On the fence between 4* and 5*, rounding up because they're a local small business and such. I also…read moredidn't try their bread, which would usually be a deciding factor for me. Stopped in to get some snacks to eat while hiking: in keeping with local produce, got a blueberry bran muffin and a maple bun whose name I forget. The ingredients were great quality: you could taste the freshness of the blueberries and the purity of the maple syrup. The question, for me, is whether the baking elevates these ingredients beyond if I'd just had blueberries and maple syrup. About that, I'm not sure.

On a recent cruise we had a port stop in Rockland, ME. Instead of doing an excursion we decided to…read moredo one of those "go down this street and right" excursions where you make everything up as you. Since it was between breakfast and lunch we decided to stop into Atlantic Baking for a coffee and a pastry. Atlantic Baking is an unassuming shop right along what I'm going to consider a main street through Rockland. Not necessarily THE main street, but the Main-est we saw, so I'm sticking with that. Inside are several cases of pastries, breads, rolls, donuts and other baked goods that looked at me as if to say "I dare you". There was a cinnamon roll-ish thing that looked really good, and a Vanilla latte are what talked to me most. The staff (two young ladies on this morning) were busy hustling and, even with that, were helpful as they tried to keep taking care of customers. The vanilla latte was SUE-PERB, albeit a bit hot for my taste (had it let is cool first). As we sat having our halfway-between-breakfast-and-lunch-but-not-really-brunch snack there was a steady stream of customers, I'm guessing about 50/50 regulars and cruisers. Aside from pastries, coffees and teas, there's a cooler with canned/bottle beverages for the on-the-go beverage drinker. With as much activity as was going on during our visit you'd think it'd be difficult to keep clean, but there was a gentleman who came out frequently to take care of emptied tables, trash, etc. There are windows into the baking area, proving that they've got nothing to hide. Most everything is made on site with fresh, natural ingredients by people who take pride in what they do. Atlantic Baking is a charming place and a nice stop for a mid-morning snack

Absolutely takes the cake. Then gives the cake back, perfectly formed. We got a cake that ended up…read morehaving 18 layers. They earned DownEast Magazine's best bakery in Maine a few years back. Tiny tiny.

My family and I spent this past week in Camden for my husbands birthday. I contacted the bakery for…read morea custom cake and got a quick and detailed response over email. I ordered a small carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. The cake had beautiful frosting details and a walnut topping. It was hands down one of the best carrot cakes we've ever had (and that's comparing against bakeries in Boston like Flour!). I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Camden.

Everything is fresh, from scratch. Specializing in custom cakes, wedding cakes, gluten-free baked…read moregoods and lots more goodies. Give them a try!

In the two years since the eponymous Candy's closed, and with the recent closure of The Breakfast…read morePlace on Main Street, Damariscotta and her neighboring towns have gone without a dedicated bakery. David Atwater's The Bakery is a welcome arrival. Offering a variety of scratch muffins, pastries, breads, cakes and pies, our favorites are the fresh blueberry muffins (and blueberry muffin "holes"!) and the Anadama bread. Located just off Main street in the Municipal Parking lot, The Bakery opens at 7am and has a few small tables if you don't have to rush home to feed a crowd. Quite cheerful service from David, Betty and Grace.

The cafe space is open, inviting, and has plenty of seating. The staff were very kind and…read morecommunicative. And the star of this place are the biscuits! We got an egg and cheese (they'd already run out of bacon and we got there late), a slice of frittata, and a biscuit. Also got a bagel but we are saving it for tomorrow. The frittata is absolutely delicious (it was spinach, sun-dried tomato's, mozzarella, and sweet potato) and had such a wonderfully surprising kick of heat from the lightly sprinkled red chili flakes and sea salt. The egg and cheese was also so delicious! Looking forward to returning and trying their sweet pastries and beverages!

A comfortable, clean coffee shop with friendly, helpful staff that will not barista-shame you for…read morenot knowing your coffee tastes. The frittata was tasty, as was the Golden Fog.

We pass by this unassuming building every time we go to Morse's and have never stopped. Today we…read moredid--and it was amazing. The scent of bread was thick in the air outside of the building. It was heavenly. We went inside and were in Heaven. There was so much bread and other baked goods! We got a phenomenal loaf of multigrain. A blueberry muffin was insanely delicious. It was hearty, like it contained oats. A seven layer bar was not sickeningly sweet and put me in a great mood. The employee who served us was kind and courteous. It was a great experience.

Quick stop for loaf of French style bread. It was ok bit hard to crack but inside was bit soft…read morewhich was good. Butter to go and was able to grab sodas. Quick stop but a casual bite is ok.

This is also known as home kitchen bakery. It's part of the home kitchen cafe. Their #1 cold sub is…read moremy #1 for life. I first went here when it was in the adjoining room as close to home. I think there was difficulty staffing that (a common problem in Maine) so they have scaled down. The sandwiches are phenomenal. Only served until 2:30 each day. The hot peppers, balsamic vinegar and oil make these sandwiches. Make sure you just get everything on your sandwich. The service is still quite slow, which is probably due to staffing but it's an issue. There are many gluten free options but it is not a gluten free bakery. No outside food is allowed (don't bring in your Wasses!) Be a real Mainer and chomp those down in your car.

Amazing - got a fresh made chocolate eclair here the best ever! My friend got an equally amazing…read morecinnamon bun!

I was looking for a special Maine blueberry pie for my partner when I came across Mount Dessert…read morePies. That man knows blueberry pies. We decided to get one on our way out of town and I'm so incredibly glad we did. Another review says these are the best pies on earth. They're not exaggerating. At all. That blueberry pie was the best pie on earth. I don't need to describe every detail. It's absolute perfection. Seriously, this pie is so good you might have to admit it's better than your grandmother's. The location is tucked away on the main road in and out of Bar Harbor. It's so cute! One sister runs the bakery while the other runs the Bed & Breakfast (which looks absolutely adorable). I'd go back and stay at their b&b just to eat pie all day everyday.

My husband and I traveled to Bar Harbor Maine and we were on a mission to find the best blueberry…read morepie in the area. Mount Desserts Pie Company had thousands of positive reviews, so we decided that's where we had to go. When you arrive, there is a handmade sign on the side of the highway for the shop and the driveway to pull in is a little tricky and takes a minute to figure it out. We pulled up right in front of the doors. Tip: turning right after you enter the driveway says "exit" only, so you have to pull straight ahead, even if it seems like you're not supposed to park there. We headed inside and were greeted by a friendly woman named Brit who had a ton of pie boxes ready to go! We got our blueberry pie and ate half of it in the car after we drove away. The pie was exactly what we wanted: fresh, local, great texture, and buttery crust. It was perfection! Another tip: it's cash or Venmo only and you can call ahead. $35 per pie. It's whole pies only, they don't sell by the slice.

Love, love, and more love! So adorable and by far the best breakfast biscuit of my life! And I've…read morehad a lot! I will dream of this one as the benchmark until I have it again. This is such a good spot! An active butcher shop with a deli/bakery section selling grab and go goodies, breakfast sandwiches as well as other sandwiches and hosting dinner pop-ups with local businesses featuring delicious BBQ, steak, and other sundries AND they have a soft serve ice cream stand?! I've died and gone to heaven. My husband ordered a burger with fries - delicious burger with hand-cut fries that he adored and I had the breakfast biscuit sandwich with cheese, egg, and sausage. Sooo good! We sat outside on the shaded patio and our toddler had a good time running around in the spaces and enjoying the fresh greenery and flowers. Staff were very friendly and patient, despite the crowd at the time and food was fresh and delicious and well worth a short wait. Delicious! Absolutely recommend and a place I would come frequently if I lived nearby.

I have been to Bleeker and Greer a couple of times. The staff is really kind. A standout in the…read moremidcoast area of Maine!!! IYKYK! The food is delicious. I had the burger with the handout fries. Handcut fries are a labor of love and honestly, it feels like everything they do at B&G is done with a labor of love. The Cardamom Rose tea was also a wonderful afternoon delight! Really special place! Don't change!

To say that I'm heartbroken to see this closed just days before a trip up is an understatement…read more Sincerely the best cookies and blueberry pies we've ever had. What an institution!! And such kind bakers.

Phenomenal fresh bread! I've bought loaves of their baguette and their country white sourdough and…read moreboth were great. If you're looking for delicious artisan bread, this is the place. It seems like their focus is more on bread than pastries, but they do have pies, cookies, lemon bars, and a few other things. I haven't had a chance to try any of those yet.