Sullivan House Bakery — Restaurant in Gorham

As I am scouring Southern Maine for unique coffee shop experiences, my mother insisted we stop in to try this cozy, unsuspecting place in a shopping plaza I had been to a dozen times. I never noticed this secret tasty haven tucked in the corner of what I always called the Goodwill plaza amongst the busy Gorham hustle and bustle.

Upon entering I was pleased to find traditionally well dressed baristas and bakers hard at work to produce a product you could tell they were proud of. I even caught a glimpse of a quick hug shared amongst the staff- letting me know that this establishment was serving just as much love as they were tasty treats.

Now me? I tend to go for darker areas, low dim lighting. But this naturally lit space still declared a cozy aura- with the browns, reds, blacks, and subtle pops of color. My mother and I chose to sit outside to enjoy the remnants of the summer weather- where we were teased by friendly bumble bees and delighted by passing puppies and their owners.

And of course- who doesn't love a lovingly made latte'! All in all, great place to visit if you're ever shopping in the Gorham plaza- or looking for a cozy place to have a good...

I brought my son for lunch early afternoon. I decided to skip Subway and support local small business knowing I would spend a little more but it would be worth it. I ordered a cup of soup for $2.50 per the sign directly behind the register. And I ordered the cheese hand pie for $8 per sign in case. I asked the cashier to warm the pie if possible. She told me they were warm enough because she has just put them in the case. She then gave me a total of $16.85. I asked her to repeat she said the amount again. I paid assuming she had maybe charged me for a bowl and it was my mistake. When she brought over the food I asked her if this was a cup and she said, "Yes, we only have one size." (The sign offers 3 sizes at 3 different prices.) I broke into my hand pie and a clump of cold cheeses fell out. The pie was not warm by any means. Overall it was bad customer service, bad signage and high prices. The Buffalo chicken chili soup was excellent though,...

Be advised that SERVICE DOGS ARE NOT WELCOME WITHOUT PHYSICAL PROOF HERE!!! The manager kicked me out because I didn't have my dogs service card. I'm going home or get it and bring back to show her just so she'll know she kicked out a registered service dog. What a garbage bakery. They discriminate against people with disabilities!!!!

*Update, I found his card... Wish it would allow me to show it here but I'll be dropping by later to show them they kicked out the owner of a registered service dog.

**2nd update: I went in and showed the manager proof of my disability so that it would be okay for my dog to be in there. legally this is not something that she can require me to prove but I did anyway and let her know I will never ever do business there... ever....band then I will share with everyone that they discriminate against people with disabilities at...