Beautiful space, historic solid building with high ceilings, stately almost Euro feel. Kind of a classy-hip vibe. One of the relatively rare spaces which combines coffee/morning feel with nighttime cocktail refuge in one big room. You could chill and read or work on laptop and yet it also can be a more low key nightlifey hang at night. Excellent menu of select food items and fantastic drinks. The breakfast sandwich I got on Portuguese roll was well prepared and one of the best deals I think in Greater Portland area (please don't raise the prices cause I wrote that!). Their lattes and what not are superb. They have live jazz on Sundays during brunch time. It feels like a little slice of Portland or Cambridge MA or (name your much larger cool city) in the middle of Brunswick. I'm a fan! read more

This place is so fun! 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! read more

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Looking for a European-feeling cafe in Brunswick? Looking for a place you can spend hours at comfortably 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! read more

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Stopped by for coffee but could not pass up the last cinnamon donut bread pudding. Oh! My! Gosh! It was delicious!!! My latte was so good but I will dream about that bread pudding. Yes, it was that good. Love the vibe - inside and out. I will definitely be back. read more

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Such a welcoming spot where you feel like part of the community. I Love the vibe and food!

I had the pleasure of visiting the Abbey this weekend and I loved every part of the experience! They have coffee, drinks, and snacks for all. My partner and I had a cocktail and beer and they were delicious. The atmosphere here is relaxed with great music and comfortable lighting and decor. They have some plush seats along with normal tables+chairs. I was also delighted that they had some board games and uno! We loved spending time here and can't wait to come back! read more

Food, service, & ambiance all terrific. A bit pricey, but what isn't these days. Highly recommend.

First visit here. Met a colleague for coffee and tea and found the overall experience very pleasant. The beverages were good, the space inviting and the staff friendly. I will definitely come back to try more of what they offer since I have heard their cocktails and food are very good. read more

The Abbey - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

The Abbey is a gem! We've met friends here many times for coffee or cocktails, and it never disappoints. Great coffee and food, charming ambiance, and excellent service at the counter. Breakfast Sandwich, Lainey style + Sunday Jazz Brunch-- it doesn't get better! read more

Great spot - excellent food and cocktails - nestled in the heart of downtown Brunswick, it's a do not miss

fantastic food. I tried something new and I was very well please. Great service. I ordered online and the food was ready for pickup when I arrived. Great service read more

The food is interesting and excellent. The coffees are very good and they wait on the tables! Superb new layout.

Nice spot, drinks were ok. Service was good. We only had a couple snacks but what we had was tasty. The waitress was kind and swapped out drinks we did not care for, overall would recommend stopping in for a cocktail and giving The Abby a shot. read more

The Abbey - Pretty good - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

Creative tasty cocktails & food in a cool welcoming vibe! There's always something delicious on the seasonal menu. Love, love, love that they're a coffee shop in the morning, & a cool bar in the evening. Spacious dining room is kid-friendly, so parents can enjoy it, too. Service is attentive & friendly. Fantastic addition to downtown Brunswick! This week, we devoured: 1. Pulled pork w/ a saffron spread felt like a nod to Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches. 2. Summer salad w/ veggies shaved into delicate ribbons & lightly dressed. The culinary creativity is put into intentional vegetarian options, where the focus isn't just on the carnivores. 3. Deviled eggs are always a winner. This one had pickle seasoning. 4. Pulled chicken hand pie w/ tzatziki. 5. Tuna crudo w/ a black garlic sauce gives the perfect flavor that's not overpowering. 6. Harissa wings w/ a bleu cheese remoulade read more

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Had a great experience at The Abbey thanks to Kayleigh and Teddy! I stopped in for breakfast sandwiches and a cinnamon vanilla latte (which was incredible), and they were both so friendly and efficient. They had everything ready quickly so I could still catch the Memorial Day parade on time. Really appreciate the great service--keep up the awesome work! read more

Highly recommended. The Abbey brings a much needed high end (but not expensive) cocktail bar vibe to downtown Brunswick! Spacious but comfortable space, with tables, bar, a space for music, and open windows to Maine st. Owner Laney and her partner bring a deft hand to craft cocktails, with an ever changing list. Their small kitchen kicks out a tapas style menu. It's limited to what the kitchen can do, they don't over reach, and what they deliver is delicious. Last night the mussels were a standout. Check this place out. I for one will keep coming back. read more

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Fun and lively downtown spot! Come here to get some energy from so many happy people. Plan to drink some other than your regular cocktail - you can do that at home - and try something for which you don't have the ingredients or expertise! Small but delicious food menu - more small plates than a full meal read more

Early dinner last night. Our server Faith was terrific. Started with the babaganoush on the specials as well as the smashed cucumbers. Followed with the Duck & Brie sandwich as well as the tarragon chicken over rice. All were delicious. Faith was wonderful with regard to an allergy within our group. read more

The Abbey - Tarragon chicken - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

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Stopped in for some cocktails on a warm day. Entire staff was so friendly. The bartender served up some amazing cocktails. This place might have had the best oysters we have ever had in my life! Great location if you want a coffee, cocktail or food. Enjoy! read more

Stopped by on a Sunday for a quick drink and stayed for the night. Drinks were amazing and clever, food was good (popcorn was awesome) and our server Faith was welcoming and very friendly. The space was fun and even has plant cuttings to take with! read more

Delicious, very creative cocktails, comfy seating & decor and nice employees. Locayed right in middle of Maine Street food scene.

Great place to eat and spend some time while in Brunswick. We love the food and the NA drinks are very enjoyable. Try the kale salad, potato & leek & cream dish, and (if they have them) their deviled eggs. The staff is great and the vibe is cool. read more

Great addition to downtown Brunswick. Amazing staff and a wide variety of exciting food and drinks!

Unfriendly staff. Expensive. Pretentious atmosphere. Would be better located in Portland, or anywhere but Brunswick.

These guys really put thought into their food and drinks. Casual service, friendly, and feels like Maine with a flair. 100% check it out

This place is so much cheaper fun. The drinks are creative and delicious. The food innovated (pickled fiddleheads!). The atmosphere open and inviting. read more

I had lunch here and the salad was great - but at night is when this place shines! The cocktails are amazing, the vibe is so fun and the staff are so kind and welcoming. I couldn't believe I was in Brunswick, Maine! read more

What a great addition to Brunswick! Love the eclectic decor and friendly service. My expectation was a good cocktail and bar food. Well... they exceeded my expectations! Not only was my cocktail EXCELLENT but the food was equally amazing. Their take on a bees knees was creative and delicious - I don't think I can drink a "regular" one again. Then I had the salad and a pork sandwich special. Like the cocktail, Both had some unexpected ingredients that were perfect. Can't wait to try it again. read more

Cool vibe with friendly order-at-the-bar service. Delicious and creative foods but way OVERpriced. A small pork sandwich $15. One and a half deviled eggs $8. Iced tea $5. Just not worth the high cost. read more

My first day coming to the Abbey was so great I went twice. In the morning, a perfectly done Iced Mocha made by friendly staff. In the evening, an exceptional Espresso Martini with the most unexpected knockout upscale harissa buffalo wings. Everything down to the bread felt finely crafted. Pricing was ridiculously reasonable for the quality and attention paid. As people crowded in, there was no sense that the service was slipping, and the seating was truly above and beyond. The space attracts a crowd as diverse and multicultural as a college town should feel. It wasn't just young students, but local professionals and parents. It felt like a big city hot spot in this little town. The Abbey feels like a turning point for Brunswick. As someone who has grown up and lived in Brunswick his entire life, my first experience here was the most optimistic I've ever felt about the future for my home town. I feel like whatever comes of The Abbey, it has created a new standard for Brunswick. If it weren't here, something else would NEED to try and fill its place. Congrats to the team, this is certainly a new must-go and will be the lifeblood of Maine Street for a very long time. read more

Very cool vibe. My wife and I decided to stop in on a whim while walking down beautiful downtown Brunswick Maine St. We were pleasantly surprised. The sun was streaming in through the large historic windows. Very comfortable and open seating. Great mix of people. They have a great selection of gourmet coffee and espresso. The bartenders make delicious specialty cocktails "old style" with shakers and stirrers. Staff was energetic and friendly and you could tell they are proud to work there. Will definitely be stopping in again! read more

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Went there once, nearly all menu items were unavailable. No latte, no breakfast sandwiches and it has turned into a bar serving drinks that are too creative read more

Delicious and unique cocktails! Friendly and quick service. Very cool decor and comfy seats.

Had a great time as a party of one. The scallops! Mmm. Espresso. Coffeehouse vibe, just with beer and spirits. Nice people. I highly recommend this spot in beautiful downtown Brunswick ME read more

Paid $68 (before tip) for six "seed" side oysters and an appetizer sized (6 bites) of tuna with a carefully measured 2 ounces of gin in my "double" cocktail. Decided to give up and walk across the street for a pizza and a beer. read more

Ambiance is nice, drinks were okay, and the food is decent (but quite pricey), but the service is abysmal. We found the guy who was serving us quite rude, made the experience rather unpleasant. read more

The great thing about The Abbey is that its vibe is so welcoming and fun. I've been there for coffee in mid-morning, for lunch, and for drinks in the evening. The staff is incredibly helpful and tries to make sure they're on top of it, even when there's a rush. It's a really mixed crowd of old, young, women having a drink together, friends in the corner, and so on. Can I say the bar stools are incredibly comfortable too? My cortado is always well made, which is not always true of coffee shops. The wine list is interesting and has some great ideas-- and the cocktails may be quirky but some of them really shine. Our crew is big on the espresso martini, but we've branched out as well. As for the food-- do NOT get between me and the deviled eggs, you can share your own plate. Other bites are tasty too. Other than the breakfast sandwiches (served until they run out), this is not the spot for heavy fare. My only two mild hopes are that they figure out how to speed up the delivery of the (tasty) popcorn and that they just put one of their giant cubes in straight up drinks (e.g. a bourbon or a whiskey)-- it's just too hard to drink around the cube gracefully. read more

Stopped by the Abbey over the holiday weekend with friends. The coffee, tea and chai selection was pretty impressive. I'm a chai fan and was amazed to find that I had a choice of two kinds; honey-ginger or vanilla-cinnamon. The barista was friendly and knowledgeable. The honey-ginger chai was so delicious that before we left I went back to get a vanilla-cinnamon one for the road. That was pretty great too. Highly recommend! read more

Start up coffee, wine light food place in Brunswick on Maine St. Nice ambience. Food was good. We have been 3 times and the service has been mediocre at best. Disinterested in customer appreciation and or even helping. There is a difference when the owners are present versus not. Music is always too loud to have a conversation. read more