The Baker's bench is always fresh with outs of options. Very attentive and helpful staff waiting to serve patrons. The ambiance is a functioning bakery providing goods many of us are looking to try. read more

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If you have never been here, you have to go here and get a breakfast sandwich. They sell the best bacon egg and cheese croissant that I've ever had by your entire life. I never get tired of them. They're always delicious. They also sell lots of yummy pastries. The service is good. I do wish they had more parking, but that's just because I have to drive there. read more

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You can often smell the buttery deliciousness from the street, and can certainly smell it when you walk into The Baker's Bench. It may smell like Paris, but the unpretentious yellow cinderblock building looks more like a scrappy little machine shop. It might not be anything to look at, but the food, *especially the pastries*, are the best around. The mini eclairs, mini cream puffs, and mini cream horns are my favorite. There are no vegetarian sandwiches on the menu but I always order a Swiss cheese, (romaine) lettuce, tomato, and mayo sandwich on Prairie bread. The freshly baked bread, which is also sold by the loaf, makes the sandwich really fantastic. I've been going to The Baker's Bench for the good part of 10 years--whenever I forget to bring my lunch to work, or if I just want to treat myself. The service is polite and prompt. I often call ahead and my sandwich and pastry are almost always waiting for me when I arrive, about 10 minutes later. Street parking is easily found behind the building on Cross Street, or next to the building on Brackett. The Baker's Bench is a jewel in Westbrook's crown, and a solid five stars. read more

This tiny little shop packs a powerful punch! Amazing pastries and delicious sandwiches. On my first visit I purchased the turkey sandwich with the standard fixings and it was refreshing to see they used turkey that's not processed. Actually, they use carved thick slices you get on thanksgiving! I was informed that the best sandwich however is the thanksgiving turkey sandwich. I bought it today and it definitely didn't disappoint. It's delicious. Sad thing is, I forgot to take a pic, yikes! So the one I'm posting is of the first turkey sandwich purchased. I'll be back again for the thanksgiving turkey sandwich for sure. read more

The Baker's Bench - Turkey sandwich on multigrain, delicious! - Bakeries Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

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Always high quality and consistent. I've never had a bad thing from here but the raspberry cheese croissant is to die for. Don't sleep on the croissant egg sandwiches either. My only wish is they were open on Sundays so I could enjoy them all weekend and take my out of town visitors here. read more

The Baker's Bench - A selection of pastries. - Bakeries Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

I work up the road and noticed it driving around the city so I figured it was worth a shot. I'm happy to say that I was very pleased with my experience. The parking is at a premium so approaching could be difficult. Walking in I was immersed with the smell of fresh baked goods. The guy behind the counter immediately greeted me as I was reviewing the menu. I ordered a ham and cheese breakfast sandwich on a in house baked croissant. I also ordered 2 peanut butter frosted brownies and a cream horn. The sandwich was of great size and I was pleasantly surprised with the price point. The croissant was warm and chewy which made the sandwich melt in my mouth. The brownies and cream horn had very light and creamy toppings and was delicious. I'll be back and I'll be sure to tell others! read more

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Super service! No veg sandwiches on the menu, but they're happy to make one for you, and they remember your order. The kindest folks ever. Delish. AMAZING pastries, fresh vegetables in the sandos, super quick to come out. Try it! read more

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YES this place knows how to do pastries. Their pain au chocolat and savory croissants are flakey buttery crafted with care. Huge with no deficit to quality. Cranberry scone was so tasty! Flavorful and beautifully made. Lovely crumb. Also huge! Thankful to find a place with a savory pastry even just the one! Would absolutely come back here. So rare to find a place like this. Also they are super affordable. read more

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I absolutely adore this place. It is in the most unassuming little building, sandwiched between a busy throughway in Westbrook and apartment buildings, with very little glitz and glamour on the outside, but don't let that fool you. What's inside is SO MUCH BETTER. From the minute you walk in, you are greeted with a smile and someone at the ready to take your order. They make homemade breakfast sandwiches, which come on an english muffin or one of their GIANT homemade croissants, and have a plethora of different types of pastries to choose from. From muffins, to cheesecake bombs, to lemon bars, to fancy brownies, to bismarks, there is so much to choose from. But the creme de la creme in my eyes is their cinnamon roll. Ho-Lee-Mo-Lee, you guys. I have never had a better cinnamon roll in all my life. So buttery, so soft, so flaky, with the perfect amount of cinnamon, sugar, and glaze. It is like eating a pillow of cinnamon flavored goodness. I usually will heat it up just so slightly in the microwave, 15 seconds...*chef's kiss* Keep up the good work, Baker's Bench! read more

The Baker's Bench - a variety of baked goods - Bakeries Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

This review is for their baked goods. I have never been to the location, becauseI have the most amazing friends and coworkers that buy me treats from the Baker's bench :) Yes, I am very lucky to have them in my lives. LOL EVERYTHING I have tried has been sinfully delicious. I have posted a few pictures of some of my favorite things. The carrot cake cupcake muffin...If I could eat as much as I could I totally would eat one every. single. day. The cake is "moist" (I know a lot of people hate this word, but it really is moist cake). And the frosting is sweet and cream cheesy. SOOOOOO GOOOD!!! I could eat a bucket of this frosting. The cream puff, fluffy and the sweet, but light creamy filling, simply perfect. and cheesecake! Yummy yummy cheesecake made with Maine blueberries. The cinnamon in the crust was delicious and strangely, made it lighter - but who am I kidding, it was decadent cheesecake. My favorite - carrot cake muffins/cupcakes. read more

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Best pastries around. Period. I could go everyday and have a bear claw the size of my face or a cream horn. But then again, I'd end up with diabetes and gaining a pound a day... but what a way to go. read more

Slap your Mama good. OMG, Awesome, amazing, sensational. A gastronomic grand slam. I could only eat 1/2 of my Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich on Prarie bread. The sandwiches are so big they really can feed two hungry people. Real thick cut fresh turkey to die for. Bringing home pastries & a turkey sandwich for my wife. I have found a hidden gem. See you in 2020. BTW, the girls working are awesome & friendly. I read the owner is grumpy. She's sweet & full of smiles. I guess it's because "who can resist my cuteness. read more

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So nice to have this location in Westbrook. This place has it all: yummy food, friendly staff, reasonable prices. Parking can be a challenge but we usually find a space up front. If you're getting food for lunch, I would recommend calling in your order ahead of time because it gets busy. I only wish they were open more! read more

Going to The Baker's Bench is a must stop when traveling to Westbrook! The Crème Horns are so delicious that I have never found any to compare. Service and prices are spot on too! read more

Two words: Crème Horns (get there early, they sell out quickly) Also of note, thanksgiving sandwich and every single pastry there. Seriously run, don't walk. read more

Everything here is amazing you don't need this review to tell you that However I don't see the ham and cheese croissant mentioned.... It should be as it's fricken Fantastic!!! Carry on read more

excellent bakery bake goods are plentiful and many ,chicken pie is delicious but only wednesday sandwiches always fresh bread many varieties and excellent read more

Loved this place! Probably the best cinnamon roll I've ever had and one of the best hot pastrami sandwiches I've ever had.

AMAZING! Breakfast croissant was the best we've had by far. Excellent selection of baked goodies and sweets

A sugar- and gluten-lover's paradise! I recently purchased a decadent selection of cream horns and turnovers and cupcakes for the birthday of a friend with a sweet tooth. Best.gift.ever! The croissants are buttery, the scones are packed with flavor, and those enormous cinnamon rolls can't be beat. The prices and staff are awesome too! read more

This place is truly a diamond in the rough. If you aren't a local or heard about this place by word of mouth, you likely won't stumble upon it. It's tucked on a corner of a side street and the signage consists of a poster about the size of an average piece of paper, stuck up on a window. The parking lot holds maybe 3-4 cars and the first sight is a couple of dumpsters. DON'T let any of this stop you from enjoying one of the tastiest bakeries around! The homemade breads that the sandwiches are build on are thick, stick to the roof of your mouth slices of goodness. You won't leave hungry after devouring one, but you must make room for at least one pastry. Their cream horns and cinnamon buns could win nationwide contests. They are to die for and could be split by two people, but you won't want to share. Dont deprive yourself from this experience! read more

The Baker's Bench - Pastrami with Swiss on prairie bread (multigrain) with a pickle $6.95 - Bakeries Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

The food is great! The sandwiches are huge and tasty. The pastries are delicious. My favorite is the cinnamon role. Buy a dozen, put them in zip-lock sandwich bags individually and freeze a few for later. The ones I froze were good for 6 weeks when we ate the last one. When in Maine, I make a special trip to the Bakers Bench. Dennis,... New Jersey read more

This is the crown jewel of Westbrook. You will never eat a better cream horn in your life. Every time I'm the area, I have to stop in. You honestly can't comprehend until you try one. Obsessed. read more

Wow! The baked goods here are amazing, super fresh, delicious, and well priced. Everything I've tried has been great. Many times that I've been, whatever I am ordering is "fresh out of the oven" so I need to vent the box in the car. I highly recommend the cinnamon buns, fresh bread (and sandwiches!), peanut butter brownies, raspberry croissants, and pecan bars. Honestly, it's all awesome! Small parking lot with room for a few cars. Easily walkable to all of downtown Westbrook. The customer space is large, with lots of room for social distancing. Customers and staff always seem to give space and there is a lot of signage for mask-wearing. read more

The sandwiches are the best around. Homemade bread and croissants are delicious and the pastries are absolutely the very best. The service is fast and friendly. read more

We loved Baker's Bench! The pastries and the Egg bacon and cheese croissant. Everyone was nice , efficient and the bakers have some serious skill. We bought a coffee, 4 big pastries and the croissant sandwich for $22. read more

The Baker's Bench - Cinnamon roll, cream horn, almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

Best cream horns in the world! The cream puffs are other worldly and the coffee rolls are...... well try them for yourself to believe it.

All I can say is yowzer!!! I stopped by several days ago just hoping to find fresh made donuts and what I found was heaven in a bakery!!! The Boston cream cupcake was something out of a dream, the cinnamon roll was the best I've ever eaten (and I've earned a lot)!!! I can wait to try a few more of their amazing treats!!! Thanks for being open during this time!!! read more

All the sandwiches are amazing . If your going for deserts , good Luck because everything is amazing . You have to try the cream horns . The Whoopie pies are so good and I don't care for them . The bread is also amazing .you can't go wrong with anything . Parking isn't always easy. .. read more

The people who own and work here are so incredibly kind and caring. Of all the amazing bakeries in and around Portland, it is hard to go anywhere but here. We buy our breakfast pastries, special occasion cupcakes, quick afternoon treats, breads, and sandwiches here. Nothing here will disappoint - the best part being that you are paying about $3 for a really nice croissant instead of $5-6. read more

The girls at work got me a box of treats from here for my birthday and OMG! Can it be my birthday everyday!? Everything was so delicious! Can't wait to share with all my friends for their special events! If you haven't been, GO! read more

The Baker's Bench - a variety of pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

A friend took me here last weekend to pick up things for a party and I am so glad she did! What a hidden gem. Everything looked and smelled delicious. Just a classic, no-frills, solid bakery with exceptional baked goods. I got a maple pecan twist and it was so buttery and just sweet enough. I wanted to buy more, but knew my husband would want to check it out soon, so I know we will be back. read more

Came here on the recommendation of a fellow yelper for the cream horn and was NOT disappointed. Got there at about 1:30pm and there was a decent variety left, though sadly no cinnamon rolls which I was also hoping to grab(will definitely be back for it though!). We got a cream horn luckily! The ladies working were very nice and pleasant. The cream horn was absolutely incredible. It's large and stuffed to the brim with cream. Surprisingly it's not too sweet but I have a high tolerance so maybe just my opinion. The pastry dough is quite honestly good enough to eat sans cream. It was buttery, flaky and sugary crunchy goodness. I'm obsessed with these now! Can't wait to revisit for that cinnamon roll. read more

The Baker's Bench - Cream horn - Bakeries Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

An amazing bakery. Great food. Nice people. Reasonably priced. Ambiance is humble and would be nice to see indoor seating again but not a deal breaker. read more

its a nice little bakery. mostly sweet dessert pastries. to-go sandwiches. egg, ham... etc. im not sure why the cream horns are touted, the pastry shell was good, the filling was a sugary, non creamy frosting like you find on a walmart cupcake. disappointing. danish were probably their best option read more

The only word I can say is... AMAZING!!! This place is like adult Disney World!!! ALL the pastries are out of this World! It's a MUST visit bakery!! Hard to leave w/o buying two of everything!! And the Breakfast sandwich is Fantastic!!! Everything is out of this World!!! Hurry before I go back and buy them out of everything!! LOL!! read more

We love their cinnamon rolls in the am! Pairs great with coffee or tea. Also have a sweet spot for the cream horns

Been here a few times when I lived in westbrook and after. They have some great eats and sweets of course. A westbrook club is a staple sandwich. Its pretty tasty and a great option on a hot day. They make holiday pies but make sure you order in advance as they are very limited in supply. It's a bit hard to find if your not familiar with the area. The have a small parking area so on street parking might be the best option. All in all I recommend going in for a summer time meal and def get a treat when you have a sweet tooth. read more

I've been going here for years, and I live in the Boston area. I even ask my brother he lives nearby to buy baked goods for me when he knows I'm coming up. Aside from the nicest people, this nondescript shop on the side of a downtown bypass road makes incredibly delicious coffee rolls and "to die for" blueberry coffee cake made with wild blueberries. There are other very yummy pastries, but I'm stuck on these two, and they both freeze well with no impact on their flavor or moisture content. The coffee cake is SO amazing that I've taken it to Mexico, France, and Taiwan where it now has many fans. It is in a class by itself! Baker's Bench makes an awesome bread, Prairie Loaf. I've taken many loaves home (also freezes well) and had it enhance my egg salad, tuna. and other sandwich experiences. But, while scanning the pastry case you will most definitely want to order their Turkey Rachel sandwich, prepare yourself for pure Nirvana! It consists of slabs of roast turkey, homemade coleslaw, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing on Prairie Loaf. I grew up near NYC, I've eaten sandwiches all over the country, but this ranks hands down at the top. It's delicious beyond words! Steve A. read more

Wow. Outstanding baked products. The French cream horns are the best around! Stop in if you are nearby! read more