I stumbled into Edelweiss Pastry Shop this weekend and WOW...I need to get my eyes checked because I have been MISSING OUT BIGTIME! I am sad that it took me this long to find a quality, delicious croissant in Southern Maine. This is not your average bakery. This is the kind of spot where you take one bite and immediately go quiet because your brain is trying to process how something can taste that good. Each piece is a little work of art! They had these tiny chocolate creme tarts/pie with mango coulis and wow. An absolute dream. Everything we tried was next-level--light, flavorful, not overly sweet, and clearly made with serious skill. The pastries have that authentic European feel where quality and technique come first, not just sugar overload. I am proud to say that I indulged in their croissants and chocolate creme TWICE this weekend. Totally worth it. Biddeford is lucky to have this place. Go visit, your mouth will thank me. Pro tip: go early... because once people figure this out, good luck getting your hands on anything by noon. read more

Finally stopped into Edelweiss after coming to this area many times. Came on Sunday morning a few hours after opening so some of the popular options were gone already. With an impending storm coming I think some people stocked up to enjoy some delicious pastries while being snowed in. You step foot into the small yet well set up shop and are instantly looking at the pastries for offer. After the breakfast pastries you will find cases of other pastries and cakes and lastly bon bons and truffles. They do have a small amount of seating/tables if you must eat your goodies right away. My wife and I each grabbed something to bring home and enjoy a little later since we had breakfast nearby. My wife got their Tres Leche cake and absolutely loved it. While I got the Black Forest Petit Gâteau, that was perfectly rich yet balanced out and was good til the last bite. These two treats impressed us and now we know the quality this shop makes and look forward to coming back and trying more. read more

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We were passing through town to have lunch at the Palace Diner, unfortunately too long of a wait. We took a brief walk around town and came upon this excellent bakery. Delicious selection done right. Finally a bakery that takes pride in their products. read more

Super cute shop! All their pastries are beautifully displayed. We enjoyed ham and cheese croissant. Also chose to grab a few bonbons and they were absolutely delicious. Service was warm and welcoming and we were able to have fun conversation connecting about California, New Mexico and wildflowers. read more

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I appreciate the quality and craft going into each piece I got- Olive oil almond cake, Black Forest and rubarb tart. Nothing was too sweet (this is a compliment of the highest standard) but I found the flavor profiles not to my own liking. The blackforest had many components and texture but I wasn't excited about it. The olive oil cake was good, great texture, Crumb and has withstood a long car ride, being left out etc but it just seemed a bit uneventful. I did like the tart, good texture, good flavor. Nothing here strike me as i must return and try other items. I should have asked what makes these items Swiss- as I'm well versed in French, American and Asian confections but not so much Swiss so maybe I just don't know what I'm looking for. read more

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1st time here. Nice looking store. High end pastries & chocolates. Tried a few items: Chocolate croissant, rasberry cookie called spitzbub, a muffin type called Bailey's bread pudding & a chocolate & coconut type tort, Everything was very good however The bread pudding had no custard . I 'd probably give it a different name. The owner & baker I assume is Valentina. She's very nice & informative. I highly recommend you visit Edelweiss Bakery & chocolates directly across from Happy Garden. read more

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A nice bakery for some sweet pastries and handcrafted chocolates too. The bonbons are gorgeous! We tried a Ham and Cheese croissant and some honey cookies and they were very good. The staff was very friendly and helpful too. A very nice local business, we highly recommend you stop by and try something new. read more

I've been wanting to visit Edelweiss since it opened a year ago, and finally went there yesterday morning. They certainly did not disappoint me - they were phenomenal!! Beautiful, clean, bakery, greet pleasantly by someone as I entered the door. You can see the entire bakery area from behind the counter to see / know that every item is made from scratch Beautiful, glass display cases with croissants, breakfast Quiche, a blueberry bread of some sort and a lemon shortbread "cookie" with raspberry filling. They also make their own truffles and desserts. I chose a decadent looking chocolate croissant, the asparagus and cheese Quiche, and the shortbread cookie. They do have coffee and seating but I brought mine home. I heated up the Quiche - it was delicious, fabulous. Great homemade crust, lots of fresh asparagus, cheese - the perfect breakfast. Ate the croissant with coffee for an afternoon treat - AMAZING. So many layers of flaky dough, great dark chocolate. Best !!! Then the cookie with orange tea watching TV in at night. Not too dense shortbread, just enough raspberry filling. Did get confectionery sugar on my sweatshirt but who cares when you're eating something so DELICIOUS. Thank you Edelweiss. You're bakery is FABULOUS and I hope during the summer onslaught of vacationers, your business explodes!! :) read more

well, with it not bread they make on Sundays only. I feel they leave it in the oven too long and it's kind of hard on the bottom. It's a little burnt maybe. I think they took the bread out maybe like five minutes before where they're at now it would be a lot better. other pastries are very good. They're just not as sweet as we like it in the United States. I'm sure they're very healthy though. Great beginnings of a pastry shop though. read more

Walked past this pastry shop and decided to take a look. The service was great and the spot had seatings for us to enjoy. We got a pear chocolate tart which was not too sweet which we enjoy! Cute little spot to check out. read more

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Biddeford's food scene gets better and better each time we come up. We were lucky to get here early enough to try some of the gorgeous pastries. I've tried the perfect croissants and the wonderfully, Rich, addictive, schnecken, a German cinnamon walnut roll. My other favorite is the orange blueberry brioche- so tender and flavorful. The owner and staff are lovely - attentive service. The shop s ambience is airy and super clean which I appreciate. read more

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I wish I would have had a photo of the lovely pastries that we got from this bakery but we all devoured them quickly. Parking in the area is a bit tricky sometimes but we did fine a spot right away. There were lots of choices for yummy pastries and we decided to get a box with a few choices. Everything was very good. Not overly sweet and perfect textures. The stand out to me was the raspberry cream brioche that I would say is a must try. The croissants were amazing and crispy. The olive oil cake had a dense crumb and delicate flavor profile. I think Edelweiss is worth the trip! read more

Edelweiss is a superb European bakery. The croissants and chocolates are excellent. The brioche filled with raspberry cream is one of my favorite items! read more

We made a quick stop at a new place this morning. Edelweiss is a new addition to the Biddeford food scene. They're in a great location on Alfred Street. They've rehabbed some of the tile floor to keep the history in tact. Valentina and her husband run the place. She's super friendly. There are still a few things to get complete, but you can see into their beautiful kitchen while they wait for a door to come in. The space is really welcoming. These are amazing pastries! And for you coffee aficionados, they serve coffee from Time and Tide. read more

Edelweiss Pastry Shop - A small box of truffles, a gruyere and caramelized onion tart, a blueberry and chocolate brioche, ans a chocolate croissant! - Bakeries Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

This bakery was the great hidden surprise on our visit to Biddeford. We loved the pastries.

Mushy croissants. Bland bonbons. Snooty service ...like you should be glad we are here to serve you... sorry...sadly that has been the attidude each time. I don't get it. This is Maine. Tone the attitude down a bit and meet your customers where they are. Pastries look delicious but I have been disappointed each time. I know they are a newish business, and the chef has great qualifications; he should be able to knock this out of the park. Maybe not enough business in Biddeford yet for a shop of this kind?? Also a bit pricy for the area. The inside looks beautiful and like a great pastry should look. Hope things sort out. I will try a few more times. Cheers read more

Outstanding! Impeccable execution and service. Fresh and delicious pastries. An absolute asset to the area. Charming and cute shop, and the selection is diverse and divine. The raspberry brioche was stuffed with cream, the andouille quiche had a perfect crust and a ton of juicy sausage, and the Ovaltine cookies were just delightful and had the perfect chew and crackle. This is a beautiful place and I can't wait to return. read more

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Yeah, this is the place! The croissants are on point. The linzer cookies are to die for and they make such a nice variety of pastries you will certainly find something you will love. read more

Such a great option for morning pastries. Love their croissants (chocolate, hazelnut, ham and cheese) and daily focaccia. Makes for a great simple breakfast/brunch option. Also any of their desserts from the glass case are delicious - including any of the tarts and bread pudding. The bakery is bright and clean, and the owners are so gracious, welcoming, and knowledgeable about Swiss baking. So happy they chose Biddeford to open their store! read more

Some of the most amazing pastries I've had in my life, and the truffles are stunning little bites of heaven. Seriously worth it.

Croissants are outstanding! Great place for high quality and delicious pastries. It's always nice to be greeted by super friendly owners in the shop too! read more

Service was friendly and attentive. There no steps from the sidewalk to business making it easy for people with mobility issues to enter. Restroom was clean and passed wife's inspection. read more

Wonderful bakery! Ham and cheese croissant was delicious and flaky. Our kids loved the cookies and Swiss treats (Rivella and Kagj bars)

Excellent pastries. Great service and you can tell the owners use the best ingredients. Biddeford is lucky to have this first class bakery.