Great little ice cream place right by Sandy Beach, unique flavors and fantastic taste…read more I had the lavender ice cream and it was so yummy. Cute set up with chairs to look out in the bay and games for kids and adults.

If you wander down the Rockland Harbor Trail in the direction away from the center of town, you'll…read morecome to Newty's, an adorable little place selling ice cream and coffee. When I was there recently the summer hours had just kicked in and they're open noon to 8pm--perfect for a caffeine fix later in the day or a sweet treat around sunset, which you can catch from a bench in the park area. There's a long list of ice cream flavors to choose from (I cracked up at "Mint Chip Yay," as clearly I'm not the only person who gets excited to find it). There are also floats with a choice of sodas, drinks, a vegan option or two, frozen yogurt, and of course coffee drinks; I had a delicious affogato (espresso over ice cream), which came with a cookie. Yum! Also super friendly service and just a sweet little spot to enjoy right by the water. Highly recommend!

I ordered the amarena gelato which is vanilla and cherries. What I got was definitely not gelato,…read morenot even close. It was gritty, dry and mealy in texture unlike a gelato which should be silky in texture. Furthermore, there was not a speck of cherry to be found. Waste of money. I took one bite and threw it out. Please don't advertise that you're serving gelato when it's not.

This place Doesn't exist. It must have closed. This was posted in 2025. The seating was still…read moreoutside but the shop was clearly closed

My fiance has been coming here since he was a child, its a very loved spot by locals it seems…read more We went in july and it was really good! The texture and flavor of the ice cream is perfect and their menu is so cute and unique to them. I only wish there was a better place to enjoy your treat, more little tables and things. Otherwise, the service was quick and pleasant, especially being served by mainly teens.

I don't understand the hype for this place…read more I ordered a small cup of the pistachio ice-cream. It was green in color, however it barely had any flavor. It did not have any nuts and was full of ice crystals.

Bixby Chocolate was an expected find when we were in Rockland for a cruise stop. Located off the…read morebeaten path, Bixby isn't a place you're going to stumble upon, but when you do you'll love it. The entry is located toward the back of a large brick building. You may think you're going too far, but keep going. There is a sign above the doorway and a sandwich board to help get you there. As you get near the place the smell of chocolate fills the air. Once inside the door it's like you're surrounded by a big chocolate hug. Inside the door there are a number of shelves on your right with pre-packaged Bixby products, ready for purchase. Chocolates and bonbons and toffees of various flavors and varieties, as well as peanut brittles in a surprising number of flavors. Further into the establishment you're presented with displays of various items for sale. It's not just a retail store, but it's also the Bixby Chocolate factory, where their confectionary delights come to life. The day of our visit there was no activity other than retails sales. After a couple samples I came home with a large bag of chili beer peanut brittle. I know it sounds complicated, but it is AWESOME. The staff at Bixby knows their product. Got a question? Any staff member can assist with any of your questions. Need to purchase something and have it shipped? No problem at all! They ship anywhere! Bixby is a destination, to be sure, but it's well worth the effort to find it.

A must stop when you're in Rockland. Bixby Chocolate is both a factory and a retail shop, and…read moredriving up you're greeted with the best smell of cocoa. The light and airy shop showcases the variety of their products, particularly their signature bonbons and Needhams (potato chocolates!). The chocolate is very high quality with a lot of flavor choices. Make sure to try some local flavor profiles like blueberry and maple. They also have ice cream in the shop! We'd just eaten so we had to miss that, but stocked up on chocolates, including a bag of Needhams, Allagash beer brittle, a dark chocolate sea salt bar, and four bon bons. Bixby does a beautiful job crafting the chocolates. The bonbons were truly pieces of art, and the chocolate bar had such a lovely and intricate sea life pattern on it that I almost didn't want to eat them. Our one wish was that they had more samples available, particularly for the unfamiliar flavors like the beer brittle and the Needhams, so folks know what they're getting before investing in a large bag of something. The factory and shop is right on Crockett Point in Rockland Harbor and is a gorgeous way to spend some time in Maine.

The newest owners have turned this place around. They have spruced up and service is quick and…read morefriendly. Menu has good offerings for lunch or dinner depending on how hungry you are. I enjoy going there. My favorite blizzard is the turtle pecan. They offer a good selection of flavors. I bought a cake and it was delicious.

Oh boy. I had a strong feeling the burger would not be good but we were tired and everywhere else…read morewas crowded so we went on ahead, even after smelling the smell of vomit in the parking lot and near the dumpster. This was the WORSE BURGER I've had in many many years. I cannot remember a burger this bad. I had the flame burger (some nasty sauce and supposed to have pepperjack cheese and jalapenos but there hardly were any of those). Cold buns, semi cold horrible meat pattie. It could've been anything in that meat but probably better there wasn't a lot coz it's so horrible. Just a nasty careless burger thing. McDonalds is the Ritz compared to this. The Spot is 1000 times better. Anywhere! Just horrid. Yuk. The french fries were good. The soft serve is ok. That's that.

This restaurant has "no cups" for water. They "don't do water". First time I've heard that in…read moredecades of eating out. Burgers are good and juicy even with smash patties. Toppings are available and plentiful but menu is confusing and even ketchup costs extra. They also don't do milkshakes, but they have a $6.50 root beer float and other ice cream options.

The spot more like Not the Spot . This place closes early on numerous occasions before closing…read morehours . I recommend going elsewhere and finding a real place to eat

On a recent cruise we had a port stop in Rockland, ME. Instead of doing an excursion we decided to…read moredo one of those "go down this street and right" excursions where you make everything up as you. Since it was between breakfast and lunch we decided to stop into Atlantic Baking for a coffee and a pastry. Atlantic Baking is an unassuming shop right along what I'm going to consider a main street through Rockland. Not necessarily THE main street, but the Main-est we saw, so I'm sticking with that. Inside are several cases of pastries, breads, rolls, donuts and other baked goods that looked at me as if to say "I dare you". There was a cinnamon roll-ish thing that looked really good, and a Vanilla latte are what talked to me most. The staff (two young ladies on this morning) were busy hustling and, even with that, were helpful as they tried to keep taking care of customers. The vanilla latte was SUE-PERB, albeit a bit hot for my taste (had it let is cool first). As we sat having our halfway-between-breakfast-and-lunch-but-not-really-brunch snack there was a steady stream of customers, I'm guessing about 50/50 regulars and cruisers. Aside from pastries, coffees and teas, there's a cooler with canned/bottle beverages for the on-the-go beverage drinker. With as much activity as was going on during our visit you'd think it'd be difficult to keep clean, but there was a gentleman who came out frequently to take care of emptied tables, trash, etc. There are windows into the baking area, proving that they've got nothing to hide. Most everything is made on site with fresh, natural ingredients by people who take pride in what they do. Atlantic Baking is a charming place and a nice stop for a mid-morning snack

Nice pastries, comfortable seating with a borw of downtown Rockland. Coffee options available…read more Friendly and competent service.

ALWAYS a great experience. Pick your criteria- Legendary…read more NEVER had anything less than YUMMY! I have driven WAYYYYY out of my way to stop there. Never fails to please.

This place is fantastic! We went there twice during our recent stay in Rockland. Had both…read morebreakfast and lunch, neither of which will disappoint. You will wait for a table but it's worth it. Staff is very nice. Overall fantastic!

Great Food & the Donuts alone are worth the drive! Very attentive staff and the soft music in the…read morebackground was an added bonus. The minor distraction was the fire pit near the front entrance. Based on the wind direction, the smoke entered the interior space when anyone opened the front door. We would definitely go again.

Primo, "first". Interesting name to give your own restaurant. And the website doubles down by…read morequoting the chef - "the ultimate Farm to Table experience." (Another superlative?) Further reading boasts that they've received multiple awards and accolades, though the last one seems to be from 6 years ago. (As they say, time changes everything.) After walking around the beautiful grounds and event spaces, the young hostess who greeted us told us confidently that we would not be disappointed. Such hype and a charming setting could be a set up for disappointment, and it was. The friendly and attentive waiter tried to recite the specials but had to check his notes and wasn't certain about some ingredients or pricing. We chose the toast special "with house-made bread, cheese and seasonal berries". Immediately after ordering it, he asked if we wanted the bread service as well. We just ordered the toast . . . It was thin bread spread with bland cheese, a few macerated strawberries, a drizzle of balsamic and some greens on top (because you always put balsamic glaze and a few greens on top at an Italian-inspired restaurant?) Cliché, bland and no way those were local strawberries this early in the season. I like a simple starter but that depends on having flavor. (We had better avocado toast for breakfast at Joe's Flat Iron Cafe in Skowhegan a few days before.) Next we shared the Farmer's Salad, appetizingly and nostalgically served in a hand-turned wooden bowl. The crisp, fresh greens were radicchio, frissé, and romaine with house croutons, shaved Parmesan, pork belly pieces and a tasty dressing. Good effort overall but 1) what local farm produced those greens in early May ("ultimate farm to table"?), 2) I'm over trendy, greasy and sinewy pork belly replacing good, crispy bacon and 3) It was a simple salad I could have made at home. Where was the wow? We again went with the seasonal special for the main - house-made ravioli stuffed with house-made ricotta, lobster pieces and vegetables in an herb infused oil. Sounded great, looked good but another bland disappointment. The vegetable on top (garnish?) was roasted pea shoots that were dry and stringy. Sautéed cabbage was mixed with the raviolis. A flavorless filler. But kudos for including locally foraged fiddle heads to add seasonal color and interest. The pasta was well made but the cheese filling was just bland. As was the colored but flavorless herb oil. (And now I understand why Italian cooks say cheese doesn't go with seafood.) We asked for salt, got a strange look but they brought it. I have to give them credit for carefully crafting an uplifting and appealing setting. The gardens, event buildings, main house and dining spaces have an intoxicating atmosphere. And they clearly have their fans. (A woman at the next table who was eavesdropping on our conversation about the pros and cons of the food pointedly said to us as she left so that others could hear "I hope they got your meal right".) Bless her heart. Fine to support the home team (Maine plates on her car) but it's good theater more than great food. Overhyped and too expensive for what it is.

We came here on a whim while visiting and it did not disappoint. Our server Hyatt was so attentive…read moreand so kind, it was lovely. The food was really great as well. We had the carbonara and the margherita pizza. Both were quite delicious. The carbonara was genuinely one of the best I've had in some time. The pizza was light and not overtly heavy or dense. Definitely great for sharing. I do recommend either getting a reservation or preparing for a wait as they were quite busy the entire time we were there. Overall though the vibe was great and I would definitely go back when in town

Their gnocchi was delicious. Tender and savory, but Chicken Parmesan with a pasta up charge was the…read moreworst version I've ever had. Prices were on the higher end and service was underwhelming. Perhaps we weren't their preferred demographic