got a burrito and tres leches cake , the burrito was AMAZING 10/10 but the tres leche cake was…read morereally disappointing , the cake texture was all grainy and somehow dry , wayyyy too much liquid and the cake wasn't absorbing any of it and it wasn't sweet at all :(

I bought some mole sauce from Flor's Tres Leches last week. I often buy sauces here. They are…read moreamazing and fresh. Though I love her food, I can' t have it every day, so the sauces are like taking this restaurant home with me. Flor makes the best mole, (pronounced mow-lay) anywhere in Maine. It's a word which comes from the Aztec word Mulli. The most famous Moles come from Puebla and Oaxaca. They take days to make and have many ingredients. The Mole Poblano is said to have originated in a nunnery where anxious nuns wanted to prepare something special for a visit by the bishop and each nun contributed an ingredient. Most nunneries had at least 20 nuns, so the list of ingredients is long! It is safe to say that there are usually herbs and spices, peanuts, bitter chocolate, and various chilis. But each cook has her own special version and it's a closely guarded family secret. Flor and her family are from Puebla and her recipe for mole Poblano has been handed down from mother to daughter for generations. It is a rich complicated sauce with many flavors that change as they cross your tongue. The turkey or chicken are almost inconsequential. When I first tasted it, I swore I could almost taste the earthenware it was first stirred into. Flor is very careful to make sure the chili doesn't overwhelm the sauce and leaves room to taste all her ingredients, the herbs, the spices, the nuts and yes, a little sweetness. This sauce is so good I would eat it even if it was poured over an old shoe! But seriously, it is wonderful over chicken enchiladas or just plain turkey.

This spot was right behind our hotel. Super convenient. Even…read morethough 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.

How does one spend over $100 at a bakery - come to Standard and you'll find out! And it was…read moreabsolutely 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!

Made it to Scratch this past Sunday. Being GF is definitely a challenge surrounded by such amazing…read morebagels. I had almost given up on finding a treat when staff pointed out the GF option. I wasn't terribly excited about it but gave it a try. The Almond Horseshoe is just about the best GF treat I have eaten. And eating at Willard Beach makes it even better. Sorry I didn't get the photo. I wish I had bought more. I will certainly make special trips to get that again!

A friend took me here when I was visiting town and I immediately fell in love! Their sourdough…read morebagels are absolutely delicious. They have staple flavors and rotating "guest stars". The honey rosemary guest star was a favorite. The Maine Sea Salt with their herbed cream cheese was also impeccable. I'm here for a few more days, and plan to visit as much as I can. The staff is great- spelled my name right, which is a rarity for me. Go early if you want bagels. Sometimes there is a line, but it moves quickly.

Swung into this Belleville location for the first time this morning to try it before they close. If…read moreyou hadn't seen they will be closing tomorrow, Monday June 8th. There is a silver lining though, they will still be operating their Forest Ave pickup location and you'll still find their pastries at many other local establishments. To ensure we did not miss out on anything we arrived right at opening. A line already formed but once we located parking we jumped in. Despite the small space the three workers had such a great system going for keeping the line moving! Despite the line of everyone getting their Belleville fix they had everything in stock and about 9 different pastry options. Since it was our first visit we wanted to get a variety of pastries to try a few. Seeing so much positive talk about their croissants we needed a classic version of that, a Pain au Chocolat, Morning Bun, and lastly a Palmier (they describe it as a caramelized puff pastry cookie). Drink wise my wife got an iced lavender latte and I got an iced chai latte. Drinks were good and all the pastries were phenomenal. My wife has found a new favorite pastry with the palmier. Sad to have this great bakery shutting its doors but I will be seeking out their baked goods at the other location!

Modest little cafe packing a lot of flavor - had the pleasure of eating a cardamom bun along with a…read morenice cup of coffee while I looked out to the rainy street from their high top seating along the windows. The cardamom bun was delicious - it was light, slightly sweet, the cardamom flavor was not overpowering and the brioche was perfectly moist. If you enjoy that flavor profile, don't hesitate to grab one of these! Coffee was also great - simply a drip coffee but they are using a medium-dark roast from tandem coffee roasters that will be a general crowd pleaser. Just be aware they don't have all of the pastry options every day, I went looking for a kouign amann but the cardamom bun I had didn't disappoint, so next time I'm here I'll have to catch 'em.

We had the soft serve scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, bacon and iced Chai latte. Everything was…read moredelicious, and staff super friendly. Strongly recommend!

Nice place to chill out with...bread, and friends. Small but tasty menu, pleasant service, and a…read morebright welcoming space. Can be busy at times, especially on the weekend, but weekdays and outside of lunch hour, you should be able to get a table right away. I had the Dutch Baby and it was almost too pretty to eat, but I dug in after admiring the piece of art that it was. I loved the combination of flavors and textures - brie, mushrooms, egg, jam, greens, chewy Dutch baby, crispy bits. Yum!

Very good bakery for take out baked goods. There is no seating in the bakery. It is counter service…read moreonly. The selection of baked goods is very good. On a Saturday morning at 8am it was mostly breakfast items, with a few lunch-ish items sprinkled in. There are some desserts, but only a handful...perhaps those come out later in the day. Every item in the case has its own little sign so it is very clear what everything is and how much it costs. I love that! I tried one of each flavor of the onigiri, the blueberry tart, the lemon ricotta tart, strawberry rhubarb danish, and the cinnamon bun. Honestly...everything was so delicious, so fresh, so unique. The flavors in each item were special in some way, definitely not your typical Panera baked goods...definitely a notch above. Will be back for sure

First know, it's tiny! You walk in and basically you are the only customer who will fit in the…read morespace when you step inside the door. But it's so cute! The menu for the day is outside the window, so if you are waiting, you can see what's available. When you walk inside the case has all the goodies presented to you with labels. The person that helped me was so sweet and kind. Smiling, helpful, and helped me select an entire box of goodies to take home. I got a quiche that was savory and delicious. But my favorite treat was the twice baked chocolate almond croissant. It was amazing. The ANZAC was good. Ana I can't remember the other goodies I tasted.

Had a ham and cheese croissant that a friend brought in and it was delicious! I've always wanted to…read moretry Zu Bakery and the serving is huge. It was very fulfilling and flavorful. I eventually want to check out the bakery in person!!

Stopped by quick just before noon and its clearly a popular spot - only raisin croissants and…read morefocaccia left (along with some loaves of bread on the back wall). The raisin croissant was great - it was flaky, light, there was a nice simple syrup that created almost a candied undercarriage - this could have also been the sugar that cooked out of the raisins when baking. The croissant didn't exactly have anything particularly standout about it, it just tasted like it was very well executed. Oddly didn't get much of a buttery flavor from this croissant, I also feel like a very small amount of spices could have gone a long way to help pull in some warm undertones for the flavor. If I get back here on another trip, I'll be sure to arrive earlier to get some different options.

Just had a FABULOUS dinner here- both of our entrees were great - my husband had the filet and was…read morevery happy- the only thing there was unsaid on the menu that it was bacon wrapped (and it was not)- I had the lamb and it was was delicious - fingerling potatoes and spinach were good accompaniments- will be back soon - it was clear that many here were "regulars"- the folks behind us did not order anything and drinks and dinners just appeared

Great last meal as we prepare to leave Portland. Small quaint restaurant so we recommend…read morereservations. Service was outstanding. Sylvia was our server and what a wonderful personality. My wife raved about the salmon and my haddock was excellent. All-in-all, quaint atmosphere + excellent food + great service = 5 out 5 stars. If this ol' Georgia boy is ever near here again, he is coming back!

My wife has wanted to try this place so after a early dinner on Valentine's Day we went so friggin…read moregood All the stuff made by Yuri Clean Great service And awesome stuff

I had driven by Yuri's multiple times and thought, "that looks like a great place, but where am I…read moregoing to park?"...and on the day I planned to meet up with someone there, I got SUPER lucky and scored a spot across the street within minutes! Once parking was out of the way, I walked into Yuris and was really drawn to the menu and the wide open and sunny space. There were a lot of delicious looking macarons, but I ended going with an almond croissant and a bag of tiny chocolate chip cookies to take home. Also a latte. The latte and croissant were great, but even better was the back room with extra seating, giving me and my companion plenty of privacy for our conversation. I am often so daunted by some of the squishy spaces in town to meet someone for coffee when you need to have a real conversation. Yuri's is not like that at all, plenty of space, plenty of sunshine, strong wifi and great food.

The BEST sea salt latte I've ever had. The service here is phenomenal, pastries are amazing. My fav…read morecoffee in downtown Portland in general! Beautiful interior and lots of seating- even a fire place!

Amazing eggs Benedict! Fast service although you order at the counter yourself. Had a detox tea…read morethis time with peach -- so good. Affordable and kind staff.