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Bakeries·Downtown·Portland, ME

Bread & Friends

4.6Google rating(516 reviews)
Bread & Friends

Known For

Naturally leavened loaves baked in a warmly decorated neighborhood room

Bread & Friends makes its cozy nook interior and floral decor feel earned rather than styled, with naturally leavened loaves and seasonal pastries that justify the trip across town. The name is accurate — this place runs on genuine neighborhood warmth.

🕐Best time to visit: Saturday morning when the sourdough comes out of the oven

505 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Our Take

Bread & Friends' flaky pastries selling out by 10am is the clearest possible signal that the neighborhood has already voted with its feet. The cozy, flower-touched interior makes the early alarm feel worth setting.

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Location

Downtown

505 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

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