On a recent cruise we had a port stop in Rockland, ME. Instead of doing an excursion we decided to do 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 read more

Atlantic Baking - Bakeries Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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

Atlantic Baking - Cheesecake slice - Bakeries Near Me - Rockland, Maine

This was a highly recommended for a quick salad and supper... also grabbed cinnamon rolls and muffins for breakfast and a variety of cookies for dessert... Everything was delicious... great service and atmosphere... we stopped here quite a few times during our stay..!! read more

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More of a 3.5 for me but upping to 4 for the range of options. We stopped in twice, the first time was too close to closing and they had almost nothing left (a good sign, I suppose!). We returned a couple days later in the morning and had our pick of options. While being tempted by the breakfast sandwich, we opted to just get some sweets. They had a lot of options: many classics but some more inventive ones, like apricot pistachio oat. We got a ginger molasses, chocolate chunk, and a snickerdoodle. They were good, not great. My partner ordered a latte and thought it was fine, nothing special. The staff wasn't super friendly.. they weren't rude per se, but seemed sort of annoyed that we were there. We preferred the other bakeries in the area. read more

Stopped in for coffee and breakfast sandwich (egg, cheddar cheese, bacon on sourdough) which was very good. I tried the cheese danish and was good. The girl at the counter was very helpful and cheery. There are tables and chairs to sit inside and eat. read more

Atlantic Baking - Egg cheese bacon on sourdough bread - Bakeries Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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Cute spot with yummy treats! The macaroons were good which is sometimes hard to find out in Maine! I was impressed. The crueller was good too but I don't think they are my favorite in general. They had a wide selection, a friendly atmosphere, & served quickly read more

Atlantic Baking - Cinnamon Sugar crueller, macaroons, & a cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Rockland, Maine

Stopped in to grab a sandwich (banh mi- yum) and the man in front of me was getting this lovely multi layered chocolate cake with an espresso cream filling and topping. "I'll have one of those, too, please." You know the saying if it looks too good to be true...? Well, this confection lived up to its looks. Absolutely amazing. No pix cause I devoured it! The staffer who rang me up shared it was one of her favorites and everyone in the store was happy and accommodating. I might have to work through the pastry case an item at a time, I am very goal oriented. read more

Ordered an Americano and tasted like warmed up water. Poor coffee. Good location so gets plenty foot flow. Carpet dirty. Go to Zoot's in Camden instead!!!! read more

Gotta be honest. The croissants were anemic, underbaked. The one with prosciutto and cheese was like a salt-lick. The blackberry lime danish was doughy but good flavor. Disappointing when I watch and weigh my sugar intake to make calculating decisions based on others reviews and how many people were in the shop. read more

Very friendly staff - no frills dining area though... a bit of a downer. Coffee was very good, and the raspberry crumb bar was delicious. The regulars seem to love it here. read more

Atlantic Baking - Dining area - Bakeries Near Me - Rockland, Maine

I cannot believe in all of the years we've gone to the Blues Festival that I have missed stopping here! I think it was because of the pastries (not wanting to court temptation!). We were checking out of our campground on Monday morning and decided we needed a breakfast sandwich. OMG, the breakfast sandwich here was to die for. Served w/crisp bacon, perfectly cooked egg, nice sharp cheese and on sourdough. It was totally delicious. Service as great, and we were able to sit outside and enjoy the passersby on the sidewalk.A read more

Atlantic Baking - A fabulous breakfast sandwich! - Bakeries Near Me - Rockland, Maine

The line at the door caught my attention. Stopped in and the lavender lemon bar & raspberry sponge cake caught my eye. They were both tasty but the lemon bar was great paired with a hot cup of tea. read more

Atlantic Baking - Lavender lemon bar & raspberry sponge cake - Bakeries Near Me - Rockland, Maine

The paninis we had were excellent. My husband and I had the same; a sourdough breakfast panini with bacon I believe. Nice job!

OMG the pasteries!!! Premade sandwiches, pastries, cookies, breakfast sandwiches, soup and great coffee! read more

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I would go back for the Lamington. Oh wait, I did. I came back here the next day, and ended up having all 6 of us try the Lamington. Get this. I did get other pastries as well: - Their granola was actually very tasty - it is overloaded with dried fruit though if that's not your preference. - The ice cream is a hard pass. There weren't many flavors left, and with so many pastries available, why get this? - Orange chai macaron - nothing mind-blowing, but the orange flavor was more apparent, and the macaron texture was nicely done. - The others I got were good, but would not necessarily get again: chocolate oat bar, whoopie pie, toffee almond cookie, apricot pistachio oat cookie, and maple bourbon pecan bar read more

Yummy fresh made breakfast sandwiches and other assorted goodies!! Charming staff!! Their bread is amazing!! read more

Yum! Stopped for breakfast and definitely worth the wait for a freshly made breakfast sandwich! Try the coffee and pastries too. Everything tastes fresh and the probably the best you've had! A little pricey but you def pay for what you get here. read more

Atlantic Baking - Bakeries Near Me - Rockland, Maine

Atlantic is a pleasant bakery with a variety of bakery offerings ranging from bread to muffling and lunch items. I ordered the classic blueberry muffin which as fine albeit slightly dense. Service moved quickly even with a large volume of people. I would like to try more of the baked items since my experience was limited to the muffin. You can also order coffee to wash down your baked good. read more

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Yummy pastry, friendly staff. Well presented grab and goes, loaves of bread, and other goodies.

We enjoyed our breakfast sandwiches, I'm happy we didn't just run into a fast food place! The baked good were fantastic, too.

I am obsessed with finding pastries anytime I visit a new town. I'm not talking muffins and scones, but true pastry (croissants, tarts, etc). When I saw the offerings ABC had, I knew this was our Saturday morning spot. We somehow walked in with NO LINE. Typically that would be a good thing, but in this case we had no idea what we wanted... this resulted in us ordering about 100 items. Every time she got something we added something else on lol They have quite a few gluten-free items (obviously not certified as such since they're produced in the same area with the gluten-full), but my husband was very excited to try the GF brownie and chocolate dipped macaroon. Both were extremely tasty. We wish we had seen the gluten-free bread option but we'll have to stop in again to try that! I got a cruller (Saturday's only) and it was exceptionally light, eggy, and perfect. I saved my prosciutto and cheese croissant for the next day - heated for a bit in the oven and it was fannnntastic!! We also snagged an apple sourdough and this bread toasted with some salted butter is all that is right in the world. Service was stellar!!! Despite the huge rush that came in right behind us, and a snappy gentleman in front of us, everyone was cool calm and collected. Dreaming of my next trip! read more

This has been a midcoast treat for over a decade. Every baked good goes through a strict test here and must meet requirements. By 3pm most days over half the merchandise is gone. Make sure you come early. My favorites Are: Millet muffin- all muffins are perfectly moist here. Oatmeal raisin cookies Hermit bars Chocolate almond bear claws The chai lattes are wonderful here but it can take a while and I always feel bad because the line is so long. Daily soups are available along with a refrigerated area with sandwiches and local treats like cheese. There is a municipal lot behind the bakery- take the first right after passing the bakery. read more

Atlantic Baking - Bakeries Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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This bakery is really nice! Lots of yummy choices, nice ambiance, and the staff was helpful. My only complaint would be that I stayed in Rockport for 3 days and the macarons weren't replaced in the days I was there. On the first day they were fresh and the next they were a little hard and on the next they were down right stale. Perhaps they should slow down production during the off season. read more

I stopped in here twice while visiting Rockland. Both times the gluten-free options we're limited. There were two baked goods available, an apricot crumble bar and a pumpkin muffin, one that was plain and one that had cranberries and walnuts. I opted for the one with cranberries and walnuts, it was moist and delicious. That being said I wasn't able to try anything else because when I tried, they told me they were out of gluten-free bread. So, while this might be a good option for those non-celiac individuals who don't eat gluten, perhaps calling ahead of time to see if they have the proper ingredients could save you a trip and some time. I also got a chai tea latte (dairy alternatives are soy or almond milk) it was not bad, but it tasted more like a cinnamon latte then chai. I tasted no cardamom or ginger, which is what I want when I order a chai latte. read more

Atlantic Baking - Gluten and Dairy Free Pumpkin muffin - moist and delish! - Bakeries Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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Great spot if your looking for a quick lunch or brunch!! My go to spot any day during my lunch break! Love all the sandwiches, and the sesame braid banquet is delicious! read more

Can I move Atlantic Baking Company to Pennsylvania, pretty please?? Really-I'm begging you? I got a whole wheat boule to make my breakfasts with during the 5 days we were in Rockland. It was the closest thing to German bread I have been able to find in the US after 45 years since I left Europe as a teenager. Back we went for at least 7 different loaves to take home, two stupendously good breakfast sandwiches on our way out of town, lunch salad and smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches for lunch on the road and as many desserts as I could justify to myself buying for my sweet tooth, and gluten-free ones for my wife. Don't miss ABC. You'll regret it if you do. Sorry-no pics. I was too busy buying as much as I could. read more

Hip little cafe along the Main Street- indoor as well as outdoor tables available- everyone was masked and employees wore gloves- pistachio cookie was decent- lemon bar was huge and the macaroons were interesting - Great variety- the shells of the macaroons were perfect!! The flavors were good- but some like the vanilla and pumpkin spice tasted more like buttercream then the actual flavor they suggested-I really enjoyed the Green Bee soda- blueberry juice and ginger!! Awesome flavors and very refreshing read more

Atlantic Baking - Soda -aka blueberry juice - Bakeries Near Me - Rockland, Maine

The macarons were some of the best that I've ever had. Everything was fantastic. Service was great, staff was kind. I'll definitely be stopping again. read more

Atlantic Baking - Raspberry and vanilla macarons - Bakeries Near Me - Rockland, Maine

Great service, many yummy looking things, excellent coffee and def. Nice atmosphere. However recommended to stay away from their gluten free breads as they are the crumbliest I've had in many years and pretty dry after less than a day. Everything else was good though a little pricey read more

Really nice selection of pastries and their coffee is really good. Portions are a little small for the money. It's a nice place to sit and eat, very clean. People are friendly and service is usually quick. read more

We went on a Monday morning and ordered a breakfast sandwich, black coffee and a cappuccino. They were not doing bassist sandwiches that morning which was a bummer but we picked out a pre-made foccacia turkey sandwich instead. The coffees were good, the black coffee was a little bland for the hubs liking. And the sandwich was a nice substitution, it had lots of balsamic, bread was a little tough. If we ever visit Maine again, we'll definitely return. read more

Itis the only place i have seen a loaf of challah in Maine.. then again i have only been here 3 weeks... happened upon this bakery when lost looking for the EV charging station.. it was 22 degrees outside and my fingers were frozen so i needed coffee and discovered they had challah and a LOTR of other delicious items in the shop.. salads, drinks, , breads, sandwiches.. and excellent customer service challah..... great prices and good coffee,, read more

Sandwiches, cookies and salad! Perfect for a picnic on the road! Love the freshly made, ready to take sandwiches, salads and other goodies.

Great selection of baked goods, salads, and sandwiches. The braided demo baguette is really good. The granola bars are also amazing.

Butterscotch blondie was dangerously delicious! Beautiful decorated. Sooo many wonderful breads and cakes.

Bad set up. Food decent. Poor ordering . Lots of confusion. A big mess. Do not recommend

This was one of the best finds in Rockland for my husband and I. I knew the minute I looked in the front bakery case that their baked goods were the real deal. How could I tell? When you spot an eclair or cream puff with real cream filling (not the thick Bavarian pudding filling), you know you've found a true bakery. Every item I looked at--fresh-baked bread, desserts, sandwiches, salads--looked fresh and delicious. We visited three times during our visit in town and tried desserts we loved, a sandwich and espresso drinks. The desserts (an eclair, cream puff and pumpkin bar with cream cheese filling) and espresso drinks were fantastic. My egg salad sandwich was good but a little dry. We highly recommend this jewel on Main Street. read more

Great lunch. The tuna on ciabatta was amazing and the prepared salads are fresh and the homemade balsamic makes them

Delicious, kind service. Nice atmosphere and accessible hours! I would highly recommend.

Who doesn't love a good local bakery? We were happy to take a mid-afternoon break here while walking around Rockland for a sugar and caffeine fix. The older woman working the counter ("Tigers forever!") was absolutely lovely; she was bubbly, engaging, informative, and kind. We asked her a slew of questions and she excitedly and happily answered all of them. I don't know how it is for other people, but this sort of genuinely exceptional customer service makes me want to spend more money. So while we originally went in for A sweet, we walked out with MANY sweets. And the price? SO LOW. Our entire bill came to around $7. What did we try? - Cardamom cookie: my friend's choice, and it was delicious. Soft, dense, and chewy like a molasses cookie, but with the pleasant presence of cardamom instead. - A raspberry thumbprint cookie: these weren't available when we arrived, but the awesome woman told us she had some hiding in the back that she'd sell us. Thumbprint cookies can be so hit or miss, but these were perfection. A buttery, pillowy, soft sugar cookie with a thick glob of raspberry jam, and large crystals of sugar sprinkled on top. The flavors, the textures - I should have bought a dozen. - A layered Spumoni brownie/bar: I also regret not buying more of these. The pistachio, cherry, and chocolate flavors were just on point. This was an unexpected treat! - Rum balls: not quite as strong as they were advertised to us, but still good (reminded me of a dense, fudge-like chocolate Munchkin®' from Dunkin's). - And something lemony I can't remember, because we inhaled it so quickly (it was that delicious) Unlike others, when we arrived (it was close to 4pm on a Saturday right before Christmas) there was plenty available still for purchase. The breads on the wall behind the cash register were beautiful works of art, and I would absolutely love to come back here sometime to try their quiches! read more

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