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    French Press Bakery & Cafe

    4.1 (190 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Pastry Case Feb 2026

    Wonderful bakery in the heart of Needham. It's of a quality patisserie level that I don't find enough in Massachusetts. We thoroughly enjoyed the variety of pastries, baked goods, and hot food, like their quiche, that we selected to bring home.

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    Catherine S.

    Absolutely was the best experience I've had in a long time as a small bakery. We had just come from a wake up the street and just want a cup of coffee and something to eat so we weren't sitting in the rush-hour traffic going to Needham center put it into my yelp app and I clean up here so really was excited about trying it. The food was excellent. We had a spinach and feta cheese type of Pastry like a designer croissant, off those called something else they heated up for us. It was delicious. We also had coffee and I had a mulled apple cider, which was out of this world. I'm really looking forward to going back and trying some of their other items. They have a chicken and waffle dish on Fridays that sound quite interesting and then they also like specials. They also sell their own coffee. They have not very many seating they have one long table of like 10 seats and they have like another five or six seats at like a bar like a breakfast bar in the window. They also have several types of chairs and tables outside, which just wasn't warm enough for my husband to sit outside. We sat inside and they said not to worry don't rush, even though they close at 5 o'clock not to rush to take our time which I thought was really very nice. They also carry gluten-free pastry as well

    Nishanth D.

    Stopped by to catch up with a few friends. I only trieda dessert and my brother tried the coffee. The raspberry based pastry looked really appealing and was decent. But definitely had better. Coffee was nothing special. But after reading the reviews I think this place is more known for croissants maybe next time will give it a try. Limited seating inside and have some outside as well. Was quite full on the inside and had to sit outside, I would say everything here is slightly on the pricier side. But still decent.

    Breakfast sandwich was all right and the coffee was good, but the service was horrific. Jules, the manager, was shockingly dismissive when I didn't want an order that had been sitting for 10 minutes (I hadn't heard it called, though I did hear them call my other order). Her behavior came across as entitled and disturbingly unprofessional. I traveled from afar to visit this café -- it was on my bucket list after seeing it on Phantom Gourmet -- and the experience was incredibly disappointing. As an aside, they also allowed a customer in there with a dog - that jumped up and put their paws on the counter.

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    Leo S.

    Super yummy drinks and hot food like sandwiches and tartines. Unique flavors put together in many of their meals that are just sooooo good. The chicken sandwich on Fridays is perfect. Staff are super friendly and helpful. I would love to be more impressed with their pastries and baked goods. The pretzel croissant is delicious, but many other pastries are mediocre in my opinion. A monthly special would be fun.

    Jordan C.

    Amazing ham and cheese croissant! Just stopped by for a quick breakfast and knew I was in for a treat when I saw the kitchen through the window

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    Winter B.

    I have been going to French press for years and it has changed a little. The drinks are great and have always been high quality. I think their baked goods have gone down though. I wouldn't recommend, most of the time I am disappointed. Although, my dad really enjoys the pretzel croissant and says it's the best he's ever had. Their food and oatmeal/yogurt parfaits are good. Service is always great. Good location.

    Smoked Salmon Tartine with an egg on top
    Erika R.

    I stopped in here after my morning, workout to get to get breakfast and support a local black owned business. When I walked in, I was greeted right away and asked if this was my first time in. It was, so they gave me the rundown. Everything is freshly baked daily and she pointed out the sandwiches and tartines menu which I had missed when I walked in the door. I ordered a smoked salmon tartine and a chai latte with oat milk. The chai came out right away and shortly after so did my food. Which I was amazing! The Tartine was also delicious, the salmon tasted fresh, the egg was cooked perfectly, so I got the right amount of drizzle to cover my whole tartine. The mixed greens on the side was a nice touch and rounded out the meal nicely. I ordered the tartine to have their since I had today off, but they also had sandwiches available that would travel better than a tartine with an egg on top. The café was a lovely place to sit and have breakfast. I chose a window seat to enjoy my meal, but they also had a larger table which got a lot of use by other customers while I was there. They also had plenty of outdoor seating. I had noticed the macaroons in the bakery window when I ordered, so on my way out I ordered two macaroons to go. These were baked very well. Sometimes in the states when you get macaroons, they taste kind of chewy or gummy. These macaroons were light and almost melted in my mouth as I took a bite, very good. Highly recommend this spot!

    Steven W.

    Street meter parking in front of the bakery can be found. They offer some lunch specials but more known for their pastries and drinks in the coffee region. We ordered a cappuccino, raspberry danish and peanut butter cookie. Slightly on the pricey side but food isn't too bad and not too sweet.

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    Excellent food, service, quality, big portions. My mouth waters every time I drive by.

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    A favorite spot to meet a friend for coffee and pastry. Love the salad offerings, especially the chicken salad.

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    Delicious! Great for a fun lunch with a friend or just to drop in for coffee and a pastry!

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    Great coffee, service and food. A bit awkward picking drinks up as the place is tiny, but when weather is good you can sit outside.

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    Good looking food. But will flake out another day. Just saying the coffee was superb. Will check for whole beans.

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    High prices but great food. Employees great, service sometimes a bit slow though. I also like their drinks.

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    Nice friendly atmosphere. Great coffee. Croissants as big as your head. Nice stop in the morning.

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    The only really good place for coffee and substantial lunch plates in the area. Outside seating too!

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    Baked goods and prepared foods all tasty, great friendly and efficient service. Onion biale is the best, savory with lots of umami.

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