HERE'S HOW YOU KNOW THIS IS NOT A PAID FOR REVIEW: The coffee kinda takes too long if you are in a rush or headed to work, etc. Ok now to the rave review. Seriously this place is a gem. I asked one of the staff a question about the history of the place and it turned out to be the owner (I'll leave her name out because i don't know if I should broadcast it). Honestly, what a sincere and lovely person. I told her this was our first time there and how great I thought it was and she just took us right into kitchen to see the operation. She showed us how everything was prepped, created and finished - right down to the cleaning station and the walk in freezers. I should make note that while my restaurant experience is a couple decades old, i have seldom seen a cleaner operation. Go look - you'll be amazed. You could literally eat off the floor back there. Consider that coupled with the fact that every person in that kitchen, EVERY ONE, came up and greeted her warmly with an inside joke, a hug or a sincere hello as we walked through. I hold a lot of faith in businesses that try and make family out of their crew - i have spent a lifetime of small (micro!) business ownership trying to encourage those vibes and they are not easy to come by and always earned, never forced. This business is owned by a decent human, staffed by decent humans, and makes great food prepared cleanly, freshly, and healthily. We went back 2 more times during our stay nearby and tried different things each time - each time did not disappoint. Pricing seemed fair, especially considering the variety of the menu and freshness of the food. There is a reason they have survived for the better part of 35 yrs (+/-). Soups are a hearty high point (especially for the price) and the English Muffin Loaf was a new one to me and a revelation - get one. read more

One of the best places I've been to! We stopped here on a road trip to Rockland for lunch. This place 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. read more

Wild Oats was the perfect surprise stop on our road trip from Portland to Bar Harbor. We pulled off in 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. read more

Watch carefully as they add up the food at cash register. Over billed for a salad not ordered or taken.

I try not to come often because I want every single thing when I do!! Homemade eclair? Yes, please. Pumpkin spice latter? Yes! Lobster Mac & cheese? Yes! Gluten free snacks? The most delicious soups? Freshly baked bread? Pies - both cooked and take home to cook. AND Locally made soaps, small gifts for friends, new dish towels for me, books for the grandchildren? Yes, yes, yes. They are not inexpensive but these are quality ingredients. Everything is soooooo good. read more

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We love coming to Wild Oats! We love how they have so much to offer -- breakfast + lunch, coffee + pastries, cakes etc. everything made to order. Friendly staff. Plenty of seating. It really is a great atmosphere. read more

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This is such a nice place! My husband and I were visiting from out of town and my friend who lives in the area recommended it. Such a nice place! The menu, the food, the people! Absolutely by accident we got to meet the owner and she was such a nice person and she shared so many details about the place! Definitely try the soups and the english muffin bread! read more

Wild Oats is just 20,000 square feet of pure happiness. As you prepare to order your sandwich you walk by long glass cases full of colorful salads, flavorful noodle dishes, fresh fruit and vegetable combinations. On the other side of the room are long glass cases full of delicious cakes, pies, cups cakes, and pastries, where they also make special coffee drinks. There are so many choices of sandwiches, wraps, and paninis, but my favorites are paninis: the green monster (avocado, cheddar, spinach, green pepper, and pesto mayo), and the avocado toast (avocado, goat cheese, tomato, spinach, onions, and boursin). I always try to save room for dessert--last time I had a mint brownie with chocolate ganache--it was amazing. Their fresh baked cookies are also the best around! The service is always patient and prompt, and there are beautiful murals painted on the outside of the building as well as on the walls of the indoor, post and beam style seating area. I've been going to Wild Oats for more than twenty years and even though I miss the "old" Wild Oats, next to the Eveningstar Cinema at The Tontine Mall, this location still offers the vegetarian friendly foods and delicious bakery I've always looked forward to, but also what Wild Oats of the future really needed: plenty of parking, plenty of seating, and a large area to prepare all of their delicious confections. read more

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This was the first time visiting this bakery/cafe for my wife and I and wow I did not expect it to be this large. In this area I have really only been to Flight Deck Brewing and since our last visit this area has had so much development now. They have plenty of parking available and the secondly seating inside and out has a lot of options. Like I mentioned we did not expect the massive size when we got inside. You are first greeted by the large amount of baked goods so you all of your senses can be overwhelmed. Your eyes are glued upon the treats, your nose is greeted by the wonderful smells, and mouth will start drooling but this is just the start! My wife instantly decided on the blueberry danish and I had my eyes on the maple danish. Then after you grab your baked goods and wander around the rest of their space you will find hot breakfast sandwiches, burritos, smoothies, and soooo much more. Also even though we were there for breakfast you could also see they have a huge section for soups and a large amount of deli lunch sandwiches you can order too. Besides our treats, my wife and I both grabbed a breakfast sandwich and then a tea and a smoothie. Once you make all your choices you then go to checkout and afterwards can take your stuff to go or enjoy them inside or out. It's almost cafeteria like in a way. This is a spot we will remember if we find ourselves around here or want to revisit to try more of their large offerings. The staff we dealt with were friendly and the foods we grabbed were delicious. Due to their outside space as well they seem to partner up with local makers to host little markets. Was perfect to browse after enjoying our food and drinks. A bakery/cafe worth checking out! read more

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This is the best version of a local place that found success. It's my favorite place in Brunswick, the baked goods are to die for, the sandwiches, soups, and salads are all incredible, and it's a wonderful coffee shop too! I love to try new things on the massive menu because each time, I am delighted and obsessed. (The chocolate orange cookie always hits the spot) And the staff is also so nice and great! The price is worth it because it's naturally sourced food and imo that's worth paying for instead of some massive company that farms inhumanly. Also, the owners are super sweet. Really my favorite spot, 6/5 read more

Great visit for lunch with my daughter and grandson. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Menu boards and product signage very presentable. Food was delicious and fresh. Dining room very clean and lit very well. Definitely going again. Found a new lunch spot. 5 stars read more

An absolutely outstanding and amazing place to be in Maine. From cookies to muffins to fresh sandwiches to soup and more you can't go wrong with any choice you make. The prices are a little high however you get what you pay for which is quality and fresh food. If you're coming for a fresh loaf of bread, be mindful that they often run out by the afternoon and the last time I was in you had to pre-order the bread because that's how good it is! This is definitely a great stop for a family lunch. read more

Visited here a couple times and both great visits. Staff very friendly and helpful. Signage right where needed to assist with your sandwich making process. Dining area beautiful. Food is delicious and very fresh tasting. Definitely suggest if you've not eaten there I suggest you do. read more

My sister was raving about this place so of course we had to come! She says that they often sell out of certain items so we made sure to come earlier than later. There are seats outside and inside to enjoy the many items you probably will buy since there was so much to check out including soups, sandwiches, desserts, frozen prepared meals, smoothies, and more. They do offer samples of the 12 types of soups that had out which I thought was amazing that they had so many and we actually got to base our choices off of more than just looks. In the end, we decided on the wild mushroom soup as well as Italian wedding which were great! I loved the amount of fresh herbs they cook with and how well everything worked together. We also grabbed a garden salad that was perfectly shredded for easy consumption. For smoothies I got to try their green version as well as the tropical in which I enjoyed the tropical more. We were excited to try their frozen eggplant, Shepard pies, and meatloaf but we didn't get end getting to it unfortunately. Nonetheless, we had such a fun time shopping around however the prices are pretty high. The staff were so nice and the place was very comfortable and casual. Definitely family and large group friendly. Would love to come again! read more

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We came here for lunch on a Saturday, and I was pleased. It reminds me of a mini Whole Foods! There are about 6-7 different soups where you can serve yourself. There was a long line to order (about 10 people in front) but it actually moved fast. Keep in mind, this spot is pricey, but I expected it. They have a great selection of sandwiches and salads to choose from, as well as per pound sides (potato salad, pasta salad, etc). I chose the harvest turkey on a GF wrap. I wish they had GF bread as well as I would've preferred that. I was under the impression my wrap would be cold, but it came out warm. It was still good, but they could've put a bit more meat in it. The indoor seating area is big and spacious, as well as the outdoor part. They also have a ton of premade entrees and desserts in the cooler you can buy! Afterwards, we went back for coffee and dessert. They have yummy seasonal lattes and a HUGE variety of desserts, including many gluten free ones. For the 3 of us, lunch, drinks, coffee & dessert, we spent about $70. read more

Spent 80 bucks on a coffee that sucked and two school lunch sandwiches with microwave bacon and pre packaged deli meat. Shit got me tilted fr read more

This is an amazing place. Our visit was the first since it had moved. Layout inside was a little confusing but we made our way! Delicious savory choices and simply some of the best desserts around. We sampled several. Great place to gather, find great entrees , they have a frozen area too! Take some home for future meals. Great to be back ! Same quality! More room! read more

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I really don't get the hype. The sandwiches are good. The soups and cakes are fine. The coffee is fine. However the cost for this stuff is insane. It's a great concept of healthy home cooked/baked goods and meals, but 14$ for a turkey sandwich is a crime. Maybe the employees get payed great or something, otherwise the profit margin is crazy. read more

Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe in Brunswick, Maine is such a great place to grab something to eat, meet up with friends, or get some (school)work done. The choices available for coffee, sandwiches, and bakery/pastries are great. There are many Grab-n-Go options, or you can custom order your sandwich. There are market and souvenir items, as well. The employees were friendly, and helpful for us out-of-towners. The building is absolutely beautiful, starting with the outside painting of berries and flowers, the inside mural, and large dining areas...both indoors and outside, complete with sun shade sails. I wish we had a Wild Oats in my hometown. read more

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Wild oats is like an upscale deli where you can buy supplies to make your own meals later or order custom made sandwiches. It was a rainy day so I had a hankering for soup but they had run out. I bet it's delicious. Everything looks prepared with love and fresh ingredients. Our sandwiches were delicious. Yummy Curry chicken salad and the other was tasty oat walnut burger. The foodhall acoustics were such that it was very loud. Not totally relaxing. But nice and clean. read more

Wild Oats is simply fantastic - they make everything fresh, and the space is huge and beautiful. I do find myself visiting a bit less now that they're in Cook's Corner, but it's nice having easy parking and in-and-out. I would highly recommend checking out the catering as well - there are pretty limited grab-and-go catering options in southern Maine for affordable prices, and they make it really easy. They helped save my organization once when the caterer canceled and Whole Foods catering was randomly closed for a few weeks. I've truly never had a bad sandwich or baked good here, so you can't go wrong. read more

This place is so cute! The mural and outdoor seating area are both so beautiful. It was a bit overwhelming going in for the first time, there could definitely be a bit of a better spatial flow between ordering, paying, and the shelves of merchandise. People are kind of all over, especially at a busier times. But the food was great and was prepared quickly! I also ordered a maple matcha which was delicious. read more

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Thank you Wild Oats Bakery for making the highest quality baked goods in the area. You've been a tradition for my family for years. So many favorites from your enormous selection of freshly baked cookies to your daily pastries. Your baked goods are always affordable and delicious. The whole place is clean and orderly with so many places to eat onsite either indoors or outside. I love that Wild Oats is a big local employer who takes great care of their employees. For all those cheapskates writing reviews based on the cost of quality baked goods, I'd recommend making them at home yourself and learning what goes into making a consistent high quality product. Just a heads up, butter and eggs are a little more expensive than you thought and increasing by the month so you'd better hurry up. read more

Excellent food! Service fast, efficient, and friendly. I like the space they are in now. But I loved the downtown spot more. Downside: very expensive. read more

Very allergy accommodating. Friendly staff, easy walk through a super cute neighborhood. Worth trying. Had a low sugar, vegan apple muffin made with oat flour. Filling & a perfect breakfast for me with a tea latte from another local business. read more

Stopped in with my sister in law, who is gluten and dairy free. This place has quite a few options for her as well as a large array of desserts for everyone's tastes. There is a coffee/dessert counter, frozen food section, flavored popcorn, chips, juices, and local products. I enjoyed browsing the shop a couple of times during my trip. My family enjoyed the cookies, blueberry cheesecake, the chocolate bomb, juice and more. I opted for churro rice krispie treats. They were loaded with cinnamon and surprisingly kept soft for several days. They had quite a few other interesting rice krispie flavors. There's a huge seating area in the back, both inside and out. We sat outside for a little while. read more

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Food and drinks are great Inside Seating area has no acoustic dampening and is very hard to carry on a conversation. Not a good place for seniors or people with hearing aids. read more

Alway a good lunch. The Rachael is favorite. Got a frozen Chicken Tiki Masala for another meal at home. Very good.

My favorite place! Everything is so delicious, fresh and healthy (even the chocolate items--my favs). Great staff. I like that they support the arts, being a sponsor of MSMT; and that they hire a diverse workforce. Ordering ahead is very convenient, since they run out of my favorite muffins sometimes. Love this business! read more

Wow, what can I say? Wild Oats has so many yummy options! We timed our visit for mid afternoon when they mark down some of their baked goods. We got some Pecan Sandies and Everything cookies. They were very large and very flavorful. Wild Oats is very large with a bakery, prepared food and seating area. They have sandwiches, wraps and paninis, $10.95-$12.95. They have many varieties of soups and prepared meals. All the employees I observed were friendly and remained on task. I will come back to Wild Oats when I am in the area. Next time I will try their bread and a whoopie pie. read more

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If you're in the Brunswick, Maine, area and are just driving up the coast via Route 1, and you're any bit hungry at all you must stop at Wild Oats. Only a mile or two off the highway. But so worth it! They have the most amazing homemade pastries, their delicious homemade soups that will satisfy any hunger pangs, as well as great sandwiches and other items. They also offer Maine touristy bling. Hats and T-shirts and bags, etc. They have a large seating area that's high ceilinged and bright with lots of glass ... although it's a bit noisy. It's very friendly. Everyone who works there is very pleasant. Stop by and let me know how it goes! read more

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Delicious Wild Goat Paninis, Whoopie Pies, comforting soups, and Al fresco dining - what more could you ask for?? Decided to stop in for lunch based on all the Yelp high praise and am so glad I did! Very justified high rating here. For my lunch I grabbed a small soup - Leek/Onion/Potato/Bacon - and it was lovely! Brothy with a deep, root-veggie flavor with hints of bacon - perfect balance and great for a warm up on this slightly cool fall day while sitting outside in the fresh air on their lovely patio. I also got the Wild Goat Panini and this sandwich was SOOO darn good!! Layers of smokey turkey, TONS of light, creamy goat cheese (all melty from the heating), veggies and perfectly toasty bread. My favorite part of the day haha! Highly recommend this one if you like goat cheese. And no visit to any New England town would be complete without a yummy Whoopie Pie treat for dessert!! This is an absolute MUST - became one of my fave desserts in the world! They have a large food store inside where you order - a great place to stop on any road trip! Tons of goodies and other desserts and all sorts of stuff! Very industrial sort of vibe and great patio seating. Order at the counter style (not table service). Inside seating was giving off cafeteria vibes - minimal and functional. There's helpful staff here, clean restrooms, and plenty of parking. read more

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Wonderful staff & food! Upscale sandwiches drinks and baked goods! Gluten-free & vegan options for all!! read more

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It is definitely not good for someone with sensory issues it is very loud and crowded. The staff are ok I haven't had a issues with anyone but I am usually pretty quick in there but they're ok. The food is delicious for people who are healthy and have many allergies. read more

Absolutely love the Dairy Free and Gluten Free selection and the service is great! Any time we are in the area THIS is the place to go!

First, their food is top notch. Fresh ingredients and very well made. It is their customer service that leaves a lot to be desired. My husband suggested going here for breakfast so I checked out their menu. I am not eating carbs but saw they had breakfast sandwiches that I thought could be made without the bread. I was wrong. The young lady behind the counter told me I could get a sandwich and scrape off the fillings from the bread. For a back to nature, environmentally conscious establishment this is absurd. Waste bread like that when the sandwich is fresh made? read more

Sign sharing with that Flight Deck Brewery that sucked the lunch food and beverage joy from me on that fateful day three weeks ago has me wondering - beating back the quizzical demons - I entered, because it's breakfast, who can be rude at breakfast?. Which way do I go? I'm standing behind registers looking for an opening which appears behind a line of people who aren't buying anything breakfast related and I was of the belief this was the businesses focus, so that was incorrect. Images flashed past my eyes, my electric cameras eye taking stills because the movements of the shoppers weren't fleet of foot. Take the lower body's moves - a combination of square dancing and slam dancing - I was dizzy and pulled a classic end around to the far wall. Like a man on a skyscrapers tiny ledge a moved slowly to the left then another left and found myself at the end of the line which I believed to be the front of the line. After correcting my position - the board appeared above me and there were 3 breakfast sandwiches, 2 of which were not what I had in mind. I ordered a half a pound of tuna salad ($13.49 per pound I believe) cracked the kid for a taste and proceeded to consume the entire container while waiting in the small triangular shaped waiting area which was back behind the registers. Egg & Bacon - I'm accustomed to Bacon and Egg - choice of four bread types was a nifty idea and played well with my backwards named breakfast. The name currently evades me, but I apparently pronounced it correctly. I believe that it's the third from the bottom on the list I'll post shortly. I kept hearing a microwave going "deet - deet - deet" and I'm going out on a pretty secure limb to say that were my eggs and bacon getting nuke prepared. As a former employee of Glendale Bake Shop in the mid 80s, we were the first to run that program in my town. The bacon had no crispiness, it was wobbly the fat only changed a little bit of color with brown tipped highlights - uninteresting and not appealing. I overheard the counter worker apologizing to the man before me because they burned his panini as all sandwiches come out of this back area, he had to wait for another one, I left and ate on my way to the urban assault vehicle - I met the nicest people out there and had two very wonderful conversations, albeit with my back to Flight Deck Brewery. read more

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This place is wonderful. They have a lot of cute cards, gift things. They also have fresh bread, soups, frozen meals, pastries, bars, cupcakes, cookies, etc. there is a large dining area and it is clear that this is a loved community space. Be sure to go early enough (by noon or so) to get the soup of your choice. I LOVED the small dessert pies. Tried key lime, peanut butter, and chocolate mousse. They were divine. We had to go back for more the next day! The sandwiches were very good (try their chicken salad) but needed a bit more filling. read more

Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe - Me experiencing this divine peanut butter pie. It had a no bake cookie type crust (oats, cocoa, PB) that made it extra special. - Bakeries Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

This place is no doubt, one of the best places to get cupcakes and soup. Wish the prices were a little less, but we do like this place a lot. Staff is always super friendly. read more

Very disappointed in a mixed berry pie I ordered to bring to a friend's house for Thanksgiving. It was very over cooked & could not even get it out of the pie tin. Crust all stuck to the pan. Unable to eat it. Waste of 29.99 read more