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We were thrilled Cafe This Way opened at breakfast - 6:30am unlike the other spots that don't open until 8am or later. (What????) The food here is very good and they have a very robust menu of breakfast options and lots and lots of seating - outdoors and indoors. It's very charming and the staff is very friendly and super efficient. Definitely the best breakfast we had in town, highly recommended. I had the Monte Cristo (delicious!) and our breakfast companions were thrilled with their lattes, country breakfasts and eggs. Highly recommend you check this place out, they're great!
Cafe This Way was the perfect breakfast experience we were looking for! I got blueberry pancakes and a side of scrambled eggs and my friend got their special, blueberry bread pudding. Our food was perfect and somehow better than we even expected. Great diner type coffee! The vibe in here is super cute, especially as a book lover! We waited for a short time for a party of 3 on a Wednesday morning off season, definitely worth whatever wait. Service is good and quick.
Strong latte and delicious breakfast. Came in at about 6:45am and it was a bit full! Luckily i was alone so i sat at the bar and was quickly taken care of. Parking is paid on the street if you want to be nearby. The restaurant itself is cute. you walk up gravel to get to the host table to get a seat. they have merch you can get, has a book theme. Food didn't take long to come out, and with some spk, the eggs were exactly what i needed.
Stopped by before 8 am and there was already a wait! This place gets pretty popular, so come early or be prepared for that wait. There is indoor and outdoor seating, but it was a bit too chilly for outdoor. The service is friendly and efficient. The Plain Pancake is made thin. I love the buttery crispy edges. Forget the fluffy pancakes, these are the best kind of pancakes! I will have to try the blueberry ones next time. The Chia Pudding with Fresh Berries (Memorial Day Weekend Special) had great texture with the fresh mixed berries. The Home Brewed Iced Tea had a great balance of citrus (Red Zinger and Lemon Zinger) to black tea. It is unsweetened, but there are sugar packets on the table. We had wanted to try the Blueberry Bread Pudding, but we weren't the only ones, as it was already sold out for the holiday weekend! We were informed of this a couple times by the staff, so we knew going in. I was stuffed at the end of the meal. Definitely worth the wait.
This was my favorite breakfast while visiting Bar Harbor. There is plenty of seating inside and outside, and we had a lovely table under a shady tree on the patio. I had one of the smoothies and muffins on special, along with a breakfast BLT. Everything was fresh and delightful. My wife's breakfast sandwich bagel came out burnt. She didn't want to send it back, so that's on her, but it shouldn't have been able to leave the kitchen that way.
Food was fairly priced and we were seated quickly for how crowded the restaurant was. The pancakes were good (as advertised) and the portions were large... but the service was a miss for us unfortunately. After we ordered, the food came out quickly - but our server was never to be seen again. We even had to flag a different employee down to close out and even then we did not see her again.
Delicious breakfast spot with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Loved how the restaurant is close to downtown but was still quiet and quaint in the morning. The blueberry pancake had crispy edges which was unique and we loved it and their Bloody Mary was perfectly spicy. Our server was kind and quick with the food.
Cute ambiance and yummy food! Despite being so popular we were able to get a table pretty quickly. Everything we ordered in our group was pretty good: blueberry pancakes and eggs Benedict. Our waiter was great too!
Nice staff. Attentive and fast. The food was good. The grilled muffin had sugar baked in on the top making it very sweet. I'm not a breakfast person, but my husband said the monte cristo lived up to it's popular reputation. The syrup was really good. The ham was surprisingly very thick. Many, many tables and very popular breakfast location.
Beautiful little restaurant! Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of their menu items. Food was yummy! I had the Eggs Benedict and a side of potatoes. The potatoes were nice and soft in the inside and the outside had the perfect crunch. The eggs were delicious! My mother in law had the blueberry pancakes and I can honestly say it was the most I saw her eat all trip. She absolutely love them! If you're in the area, it's definitely a must stop!
Highly recommend eating here. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Staff is super friendly and welcoming. Turn around time is fast so wait shouldn't be long. Best blueberry pancakes I had in the area!
If you are looking for an incredible breakfast spot in Bar Harbor, Cafe This Way is an absolute must-visit. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with friendly and efficient service. The lobster Benedict was outstanding, but the star of the meal was the blueberry pancakes, which were the best blueberry pancakes I've ever had. Thanks again to the staff at Cafe This Way for such an extraordinary breakfast experience. We will definitely be back (every morning) the next time we're in Bar Harbor.
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.
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2 months ago
If you're looking for an unforgettable breakfast in Bar Harbor, I highly recommend stopping here! We came after watching the sunrise on Cadillac Mountain and hiking the Beehive, and it was the perfect way to start the day. We dined outside, where the atmosphere was bright, cheerful, and welcoming. The beautiful plants and charming heart water designs in the gravel added such a unique touch. I ordered the lobster benedict and a pomegranate mimosa both were perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious. The service was exceptional, and every part of our experience exceeded expectations. Whether you're fueling up for a day in Acadia or simply looking for a fantastic breakfast, this place is well worth the visit! read more
We were thrilled Cafe This Way opened at breakfast - 6:30am unlike the other spots that don't open until 8am or later. (What????) The food here is very good and they have a very robust menu of breakfast options and lots and lots of seating - outdoors and indoors. It's very charming and the staff is very friendly and super efficient. Definitely the best breakfast we had in town, highly recommended. I had the Monte Cristo (delicious!) and our breakfast companions were thrilled with their lattes, country breakfasts and eggs. Highly recommend you check this place out, they're great! read more
22 days ago
Cafe This Way was the perfect breakfast experience we were looking for! I got blueberry pancakes and a side of scrambled eggs and my friend got their special, blueberry bread pudding. Our food was perfect and somehow better than we even expected. Great diner type coffee! The vibe in here is super cute, especially as a book lover! We waited for a short time for a party of 3 on a Wednesday morning off season, definitely worth whatever wait. Service is good and quick. read more
27 days ago
Strong latte and delicious breakfast. Came in at about 6:45am and it was a bit full! Luckily i was alone so i sat at the bar and was quickly taken care of. Parking is paid on the street if you want to be nearby. The restaurant itself is cute. you walk up gravel to get to the host table to get a seat. they have merch you can get, has a book theme. Food didn't take long to come out, and with some spk, the eggs were exactly what i needed. read more
Stopped by before 8 am and there was already a wait! This place gets pretty popular, so come early or be prepared for that wait. There is indoor and outdoor seating, but it was a bit too chilly for outdoor. The service is friendly and efficient. The Plain Pancake is made thin. I love the buttery crispy edges. Forget the fluffy pancakes, these are the best kind of pancakes! I will have to try the blueberry ones next time. The Chia Pudding with Fresh Berries (Memorial Day Weekend Special) had great texture with the fresh mixed berries. The Home Brewed Iced Tea had a great balance of citrus (Red Zinger and Lemon Zinger) to black tea. It is unsweetened, but there are sugar packets on the table. We had wanted to try the Blueberry Bread Pudding, but we weren't the only ones, as it was already sold out for the holiday weekend! We were informed of this a couple times by the staff, so we knew going in. I was stuffed at the end of the meal. Definitely worth the wait. read more
This was my favorite breakfast while visiting Bar Harbor. There is plenty of seating inside and outside, and we had a lovely table under a shady tree on the patio. I had one of the smoothies and muffins on special, along with a breakfast BLT. Everything was fresh and delightful. My wife's breakfast sandwich bagel came out burnt. She didn't want to send it back, so that's on her, but it shouldn't have been able to leave the kitchen that way. read more
2 months ago
Food was fairly priced and we were seated quickly for how crowded the restaurant was. The pancakes were good (as advertised) and the portions were large... but the service was a miss for us unfortunately. After we ordered, the food came out quickly - but our server was never to be seen again. We even had to flag a different employee down to close out and even then we did not see her again. read more
2 months ago
Delicious breakfast spot with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Loved how the restaurant is close to downtown but was still quiet and quaint in the morning. The blueberry pancake had crispy edges which was unique and we loved it and their Bloody Mary was perfectly spicy. Our server was kind and quick with the food. read more
10 days ago
Cute ambiance and yummy food! Despite being so popular we were able to get a table pretty quickly. Everything we ordered in our group was pretty good: blueberry pancakes and eggs Benedict. Our waiter was great too! read more
3 months ago
Nice staff. Attentive and fast. The food was good. The grilled muffin had sugar baked in on the top making it very sweet. I'm not a breakfast person, but my husband said the monte cristo lived up to it's popular reputation. The syrup was really good. The ham was surprisingly very thick. Many, many tables and very popular breakfast location. read more
Beautiful little restaurant! Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of their menu items. Food was yummy! I had the Eggs Benedict and a side of potatoes. The potatoes were nice and soft in the inside and the outside had the perfect crunch. The eggs were delicious! My mother in law had the blueberry pancakes and I can honestly say it was the most I saw her eat all trip. She absolutely love them! If you're in the area, it's definitely a must stop! read more
4 months ago
Highly recommend eating here. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Staff is super friendly and welcoming. Turn around time is fast so wait shouldn't be long. Best blueberry pancakes I had in the area! read more
19 days ago
4 months ago
If you are looking for an incredible breakfast spot in Bar Harbor, Cafe This Way is an absolute must-visit. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with friendly and efficient service. The lobster Benedict was outstanding, but the star of the meal was the blueberry pancakes, which were the best blueberry pancakes I've ever had. Thanks again to the staff at Cafe This Way for such an extraordinary breakfast experience. We will definitely be back (every morning) the next time we're in Bar Harbor. read more
9 months ago
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
2 months ago
Amazing food, ambiance and staff. Highly recommend the lobster Benedict. The blueberry pancakes were also amazing. 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
1 year ago
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
1 year ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
3 months ago
Ordered breakfast and had a few drinks after our morning hike. Food was great and service was quick! They had a lot of different specials throughout the weekend and holiday! Try a breakfast cocktail! read more
1 month ago
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
3 months ago
3 months ago
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
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
2 months ago
1 year ago
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
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I don't see it on the menu anymore- does this place still have lobster eggs Benedict?
Yes. They have a different menu, like a seasonal one, physically displayed inside the cafe.
Are the home fries fried?
I believe so--I've posted a picture of them with the blueberry pancakes for you to see.
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