Needed to update this 5 star review with ANOTHER 5 star. Over the years the quality has remained…read moreand they continue to add unique items to the menu (like cheesecake stuffed donut sandwiches!) On my most recent visit the things I loved: *the service of course! *blueberry lemon cupcake. There aren't enough words to describe the deliciousness. The cupcake is filled with a blueberry compote (or something like that) and frosted with a lemon frosting. It's just amazing. AND if you keep it in the fridge and microwave it for 10 seconds, the filling warms up. YUM *maple frosted cinnamon roll. I've had their buns before but they definitely grew in size. Either plan to eat over 2 meals or share because it's ginormous If they ever have the ooey gooey banana bread cinnamon rolls, try it! So good

This is a real hit or miss local small business for me. On one hand, I've had some of the most…read moredelicious and creative sweet treats I've ever had from here. On the other hand, they've posted on social media to come try their newest fresh baked good, for me to drive over (I live two minutes away) and see a hand written sign on the door that says, be back in fifteen minutes. Forty minutes later, they still weren't back. I understand that we all have emergencies come up, but you need to take care of your customers and in those times, just play it safe and say you're closed for the day. After that incident, I don't go anymore, I have my friend grab me stuff when she goes, but it is good. Parking is fine, prices are okay, the vibe outside and inside is really cool. Give it a shot and hopefully you don't have a fluke. Really creative options.

Auburn's Best Bagels - Fresh, Local, and Unbeatable!…read more We've made the decision to shop exclusively local due to the current political environment, and we couldn't be happier with the quality of goods we've found--especially at Blackie's Farm Stand. Our latest discovery? The absolutely phenomenal bagels from Sunday Morning Bakery. These bagels are everything a bagel should be--chewy on the inside, perfectly crisp on the outside, and packed with rich, fresh-baked flavor. Whether you're a purist who loves a classic plain bagel or someone who craves a hearty everything bagel, these deliver in every way. Knowing that we're supporting a local bakery, a local farm stand, and a hardworking local business owner makes every bite even better. Blackie's has consistently offered top-notch products from local producers, and these bagels are just the latest reason to keep coming back. If you haven't tried them yet, do yourself a favor and grab a dozen--you won't be disappointed! Shop local, eat well, and support your neighbors. That's how we do it in Auburn!

From the owner: We are a small microbakery based out of Auburn! All our baked goods use organic flour as we strive…read morefor healthy and delicious coffee shop style baked goods. We are open by appointment only and only bake to order. Follow our Facebook page to find us at local markets and events!

We got a few pastries (raspberry cream puff, chocolate custard eclair, and cinnamon roll)…read more Everything was delicious, not super sweet and the person that helped us was so patient and kind.

I live in Saco, Maine and came into Lewiston to meet up with a good friend of mine. He told me…read moreabout this awesome bakery and how everything is so good there. He knew I loved chocolate eclairs, and told me this is the spot to go! His words and enthusiasm about this bakery did not disappoint! I bought one eclair and took a bite of it in the car and had to run back in to buy one more for the road for when I got home later. It was perfect. I will have to go back and try some other desserts or have him bring them to me next time he's down my neck of the woods. They have a great wide range of desserts to choose from and I guarantee you will be satisfied.

I work in the area and come to the Italian bakery fairly often. Breakfast sandwich - amazing…read more Breakfast pizza - out of the word. Donuts, pastries - they're unbelievable. Don't even get me started on the Italian's! I love this place, the staff are always friendly and accommodating.

Nothing seems to be made there, nothing is fresh, the croissants are the EXACT same ones you get at…read moreHannaford or Shaws. Calling it an Italian bakery is kind of an insult, they're more of Italian pastry distributor.

Had so much fun stopping by here with my family on vacation! We tried 6 different cupcakes and each…read morewere a work of art. They even had a gluten free cupcake, which I really appreciated as a gluten free person. Had the pleasure of meeting the owner and she was super kind!

Best cupcakes in Maine (at least that I have found so far). The cupcakes are moist and light, full…read moreof flavor. The icing is flavorful and not overly sweet. There is lots of creative variety and the cupcakes are very pretty. Staff are wonderful, friendly, and will help making the hard decisions of which cupcake to get (which should include the chocolate expresso because it is amazing). They even have vegan cupcakes! They also have terrific sandwiches and coffee.

My wife and I planned an informal wedding reception which was intended to be a social gathering for…read moreour two families several months after we got married. We went with a non-traditional theme which included cupcakes a wedding topper cake for the dessert. We chose Grant's Bakery to do the topper cake and worked with Gary, one of their cake makers. Gary walked us through their process, portfolio and what options were available to us. He understood our theme and produced a white and gold themed topper cake which was spot on. My wife LOVED it and it. Unfortunately my wife and I were not able to have the cake for our wedding reception as we had to cancel due to a major incident impacting several of our Maine towns, but Gary was patient and willing to still make the cake despite their store being shut down for 2-3 days due to the incident. We pushed the due date for the cake to be ready, out a few days and when my wife picked it up, she LOVED it and complimented him several times on how he hit the theme with colors and the simplistic design. We were not looking for a large elaborate cake and despite the simple design, it exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Grant's Bakery for your wedding cake needs!

Grants is a wonderful, old fashioned bakery. For special occasion cakes it can't be beat. Ordering…read moreis easy, and you can rely on the competent staff to get it right, on time.

Great coffee, great croissants, and great vibe. Service was also top notch! Will definitely return.read more

I accidentally stumbled upon Ritual on my way to work the other day. I was planning to stop in to a…read moreneighboring coffee shop that I'd been to before but saw the sign for bakehouse and thought to myself that a breakfast snack would be a great idea. I was pleased to find out that I could also grab a latte, to go, from Ritual. The space is beautiful and the staff was wonderful! I was a bit skeptical of the breakfast sandwich, as it looked like it would be mostly bread (not sustenance), but I was wrong. Inside that pillowy (I assume potato-based roll) was a delicious egg, bacon and special sauce combination! I will be stopping here again, in the future!

Is this the future of seasonal "roadside" honor stands? I don't know, but it definitely seemed like…read morea high tech self serve-spot! It's a small building (maybe could fit two people inside at once) with a heavy door (heads-up!) at the end of someone's driveway. It's got electricity to power AC (probably to prevent the delicate pastries from melting!) and a fridge that has eggs and cream cheese, there's some locally roasted hot coffee via an airpot available, and a display of homemade baked goods too. Be sure to follow them on social media to find out what's available each weekend - it seems there's always some gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan option! Pay is with cash or through Venmo. I had the plant-based blueberry pop tart made with fresh picked local blueberries for $5 and it was DELISH. Think: buttery, flakey, melt in your mouth crust with a thiiiiiiiick layer of homemade jam in the center that helped balance out the moisture. Flavorful and indulgent, I didn't share (you won't want to either).

One of my most disappointing bites…read more I went here for the Dubai croissant, the pictures were pretty and perfect, unfortunately that's where it stopped. The croissant looked crisp and airy, not over filled. But when you bit into it there was no crunch, completely lacking that delicate glass like texture that really makes a croissant. It felt days old stale and thick, no layers, just a block of filled bread. The breakfast sandwiches are premade and microwaved (at least that as the texture) to order. Underseasoned and dull. The coffee on the other hand was good. I'd go back for the coffee, definitely not the breakfast or pastries.

Had a fantastic first time visit to Little River Coffee. Lisbon is not an area my wife and I…read morefrequently visit. After visiting with some family and in search of a coffee to start the day this was on our way back home and their drink specials stood out. Firstly, they had about 10 or 12 specials for the month compared to most spots having usually 5 at most. So many of them sounded good with some highlights being Birthday Cake Latte, Blueberry Pancake Latte, Strawberry Shortcake Latte, Blueberry Chai, & Coconut Matcha. A special for everyone's taste/preference. Mentioned in their about section of the website they were looking to create not only a place to grab a coffee but a place to gather. I would say as first time visitors it appeared they accomplished that goal. They created a welcoming and overall great atmosphere that would be such a nice spot to swing in to catch up with friends or bring the family for drinks and baked goods. Which based on signage they create all the baked goods in house and looked like they had a great variety. Coffee wise they support local and use beans from a fellow Maine business, Black Ink Coffee in Bangor. My wife got the Blueberry Pancake Iced Latte and I got the Strawberry Shortcake Iced Latte. Both had tons of flavor, definitely sweet though so be mindful if that isn't your thing. Lastly, we had each got a sausage egg and cheese on an english muffin. Let me say they were some of the largest english muffins I have had. The egg was also seasoned much more than you usually get. A top-notch breakfast sandwich I would return for. Quick and friendly service with delicious food and drinks. A coffee spot I would find myself returning to!