D'Ellie's is a breakfast and lunch cafe at the base of Sugarbush, right up the stairs from the…read moreskier drop off point / parking lot, halfway between the Super Quad lift and the base lodge. Awesome: - They have well priced children's meals, which made our 10-year-old really happy. She enjoyed the grilled cheese option, made on her choice of bread (white). She said it lacked the frico of her favorite preps, but on the upside, it was not overly cheesy by her tastes. The meal comes with a small bag of chips, a brownie (evidently house made and awesome per the kiddo), a Capri Sun, and a bubble wand. The bubble wand was enjoyed for days and days after. - D'Ellie's Cobb salad was the best version of this salad (and probably best salad overall) that we tried in the Sugarloaf area, and the most fairly priced to boot. (Cf. the wimpy, low brow, overpriced version we had at the Bag.) It was generously sized and made with fresh, excellent ingredients. Good: - Focaccia based sandwiches were made with fresh focaccia, possibly baked in-house. They weren't as well filled as what our contingent is accustomed to at home, but I actually don't think the ratio of bread to filling would be too far from the norm in Italy. Overall, our contingent enjoyed -- in huge part b/c of the high quality bread. - The cafe packages food in waxed paper and waxed cardboard (not recyclable, but potentially compostable, I think). And they provide reusable mugs for drinking coffee in house. I really like that they're trying to be lower waste. So-so: - The "Italian" subs were not to the tastes of those who ordered them. I think regional differences might've been a contributing factor. (See, e.g. https://www.sandwichtribunal.com/2017/01/the-maine-style-italian-sandwich/#:~:text=Boiled%20ham%2C%20white%20American%20cheese,well%2Dknown%20sub%20chain%20recently, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maine_Italian_sandwich) My sub-eating contingent is used to the meat-heavy NJ / NYC deli style of sub, without the moisture of salad oil, made with a more substantial (less airy, less tender, and more glutinous), toasted Italian bread. D'Ellie's version used a very soft, non-toasted hot dog bun-like bread, not homemade as far as we could tell; pickles; sweet peppers; olives; salad oil; and your protein of choice, in our case roast beef and salami. Primary consumers said they found the meat proportions skimpy. - It can take a while to get your order even when the cafe doesn't seem too busy. I could see people working their tails off in the kitchen, so this is less of a complaint than a know-before-you-go. - There are a few tables and seats in-house, mostly pub-height tables with stools. It's pleasantly low key and casual. If space gets tight, take it to the dining spaces in the base lodge. We are spoiled ingrates when it comes to food. As such, we were not all that excited by dining options in the area. But for on-mountain fare that's more fairly priced and of even or higher quality than other options we found in the vicinity, D'Ellie's is a good bet.

Just outside the main village at Sugarloaf, D'Ellies is the place to go for those in the know at…read moreSugarloaf. A few tables in the cozy inside and an outside seating area. Order at the counter and listen for your name. Eat in or take out. Great coffee and breakfast pastry options, plus full breakfast - the 1/2 order French toast was plenty, and delicious. Lunch options from pizzas to sandwiches. I had the soup of the day and a "bread end", which was great chowder and a generous end slice of homemade bread. Expect to pay resort prices!

We were looking for a place for lunch when we stumbled upon this really bright and cheery food…read moretruck just before the Canadian border. There's a lovely area at the back with picnic tables and a view of the lake. There's also some covered tables out front. The menu is the usual fare - sandwiches (burgers), lobster (this is Maine after all), seafood (haddock, of course). The shrimp scampi was very good - balanced flavor, nothing overpowering. Seasoning was on point. The shrimp basket was well seasoned, not greasy at all and the tartar sauce was the perfect compliment to it. The owner is very nice and chats with all the customers.

Girls annual fall trip for shopping and lunch found me at a new restaurant. The Backstrap has been…read morehere awhile but we have always drove past thinking it was more of a market. The ladies highly recommend so here I am. Ample parking and easy to read signage from the road, they are handicapped accessible. We sat at the bar with our backs to the door. Atmosphere is rustic with two seating areas, one for larger parties. Drink specials menu came with regular menu and specials. I ordered the House Margarita with Blueberry. The ladies had seltzer and a beer. We ordered the Smash burger, the Roast Beef melt, and the Ramen. There was a chalk board hanging on the wall which had the meat and fish options for sale! So they do sell meats and fish but are more of a restaurant! Got it! The food came out in a timely fashion and looked great! The Ramen especially looked delightful! My Roast Beef melt was good. A bit greasy but that's to be expected with melts, cucumber salad was delicious, the fries were crispy and tasty. Smash burger was Huge and very delicious or so I was told. Bartender was wonderful making sure we had what we needed as well as providing drinks for the wait staff. Everyone was having a nice meal on a rainy Saturday in September. I definitely will be back with my husband when we drive over from Rangeley. May even grab some Game sausages.

Friendly service & a great group of locals greeted/welcomed our large party of 15. The food was…read moreyour yummy, usual bar & grill fare. I had their Backstrap Burger which was very juicy & delicious! Their shoestring fries were awesome!! Others were happy with the fish sandwich and fish & chips and their speciality pizzas like the Big Mac pizza caught rave reviews.

Came in after we had a rain out to grab a bite for lunch! Small cozy little place, we were seated…read morein the back! The service was good! We were prompted as soon as we walked in! We ordered for 4, i had the shrimp with onion rings! I was excited about this because it's Atlantic shrimp I'm from Texas we have gulf shrimp! Order came out shrimp was more like pop-corn shrimp onion rings were amazing! The shrimp was decent 6/10 but size wasn't what i was expecting they were bite sized!! The guys order sandwiches which they said happened to be good!!! Didn't catch a picture we were too hungry! Would recommend if you're swinging through town and want a bite to eat before leaving town

The Looney Moose quite possibly could be the best breakfast spot in the country. Everything was…read morecooked to perfection. I'm a big fan of sausage links and they do them right here. the Looney Moose does not play around when it comes to pancakes. I got a massive stack of delicious blueberry pancakes. Maine is the best state in the country obviously and it's not even close, and this place represents maine well. Very friendly workers and a very cozy place to eat. Would highly recommend if you're in the area.

The store is great good sandwiches for breakfast and lunch and good friendly people work there…read more Last minute we tried to rent a boat and nothing was available but received a call a few hours later they made something available

Would like to thank Paul the owner after getting gas for my snowmobile I asked if he did repairs he…read moreasked whats wrong he came out to the gas pump lifted the hood and fixed my sled in 2 minutes I got all my gas at his location the rest of the week while we were snowmobiling in Rangely. John and Marilyn Fitzgerald from New Jersey

Fantastic breakfast sandwiches! Made to order, fresh ingredients, tasty tasty food…read more Boarhead meats and cheeses, small shopping area for basic cooking needs (pasta, sauce, bacon).

Excellent service with fantastic breakfast, lunch, and dinner options perfect for any summer night…read more Sandwiches are delicious and perfect for a day on the lake and the cuts of beef are super fresh and tender. A place to be appreciated and remembered for sure.

This was my first time here - don't know how I missed this wonderful place, especially since brick…read moreoven pizza is the greatest food of all time. I sat at the bar - Marie recommended an Orono Maine pale ale with my blueberry pork butt pizza. Everything is made in house by Beth (the owner) and her parents Make the dough in large batches so it can ferment, and also make their own sauce - the love shines through in that very different but flavorful pizza. Also had a delicious spicy margarita - perfect for a warm day and with just the right amount of heat and Tajin on the rim. Thank you for a happy and delicious meal!! We'll be back

Brew the Coop Newish…read more(ca. 2019) Brewpub located in the heart of Downtown Rangeley that's located in a historic (ca. 1912) tavern. Not only do they sport their own brews, but they have a killer brick pizza oven to boot. The Good: *Huge outdoor space but oddly they don't have any coverings, like umbrellas, to keep you out of the sun. *Great views of the lake and people watching. *Service was friendly and pleasant (see below) *Nice selection of their own brews and other micro and macro brews on-tap, as well as fermented grapes, as well as a full bar. *Tater Kegs were delicious and a very unique item; if cheese and ham stuffed tater tots doesn't get you torqued up, then it's time to turn in your foodie card. *Bison burger was excellent and cooked perfectly medium. The concomitant brioche bun and bacon jam really sealed the deal, as well. The fries were pretty bomb, too. The Meh: *"No Pet Policy" is kinda wild, but kinda ubiquitous here in Rangeley. Which, to tell the truth, is sorta strange because it's usually rich people who like to schlep their dogs around and what do rich people like to do? Ski, boat, and fish--three things synonymous with Rangeley. Interesting, eh? *Interior isn't as big as it looks from the outside, but is still fairly ample. *They seemed overwhelmed on our visit and very short-staffed, as the food took a looooong time to come out. Fortunately, we were in vacation mode--and I had a beer in-hand--so it was all good on our end, but if you're looking for a quick meal, this might not be it. The Ugly: *The fact that they actually have to have a "Bee Policy" (see pic) is crazy. If I have to explain it to you, then you're part of the problem. *Their "website" (aka The Facebooks) is kinda funny place to be posting people with their dead deer carcasses. 0_o Conclusion: A couple of iffy deals here, but the food was fantastic--and that's what matters.

Great food, service, music, ambience... would go back again 10/10…read more Chicken apple brie quasedilla, the fiddheads, and duck empanadas were all incredible.

Dan is great, always so pleasant. Great atmosphere. Home cooked meals which are delicious, thank…read moreDans wife. Not many places left like this. If you need a place to stay they have rooms also.

Perfectly decent food, especially being a ski resort! Fish and chips special was perfectly tasty,…read morewith the haddock being of appropriate flakiness. Steamed broccoli was probably frozen, but that's what I get for ordering the default fry substitute.

Perhaps it was our mistake for not ordering the burger. That seems like what everyone gets excited…read moreabout, here. What we had, instead, over the course of a few visits: four different pizzas, three different salads, a few sandwiches, and lots of different beers. The pizzas were made with a thicker-style crust, I guess what might be called Greek-style in CT: thicker than a NY-style crust, thinner than a Chicago-style crust, and middle-of-the-road glutinous. Toppings were in good balance, a not-overly-sweet tomato sauce topped with just the right amount of cheese in our view. Pepperoni comes in wide strips cut from sandwich-sized slices, and versions we ordered with peppers or olives came with a fair amount of each. Our contingent of pizza snobs enjoyed, but did not love these pies. Sandwiches were pretty spendy, but appeared to be nicely filled, e.g. with chicken salad or deli meat, cheese, and veggies. The primary consumers said they were "okay." The three salads we tried (Cobb, beet, and King's Bag) were weak: so wimpy and mediocre for the price. (The ones down at D'Ellie's were far better!) I would emphatically not get these again. A few of our beers tasted as though they'd come from taps that hadn't been properly cleaned in a while. (Others were fine.) We hear there's a robust apres ski / evening scene here at times.... and the restaurant sure smells like it! It sounds like this restaurant has some strengths, which I guess we didn't quite hit. I'd come back with friends for apres ski drinks -- but probably not so much for the food (unless those drinks need absorbing).

A block off the beaten path, yet completely worthy of the stop!…read more Deliciously crafted caffeinated beverages, freshly baked pastries, and decadent wraps, grilled cheeses and savory soups. The Orange Cat Cafe had it all!! The customer service was excellent and the food was delicious. The grateful wrap was a Thanksgiving feast tribute with savory flavors that lingered on the tongue. The broccoli and cheese soup was filling and a large bowl sized portion, and the grilled cheese was to die for!! 10/10 - Add this to your top places to take a load off, enjoy a chill environment, and get a great meal/drink/treat that is much deserved!

Cute local breakfast and lunch coffee shop. Works from local artists are on the walls…read more The lunch menu is compact but there are enough wrap, sandwich, and salad choices for just about anyone. We had the jalapeño chicken wrap - flavorful and fresh. Wish there was a bit more jalapeño flavor. The ginger cookie had an intense and delicious ginger flavor, and the lemon filling was smooth not bitter as lemon foods can sometimes be. Will definitely get this one again and again!