Okay so our usual spot is Third Alarm Diner but they were down for maintenance Mel's is a Sanford,…read moreMaine staple the food was cooked absolutely perfectly and the Homemade Honey Oat bread is some of the best I've ever had in my life staff is very friendly and it's generally quiet with the sound of small talk in the background from the old timers there for coffee I'm not knocking Mel's at all it is definitely delicious food but I'm disappointed I paid significantly more than I would at Third Alarm diner and the servings of Bacon And home-fries was significantly smaller I would go there in the future again only if third alarm wasn't closed again only getting 4 stars cause of the price and portioning

Food was great, quick to order, arrive and a great value ! Service was excellent !…read more Would definitely recommend

I found this restaurant randomly as we drove from Vermont to Portland. This is the kind of find…read morethat I love - a local diner/cafe off the beaten path. If you find yourself in Sanford, this is a place that is a good find. The menu contains all of the breakfast and lunch standards. Breakfast is available until 2:00 pm, which is when the restaurant closes, so everything on the menu is sold from opening to close. My wife had the waffles ($4.99) and bacon. The bacon was crispy, but the waffles had a softer than usual (for us) texture. I'm not sure if that's normal, or just the batter and cooking that Sweet Memories does. However, it was tasty and she enjoyed it. I ordered the cleverly named "Big Breakfast" (8.89) that included: Three eggs served with two pieces, bacon, two sausages, a half slice a ham with home fries and your choice of toast or an English Muffin. The quality of the food is good and the prices are an amazingly good value. I'm sure that this same meal back home in Minneapolis would be more $15 for the Big Breakfast and $12 for the waffles and bacon. The service was a bit sluggish, but all in all, fine. I would love for a second location to open in Minneapolis, Minnesota, complete with the Sanford, Maine prices.

Staff is always super sweet and fast. The restaurant is always cleaned and well managed. The food…read moreis great for breakfast food. Great prices.

Best Breakfast In Town the waitresses are hit or miss but most of them are okay some are clearly…read morebetter than others (especially for such a small venue) and they are kinda VERY stingy with the creamers for the coffee that's my biggest complaint all the food is usually great and consistent and the service for the most part is the same definitely a Sanford Favorite

This is our go to breakfast as a local it's always delicious it's always consistent and the service…read moreis always great I give them 10 out of 5 stars lol you gotta come here and try it! And yes it's better than Mel's Rasberry Patch

The food was good and I appreciate having a good cafe breakfast/lunch option in Springvale. Their…read morehours are very strange, though. What kind of restaurant isn't open on weekends or past 1 PM ANY day? Like most people, I work during the week and unless they expand their hours, sadly I'm never going to be able to visit on a regular basis.

Excellent food, welcoming ambiance great service! The Tomato Florentine soup and grilled cheese…read morewere delicious!

This location is way better than route 4 portions are awesome food is awesome environment is better…read morethe place was quiet waiters and staff are friendly and talkative 5 out of 5 stars for sure this is definitely a go to breakfast place!

Great breakfast and lunch place. Old school vibe and menu. A place that your coffee is always hot…read moreand never empty.

What a gem this place is! Located in Alfred, Maine, this restaurant has a friendly yet fancy vibe…read more Sit at the bar where one of the best bartenders, Connor, will set you up with a tasty beverage and ensure your meal is perfect. The scallop risotto was recommended to me and it did not disappoint! I am looking forward to waiting the leftovers! Creamy, smoky, perfectly cooked scallops accompany a creamy risotto with baby spinach and sun dried tomatoes with fresh prosciutto... heaven in a bite! If seafood is not your thing, don't worry! Their selection of steaks are mouth-watering and are accompanied with options such as mushroom demi-glaze (so delicious), cowboy butter, or horseradish sauce.You can cut the steak with a butter knife!! Add dessert to go- the chocolate lava cake and cheesecake are fresh and yummy too. We will definitely be back for more! Highly recommend!

One of the worst dining experience of my life. We attended a group function with a choice of 3…read moreentrees. All entrees were - in our estimation - cooked previously and reheated. There was no choice of sides - and the side provided was steamed (barely) broccoli and potato. No substitutions. I could go on and on but don't want to relive the experience. Except I must say - no desert and only 1 cup of coffee ‍ We had been holding an annual event at the Bistro but all agreed - never again!

Support Local so they stick around!! I'm so grateful for these guys being in Springvale…read more Bagels are homemade. The Zaatar one is So tasty (Zaatar = herbs & spices)! They have a plant-based cream cheese option now, along with Hummus. Hot and ice coffee available. Local bottled sodas available. They have vegetarian options and some vegan options - I believe the bagels are made with honey and some vegans don't eat honey. They are now open Friday and Saturday evenings with wine/alcohol and Non-alcoholic options. The non-alcoholic options look tasty and have healthier ingredients than most brands out there (good on you guys for paying attention to that!!) They also support local artists displaying their artwork on the walls. Parking: street parking. Both sides. Idk if it's acceptable, but I've parked in the DMV parking lot a couple times. There's also a parking lot behind the library - can walk through the old courthouse walkway area.

First visit, had an onion bagel with scallion cream cheese. Cost (can't remember exact amount) but…read moreabout $5.50 (I know it was over $5.00). Service was fast and friendly. Ongoing ambience improvements.

Found this nice little hideaway casual ambiance place. with service that is genuine friendly and…read morewelcoming. Got a breakfast burrito that honestly had everything you wanted for breakfast eggs bacon potatoes cheese and sour cream it was truly amazing hot and delicious. They also have there own meets and little country store sandwich meats as well everything is fresh

What a nice place for breakfast or lunch. Wonderful people and delicious food. A gem!read more

Great place to stop for smoothies!…read more Located at The Center For Shopping in Sanford, Berryfull is a casual smoothie café serving up a variety of smoothies, acai bowls, light breakfast fare, lunch sandwiches & burgers, snacks, cold bottled drinks, and baked goods. The place is order at the counter or online through Clover and they offer DoorDash here too. There are several tables here to enjoy your drinks and food. I placed an online order for a Creamy Smoothie ($8.50 plus tax) and a House Burger with Home Fries ($15.90 plus tax). The place was quite busy early afternoon as the staff was getting a lot of online order pickup customers coming in. My order was all set in about 15 minutes. The Creamy Smoothie cup (lid stickered shut) was thick and blended with strawberry, peanut butter, vanilla yogurt, pieces of dates, banana. The House Burger was thick and heavy, cooked to my liking, a thick beef patty with melted cheddar cheese, red onion, tomato, lettuce & a creamy aioli dressing on a toasted buttered brioche bun. The home fries were similar to very crisp potato wedges, which were spot on great. I would definitely stop in again if I'm in the area.

Excellent food and has a couple more vegetarian options than other places in the area, which is…read moreappreciated.

I would normally give this place a 4 star but only because it doesn't have many food options to…read moresupport my diet (dairy/meat free), HOWEVER, their vibe and offerings rock and they have cultivated such a great offering for the community. It's one of the most vibrant spots in the city I have found. I've had their bagels before which are great! But they don't have any vegan cream cheese yet. Maybe someday. They do have Oat and almond milk options for coffees for only .50 additional charge, which is unheard of and greatly appreciated! They have smoothie bowls which I'm stoked to try when the weather is a little warmer. They have a chess board table and a little pac man arcade-type game. And a little crayon/board game section. Parking: street or out back. There's a walkway between the buildings to get to their main street entrance if you park out back.

Service was great and the mini-donuts were beautiful and delicious! Coffee was good, too.read more