Walk into Flatbread Company and the first thing that hits you is the heat radiating from that massive wood-fired oven.
One poor guy works that oven constantly, cranking out dozens of pizzas during peak hours while diners watch the show from nearby tables.
This waterfront spot at 72 Commercial Street opened as the company’s second location and became what they call “one of our pride and joy hearths” – a wood-fired pizza operation where organic ingredients meet New England seafaring atmosphere.
What Makes Flatbread Special
The restaurant built its reputation on pizzas that come out “molten hot and crispy” from the wood-fired oven, with dough made daily from 100% organic wheat milled into white flour.
Flatbread Company adds stone ground whole grain flour from Maine Grains to create crusts one guest described as “perfectly cooked – chewy yet toasted.”
The Portland location sits right on the water, offering what they describe as a unique historical and dining perspective that’s hard to compare in the Old Port area.
The Story Behind the Pizzeria
Flatbread Company launched their Portland hearth as the second restaurant in what would become a small New England empire spanning Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and even Maui.
The wood-fired oven became central to everything – not just for pizza but for creating that rustic beauty guests describe as loud, chaotic, and absolutely worth experiencing.
Community Bake nights every Tuesday turn into “Pizza With Purpose,” supporting local organizations through benefit nights that reflect their mission of community impact and supporting local farms.
Food Highlights
- Nitrate Free Pepperoni and Mushroom Flatbread: At $24 large/$17.25 small, this combines all-natural uncured pepperoni with organic mushrooms on wood-fired cauldron tomato sauce. Twenty-four people have specifically mentioned this pizza that showcases quality ingredients.
- Casco Bay Community Flatbread: The $22 large/$16.25 small features wood-fired cauldron tomato sauce, organic caramelized onions, organic mushrooms, mozzarella and parmesan. This local namesake pizza has earned 19 specific mentions from devoted fans.
- Punctuated Equilibrium: This creative flatbread earned 16 mentions for its unique combination that goes beyond typical pizza offerings. The wood-fired preparation creates that signature crispy crust.
- Organic Salad: At $9.50 individual/$40 bowl, organic mesclun and sweet leaf lettuces get tossed with organic celery, carrots, toasted sesame seeds, Maine sea kelp, and homemade ginger-tamari vinaigrette. Twenty-two people have specifically talked about this salad that complements the pizza.
- Mopsy’s Kalua Pie: At $26.50 large/$18.25 small, choose smoked free-range pork shoulder or oven-roasted chicken with organic mango BBQ sauce, red onions, fresh pineapple, and goat cheese. The combination brings island flavors to wood-fired pizza.
- Homemade Brownie Sundae: At $9.50, the brownie gets warmed in the wood-fired oven and served with Walpole Creamery ice cream, homemade hot fudge, and whipped cream sweetened with Maine maple syrup. The wood-fired warming makes this dessert special.
Atmosphere
Flatbread Company sits at 72 Commercial Street right on the water in Portland’s Old Port, where the casual atmosphere gets loud with groups and the energy of watching pizzas emerge from the wood-fired oven.
The restaurant welcomes families with kids, accommodates groups well, and offers outdoor seating with waterfront views that one guest called “fantastic.”
Dogs are allowed in certain areas, while the open kitchen concept means you smell the wood-fired cooking and can watch the pizza maker work that massive oven throughout your meal.
Bottom Line
Visit Flatbread Company because building a small New England empire from their Portland hearth means they’ve perfected wood-fired pizza with organic ingredients since opening as the company’s second location.
The nitrate-free pepperoni and mushroom flatbread plus Casco Bay Community Flatbread showcase wood-fired technique with organic wheat dough made daily, while Community Bake nights support local organizations through Pizza With Purpose.
The waterfront location with New England seafaring atmosphere, massive wood-fired oven creating rustic beauty, and commitment to organic ingredients from Maine farms prove this Old Port spot has earned its place as a Portland institution.
Address: Flatbread Company 72 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101
📞 (207) 772-8777
🕐 Mon: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM | Tue: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM | Wed: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM | Thu: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM | Fri: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM | Sat: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM | Sun: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wood-fired oven | 100% organic dough | Waterfront location | Community Bake Tuesdays | Half-baked takeout option