It's always unfortunate and sad to write a re-review for a spot that is a favorite that will be…read moreclosing. Gross Confection recently announced on social media they would be shutting down the bar/desserts service while remaining open as a bakery. My wife and I came here many a times for an end cap to the night for one last drink and delicious and beautifully made desserts. From times in their dimly lit space that gave off romantic vibes or even enjoying our desserts in the summer sun outside people watching, every time will be remembered. Timing worked out well and we were doing a staycation in Portland and knew we needed to add a stop here one last time. Thankfully we got our names in on the waiting list early enough Friday and got sat as one of the last tables. We each had one last phenomenal drink; my wife and Apricot 75 that had a great tart kick of apricot and lemon. While I enjoyed their Chai Fashioned which spelt like a chai but had that boozy bourbon warming you'd expect. Dessert wise everything sounded good as always but we settled on two. The Goat Cheesecake and Pineapple Cake. The cheesecake was the perfect sweetness without being cloying and the blueberry sorbet on top paired so well. The pineapple cake was moist and tasted so good we needed to scrap the plate clean. I'm sad that Portland is losing this amazing dessert space but glad it's not a complete goodbye since they'll operate the bakery still! If you somehow read this today and have the chance make it in for one last visit tonight before they close their doors!

It is a bar, but with the highest quality dessert. They do not serve non- dessert food…read more This was my 2nd time there. Loved it again. Great service, cozy atmosphere, open later (we went after 9pm), great selection of desserts.

Was difficult to find in the alley, but adorable hole in the wall feel. Staff were super friendly…read moreand made great recommendations. Drinks and food were fantastic. Make sure you bring your chocolate lover! Not a lot of seating so get in there while you can!

I wandered into The Bar of Chocolate Café in Portland, Maine, expecting a cozy little cocoa shrine…read moreand left convinced they should rename it The Bar of "Good Luck Walking Straight." I ordered only a chocolate martini, just one, and somehow it tasted like a grown-up milkshake, a sweet silky potion that whispered, "Calories don't count if you drink them." The first sip was like being hugged by a truffle; the second sip was like that truffle winking and rearranging my weekend plans. By the halfway mark, I was negotiating with my brain about whether I needed dinner or just another round of dessert disguised as alcohol. The bartender smiled knowingly, clearly aware that this drink could turn a responsible adult into a giddy cocoa pirate. Four stars because my sweet tooth is still filing a restraining order, dangerously delicious and almost too tempting for its own good.

To me this maple ice cream flavor tastes identical to homemade whipped cream with a dash or maple…read moresyrup (which I could eat by the spoonful). So so yum! The women working the truck was so sweet and seemed genuinely happy to help us:)

Wow, this place was superduper cool it was a little food truck right next to a farm and I believe…read morethat she uses a product of the farm, especially for the apple crisp. The place had a lot of different options for ice cream given that it was a food truck, which was super Duper cool. I ended up getting the maple creamy with the apple crisp on the bottom. All of it was so good and so fresh it was honestly one of the best maple cream I've had or any ice cream appeared north for that fact. I got to meet the owner of the food. Truck was superduper cute and I really loved her concept of her business and she provided a great service.

They play really great music in a dark and crowded bar with some booths and make a delicious…read moreespresso martini. The bathroom is something to behold. I really dislike black toilets bc you have no idea what's going on in there but it was very interesting decor & wall art. I dig it.

This little bar down in the basement is a hidden gem! The decor is old maps covering the walls and…read moreceiling. Great tunes were played all night on vinyl. Our party had beer and I tried the pear cider, kind of like drinking a jolly rancher but worth the try.

Wow! Wow! WOW!!!…read more This adorable older gentleman was a delight and makes delightful gelato! I went with chocolate sorbet and blueberry gelato. My daughter- ditto! Absolute perfection!!! To me - a MUST TRY !!!!!

Great gelato, multiple varieties to choose from. Amazing tastes!!!!…read moreSample as many varieties as you wish before deciding. My baby cup was big enough for me

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.

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!

On Saturday night, I was craving something sweet after dinner and found The Gelato Fiasco. There…read morewas a queue out the door, but it moved quickly. When I got in, I saw the flavors listed on the board and tried a few samples served on a metal spoon. Since I was in Maine, I had to try the two blueberry flavors. I immediately fell in love with the Maine Wild Blueberry Crisp Gelato and asked for a small cup with that flavor. The Maine Wild Blueberry Crisp Gelato is comprised of wild blueberries intersected with a sweet and crunchy oat streusel covering and kissed by a scoop of vanilla. It was so yummy! My husband had the Netflix & Chill Gelato which is caramel gelato with brownie bits, peanut butter cups, and kisses. The small dish was $6.35 each and it includes a Maine restaurant tax. The next day, during the Portland: Old Port Culinary Walking Tour on Sunday, June 14, 2026, our last stop was The Gelato Fiasco. Funny enough, I was just here the night before. At The Gelato Fiasco, our group of 13 were able to each choose two flavors. Since I already had the Maine Wild Blueberry Crisp Gelato last night, I wanted to try some other flavors. This time I got the Ripe Mango and Thai Iced Tea. WOW! The Ripe Mango and Thai Iced Tea really tasted like how you would expect it to taste, all the flavors were there, but imagine it in a denser, silkier texture and a more intense flavor. I highly recommend checking out The Gelato Fiasco, you will not regret the smooth and creamy texture of the gelato. There are plenty of seating inside and outside.

Enjoyed a sweet treat at "Gelato Fiasco" in Portland, ME…read more This dessert shop has a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. It's decorated very simply inside, nothing special. Ambiance rate 5/10. The staff is nice, and the service is quick. Service/staff rate: 6.5/10. This place offers a wide variety of gelato flavors! I ordered a small dish consisting of a scoop of "Big Ole Peanut Butter" and a scoop of "Cookie Therapy." Both flavors were very bold which I enjoyed because I was able to really taste it. In addition, the cup size is a generous portion. Food rate: 8/10 Overall, this gelato place is a nice place to stop by for a quick dessert!

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.

I think these donuts are laced with crack, in addition to potato!…read more Wowee! Super good, tasty, moist - you effing name it!!! I learned on our Maine trip that these donuts, along with Whoopie pies, and of course Maine blueberries are their go-to desserts. Since I didn't want to buy cheesy souvenirs, I went with donuts (and magnets lol)! I KNOW they will go over well!!! This location was less busy than the tourist trap other o w we hit a few days ago. Y U M A MAINE MUST - trust !!!

Stopped by mid morning to grab a bite for the drive home. There was a short line, and the service…read morewas quick. I know these are suppose to be potato donuts but the texture was like a stale donut. The flavors were not helping either, with the exception of the Dark Chocolate Sea Salt. The chocolate flavor was prominent, but lacked the sea salt. The other flavors we got were: Blueberry Lemon: just a sour lemon flavor Vegan Lemon: even worse than the blueberry lemon Vegan Vanilla: tasted of nothing Maybe you have to get there early morning. For almost $5 a donut, I expected more.