Get the blueberry scone!!! So beyond delicious. Don't get the yogurt parfait though- the serving size and taste were underwhelming. The yogurt had almost a whipped cream taste/texture and the blueberries were tasteless. Coffee was perfectly bold and dark for my dad, bagel with cream cheese was good. read more

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Just stopped in for an iced coffee to cool off. It looked too cute from the outside to pass up. Loved the artwork inside and the barn feel. Looks like they made their own chairs out of old plywood - surprisingly comfortable! Close enough to the beach & downtown to be convenient, but far enough away to be relaxing. Noticed they have 30 minute parking outside. +Glad they had almond milk and cinnamon to liven up my drink! read more

Backyard Coffeehouse & Eatery - Agreed! Words to live by :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

I'm not a fan of crowded tourist destinations. Waiting in long lines, crowded sidewalks, the noise and congestion, I might as well just stay home. My other option is to go out of season. Ogunquit Maine is a good example. I love it there but only when it's quiet, and I'm not fighting for breathing space, the problem is many restaurants and business are closed during the off-season as is Backyard Coffeehouse and Eatery. This place is one of the best coffee shops I've been to in a long time. They do everything right, from the rustic charm of the business to the friendly customer service, and fantastic coffees, pastries, and food. My first morning in Ogunquit found me there with a latte and pastry. The coffee was not over-roasted (i.e., not bitter) and the pastry was out of this world. It was deliciously sweet and chewy and made every bite a memorable one. I was so impressed with Backyard I went back for lunch the same day. Their lemon ginger iced tea was spicy and tart and sweet all at the same time and paired perfectly with their Village Green Salad consisting of spring mix, avocado, feta cheese, candied pecans and a honey mustard dressing. My only complaint, if I had to make one, is that they are not open year around. I get it. I do, but it doesn't make me happy as the next time I'm in town they won't be open, and frankly there is no other place in Ogunquit to get a good cup of coffee and pastry. And yes I know there is another place down the road...well, that's for another blog. If you're in Ogunquit or even just passing through, stop by Backyard, it's worth it. Trust this little doggy, I know my coffee. With love from my dog bowl to yours...happy eating. Shata read more

Our go-to stop for a delicious beach lunch! I don't usually eat sandwiches except from here! Great services, too!

A must every time I'm in the Wells/Ogunquit area. Don't miss their scones - the Blueberry and the Lemon Cherry are my favorites. Great online ordering system with COVID, and food is always ready within a few minutes. read more

In response to the response from Backyard Coffeehouse: That all sounds lovely about handrolled artisanal bagels from Portland, but I'm telling you the bagel I had was stale and barely edible. Frankly, I'm insulted by your response in that you imply it's MY fault I didn't like the disgusting bagel I was served, since you apologized for me not liking the "artisanal style of bagel" as if I'm not refined or cultured enough to appreciate it. I assure you that's not it. The bagel was crap. I live in NYC and am lucky enough to have several options for delicious, handrolled, FRESH artisanal bagels and I love them! So I'm pretty sure my bagel was just terrible and the issue is not that I'm too dumb to know what a good bagel is. Oh and also, when I complained about my bagel being cold the barista said it had been "toasted at some point," which is completely unacceptable as all bagels should only be toasted after the customer requests it...and you never even mentioned that in your response. You were too busy blaming my crappy bagel experience on me being an uncouth heathen. read more

Cold baristas and warm drinks. I think when you're from NY, you expect great service and flavor. I didn't get either. I took great pics though and the drink looked beautiful, but was almost flavorless. Sandwich was meh. Salad was meh as dressing was terrible and lettuce was hard. I wouldn't return. read more

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Really liked this place! Super friendly. Yummy bagels and scones. Good coffee to boot. Cute place off the main strip. Give it a try if in the area. read more

Fast becoming our favorite coffee spot in OGT!!! The owner is always there and welcomes you with a smile. The coffee is flavorful (and I drink it black) and hot. Breakfast sandwiches are yummy especially with the sundried tomato spread. The lunch sandwiches are innovate and delicious on artisan breads. They are also dog friendly with a bowl of water outside and treats for man's best friend! All in all a great addition to OGT's dining options! read more

Delicious coffee and coffee and tea choices and variations. Terrific scones, made fresh on site. Good sized outdoor seating area. Also, for lunch they have excellent,fresh, big sandwiches. Check on when they're open, though, since, like seemingly every place in southern Maine, they have trouble finding workers for their usual hours. read more

Great coffee, fantastic pastries. We liked it so much we came back every morning during our stay in Ogunquit and bought "road supplies" for our trip back to Boston. The strawberry biscuits are a thing of beauty. Crusty (in a good way) on the outside and moist on the inside. I spent every visit trying to figure out how to recreate them at home. I've seen a few reviews referring to this place as "hipster". If this place is hipster then buy me a typewriter collection and call me Zooey Deschanel, because Sweet Fancy Moses, those biscuits are worth it. read more

Hipster coffee shop on the corner of Ogunquit center. Lots of indoor/outdoor seating and wifi. Only got iced coffee this time. Happy to have a new mildly overpriced coffee shop in town. Will be back. read more

In the land of Dunkin Donuts, I found this gem that could make me a non-dairy espresso drink of considerable caffeine strength, within walking distance of where I was staying in Maine during vacation! Didn't try any of the pastries or muffins, but I did hang out a bit in the outdoor tables...relaxing, but not much of a view, considering it was overlooking the busy parking lot and Main St. Their biodegradable straws weren't really a match for the strong cup cover...it kept being pinched closed and collapsing...either change the cover or change the straws, Backyard! I want to be able to sip my expensive coffee easily. Ok, so it is a little bit pricey...actually, aLOT pricey, to the tune of almost $6 for an iced soy latte. Makes Starbucks look like a bargain in comparison. I did like the coffee related decor and signage on the walls though..."all you need is love and a good cup of coffee". read more

Eat at this place! Don't even consider someplace else, if you are nearby. The coffee, scones, breakfast, sandwiches, actually anything I have had here is delicious!! Today I had a cherry lemon scone, which I ate while driving home to Ipswich, MA. I regretted not getting a couple of different flavored scones, it was SO GOOD!! Keep up the good work....I'll be back, as I am never disappointed :) read more

Loving this place!! FINALLY a nice place to hang out, get great sandwiches, and bring my laptop to get some work done! The staff is super friendly and do a great job. Coffee is great, food is great, atmosphere is great. There's some fun photography up right now, and hopefully they'll be rotating in stuff from other artists as well to keep things interesting! Only complaint is that one of the days I went was really hot, and it was a little uncomfortable in there without some A/C on, but that should only happen a few days a year so I understand not investing in that! I'll definitely be spending a lot of time here! Did I mention they're dog friendly AND you can play cornhole in the back?! I mean, does it get any better? read more

Such a cute coffee spot with great coffee! Wonderful options for dairy free folks out there. Including oat milk! Love the vanilla latte both hot and cold. And the Chai is the perfect amount of spice. The scones are perfect not too dry! And the staff are so sweet and friendly. It's a fun spot on your way to the beach! read more

Excellent! Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches. Quick and friendly service. Coffee is flavorful but not bitter. Sandwiches are freshly made and ready quickly. The eggs are pan fried--no microwave here! Wonderful service and great atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating available. The best breakfast find of our trip. read more

Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches!!...friendly atmosphere...nice vibe...fast service...outside seating area. Easy to miss (which you wouldn't want to do)... it's beside and slightly behind Cumberland Farms. read more

Literally everything from here is amazing. My boyfriend had multiple different baked goods, and I had gluten free breakfast sandwiches. I think this is seriously the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had that I didn't cook myself. Their coffee and lattes were all amazing as well!! read more

Cute place to grab a bite to eat and a beverage except soda. Quality food and good coffee. The eggs are impressive. All sandwiches we ordered were good. I wasn't too fond of the french peasant bread with tuna, because the bread was too dry and breaking up, but that could've been that one loaf. read more

Always super friendly, the food is excellent and they have great vegan options. Get the vegan scone! Online ordering now makes it easy to have a speedy experience in spite of the growing crowds. read more

Great little cafe love that they allow artist to display there art for a month in 2014

This is a great coffee shop with both good coffee and nice small meals. It was comforting to know the whole staff was vaccinated. They had good gluten free options and free wifi. Additionally there were both indoor and good outdoor seating options with shade. Definitely a good stop for coffee or lunch. read more

What a little gem hidden away (actually had trouble finding them at first) in Ogunquit! Delicious coffee drinks and tea, and almost too many tasty pastries to choose from. We stopped in for a morning drink + bite and stuck around for additional baked goods and the cozy atmosphere on a gloomy rainy morning. Don't use Google to find the location, just check good old-fashioned street numbers. read more

This place has the best coffee!! Never have had anything better! I strongly recommend the blood orange ice tea! Also the customer service was AMAZING, they answered all our questions and would apologize if they had messed up our order! They also will remember your name after going there for a while. So I guess you could call me a new regular! Highly recommend!! read more

The food here is awesome - our group ordered lobster rolls, a fantastic avocado BLT, local beer, a beautiful latté, a salad, and dessert and enjoyed it outside. The only reason I give this a four star review is because of Ogunquit's predatory parking ticketing. One car in our party was parked for just shy of an hour right in front of the restaurant in a 30 minute spot (most of the spots in front of the restaurant are 30 minutes) and got a $40 ticket. It seems like a charming downtown with lovely local spots, but the town needs to seriously reconsider its predatory parking practices on tourists. That said, if you can find a 2 hour spot, go to this restaurant. read more

Really cute little spot. Not a huge menu, but everything well prepared and tasty. Bagels are super fresh and chewy, salads are filling, coffee is very fresh, and service is quick even when there is a line. read more

As I was walking back from the beach to my car on a hot day I passed Backyard Coffeehouse and decided to stop in. It is an adorable little place, nicely decorated and has items for sale/a donation jar benefiting animal charities, which I really appreciate. I just got an iced coffee, but boy was it delicious. Made perfectly. read more

What a great find. We happened to be turning around and this place was in the back of a Cumberland Farms parking lot. Went there twice. The Bard coffee they served was terrific along with the pastries (cinnamon donut muffin). We had some bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches that were terrific. The in-laws had roast beef sandwiches that they said needed more horseradish sauce, but I think their taste buds are blown out from all the spicy foods they eat. Very friendly staff with indoor/outdoor seating. Nice atmosphere (hipster/bohemian). I would recommend this place when looking for a good coffee/sandwich hangout and will return when passing through Ogunquit. read more

The atmosphere is wonderful and rustic. We ordered two sandwiches (which were fresh and delicious) and two mocha lattes. The coffees were expensiveish ($5) but worth it because they were 20 ounces. There were some tourists but other than that it was a peaceful. A nice place to get work done if need be. read more

Backyard Coffeehouse & Eatery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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I want to love backyard, I really do. We dropped $42 today on two egg/bacon/avocado sandwiches and two lattes. I wasn't sweating the money because the food looked delish, we were with friends enjoying the sunny day, etc. But then our order was messed up, and serious attitude was thrown at my husband as he patiently waited for them to rectify it. Snippy comments as he stood there waiting for them to make the correct order while the rest of our group ate. It was a shame! The food was delicious when served, but it took forever, and he was blamed for a miscommunication between counter person and kitchen- forget any kind of an acknowledgement for messing up the order/ taking up our time. Every time I have been here it takes forever. The counter people are so friendly and the vibe is good when you walk in, but something is always off here with the timing, etc. Also: everything is disposable and there is no recycling. Want a fork? You are using a plastic fork and trashing it after. The overflowing garbage going into the landfill is depressing. Especially when so many businesses (Bread and Roses, etc) are doing what they can to minimize trash through recycling and composting. I grew up in Ogunquit and really want to see this business thrive. The food is quite good but for the cost you expect more, at least basic courtesy. For the price we could have had brunch at Roost with table service. read more

Great coffee, I had the mocha and it was excellent! Great 50's & 60's rock and roll music added to the charm of the cafe. Decorated with repurposed woods from farm houses really makes this place feel more at home. Service was excellent and the place is very very clean! I recommend stopping by and having a cup of your favorite coffee or grab a beer! read more

This eatery is aptly named, at least for us because we literally walk thru our rentals backyard to get here. And considering that the 3 minute walk is technically exercise I have no problem glomming on all the delectable offerings. Sandwiches, bagels, muffins and scones all homemade. And most importantly the coffee and teas are made fresh and are a vital start to a day jam packed with walking the Marginal Way or hitting the beach. read more

Lovely little cafe tucked away from the madness that is ogunquit! Their coffee is the best in town! Artfully crafted lattes, delicious pour overs, from Bard Coffee out of Portland! The baked goods are varied with lots of gluten free options that are also delicious!! I've tried a bit of everything at this point and you really can't go wrong. Awesome and healthy salads and sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches made to order (nothing soggy or old here!) and the sweetest staff to take care of you read more

This place is so great! I work in the area, so it is so convenient to go to. The food is always fresh, and local product is used when available. I have had breakfast, lunch, and baked goods from here, and I have not had a bad meal yet! The decor is so so so cute and the staff are very helpful and friendly!! read more

Great recommendation thank you! Someone recommended it as a solid lunch place for salads and sandwiches and wraps. I had a bacon and something in a wheat wrap and it was delicious. Good price. Great food. Great service. Highly recommend. read more

I thought the sandwiches we had were bland and boring, and they gave us the wrong sandwiches. I won't try this place again.

Really good coffee. I got the Main Street sandwich and it was made quickly, neatly, and deliciously. Added bonus: this place has a free parking lot read more

Very good bagels! And good kids food options! Lots of indoor and outdoor seating and plenty of parking. Love that this is take out also, since we are always on the move. read more

Best coffee in Maine hands down. The food is amazing too. Staff is friendly and I love this place!