Enzo Benzo
987 Harold L Dow Hwy ME-236, Eliot, ME
Crema's Take
“This hidden gem in Eliot brings authentic Italian bakery traditions to Maine with house-made pastries that draw devoted crowds—think perfect cannoli, lobster tails, and donuts that rival any specialty bakery. Beyond the pastries, their espresso program and thoughtfully prepared breakfast sandwiches on fresh focaccia make it an ideal spot for lingering over coffee with friends or grabbing something exceptional before the day begins. The warm, family-friendly atmosphere and consistently exceptional execution across both coffee and food have earned this unlikely Maine location a devoted following.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
First time trying this popular gem. My friend and I decided to take a trip to try this highly rated Italian bakery. I had a freshly made egg plant Parm sandwich on focaccia bread, it was absolutely amazing. And for dessert I purchased the raspberry limoncello cake, 2 cannolis (1 dipped in chocolate,1 plain), and a blueberry donut. The ambiance of this place is rustic and homey. Cannot wait to go back.
An amazing little Italian bakery in an unlikely spot in Eliot, Maine. We stopped in for a couple of sweet treats on Valentine's Day, and were thankful we did. We experienced a bit of a wait to place our order, but the staff was helpful, and despite it being later in the day, we still had a good selection of options to choose from. We tried the Pistachio Ricotta Cake & a chocolate-covered cannoli. The cake was delicious - not too sweet, and the added crunch of fresh pistachios rounded it all together. The bakery also offered lunch options, including pizza and sandwiches. If we are ever in the area again, we will be sure to pick up some sweets to share.
Cozy spot with amazing Italian pastries and great coffee. First time at Enzo Benzo and I was blown away by the variety—donuts (raised and cake), cannoli, ricotta cake, lobster tails, cookies, croissants, stromboli, and more. We tried the pistachio cannoli, cannoli donut, profiterole, and stromboli—all delicious. Coffee was solid, service was excellent, and the vibe was homey. Everything looked so good, it was hard to choose!
First time at Enzo’s today and everything we had was so good! We got the pepperoni Stromboli/focaccia (not sure the exact name of the dish) and 5 different donuts to try - the maple filled, lemon curd filled, pistachio filled, chocolate hazelnut filled, and the old-fashioned glazed. We will definitely be back to try more of the donuts and can’t wait to try desserts from the pastry case as well. Everyone was so friendly there and they were PACKED! You always know a place is worth stopping if there’s a line, but they move quickly through it!
So happy to have a new close to us donut & breakfast shop! Quick & convenient place to stop before sports, very friendly staff and convenient parking. The breakfast sandwiches and donuts were a big hit. The seating inside would be such a nice coffee date spot, it is spacious and super cute, I highly recommend!!