Guide
Portland, Maine Bakeries and Pastry Stops
A bakery stop can be a quick breakfast before exploring Portland or a chance to pick up bread and dessert for later. The best choice depends on what you want: a waterfront bread counter, a coffee-and-pastry stop, or a whole pie to share.
The following are a starting selection from operators' own websites, checked November 10, 2026. They aren't a ranked list. Products sell out, seasonal menus change and holiday hours can differ from regular schedules.
Standard Baking Co.: bread and pastries near the waterfront
Standard Baking Co. is at 75 Commercial Street. Its site lists bread, breakfast pastries, treats and coffee and gives regular hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The bakery's online ordering pages distinguish everyday and occasional products, so check availability rather than assuming a particular pastry will be in the case.
If you're exploring the waterfront, this is a convenient address to add to your map. For a special order or holiday pickup, use the bakery's current instructions and cutoff dates; ordinary counter hours may not be the pickup window.
Tandem Coffee + Bakery: coffee and a baked breakfast
Tandem Coffee + Bakery at 742 Congress Street lists coffee, pastries and a same-day preorder option. Its site gives hours of 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. That makes it a morning plan: confirm the menu and whether your item is still available before heading across town.
Tandem also operates a separate café and roastery at 122 Anderson Street. Use the Congress Street bakery location if the bakery is your destination, and check its site for current seating and ordering details.
Two Fat Cats: pies and bakery treats
Two Fat Cats Bakery lists two Portland locations: 195 Lancaster Street in Bayside and 175 Spring Street in the West End. The operator's published schedule closes both on Monday and Tuesday; Wednesday–Sunday hours vary by location and day. For a whole dessert or a holiday order, use the correct location's ordering page and confirm when it can be picked up.
How to choose a bakery for your plans
- Bread for later: Check Standard Baking Co.'s current bread selection and ordering instructions.
- Coffee plus a morning pastry: Look at Tandem's bakery menu and early closing time.
- A pie or shared dessert: Compare Two Fat Cats' location-specific preorder options.
- Dietary restrictions: Ask the bakery directly about ingredients and shared equipment. A product label alone does not establish that cross-contact is absent.
If you're planning a full meal as well, explore our Portland brunch guide, Portland restaurant guide and things to do in Portland.
Details checked against each operator's website on November 10, 2026.







