fast. Come with a friend and see what the hype is about. read more

I stumbled upon this bakery while walking in Brookline. They only allow two customers inside at a time. The space indoors is pretty tight but they have a beautiful patio outdoors. Inside it smells like freshly baked bread. I got a chocolate chip cookie and a strawberry baked thing.. which now I forget. But it was so good. Soft, warm, flakey and citrusy. Definitely worth it and I ate so fast, I forgot to take photos. read more

I was heading to the South Shore for the day and thought it had been a long while since I visited a bakery for some morning pastries. I stopped by Clear Flour (there is ample street parking in the neighborhood) and it is truly one of the best bakeries I think I've ever been to. There is a large array of morning pastries like morning buns and croissants, breads, tarts, and everything in between. They also have featured items on the weekend, and I had a lemon passionfruit bar, and it was delicious. Everything was! The staff were friendly & pleasant, and well-trained on allergies (also, items containing nuts are listed on the website and have an asterisk next to them in the store). The weekend morning line is a bit long, but it moves relatively fast, and is in a quiet neighborhood, so even that in and of itself was also pleasant! Seriously, any other time I am even remotely in this neighborhood, I will be coming back. So glad this bakery is in town! read more

Pleasantly surprised--given the quality of lots of bakery (or food in general) in Boston, I mean I haven't found many bakeries I really enjoy, mostly just hypes that don't really live up to standards. Pretzel croissant and orange brioche are pretty unusual but enjoyable- I like the fact that staff actually warned me about the boozy taste in the brioche, and I don't mind it. Also croissants are only available on weekends. But the Dinkelbrot I mean !!! It's crispy on the outside and softer and nutty on the inside. Warm and fresh and so heavenly with spread or not -- got it because I had hard time to choose, and my friend told me it's his roommate's favorite, now it's become mine on the first try!! Oh! Caneles are weekdays only, so I guess next time. read more

Clear Flour is one of the most hidden gem spots I've been to in Boston/Brookline. As you're wandering on Harvard St, you truly won't find this place anywhere unless you make the turn into the residential area of Brookline. It's tucked in a neighborhood in a hard to find place unless you have heard about it from a friend or on yelp. The shop is small but there are so many breads and bakery items you can order. It's a grab-and-go style. Their chocolate chip chunk cookie is one of the best I've had!! I found out about their good cookies on a list of best cookies in Boston and Clear Flour delivered! It was so chewy and had layers of the dough and chocolate chip. Sooo good. Another item to write home about is their pear cranberry rustic tart! I've gotten this both times I've come because my girlfriend and I enjoy it that much! It has the perfect amount of sweetness from the pear and tang from the cranberry. It also just tastes so fresh. If you want to buy loaves of bread, Clear Flour is also great for that. Workers here are also more than happy to suggest breads that you might like if you let them know what you're looking for. I enjoy Clear Flour a lot and will be back as a regular. There is always a wait if you come on weekends but it moves fast and is always worth it! Just be prepared to wait in a line. read more

Ordered: Bouchon, The Morning Bun, Rustic Olive Bread, Chocolate Chunk Cookie, Pain de Mie I came in the morning soon after they opened and there was already a line outside the door. They have a huge selection of fresh breads and pastries. Overall, everything I got was pretty tasty! The bouchon was very rich and chocolatey, and the cookie was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, the perfect texture. Surprisingly, I also loved the white bread, which was light and fluffy. Definitely recommend checking this place out! They have such a wide variety that there's something for everyone. read more

Clear Flour Bakery - Bouchon, The Morning Bun, Chocolate Chunk Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I consider myself to be the ultimate regular of Clear Flour. My parents lived around the corner from Clear Flour in college and would regularly come to buy morning buns. Now, I've lived in the area for 5 years and have been frequenting Clear Flour ever since! Their breads are amazing, as are their pastries! My favorites are the rustic Italian bread and olive rolls but all of the other breads I've tried have been great as well! For pastries, their morning buns are always great, as are the croissants, cookies, tarts, etc. I've never had a bad experience! Lines can be long on weekend mornings, but they tend to move fairly quickly and are definitely worth it. This is a must-visit for locals and tourists alike! read more

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I went here around a month ago to pick up fresh bread. I got there at 8am when they open and already there was a line! I bought a loaf of the Italian Pave. It was excellent-- crusty on the outside and chewy on the inside. I do wish they had the Italian loaves I'm used to (as a New York native)-- the longer, thinner loaves coated in sesame seeds, but alas. The baked goods here also look phenomenal, but I've never tried one. One thing to note is that there isn't really any seating. There are a few tables outside on the curb, but nothing inside. It's a great place if you're grabbing a loaf of bread or a pastry and taking it to go, but don't expect to sit and enjoy a leisurely coffee or breakfast here. read more

Went all the way from NYC to Boston and made this bakery a must stop but it has changed. There is no longer the friendly neighborhood bakery atmosphere. The cashier that helped us was very rude. I will not come back to this place any more. This is no longer the clear flour bakery that I used to love when I lived here a few years ago. I was hoping the change in ownership will try to keep it the way it was but clearly the new owners do not care about treating people in the neighborhood with warm welcome like the old ones did. read more

AMAZING!!!!!!!!! Best cuban sandwich ever, the food came fast and it was delicious. Service was great and everyone was nice and gave suggestions on what to get. Desserts were great, defiantly a good spot when you are in the city!! read more

Wonderful selection. Get their early. Faves: flourless chocolate macaroons, buttery olivey thing, focaccia, pink peppercorn shortbread, focaccia, geyere cheese croissant, peace cookie, focaccia...Note that there's no dining room in this tiny bakery sales space but there's a beautiful neighborhood park just steps away. Bring a bottle of water as their drink selection is slim. read more

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I highly recommend this place not only for their bread and tasty yummy pastry things, but their unbelievable coffee and ice cream. Especially the cappuccino. read more

One of my favorite bakeries ever! Love their Morning Buns (and the fact that they have ones without walnuts for allergies) and their croissants. Had to wait for ~half an hour with COVID restrictions, but everything was planned well logistically. They spaced out customers and have a plastic barrier. read more

Can't recommend it enough! I went on a weekend morning, so there was a bit of a line, but we got some drinks from the coffee bar next door while we waited. The bakery smells so incredibly good. I got a smoked cheddar and jalapeño sourdough loaf (delicious!!) and a chocolate pretzel croissant (kind of wacky but tasty). A great place to get some bread for the week and fun, creative, high quality pastries. read more

Fresh and delicious sandwiches and pastries with friendly service. Will definitely be a regular.

Yup. Yup. Yup. YUP. You must go here. I hail from Waltham the past few years, so my go-to bakery was Koko (also a must try), but I was looking for something a little closer now that I'm in Boston. A coworker, Aileen, recommends this place to anyone and everyone that listens, so I decided to give it a go. I like. First time here I was told to go with a croissant. I also went with a financier and grabbed a coffee (George Howell - another plus). Melt. In. Your. Mouth. Pastries. So.. I went back the next day. Yes, two days in a row. I was thinking about that financier the rest of the first day (you can SEE the vanilla beans - hermergherd). Two croissants, a financier, a blueberry and currant scone (wheat flour makes all the difference here), and half a loaf of bread (recommended by the brusque Irish gentleman in front of me) later.. I came for two things y'all.. I partially blame the girl at the front. She made everything sound awesome, which I agree with so far. She even recognized me from the day before and asked if I was new to the area while putting another pastry in the bag as a welcome to Clear Flour. Basically like making a new bff because I'll be back way too many times in the future. This will now become my new carbo load joint. I have decided I will make my way through every pastry here and I'm pretty sure I will have no regrets. read more

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The bakery is located on the corner of a side street, just like those bakeries you find in Europe. It is usually busy with crazy lines out the door but today I got lucky. Upon entering, i was greeted with friendly smiles from staff and most importantly, the amazing bread aroma! Holy cow i can sniff that all day! I was overwhelmed with the different kinds of pastries and bread they sell. The sweet lady was able to recommend a few things for me and she was spot on with those choices : Sesame bread - made with herb butter. Buttery and garlicky goodness. one may agrue that it's similar to a garlic bread but the black and white sesame seeds added a different texture. I made a mistake by buying one.... Melon bun - complimentary on that day. Hint of melon flavor over doughy bread. Almond round pastry - giant macaroon with almond glazed on the outside and candied orange slices in the inside. Fluffy and airy. They are affiliated with Capone (Italian store Union square) so you can pick up some pasta sauces there too. Not able to review the mint macaroon, hazelnut pie and brownie like cake because they were consumed within minutes from my kids. Will def go back for more goodies. read more

Clear Flour Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Fairly priced and thoughtfully curated selection of items. Awesome service and high quality.

This bakery is amazing. I got the chocolate chunk and the fruit tart. The cookie was soft and was not overly sweet. The tart was flaky and worth the 7 or $8 price they sold it at. read more

Clear Flour Bakery - Chocolate chunk cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

It's hot and humid in Boston right now, but you wouldn't know it from the quality of the breads, pastries and cookies at Clear Flour. We went a little crazy and ordered virtually one of everything in the case, as well as a baguette and 3 olive "rolls" (which were really more like loaves, size-wise). The olive bread stole my heart; warm out of the oven, chewy and slightly crisp on the exterior, chock full of unctuous green olives, soft and fluffy on the interior. Gahhhh so amazing. The cookies, scones, financiers, Bouchons, and flourless cakes were all very good; personal favorite was the cannelés - the vanilla flavor was prominent, and caramelization on the exterior was A+. The Viennoiseries were a little disappointing, texture-wise (no crispness/texture on the exterior layers), but I think that was largely owing to the weather situation. No one needs to twist my arm for a return trip in the fall. read more

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Love this bakery! Long long line but it was very worth it. Definitely need to come back and try some of the breads (which I know they are known for). read more

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They have a great variety of breakfast treats. Good coffee. Casual ambiance. Because of the popularity service is a bit slow.

Hands down, the best bakery in Boston! I now know why there is always a line outside this spot, it is a must try! I have tried several things from this bakery now, from their baguettes to pain de mie to their eclair, and everything has been exceptionally good. My favorite has to be their french baguette, chocolate eclair, canele, and their bouchon! I knew their bread would be good, but had lower expectations for their sweet baked goods, but I am pleasantly surprised! It is a small bakery, with no indoor seating, but the staff seems very knowledgeable in their products, so don't be afraid to ask what's good (even though everything is)! I can definitely see myself becoming a regular here for sure:) read more

Clear Flour Bakery - chocolate eclair, canele, flourless dark chocolate cake - Bakeries Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I always stop at Clear Flour when I visit family in Boston. I have never had anything that I did not enjoy. The oatmeal cinnamon raisin bread is a favorite and the maple walnut scones are amazing. The world peace chocolate cookies are fantastic, too. Basically, you can't go wrong here. The people that work at Clear Flour are always patient and kind, despite the long lines of hungry customers anxious to come through the door! Great baked goods and great people working here. I love Clear Flour! read more

Pros: -Lots of handmade tasty treats -Weekly specials (check the website) Cons: -Line! Got here at 8:57 on a Saturday (they open at 9) and there was already a line about 20 deep. Be sure to get there early! It took about 20-30 minutes to get through the line as there are 2 cashiers (who are super friendly and efficient) but the place is small so people like to look around at the counter. -No indoor seating -Pricey -- Chocolate Croissant ($3.60) This croissant was super light, fluffy, flaky, and buttery! The chocolate was a little hard inside but it was awesome overall and I would definitely get this again. Chocolate Chunk Cookie ($3.50) This cookie was GIGANTIC. I was nervous it'd be crispy instead of soft and chewy but it was the best of both worlds--crispy on the edges and chewy/butter in the middle. Also, the amount of chocolate inside was just ridiculous. Personally, the flavor didn't blow me away as much as the texture, but definitely not a bad choice. Flourless Chocolate Cake ($5.75) Small cake that packs a huge punch of richness. Slight crisp on the exterior and almost mousse-like inside. Too heavy for me, personally. Currant Donut ($3.95) Fluffy baked currant donut rolled in sugar. Super fresh and fairly large. I liked the subtly sweet currants. I'm personally not a fan of sugar on top of desserts, but other than being a huge mess, it didn't detract too much. I toasted half and made it into an egg sandwich--pretty good! Overall, it was okay but I probably wouldn't order again based on the flavor or the price. Might come back to CFB at an off hour given that clearly people enjoy the rest of their desserts! read more

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The morning bun with walnuts is one of my favorite things I've eaten in Boston so far. I'm used to morning buns coated in sugar; this one was simpler - the focus being its crustiness and flakiness, with no other distracting flavors. I liked it a LOT better - it was not too sweet! The caramelized sugar and toasted walnuts on the bottom (or top?) and middle of the morning bun were AMAZING. Sweet, nutty, sticky, and a little chewy but not overpowering. The bakery itself is a small corner shop. There's a small outdoor seating area on the quiet street. Clear Flour has a nice selection of breads, pastries, and cakes. I was eyeing some scones and an apricot croissant but decided to exercise a little bit of self-control this time but I'll definitely be back to try more! read more

Clear Flour Bakery - Morning Buns - Bakeries Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Love there french pastries and breads! The lines can be long and wish there was more parking but it is Brookline. I would go more often.

Amazing local bakery in Brookline! Is always busy because the bread is so fresh and amazing. Good pastries too. Weekends have really long wait times. They do not slice the bread which is unfortunate. read more

Everything here is fantastic. The sourdough and pretzels with mustard butter in particular.

i'm a baker & small business owner so I always love to check out other small bakeries when i'm traveling! haven't even tried the croissant yet (which I bet is awesome) but the guy behind the counter was so unbelievably rude that I was genuinely shocked. I didn't realize the line had moved and I was up next, so when I looked up he was seething at me. I ordered, apologized for holding the line up for a sec and he did not say a word, just glared at me and scoffed. basically threw my croissants at me? just a really unnecessary reaction you never know what someone's going through but good god this guy was rude! read more

The women that work here are some of the nicest people I have ever met and I say that in all honesty. Every time I go everyone is super friendly and sweet! The bread is AMAZING and the almond brioche are to die for. I know I need to control myself but I seriously want to go here every single day. Highly recommend!!! read more

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