When Pigs Fly

Happen to walk by just as it opened and it is wonderful! The staff are amazing friendly, gave us samples of the English muffin bread and bought a loaf of sourdough which was great. I want to go back to try the donuts and the other types of bread.

I could not rave more about this bakery. Wonderful bread and so many many choices. When we turned up they had samples which were amazing. The sourdough was fabulous and perfect for my father in law. The blueberry, raisin lemonade bread was indescribable. It had was definitely more of a dessert bread but just delicious. There is something for everyone here. They will slice the bread for you. They also have a selection of jam and olive oil. You need to visit this store if you like bread!

I absolutely LOVE WPF. From the baked goods, To the jams, And their customer service. So happy to have a location here in my neighborhood. Big shout out 📣 to Crystal for recommending the Tomato Pesto to pair with a loaf of their Baby Spinach Garlic. HEAVENLY!!! By the way, best customer service experience, I hope everyone gets helped by Crystal. WPF, she needs a promotion! Also if you don't know already know buy a loaf, get a bread pudding for 40% OFF!!!!!!!

Please update your summer hours online! They are open 10am-7:00pm; not 7:30pm as posted online. We walked all the way over there and arrived around 7:10pm and they were closed with a sign in the window.

The bread at When Pigs Fly is so tasty. Baked fresh daily and with a ton of options to choose from. The chocolate bread is decadent and delicious. Grab a cookie too- the lemon blueberry and campfires cookie are two of our favourites. #bread #cookies

My first experience with a bakery of this sort, and it was amazing and Awesome. The amount of novelty baked goods was very impressing, as was their quality. It is a good bakery I would like to recommend to everyone. TRUST me! ^^

I highly suggest New York Rye bread sliced at this place. Their chocolate muffin is delicious too.

Everything here is SO GOOD. The chocolate bread is super moist with big chunks of chocolate but not overly sweet. The olive bread is also to die for. The staff are also very kind. It is a little bit pricey ($7 or $8 for most loaves) but it is worth it because the bread is amazing quality and delicious.

I absolutely love this bakery! There are so many amazing flavor sweet or savory combinations of bread that you won't find anywhere else. Oh and the bread is always so moist. Heaven! My go to is the sun dried tomato and basil bread but you really can't go wrong with any flavor. They also have donuts on Saturdays and they are some of the best (and biggest) in the city. They'll also rotate in different treats like cinnamon rolls. What a neighborhood gem!

This place is wildly good!! So many different types of sourdough, all at very reasonable prices. Got a lemon blueberry cookie that tasted like the top of a sugary muffin--yum-- and a sourdough bread bowl that was only $2.50 and fed me for two days. Can't recommend enough! They're the real deal.

The low carb bread here is very yummy! Wish they had more variety but great place for fresh bread

OMG I love this place! They have the best cookies and bread! The cookies are ultimate indulgence, a bit sweet but soooo good They have so many fresh bread to choose from. My favorites are tomato Baby Spinach, Onion and Garlic Ciabatta and Sun-Dried Tomato w/Fresh Basil Oil. Sometimes they have samples so you can try. The bread is fresh and soft on the inside. The crust is not too hard but still crispy. On Saturdays they have donuts and my god they are huge! We tried the lemon ricotta which was great but I think their cookies taste better. They have several locations including Brookline, Jamaica Plain, and Sommerville just to name a few. Pro tip: Buy their gift card during Christmas where they had a promotion of buying a $25 gift card and receive a free loaf of bread ($6 value).

I first went to When Pigs Fly for their Saturday doughnuts. People were lined up in the winter cold to get them! I didn't know what to expect and ordered six. I was surprised when the employee was putting MASSIVE yeast doughnuts into individual boxes and stacking them up in a shopping bag for me. Yikes! Six of their doughnuts was overkill. I liked them, but my wife prefers cake doughnuts so I had to eat FIVE of them by myself which was tall order! Fortunately, I saw that When Pigs Fly main deal is bread and I got a loaf of their most popular one: Baby Spinach, Onion and Garlic Ciabatta for $6. We're SUPER into it and it is now our primary bread. We use it for snacks, sandwiches and whatever else comes to mind. I've also tried their Maple Walnut Banana also for $6 and enjoy it as French Toast. What we discovered is that we need to keep these breads in the fridge otherwise they grow mold. So, pro tip that. ALSO, we love ordering the breads (and cookies) and shipping them to friends and family around the country. It's a big winner! We spring for 2-day express shipping because, well. It's food. And we know that it molds. So I don't know why the 2-day express shipping isn't the default, basic option. But now you know and can try your luck with slower shipping if you feel daring.

Breads are delicious. Send them to our family all over the country. Jeanie is always so helpful processing orders. Costs are very reasonable and ingredients are. Outstanding!!! Bread is good food.

Fantastic bread! Really can't go wrong. However, pay attention to the ingredients as even many of the savory breads are sweetened with sugar, molasses, etc.

This little bakery is the BEST place to stop in when you are walking down Center St. They have the quirkiest and most fun flavors of bread that you could possibly imagine. When you stop by, they offer samples! They have many sweet and savory bread options. As if free samples and fun flavor weren't enough, my FaVoRiTe thing about this place is the doughnuts on Saturday mornings. They have a ton of fun flavors, the doughnuts are huge and obviously( since this is a bread place) are fluffy and fresh. It's a fun thing to look forward to (and get you out of bed) on Saturday morning. I'm so spoiled to have such a unique local joint down the street from me!

So their breads are excellent and inventive, we know this. But what you're really here for is the freshly-made Saturday donuts, so here's the scoop: -They open at 10, but the line starts beforehand (there was about 6 people ahead of me right at 10), and demarkations for social distancing are indicated on the sidewalk, which people were good about using. Only a few people allowed in at a time (and masks mandatory, obviously)- but the line goes pretty quickly, since the set-up is fairly efficient. -They offer about dozen flavors, listed outside (sandwich board and sign in window) and then also set out in the display case inside so you can see what they look like. The flavors span the gamut (to traditional apple cider, from chocolate, to fruit, to filled) so you're likely to find something that suits everyone. I'm partial to the blackberry almond, which has an excellent balance of flavor and crunch/texture- but still need to work my way through the full menu. -They are indeed as big as your head- plan accordingly. -Order with one person, while the other rings you up- and I think the donuts are already pre-boxed so it makes the check-out process very quick. -FYI for some reason tipping on my credit card was not an option- they did have a tip jar, but in the Quarantimes I'm not in the habit of carrying around cash so felt pretty bad about that. -Each donut is an excellent value at about $3.50. Worth it. (Also don't miss their other baked goods- their cookies are ginormous and delicious as well.)

So why would you want to bother going to When Pigs Fly when you can just buy their bread in the grocery? The sensory experience alone is worth the trip. There are about a dozen different glorious types of bread in loaves as well as yummy cookies, jams and if you have lived your life well you will arrive on a Saturday when they have salad plate size donuts. We are currently working our way through the different varieties of breads (& donuts!) but the olive and cranberry walnut are particular favorites of ours. You can't go wrong with any of the donuts, they are huge and the flavors creative and delicious. The staff is friendly and helpful, if you can't decide just ask them what they think, we haven't been led wrong yet. One trip to When Pigs Fly will have you falling back in love with carbs again.

I finally caved and bought myself a loaf of bread. Whenever I'm here, I'm always drawn in by the smell of their loaves of bread. And I just stare at the beautiful mounds, reminding myself that I'm on a "diet". They have a few samples of their bread in the front, further convincing you that you need to bring a loaf home. And on Wednesday's, they do $2 sourdough loaves. I recently came home with their hummus bread (they'll slice it for you if you want!!) and it's been rapidly disappearing because of how delicious it is. The loaves run between $5-$6 which isn't too bad. I'll definitely be back soon, as soon my hummus bread runs out.

I visited on Saturday due to the rave for their donuts but hmmm, how can I say this...The presentation was stunning but ultimately they taste like sweet bread with sugar frosting and very dense. They really weren't moist and fluffy enough like a donut should be. Unfortunately I was disappointed. I tried 4 different flavors but none hit the spot like I wanted. I think I'll stick to the bread and cookies :-(

Sourdough had a nice crust, but not so much as to make your gums bleed. Also, good tang, but not overpowering. The chocolate loaf was amazing. It was savory bread with the occasional pop of semisweet chocolate chunks. Delightful with a fruit jam.

I used their sourdough for my Thanksgiving Day stuffing. I've sampled the breads and love pretty much every one of them. They are dense and chewy with yummy/ unexpected add ins like hummus or sun dried tomatoes. I especially love WPF bread toasted. When we happened by tonight, my daughter was drawn in by the sign, "Donuts on Saturdays Only." We went in to find a display of the 11 flavors available. I don't like just any donut-- I could live in DD and never touch one. However, these donuts were overachievers. First, their size is just enormous -- probably 3x a standard donut. You might not be able to tell from the picture but they are big enough for a mom and two kids to share one and be satisfied. Second, the unusual flavors make you want all of them! Third, they are absolutely delicious. We got the lemon ricotta donut. Once you choose based on the display, the person goes and gets your individually boxed donut. I am going to guess it weighed almost a pound. There is a lot of ricotta filling. The glaze on top was not waxy or hardened sugar-- it was a lemony mouthful of sweet heaven. At $4, I can not imagine how they are making money on these donuts. I would run, not walk to get there before they realize they could be charging waaaay more.

Great little place in the neighborhood! Nice selection of classics with some fun new treats to try. Nice selection of new breads to sample at the front. For a small artsy bead shop it's not overpriced, certainly not far from the local Whole Foods and more variety. Have a Bavarian pretzel on the way out (mustard is in the fridge )

JP's a pretty small place, and I like to think I keep fairly good tabs on additions to the neighborhood. How did When Pigs Fly escape my eagle eye? Blame it on books -- I take the 39 home from work, and generally have my nose buried in a novel when we pass by WPF's section of the street. No matter. Last evening I swung by the newest location of seven New England-based bakeries after a reception at UForge Gallery, and was absolutely bowled over by the hospitality. While I perused shelves of infused olive oil and french toast toppings, Jennifer, manning the counter, told me about WPF's other locations, their ingredients, their most popular loaves and their commitment to no preservatives. Then I died and went to carb heaven. Have you ever had access to basically unlimited bread samples? No? Get the hell over to WPF, because after trying the chocolate bread (thick, semi-sweet, perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream), best-seller orange cranberry with toasted walnut (tasted exactly like fall), and spinach with roasted onions and garlic ciabatta (so savory and delicious) and turning down further offerings (no more space in my stomach), I was given a massive bag of slices to take home. I left the store with a stupefied smile, an enormous loaf of onion-mushroom ciabatta, lemon-blueberry cake, and enough bread samples to defeat the appetites of my three roommates, all for $9.

Bought a loaf of olive bread and it was the best bread eating experience I've ever had! Loved the aroma of the herbs and olives in the bread. They also offer samples so that you can taste your bread before buying it. Slightly on the pricier side though.

We came on a Late Friday afternoon on our bikes and the staff was very helpful. We were looking for a hearty German-like bread and the whole wheat loaf turned out perfect! Will come again but earlier next time to see their entire daily selection. The bread pudding baked bread, as well as the chocolate loaf, were AMAZING! Two staff members were hilarious and helpful. They were also friendly and looked like they enjoyed working there--always refreshing!

Too bad I love this place sooooo much. I live too close, so my temptation is always near by. If you like carbohydrates, this is your place. They have perfect concoction of ingredients that at the end are masterpieces you eat. I am bringing this bread to Colombia when I go on vacation, that is how much I love their products.

wowee! bread! we were stopped in our tracks by the window display at When Pigs Fly. gorgeous loaves of beautifully diverse breads stacked in tiered trays. we went in. my eyes glazed over and the next thing i knew, we were walking out of When Pigs Fly with a substantial loaf of Red Pepper Hummus with Sesame Seeds and Garlic. again, wowee! the crust was perfectly crisp. the crumb was moist and scrumptious. the combination of flavors danced in our mouths. we rationed every heavenly bit until there was a morsel left the size of a squash ball, which somehow made it home with us 2 days later. relaxing in bed after a lengthy bus ride from Boston, i savored the remaining morsel, every bite tasting as good as the last. good news for those of us who live outside the Boston area! When Pigs Fly has a mail order website. check it out! https://www.sendbread.com/cart/index.php wowee!

Small, cozy and very welcoming place! I loved their friendly services, the staff gave me their recommendations and personal favorites along with explaining more things. Went there thinking it was a cute store, ended up eating their DELICIOUS Chocolate bread pudding cake like a "pig" and actually flew afterwards clearing thinking the possible reason behind the name store! Haha Can't wait to try their Chocolate bread next!

Terrific breads. My favorite sandwich bread is the Baby Spinach, Onion & Garlic Ciabatta, followed by the Potato, Roasted Garlic & Onion. The Hummus bread is also great. If you're into sweet (and untraditional), I enjoy the Chocolate bread. I've also heard that people really enjoy the Orange,Toasted Walnut and Cranberry. I wouldn't recommend their cookies; stick to the breads when ordering.

I have visited this location about 3x and the customer service is always great. I love that they also have samples too- I tried the chocolate chip bread with apple butter. On my next visit I had to buy a pack of that bread! I also tried the apple cinnamon bread pudding- so good! The good thing is if you buy a pack of break you get 40% off of any bread pudding :) I've also tried the sourdough bread.

I'm trying to cut down on carbs. I love bread, so it's been tough...until now!! When Pigs Fly Low Carb whole wheat bread is DELICIOUS. I've had a really hard time believing it's low carb. I love it and it has made my low carb lifestyle SOOO easy. My problem now is keeping it in the house. My carb loving family has decided they love it too!

Their flavored breads are so delicious - we love the sun dried tomato, but their traditional sourdough is amazing too.

I came during store hours only to find the place locked up with a sign that says be back in 10 min. I decided to wait. However the 10 min turned into 30 min. I gave up. They do not deserve my money if they can not bother to have good customer service.

The best bread place. I often buy it to treat my guests. Simply cut the bread into small pieces, goes well with anything or without.

I didn't enjoy the service. The man at the counter came off really rude when I was snapping a picture. I'm a food blogger, sir. This is free advertisement for your store. The bread is a little hard. I like my bread really soft. Not impressed.

A loaf of their delicious bread only costs about $5.50! Not much more than a loaf of Pepperidge Farm, but so special and yummy! I can enjoy this bread even without butter.

I love the German Sourdough bread! I would give this place 5 stars if I didn't feel judged by the staff for only coming in on Wednesdays for the $2 bread deal: "oh.... that's all.... ok..... [sigh]". It's really all I buy. I've tried the cookies before and would recommend them if you're weak and can't pass up on the sweets. Having bought When Pigs Fly breads at the supermarket before (for an arm and a leg), I like that you can cut out the middle man and get fresher bread for a lower price. The bread isn't made on premises, but is brought in from their bakery in Maine daily. They also accept LevelUp! "Yay! I'm a fan."

What a heavenly place to stumble upon in JP! A simple unpretentious storefront lined with its perfected artisan bread, infused oils, and fantastic balsamic vinegar. With a generous and friendly staff, you can't ask for much else .... (except maybe a small section for cheese and cured meats and pate?hm? mm...)

I love this bakery! They have an amazing selection of bread both sweet and savory. They also have great cookies and olive oil. The mango bread is my favorite. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and they always offer free samples.

For all of you complaining about "blowing your diet" and "the horror of the carbs" --- I've got news for you: GET THE LOW-CARB BREAD. Never have I ever tasted bread with 6grams of net carbs -- and 6 grams of protein and only 70 calories -- that is so dense, moist, seed/oat-filled.... and just SO DELICIOUS! Seriously, I've been around the low-carb block and it can be a deceptively ugly experience. You have mirages of moist bread that actually taste like cardboard; masks of hearty slices that crumble in your mouth like stale blocks of wood. I went out on a whim and ordered a sliced loaf of the low-carb bread, only to revel in its deliciously complex and satisfying taste and texture. Per the suggestion of the friendly person behind the counter, I froze it after a few days and the bread didn't lose its flavor. The store itself is really cute and filled with samples and some nice foodie accoutrements. I got some blueberry syrup for a friend - they have lots of dips to choose from. Come here for a splurge, a sample, a gift, or if you're like me, a practical and sustainable loaf of bread!

I am huge fan of When Pigs Fly, and was super psyched to have one just down the street when I moved to JP. I first stopped in around 4 one afternoon and asked for a sample of one of the breads. The guy at the counter simply informed me that they were not offering samples that day because they would run out too quickly. He was a bit rude about it and didn't say another word to me, even though I was the only one in the store. I ended up buying a loaf anyways, but to my disappointment I didn't like that flavor. Some of my friends have also recounted similar experiences with poor customer service at this store. That being said, the bread is good and the ingredients are unique! (Beware the chocolate bread, it is addictive).

Try the seasonal Blueberry Raspberry Lemonade bread - its sweet, tangy and delicious! Also recommend the low carb wheat - very good and filling. Skip the soft white sourdough and the country sourdough - neither are very sour or flavorful.

This bakery was great. They have the most delicious flavored breads, including chocolate bread and the festive special "jingle bread" with cranberries, almonds and more. The cookies are the best i've ever had. We got the chocolate heath cookie which was like a brownie with choc chips and english toffee. We went in a couple of weeks back, and the man working there was great: friendly, well-informed on the products and more than happy to help us and let us try the breads and cookies. Amazing.

Very Disappointed with all of the people out there who can not eat Gluten, they do not make Gluten Free bread. BIG BUMMER, many small chains or independent shops do!!

My fiance and I were absolutely blown away by both the bread and the service at this bakery! We walked in just looking for a loaf of sourdough for dinner that night and walked out with three irresistible loaves (said sourdough, lemon-rosemary sourdough, and almond-blueberry-maple syrup-that-makes-my-mouth-water-just-thinking-about-it). We also went home with bellies full of delicious samples that will be purchased at a later date. Oh! And a cookie! Buy three loaves and you get a cookie! We can't give this place a high enough rating - excellent food, excellent service - what more could you want?

WPF is a nice convenient spot to get interesting and fresh bread. I go weekly and it is a quick, easy and fun experience. The prices are reasonable, $3-5 for most of the loaves. They carry a good selection: best of list includes Six Grain & Pumpkin Seed, Ciabatta, Sourdough... There are also assorted bread toppings such as infused olive oils and jams that always look interesting but I have not sampled yet.

Quentin is a delight! Hugely helpful and very generous. Bread is pretty good too.

While visiting my fiance after I moved back to CT and he was still up in JP finishing university, we used to take long walks of discovery around the area and on one of my last trips there before he moved he took me into When Pigs Fly. I'd had their regular bread after he brought it home in the past, but this time we tried some more items like muffins and such and everything we had was both delicious and gone within 48 hours (because we ate it all and ate it fast). Only wish there was a place like this closer to our house when we lived on the hill years earlier. Then again, my hips are probably more appreciative it wasn't there. Oh evil but delicious carbs... you are done to perfection at When Pigs Fly.

I love the bread here and every time I've been in the shop they've been more than friendly. I usually sample 4-5 different breads and then buy one.

I love this place! Every time I visit, the staff are super friendly and are supportive of my sampling habit. Sometimes, I get to take some samples with me. There is quite a diverse selection of breads, which are all delicious. I tend to buy two loaves - one savory and one sweet to satisfy my dual cravings. And I don't have to whip out my wallet to pay - they take level up.

Yummy Yummy Bread. A perfect addiction to JP. I have to force myself to stay away because I will literally eat a loaf of bread if I step inside the store. The bread is that good. I regularly buy the Curried Carrot, Almond and Cranberry Bread---its unbelievable. I never imagined bread could taste that good. Note this bread is not the light and fluffy baguette consistency. Its dense and heavy and I love it. They always have a wide selection. Everyone I have encountered there has been extremely helpful with samples at the ready. They supply a wide selection of Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar and Preserves too but I have not tried them yet. I tried their chocolate heath bar cookie and although it was very chocolately, it was dry. I don't hold it against them, they do bread not cookies.

This store is awesome! Every Wednesday they have $2 German Sourdough bread. It's basically two loaves for 2 bucks! I throw one in the freezer and use the other one right away since it's so fresh. Freezing surplus is crucial since they don't use preservatives so the bread will start to mold if you don't eat it or freeze it! Also they accept LevelUp and if you continue to use it, you get coupons for the Bakery! Very friendly staff, and really love any of their breads and various products in the store. Affordable bread for the great quality.

A wonderul awesome addition to JP, I love their breads! so delicious so far i've tried honey and oat and the chocolate bread. sooo good, Their prices are amazing to!

I could spend hours in here just smelling the bread. I love the ciabatta and anything with garlic. Sometimes they have hot pretzels which are way too good.

delicious breads, amazing salted caramel cookie, and bulk balsamic vinegar that converted me to never buying anything with "caramel coloring" ever again. You can sample a variety of breads on any given day, as well as the oil & vinegars. Only bummer is that the bread can go bad fast if you don't use it, since it is fresh-baked and uses no preservatives. If you're a 2-person household, this might require some inventiveness with the leftovers like stuffing, french toast, etc. One thing I don't like is that they have a tip jar at the counter. It's great that the employees are informed enough to sell a certain kind of loaf or answer questions, but that is just good training. not something tip-worthy.