We went out of our way to get there. The rhubarb tart and the quiche were excellent. Well worth it.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garden Vegetable Quiche
Katja Pianka
WOW. Norimotos is AMAZING! I went there for the first time today and got a cinnamon roll and a chocolate croissant to try... My boyfriend and I are blown away. Amazing texture, flavor, sweetness... 10/10!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Levesque
Very delicious food ? will order
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onigiri Rice Ball
Deighton
One of the best hidden gems in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant, Gooey Butter Cinnamon Roll
Paul Barclay
Beautiful bakery, Wonderfully kind owner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plum Blueberry Danish
Jennifer Mora
It was delicious!Vegetarian options: The onigiri was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onigiri Rice Ball
Kyle Gems
I am constantly amazed at the work these bakers do. Always satisfied with the treats. My Japanese father was blown away by the treats and onigiri especially.Parking: Street parking only.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onigiri Rice Ball, Croissant, Gooey Butter Cinnamon Roll
Carol A.
This is a fun little bakery! Despite being small they had so many options of pastries. I got a blueberry danish, pulled pork pop tart, key lime pie and a jalapeño sausage roll. We also got a vegetable rice ball, which was really fun. The danish was my favorite item! It was super good. My boyfriend thought the sausage roll could have had more sausage (was just a sausage wrapped in pastry). The pulled pork pop tart was pretty good and similar with the key lime pie. The staff were beyond friendly and nice. I will definitely be stopping by this bakery every time I am in Portland!
Vincent L.
Helmed by owner and lead baker Atsuko Fuijmoto, Norimoto Bakery has drawn a wide following for its exquisite pastries that combine both high-level European technique with Asian flavors and local Maine ingredients - some of which are home-grown. It's located in the Deering Center neighborhood of Portland in a small, poorly marked shop that I walked past multiple times. There is no room inside to sit and eat, so everything is on a takeout basis. Still, once inside, you'll be dazzled by their display cases of immaculate, complex-looking goodies. I enjoyed a savory vegan quince, pear, cranberry, and oat crumb danish that was bursting with naturally fruity sweetness, as well as a dense but indulgent Basque-style moon cake with azuki bean filling. At $6.00 and $9.50, respectively, they didn't come cheap, but the freshness, flavors, and quality were abundantly evident. So, even with these prices, try limiting yourself to just two items. Try. ;) Pro tip: you don't need to shove your food and drink into the photo - or massage, fondle, or molest it - with your bare, moist, wrinkly hands and dirty fingernails. You also don't need to call attention away from the food with pointless "action" shots. Keep all body parts, plaque-laced bite marks, and distracting backgrounds out of the photo. Focus solely on the food and drink itself. #stayclassy #stayuseful #noyouarenotanarteeste
Michelle G.
Delicious and unique pastries. Everything we tried was amazing. It's a very small shop so it's takeout only but the line was reasonable. Can't wait to go back for more!
While out walking during an unfolding news event that kept most people indoors, I noticed that Norimoto was open and no one was in line. A last-minute decision to pop in and try a few of their treats turned into me eating quite possible the most delicious thing I have ever had in my life. My husband and I split a plain croissant: delicious and on a par with the best we had in Europe a few years ago. Chocolate croissant: also amazing, and then we hit the chocolate center and it was mind-blowingly delicious. We saved the honey/pecan koiinn Smaha for a little later in the day and it was like a croissant and baklava had a lovechild; absolutely amazing in every way, from the appearance to the texture to the buttery sweetness and crunch... oh my. Don't pass up a chance to go.
Michelle Carrier
Credit only, no cash. Good variety, solid choices and very well made.Morning cinimon sticky bun... yum!
Jessica C.
Great to see a "fusion" bakery with delicious options! I got the Noritama breakfast sandwich and this was delicious! It had some pickled veggies and seaweed in it and the cheese was delicious. There was a decent selection of pastries and some onigiri as well.
MICHELE M.
Tiny shop but worth the drive. Line of locals at 8:30 on a Thursday. Gooey bun was soft and doughy and not too cloyingly sweet, tarte was savory, hints of cheese (parm? Asiago?) with a summer ripe roasted tomato. Worth a pop in if you're in the mood for something other than the donuts of Portland!
Sheri M.
I'm not even sure if there is a sign outside of Norimoto's unassuming location on Stevens Ave, but you'll know it by the smell of buttery deliciousness and the line on the street. We plan ahead when we go to Norimoto--I believe they open at 7:30-we try to get there no later than 8 on a weekend and no later than 9 on a weekday. People come to Portland specifically to visit Norimoto--I've seen cars with out of state plates in the winter pulling up to get an early spot in line. Vegan options are offered on Wednesdays only.It's a tiny shop--only one party at a time inside. Despite the line outside, when it is your turn you will be welcomed and treated like you are the only customers. They patiently answer questions about menu items and even make small talk about your day.Today we had the vegan chocolate croissants: baked to golden perfection, flaky layers, delicious chocolate and buttery flavor. I dare a non vegan to try to tell the difference! We also had the apple scone (not vegan) and the vegan Kouign Amann. The scone was baked to perfection again--cinnamon apple flavor and moist on the inside but still very scone like. The Kouign Amann was beautiful and glossy, full of pecans and maple flavor.A solid 5 stars for Norimoto--a well kept secret in Portland until Martha Stewart made news with her visit a few months ago. Also, Norimoto does not sell drinks but Rwanda Bean next door has an excellent selection of coffee and tea/chai (a review for another day).
We went out of our way to get there. The rhubarb tart and the quiche were excellent. Well worth it.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garden Vegetable Quiche
WOW. Norimotos is AMAZING! I went there for the first time today and got a cinnamon roll and a chocolate croissant to try... My boyfriend and I are blown away. Amazing texture, flavor, sweetness... 10/10!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very delicious food ? will order
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onigiri Rice Ball
One of the best hidden gems in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant, Gooey Butter Cinnamon Roll
Beautiful bakery, Wonderfully kind owner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plum Blueberry Danish
It was delicious!Vegetarian options: The onigiri was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onigiri Rice Ball
I am constantly amazed at the work these bakers do. Always satisfied with the treats. My Japanese father was blown away by the treats and onigiri especially.Parking: Street parking only.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onigiri Rice Ball, Croissant, Gooey Butter Cinnamon Roll
This is a fun little bakery! Despite being small they had so many options of pastries. I got a blueberry danish, pulled pork pop tart, key lime pie and a jalapeño sausage roll. We also got a vegetable rice ball, which was really fun. The danish was my favorite item! It was super good. My boyfriend thought the sausage roll could have had more sausage (was just a sausage wrapped in pastry). The pulled pork pop tart was pretty good and similar with the key lime pie. The staff were beyond friendly and nice. I will definitely be stopping by this bakery every time I am in Portland!
Helmed by owner and lead baker Atsuko Fuijmoto, Norimoto Bakery has drawn a wide following for its exquisite pastries that combine both high-level European technique with Asian flavors and local Maine ingredients - some of which are home-grown. It's located in the Deering Center neighborhood of Portland in a small, poorly marked shop that I walked past multiple times. There is no room inside to sit and eat, so everything is on a takeout basis. Still, once inside, you'll be dazzled by their display cases of immaculate, complex-looking goodies. I enjoyed a savory vegan quince, pear, cranberry, and oat crumb danish that was bursting with naturally fruity sweetness, as well as a dense but indulgent Basque-style moon cake with azuki bean filling. At $6.00 and $9.50, respectively, they didn't come cheap, but the freshness, flavors, and quality were abundantly evident. So, even with these prices, try limiting yourself to just two items. Try. ;) Pro tip: you don't need to shove your food and drink into the photo - or massage, fondle, or molest it - with your bare, moist, wrinkly hands and dirty fingernails. You also don't need to call attention away from the food with pointless "action" shots. Keep all body parts, plaque-laced bite marks, and distracting backgrounds out of the photo. Focus solely on the food and drink itself. #stayclassy #stayuseful #noyouarenotanarteeste
Delicious and unique pastries. Everything we tried was amazing. It's a very small shop so it's takeout only but the line was reasonable. Can't wait to go back for more!
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While out walking during an unfolding news event that kept most people indoors, I noticed that Norimoto was open and no one was in line. A last-minute decision to pop in and try a few of their treats turned into me eating quite possible the most delicious thing I have ever had in my life. My husband and I split a plain croissant: delicious and on a par with the best we had in Europe a few years ago. Chocolate croissant: also amazing, and then we hit the chocolate center and it was mind-blowingly delicious. We saved the honey/pecan koiinn Smaha for a little later in the day and it was like a croissant and baklava had a lovechild; absolutely amazing in every way, from the appearance to the texture to the buttery sweetness and crunch... oh my. Don't pass up a chance to go.
Credit only, no cash. Good variety, solid choices and very well made.Morning cinimon sticky bun... yum!
Great to see a "fusion" bakery with delicious options! I got the Noritama breakfast sandwich and this was delicious! It had some pickled veggies and seaweed in it and the cheese was delicious. There was a decent selection of pastries and some onigiri as well.
Tiny shop but worth the drive. Line of locals at 8:30 on a Thursday. Gooey bun was soft and doughy and not too cloyingly sweet, tarte was savory, hints of cheese (parm? Asiago?) with a summer ripe roasted tomato. Worth a pop in if you're in the mood for something other than the donuts of Portland!
I'm not even sure if there is a sign outside of Norimoto's unassuming location on Stevens Ave, but you'll know it by the smell of buttery deliciousness and the line on the street. We plan ahead when we go to Norimoto--I believe they open at 7:30-we try to get there no later than 8 on a weekend and no later than 9 on a weekday. People come to Portland specifically to visit Norimoto--I've seen cars with out of state plates in the winter pulling up to get an early spot in line. Vegan options are offered on Wednesdays only.It's a tiny shop--only one party at a time inside. Despite the line outside, when it is your turn you will be welcomed and treated like you are the only customers. They patiently answer questions about menu items and even make small talk about your day.Today we had the vegan chocolate croissants: baked to golden perfection, flaky layers, delicious chocolate and buttery flavor. I dare a non vegan to try to tell the difference! We also had the apple scone (not vegan) and the vegan Kouign Amann. The scone was baked to perfection again--cinnamon apple flavor and moist on the inside but still very scone like. The Kouign Amann was beautiful and glossy, full of pecans and maple flavor.A solid 5 stars for Norimoto--a well kept secret in Portland until Martha Stewart made news with her visit a few months ago. Also, Norimoto does not sell drinks but Rwanda Bean next door has an excellent selection of coffee and tea/chai (a review for another day).