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Bam Bam Bakery

4 recent ratings
$$ • Bakery, Cafe
dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Cakes, Cookies, Cupcakes, Pies
1054 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 040103

Most Recent Reviews


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Best gluten free Cinamon rolls! My husband, who is not celiac, loved their cinnamon rolls. We bought these rolls on a visit to Portland, Me last Feb 2022. Sadly, we arrived this weekend to find Bam Bam Bakery is closed. We are so disappointed! The best gluten free bakery in the NE is gone!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Ordered a cake and cupcakes for my kids’ birthday party. It was awesome!! My girls and I were able to eat it without any issues and everyone thought it was amazing!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Reported to be dedicated gluten-free and celiac friendly. However, since menus and staff can change, please verify before visiting!

Gluten-Free Features

  • Bread/Buns
  • Cakes
  • Cookies
  • Cupcakes
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pies

Categories

  • Bakery
  • Cafe
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Online Ordering
  • Takeout

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Oh, my!
Plenty of safe GF options, both hearty and sweet!
What an amazing Almond Horn!
Whoopsie Pies at Bam Bam Bakery in Portland Maine
Bam Bam Bakery gluten-free menu
Gluten-Free Dessert at Bam Bam Bakery
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Symptomatic Celiac

Be sure to check hours and days open as they are limited at this time.

2 years ago
Symptomatic Celiac

Orders must be placed online ahead of time. No walk in orders. Both ordering and pick-up were quick and easy.

2 years ago
Celiac

We drove specifically to the area for this bakery based on reviews to find the location ‘closed’ to the public. We then read that local coffee shops carry their desserts- mapped out a close one only to learn they have a ‘muffin’. Rather disappointing and frustrating. Can’t comment on the safety or taste of the food as we’ve not tasted.

2 years ago

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Their website clearly explained that they are no longer a traditional café-type bakery. Goodies are still available to the public, but you must order ahead online. Ordering was simple and our order was ready quickly. Everything was delicious! Items are large, no tiny cookies or two-bite muffins. Everything we tried was the best we've ever had. Alas, they were sold out of PopTarts when we were there. We will be back every time we are even remotely in the area!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The entire bakery was gluten free and had such a great options

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing cinnamon rolls and oatmeal raisin cookies!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I’m so excited BamBam is back open in their new Brighton Ave location! Their bread, baked goods, and POPTARTS are out of this world. 100% gf and lots of dairy free options as well.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

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Re-opened as a production kitchen at 1054 Brighton Ave., Portland, ME 04102! Baking for Wholesale (most days their treats are available at Coffee By Design, Coveside Coffee, The Proper Cup, Elements, Mornings In Paris, and more), and for some order/pick-up on Fridays (11-3) and Saturdays (9-noon) via https://bambam-bakery.square.site May be shipping as well, soon.

Woot!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

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Just a heads up as of today... we walked 10 blocks to try them out, and they are in the process of relocating. Please check their website before you head to their current address on Commercial Street.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Exclusively gluten free so everything is safe

I had my first chicken pot pie in 10 years, absolute heaven 🤤

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We love Bam Bam! My favorites are the breakfast sandwiches and quiche, but everything is great. Dedicated GF bakery.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Returned after many sad years away and BamBam does not disappoint. Amazing delicious and so affordable!! Cinnamon rolls are the best EVER tasted since GF. How many can I put in my carry on suitcase? Awesome bakery. Lemon bars are the best. I had Stromboli for lunch one day. It was delicious !! So enjoyable when in know I don't have to worry about gluten! Wish this bakery was in California! Easy walking distance from old port.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Oh, sweet heaven. I got out of there with a very reasonable bill of $25ish. Molasses cookies, sprinkle cookies, chocolate chip cookie, oatmeal raisin cookie, eclair (!), lemon square, apple pie bar, and a snickers bar - amazing! We haven't eaten it all yet, but feedback on the lemon bar, chocolate chip cookie, and oatmeal cookie was, "yum"! My complaint about the eclair is that the filling was too loose. Just to be able to go somewhere and tell the kids that they can have anything they want is such a treat!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Great selection, fair price. Food tastes great. Only place I've been able to find gf tiramisu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Fantastic assortment of items. Went for breakfast and lunch. Severe gluten allergy and no issues. Delicioso!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Awesome food and superb service. Wonderful to find celiac safe away from home that tastes so good. Made my day!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Wish this was in Maryland!! So hard to decide what to eat🙂

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Celiac

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Excellent!! Everything GF and most dairy free too. A DF GF paradise.

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Celiac

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My 7 year old had a cinnamon roll and was in heaven. Delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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OMG! All the things my celiac daughter has never had! Where to start?!! Fantastic find

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Gluten-free heaven! Delicious baked goods, pizza, bread, and more!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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The entire bakery/cafe is gluten free. There are so many options! I enjoyed a slice of pizza and a Whoopie Pie :-) highly recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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So amazing!! The bagel and the chicken pot pie were delicious. So many options, it felt so safe!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The best cinnamon roll ever (DF too!)!! A must for any celiac passing through Portland! I was in Heaven!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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THE BEST BAKERY EVER. TRY THE CHICKEN POTPIE!!!! Everything I tried here was incredible!!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing bakery. DF options across all kinds of baked goods. Wild blueberries coffee cake was FABULOUS.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Symptomatic Celiac

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AWESOME PLACE!!!!!!! Everything is gluten free.... EVERYTHING!!! The eclair was my favorite, they go fast, since it is such a hot commodity for celiac people, like me!! Definitely stop here if you’re in Portland!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Excellent baked goods at this dedicated gluten free facility! The pizza and sweet baked goods were very tasty. I was less impressed with their savory dishes, including their soups.

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Celiac

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Amazing baked goods. You will not be disappointed. Everything is GF.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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A MUST if you are in the Portland area

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Entire place is gluten free. Lots of amazing options to choose from. Prices were decent as well. Food was very good!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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When BamBam opened, it was a fabulous place but when the new owner took over the quality plummeted. I decided to give it one more try and the cookies I bought for my son were ROCK HARD. I will never be back...BUT if you are desperate for GF, this place is safe but not that great unfortunately.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Omg...thank you thank you!! So much to choose from and could not be happier. You have made celiacs so happy! It's nice to travel and be safe for a change.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac friendly?

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Travel from Boston from Bam Bam. Simply the best!! Don’t miss them.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing! Such a variety of baked goods. Includes dairy and nut free items, too. Great breakfast!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Everything is gluten free! Staff isn’t the friendliest but the baked goods are great.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Yum!! Amazing selection and super yummy sweets.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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This place alone makes a trip to Portland worthwhile for someone who can’t eat gluten. Stopped in for breakfast and split an egg sandwich with my fiance-amazing, then a brown sugar cinnamon “pop tart” that was like the real thing but 10 times better. If i lived nearby i would be there every weekend to try something new. There was so much to choose from.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Everything here is gluten free and delicious!

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Celiac

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We were so happy to find this bakery. My boys were ecstatic to learn that all of the beautiful desserts were indeed safe for them. We have also had the Mac and cheese, lasagna, and chicken pot pies, and they were delicious. We will be sure to stop by whenever we are in Portland.

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Yes

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Celiac friendly?

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Bam Bam is an Absolutely Gluten Free bakery. Fresh and delicious with a great staff to boot. Make this a part of your visit to Portland Maine. I would give it 10 stars....if I could!

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Yes

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So good!!!! Small cute area to eat in, yummy desserts!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Completely gluten free bakery with many yummy options! Highly recommend the cinnamon roll.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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