Parking was a bit rough but overall the experience was good. The atmosphere was pleasing and the staff was friendly. I had the black forest ham sandwich (#4) and thought it was delicious. My girlfriend went with the turkey sandwich (#2) and a cobb salad. Ultimately she ended up eating part of my sandwich as she wasn't as impressed with hers. If I was alone or my company shared the same opinion of her food, I would have rated Beach Pea 5-stars. read more

I've been coming here for years....it's the best bakery around, everything is very very good; many of their items are as good as what my french grandfather (a patissier) used to make!!! read more

What a great find!!! Loved everything about this place. Lots of gluten free options and all were tasty. No problems eating them! I missed out on the gluten free bread for the day though, next time! My friends, who aren't GF, loved everything they got too. Bread selection was off the hook and they were super happy!!! I will be stopping back in next time I'm in the area. read more

Under no circumstances should this establishment get anything but a 5-star rating. This is the one and only place I will eat lunch at. Fresh breads, unprocessed deli meats, organic this and organic that. Couldn't ask for a better lunch spot. Thank you! read more

Great sandwiches and bakery items but God forbid you try to call and try to order something!! They NEVER answer their phone. It's super frustrating. Trying to order take out or cakes is nearly impossible. read more

Best bread in the world. My favorite is the ciabattina.. a personal-size ciabatta roll. Other yummy choices are the rosemary batard, fougasse.. aw hell, anything is delicious. Mariah's cakes and desserts are also out of this world. I may be biased by virtue of being family, but this is the BEST BAKERY IN THE WORLD. read more

Talk about unique bakery! this place has intreatuing things like "lavendar lemon shortbread cookies" and all manner of organic ingredients for sandwiches. They believe in fair-trade products and everything is fresh, fresh fresh! I ordered a custom cake from there for my parents' surprise 60th bday party and they couldn't have been more accommodating. I was super busy with work, and was able to coordinate the whole thing via email with the bakery team and everything went so smoothly. The cake was DELICIOUS - i highly recommend the tuxedo cake. :) read more

I came here for lunch one day as a visitor to Maine and was in love with it. It's vegetarian friendly, but also a good selection of non-vegetarian as well. The salads were phenomenal- I recommend the Roasted Veggie salad. I came back a second day as it was so good. Highly recommend!! read more

This is my absolute favorite eatery! I wish there was one closer than Kittery, Maine, but it's worth the drive. They use the freshest ingredients, have the kindest service and the most delicious bakery around. Their bread is to die for, their Tuscan Sandwich is my favorite menu item, and they have the most unique cookie flavors!! - If you can get your hands on the Lavender Cookies- DO IT. The dining room is a bit small, but in the summer it's nice to sit outside on their patio area. I am hoping one of these days they can expand their place- at least to add more places to eat in. Their establishment is always super clean, smells wonderful, and is fully stocked. I've never gone there and left without everything I wanted. Only downside is that since they're so delicious there is usually a line- but it is WORTH THE SMALL WAIT. Also- FREE WIFI! read more

I usually "create" my own sandwich and it's so good! The homemade breads and baguettes are seriously amazing! The chocolate chip cookies are worth a mention too. The place is usually pretty busy, but take out usually doesn't take too long read more

I was expecting more from the hype I received about this restaurant/cafe. Sandwich #1 seemed fresh, though not anything I couldn't get from anywhere. The iced coffee was tasty and fresh, but again, I could get it anywhere else. Lastly, I wish the cafe seating area was bigger. I went at a "non-peak" time, and there were people standing in lines waiting for a cafe seat - to the point where I almost wanted to get up and leave due to being loomed over by other patrons. I would give this restaurant another chance, but probably not in the near future. read more

Breads are amazing! Cheesecakes are my favorite dessert they carry. This place is always busy but it never takes long to get served.

I basically hyperventilate prior to entering this well-run and amazing choices of this unpretentious cafe. I first found this place 5 years ago. Ive hardly ever get the same thing. Cream puffs, breads and salads OH, MY! Go today...every time we drive up to Maine, we have to visit. Its also easy on and off EXIT 2 read more

Haven't had anything there I don't like. Order ahead during lunch so you don't have to wait. All their sandwiches are so so good. And the bakery is to die for. Breads and pastries alike; delicious. read more

Stopped in for lunch for the 1st time after having had some of their baked goods at work. Amazing selection of sandwiches. Huge portions and service was great. Took home some muffins and bread....amazing! read more

This place is, without question, the most amazing bakery on the seacoast. The staff is down to earth, the ambiance is relaxing, and the baked goods are hands-down dee-freeking-lishious. My friends and family all buy goodies here, and The Boss & I travel 45 minutes from Barrington, NH to Kittery just to have a chocolate croissant! I've even eaten their confections while sitting in my boat out at the Isles of Shoals. In fact, I believe the Beach Pea is mentioned in my book (Lobster Tales, Life Lessons, and Laughter) more than any other business, anywhere. Do yourself a favor, visit these folks, you'll be glad you did, and so will those you love. Check out their rave reviews in my book by visiting www.lobstertaleslifelessonsandlaughter.com Then go get some!!!! Dennis read more

I will drive 45 minutes just for the bread alone. The other excellent pastries are a bonus. I can't comment on the other menu items since I haven't tried them but judging by the "always full" parking lot, it must be good. read more

This review is strictly about their chocolate chip cookies. One afternoon I decided to stop in for a dessert to tame my pregnancy cravings. It took me a good 5 minutes to decide what to get because everything looked so delicious in the bakery case! I decided on a chocolate chip cookie. May I just say their cookies are one of the best cookies I have EVER had (behind Grandma's homemade cookies of course)! Ever since that first bite I have been coming back for chocolate chip cookies. Yes, I do plan on eating lunch here one day and trying their other dessert items. But for a quick afternoon snack on my way home this is definitely my go to place! read more

All you need to know is this: Their carrot dill hummus is the work of Gods. SERIOUSLY ADDICTING! Best hummus ever. I am so sad I only bought one container, I might seriously drive back up there this week from Boston just to buy all their hummus. We went here for the first time this weekend while we were staying in Maine. It was recommended to us from the hotel. It's very crowded because it's popular so that's a good sign but you do have to wait a bit to order. Parking can also be difficult so be patient. They have fair trade coffee which is great. They had a vegan soup that day so I got that and it was yummy (kale veggie). I also got a soy cappuccino. My boyfriend got a hot tea and little muffin. I was bummed to see they didn't offer any vegan pastries except some bread but no sweet things like muffins, cookies, or cakes. They had gluten free options but vegans need love too. The reason for the lack of a star is because the woman waiting on us was not friendly at all and very annoyed. Obviously she wasn't having a good day or just hating her job and unfortunately we got her as our service. I expect better from a local bakery like this - have your staff be pleasant and friendly to their customers. After she rang us up I realized I forgot to order the muffin and I was actually scared of telling her that because I wasn't sure how she would react. We came back the next day because I wanted to get sandwiches to go since we were in there earlier the day before and not at lunch time. I got the tofu sandwich on the board which is like a banh me. It was very good. The slaw doesn't have mayo so vegans are safe. My boyfriend got the chicken pesto and liked it. I also got a tub of that amazing dill carrot hummus, a tub of tofu salad, and an ice coffee to go. Next time I am in the area I will certainly be back, but for the love of good please have someone start carrying that hummus in Boston - I don't think I can live a day without it! read more

Excellent salads, sandwiches and deserts. Friendly staff and quick service. Definitely coming back on my way through!

Beach Pea is probably my favorite bakery ever. The scones, the cookies, the coffee...it's all amazing. Their lunch sandwiches are great, too! I would love to jump in my car and drive the four hours up to Maine just for their cowgirl cookies. read more

I received very poor service. I waited for 45 minutes, and when I noticed that others were receiving their food before me. I went up to the cashier to see if my order had been misplaced and found out nobody had a clue of my order. Luckily I kept my receipt. The staff did not seem sorry. I would not recommend eating here until they are able to get better organization skills. read more

We stopped by to get some sandwiches to go on our way to Fort Foster beach last week. My wife ordered a roast beef sandwich, and I got a "build your own" turkey sandwich. When we go to the beach and opened them up we discovered that my wife's sandwich was actually their fresh mozzarella and tomato sandwich. Not that it was bad but it was not what she ordered. It was not very busy so it is puzzling as to how a 2-sandwich ordered could get botched so easily. The other thing I noticed were the tomatoes in both sandwiches. Beach Pea makes a big deal of the fact that they use all-natural ingredients, support local famers etc. These tomatoes were about as flavorless as those phoney tomatoes you have to buy at the grocery store. At best, I suspect they were hyrdoponic. There is a huge difference between a fresh, vine-ripened tomato and those things at Hannaford. For the prices and the all-natural philosophy, I was disappointed. The bread was excellent and the baked goods looked very tasty, though... read more

This place was a random find on a recent drive back from Bar Harbor to Vermont. It was recommended to us by a woman at the Kittery Trading Post when we inquired that we were looking for a salad / lighter fare. After a week of poor eating choices we were SO glad to have discovered it! We got there about a 1/2 an hour after the kitchen closed so we just grabbed a number of items from the fridge - a sandwich with turkey and pesto and a salad with apples, feta, chicken and pecans. They even gave us a free loaf of bread as they were closing. I was quite impressed that even though they were closing up, they still took the orders of folks coming in the door. Really friendly staff, we both commented that we'd definitely return if we were ever in the area again! read more

Great food, TERRIBLE experience. Parking is a nightmare first, then you walk in and are insta frustrated in the small ordering area with ppl just standing around vacantly in clumps "in line" or waiting for their order, then ordering is rushed and disorganized, and you leave with great food but wanting to kill yourself from the stress of just being there. Advice: mark off an actual ordering line and a waiting area, please!! Lils is just as busy but I never feel nearly as stressed leaving there. read more

The Beach Pea is an excellent natural bakery with a green eco-friendly mission while producing the best pastry and cake on the Atlantic. It is worth the drive up from Boston just to buy a cake. The atmosphere is cozy and clean, Very natural and Maine like, local artwork and a community bulletin board give this place character. They use local products and everything is healthy and does not have a greasy heavy and sugary feeling like most bakery's. Only compliant is their espresso drinks are rather weak and not cheap for the quality. When visiting don't forget to visit and support the great foodie neighbors. CLOSED ON SUNDAYS which is too bad since it such a busy day on the Seacoast!!!!! read more

We were so excited to try a bakery on our way from Kittery to Boston. We ordered an iced latte, a scone, and a cookie. Latte was great and service was good, which is why this deserves at least 2 stars. But the scone and cookie were stale and bland. Scone was more like a cake than a real scone, so disappointing. I never throw out pastries but these had to go. The textures just felt like they were baked 2 days ago. read more

A solid four stars, maybe deserving of five stars (meaning you cannot go wrong). Had a turkey sandwich on delicious bread. Turkey did not come from a package--I think they actually cooked the turkey whole and sliced it up. Biscotti was excellent, and the coffee was very good. Service was cheery and excellent. Even though the kitchen had just closed 15 minutes earlier, they were glad to make us a sandwich. Was just passing through, but would be a regular if I lived in Kittery or Portsmouth. read more

Although it is off the beaten path, I definitely go out of my way to make it to Beach Pea when I'm in town. The rosemary cookies are super yummy, and I've had probably 4 or 5 birthday cakes made there, without a complaint. I'm not a coffee drinker, so I can't comment on the java, but if you're looking a place to catch up with a friend over a delicious lemon square or something more savory, like their ham and cheese croissants, this is the place to go. read more

While the products are good, they have terrible terrible customer service. Called to book a cake tasting/consultation for our upcoming wedding. Associate told me the manager would return our call... After a week of waiting with no call, we called again. Spoke with the manager/owner who who unapologetic and insincere about not receiving a call back.... She was the rude about working with us to find a date for a tasting. With our family and friends being long time customers we are very upset with this outcome, and will suggest our friends/family shop elsewhere. read more

Go here for their sandwiches! They are amazing, artisanal, organic and my favorite among all of the seacoast area (portsmouth, kittery, york). I literally crave them! But, their sweets (cakes, etc) don't live up to the quality of their sandwiches. I have never liked ANYTHING from the bakery there and my friends feel the same way. They should stick to sandwiches. Great lunch spot! read more

I am a new homeowner in the area. Had I known about the Beach Pea, I would have moved years earlier. GREAT bread, wonderful cakes and sweets, sandwiches that are perfection.....and really nice people. It's a warm and inviting place with great food....what more could a new resident ask for in a neighborhood hangout? read more

This place inconsistent. Some baked goods are exemplary but others are a huge let down. The big cookies are mediocre at best. The same goes for their muffins and greasy, soggy croissants. Most of the sweets and breads are great like the lemon bar and rosemary batard, but stay away from the dry brownies. Their cakes are always a delight but virtually impossible to order. They only make a very few cakes and their website very clearly states any custom orders or changes are strictly forbidden. I tried to order a birthday cake and was told I could not get the one I requested (four days in advance, well above their requested two day notice).I had one choice if I wanted chocolate cake, as that was 'the only one they were making that day'. All I wanted was a chocolate on chocolate cake and they tried to sell me on a chocolate cake with white chocolate frosting, not what the birthday girl wanted. Their customer service is always sour and this did not help. read more

I ordered a birthday cake from Beach Pea. It was very tasty, beautiful, and well-packaged. We did not stay to eat at the restaurant so I can't speak to the service or other food and pastries. However, if you're interested in ordering a cake, Beach Pea did a great job with ours! They have a convenient parking lot as well. read more

Consistently delicious. Very well run establishment. A go-to spot for desserts & breads. Tried a sandwich one time..a bit cheap with the protein, but quality ingredients. The counter staff is mostly friendly, but tipping helps. read more

Friday has been officially renamed éclair Friday in our family. Everything there is wonderful, all the counter girls are charming and friendly. read more

Very good products, but immensely frustrating line process and boy were the staff unfriendly! Definitely felt like they just wanted us to order and leave. read more

Love everything here, salads, sandwiches and the baked goods are amazing, worth the trip!!!

I went to the beach pea at 5:01 pm and was told they don't take any orders after 5:00 pm . I'm here on vacation and wanted to try there chicken salad sandwich. I think if you are open until 6:00 pm you should still be able to make sandwiches. I will tell everyone I know not to try this place. In fact we are here with 50 family members for a 90th birthday party. I'll make sure none of us come to your place. read more

Awesome bakery + sandwiches. Pumpkin cookie was incredible, moist, incredibly tasty. If you are driving through Kittery, definitely worth stopping by and having something delicious. read more