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

Nice pastries, comfortable seating with a borw of downtown Rockland. Coffee options available…read more Friendly and competent service.

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.

This is an adorable spot and I'm so happy we found it! We shared a delicious earl grey scone -…read morebuttery and bergamot-forward without being overpowering - and a chocolate chip cookie loaded with the good stuff. The staff was friendly and kind and the space and clientele welcoming. Always a joy to find a queer-centric space off the beaten path.

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.

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.

We buy our weekly bread from Borealis for our family. The Rosemary loaf is one of our favorites. I…read morehighly recommend everything that they offer. The store even has a place to order sandwiches for lunch on the go and a sweet treat for dessert.

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!

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.

Mmm... The aroma when you walk into the bakery is heavenly! The owner was a pleasure to talk with…read moreand it was clear the pies were homemade with love. The pies were still warm and she said they come out fresh throughout the day. We texted a few days ahead to place the order, which is definitely recommended. Not sure if they even have pies for walk in. They take credit or Venmo and they have WiFi available as well. The location is a quick turn off the road into an uphill drive. There are only a few spots to park your car but you are only meant to pick up your order and go.

10/10 recommend this roadside market. We stopped in by pure chance recalling it looked "cute" on…read moreour drive to lamoine. Sure enough, we weren't wrong. The breakfast biscuit sandwich was THE BEST biscuit you will ever have the pleasure of enjoying. Granted, my opinion is that it was perfect for the sandwich, it wouldn't be dense enough for sausage gravy. It would have to be a topper rather than getting slathered if you know what I mean. I went lighter and got a blueberry scone which was equally as delicious just satisfying my sweet tooth vs his savory one that morning. Anyway, we loved it so much while we were eating I went back inside and grabbed two more scones - a blueberry and fig/almond for us to have the following morning for sunrise at Cadillac. Their lattes were also wonderful. I would shop here regularly if I was a local but for now the best I can do is rave about this place on the internet.

Bleecker and Greer out to be called "Prosciutto and butter" in honor of the item that we had today…read more This is a sandwich worth the hour long trip from home. The prosciutto was tangy and satisfying on the roll with butter. The sandwich is made already, and by the register so you don't forget to pick one up. Let me also say that the potato salad was stellar--the dill was a nice touch. The cookies were fantastic as well. I normally don't go for little specialty stores, but this one was reasonably priced in every way. The staff was friendly and pleasant. Go there. You won't be sorry.

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.