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Est. Bucksport, Maine

What if your morning coffee tasted like coming home?

At Sanborn Homestead and Bakery, every loaf is handcrafted, every cup is poured with care, and every visit feels like stepping into a story that's been baking since 1892.

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130+
Years of Tradition
Baking since 1892
Fresh artisan bread rising in the Sanborn Homestead bakery
50+
Artisan Items
Baked fresh daily
100%
From Scratch
No shortcuts, ever
4.8
Visitor Rating
Bucksport's favorite
The historic Sanborn Homestead building in Bucksport, Maine

Our Story

A homestead built on flour, fire, and family

Nestled along Russell Hill Road in the heart of Bucksport, Sanborn Homestead and Bakery began as a working farmhouse kitchen — where recipes were passed down, ovens were wood-fired, and hospitality wasn't a strategy, it was just how life was lived.

Today, that same spirit lives on. Our bakers arrive before dawn. Our coffee is sourced from roasters who treat every bean like a craft. And our dining room — warm, unpretentious, and always full — is where neighbors become regulars and regulars become family.

Wood-fired artisan breads
Locally sourced ingredients
House-made pastries daily
Community gathering space

The Experience

More than a bakery —
it's a place

The Dining Room

Original wide-plank floors, exposed beam ceilings, and windows that look out onto the homestead gardens. Bring a book. Stay for hours.

Private Gatherings

Birthdays, book clubs, board meetings — the homestead can be reserved for groups of 12 to 40. We handle the food; you handle the toasts.

Baking Classes

Learn the craft from our head baker. Weekend sessions cover sourdough fundamentals, laminated doughs, and seasonal preserving.

Words from Visitors

What our guests say

We drove in from Portland just for the sourdough — and stayed for three hours. The croissants alone are worth the trip. This is what a bakery should be.

Margaret H.

Portland, ME

We hosted our anniversary dinner in the dining room. The staff made it feel like a family celebration. The food was extraordinary — every single course.

David & Sue T.

Bucksport, ME

I took the sourdough class and now I'm obsessed. The head baker has this patience and wisdom that you can't learn from a book. Already signed up for the next one.

Jennifer K.

Bangor, ME

Ready to Visit?

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Whether it's a quick coffee on your way to work or a leisurely Sunday brunch with the family, Sanborn Homestead is open and ready to welcome you.

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Hours & Location

Address

228 Russell Hill Rd
Bucksport, ME 04416-4814

Phone

(207) 904-7631

Hours

Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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