Trust me. The queue is worth it. We lined up before the bakery even opened. We nearly left, and am glad we didn't. Everything from the black coffee to the Asiago bread to the chocolate chip cookie was top notch. I would go back (and again) in a heartbeat. read more

I might have to move to Portland just to be able to go here every single day. On second thought, maybe not such a good idea. The marinated olive bread was amazing. The croissants excellent too. The aroma of the bakery made me feel like I was floating above the goodies. read more

Standard Baking is an institution in Portland and rightfully so. I love their breads, croissants and sweet treats. Perhaps my favorite is the 'Vollkornbrot', which is the German word for whole grain bread. It is being baked on Mondays (Fall 2017) Thinly sliced, smeared with good butter it's really next to godliness.... That particular loaf of bread is on the dark side, is heavy and compact and perhaps resembles pumpernickel bread a bit. They do sell a hot cup of coffee, but Standard Baking is not a Cafe! There's just some simple outdoor seating; a bench, a wall. The bakery is set back from the road, so easy to miss. It's next to the Hilton Garden Inn. http://standardbakingco.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Standard-Menu_Fall_2017.pdf read more

For a fine, fine bakery, you cannot do better than this- if you just want to grab coffee and a pastry for yourself, have patience, know what you want, and wait your turn behind the flat-landers who just can't decide between the lemon pound cake and lemon tart, are fretting over their gluten sensitivity now epidemic south of Kittery, and have developed that oblivious Manhattan line- jumping to art form. If you have a large order, you can call it ahead. If you just want to savor the scene, smell the fabulous aromas, and chat with the always- friendly wait staff, go on an off time-- about ten AM, after the breakfast frenzy and before the tour ships unload them at eleven. Park down the street and walk in- unless it's November. For Pete's sake don't miss this! read more

Simply amazing baked goods! There's a good reason they often have a line out the door - it's worth the wait.

More than a bakery... a little piece of authenticity, a " staple " of our community... I've been a faithful customer since its opening in the tiny space next to Street & Co. I followed my nose on a sunny spring morning in the 90's when upon stepping out of my office I recognized the warm buttery aroma of my childhood's fresh croissants... Having Standard Baking open in our community completed the voyage to my new home - away from home. A place where bread is taken seriously and can stand on its own as a food item and not a mere accompaniment. A food item you can't resist to dig into the minute you step out of the warm bakery and assaulted by the brisk ocean air you find comfort in the crackling crunches of the crust and elastic steaming dough. A food item you could still find tasty and satisfying if ever it lasted more than a week in your home properly wrapped in a towel and kept in a cool place -- of course you'll never get to try this as you won't have the willpower to make it last this long! Naturally Standard breads, viennoiseries and pastries can now be found all over town and beyond but there's nothing like an early morning walk to the bakery where you will invariably be greeted with a friendly smile. And don't forget to help yourself of one of the daily samples ... it might give your baguette a chance to make it home in one piece! read more

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Financier - A+. So good. Morning bun - B+. We got two, one had a very burned outside but the soft gooey inside was delicious. Dark chocolate sea salt cookie - B. Pretty good texture, but the walnuts were an unwelcome surprise and I didn't love the flavor. read more

Morning visit to baxter academy included stop at standard. Great selection, including morning bun, croissant, scones. All good, flaky, i somehow preferred morning bun at big sky, but both made with care and quality. Standard was a little more sugar, big sky with more butter, burt who can tell? Demi with smoked salmon and cream cheese was a great lunch.. Better than a babel! Excellent coffee too. read more

This would be a five star review for me if they had a better sitting environment but it's really just the sort of place you just grab your pastries and go. Don't give me wrong they've got every bread and pastry and tasty treat you never want and in the warmer seasons there are benches to be enjoyed but unfortunately with all the land they've got no offering of sitting and enjoying exists. Oh, some cafe-like drinks so there is potential. read more

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Their bread is amazing. It doesn't even need butter. My daughter and I shared a brownie and it was fantastic. Our bread didn't make it home. We ate it for lunch with cheese and fruit. I highly recommend stopping here. Customer service was great too. read more

The financier is where it's at. Whenever we visit Portland we make sure to pop in and get some of these tasty treats (and others of course). The exterior is chewy and and the inside is soft and flaky with gooey chocolate. Make sure you heat it up a little. This is a must stop in place! read more

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If you want delicious breads and pastries check out standard baking! Their staff is helpful and friendly and their croissants are to die for. No seating inside and the lines can be long in peak hours. My only critique is they lack savory items. As someone who loves a savory breakfast pastry I wish that was an option read more

I visited twice during our recent trip to Portland. Covid procedures are great. Excellent system to serve customers quickly and safely. I relied on previous reviews to make my selections, and all were spot on! I will definitely return when in Portland again! read more

We stopped in here to pick up breakfast pastries for later before our Mail Boat cruise. The bakery is set back off Commercial Street w/ a large parking lot in front. They had a wide variety of sweet and savory pastries. A woman offered me a fresh baked sample of chocolate biscotti. They were crisp, still slightly warm and delicious. I looked at the breakfast stuff and chose what I thought was a pistachio croissant. Alan chose a cranberry oat scone after the last blueberry scone he wanted was bought by a customer before our very eyes! He pointed out some yellow cake samples to me. I took one and was pleasantly surprised by a taste of anise in one chew. Their offerings were delicious and varied. If we were locals we'd be regulars. We had the pastries this morning w/ our breakfast of fiddlehead ferns, fresh corn, grated cheese and eggs scrambled together. We warmed them slightly. Mine was buttery and flaky, shaped more like a snail than a croissant. I liked its lightness. Alan was pleased w/ his scone, although I know he would have preferred blueberry to cranberry. So it goes. This was a very good bakery and I'm a little sorry we didn't discover it sooner in our stay in Portland. read more

It is a phenomenal, popular bakery in Portland. It is especially awesome for breakfast. The Morning bun was totally amazing. I got the one with walnuts. The inside of the bun was flaky like a croissant. The paste was good. I loved the sweet glaze on top. Another popular breakfast pastry is the prosciutto asiago croissant. There was a thin piece of prosciutto inside to give a salty flavor. The croissant was excellent. Personally, I prefer the Morning bun more because I have a sweet tooth. I also tried their cookies and ordered a pecan sea salt chocolate chip. The chocolate was so good. Sea salt is an ingredient used to accentuate the sweetness. In my opinion, the balance was slightly off because the cookie was a bit more salty than I would have liked. Standard Baking Co. also has its own parking lot so there is no need to scour for street parking if you just want to pick up pastries quickly. If you are visiting and planning a trip to Portland and looking for recommendations, feel free to message me for my itinerary. You can also find the electronic copy through the link my profile. read more

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My impression was that Standard Baking is one of the "must-visit" food spots in Portland, and whether that's accurate or not, it did not disappoint. The very chocolate cookies were incredibly good: not dry at all, as that type of cookie tends to be. The chocolate pecan sea salt cookie was phenomenal: rich and satisfying with a nice balance of salty and sweet. I highly recommend. read more

These guys really know their craft. A Fantastic selection of artisan breads in several styles thanks yelp for helping me find this place. I had a very good croissant. Perfect texture and doneness. I prefer a little more wheat taste (whole wheat flavor) but this is not my recipe and I happily applaud the maker-baker for their own version of perfection. Super great people helped me gather a collection of pain au levain, baguette, seeded fougasse, and some cookies. Will be back ( maybe tomorrow) read more

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We were recommended to visit this place by several people so we made a stop before leaving town. We went early after reading reviews about the wait and still waited about 25 minutes. I'm glad we looked at the menu ahead of time, as only one person can order at a time, so I felt pressured to order quickly once I got to the front. I do wish they had the current menu available to look at while in line, either in brochure form or on a board before you get to the front of the line. That would simplify the ordering for everyone and likely speed it up. We got the pecan financier, chocolate croissant, almond croissant, and morning buns. The financier and morning buns were ordered solely based on reading others' reviews, and we were not disappointed. Each pastry was absolutely delicious and we were sorry we didn't order more! Highly recommend a stop to anyone visiting Portland - well worth the wait. read more

Amazing!!!!! Our first foodie stop in Portland and we were not disappointed. There was a few person wait, socially distanced line, contactless payment and handoff of baked treats. We had the Chocolate croissant, Asiago pizza, plum tart, chocolate and oatmeal raisin cookie- all so scrumptious and fresh. Chocolate croissant rivaled those that we've had in Paris. Definitely a must try while you are in Portland. read more

Really cute place for breakfast! Tried the chocolate croissant, ham & prociutto croissant, and the financier and they were all yummy. Especially the financier. They had some samples out when we went, and I will shamefully admit that I possibly took 2 or 3 pieces while standing there waiting to pay. We went back the next day and unfortunately they didn't have the financiers anymore :( My BF who is obsessed with bread bought an entire shopping bag full of their various breads to bring back to Austin. There's usually a line in the morning but it goes by pretty quickly. There is outdoor seating if you have furry pals with you. There's also free parking in the lot right outside, so no need to find street parking. read more

Holy yumness. After many years of satisfying my sweet tooth and love of bread in bakeries around the world, I have learned not to choose to try goods from a bakery based on how the items look in the glass shelves, but by the smell of the bakery from 50 feet away. If I can already smell the goodness from that far, it's a guaranteed win. This rule has never let me down and Standard Baking smells like heavenly goodness as you walk up to the parking lot. There are a few 15 min parking spots on the RIGHT side of the parking lot as you approach, but they were almost all full at 7am on a Saturday. I tried the morning bun with nuts and the cheddar chive scone. Both were perfection. Morning bun is yummy and gooey but stays together enough that you can eat it by hand without it falling apart. I like to go to bakeries and see options of things I feel that I wouldn't be able to make on my own, otherwise I don't want to pay $3 for it, and Standard had several options fitting that requirement. I might have to look up some savory scone recipes now though... One thing - these items weren't piping hot, though I know they were fresh based on all the employees that were scrambling around from the kitchen. Some bakeries I know if I get there at opening, I'll get some stuff hot out of the oven, but this is not one of those probably because they make so many items and have been there since 3am, so I'm not complaining. I also got coffee, and if you bring your own thermos they let you pay the cheaper 12oz rate even if it's way bigger than that. I had the dark roast and it was great. Can't wait to come back! read more

Haven't been here I'm a decade. Super glad it's still here. Super yummy crossaint and morning buns. Small (very lovely for a parking lot) seating area outside only issue which was handled well actually was mandatory mask and only 2 parties allowed in at a time. We are tourists and luckily they had a pile of masks available . The 2 party rule made it easier for us to see the selection. They were definitely not on message with the rest of the town so that was confusing. I am in health care have had covid and have all my vax. I wear a mask 40 hours a week. read more

Rated among the best bakeries in Maine so we had to try the baked offerings during our trip to Maine. On Thursday afternoon, there was a very short line (only 2 groups ahead of us). Most of the breakfast pastries were sold out but we got an amazing raspberry gateau (which is more like a shortbread than a cake) and a decent oatmeal raisin cookie. After tasting their bread at Fore Street restaurant (which is right upstairs), we went back the next morning for the bread, which was super fresh, tasty and pillowy with the perfect crust. We waited close to 45 minutes for our baked goods (on Saturday around 9am) but everything was in stock and the staff is pleasant. Even though one YouTube reviewer said the croissants are the best, I would pass next time (not buttery and more dense than the ones in Paris). The freshly baked loaves of boule bread and fruit gateau pastries are excellent. Worth a visit if you're in Portland. read more

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Really tasty scones, not too sweet, with just the right crispness outside and solidity within. Found myself longing for clotted cream! We were first attracted to it by the long lines outside. By the afternoon, the lines had diminished but so had the offerings ! Still we snagged a morning bun and macaroons in addition to the aforementioned scone. Yum, we will definitely go back. read more

Amazinggggg bakery! Absolutely phenomenal bread and baked goods. I stayed in Portland for the weekend and went here multiple times refilling on bread, croissants and other baked goodies. Everything was fabulous. My personal favorite was their croissants. Soft, buttery, light and flakey. Everything a croissant should be and completely melt in your mouth. read more

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Our first visit to Portland ME! The Standard bakery will be a place I would tell everyone to be sure not to miss. Beyond delicious, seriously the best almond croissants I've ever had. Stand in line, you won't be disappointed. read more

Get the morning bun! If you read nothing else, GET THE MORNING BUN! But get there early for it. We grabbed a couple for breakfast and went back around a little before 1:00 to see if we could get more to bring back home. At that point, they were completely sold out (as was the olive bread). Imagine a sticky bun but without the typical stale taste. The outside is crispy and sweet, but not overly sweet. The inside is heaven. A soft fresh contrast to the crispy outside. Get the morning bun. read more

Top quality pastries. We tried a variety and not one thing was a disappointment or even an "it's okay." Everything was delicious. Order ahead and save yourself the long wait in line. read more

What we ordered: gingerbread, brioche bun and blueberry scone. We ate all of them in one sitting and we're not even hungry. They were done right and we would definitely return here again. I'm wondering why fore street (restaurant right above them doesn't use some of their better baked goods - beyond bread)? It would do them well to do so! Only draw back on this bakery: no public restrooms and it's located in an unappealing parking lot... read more

This place is very cute and in a great location. As for the baked goods, they are ok. I'm sure someone would love them but I like my pastries sweet and filled with something delicious. These are not those! These pastries are more in the savory side so if you are looking for a gooey cinnamon roll, look elsewhere! However, a delicious croissant could be what you're looking for, and here it is! read more

We loved this bakery. The pastries were very yummy, even on days 2 and 3. The staff was friendly and helpful.

There are plenty of bakeries around to stop into and satisfy your sweet tooth or addiction to bread. Standard is a cut above however. The quality and attention to detail is what a good bakery works on, and they do. The owner has shared her recipes and techniques in a cookbook....the name of which escapes me.....but if you don't want to put in the time and effort, visit standard, spend some "treat" money and enjoy. They've been strong for a while, and there's a reason. read more

Best bread that I have ever had. The pastries were pretty good, but blow right past those and go straight to the bread. Everything about it is absolutely wonderful. Perfect texture, great break-ability, and good crust. I paired my bread with some pasta and thoroughly enjoyed dipping every last piece of bread in the leftover sauce. I also highly recommend the sticky bun and the raisin nut bun, both great choices for something a little "sweet". Lastly, for breakfast choices, the savory breads are also a great choice. Truly you can't go wrong with anything you order here. Be careful though, the line moves fast and these people mean business, make sure you know somewhat about what you are going to order. read more

Stopped by to grab breakfast. We walked to the address on Google - if you arrive to what appears to be a closed warehouse looking building, look for some stairs and head downhill. The bakery is at the end of a small parking lot, tucked away from the main street. There was a line out the door when we arrived, but it moved quickly. We waited about 10-15 minutes to get inside the building. If you are unfamiliar with their offerings, you won't have much time to decide. They have all the trappings of a classic French bakery, with croissants, breads, brioche, pastries, etc. In the chaos of their operation we were given the wrong pastry, but didn't realize til we opened our bag back at the hotel. Just double check and make sure they hear you in the rush. Prices were reasonable for a fancy bakery, but high overall - about $4 an item. It's special for Portland, but on par with other high class French bakeries in other cities, so it didn't blow me away. read more

A must visit in Portland. I planned to visit Standard because I read they had the best chocolate chip cookies in Maine and ended up coming twice (and would have come more if I could have). Chunky Chocolate Rye Cookie: Moist and tasty! Definitely recommend! Chocolate Chip Cookie: Just okay, skippable. Get a chunky chocolate or a fancier instead. Fancier: Incredible. It's the texture of a spongy cake with the flavor of a chocolate chip cookie and my only regret was not getting 5 of them. Marinated Olive Roll: Absolutely perfect balance of moist olives and fluffy bread. Asiago semolina roll: This is what all bread should taste like but doesn't. It was perfectly savory and salty and I highly recommend it! read more

"WHOA" was my response after taking my first bite of the salted double chocolate pecan cookie! I mean seriously, What a cookie!! We were walking by after lunch and I thought I may want a little sweet snack for the plane ride home. So glad I did. I got the cookie, mentioned above, and the lemon tart. Savored every last bite of both. Worth a stop... actually worth a special trip! YUM. read more

Everything at this place was amazing - if you're in Portland it's a must try! Savory and sweet options both very satisfying

The best baguettes in southern Maine. They set the Baking Standard. Their baked goods generally make grown men cry; I know that from their carrot cake. read more

OMG! Fantastic sourdough bread and delicious pastry! Happy it is not close to my house as I would be a regular.

Been going there for years when on vacation, brought tons of stuff to the camp and friends. BLM sign out front this year, I left!