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Bakery$$$$
Downtown Portland, Portland
"For savory, prosciutto & asiago is great!"(5 Tips)
"Morning bun is perfect and not too big or small"(6 Tips)
"Really buttery almond croissant with lots of filling"(7 Tips)"Ham & cheese croissant and the financier are personal favorites!"(5 Tips)
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Tim HettlerAugust 14, 2017Get up early or stand in a line that stretches out the door. The wait is worth it, though, for these excellent pastries and breads. Grab a loaf of day-old cinnamon raisin for french toast at home.- Djaniella D.October 19, 2015Ham & cheese croissant and the financier are personal favorites! The chocolate croissant and sticky buns are also worth a try. Bring a friend and grab a few to share!
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CL BurkeJuly 8, 2013Makes me want to visit Portland again! Amazing baguette!! Ham and cheese croissant = one of the best I ever had! Asiago fougasse = surprisingly delicious. Order all 3, you won't be disappointed.- Ashe BJuly 2, 2017Everything we got was TASTY!!!!! The asiago bread is my husbands favorite. My Madeline was delish. So happy I saved my tart for later.
Kristopher ChavezJune 29, 2017Fresh baked goods in the Old Port. If you are visiting the parking lot is the best deal in town and the most centralized location to walk the port district.
Matt PelletierAugust 31, 2018The scent walking in is heavenly and then the baked good hit you and you’re on a new plain of consciousness (also get the prosciutto croissant)
Paola ViscogliosiNovember 4, 2018Loved the pain chocolat, the prosciutto croissant and the chocolate brownies! Coffee was good too!
Portland Old PortApril 13, 2013If you get to Standard early enough you can snag one of the prized ham and cheese croissants. These woven, flakey treasures are filled with asiago and prosciutto and topped with crunchy sesame seeds!
Andrew CSeptember 23, 2016Don't remember the kind of bread bought, but it's so delicious and lasts forever without getting moldy!!! All the pastries also look and smell so amazing
Michelle C.June 30, 2021“James Beard outstanding baker 2018. Breads are amazing and chocolate babka/flourless cakes are exceptional “ bing best bakeries by state 2021
Brendan RastetterAugust 19, 2014This is THE place to get fresh bread and a quick/delicious breakfast. I love their croissants but you really can't go wrong here. Order anything.
There is not enough room for a proper tip Everything is AMAZING here! I have tried most- but my three favorites are 1.) Their Pizza 2.) Cheese Asiago (brick looking thing) and 3.) Rosemary Foccacia
Fran FisherJune 17, 2016Loved it. I would highly recommend it...rhubarb tart and ham and cheese croissant are fabulous!
Drew SicklerSeptember 21, 2016One of the best sticky buns I've ever eaten as well as daily fresh pastries & croissants baked on site.
JPSeptember 30, 2015Having lived in France for many years, the croissants didn't disappoint. Buttery, fluffy, and just delicious. Must get
Dana VillmoreMarch 26, 2017The pear tart was delectable and the croissants were perfect! Definitely stopping here any time I'm in Portland
Cynthia LinOctober 21, 2017Allllll bread but very amazing breads - scones, loaves, croissants and more
Heather ParkJuly 12, 2015Hands-down the best bakery ever. Delicious, warm, crusty breads, pastries and welcoming staff. Don't pass this by
Sofia PapastamelosSeptember 9, 2014Delicious baked goods. No butter, jam, or cream cheese readily available, however, which is disappointing if you are eating the pastries immediately. Scones need a lil jam!
Jackie LuoOctober 3, 2014It's a really cute bakery with some lovely, friendly locals. Great croissants!- Caroline OsseDecember 28, 2013Really buttery almond croissant with lots of filling, which makes it even more amazing. And unhealthy... but it's worth it.
Tom WolfsteinSeptember 11, 2015All the bread I tried was great. Pecan and berry bun, olive bun, and some sort of sesame flattened thing.
Visit MaineMay 3, 2011Very popular with locals and restaurants and they have almond croissants on the weekends that are amazing. They use another great local business, Coffee By Design, too.
ViaggiatriceSeptember 17, 2019Got a plum tart last week that was an A+. Now I’m back to try the croissants. I’ll be buying their cookbook for my collection.
jeannieOctober 27, 2013You must get the double chocolate chip cookies, which I think they call the Belgian sables.
C JOctober 13, 2017The fresh baked pastries are so good. Didn't get a chance to try the bread, but I can't imagine it would be bad.
Russ WakelinApril 12, 2015Everything is very good. Breads are amazing. Brioche rolls and loaves are a favorite.- Def def the morning bun and any 🥐. For savory, prosciutto & asiago is great!
- the pizza at this place is simply amazing. they dont have them available until after 11 or 12 but if i was stuck on this world with ONLY that pizza i would be happy forever
Yuni GrahamNovember 18, 2016This place is amazing! Light, fluffy croissants, and the raisin bread is enchanting.
Carsten NohrdenJuly 26, 2021Chocolate croissant was fresh and flakey. Blueberry scone was different but good
Anthony MeadeJune 2, 2013From out of town and I have eaten here for breakfast all three days. The Almond Croissant is to die for.
bennJuly 29, 2012Lemon tart is wicked good. Perfectly crunchy crust, good flavor, and powdered sugar on top!
Marc D'AgostinoAugust 11, 2012Pure bread nirvana..and pastries and even iced tea and coffeeand..... A must stop by@!!
Food & WineApril 26, 2011Tucked beneath the acclaimed Fore Street restaurant, the Standard Baking Company has become a Portland landmark for its exceptional croissant.
By 2015 most breads will be made from Maine flour! Good news.
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Located on the waterfront in Portland, Maine, The Standard Baking Co. specializes in European handcrafted breads and pastries.
Closed until 7:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Sun
- 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
(207) 773-2112
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