This place has been a mainstay for me all pandemic long and I feel bad for not reviewing them sooner. Great larder menu, alongside their mainstays of baked goods and sandwiches. So much well sourced local product - fruits and vegetables, seafood like oysters and meat as well. The ordering g process is easy, the staff are friendly and efficient and they’ve been a neighborhood hub in a whole new way (they always were).

Pricey but delicious! Most remarkable sandwich is the Mahatmas Glove. My only real complaint is the coffee and espresso. Used to be such a treat for me but lately they just taste watery. I keep giving it a try, each time vowing never again. Overall still one of my favorite foodie stops around.

The quality of their coffee has gone down considerably. They used to have the best coffee in town. Def. not anymore. They still don’t let anyone in the store, when almost every other coffee shop is back to normal.

As of May 31, customers still cant go inside. Have to order at door or thru app. Im told it wont fully reopen until fall?I do like that cookies and a mini chocolate tart I bought are often fresh or no more than two days old. Some or many places sell items that arent always so fresh, right?They say scones and I believe muffins are fresh daily.Great place, as it seems much if not all is baked on site!

Lemon curd cakes and cookies are amazing. I am also a big fan of their semolina loaves.

Yummy! Had the lil brekkie to ease my hunger while waiting for my friends dont to wake up for brunch. Perfect snack!

Food was delicious — we got a chopped salad with roasted chicken and braised short ribs.WARNING: Short ribs are described as being for 1-2 people but it’s barely a serving for 1 person...My BF ended up having to get something else to eat because this was not sufficient as an “entree meal”. For the price of $17 we were expecting a bit more...If you do get it, consider it for 1 person and get multiple sides.

Delicious baked goods, sandwiches, soups and salads. The locals also know to pick up dinner here like the bread oven roasted chickens and daily specials.

The staff has always been aloof when I’ve gone in. I guess because their bread is “artisanal”? Anyways, much of there food is mediocre tasting. I didn’t realize how mediocre until I started going to the new bakery down the street on Concord Ave. Amazing! So much tastier and the staff are supper warm and nice.

Another one of those yuppie shops that puts more effort into sounding fancy than making something worth the high price. I got a sandwich that had reasonably tasty ingredients, but was about 3/4 bread, 1/4 filling.

This bakery makes some of the best quality bread and sandwiches I’ve had in the area. However, I’ve noticed some disappointing changes over the last years. 1) their sandwiches got smaller and more expensive (way above average high-end bakery prices), and 2) some of their breads are not freshly made. I’ve experienced at least day-old bread when I ordered their corn bread, cinnamon swirl, and brown bread. If I wanted old bread to make toast, I’d buy bread at the super market, not a bakery. I know these are tough times for food businesses, but freshness is a non-negotiable, especially for their prices. I haven’t had any issues with their potato bread, ciabatta, and “rustic” style options, so I suggest sticking to those.

This is our favorite bakery. My husband still drives over once in a while, even though he keeps no carb diet. Their home made jam also beyond words... yes they are expensive, staff not very friendly, and often packed, and parking is not easy. But still our fav. (Also their wine and liquor selection and my tastes don’t agree, but hey it’s a bakery.)

Went here for breakfast and it was worth the trek!! We went on a weekday at 9 and it was still pretty packed so Im sure its bustling on weekends. We got breakfast sandwiches that were phenomenal, mini banana muffins, a ginger cookie and a chocolate cone to go plus a loaf of the Pain dépices for my family I was visiting. Yes we spent about $50 on baked goods and breakfast but it was delicious and expertly executed 😍😍☕🍰🤤

Ive been here dozens and dozens of times. Over the years the staff have been consistently rude. But whatever, I still go because theyre the only coffee option on my walk to work. I finally just had the last straw, though. They charged my card but then wouldnt give me my food because their computer went down. So I get no food and paid $15. They were, reliably, rude about the whole incident. All they could offer was that they wont give you something for free. Enjoy my $15. I hope your business fails so a new owner can take over your space. Last. Visit. Ever.

Love the food. They were early adopters of serving food during Covid. Appreciated the effort

Great bread and food. Sandwiches are top notch. Though pricey, this place is fantastic.

The fuel that sparks our creativity! Our favorite neighborhood spot for delicious soups, salads, and so many baked treats. Not to mention they have the best selection of bottled wines. This is a must visit!

Tried to support a local business but the staff were really rude. Asked for less ice as I have teeth sensitivity for my chai...they filled it up with ice. I asked then to scoop it out and I got a rude response saying as if I was wrong. Will not be back. Chai didnt taste good anyway...try a different concentrate.

Superb lox ... On corn bread, of all things. With all the fixings. Wonderful surprise for brunch. The challah was as close to home made as we have found. Great place, fun to stop in for brunch.

Delicious bread, coffee, baked goods, soup, and wine. You can even buy whole dinners to bring home. They are healthy and delicious! The chicken with gravy and onions is amazing. The carrot soup paired with a roll is my favorite item on their menu. A Cambridge staple that deserves all the recognition that it gets.

It is rare I give one star, but we honestly didnt know what to think when we left this bakery. When we saw the prices, we thought they would either be huge, or bursting full of high end ingredients. When my half sandwich arrived I almost asked if there was a mistake with my order. It was a normal sized piece of bread cut in half with some salads and cheese in it (tinnnny). My husbands full size sandwich wasnt much bigger and the meat was oily. They were nothing special, and for the price I was absolutely shocked. Again, I dont want to leave a 1 star review, but the prices at this place are crazy for what you receive, and I was really surprised that had not come up in the reviews before. You can get a similar sandwich at the supermarket for half the price.

No star?Why is this bakery still in business?Before Covid, I already saw them as overpriced, over-vipe, over bad customer service. But there is no other coffee shop in huron village. so here I go again, and again fail.You cannot order in person, while being there. No, it has to go on their website. So they let you order on their website and make phone calls to your bank to make sure the charge got processed in order to save you. Of course, there is no good gesture for any costumers and they make you wait long time for a coffee and a pastry (including moms and infants in the heat). Long wait time outside, by the way, during COVID, is not great.I am french. I make my own bread, baguettes, croissants, and everything. Covid made most people step up their game for baking. Do you think that a bakery would try their best to improve their service to stay in business?No, not Hi Rise. Hi Rise is well located. Because it sells baguettes, it is seen as fancy. Because it is largely overpriced, it is perceived as high quality.But i guess we are stuck in Huron Village, without a coffee shop. But come on, i know you are a Company, but you really do not provide a good one.

They don’t answer the phone for take out. I went somewhere else.

Everyone who works here, amazing. The customers, not always the most patient.If you love anything fresh and baked and tasty and delicious and coffee and also COMPOSTABLE this place is for you! Love you, gwenny from the block ♡

Really was hoping to find a really good bread spot but this was okay. No wow. I tried to ask the woman dancing behind the counter to tell me more about the breads and she did little more than reading the labels of what each of them were.I guess this place is kind of worth it if you live in the neighborhood. Why is it so hard to find good bread in the Boston area?

Delicious sandwiches, good coffee, and pastries. its fun to see the bread being made on-site with giant mixers. There is something for everyone - good vegetarian options, but a also mouth watering short rib sandwich. The sandwiches are big, too. I usually take half home. I just wish they would serve their quiche warmed up.

It was ok but that might be to it being take out only. Id go back and try it again if things open up.

I had the #50 counter choice (3-egg omelette sandwich) and a coffee for breakfast and my bill came to $16.85 before tip. I must say, however, the sandwich was loaded and very tasty. The bread was crispy and delicious. The coffee was strong and good. I would come back for this.

Its just an OK place to have quick breakfast or lunch. Theres nothing quick about as it takes pretty long to get your order.Seating is limited, so it will be hard to find a place to sit during your visit.Portion size of the sandwiches again are OK but not generous. The ingredients are good though.The prices are high for the place. You can justify the price of a sandwich to be high in Cafe on a Newbury street in Boston with some fancy decorations. This place is not a place like that.We really got annoyed when we noticed the dirt on top of the ventilation pipes. That dirt is basically rains down all day on your food.

Came here for breakfast on a Saturday morning and had a quiche. It was incredible! Probably my favorite place in the area. The thing that is so remarkable about it is the community feel. Going in the morning on a Saturday is like being a part of a nice big family. Employees are friendly and helpful, the food is delicious, and the patrons are kind and friendly. I cannot recommend this place more

No seating inside.

Very good sandwich, and nice drinks. Would take off a star because it is more expensive than it should be given the price, but honestly it is in a wealthy neighborhood so they are justified. Worth a trip if youre nearby.

Tried their banana bread, multigrain seed bread, avocado toast, and their golden green iced tea. All of the above were mind blowing. The staff is very friendly and answers all your questions about ingredients, etc. without making you feel like youre bothering them. Rustic/homey ambiance, and the baking space is open, so you can see the bakers preparing the dough and making the magic happen. FAMILY OWNED!Not a great place to do work if you need an outlet - there are none exposed to customers.

Fabulous top notch bakery and sandwich shop with specialty items. A little bit pricey, but good.

One of my favorite places. Amazing coffee. Amazing pastries. The apricot brioche is my favorite!

Very good quality but very expensive. They make everything from scratch so its delicious but be prepared to shell out $$$. Also, no chips :(

Delicious bakery. I buy here a lot and recommend to everybody.

Fabulous sandwiches, fresh bread and creative tasty fillings. Even when super busy always manage to get a table by time food arrives. You do have to be comfortable paying $12+ for a sandwich.

I stop here every week for coffee and a cookie. Wonderful place with delicious treats.

In truth, this place bakes good (though overpriced) bread, Perhaps great bread. But honesty also demands I ding them hard for the, insolent, unaccommodating -- and not particularly hygienic-looking workers who bake and serve food here.Today, I asked the register clerk if she would kindly slice my baguette in two. Unreasonable request, I guess.$4 bucks for a loaf of flour, yeast and H20, but one simple slice of a blade was apparently too much effort for the uninterested slacker.We dont slice bread here, she sniffed. Stunned, I managed, Actually you must ...in order to make sandwiches, she just stared as if I was speaking Greek, so asked why not? Its against our owners philosophy? This place is the bakers analogy to Seinfelds Soup Nazi. Stay away unless you enjoy insolence with your loaf. Owners bread philosophy, indeed.The whole crew needs manners training; its a service-oriented business.

Always interesting menu. Often few or no seats, but takeout is great. Parking difficult. Bread? -ah, yes, thats what its really about! Wonderful.

The food is amazing and the staff and other customers are really friendly which is refreshing as I have not found that to be true in other similar places around Cambridge. I cant wait to start trying their wine selection. My hope is that its well currated so I can rely on them and do less work myself to get great wine. Ill update whether that works out!

The bread is outstanding - crispy, dense and, if you time it right it is hot form the oven. Great for breakfast and lunch. If you are passing at dinner get one of their roasted chickens with lemons and herbs and a flute. Make a salad and dinner is perfect.

Often very crowded, so its tough to grab a seat. Its all about the breads here and you can get an excellent toast sampler with great jams. Pleasant surprise is that they have a great alcohol and wine selection here too.

$35 for a dry loaf of panetone made oversees? Prices have increased over the years here, quality and portions have gone down. Good thing other great bakery options are now available in Cambridge.

Chill hipster lunch spot. Not easily accesible except if you live close or have a car. Not great roads for biking. But an awesome find.Sandwiches and breakfast is great on pricey side for Boston.

Hard to find such quality bread. I bit pricey but definitely worth it. Awesome sandwiches as well!

Great bread. Good pastry. Rude staff. I like the space, but sure would be nice if the people behind the counter can be nicer. They should visit Flour to see how to treat their customers.

Great coffee and wonderful pastries. I did not partake but there seem to be many wines and special gins ad whiskies too!

Good place lots of wine, bread and bakery items. Lunch items are good too.The bakery items today were a bit hard and stale.Usually everything is fresh but maybe today was a bad day for them?

Nice staff, good food. Uncomfortable chairs.

Good but expensive. If you mainly walk around Huron Village and then occasionally muster the energy to go to Harvard Square... and a big trek is Central Square then you probably think its okay to pay twelve dollars for a veggie sandwich or nine fifty for avocado on toast... or four dollars for a shot of soup. Luckily youre surrounded by other people in an ambiance of peasant-chic who think money is for wasting. That being said... if burning cash keeps you warm inside- buy the eight dollar yogurt or the nearly twenty dollar salmon sandwich. That is sure to leave you still hungry and wondering why you didnt wait and buy some decent bacon at Formaggio.

Great quality food, good healthy options, freshly baked breads are to die for, including gluten free option. Good coffee, teas, organic foods.

Really yum and good quality food, people that work here are so nice and friendly! Be ready to pay a lot though! It is expensive!Yes, I do recommend it!!

The place itself is a very cool site to see and the workers are really nice, but I ordered a grilled cheese and it was awful and the spicy mustard made my nose burn for some reason, and I can take spice. The food experience for me wasnt the best.

I grabbed a Cuban sandwich for dinner. It was delicious. The pork was well roasted and the sourdough was perfect. Bravo!

(Observatory Hill location on Concord Ave) This is our longtime favorite bakery-café, boasting an array of excellent sandwiches and delicious baked goods. Theres also wines & spirits for sale, house-made fruit preserves, and of course, awesome breads.

By far the Bread Bakery in the Boston area. Great sandwiches. Friendly staff. I always stop there when Im in the neighborhood.

Great coffee and bread. Nice deal on a box of wine. But I could do without the affected staff and the absurdly long wait for grilled sandwiches. Ive waited up to 30 minutes.

Love their breads & sandwiches. Coffee is fine but teas could use some improvement

Dont look for a bargain here, but bakery goods and breads are top notch, and the sandwiches way out of the ordinary. We are a regular for the evening whole roasted chicken.

Great neighborhood coffee shop and bakery. Warm. Inviting. Family friendly.

A moist banana and a ginger muffin w/ Spiced chai is the best way to start the commute on a winter morning

Firstly, I am on old Cambridgeite and I like eccentric, but this is the most snobby group of people trying to look down-home and organic. They can barely even look you in the eye ! I dont think they like their jobs OR their customers (only their money). And the sandwiches are $11.95 ----please----why not charge $20 or $25, while youre on a roll. Pembertons, a gourmet grocer a mile away on Mass. Ave Porter Square has much better more reasonably priced sandwiches and they treat everybody very nicely.

Absolutely great sandwich shop for people of any age. Freshly made bread a selection of wine and alcohol make the experience even better.

The Counters Choice sandwich is AMAZING! Coffee is just ok, but food is great. Expect a long wait for food tho and seating can be difficult.

Nice spot for coffee and sandwiches, but a little on the pricey side. Very busy

When you order the soup, it’s a cup and not a bowl, $12 please. It wasn’t memorable. Two sandwiches and a cup of soup was nearly $50 and not worth it for what you get. Darwin’s serves the same quality for a lot less.

Sandwiches are always yummy. Service is good but food takes a long time.

Great atmosphere! Great sandwiches! High prices.

Amazing breads, pastries, desserts and sandwiches on their fresh breads. I love the food and the vibe here!

The food tastes good, but if you peek into the bakery at night, you will see tons (im talking like 30-40) running all over the kitchen and appliances. I witnessed this last night around 11pm and it almost make me throw up. I can not bring myself to eat there ever again, which is a shame because the food really is amazing.

This place is a little expensive -- sandwiches are about a dollar or two more than you think they should be. that being said, they do have some of the best sandwiches in the area, hands down, (and cambridge really lacks some good sandwich places). the staff are really friendly, and its a great place to hang out and work.

The food is amazing, and if you get a meal its huge, totally worth the $10 or so dollars it cost. Unfortunately their service is hit or miss. There are many friend and great employees, but one or two who are totally ruining it. I dont care if you are artsy or hippy-ish. If I come in with a 2 year old, I except you to be nice to them. As I fit into both, and can still maintain customer service, I think those one or two people can.The rest of the employees are great! Super friendly!

I actually really like HI-Rise...but seriously: buy some soy milk. Your homemade almond milk is totally disgusting and you have no dairy-free options for your drinks for people who are allergic to nuts or think your milk is nersty. Please just buy some dairy-free milk.

The quality of their breads is just amazing. They use the best flour,and allow the dough to rise to perfection.Artful!!!!

Terrific local bread maker, great sandwiches and lunches, and perfect for takeaway dinners!

Ive literally had dreams about the vanilla bean loaf. Especially the crust - -this is one time you want the end pieces, not the middle. The sandwiches are fabulous, the lattes delish -- what more could one ask for except for shorter lines?

Yum! Hi-rise on huron is the jam, literally. Theyve got great sandwiches, soups, coffee, and vibes. I love the chicken salad and chili. yum yum yum!

Had coffee and sandwich there this morning. Very expensive food. The staff was rude. The girl at counter tossed my credit card backed to me, while she is arguing with another customer. Definitely wont go back.

Sandwiches are really good. But over priced. Thats why its a 3 and not a 4.

Overpriced, oatmeal cookies were bland and dry, sandwiches were just ok

This place is cute and the food is good, but for the drinks, more now-dairy milk options would be nice. The staff arent the most polite either, so know what you want.

Hand made bread & pastries, and wine too!

Fantastic sandwiches + Im addicted to the vanilla bean loaf.

Raisin pecan rolls are the best! Also great food

Nice place to grab a coffee some bread and wine for home.

Best sandwiches I’ve ever had (LX heartache…*drool*). Great baked goods as well. Slightly pricy, slightly sassy, but well, well worth it.

Great bread products and decent drinks. It can be a little pricey though.

Expensive, but worth the trip. Outstanding lemon cake and many other pastries.

Always visit when Im in town. Blueberry scones are delish.

Yummy, high end - & priced accordingly!

Hi Rise bread is excellent. The flute is especially good, as is the coffee.

Outstanding wish they would open in Santa Monica

Wonderful food. good place to meet and talk.

Great pastriesgood coffeefun to watch the bakers across the counter

Usually amazing sandwiches and baked goods. But the foul mouth extremely loud music today was obnoxious.

Great bread! Very High prices. That must be what the Hi in Hi Rise stands for.

So racist my wife wanted to use the bathroom they said no we always buy food all the time

Outstanding sandwiches. Great variety.