"There probably need to be three categories of reviews for Bread and Friends as it is a bakery, a brunch spot and a dinner spot. I am reviewing the dinner category. When you walk into a casual bakery don’t be fooled by the setting, the food is spectacular. This is a true gourmet experience. The dishes were impeccably crafted with an amazing flavor range that made you say wow with your first bite. Every dish was excellent. There were three of us dining and we shared all the different dishes and the portions were perfect for sharing."

"I want to tell you about my experience here but I cannot think about anything other than how delicious the kouign-amann is. The black cherry and chocolate kouign-amann has to be the best pastry I’ve ever eaten. It’s a perfect balance of butter and sugar and crisp and that interior chocolate with the black cherry … I’m taking this energy in 2026! But also the restaurant is so light, and warm, the staff the personable as anything and we had such a delightful breakfast. We arrived early (before 9AM) and it does look like it gets busy, so if avoiding a wait is any motivation, this is a spot worth getting out of bed for!"

"I recently visited Bread and Friends in Portland, Maine, right when they opened at 8 AM, and it was an outstanding experience! I started with a delicious chocolate croissant and a cup of coffee, both of which were fantastic. I also tried the chawanmushi, and it was perfection: the egg custard was silky, and the duck was tender and flavorful. I couldn’t resist getting their sourdough bread, and it was evident that top-quality flour was used. The baguettes I took home were crisp, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. To top it off, I took home a few pastries: the morning bun, which was like the ultimate cinnamon roll with a perfect texture; the cannoli croissant with chocolate chips and mascarpone filling; and a pumpkin pastry that was wonderfully spiced and perfectly laminated. Overall, I highly recommend Bread and Friends for breakfast, and I’m definitely looking forward to trying their dinner menu soon!"

"Literally can’t wait to go back to Portland to eat at this gem of a restaurant. The pastrami biscuits were amazing, the mushroom truffle omelette was off the charts and the Dutch pancake was such a gorgeous and delightful preparation. We left with a bag full of treats and sourdough bread for home as well. The hostess was great at getting us seated and service was so attentive and gracious. The design is the restaurant was clean, fresh and bright. This is a must try if you are in Portland."

"My mom and I had breakfast here on our last day of our Portland trip and Bread & Friends did not disappoint. We were originally told it would be a bit of a wait and went inside to order coffee/pastry while we wait, but another server arrived and we were sat immediately. The everything pull apart pastry was SO tasty, I got the smoke maple rosemary latte iced and it was divine. My mom got the French toast and I got the Dutch baby and bother were fantastic. The food is fun and the right amount of classic/adventurous combo. Highly recommend. Staff was very kind and attentive."