French Press Bakery & Cafe
74 Chapel St, Newton, MA
Crema's Take
“French Press Bakery & Cafe is a charming neighborhood spot in Newton where you can watch pastries and sandwiches come to life through the glass window into their working kitchen—a genuine bakery experience that justifies lingering with good coffee and a flaky croissant. The space is intentionally intimate and quaint, making it ideal for unhurried mornings or casual meetings over breakfast sandwiches and carefully crafted baked goods that show real artisanal care, though it's worth noting that execution can be inconsistent and portions sometimes disappoint relative to pricing.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Overpriced for what you get. Smoked salmon tartine had very little salmon. Caprese sandwich had stale bread and basil oil instead of pesto. Cod cakes were oily and still had bones. French macaroon (pomegranate) had little flavor. Even our kid who lives macaroons didn't like it.…
Amazing food! Great variety of options, perfect for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Flavors were exquisite and prices were fair for the quality. Can’t wait to return!
If you appreciate baked goods from a real working kitchen which is visible behind a glass window, and your company prefers a healthy sandwich or quiche, please make it to French Press. An attentive and welcoming staff member, L. Dupont served us an espresso, a brewed coffee,…
The decorative work on these pastries is 5 star. I tried the gluten free hazelnut chocolate cookie and did not like it. It was overwhelmingly cinnamon-y and the texture was like an oatmeal bar rather than a soft cookie. I also didn’t enjoy the vegan oat bar, which tasted…
We found this little cafe when we were on the hunt for brunch. The space is really small and quaint but so cute! The breakfast sandwiches and coffee were great! The staff was a little unsure about what ingredients are in some of their desserts so if you have food allergies,…
Crema Reviews
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