This spot caught our eye as we explored Deer Isle, and we made sure to come back on an open…read moremorning. It was even more charming than I imagined! Muffins are absolutely made with love, baked fresh and served warm in the Holden Homestead - with stories, for those willing to ask and listen. The two muffin options today were Maine Wild Blueberry and Raspberry, with a gluten-free Blueberry option as well. I got the (regular) blueberry - it was so delicious, and chock-full of fruit! They also have fresh coffee and some teas options.

Holden Homestead is a humble muffin and coffee stop as you enter Deer Isle, Maine. Run by the…read moreabsolute nicest people, they are a couple that bake muffins each morning made with only organic and natural ingredients. The muffins and coffee are delicious and come with such kindness and grace, you cannot pass them up! If you eat in (on the lawn outside) you get warm muffins served with butter. Highly recommend!

I'm not one to publicly complain,but we went out of our way to come here specially for iced coffees…read moreand had the opposite experience vs.high expectations. Given that it was 2pm already,we ordered iced mochas (no.1 item listed on the menu) but it looks like the concept of what an iced mocha is is sorta different here. I didn't question what I received upon picking it up,but when we took them with us to enjoy at their mini patio (which was filthy btw,full of crumbles and I had to pick up our dog on my lap),it turned out that our iced mochas were cold brews with ice and chocolate syrup (for some reason flaky...). 2 stars for a lovely barista,but I wouldn't come back here-not for coffee,not for ambiance. Sorry..!

This place is so cool. If you're in deer isle you already know about this. Worth the stop in Deer…read moreIsle if you're passing through. The service is top notch- sweet girls! I had a coffee and got a treat to go. A little pricey but fair! beats Starbucks every day of the week.

The service was very welcoming and the seating was prompt with our reservation…read more The ambiance is that of an old farmhouse on coast which is what it is, very beautiful. The pizza was delicious in the veggie, meat and pepperoni. The salad was well dressed and plentiful. The cookies were 4.25 apiece but worth every penny. There were 6 of us who had 5 beers 2 glasses of wine, one soda, 3 pizzas, 3 cookies and our bill was 240.00

Honestly a little disappointing. The egg sandwich had too much egg. The scone was overcooked and…read moreyet raw in the middle. "Claggy," would be the Paul Hollywood word. Meh.

If you're going up to Camden and will be there on a weekend, it's 100% worth preparing/signing up…read morefor the "text drop" in order to purchase items ahead of time. There was truly no greater feeling than walking up to this cute, cozy little bakery and seeing a "Sold Out" sign, knowing that I had maybe 20+ pastry items waiting for me. The taste lived up to the hype. I tried the pistachio croissant, which was unique and had a lovely unexpected chocolate filling. But the apple kouign amann with the caramel filling was simply to die for. I got other pastry items to see how they stacked up against Portland's greatest (e.g. ham & cheese croissant, plain croissant, bagels). These standard items were good, I think where the Place Bakery truly shines is the more unique pastry items that you won't find elsewhere. They are clearly gifted bakers, have a trusted cult following and are a staple in the neighborhood. If you're only open on the weekends and still able to float as a business, you're doing something right. Run, don't walk, to the Place Bakery.

A tiny bakery with the most amazing baked goods. It's a little shop with only 2 people who are…read moreamazing bakers. The parking lot is small and they don't have seating, but definitely recommend picking up some breakfast if you're in the area!

From the outside this bakery seems like an antiques store with some baked goods. Do not be fooled…read moreby the appearance! The bakery is housed on the right side of the barn and it has some of the best baked goods that I have ever had--and I have had a lot. We walked out with two boxes of an assortment of sticky buns, muffins, chicken pot pie had pies, mini bundt cakes and cookies. There is a much cuter location in Camden where an elderly lady beat me to the last 4 blueberry muffins. I think The Red Barn is a bit of a local secret but it should not be. Delicious baked goods should be known to all. Everything is delicious. We had the sticky buns, nicely caramelized with just enough icing, we had the mini red velvet cake, perfect size. I could go on and on. I will definitely visit every chance I get.

Cute little place. Mixture of old and new items. Tasty treats to purchase. I recommend anything…read morewith blueberry. Pastries made fresh!

If you're visiting the quiet side of Acadia National Park, don't miss Clark Point Cafe. We loved it…read moreso much we went there every single day during our vacation. This is truly one of the best breakfast places I've ever been to. Everything was exceptional -- the Eggs Benedict, tartines, Turkish eggs, fresh bakery items, and all the different superb coffee selections. Every meal was fresh, unique, and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is cozy, welcoming, and relaxing, with friendly service that made us feel at home every time we walked in. Clark Point Cafe became one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Acadia's quiet side!

This was my second time visiting & I ended up ordering even more than the first. I originally…read moreplanned to try a new spot, but nothing else was open around that time so I came back here, and I'm glad I did. I started with two toasted bagels with cream cheese. They were fine, not the freshest bagels I've had, but they had a good amount of cream cheese, just okay overall. The croissant was large and nicely toasted, likely not baked in-house (gave off Costco croissant vibes), but it came with a really tasty berry spread. The blueberry scone, however, wasn't great. Not a fan of the texture or flavor on that one. For coffee, I tried the dirty chai and a regular drip coffee, both solid and satisfying. But the real showstopper was the lavender latte. I'm obsessed. It was fragrant, smooth, and perfectly balanced. Easily my favorite part of the visit. I also had the BLT sandwich and the smoked salmon tartine. Both were delicious. You could tell the same ingredients (pickles, veggies, capers) were used across multiple items, but it still worked well and tasted fresh. Lastly, I ordered the Dutch baby pancake. The presentation was lovely, and it was freshly made, but the flavor was just okay, I've had better. The overall experience was really fun. People around us were checking out my food and even asked for recommendations. The staff also acknowledged our spread, which made it feel even more welcoming.

Absolutely takes the cake. Then gives the cake back, perfectly formed. We got a cake that ended up…read morehaving 18 layers. They earned DownEast Magazine's best bakery in Maine a few years back. Tiny tiny.

My family and I spent this past week in Camden for my husbands birthday. I contacted the bakery for…read morea custom cake and got a quick and detailed response over email. I ordered a small carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. The cake had beautiful frosting details and a walnut topping. It was hands down one of the best carrot cakes we've ever had (and that's comparing against bakeries in Boston like Flour!). I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Camden.

On my last morning in the Acadia National Park area, before hitting the road, I stopped at Milagro…read moreCoffee for my morning pick-me-up. Since I am basic, I ordered their pumpkin pie latte with oat milk over ice. This festive fall drink was perfectly spiced without being overly sweet or artificial. And since I was in Maine, I obviously had to get a blueberry muffin. The blueberries in this muffin were some of the freshest I have ever had and I can see why Maine is known for them. There were a couple outdoor seats in addition to the indoor seating, but I took my order to go. The service was extremely friendly and engaging and I would definitely come back the next time I'm in the area.

Other than the long line, this place was a real win. The coffee was outstanding (cappuccino) and…read morethe baked goods were tasty. They have so many options of things to eat that you could really go every day for a couple weeks and try new and delicious things. We had a scone and a muffin - the muffin was a pumpkin/harvest type of thing. Really good. Scone was also tasty. Highly recommend.

This is one of those adorably quaint places that makes you want to uproot your life and move to the…read moreplace you are vacationing! Then, you think about what life on the Island must be like in the dead of February and remember that is maybe not such a great idea. But, if you visit Mount Desert Island and are smart enough to visit the "Quietside", this place is worth a stop! I've been here each of my last three annual summer visits. You will see a large pink sign for Mansett Little Farm along the road on the way to the Seawall (a beautiful piece of Acadia National Park). You'll also see a sandwich-board sign advertising "Cookies and more". If you speed by, stop, turnaround and come back! You won't regret it! I never know what treats I might find available when I pop in, but I know there will always be something good. From the famed Whoopie Pie to raspberry bars to cookies and lemon squares - they are all so good. Oh, and the Hermit Bar - a New England specialty - SO GOOD! And - this place is totally on the honor system. Only once have I actually met a friend of the owner who was apologizing the the limited selection that day (I still got plenty). Prices are marked and a basket with cash change is there. I'm guessing it works, as this is how it's been and continues to be. Rumor has it - some of the treats are available in the local market as well. But, really, make the trek here and experience this gem! It's totally worth it!

Delicious. A true hidden gem of the island. Visitors, locals, make sure to stop by Maureen's and…read morehave some treats.

This isn't the only place in Vinalhaven that serves coffee, but it's definitely the best coffee on…read morethe island (no offense to any of the other fine establishments). Their cold brew is fantastic on a warm morning leading into a hot day, and their croissants are flaky and perfect. The chocolate ones are especially good. They also have a dark chocolate brownie that's positively decadent. I can't speak for their sandwiches, sadly, or the delicious confections on display every day at the counter, piled high with Maine blueberries...but I will say that everything in there was clearly made fresh daily, and looked...well, good enough to eat. They even had a basket marked "yesterday's baking" for discounted goods from the day before, displaying both their dedication to supplying fresh bread every morning and that wonderful waste-not, want-not island economy. There's also a small counter of meats and cheeses, some wine, oils, and preserves on shelves near the back of the store, and a beautiful display of vintage teacups along the wall opposite the counter. The teacups are $20 each and come with a cup of tea, and after a week of popping in for my morning coffee I couldn't resist. I am now the proud owner of a beautiful vintage teacup. The barista wrapped it up for me snuggly enough that it made the journey back home without a scratch, even in a car full of nonsense and two sunbaked millennials. Now I'm back in Boston, where there's a coffee shop on every corner...but to be honest, none of the cold brews I've had here quite compare to Downstreet Market's.

I came to the island for one day last week during our 4 day trip to Maine. I saw the sign for a…read more"zap frap" so got excited and I told my friend i would get us two - my treat. When I walked in I saw that there were pies on the counter and our group (outside) had not tried a Maine Blueberry pie yet so I figured I'd order two slices as a surprise. I walked up to the counter where there was a young girl standing there who wouldn't even say anything to me. I was right in front of her at the counter and she had seen me. I spoke to get her attention and she said, "oh are you here for..(I didn't hear the rest but it was something she was expecting or someone coming)" I said "no, I'd like to order, where do I order?" (Since it had been a decent amount of time of her being aware I was there standing in front of her counter and her doing nothing). Nobody else was in the store except my friend, my child and I. She said, "you order with me". I said, "Ok, I'd like two zap frap's and two slices of blueberry pie please". She paused and said, "just a moment." She walked away, into the back, as if something was odd. She came back with a woman who said, "can I help you?". I said, "yes I'd like to order two zap fraps and two slices of blueberry pie". She paused, rudely looked at me and told a guy, "go ahead and get it for her". I was the only one standing at the counter. Behind me was my friend. I felt very odd by the interaction and I can't adequately put it into words. It was beyond rude, almost like a hateful kind of rude. I didn't know what it was but it felt like something was wrong with me being in there. I am Asian with tattoos and a biracial child. I have manners.. My friend who is Caucasian (relevant to the story) was sitting down at the table watching the whole thing said, " it appears you just got discriminated against." I said, "I felt exactly that way but didn't want to say that in case i was wrong!!!" Of course we don't know that, but something was off. My child had to use the bathroom. I handed my friend my card and asked him to pay with it so I could take my child to the bathroom. When I came out my friend told me I had paid over $27. $27 and change for two frappacinos and two slices of pie. The pie and frappacinos were excellent, don't get me wrong. It was the interaction that was completely weary and if not discrimination, beyond rude. I do agree with my friend that there was something else happening. Even if it wasn't discrimination- at a very low level of expectations- what happened to customer service? What happened to, "hi, can I help you?", and then to charge me $27 for it? I don't care how good the food is, I would never go to this place again.