If you like a root beer float, this is a fun place to sit at a classic counter and have one…read more Probably more fun to go with friends. It really smells like candy inside.

Based on local reviews on the street of people having ice cream, this is the best place to get it…read more I agree, it's amazing and the vibe is totally ice cream shoppe worthy. Service was quick as they have multiple people taking orders. This is the place to go for ice cream in Belfast!

This is a different restaurant now. Ice cream was ok. Food was mediocre at best. Dirty ice from…read morenot cleaning ice machine.

We had ice cream. The ice cream was tasty, the prices reasonable. The staff was friendly and…read morereally knew their ice cream! A happy experience.

The #1 best value lobster roll in the State of Maine, conveniently located along Route 1. An easy…read morestop on the way up or down the coast. Not just an easy stop, but a must stop! Get there early and you will probably see lobstermen unloading crates of lobster from the nearby harbor. It's not waterfront, but in the late fall you can see the bay through the trees after the leaves fall! Bonus! We ordered a traditional Maine style mayo lobster roll and a buttered lobster roll for comparison. The traditional Maine style mayo lobster roll was absolutely perfect! Just enough mayo to bind the fresh, plump, tender sweet cold water lobster meat. Oh and no fillers, just lobster meat (mostly tender sweet knuckle/claw meat, mmmmm) and just the right amount of mayo. Same for buttered lobster roll, just the right amount of clarified butter as a binder. No need to overpower the fresh delicate flavor of tender cold water lobster from Maine waters. Both lobster rolls were presented on an over stuffed buttered and grilled hot dog style roll. Plated with fresh, hot ,skin on shoestring fries and some house made slaw. Delicious! Both rolls perfect! Hard to tell which one we liked better. Maybe slight advantage to the traditional mayo style, just cause thats the way we like it. If you cant decide, We recommend you get one of each, split with a friend, and judge for yourself. Either way you wont be dissapointed. The Bayside store is not just a lobster roll place. Its a great old world style small market with something for everyone. You can get just about anything from breakfast, to a burger, to fresh house made soup, to a great selection of local craft beers! As soon as you walk in through the swinging screen door you feel automatically welcome. Seems like the place where there is always fresh hot coffee on and friendly staff to greet you. There are relaxing benches and some hightop counters to relax and enjoy your meal or a cup of coffee. Weather permitting, there is also casual and comefortable outside seating. Oh and the staff was so pleasant and welcoming. Makes you want to come back and be a regular! Highly recommended! 5+++++ We will return! Again and Again!

We ordered 5 subs - steak and cheese, firecracker, big pig, Italian, and chicken bacon ranch. They…read morewere all decent. They need to figure out a better system for the kitchen. Our order took over 30 minutes to prepare. Someone ordered two subs after us and were told it would be 1 hr and 15 minutes. There is definitely a more efficient way to run the kitchen. Used to be one of our absolute favorite places to go. I hope the new owners can figure it out so they can keep this place going.

Genuine is my first thought. English hand pies, savory, also, incredible ingredients. Just a…read moredifferent experience, sweet includes incredible desserts,. Holiday or theme, ideas from Jessica are so creative. Can't say enough, well worth a try. I decided to ask Jessica and Dustin to help me with some food for my family's visit. My family has many restrictive food choices so I wasn't sure if they could help me. Here were some restrictions: no onion, no peppers, no spice, vegan, gluten free, some like chicken but only white breast meat, salad with blueberries, bland is the theme. Jessica offered me choices from pies, sides (salads and vegies) and desserts. The choices were perfect. I couldn't believe it! I wanted to share if anyone has situations where the regular food choices don't fit for your gatherings. I will definitely use the Pie truck in the future!! Thank you, Jessica and Dustin.

From the owner: Wholesome, Affordable and Portable! A new food truck option in Mid-Coast Maine. Open year round!…read moreSweet and Savory Hand Pies, Specialty Coffees, Leige Waffles and Soft-Served Ice Cream!

It's a charming little chocolate shop with extremely friendly service. Highly recommend!…read more **Thank you for the recommendation - the bridge observatory was awesome!!**

I cannot say enough great things about this shop, where the only thing sweeter than the treats are…read morethe owners. They give the kind of warmth and above-and-beyond service that is rarely found anywhere. I had never been in the shop, but follow them on social media. Upon seeing some special cookies I wanted for my grandchildren who were coming to visit, I asked to order a few. It turned out that they were not available, but instead of simply informing me of that, the owner got in touch to offer that the kids could come in and do a pretzel dipping session. I was thrilled to have a little surprise for them. But that wasn't all--the ladies donned costumes for the Alice in Wonderland theme and gave the kids a magical experience. I was truly blown away by how much they put into making it fun and engaging. The old bank vault is absolutely beautiful. The kids went in and put on costumes themselves, posing for tea party pics and checking out the various Wonderland-themed features. These ladies are truly the sweetest and created a highlight of our grandchildren's visit! Now I need to go back for ice cream. Highly recommend!

Beautiful restaurant right on the bay with outdoor seating by the water. Came here with my son on…read morea Wednesday night in August and sat outside at a high top table. We had to wait ten minutes for a waitress to acknowledge us when she brought us waters, and another ten minutes before she came back to take our order. They were out of multiple items on both the food and drinks menus. But once we put in our orders it was smooth sailing after that. My son got fried haddock bites from the kids menu, and I got the haddock sandwich. The food came out quickly and my sandwich was perfect. The coleslaw is made in house and is delicious as well. Fries were average though. Beautiful spot in a perfect, quintessential Maine town. Would definitely come back again.

This was our first dinner on this trip and we loved the vibe of this little town, the restaurant…read morehas a great waterfront view with outdoor dining when the weather is good. We started with one of the daily specials Cajun haddock bites, they were good but I think they would have been better without the Cajun seasoning which was a dry addition after it was cooked. We ordered lobster rolls for dinner and it was delicious, tender, flavorful meat with just the right amount of mayonnaise sauce. The fries were also good. Our server was very nice and the food was served very quickly. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a good meal.

Darby is one of our favorite places to visit when we come back to Maine for vacation. Really cool…read morevibe, the food is always wonderful. If you are into desserts, you must try their toffee cake dessert with ice cream and yummy toffee sauce.

We had a very nice lunch and topped it off with a very yummy dessert! Well done! I think Darbys…read moreis a staple of Belfast with its many years of customer satisfaction. Cheers!

It is very easy to get around. The produce is beautiful. The taste is great. I love picking up…read morelunch and eating in the cafe area. The pizza and soup are sooo good

Diplomatic Community…read more Great boutique grocery store located in Downtown Belfast that has lots of locally produced fruits, veggies, and goods, like some locally-made kimchi we picked up that was fantastic. The Good: *It's important to note that since this is a "co-op," that it's a community-owned organization; anyone can apply to be an owner for $200/year which includes discounts and other benefits. *The store was clean, organized, and stocked with all manner of goodies. *Friendly employees The Meh: *Probably not a "complete" grocery store in regards to the products they carry, if that makes sense. Probably more in-line with a higher-end Trader Joe's than a typical grocery store. The Ugly: *Located in Downtown Belfast, the parking can always be a little dicey especially during the tourist season. Conclusion: Great grocery store to visit if you're staying nearby at an AirBnB and need some food stuff to cook up at home.