Dessert Focused American Bar
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Portland, United States
Gross Confection Bar
CuisineAmerican, Bakery Cafe
Price$20–30per person
ReservationsRecommended
Dress CodeCasual
James Beard Award Semi Finalist
Our verdict
Gross Confection Bar is a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker in Portland, ME.
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Plan Your Visit
- Address
- Portland, United States
- Directions
- Get directions
The menu
What to order
- Chocolate Caramel Torte
- Sticky Toffee Pudding
- Citrus Takeover
- Crumb Brulee
- Gross Confection Mess
- Brown Butter Cake
Gross Confection Bar is a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker in Portland, ME.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
James Beard Award Semi Finalist
James Beard Award
Details
Vibe
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Intimate
- Trendy
- Whimsical
Best For
- Date Night
- Late Night
- Celebration
- After Work
- Casual Hangout
Experience
- Standalone
- Design Destination
- Historic Building
Drink Program
- Craft Cocktails
Menu Format
- Small Plates
- A La Carte
- Counter Dining
Drinks Focus
- Cocktails
- Wine
- Beer
Dietary
- Gluten Free Options
Noise LevelLively
CapacitySmall
Service StyleUpscale Casual
Meal PacingLeisurely
KitchenModern
Wine ProgramCurated
Warm, cozy subterranean basement space in Portland’s Old Port, with an intimate dessert-bar feel and a relaxed, late-night atmosphere focused on plated sweets and cocktails.