House English Muffins
$9 / 4-packOur signature. Crispy outside, soft inside, the base of every sandwich we make.
Bakery & Desserts · Portland, Maine
The case is always full of something fun
Croissants, danishes, cookies, bars, cake by the slice and our famous house-made English muffins — baked fresh every morning by a team led by pastry chef Ilma Lopez. Pair it with coffee and call it a very good decision.
What's in the case
Baked daily, gone daily
Croissants & Danishes
$4–7Laminated, flaky, seasonal. Get here early — they sell out.
Cookies & Bars
$3–5Rotating flavors, always a little weird, always very good.
Cake by the Slice
$6.50Whatever Ilma felt like making today. Ask what's in the case.
Seasonal Specials
VariesHoliday pies, themed treats and one-off experiments. Follow along on Instagram.
Coffee & Espresso
$3–6Drip, espresso, lattes and cold brew to keep the pastry company.
A pastry chef's playground
Co-owner Ilma Lopez is a nationally recognized pastry chef — but at Ugly Duckling, the vibe is pure fun. This is where fine-dining technique meets corner-bakery joy. Need a whole cake for something special? We make custom cakes.
Come see what's in the case
246 Danforth Street, Portland · Open daily 7 AM – 3 PM.