I'm glad we don't live nearby because this place is dangerous. We got a variety of things the first time, but the peanut butter lasagna was so amazing we actually stopped in on our drive home to PA to pick up two more to take home and enjoy later. And boy did we! What a gem. We can't wait to go back next summer. read more

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So we stopped in on a whim. Oh. My. Gosh. Everything was delicious. We got all the cookies, a Humdinger and a cream horn. Amazing. Everyone was so friendly. We loved the vending machines. So cute! We will definitely be back. read more

We have been going to Sweet Cheeks Bakery as long as they have been open, and for the life of me, I have nothing bad to say about the place. I briefly kvetched about not being open later, and voila, they seemingly heard my wish and installed a pastry vending machine so that local residents could "grab an eclair at 2am." I was hoping that they would expand into breakfast items, and there they go, creating breakfast burritos and sandwiches. When I was sure I'd never find an amazing lunch spot in the area, boom, grab and go lunch sandos that rival any lunch joint in the state. I can't say enough good things about the charming and friendly counter gal, the warm, welcoming shop, the variety of delicious and gorgeous pastries and the ease of getting in and out of the location. I cannot say enough good things! What a gem! read more

Sweet Cheeks Bakery - The Castine Panini - Bakeries Near Me - Verona Island, Maine

We stopped in at the recommendation of our B&B hosts. We bought the chocolate peanut butter cake and a chocolate eclair. Both were delicious! read more

The attraction was the vending machine filled with bake goods available, I think 24 hours a day. The actual bakery is filled with a great variety of crafted goods. read more

Everything is delicious We had their Shepherds Pie last night, it was delicious best we be had in a long time Peanut butter cookies are great read more

Sorry Sweet cheeks, we want to love and support you. Breakfast in Bucksport was disappointing. Day Old, oil soaked home fries warmed up and re-salted was an accompaniment to undercooked eggs Benedict where eggs were barely cooked. Home fries were bad. Overly salted. I can't be nice about it. And selling breakfast burrito with no hot sauce? Service was slow even with 4 waitress and 7 tables. But ONE thing you do well is pastry. Keep doing pastry. Drop the restaurant, but maybe clients like salty slow. read more

Please consider boycotting this rank amateur so-called "boutique" bakery. My original intention was to support local businesses. I ordered an 8" round cake, vanilla and white frosting with a cake topper I would provide. Instead of jotting down the information, while standing at their establishment they forced me to send an email to the owner to review and approve. They stated they would charge me $50 and told me it would take a week. A few days passed and I was notified that they could not do it because, and I quote from their own email, "beyond our expertise." This bakery wasted many days deciding what they could do, only to turn me down. I immediately went to Frank's Bake Shop in Bangor where I was pleasantly greeted, they listened to me, and within minutes (with no emails nor approval process) stated the same cake would cost $39.52 and would be ready the next day. Sweet Cheeks in my opinion is nothing more than amateurs who will happily charge anyone the highest price for their products, force their customers through needless bureaucracy, and apparently is owned by a power-crazed micro-manager. I now boycott this establishment and unfortunately will go out of my way to find way better products elsewhere where they do it in a timely manner. Shame on you Sweet Cheeks! You are a wolf in sheep's clothing! Those living in the Buckpsort/Ellsworth area should be forgiven for looking outside the area for way better value and proper customer service. read more

Delicious and not super sweet! We got the coffee cake, eclair, and pecan sticky buns. All were wonderful.

We pulled in shortly before closing time. The fun and energetic employee patiently answered all of our questions about the delicious pastries and then volunteered, "Do you need recommendations on places to visit today? I've got 'em!" Thanks to her we found a delicious lunch in a very scenic location, visited a beautiful small coastal town, and stopped at a lighthouse we hadn't known about. P.S. The pastries were as delicious as they looked! read more

I saw an article about how Sweet Cheeks Bakery on Verona Island had a 24/7 vending machine for its wares. Frankly, I'm surprised that it took me as long as it did to get there. But my husband and I stopped by recently to peruse their offerings, and we were very pleasantly surprised. The door to the room to the right of the bakery proper is open, and inside is a black machine just like the one I saw in the picture in the WABI article. There are many levels of treats available - at that time only one non-sweet one, a chicken salad sandwich - with buttons on the machine to whirl them around so that you can peruse all of them. The prices are neatly posted next to each level. When I was there, there were carmelitas (if you haven't had one, you should), lemon bars, carrot cake, various flavors of cheesecake, mock Hostess cupcakes . . . That's all I remember, but I'm sure there were more offerings than that. And every item was good-sized, too - they don't scrimp on their portions! The Hostess cupcake, in particular, was the size of my head! I had collected recipes and seen pictures of carmelitas, but never had one, so, on impulse, I grabbed one. The other thing I chose was one of my favorite desserts that I've made myself many times - a lemon bar. I have to confess - we popped open that carmelita on the way home, and it was HEAVEN! It was more than enough for two, and incredibly delicious, with its brown sugary oatmeal crust, the chocolate chips, and the pools of caramel on the top . . . Ahem. Sorry. (wiping the drool away) We managed to hold off on eating the lemon bar until the next evening. Frankly, I was prepared to be disappointed. Most places don't make the filling lemony enough, nor do they manage to get the right crust-to-filling ratio. But Sweet Cheeks Bakery definitely does BOTH! It was one of the best lemon bars I've ever eaten - lovely, tart lemon curd lying on a bed of sweet, buttery shortbread. It was unbelievably good! And, again, more than enough for two to enjoy. So, suffice it to say, we'll be back - and try to hit them while they're open. They seem to be expanding into savory offerings, too - breakfast pizzas, pulled pork and meatball subs, as well as family sized and individual chicken pot pies, to mention a few, which all look amazing! If their meal options are anywhere near as good as their sweets, I'll be living on their doorstep in the near future! read more

An amazing gem in the small town of Bucksport, Maine. Egg sandwiches, and some of the most amazing baked goods we've ever seen. As someone who suffers from a gluten sensitivity, they went out of their way to accommodate my last minute request for a gluten free egg sandwich. It. Was. THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD. (Do the business a favor and call ahead if you need A gluten-free egg sandwich before coming). Is there gluten free English Muffin is unlike anything I've ever had. They have egg sandwiches and home fries in a turnstile that's ready for you as you walk in. My wife's croissant egg sandwich was not greasy at all in her words, "Perfect. Perfection" Home fries? Beautiful. I got the blueberry lemon scone (gluten free), but couldn't talk my wife into getting the bacon maple doughnut. My only regret is that we found this gem on our way out of town instead of on our way in. Although, my waist line is thanking me for that. If you find yourself in Bucksport, please make sure you stop by the Sweet Cheeks. Amazing people, and the most amazing baked goods and egg sandwiches you'll find . read more

Sweet Cheeks Bakery - Marble frosted glazed doughnut, and a gluten-free lemon blueberry scone. - Bakeries Near Me - Verona Island, Maine

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Small bakery, huge taste and hospitality! When they are closed, they have an additional little 24 hour open section to purchase their made fresh daily pastries. They are DELICIOUS. I highly recommend! read more

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We are from Florida and happened across this little bakery on our way to Acadia National Park. The treats on display in the case were overwhelming! It was so difficult to choose because they all looked so yummy!! The whoopee pie was huge, soft, and delicious. The best part of our experience, though, was the proprietor. She was so friendly and helpful. She even wrote down some recommendations for things to do and places to eat in the area. We will definitely be back!! read more

Sweet Cheeks Bakery - Chocolate eclair, apple bar, pecan sticky bun, caramel chocolate bar, raspberry Bismarck. - Bakeries Near Me - Verona Island, Maine

What the literal FUC-!!!!! This is the BEST little shop of heaven you will ever go to. Visit this shop and stop at the city. You have it twisted... The cinnamon rolls have PRALINE Carmel crusted coating (not a cheap Panera sticky bun), the apple fritters are AMAZING, the chocolate croissants are a surprise with a buttery chocolate icing center. Just toured across little quant towns and there's nothing like Sweet Cheeks (little shop- could miss it if you're driving too fast). Who owns this place?! Whoever it is they will sell out daily. Go early, stand in line. Buy whatever they have left. Oh! And there's gluten free, too. Mic drop! I mean, wow! read more

Sweet Cheeks Bakery - The best bakery north of Boston and maybe the world! - Bakeries Near Me - Verona Island, Maine

What a fantastic gem!!! Incredible pastries and superb regular coffee. Wonderful service and definitely do not miss this place when you're in Belfast!! read more

This place is absolutely amazing! The owners, Johnathon & Mike are as personable as can be as are the awesome staff! They treat you like family! Everything we have tried has been absolutely delicious. My personal favorite are their lemon bars. Even though I have no need for anything gluten free, I have tried what they offer, and it's also excellent. I've watched this business grow and it's a treasure in the community. read more

We stopped into the bakery this afternoon as we were in the area coming from Bangor. I typically never stop into bakeries so I didn't know 100% what to expect except for some yummy treats. They had a great selection, everything fresh and very friendly staff! I will definitely be back to get some more goodies read more

Meh. Nothing to really rave about the baked goods they could've come from a box. Mix way too sweet make sure teeth hurt frosting.. Would have more stars, except for how rude the owner is read more

After driving around for over 2 hours stopping in at a few places that were supposed to be open but were closed we found this gem of a bakery and it didn't disappoint! The toasted pecan sticky buns and 7 layer bars were the highlights so far! read more

We drove up from New Jersey to celebrate a family birthday. Ordered a custom cake from Sweet Cheeks for the occasion. They did a lovely job putting together a festive 4th of July chocolate cake. It was ready on time and tasty too! read more

Sweet Cheeks Bakery - Custom Birthday Cake. - Bakeries Near Me - Verona Island, Maine

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STOP when you see this little place. Go in and chat with the hilarious owner. He will give you wonderful sweet things to eat that are delicious. Then go to Acadia and hike hike hike! Seriously great bakery, we tried 5 or 6 items and they were all delish! read more

I am a bakery snob! And this little bakery is one of the best of a dying breed. Food is great, big and generous servings. Service is normally very good however this time either the person behind the counter was overwhelmed or just plain in a bad mood. Service was adequate, one person and I was the fourth in line waiting. I keep going back because every thing is always yummy! read more

Wonderfully delicious! This is a gem. We have had coffee, breakfast sandwiches and pastries during our visits. Everything has been so well made and tasty. Stop in. You will dream of it later. read more

Wow! Wow! Wow! This place is a gem! One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had on a croissant in a while! The croissant was light and flaky and nice and fresh. The cruller we got was next level too. The dough was not too dense and it was perfectly sugared. The rest of their baked goods looked fantastic too! Definitely worth another stop in some time! read more

Not to brag, but in this case, I have to. I am so proud of my son Jonathan the Sweet Cheeks owner. He has always amazed me. He is so smart. If I didn't give him enough credit for his accomplishments in life. I am truly sorry for that. He has made me very proud to call him MY son. Mike has been by his side through it all. They make a great team. He also has a great team of employees. They are the friendliest bunch you will ever have wait on you. Bring on those great treats. My mouth waters just thinking about them. From the Strawberry Cheesecake to the maple bacon donuts two of my favorites. You will never be disappointed there are so many choices. Jonathan is always brain storming. He has contest give aways for different holidays. He is one of the kindest, caring, human beings God ever put on this earth. I love you my son with all that is in me. I pray God Blesses you greatly with a very successful business. read more

Sweet Cheeks Bakery - Chocolate layer cake with Peanut butter frosting. - Bakeries Near Me - Verona Island, Maine

Sweet Cheeks Bakery is amazing! Everything is fresh and delicious! Blueberry turnovers, eclairs, German chocolate cupcakes, cinnamon buns, whoopie pies, and so much more! Stop by and pick up a delicious treat! (You may not make it back to your car before you take a bite). read more

Voted best bakery in Bangor Metro 2024!!! Way to go! Please don't miss out on this amazing sweet place!! They do more than sweets. Breakfast sandwiches and more! Gluten free also! Friendly service and reasonable prices! They also have a 24 hour vending machine for those " middle of the night" cravings!! read more

Tasty pastries for good prices. Also the lady behind the counter was really nice. I went to high school with her daughter lol

I live in California and discovered Sweet Cheeks on Twitter! I told my son, who lives in Castine, ME, about the bakery and he said it was not far from him. He was so glad to find this great bakery and has gone back many times. I am visiting Maine and we went to Sweet Cheeks yesterday....OMG! What a treat! We met the owner, Jonathan....he spent time talking to us and giving us a little history of how this all came about. I will definitely plan a return visit! read more

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OMG this place is amazing. I was driving through Belfast and stopped in on a whim. The chocolate macaroon has crispy toasted coconut and a thick bottom of chocolate. The sticky bun is the best I've ever had - encrusted with nuts and brown sugar. The carrot cake squares are also delicious. I'm going to have to make more excuses to pass through Belfast so that I can stop here again. read more

Found this place on our drive back from Camden. It's a very unassuming place and honestly if I hadn't been craving something sweet not sure I would've stopped. I'm so glad we did though. We barely made it in before they closed. They didn't have a huge selection left at that point but we grabbed an eclair, a lemon square, a massive whoopie pie, and a mini strawberry pie. The lemon square and pie were our favorites and after a week of trying different pies in Maine, the strawberry pie from here was at the top of our list! Definitely make a stop here if you're in the area! read more

Sweet Cheeks Bakery - Mini strawberry pie and whoopie pies - Bakeries Near Me - Verona Island, Maine

The moment we opened the door we were greeted by the absolutely divine smell of baked goods (and of course the kind soul working the counter ). We got a few different items including pecan sticky buns, a scone, and a turnover and every single thing was heavenly. I would love to include a picture of the scrumptious treats but... well we ate them all. I can't recommend this lovely bakery enough!!! read more

I cannot sing the praises of this bakery loudly enough. The owners and staff are hardworking friendly folks who go above and beyond to make each visit a fun one. They have lots to choose from - donuts (cake and brioche), turnovers, eclairs, crème horns, bismarks, croissants, bars, cookies, cakes.... They even have breakfast sandwiches and burritos and depending on the time of the year, they have soups and other goodies. You can special order cakes and pies and other seasonal items at the appropriate times. They have gluten-free options. And best of all, they have a 24/7 vending machine that you can grab a snack from when you get a midnight craving. One of my favorite places. Give them a try. read more

We stopped at Sweet Cheeks on the way from Bar Harbor to Portland and it was the perfect time pit stop! The staff was so kind and generous, the baked goods were incredible. I highly recommend making a stop if you can! We can't wait to go back read more

Wow- what a find. Unbelievable pastries, biscuits, doughnuts & croissants. Oh and a melt in the mouth blueberry pie! And today we had the breakfast sandwiches-yum. Totally recommend this place. read more

My daughter and I happened upon this fabulous bakery during our Maine travels. I had a mini blueberry pie which hands down is the best I've ever had. Excellent customer service and the owner/chef is friendly and personal. Worth going out of your way to visit this gem. read more

If you want a great bakery item, this is the place to go. The whoopie pies are HUGE and the cream horns are incredible. A nice variety of pastry items and some basic coffee. They had cakes and pies to order as well. I can't help but get something from there at least once a week. read more