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    Bell the Cat

    4.2 (228 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Derek B.

    Brand new space outside of downtown Belfast. White tile, huge windows, plenty of space and parking. Staff really trying hard. Checked on us often though not table service. Burger and 2x sandwiches were both great. Russian tea.cake was a little large and dry. Mint chip milk shake was great. Clean bathrooms.

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    Meredyth K.

    What time was it today? It was time for breakfast again at BTC!! Haven't been up in a while but as always- good - and then some! Eggs Benny, Sausage and gravy, a couple of mmmmisoas and a hot chocolate...and of course cookies to go!! Service great, and as expected busy busy!!

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    John D.

    Hash in the Pan Locally-owned breakfast spot that's been in operation since 1994. It's gone thru multiple iterations over the years, as it started out as pastry and Italian soda joint, to now being a full-service breakfast and lunch spot. They also just recently moved down the street into these larger, more open digs. The Good: *Order at the counter and they bring it out to you. *Self-serve brewed coffee *Friendly service *Large private lot *Iced Mocha was tasty and had good flavor without being overly sweet. *Croissants are a carb option with your breakfast! No upcharge *Be sure to ask for the homemade jam *First time trying Red Flannel Hash, which evidently is a Maine staple. Essentially it is corned beef hash but with cooked beets and it was really tasty. The earthy sweetness of beets married well to the salty, beefy hash and when combined with the vevety runny egg yolks it made for a hearty and tasty breakfast. The Meh: *Menu is huge, which I'm not a fan of, but if you like variety they've got you covered. Conclusion: Nice spot for a hearty meal and a friendly smile while visiting Belfast.

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    Tom D.

    As we headed out to take in Acadia National Park, we searched for a nearby coffee shop to grab some well-made coffee. We found it nearby in Belfast. A uniquely named restaurant - Bell the Cat. We were greeted promptly by the owner, a delightful gentleman that was ready to seat us immediately. When we explained we were just here for takeout coffee, he escorted us to a second main counter where they were doing a bustling takeout business. We grabbed two coffees as multiple people came in to grab their breakfast pastries and food to go. The coffee was very good - hot, bold, and flavorful. It made the drive to Acadia so much easier. Give this place a try, it's delightful.

    red flannel hash
    Lou R.

    Wow, today's. breakfast was truly amazing! One of the best lattes I've ever had. the coffee itself was bold but not bitter and the foam was thick and rich and lasted the entire drink. We had the chicken and waffle that was perfect and could have fed two. The chicken was so tender for a fried item and the waffle was light and airy. The red flannel hash was perfect! Lots of tender corned beef and just the right amount of the delicious beet slaw. My over easy eggs were cooked perfectly and even the toast was awesome. One of the best breakfasts I've had out in years!

    Blueberry French Toast
    Hillary L.

    Bell the Cat is counter-table service style restaurant. You order at the counter and they deliver to your table. I had the blueberry French toast and enjoyed the uniqueness of it. There's an entire bar of coffee varieties to choose from and other coffee drinks available. Great stop for a quick and easy breakfast.

    Red flannel hash, with scrambled eggs and gluten free toast!
    Ellen H.

    Stopped by Bell the Cat for breakfast while on vacation! Had the red flannel hash which I had never heard of. Gluten free toast was available to substitute for regular bread. Large chunks of corned beef, with potatoes, beet slaw, 2 eggs and toast! Generous portions and very yummy! Service was at the counter and food brought to the table. Cafe was clean and modern. I would be happy to go back!

    I had a cream cheese salmon bagel with a lavender latte and my husband had the Bell breakfast. Both were so good. The coffee latte was nice and hot. Plenty of places to sit in an open atmosphere.

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    Easy access to Rte. 1 made an amazing stop off in Belfast. Super yummy fresh foods. Wonderful friendly service.

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    Great food, great specialty coffees, super nice employees, cute atmosphere. Traveling through from IN. Highly recommend!

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    I haven't been to the new location yet the old location was awesome. Great food personable staff and very clean. The food is great !

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    Darby's Restaurant & Pub - Crab meat sandwich and fries.  (already took some bites)

    Darby's Restaurant & Pub

    3.9(202 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    We used to come to Belfast a couple times a year and Darby's was always one of our typical dinner…read moreor lunch spots. Fast forward, we moved away to Arizona for 14 years before moving back to New England. Just had lunch at Darby's to celebrate our anniversary. It was perfect as always So often when you visit an old favorite it's not so wonderful anymore. But Darby's is the exception. Same charming and spotlessly clean interior, same amazing food and wonderful friendly service. Today, we started off with a bowl of French fries as an appetizer and they were fantastic! I had macaroni and cheese (without the Cheez It topping due to an allergy to orange cheese). My husband had the chicken pad Thai and he said it was fantastic just as it always has been in the past. The server was superb. My husband asked if the Mac and cheese was white cheese and learned it was so I ordered that explaining to the server that I was really happy that it was white cheese as I have an allergy to annatto which is in orange cheese. She immediately alerted me to the fact that they top their Mac and cheese with crumbled Cheez Its and asked if I'd like her to hold those off. It was really refreshing to have a server so aware of a likely issue with an ingredient for a customer. Just fantastic personalized service. Thank you! We will be back again next year. Loved every minute of our visit.

    Chili and chowder were cold. Chili ended up room temperature after it was reheated. Waitress…read morebrought our wine after we were done eating, wine that was ordered before our meal. They were obviously short staffed but didn't seem like that should make the food cold.

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    The Bayside Store

    The Bayside Store

    4.8(24 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    The #1 best value lobster roll in the State of Maine, conveniently located along Route 1. An easy…read morestop on the way up or down the coast. Not just an easy stop, but a must stop! Get there early and you will probably see lobstermen unloading crates of lobster from the nearby harbor. It's not waterfront, but in the late fall you can see the bay through the trees after the leaves fall! Bonus! We ordered a traditional Maine style mayo lobster roll and a buttered lobster roll for comparison. The traditional Maine style mayo lobster roll was absolutely perfect! Just enough mayo to bind the fresh, plump, tender sweet cold water lobster meat. Oh and no fillers, just lobster meat (mostly tender sweet knuckle/claw meat, mmmmm) and just the right amount of mayo. Same for buttered lobster roll, just the right amount of clarified butter as a binder. No need to overpower the fresh delicate flavor of tender cold water lobster from Maine waters. Both lobster rolls were presented on an over stuffed buttered and grilled hot dog style roll. Plated with fresh, hot ,skin on shoestring fries and some house made slaw. Delicious! Both rolls perfect! Hard to tell which one we liked better. Maybe slight advantage to the traditional mayo style, just cause thats the way we like it. If you cant decide, We recommend you get one of each, split with a friend, and judge for yourself. Either way you wont be dissapointed. The Bayside store is not just a lobster roll place. Its a great old world style small market with something for everyone. You can get just about anything from breakfast, to a burger, to fresh house made soup, to a great selection of local craft beers! As soon as you walk in through the swinging screen door you feel automatically welcome. Seems like the place where there is always fresh hot coffee on and friendly staff to greet you. There are relaxing benches and some hightop counters to relax and enjoy your meal or a cup of coffee. Weather permitting, there is also casual and comefortable outside seating. Oh and the staff was so pleasant and welcoming. Makes you want to come back and be a regular! Highly recommended! 5+++++ We will return! Again and Again!

    Great little gem that reminds me of an old fashioned local variety or general store. Local beers,…read moreMaine made gifts, ice cream, pizza and sandwiches made to order or ready made. A few picnic tables outside for eating lunch or enjoying your ice cream. Easy in, easy out parking. The young ladies working the register and the deli were very friendly. I admit I haven't quite found my sandwich there yet. But I will keep trying. Lobster roll didn't have any (?) flavor but the McCrum fries and the Cole slaw were amazing. Be sure to upgrade to the basket. Enormous pile of fries, you can share among a small family! I hear the burgers are very good so that will be my next try off the menu. Cute place, friendly people, great selection. Definitely worth the stop.

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    The Hoot - Corned beef and Hash with Eggs

    The Hoot

    4.6(166 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Service, ambiance and food 5 stars. We recently had a…read morefabulous Middle Eastern dinner. Ordered the lamb with Orzo... mouth watering with incredible taste snd texture, falafel (Best ever and as a New Yorker of the Jewish persuasion I've eaten a lot of falafel) was incredibly moist. The accoutrements that went with it were outstanding and tasty as well. The three of us shared those two entrées as well as the beet salad which was scrumptious. The cocktails were fabulous... We enjoyed the margaritas which were fruity, flavorful and refreshing . For dessert, we shared the chocolate Babka . Don't tell my Bubbie that it was even better than hers. The only disappointment is that they close for the season, and that's what makes the place extra special for us . See you next year !

    Had a reservation and seated quickly. The Asked the person…read moreseating us if they could put in an order for two Apple Cider Donuts? She seemed annoyed, but said she would. Forty minutes later when I asked her about the donuts, they finally arrived. They were worth the wait! Came to the table big, fluffy and covered with cinnamon sugar. Nice flavor and two donuts split between the five of us was perfect! The young waiter was very sweet and apologized for the wait to order. The brunch we ordered came out hot and tasty. The Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberries were light and fluffy!! All the other dishes were equally good. This would be a five star review based on food alone, but the attitude when seated and the seemingly overwhelmed, but very nice waiter brings it to a four star. I would certainly give it another try!!

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    Salmon Eggs Benedict--half portion

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