We visited twice during our annual Belfast vacation and both visits were delicious. Their new(er) location is super cute and spacious with plenty of parking. If you walk to the left upon entering, you can grab takeout. If you walk to the right, you order to eat-in. And there's a lot of seating. For the first visit, we ordered takeout and it was still so good and fresh when we got it back to our cottage. The next visit we ate in. Again, super fresh and delicious. I ordered a pancake with blueberry compote and was happy to see they used wild blueberries in their compote. I also ordered a coffee milkshake to get my caffeine fix and that was a nice, light, dessert for breakfast kind of treat. read more

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Bell the Cat is such a charming little breakfast spot! It's a small, quaint place with a cozy small-town feel that makes you want to sit back and enjoy your morning. Its located in what feels like a business park but dont be deterred, its perfect inside. I ordered the blueberry French toast, and it was delicious! Fresh, flavorful, and just the kind of comforting breakfast you hope to find at a local spot like this. The food was really good, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Definitely a cute little gem worth stopping by for breakfast. I'd happily come back! read more

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The sandwiches we had were really tasty. Fresh ingredients and generous portions. The cookies were a nice little dessert. The service was ok - one of our sandwiches was served almost 15 minutes after the others :( It seemed pretty popular so expect it to be noisy during peak times. read more

Food was good I had poached eggs with sourdough toast, and bacon crisp, but the bacon was not crisp but still good . Service was good . Nice restaurant . read more

Stopped by to breakfast and ordered the salmon bagel and a tropical sunrise smoothie. Cute place. Fast service. However, the salmon bagel (lox) was THE worst I've ever had in my entire life. Bland, bagel wasn't toasted enough, and salmon was turning. No capers. Disgusting. I ate half of it simply because I was hungry and needed sustenance. May as well have been cat food. The sunrise smoothie was equally bland. Looked nothing like the photo. My smoothie was a pale pink whereas the photo has a smoothie that looks orange like a sunrise. Overpriced garbage. I won't be back. read more

Bell the Cat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Belfast, Maine

Incredible food, great prices, stylish seating area, and incredibly clean everywhere, including the restrooms! read more

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Nice location for breakfast. Easy to order at counter. Easy seating for our group. Avocado toast was good but could use some seasoning to dress it up. Generous portions. Two eggs on the avocado toast. Others had various breakfast plates that were good too. read more

We came on a Wednesday morning on our way into Portland. It was much classier and much more spacious than we expected! The space was beautiful and clean. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. Menu is full of so many options!!! I opted for the avocado toast and added an egg. My boyfriend got the salmon & eggs Benedict. Avocado toast + egg - it was okay. The avocado was much more smashed than I desired. Chunkier could give it more texture. It could've used a bit more flavor as well. salmon and eggs Benedict - it was great! My boyfriend said it was very flavorful and very well done! He would definitely get again! We sat outside and it was a beautiful day! We will definitely come back next time we road trip to Portland! read more

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Adorable restaurant on the inside and the two ladies who took our take out order were so sweet!! My family of 4 loved everything we ordered the only thing odd is the name of the restaurant... anything with cat in it doesn't scream tasty to me, but bypass that and stop here!! Delicious!!! read more

Bell the Cat - Latte love - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Belfast, Maine

Brand new space outside of downtown Belfast. White tile, huge windows, plenty of space and parking. Staff really trying hard. Checked on us often though not table service. Burger and 2x sandwiches were both great. Russian tea.cake was a little large and dry. Mint chip milk shake was great. Clean bathrooms. read more

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Delicious food...clean, organized..loved the food. Very happy with our experience. All of us (3) wete very happy with our food & experience. read more

Probably the best breakfast in the area. Decent food, nice waitstaff and big bright clean dining room. Good for families or for friends to meet up. read more

Delish food, interesting options and decor. I could get half a sandwich!! Very tasty. Efficient set up to order and they bring your food. Wait staff friendly and helpful. read more

Wow. What a breakfast. And the staff and environment is equally great. Make this a stop for sure. read more

Bell the Cat - classic breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Belfast, Maine

What time was it today? It was time for breakfast again at BTC!! Haven't been up in a while but as always- good - and then some! Eggs Benny, Sausage and gravy, a couple of mmmmisoas and a hot chocolate...and of course cookies to go!! Service great, and as expected busy busy!! read more

Bell the Cat - Time to eat... ;) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Belfast, Maine

We had been eating at Bell the Cat every single day of our month long stay here in Belfast, for either breakfast or or lunch . Healthy delicious food and exceedingly clean refresh ing environment too. Thank you to all the food prep and servers . read more

Wow, today's. breakfast was truly amazing! One of the best lattes I've ever had. the coffee itself was bold but not bitter and the foam was thick and rich and lasted the entire drink. We had the chicken and waffle that was perfect and could have fed two. The chicken was so tender for a fried item and the waffle was light and airy. The red flannel hash was perfect! Lots of tender corned beef and just the right amount of the delicious beet slaw. My over easy eggs were cooked perfectly and even the toast was awesome. One of the best breakfasts I've had out in years! read more

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Hash in the Pan Locally-owned breakfast spot that's been in operation since 1994. It's gone thru multiple iterations over the years, as it started out as pastry and Italian soda joint, to now being a full-service breakfast and lunch spot. They also just recently moved down the street into these larger, more open digs. The Good: *Order at the counter and they bring it out to you. *Self-serve brewed coffee *Friendly service *Large private lot *Iced Mocha was tasty and had good flavor without being overly sweet. *Croissants are a carb option with your breakfast! No upcharge *Be sure to ask for the homemade jam *First time trying Red Flannel Hash, which evidently is a Maine staple. Essentially it is corned beef hash but with cooked beets and it was really tasty. The earthy sweetness of beets married well to the salty, beefy hash and when combined with the vevety runny egg yolks it made for a hearty and tasty breakfast. The Meh: *Menu is huge, which I'm not a fan of, but if you like variety they've got you covered. Conclusion: Nice spot for a hearty meal and a friendly smile while visiting Belfast. read more

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We really enjoyed our smoothies and baked goods The dining area looks out onto an unexpected woodland scene. The curried chicken salad sandwich was delicious and available before lunchtime read more

This place was packed with people, which is always a good sign. The line to order was quick and the selection was very good. My lobster bisque was too thick, almost gummy, and there weren't any tidbits of lobster. Taste wise it wasn't screaming, "Lob-stah!" The place is very new and big. If you're coming with a group of, you good. read more

This is a popular place, but I've not had good experiences with the food or service. Granted, I have not been since they changed locations a few years ago. It's a fast and unique place, not a franchise. It isn't bad, as the popularity couldn't continue if it had nothing to offer. Just not for me. read more

As we headed out to take in Acadia National Park, we searched for a nearby coffee shop to grab some well-made coffee. We found it nearby in Belfast. A uniquely named restaurant - Bell the Cat. We were greeted promptly by the owner, a delightful gentleman that was ready to seat us immediately. When we explained we were just here for takeout coffee, he escorted us to a second main counter where they were doing a bustling takeout business. We grabbed two coffees as multiple people came in to grab their breakfast pastries and food to go. The coffee was very good - hot, bold, and flavorful. It made the drive to Acadia so much easier. Give this place a try, it's delightful. read more

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Breakfast was great, both my husband and I enjoyed the food and service. It was a busy restaurant and cheerful conversations surrounded us. I can't wait to return! read more

Lunches are fantastic. They even have substitute milks for those milk intolerant and you can even order protein for that milkshake! Staff are the friendliest! Jojo has the bestcasual place around. read more

What a pleasant experience I had today. The place is in an office park, with a ton of parking. When I walked in, I was struck by the spaciousness as well as the cleanliness. What a breath of fresh air. (The heat was out and it was freezing in the dining area, but I didn't mind. They were handing out cups of coffee to combat the cold.) Order at the counter, have it delivered to your seat. What a fine wrap I had--the veggies were delicious. My companion got a turkey sandwich and it did exceed expectations. All in all, I can't wait to go back. With chips, both sandos came to under 25 dollars. By the way, save room for cookies. Exquisite. read more

I got a cinnamon roll for breakfast. It was right out of the oven and delicious. Highly recommend. Atmosphere is nice, and service was great. read more

Nothing to brag about. " we don't have that today" was said about almost everything we tried to order. While order people just took our booth. The food wasn't really good. Over priced for mediocre service and food. I'll most likely won't go back. It felt more like a nursing home cafeteria. read more

We went inside to do 3 take out orders and waited over 20 minutes for one of them. It appears they gave it to someone else with the same name possibly. So they had to remake it. We got to the park to eat and 1 of the 2 sandwiches was not included. My daughter called and asked them to deliver it to the park but she said they were unable to do that and offered a refund for the missing sandwich. Very disappointing. Several people had said they were checking on why it was taking so long but it didn't seem like they actually did anything until I got upset. read more

Great spot for a coffee or tea! They also have an extensive breakfast and lunch menu and they make a great London fog! This is a newer location for them just across the way from their old location! And it's alot bigger! Lots of options and very friendly staff! read more

Easy access to Rte. 1 made an amazing stop off in Belfast. Super yummy fresh foods. Wonderful friendly service.

Stopped by Bell the Cat for breakfast while on vacation! Had the red flannel hash which I had never heard of. Gluten free toast was available to substitute for regular bread. Large chunks of corned beef, with potatoes, beet slaw, 2 eggs and toast! Generous portions and very yummy! Service was at the counter and food brought to the table. Cafe was clean and modern. I would be happy to go back! read more

Bell the Cat - Red flannel hash, with scrambled eggs and gluten free toast! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Belfast, Maine

Wonderful place. Plenty of good food and coffee. Come hungry and leave satisfied. Lots of parking. Friendly staff read more

Just took food to go. Food was decent. Location is just tucked away in a parking lot. Convenient to stop through on the way somewhere but not sure Id go out of my way to visit. read more

I have a gluten allergy so I was happy to see the GF options. I saw a daily soup menu while I was in line. It gave the ingredients of each soup and said the corn chowder was gluten-free. I did not read the ingredients because it said the soup was Gluten free. When I got to the register to order there was another daily soup menu, and I read the ingredients listed. It had wheat in the ingredients list. The woman at the register couldn't tell me if the corn chowder was gluten-free or not, so I didn't get it. I selected the Earl sandwich (roast beef with horseradish) on gluten-free bread, toasted. We sat and the sandwiches were delivered in a good timeframe given how busy it was today. The sandwich came with a small package of Lays potato chips and a pickle. The ingredients were fresh and sandwich was very good. I used the ladies room. It was clean and well stocked. read more

I had a cream cheese salmon bagel with a lavender latte and my husband had the Bell breakfast. Both were so good. The coffee latte was nice and hot. Plenty of places to sit in an open atmosphere. read more

Bell the Cat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Belfast, Maine

A fabulous sandwich shop located near Reny's for the win! I had a fabulous tuna melt (modified to use cheddar cheese) on the most delish bread. A very full menu with lots of choices. My companion followed my lead and had the same lunch. Crew at the front was friendly and accommodating. It appeared to me that all the tables were filled with happy patrons. read more

We loved this place and we didn't even get to stay and eat there! Love the concept (take out on one side, dine in on the other) and the style and atmosphere were perfect. Boy child and I had breakfast burritos that were great but I was jealous of Hubs, who got the Scaredy Goat Sandwich (amazing). Also snagged the best Russian Tea Cake cookie I've ever had. Good coffee too! read more

First timer: Walk in , greeted by hostess. Get menu, place order, then find a seat. They bring your meal to your table. Food portions are great and taste amazing! Service is very personable. I'm a people watcher, and Georgia, you are amazing. The restrooms are very clean. Separate section for take out orders. Would definitely recommend it! read more

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Food is great, service is great, portions are generous and atmosphere is fun. Very good value for money. And very nice people working the place. read more

Great food, great specialty coffees, super nice employees, cute atmosphere. Traveling through from IN. Highly recommend!