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    Fairground Cafe

    3.3 (87 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
    Open 5:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Mark M.

    Nice cafe themed with images and memorabilia from circuses and fairs. Friendly staff. Good food at reasonable prices. Fluffy scrambled eggs. Bacon cooked just right. English muffin toasted to perfection.

    Veggie Wrap and Sweet Potato Fries
    Kath S.

    One of my favorite places to eat when I used to live here Maine. So happy to be able to visit again and dine here. My favorite before was the Haddock Sandwich but I am now a vegetarian so I settled for the Veggie Wrap. They don't have it in the menu but they were so nice to be able to accommodate it. The Sweet potato fries were so crispy and delicious. Will try to visit this place again when I'm in the area.

    Raw bacon, raw potatoes for home fries, bread not toasted and gross canned hash.
    Tracie Rice N.

    Raw bacon, greasy eggs, raw potatoes, raw canned corned beef hash that literally looks like a dog threw it up on my plate and soggy bread not toasted.. gross!! Waitress never came back to check on us but covered her cough with our menus when she seated us.. NEVER AGAIN!!!!

    Decent sausage gravy

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    Dutchman's

    Dutchman's

    4.4
    (72 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Let's start at the beginning- Just because the roll-down…read moredoor is closed doesn't mean the bagel shop is closed. That was my first error as I went by this place a handful of times. It's wasn't until I saw someone emerge from the double doors to the left of the roll-down that I realized that the business was open. Not that they need any help getting people inside (it was HOPPING) but a sandwich board outside perhaps would show that the business is open inside? I went in and immediately everyone was friendly and chipper. Ordering was simple enough but be prepared, they sell through some things, understandably as this place is very popular. I got an espresso and a toasted herb bagel with plain cream cheese. Ive been all over Bath, Brunswick, Rockland, and Camden and was convinced that the New Englander's palates were shot. Not a single business has served me a decent espresso. Not a single one until I stopped at Dutchman's. FINALLY a bright, clean shot that doesn't taste like someone put a cigar out in it. Everyone needs to take notes. THEN we get to the bagel....didn't think I was about to have the best bagel of my life, yet here I am. Light, toasted, slightly chewy but not heavy... jeez. Can we talk about the space? It's gorgeous. Airy, cool, industrial...but the people running it make it feel homey. We can talk about the restaurant they're putting in next door too but let's be realistic, if they use any of the blueprint they're currently operating off of, they're not going to have any issues (Omg the pizza oven!) The view alone will stop you in your tracks. I'm all in on Dutchman's. I bought the merch. I have a tee shirt and a beanie and the only reason I don't have a hoodie is because they were sold out in my size. What else is there to say... 10/10 No notes.

    Dutchman's was worth the stop while in town. There was a huge line by 9am on Saturday, so clearly…read moreit's a favorite among locals. The space is very unique, a very comfortable, open place to enjoy some coffee and a bagel. The bagels were decent for the area, but not my favorite type of bagel (a little bready). I thought it was a little pricey for what I got, but with a line as long as it was, Dutchman's can justify the prices. I'm picky when it comes to bagels, so my rating is reflective of that. I am of the opinion that New York/New Jersey bagels are the pinnacle of the bagel world, and the further away from New York you get, the harder it is to find somewhere that gets close to meeting that standard. I'd still stop by if I'm in town again, as long as I get there before the big morning rush. Not sure it would be worth the 20+ person line.

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    Command Central.
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    Sandwich making station and rack of bagels.

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    Sandwich making station and rack of bagels.
    Brunswick Diner

    Brunswick Diner

    3.9
    (188 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $

    Food was excellent, surprisingly very good breakfast Great…read moreservice Nest old fashioned diner

    Pretty disappointed with our meal here, although it was clearly a fairly popular location with…read morelocals. We were given a 15 minute wait which was quickly cut to 5 minutes by a friendly front-of-house worker, but that was the end of the good experience. We were immediately given coffee and water, coffee is bottomless, but $2.50 and served before seeing the menu, which can be annoying if you're used to your diner coffee coming with breakfast. We both ordered the cheap breakfast combo, which was $10 + $2 additional charge for your choice of meat. Our eggs were undercooked, (runny whites) our toast was burnt, my hash-browns were cold and clearly from a freezer bag. My additional $2 earned me 2 very thin slices of bacon. We were not impressed by the food, but I was downright annoyed when the $24 bill I expected arrived at a smooth $32. In our bill they included a fun hidden 1% service fee for the "back of house" which I incorrectly assumed would not be needed considering the existence of payroll... To top off my frustrations the servers were loud behind the counter the whole time we were there, and the suggested tips on the receipt started at 20%!! - What an insult to the customers intelligence. These are Sysco scammers trying to take about 30% more than the customer wants to pay at every turn for extremely poor quality breakfast food. Should have cooked in the airBnB, would have saved money and had a more satisfying experience.

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    Cute napkin dispenser.
    Cute napkin dispenser.
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    Chili
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    Front entrance.
    Kopper Kettle

    Kopper Kettle

    4.3
    (120 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    We stopped in for an early lunch to this Topsham staple home style restaurant. we were greeted with…read morea friendly hello. There were just two servers and they were hopping. Both were very pleasant and every time a meal was ready from the kitchen, you could hear them say thank you to the cooking crew. The menu options are pretty standard and the prices are reasonable. They have a special board, so make sure to check that out before placing your order. They also have lunch specials on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The dining area is very accessible. And there are no stairs upon entry. I'm not sure about the accessibility of the bathrooms, though. Besides booths and tables, there is a counter with about eight stools.

    Home cooking at its best. The restaurant is always full - doesn't seem to matter the day or time…read more I had to wait a little bit but it's definitely worth it. Not only is the "standard" menu amazing and varied but there are also always a lot of specials to peruse. The hardest part is deciding what to order. Don't worry: I don't think there's a bad choice. Today I opted for the Monte cristo. Yum!! Perfect blend of sweet and savory. Coffee cup never runs dry - always appreciated. Cash is preferred (and there is an ATM on site) but cards are accepted.

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    A small bakery display, and the register for cash tabs and take out orders
    A small bakery display, and the register for cash tabs and take out orders
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    Farmers skillet
    The dining area and the chalkboards on the far wall

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    The dining area and the chalkboards on the far wall
    The Abbey

    The Abbey

    4.3
    (36 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    This place is so fun!…read more Went for a little solo dinner by myself and it was great! The drink (Roses are falling) was one of the best drinks I've ever had!!! The shrimp and grits and hummus plate were lovely as well. Such a hidden gem in Brunswick, and I want to go back to try their coffee!

    Looking for a European-feeling cafe in Brunswick? Looking for a place you can spend hours at…read morecomfortably solo with a book and a coffee? Looking to have a nibble and a mocktail or cocktail with friends? The Abbey has it (and more). The vibe: relaxed, warm, mid-modern meets minimalism, gorgeous stained glass windows, lots of natural light pouring in, the most comfortable seats you've ever sat in at a high top, lots of wood and greenery, a playlist that makes you stop and lean in. It's a cozy place that makes you want to stay a while. The drinks: I tried an iced cardamom latte with oat milk and it was fantastic (if you've ever had the vanilla cardamom cold brew coffee from Trader Joe's, it was an elevated version of that). I've also had a couple cocktails - since they make their syrups in house when they run out, they run out and your drink might be unavailable... BUT the staff is exceptional at making alternate recommendations and even making totally off menu drinks entirely! The food: Several (clearly labeled) vegan options! We tried the muhammara (a housemade dip topped with spiced walnuts, chickpeas, and three half slices of toasted sourdough) and the hummus plate (housemade and topped with marinated chickpeas and a drizzle of olive oil, accompanied by six naan wedges). LOVE the quantity of both dips, but wish there was some other dipping vessel outside of (the sometimes stodgy) bread. A little heap of rainbow veggies would be amazing! While the muhammara was a bit more liquidy than I've had elsewhere, the hummus was thicker than I was expecting. Solid shareable options regardless! (Grab a seat, order at the counter, and they'll call your name when your drinks are ready so you can go grab them; if you've ordered food, they'll bring that to your table. It was confusing what the clean-up situation was, several of us just sort of walking back to the bar with our plates and cups.) Excited to return again!

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    Inside
    Inside
    Hummus plate and shrimp and grits
    Hummus plate and shrimp and grits
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