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    Bread & Friends

    4.6 (196 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Danielle V.

    Just stopped here for a coffee and I got one of their specialty lattes. It was great! Cute little shop with fun vibes. It can get really busy so be prepared. They do breakfast and then close and switch to dinner. I will be back to try dinner!

    Theresa S.

    Super cute and quaint place! I had the French toast, chai tea latte, and fresh squeezed orange juice. All delicious, however, the French toast was gooey/undercooked in the middle. Some of the prices are high. $15 for 1 slice of bread for the French toast. And $5 for a very small orange juice. The staff is really friendly.

    Citrus salad
    George M.

    Definitely one of the best chefs in Maine, deserving that Beard nomination. Our group did restaurant week to experience them for the first time. Atmosphere nice, albeit a bit too dim. Super service, delicious dishes, but way overpriced wine list and exorbitant kitchen wellness fee of 5%. I am ALL in favor of this fee, but the Portland average is 2-3% as of today. This ain't NYC. Grilled oyster, caraflex cabbage, duck and swordfish were outstanding. The ravioli filled with egg a bit odd, and the citrus salad a bland miss. Chocolate Mille-feuille dessert heavenly.

    Whipped goat cheese
    Meg B.

    I'm unfortunately obsessed with this spot. On a weekend getaway to Portland I had to drag my husband 2 days in a row. It's tiny and an awkward space that makes it hard to wait in the winter without jamming up the entryway. That's the only downside for me. Food was beautiful and everything had incredible presentation. Best matcha ever and do not skip the French toast!! It's unbelievable. The baristas were so cool and friendly and conversational. Interesting flavor combos and everything was cooked to perfection.

    guava kouign amann, pain au chocolat, cortado, iced blueberry lemon matcha
    Ruby C.

    The restaurant was really busy when we visited on a weekend afternoon. We wasn't able to dine in as the wait was at least 30 minutes. We got some pastries and drinks to go instead. The guava kouign amann was DELICIOUS. If you can only get one thing here, go for it!! It was flaky on the crust, while the guava filling was so light, tart and refreshing. The pain au chocolat was also decent. The chocolate almost like hazelnut, which I guessed they made it with dark chocolate as it wasn't too sweet. The drinks, however, were underwhelming. The cortado had a cute latte art which I appreciated, but the espresso base was too sour that it didn't complement with the milk. The iced blueberry lemon matcha just tasted like...blueberry syrup. Matcha flavor wasn't there at all.

    petite pastrami biscuits, sauerkraut, aged gouda, yellow mustard Yum!!!
    Joanna R.

    5+ stars! We arrived early, based on what I had heard the crowds would be like on the weekend. Thankfully there was plenty of street parking (payment required) nearby (parallel). There appear to be two entrances to the restaurant (there are not, read the signs carefully) LOL. In the colder months, there is a wind curtain at the entrance door, which is considerate for those sitting and working by that doorway. It was fun to walk into the restaurant as if we were entering on the big stage. LOL We were seated quickly to the left of the entrance in the other dining area. The seating area is bright and lovely. It's cozy, not too jammed and not to spacious. I liked it as it felt like an upscale diner experience. There were so many things that we wanted to try from the menu. The good news is the menu is almost like a tapas menu. They were perfect smaller plates perfect for sharing amongst two people. We wanted sweet and savory and it was exactly what we got. It's hard to pick a favorite because they all were shining stars for different reasons. In the pictures attached to my review, you can see what we ordered. The pastrami biscuit sandwich - amazing - the sweet items we ordered helped balance the richness. The grilled cornbread muffin was great. What I loved about this was the marmalade! Wow. I don't remember the last time I had marmalade and if I even liked it, but I will say, I loved their marmalade - it's my favorite and wish I could buy a jar of it. The bacon was probably the most surprising. It was not the "traditional" bacon with a light maple coating baked on. They were short, thick cut slices in a light "sauce". They were amazing. VERY RICH. We each could only eat two. Which left us with one. And I will get to that in a just a bit... The french toast with creme fraiche. Yes! get it! If you think it looks burnt. It's not- you can see it in the cross section picture I took. The potatoes - Yes! get them! They were wonderful to alternate bites with the sweet options. While we were eating, we were looking at orders being brought out to other tables to see what we may have missed out on. The table next to us ordered a dutch baby which we audibly gasped and swooned over. They then asked if we wanted to try it. I was a bit taken by surprise, but they were serious. We didn't take them up on the offer, but it was so nice. Those around us didn't seem surprised by what was happening. Remember that last piece of bacon? In kind I offered that to them and they accepted graciously! What wonderful clientele. Our waiter smiled and loved the community dining experience he was seeing as well. I ordered something for my husband via the app the night before and our waiter brought that to me before I left. We loved the bread and the pastry we had for take away. Between the food and the vibe and the location being outside of the chaos of the center of the city...I LOVED IT! I will definitely return this year! Thank you to all that made this a lovely and memorable experience.

    Pastrami biscuit
    Simone P.

    I adore this place! Brunch was delicious as always with the brisket biscuits and soft scrambled eggs being standouts. The congee lacked a lot of flavor which I was surprised by, I also wasn't a fan of the green or pickled veggie on it. There was a lot of tartness and nothing to really balance it out. I think a sweet chili sauce or something could help it out a bit. Regardless, I look forward to trying more of the menu. The drinks really stood out too. The caramel matcha and creamsicle mimosa were very tasty. The "mimosa" was especially equally refreshing and a sweet treat. I think the sparkling wine instead of oj and prosecco was a nice creative touch.

    Caramel corn latte
    Christine C.

    Stopped in right when they opened, however, all the tables were taken right away! So we got some grab and go and it did not disappoint! I got a special latte, caramel corn with a corn cold foam. It was so cool, it even came with popcorn on top! It was different, it was seasonal, it was like being in a corn field! But icy cold and sweet. We also shared some seed bread - which was sourdough and I loved that. They also had croissants, of which we got some but were underwhelmed by them. They looked amazing but they tasted okay. But the breads were great. I would have loved to eat here, but we will be back to sit and eat. The food combos looked unique and enjoyable. Ambiance is bright (lots of windows) and a diverse serving team. It was nice.

    Salmon Red Bliss Potato
    Anna S.

    Came to Bread and Friends on a Saturday for brunch, where they only take walk-ins. I'd heard mixed reviews about this place and wanted to check it out for myself. For our party of four, the wait was about 45 minutes, which wasn't a problem. We were seated very close to other parties, though, and could easily hear their conversations, the space is definitely small. Our server was great, taking the time to explain each dish. Unfortunately, I didn't find much on the menu that appealed to me, aside from their (pricey) deviled eggs. We tried the red bliss potato salmon dish, but it wasn't for me--or anyone in my group. The atmosphere was nice, so maybe I'll stop by for a coffee or pastry next time, but I'll skip the entrées.

    We had the soft serve scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, bacon and iced Chai latte. Everything was delicious, and staff super friendly. Strongly recommend!

    Hiramasa Crudo
    Maggie J.

    We made a Saturday night dinner res at Bread & Friends after discovering some good reviews online. Only reservation left was for outdoor seating so I snagged it. We were seated right away and placed our drink order with the friendly waitress. Do note that the alcohol is beer & wine only, no full bar. The outside seating is exactly that, tables outside of the restaurant and not really on a true patio. If I went back for dinner, which I likely won't (but only because we live out of state), then I would book a table inside. The good. We really enjoyed the Strawberry & Ricotta, Charred Broccolini, Tortellini, Gnocchi and the Duck Breast. I am not a huge fan of duck and this dish was phenomenal. Loved the green curry and the crispy cabbage. The bad. We reaaaaally did not like the haramasa crudo which we unfortunately ordered two of. We were also pretty meh on the oysters but had friends dining there the same night that loved them. Overall a good experience and would love to come back and try their breakfast at some point.

    Bacon
    Aheli P.

    Favorite meal in Portland. Every bite felt clean, intentional, and ridiculously fresh. We walked in mid-afternoon for brunch and appreciated the thoughtful waiting setup--grab a coffee or pastry and sit outside while you wait. Great spot to linger, snack, and savor. We had the chawanmushi (pork belly, steamed eggs, bok choy, beech mushrooms!), the roasted mushroom dutch baby, and the sesame country toast with jamon iberico, honey, ricotta and english. Everything was super fresh and delicious. We even got to sit and watch some croissants getting made! Pro Tips: Try the coffee and any baked good available Don't be afraid of the wait--it's part of the experience

    happy hour wine bottle
    Denver C.

    Every time i come to bread and friends it is always phenomenal. The food is outstanding along with the baked goods. I love the slight menu changes along with them keeping the bases the same. Get the deviled eggs!!!! The chili oil and parmesan combo is top tier. I am also a sucker for the soft scrambled eggs with their own house made sourdough. I can't even talk about their pastries because i'm left speechless everytime. Not only can they bake but their plain black coffee is actually drinkable. The staff is always friendly and attentive and the interior is such a cute spot for a casual breakfast or lunch work meeting or for a little date. Bread and friends hits all the marks.

    Crispy red bliss potatoes

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