One of the best places I've been to! We stopped here on a road trip to Rockland for lunch. This…read moreplace had a ton of options to choose from for lunch (i.e. sandwhiches, hot bar, etc). Not to mention, I was so tempted to order all the lovely baked goods and treats. They looked amazing. The seating was super accessible and expansive, and everyone here was super welcoming and hospitable. I hope to be back next time I am in time for a sweet treat! The cookies looked amazing.

Wild Oats was the perfect surprise stop on our road trip from Portland to Bar Harbor. We pulled off…read morein Brunswick for a quick break and ended up having one of the best coffee experiences of the entire trip. I walked in thinking I'd order something simple, but Jocelyn somehow anticipated exactly what I wanted before I even said it -- an oatmeal latte with honey infused right into the espresso. It was warm, silky, lightly sweet, and honestly one of the most thoughtful, dialed‑in drinks I've had anywhere. You can tell when someone really knows their craft, and she absolutely does. We also grabbed the curried chicken sandwich, which was fresh, flavorful, and the perfect balance of creamy and bright. It's the kind of sandwich that makes you pause mid‑bite and go, "Wait... this is really good." The whole place has that cozy‑local‑favorite energy -- friendly staff, great food, and the kind of coffee that makes you want to reroute your trip just to come back again. If you're driving through Freeport, Camden, or anywhere along the coast, Wild Oats is 100% worth the detour.

The Cookie Jar Pastry Shop…read more The Cookie Jar is a small, quaint, timeless little capsule of fresh dough and bold flavors--the kind of place that feels like it has absolutely no interest in whatever the rest of the world is currently doing. Since 1950's The strawberry cake donut was my favorite by far. Excellent flavor, great texture, and worth going out of your way for. The blueberry cake was excellent too, and the sugar-raised met my admittedly particular donut standards. My only critique? These donuts are huge. Almost unnecessarily huge. I'd actually prefer them a little smaller, which is not something I normally say about donuts. But despite their size, they're surprisingly light and airy. I walked away not feeling overly full, but somehow still thinking, "I could eat one more." That feels like the correct outcome. Wonderful people, great donuts, and a charming little spot that feels like it belongs exactly where it is. The Cookie Jar. Come hungry. Leave contemplating another donut.

We found this while driving to see the Portland Head Light and wanted to stop in and see what they…read morehad to get for later on in the day. I purchased several flavors of donut holes and they were all delicious. By far the best ones we had while in town. I purchased the chocolate coconut, powdered chocolate, strawberry and cinnamon sugar flavors. My favorite was the coconut but they were all stellar and fresh with a great moist texture. Staff were sweet and helpful and happy to answer questions and take care of me. They had a range of cookies, brownies, and other baked goods that all looked delicious as well as some coffee and tea.

Love Cupcakes easily has the best cupcakes in Portland, Maine. They have this super funky old…read moretrailer that they serve the cupcakes out of and it is so cool :)

This place rocks. There is food truck on Rt. 1 in Falmouth in the warmer month and they can also be…read morefound in the Public Market Building downtown Portland. Last weekend was Pi Day so they had all pie-flavored cupcakes, which was clever. I picked up a few of their vegan Pecan Pie cupcakes for a birthday and they were a big hit! They usually have about 5-6 flavors each day that rotate. But they ALWAYS have one flavor that is vegan and one flavor that is gluten-free. I can't say that about any other cupcake place in town. Their vegan cupcakes are amazing and if you weren't vegan, you would never even know these were! The flavors are awesome and they have achieved the perfect balance of cake to frosting. They do also offer sliders (I had a vegan one last summer that was awesome!) and I saw some granola-bar-like treats when I visited them in the public market. Definitely try this place if you haven't already!

Walked in and found it it was all gluten free. I sat down on the comfortable couch and enjoy a…read morelegit cinnamon roll and coffee like an adult. All very good.

Ran to this place 2 minutes before they closed just to get some Blueberry Whoopie Pie…read more Person working there was super nice. I'd called ahead to check what time they closed and the person was actually outside waiting for me to direct me in. So sweet. Lemon Blueberry Whoopie Pie was lovely. More on the lemon side than on the blueberry side but it was a good flavor. Really good one. Double Chocolate Whoopie Pie was rich and chocolatey and really nice! The chocolate cake part was super soft and a bit crumbly kind of started falling apart but had a good flavor. They were both cold, but thay made it richer.

I had SUCH a good experience with Kindred Farms!! Me and 8 friends were staying at an Airbnb for…read morethe 4th and we called in a lunch order after seeing how highly rated this place was on Yelp. The reviews for this place did not steer us the wrong way. I called in and ordered 9 sandwiches/subs, and there was not a single mistake, and on the phone they told us it would take about 30 mins and they were right on the money. Every single one of us loved what we ordered. I got the Caprese Panini (and I added turkey). SO GOOD. Highly recommend. The servings are huge and the panini was so flavorful. Big fan!

Cute place. I got the chicken special sandwich. It was hot, good, and well just homey. Like someone…read moreyou know made it for you in their kitchen. The service was super nice and there was plenty of options. there wasn't anywhere to sit, but plenty of places to park, I ate in my car. Food was good, I would stop by again if I needed a quick lunch.

I've lived in the area for 6 years and just got around to trying this place. I called in a…read morebreakfast sandwich order and was told 15 minutes. I drove over and went into what appeared to be the main entrance but I now know there's a direct entrance to the Bakehouse. The main entrance has you walk through the multi-use space and then you get to the Bakehouse. I didn't see a menu but they had loaves of bread, everything bagels, cookies, muffins, scones and cupcakes that all looked very good. I can attest the blueberry muffin is very good because I got one in addition to my ham, egg and cheddar breakfast sandwich. The breakfast sandwich menu on their website is a picture that you need to zoom in on to read. There are a bunch of options with steak, ham, bacon, various cheeses, garlic mayo, etc. but I went for a basic ham, egg and cheddar on one of their homemade English muffins. It was honestly one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had. The ham is sliced from the hock and not a measly thin deli slice plus is was still hot when I cracked into it at home. My husband got the steaky steak which he also said was potentially the best he's ever had and would give it a 5/5 for taste and 4/5 overall because of how messy it was. Definitely one that you can't put down after you pick it up. We definitely want to try other options next time. Some sandwiches come with a hash brown on it! Happy we tried it and will definitely be ordering take out again.

My only mistake was coming early on Tuesday. The English muffins wouldn't be ready until 9:30ish…read more Had a ham, egg & cheese on an English muffin. All I can say is great sandwich. I had a large iced coffee with coffee ice cubes... great iced coffee. Bought a few pastries that must have been leftovers from the weekend--- they were awesome. Our next trip will be next Wednesday morning. Looking forward to bringing my bride with me for the trip through the country. Sorry no meaningful pictures of my sandwich etc...

Wicked Whoopies is the only place where I genuinely enjoy whoopie pies. I've been a fan for a long…read moretime. They bake close to 10,000 whoopie pies a day which are then distributed to their Freeport store, retailers, and customers across the country. My personal favorites are the chocolate chip and peanut butter, but everything I've tried has been delicious! love the oversized portions! They are larger than the size of your hand. The store itself adds to the experience, and it's obvious that a lot of care goes into both the product and the presentation. Always a treat when I get my hands on them!

Whoopie pies come in all flavors and sizes at this place. I've had them via mail order, and they're…read morejust as good as in person.

Love Mae's! Food is always delicious and interesting, not the same ol' diner breakfasts. Healthy…read moreoptions, good coffee, friendly service, decadent baked goods. Really nice outdoor porch for nice weather, and - they take reservations. What more can you ask for?

Mae's Café has been around for many years with different owners. It always has such an inviting and…read morehomey feel. The dining areas are bright and welcoming. We went recently for breakfast. We were greeted by a friendly server The menu was diverse, and all the dishes seemed well curated. They serve local coffee! I had the generously portioned sweet potato and scrambled egg bowl. My husband ordered corned beef eggs Benedict with home fries. It was unfortunate that his home fries were cold and rather dried up. The server offered to bring out fresh home fries. then the front of the house manager brought our bill and discounted the tab greatly. He was very apologetic. We definitely would go back based on this customer service. Worth mentioning, there is a side entrance that is handicap accessible (the main entrance on Centre Street has steps leading up to it). But if one wanted to go to the bakery counter from that entrance, there are a few steps to get to that level.

I learned about SPüN from our community manager and also very much love their cinnamon rolls, but…read morereaaallly love their cakes. SPüN does a lot of variety of custom order cakes and they're so nicely done. My first opportunity was my SO had actually ordered a green tea cake -- it was so good I couldn't stop shoveling the buttercream into my mouth. This year I opted for a Boston cream pic cupcake selection for the Boston cream pie lover in my life. The inside was a yellow cake base with the standard Boston cream in the middle and a hardened chocolate shell over cream on top. I made a special request for some lettering and they came packaged in a box that allowed for complete stability of the cakes. I accidentally left them out in a cold area prior to serving but they turned out totally fine! I would have normally done a regular Boston cream pie but circumstances made cupcakes an easier option. Will be trying the full cake next time. Definitely recommend if you're in the area -- ordering, customizing, payment, and pick up were all insanely easy.

#LocalAdventureChallenge: I'm just gonna come out and say it…read more.. THESE ARE THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE (So please ignore anything I've said stating otherwise that was written before this review was.) I had been warned that these were everything and more, and that still did not prepare me for how epic they were. They're the perfect balance of both dense and yet they melt-in-your-mouth; the "icing" (whatever notion you have of icing, throw it away because that's not what this is but a word hasn't been invented yet for whatever is going on with these buns) is sticky and creamy and has a little hint of citrus. And I am not sure I can never eat another cinnamon roll again, because these have spoiled me forever (I was swooning so much the first time we had them that my partner let me finish his as well!). Also: their frittata? I haven't had anything that good since living in Spain. Big, filling wedges of layered egg, potato, onion, and veggies. I'm hoping this will always be available vegetarian! Also; I ate it cold. And with my hands like it was a slice of pizza. That's the kind of monster I am, but it worked out deliciously! Spün you have IMMEDIATELY become one of my favorite food places in all of Maine. Can I make my holiday order for a half dozen cinnamon rolls and veggie frittata now?!

The baked items looked fine but walked away without trying them. Quite a few flies buzzing from…read moreitem to item and no way to protect it. The staff appeared to have given up on the fly fight. An investment in a few fly fans would likely solve the issue.

This review is for the restaurant up the block from the bookstore. First time visiting since…read moreChrissy's closed and I was very pleasantly surprised. Interesting menu, cute decor, friendly staff. Frittata was very good, as was the fried eggs with sautéed greens. But the star of breakfast was the blueberry pancakes. I have honestly never had pancakes as light and fluffy as these...don't know how they make them so good. Will def be returning.