The Works Bakery Cafe
| Address: | 15 Temple St, Portland, ME 04101, USA |
| Phone: | +1 207-879-2425 |
| Site: | worksbakerycafe.com |
| Rating: | 4.1 |
| Working: | 6AM–5PM 6AM–5PM 6AM–5PM 6AM–5PM 6AM–5PM 6AM–5PM 6AM–5PM |
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When a craving hits me it becomes all-consuming. The morning after St. Patricks Day all I wanted was a bagel - it was all I could think about. Unfortunately, it seems that most of the bagel places in Portland, ME close at a very early, very random hour. And thats just a suggestion (because, really, they close whenever they want to). So, I thought Id try Bagelworks - which doesnt scream indie to intimate, but it does scream "WE HAVE BAGELS AND WE ARENT CLOSED AT 11AM ON A WEEKEND WHEN HUNGOVER PEOPLE MOST CRAVE THEM." The two younger women working the counter were discombobulated and frantically chaotic - and it wasnt even that busy. They couldnt figure out whos order belonged to who, they let their friends skip ahead in line, and they rang up people for the wrong things. At the cash register, I handed one of the young women my credit card to pay, but had to step out of line to get my bagel. When she went to hand the credit card back, my boyfriend reached to take it from her nd she started screaming at him. I hurried back and asked what was wrong, and she snapped "He tried to take your credit card!" "You just watched me spend twenty-five minutes in line holding his hand," I replied. "I think I can trust him to take my credit card from you and hold it while I get our food." So, he went to reach for it again, because my arms were now full of coffee and bagels and she STILL wouldnt give it to him. I put everything down on the counter, and plucked the card from her fingers. It was just ridiculous. Their snarky, self-righteous attitudes are disgusting. On the opposite hand the Bagelworks space is actually a lot more beautiful and inviting then I realized. Theres an area for chess, couches, and regular seating, along with outdoor seating when its nice out. I really felt that the atmosphere catered to a host of generations and styles. But most importantly: the bagel I had was freaking amazing! FREAKING AMAZING. They had vegan vegetable cream cheese! I rarely find places that have vegan cream cheese, let alone flavored ones, so I was absolutely thrilled. And the price was excellent, too (well, expect for the soy milk - they charge an extra .50 cents per coffee for a splash of it. Thats a total rip off. Next time, Ill just bring my own). Will I go back here? Definitely. Will I expect quality service? Absolutely not, but the bagels are so good I can deal with a few minutes of insufferable, entitled attitudes from the staff.
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Mary Bailey
The most unsatisfactory visit to a bakery I have had in a very long time. Counter staff especially the female made chastised me for buying more than 1 thing. (I was getting several things to share for work). No thank you for coming in. No Iwe appreciate your business. Just we dont have a lot. One of the few bakeries open before 7am and I go to work early. I will not recommend this bakery to anyone & I almost wish I would have walked out. I rarely post reviews but this place & staff left such a poor taste in my mouth I just couldnt not leave a review. The Works may have good food but the staff needs a reminder of good manners & politeness.
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Mike Pepin
Decent price for decent food. Be advised a microwave the eggs in front of you if you have an egg sandwich and the lady behind the counter working there cash register was not very well informed about their products. I asked for a non-caffeinated tea and she didnt know what I was talking about. I was then charged the wrong price for an item. Could have been an off day though. Very impressed with the fresh ingredients that they use though.
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ethan bixler
I have frequently been to this establishment over the past 3 years and cannot remember a time when I was anything other than pleased with the service, price and product. One of the few places that still makes smoothies after the smoothie bar fad crashed. As I was writing this I just had another interaction with a employee that left me even more than impressed
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Aleczander Bohn
I probably have the lowest standards for food of anyone I know, and this place was sub-par at absolute best. I got the Huevos Hamcheros and it was basically microwaved eggs in a wrap covered in salsa water. Definitely do not recommend.
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Will Lynch
The meats could be a lot better, but for Portland its a decent priced breakfast sandwich in a great spot. If there were more of these types of places around to introduce some competition that would be great.
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Karen M Gagne
Finally a place with excellent brewed coffee that doesnt cost a fortune! And $1 for refills! Friendly front end folks, and the food smells amazing... I need to try a breakfast sandwich today. :-)
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Christian Overton
Food is always fresh, its a breakfast place and a bakery so all their breakfast sandwiches are made from freshly baked bread its truly amazing. All healthy wholes in ingredients too.
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Paul Conley
This fantastic mainstay of the old port serves breakfast and sandwiches, as well as smoothies and coffee. I always go for their Fresh Mozzarella sandwich and a Honey Bear smoothie.
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Zachary Goater
Bar-none, one of the best breakfast sandwiches in the city. Add on the early open time, and this place is amazing. Id venture to say that five stars isnt enough.
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Lucas Alton
The bagel was good but the clam chowder was not that great. We also ordered a latte and a mochaccino and they were terrible, accounting for the bad review.
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Wayne Hicks
Service & food exceptionally well. Should use a different cleaner on tables, what theyre using makes it still feel sticky.
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Julie Sullivan
This is my favorite place for sandwiches, coffee, and work event catering. Great food, healthy, great service. Thanks!
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Richard Brown
Quirky little bakery. Can be a little pricey but the quality of the pastries were outstanding. Really fun decor too.
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Paul Mollomo
As others mention, great egg-bagel sandwiches. Wheat works is my go-to. Nice place for a cheap breakfast or lunch.
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Mason Masteka
Fast and friendly bakery and sandwiches. I am hooked on the egg bacon and cheese on the Works bagel.
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Melissa Burnham
Great people and plenty of seating for people to meet up and have something good to eat
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mdhavey
Get a flatbread sandwich make sure they grill it awesome smoked salmon on a bagel too
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Breanna W
Latte didnt taste like espresso. More like watered down coffee. Disappointing.
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Camilla Reed
Really great breakfast sandwiches, friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere
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Nick Gauthier
awesome bacon egg and cheese on a bagel! the bacon was especially flavorful.
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Aaron Portegys
Its a simple all natural bakery cafe that is friendly and tasty!!!
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Dan Svenson
Awesome bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Little pricey.
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rabeh omar elmi
Heel goed
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Justin Towle
Delicious breakfast sammies on freshly baked bagels!
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David Kraus
Tasty Super Cinnamon bagel. Nice people.
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Kerry Kiernan
Lots of different options for good
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Richard Hinkle
Great pastries and good coffee.
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Andrew Stickney
Watery, microwaved, eggs.
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Matthew Knapp
Great bagels and coffee!
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Donovan Taylor
Incredible bagels
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Brittany Keyser
Very decent food!
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Tyler Doss
Solid bagels
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Mike Oregan
Love it
