Dog Bar Jim had been on my list for a while, so I was excited to finally stop in for breakfast. I had heard the lines could be long, so we arrived around 9:30 a.m. expecting a wait. Luckily, there were only about five people ahead of us, and the line moved quickly. The person taking our order immediately made us feel welcome. Even with a busy morning crowd, they took their time with everyone and treated each customer like they were the only one there. That kind of genuine friendliness is something you don't forget. The atmosphere is unlike any coffee shop I've been to. Every wall has something different to look at, quirky artwork, funny signs, vintage pieces, random collectibles, a mannequin dressed in sunglasses and boots, even a life-size Tom Cruise hanging out on the patio. I found myself constantly looking around because there was something interesting in every direction. One of my favorite touches was the self-serve coffee station. You grab a mug from the wall instead of a paper cup. I picked one with a cool Abraham Lincoln wearing a backwards baseball cap while sipping coffee, which perfectly matched the café's fun personality. There were several coffee choices, and I ended up trying two. Refills are available for a small fee. For breakfast, I ordered one of their brioche breakfast sandwiches with the meat of the day, which was brisket. The brisket was tender, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the soft brioche bun. I also ordered a toasted jalapeño bagel with jalapeño shmear. It comes sprinkled with Tajín but got mine on the side. While I usually enjoy Tajín, it was just a little much for me first thing in the morning, so next time I'd ask for it without. The jalapeño shmear itself was delicious. After eating, we took our coffee outside to enjoy the patio. The colorful mural covering the building, beautiful flower pots, and relaxed seating made it a great place to sit and slow down for a while. Dog Bar Jim isn't just a place to grab breakfast, it's one of those places with real personality. Great food, excellent coffee, genuinely kind service, and an atmosphere that's fun, creative, and impossible to forget. If you're anywhere near Brunswick, it's absolutely worth the stop. read more

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Cute eccentric little cafe for breakfast! Guy at the register was super friendly and service was quick. There was quite the line but honestly worth waiting. I had a chai and my friend had a vanilla latte. Both were great! I haven't had a chai in a while and this scratched the itch would definitely come back to try some of their bagels. read more

Dog Bar Jim - Chai and latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

The coffee was excellent but more than that the barista was super nice and knowledgeable. I love the pecan cake!

Environment-weird, Menu-weird, owners?-weird(but in a good way), food-Perfect. This is the hole in the wall of hole in the walls. My gf got a breakfast sandwich which was one of the few foods I would call perfect. Dog bar Jim is an authentically weird restaurant with 5 star food. I wish more restaurants were this way. read more

Best breakfast sandwich I've ever had and I've had so many. This was a special Monday sandwich with egg, brisket, cheese, hash brown and chili crisp ketchup. Nicest, most chill guy running the place. A total "bro". The food is immaculate. The Bombon had great flavors and high quality. Personally wasn't my type of flavors but I still enjoyed it. My girlfriend got an Iced caramel latte that was well made, just the right amount of sweet. If you are in the area, you must come here. If you don't, you are making a mistake and missing out for the rest of your life. read more

Dog Bar Jim - Brisket breakfast sandwich Iced Bombon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

This is an unassuming off the beaten path establishment and well worth a stop in if you don't mind a 10-20 min wait to order. There is no real menu displayed for food stuffs (except a hand written sign up front) but breakfast sandwiches are offered . We ordered 2 breakfast sandwiches, 1 egg with cheese and meat, the eggs cooked as requested. My understanding is the meat changes daily so we got one bacon and another with the meat of the day (a Mexican steak which was fantastically flavorful). Both were served on a brioche bun. I heard hash browns and other add ons are possible so be sure to listen and ask. There is also a display case with fresh baked goods which went fast! The barista had his hands full with coffee orders, but he was so friendly and entertaining, treating each customer like he or she was the only one there. The iced tea was a delicious blend,the breakfast sandwiches were so satisfying, and the walnut iced cake (or was it pecan?) was to die for! Quirky, casual and and welcoming atmosphere. Outdoor seating available. We walked here, but on street parking and clean restroom. read more

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This coffee shop has raised the standard so high that most other coffee shops can't live up. Ben makes everyone feel right at home while whipping up fantastic lattes and breakfast. I only wish we lived closer so we could check in each week! read more

Dog Bar Jim - Front porch - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

Sick little spot with really good breakfast and coffee. Gotta be patient for a table since it's a tight squeeze

Great local coffee shop stopping on the way home to Boston. Ben replied, "Sometimes we all have to go back to Massachusetts." It's a cozy, funky shop with 90s decor and a local favorite. Ben, the owner, was amazing, humorous, and a fantastic conversationalist. There was a decent line, and overhearing the conversations at the counter, it seems like he knows everyone and everyone knows him. They've been open for 4 years and hopefully will continue to grow. I was really looking forward to the delicious breakfast sandwiches pictured, but they are only available on the weekends. I probably wouldn't have stopped here if I knew that in advance, but I'm glad I did anyways. I ordered one of the best Chai Lattes ever, along with a bagel and shmear. My friend ordered a latte and a turnover. Fantastic service, drinks, and food. Highly recommended. Ambience: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Dog Bar Jim: 5/5 P.S. In Fall '22 they are currently hiring. Thank you Ben + team! read more

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Fabulous coffee / espresso drinks, and always service with a smile -- and a chat, if you feel like it. Thank you!

Love this place. Super chill vibe with friendly staff. Latte was tasty and beautiful! Tahini muffin was extra special

Quick service and great people! The coffee was very tasty. Why does yelp require 85 characters? I just want to give a good review to a place I enjoyed, and yelp is making it difficult. If I could review the yelp app, I would give it 1 star. read more

Good service, great food, and really nice owner. If you're looking for a good breakfast or brunch, go to Dog Bar Jim! read more

Dog Bar Jim - Lobby - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

Great ambience, great latte, friendliest barista. Also amazing salami sandwich. Will keep this place on repeat when I'm in town.

Would come back 1,000,000 times over just to speak to the man at the front (who I assume to be Jim). Vibes were immaculate, bagels and schmear were out of this world. I got the Cacio e Pepe bagel with Calabrian chili and broccolini cream cheese and a dirty chai...10,000/10. Toasted to perfection, with a generous amount of cream cheese. "Jim" has a unique and quirky coffee shop for people who love good coffee and good energy. read more

Stopped in Brunswick briefly on our way to Portland and omg, this place made us wish we booked an Airbnb here instead! From a Kali Ma statue to random framed pictures of Bill Murray, or Christmas lights and New Orleans beads, there's no shortage of freaking cool things to look at. Then, last but not least theres some BOMB coffee and even more stellar service to rave about. Tried one of the house specials, the cafe bonbon. OMG, it tasted like a coconut Vietnamese coffee. Did not expect that but loved it. Now I understand why a coffee shop on such a sleepy quiet street had a long line out the door. While we waited, couldn't help but overhear the hilarious conversations between the owner and customers; almost felt as if there was no wait, everyone was treated like friends and family, both locals and tourist passers by alike! Bonus: there's a nice outdoor patio in the back. read more

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Fun interior, great murals outside, and a fantastic iced Americano! I would have loved to have spent more time here, but I just dashed in to grab coffee for the road. The barista was really friendly and the crew worked efficiently together. If I'm ever in Brunswick again, I will happily visit. read more

I asked a local couple "if one was looking for a delicious cup of coffee where would one go?" Dog Bar Jim was the answer and they were right! I go simple usually these days and got a medium drip-the Guatemalan was the ticket. Flavorful, Hot (hard to find recently) and delicious. Highly recommend and will be coming back everyday of my visit! A big thank you to the locals for this excellent recommendation read more

DBJ has been my stop either to or from vacation every year and it's never let me down. If I moved to Brunswick, it would be for this place, and I would probably never do groceries or cook for myself again. Long live Dirty Larry's, long live the creative hand pies, flawless pastries, and cold cold drinks, and hopefully I'll time an ethereal burger night some day. This is the platonic and romantic ideal of what a proper coffeehouse art space sandwich joint ice cream haus should be and I am so glad we exist at the same time. read more

We have been visiting Maine for a week searching without success for some great brewed coffee. Thanks to a tip from a local we headed out to Dog Bar Jim. It was worth the drive. Finally we found some great tasting fresh and hot coffee! The bagel sandwiches were really good too. This funky little converted rustic house coffee shop business is thriving for a reason ... because it excels where it counts, service, coffee and food. read more

No doubt the coffee is excellent and the baked good are yummy. My favorite part though is the friendly staff. I come here often. It can get busy in the morning but definitely worth the wait. read more

i literally ate my bagel sandwich in like 2 minutes, inhaled it, best bagel breakfast sandwich i think ive ever had. the guy making the coffee was super nice and the bamban is delicious. 10/10 loved it will be returning. read more

Funky decor, I love the use of old photos in the bathroom which was very clean. The my double meat included breakfast sandwich was overflowing with flavor and golden perfectly fried eggs which in the words of the owner, "napkins napkins napkins my friend! You outdid yourself" If you were a stranger when you walked in the barista who I believe is the owner Ben makes you feel like a good friend! Amazing how fast waiting in line becomes fun and interesting listening to him interact with even the shyest of tourists! Try one of the signature drinks you won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent americano and breakfast burrito! Friendly locals. Great coffee house ambiance.

We enjoyed delicious muffins, tea, and coffees from this great neighborhood coffee shop. Highly recommend this sweet little place!

One man band it seems but He is working hard and quick enough. Place is small which sucks, not enough places to sit. Had the specialty bon something. Can't recall name. But it had sweet and condensed coconut milk and iced. It was delicious and different. Really enjoyed it even though it's sweet. Kind of like a Vietnamese coffee. Had the vanilla oat latte and also very good and not sweet which was nice. Tried an espresso shot by itself. Very smooth with a hint of bitter but not bad. Tried the raspberry scone thing and it was ok. Ethiopia drip father enjoyed. Sign says most everything is organic or non gmo which is awesome to get good quality. Would go again for sure. read more

I might not be qualified to leave a review since I am not a big coffee drinker, but I have heard lots of good things about this place so I decided to try it because I love supporting local businesses. My wife and I came here for bagels and I got an iced tea. First and foremost, the guy working behind the counter, who I am guessing is an owner, was fantastically friendly and efficient. Really welcoming and made you feel at home. The space is actually more spacious than it appears from the outside. The decor is eclectic and interesting... an old TV playing Seinfeld episodes. The bagels were good..... a little interesting... kind of like a mix between a bagel and an English muffin, but very tasty. For what it's worth, the house made iced tea was very good as well. We will definitely be back! read more

Dog Bar Jim - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

This place has a great vibe indescribable by words, and you got to see it. Everything is made in-house. The espresso machine brings the good old days to mind with the pneumatic levers that allow for the perfect brew. The variety of sandwiches and pastries is second to none. And, of course, the owner has the know-how and wit, and unwavering humor while helping you choose breakfast on the first day of the rest of your lives. read more

Dog Bar Jim - Sundays special beef breakfast sandwich on a toasted brioche bun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

Great coffee, bagels and breakfast burritos. Super friendly, great people, clean bathroom and lots of amenities to take care of your coffee drinkin', bagel eatin' needs. Sorry, no pics of the place or food. read more

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Stellar next level coffee! True coffee crafters. Not that below average brown water you might fall victim to. This is well thought through coffee made with great thought and care. read more

Dog Bar Jim - Coffee cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

Dog Bar Jim's would get 10 stars from me! Eclectic, cool vibe. The line is usually out the door or close to it. There's never a rush for your order, the owner is one of friendliest baristas I've ever met. Food consists mostly of pastries and a couple of hot items. If you see that the Macacha Breakfast Burrito is available go ahead and get one with the green sauce. Words just do not do that amazing yumminess justice. The coffee is superb! Everything is local sourced either organic or non-gmo. I'll go back every time I'm in the area! read more

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Hippest coffee joint in the hood. Great brews, teas and treats. The owner is super friendly!

had one of the best breakfast sandwiches ever here! the ingredients used are either local or organic and you can taste it! the guy running the spot is super friendly and inviting. will definitely be back next time i'm in the area. read more

Dog Bar Jim - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

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The line is always there, but it's worth it. Coffee is good especially we can bring our little boo dog inside. We'll come back again

Great hole in the wall coffee shop. The dude at the register was super friendly and efficient at the same time. Breakfast Sandy's were delicious. Highest recommendation read more

Lovely little shop! Excellent coffee & the bagels are big and yummy! .. I just wish they had better hours. Only open 8-1. Most people have classes or work that start at 8am.. it'd be great to be able to swing in at 7 before work to start the day off right read more

Delicious breakfast sandwich, and quick, friendly service! The ambience inside is relaxed and cozy.

Great sandwiches and nice, laid back vibe. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. Loved the decor too.

My husband and I are up here for vacation and one of my favorite things is trying local coffee shops and this one didn't disappoint. The coffee is so good and the owner is even better. Super friendly and you can tell he cares about his customers. read more

This coffee shop is in a convenient location and on the way from home to work and back for me. The espresso drinks are well made and of a variety that you don't normally see these days. The brewed coffee is from freshly roasted beans and there are always light, medium and dark options. Baked goods are home made for the most part. The bagels come from a local place in South Portland, and can be had plain or with several schmears concocted in house. The smoked trout schmear is particularly fine, as is the jalapeno. Very tasty muffins too, with delicious flavor combinations. Though cozy, there area variety of seating options with privacy for conversation and free WiFi for laptops and tablets. Lingering over a refill is on the menu. I recommend any coffee lover come and experience Dog Bar Jim for what it is, a high quality, locally owned and operated coffee house with regulars who keep coming back for great drinks, a cool vibe and comfort. read more

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