We tried the cappuccino, latte, Chai latte, and one of their baked goods. Honestly everything looks good and I wish we could've tried them all! read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This bakery not only churns out some of the most delicious baked goods in town but also LISTENS TO THEIR CUSTOMERS!! For such a successful and large business, with numerous locations throughout Boston, it's amazing that they actually listen to the feedback they receive on an individual basis, take it into consideration and act on it. They're the bakers of my absolute favorite carrot cake. To my disappointment, months ago they changed the recipe for the worse. I wrote them about this change and they wrote me back that they were trialing it, but if not well received they will consider changing it back. I'm elated to say that they wrote me last week to let me know they returned to their original magical recipe!! All cream cheese icing! (It could have been a tad thicker of a layer on the outside as you can see the cake through the top and sides but, I'm too happy about it being the original recipe to be bothered). Needless to say, I got myself to a location and bought an entire cake :) This is a local business you don't want to miss. Oh and treat yourself to some carrot cake while you're there ;) read more

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Grilled cauliflower sandwich was amazing! It had more cheese than I expected, but it's a melt, after all, and was actually really good (I am normally not a huge fan of cheese, but I'm not complaining about the cheese portion here at all). I had totally forgotten that the sandwich had pumpkin seed butter until after I finished it, but looking back, I can see how the creaminess and graininess of the seed butter complemented well with the smooth, soft cheese and the roasted cauliflower bits. The flavor and texture of the sandwich were really on point, not bland or soggy. It was perfectly soft but also crispy, and the smoked poblano relish added just the right amount of seasoning/flavors to the cauliflower. The breakfast egg sandwich (with bacon) was all right. Not sure why so many Yelpers love it (that was the only reason I decided to order it. Egg sandwiches are just boring sandwiches for me, and it's not worth $8.50 when you could have any other--and more innovative/unique--sandwiches here). The egg souffle was nothing impressive, and I prefer hard fried eggs actually. Don't get me wrong, it was a great sandwich, but it just paled in comparison to the other sandwiches I've had here. I also tried a brioche au chocolat, and it was pretty good. It was rather too buttery for me and not light and flaky enough. Definitely not as good as French ones, of course (already, I'm too spoiled by European pastries. *Sad face*). Excellent and friendly service. read more

What's better on a weekend morning than a breakfast sandwich and a ton of pastries? Not much and Flour always comes through. I love that you can now add avocado to the breakfast sandwich as the last time it was only bacon or no bacon. As others have said, consistency is the main thing here and you always know what you're getting and that its going to be good. If there is a line out the door, don't fret. It moves quickly and you can also order online if you are trying to move along quicker. read more

A little pricey, but their sandwiches are quality. I like that they keep a seasonal menu in rotation. The applewood-smoked bacon sandwich and the salmon sandwich are both delicious. The bacon and smoked salmon both tasted delicious, and had a perfect blend of veggies and meat between two crispy pieces of bread. Speaking of which, the bread was quite good. I haven't tried their drinks yet, but I would definitely come back. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and have a nice location between Central Square and MIT. read more

Whenever an event is catered with pastries from Flour, I show up. And whenever I am late to the event and all the pastries are gone, I am sad. So naturally, I was pretty excited about Flour expanding into Harvard Square. Though it took me forever to finally go there for lunch and man was I missing out. Flour has so many amazing sandwiches--including lots of vegetarian-friendly ones--in addition to delicious salads and daily specials. The last time I went, I had the Stuffed Bread Special, which was amazing! Flavorful lamb and cheesy goodness inside beautifully baked bread. I also love Flour's laid-back vibe, friendly staff, fast service, and reasonable prices (namely when compared to other cafes in Harvard Square). Definitely a solid lunch spot that I'm going to keep coming back to! read more

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So so good. I got the sandwich with sweet potato. It was absolutely delicious. I tried to save half for later, but I couldn't help myself! Also, the staff is incredibly nice, and they care a lot about their customers. read more

Good serve, friendly staff, food is really good. I come for the cake. Who doesn't love cake. Especially the ice cream cake is really good. Plus their herbal teas . read more

Best mocha and hot chocolate ever. They make it with ganache (not powder! Not syrup!) and you can seriously taste the difference. I love their mousse cake and cookies too! Flour is a long-time local favorite - you can't go wrong here! *btw, there are typically no open seats from 12-1pm every day, so if you want to sit with a friend, come early or late for lunch! read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Triple layered mousse! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Best choice for a quick lunch! I've heard about this place for quite a while now but never got to go until today. Soo glad I did because I was very impressed with the food! Ordered the BLT sandwich, avocado toast, and almond macaroon. All three were very tasty with so much flavor. The avocado toast has a slight spice to it which makes it that much richer. Thought the almond macaroon was very chewy! It had the perfect texture. It almost felt like a macaroon and cookie put together. The BLT sandwich was so good that we ordered another one to go...along with a rice crispy, which is the only thing regret getting...not because it wasn't good..but because it was 4 dollars...not worth 4 dollars, especially knowing how rice crispies are made... just the cereal and marshmallow. Really...nothing fancy. I would definitely go here again. Would love to try the grilled cauliflower melt sandwich next time :) The place itself is kind of crowded. Not surprised that there are so many people here... because the food is great...but it's really not somewhere you go to drink coffee for a long time and chit chat away. Sort of busy, on the slightly noisier side. Highly recommend for breakfast, brunch, lunch..even dinner! read more

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After ogling the pastry case, I knew the raspberry pop tart had to be one. Sure, I could have chosen multiple pastries, but then would I have felt like I scored with the pop tart? Pop tarts are the perfect proportion of pie to filling; that is, not very much filling at all. The pastry was flaky and substantial, the filling was a consistent jelly like texture that added a slick of smoothness to each mouthful, and the pink icing sugar makes it fun and adds a slight crunch. Mmm now I wish I had one! read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - raspberry pop tart - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I stopped into Flour after a yoga class and got an iced oat milk latte and a gluten-free blueberry muffin. The latte hit the spot on a hot morning--super creamy and rich, just like I like it. The muffin was a funky consistency but pretty solid. They had a solid handful of gluten-free options! Really I wanted to leave a review because the staff was SO friendly and made my morning. The person who helped me greeted me so kindly and even complimented my nails during our quick transaction. Everyone there seems so friendly and kind--shoutout to all of you! read more

Stopped in while on vacation under recommendations from others that live in the area. I think we ordered almost one of every item because it all looked so amazing! We did a few items to take back and have for breakfast the next morning - sticky bun, lemon meringue, cinnamon coffee cake, sugar cookie, and brownie. They are know for the sticky buns and for me it was good, but I am not a nut fan so I preferred the cinnamon coffee cake, but all of the items we tried were delicious. It was also nice to have multiple milk options to include a locally made almond milk. It had a "green" flavor to it since it was so fresh, but it paired well with the latte. Great, friendly service as well! read more

I was craving a cinnamon roll and decided to search for the top cinnamon roll spots in Boston. Flour Cafe was ranked several times across the list. I'm so glad I searched. They did not disappoint. I ordered 3 cinnamon rolls, one of which I devoured in the car. It was a dream. With most cinnamon rolls, I've found the center of the cinnamon roll to be the best part. Not the case with this jewel, every bite is a delight and the icing is a buttercream or something similar and is perfection. Flour Bakery is a winner. I knew the food was delicious - so glad to know that I can also depend on FC for one of my fave treats. This is the cinnamon roll spot of all times. 5/5 stars hands down!! read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - 3 cinnamon rolls 1 sticky bun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cute for on the go pastry and coffee. I got a cappuccino and their raspberry filled donut that they only do on the weekends. Definitely recommend it although it's quite big! read more

Flour in Harvard Square is great. The coffee is great, and I love the many milks they have - including almond and oat. The teas are also great, I have had the chai and it was just the right amount of spice. There are many pastries on display at the counter, freshly made. Muffins, brioche, homemade "pop tarts", cookies, and many more. Everything I've here had been fantastic. Outside of the normal bakery fare, they have salads, sandwiches, quiches, and other food. I definitely want to try more of the food, although most often I am there for a coffee in the morning. read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - To-go coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

OK, I am back to rating Flour + Cafe 5 stars again. They handled the mistake in the delivery I noted in my earlier review with speed and courtesy. Anyone came make mistakes. It's a class act that handles them the way Flour did. BTW, I love that they use local vendors, too, such as MEM Tea and One Mighty Mill. Just another example of what makes Flour the kind of business more bakeries and cafes should emulate. read more

I love this place! Their coffee is delicious. Their pastries are also to die for. Lastly, I love studying here in a socially distanced a manner during the pandemic read more

I would 100% recommending catering any sort of gathering with flour pastries! They were a hit. I have never had a pastry here I didn't love. They also have a ton of gluten free options. The crumb cake and sticky bun are my favorites! I am not a quiche fan, but my family was amazed by how delicious these were. read more

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CHICKEN SANDWICH (4.5/5): nice blend of avocado, chicken and jicama. I got a half sandwich (5.95) and immediately wished I had gotten a full ($9.50) FRENCH TOAST (4/5): Unique take on French toast. Crispy outer edges, and dense filling with nice notes of cinnamon. Definitely recommend getting one or two on the side. read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Tried Flour again ordering via their website instead of Grubhub and was pleasantly surprised. I got the BLT (applewood smoked bacon sandwich) and added chicken (same order as last time) but picking up instead of delivery made the bread much better!! Not soggy at all. I also got light mayo to help with this. The bread was very light, fluffy, and fresh. Delicious. My 2 friends got the house made mozzarella sandwich and the butter chicken dinner. Both loved their meals. The mozzarella sandwich was also on GF bread and he enjoyed it. Great that they have a good GF option for those that can't eat gluten. Overall, very happy I returned and will be back! read more

Having grown up in the Boston area, I've always loved eating pastries and coffee for breakfast while working. Flour always provides the perfect ambience for work with a pleasant buzz of chatter and great food. It's also not ridiculously extravagant - it's simple and sweet. I brought my friend over to Flour to get some tea and coffee. We grabbed a table, which we got lucky with even though it was a Friday morning on a workday. I also ordered a sticky bun that I got heated. When we ate the sticky bun, the nutty sweetness was fantastic. If you were to condense a pecan pie into a bun, you would get the sticky bun. The bun was sweet, but not too much. It was pretty sticky though as you'd expect from the name of the treat. Had a great meal and got lots of work done at Flour so it gets my highest marks! read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I used to be obsessed with their sticky buns. All their cookies and pastries are above average cause it's very heavy! They don't hold back on sugar and cream. Sticky buns are a must. I also like their oreo, wish the cookies are a bit tougher but it's still pretty good. Their cookies are really chewy too. Boston cream pie is almost like tiramisu but not as sweet. But their coffee are lattes are so-so. Also, I know they are always super busy and popular, but I find their food very pricey although I find myself visiting the bakery whenever I'm in Boston area. read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Latte with Boston cream pie. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We got the mozzarella sandwich and sticky bun. Both were tasty. The staff is nice. If you are in town you can stop by and try. read more

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Nice spot close to Harvard. Vibe: casual hipster. It's about the baked goods which were abundant. I had the Boston creme pie which was legit. This one was a rectangle, shape reminded me of a neopolian. Texture was soft the way it should be. Coffee was great Cost reasonable. Like all hipster places, there was a crowd by service was fast read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - The Boston Creme Pie thing. Mmm - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Flour has amazing customer service. They know everything on display and answered my questions regarding the items on display. I purchased a Boston Cream Pie and it was out-of-this world. Every single item exhibited looked top notch so it was not surprising that their pies were delicious. It is a little pricey but you get what you pay for. I had to deal with parking on the street but for their products, I would bare the burden of paid meters. read more

Flour bakery is my go to place when I need a little serotonin boost during the pandemic. Parking is usually good even though it's right next to Harvard square. The service has been consistently great and their staff seems knowledge about the products! Every pastry I've gotten here has been amazing but my absolute favorite is the chocolate cream pie. Each slice is $6 so it's pricy but so worth it. The dark chocolate has a good bitterness to it so the whole thing doesn't become too sweet. I don't know what they do with their crust but I could just eat an entire pie crust if that was an option. Their sticky buns and cookies are also killer. I can't wait to come back and keep trying more! The only thing I don't love is their seltzers. I've tried both the raspberry and the watermelon basil (seasonal) and they were both not good. The raspberry had a strange aftertaste to it that I could only describe as fake sugar and tap water. Regardless, I still give this place 5 stars cause of their phenomenal desserts and staff. read more

We're from out of town and it's cold and raining so we wanted to find something quick, easy, and able to take back to our comfy hotel bed. When we went to Flour, I did not intend to write a review, but I am luxuriating in the grilled cauliflower melt sandwich and think I actually may cry. It's DELICIOUS! And dinner in bed takes it to the next level. The service was great, too! I am used to counter service that asks, "what can I get you?" right when I walk up. This gives me a bit of anxiety that I am holding others up so I sometimes just spit out the first thing that looks good. But our wonderful cafe-ista seeing me puruse the menu--and probably with a stange facial expression, not exactly resting bitch face, but defintiely one that is more concerned with what I am thinking than how I look-- said, "let me know when you are ready to order, I'll be right over here." I breathed a sigh of relief and had the time to find many reasons to return before deciding on the grilled cauliflower melt. Cambridge is a great town and Flour makes it even better. I can't wait to return! read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Amazing sandwiches and delicious pastries. They have a lot of really good vegetarian options. I highly recommend the hummus sandwich.

I love every item I have ever ordered at Flour. It gives me the unique capacity to order without fear or hesitation because I know I will be delighted and that I will be drawn back to try something new the next time. I love how Flour uses such unique flavor combinations, textures, and sauces to create the perfect dish. I learn a new ingredient every time I read the menu--they are always using such creative and unusual things, such as peperonata and chutney. I love ordering a sandwich or bowl with ingredients I've never really heard of and then dissecting and enjoying each element by itself as well as in giant mixed mouthfuls. Not only does it taste amazing, but I know I am getting awesome fresh veggies. read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Chicken with broccoli rabe. Delectable. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Flour Bakery has some of the best pastries and bread that I've ever eaten. Their classic sticky bun always hits the spot when I'm craving a sweet pastry that isn't a cannoli or lobster tail. I tried their Cuban sandwich for lunch and it was delicious. Although sandwiches aren't exactly the hardest food to make, this one was cooked to perfection. The bread was toasted just enough to where it was both crispy and soft at the same time. Definitely coming back. read more

Pleasantly surprised here! Not going to lie......felt like it would be awful and high priced.....turns out it just high priced lol........but WOW it was good! Got the two poached eggs BLT sandwich and man was it tasty!!! Washed it down with an ice coffee that I was pleased with as well! Definitely give it a try on payday! read more

My friends and I decided to grab brunch here on a Saturday morning because we thought Tatte would be a little crowded and hard to find seating. I ordered an large oat milk iced latte which was very big and only $4.81 after tax. I appreciate the price for a dairy subsitute only being $.50 because it is often a whole dollar at many similar brunch/cafe places in the area. For my meal I ordered the "grilled cauliflower melt" (oaxaca cheese, smoked poblano relish, pumpkin seed butter, and grilled cauliflower). The sandwhich was very good with the bread toasted to perfection. I was worried that the cauliflower might be overcooked or soggy, but this was not the case! It was a perfect sandwich with the right amount of crunch, spice, and melted cheese. My friends and I also decided to split a brioche au chocolat which was a nice sweet addition to our meals. It was definitely very fluffy and not too chocolatey. One thing that I liked was that all cutlery and even the straws at Flour were all 100% compostable which was definitely a step in the right direction. Overall we all really enjoyed our meal and was a great first time at Flour for me. The staff was very friendly, but note that the cafe is a little tight on space so I would not recommend for a group larger than 4 or 5. Very good place and slightly more budget friendly than Tatte. read more

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I heard of the name of Flour many years ago when we were still doing the run of the town thing in the weekends. W and D kept taking with a lot enthusiasm about this little gem called Flour near their sacred MIT that serves the best sticky buns. While I was often in and off during their MIT tales (I was not sure if they sometimes intentionally exaggerated or spiced things up for my sake as I missed out the entire MIT craze or to make themselves more interesting to each other), Flour made a dent due to the frequency of its appearance in their conversations. ;) This was a long beginning, unrelated, which made me feel like an old soul. I came back to erase a shadow. I still shake a little when I walked into the Peet's on Mt Auburn or Cafe Sushi. Then I ran into a Flour, two blocks from my studio. Spread of baked goods, pecan berry buns, and toasted sweet potato sandwich (they can be ordered in half and grilled at a little extra), ceiling to floor windows facing the street, neat and bright. This week Cambridge was extremely gentle, warm in good mood and humor. My memory went to that fall when a kid came to this land with many stupid heavy luggages and an American dream. Then, a small pause, nothing happened. Then, I am sitting at Flour, reading with glasses on, in my black chunky sweater -hey, winter is still young, and my life is just about to start. read more

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This place is super close to my office so I go here all the time. It's crowded most of the time due to the large amount of businesses/students in the area, but the line moves quickly and the service is good. I've had their shaved lamb sandwich turned into a salad - it was great, and definitely filling. Their hot coffee and iced coffee, which is what I usually get, is also good and better than Starbucks IMO. Overall, a good stop for lunch, breakfast, pastries, or coffee! read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Small iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

One of the best pastry shop in Cambridge. It was another warm and gorgeous fall day in Massachusetts. My significant other and I decided to have a walk at Harvard Square. We walked by Flour Bakery and Café, and saw a big line inside. As most people would do in situation like that one, we got curious and we have decided to check it out. It was first time for both of us. I am a HUGE sweets person. I can eat cakes for breakfast and dinner. While staring at the display stand, two pastries caught my attention was the Triple chocolate mouse cake made with milk, dark, and white chocolate mousse in between flourless chocolate cake layers, and the Boston Cream pie which has sponge cake, vanilla cream, coffee syrup, and chocolate ganache. Both cakes were delicious. FLour Bakery + Café is absolutely a place that I will continue to visit. Daniel K. read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We folks care about the hat they're putting out it shows. Chicken Tika naan sandwich is super good. Wife loves the hummus sandwich. It's a worthy place to stop for sure. read more

Very disappointed in the double crust apple pie that I ordered to bring for Thanksgiving the other day. My experiences have always been positive regarding the Flour Bakery. I think the pastries are delicious, but this pie was terrible! The crust was thick and tasteless - the apples were just ok. It's as if it were stale though I just had ordered it. We ended up throwing the leftovers away! So sorry to leave this bad review but the pie cost over $30 and I expected it to be of quality. We would have been better off getting a pre-boxed pie from Whole Foods. read more

Be ready for what I think is pricy food options. Had the egg sandwich with bacon. It was delicious. Not sure I'd like all the ingredients but it was great $8.50 Creme donut and Boston creme pie donut look great - we have not eaten them yet $4 each. Tried some of the blueberry muffin and it was tasty and good $4. No outside or indoor seating so pretty much to go. Unfortunate. read more

I first came across Flour Bakery's signature sticky buns on a YouTube Eater video, and it was further cemented that I must make a visit when it was also recommended by friends. The sticky bun is like a cinnamon bun with a delicious goopy and nutty coating on top. So good!! It definitely lived up to the hype, and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. A fair warning, the sticky bun is quite rich and heavy, and so I wouldn't recommend having anything else in the same sitting haha. (I was quite tempted though, with the selection of other treats!) Also fun fact, the founder of Flour Bakery is a Harvard alumna, who studied math and econ before completely switching directions to pursue her passion for baking! That is super cool - it takes a lot of confidence and courage to pivot so drastically and take that risk to follow your dreams. Filled with heavenly aromas, delicious baked goods and happy staff, Flour Bakery is definitely somewhere I would visit again next time I'm in town! read more

Flour Bakery + Cafe - Sticky bun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts