Conscious Cafe

The crab omelette and quiche were excellent ! Best breakfast ever, all food freshly made, hot and…read moretasty !

We had the kielbasa and eggs and the homemade corned beef hash and eggs. Both breakfasts were…read morefantastic. This is one of the only true breakfast places in the area that we could find on Yelp so we were very happy that it was good. Thanks for a delicious breakfast..

View from our table.

Quiche with side salad

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Acadia Provisions

3.5(21 reviews)

2.1 mi

This place is amazing! They had fantastic fresh made sausages with a lot of different options. All…read moreof them are delicious. They also have a great selection of hot sauces both local and non local. The butcher and cashier were both super friendly and helpful. Can't recommend this place anymore!

Great store with fresh cut meats, Bell and Evan's chicken…read moreand Seafood. Fresh fish looked great ended up picking up some delicious Gulf shrimp for grilling. If you're sick of grocery store quality meats check this place out!

Boars Head Roast Beef on a Whole Wheat Wrap.

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Sweet Pea's Cafe

4.6(296 reviews)

9.3 mi

I was at a wedding venue this past Sunday the settings the staff the food deserves 5 stars plus…read moreplus amazing place

My family celebrated my birthday at this cafe and it was amazing…read more This place is one of the few places which serves high quality food in Bar Harbor. It was so good that we ended visiting it twice during our stay. We tried Hunter pizza, Harvest pizza, asparagus and oysters.All of these were delicious. They have their own in house dip that comes with their pizzas which is amazing. The drinks were good too. It is a stunning location. Owners and staff are courteous and professional. It is a must-try if you are in Bar Harbor. Please note that they are only open between the hours of 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

We loved that this is located north of Bar Harbor's downtown area so it's much quieter and such a beautiful setting.

The Plancha potatoes were amazing!

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Potatoes stir fried with herbs

Little Notch Bakery and Cafe

4.3(173 reviews)

18.8 mi

Delicious pizza. Takes a little longer than you'd like, as there isn't anywhere to sit and wait…read more So...little tip....order ahead! We split a small #4...which was enough for the two of us. The crust was thin and crispy. We'd gotten the recommendation from a delightful couple on the plane....shout out to Julia!

Food is great. We had the mini blueberry tarts and they…read morewere phenomenal. We also had the raspberry tarts and they were just as good. The people were very friendly and helpful and patient as we were trying to make our selections. The place is very welcoming exactly what you would expect for a small town bakery shop.

Turkey panini

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#4 small pizza

Lori's Cafe

4.4(79 reviews)

47.6 mi

There was a bit of a wait today as the Mother's Day crowd enjoyed a meal out to celebrate their…read morespecial people. One of the Sunday breakfast specials was lobster Benedict, which was a great way to enjoy my favorite crustacean along with a side of Maine home fries and a generously portioned pancake.

Most definitely the best diner in the area. The food is great, the staff is friendly, the…read moreatmosphere is fun! I've been to Lori's at least 20 times and will keep going back as long as they'll have me!

Table seating

Chicken tender basket

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Menu back.

Coffee Hound

4.3(331 reviews)

15.1 mi

Really a spot for some quick breakfast options; like a shorter line for a pop-over than elsewhere…read morein the further off sections of the park. However, I think we would've gladly retried our coffees elsewhere they were very much not anything we would have wanted to retry. It can get crowded quick because it's got the curb appeal and some of the other local coffee houses equally seem to struggle with consistent recipe-quality. Maybe try more of the food and report back.

Coffee Hound was right in front of us and we almost missed it. Found the signage on the window. The…read moremarquis says The Stadium. Don't miss this place. I got a hot latte which was delicious. The pastries in here will be something I'd like to go back for. Cookies the size of my head and fresh blueberry crisp. Yummmm. They also had dog treats which we will go back for. Staff was full of energy, including singing a bit with the store music. Nice way to start the day.

The Stadium coffee shop/bakery (The Stadium and Coffee Hound are in the same space).

Popover with blueberry jam

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Milk & Honey

4.4(54 reviews)

18.5 mi

We split an Italian sandwich for lunch with a couple of iced teas. This place gets busy, but it was…read moreworth the 20-or-so-minute wait for the sandwich, which they're very upfront about. It was more comfortable to eat outside, as it was quite hot inside the restaurant itself.

Personally felt this place was a huge let down. Waited over 30 minutes for 1 sad breakfast sandwich…read morethat was already falling apart before I even tried it. Once I tried it, I can't say the wait was worth it. The biscuit was completely soggy. We ordered the maple chai & that was bland and tasted watered down. Also, we arrived at 10am and they were already out of many menu items.

Breakfast salad

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J M Gerrish Provisions

4.4(58 reviews)

19.5 mi

Quaint little cafe. Enjoyed the coffee and traditional breakfast food. Also had ideal containers…read morefor take out food for those back at the VRBO that slept in!! Pleasant friendly service. Enjoyable breakfast.

The food is good and inexpensive. If you are in winter harbor this is a good place to stop.read more

Admiral Ben

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Cute coffee mug!!

Flexit Cafe

4.3(171 reviews)

0.2 mi

I went to Flexit Cafe about three years ago and was pretty weirded out at how unfriendly the staff…read morewas. So much so that I didn't go back in until today. They're in a new location. It's been a while. I figured there would be new, and hopefully friendlier, staff. I was half right. There was new staff, but unfortunately, they were as unwelcoming as the last batch. This place has no prices on any of the premade sandwiches or pastries in their cases (why??), so we asked "Hey there, how much are your pies and cookies?". The employee was in the lobby sweeping and said "I'm not sure. Somewhere between $3- $5. Maybe more". She doesn't look up. Doesn't offer more clarity. She just shrugged this non-answer to us and carried on. It was awkward. So my husband, trying to make light of it, says "Sounds like it's up for debate so how about I give you $2.50" and this girl gives us a dour look and snaps "Well, I'm not behind the cash register so I can't look at the prices, can I?". So, we have now learned our lesson with this place twice. Not sure what it is about the culture there that results in such bad service years apart and by different people. We won't be returning.

This is a wonderful option for breakfast - we loved that they opened early enough for us to stop in…read moreon the way to Acadia in the morning, they have a delicious veggie sunrise breakfast sandwich, and they make basic coffee offerings well (especially macchiatos and flat whites). The staff is laid back and it's a no frills spot, but lots of seating and they also have some local art for sale!

Art for sale...

Breakfast burrito with pickled onions... pleasantly surprised and tasty!

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Stephanie S.

Elite 26

1 year ago

I'm so grateful to have discovered this vegan spot while visiting the area--it's everything I look for in a restaurant: welcoming, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The menu is creative and packed with flavor! I ordered the tofu sandwich and every bite was perfection--balanced, vibrant, and satisfying. You can tell everything is made with care and fresh, high-quality ingredients. The atmosphere is cozy, relaxed, and friendly--exactly the kind of place where you feel right at home. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, as well. I also grabbed a cocoa coffee and it was amazing! Whether you're fully plant-based or just looking for a wholesome, nourishing meal, this place is a must-visit. read more

Elayna B.

5 years ago

We loved this place! Not only was the food delicious, but the staff was so kind and attentive. Would definitely recommend!

Brian I.

5 years ago

Excellent food and even better service. Very charming setting and most friendly staff.

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