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The Standard Baking Co.

Bakery$$$$

Downtown Portland, Portland

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Ranked #3 for pastries in 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, 2017
Get 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, 2015
Ham & 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!
CL BurkeJuly 8, 2013
Makes 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, 2017
Everything we got was TASTY!!!!! The asiago bread is my husbands favorite. My Madeline was delish. So happy I saved my tart for later.
Matt PelletierAugust 31, 2018
The 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)
Kristopher ChavezJune 29, 2017
Fresh 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.
Portland Old PortApril 13, 2013
If 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, 2016
Don'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
Paola ViscogliosiNovember 4, 2018
Loved the pain chocolat, the prosciutto croissant and the chocolate brownies! Coffee was good too!
Sofia PapastamelosSeptember 9, 2014
Delicious 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!
Fran FisherJune 17, 2016
Loved it. I would highly recommend it...rhubarb tart and ham and cheese croissant are fabulous!
Brendan RastetterAugust 19, 2014
This 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.
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
Cynthia LinOctober 21, 2017
Allllll bread but very amazing breads - scones, loaves, croissants and more
JPSeptember 30, 2015
Having lived in France for many years, the croissants didn't disappoint. Buttery, fluffy, and just delicious. Must get
Drew SicklerSeptember 21, 2016
One of the best sticky buns I've ever eaten as well as daily fresh pastries & croissants baked on site.
Dave PezakSeptember 11, 2011
Been here 5+ times
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
Dana VillmoreMarch 26, 2017
The pear tart was delectable and the croissants were perfect! Definitely stopping here any time I'm in Portland
jeannieOctober 27, 2013
You must get the double chocolate chip cookies, which I think they call the Belgian sables.
Jackie LuoOctober 3, 2014
It's a really cute bakery with some lovely, friendly locals. Great croissants!
Heather ParkJuly 12, 2015
Hands-down the best bakery ever. Delicious, warm, crusty breads, pastries and welcoming staff. Don't pass this by
Tom WolfsteinSeptember 11, 2015
All the bread I tried was great. Pecan and berry bun, olive bun, and some sort of sesame flattened thing.
Caroline OsseDecember 28, 2013
Really buttery almond croissant with lots of filling, which makes it even more amazing. And unhealthy... but it's worth it.
Fran FisherJune 14, 2016
Cheese and ham croissants...and the rhubarb tart! Love this place!
Visit MaineMay 3, 2011
Very 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.
BonAugust 29, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Def def the morning bun and any 🥐. For savory, prosciutto & asiago is great!
KJune 14, 2017
Grab a delicious iced tea & a pear tart. You won't be disappointed.
Russ WakelinApril 12, 2015
Everything is very good. Breads are amazing. Brioche rolls and loaves are a favorite.
Yuni GrahamNovember 18, 2016
This place is amazing! Light, fluffy croissants, and the raisin bread is enchanting.
ViaggiatriceSeptember 17, 2019
Got 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.
Meghan McGeeAugust 18, 2017
Lively bakery with fresh pastries and breads. The line moves quickly!
C JOctober 13, 2017
The fresh baked pastries are so good. Didn't get a chance to try the bread, but I can't imagine it would be bad.
Carsten NohrdenJuly 26, 2021
Chocolate croissant was fresh and flakey. Blueberry scone was different but good
Dave PezakSeptember 11, 2011
Been here 5+ times
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
Esha WoodwardMarch 12, 2015
Cinnamon buns are ever bit amazing as others have said!! Must try!!
ZenFoodsterMay 11, 2018
Morning Bun & best Oatmeal raisin cookies
Food & WineApril 26, 2011
Tucked beneath the acclaimed Fore Street restaurant, the Standard Baking Company has become a Portland landmark for its exceptional croissant.
Vincent FleuryAugust 27, 2017
Everything is good. Croissants are really like French croissants .
WyngspanJanuary 27, 2014
Sticky buns. Followed by everything else. Unreal. Bookmark in your personal trust network for your next Portland visit —http://bit.ly/1bsUxVN Read more
bennJuly 29, 2012
Lemon tart is wicked good. Perfectly crunchy crust, good flavor, and powdered sugar on top!
Jon PressmanJuly 21, 2017
Morning bun is perfect and not too big or small
Angela HeJuly 1, 2016
Everything is good there. Go early for the almond croissant.
Anthony MeadeJune 2, 2013
From out of town and I have eaten here for breakfast all three days. The Almond Croissant is to die for.
Marcia DunsmoreJune 5, 2014
Been here 10+ times
By 2015 most breads will be made from Maine flour! Good news.
Marc D'AgostinoAugust 11, 2012
Pure bread nirvana..and pastries and even iced tea and coffeeand..... A must stop by@!!
Lisa WolffJuly 20, 2016
Delicious oatmeal cookies along with everything else!
Andrew MillisJuly 8, 2017
Best coconut macaroons ever. This place is a MUST stop.
Michael S.February 23, 2017
Try the chunky chocolate rye cookies!
Four TrianglesMay 26, 2017
Try the Chocolate financier with cashew flour
Vinnie DaboulApril 28, 2015
Love it. They run out of product quickly.

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