Scratch Baking Co
| Address: | 416 Preble St, South Portland, ME 04106, USA |
| Phone: | +1 207-799-0668 |
| Site: | scratchbakingco.com |
| Rating: | 4.7 |
| Working: | 6AM–6PM 6AM–6PM 6AM–6PM 6AM–6PM 6AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–12PM |
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Monica Swanson
This place is not worth a drive from anywhere. There is nowhere to park and nowhere to sit. (And that is not hyperbole either, take it literally.) Bagels taste like pizza crust, which is fine if that is what you are looking for, but they arent real bagels by any means. Wish I had read an honest review like this one before wasting my time going there. It is also not near anything else. I am surprised they are still in business. If you are from out of town and a local recommends it to you, they are just messing with you. You will be very disappointed with your breakfast that day and generally have a very negative view of the Portland area overall.
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Jessica Reed
My family and I went here at the recommendation of a friend. By the time we got there - shortly after noon - there were no bagels left. So I cant speak to the bagels. My husband ordered a ham sandwich, though they were out of the originally called for bread so they substituted a different kind. I got a pulled pork sandwich, and it was really yummy. We also purchased a lemon yogurt cake/bar (good flavor, a little dry - perhaps because it sat out on a serve yourself "bar" all day) and a brownie. Of all the things we tried the brownie was by far the most delicious and I would recommend stopping in for a brownie if youre ever in the area. :)
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Alice Trent
When I visited my friend in Cape Elizabeth and she told me there was a fabulous bakery nearby I thought "How good can it be up here?" I owned a high end French bakery for 15 years and knew as soon as I walked in and saw the display that this was not an ordinary bakery. All I can say is, "Fabulous". The quality of the products is top notch. The pizza is so fabulous I insisted to my friend that we buy extra pieces and have it for breakfast--which we did. I never tasted the bagel. Why waste your time on a bagel when you have this fabulous array of wonderful pastries and pizza and everything else. Go here and enjoy yourself.
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Steven Li
Bagel Perfection. Warning - Once youve eaten a delicious bagel from Scratch Baking, you may never be happy with bagels from anywhere else ever again. This sucks for those of us that dont live nearby Scratch Baking! Ever since I ate one of their bagels last year, every bagel Ive eaten since has just seemed utterly average. My mouth craves the scrumptious, chewy bagels with a sprinkle of sea salt on top. These bagels are perfect with or without cream cheese. I miss you, Scratch Baking Bagel. I will need to make another trip to South Portland soon!
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tracy albert
Best Bakery in Portland! So affordable. Their case is loaded with REASONABLY priced goodies, different each day. I had the almond horseshoes-the best Ive ever had in my life. Everything weve ever eaten from there has been perfectly flavored. Not too sweet, but not lacking the necessary sweetness. Thoughtful creations, taste is right on, price is palatable. Yes, its true, parking is not great and seating is non existent. Besides that, Scratch is the best of the bakeries in Portland.
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Paul Dixon
The best bagels I have ever had. Who cares if theyre not officially bagels or not - they taste awesome and are pretty darn huge as well. The sandwiches are massive too. Have to say the sweets arent quite as good. Only downside is the weekend crowd that makes it practically impossible to get a bagel there after 9am at the weekend - and where are you people at 6:30am on a mid-week morning in the winter when Im there getting my bagels after my morning run.....eh??!!?
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Galen Fitzpatrick
Everything about Scratch baking is wonderful. Even waiting for a fresh batch of bagels somehow seems like a benefit. Great bagels, great baked goods, ok coffee and every type of person from South Portland from blue collar workers to college hipsters, long-term residents and tourists. It is a busy little hive and is not to be missed. Daily offerings (other than bagels; get the sea salt) are variable based in the whims of the team of Bakers working on any given day.
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William Church
This is a neighborhood institution. If you want to get the flavor of living in SoPo and Willard Beach before you buy here I strongly urge all to come and hang out here on Sat or Sunday morning. It seems like the entire community shows up to buy coffee and bagels which are the best in the area. The bread and sweets are to great. The ocean is only a few minutes walk away so buy here and have your breakfast on the beach, which by the way is a dog friendly beach.
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Kaitlin M
The bagels. THE BAGELS! They were so fluffy, chewy, delicious. We waited in line and missed out on the famous Maine Sea Salt, but the seed bagels were delicious! The line went quickly, and I had a ginger scone while waiting-super moist and a great crumble. I also had a wonderful latte. The line situation is confusing, so ask people around you in order not to accidentally offend! Get there early because they quit making the bagels at a certain time!
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Nicole Person-Marshall
THE BEST BAKERY! Ive been coming here for a year for the bagels, herbed cream cheese, olive bread and various sweet treats, never once have I been disappointed. Im disappointed in myself that in a years time I dont have a single picture of anything Ive purchased form Scratch on my phone, but Ill sum that up to the baked goods being so good I never thought to take a moment away from stuffing my face for a pic.
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Richard Burbank
As a former baker/pastry chef and one who has studied pastry in Paris, I have to say this place is stellar. The coffee is always very hot and richly brewed. Lunch is always healthy and quick. The pizzas are my favorite and very reasonably priced. Whenever my work appointments take me to the South Portland / Cape Elizabeth area, guess where Im stopping. Its my habit. Its that good!
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Jen Murphy
HOLY COW, Scratch Baking Co! Everything is delicious. Go early and get one of their heaven-on-earth bagels. They sell out! Every sandwich I have had was fantastic, and I enjoy the black/mint blend iced tea and almond horseshoes. Ive been known to bike 40 miles round trip up the rail trail and back with friends just to visit this place.
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Michael Ludwig
Far and away the best bakery anywhere. Excellent sandwiches, coffee, wine, beer...but the baked goods are so good. No corners cut, top notch ingredients, attention to detail. I cant say enough about how good this place is. I particularly like their coconut cake, almond horns, and macaroons, but EVERYTHING is delicious.
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Thomasin Franken
Really excellent artisan bakery. We stayed in Cape Elizabeth for a week on vacation and went to Scratch a million times. The bagels are outstanding, but so are the baked goods, especially the chocolate chip cookies and blueberry crumb pie we special ordered. There should be a place this special in every town.
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Jane Croston
I have been a huge fan. Some things they do better than anyone- and of course the Bagels are one! The almond crescents and quick pickup sandwiches are super. We like to stop in and get lunch and coffee and head to Bug Light to eat. Staff are friendly and so helpful, too.
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Mike McKernan
Fantastic bakery known for their sourdough bagels. Big selection of other goodies including cookies, cakes, and breads. I really like their coffee as well. Never had a problem finding on-street parking right in Willard Square. Suppose it depends on timing.
