I have nee coming here for years and its clear the word is out, line are long, service is great and…read moreeverything Lils serves up is soot on. I'll keep on waiting no matter way. My fav!!!!

Charming cafe with good coffee and lots of goodies! I popped in for a quick hit of caffeine and to…read moretake a call (I know, I know), and really enjoyed the vibe here. The place does fill up quickly though, be warned that the line can get long during busy stretches. Caffeine aside, the desserts looked incredible, I'm definitely going to come back to try a few before I leave Kittery.

We haven't been in the Kittery area in a very long time and when we ventured over from visiting…read morePortsmouth, NH and went over a bridge by mistake and went with it we were happy to see this Store and not having to drive up north where we first found them. We always bought several loaves and brought them back home to VT. They were always the best! This trip we had to settle for a Whoopie pie which was big enough to split between us, of course, it too was delicious. Love the store, It nicely decorate, very clean and very helpful friendly staff! We will be back!

While no bargains, the bread quality really surprised me. We were traveling and like to stop at…read morelocal stores to see what is offered. When I saw bread wrapped in plastic bags, I said "oh no!". Plastic bags are death to good bread. I am glad to say I was pleasantly surprised how good the bread was, I merely heated it up a bit at home and truly enjoyed the real rye bread and Ciabatta. There many choices but here in Florida it is difficult to get real rye and Ciabatta - they are usually mushy and soft. I enjoyed the rye bread as an accompaniment to a turkey kielbasa stew I make and it was delicious. I can't wait to try it as a sandwich or as a Reuben. Sometimes, you can't judge a book by its cover (or as in this case, plastic bags).

Full French bakery that was so delicious. We tried so many different items and each was better than…read morethe last. We made our sandwiches on the fresh baguettes and loved loved loved them. Don't get the granola.... Doesn't do the rest of the food justice.

This is one of those places that exists in spite of its mediocrity. Thrives in fact - you have to…read morewait in line to experience their bland, unimaginative, tasteless pastries. Of course they are huge - sized for American giants that require each croissant to have the caloric load of an entire loaf of dough. But I review coffee. And the coffee here - sucks. I ordered a flat white. What I received was an abomination. A way too large cup (12oz maybe?) filled to the brim with tepid, beige milk. I need not pontificate - it sucked. I took a photo, and dropped it into a nearby garbage can. Be a tourist, stand in line, and be disappointed (or thrilled if you are a completely undiscerning toadie) - or go elsewhere. Anywhere elsewhere.

Delightful bakery in a charming little town. We arrived at 7:55 am on a weekday to find a short…read morequeue outside ready for the doors to open at 8. Believe the stellar reviews. Chocolate almond croissant 5/5 Ham and cheese croissant 5/5 Cheddar Jalapeno pretzel 6/5 Olive Ficelle 6/5 Strawberry scone 5/5 Almond croissant 5/5 Service is great, lines move fast, ambience is perfect for the location and how they've branded themselves. Would love to be back for the breakfast dine in menu.

This place made Yelp's list of top 100 coffee shops for 2025, and I am not disappointed!…read more Elephantine crafted the best latte I've ever had (my husband concurs). It was smooth with just the right amount of foam at just the right temperature. We also tried several dishes, and the star of the show was the granola and yogurt dish (I know, not something people usually go out for). Ambiance was charming and cozy. Service was exceptional. Would definitely return!!

Top notch spot to start our day. It's my other 1/2's birthday, so we had to stop and fuel up with…read moresome donuts. Regular ones for me and GF for her. For an iced cold brew, delicious. With a little coconut milk (dairy free here) and a little sugar. Got the Boston Crème and Fried Dough donuts. The fried dough was my favorite, felt like I was at the fair!! Fast delivery! Evidently I did not say my name clearly, I'm Carmen now , thanks Niko that gave me a laugh. To go or to stay and eat, plenty of room. Oh and you can try the Photo Booth!!

Cute little donut and coffee shop with monthly flavor updates to keep your donut tastebuds happy!…read more Place was busy at 9 o'clock on a Saturday morning, yet the staff kept the lines moving with quick and friendly service! Enjoyed the s'mores donut, many shops have overpowering sweetness when making these, but Lovebirds is a perfect mix of flavors and not overly sweet! Strawberry Shortcake Latte is a perfect mix of summer fruity flavor fun great for a morning pick me up to keep you perky for your travels!!! Maine is truly the way life should be! Stop by this sweet venue as you cross into the state!

I got the seasonal Iced Maple Sea Salt Latte with Cold Foam, and let me tell you it was delicious!…read moreIt was definitely worth waiting in line for. My only regret is that I didn't come here every morning of my trip! And whatever you do, don't skip the baked goods! I got the Blueberry Scone, and it was warm, fresh, and practically melted in my mouth. So good! Overall, such a great spot and absolutely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town

I really wanted to give 5 stars, but the coffee was a bit of a miss for me. I ordered an iced mocha…read moreto start and later got a regular iced coffee after working for a few hours. The mocha just didn't taste quite right, and while the iced coffee wasn't bad, it wasn't anything that stood out. I'd be willing to give the coffee another try, though. That said... the sandwiches are AMAZING. I built my own with roast beef, and they were incredibly generous with the deli meat. The sourdough bread was absolute perfection. They also offer free WiFi with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, making it a great spot to work remotely or enjoy lunch. I spent about three hours here and would definitely come back. One thing to keep in mind: they're right in the center of town, so it stays busy. There was a line nearly the entire time I was there, but don't let that discourage you. Even with the line, both my drinks and food were ready within just a few minutes of ordering. Great service despite the crowds!

I love blueberries anyway, so as I was in Maine I planned to try all things with blueberries…read more After a funny lunch in Portsmouth, NH we headed to Kennebunkport, ME for a few hours. We stopped at Bar Harbor Cheesecake for a unique treat. First of all the ambiance is elegant and quite different from the Dock Square area. They are a cheesecake business, but I think they serve wine as well. However all of the cheesecakes are in wine refrigerators with chill lighting so you totally feel like you are in a wine bar. Great vibe! After close examination we picked the blueberry lemon ( and a phenomenal cinnamon roll). This might be the best cheesecake I've ever had. The flavor was BURSTING with every bite! Definitely pricey, but worth it to experience.

It happens. You're…read moresitting at home, on an off peak season Sunday night, and you get a craving... the old sweet tooth kicks in, and given the day, the hour, and the time of year, you know your options to satisfy that sweet urge are going to be slim to nil. I mean, after 9pm even the grocery stores with their "meh" bakeries are closed. What I did was open Yelp!, and expand my search area a little, and I''m glad I did... because it turns out, Portland isn't the only option for foodies (or in this case, "munchies") in Maine. Because there's a little coastal town just a bit south called "Kennebunk". I know. It sounds completely made-up, but I assure you, it's a real place. So, even though I was born and raised in Maine, and I've never heard of this oddly named little town that sounds like a cross between a manufactured tourist trap and a summer warehouse facility for political dynasties... I was kind of amazed by the Yelp restaurant listings... Portland gets all the "foodie Buzz" in the press, but it looks like some of the spots in and around this Kennebunk could seriously give Portland's reputation a run for its money. I think some summer outings are in my future. But I digress... Once I filtered the returns by hitting the "Open Now" button, Bar Harbor Cheesecake popped up, front and center. They've got an hours of operation befitting a fictional business in a made-up town... 11:11am - 11:11pm...?!? C'mon... that's just a joke... it must be... open on a Sunday night... after 6pm... in April... in Maine...?!? It's TRUE. it's all True. I made the 20-some odd mile drive, expecting nothing but a "Ha Ha!" Sign taped to the window of an abandoned storefront... But what I got instead was a friendly (if somewhat lonely), helpful staffer who greeted me warmly, asked if it was my first time, and then guided me through the offerings. For the record, I went with the "Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake", and not just because it was the most expensive thing on offer, but because when you find yourself at an improbable time, in an unlikely spot, with seemingly unattainable desires, you go BIG. Indulge. Swing for fences, go for broke, break the bank, go the extra mile.... And have "Dessert for Dinner": Because you're an adult, and you deserve it. as for the cheesecake...? O. M. G. Is it the best I've had...? Dunno. But I can't remember ever having better. It was also filling enough that I only ate half and had the rest the next morning with coffee... it was still great the next day, btw. Frankly, at that point I was starting to see it as "good value for money". FWIW, there are a handful of Bar Harbor Cheesecakes sprinkled around the country, so maybe keep an eye out for them... Barring that, this one is definitely worth checking out... the only downside was I kind of had to hustle to get to a coffee place before they all closed... (FWIW: Aroma Joes in Saco was open until 11pm, so Win-Win for Me...!!!)

If you find yourself in Wells, Maine this is a required stop. They have like 40 flavors of hard ice…read morecream and they have soft ice cream. There's always a huge line but the wait is worth it. We were just there recently and my chocolate chip cookie dough was outstanding. Give it a try.

"Oh, daddy You soothe me with your smile…read moreYou're letting me know You're the best thing in my life" (Fleetwood Mac) We were in Wells on the past weekend, and to our surprise not all of the ice cream shops had opened for the season. Some were, some weren't. But fortunately, Big Daddy's were! And to prove it, there was one helluva healthy line of customers waiting to get their frozen fix in a cup or a cone. They have around 50 ice cream flavors, plus some sorbets, sherberts, and yogurts. We were so intrigued by one of their flavors that we both ordered it. I mean, c'mon, when have you ever seen Banana Chocolate Chip on a menu? It was excellent. Smooth and creamy with a definite banana flavor and plenty of chocolate chips. A Kiddie portion was a pricey $6.95, but in all fairness, that Kiddie portion was equal in size to some of the "small" scoops we've had over the years at various ice cream joints. Big Daddy has four locations in the Wells, Ogunquit, and Kennebunkport area, so if you're up this way during the summer, you won't be too far from experiencing an experience with Big Daddy!