Salad was good as was sandwich we ordered. Coffee was a disappointment, very acidic. Regular fare. Don't like to be asked for a tip BEFORE we receive food. They deliver food to table, is that worth a tip????? Pay your staff more and don't ask customers to foot your payroll. read more

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 !

Cafeteria style food. Bought a sandwich that barely had any turkey on it and the bread was bland and crumbly. Being in their new location you feel like you are at a medical center cafeteria. read more

Excellent breakfast with fresh ingredients, great open space, and personable staff. The red velvet hash was incredible. I have never had anything like it before but love to try new things. My husband and I were very pleased with our breakfast and will be back. read more

Stopped here for breakfast on our way down the coast of Maine. Super fast, friendly service. The restaurant side itself must be new because it is all freshly renovated and very clean. The food came out quickly. The hot mocha was in the top 3 best my husband has ever had, and he orders one every breakfast place that serves it. I got the bee sting breakfast sandwich and it was honestly perfect! The combination of hot honey and jalapeño cream cheese was sweet and spicy perfection!!! And the croissant was really good too. If we ever find ourself in this area again we would definitely come back! Thank you. read more

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Let me start with that I really want to like this place, but I have yet to have a good experience. So I was convinced to give bell another try... As with every time I've been the staff was cold and rude. Sometimes places just have a vibe and everyone gets treated rudely however I observed that other customers were treated more respectfully. I ordered the veggie deluxe sandwich to go. The wait time considering how busy they were was reasonable. The sandwich was terrible. It's supposed to be "two eggs, sliced avocado, baby spinach, tomato, and cheddar cheese" on an English muffin. What I got was eggs, avocado on half, and Swiss cheese on an English muffin. Horrible. It was extremely disappointing. The eggs tasted like they hadn't been seasoned with anything at all. You could have at least used salt and pepper! Very bland. If you have to substitute an item, like the cheese... or you're missing items, please say something to the customer. The coffee was also gas station quality. Maine has lots of great local roasters. Please use one like Rock City, Coffee by design, or 44 North. if you're going to charge a premium the quality should reflect. read more

Excellent! Great menu choices, honest to goodness cappuccino that was as good as the ones I had in Venice! Our server was personable and kind. The food delish and so filling - if you are visiting don't think twice on a stop here - you won't be disappointed! Ohhh and get yourself a raspberry filled sugar cookie - you can thank me later! read more

Wow. Can't believe we ignored this restaurant for years. A friend recommended it, we thought it was a fast food place or something. When they say "generous" portion of curried chicken salad on your greens they mean GENEROUS! Absolutely delicious and extra package of Ken's salad dressing no charge. My husband flipped over his (big) roast beef sandwich. Said the quality of the roast beef was excellent. And did I mention... it was BIG. The girls/women working here are so nice it's crazy, nice nice nice and so attentive. It's not fancy dining but it is QUALITY FOOD. And the prices are like from 15 years ago, no rip off prices anywhere. And! they have a drive up window for to go orders. Wow. read more

Amazing food!! Bagels were awesome and sandwiches and soups!! We had desserts too...everything was great! You must stop here if you're in town!! read more

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Excellent service, amazing menu (for all) and a great environment! Never disappointed. ​ read more

The food is great. Pricing is reasonable. Lots of seating indoor and out. Friendly staff. I wish we had one closer. The menu is extensive and you won't run out of things to try. The scone tasted good but was kinda flat like a cookie. Shape is off. Decor is hip and funky. read more

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Dirty, weird service and atmosphere. Got eggs and corn beef hash, was bland and rubbery. Hotel lobby food. Good coffee and bloody mary though read more

Was out here for work last week came here for breakfast some chicken and waffles omg thought I was down south. Very very good food they have a takeout and sit down lovely right restaurant with great bake goods and the food. A must go‼ read more

We had brunch here on Father's Day and it was wonderful! Their menu truly has something for everyone from our picky 12-year old to our health conscience daughter who loves fruits, vegetables and avocado toast. The dining area has lots of options- many booths for privacy, indoor or outdoor seating and even a bar area to grab something quickly. The interior lights were interesting and the new paint and decor were nice and clean. We appreciated the ability to get real maple syrup (they had actually run out and sent someone to pick it up ASAP!) for the pancakes etc. And I loved being able to add flavor to my coffee, something I enjoy for special breakfasts and brunches. Even on a busy day like Father's Day, they were well staffed and knowledgeable and friendly. We will definitely return! read more

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This a great place to stop by for lunch and a coffee to go. The loaded BLT was really good and my husband really liked the salmon sandwich he got. With covid, the place is doing great. Booths are spaced out, hand sanitizer, masks.. the standard. Clean place. read more

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We order two sandwiches. Both were tasteless and one was not made as requested. Specifically there was almost no hummus in the Mediterranean wrap and the tuna panini was a soggy mess that fell apart. The two good things were a nice clean space and a lovely, helpful waitress, Morgan. read more

This is a great place for lunch. We were passing through on the way to Bar Harbor. The menu has a wide variety of item to suit any palette. There were 6 fresh soups to choose from. Our group had Clam Chowder, Loaded Potato Soup, and Chicken and Dumpling Soup. Our sandwiches were Pulled Pork, Turkey Melt, and a Mozzarella, Pesto Panini - all good. If you're in Belfast, give it a try. read more

Stopped here on our way out of Maine- the best breakfast ever!!! Cheap prices amazing quality and fast. Grabbed these blueberry root beers and they were incredible read more

Bell the Cat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Belfast, Maine

Well, I really love this place yet some things have declined in value. Tuna sandwich used to be kind of chunky and full of tuna. Now it's sort of a whipped up version ,of tuna, much smaller and tasteless. Nasty and unappealing for the price. Go back to the old way if you can. Thanks! read more

Absolutely love Bell the Cat ! Here visiting for a week and we have had breakfast here every morning. Tried several items in the menu and loved everything. The new location is great and the service is exceptional. Definitely recommend them. Looking forward to coming back in the Fall. read more

tipping before you are seated ? crazy wrong get your own coffee/tea/water ? driest Ruben ever ! yes for the pickle inclusion - --nope , we ran out. REALLY ? how hard is it to keep a frigging jar of pickles ? until I questioned for a price change for incomplete order, service kid: we're out. Me: some price change then service kid: nervous laugh made direct question on the way out Them: went to look in the kitchen Them: "Oh, here we had wrapped it for tomorrow' it was a limp SPEAR, NOT a pickle.. Open Face bread NOT toasted or GRILLED under carriage neither corned beef nor sauerkraut saw liquid or butter during assembly, insufficient Russian dressing (which was actually Thousand Island.. there is a difference) bag of chips. a bit over priced even without considering the deficits. no follow up from roaming servers... could not even flag one for 10 minutes. .. HELLO could have made the lunch much better if I had a chance to ask about what the kitchen could improve for me. I wrote a DM to someone there.. said 'not the forum for this type of complaint, could a call and discuss the issue. FUCK NO,I already spent enough tiome on feed back , now a serious critique I explained it totally, forward the DM to whomever-- the person was arrogant and haughty (two similar things) I finally said 'send me a refund' no refund I educated them on what should have been a very succulent classic sandwich , even though it was an open face. and closed with if you do not think a DM is appropriate forum, I guess I will take it public.. so here it is . 1 out of 10 chance I'm going back.. I have had very good lunches, including a Cobb Salad but the last , and I mean last, experience was BS TG package meal huge price this year. keep your expectations low, fuck that tipping before service, because it will bite you in the ass read more

Great place to grab some sandwiches. Really nice and clean little place. Sandwiches and soup were both real good.

Try their wine tasting and fixed menu. Incredible pairing, amazing food, and a very nice atmosphere. Must try!

Excellent!! We came here for breakfast for the first time. I ordered the corned beef breakfast dish which was tasty, I do think it needed a light sauce drizzled over for more flavor. First thing that came to mind was horseradish or even a chimichurri sauce. Still, very delicious. My husband ordered the Chicken and Waffles. This was his first time ever ordering chicken and waffles, I've had them many times at different places and it's always 'okay'. Well let me tell you, this was THE BEST chicken and waffles we've ever had. It had a spicy honey that added a wonderful flavor to the dish. Chicken was crispy, waffles were perfectly cooked, and the spice was just right!!! Not to mention, the portions were very filling. Definitely a favorite and we will be back to try more!! Service was perfect, atmosphere was great, and the space was cozy. Thank you so much! read more

Fantastic Service! Fantastic latte. Took my order quickly and with such a great smile. They have espresso and a variety of brewed. They serve seacoast coffee company and It was yum. I would definitely go back. Their lobby was big and their dining area bright and sunny. I would definitely go back. read more

It's no wonder this is one of the most popular places to eat in Belfast. The prices are super reasonable and the quality is spot on every time. I've tried many things, the mozzarella salad, the Californian (a veggie sandwich with all the goodies, avocado, sprouts etc.) but my favorite is the spicy black bean veggie burger. It's got pickled beet slaw, smoked gouda, spinach, and garlic aioli on a ciabatta roll...super good! They have coffee, smoothies etc. as well as alcoholic drinks, so it's got something for everyone. Just be sure to get there early since they close at 3pm (but they seem to serve people long after that). Can't say enough good things about these fine folks and their food! Check it out. read more

Bell the Cat - Black bean veggie burger...Delicious! This photo doesn't do it justice. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Belfast, Maine

Fast food speed with sit down restaurant quality. Fresh meats, salads and baked goods. We got a Rueben (large sandwich!), Italian, chicken salad, BLT and the Curry Chicken salad. Not a bad meal all with superb quality. And the friendliness and customer service were top notch! Def recommend if your in Belfast! read more

The food is fresh and the atmosphere here is amazing. Looking forward to the new location

. Do not waste your time or money. The gas station has better food, service and ambiance. It scored beneath my high school cafeteria

I needed a place to sit for a couple hours that had bathrooms, food options, outlets and free WiFi. With a quick google search, I found "Bell the Cat." It fit the bill. They had clean bathrooms, tasty breakfast options, outlets at booths, and free WiFi. For food, I got the Bell's Basic Breakfast. It's two eggs, bread/english muffin, fruit, a protein, and coffee. They let me substitute avocado instead of bacon/sausage at no charge. It was priced at $8.99 (before tax.) My needs were straightforward and Bell the Cat Cafe met them! read more

Bell the Cat - Bell's Basic Breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Belfast, Maine

Order at counter and they bring to you. Went 2 days in a row. Breakfast burrito one day. Very filling. Next day had the blueberry French toast. Was okay. Watch add one. Charge for each individual thing. Ordered some cookies to go. Excellent! read more

Awesome breakfast. Best biscuits and gravy. We should have split an order! My husband's mocha was so good he ordered a refill.

My brother took me out to lunch for my birthday & the food was great! Very friendly service, & relaxing atmosphere.

Great breakfast and lunch place! Friendly staff and good service. A lot of healthy menu options.

The staff. The food. The price. The location. Perfect, perfect. The ladies behind the counter yesterday morning were SO helpful, nice, and funny. We had gotten Take-Out a few years back (JUST barely out of the Covid period) and it was "fine". So we thought e would give it another go. We are so so happy we did. My husband got the Red Flannel Hash and it was a 12 out of 10. Just OUTSTANDING. If we could package that up...hmmmm. I had the basic breakfast and it was all perfect. The coffee was also great. Many different courses (light to bold) and several different flavors. This will be our new go to for breakfast when we're in Belfast. THANK YOU to BTC you and your team are really doing something right. read more

My sons and I went to Bell the Cat during our summer vacation to Belfast. Initially, we were not excited about the prices but were committed to enjoying our meal. One son had the breakfast hash and the other the blueberry French toast (when in Maine!). Both raved about how delicious they were. I ordered a salmon everything bagel with scallion cream cheese and while my kids loved their meals, both had entree envy. The people were friendly and the restaurant actually felt very "local". While I will say the prices were unexpected, for the food quality and flavor, we got the most for our money and it's comparable in cost to the area but a higher quality of food and friendliness. If you're looking for a tasty breakfast, Bell the Cat delivers! Btw, it was recommended to us by a local we met-thanks, Ed! read more

Too expensive and their outside sign is bright enough to make someone crash their car. It's really blinding, I hate seeing the sign because it hurts my eyes. read more

As usual the staff were delightful. However, today I tried the tuna salad and was very disappointed. The tuna is dry and bland. Not really a 'salad' at all. I'll not order that again. The other orders in the party were tasty as always. read more

We were attending a wedding at French's Point. On the day of the ceremony there was no planned lunch. Somebody suggested Bell the Cat and thank goodness they did!! Not only were there a variety of Gluten Free options including wraps, but also they delivered!! Amidst the beauty of the Penobscot Bay and the luxury of the French's Point Beach House accommodations, we were able to enjoy an incredible open faced corned beef sandwich on GF bread, a delightful chef salad, and a half Ultimate BLT and a half Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. That's right, my partner ordered two half sandwiches just to get a full sense of the menu! Their very well designed and well marked delivery van showed up at our door within thirty minutes of placing our order and we got a text to come outside. The driver was polite, masked, and delightfully distanced. This place has everything going for it!! Thank you Bell the Cat!! read more

My wife has been gushing about Bell the Cat for over a year now. I finally got to go just before Christmas. Personally I'm not a huge fan of having to go to the counter to order especially when there are so many choices and the place is busy. I understand why they do it but I feel rushed and get anxious. I ordered the Earl. Deli sliced roast beef piled high...must be subjective because it was not piled high. I live on sandwiches. Don't tell me it's piled high if it's not. I ordered focaccia bread and got ciabatta bread. The sandwich was ok. The roast beef was tasty for what there was of it. The horseradish and mayo was hardly noticeable. I see the potential at Bell the Cat's. Perhaps, if they weren't so busy. I am interested in trying them again. I just think I'm missing something here. The place is very clean. The staff friendly and my wife loved her salad. Everyone has a bad day so let's try again. I'll keep you posted... read more