Grist & Toll is a welcoming and friendly shop that offers a variety of high-quality, whole grain, and heirloom flours, perfect for bakers of all levels. Customers appreciate the knowledgeable staff who are always helpful and eager to recommend the best flours for different baking needs, such as bread, pastry, or alternative flours like cornmeal. The store features unique and flavorful options, including French Red flour and UC Davis special blends, which enhance baked goods with richer flavors and crispier crusts. Visitors enjoy the inviting space, though retail hours can be limited, so checking the website is advised. Many customers have experienced delicious results, with some noting that even novice bakers achieve bakery-quality results using the flours. The shop also sells additional goods like Jacobsen salt. Overall, Grist & Toll is considered a hidden gem that combines great products with friendly service, making it a favorite spot for baking enthusiasts.
I love this space, friendly, knowledgeable people and delicious flours and goods. I love the healthy whole grain flours and recommend this place to any baker- pastry, bread or any time you need flour, cornmeal, some alternative flours.
July 2023
Helpful and friendly service. A fun and unique place to visit. If you bake bread you will love the flour choices. Limited retail hours so check their website before visiting.
March 2023
The flour is very good quality. It’s all whole grain and milled very finely, which makes it great to work with. They carry an interesting variety of flours, many of them heirloom varieties. The staff are always very friendly and helpful with any questions you might have.
