Let's be fermentation friends!
An everyday fermentation market, bakery, and cafe in Portland, Maine. All are welcome.
Shop onggi onlineOnggi online
Shop for fun & fermenty stuff from home!
Our market & cafe
Come stop by our shop in Portland and grab some stuff for all your fermentation fantasies.
131 Washington Ave
Portland, ME 04101
Market open hours:
Wed-Mon: 9-5
Cafe open hours:
Wed-Mon: 9-4
The bakery & matcha bar
We've got fermentation-forward pastries & drinks for ya!
Pastries feature some of our classics (hello, sourdough chocolate chip cookies) and a rotating list of other goodies. Served from opening til sellout!
Our drinks include delish matcha, hojicha, and of course, coffee!
And shop online!
We have a portion of our fermenty stuff available online for shipping straight to the comfort of your sofa or local pickup.
Hopefully shopping here will feel a little like coming into the shop to chitchat with your fermentation friends (us).
Mon, 10/21
Meet the authorSourdough AMA with Jonathan Stevens
Join us for for a tasty and fun evening with Jonathan Stevens of Hungry Ghost Bread! Tix available, including signed copies.
He'll be sharing poems, bread samples, and some of his healthy, hard-working sourdough starter for guests to take home.
This promises to be a dough-lightful opportunity to learn from the best and connect with fellow sourdough enthusiasts. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned baker, his AMA (Ask Me Anything) will "deepen your dough practice, give you a wider cultural and scientific context for your baking."
Coming soon!
MOREWe've got some stuff brewin'
More events are coming soon! Follow along on Instagram and our email newsletter to stay in the loop.
What's an onggi?
We’re named after the ubiquitous Korean fermentation vessel found in nearly every home called onggi (it’s pronounced “OHNG-ghee”, like mixing “only” with “eggy”).
Onggi (옹기) pots carry a rich yet humble history, perfected over generations of craftsmanship using natural materials and thoughtful work. They are famous for their fermentation-friendly properties and the foods they carry are the foundation of everyday life.
Photo of onggi jars by our friend Adam Field in Helena, Montana.