Acorns Bakery

Counter/​owners are very rude. Make you hurry to make choice. Then turn on horrible loud music AND cold air! It’s snowing out!!! They don’t say «thank you» in a sincere way and when asked if it was to go and I said yes, but sat to sip my coffee for a moment I was made to feel uncomfortable as if I’d lied!!! How do they stay in business ??? I won’t be back even tho the coffee was good

Terrible experience. People working there are particularly unpleasant, arrogant and impolite, making you feel they are actually doing you a favor to take YOUR money. And the pastry is below average, and they don’t take credit cards. STAY AWAY!

I had the roast beef and Boursin sandwich
For 6.95. It had one slice of black looking roast beef… Like when beef sits in frig too long. Felt ripped off … This was after owner told me they had no more egg salad. I had a peanut butter cookie that was burnt and stale.
I stopped going there before because of bad attitudes by owners. This time I figured to give a try in case hew owners.

I’ve been going to Acorns since they opened. Recently I ordered my sons graduation cake, strawberry shortcake, and had the best compliments on it. Everyone asked where did the cake come from? Young and old commented on the cake, it was terrific. The cake was moist and the whipped cream was fresh with strawberries. I will always order dessert from Acorns for just the family or special event!!! Thank you Bill and Stacy for impressing my guests.

I love Acorns. I have been going there for years. The cookies are wonderful, freshly made, full of flavor. The tuna rollup is one of my favorites. In August they start making a fresh tomato tart with basil. The owner told me that he had picked the tomatoes out of his garden. The quiche: to die for; the key lime tart: approaching heaven; summer vegetable salad: perfection. Their personalities: good god! what happened to these people? I have gotten humanity out of the male owner. But his wife? sister? the woman? Once I asked her what happened to the bakery across the street which had closed. She looked at me like I had asked her if she thought she needed a facelift. So I’ve adjusted. Still go there. They’re amazing. But they’re not there for the applause.

Figured I’d chime in — I agree that I’ve gotten a real mix of service here. Not sure who the owners are, but periodically, I’ve gotten flak for ordering too many cookies (for an office party) where I was told they only prep small batches and if I wanted that many, I should have ordered ahead. I’m not sure I get it — if I’m willing to mix up the selection and get what’s available, why do I need a lecture?
That said, usually the service is a strong neutral — available, helpful, and fast. Have never been ignored or waited any length of time to be served.
Well worth checking out, because the baked goods are amazing. Pretty much any macaroon there beats any macaroon elsewhere in the Boston metro area, and I honestly think that if my boyfriend had to choose between me and the almond macaroons, I might find myself by the side of the highway holding an empty macaroon bag.
Lastly, noticed the gripe about bathrooms — I agree it’s a pain in the butt, but they aren’t the only place in the area with some weird restroom constraints. It’s not par for the course, but it doesn’t amaze me here in weird-​buildings-​r-​us New England.

What is with this place? The owners always seem to be in a foul mood. They rarely smile and almost seem perturbed that you’ve walked into their establishment. At first, I thought maybe they were in a fight, but that was 10 years ago. How could a spat possibly last that long? On the other hand, their croissants taste authentically delicious and flaky. If the owners knew something about customer service, I wouldn’t hesitate to walk in whenever I had a craving for pain au chocolate.

The food is good and even the service is decent
But the attitude is so snotty in here. I know it;s Needham, but really now!
Also chips with a lunch are $ 1.50
and there is no bathroom for customers
just an exasperated attitude if someone who has dropped $ 15 and had two beverages asks where they might try to go (I stupidly imagined perhaps an eatery with no bathroom had made an ‘arrangement’ with nearby business; to get a loo for their clientele.)

Great eclairs. We are new to the area and we were blown away with the desserts. Will definitely visit again.

I work nearby and so I and many of my co-​workers often get lunch from Acorns. The sandwiches are great and the menu is a little different from your typical sandwich place. My favorite has to be the roast beef panini which has carmelized onions and boursin cheese. YUM! The cookies, baked goods, and desserts are also good.
While the food is good there are several things I (and my co-​workers) constantly complain about. The people who work there are not friendly at all even to many of the regulars. They don’t take credit cards and I think the prices are a little on the high side.

Their food is good but the couple who owns it are incredibly rude. So unfriendly! They don’t smile, say hello, wish anyone a nice day, or say thank you. They act like they’re mad that you came in. I have a friend who used to buy soup there regularly and now refers to the owners as the Soup Nazi’s! (from that Seinfeld episode) The most unpleasant store I’ve ever visited. I stopped going because the mood is so negative and know others who’ve done the same.

Great place to grab a sandwich or snack in Needham.
I’ve had their turkey/​brie paninis, a variety of cookies and their fruit-​filled croissants — all excellent! I give them props for Boylans soda. They lose 1 star for poor quality coffee + being closed on Sundays. I know it’s a local-​run place, but half the time I’m in Needham center, it’s on a Sunday!

I’ll add this to the Bakery on the Common and the Charles River Café in Natick on my list of nice places to get a sandwich, a pastry, or a drink. I had a tuna melt, and I’d like to return to give the desserts a try.

Their Roast Beef Sandwiches are to die for!!! Very Very Very Fresh! My other favorite is their fruit tarts! So Good!