Standard Baking Co

Standard Baking does not disappoint. We stayed in Portland for two days and I stopped on our first day based on reading that they won a James Beard award and the fantastic reviews. We enjoyed an almond croissant, morning bun with walnuts and a cranberry scone. All were amazing. We were so satisfied that we stopped by on our second day to get more pastry and loaded up on baguettes and a five grain bread to bring home. Thanks for everything! We’ll definitely be back on our next trip to Portland.

Standard Baking Co. is a little gem in Portland 💛 From the moment you enter, the smell of freshly baked bread already wins you. Everything looks incredible, but the financier was something else... crispy on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside, with that almond flavor that leaves you in shock 😍 You can tell that they do everything with love and quality. The place has a calm vibe, perfect for a coffee and something sweet. I would definitely come back just for that financier 🥹🔥

Delish and worth the hype! Walked up on a Thursday at about 10:30 and there was already a decent line. Took about 20 minutes or so. By the time we left the line had doubled. We got the ham & cheese croissant, brownie, and blueberry lemon tart. Would get them all again.

When the sky is dark, threatening rain and people are lined up outside waiting patiently you know you’ve found a gem. Our breakfast was one of these and one of those and yes that one too, so we could sample many options. They were all fantastic! I cannot wait to try the bread we bought! The Coffee By Design was a perfect add on.

I love fougasse, so I was excited to see that there was a bakery known for fougasse! I was overwhelmed by the beautiful and plentiful array of breads and pastries at Standard. I got the asiago fougasse -- it's smaller than other fougasse I've had, but it has a nice savory cheesy powder and a good texture. I've had fougasse that I liked better, but I liked the compact size and unique flavoring. My brother liked the rosemary focaccia -- it's huge, but he ate most of it in one sitting. My family also loved the raisin pecan bread. The blueberry scone was quite dry and low on butter -- I wouldn't get it again. Overall the breads here have great variety and we liked them!

Love this bakery in downtown Portland. The line can be long in the morning especially on the weekend but you can call in your order in advance or order online and pick it up at a separate door. Delicious breads, cookies, brownies and breakfast pastries.

This has easily become my favorite pastry shop in all of Portland. There are many amazing pastry shops in Portland and I have tried quite a few of them but Standard just seems a step above the rest with their choices and flavor combos. I love their Cardamom bun and their ham and cheese croissants are delicious. I also really love their pear tart that has marzipan in it. So scrumptious!!

A must-do when in Portland! I heard about Standard Baking on a Portland food tour a few years ago. This time I was in town with my daughter and could buy more than a scone or morning bun and coffee because we were headed to Sebago Lake for a week. Founded on a love of European baking and sourcing local ingredients, their baked goods are the real thing. I would like to try every bread and pastry they make!l There’s often a queue that moves quickly, but you can also order online on their website and pickup.

An awesome artisan bakery snuggled in between some buildings near the eastern downtown waterfront of Portland. The team inside was super friendly and took time to explain many of the different items they offer as we made our selection. Tried the baguette, olive bread, Asiago fogasse, morning buns, berry brickle. There was an expansive menu of different breads and desserts. The place is very small inside with barely enough room for a dozen people to stand shoulder to shoulder waiting for their baked delicacies. There is some sort of shelf outside the building to pick up web orders that you seem to be able to place in advance Highly recommend a stop here. We bought a bunch of stuff and ate it over the next couple days - love it!

Standard Baking is a treasure, to be savored. Let's talk about their bread first. It is top notch and has a lot of variety. I personally love the sourdough and get it every time. The pastries are magical and taste as good as they look. I am a huge fan. The varieties are great too--you can have a different one each day of the week, and still not try them all at once. Service is outstanding and worth mentioning. It is so refreshing!

I've been here 4 or 5 times now, and am officially a Standard Baking convert! The bakery itself is very warehouse chic but quite small. There isn't seating inside, though there is a semi-covered terrace outside with picnic tables if the weather permits. Oftentimes, there will be a line out the door, but the folks that run this place are efficient and the line moves pretty quickly. I've tried a bunch of things from here -- the asiago cheese bread, chocolate cookie, lemon tart, brownie -- but the financier is what keeps me coming back. It is just SO good, chewy on the inside but crisp and caramelized on the edges, with a nutty, chocolate-y luxuriousness. When I brought my mom here during her visit, she loved the financier so much that we ended up coming back three times in three days to order more. Pro tip: if you know what you want to order, you can pre-order for next-day pick up on the website. This'll save you from having to stand in line: you can head straight to the pick-up tent and they'll bring it right out to you!

The best morning bun I've ever had! The walnuts on top really made it. We were here on a Saturday morning and the line was out the door which is always a good sign. The line moved quickly and once you got into the bakery the smells were incredible. The staff was very friendly and efficient. They had a great display of their baked goods, desserts, and bread. Everything was so fresh.They also had a coffee and tea station. Super cute inside! They had an awesome outdoor seating area. Highly recommend!

Insanely good bread!! Everything we tried blew our minds: the rosemary focaccia, the cranberry pecan roll, the seeded fougasse, and the granola bar (vegan). Cannot wait to come back here and try everything else.

Standard Baking is, for me, one of the best bakeries in Portland. I initially visited back in 2021 during my first proper trip to Portland, and really wanted to check it out again. We weren't staying too far from here, so one morning we decided to stop by and pick up some bakes before heading out on the day's adventures. Standard Baking is owned by a company that also runs several other eateries in Portland - Fore Street, Street and Co., and Scales. Standard is actually located on the lower level of the Fore Street restaurant that faces Commercial Street. When I first visited in 2021 we were not allowed inside due to COVID protocols, however the business was fully open now. Even still, it's a small space and the line usually extends out to the large parking lot in the foreground of the entrance. Their selection is vast - there are limited protein options here, but they make up for it with several sweet and (some) savory bakes. During this recent trip we decided to pick up several items: frangipane, breakfast bun with walnuts, prosciutto and asiago croissant, blueberry oat scone, orange cream spelt scone, and a raspberry galette. Everything was delicious - the biggest standouts for me were the breakfast bun and the frangipane. The former was filled with cinnamon and the walnut topping was almost like candy mmm. The latter was the perfect consistency and topped with plum to really take it to another level. Service was fast and friendly - I left with a t-shirt which shows you how much I love this spot. Overall, definitely make it your intention to visit if you're in the Portland area - Standard is not to be missed.

Standard Baking is hands down one of my favorite stops in the Old Port! Their baguettes are perfection! Crispy on the outside, airy and soft inside. And don't get me started on their personal-sized pizzas! Those are a dream, but fair warning... They sell out fast, so plan to get there early if you want to snag one. This bakery holds a special place in my heart. No trip to Maine feels complete without stopping here. When I'm far away, I find myself dreaming of their fresh, daily baked breads and the huge variety they offer. It's like a little slice of heaven baked fresh every day. Make sure you top it off with some Stonewall Kitchen wild Maine blueberry jam! The location is great, with easy parking nearby, which makes the trip even smoother. Just be ready for some lines during the day.It's a popular spot for good reason! The wait is always worth it though. Always nice people inside the tiny little space. If they ever opened a location on the West Coast, I'd be their first customer. Until then, I'll keep coming back every chance I get. Standard Baking is simply the best!

I got the morning bun from here which was super Duper good and I got a cup of coffee. Both were super Duper good there was a super long line on a Saturday morning! The place was very packed inside with a lot of different big goods as well. I highly recommend coming here.!

Definitely a good place for pastries and other baked goods. I wish they'd serve cornbread would serve espresso coffee drinks instead of brewed coffee though.

We came here on a Saturday morning, and there was a pretty hefty line; probably a 15-20 minute wait. There's a ton of parking right outside the bakery, so no issue there. We started with a blueberry oatmeal scone. This was just ok; honestly quite dry, with little to no flavor, and overall just a bit hard to eat. Probably should have used some butter or some jam, but didn't think to. The chocolate pecan cookie was pretty decent. The cookie was just a bit too soft though, without any crispy edge, and also too sweet. The pecans didn't really shine through at all. The morning bun was good! Not too sweet, pretty moist. The almond sable was definitely my favorite. Didn't realize it was basically a shortbread cookie with a filling, and this was right up my alley. Not overly sweet, nice and crumbly, and overall super yummy.

We had planned to stop for breakfast, but the line was super long so we cha fed our mind. Little did we know that at the end of our walking tour we would stop here for a chocolate chip cookie. The inside smells so good with bread baking. There is a nice variety of baked goods. The cookie was way too thick for my taste.

Although the pictured focaccia loaf here is from way back in 2020 during quarantine, I've been to Standard countless times since, despite their rather long lines. The wait is just that worth it. Their savory pastries and buckles, specifically, are worth the wait. Perfect for locals and tourists alike, Standard is a staple in the Portland community!

After living in Portland for almost 8 years I am sad to say I just tried Standard Baking this weekend for the first time. I went on a Saturday and there was a line, waited about 20 mins but it moved fast. I got an ice coffee and a morning bun. The pastry was great but I am not sure if I would stand in line for it again. They have all kinds of pastries and breads and everyone seemed to love it. They have no inside seating but a few outdoor seats. Overall it was good but not sure when I'll be back.

Update: they called us back two days later. The message left was a bit dismissive saying that we likely didn't have our order even go through and they had called everyone to pick up orders that day. When I called back with my order info the staff found the order and realized it had been completely missed. They offered to refund me or make my order for pickup that day. Here is the thing. You don't "offer" me a refund when I didn't get anything to begin with. Saying it was the least you could do was a weird comment. Knowing I live in Boston also tells you that I am not popping by today for breakfast I ordered two days ago on a holiday. There was an opportunity here to make this better but it just didn't happen. The good news, honesty was abundant and they admitted fault.

Some might argue that the selection is small- I disagree. The selection is perfect- both pastries and breads. I bought baguette as well as a bunch of treats and they did not last the day with my family. Definitely go here and get some of their hot coffee to go with what you order.

Ordered the french baguette and pistachio croissant that were both great. The french baguette had the perfect balance of a crispy crust that soft light and chewy interior. The pistachio croissant had a good taste but was a bit softer and not as flakey as I prefer. Staff was friendly and service was prompt on a Thursday morning around 8am. They are located in a convenient location with off street paid parking. Likely to return to try their other loaves of bread.

Um, yes, it's worth waiting for. It smells divine inside, and there are at least 20 different things to buy once you get inside. Cookies, pastries, breads, seasonal offerings... my eyes couldn't settle down. It's overwhelmingly beautiful to look at, and the flavor, freshness, and texture bring it home. I bought an Asiago fougasse that was gorgeously colored, with cheese of just the right thickness: not so little as to burn, not so much as to be undercooked. It was crusty, seasoned, fluffy on the inside. Perfection. I went around 3p on Sunday and there was a lull in the line. As I was leaving, 12 people were marching up the street.

We loved this stop! We just stopped in on way through town! The rye chocolate cookie was OUTSTANDING!!!! Loved it so much! The baguettes and croissants were prefect! Good coffee!

We were looking for a snack and this bakery was recommended to us and open. The interior smelled so good and everything looked so tasty. I got a cranberry orange scone and my husband got a croissant. Unfortunately, looks were a bit deceiving. The scone was tough - it seemed like the dough had been overworked. The flavor was there, but the texture wasn't. The croissant didn't have that flaky crust, and kind of reminded us of a store bought version. Maybe their loaves of bread ate better, but based on our experience and our long list of places to try, we didn't return to find out.

The Standard Bakery truly exceeded my expectations! Their morning bun was incredible - the cinnamon and sugar were cooked to caramelized perfection. The bread we bought for dipping in soup was ideal, with a firm crust and a soft, airy inside. Everything we got was absolutely delicious. Ordering online was a breeze, and our order was ready right on time. The staff was super friendly and helpful, making the whole experience fantastic. Highly recommend!

Pricey though delicious baked goods. Good coffee. I have had mixed customer service here though with some staff that were problematic. Also, line can be insanely long. The best time to go is off season and a weekday! Ambiance is chaotic and I the place is too tiny for both customers and staff. I feel sorry for the staff working in such close quarters here.

As on our previous visit, we loved this morning's offerings at Standard Baking, with their attentive and friendly service. There's a line, but it moves quite quickly. We opted for a luscious, velvety, dark chocolate brownie that delivered a whallop of chocolate flavor. We also loved the cranberry orange scone and the chocolate chip cookie. You can't miss here - everything is fresh and flavorful, as pastry as anything. I bet the bread is great too.

Good little bakery. After finding extraordinary wait times at all local restaurants (late afternoon on a Sunday!?) we visited quite late in the day for a snack while we waited. So only bread was left, but no lines!! Employees seemed a bit tired and not really interested in making recommendations, must have been a crazy day. The mische bread (whole grain sourdough) is good, exactly how you would expect it to be. The rosemary focaccia was a bit hit, we dipped it in onion jam from the stonewall kitchen shop. Very nice little patio with grape vines. The pastries pics look fantastic, but based on the bread alone I would not wait in any kind of line for it. However it was just what we needed at that moment.

I have heard great things about Standard for a while but had never visited until my most recent trip to Portland. I came in on a Saturday morning, expecting to have to wait a while, but there was minimal line. The staff were very quick at getting all the pastries I ordered and the prices were reasonable. I got a variety of things, the standouts being the lemon tart and almond croissant. But everything was delicious! Definitely a spot to visit if you love high quality pastries.

Stopped by earlier today because I heard this place is well known in town, and it was really tasty! So many options, and it all looked delicious. The only downside is that we had a gluten free person in our group with celiac's and this bakery does not have anything gluten free without possible cross contamination, so they couldn't eat anything. Nevertheless, the rest of us ordered morning buns and they were great! Service was quick, too. Check it out if you're in the area!

Discovered this delightful bakery by chance as it was the only one open at 7.30am. We got some breakfast pastries which were delicious. We're definitely going back on the day we leave Portland. Suggest that getting there early will ensure that you get what you want. We arrived before 7.30am and there was already a line of customers which is always a good indicator!

Beautiful and delicious pastries! I bookmarked this popular bakery when I was researching Portland. We stopped by in the early afternoon and missed the morning crowd. There was still a good selection of treats left. We chose the morning bun with walnuts and the blueberry oat scone. Delicious! The morning bun is crispy on the outside and softer on the inside with the perfect amount of sweetness. Love it with the nuts. Highly recommend this bakery!!

The good: As soon as you enter the establishment, you will be able to smell all of the wonderful breads, baked treats enveloping you. We went 2x during our 2 day stay and loved everything we ordered. Living in NYC you have access to some amazing bakeries, this was right up there with the best (if not better). We tried the Pain au Chocolat- flaky, buttery, chocolatey as you would expect any good "croissant" to be. Frangipane tart- creamy and crunchy Apple fritter pastry- which tasted like an elevated McD's apple pie and lastly the Morning Bun- which was soft & had toffee elements with the caramelized sugar. Total for the 4 items: ~$27 (incl tip). I regret not capturing pictures of the tasty treats we consumed. Just Ok: is the service, a little brusque but they are just busy getting the long weekend lines in and out as fast as possible. Run don't walk if you are in the area.

Rey good no nonsense bakery. I got 2 1/2 size baguettes, mini pizza, vanilla Madeline, 2 choc chip cookies and a sea salt muffin with cream cheese inside for $23 which considering the high quality of everything I felt was a very good deal. Everyone inside polite, smiling and knowledgeable. My counterperson was a tall young man in his 20's who was very kind. Glad to see businesses like this flourish.

Everything here is amazing. My husband and I stopped by 3 times during our trip to Portland and ate some amazing baked goods. On our last morning there, we made sure to stop by and grab a box of goodies to take on our flight home. Some of our favorites include rosemary focaccia, croissant (i know this seems like a normal regular croissant, but it was so buttery and delicate - def a must get!), morning bun with walnuts (you would think of this as your standard somewhat dry type of cinnabun - but NO - this was so moist and delicious!), asiago fougasse (THIS IS A MUST GET - this was our absolute favorite), chocolate pecan financier - omg i don't know how they make this thing so jam packed with different textures, proscuitto and asiago croissant, and the frangipane tart (this is my husband's favorite thing). 10/10 would recommend!

Always always love this bakery. The pastries each & every one is always a treat. Today's treat was the always incredible Pecan raisin bread a must buy every time I go there & a decadent oatmeal raisin cookie.

2 words: cardamom buns. Once again my vision personally attacked me and I almost didn't see the item I came for but there they were. I got one of those and 2 sticky buns for my travel companion. It was nearing St Patrick's Day so I also picked up an Irish Soda Bread for my mom. Things I loved: -There was a sign outside encouraging people to mask. We're still in a global health emergency so I appreciated that acknowledgment. The store also only allowed 2 parties in at a time. -Queer friendly. As attacks on queer/trans communities intensify folks have to be intentional about their dollars. Things that confused me: -They have a huge parking lot but it appeared to be staffed and possibly paid. There were signs about having your car ticketed and booted -yikes! No one was at the podium when we pulled in so I just hurried in and got my goods hoping for the best. -I asked for Irish soda bread to complete my order and the two people working the front first asked what it was and then said they didn't have it. Hard to believe at a bakery a week before St Patrick's Day. Thankfully another customer overheard and showed me where it was. The two working front said they had "never heard of Irish soda bread." Uhhhhh alright then. Anyways, I ate my cardamom bun in the car and it was so good I called to tell my husband back home about it. He said "did you get me one?" I said Oh. Yeah. Yup. Ahem. I scurried right back in and bought The. Last. One. Standard Baking. Saving marriages one day at a time.

Lines start before they open, this bakery is that good! Wonderful and scrumptious bake goods

Other than waiting in line for quite a bit ...everything was DELICIOUS! Prosciutto and Asiago Croissant highly recommend.

Great selection of baked goods, teas, coffees, and of course breads. They have loads to choose from and a line out the door, especially on the weekends. Line moves quickly and they only have outdoor dining after you have ordered and received yours food. We bought the rosemary focaccia bread, it was very large and slightly hard but the middle was delicious and where the rosemary resided. Service was accommodating and nice.

We came here towards the end of the day on a weekday, & there was no line. There weren't a ton of choices, but everything we got was outstanding. Frangipane Tart - my favorite. Almond paste, tender pear slices, a super fine textured, crispy-fresh crust, everything beautiful & perfect! Morning Bun (no nuts) - my favorite! Haha, it was hard to pick between this & the tart. This sticky bun was gorgeous, sticky, a great texture on both the outer & inner parts. Like a kouign amman's (my favorite!) gooey, softer cousin. Orange Creamsicle Scone - a great scone, tender & lightly sweet, orangey with a light glaze. It's probably a good thing for me to visit later in the day, because it lessens my damages. Even though it was late in the day, each pastry was still perfectly fresh & beautiful. Service was very warm & friendly too!

A MUST stop for anyone who loves baked goods! You will want one of everything and it is so hard to limit oneself with all the delicious looking and smelling bakery items. Great selection of just "regular" bread loaves, baguettes, and boules, and a wide variety of sweet and savory bakery items. Everything we got was unique and delicious! Wish we could have tried everything there! Their galette was perfect consistency, being both firm, but crumbly as it falls apart in your mouth (and very buttery!). Croissant is one of the best that I have tasted and fantastic warmed up. An olive bread (don't remember the exact name) had great flavor and lovely crumb and texture. Chocolate chip rye cookie was perfectly soft and not too too rich. One drawback is only two parties are allowed in at a time (so you might have to wait for a bit) and it is quite small and crowded inside. Looks like there used to be upstairs seating at one point that is no longer available. Do yourself a favor and make a stop!

YUM. I have very, very high standards for baked goods and this place really impressed me! We stopped by on our way back from Boothbay early afternoon--there's a big parking lot right outside so that's not an issue. We got the baguette, butter croissant, chocolate rye cookie, frangipane tart and chocolate chip financier. Everything was very good, but what stuck with me was the financier. I'm normally not a huge fan but this one hit different. Perfectly caramelized so the edges have a toffee taste and inside is moist and chewy--so so yummy. Definitely recommend this place if you're ever in Maine!

THE BAKED GOODS HERE ARE SO INCREDIBLE! My favorite is the asiago fougasse, but I tried so many things, and they were all incredible. The wait is pretty long (30 mins), so don't go at the last minute, but the view is great (of the water across from the bakery & of the aesthetic bakery), and it's so worth it. Plus you're smelling the freshly made bread the whole time. I HIGHLY recommend this bakery. I can't wait to go back the next time I'm in Portland.

Must go! We went back several times to get a variety of treats. Definitely recommend!

Cute little bake shop located in downtown Portland. While I unfortunately made it when they had ran out of chocolate chip cookies, I did get to try their financier and it was delicious. My boyfriend got the pain au chocolate and it was pretty good too!

I was in Portland again so I had to stop by here! After it always being sold out, I finally got an Asiago Fougasse. It was good and had a cacio e pepe vibe. I liked it, but my friend thought it was okay. I got my usual Procuitto and Asiago Croissant and Morning Bun with Walnuts, which are always good. The cheese on the croissant was a little funkier than usual. I tried a Gingerbread Cake which was fine, but I'm not a huge gingerbread fan in general. I probably wouldn't get it again as I prefer the chocolate cork. I also got a Chocolate Pecan Financier. Overall worth stopping by for some treats!

Came here when our cruise docked. The line was huge but I think it's worth the wait. Our favorite was the frangipane tart! I never had anything like it before.

Great place for bakery items and bread. A little pick me up take out place. Parking right in front.

I REALLY wanted to love my croissant.. Ugh! It wasn't flaky!! It wasn't really buttery either. I gave it another shot the following day and ordered a pain au chocolat. It was ok, but again missing the flaky goodness of an authentic French pastry. I will say that the apricot galette was delicious and so was the morning bun.

Stopped by in the afternoon so there wasn't a wait. The bakery is darling and the lemon blueberry tarts were fantastic. I do wish there was more seating outside but it's a quick walk to the water. You can enjoy a little treat and watch the boats go by.

Unbelievably good! The cardamom bun was packed with flavor, go for the tiger punch, you won't be disappointed. It's a punch of flavor in your mouth we are going back for more soon. The server was great, they are only letting two parties in at a time. They brew coffee by design , which is the best in town.

This place is a must when in Portland, ME. We loved everything but the Asiago fougasse stole the show. Also had a prosciutto and cheese croissant that was superb. Absolutely outstanding bakery.

I got there late morning and the selections were very limited. But everything looked good. I got a chocolate cake shaped like a tube. Very tasty!