T H I S   M U S T  B E . . . T H E  P L A C E

VISIT US

AT THE SHOP

117 ELM STREET, CAMDEN ME 04843

FRIDAY SATURDAY + SUNDAYS

9am ’til 12pm or SOLD OUT!

(our holiday hours, closures or any other special hours

are always up to date on google + apple maps!)

CLOSED 12/25-1/18

RE-OPENING SATURDAY, JANUARY 18TH

it’s where 

you’ll want to be 

it's better with butter

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it's better with butter •

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.

WE ARE OPEN FRIDAYS,

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

FROM 9AM - 12PM

OR UNTIL WE SELL OUT

(WE’RE A TEAM OF TWO HUMANS SO IT’S BOUND TO HAPPEN SOMTIMES!)

H O W   I T   W O R K S 

THERE’S TWO OPTIONS WHEN VISITING US

1: JUST COME ON BY!

2: PRE-ORDER FOR

THE UPCOMING WEEK

WE HAVE PRE-ORDERING WEEKLY. PRE-ORDER MENUS OPEN 1 WEEK EARLY.

THEY CLOSE ON THURSDAYS AT 12PM. (((YOU HAVE A WHOLE WEEK TO 

DECIDE WHAT OR IF YOU’D LIKE TO ORDER FOR THE WEEKEND!))) 

 YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PRE-ORDER!

IT’S JUST A GREAT OPTION IF :

THERE’S SOMETHING THAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THAT YOU WANT TO SECURE

IF YOU’RE NOT AN EARLY BIRD! (THERE’S NOTHING WRONG WITH SLEEPING IN)

IF YOU’RE COMING FROM FURTHER AWAY OR NEED TO PICK UP LATER THAN NORMAL SHOP HOURS

secure the bag…..

P R E - O R D E R   F A Q

Pre-order your pastries, cookies, pies,

bread and more, for pick up in Camden!

  • our preorders open on a week by week basis - so sign up for menu drop notifications or for our newsletter here!

  • We offer pick ups on Fridays Saturdays and Sundays between 9:30am-12pm from our shop!

    • If you need to pick up later than 12pm 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 (pies, cakes, etc). *your bag will indicate if you have a fridge item!

  • we have a tiny kitchen and we do our best to prevent cross-contamination but if you have a serious allergy we may not be a great fit for you.

  • YES!

    we always have pastry and bread available for those who prefer to walk-in!

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • at this time we have a limited capacity for custom orders. if you’d like to reach out about a special order please email us at hey@thisistheplace.me

  • 117 Elm St (Route 1) in Camden, Maine.

    we’re right between to the old run down gas station (McDucks) & 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!

    the yellow doors are the bakery doors!

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.

TO STAY UP TO DATE SCHEDULES AND MENUS, FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM OR SIGN UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST BELOW.

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.

CHRIS DAWSON - Bread Whisperer - Chelsea leveler -

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)

loves: her dogs (and most dogs), ice cream, Chris, summer berries, 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 - Butter Lady - The Person you’re waiting for to email you back -

KODAK - HR SPECIALIST -

loves: kisses and hugs, yelling at the mail carrier, stealing treats, escapism, 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

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.

“Once you eat pastry from "The Place" nothing else matters in the world and all grievances and anxieties disappear. Even if only for a brief moment, in that paradigm everything is beautiful. The Kouign-Amann took me there, the wife as well. Haha Morning Bun? More like "Good Morning Hun" 🤙”

-JONATHAN P.

“Was honored to receive a sample of a few of their treats! Wow, just wow!”

— BEVERLY DOHERTY

“Laminated pastries are having a moment right now all over North America, with dexterous bakers flexing their buttery prowess across a spectrum of different pastries. At the Place, a tiny bakery in Camden, Maine, the ethereally flaky croissant dough (made with local flour and butter) appears in many forms and flavors — swirled into cinnamon buns, folded and sugared into kouign-amanns, layered into loaves. The offerings change weekly, in tune with the seasons and available produce. Which means you’ll have to wait until summer for the savory heirloom tomato Danishes and wild blueberry hand pies. Happily, pastries like the ham and cheese croissants and morning buns dusted with coriander and lemon will tide you over until then.”

-MELISSA CLARK

“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!!!!”

— A GOOGLE REVIEW FROM KAREN W.

VISIT US

117 ELM STREET, CAMDEN ME 04843

Hours


FRIDAY 9am–12pm

SATURDAY 9am-12pm

SUNDAY 9am-12pm

PRE-ORDERING AVAILABLE WEEKLY AND WALK-IN AVAILABILITY DAILY.