We were passing through and I didn't want a chain restaurant. The food was good and priced well. I…read morehad the s'more beverage and it was tasty too.

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.

"Could've been an off day" The chicken wasn't that crispy…read moreand it was a bit dry so that's why I'm leaving view of 2.5. The mac & cheese was pretty good.

Great little friendly store. It does get very busy so have patience. Good fast sandwich and cold…read morebeer

A cute locals fairly bare-bones diner that reminded us a lot of Bob's Burger's (especially if you…read morego downstairs to the basement/bathroom). Rounded up for friendly service. We had the Philly cheesesteak, roast beef Reuben, and hand cut fries. All were satisfying for a quick lunch out that was not seafood.

This unassuming spot is for sure a diamond in the rough. It doesn't look like much from the outside…read more(and we almost didn't go in, but we took a chance and are glad we did! The staff is quite friendly and customer focused and the menu is straightforward, but the real joy is in the cooking. It's REALLY good. If you read my other reviews you'll see that I'm not shy about highlighting poor food and bad service. This place was neither of those. It was a little surprised that a place with "roast beef" in its name would be out of roast beef on a Sunday afternoon until the explained that the are closed on Mondays and cook their own roasts (2 a day) and serve until sold out on Sundays so the sandwich meat is fresh when the reopen on Tuesday. Amazing. I had a Baja smash burger and my wife had an Olin smash burger both with caramelized onions. Both were excellent. Fresh - not frozen patties - and it showed. Fries were really good too. I'll be back later in the week to try their roast beef sandwich and see if it lives up to the "legend" name.

We had a great time at Black Moon. The night we were there, they had live music. It is a very…read morewelcoming cocktail bar and restaurant. We were standing near the bar, and one of the bartenders invited us to sit and moved chairs around for us. Service was excellent and very friendly. We had the roasted tomato burrata sandwich and flatbread. Each were great. This is such a cool place, there is a vinyl store within the restaurant, but it was closed when we there. There also was an area they sell guitars, all so random, but fit so well together. A very cool, comfy place to enjoy drinks, food and music.

This pub has great ambience. We had come from Acadia National Park and needed some good food and…read morebeverages and the Black Moon Pub did not disappoint. The historic building has a tin roof and a wooden bar that eeks history. Our waitress was so welcoming and made us feel right at home. I enjoyed the roasted tomato burrata baguette sandwich and it was toasted and tasty. Several of my dining partners also had the same sandwich. Another had the Warm Roasted Root Vegetable Salad that she said was wonderful. We finished the meal with generous portions of carrot cake topped with delicious cream cheese frosting. There is a store inside the Black Moon (that happened to be closed on a Saturday night). In the corner they sell vinyl records and CDs and there is also a selection of guitars. There was also a musician playing live music near the front of the pub that really added to the atmosphere. It was a truly great find right on Main Street in Ellsworth.

Stopped here for some snacks and beverages when on our way to Acadia. There was 4 of us, 2 friends…read morefrom Europe who didn't speak English so we were talking a lot in our language. Got to the register and the cashier lady was incredibly rude. Asking for our ids (boys wanted beers for later). Guys showed their ids but the cashier wanted to see everyone's (only 2 beers and the rest gatorades and iced coffees). I'm pregnant and don't carry a wallet/ id since my husband pays for everything and drives me around... Cashier said "nope you're all together. I can't sell you this". Grabs all our items away and we're stunned. My husband is shocked and didn't think she was being serious. He said "no need to be rude" and we turned away. Never had this kind of treatment. We're all in our late thirties and those who wanted alcohol showed id. Good thing there are plenty other gas stations we can get hydration from but wow. I don't support businesses that treat customers like some adolescents trying to score a wine cooler and no whoppers

Very friendly staff. If you are looking for some good pizza or anything to eat really I'd recommend…read morethis place. It's always very clean and nice looking.

Yes we are from NY (Brooklyn & LI) so that should qualify us as pseudo-aficionados. The place is…read morelegit. I had a pepperoni slice, a mushroom onion slice, and a tomato pesto slice, all were very good. Crust was that perfect level of crispy and the cheese was slightly gooey. Sauce was great and in an ratio to all the other elements. Whenever we tire of seafood when visiting, we will be returning here. I'm sure there will be multiple visits this week.

I cannot get over how good this pizza is. The crust is NY worthy. I had two slices of pepperoni…read moreand my eyes rolled back in my head. I tried my companion's pesto tomato pie and it was outstanding. Wild eyed with pleasure describes how I felt. The counter person was sweet and there was plenty of seating. I will be back next weekend for my Sunday night pie. At 40 minutes from home, it is nothing to make this drive.

The lobster rolls were Super Fresh the Acadia burger was perfectly cooked and the brisket was very…read moretender. Mikey was extra helpful with the questions we had about the Lobster. Jenny was super nice and told us about some great spots around town.

WOW! First of all this place has new owners - if you tried it before, I implore you TRY IT AGAIN!…read moreThe food, the prices, the service, the location - all absolute perfection. Our party of 4 had the lobster mac n cheese (didn't get a pic of this because my son devoured it so quickly, YUM!), crab roll, clam chowder and 2 lobster dinners, plus a couple cold beers to wash it down. It was all amazing. Best lobster dinner I've had up here, and we've been coming to Maine for 14 years. The folks working here are all so attentive, kind, going above and beyond. Example - I don't care for the stuff in the body that you sometimes get with super fresh lobsters. Apparently this is a delicacy, but this Southern girl says no thanks. I asked if they would mind giving it a little dip to clean it out once broken. No rolled eyes, no hesitation, just absolutely YES. They cleaned it out, split it open and returned it to our table in a fresh boat. WOW! The lobsters were cooked to perfection. So tender, so juicy, so very fresh. The corn was crisp and amazing. Cole slaw is not usually my jam but their version was delicious! We cleaned our plates. The crab roll had tons of crab - super sweet and amazing. Clam chowder was the perfect balance of creamy broth, clams (so tender), and potatoes. We were already planning our next trip before we left the first time.

This is a fabulous establishment. Great service great food and ambience is also wonderful…read more These are the best sandwiches I've had. I was born and raised in Bangor, Maine. I moved from California to Ellsworth. This is a great city! I love living here.

Sub was not "giant" or even close to it. $13 veggie sub incredibly overpriced and small. Asked for…read moreextra pickles, got 3. They also forgot the dressing in my sub. Left disappointed and still hungry!

Great clam chowder. Great customer service. The crew seemed to genuinely care about the quality of…read moretheir food and their customers satisfaction. Very reasonable prices Left full and happy

Rating: 4.3 Came to…read moretry this local restaurant for lunch as we were passing by the area from acadia. It's a small local sandwich/soup place. They have small parking space on the side of the brick building. Inside is a small space but has some seats, tables and counter to place your order. They do have outside seatings as well. The person running the front which i assume was the owner was very nice and attentive. We got the brick buoy, the bricklayer's catch, lobster bisque and the holy donut. The brick buoy was a toast with lobster salad on it. It was small portion but was tasty. The bricklayer's catch was like grilled cheese with some lobster meat. It was good but i feel like it could have been elevated if there were with mixed cheese like smoked Gouda and mozzarella or some more addition like onions, peppers and mushrooms and such. The lobster bisque was creamy, flavorful with hint of bitterness. You also get a toast to dip with which pairs well with soup. Would have liked some veggies or lobster meat in it but for the price it was still good. Service was excellent. The workers were very nice and attentive. I can tell that they really care about the place and even have a sign on the table to let them know about any complaints to make it right for the customers. Overall the place was good and it's nice to see local restaurant that cares about what they do and how they treat their customers. Only thing is that they still have some room to improve regarding to their food offerings. However i know that it's a newer place and who knows, their other menu may have been better. Either way I hope that they continue to provide excellent service and strive for polishing their menu.

First, can we talk about the amazing host and servers? They made our meal that much more terrific…read more Unlike many places in the area, this felt like a true sit-down restaurant with a mix of local flavors and things from the chef's travels around the world while the restaurant is closed (evidently they are built on top of granite and cannot stay open year round as the granite freezes). My son had the strawberry-rhubarb lemonade (yum), my husband had a cider, nd I had tea! To start, we shared the gluten free calamari. After that, I had the cataplana (very tasty and filling), my husband the halibut (sooo good), and my son the steak. For dessert, my son had the blueberry cheesecake, because when in Maine, why not. They also had a chocolate gluten-free cake. Everything was scrumptious, but it really was the server who made the meal extra special.

This was a good dinner- we had reservations and were seated by the owner. We shared calamari which…read morehas the spicy peppers in it and the aioli which was deliciously cooked perfectly. The steak was cooked perfectly and we both enjoyed the meals! Will be back next year!