Bread & Friends

Name: Bread & Friends
Address: 505 Fore St, Portland, Maine, 04101, US
Telephone: (207) 536-4399
Price range: $
Rating: 4.6

$ • Bakery, Cafe, Coffee Shops

Hours:
505 Fore St, Portland
(207) 536-4399

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About Bread & Friends

Bread & Friends in Portland is a popular restaurant, known for its exceptional staff and service. The menu features a variety of simple yet flavorful breakfast dishes, including the highly recommended lobster omelette and sourdough bread that reminds some visitors of those in San Francisco. The pastries are especially loved, with the guava kouign amann being a standout for its flaky crust and light, tart guava filling. The Greek salad scone and canoli croissant are also delightful treats, complemented well by fresh squeezed orange juice. The bread and viennoiseries are praised for their quality, and the croissant remains a favorite. Recently, the restaurant expanded its offerings to include dinner on Sundays, with a beautiful, thoughtful, and unique menu that showcases mostly local ingredients, providing a variety of tastes and textures that work well together. Chef Jeremy’s talent is evident in the visually appealing and delicious meals.

While the atmosphere is cozy, seating can be cramped, and the restaurant can get busy, making it less ideal for large parties unless seated outside. The drinks, however, have received mixed reviews; some found the cortado with its cute latte art to be underwhelming due to the sour espresso, and the iced blueberry lemon matcha lacked the expected matcha flavor, tasting more like blueberry syrup. Customers often opt for takeout pastries and coffee, especially during busy times. Overall, Bread & Friends offers simple but delicious food and a welcoming environment that makes it a good place for regular visits, with options for sharing and well-paired wine and beer choices.