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    St. Joe’s Cafe

    4.2 (301 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Sausage egg and cheese on a homemade biscuit.
    Matt L.

    Omg the most filling breakfast sandwich in the area. Three eggs sausage patty and cheese on a homemade biscuit was delicious. Service is quick and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A great atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Dirty Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte
    John D.

    Bennyfit This was my first time taking a "red-eye" flight, and boy howdy, do I hate people who can sleep on a plane that much more after that miserable experience. Suffice it to say, what's the first stop after something like that: caffeine. "Somebody" just wanted to hit up the first Mermaid we could find, but I refused and found the first place on Yelp that popped up with "café" in the name and had more than a 3* rating and here we ended up. St. Joe's has been serving the Scarborough area for almost fifteen years (ca. 2012) and are known for their all-day breakfast, coffee, and their signature "Bennies" (aka Beignets). The Good: *Gluten-free options *Parking lot that wasn't huge, but ample enough for their space *Friendly service *[[HIGHLIGHT]]Covered outdoor space to enjoy your goodies[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] *We weren't particularly hungry but knew we had to try their Bennies--and they were 100% worth it. Unlike a traditional Beignet, these Bennies are little two-biters that are fried up fresh to order and the raspberry dipping sauce was a nice fresh foil to the fried goodness. The Meh: *[[HIGHLIGHT]]Interior is cramped and not the place for the claustrophobic at heart.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Ugly: *Ordered a iced Dirty Pumpkin Spice Latte (might've actually been a double I'm a little fuzzy on that) and the flavor all-around was very muted on the chai, Pumpkin spice, and coffee. Tasted like a watery, slightly spicy tea. Not what I was looking for, but it got the job done. Fwiw, Carissa liked her drink (don't recall) so maybe just depends what you order? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Conclusion: Coffee might be hit or miss, but definitely get the Bennies!

    Ashley J.

    On this freezing cold morning, I stopped by this cozy cafe in Scarborough. I ordered the "fireball latte." Cayenne pepper and maple syrup, shots of expresso and hot milk. Maybe the best latte I have ever had. Is this a Maine thing? Most places I have gone to eat here have blown my mind, this place is at the top. I ordered the "baby falafel" sandwich. There was nothing baby about this. Fresh green crisp lettuce, diced purple onion, diced cucumbers (all small enough to somehow bite into) and the best falafel I have had in Maine. Usually sandwiches like these fall apart, not this one! The sauce, what in the world, it was so good and perfect for falafel & veggies. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere, cozy & warm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff, very friendly. Their drink and food menu is large for a small cafe. I highly recommend this cafe! You wont be disappointed!

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    James H.

    I was honestly disappointed from start to finish. The service was poor, to say the least. Seemed extremely unmotivated -- like they were bothered that I stopped by. The coffee I latte that I earned was so ripping hot that the milk was burnt and it was undrinkable. The Spicy Goat "breakfast sandwich" was a HUGE omelet-style egg folded up with no seasoning, a modest amount of goat cheese spread and some chopped pickled jalapeños? It was also hardly edible.

    Patty Joe breakfast sando
    Bill D.

    St Joe's Cafe is a great little breakfast and lunch spot in Scarborough! They have a pretty extensive menu that fits most flavor desires and provides many options. I met a colleague there for a late breakfast and chat and we were really happy with our experience. The staff is really friendly and turned our orders around quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating is a little tight, but not too crazy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Make a plan to stop here if you're nearby!

    Jomar A.

    Randomly was driving by and saw this place in the corner of my eye. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small little seating area inside so if it's busy good luck.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff were extremely helpful and amazing. Usually when places are busy staff tend to get all irritated and stressed but not this place. They took their time with my party and were very informative. The food was amazing. Everything was made fresh and the iced drinks hit the spot. Man I'm goin to miss this place when I head back home to the east coast.

    Special joes

    If you are in Maine this place is a must for a quick breakfast/brunch/lunch. The food is amazing. The staff are so friendly. The coffee is also SO good.

    Turkey BLT
    Michele J.

    Good food and pretty quick service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Always super busy and packed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Be patient, the food is good and worth the wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Another great opportunity away from the hustle and bustle of the mall[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Gouda grilled cheese
    Jack R.

    Bacon Gouda Grilled cheese was good, but the bacon was thin and extremely salty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dining area was small and a little overcrowded with the amount of seats they tried stuffing into place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was quick. Everything was just ok. Not sure I'd go back for a $12 grilled cheese tho.

    Ranchero
    Gabrielle D.

    Stopped in after 12 for breakfast and was happy to see it is served all day. I was honestly extremely overwhelmed at the menu and opted for the Ranchero because I saw it had egg, guac, and pepper jack on an English muffin. Great sounds like a standard breakfast sandwich. I also ordered an iced coffee and waited for my name to be called. When my name was called, I grabbed the to go container my sandwich was in, some napkins and I was on my way to sit at a picnic table outside. I sat down and opened the container and quickly realized I wouldnt be able to pick the sandwich up and I needed a fork. Damnit. I just wanted to eat quickly and go! I put my coffee, the sandwich and my bag in my car and headed back inside for a fork. I didn't realize the sandwich had only egg whites, which made the whole situation very watery. The lovely homemade English muffin was drenched. I ate about half by picking the ham from the egg whites and was disappointed because it didn't hit the spot. It was very very hot, however, so you know it was fresh AF. I'm not letting my first experience get to me, I made a hasty decision and should have studied the menu in the car, before I went in. Definitely going back with my husband for lunch sandos. The coffee was great too!

    Wicked Bull - Mango
    Carly C.

    Fantastic breakfast/lunch spot with massive sandwiches. The gluten free bread upgrade for the sandwiches is great multigrain. The default is a house made buttermilk biscuit which friends said was very good. My highlight was the Harvest Chicken Salad sandwich, a genius combo of chicken salad, bacon, green apples, butternut squash and carmalized onions. I added a hash brown and felt like I was going to explode after only eating half! A friend really enjoyed the Wicked Bull drink (frozen Red Bull) as an alternative to coffee. The mango flavor is very mango-ey. Some parties were ordering the Bernie (signature fried dough) very early in the morning, so I assume it's just THAT good. The house coffee is the local Carrabassett Coffee Co from Kingfield, ME. They have many different options from this brand at the self pour station. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside feels a bit cramped as people wait to order and wait for their food in the same small spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The indoor seating is limited compared to the traffic volume, but there are outdoor tables when weather permits.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is a bathroom for customers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Seasonal pumpkin waffle breakfast sandwich

    Decided to try this place today because I drive by it every week and love interesting takes on regular food, but I was not impressed with the food and especially the service. The person running the register where you order was very unfriendly. The system forced me to leave a tip (which I always tip 20-30% at a restaurant but not for quick service counter pick up places and especially when I'm pouring my own coffee) and displayed it on a huge screen for everyone to see. It actually declined my card the first time when I selected no tip. I ordered the seasonal breakfast sandwich and a small hot coffee, and it was over $17 after the tip. I went to fill my coffee and both the flavors I wanted were empty. I told the employee who took my order and she just said "uh huh" and never replenished them, so I was standing there with a half cup of coffee waiting for my food and in the time I waited she never brought out new coffee, so I had to dump mine in the trash and pick another one I didn't really want. [[HIGHLIGHT]]During this time, I watched another customer have an equally as uncomfortable experience ordering their food and it just made the entire environment awkward to be in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Then my food came out and I thanked the person in the kitchen who handed it to me and they didn't say a single word to me, just gave me a side eye and turned around. Once I sat down to eat, the breakfast sandwich was so sloppy and messy it has all fallen apart in the container. I tried to pick it up to take a bite and all of the contents just spilled out into the box. The flavor was decent, but I definitely won't be spending that kind of money here again especially when the process of ordering and getting my food felt so unwelcoming. I work in customer service so I know it's a hard job but if you don't want to be friendly to friendly customers, you need to find something else to do for work. This is also a prime example of why tips come after the service has been received, because this service was not worth the tip I was forced to pay just to order my food.

    Patty Joe
    Maddison H.

    Really good food! I used to come here when I was in college & remember their lunch sandwiches being really good, tried their breakfast for the first time today. Reasonably priced & lots of options! I got the Ranchero & my husband got the Patty Joe- they are HEFTY. They make the food right there & serve you super fast. Fresh and piping hot! The biscuit on the sandwiches is great. Only thing is there's lots of egg which is good but the cheese gets a little lost in everything. Lots more drink options than there used to be (lattes, macchiatos, etc.) and a good amount of sugar free syrups which I always appreciate It's a fun place & the same guy is cooking in the back that was cooking when I went to college here 8 years ago- I think he's one of the owners? You go man! Small place with a decent amount of bar stool seating inside for its size, they're busy and have lots of pick up customers so it isn't hard finding a place to sit & enjoy your meal.

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    2 egg breakfast
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    "Figgy Piggy", a fried egg sandwich on a croissant with bacon and fig jam.
    "Figgy Piggy", a fried egg sandwich on a croissant with bacon and fig jam.
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    Entrance
    Cute dish, but the beef is a bit overcook, and dry. Overall, everything is good
    Cute dish, but the beef is a bit overcook, and dry. Overall, everything is good
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