Delicious bagels, which is the only reason I'm giving this the three stars. Other than that, I'm…read morenot really trying to go to a bagel shop where I am told they cannot cut my bagel. Coming from out of state, I didn't really have any way to get the bagel open. They told me to use their plastic knives which is what I tried to do but due to the elasticity of their bagels it made my car a mess. Cream cheese is sold separately in a glass container which is kind of annoying. If you are ok with them just throwing the bagel in a bag, and if you live nearby and are able to fix it up, great! But if not, it's kinda just a mess and not worth it.

A friend took me here when I was visiting town and I immediately fell in love! Their sourdough…read morebagels are absolutely delicious. They have staple flavors and rotating "guest stars". The honey rosemary guest star was a favorite. The Maine Sea Salt with their herbed cream cheese was also impeccable. I'm here for a few more days, and plan to visit as much as I can. The staff is great- spelled my name right, which is a rarity for me. Go early if you want bagels. Sometimes there is a line, but it moves quickly.

My family and I have been here a number of times and always had a really solid experience. The…read morestaff is always super friendly and the vibe inside and out (weather dependent) is always great. Today, we indulged in blueberry muffins and fruit parfaits (both of which the kids devoured and I personally enjoyed as well), a ham and cheddar breakfast crepe (absolutely amazing!!!), and avocado toast (my wife, who has celiac, was quite disappointed in aside from the onions) for food. To drink, my kids were able to get juice boxes (apple and fruit punch). I got the iced dulce de leche latte, which was pretty good though had a little bit of a different flavor that took some getting used to. My wife got the Maine maple latte, which she said was really good. Being dedicated gluten free, they definitely have some challenges, especially with baked goods, that most places don't have to deal with, so I'm willing to cut some slack here. All in all, there's definitely some gems here but other things could use a little work. We'll definitely go back but maybe not our first choice to go out of the way for.

I've never been to Roots before and was excited because I've heard good things about it. I just got…read morea Cold Brew with sugar free vanilla flavor. I didn't enjoy the coffee at all. Maybe it was the coffee, maybe it was the addition of sugar free vanilla, but I didn't drink it. The ceilings are extremely high. They most definitely should have some noise-dampening panels or something to make it a bit quieter in there. There was a family there when I went that was treating this small coffee shop as a daycare, which made my experience even more disappointing. The screams were echoing throughout the cafe, and I ended up sitting outside for peace and fresh air. The outside seating area is nice. Overall, not a great first experience for me, but maybe their food is better than the coffee?

This is a spot my wife and I have driven past many times and had in the back of our minds for a…read moreplace we needed to visit. Looking for a Saturday morning coffee and breakfast sandwich we decided to finally check it out. Parking lot has plenty of spaces. Once inside you will see it is quite small in size, but does have a small amount of seating for those looking to eat/drink there. The menu boards were overwhelming at first but a large majority of it is their lunch sandwich/wrap offerings. I did appreciate the options you can choose from bread wise and other customizations you can make. Drink wise my wife went with The Lavender iced latte and I got the iced Snickerdoodle. Both were extremely flavorful and were well made. Either one and I suspect any of their other drink would be a no brainer to get again. Breakfast wise we each got a sausage, egg, & cheese on a bagel. Which those came out steaming hot and were made well too. Will need to return to give their breakfast burritos a try! Service was friendly and both food an drinks arrived quickly. Also another note on service, when originally ordering they forgot to discount us for a BOGO deal they have going but when I went up to grab the drinks they said they removed one of the drinks to make it right and apologized. This will be a spot my wife and I will return to for both the drinks and food. We did end grabbing 2 of the 3 window seats and do wish it had no painting on the windows so we could watch outside better. It's a space that isn't trying to be over the top or blow your mind with the vibes but they deliver delicious food and good drinks for you with friendly and fast service.

Don't order from here if you're vegetarian or have dietary restrictions. They don't seem to pay…read moreattention to special instructions and completely messed up my order. If you have dietary restrictions, I'd recommend ordering somewhere else because they clearly can't be relied on to follow them.

I stopped here for a bagel earlier this week and it was very satisfying. I got an everything bagel…read morewith egg, herb cream cheese, and turkey bacon. It was a scrumptious combo and I thought the bagel itself was a very good bagel. Each addition is a bit pricey - $4.50 each for the egg and turkey bacon, for example. In general for their own specialty bagels or for a combo of three things you make yourself, you're looking at a $15+ bagel. However, said bagel also comes with an enjoyable ambiance. It's a bit indie/cutesie/intentionally lighthearted but very enjoyable. There are window seats to look out on to the street and a whole separate large room of tables that would make for a good place to get some work done if that is the goal. There is sweet gift section with the Russ & Daughters story/cookbook, t shirts, and clever hand-designed cards. The service was hit or miss - one employee was very attentive, another seemed annoyed to have to serve customers (although in a NYC deli, after which this place appears to take its inspiration, a little grinchiness perhaps makes the experience more authentic). All around, a few small negatives, but I really enjoyed my bagel and its surroundings, so five stars. UPDATE - I went back a second time and got basically the same thing minus the turkey bacon ie a bagel with cream cheese and an egg, and an iced coffee. Came out to about $15. I think their prices are just unreasonably high unfortunately and the egg the second time around fell flat.

I love Rose Foods. I think the bagels are great. Everyone has always been friendly when I've gone…read morein. It's totally easy to order online and run in and pick up your order. Sometimes I just like to sit in the window and eat my breakfast and do the crossword puzzle and pretend I have a life of leisure. The Monday Morning bagel sandwich -- chopped liver and gribenes -- so good! My Nana is summoned from the beyond whenever I eat it. Add the pickled red onions to it. Everything is better with pickled red onions.

Goooooooood heavens. My first time at Forage and I'm actually a little bummed I've never been here…read morebefore. I got the Forage breakfast sandwich and a bagel and cream cheese for my daughter. Everything was incredibly flavorful and the cream cheese was SO good. I had also gotten an iced coffee special which was good. I think the coffee was good, but not out of this world good. The specialty is the food, which is totally fine & understandable. I will gladly be back to try more food items! Service was quick and friendly, and the atmosphere was nice. It's a very neat old building that they've spent a lot of time and effort into repurposing. I'll be back!

When walking in, I was surprised how long the line was, but it moved pretty quickly…read more I ordered the Basic Breakfast Sandwich (I think that's what it was called), and it came with egg, cheese (I got without cheese), and your choice or protein which I opted for bacon. I also got it in a salt bagel. Overall, it was a solid breakfast bagel, and pretty fair price as well! There was ample seating as well. Although the line never really dies, it moves pretty fast, so don't be alarmed!

Working towards checking out all the coffee spots nearby and my wife and I decided to check out…read morethis spot today. It truly is a small little shack and had a drive thru with window on both sides for you to pull up to and order. So if one side has a line go to the other side. They do have breakfast offerings but we only grabbed drinks. Both members of staff (possibly the owners) were extremely friendly and gave us an extra minute to figure out what we wanted. Made us feel very welcome because of their kindness. They offer all the drinks you'd expect both hot and iced and lots of flavors available to add. Then also they had some seasonal Valentine's Day specials available as well. My wife got an iced mocha and I got an iced latte with toasted marshmallow flavor added. Both were well made drinks that we enjoyed. They did not blow us away but would be no complaints if we got them again. So while they did not become our favorite coffee spot we would return and leave happy and caffeinated. Worth giving a shot if you are nearby and want a quick drink!

Cute! The tiniest little establishment I ever did see!…read more We were caffeine deprived & bordering on cranky, so imagine how siked we were when we searched on Yelp for COFFEE, PLEASE! & found this lil shack, right off i95. We giggled when we saw it. Truly the silliest coffee shop I've ever seen. "Shack" is the appropriate word. The employee at the drive-thru window was friendly & helpful. The whole interaction, from rolling up to rolling away with our goodies, took about 7 minutes. They had gluten-free bagel options which was a wonderful surprise, but they also were out of quite a few things - many types of bagels (both gluten-free & regular) & flavors of cream cheese. My bagel was about as good as any gluten-free bagel can get. I took a big whiff of my BFF's regular asiago bagel & it smelled fantastic. The iced lattes were a big hit & got us through the next 4+ hours of sitting in holiday weekend traffic. I would definitely come back if I was in the area again & I recommend this spot for anyone who is passing by on a road trip or becoming increasingly cranky without caffeine.

Spicy chicken sandwich add cheddar and egg is the best spicy chicken sandwich I've had in my life…read more Perfect breaded chicken thigh with perfect sauce. Perfect buttery flaky homemade biscuit that flakes BUT ALSO keeps its structure. Blown away. Came in at Sunday at 9:30AM and we were able to find seats. There was enough seating for everyone even though it was also busy. Big chunks of bread. Homemade blueberry jam. The hash browns are crispy chunky and square. Good coffee. Homemade sausage. Turkey hash had, I think, 5 spice in it? Very interesting! Cute camping diner decor! Goooooo. Go go go. We will be coming back.

This was one of our favorite breakfast spots in Maine. Great service, cute campsite/KOA vibes with…read morebig tables, and the Kale Melt breakfast sandwich was AMAZING! Highly recommend and would've gone back more than once if we were in town longer!

Loved this little cafe! Lovely staff, great menu, homemade goodies! They make their own English…read moremuffins!! WOW! They were tasty. I ordered inside and got my food and sat outside in the back patio. It was super cute and quiet. I loved the atmosphere. My sandwich was delightful (eggs, homemade sausage, cheese, on a homemade english muffins). My coffee was good too - espresso beverages are my favorite. And the donut I tried was good too.

Such a cute coffee/breakfast stop!…read more Drinks: They have lots of creative drinks. I got the blueberry matcha, which was a little too milky for me and didn't have a strong matcha taste. It was alright, but I probably wouldn't get it again. I do appreciate that they have simple syrup and honey syrup out so you can adjust the sweetness to your liking. Food: Plenty of vegan options, and they even have vegan eggs available for a small upcharge. I got the habanero ham biscuit sandwich. The biscuit was flaky, with ham and cheese, and the habanero ham had a pretty good kick that really hit by the end! Good portion size and tasty. They also have donuts, smoothies, and plenty of other options, so there's something for everyone. Highly recommend!

Possibly the worst service I've ever received. I walked up to the order counter with my wife and…read moresaid, "hello!" The older woman at the counter completely ignored me and stared at my wife. My wife said hello and the woman said it back. She never even looked at me. That already made me feel strange. So we order and she asked how we were paying. I said "gif-" and she cut me off "paying with card" before I could say gift card. Rude. Even though I was paying she still never acknowledged my existence or said thank you for our order. The bagels are fine, but I would literally rather buy a pack of bagels from Hannaford than be treated like a subhuman here.

Service was okay. I think they might have been training. There were lots of tables empty, like a…read moremini diner. The ambiance was of a small breakfast joint. Bathroom was clean. Bagels - I can't say I would go back, they didn't have much flavor. I purchased three flavors, but none were great. But I am also from NY - could that be it? Don't come here if you love bagels - you will be disappointed. But they did have an extensive sandwich menu.

I came across this beyond ADORABLE coffee shop this morning and I'm so very happy I did. I ordered…read morea black coffee and an everything bagel with veg cream cheese, egg and bacon. The coffee was so rich and satisfying, BUT THE BAGEL. Omg, the quality of that bagel was beyond description. Freshly made, the egg was a fresh cracked one and the bacon done perfect and savory. The veg cream cheese that is used tasted just made as well. the gentleman making it was so sweet and the lady who took my order was wonderful. The leather cushy chair I enjoyed while waiting was heaven. I can't say enough and I hope to be back very soon. THANK YOU for making my morning.

Okay, I was looking for a coffee place to kill some time at before an appointment in the area. This…read moreplace came up in my search and boy am I glad I decided to stop here. First - it is super cute. With a mix of community tables, counter seating, and even one very cozy looking chair (I say looking because it was occupied and I was unable to plunk myself down and enjoy my book - which it was beckoning me to do). They have an extensive coffee menu and use their own roasted beans. I went with a standard coffee but did upgrade to maple syrup for my sweetener. (Anyone who knows me knows this alone won me over!) And, if you eat in - your coffee comes in a beautiful real mug! They have decent bakery case which is stocked with pastries from Two Fat Cats and bagels from Rose Foods! That's right - you can get a Rose Food bagel without the hassle of parking on Forest Ave in Portland. I got the Mystery Spice (old bay seasoning) and enjoyed half with Olive Cream Cheese and the other with Herbed. Clearly they make the cream cheeses here in house and they are delicious. The place seems pretty popular as there were many people here on a Thursday morning. Already planning a trip back here with a friend for a little remote work day!