I loved Cafe This Way! It definitely lives up to the Bar Harbor hype. I got to the restaurant around 8am on a Sunday morning in the fall, and only waited about 15 minutes to get a table. They had a comfy waiting area nearby the host stand. The host also did a great job of making sure you could hear your name being called. We sat in the outdoor seating, which was covered and really a great Maine experience. Service was friendly, and the food came out very quickly. It felt like a Gilmore Girls/Stars Hollow-esqe scene. I ordered the benedict, coffee, and the blueberry pancake. The pancake was one of the best things I've eaten in Maine. It was a perfectly crispy on the outside, thin and absolutely delicious pancake. To top it off there were real Maine blueberries and real maple syrup. It was simply delightful. If you find yourself in Bar Harbor, make sure to go to Cafe This Way. read more

Cafe This Way - Blueberry pancakes - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Great breakfast and mezcal Bloody Mary. Service is fast and just the right amount of attention.

Some sites are showing closed but it is open!!! May 11, 2026 Delicious food....had the eggs Benedict with trout. Blueberry muffins to die for....ate one there and brought one home. Cutest setting and decor, wonderful servers and lovely owner. Dont miss this jewel!! read more

Our group of 6 came here for breakfast before a tour and all enjoyed our meals. I had one chocolate chip pancake that was really good a scrambled eggs apple juice and my wife had two eggs over easy with toast and like her breakfast. Emma was a good server making sure we all had what we ordered and coming back to make sure all was good during our meal. The prices of food here is very good and with good food we'd definitely recommend it to all visitors to Bar Harbor. read more

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The best breakfast in Bar Harbor. Great staff. Great location. Imaginative eggs Benedict. Always refilled coffee... you'll leave happy!

My husband and I shared: - Lobster Benedict - Maine Blueberry Pancake - Home Fries - Atlantic Brewing Blueberry Soda The food was absolutely delicious. I expected to like the Benedict more and it was so good, but the blueberry pancake blew me away. I don't love pancakes, but this one was thin, crispy, and had so much flavor. It was the best pancake I've ever had. The portion sizes are on the smaller side and prices are fairly high, but that's typical of lobster in Maine. We arrived a bit before 11 and didn't have to wait too long for a table. read more

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Worth the wait for a tasty warm breakfast! My only regret is I wish we came here sooner in our trip because we would have definitely returned. There is both indoor and outdoor seating - outdoor was lovely for a summer morning in Bar Harbor. I had the blueberry pancake with a side of eggs. The pancake was thin but huge and had a nice crispy caramelized texture to it. The fresh wild blueberries were amazing in the pancake - so sweet and the best blueberries I've ever had (we also ordered a cup of them as a side). My husband had the Harney which was corned beef hash with poached eggs, and sourdough toast - the hash was more potato than meat but the poached eggs added more protein. Highly recommend coming here for a lovely breakfast or brunch. read more

Cafe This Way - Blueberry pancake - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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First time visiting Bar Harbor and this breakfast spot was recommended over and over to us and I certainly see why! It is such a charming spot with delicious food, friendly service and is dog friendly. Definitely arrive early or at least make note that you'll have to wait because it is extremely popular. My mom and I didn't mind the wait so much since the weather was perfect, but we got there around 8:30 am and hung out for a good 20 mins or so before we were sat. The table next to us had asked if we were from out of town and recommend their blueberry pancakes. We were lucky that the restaurant received fresh blueberries just that morning (otherwise they are frozen). Wow.... that recommendation lived up to the hype! It is not your typical fluffy pancake; it is still fluffy, but the crispy edges really elevate the texture and flavor of the pancake. Of course the blueberries were a lovely addition. It'll be hard to find a pancake that good ever again. I asked the server what their most ordered savory items are and he recommended the burrito. Again, great recommendation! I love a good, hearty burrito and every bite was satisfying and delicious. Definitely recommend going here if you can! You won't be disappointed. read more

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Great breakfast spot in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor. We got here around 8am and had a very short wait - by 8:30-Pam the lines grew. So the tip is get here early! Aside from the regular breakfast dishes they have daily specials. We tried the strawberry shortcake (made with biscuits) which was very good. The blueberry pancakes are excellent - someone said best ever and I tend to agree. We ordered a second round of pancakes that were so good!!! read more

Cafe This Way - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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We had breakfast here three days in a row during our stay in Acadia, and every single meal was fantastic. The staff deserves a special shout-out, Tyler and Brenna were incredible hosts who took such great care of us, making us feel like regulars from the moment we walked in. My husband loved his vegan tofu scramble so much that he ordered it all three days, flavorful, hearty, and perfectly cooked with fresh veggies and crispy home fries on the side. I decided to try something different each day: the ricotta toast on Day 1, the avocado toast on Day 2, and a bagel with herbed cream cheese on Day 3. Every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. The coffee was fresh and strong, just the way I like it, and the quirky, colorful interiors added so much character to the place. From the food to the friendly service and the fun atmosphere, Café This Way truly captures the cozy, creative vibe of Bar Harbor. Highly recommend this spot for anyone visiting Acadia, you'll leave happy, full, and already planning your next breakfast here! read more

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Heard so much about this place and it lives up to its reputation. Host was fantastic....welcome and efficient. The food was FANTASTIC. I got the lox bagel...a home favorite growing up in NY...and it was a good size with creamy dill cream cheese and large pieces of beautifully smoked salmon. The carafe of traditional mimosa was the perfect touch. 10/10 definitely recommend. read more

Cafe This Way - The "bagel plate" - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

The service was spectacular and this is a really cute little spot for breakfast or lunch. The only thing standing between them and a five star review is the blandness of the home fries. They looked so promising when they came out and then they lacked flavor. The BLT with 2 eggs was great. The pancake was huge and looked delicious. read more

Cafe This Way - BLT with 2 eggs - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

So good we came twice for breakfast! We were here fairly early (7:30 both days) and got seats inside with no wait. Service was friendly, and it was very relaxed and cozy inside. Boyfriend got Eggs Benedict and I got a blueberry pancake. Those little Maine blueberries are so tasty. Pancake was the best I've ever had. Thin and a slightly crispy edge. The food was delicious both days, and the coffee was great and our cups were always kept full. read more

Cafe This Way - Blueberry pancake - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Breakfast was delicious Had "the usual". Eggs, potatoes and sourdough toast Shared a pancake with hubby. It was exactly how i like pancakes. Thin with crispy edges. Order that Service is fast. Nice atmosphere. read more

Cafe This Way - Interior - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

So good. Definitely recommend! Pancakes were delicious and breakfast platter was tasty. read more

Cafe This Way - So yummy. Pancakes were sooo good. - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

This has been the best breakfast spot on the trip to Acadia. I cannot shut up about the pancakes. They are probably the best pancakes I've had in my life. The other items on the menu are delicious, but the pancakes take it home. If you're in a group, get a table pancake to share. Highly recommend. The service and employees are friendly, patient, and sweet. We "joked" about asking for the pancake recipe way too many times. And they played along. Brynna, please send the recipe. read more

Cafe This Way - Apple Cheddar Pancakes with Honey Butter - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Excellent scramble with goat cheese fresh basil and tomatoes. My husband enjoyed oatmeal and pancakes with blueberries and real Maple syrup. Bloody Mary was perfect! Service was excellent. read more

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Literally stunning!! We were on our way out of Bar Harbor and needed breakfast so we stopped here. We only waited a couple minutes before getting seated at a table outside. The staff was so nice and checked on us on constantly and sitting outside was just gorgeous and so nice. We ordered some coffee which the staff kept full. For breakfast I got the country breakfast with scrambled eggs and a blueberry pancake. The food was delicious but the pancake was the star with the delicious and sweet blueberries Absolutely 10/10 and a must try if you are looking for some brunch!! read more

Cafe This Way - Country Breafkast - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Wonderful service and I hate to leave this review, but for vegans this is not the best vegan breakfast in town. It's really too bad, because the vibe was very welcoming, great servers. It was sad looking breakfast .. I won't get into detail but could tell it was thrown together as a vegan option but no effort to make this a decent looking or tasting meal was put in. There's quite a wait for a table so I'm sure other things are good. read more

So good. Everyone was happy with their dishes. Lobster Beni's, corned beef hash, blueberry pancakes and country breakfast. The only one that was weird was the granola. Very cute space and with great service and a lot of seating. read more

We had already hit the 2 Cats Cafe, so we wanted to be sure to try Cafe This Way, which was the other highly recommended Bar Harbor breakfast spot we had heard about. It's a little hard to find, because it's tucked behind some other stores just off Main Street. The Cafe Monte Cristo sounded great when I read the description on the menu and it lived up to exactly what I had hoped for. Others in our party had the French Toast and the Country Breakfast and really enjoyed them. The inside of the building has a cute library/bookstore theme and there is also a spacious outdoor dining area. This is definitely one of the top breakfast spots in town! read more

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I almost always rely entirely on Yelp when making dining decisions. Our breakfast experience at Cafe This Way is an excellent example of why I have come to depend on fellow Yelpers... Our Bar Harbor lodgings offered a decent, if typical, free American hotel breakfast buffet. It was fine. But after a few days of it, we decided we wanted to try something different. Yelp to the rescue. Based on our search criteria, 4.5-star Cafe This Way topped the list, and off we went. As frequently reported by those who preceded us, this off-the-beaten-path, eclectic breakfast spot was well worth the trip down the alley off Mt. Desert St. I ordered the housemade Corned Beef Hash with Poached Eggs (drizzled with Hollandaise Sauce), and she ordered the Veggie Eggwhite Omelette with Cheddar. Both came with homemade sourdough toast, and we knew from reading the reviews to ask for the homemade strawberry jam. We both loved our breakfasts! So much so that we would have been back again the following day if not for our plan to be up in time for the Bar Harbor sunrise (and the need for food and coffee well before Cafe This Way's opening hour). Bonus: The decoratively displayed used books led to my partner's discovery of a new author she has since started reading. When we are next in Bar Harbor, Cafe This Way will be at the top of our breakfast dining list. read more

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Nothing special. I sat at the bar as I was dining alone. Service at the bar is normally not great but this service was excellent as he was very busy. Impressively the iced coffee was bottomless. Very few gluten-free options. Could've gotten something better being in downtown Bar Harbor. read more

Cafe This Way - Ann scramble - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Loved the service, we came during a busy time but were seated super quickly. We are vegetarian so got good recommendations - absolutely loved the ricotta toast. Would recommend for anyone who enjoys simple food with amazing taste! Also try the blueberry muffin, different than normal. read more

Cafe This Way - Ricotta toast - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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This was probably one of my favorite meals of our entire eight day trip. We followed the reviews to this eatery after looking for the best blueberry pancakes in town on Yelp. It's true, these pancakes are incredible. You can't beat the crispy buttery edges. We shared one as a family as an appetizer. The restaurant has a large indoor space as well as, a garden patio with plenty of shade from umbrellas and trees. We ordered a smoothie, shakshuka with eggs, quiche of the day with fresh fruit and coffee. They offer fun and flavorful smoothie and food specials each day. Be sure to ask what is offered! I was impressed with how kid friendly the establishment was, the staff was super patient with us and brought over to chairs. Speaking of service, everyone was very friendly and helpful during our meal. Overall, this was a five star experience and I will definitely visit again in the future. Again, don't leave without getting one of those pancakes! read more

Really cute place off the main road. Good food, good service, and short wait. Staff was effective and on the same page about things, working all together which I loved. Would definitely come again. Try the blueberry pancakes!! read more

Cafe This Way - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

My fav in town. The pancakes were as everyone says - reminds me of a Swedish type pancake - thin light, but fluffy and a bit crisp. Soooo good, still dreaming about them read more

This place is really good -- we went here twice on our short stay in the area. Inside and outside, the space is very nice and comfortable. We sat outside both days given the great weather. There's plenty of seating in both areas. The service is really good here. The hostess is very pleasant, and our servers have all been on top of it as well. Monte Cristo - The eggs were nicely done, the ham was flavorful, and the hash browns were moderately crisp and seasoned well. The actual french toast was good, but not great. I expected fluffier slices. They also tasted more eggy than cinnamon sugary (which was essentially remedied with the maple syrup). In short, good, but could be a bit better. Recommend the two dishes below over this one. The Smokey - A perfectly executed scramble with plenty of veggies and smokey trout, which really elevated this dish. I could have eaten this all day -- so good. All of the flavors went very well together. Highly recommend. Blueberry Pancake - The blueberry pancake was great --- crepe-like thickness with crisp edges. These pancakes are certainly top-tier, but they're a little expensive at $7 for just one. They're wide, taking up nearly the whole plate, but one pancake is more of a snack-size, supplementing the scramble nicely such that I was pretty full by the end. Value: 4/5 Quality: 4/5 Quantity: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 read more

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This place has cute decor with fake and real books. I had a lobster Benedict which was delicious! We also had delicious coffee poured for us (not free), and we got to take a full cup to-go. Service was great and I would come here again if I was in the area. read more

Cafe This Way - Lobster Benedict - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Loved everything about this place except the wait. Get there early ... it's popular. Was there 4 yrs ago and as soon as my brother n law said he was caping there this year, I said "go here". He thanked me after. read more

I came here for breakfast and I loved this place, it reminded me of a neighborhood breakfast place. I ordered the lobster Benedict and it was good. We had a blueberry pancake and it was good. It was thin and had blueberries in it. This is a good place and I would definitely come back to try other items from their breakfast menu. The service was good and the employee was friendly. We sat outside and it was nice. read more

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Tony? Incredible. Jacob? Hot. Good food, good people, GREAT vibes. The blueberry pancakes are a must. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal! The blueberry pancake was so yummy and it was a great cup of coffee. Service was good and the environment was nice and spacious and cheerful! Would definitely be back. read more

Cafe This Way - Corned beef hash, ricotta toast, blueberry pancake. - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Delicious breakfast. Get the blueberry pancakes for sure but everything was yummy. The ice tea is special. Very nice people too and cute inside! read more

WOW, this was a fantastic brunch spot!! My friends and I decided to stop by here on our way out of Bar Harbor. It's on a side street with limited parking so I'd recommend parking in the square on the street. We didn't have reservations so it took about 15 minutes wait to be seated. The weather was gorgeous so we sat outside which was really nice! The staff was also super friendly, making sure to check in on us consistently. I had an iced chai to drink which was delicious! For food, I ordered the Mandala and split a blueberry pancake with a friend. The scramble was so yummy and I loved the buttery toast it came with. The pancake was the winner though!! It was HUMONGOUS so I definitely recommend splitting. It was a pretty thin pancake but so delicious and loved the sweet syrup it came with. Overall, amazing brunch spot and a must try in downtown Bar Harbor!! read more

Cafe This Way - Blueberry pancake - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Excellent for breakfast, we tried the country breakfast and eggs Benedict and both were VERY good. Plus the eggs are cooked as asked which, in my experience, is already a challenge. It is located in a little court with gravel, very nice and quiet. Waiters are quite reactive. Coffee is not bad either. So great place for breakfast read more

Cafe This Way - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Cafe this way is located down an alley that you may not see at first glance but try not to miss it!! The food was amazing, between my blueberry pancakes and my friend's custom egg scramble we were very happy with our breakfast choice. The service was quick and the staff was very kind. They also have ample seating inside and outside. Overall we loved the atmosphere, food, service and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting. read more

Cafe This Way - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

The friendliest of staff! Busy on a Friday morning, but service was extremely fast. Lots of sitting inside and out. My wife got the Monte Cristo sandwich and I got The Harney. We both enjoyed our breakfasts and hope to be back in the future. read more

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Solid breakfast place! We chose to have our last breakfast at Cafe This Way before we left. Service is friendly and efficient. Food all came out great. But at the end of the day, it's a breakfast place--in my opinion, breakfast items usually are of quite standard flavors; don't expect anything mind-blowing. The reason why I gave four instead of five stars is: We sat outside and were bothered by giant bees all the time--not necessarily the restaurant's fault, but it's something you need to consider if you want to sit outside. read more

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Cute cafe at the end of a small road. We arrived around 9:30am on a Monday morning and were seated immediately on their outside deck. I ordered the Salmon Bagel Sandwich, which came with chive and dill cream cheese, cucumber, smoked salmon, a fried egg, and capers. There were good proportions of everything and it was very tasty. As someone who loves capers, having a side dish of capers was definitely appreciated! I also ordered a single plain pancake. It had a crispy buttery edge and the real maple syrup was a great treat! It was a perfect sweet treat add-on for one! read more

Cafe This Way - Salmon Bagel Sandwich Very tasty, good proportions! - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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