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.

I went with the Irish eggs Benedict, which came served over corned beef hash on an English…read moremuffin--definitely a tasty twist. The hollandaise was rich and creamy, with a good balance of tang and butteriness. The poached eggs were just right--runny yolks but not too loose. I also got a Bloody Mary which was delicious and strong (worth it) Service was friendly and the atmosphere wasn't too loud, which made it easy to catch up and enjoy the meal.

The last time I was here was in 2021 and I said never again. The original Cockpit Cafe was great…read more Well we went here last night, a second chance, Nope! Please! Close this business! There was literally 2 tables and it took forever for food. Drinks? Nope, they don't know what they are doing. The old saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" Cockpit Cafe was Always packed because it was great. If you're thinking of going here, Don't! Go to McDonald's 100 percent better

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

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.

Had the donuts, one of each. With all of the hype they received on social media I was expecting my…read morewalk there to be worth it. It was not. Each one was really just a vessel for the ultra sweet frosting that made me super sick. I gave them a shot, ate 6 of them. I don't think I can stomach eating anything else today. Staff was excellent and the interior was clean. I'll probably go there again being that every other local place is a Sysco shill and I have yet to try their sandwiches.

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.

A very solid local breakfast and lunch place. Almost always busy with a local clientele which…read moretells me the food is consistently good. The interior is plain, simple, and clean. I'd rate the breakfast selection as slightly better than their lunch menu, but both offer enticing options. The muffins are homemade and delicious. The portions are ample at breakfast with generous helpings of potatoes and toast along side the egg dishes. Recently, for lunch, I ordered the turkey dinner which was Thanksgiving on a plate. It hit all the right notes with excellent stuffing and gravy. The turkey was moist and the mashed potatoes were heaven. Everything is made to order and on busy mornings there is a bit of a wait for the food to come out, but worth the wait. The staff is attentive and they treat you like family. When I'm in town, I try to stop in at least a few times per week.

Terrible service today. We sat down and people who entered after us were eating before our order…read morewas even taken. Food seemed to take forever to arrive and we were not happy with it when it came. Honestly though that may have been due to the waiting.

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

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.