Great little ice cream place right by Sandy Beach, unique flavors and fantastic taste…read more I had the lavender ice cream and it was so yummy. Cute set up with chairs to look out in the bay and games for kids and adults.

If you wander down the Rockland Harbor Trail in the direction away from the center of town, you'll…read morecome to Newty's, an adorable little place selling ice cream and coffee. When I was there recently the summer hours had just kicked in and they're open noon to 8pm--perfect for a caffeine fix later in the day or a sweet treat around sunset, which you can catch from a bench in the park area. There's a long list of ice cream flavors to choose from (I cracked up at "Mint Chip Yay," as clearly I'm not the only person who gets excited to find it). There are also floats with a choice of sodas, drinks, a vegan option or two, frozen yogurt, and of course coffee drinks; I had a delicious affogato (espresso over ice cream), which came with a cookie. Yum! Also super friendly service and just a sweet little spot to enjoy right by the water. Highly recommend!

I ordered the amarena gelato which is vanilla and cherries. What I got was definitely not gelato,…read morenot even close. It was gritty, dry and mealy in texture unlike a gelato which should be silky in texture. Furthermore, there was not a speck of cherry to be found. Waste of money. I took one bite and threw it out. Please don't advertise that you're serving gelato when it's not.

This place Doesn't exist. It must have closed. This was posted in 2025. The seating was still…read moreoutside but the shop was clearly closed

My fiance has been coming here since he was a child, its a very loved spot by locals it seems…read more We went in july and it was really good! The texture and flavor of the ice cream is perfect and their menu is so cute and unique to them. I only wish there was a better place to enjoy your treat, more little tables and things. Otherwise, the service was quick and pleasant, especially being served by mainly teens.

I don't understand the hype for this place…read more I ordered a small cup of the pistachio ice-cream. It was green in color, however it barely had any flavor. It did not have any nuts and was full of ice crystals.

Bixby Chocolate was an expected find when we were in Rockland for a cruise stop. Located off the…read morebeaten path, Bixby isn't a place you're going to stumble upon, but when you do you'll love it. The entry is located toward the back of a large brick building. You may think you're going too far, but keep going. There is a sign above the doorway and a sandwich board to help get you there. As you get near the place the smell of chocolate fills the air. Once inside the door it's like you're surrounded by a big chocolate hug. Inside the door there are a number of shelves on your right with pre-packaged Bixby products, ready for purchase. Chocolates and bonbons and toffees of various flavors and varieties, as well as peanut brittles in a surprising number of flavors. Further into the establishment you're presented with displays of various items for sale. It's not just a retail store, but it's also the Bixby Chocolate factory, where their confectionary delights come to life. The day of our visit there was no activity other than retails sales. After a couple samples I came home with a large bag of chili beer peanut brittle. I know it sounds complicated, but it is AWESOME. The staff at Bixby knows their product. Got a question? Any staff member can assist with any of your questions. Need to purchase something and have it shipped? No problem at all! They ship anywhere! Bixby is a destination, to be sure, but it's well worth the effort to find it.

A must stop when you're in Rockland. Bixby Chocolate is both a factory and a retail shop, and…read moredriving up you're greeted with the best smell of cocoa. The light and airy shop showcases the variety of their products, particularly their signature bonbons and Needhams (potato chocolates!). The chocolate is very high quality with a lot of flavor choices. Make sure to try some local flavor profiles like blueberry and maple. They also have ice cream in the shop! We'd just eaten so we had to miss that, but stocked up on chocolates, including a bag of Needhams, Allagash beer brittle, a dark chocolate sea salt bar, and four bon bons. Bixby does a beautiful job crafting the chocolates. The bonbons were truly pieces of art, and the chocolate bar had such a lovely and intricate sea life pattern on it that I almost didn't want to eat them. Our one wish was that they had more samples available, particularly for the unfamiliar flavors like the beer brittle and the Needhams, so folks know what they're getting before investing in a large bag of something. The factory and shop is right on Crockett Point in Rockland Harbor and is a gorgeous way to spend some time in Maine.

Oh boy. I had a strong feeling the burger would not be good but we were tired and everywhere else…read morewas crowded so we went on ahead, even after smelling the smell of vomit in the parking lot and near the dumpster. This was the WORSE BURGER I've had in many many years. I cannot remember a burger this bad. I had the flame burger (some nasty sauce and supposed to have pepperjack cheese and jalapenos but there hardly were any of those). Cold buns, semi cold horrible meat pattie. It could've been anything in that meat but probably better there wasn't a lot coz it's so horrible. Just a nasty careless burger thing. McDonalds is the Ritz compared to this. The Spot is 1000 times better. Anywhere! Just horrid. Yuk. The french fries were good. The soft serve is ok. That's that.

Tried and true, Dairy Queen never disappoints. Efficient and friendly, the employees know just how…read moreto make a huge menu to please everyone. I met some folks grabbing a quick meal to take on the Vinalhaven Ferry. Good choice in Rockland ME. Open seasonally.

Best burger you can find. Friendly staff, amazing prices. They can get busy, but worth the wait…read more The Spot is a must if you love burgers. Their menu is tight and they know what they're doing. A+++

This restaurant has "no cups" for water. They "don't do water". First time I've heard that in…read moredecades of eating out. Burgers are good and juicy even with smash patties. Toppings are available and plentiful but menu is confusing and even ketchup costs extra. They also don't do milkshakes, but they have a $6.50 root beer float and other ice cream options.

On a recent cruise we had a port stop in Rockland, ME. Instead of doing an excursion we decided to…read moredo one of those "go down this street and right" excursions where you make everything up as you. Since it was between breakfast and lunch we decided to stop into Atlantic Baking for a coffee and a pastry. Atlantic Baking is an unassuming shop right along what I'm going to consider a main street through Rockland. Not necessarily THE main street, but the Main-est we saw, so I'm sticking with that. Inside are several cases of pastries, breads, rolls, donuts and other baked goods that looked at me as if to say "I dare you". There was a cinnamon roll-ish thing that looked really good, and a Vanilla latte are what talked to me most. The staff (two young ladies on this morning) were busy hustling and, even with that, were helpful as they tried to keep taking care of customers. The vanilla latte was SUE-PERB, albeit a bit hot for my taste (had it let is cool first). As we sat having our halfway-between-breakfast-and-lunch-but-not-really-brunch snack there was a steady stream of customers, I'm guessing about 50/50 regulars and cruisers. Aside from pastries, coffees and teas, there's a cooler with canned/bottle beverages for the on-the-go beverage drinker. With as much activity as was going on during our visit you'd think it'd be difficult to keep clean, but there was a gentleman who came out frequently to take care of emptied tables, trash, etc. There are windows into the baking area, proving that they've got nothing to hide. Most everything is made on site with fresh, natural ingredients by people who take pride in what they do. Atlantic Baking is a charming place and a nice stop for a mid-morning snack

Nice pastries, comfortable seating with a borw of downtown Rockland. Coffee options available…read more Friendly and competent service.

We were meeting friends in the area for a meal and this place seemed like the perfect place, based…read moreon all of the wonderful contributions I could see on Yelp. We arrived early and found a spot in the very small lot they have next to the building. There were plenty of street spots open within walking distance as well. The whole area fills up starting in late morning, so I would plan your trip and know all of your parking options in advance so that you aren't driving 5 miles an hour down the road looking for parking. LOL There is usually a wait, so just be prepared for it. I was able to put our name on the list and we walked around the area. Our server was great - wow was she energetic. Zipping around, smiling and engaging with all of the customers. Our food was delicious!! The sticky bun...we managed to snag one of the last few left. Again, get there early if you don't want to miss out. The corned beef hash - amazing Biscuits - YUM Gravy - savory goodness. Home fries - flavorful and not too greasy. Eggs - perfect! I highly recommend this place and I hope to be able to return again soon, during the non-tourist season.

Home Kitchen Cafe is one of my favorite restaurants in Rockland, and is a regular stop during my…read morebi-annual visits to dear friends in Cushing. This cozy breakfast and lunch spot is popular with locals and visitors, so you'll likely have to wait for a table. It is definitely worth the wait, but If you're in a hurry, check to see if a seat is available at the counter. Service at Home Kitchen is warm and welcoming, and you're in for a treat if you're lucky enough to sit in Zan's area (short for Suzanne). I couldn't decide between a tuna sandwich or a grilled cheese, and she suggested combining both into a tuna melt. Brilliant! Along with a shared order of large fries, it was a tasty and filling lunch. The best part? All of it was gluten free! Home Kitchen bakes their own GF bread and pastries, and they are far superior to grocery-store GF baked goods. Even though we were sated from lunch, Zan encouraged us to order dessert, since they had a GF chocolate cupcake with salted caramel frosting. On her recommendation, we got two cupcakes to go - a GF chocolate cupcake for me, and a pumpkin cupcake with maple cream cheese frosting for my friend -- which we enjoyed later in the day from the comforts of home. Wow. Super delicious. More please!

Great Food & the Donuts alone are worth the drive! Very attentive staff and the soft music in the…read morebackground was an added bonus. The minor distraction was the fire pit near the front entrance. Based on the wind direction, the smoke entered the interior space when anyone opened the front door. We would definitely go again.

I was so excited to try this restaurant because of everyone raving it but I was a little…read moredisappointed. They did some things right but def miss the mark on quite a few things. First off we had a reservation for 7:30 and we didn't get seated till 7:50 and had to wait awkwardly in a small entry space. Then we were seated and it took a while for our server to get our drinks. We got the octopus appetizer and it was just okay, nothing special. We got our entrees and they were very good portion sizes which I like especially for the price. I got the swordfish which was very tasty but still not mind blowing. We got a dessert and they did our happy birthday on it for her but that was it. Even though we did tell the server it was her birthday. Overall I was just expecting more from this place, especially with the price point and it fell short.

Such cool vibe! Spaghetti and meatballs was fantastic! As well as warm olives and Italian Wedding…read moreSoup.

We came here on a whim while visiting and it did not disappoint. Our server Hyatt was so attentive…read moreand so kind, it was lovely. The food was really great as well. We had the carbonara and the margherita pizza. Both were quite delicious. The carbonara was genuinely one of the best I've had in some time. The pizza was light and not overtly heavy or dense. Definitely great for sharing. I do recommend either getting a reservation or preparing for a wait as they were quite busy the entire time we were there. Overall though the vibe was great and I would definitely go back when in town