Gross Confection Bar

Name: Gross Confection Bar
Address: 172 Middle St, Portland, Maine, 04101, US
Telephone: (207) 956-7208
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

$$ • Wine Bars, Cocktail Bar

Hours:
172 Middle St, Portland
(207) 956-7208

About Gross Confection Bar

Gross Confection Bar offers a delightful experience for dessert lovers, with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The pastry chef’s talent is evident in every bite, from the rich Rhubarb brown butter cake to the decadent chocolate creations. The menu changes regularly, giving guests the chance to enjoy treats like Creme brulee, Alanda blondie, and sticky toffee rice pudding. Visitors often praise the fantastic desserts, which are some of the best they have ever had. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating, creating a welcoming environment. The bar area provides great service with excellent cocktails like the spritz please cocktail and a chocolate martini sample. Desserts such as the cookies and cremeux taster and the brown butter cake are highly recommended, with the brown butter cake described as next level. The location is a little downtown metro place, just below street level, with amazing food and a super chill, laid-back vibe. Although they might not have gluten-free options, the chocolate sorbet is a must-try—smoother and more chocolatey than regular chocolate ice cream, and considered one of the best chocolate sorbets outside the Mason Dixon line. Open only four days a week, this charming spot in Maine is a must-visit for those seeking delicious desserts and a cozy setting. It’s especially popular for special occasions like Valentine’s Day and is known as a perfect date spot.