delicious food, great service, and even better prices! The vibe is super homey and welcoming!

We found this restaurant absolutely adorable! The colors and interior design totally give off a Dr. Seuss vibe. We all ordered the regular house coffee and the breakfast platter, which were decent. Even though we visited on a holiday and it was busy, the service was so hospitable that we were in and out in no time. We also ordered the blueberry pancakes, and the blueberry was an absolute delight, definitely the highlight of the meal! read more

Stopped by before 8 am and there was already a wait! This place gets pretty popular, so come early or be prepared for that wait. There is indoor and outdoor seating, but it was a bit too chilly for outdoor. The service is friendly and efficient. The Plain Pancake is made thin. I love the buttery crispy edges. Forget the fluffy pancakes, these are the best kind of pancakes! I will have to try the blueberry ones next time. The Chia Pudding with Fresh Berries (Memorial Day Weekend Special) had great texture with the fresh mixed berries. The Home Brewed Iced Tea had a great balance of citrus (Red Zinger and Lemon Zinger) to black tea. It is unsweetened, but there are sugar packets on the table. We had wanted to try the Blueberry Bread Pudding, but we weren't the only ones, as it was already sold out for the holiday weekend! We were informed of this a couple times by the staff, so we knew going in. I was stuffed at the end of the meal. Definitely worth the wait. read more

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If you are looking for an incredible breakfast spot in Bar Harbor, Cafe This Way is an absolute must-visit. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with friendly and efficient service. The lobster Benedict was outstanding, but the star of the meal was the blueberry pancakes, which were the best blueberry pancakes I've ever had. Thanks again to the staff at Cafe This Way for such an extraordinary breakfast experience. We will definitely be back (every morning) the next time we're in Bar Harbor. read more

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Nice staff. Attentive and fast. The food was good. The grilled muffin had sugar baked in on the top making it very sweet. I'm not a breakfast person, but my husband said the monte cristo lived up to it's popular reputation. The syrup was really good. The ham was surprisingly very thick. Many, many tables and very popular breakfast location. read more

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Beautiful little restaurant! Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of their menu items. Food was yummy! I had the Eggs Benedict and a side of potatoes. The potatoes were nice and soft in the inside and the outside had the perfect crunch. The eggs were delicious! My mother in law had the blueberry pancakes and I can honestly say it was the most I saw her eat all trip. She absolutely love them! If you're in the area, it's definitely a must stop! read more

Cafe This Way - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Highly recommend eating here. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Staff is super friendly and welcoming. Turn around time is fast so wait shouldn't be long. Best blueberry pancakes I had in the area! read more

Cafe This Way - Country Breakfast - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Ordered breakfast and had a few drinks after our morning hike. Food was great and service was quick! They had a lot of different specials throughout the weekend and holiday! Try a breakfast cocktail! read more

Cafe This Way - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

I loved Cafe This Way! It definitely lives up to the Bar Harbor hype. I got to the restaurant around 8am on a Sunday morning in the fall, and only waited about 15 minutes to get a table. They had a comfy waiting area nearby the host stand. The host also did a great job of making sure you could hear your name being called. We sat in the outdoor seating, which was covered and really a great Maine experience. Service was friendly, and the food came out very quickly. It felt like a Gilmore Girls/Stars Hollow-esqe scene. I ordered the benedict, coffee, and the blueberry pancake. The pancake was one of the best things I've eaten in Maine. It was a perfectly crispy on the outside, thin and absolutely delicious pancake. To top it off there were real Maine blueberries and real maple syrup. It was simply delightful. If you find yourself in Bar Harbor, make sure to go to Cafe This Way. read more

Cafe This Way - Blueberry pancakes - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Excellent breakfast spot! Very popular, but the host moves people thru pretty quickly because they have a lot of seating. The blueberry pancakes were amazing!! Molly was our server, & she was super friendly! read more

Solid breakfast spot with friendly, attentive service that made for a nice start to the day. The food was good, but it didn't quite wow me. The pancakes were a little flatter than I prefer and lacked that fluffy texture I was hoping for. Overall, it's a dependable place for breakfast with good service. read more

Our group of 6 came here for breakfast before a tour and all enjoyed our meals. I had one chocolate chip pancake that was really good a scrambled eggs apple juice and my wife had two eggs over easy with toast and like her breakfast. Emma was a good server making sure we all had what we ordered and coming back to make sure all was good during our meal. The prices of food here is very good and with good food we'd definitely recommend it to all visitors to Bar Harbor. read more

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My husband and I shared: - Lobster Benedict - Maine Blueberry Pancake - Home Fries - Atlantic Brewing Blueberry Soda The food was absolutely delicious. I expected to like the Benedict more and it was so good, but the blueberry pancake blew me away. I don't love pancakes, but this one was thin, crispy, and had so much flavor. It was the best pancake I've ever had. The portion sizes are on the smaller side and prices are fairly high, but that's typical of lobster in Maine. We arrived a bit before 11 and didn't have to wait too long for a table. read more

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Worth the wait for a tasty warm breakfast! My only regret is I wish we came here sooner in our trip because we would have definitely returned. There is both indoor and outdoor seating - outdoor was lovely for a summer morning in Bar Harbor. I had the blueberry pancake with a side of eggs. The pancake was thin but huge and had a nice crispy caramelized texture to it. The fresh wild blueberries were amazing in the pancake - so sweet and the best blueberries I've ever had (we also ordered a cup of them as a side). My husband had the Harney which was corned beef hash with poached eggs, and sourdough toast - the hash was more potato than meat but the poached eggs added more protein. Highly recommend coming here for a lovely breakfast or brunch. read more

Cafe This Way - Blueberry pancake - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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First time visiting Bar Harbor and this breakfast spot was recommended over and over to us and I certainly see why! It is such a charming spot with delicious food, friendly service and is dog friendly. Definitely arrive early or at least make note that you'll have to wait because it is extremely popular. My mom and I didn't mind the wait so much since the weather was perfect, but we got there around 8:30 am and hung out for a good 20 mins or so before we were sat. The table next to us had asked if we were from out of town and recommend their blueberry pancakes. We were lucky that the restaurant received fresh blueberries just that morning (otherwise they are frozen). Wow.... that recommendation lived up to the hype! It is not your typical fluffy pancake; it is still fluffy, but the crispy edges really elevate the texture and flavor of the pancake. Of course the blueberries were a lovely addition. It'll be hard to find a pancake that good ever again. I asked the server what their most ordered savory items are and he recommended the burrito. Again, great recommendation! I love a good, hearty burrito and every bite was satisfying and delicious. Definitely recommend going here if you can! You won't be disappointed. read more

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Great breakfast spot in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor. We got here around 8am and had a very short wait - by 8:30-Pam the lines grew. So the tip is get here early! Aside from the regular breakfast dishes they have daily specials. We tried the strawberry shortcake (made with biscuits) which was very good. The blueberry pancakes are excellent - someone said best ever and I tend to agree. We ordered a second round of pancakes that were so good!!! read more

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The best breakfast in Bar Harbor. Great staff. Great location. Imaginative eggs Benedict. Always refilled coffee... you'll leave happy!

We had breakfast here three days in a row during our stay in Acadia, and every single meal was fantastic. The staff deserves a special shout-out, Tyler and Brenna were incredible hosts who took such great care of us, making us feel like regulars from the moment we walked in. My husband loved his vegan tofu scramble so much that he ordered it all three days, flavorful, hearty, and perfectly cooked with fresh veggies and crispy home fries on the side. I decided to try something different each day: the ricotta toast on Day 1, the avocado toast on Day 2, and a bagel with herbed cream cheese on Day 3. Every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. The coffee was fresh and strong, just the way I like it, and the quirky, colorful interiors added so much character to the place. From the food to the friendly service and the fun atmosphere, Café This Way truly captures the cozy, creative vibe of Bar Harbor. Highly recommend this spot for anyone visiting Acadia, you'll leave happy, full, and already planning your next breakfast here! read more

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Yummy food for breakfast. The staff was impressive. From seating and cordial greeting I was impressed by the every staff member working and attending to things to be done. I could tell they worked hard and liked their job to make dining experience a positive one. Kudos to management and ownership! read more

Heard so much about this place and it lives up to its reputation. Host was fantastic....welcome and efficient. The food was FANTASTIC. I got the lox bagel...a home favorite growing up in NY...and it was a good size with creamy dill cream cheese and large pieces of beautifully smoked salmon. The carafe of traditional mimosa was the perfect touch. 10/10 definitely recommend. read more

Cafe This Way - The "bagel plate" - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Casual vibe. Good serve. Food was fresh. Really busy but staff was hustling. I would definitely go back again.

Delicious and unique offerings. Loved the smoked trout scramble. Fun friendly atmosphere.

This place has very good food and coffee, our food cane out very quickly and we were seated in less than 5 minutes. There is also a ton of seating, the outdoor seating has great shade and is very comfortable. Absolutely great breakfast spot. read more

So good we came twice for breakfast! We were here fairly early (7:30 both days) and got seats inside with no wait. Service was friendly, and it was very relaxed and cozy inside. Boyfriend got Eggs Benedict and I got a blueberry pancake. Those little Maine blueberries are so tasty. Pancake was the best I've ever had. Thin and a slightly crispy edge. The food was delicious both days, and the coffee was great and our cups were always kept full. read more

Cafe This Way - Blueberry pancake - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

The service was spectacular and this is a really cute little spot for breakfast or lunch. The only thing standing between them and a five star review is the blandness of the home fries. They looked so promising when they came out and then they lacked flavor. The BLT with 2 eggs was great. The pancake was huge and looked delicious. read more

Cafe This Way - BLT with 2 eggs - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Some sites are showing closed but it is open!!! May 11, 2026 Delicious food....had the eggs Benedict with trout. Blueberry muffins to die for....ate one there and brought one home. Cutest setting and decor, wonderful servers and lovely owner. Dont miss this jewel!! read more

Breakfast was delicious Had "the usual". Eggs, potatoes and sourdough toast Shared a pancake with hubby. It was exactly how i like pancakes. Thin with crispy edges. Order that Service is fast. Nice atmosphere. read more

Cafe This Way - Interior - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Good selection of breakfast,, welcoming service with cozy ambience. Must experience when in Bar Harbor!

So good. Definitely recommend! Pancakes were delicious and breakfast platter was tasty. read more

Cafe This Way - So yummy. Pancakes were sooo good. - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Great breakfast and mezcal Bloody Mary. Service is fast and just the right amount of attention.

Great food and service. The blueberry pancakes are delicious. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

This has been the best breakfast spot on the trip to Acadia. I cannot shut up about the pancakes. They are probably the best pancakes I've had in my life. The other items on the menu are delicious, but the pancakes take it home. If you're in a group, get a table pancake to share. Highly recommend. The service and employees are friendly, patient, and sweet. We "joked" about asking for the pancake recipe way too many times. And they played along. Brynna, please send the recipe. read more

Cafe This Way - Apple Cheddar Pancakes with Honey Butter - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Excellent scramble with goat cheese fresh basil and tomatoes. My husband enjoyed oatmeal and pancakes with blueberries and real Maple syrup. Bloody Mary was perfect! Service was excellent. read more

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Literally stunning!! We were on our way out of Bar Harbor and needed breakfast so we stopped here. We only waited a couple minutes before getting seated at a table outside. The staff was so nice and checked on us on constantly and sitting outside was just gorgeous and so nice. We ordered some coffee which the staff kept full. For breakfast I got the country breakfast with scrambled eggs and a blueberry pancake. The food was delicious but the pancake was the star with the delicious and sweet blueberries Absolutely 10/10 and a must try if you are looking for some brunch!! read more

Cafe This Way - Country Breafkast - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Cute book themes breakfast spot. The waitstaff were very kind and checked in often. The blueberry pancakes are a must have! Be prepared to wait a little because this place is always busy! read more

Wonderful service and I hate to leave this review, but for vegans this is not the best vegan breakfast in town. It's really too bad, because the vibe was very welcoming, great servers. It was sad looking breakfast .. I won't get into detail but could tell it was thrown together as a vegan option but no effort to make this a decent looking or tasting meal was put in. There's quite a wait for a table so I'm sure other things are good. read more

So good. Everyone was happy with their dishes. Lobster Beni's, corned beef hash, blueberry pancakes and country breakfast. The only one that was weird was the granola. Very cute space and with great service and a lot of seating. read more

We had already hit the 2 Cats Cafe, so we wanted to be sure to try Cafe This Way, which was the other highly recommended Bar Harbor breakfast spot we had heard about. It's a little hard to find, because it's tucked behind some other stores just off Main Street. The Cafe Monte Cristo sounded great when I read the description on the menu and it lived up to exactly what I had hoped for. Others in our party had the French Toast and the Country Breakfast and really enjoyed them. The inside of the building has a cute library/bookstore theme and there is also a spacious outdoor dining area. This is definitely one of the top breakfast spots in town! read more

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I almost always rely entirely on Yelp when making dining decisions. Our breakfast experience at Cafe This Way is an excellent example of why I have come to depend on fellow Yelpers... Our Bar Harbor lodgings offered a decent, if typical, free American hotel breakfast buffet. It was fine. But after a few days of it, we decided we wanted to try something different. Yelp to the rescue. Based on our search criteria, 4.5-star Cafe This Way topped the list, and off we went. As frequently reported by those who preceded us, this off-the-beaten-path, eclectic breakfast spot was well worth the trip down the alley off Mt. Desert St. I ordered the housemade Corned Beef Hash with Poached Eggs (drizzled with Hollandaise Sauce), and she ordered the Veggie Eggwhite Omelette with Cheddar. Both came with homemade sourdough toast, and we knew from reading the reviews to ask for the homemade strawberry jam. We both loved our breakfasts! So much so that we would have been back again the following day if not for our plan to be up in time for the Bar Harbor sunrise (and the need for food and coffee well before Cafe This Way's opening hour). Bonus: The decoratively displayed used books led to my partner's discovery of a new author she has since started reading. When we are next in Bar Harbor, Cafe This Way will be at the top of our breakfast dining list. read more

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Nothing special. I sat at the bar as I was dining alone. Service at the bar is normally not great but this service was excellent as he was very busy. Impressively the iced coffee was bottomless. Very few gluten-free options. Could've gotten something better being in downtown Bar Harbor. read more

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