Who doesn't love a good local bakery? We were happy to take a mid-afternoon break here while walking around Rockland for a sugar and caffeine fix. The older woman working the counter ("Tigers forever!") was absolutely lovely; she was bubbly, engaging, informative, and kind. We asked her a slew of questions and she excitedly and happily answered all of them. I don't know how it is for other people, but this sort of genuinely exceptional customer service makes me want to spend more money. So while we originally went in for A sweet, we walked out with MANY sweets. And the price? SO LOW. Our entire bill came to around $7. What did we try? - Cardamom cookie: my friend's choice, and it was delicious. Soft, dense, and chewy like a molasses cookie, but with the pleasant presence of cardamom instead. - A raspberry thumbprint cookie: these weren't available when we arrived, but the awesome woman told us she had some hiding in the back that she'd sell us. Thumbprint cookies can be so hit or miss, but these were perfection. A buttery, pillowy, soft sugar cookie with a thick glob of raspberry jam, and large crystals of sugar sprinkled on top. The flavors, the textures - I should have bought a dozen. - A layered Spumoni brownie/bar: I also regret not buying more of these. The pistachio, cherry, and chocolate flavors were just on point. This was an unexpected treat! - Rum balls: not quite as strong as they were advertised to us, but still good (reminded me of a dense, fudge-like chocolate Munchkin®' from Dunkin's). - And something lemony I can't remember, because we inhaled it so quickly (it was that delicious) Unlike others, when we arrived (it was close to 4pm on a Saturday right before Christmas) there was plenty available still for purchase. The breads on the wall behind the cash register were beautiful works of art, and I would absolutely love to come back here sometime to try their quiches! read more

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Great lunch. The tuna on ciabatta was amazing and the prepared salads are fresh and the homemade balsamic makes them

Delicious, kind service. Nice atmosphere and accessible hours! I would highly recommend.

The whoopie pie and cupcakes were delicious. They do not carry coke and Pepsi products which was a bummer.

Good, simple 3-star breakfast place. Good coffee and lattes. Good/very good pastries. Nice staff. Everything adequate...nothing exceptional. read more

Bake shop loaded with delightful pastries of all kinds including gluten free for this with dietary concerns. We had the croissant breakfast with fried egg, cheddar cheese and ham. Flakey and wonderful croissant sandwich. Highly recommend. Coffee was flavourful and fresh. read more

Came here for a sweet treat on our Maine vacation. Located in the middle of the quaint business district of Rockland, ABC was one of our tastier treasure finds. I had the Lamington (an Australian sponge cake dessert) which was like a cloud melting in my mouth. The ginger molasses cookie was perfect. My family devoured the chocolate chip cookies before I could even sample a taste. I heard they were equally tasty. read more

This mom & pop bakery is located on Main Street, set in between several art galleries and directly across the street from the Farnsworth Art Museum. Although they appear serious about their breads (check out their impressive website) they also sell a good mix of other goods such as cupcakes, croissants, cookies, muffins, and sandwiches. Unfortunately when I visited the girl behind the counter said they sold a lot of items earlier in the day so the glass counter looked a little sparse. I'm OK with that because I prefer bakeries sell off everything at the day's end rather than keep things around for days. It guarantees freshness. Inside there is plenty of seating, restrooms are clean, and some good old fashioned people watching can be performed if you pick the right spot near a window. read more

Atlantic Baking - Bakeries Near Me - Rockland, Maine

So cute. Great for cakes, bread and cookies. Also coffee. Not good for sandwiches. Really gross old pre-made sandwiches. Curbside delivery is hit or miss. If you don't see someone bringing your pick up in 5 or do min, call or go in. They seem to have a hard time keeping track of it. read more

Wonderful baked pastry. Croissant was just like one you would order in Paris. The latte was just average. Too much foam. If you have a craving for pastries you must stop here. We also loved the millet muffin. Absolutely delicious. read more

Picked up a cake for a birthday. People really liked it, but I found the frosting very dense despite leaving it at room temperature for a couple of hours read more

Such a lovely place. Delicious to die for treats, gorgeous desserts and baked goods. One of the few places you can come into to safely get some work done. Open early for a nice (delicious) cup of coffee. Wonderful chill atmosphere. Love the big windows that you can sit by and look out at Main Street from. read more

Open during the "state shutdown" (pandemic) offering curbside pickup, delivery, or in-store takeout. They have put up glass shields between the customers and the servers and you can pay by credit card without handing anyone your card. Good job Atlantic Baking! I only wish your signage was better so that more people would notice that you are open. Great fresh-baked cookies $1.25 - $1.75 apiece. Also brownies, cupcakes, bars, eclairs, danish, etc. Fresh baked artisan breads. Frozen pizza dough. Sandwiches-to-go. read more

The maple buns are like a marriage between a Parisian and a lobster woman from Bath. That's sounds weird and wrong but it's a good marriage and the buns are seriously great. The rest is good to average. But the whole croissant plus syrup thing is sublime. read more

Immediately greeted and felt very welcome! Initially couldn't decide what to order and cashier/baker was very patient. Ordered a croissant and blueberry almond muffin. The croissant was flaky, light and buttery. The muffin was the best muffin I have ever had! (Seriously)! Wonderful texture with almond pieces and blueberries. Definitely a must try!! read more

Yummy bakery in downtown Rockland. Chocolate croissant was very scrumptious. A bit dry with minimal chocolate, but still very tasty and fresh. Regular croissant was also dry, but flaky and flavorful. Nice bakery with so many treats to try. The ordering system is a bit confusing. There is one line to order and get your items and then you have to back out of the line to go and pay in a separate line. You cannot get from one line to the other without turning around and bumping into the people in line behind you. Clean place with great displays. Yummy. Lots of seating inside and out. read more

This is a fabulous bakery. Many delicious choices. Fresh made bread, sandwiches, salads.

awesome bread, breakfast and pastries. great location and service. would highly recommend

Locals call this place: ABC. Arrive before noon if you want any GF desserts like the Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons (the BOMB). Breads are made fresh daily. I will pre-order by phone and ask to slice before bagging, then will pick up before they close as parking in DT Rockland can be a pain. read more

The food is always delicious here and rarely do I feel guilty eating it. Their salads are even more affordable and just as delicious as their sandwiches, which are Made on delicious bakery bread from the bakery. I like the salads because you can choose little cups of dressing and croutons (also homemade!). And the pizza is always a great choice as well! Sometimes it can be slightly soggy but I'd still eat it anytime! And of course the baked goods are good, especially the chocolate dipped macaroons :) read more

Atlantic Baking - Yummy pizza and carrot salad! - Bakeries Near Me - Rockland, Maine

Hands-down the best baked goods on the coast. Friendly staff and AMAZING scones, muffins and bread. Hint: Go on Saturday mornings. One word: DONUTS. read more

Wonderful bakery and more! Beautiful innovative breads, luscious pastries, breakfast sandwiches cooked to order and coffee, tea, chai. They also have great house made lunch sandwiches, house-made soups and salads to go. What more could I ask for? Please open a branch near where I live! read more

Atlantic Baking - Great Bakery and more! - Bakeries Near Me - Rockland, Maine

Had the spinach and feta bread. It was delicious! Great coffee too. Perfect breakfast stop.

Only got a few items to-go but definitely impressed with the size of the commercial kitchen in the back! There's a lot of bread coming out of this place and they do a great job. The croissant with chocolate and croissant with prosciutto were both good. They had some other pastries and breads that looked great! read more

Overpriced and horrible management. Managers are rude and uncooperative to customers and employees both

Always busy, great sandwiches, staff has to deal with a lot in the summer months so be nice to them!

Ran in at the last minute to grab dessert and took whatever little cakes and pastries were left. It was a wonderful surprise that the pastries were still super fresh (even close to closing time) and totally delicious. The apple one and raspberry bar were especially amazing! read more

Always had great service here and the food is THE BEST. The to-go is also very helpful for a quick breakfast/lunch. LOVE that everything is home-made in house all of it is soooooooo yum read more

We stopped here for an afternoon pick me up in Rockland and I'm glad we did! They offered many types of coffees and desserts, as well as many breads. It smells delish! I would recommend the chocolate coconut macaroons and chocolate chunk cookie! YUM, goes perfect with a coffee. read more

Eating in gave us a chance to check out the generous array of local information on hand. Don't delay ordering if you want to enjoy a cinnamon roll -- we shared the last one, and there was quite a line of disappointed customers after us. Along with hot coffee, I also chose their breakfast sandwich, egg and bacon on toasted fresh sourdough bread. Delicious and quite filling. Seems like a favorite gathering spot for locals and tourists. read more

Atlantic Baking - Eat in or take out - Bakeries Near Me - Rockland, Maine

stopped mid to late afternoon on a Wednesday in August and found they were sold out of lots of goodies; however we found the last of the cheese and veg scones were terrific and the last coconut brownie was excellent with (fresh) hot coffees. Definitely would go back again! read more

Atlantic Baking - interior, at counter looking into kitchen - Bakeries Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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$5 minimum to use a credit card and a large latte is $4.59. Legal under Federal law, but not great for customer relations. I went down the street. read more

Outrageously good molasses ginger cookies. We came back for extra ones! Also we had the honey buns, which we loved. read more

The products are 5 stars, the service is 2 stars, so there you have...a four star review. The shop is really open and clean. The products are nicely displayed. The windows into the baking area are a nice touch. The coffee bar could be set up better, with more organization, and not just kind of in the middle of the store. The young staff ladies behind the counter were disinterested to the point that a baker came out and took our order. One of them finally cashed us out, with a snooty attitude. This is Rockland, not Camden, and if you don't want a job, there are plenty of people that will take it, ladies. read more

This is my favorite bakery to go to in Rockland. Their vegan sandwich is absolutely delicious - with roasted garlic. Veggie sandwich is delicious too - cheese and crunchy shredded carrots what an interesting combination. The bread is mouthwatering. read more

Another great little Rockland spot! Phenomenal cookies and pastries, even authentic French bread!

I love this place. It somehow feels both homey and special. I've never had a bad experience in the many times I've been (unless you count the times my kids have been rowdy, but that's not ABCo's deal). I'm itching to redecorate the interior, but it's always clean, the staff are attentive and kind, and the food is wonderful, so I'm not going to split hairs. I love their breakfast sandwiches, the pulled pork sandwich and the cheese danish, but their breads are gorgeous, too. Their pastries and macaroons have amazing flavors and textures (hellooo lamination!) but aren't too sweet. read more

Stopped in for a light lunch while in Rockland - great soups, I had the jalapeño corn chowder. The chowder was made with fresh corn, and was incredibly substantial. Good fresh brewed iced tea as well - friendly staff, and you can donate part of your check to an initiative they have that allows the less fortunate to stop in for a meal without being humiliated. Their baked goods and breads look great as well, though I didn't have a chance to try them. Two thumbs up! read more

The prosciutto and cheese croissants are amazing! The chocolate croissants could have a little more chocolate, but are otherwise flaky and delicious. The chocolate chip cookie was out of this world, crisp yet chewy. read more

Stopped in while exploring main street and ordered a granola bar. Flavors are delicious and ultra rich. The bar was studded with chocolate bits and melts in your mouth. Yummmm. read more