Flour Bakery, a local chain founded in the South End, has been chosen to manage the Boston Common Concession Pavilion, a prime location in the heart of the nation’s oldest public park.

A minority and women-owned business founded in 2000 by James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Joanne Chang, Flour Bakery is bringing its staple sweet treats and some select savory eats to the pavilion for the next three years.

With nine existing locations across the city, Flour Bakery will open its tenth at the pavilion, offering its signature pastries, sandwiches and beverages to the thousands of daily visitors to Boston Common. Renovations are expected to begin this winter, with the pavilion’s reopening slated for spring 2025. The menu will be trimmed down version of the chain’s existing menu but offering a full range of $3-$6 pastries to $10-$15 cafe-style sandwiches, salads and quiche. Final menu prices must be approved yearly by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Flour Bakery to Boston Common,” said Interim Parks Commissioner Liza Meyer in a press release. “Flour Bakery’s commitment to quality, community and creativity makes them the perfect addition to this historic space. Both everyday parkgoers and out-oftown visitors will enjoy being able to stop by Flour for food or a beverage, which in turn will help activate the Common for the benefit of all park users.”

Flour Bakery will begin renovations this winter, as the concessioner is responsible for outfitting the pavilion’s limited kitchen space with its own equipment. Renovations may include some additional seating, but the overall appearance and function of the historic space will remain the same.

The Concession is located in a central spot with sweeping views of the Common. It serves as a popular stop for both residents and tourists exploring the park, and the many landmarks nearby. With its proximity to key tourism locations and recreational spaces, the pavilion attracts a steady stream of visitors year round. For the last three years, the pavilion had been run by the Earl of Sandwich, a family-owned sub shop that claims the history of descending from the inventor of the sandwich, John Montagu. The sub shop served classic subs, wraps and soups. The contract for the Concession rotates every three years to make the opportunity available to other local eateries.

Flour Bakery’s selection is part of Mayor Michelle Wu’s broader vision to activate and enhance the downtown area. The city has recently made other improvements to Boston Common, including the addition of the Emerson College UnCommon Stage and a seasonal beer garden, near the Boylston Street MBTA stop, to encourage broader use of the park’s space.

“We hope and feel that we, as a company, are uniquely Boston,” said Director of Operations Mike Brucklier in a statement over email. “We were founded here in the South End of Boston and feel lucky to employ almost 400 staff members from the local area. We have loved serving our local community for the last 24 years!”