Food is amazing. Most Asian American restaurants load the sugar and salt. Bakers Way did not. Second time here. Take out to our boat. pad Thai, Fried Rice, Spring Rolls, and steam dumplings. Dumplings good, everything else exceptional. And we got the biggest yeasty cinnamon bun I've ever seen. Words cannot describe how decadent this was. OMG!!!! I've been coming to Boothbay for 30 years and never knew this place was there. If someone had not sent me would have thought just a bakery. It is that too. I have seen some negative reviews on service. Not fair. There is no table service. You stand at the counter till they have time to take your order. If you are eating there, they will deliver to your table. There is beautiful outside seating. And English is not their first language so patience may be required. And they are from a different culture and it to some that may translate as rude. That has not been my experience nor those lined up for their food or bakery products. A constant stream of takeout. If you like Asian food, funky place, this is it. One more thing. The order we had at most any other Asian restaurant in the area would have been double the cost. 2 entrees large portions, 2 apps and a desert for under$50 bucks!!! read more

Their reputation precedes them at Baker's Way. On our way out of town, we stopped by to try one of their apple fritters, which they are known for. I am not a doughnut person at all, but I always make an exception for apple fritters. So we bought one, and I want to emphasize the word "one" because it was sooooooo huge that it would've just been too much to have gotten more. It was enough for 3 to share, frankly. It was really large. The apple fritter was good, but I have to say, it wasn't my favorite. I've been spoiled by a place near our home (3,000 miles away) where the addition of a noticeable amount of cinnamon with huge apple chunks always steals my heart. Here, at least in the fritter we got, I didn't taste any cinnamon, and honestly, I couldn't taste any apple pieces either. Not sure what was going on. It still tasted good, but I felt like it wasn't well represented for what they claimed it to be. Again, it wasn't bad... it just wasn't great, either. read more

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I love it here, this place is the way! Best breakfast spot in town! One day soon I'll have to try the non breakfast items, but it's breakfast time right now. I wish I could give this place 8 stars! read more

Wow what a gem this is during the off season in Boothbay Harbor. There really is no where to even have a cup of coffee down this way before the tourists show up. I'm so glad i stumbled into this quaint spot. I was in the mood of a pastry and a coffee and was able to snag a bar seat at the counter since it can get pretty packed with it being such a small space. The coffee was excellent and free refills and self serve. I went for the apple fritter which i think was as big as my head, as the wonderful woman at the counter suggested it. This pastry was the absolute best apple fritter i have ever had. I don't expect something so large and from a vietnamese bakery to be so amazing since i don't correlate apple fritters with Vietnamese food. But i will from now on!!! Perfect crispy glazed exterior and when I say a pillowy inside i mean it was the most softest bread i've ever had. I could only eat part of it and then i took the rest home and air fried it to heat it up and it was just as good if not better!!! I would also love to give a shout out to the hospitality and service. The wonderful woman working the front is extremely well organized and so sweet to everyone. The folks working in the back even come out to greet you when they get a chance! I loved how cozy and quaint it was and will definitely come back for some classic Vietnamese dishes the next time i am in the area! A must try!! read more

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Hey Boothbay restaurants take a lesson in from Baker's Way . They serve decent food at a good price. Their breakfast sandwiches are half the cost and are superior to most in the area. Thank you Heng! read more

Baker's Way is a fantastic locally-owned Vietnamese Bakery with the sweetest food AND staff. This is the holy grail if you're craving pastries. My personal favorite is the apple fritter, it seriously never EVER disappoints. If you're on the hungrier side you have to try their omelets or Bun Tuoi. If it's a nice day I would recommend taking the time to enjoy the food on their outdoor patio, it's beautiful, surrounded by greenery with views of the harbor. read more

The RUDEST staff. I stood in line with a friend, my friend was waited on along with 4 others and I was not even acknowledged. After being ignored, I tried calling and was hung up on. They refused to even LOOK at me. My friend finally got their attention and my order was taken from her. They TOSSED our WRONG order at us with zero communication. Worst experience - and I've lived locally my entire 33 years of life. Negative 5 stars. read more

The most amazing little gem. The owner is so sweet and funny. Gives great recommendations and the place is always moving with the hustle and bustle. read more

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Best breakfast we had in Boothbay Harbor!! The food and coffee were exceptional! Service was quick and the food was prepared fresh for us!

Wow! Amazing. We need to drive an hour to get to Boothbay and now we will have to do it again. The food scene in Boothbay is nothing to rave about but this place certainly is. As described in the other reviews, a gem to be sure. Got pho even though it was hot outside, incredible flavour. It was mostly just broth, noodles and beef and at first we said where's the veg, why so plain. But we were fighting over it and had it the next day for lunch when it was just as good. Didn't even want to eat meat that day but this beef, I don't know why, was addictive. Summer rolls, wonderful. Fried tofu in lemongrass, different and delicious. What really is great is this family and the service. How many times have you eaten at an expensive restaurant where they hand you the take out containers and walk away? This owner, as busy as she was, ran outside to pour our leftover soups into the containers. They work so hard and what a product they put out. Croissants! (great) Apple fritters (amazing). Thank you Baker's Way, you are special. read more

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Delicious food, friendly and helpful staff. I ordered fresh spring rolls and the lemongrass chicken and shrimp dish. I was generously offered a sample of the delicious lemongrass tofu and given 2 fresh donuts to take home. Everything was delicious and so fresh. I can't wait to try the Pho on a cold day along with their many other dishes! read more

Every time we're in Ocean Point, we make a point to visit Baker's Way and get their apple fritters (the size of your head!) They are delicious, unique, and a family favorite. Just bring them home, heat them up in the oven or microwave (for about thirty seconds) and they are even more delicious. We've also tried their enormous cinnamon rolls, chocolate donuts, cake donuts, and blueberry muffins which are very good, but the true standout-worth-a-special-trip item is the apple fritters. Yum! read more

I'm kind of amazed that I didn't write a review before of this amazing stop in Boothbay Harbor. It could have been we wished to keep it secret, but now we certainly want as many to know as possible. This was clearly our biggest surprise meal from anywhere in Boothbay, small shop at nearly the end of the downtown area. It wasn't even the easiest to make our order, but the service was wonderful and we had a perfect seat outdoors waiting maybe five minutes on the whole for the great plates to arrive. Trust me, they were truly awesome plates no question about it. Well above expectations and some of the best Thai flavorings Rebecca or I have ever had. So make sure you make a stop and sit outside LOL! read more

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Best pastries and great sandwiches! I can't wait to try their Vietnamese Noodle soups.

Stopped by for a quick and easy take out breakfast on a weekday when most of the other local places were closed and was pleasantly surprised! Great, classic breakfast sandwiches and the biggest Apple fritter I've ever eaten! Will have to try their Vietnamese menu options another time. read more

This cute little restaurant/cafe is affordable, fast, and really delicious. I love their 99cent donuts and their big turkey sandwiches. The Vietnamese dishes are also really tasty. The inside has a comfortable ambiance to it. But there is also a beautiful outdoor patio with plenty of seating. The staff are also hardworking and friendly. I'll definitely be back in the future. read more

The bakery and food part of this cafe is the main draw. I had a BLT there yesterday, and it was hands-down delicious. Homemade bread cut thick and toasted, a ton of bacon, lettuce and tomato, and mayonnaise. The ambience is less than elegant, this is a place where people collect in the morning for coffee and bakery items, all made on site. read more

If you would like a sweet roll the size of your face, you can buy that here. As a bonus, it will also be delicious. Looking at the other reviewers' comments, let me just say this, if you need a warm up on a chilly, rainy day in Boothbay, you could do a lot worse than a big bowl of pho here. But the star of this show is the pastries, which you should buy some of (like the aforementioned sweet roll and the apple fritter... oh God, that apple fritter!). read more

A great place for a donut. That is if you call the fritter a donut. If they have not run out of fritters (they do pretty much every day I am told) and you do not buy one, then it is your own fault. We are just two people that snagged two giant pastries and three donuts to eat over two days. Everything was very good, but the fritter pastry was the best of the lot. We took them "home". We skipped the coffee and everything else for breakfast, but saw enough to know that if we need to plan another meal during our stay in Boothbay Harbor we will come back for the Vietnamese dishes. Maine is known for donut shops, and these are darn good donuts, even if not the "best" in Maine, or anything like that. They are not as good as Goodie Good donuts, and if you know how good those were, you are very fortunate. But this is a donut worth getting. If you buy one for a friend and actually give it to them you are a nicer person than I am. read more

The Bun Toi is outstanding. Also, that biggest donut you see, apple something or other, is worth its weight in gold.

This is one of the few places open for breakfast year round in Boothbay Harbor. I wasn't very impressed with my food, I got a turkey and cheese sandwich, no better then making it at home. But it was cheap, so I was okay with it. My husband got an omelette and a sandwich, he really liked his omelette. It's a Vietnamese place so I'd like to go back and try some of their other food. Everyone there was really nice and their pastries looked delicious, definitely worth a try. read more

Couldn't find anywhere open to get some breakfast this morning and passing by a Good Samaritan in town they told us bakers way was a good spot to get some food. It's a quaint little spot in town to get a relatively good bit to eat, it is what it is and it's good food and service for what it is. It's not fancy or anything but the food is hearty and filling, I'm forever and optimist what can I say haha. read more

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We were visiting the area and having trouble finding any Vegan food to eat. My aunt took us here and it turns out that they have some tofu dishes. The Lemongrass Tofu was delicious, hot, filling and brought to us in a timely manner. Minus 1 star because the Tofu was under cooked. Beautiful outdoor flower garden to sit and enjoy the scenery and food. read more

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Veterans of the West Coast donut scene totally won't be surprised to find the Second Best Apple Fritters in New England in a tiny Vietnamese restaurant that calls itself a bakery and serves cheeseburgers and tuna melts alongside its pho, but you've got to admit that it's a wacky thing to stumble upon in a twee little Maine tourist town. Their raised donuts are quite good when fresh, but only a delusional wingnut would order anything other than their beaver-sized apple fritter. Aside from being a little on the dry side, they're everything you'd dream of in a proper West Coast fritter. The crispy, craggy, dough is larded with so many apple chunks that a high percentage of them get directly exposed to the oil and glaze, and thus transcendantly carmelized. And speaking of the glaze, they're not shy with it. They dunk the whole damn fritter, meaning that the tooth-buckling sweetness hides in every nook and bunghole, and that even the bottom is hella glazed. Too many fritters get the top-only treatment, and I couldn't be more overjoyed that these fine Mainers go all the way and give those suckers the full Brazilian. read more

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Outstanding breakfast jammed to the gills with locals, even in the rain. We had the Apple fritter, bacon egg & cheese on a croissant, another with sausage, and a veggie omelette. Apple fritter prob the best I've had. Croissants were toasty and flakey. Coffee great too. read more

Highly recommend for a great breakfast in town. The food is cheap with few options on the menu, but all food was prepared very well nonetheless. They offer omelettes, breakfast sandwiches and some sides, along with various juices and of course coffee(which by the way, was reallllly good). There is some seating inside, and a lot more seating outside. Some shaded areas to sit, along with a great view of the harbor. My wife and I enjoyed coming in this morning for a casual breakfast before hitting the road for the rest of our road trip! read more

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This place is awesome! Do NOT pay three times the cost for a breakfast anywhere else in town. They make amazing breakfast sandwiches, muffins, cinnamon buns that are the size of a platter and great!! We go about 30 times a summer for breakfast and eat outside on the very nice patio overlooking the harbor inlet. We only tried the dinners once and they were good. They do not speak english exeptionally well, and are incredibly hard workers, doing all the jobs at once, so do not feel slighted or dismissed... it is just thier way. Hearts of Gold and true entrepreneurial spirit!! read more

They are decent. But it's very hard for them to understand you. Twice I asked for a scrambled bacon egg and cheese on a bagel. And twice it wasn't correct. read more

We visited Baker's Way just before a concert at the Boothbay Opera House. Our time was limited so we called in an order on the way. Everything was ready when we arrived. There is outdoor seating for about 25 people and indoor seating for about 16. We sat inside and good thing. The skies opened about 5 minutes into our meal. I ordered a wonton soup appetizer. The serving appeared t be a quart with 8-10 pork-filled wontons. Very good. Others in the party had the spring rolls and liked them as well. We also had 2 orders of steamed dumplings and 1 order of fried which I preferred. That is just me. The main course was Pad Thai with shrimp for both couples. We took home enough for another meal. I noticed on order of Pho going by. The menu title "Big Bowl Soup" is no misnomer. The bowl is huge! The total bill was $56.00, most reasonable. Remember this place is billed as a bakery! We haven't said anything about the dinner-plate sized cinnamon rolls! read more

After reading some reviews, we decided to try some of the Vietnamese fare. I was not impressed. The woman at the counter had a limited command of English and was unable to add up the cost of the dishes and answer a question about the baked goods at the same time (she said so). The appetizers of spring rolls was ok though they came with the oddest-tasting peanut sauce I've ever had. The two entrees ordered - ginger pork and lemongrass beef - tasted exactly the same. No lemongrass, a few large pieces of ginger, the exact same combo of vegetables, all drowned in sauce. The food came in 2 styrofoam boxes which were literally thrown onto our table (salt and pepper shakers were knocked over in the process) without a word. There was also a fly inside the case of doughnuts. Won't be back. read more

A must stop when visiting! Bakery goods and the dishes are an A+. The outdoor patio is really nice and low key for lunch.

Spring rolls.....excellent Vermicelli soup with squid.....average Pho soup w/ beef......average & salty Counter service......poor on courtesy Nice bakery. read more

The apple fritters are top notch, doughnuts tasty, summer rolls okay (would be better with some shrimp/chicken/or pork in them), and pot stickers greasy but okay too. Service was friendly and accommodating the two times (in four days) we stopped in. *Shame on reviewers who bomb a mom & pop shop by withholding stars because they didn't get a thank you. Suck it up people! read more

Words can't express how delicious our meal here was. We spent a ton of money on food for the entirety of our trip, and stumbled across this delicious Vietnamese restaurant. I've been to quite a few Vietnamese places and this food was by far the freshest. The owners speak very little English, but they're so very friendly. They've worked so hard for everything they have, and put so much love into their food. We ordered Pad Thai and Lo Mein combinations. The veggies were tender and steamed to perfection. Along with the chicken and shrimp. The cinnamon/honey buns and the Apple fritters were also delightful. Another yelper wrote that the honey buns are the size of a platter. I can concur. We really enjoyed this cute little place. Can't wait to visit again and order breakfast. I'm sure it's delicious as well. read more

We were so pleasantly surprised by the wonderful Vietnamese food at Baker's Way! The lovely woman at the register took our order, pointed us to the socially distanced tables on the back patio, and brought out dish after tasty dish -- dumplings, summer rolls, yellow curry, bun tuoi, and chicken stir-fried with vegetables and ginger. What a feast -- We will definitely be back! read more

was okay, full of old local men gabbing in no hurry to make room for new customers owner/cook seems overwhelmed with a shop full of waiting customers food was quick, okay, not expensive donuts better than average, rest of limited menu like what you get from food trucks read more

We stayed one night at this area before heading ahead. And we were more than happy to step into this nice, friendly, welcoming small bakery with a good choice of dumplings, Vietnamese veggie rolls, noodle dishes and soups! As we finished our dinner and wanted to take some pastries for next morning's breakfast. The young lady saw our two little kids and kindly gave us three more pastries for free. :)) feel like at home! Highly recommended! read more

So, this is basically diner food with ethnic flair. My husband loves pho, and has had the privilege of having many delicious bowls at multiple locations in the Los Angeles area, so he was disappointed that this one didn't come with cilantro, sprouts, lime or jalapeño or, in fact, anything on the side - even after he asked. (She said, "I added it for you," but he reported that he couldn't taste any.) The broth was also slicked over with visible grease and was fairly bland. I had been given a recommendation for, and ordered an omelette, which tasted fine, but the cheese was obviously completely processed "fake" cheese. When a bit fell on the ground, our scraps-loving dog wouldn't even eat it, so that has to tell you something. The saddest thing about it is that the owners are actually Vietnamese (she had such a thick accent I could barely understand her), so you'd think they could produce a more authentic pho. read more

This place is such hidden gem, I almost don't want to review it because it's so amazing. Some traditional Vietnamese dishes along with some other "non-traditional" ones like pad Thai. This place is small and not fancy but what it lacks in aesthetics, it makes up for in flavor. The Bun Tuoi is to die for, made perfect every time with garlic, onions, lettuce, cucumber, vermicelli and your choice of meat. Just be aware there may be a wait and depending on who picks up the phone I recommend repeating your order if they don't repeat it back to you (they normally do). Dine in or take out this place is a must! read more

Amazing place - from morning to night! I have liked everything they make! Donuts are good, but the breakfast crossiant sandwiches are incredible - for breakfast or lunch! Customer service is great, and they will do whatever you ask! I have friends that do take out dinner at least once a week - very authentic - can't recommend enough! read more