Terrific bakery! We stopped by Standard Baking Co. We got lots of stuff to sample. The croissant was fair. But the financer was amazingly delicious. The blueberry tart was excellent. The morning bun was delicious. This is a great bakery. read more

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How does one spend over $100 at a bakery - come to Standard and you'll find out! And it was absolutely worth the wait in the rain on a Sunday morning. After having some of the bread prior to our meals at a few restaurants, we found out the bread is locally sourced at a sister business right around the corner from where ate the night before. There is parking avail for customers in the lot for 30 mins, we prob waited about 20 mins and crossed the threshold into baked goods heaven. There was so much to select from - we got pastries, cookies, pizza and bread - and we pretty much liked everything. Our least favorite was the morning bun with walnuts - we didn't have it right away so that might've been part of the issue. Just note that the bread served at the restaurants aren't available until 2pm - we were leaving that morning so we weren't going wait for it. We opted for other loaves instead and they didn't disappoint. If you want something yummy and fresh - make sure to stop by here before heading out of Portland. I do wish the setup was a bit more conducive to the big crowds as there isn't much space from the front door to the counter but still a fantastic find! read more

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This is a cool bakery located downtown Portland. They have a pretty large parking lot, it was busy but I found a spot. It's free for the first 30 minutes. The inside the bakery is super tiny for customers, more of a grab and go. It did look like they had some kind of seating upstairs, but I didn't see how you access that ... I was only there for a couple of minutes. Maybe that's for a different time of the day. Everything there was freshly made and looked delicious. I ended up grabbing a loaf of sourdough and a pistachio tart. I also grabbed a cup of coffee to go. Everything tasted great. I would definitely recommend anyone passing through Portland to try this place out. read more

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We got here about 15 mins before opening and a small line was already forming, but the kind staff members run an efficient operation and it was a short wait before it was our turn to order! We stocked up on some snacks for our future days of hiking in Acadia and our stand-outs were the fruit buckle and marinated olive rolls. We recommend stopping in for some yummy treats and would've loved to have tried more of the bread loaves since they looked fantastic! read more

Wonderful! They have a great system down to efficiently manage the amount of visitors. We ordered a baguette and blueberry lemon tart. Both were fantastic! We will definitely be back next time we are in Portland and try some new items. read more

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Came here in the morning while we were walking around. So excited to try! Inside is full of so many delicious looking pastries. I ordered a cheese pastry and loved it! It came out warm and it hit the spot on a cold morning. No seating inside but the workers were so friendly. I would come back to try another pastry or get the same one! Yum! read more

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This place was awesome! Not a crazy line on a Thursday morning. I didn't know financiers were my favorite food! Everything was so awesome and the vibes by the water were also super cool!!! I wish I could've filled my entire stomach with everything from here read more

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PLEASE NOTE: This is mostly for their holiday ordering. From their website: "Sourced from most local, sustainable grains and seasonal ingredients crafted using our unique handcrafted baking approach - basked on generations of village baking traditions." For me, Standard has been one of the only consistently reliable bakeries around the holidays for the past decade plus (and that includes navigating the pandemic). At this point, they're our go-to for rolls at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Their customer service is fantastic; it always has been, even during the chaos of holiday pick-up... which they've now streamlined and it seems to be working really well! Instead of going inside the store, there's a handful of people waiting outside for you near the door to the right of the entrance. Show up at your designated time, have your name/order number ready, and within minutes you'll be on your way! Shout-out to their updated website which a) now lists ingredients in their breads which helps us non-egg, non-dairy folks and b) allows you to place your holiday order directly online. We recently got a half dozen of our favorite Cranberry Walnut Rolls ("soft and chewy, slow-fermented, studded with walnuts and tart cranberries") which are sold individually for $2.55. If you've never tried these, you're missing out! There aren't lots of vegan options, but the following breads are (again, according to their website): baguettes, French rolls, boule, flax wheat loaf, Maine 5 Grain, marinated olive loaf, olive onion focaccia, raisin pecan loaf, rosemary focaccia, and the seeded just to name a few. read more

This bakery is all over Instagram as a must do, so we put it on our list of places while we were visiting Portland. The service is fast, people friendly, and the establishment clean. I have to give it a 3 because everything tasted alike. We bought the ham and cheese croissant and the chocolate croissant. Both were mostly air and puff pastry. I had one small piece of ham in the ham and cheese and it was at the very end of the croissant. The same issue with the chocolate croissant. There was very little filling in both. We also tried their morning bun which appears to be made of the same dough, and was lacking flavor. We also bought a lemon tart, but have not eaten it yet. I'm hoping it redeems the disappointment of the other items. Not a place I need to buy from again. Just okay. read more

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Stopped by Standard bakery for some goodies on my way home from Portland. They never disappoint. The wild rice porridge loaf is really good. Hearty, wholesome, crusty outside, soft inside. I also had a cheese, egg, ham Danish that was fantastic. I also tried a chocolate chip cookie that was phenomenal. And a scone with blueberries that was fantastic. Service was kind. It was a straightforward experience. But the visual of getting to see all the breads for me was awesome. No seating. And they did have some coffee. I will be back for more. read more

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A Maine local friend highly recommended Standard Baking to us. He said their sourdough is out of this world and also reminded us to skip the scones (they are rather dry). Honestly, I truly think this bakery is truly living up to its hype!! The line was very long on a weekend morning, but it moved fast. We only waited 20 minutes in line. The Maine Miche Bread, a whole wheat sourdough, was my favorite of this haul. Crunchy crust, soft and tangy interior. Only $8.50 for a big loaf. 10/10. Blueberry Lemon Tart blew our mind. It was SO DELICIOUS that we almost went back to wait in line again. We should've tried more tarts and fruit pastries. The croissant texture was perfect, and so as the pain au chocolate. Flaky and buttery. Morning bun was sweet, sticky and satisfying. Just a note that many baked goods are made with almond flour, like the fruit tarts. For those who has nut allergy, remember to ask the staff. read more

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A customer presented me with a box of goodies from here and wow! Super fresh and super delicious. Pretty to look at too. I've wanted to go here for some time so I was so happy with my gift! Delish! *I gnawed on a cookie before I took the photo read more

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The country boule and pecan raisin roll I purchased were delicious. The boule was crusty and soft and airy inside. The roll was crusty on the outside and dense, moist and exploding with fruit. Next time i will buy a full loaf! and another country boule. The staff was friendly and efficient. The line outside moved very quickly! read more

Every one of our road trips to Portland always ends with a trip to Standard Baking... we are seriously addicted to this place and have no self control when it comes to buying boxes (yes, plural! haha!) to bring home with us! Standard Baking is a Portland staple. Their homemade pastries and bread are top tier. We can't pick any favorites, because we always leave with a little bit of everything! I recommend ordering ahead of time for pickup, otherwise you will be waiting in a super long line! If you are like us and prefer to go in person to see the selection, make sure you go early in the morning to avoid a long wait (but we promise you, the wait is always worth it!) Parking is like most of Portland - there are paid street spots or lots available in the area. read more

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One quick update: as a cooking school graduate, it's easy for me to fall head over heels for cooks and Bakers who do incredible things. So my heart beats faster for Standard Baking. But here's why I'm writing the update: I bought their pastry cookbook before I left Maine, because I so enjoyed their vibe and their breads and pastries. The cookbook was produced with the same level of enthusiasm, attention to detail, and awesomeness as all their breads and pastries. So, if you love cookbooks or would like to be able to take a little of Standard Baking's heart and soul home with you, treat yourself to a cookbook! read more

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Standard Baking was one of the most recommended bakeries, so we had to see what the hype was all about. Reviews suggested there would be a line, but don't let it by a deterrent. There was a line, and it did not move as fast as expected. There were so many bakery items to chose from, so we ordered a variety. Some items were ham and cheese croissants, granola bar, chocolate chip cookies, brownie, and morning buns. We were not disappointed by any of items, except the ham and cheese croissant had mustard , which we did not expect, but it was notated on the sign . The brownie and cookies were excellent, so fresh. The croissants were flaky and buttery. It does help if you know what you want when it is your turn , for faster service. I would have liked to try their breads and tarts..highly recommend . read more

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Service: service was as good as you could get for a quick walk in bakery. Everyone was very nice and the owner even gave us some free items for purchasing for the first time. Ambiance/atmosphere: small, crowded, and very nice inside. Being such a small spot it was quite crowded, but with how amazing it smelled you can let that slide. Food: the pasties here were nothing short of perfect and mouth watering. The almond croissant is the best I've ever had and finally a place that doesn't skimp on the delicious almond filling. As an almond Pastry lover, I loved loved loved this. One thing I love more than almonds, walnuts. The walnut sticky bun here is the best pastry to ever be created. It is so perfectly soft while staying firm with a nice bite and the crunchy sweet caramelized walnuts on top just set it to be a heavenly bite one after the other. Best pastry to exist. The pan au chocolat is a chocolate lovers dream. I am not a big sweets person which is why I prefer pastries instead of sweets like donuts and cakes, but this chocolate heaven is was something else. Not to sweet, but a perfect decadent flavor in every bite with the buttery soft flaky croissant. Delicious. The lemon poppy seed cake was great too. Really nice lemon flavor with the slight crunches of the poppy seed. This cake was so moist and soft, but yet didn't crumble. It was a really great bite and definitely recommend to anyone who likes lemon. The cookies here were good too, the salted chocolate chip had a great sweet and salty flavor. The oatmeal raisin was good, but nothing crazy. I am also very spoiled with the northstar cafe oatmeal raisin cookie so take this with a grain of salt. If you know then you're blessed. The best cookie to ever exist. The white chocolate raspberry scone was also really good and the brownie was fudge and had a really good ganache like chocolate taste and texture. read more

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This is a place full of LOVE! The atmosphere, the service, the ingredients and the baked goods all start and end with LOVE! I recommend everyone start a day here! Thank you for such a wonderful experience!! read more

We don't go often but when we do we get their baguette. When we went today after an appointment, there was a line but they got it moving pretty quickly. I wanted some breakfast so I chose the almond croissant. Hubby got their blueberry scone. Both were really good and weren't overly sweet. The display is nice - there's a wide array of bread and pastry choices: Thought about getting the canelle but may be next time. The baguette is nice and soft but has the crusty outer layer. $14 for everything wasn't too bad considering the reputation this bakery has. read more

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The line was long when we first stopped (around 11) but we circled back around 2:30 and were pleasantly surprised at how many pastries they had left. We got chocolate croissants, madelines, and a cork. We ordered a cheese danish but realized when we got back home that it didn't get in the bag, which was disappointing. Everything was great though. The cork was a wildcard item as we've never heard of it and it was excellent! Chocolatey with a slight hint of coffee. Sturdy but light. Everything else was great too! read more

Went on a Saturday morning and got the blueberry scone, cheese danish, and brownie. All three were delicious and it's hard to say that I liked one more than the other - they were all essentially perfect versions of what they were. There was a line at around 10am but it moved relatively quickly. The building has an old industrial feel that suits a bakery well. Highly recommend for high quality pastries (and perhaps bread, just didn't try this time around). read more

Our server at an oyster bar recommended this bakery, and said it's a popular place where there's usually long lines. We were fortunate to arrive when there was no line at all. Upon entering, you pretty much reach the front counter/display a few steps into the building, hence the lines out the door. Did not see indoor dining, only a few benches and tables right outside of the entrance. My husband and I picked out a few items that looked good: vanilla bean madeline, a sea salt chocolate chip pecan cookie, garlic herb cruffin and walnut morning bun. Each item was placed in individual paper bags. The madeline tasted freshly baked and not overly sweet; cookie was the perfect combination of sweet and salty, with chocolate in each bite; the walnut bun was yummy but would've been even better if warmed up. I did not try the cruffin but my husband said it was garlicky and buttery. A little pricey (spent close to $20 for those 4 items!) but that was expected since we were in a touristy area. read more

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We stopped here twice during our trip to Maine. They have a great selection of breads, cookies and pastries. The first time there wasn't a line. The next time it was way out the door. However, they have two checkers and it doesn't take long. I especially liked their almond macaroons, although the coconut ones were good too. Their biscotti was yummy as were their other breads. I had never tried a fougasse, and it was delicious both the seeded and the Asiago. There is an outdoor area, but we were there just to take and go. read more

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We stopped by for some breakfast pastries and coffee. I got a black iced coffee and my wife got an iced coffee with cream (both cold brew). They were good; a bit light if anything but they hit the spot. We also got a financier, a baguette, an apricot/almond scone, and an egg/ham/cheese danish. We walked over to the waterfront and ate the scone and the danish with our coffees, and it was delightful. Both tasted great. Later, we snacked on the baguette both by itself and with a little bit of cheese. We haven't eaten the financier yet but we are excited to! We're here for a few days so we will probably be stopping by another time! read more

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I've been to this bakery a few times during my visits to Maine and I've always been impressed. This time I tried more of a variety and I have no notes. Perfection. I went with a chocolate croissant, chocolate chip cookie a lemon tart and the lemon poppy cake. Everything was so delicious. The lemon poppy cake was for my husband. It was so good, I went back the next day for one for each of us plus one to bring back to my mom. I also got coffee and an almond croissant. Just simple ingredients, perfectly executed. There's usually quite the line and service has always been friendly. A few tables are outside to enjoy your goods during nice weather. read more

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Absolutely delicious! The pastries were amazing--fresh, soft, and so yummy. Everything was flavorful and well made. The customer service was also outstanding, and we even received a free tea, which was a nice surprise. Overall, a great experience and we'll definitely be back! read more

Good coffee. Good teas. Great pastries. We did not try the breads. A bit busy when we're here, easy to find with (walking) GPS. Nice outdoor seating, but all seating, indoor and out, was a bit limited. Friendly staff, quick service. read more

Look at the early morning line I had to stand in just to purchase a few items. You don't need me to tell you anything that your own eyes can see in the photo. I've been coming to Standard for over ten years. Everything I have ever purchased has been a superior product. The store is constantly in motion, but it is a highly organized motion. Seeing the old ovens as you are waiting to place your order just makes you want to purchase even more items. You feel like you have stepped back in time when you walk in the door. The smells and visuals are outstanding. Finally, the sourdough, chocolate croissant, and almond croissant are to die for. read more

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Love this bakery in downtown Portland. The line can be long in the morning especially on the weekend but you can call in your order in advance or order online and pick it up at a separate door. Delicious breads, cookies, brownies and breakfast pastries. read more

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This spot was right behind our hotel. Super convenient. Even though we went early there was already a line but it was worth the wait. You self serve your own coffee and tea. We passed on both and got a few pastries which were delicious. No where to sit inside but little tables outside that fill quick. Would definitely pop in for some baked goods. read more

The focaccia was delicious, we also got a muffin and scone and the muffin was great as well, we wouldn't get the scone again - it wasn't bad but not our style that we enjoy. There was a little line outside but it moved pretty quickly and service was great. read more

This family-owned company sells a variety of baked goods. Standard Baking Co. offers a variety of baked goods, including artisan breads, pastries like croissants and scones, and other treats such as cookies and morning buns. The possibilities are endless! This place was so good, we went there a total of 3 times within an hour. YES 3! The first time we got a ham & cheese croissant and 2 of their French rolls. We were only 10 steps from the bakery and took a bite. We were like "WHOA!" The ham & cheese was buttery and flakey. The French rolls are soft and tasty. There was a couple in front of us and they turned around to join in on the raving. They said they ordered the sesame focaccia and it was so delicious. My mom & I turned right back around and this time we ordered the asiago focaccia and more French rolls. The third time was after I went souvenir shopping and I ordered more treats for the ride back. This place is great. Staff is friendly and quality is wonderful! read more

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I went yesterday and the line was blessedly short. I got a walnut sticky bun and pumpkin chocolate chip bread- both were delectable. We also had their bread at Fore Street the night prior. I totally get why this place is so popular. read more

An awesome artisan bakery snuggled in between some buildings near the eastern downtown waterfront of Portland. The team inside was super friendly and took time to explain many of the different items they offer as we made our selection. Tried the baguette, olive bread, Asiago fogasse, morning buns, berry brickle. There was an expansive menu of different breads and desserts. The place is very small inside with barely enough room for a dozen people to stand shoulder to shoulder waiting for their baked delicacies. There is some sort of shelf outside the building to pick up web orders that you seem to be able to place in advance Highly recommend a stop here. We bought a bunch of stuff and ate it over the next couple days - love it! read more

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The raspberry white chocolate scone was amazing. It was worth the line to have it. This is a good place. read more

Olive roll was spectacular! Probably the best i've had! Cheddar and chive scone was also very nice and moist! Maybe could have done without the morning bun?? But it was still good if thats your style! read more

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A week after my time in Portland, I am still thinking of the financier I purchased at Standard Baking. This place is a pastry-lover's paradise, and I do not say that lightly. The building is cozy, and service is always fast and high-quality. The staff recommendations are consistently phenomenal, and every pastry we tried was near perfection. One of the easiest five-star ratings I've ever given to a place. read more

Standard Baking is, for me, one of the best bakeries in Portland. I initially visited back in 2021 during my first proper trip to Portland, and really wanted to check it out again. We weren't staying too far from here, so one morning we decided to stop by and pick up some bakes before heading out on the day's adventures. Standard Baking is owned by a company that also runs several other eateries in Portland - Fore Street, Street and Co., and Scales. Standard is actually located on the lower level of the Fore Street restaurant that faces Commercial Street. When I first visited in 2021 we were not allowed inside due to COVID protocols, however the business was fully open now. Even still, it's a small space and the line usually extends out to the large parking lot in the foreground of the entrance. Their selection is vast - there are limited protein options here, but they make up for it with several sweet and (some) savory bakes. During this recent trip we decided to pick up several items: frangipane, breakfast bun with walnuts, prosciutto and asiago croissant, blueberry oat scone, orange cream spelt scone, and a raspberry galette. Everything was delicious - the biggest standouts for me were the breakfast bun and the frangipane. The former was filled with cinnamon and the walnut topping was almost like candy mmm. The latter was the perfect consistency and topped with plum to really take it to another level. Service was fast and friendly - I left with a t-shirt which shows you how much I love this spot. Overall, definitely make it your intention to visit if you're in the Portland area - Standard is not to be missed. read more

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Tried a couple different pastries on different days. Line was long in the mornings but short in the afternoon. First day, we tried a peach tart. Second day, we tried the blueberry scone. Great variety of pastries even late in the day. Service was quick! Takeaway only. read more

Great bakery that was an easy walk from the AC Marriott hotel. Bought the molasses and coconut macaroon cookies. All natural ingredients and delicious. They have coffee and breads that I will have to stop and get before my trip home. read more