Clear Flour Bread

A few weeks ago I found myself in Brookline, MA where I used to live during college and still one my favorite neighborhoods in the Boston area. I was there for brunch at one of my favorite spots, Zaftigs. But, I had recently heard some buzz in the local Boston press about a small bakery nearby called Clear Flour Bread and was wondering what all the fuss was about.  I was only more intrigued when I pulled up and noticed that despite the cold temperature outside and the fact we were in the midst of a rain storm, there was a line out the door, that wrapped all the way around the corner.  I jumped in line and waited, salivating all the way, as the unmistakable aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries filled the air.

Inside was every type of bread and baked good you could ever imagine from a crusty Pain Meunier loaf (cracked wheat, whole wheat flour, wheat germ & white flour) that was delicious sliced for sandwiches and later in the week for french toast to Morning Buns (similar to sticky buns with cinnamon and with or without walnuts) that have won the coveted "Best of Boston" award.  I don't have enough good things to say about this place.  One thing is certain - I will soon find an excuse to return and happily brave the line for the goods here are seriously well worth the wait.  I suggest you do the same.

178 Thorndike Street, Brookline, MA (617) 739-0060