From the moment you walk into Gemini, you know you're in for something special. This bakery-café has quickly become one of my favorite destinations I'd happily drive hours just to visit again. The breads and pastries here are absolutely outstanding. Their Anadama bread was rich and flavorful, with a perfect crust and texture that kept me coming back for more, and the sourdough bagels were simply too good to pass up ; crisp outside, chewy inside, and full of character. Every bite feels like a celebration: flaky pastries, artisanal naturally leavened bread, and thoughtful flavor combinations that make it a true bakery destination. The coffee pairs beautifully with the baked goods -- and they even sell locally roasted coffee from a woman-owned roaster in nearby Greenwood, which adds a wonderful Maine-made touch to the experience. Service is warm and friendly, and the cozy, welcoming atmosphere makes you want to sit down with a latte and savor every last bite. If you ever find yourself in Bethel, this gem of a bakery is absolutely worth the trip -- it's one of those places that leaves you already planning your next visit. read more

Having a condo down the street, we love coming in for lattes. Always amazing. I will say my 1 big complaint is you have so many things with Almonds. We have a lot of tree nut allergies in the family and wish there were options with no tree nuts. Place is super cute, staff is always friendly, just so many items with tree nuts. read more

I stopped in on my way home from Vermont based on the reviews and had a bagel with cream cheese and lox. The breakfast bagel was great. I then got a text that it was game night and that I would be bringing dessert. Dessert options were in a separate case. I ordered four cupcakes and three bread pudding and brought them to game night. While the desserts were pretty, No one ate more than one bite. They were not sweet, and everyone remarked how disappointing they were. I sent them an email the following day letting them know that I my crew was disappointed, and threw four of them away and three only had one bite. I waited and no response. So the review is a combination of a good bagel, bad dessert, and no response from the bakers I should've remembered the rule that you always try one before you buy more But my suggestion is enjoy the great pastry and bread and skip the dessert. read more

The food was amazing. So many options. I couldn't help but take extra for home on my road trip.

The homemade bagels were fantastic. Crispy, chewy, fresh. 10/10 - no notes. GET A BAGEL! The bitro cold brew was rich and chocolatey and thick - so good! The ham and cheese croissant lacked the laminated layers we expect from quality croissants - and was almost overcooked. This one was a miss. The savory tarte was OK but lacked depth of flavor. Some herbs and acid would have helped offset the salty cheese. Overall a quality spot we'd definitely return to if again in the area. read more

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Very friendly staff! The hummus and veggie wrap was delicious. Hummus tasted very good. Got it on a wheat wrap read more

Gemini Cafe & Bakery - Cafes Near Me - Bethel, Maine

TLDR/ stop here get a coffee get a brownie and immediately put a smile on your face Made a quick stop for a coffee fix at this cute Bethel Café. We just made it they close at 3:00 and we got there at 2:45. Ordered a coffee and a iced tea, but couldn't resist the brown butter brownies Yum Coffee was delicious, very nice mellow. My iced tea turned out to be an iced tea lemonade, the person taking my order misheard me, but that's OK because the ice tea lemonade was delicious too so not a big deal. Super friendly service everyone said hello how are you doing, Have a nice day Definitely stop here read more

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We love this cafe. Food, decor, service are all top notch. Love all the local goods for sale. And pro tip: do not sleep on the tahini bar!! Omg we have dreamt about it... seriously delicious! read more

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A must go to!!! Since fall is in the air we had the maple latte which was perfectly balanced! The scones were the perfect size. Made a substitution on the ham breakfast sandwich and used an everything bagel vice a baguette. It was a smart move and a schemer of cream cheese enhanced. Make it your own and you be coming back over and over. read more

This place has so much charm and character! Definitely can tell that this is the neighborhood place to be. My trip to experience this coffee shop was a little chaotic. This was busy, which is always good for small businesses. Lots of yummy goodness is available for you to try! Coffee is yummy but wish I could've tasted more of the blackberry vanilla syrup in my iced latte but nevertheless good coffee. Staff greeted us with smiling faces however it became slightly uncomfortable when a staff member rolled their eyes when they called my child a boy and I corrected them that "they" were not a boy. The merch available is creative and handmade. And there is lots of coffee to take home. Happy Yelping! read more

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Incredible selection of homemade breads, bagels, croissants, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches...all the classics, but also creative options. We tried the classic egg,cheddar and bacon on a croissant, and a lox, capers, red onion and cream cheese on a salted bagel, and we tried the blueberry scone, and the pear cardamom blueberry muffin, and a cherry hand pie. The food is outstanding. We went on a Sunday morning, got there around 9am, and by 9:05, the line was out the door and across the parking lot .The line moves fast so don't fret! The coffee and hot cocoa are also top notch. Maybe the hot cocoa I've had anywhere. They put love into everything they do. read more

We stopped here for breakfast before going to the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum (which is right across the street) and I'm glad we did. You could tell from how busy it was, that people like this place. To drink, I got a chai latte. It was a sweeter chai tea that was really tasty and had a nice layer of milk foam. I love that they used locally made mugs for the drinks (which you can also buy). To eat I got a chocolate chip pumpkin scone and an egg & cheddar bagel sandwich. The pastries were so good and tasted freshly baked. The cafe itself had a cozy feel, there isn't a lot of seating since it is small, but we were able to get a table. read more

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Absolutely the best danishes I've ever had in my life after traveling the world. Every item we tried on the menu is delicious and they even have gluten free! Espresso was great and their cups are made from a local potter and adorable! Manager is amazing; popping out her head when the cashier doesn't have the answer but in a polite way. That is how you run a successful business, not being aloof and popping in when needed. Everyone was very warm and kind. The vibe is perfect, always a parking spot or table outside despite how busy they are. We always get lucky! My waistline would be in trouble if I lived here but it will be forever missed when we leave! (and will always be that establishment we compare every cafe to) Thank you so much for being our favorite part of Bethel! read more

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This place is fantastic. Excellent coffee and really really good pastries. We had a blueberry swirl and it was to die for. Service was fast too! read more

The food here was good but definitely a little expensive for what it's worth. There was a lot of people there and the staff were cranking out orders. I wasn't the biggest fan but I could see how people like it read more

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My family has a vacation home in Greenwood, and we frequent this bakery. Everything is fresh, delicious and made to order. They rotate their bread thursday - monday, with different options like olive and honey wheat. They have pastries, sourdough bagels, brownies, any drink you can work up, and more. We've been back time and time again. Today we ordered an orange poppy scone, salted caramel brownie (GF!) We also ordered a pastrami on seeded rye which was delicious. They are kind and accommodating, giving a proper taste of what Maine has to offer read more

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Ordered a maple nitro cold brew, a caramel nitro cold brew, and an apple cider from their cooler. Gemini is a little on the pricey side, but we enjoyed our beverages. The staff was friendly and even though it was very busy around noon time, they were getting peoples orders out quickly. read more

Stopped in for lunch here before our visit to the Gem and Mineral Museum across the street (also a must-see). We got two pastrami sandwiches and a raspberry cheese danish. Everything was fresh and delicious and we enjoyed eating on the side patio as it was a lovely day. Extra points for the clean restroom and tap water dispenser! The lunch menus is quite small and I might have liked a few more meat sandwich options but the pastrami was so good we didn't mind the limited selection. read more

Cute coffee shop! The homemade bread and pastries are fantastic! Great coffee, would highly recommend!!

Took the grandchildren here after a visit to the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum. This was a great decision. My cappuccino was small but really delicious. I'm sad the cafe is closed today or I would have already been back. All of the kids' treats from brownies to cookie and scone were tasty. Yes, I taxed one bite of each. Lol. The baguette we brought home to go with dinner was also fantastic. Just the right amount of crusty on the outside and soft inside. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. The staff were friendly. read more

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The food is amazing. The coffee is even better. The service is top-notch. Overall, this is a must visit when you are in Bethel! My personal favorites are the turmeric latte and the maple latte. I just tried a coconut macaroon for the first time there and it was the best I've ever had anywhere. read more

Have been there a few times for their bagels...always when we are up in the North Conway/Bethel/Gorham area. They have the best, chewiest bagels and I love them! They toast up really well and go perfect with a little cream cheese, or butter if you prefer. The place is small, but cozy, and they have a variety of other items. I wish my gluten-free husband could eat there, however, they do not offer any GF options so I only order to take home. Service is spot on, even where there is a line out the door. I wish I didn't live so far away so I could get their bagels on a regular basis! read more

Wow, this place is a gem! Passing through Bethel in need for some pastries, we stopped at this artisan bakery and were amazed by the friendliness of the staff, the smell of freshly brewed coffee and the freshness of the bakery items. The placed was packed: family's, old/young, really a multitude of people. Nice dining room and patio were we could enjoy our food and beverages. If you're ever in a 100mile radius of Bethel, you have to swing by! read more

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A plus in every way. Great coffee, muffins, bread and more. Bring it on. Tell your friends.

Best green tea I have ever had the bagels are awesome. Service the person work at the counter was super nice. I got my drink fast in under 3 minutes. read more

What a gem! Amazing baked goods, from their sourdough bagels to their brown butter chocolate chip cookies (be sure to try one!), everything we had was delicious...including the mocha latte with a foam heart. Service is friendly & there's a nice seating area. They also carry some great, local snacks & products. A definite stop if you're in the area. read more

Very yummy food! Also very cute store. Many different options like fresh bagels, bread, and pastries!

Stopped in for coffee and some snacks. While it's a small space, the place was mobbed and the line was to the door. The folks were very nice and helpful. The coffee was good and hot. Love that they had water glasses right at the counter. There were no tables, so we sat outside on the patio (a little cold but glad to have a seat). The New Yorker (Lox, tomatoes, capers, cream cheese, onion) was a very nice sandwich. They only had Gluten Free rolls left, but it was still a great sandwich. I had the pizza bread with lettuce, tomato and bacon with a great dressing. It was outstanding. We also got an eclair, and the cherry almond pastry. I was told they were both excellent, with the cherry almond pastry being "the best pastry I have ever had." I can't confirm this, because by the time I got back, it was all gone! We will be stopping by again tomorrow! read more

This place is brand new in downtown Bethel and what a beauty! We came on New Year's Eve morning for breakfast and we found ourselves standing in a line that went out the door The line moved relatively quickly, however, and we were able to snag a table right as someone else was leaving. We ordered: - two cappuccinos: delicious but wish they were even hotter. - carrot and feta scone: TASTY! I am a scone snob and I loved it. Perfect crumbly texture but not dry. Crusty corners. The carrot gave some sweetness and the feta gave some saltiness - salt bagels with smoked jalapeño cream cheese: TASTY! the bagels are delightfully crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. wish they were even fatter and with even more salt! the cream cheese had a pleasant spice level - there, but not too much. - soup: YUM! i forget what kind it was but it came with a dollop of yogurt and some zaatar sauce on top. very fresh and delicious. The staff: friendly and attentive. There were about 8 people working there as fast as they could. The owner/manager consistently circulated through the tables. He asked us how our food was and later offered to clear some plates away. The atmosphere: open, beautiful, homey. It used to be a bank I believe because there is a huge open vault door behind the coffee counter. High ceilings, white walls, and an open kitchen make it feel spacious. There is a little corner with a tiny couch and two soft chairs behind a coffee table. The rest of the seating is 2-top or 4-top wooden tables with farmhouse-style mismatched chairs. One thing I will say is that there are so many chairs that it's difficult just to slip between tables to get your coffee when it's ready. If I had a stroller in there I would have been stressed. It was also extremely busy which exacerbated the tight seating arrangement. There are some bistro tables outside, but it's not the season for that yet. Another note - they serve their for-here orders in/on beautiful handmade ceramics. It added a cozy touch! TL;DR Delicious, fresh, friendly, and beautiful. A must-visit if you're in the Bethel area! read more

Gemini Cafe & Bakery - Cappuccinos served in handmade ceramic mugs - Cafes Near Me - Bethel, Maine

I've been to a lot of bakery's in my life and my trip to bethel I could not find anything breakfast lunch or dinner that came even close to the spectacular food and staff here. Every morning we started our day here, and got breakfast and sandwiches to go. It was FLAWLESS. Do yourself a favor and snag a blueberry hand pie with your coffee and a hand and cheese to go. The Iterior was incredibly warm and welcoming as well. Best vibe!!!! read more

One of the best egg sandwiches I have had in a while!! Fresh bread, delicious hot sauce. I also recommend the granola and the hummus

Great baked goods, food, and drinks. Love the pottery they serve everything on. Enjoyed everything we got and the staff is very friendly. read more

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One of the best bakery/cafés I've been to! Amazing selection of pastries, breads, and breakfast sandwiches. Drinks are delightful. Staff is respectable and very sweet. Lots of healthy options and alternatives. It's a little tight inside since it's busy, but that just attests to the quality. read more

Gemini Cafe & Bakery - Croissant, cookies, danish, pastries and coffee to go! - Cafes Near Me - Bethel, Maine

Today was my first visit . Breads , bagels and family size items available . I had a cold brew coffee and a spinach spanakopita which was very good ! They have seating inside if you choose to eat there . read more

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We LOVE Gemini Cafe. The only down side is when they (understandably for a small business) close a few days a week. They have made Bethel that much better. Amazing coffee, pastries breakfast sandwich, lunch, and more. So. Delicious. And the best in the area. read more

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If my children could give more stars, they would... They're both trying to give 10 stars to this place! The service was great the atmosphere was adorable and it smelled amazing when you walked in! And the food .... well the food was absolutely delicious. The croissants tasted like they were from Europe! We've had croissants from Europe, these were on par!!!! Too bad we were just passing through. If we are ever back in this area we will definitely be coming to this little café again! read more

The best breakfast sandwich, hand pie, and latte ever! The vibe is so cute and overall a great cafe! read more

Gemini Cafe & Bakery - Iced Vanilla Latte - Cafes Near Me - Bethel, Maine

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Went to Gemini for breakfast sandwiches...Baked goods looked fabulous. Ending up buying 2 Breakfast sandwiches (Which were EXCELLENT) a scone and a loaf of bread, and 2 cups of coffee. Every Item was SUPERB....can't wait to go back. Only one issue - Took a long wait to get the Breakfast sandwiches. Seems like they need to get an additional fast order cook, and or more capacity for cooking items. When we left there were 18 people in line to order...this was Sat morning at 9:00AM in July 2023. Can't wait to go back...highly recommend. read more

Everything bagels were great and chive cream cheese so creamy. Was very busy at 8:30 on a Monday read more

I love this place. Pastries, snacks, lattes all have been great. Atmosphere and people that work there were great. Will return, hopefully frequently read more