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!

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!

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 !

No! Overpriced ...Almost $40 for 9" blueberry pie and requesting gratuity on top of the cost of the…read morepie. This was an order called in over the phone. Never stated cancellation policy. When I called in to cancel the order, they said fine with no mention of a refund. I called back after I checked my credit card to see if a refund was recorded, realized that it wasn't, and was told that no refund could be made if the cancellation was within 48 hours. Since the order was placed 24 hours before pickup, there was no way to get the refund so I picked up the pie. I should have been told, when I placed the order, that if I cancelled there would be no refund. Terrible communication since the person on the phone said she would be happy to cancel, but never mentioned that the $39+ would not be refunded.

If you need a coffee + sweet treat stop, let this be the place. The $9 price tag on a biscuit w/…read morejam and butter gave me a bit of shock, but they've loaded that bread up so much it's worth it. The other biscuits are great, give at least one a try (a cheddar scallion? a loaded goat cheese and tomato compote?). Please bring your sweet tooth for the blueberry pie (not too sweet, don't worry) as it's the best on the menu. I bought a drip coffee after splurging on carbs, and it was a good accompaniment. This is a popular place so you might expect a line, but the workers are efficient. Have your order ready before you hit the counter and you'll be swell. They have indoor and outdoor seating, including a covered spot outdoor. Parking is free on street, but it's a residential area so it might be tight.

Tandem Bakery + Coffee is up there as the best bakery I've ever been to. From the great seating…read moreoutside, to the friendly faces who are proud to give recommendations for all their incredible food, to the food itself. Wow, this place was incredible and deserving a 5 out of five stars. You really can't go wrong with anything you get, but I would say the highlight was the cheddar biscuit along with the Earl Grey and blueberry scone. The food scene at Portland was so fun. Give this place a try!

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.

Tiny over-the-counter bakery in Portland's West End, in an area that's mostly residential and a…read moretough one to find parking. Upon entry, you'll see the current offerings in a display to the right, and a view into the kitchen through a window in the left. The friendly staff could not be nicer; zero attitude whatsoever even after winning a prestigious James Beard award. Zero seating, too, unfortunately, other than a few benches outside. -- Chocolate Croissant: A sturdy brown contraption with a crusty exterior and a bready interior. Mine was still warm, with a good crackly bite and hints of wood flavor from the oven. Underneath were strong accents of chocolate. Very good and very different. -- Almond Croissant: A swirl shape along the lines of pain au raisins, but with almonds and almond filling. That filling was nicely understated and natural, complementing while deferring to the still-warm dough. Another example of very good and very different. This place strikes me more as a bread bakery that also bakes pastries than a pastry shop that also bakes bread-- not that there's anything wrong with that. And it's a place that's willing to sacrifice breadth of offerings (at least at any one time) for quality of offerings, and there's nothing wrong with that either. Looking forward to many more visits to get that breadth-- and bread-- over time.

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.

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

Lovely bakery with tasty treats. We stopped by late morning Saturday and sadly many things were…read morealready sold out. The stand out favorite for us was the Pasamaquoddy blueberry tart which was densely loaded with flavorful berries. The quiche was nicely made and yummy as well. Sadly the chocolate croissant was on the edge of stale and lacked the flakey, buttery goodness we usually prefer. The No-nigiri sandwich was fine with Chinese sausage and pickled radish.

Delicious bagels, which is the only reason I'm giving this the three stars. Other than that, I'm…read morenot really trying to go to a bagel shop where I am told they cannot cut my bagel. Coming from out of state, I didn't really have any way to get the bagel open. They told me to use their plastic knives which is what I tried to do but due to the elasticity of their bagels it made my car a mess. Cream cheese is sold separately in a glass container which is kind of annoying. If you are ok with them just throwing the bagel in a bag, and if you live nearby and are able to fix it up, great! But if not, it's kinda just a mess and not worth it.

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.

We came as a group of 6 and ordered most things on the dinner menu to share. I was so inspired by…read morethe way they put ingredients together, and everything was so delicious. Everyone agreed that it was the best meal any of us had ever eaten. Service was incredible, and our waiter helped walk us through the right amount of food to order. The pacing of the dishes was perfect, and the wine was also great. Go here, order everything, don't ask questions, eat and be merry.

This place was such a gem! There was a little bit of a wait, but after eating here, I can…read moredefinitely see why. We waited outside for our table and ended up sitting at one of the small sidewalk tables, which actually made for a really cute and relaxed experience. I didn't get a chance to see the inside since we waited outside and were seated outside, so I can't speak to the interior. The menu is small and tapas-style, which I loved because we were able to order a little bit of everything and share. We had the deviled eggs, grilled corn muffin, petite pastrami biscuits, smoked B&F bacon, and crispy spiced potatoes--and honestly, EVERYTHING was amazing. Every dish had so much flavor, and we couldn't pick a favorite! This was definitely one of those places where the wait was worth it. Great food, fun atmosphere, and a menu that makes you want to come back and try more. We'll absolutely be returning!

TLDR: best scone ever…read more The scones here are to die for. Light, fluffy, balanced. They're delicious. Service is a little slow for getting the breakfast sandwiches but they are worth waiting for. They have a cute little outdoor space adjacent to it perfect for warmer days.

The sandwich I had was so good. It was a avo egg english muffin with cheese. It was subtly sweet,…read morethe egg was big and tasty. The service was super friendly. I parked in the street, and was lucky to grab a table. The small table I sat at was cozy and cute. I loved it. Small, but perfect.

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.