This isn't the only place in Vinalhaven that serves coffee, but it's definitely the best coffee on…read morethe island (no offense to any of the other fine establishments). Their cold brew is fantastic on a warm morning leading into a hot day, and their croissants are flaky and perfect. The chocolate ones are especially good. They also have a dark chocolate brownie that's positively decadent. I can't speak for their sandwiches, sadly, or the delicious confections on display every day at the counter, piled high with Maine blueberries...but I will say that everything in there was clearly made fresh daily, and looked...well, good enough to eat. They even had a basket marked "yesterday's baking" for discounted goods from the day before, displaying both their dedication to supplying fresh bread every morning and that wonderful waste-not, want-not island economy. There's also a small counter of meats and cheeses, some wine, oils, and preserves on shelves near the back of the store, and a beautiful display of vintage teacups along the wall opposite the counter. The teacups are $20 each and come with a cup of tea, and after a week of popping in for my morning coffee I couldn't resist. I am now the proud owner of a beautiful vintage teacup. The barista wrapped it up for me snuggly enough that it made the journey back home without a scratch, even in a car full of nonsense and two sunbaked millennials. Now I'm back in Boston, where there's a coffee shop on every corner...but to be honest, none of the cold brews I've had here quite compare to Downstreet Market's.

I came to the island for one day last week during our 4 day trip to Maine. I saw the sign for a…read more"zap frap" so got excited and I told my friend i would get us two - my treat. When I walked in I saw that there were pies on the counter and our group (outside) had not tried a Maine Blueberry pie yet so I figured I'd order two slices as a surprise. I walked up to the counter where there was a young girl standing there who wouldn't even say anything to me. I was right in front of her at the counter and she had seen me. I spoke to get her attention and she said, "oh are you here for..(I didn't hear the rest but it was something she was expecting or someone coming)" I said "no, I'd like to order, where do I order?" (Since it had been a decent amount of time of her being aware I was there standing in front of her counter and her doing nothing). Nobody else was in the store except my friend, my child and I. She said, "you order with me". I said, "Ok, I'd like two zap frap's and two slices of blueberry pie please". She paused and said, "just a moment." She walked away, into the back, as if something was odd. She came back with a woman who said, "can I help you?". I said, "yes I'd like to order two zap fraps and two slices of blueberry pie". She paused, rudely looked at me and told a guy, "go ahead and get it for her". I was the only one standing at the counter. Behind me was my friend. I felt very odd by the interaction and I can't adequately put it into words. It was beyond rude, almost like a hateful kind of rude. I didn't know what it was but it felt like something was wrong with me being in there. I am Asian with tattoos and a biracial child. I have manners.. My friend who is Caucasian (relevant to the story) was sitting down at the table watching the whole thing said, " it appears you just got discriminated against." I said, "I felt exactly that way but didn't want to say that in case i was wrong!!!" Of course we don't know that, but something was off. My child had to use the bathroom. I handed my friend my card and asked him to pay with it so I could take my child to the bathroom. When I came out my friend told me I had paid over $27. $27 and change for two frappacinos and two slices of pie. The pie and frappacinos were excellent, don't get me wrong. It was the interaction that was completely weary and if not discrimination, beyond rude. I do agree with my friend that there was something else happening. Even if it wasn't discrimination- at a very low level of expectations- what happened to customer service? What happened to, "hi, can I help you?", and then to charge me $27 for it? I don't care how good the food is, I would never go to this place again.

I was unfamiliar with this local grocery brand but stopped in for a few necessities. It was a more…read moresizable, clean, and better stocked store than I expected, given the size of the town. I found some local goods that I wanted to get a flavor of the region, but there was also plenty of fresh produce and basic essentials. The parking lot was crowded, and parking in this town is a tad dicey, but I walked in and out okay.

I was in town to run the Mount Desert Island Marathon. I stopped by here to pick up some drinks for…read morethe race weekend. The store was clean and well-organized with each aisle labeled so it was easy for me to find what I wanted. For the area, I thought that the prices were good and quite reasonable. I was able to pay for my items while using one of the self-checkout kiosks.

We spent a night at the Inn and had a peaceful time. We grabbed premade sandwiches for supper at…read morethe Market (caution-the market closes at 7pm so make sure to get there before then) and ate them in the Inn's community kitchen/dining area. There wasn't a TV in our room so we played cards at the dining room table! Lynae is the innkeeper and was very accessible. Our room, and the Inn in general, was very clean and well kept. There was a jar with travel needs should a guest forget something (toothpaste, comb, etc.). The shower was adequate but don't expect high water pressure; it was fine for us. We got to the Market right at 7am the next morning for some hot coffee and breakfast sandwiches. We brought our own travel mugs so the coffee was less than $1.40 each. The egg sandwiches and pastries were tasty. Two pastries, two coffees and two egg sandwiches cost just under $24. I was pleased to see they offer goods from regional B Corps, Wicked Joe coffee (Maine) and Cabot Cheese (Vermont), were two companies that caught my eye. Finally, we grabbed ready made pizza slices for the ferry ride back to the mainland. There were also some tasty looking sandwich offerings. The staff was fabulous each time we stopped in.

It's been a pleasure to see the business evolve since Laura and David took ownership, including…read morecreative - and wildly popular! - new traditions like Monday night dinners (by their chef Ben Jackson, who also does the amazing daily sandwiches), and a super-fun music festival. And I love Laura's art on the walls. Selection is excellent and the vibe is all very personal and welcoming... In addition to at-least-once-daily market visits this summer, I needed an emergency room for a night, and was so grateful for marvelous Lynae, the innkeeper. The room was comfy, and linens etc. were high end; it was also lovely to hang out in the living room areas and on the porch. Another treasure on this island -

This mother/daughter team brought kindness, culinary delights and customer service to a whole new…read morelevel. On the off-season, it wasn't so easy to find places open to eat out for dinner, but the Harbor View Store kept us fed and welcome all week long. What an impressive array of products, and a place to network for the community! I cannot wait to go back!

Came in for a quick bite. In addition to a lot of essentials in the store, they had cold and hot…read moresandwiches, soups, burgers, hot dogs, and fresh pizzas. I had a fried haddock sandwich. Tasted great... enjoyed it on a nearby dock taking in the views.

Island prices but ample supplies. Friendly and helpful staff. Have everything you need to…read moresurvive. Delicious homemade sandwiches and breakfast sandwiches.

Great to see it up and running! Continues to improve, experiment and thread the needle between a…read morevery diverse population. Wonderful staff. Thank you!

This market has everything. We had amazing sandwiches made (Italian and turkey bacon) fresh from…read morethe deli in the back. +/- 10 bucks each. Pastries for the AM from the side corner. Fruit from the front and standard fare (milk etc) is available. Friendly service. Appears family owned. Highly recommend.

Their deli sandwiches is big enough for two. We picked up bread, cheese, Italian sub, two sides,…read morecheese and a small bottle of wine for around $30

Since the business recently changed hands, I see a positive focused effort to make the Market a…read morequality and clean establishment.

They always have item's you can't find in for the elevated palate…read more Meats are great pizza good but expensive.

Nice employees, many foods, many people - loud. EXPENSIVE. Please note this is just about the only…read moregrocery store In Belfast maine. They have a choke hold on the prices around them, they have no competition. A single bottle of Japanese Mayo is damn near $10 while at Walmart in Waterville or Augusta is $5. Their prices are ridiculously high, and while yes some things are cheap so many are high. I would love to see a Walmart super center put into Belfast that way I can get reasonably priced food and clothing.

though Hannafords is a beautiful store their prices are way to high. I work hard for my money and…read moregoing to Hannafords is always troubling. I shall continue to shop Amazon for goods that can be shipped and my local market for meats etc. They make enough money and don't need any more of mine.As long as the public keeps buying regardless of the price , prices will never go down.

Good selection of produce, meat, dairy. Helpful staff, too. They stood by their products when I…read morebought something that was spoiled.

This is a great supermarket in the Camden area. It has everything you would expect a super market…read moreto have. The prices were fair. I liked being able to purchase a 16 lb bag of ice here since most places don't n the area only sell small bags of ice. The store is clean and well kept. I encourage you to stop by if you need groceries....