Established in 1982, Clear Flour Bread specializes in making authentic breads & pastries of France, Italy & Germany. Using simple ingredients - flour, water, salt and yeast - we scratch mix and hand shape long fermented doughs for stone hearth baking.
178 Thorndike St (at Commonwealth Ave) Boston , MA 02119 United States
Reservations | No |
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard) |
Outdoor Seating | No |
Menus | Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch |
Delicious, very authentic German bread and pastry . Try the sesame pretzel , pretzel croissant and Vollkornbrot.
Ok, I can't believe no one has posted a tip yet about the currant doughnut ! Super soft and pillowy, rolled in superfine sugar. Food & Wine called it one of "America's Best Doughnuts ."
Best of Boston 2016: Bread Bakery ???? :: Apricot-studded pain de seigle? Black-sesame sticks basted with garlic-herb butter? Arrive early if you’re looking for something special.
Maybe it's better that they have no seating. Otherwise I would just sit & eat all day. Get anything. The chocolate lava cake is to die for. Moist, rich, perfect.
Everytime I make the hike up here I get an olive roll. They're delicious and the fougasse with pumpkin seeds is amazing, especially if you enjoy a salty bite.
According to Boston Magazine, this bakery makes the best bread in Boston. You can get staples like French, Focaccia , and Sourdough every day, or check their online schedule for daily specials Read more
Arguably one of the best bakeries in Boston - I don't think you can go wrong with anything. On Sundays, definitely expect a line - bring a coffee for the wait!
Hands down best bakery in Boston . Amazing almond amaretto cookies and Gruyere croissants .
The Gruyere croissants friggen knock my socks off. They're the bees knees. They make rock out with my.. well you know. Seriously try the Gruyere croissants .
The flourless chocolate cake and macaroons are delightful. A must for those people wanting to indulge once in a while.
The chocolate croissant is honestly better than some of the pain au chocolats I had in France.
(Best of Boston 2013-BREAD) Improper Bostonian says, "We first came to sample the much-ballyhooed challah turtles , their eyes fashioned from chocolate bits and dried cranberries ..."
An unexpected spot for such a heavenly place. All of the breads are fresh, airy, and divine!
Where the bakers from the famous Cross Roads Bakery in Doylestown, PA got their start. Come early and get it while it's hot! ????????
The morning rolls are delicious. They have *just* the right amount of cinnamon . The black pepper sesame sticks are tasty too. Pretty sure you could get anything here and it'd be damn good.
Chocolate and gruyere cheese croissants are a must! Get there early on weekends or grab a coffee before waiting in the long line .
The morning bun was great. I had the one with walnut . Would recommend.
Among the best bakeries in Boston . Their croissants are works of art .
Even if you come right at opening on the weekends, there will be a line . But it is worth it!
Make sure you try their Bavarian pretzels ! They're the best you'll have outside of Germany!
Not only are the breads and pastries excellent, they're open nearly every day of the year, including unexpected ones like New Year's Day.
Best bakery I've ever been to in Boston
Fantastic croissants but terrible coffee .
Amazing! So quaint. I recommend the fruit tarts and the baguettes .
The olive bread has fresh cracked black pepper throughout yum. Also the crust of the tarts is truly perfect.
Everything at this place is spot on!! The prices are great as well (:
The gruyere croissant will haunt you. One of the best I've had in Boston.
Simply the best bakery in Boston . Try the baguette and listen to that perfect crunch!
Best bakery in city - Friday a great German Vollkorn bread - best I've found in US. Also, killer Rye . Not cheap but very much worth it! Read more
Closest that I've had to a real French bakery in France! Amazing pain at chocolat !
No seats here, it's a takeout place. The blueberry apricot tart was pretty good.
They now these awesome thai coconut macaroni with lemon zest and hint of cliranto
Get the cheese croissant and pain aux raisin
If you happen to be there when pretzels are available, do yourself a favor and order a few.
The almond cookies are magical.
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Try the Roast Beef Sandwich - With horseradish , crispy onions , lettuce, & tomato .
Don't just order one grueyre cheese croissant because you'll be done with it before you get 100 feet from Clear Flour. These little bad boys are the bomb! Read more
Try the Pain au Chocolat - Probably one of the best I've ever had.
Get here early on the weekends. It's like a Soviet-era bread line . Have coffee ahead of time!
Morning bun and bouchon are awesome!
Their chocolate croissant is to die for.
They open at 8am Monday-Friday, but don't open until 9am on Saturday and Sunday.
When mom comes to visit she demands that bread from Clear Four is waiting for her - the best damn bread in Boston.
Best of Boston, best bread 2016
The New England Night bread is amaazzzing. Also you can't go wrong w/ any of their scones or morning buns .
Amazing. Best chocolate croissant !
4 chocolate croissants , 1 baguette , 1 buckwheat walnut only regret was having to stop there
Get fire roasted tomato bread on Thursday or Sunday. Amazing!
Stay in the Line its worth it at the end
One of the best bakeries ever - you have to try the baklava gelato!! - Anna Rekatas
Sandwich box, Azuki cream, inchingo cream, spicy tuna rice& seaweed wrap ;) - Thaniya Amaralilit
Almond croissant. Warm soft flaky crisp in every bite. Best croissant by far! Excited to try everything else on the menu. - Francisca Tan
The team members in sushi at Whole Foods Market in Brighton are fantastic about preparing rolls to your custom needs. Their brown rice eel and avocado rolls are awesome! - Kristen Kinnetz
The fountain is on for summer. - Kristin
Great prices vs. quality, especially for cheese, beer and wine. Competitive with both Star Market in Fenway and the Whole Foods in Brighton in most areas, between both in quality and selection. - Enrico Manalo