Ritual Bakehouse and Patisserie

Wonderful service and delicious pastries! The best I’ve ever had in Maine. Interior was inviting and bright. Also bathroom was very clean :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Both ladies were absolutely fantastic. Welcoming, kind and pleasant. The iced honey comb latte is unique and absolutely delicious. Thanks so much for a wonderful start to my day ☺️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I feel so lucky to live close enough to enjoy Ritual Bakery often! April, the owner, is such a delight, and her team makes every visit a joy. The pastries are unbelievably good, always fresh, flaky, and full of flavor. The bakery itself is bright, inviting, and filled with such a warm energy that it instantly makes you feel at home.

Don't miss this place! The food is way better than it should be. High quality ingredients are fresh and prepared as if you're at a 5 star restaurant. Both sweet and savory were mind blowing. It's worth the drive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Smells amazing as you walk by. I popped in just to see the inside and there were fresh cut flowers galore (bouquets you could buy even), French tea, and all kinds of gorgeous pastries!!!

I got a plum one to try for later, and also a Something & Nothing Pineapple & Pink Grapefruit soda. Sounds delish!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The closest to the real deal French croissant without actually being in France ! Highly recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Based on Google Maps reviews, I chose to sample Ritual Bakehouse and Patisserie for breakfast last week. What a delight! The croissant and the garlic crisp were superb – crisp and rich. Equally important, it is a charming and welcoming place to enjoy the. My wife too approved of the pastries I brought home for her.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The best!

Excellent bakery, friendly service, beautiful place to have baked goods and coffee.

Great pastries. They have various regional specialties from France, including the cannelais Bordelais and gateau basque.

Solid pastries. A few seats available inside. Go early for a full list of options.

Ritual is one of my favorite places to have coffee and a treat. April is literally an artist and every single thing I’ve had there has been 10/10. Her savory options are fantastic and so are her fruit danishes and croissants. I especially love the cardamom morning bun and the peach raspberry danish. Not only does everything taste amazing but it looks beautiful too. Everyone who works there is delightful and it’s just a great experience overall. I’m so glad to have such a great bakery in Brunswick!

I’m so grateful that Ritual Bakehouse is here in Brunswick; it means I don't have to drive to Portland for a great croissant or to Montreal for an unforgettable French cake.

Last summer, my husband and I asked April if she could cater a small wedding gathering for us, and she went above and beyond. She prepared a beautiful spread of breakfast pastries with coffee for the morning, and an exquisite entremet cake for the afternoon. We love light, not-too-sweet cakes with Japanese/Asian flavor influences, and April created a custom fraisier with yuzu sponge and marmalade, matcha mousseline, and strawberry jam. Everyone at our gathering said it was the best cake they’d ever had — we even talked about planning a reunion and ordering the exact same cake.

The breakfast pastries were just as well-loved. Several guests who usually have sensitivities to bread or pastries commented that they felt great after eating April’s: proof of the care and quality that go into everything she makes.

April and her team are always warm and welcoming, and the shop has such a cheerful, inviting vibe. If she ever expands into more dessert offerings, I’m convinced Ritual could become the best French pastry shop in all of Maine, if not New England. After living in multiple major cities, I’ve yet to find anyone who makes cake like hers.

High-end, delicious French patisserie, both sweet and savory, clearly made with love. Unique variety and great service

Years later and still the absolute best bakery around!!
Best bakery around, hands down! Try the chocolate hazelnut-banana passion fruit jam croissant. It's to die for! If you see the pistachio coffee cake, GET IT! Oh! The breakfast sandwiches-OMG, YUMM