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Fiore's Bakery
- Nearest Transit:
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South St @ Carolina Ave (192, 37/38, 38, 39)
South St @ Custer St (192, 37/38, 38, 39)
South St @ Centre St (35, 37/38, 38, 39)
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7 am - 7 pm
Sat-Sun 8 am - 6 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dessert, Lunch, Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
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128 reviews for Fiore's Bakery
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Review from Sherrie G.
Boston, MA
1/18/2012
Ever have a friend you were jealous of because they lived super close to an amazing cafe or bar? I spent years living in apartments that had nothing around them envying my friends that lived in cool neighborhoods brimming with awesome local businesses. Finally I have my day. I'm quite fortunate to have a place like Fiore's mere steps from my house. (especially with my new dairy-less lifestyle) Basically everything I've had here has been beyond delicious.
I was fortunate enough to have a good tour of their menu before I gave up dairy. I would HIGHLY recommend the Super American sandwich to omnivores as it contains every delicious food item that can be put on a breakfast sandwich. I was also a huge fan of the Jamaica Pond sandwich featuring their perfectly crisp breaded eggplant.
I've since moved on to their vegan options like the Italian Maki. I was always a huge fan of their vegan cookies and cupcakes since I tend to like vegan pastry better overall. I noticed they have a great deal of gluten free options as well which I hope will set a good example for other local businesses.
I'd say about 90% of the staff I've worked with have been very nice and helpful. I make it a habit to chat up people at counters when it's slow to which they always seem receptive and willing to make suggestions. I especially love that they're using the Level Up service there. Paying for things with your phone is so clutch.
But in the words of the great LeVar Burton....you don't have to take MY word for it! -
Review from Kimberly S.
Boston, MA
1/11/2012
Fiore's is my neighborhood bakery and everytime I go there I leave full and very satisfied. During the past couple of months they have rearranged their tables and overall setup which provides MUCH more room, however it is still difficult to get a seat for Sunday brunch.
I've tried pretty much all the vegetarian options on the menu. The Arboretum sandwich is great, so is the Italian Maki. For breakfast you can order a french style cheese omelette that comes with dressed greens and a small coffee for $5.50. You can't beat it! -
Review from Cece H.
Allston-Brighton, MA
11/13/2011
Fiore's is fantastic! Get the spinach and onion scone -- it sounds weird, but it'll blow your mind. The little cafe is right down the street from the Arboretum and always makes our trips to JP that much sweeter.
So why not 5 stars? When it comes to flavored lattes, they could use about half the syrup, and their service isn't always super-friendly, but the baked goods 100% make up for it. -
Review from Megan S.
Center Moriches, NY
2/5/2012
Twas okay. On a Sunday evening.. the sandwich maker was not in operation, and there were limited vegan goodies. Maybe I was here at the wrong time. I would try it again, if I ever get a bicycle. I wouldn't say it's worth the T ride. (; Decent prices.. but I wish there were options until closing :( :(
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Review from Kate M.
Arlington, MA
1/21/2012
Great neighborhood bakery. Stopped in for bagels on a Sunday morning and they were still hot from the oven. Also love the spinach and onion scone - a delicious savory breakfast/snack.
One time I ordered lunch and their sandwiches are generous albeit somewhat haphazardly put together. It was a little chilly sitting inside for lunch - but the big windows are a great place to people watch. :)
Great italian wedding cookies! -
Review from Gail L.
Jamaica Plain, MA
1/12/2012
The sandwiches here are amazing, and we've tried them all. Whether vegan or not, the sandwiches are amazingly flavorful and HUGE! Great bread and interesting fillings. The pastries look great, but it's the sandwiches my husband and I go there for. We split a sandwich...and believe me, half is all you'll need. The coffee is good too!
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Review from c. wallace o.
Cambridge, MA
11/8/2011
Fiore's is the best!
Their sandwiches are original, complex AND taste good.
Their pastries are well varied, authentic to contemporary, taste good and are obviously made on site.
The best thing about Fiore's is its not some local gimmicky type of cafe/lunch spot, that tries to maximize its profit by having highly refined menu items that look good on paper but tast just okay when you actually get them, and are almost always priced just above what they are worth.
At Fiore's I feel like I get what I am paying for, and it has an authentic, "we do this because we like to do this and we care about our customers" vibe to it.
We need more spots like this in Boston. -
Review from Leslie L.
Boston, MA
Updated - 10/1/2011
Pretty good today.
Very light on the vegan cupcake selection at 5 PM on a Saturday, but I had a few vegan carrot cake ones. They were decent.
I ordered one of the vegan sammiches: it had breaded and fried eggplant, some sort of sauce, some cashew cheese, tomato, on some bread, with some field greens. Quite tasty! It hit the spot!Listed in: Vegan Bingey McBingey!, Vegan "GET IN MY MOUTH!!!" Nom…, Vegan Cupcakes and Treats in…
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5/16/2011
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Review from Kelly R.
8/24/2011
The vegan cupcakes were sad. Sad meaning they were dry and old tasting. I bought a non-vegan item for a friend too and they didn't seem very impressed either.
The person helping me was very short with me and seemed like a no-fuss sort of person. -
Review from Sandy B.
Boston, MA
8/8/2011
I find it unbelievable that any one who has gone to Fiore's finds the staff unfriendly or anything less than helpful. The people here are just the sweetest. Sure they're usually a little harried and over-worked, but that's because some of the people that wander in here seem just a bit... dim.
No really, why do people come to Fiore's with complicated orders and a dozen adjustments to things? Get a cup of coffee and a spinach croissant and get the heck out. Trust me, it'll be better that way, too.
That's the problem, that's why this isn't a five star rating. The Fiore's of yore was just that - a small, awesome coffee and pastry shop where people moved in and out quickly. Now, it's packed with breakfast and lunch sandwiches and other things bogging it down. And customers that stand around forever saying, "Ummm... What's this? Can I have that instead? Can I change it back to the first thing now?"
Nowhere to sit? Nowhere to park? What are these complaints, who are these people? Stop barging in and demanding Fiore's to be something it isn't. Get your food and walk home! HahaListed in: JP-ish conveniences.
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Review from Raph O.
Boston, MA
10/13/2011
Love the place where you know everyone just like Cheers.... I usually get coffee and relax... I do try the bagels and sandwishes which are really good... A lot of clients seem to go for vegan sandwishes, and sweets. Great Pies for Thanksgiving.
Now The bakery has a few changes, there is more space and seats...and It continues to improve... Great place to hang out!!! -
Review from Caitlin M.
Boston, MA
11/30/2011
Fiores offers a decent selection of sandwiches, pastries and cofffees.
I found their sandwich options super interesting and innovative for the veg-friendly person. Although the sandwich I received was alittle oily and I was hoping for something a tad more healthier but it was delish nonetheless.
Their pastries and cookies are quite good. I have not tried their cupcakes but they always look great and are vegan! They have a great selection at anytime of the day.
Also for pie lovers, they serve pie by the slice! I though that was a nice touch. The pie crusts though do not well done enough for my taste.
Their coffee isn't up to my standards but its drinkable and I think cheap. I had a mulled cider here once that wasn't very flavorful as well.
The atmosphere is great! Super low key, spacious and you can Harvest's wifi if you are looking to do some work.
I have found all the people that work here super friendly and helpful. They make it a great experience.
They do Level-up for people that participate which means if you are a regular, you can earn money back for every $35 spent. -
Review from Lynette S.
Roslindale, MA
6/24/2011
Being a creature of habit, I've gone to other establishments in JP for years but only today did I finally try Fiore's. Change is good.
When I went in, the bakery was not impressive-looking, overloaded and tempting at first sight, but I looked around and found some delicious (except for hte coffee, it was tasteless even with a vanilla shot...that was minus one star. boo.) items.
The guy who helped me was helpful and friendly. That was cool.
I walked out with:
a turkey and cheese croissant, excellent.
raspberry tart, excellent
espresso chocolate cheesecake, yum! -
Review from Erin H.
Updated - 6/14/2011
I finally returned to my once, favorite bakery in JP, with my cousin last weekend. She wanted to bring some baked goodies back to her husband and kids in Concord, NH.
It was also early in the morning, and we needed coffee something bad (after a Sox day game and a night of drinking and watching the Bruins).
I decided to get a medium iced coffee, a cinnamon roll, and a chocolate croissant. Well, I made the right choice on that one :)
My cousin also got an iced coffee, bought ALL the cinnamon rolls, and ALL the chocolate AND ALL the almond croissants to bring home.
I proceeded to eat both of mine on the walk to Forest Hills to catch the train with her. What a wonderful idea, I was done with both by the time we got there, and they were delicious!
I was very pleasantly surprised. I can say, with confidence, I might never order a smoothie because of what happened last summer...but I will buy baked goods and coffee from them, because it's worth it!Listed in: The JP/Brookline area :)
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7/2/2010
This used to be one of my favorite bakeries in the neighborhood, and now not so much.
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Review from Angel M.
9/22/2011
Currently single. Currently with some extra pounds to shed.
"I eat because I'm unhappy, I'm unhappy because I eat."
In the words of Fat Bastard and in the actions of a true fat I decided to muffle my feelings at Fiore's. After cursing at people on the tennis court/basketball court hybrid on South Street for their malfeasance and after I decided watching couples embarrass themselves by attempting to produce a tennis volley was even more than I could handle, i decided to add a few pounds and make it a little harder to find myself attractive and stomped my way across the street.
What can I say, it really feels good. It feels good for about 30 minutes...and since I have a childhood fear of throwing up, I really made mein kampf that much worse. After the 30 minutes you come back from your carb high only to hit an even more depressing down; one that would take 6 hours in a sweat suit one piece (a la Jennifer Lopez in Enough) to begin the process of shedding said gain.
I ordered a slice of chicken and vegetable pizza, a brownie, a cinnamon roll, and grabbed a cold seltzer water from the fridge. The hairy mimp (man chimp) was all JP'd out in pseudo-intellectual black framed glasses which obviously were not chosen for optical assistance but rather for fyle (fake style). The pizza was really good; I asked to get it re heated but it came out kind of luke warm or something. Weird. I felt as if my hot breath would have cooked it a lil more optimally. The brownie was delicious. It was like eating chocolate poop and not trying to lose a single crumb...or particle... The cinnamon bun had a tight exterior with a moist center, yeap, it was good. And I like the bottle of water being in a glass bottle. Um, I was the only customer and in obvious rhetoric I was the only fat customer too. I sat at the biggest table...duh...and there was the day's newspaper all spread out and stuff.
This time the figh (fat high) only lasted for about 2 minutes, what can I say, I'm a sick junkie in need of help! But it wasn't Fiore's fault. She did her job quite well.Listed in: J to the Plain, mon!
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Review from Sarah G.
4/11/2011
Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Of My Dreams!!!! No really. My first little piece of that cookie from this bakery tasted like what I hope heaven will taste like later in life. The morsels just melted--the chocolate melted--the peanut butter melted--all simultaneously and it was just amazing. Simply amazing. I wish I wasn't sharing that cookie with Matt J!! His bites are way bigger than mine!! Next time I will know better.
We also got one of the best blueberry pies ever. The guy helping us out told us very convincingly that blueberry was his favorite pie so we went with it and I am really glad that we did!! Such fresh blueberries and the crust you can tell is extra good because of the butter they use, but all of that makes it one tasty tasty pie!!! Definitely ten times better than the little cinnamon roll type things that we got to eat the next morning, which were tasty, but definitely have nothing on this pie! Especially if you warm up a piece and then top it with some vanilla ice cream you are good to go! And after eating one piece of the pie, you will definitely find yourself wandering back into the kitchen to try and sneak another piece even though you know you shouldn't!!! -
Review from Rob A.
Jamaica Plain, MA
5/6/2011
I have to update my review here because Fiore's recently made a couple of changes. They recently revised the layout of their store, and made the space much more usable; this has really cut down on the level of confusion that used to be involved in ordering here.
On the other hand, they no longer do Belgian waffles. Bummer. But their turkey-and-cheese croissants are like...the best thing ever. Really good iced tea, too. -
Review from Kelly B.
Allston-Brighton, MA
6/28/2011
Ah, Fiore's Bakery. You were there for me when I was newly vegan and in need of a birthday cake - and it was delicious. And you were there for me again when I needed a vegan graduation cake - chocolate raspberry cake with buttercream frosting, and everyone said it was the best they had, vegan or otherwise.
Thankfully I've been there many other times in between and beyond... and the new vegan bakery items all good, post-renovation. And their new sandwiches? SO GOOD. Try the Arboretum and the Italian Maki. Also, their pizza with cashew cheese is to die for. Yes, it's healthier than Peace O' Pie and a little different, but embrace it. -
Review from Matt W.
5/5/2011
I want to like this place. I really do. But I can't. I just can't.
The good: The sandwiches are pretty good. I recommend the gentleman. Their espresso is pretty alright as well. Everyone who works there is incredibly nice.
The bad: Their coffee is at best mediocre. Their pastries (even the non-vegan ones) are uninspired and pretty dense.
The breaking point: While everyone who works there is really nice, they take forever to make or do anything, and they screw my order up every time I go there. Not once or twice - every time. Ever. Like 20 visits.
They aren't TERRIBLE, and they have some things going for them, but it's really frustrating to get the wrong sandwich or the wrong drink every time you go in. Check your order before you leave. -
Review from Kelly C.
Boston, MA
9/10/2011
Been here twice now and the first time I was so impressed. Greeted by the owner who shook my hand, welcomed me to the neighborhood and made a great suggestion to try the vegan pizza and it was AMAZING.( stop there with the 3 stars and the ONLY reason for 3)
Little put off by the worker guy with big owlish glasses who seemed to be in a bad mood, especially compared to the affable owner.
Finally went back in today. Off putting owl guy is there again, and same off sort of vibe. To make a long story short:
the all male staff was totally disorganized, no friendly owner guy in sight, orders taken by multiple people, being rung up in random order (my order taken, I wait by register with cash in hand, other folks order taken and money promptly collected, I finally say "I need to pay." and my money is taken without any sort of interest, like my business is a bother to them). Oh and I waited about 5 minutes to order and the few people in front of me had bagels or cookies and inced coffee. No excuse for taking so long in a bakery/ coffee shop.
I have worked in the food service for over 15 years and almost all of that has been in the coffee industry. There is a certain urgency in the business and if one is not up for that, perhaps other work should be sought.
And, a cappuccino has FOAM! All the way through. NOT scooped out with a spoon and dolloped on top of a latte. And to give the BS that "soy doesn't foam"! ARGH!!!! If the milk is cold, whole, non-fat, 1/2&1/2 or soy, it will foam and you just have to know how to do it
I wish that places that have espresso machines would properly train the folks who work them or just stick to drip coffee.
I am so curious to know how the tips are there. I bet if anyone of the workers cracked a smile, they would double. Maybe a "thank you for your patronage" kind of thing too
I hope someone there reads this review and can make some changes. I really, really want to like this place!
I'll try again and see if it gets any better but right now, I'd probably choose the more organized and gracious staff of Canto 6 -
Review from Kari C.
Boston, MA
5/22/2011
Fiore's is a place I mention to people every time we go to JP. They have amazing sandwiches, spinach pastries that I longed for after returning from Prague, and awesome Vegan cupcakes and cookies.
I had hesitations about trying a Vegan dessert. Why not just eat the real thing right? Dare I say it ... this cupcake was better than the real deal.
There's such a community feel here with regulars stopping in for a bite and a chat. -
Review from Arinne B.
Needham, MA
6/23/2011
I had a hard time choosing a rating for Fiore's. I think they have some of the best vegan treats around Boston, which led me to want to give them 5 stars. However, there is never a free table when I visit, the parking situation is very difficult (street parking only), and the staff are usually unfriendly and distracted. For awhile I was willing to deal with all of the above for the promise of their delicious vegan cupcakes and vegan nut ball cookies. But...their selection has been entirely unreliable. There have been several times that I've driven 45 mins. out of my way to get there, to find that they're out of my top 5 choices...causing me to leave empty-handed.
Vegans and allergy-prone folks beware: on one of my visits, an employee gave me a non-vegan cupcake instead of the vegan cupcake I'd ordered, causing me to get violently ill. The employee was apologetic and admitted her mistake, offering me free vegan baked goods in apology (which I didn't take). However, this has never happened to me in any other establishment. Although not usually paranoid, I'd suggest watching the employees very closely as they bag your goodies if you have an allergy to dairy or eggs. -
Review from Tiffany T.
Jamaica Plain, MA
2/11/2011
Fiore's often has a coffee blend that denotes its darkness with an ominous letter "x", which is thrilling on an early weekend morn. It's like naughty coffee time!
In seriousness, great little cafe for excellent sandwiches and baked goods. My vegan friend tells me Fiore's used to be packed full of vegan goodies. These days you'll only see a few in a couple cases full of sweets marked vegan, but they're still there and they look delicious.
Fiore sandwiches suit a grown-up palate, and I believe sandwiches are good for any meal. The breakfast sandwiches are really great, mostly because I find most bagel-egg sanwiches underwhelming. Fiore's version is huge and almost sinful paired with Blend X coffee, and maybe an erotica... -
Review from Janelle N.
Cambridge, MA
1/14/2011
Oh god. I'm a 4-minute walk from this place. Dangerous. I just went for the first time after moving here in November. Yeah, call me a hermit.
I have yet to try their pastries, because I was hungry and I didn't realize they had so many awesome sandwich options. About half the sandwich menu is vegan, and of course substitutions are possible. I wish they had a more extensive drink/coffee menu, but maybe that would be spreading themselves too thin. It sounds like the place is under new management and having some issues.
The counter staff is very friendly. I have to agree with the "cute workers" comments. Maybe I'll be there without my boyfriend one day. AHEM. I mean, um, about those sandwiches...
If you want a sandwich, go when you're not on a time limit. Waiting that long sucked, but it was totally worth it. I got something vegan with avocado, sprouts, caramelized onions, pesto, and other things. OH MY GOD. MOUTHGASM. I just went vegetarian for the first time, and I feel like Fiore's will be there to spank me and take me in if they catch me drooling at some crispy chicken. And they will make amazing things happen in my mouth. -
Review from Beeni M.
Jamaica Plain, MA
3/12/2011
LOVE their grilled tofu vegan sandwich.
I wasn't going to venture into the baked goods, cause that's a slippery slope right there. But when part of our order - the sweet potato soup - was forgotten, the cafe gave us a free slice of vegan chocolate cake to ease the wait. Choco heaven!
i agree with the reviewers that the sandwiches take awhile, but as the only place in JP where I've liked tofu sandwiches, it's worth the wait.
They have regular sandwiches and baked goods too in addition to their vegan specials. Can't speak to those or the coffee. -
Review from Chris M.
Jamaica Plain, MA
1/14/2011
I should go here more! I love eating vegan baked goods and not feeling fat after! They seem to have delicious sandwiches (based on my experience mooching off of my girlfriend's last sandwich. You can substitute all meat with better things, which is nice.
They serve Jim's Organic Coffee. I loved this stuff back in the day when I lived near a Whole Foods that sold it. Blend X is my favorite. I was in love at first sight of the Jim's logos behind the counter. -
Review from Katie W.
Jamaica Plain, MA
10/20/2010
Things I like about Fiore's:
1. It's around the corner from my apartment. Since I'm deaf, blind, and mute until I have my coffee, it's all in the location, location, location for me.
2. The coffee is good, they have soy milk at no extra charge on the bar and the prices are decent (under $2 for a small).
3. The Hemlock (lox, cream cheese, capers, sprouts, tomato on a bagel) and the spinach & feta croissant... such a buttery, delicious, flaky croissant. So much so that i didn't even mind finding croissant in my hair in Statistics this morning, I just shut up and ate it.
4. How cute their baristas are. Keeps me coming back every day. Keep up the good work, hiring person.
Things I might complain about if I wasn't distracted by the baristas:
1. The service is a little slow- I know to run to Dunkin if I'm in a serious rush in the morning. Then again, it's a neighborhood-y type place and friendliness tops efficiency here. This is something that I've thought about for awhile, but now that I've been going in regularly, I've noticed that people who aren't the cashier will rush to assist me and that definitely speeds everything up.
2. They run out of soy milk so often! It's JP, everyone drinks soy. They always replace it as soon as I ask though, so props.
Overall, A- Fiore's. See ya tomorrow! -
Review from Cora H.
Jamaica Plain, MA
8/10/2011
Unbelievably delicious vegan sandwiches and cakes. This is primarily a bakery, so the seating is somewhat limited. They do special order cakes. Best of all, they open early and make their own bagels.
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Review from Lisa R.
5/18/2010
I came here yesterday with a friend to pass the time, and get a cold drink. Two large iced teas came to a whopping $7.50, but it was really really good iced tea (and a very large cup).
If we weren't on our way to another place to eat, I would have loved to try one of their sandwiches. The menu was impressive, and the one I saw go to another patron looked amazingly delicious.
The people who work here are super nice. My friend and I both enjoyed the atmosphere and our tea. Will definitely come here again when I go back to the Arboretum. -
Review from Mo C.
Boston, MA
5/20/2011
A lovely business in every way. Great menu, warm and friendly and conscientious. I saw a sign that said "almond and chocolate croissants" and was thrilled to think of the two combined. But I was mistaken the tray had some of each kind. When the gentleman behind the counter realized my confusion, he took an almond croissant, sliced it open and filled it with chocolate ganache. Now that's service, and deliciousness! I also love that they have a vegan sandwich menu and all their produce is fresh!
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Review from sarah o.
Jamaica Plain, MA
1/27/2011
I love this place. My bias may be slightly skewed since it's just a short walk from my apartment and anything that closes the gap between me and my coffee is automatically a winner.
My default weekend breakfast is a small hazelnut coffee and the bagel sandwich, sans tomato. it's always warm, delicious, and super filling and comes with a salad.
I've tried a few cupcakes that left something to be desired, but the cookies and croissants are great.
Food aside, the best thing about Fiore is the atmosphere. I'm pretty sure there's an intense screening process so that only the nicest people ever are hired, and the rotating art gives the place a distinctly JP vibe. -
Review from Alexis B.
Boston, MA
9/7/2010
WOW! I have been on the hunt for good almond croissants for months now. Finally I found one that beats the others by a mile.
Crunchy, soft, buttery, not too sweet. It wins hands down.
My director raved about the whoopie pies. I don't like whoopie pies but these were amazing. Not too sweet. Super cocoa-y tasting. WoW. We shared them with some friends and literally fought over the last bites. Huge hit. Great alternative to the boring pie, cake, cookie dessert... if that ever gets boring. Great coffee.
Interesting sandwich/salad options. Never tried them but oh we will.
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Review from Allison T.
Allston, MA
2/4/2008 ROTD 3/22/2008
UPDATE: Fiore's has a blog reserved just for its vegan pastries. Prepare to die/drool in ecstacy: http://veganfiores.blo.../
Dear Fiore's,
Marry me. Please. Really - I'd do anything for you. I'd even, dare I say it, leave Allston to be with you.
Your vegan fruit tarts are divine, your plethora of amazing cupcakes are all paragons of the tiny cake genre, and your ginger snap cookies are better than anything I've ever had. The vegan pizza's not too shabby either. Your beautiful wares are the perfect medium through which I can continue converting the omnivorous masses. My picky as hell pastry chef cousin was even dazzled by your magic (and he usually tells me that my food needs 'butterfat').
I know we'd be happy together - and I'm sure you get many offers, but I'm serious. In exchange for your fidelity and baked goods I promise to be the best sugar mamma the world has ever known (once I win the lottery of course).
Consider it my darling.
Yours in sugar-induced ecstasy,
AxTListed in: Fat Little Vegan, Vegan Pizza?!, Coffee, coffee, buzz buzz buzz
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Review from Julia C.
Boston, MA
6/28/2011
Excellent pastries!!! And delicious delicious sandwiches for both vegans AND omnivores such as myself! My brother, fiance, and I each tried a different sandwich and each were excellent (they each have proper names which I can't remember - I got the brie + apple, bro got this meaty Italian number, and fiance got the black forest ham.)
I've also tried their pastries on previous trips. I think my favourite may be this custardy coconut cake they have (lactose free - a plus for my guy). The daily selection is variable, which I love. The coffee was good, although not amazing, but definitely solid. I also love that this is such an excellent quality small-business.
It seems like it would be a decent place to study as well. The bakery and people behind the counter are fairly quiet and they don't blast music like if you went to a starbucks. There are a few scattered tables inside and the only down side is they seem to immediately fill up around lunch time.
I'm definitely giving this place two big thumbs up and planning my next visit to Fiore's... Yum! -
Review from Kristina M.
12/25/2007
I have to give them 5 stars for the fact that they have THE BEST sweet, chocolaty, yummy, juicy, tasty vegan pastries I have come across in Boston so far (and for the fact that they are located only a few steps from where I live).
Service is very friendly, and although the bread and coffee don't always convince me (sometimes great, sometimes less so), I just love them!
They also offer soup for lunch now.Listed in: My former Neighborhood - JP, Veggie Boston, Boston Hang Outs
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Review from Tara P.
Roxbury, MA
12/5/2008
Fiore's catered an event for my veg*n student group and they did a fabulous job. Charlie, the owner, was always easy to get in touch with regarding logistics and policies. They did it for us at a great price, and the quality of Karina's vegan baked goods is just phenomenal. We had an assortment of chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies, ginger cookies, and cream cheese brownies. The ginger cookies were my fave. They have a great assortment of teas and fair-trade coffees (try the red rooibos tea!) The staff is friendly and helpful (they even helped us carry our boxes out to a cab) and the clientele is verryy JP in a good way.
I've also tried their vegan apple turnover (awesome), the vegan pirate sandwich, and their pizza made with cashew ricotta.
Highly recommended for great food and a warm atmosphere at a fair price. -
Review from April C.
6/11/2010 6 Check-ins Here
This was the first place I ate at once I moved to JP.
The morning after I moved into my new place, I got breakfast here. Belgian waffles...mmmm. The situation was, it took a while to get the food we ordered, the guy behind the counter came out, apologized and actually brought us some cookies - gratis! How very kind. It was just the type of JP welcome to know you moved to the right place!
The waffles were mm-mmm good, although it was so rich and tasty, I could barely finish it!
We've since returned for breakfast melts (both ham&cheese and spinach/cheese melts) which were absolutely divine. We also have brought home some cookies and have returned for a lunch type meal as well.
I highly recommend The Linden Path (a spin-off of a path in the Arboretum) sandwich. Sooo good, and hugely portioned, I had to split it into two meals (must like cheese). The white-cake with lemon frosting cupcake I got afterwards was to die for...ahhhhh.
Anyways, everything I've had from here, I have thoroughly enjoyed. The food is great.
Only negative thing is that the people taking the orders haven't been the friendliest towards me, I could feel their eyebrow-pierced judgmental eyes pass up and down my non-hiking-gear clad self, simply because I don't fit the JP stereotype (sorry I carry an expensive handbag and don't ride a bicycle). They're more pretentious than the cashier at Louis Vuitton! Whatever, I still take the T to work, I'm saving the environment one ride at a time, okay? -
Review from Erica S.
Media, PA
3/16/2008
Mmmm vegan frosted carrot cake cupcakes fresh out of the oven! Oh yes gooey walnuty vegan baklava! Oooh ahhhh totally not vegan key lime pie tart topped with a mound of whipped cream!!!
Yeah, I'm a pretty big fan of this place. I'm impressed that they not only have vegan desserts, but they have a lot of them! In one afternoon I managed to consume 3 cupcakes and a huge key lime tart all by myself. Gross, but worth it.
When I actually get up off my cupcake lovin' ass and trek to JP, this is a mandatory stop. I recommend you give them some love too. :-) -
Review from Daisy C.
Boston, MA
8/18/2010
Last time I came in here was for some soft, delicious chocolate chip cookies. Sort of expensive, but it was delicious. However, a few months before this visit, the bakery had such an extensive amount of desserts to choose from like vegan goodies, gluten free, etc., and I didn't see that. I read that they were under new management or maybe I came in before closing? I don't know.
The place is small with a limited amount of seating. The staff was friendly a few months ago but on my latest visit, they were cranky. Parking can be found in luck on the street but you can always park on the lot and walk here. Prices are a bit high but for some of their dessert it's worth it. -
Review from katharine s.
Jamaica Plain, MA
11/11/2007
Oh hey Yelp, it's been awhile.. I thought I'd review something whilst I enjoy this delicious coffee....
Fiore's is the closest place I can get a (decent) cup of coffee, although i've admittedly never tried that place in the T station, yikes. So the coffee, it is good, it's "Jim's Organic" and there are always different "flavors" which I'd love to tell you about but I cant.. I always take some of each kind because apparently I'm 8 years old! Atleast I don't fill it half way with sugar, jeeeez!
I know it says BAKERY not COFFEE in the name but i've never actually tried a pastry! They all look pretty glorious and shiny in the display case, but I'm rarely in the mood to eat anything before I've mainlined some caf fuerte. Today there was a sign up for vegan pastries, which i'm sure will make lots of people very happy. But as a warning: the dude behind the counter (seems like he's possibly nicest dude ever) told someone who asked that they didn't have anything vegan left today!
It doesn't seem like there are ever many people sitting in Fiore's, but the ambiance (hehhhhh) is actually pretty nice! I would totally go hang out there if I didn't sorta live 2 blocks away. I don't have to wear pants in my room, but I think they'd be atleast mildly bummed if i didn't wear pants in their cafe. Whoops!
Time to stop writing, my hands are getting a little coffee shaky.. s..dfs.sdf fjdn
