T H I S M U S T B E . . . T H E P L A C E
117 ELM STREET, CAMDEN ME 04843
OPEN FRIDAY SATURDAY + SUNDAY
9am ’til 1pm or SOLD OUT!
it’s where
you’ll want to be
flaky . buttery . layers
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flaky . buttery . layers •
The Place is a neighborhood bakery operating out of a studio workshop next to our little home in Camden, Maine. Using local flour, dairy + produce; we offer small batch, handmade pastries + breads. Drawing inspiration from our childhoods + travels, we create nostalgic treats that bring joy to our community.
H O W I T W O R K S . . .
YOU CAN COME ON BY THE SHOP
ANYTIME FROM 9AM - 1PM
ON FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
YOU CAN CALL THE SHOP (LEAVE A MESSAGE IF WE DON’T ANSWER… IT’S JUST THE TWO OF US!) 207-200-8198
YOU CAN SHOOT US AN EMAIL HERE! (IT MAY TAKE A DAY OR TWO TO GET A REPLY IF YOUR MATTER IS NOT URGENT. SEE: IT’S JUST THE TWO OF US.)
YOU CAN PRE ORDER BY CLICKING
secure the bag…..
P R E - O R D E R
Pre-order your cakes, pastries,
bread and more, for pick up in Camden!
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we're currently only running our preorders on a week by week basis - so sign up for menu drop notifications or for our newsletter here!
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We offer pick ups on Fridays Saturdays and Sundays between 10am-1pm from our shop!
If you need to pick up later than 1pm please drop us a note in your order or email us at hey@thisistheplace.me to let us know and we’ll send you pick up instructions.
shop location: 117 Elm Street, Camden, ME 04843 (between the old gas station on the corner of john st and the cedar crest inn on route 1.)
When you arrive please look for your name on your bags/boxes on the pre-order shelves and check the refrigerator for any cold items (dips, pies, cakes, etc). *your bag will indicate if you have a fridge item!
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the allergens for our pre-order products are detailed on each product listing but please be aware that we work in a kitchen that handles gluten / egg / milk / soy / nuts / peanuts / sesame daily so cannot guarantee the absence of these allergens in our products.
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Absolutely, we always have a good amount of stock available at the shop for general sale if you’d prefer just to pick something up on the day.
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absolutely! our products can be revitalized beautifully in the oven - all ovens, toaster ovens, etc are different but the general rule of thumb is lower heat and fan on if you’ve got one. about five minutes will bring those beauties back to life! - - - - - - - - - - - - - Most products can be frozen! -you may want to check with us about the best methods or ask about any items with fillings as the textures of certain creams and custards can alter from being frozen!
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absolutely! If it's a smallish order and you're happy with our regular pre-order hours, please go ahead and order via our pre-order page. We can possibly deliver to offices on other days and can take on larger orders - please contact us at hey@thisistheplace.me to arrange this.
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sure do! we can offer savory and sweet snacks, morning pastries for your event guests, stunning one of a kind cakes and desserts that wow & even private dinner parties cooked in your home. Our books for events fill up fast so if you’ve got something in mind email us !
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117 Elm St (Route 1) in Camden, Maine. we’re right between to the old run down gas station & the Cedar Crest Inn at the top of the hill south of the village. our bakery is in what was once a wood working shop beside our home that’s been converted over; so if you pull in to our driveway and think… is this The Place? sure is friend. pull back behind the bakery to our parking lot and come on in! (yellow doors are bakery doors, non yellow doors are non bakery doors!)
S T A Y I N T H E K N O W
IN THE SUMMER OF 2023, WE CONVERTED OUR GARAGE INTO A COMMERCIAL GRADE BAKERY KITCHEN IN JUST A FEW WEEKS. WE’RE OPEN FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY WITH A FEW EXCEPTIONS FOR HOLIDAYS AND BREAKS HERE AND THERE, AND MAKE OUR PASTRIES AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVE BASIS. WE SPECIALIZE IN SWEET AND SAVORY COMFORT PASTRIES AND ANY OCCASION CAKES USING LOCAL FLOURS, EGGS, BUTTER + PRODUCE.
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A B O U T T H E P L A C E
A B O U T C + C
It’s a tale as old as time; girl meets boy, girl hires boy, they fall madly in love + run away to make croissants together in Maine for the rest of their days. No? You haven’t heard that one before? Oh, okay…. I guess we’ll backtrack….
What began as a are-you-sure-we-haven’t-known-eachother-our-whole-lives-friendship and work relationship flourished into much more than either of us could have ever bargained for. After a crazy year we packed our whole lives up and moved to Camden, Maine, determined to spend our days happy; making pastries, playlists (you’ll probably hear a lot of Talking Heads) + laughing together. We specialize in sweet + savory comfort pastries (Chris has referred to Chelsea’s food as “fancy Grandma food” since we met). We use only local flours, dairy + produce (some grown in our own yard + neighborhood in the Summertime). Our micro-bakery, is built in an old workshop where local Camden highschool sweethearts lived + grew old together spending their free time woodworking and crafting. We hope to make many beautiful things in the shop for years to come; just like Gypsie + George did before us.
loves: ridiculous 80s movies, concord grapes, the talking heads, tartar sauce (and some fried clam strips with it), his dogs, chelsea, giant pumpkins, vanity plates, reese’s, tiny pickles, dinosaurs.
hates: tristate area traffic and throw pillows (there used to be a bunch of foods until Chelsea changed his mind)
CHRIS DAWSON
loves: her dogs (and most dogs), ice cream, Chris, summer berries, singing in the car, photography & design, the smell of the ocean, labor unions, the talking heads, butter, reading aloud, ruining surprises.
hates: spitting, people who are rude to service workers, non mammals (they freak me out man!), camels and llamas (see:spitting)
CHELSEA KRAVITZ
BUCK (BUBBA BOY) 9/15/2015 - 3/7/2024 - OUR ANGEL -
loved: cozy blankets, dressing up, butter, making noises like a wookie, all the smells, being told how handsome he is.
hated: change, when C+C left, baths, having to share all his stuff everytime C brought home another dog.
KODAK - HR SPECIALIST -
loves: kisses and hugs, yelling at the mail carrier, stealing treats, escapism, her grandpa, kittens, standing like a human, being told she’s a pretty girl.
hates: the mail carrier, being told no, rules, Karl’s giggle ball, being disturbed when she’s tired and cranky.
BABY KARL - CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGER -
loves: being called baby karl, friends, C&C, snuggles, being told he’s a good boy, his giggle ball, removing the squeakers from toys, snacks, holding hands, swimming (aka: swim swim), his aunt Bebes, his chuck-it toy.
hates: when everyone is too busy or tired to play, spooky things, getting less attention than Buck & Kodak, not being able to destroy the giggle ball
COME ON BY AND YOU’LL SEE . . .
THIS MUST BE THE PLACE
love, C+ C
“Not even in France do they have croissants as good as yours”
-JOAN H. SEA CLIFF, N.Y.
W H A T P E O P L E A R E S A Y I N G
“Outstanding. Perhaps one of the best pastry shops in the country.”
— STEPHEN
“These are just like the ones at home.”
— A MAN FROM PARIS
“On one hand, I want the world to know about you... you should be in Downeast mag! NY Times! But I also want you to remain a small, secret spot... Love your stuff (terribly addictive)!”
— SERENA M.
“Was honored to receive a sample of a few of their treats! Wow, just wow!”
— BEVERLY DOHERTY
“It’s the best croissant in the world”
— PHILLY (AGE 4) NY
“She ate hers and stole half of mine!”
— MY SISTER TALKING ABOUT MY 92 YEAR OLD GRANDMA
“your croissants are better”
— TEXT FROM GRACE (WHILE IN PARIS)
“I have eaten fresh pastries all over the world and you are truly masters of your craft.”
— STEPHEN P.
“I think this is the best one(CHOCOLATINE) in the world.”
— MELCHIOR (AGE 8) FRANCE
“Omg delicious! Everything …. bread, croissants, pastries…. absolutely incredibly yummy! I hesitate to mention the chicken pot pies as I must get some more of this most amazing indescribably fabulous creation and soon!!!!”