The Wholy Grain

Wonderful little neighborhood coffee shop in the South end.
The lattes are fabulous (Illy coffee), the food is great (breakfast sandwiches, selection of muffins and scones, yogurt parfait, sandwiches). I’m partial to this over the Buttery because I find the quality and flavors to be more in line with my tastes. And there’s a cute little outdoor patio for when it’s warm out.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon for lunch with 3 friends. Not a ton of seating inside but we put two of the small round tables together. We would have sat outside but it was raining earlier so all the tables and seats outside were wet. Nice selection of pastries which all looked good. However I ordered the spicy chicken and blue cheese sandwich on sourdough bread. Pretty decent sandwich with lots of chicken and some crunch with cucumbers and bacon. It wasn’t spectacular but good. Next time I’ll try the pastries since it seems that all the reviews here are about that.

Great sandwiches, and the best muffins in town. Fun to sit outside and enjoy people watching.

Friendly staff, amazing food and great location ! And DOG FRIENDLY free treats and water bowl outside :)

Perfect way to start your morning. The beautiful neighborhood of the South End backdrops this great coffee shop. The intimate patio is a great place to spend a summer morning.

This was a great little breakfast spot we met with a friend at during a recent visit to Boston. We LOVE the neighborhood — so quaint and quiet in the South End. We sat on the front patio with our dog, which was perfect. The food was good too!

Staff is awesome owner is friendly and coffee and food outstanding, but I draw the line when I’m charged 1.00 for almond milk in my chai iced tea. If I could overlook that I’d spend more time in the patio outback.

This place is the hidden gem for pastries. Delish, fresh baked croissants, muffins, scones– puts flour bakery to shame! I love this place! Great iced coffee too.

«You have chosen wisely» ~ Grail Knight, «Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade»
Okay, I’ve already used a reference from that movie recently, sorry.
Growing up, I didn’t go to Jordan Marsh department store often, as my parents were more the Filene’s (or its basement) type. Even if I did go often, my parents certainly would not have bought muffins there. So I never really knew what a «Jordan Marsh muffin» was.
Anyway, I came here just to get a muffin and to see the décor. It’s in a quiet part of the South End, so if I was living in the area, the bakery would be a nice spot for tea and baked goods while reading/​writing. The décor is simple and warm with lots of wood.
The blueberry muffin, while not mind-​blowing, was still rather good. There were a lot of blueberries but not to the point where the inside became raw batter and paste. The tops were covered with sugar, which can make it too sweet for some. The firmness from the sugar crust was appealing.
If I’m around and crave a muffin for some reason, I’ll strongly consider The Wholy Grain.

Really nice place to relax on a nice day. They have a great porch area outside in the back. Not a ton of seating inside, but enough to probably find a table if you only have 2 – 3 people.
The hot chocolate was really good. They have a bunch of pastries that all look pretty good too. Had a chocolate croissant that was pretty solid. It wasn’t really cheap, but there is definitely way more expensive places to eat in boston.
If I were passing through again, Id probably come back.

Wasn’t impressed by the coffee, but I had a cold so that might have had something to do with it. I really liked the sandwich I ordered. Fresh ingredients, good bread, and a decent size. Prices are more than fair for Boston.

I am guessing many people have praised the Jordan Marsh blueberry muffin. The only thing I have to add is that I wanna make sweet passionate love to the Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffin. It’s oh so delicious. I wanna hug it like a little kid hugs teddy bears. I wanna walk on top of a cloud made out of this muffin. I wanna kick the muffin into the air and bounce it off of my head like a soccer ball, then catch it in my mouth and eat it.
The vibe of this place is cool too. I wanna hang out in the restaurant and read a book. Good coffee, good bakery, what more do you need?

Must get the blueberry turn over — so light, fresh, and tasty!

A very cute little bakery and café located in the South End area of Boston, Jon and I found this place after attending mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and we were waiting for our Über ride back to our hotel. It was the perfect place to caffeinated and get away from the chilly weather common in Boston.
It’s in a super quaint area surrounded by brownstones and other little shops. We walked in and immediately noticed the warm and cozy aroma. It was hard to pick what to order but we decided for the chocolate/​cinnamon scone and the pumpkin muffin and a café latte to wash it all down. It was so delicious and we were content with our choices for a quick bite! We left happy and full. All the other pastries looked so appetizing so we definitely need to come back next time we are in town. Highly suggest coming here if you are in the area!

Love their back patio. Confused why it always smells like aggressive BO in the shop.
Coffee is actually quite nice ($ 2 – 3), tasty sandos/​wraps ($ 7 – 8), pretty banging baked goods ($ 2 – 4) — and what’s even better is that your favorite paleo pal will be delighted that they offer goodies that our caveperson ancestors could have noshed upon.
Much less of a scene than the Buttery or Flour — a solid standby to have in the hood — I’m always happy to end up here on a lazy Saturday.

Went here for a quick bite to eat for breakfast on a Sunday. The place was decently crowded but we were able to grab a seat out on the front patio.
For my meal, I decided to go with the wholy bowl. This was served in a little tray and actually had a great combination of flavors. It was also a decent size for the price and was just what I needed to soak up the alcohol from the night before.
Definitely a popular spot, worth checking out if you are in the South End.

What a cute coffee shop!
I was looking for a place to have breakfast (nothing heavy — just coffee and pastry) in the South Boston area (if you don’t force yourself to be in that neighborhood while you are visiting Boston, this neighborhood easily becomes an area where you end up not visiting) and found this coffee shop not so far away from the hotel where I was staying.
When you get close, provided that the weather is on your side, the first thing that probably comes into your eyes is an outside patio with a few tables where you have a lot of little birds walking around and singing. What a nice greeting to get at 7am in the morning! (And by the way, the store has a water dish outside for dogs for those people who stop here while walking their dogs so the dogs can enjoy a bit of something as well. What a nice neighborhoody service) You walk in and you notice all these gorgeous looking pastries and you have plenty to choose from. And they are all such a good size (I am a type of person who can swallow 2 pastries for breakfast no problem) that one scone or muffin would be enough.
If you are in the neighborhood, pay them a visit

Passed through the south end and into this little café last weekend to grab an iced tea and some baked goods.
There are TONS of pastries to choose from, and all of the ones I tried were delicious (especially the super cute maple bacon cupcake!). Prices were great, and the service was really really friendly. I loved that there was outdoor seating in the front and back, although I got my goodies to go. Something about this café was very… laid back and neighborhood-​y, in the best way.

I’m addicted now. Wholy Bowl fo’ lyfe y’all! Definition of Wholy Bowl: the holy grail of complete proteins. The brown rice is surprisingly flavorful and blended well with black beans and avocado. Add some olives and some melted cheese on top and you have a warm, cheesy, comforting bowl that you won’t feel terrible after eating, for about $ 7. Can’t go wrong with this one, hoss.
Also haven’t had any problems with the staff since the first time, they’ve been really friendly.
Note they have outdoor seating in the back and a few small tables out front. In the back is more spacious and more shady.

Cute little café tucked away in the South End with a very cozy, private backyard. Great place to grab a coffee and sit in the sun.
Nice Illy coffee with a handful of pastries to choose from