Bread & Friends

4.9

57 Reviews

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Bread & Friends is a bakery and restaurant, specializing in naturally leavened breads, artisan pastries, and elevated sharing plates for brunch (year round) and dinner (seasonally). Complemented by a coffee program at brunch, as well as wine, beer and aperitivi/amari at dinner. Let's eat, together.

We accept walk-ins only for brunch. Dinner reservations can be booked up to 6 weeks in advance.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Café
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 8:00 am–1:00 pm
Phone number
(207) 536-4399
Website
http://breadandfriendsmaine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jeremy Broucek
Catering
From large pastry orders for office events and parties to ‘bread & spread’ platters for your family gatherings, special occasions and more! Choose from our existing offerings or let us suggest the best options for your gathering.
Private party facilities
For parties larger than 14, we offer partial or exclusive use of the space! We can accommodate groups of up to 30 seated and 50 standing. We will curate a special menu, and can offer custom beverage pairings, florals, and other services to make your event special. From holiday parties to corporate events, we would love to host your next event.

Location
505 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101-3931
Neighborhood
Portland
Cross street
Fore St. and Center St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.9

4.9 based on all time ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bread & Friends offers an extraordinary dining experience with "incredible flavors" and "unique ingredient combinations." The restaurant's "amazing staff" and "relaxed setting" complement the beautifully presented dishes. Guests rave about standout items like the pork chop and Maine cod, and the local ingredients create "wonderfully complex" flavors. A must-visit in Portland!

57 Reviews

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Sonya
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
24 hours later and I’m still in complete awe of the presentation of food and incredible flavors. So many obscure ingredients I’d never heard of like sunflower heart! The attention to detail was next level. The hospitality was wonderful and we can’t wait to return soon! Can’t recommend enough you visit bread and friends for dinner soon! As always, Jess and Nicole are the absolute sweetest! Thank you guys!
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Elizabeth
Memphis/West TN
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was one of the best meals I have ever eaten. The food was wonderfully complex with unique flavor combinations. Wonderful use of local ingredients. We had two pasta dishes and both were so good we couldn’t choose a favorite. The pork chop was the best I have ever eaten…yes, I picked up the bone and gnawed on it. The sauce was so good I could have licked the plate. Service was beyond excellent The decor was fresh and fun The prices were below what you would expect for this quality I just cannot recommend Bread and Friends enough Just go!!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing and beautiful meal. Lovely service in a relaxed setting.
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Hailey
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and amazing staff! We went for my mom’s birthday and we all have a wonderful time!
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jeanq
VIP
London
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food! The flavors surprise and tickle your tastebuds. My husband couldn’t stop raving about the short ribs. I had the Maine cod which was beautifully prepared. Service is stellar! And if you’ve not been here for breakfast- do come. I still dream of the soft scrambled eggs.
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Ursula
Greater Boston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding dining at Bread and Friends! The chef has a real talent at combining interesting ingredients. He came to the table to explain how each dish was created. Every one of them was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was excellent. One of the best restaurants in Portland. Thank you!
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RuggedElegantJen
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I can’t wait to break bread with all of my Maine friends at this extraordinary new secret in Portland! I do not remember the last time I uttered the words “mmm mmm mmm” so much over every bite of every course. We were going to walk up the street for gelato for dessert & decided that their French Toast a la mode needed to complete our divine dining experience. Major kudos too to our server who so poetically described each item on the menu. She and the other servers and the owner, Jeremy added so much to our evening. So grateful! We will be back!
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Jim
New York City
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
the overall would have been a 5, but the tables for two on the left side are pretty cramped and you are in on all conversations. The food was unique and very good, service was very good, place is small.
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Andrea
VIP
Washington DC
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time here for dinner was a pleasant surprise & a delicious experience. I had the very refreshing lemonade while spouse had a beer. My seared cod with grilled cabbage was among the best meals I’ve ever had in Portland! The sauce was so tasty, size was a reasonable portion, the grilled cabbage was unexpected, & the fish was tender & flaky. Spouse raved about the lobster pasta. Highly recommend.
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Lisa
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Probably the best meal we’ve had in a long time. Excellent food that was both delicious and beautifully presented. 10/10 recommend.
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505 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101-3931

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Fore St. and Center St.
Neighborhood
Portland
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 8:00 am–1:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Café
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jeremy Broucek
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://breadandfriendsmaine.com/
Phone number
(207) 536-4399
Catering
From large pastry orders for office events and parties to ‘bread & spread’ platters for your family gatherings, special occasions and more! Choose from our existing offerings or let us suggest the best options for your gathering.
Private party facilities
For parties larger than 14, we offer partial or exclusive use of the space! We can accommodate groups of up to 30 seated and 50 standing. We will curate a special menu, and can offer custom beverage pairings, florals, and other services to make your event special. From holiday parties to corporate events, we would love to host your next event.

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What 57 people are saying

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