Nice place to chill out with...bread, and friends. Small but tasty menu, pleasant service, and a bright welcoming space. Can be busy at times, especially on the weekend, but weekdays and outside of lunch hour, you should be able to get a table right away. I had the Dutch Baby and it was almost too pretty to eat, but I dug in after admiring the piece of art that it was. I loved the combination of flavors and textures - brie, mushrooms, egg, jam, greens, chewy Dutch baby, crispy bits. Yum! read more

Bread & Friends - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Bread & Friends was the start to my wife and my Valentine's Day! Due to past times of seeing how long the wait was we arrived before open and made the right choice being the second group in line. It took no time at all for the place to completely fill up. Which based on everything we had I completely understand why, this place makes incredible food and drinks. Overall it has a great inviting feeling to the space. To start off I enjoyed a Morning Bun Latte while my wife got the Honey & Juniper Latte. Both came out perfect temperature with well done latte art and delicious taste. My wife was obsessed with their pottery mugs that the lattes came served in. Food wise we were looking to split everything and it worked perfectly. We ended up choosing French Toast, Soft Scrambled Eggs, and the Fried Potatoes side. Every dish would be an absolute no brainer for us to order again. Every bite of food kept us wanting even more. Lastly we grabbed a chocolate croissant to go and that was just as tasty and enjoyed it after our visit. After this visit it is certainly a new favorite spot of ours, and look forward to coming back! Worth your time visiting! read more

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Oh my, this place is spectacular! It is so cozy, clean, and cute! The rug decor on the walls is mesmerizing, and the whole vibe of Bread & Friends is incredibly friendly. The staff are so kind and quick to ask if you need anything, but just the right amount of absent for you to enjoy your conversation with friends or a good book. I had the morning bun latte which I can't recommend enough! Just the right amount of sweet, and absolutely gorgeous. And the chocolate croissant is divine. It was so cool to watch the staff make the pastries through the large windows into the kitchen. I will be back! This place is a new favorite for sure. read more

Bread & Friends - Morning bun latte, chocolate croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Maine

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Bread & Friends - Caramel corn latte - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Maine

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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. read more

Bread & Friends - Salmon Red Bliss Potato - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Maine

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

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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I don't get the hype. I had the soft scrambled eggs and a latte. The eggs were okay, nothing I would want to order again. The bread, same. The latte was delicious. The servers were fine. The pastries looked pretty good, but none screamed "buy me!!" So I didn't. After hearing about this place for so long, a bit disappointed. Won't come back, there are so many other places in Portland. Also, with a 20% tip (I always tip at least that unless service is super super), for eggs toast and coffee my total was $28.93. Yikes. Yikes! read more

Brunch was delicious here. Perf for a girls brunch! It was an hour wait on a weekend, but you can order some pastries and drinks while waiting. It is a pretty small intimate space, but they also have seating outside that seems more available. Service was pretty quick. We got our food fairly quickly once we sat down. read more

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Finally made it to Bread & Friends for lunch on a sunny spring day, and sat at a table outside. Once seated by the super friendly host, I cast a glance over to my nearest neighbors and had to ask what the delectable-looking orange drink was they had on the table: it was in fact Bread & Friends's orange creamsicle soda, and it comes in an adult version too, like a mimosa. I promptly ordered this and this made me very happy--the foam on top is flavored with vanilla, thought not overpowering, just the perfect amount. And it paired perfectly with the roasted mushroom Dutch baby that I ordered from the super friendly server (do you sense a theme here?). OMG. I've only had sweet Dutch babies before, which are delicious, but this is . . . just wow. The dough was both soft and a bit crispy here and there along the edges; there's melted Brie drizzled over it with greens and mushrooms that are roasted and still also juicy. My table neighbors may have shared theirs, but I ate all of mine, thank you very much! Practicalities: it was Wednesday lunch not in high season, so I easily snagged a parking spot right across the street (you do have to pay for parking in this part of town, FYI). I imagine during peak season and times it will be a lot busier, but there's a range of both street and lot parking close by. I've driven by many times and Bread & Friends has always looked busy--now I see why, and I plan to put this on my regular rotation. read more

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Really enjoyed this place. All the food was very good - we had the Dutch baby and the scrambled eggs. The wait was quick, the staff seemed very organized and were good at turning over tables. read more

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We originally came here for breakfast, but found out they don't serve it during the week. We decided to stay for pastries and coffee, and I'm so glad we did! The pastries were just as good as they looked. The guava Kouign-amann is something I'll probably think about often. The topping was a lightly sweetened guava frosting, almost like cream cheese, and the filling tasted like pure guava purée. It was amazing! Their coffee was also excellent, and we tried both a regular croissant and a chocolate croissant, and each was flaky, buttery, and delicious. Even though we couldn't get breakfast, we were pleasantly surprised and would definitely come back here just for the pastries and coffee. read more

Well we arrived too dam early as usually finally the gates opened at 8:00 AM sharp today. We parked across the street and waited for an hour to make sure we got breakfast here. I cannot understate how good the smoked bacon maple cherry glaze is at Bread and Friends. It's the best bacon I've ever had you have to try it ! I won't bore you all the other items but I spent 100.00 bucks for a lot great things today including to go bread , staff was top notch. read more

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Stopped by this place yesterday morning. The place was a bit busy. I purchased items to go. The service was friendly and efficient. I bought a chocolate croissant for my husband and a baguette for my daughter. Both items were equally delicious. This place is very cute inside. If I'm ever back in the area I will definitely stop by. The coffee looked good. read more

Bread & Friends - Outside hostess stand - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Maine

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At the top of my list when I was visiting Portland. Everyone raved about the everything pull on social media so I knew I had to try it! Not only did I order one but had to try their new item Thai tea kougin amann. Oh and I also tried their iced chai tea latte. Explosion of flavors in every bite from each. The drink had a hint of ginger I wasn't expecting but it made the drink that much better. The everything pull was everything HAHA and more. BUT the shining star of the 3 had to be the Thai tea dessert. It had the right amount of sweetness and every bite made you want to dance. My bf had never had Thai tea and he loved it! We went back the next day before closing to travel home with some but sadly they were sold out, rightfully so. read more

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Dawn of the Bread Bakery and restaurant located in Portland's Old Port neighborhood that started out as a Farmer's market stand back in 2021 and quickly turned into this brick-and-mortar location in 2023. Their bakery focus is strictly towards sourdough dough bread and artsan pastries using house-milled flour. While the restaurant side of the business focuses on American fare with Mediterranean and Japanese influences using locally-sourced seasonal ingredients. The Good: *Their coffee creations were fantastic and crafted with great care to balance the coffee flavor and the sweetness. *Great service *Outdoor dog-friendly seating *Whoever is cooking their eggs is a maestro of the ovum. The soft scrambled eggs were that perfect creamy texture eggs *should* be, and the Jonah Crab Omelette was custardy and loaded with Crab and a meyer lemon cream sauce that was odd at first but definitely became moreish by the end. The crispy tater chips and trout roe were nice touches of salt and texture. The Morning Bun and strawberry-filled Kouign-Amann were both extraordinary versions of their respective pastry type. Flaky, buttery, and baked to crispy perfection. Be sure to get one--or both! Oink oink! :8) The Meh: *Location isn't very big and they're very popular, so do the math. Get here early or be prepared to wait. The Ugly: *Paid street parking only Conclusion: Fantastic brunch location that pretty much does everything right. read more

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Best tasting brunch I have had in a very long time. I asked our waiter for recommendations, everything he recommended I got. The flavors popped, every bite was perfection. Atmosphere wasn't the best, very cramped. When our waiter was at the table next to us, his back side was on our table next to our food. Organization was definitely off especially for $100 meal. We both ordered at the same time, hers came out first. She didn't want to start before me, mine came out 10 min later. When I arrived, I waited 25 min outside for a seat. I came early at 10 am. My friend & I were meeting at 10:30 am. Once my name was called she said has your other party arrived? I said she will be here in a few min, she said she wasn't allowed to seat me until my friend got there. For a party of 2 that makes no sense. I told her I came early to wait and I would order. She brought me in, just not a friendly hostess at all. I would have given this place 5 stars, only the staff aren't friendly at all. At the end of my meal after I paid & tipped the waiter 20% I went to the ladies room. As I was walking to the door someone who worked there glared at me as I was walking out, not welcoming not a friendly place. For a place with food as good as theirs they need to match it with friendly staff. Definitely wont be going back. read more

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Seasoned patrons of Bread & Friends will know the best times to go are during the week and when it's off-season. Wednesday AM drop-in in April? No problem snagging a seat. Mid-July on a Thursday, hello wait! But the B+F team have their workflow down. Folks move around quickly and you'll be seated in a reasonable time. Just grabbing to go? There's a separate line for takeaways (expect a wait for coffee). It's creatively styled, with a splash of subdued colors with a stylish coffee counter and pastries on display you'll probably want Instagram pictures of. The soft scrambled egg is my staple (though it looks small, it's filling with the hefty piece of sourdough bread), but I've dabbled in a few of their 'shareables' (I don't share) and highly honorable mentions go to the pastrami biscuits and the avocado toast. I know what you're thinking. Avocado toast?? In this economy?? But it's good. The maple glazed bacon is worth adding on as a side to fill out your meal. I'm looking forward to checking out their dinner service! read more

Breakfast but elevated. What stood out the most was the great service & how unique, foodie like the menu was. The use of high quality ingredients can be tasted with every bite. The drink ware is also some of the best I've seen. The place its self is rather small with two rooms, one near the coffee bar & one off to the side so it wasn't too loud while dining in. It was also enjoyable watching the bakers bake the bread while eating the (delicious) bread. Not the kind of place if you are looking for greasy breakfast food while hung over but looking to try some new artisanal breakfast foods. read more

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The food was amazing. Simply the best scrambled eggs I've ever had in my life. Seriously. Awesome staff, friendly vibe, excellent cappuccino! I sat outside and it just like Portland is very charming. I'll be back whenever I'm in town. read more

Bread & Friends - Scrambled eggs and sourdough. - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Maine

We didn't wait long to be seated on a busy holiday weekend. Ordered the French toast, soft scramble eggs and fried potato's to split. We also got the chocolate chip cookie and morning bun to go. The food was very different but in a good way and each item had its own special flavors all brought to life from the unique ingredients. The brown butter latte was really delicious and again, having unique ingredients really set it apart from other coffees I've had! The decor of the place was really cute. Server was nice and attentive. The seating was a bit tight but don't let that dissuade you from trying this unique gem! read more

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Not too bad of a line on a Saturday morning. Brown butter latte was good but nothing mind blowing. Got the thai tea kouign amann and chocolate chip cookie. I just don't think it was a kouign amann by definition, just kind of shaped like one. Very bready and not flakey, but super unique flavor, and tasty at that, just not the best pastry ive ever had. Chocolate chip cookie was also solid but again, nothing mind blowing. Overall a solid bakery with fun options and good service. Also a sit down area to eat-in their full breakfast menu which I feel is rare for a coffee spot/bakery around read more

amazing spot friendly A+ coffee and baked goods clean and central location definitely check out read more

Bread & Friends - nice day! - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Maine

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I'm a big fan of this spot for brunch. The interior is airy, cozy, and bright -- a perfect way to start your weekend. I've been here twice now for brunch, and each time, there was about a 30-minute wait (not terrible for peak brunch time). The service is also warm and efficient, and they really keep things moving. Across our two visits, we tried the blueberry matcha (I think this is summer-only, but it was absolutely delicious), scrambled eggs (not a fan; too onion-y and gloopy), crispy red bliss potatoes (excellent; the potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside); crab omelette (good, but a bit one-dimensional), and okonomiyaki (good and big portioned). We also split some bread items for the table: I think these were the real winners of the show. The B&F english muffins were incredible, and probably the best english muffins I've ever tried. The petite pastrami biscuits were delicious, and we also had some bread & butter (can't remember what type now) that was stunning. Bread and butter is their, well, bread and butter, so definitely don't miss out on these. I've heard they have a fantastic dinner service, too, so I'm hoping to return for that one of these evenings. read more

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As a soy allergy sufferer, it is very hard for me to find safe bread. I was so happy to find bread and friends! I can't have all of the bread here due to allergies, but the marble rye and country loaf are both options. The country loaf is my go to. However, the marble rye is also great. The marble rye has such a strong flavor that I usually don't buy it because I just won't go through the entire loaf fast enough. I also am a huge fan of the matcha here (also soy allergy safe(. I wish more of the loaves were safe - but alas the pan loaves use a soy based cooking spray. A friend of mine says the pan loves are delicious though. read more

This place is so freaking amazing! We had a huge spread for breakfast before hitting the road to Bar Harbor and I could not stop thinking about the coconut guava coffee here even until this day! Before heading to the airport, I literally went there again just for the drink because it's so refreshingly good! We had the soft scrambled eggs which were super fluffy and smooth that it just melts in your mouth. I did like the everything pull apart bread because it was super flavorful. The guava pastry was very sweet and good, but I liked the coffee more. My family enjoyed the pork belly more than I did. I really liked the flavors on the crispy red bliss potatoes dish and ordered an extra order of side potatoes. I think we tried a good variety of things from this place and cannot wait to be back! I would say if you're not here by the time they open then there will be a wait. We got here around 8am and was told that the kitchen opens opens at 8:30am which was fie. We were able to put in what we wanted from the kitchen while we were enjoying the pastries. read more

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Came here because we could get dinner reservations for 6 2 days before and good Yelp reviews. Wow! Are we glad we went! It seems like this place is probably most known for breakfast and lunch but dinner was amazing. We were celebrating my bro-in-law's marriage and the menu came with a special congratulations! We ended up trying everything on the menu and thought all of it was very good and some things: oysters, savoy cabbage, swordfish, endive, bread with caramelized onion sauce, really stood out. It's a cute, simple place, service was friendly and helpful. But go for the food! read more

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I'm a sucker for a great bakery and this place is excellent. I've had brunch and just pastries from here - both were great. I wish they had a classic Kouign Amann on the menu as it's my favorite but I've tried both a cherry dark chocolate one and a fluffernutter one, both were dreamy and high quality. I've had the savory wild mushroom Dutch baby for brunch which was great too. I hope they continue to mix up the menu! This place can get really busy so it's good to try and go at an odd time or expect a wait. I need to return just to get some pastries to go. In my experience the shop is well setup and staff has always been great. Will gladly keep returning as things stand! Pricy - but to be expected with a high end bakery. read more

Bread & Friends - Fluffernutter Kouign Amann - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Maine

This is a great brunch spot loaded with lots of energy. I really enjoyed the soft scrambled eggs with the nice mega slice of toasted seeded sour dough . Have it with the smoked maple rosemary latter with sea-salt. Just a heads up, there is a long line to get in so try to get there early, but once you are seated, the service is pretty quick. read more

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After my bakery crawl around Portland, Bread & Friends ranks number 1 due to the food and drinks and the overall vibe and aesthetic. Like how cute is the name? Service was calm and helpful, and food and drinks came out quickly and well packaged for take out. Only note, they reserve all the tables for those dining in for their full service breakfast and lunch operation. I got the coconut guava iced coffee and 3 pastries to-go. Every pastry was so flavorful, crisp and light. I'm usually a sweet girl over savory any day but damn the everything monkey bread was sooo good. Definitely would recommend all three of the pastries pictured - the guava kouign aman (had two delicious fillings), morning bun (one of the best versions, reminded me of a crisp churro), and the everything monkey bread filled with scallion cream cheese. Also the guava iced coffee was heavenly and I could've drank 10. Definitely don't skip their coffee & a get as many pastries as you see fit! read more

Bread & Friends - Guava kouign aman, everything pull apart, morning bun - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Maine

Had an amazing brunch here! The server had great recommendations which changed our approach but no regrets. The soft scrambled eggs were unexpectedly delightful. Highly recommend. read more

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