It's always unfortunate and sad to write a re-review for a spot that is a favorite that will be…read moreclosing. Gross Confection recently announced on social media they would be shutting down the bar/desserts service while remaining open as a bakery. My wife and I came here many a times for an end cap to the night for one last drink and delicious and beautifully made desserts. From times in their dimly lit space that gave off romantic vibes or even enjoying our desserts in the summer sun outside people watching, every time will be remembered. Timing worked out well and we were doing a staycation in Portland and knew we needed to add a stop here one last time. Thankfully we got our names in on the waiting list early enough Friday and got sat as one of the last tables. We each had one last phenomenal drink; my wife and Apricot 75 that had a great tart kick of apricot and lemon. While I enjoyed their Chai Fashioned which spelt like a chai but had that boozy bourbon warming you'd expect. Dessert wise everything sounded good as always but we settled on two. The Goat Cheesecake and Pineapple Cake. The cheesecake was the perfect sweetness without being cloying and the blueberry sorbet on top paired so well. The pineapple cake was moist and tasted so good we needed to scrap the plate clean. I'm sad that Portland is losing this amazing dessert space but glad it's not a complete goodbye since they'll operate the bakery still! If you somehow read this today and have the chance make it in for one last visit tonight before they close their doors!

It is a bar, but with the highest quality dessert. They do not serve non- dessert food…read more This was my 2nd time there. Loved it again. Great service, cozy atmosphere, open later (we went after 9pm), great selection of desserts.

Absolutely! Such a great cocktail and dessert bar. Love that it's open late. One of the best…read morechocolate martinis I've ever had! Even if you don't usually like choc martinis you'd prob like this one. Great dessert! The chocolate tart with fruit and amazing whipped cream is so good. Dark and cozy yet lively vibe. A perfect way to end a night!

Such a fun dessert bar! We came after dinner on an early evening for my mom's birthday and were…read moreable to get a table. They serve both dessert martinis as well as cakes so of course we tried them both. The service was quick and we got our drinks fast. The ambiance is very dark, quite loud, and the decor is giving early 2000s which almost made me feel like I was in an episode of Friends haha. Still a cute place on a lovely cobblestoned street in Portland, worth the visit!

10/10 apple crisp with maple cremee. So good, perfect consistency and flavor. Could eat that…read moreeveryday.

To me this maple ice cream flavor tastes identical to homemade whipped cream with a dash or maple…read moresyrup (which I could eat by the spoonful). So so yum! The women working the truck was so sweet and seemed genuinely happy to help us:)

A cool little funky speakeasy spinning records, making little cocktails, and most importantly,…read morefeeding you food to line your stomach like the big pretzel with beer cheese. Great service and vibes.

This little bar down in the basement is a hidden gem! The decor is old maps covering the walls and…read moreceiling. Great tunes were played all night on vinyl. Our party had beer and I tried the pear cider, kind of like drinking a jolly rancher but worth the try.

Wow! Wow! WOW!!!…read more This adorable older gentleman was a delight and makes delightful gelato! I went with chocolate sorbet and blueberry gelato. My daughter- ditto! Absolute perfection!!! To me - a MUST TRY !!!!!

Great gelato, multiple varieties to choose from. Amazing tastes!!!!…read moreSample as many varieties as you wish before deciding. My baby cup was big enough for me

The softest and fluffiest cake you will find on the peninsula. Yuri's reminds me of the bakeries…read moreyou come across when visiting popular cities in Asia: it's well-lit, large seating availability, plenty of table space and yummy treats to go along with your cafe drinks. Counter service moves quickly as most items are ready for immediate enjoyment (besides prepared drinks and items that need to be warmed up). Great to go for a group of people for a casual catch-up or quick coffee before you head into town.

Great vibes and desserts! We only got to try the mango bingsoo which was absolutely delicious but…read moretheir cakes and pastries look great as well. Bathrooms available here! Plenty of space to chill and I noticed a lot of people on their laptops here. Street parking only.

Great spot for baked goods! Open later than your usual bakery closes at 5PM. Be prepared to wait in…read moreline especially in the morning hours, luckily the line moved fairly quickly. Do not come here expecting to sit at a cafe and eat indoors. There are only a few outdoor tables. This is more of a take out spot. There was a preorder area which had no line seemed like a good option if you want to just drive up and grab your goods without waiting in a long line. The drinks (iced tea/cold brew/hot coffee/tea) are premade and I would say are above average. The pastries we had were unbelievable! Flakey, buttery croissants with simple but punchy flavors. This spot is worth the wait!

Came right when they opened. They already had 20 people in line. Grab and go type place…read more They have specials for the day posted as well as sweets, breads and pastries outside the door to help you decide. Prices for the pastries were reasonable at around $4-5 each. $7.50 for the olive onion focaccia. Got the ham and cheese crossaint which was delicious. Also the sea salt chocolate cookie, focaccia and morning bun. The focaccia was not as soft and airy as I was hoping but had good flavor. The cookie and morning bun were tasty. Coffee is just drip coffee they have premade and you dispense into your cup. Service was good.

I should have read the sign that I took a photo of and got additional flavors - oops!…read more Well the samples I tried were amazing, so creamy and full of flavor/ingredients. The lobster gelato, whoa! We just came from dinner next door, so it felt very rich after a meal, so nice to be able to try it and the staffer made sure to get a bit of crustacean on the spoon for me! Highly recommend! I get why this spot is an institution.

Enjoyed a sweet treat at "Gelato Fiasco" in Portland, ME…read more This dessert shop has a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. It's decorated very simply inside, nothing special. Ambiance rate 5/10. The staff is nice, and the service is quick. Service/staff rate: 6.5/10. This place offers a wide variety of gelato flavors! I ordered a small dish consisting of a scoop of "Big Ole Peanut Butter" and a scoop of "Cookie Therapy." Both flavors were very bold which I enjoyed because I was able to really taste it. In addition, the cup size is a generous portion. Food rate: 8/10 Overall, this gelato place is a nice place to stop by for a quick dessert!

Delicious Maine blueberry pie Crust was no joke very…read moreunique hearty sweet . Tried Whoopi's pies and lemon cookie. Service was friendly and you could tell bakers put lots of care into their craft !

We kept walking past this bakery and finally stopped in our towards the tail end of our trip…read more Fantastic blueberry pie! Buttery crust and the filling wasn't overly sweet! The jalapeño cheese scone was good also - not too dry, more cake like, maybe an improvement would be to have more pronounced ingredients/flavors? Friendly service, spacious interior with some umbrella'd seating outside too.

We've always wanted to try this and finally had a chance this winter. Everyone ordered a different…read moreflavor and really enjoyed. We like the homemade graham cracker bread and the unique toasting of the marshmallows. If you see him around, make a stop and try!

When I lived in the Canary Islands of Spain I had a few guilty pleasures: topless beaches, red wine…read morethat cost less than €1, and gofres. Gofres are these smaller, sweeter, denser waffles that taste delicious with either a drizzle of caramel OR a drizzle of vanilla icing (like what you get on top of cinnamon rolls). I had gofres every day walking to Parque Marítimo. I haven't had ANYTHING like it since coming back to the States, and that's been over a decade now. Segue... The Marshmallow Cart is just fun. Good, old fashioned, fun. It's good for kids. It's good for drunken twenty-somethings outside of Fore Street bars. It's good for tourists. It's good for those of us with a sweet tooth who need a fix but don't want to spend a lot of money. And it's good for those of us who like the idea of s'mores, but maybe don't want to purchase all the ingredients to make them ourselves, because... let's face it... there's always half a box of graham crackers leftover (and seriously, what does anyone ever do with those?). It's run by a staff of fun-loving folks. And they've got fire. So, basically, it appeals perfectly to most people's inner child. There's only two things that prevent me from giving The Marshmallow Cart full marks: 1. Marshmallows are typically made with gelatin. Gelatin is typically made from animal by-products (think bones, skin, and tendons). I don't know (but would update this in a heartbeat if I did) if The Marshmallow Cart makes their marshmallow's with gelatin or if they're vegetarian-friendly and use guar gum, agar agar, or pectin. That being said, as a vegetarian, I'm not exactly rushing to get back here for this particular product. 2. THE WAFFLES ARE DELICIOUS. They sooooooo remind me of my Spanish gofres, but... The Marshmallow Cart doesn't have icing for them. I think the only options are marshmallow or nutella. Allow me a Veruca Salt moment, if you will: I WANT ICING. AND I WANT IT NOW. I would come out of my way for this if it was available. Maybe I should just start carrying my own bottle of it around in my purse? The point... if you like marshmallows (and don't have a plant-based diet), s'mores, waffles (sans icing), fire, and smiling... The Marshmallow Cart will not disappoint.