Great spot. Delicious baked good. Excellent location. Perfect spot to refuel on a ride along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.
I enjoy coming to Nashoba. I like the baked goods, sandwiches. I do find the mochas very bitter and always feel I have to ask for more syrups to balance the flavor since it doesn't taste quite right when I order them. I kinda wish Nashoba would find an alternate mocha/chocolate sauce for mochas. The service is great and I do enjoy the ambiance and vibe of Nashoba.
To update my earlier review, I've enjoyed returning to this staple of my hometown every time I visit, which has become at least once per month. It's not really visible from the street, the entrance on the other side of the building next to a gas station, but it's on the Concord river and has a nice outdoor eating area down the walkway with greenery next to a bridge, which I believe is on the main bike path, so great place to stop. They're known for their wide selection of breads and great sandwiches, one of my favs being the "Factory 152": garlic bread, chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle mayo. You can also customize a sandwich if you want which I really like. They've overhauled their menu a bit recently and I'm getting the sense they like to refresh their smorgasbord (I wanted an excuse to use that word haha) and shake things up. While most of the numerous latte flavors they had have been removed, they still have a couple mochas, caramel, and two new house made vanilla flavors! One from Madagascar and the other paired with lavender. This is an exciting development and the Madagascar one I just had tasted fantastic. If you see the bear claw pastry I highly recommend that. I think they're cycling different items through, with these delicious cinnamon vanilla pastries/breads the last few times I've visited. There was a little mixup over the holidays with a soup, and most recently I had the privilege of meeting the owner and received a replacement soup which was very nice and says a lot about what kind of place it is. All their food and beverage items I've had have been wonderful, and there are unique ones that I haven't seen anywhere else. Nashoba has a great reputation in West Concord and it's a place you should for sure visit if you are in the area.
Wow! We just found out about this phenomenal bakery that evidently many Yelp friends have already discovered and reviewed. We were on a mission to find a really good real slow rise sourdough bread. Surprisingly, our mission was accomplished. This bread which is baked fresh daily slowly rises by wild yeast from foraged Concord grapes. The company was established in 1998 and the dough is allowed to rise slowly for more than 24 hours. This exquisite bread is excellent, nutritious, handcrafted, and easy to digest. They use filtered water, wild yeast, organic whole wheat flour, and cornmeal to make this stone hearth recipe. This bread is free from any additives or preservatives and definitely a new favorite!
This place got me through a hard time of my life. I would come here to escape and build my own sandwich and grab the "Secret Garden" latte. The service is very good, my favorite person is Grace, who was kind enough to remember my abstract order. It's located next to a brook which is nice to sit by in warmer weather and eat outside to get a bit of vitamin D.
It's hard to find but worth the effort! My very picky son had a "Build Your Own " sandwich with smoked turkey on wheat. He gobbled it up in no time and declared it was one of the best he's ever had. I had the Alcott and I agreed. The fresh bread and ingredients were outstanding! I also ate a slice of ham and tomato quiche after my voracious teenager ate half of my sandwich too! The counter service was efficient and helpful and there were several tables to help us relax and unwind in an unhurried atmosphere. Most sandwiches are $10.75 and they serve breakfast versions until noon. A true hidden gem!
Nashoba Brook Bakery in West Concord, Massachusetts has the best bread on the planet. Period. Variety, exceptional quality, either to go or eat-in. Our fave breads: Sourdough; Harvest; French; 7-Grain. All savory food is amazing from perfectly made sandwiches, simple or elaborate; soups; quiches; and changing salads, muffins, scones, French toast. Many items are available for take-home: ready for soon, or frozen for later. Can't beat their whole quiches for a perfect easy meal. Sweets are extraordinary & ever-changing, too: berry pies, cherry cookie bars, lemon bars & cupcakes, chocolate brownies. By the piece or whole, desserts are great. Probably you'll be full from meal: bags for later or now are standard. No need to ask. Hot & Cold Coffees and Teas selection and quality: wow. just WOW. Cold juices & other beverages great too. Best of all: the atmosphere, inside and out. Warm, inviting, neighborly yet special. Nashoba Brook is a delightful tributary of the Assabet River, with picnic tables alongside its blue and green beauty: birds singing, and a lovely footbridge over the Brook leads to the parking lot in back, off Winthrop Street in West Concord (easily accessible from Mass Ave). Using GPS? Google medical building: " 56 Winthrop St, Concord, MA" to locate parking lot. Drive to back of lot: Look for bakery's Slow Rise trucks: you're there! Enter via footbridge over Nashoba Brook, walk to right till you see Nashoba Brook Bakery sign on left. Easier than it sounds -- with detailed how-to-get-there directions 1st time. There is also a bike rack at Bakery/town end of footbridge. Recent expansion led to front door on Mass Ave closed (wasn't as attractive); follow signs & listen for babbling Nashoba Brook to back of building to enter. Much nicer riverside back entrance -- I have used it since 1998! Indoors is filled with chairs (comfy low, or high for Brook views); paintings; photographs; plus notices for local music, drama, workshops, & other events. That wonderful aroma of breads baking, fresh coffee brewing, & delicious other dishes-that-day will lure you in. Breads, Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch are core focus, so Nashoba Brokow Bakery does close at 4:00 pm. Open daily 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, 7 days a week. Great to follow on Insta and Facebook for specials. Or just get up and GO!!! You'll be glad you did.