Looking for a place for lunch in Rockland (there are many), we walked by Clan Maclaren and the…read morearoma was fantastic so we went back . The atmosphere is coffee shop casual and really comfortable. We had broccoli cheddar soup and clam chowder. Both were excellent as was the panini. The staff were a delight to deal with, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the food. Definitely going back

A neat sandwich shop in an old storefront on Main Street. Old pressed tin ceiling is spectacular…read more Clam chowder was very good and sandwiches tasty.

Loved eating here! We wanted something quick but filling for breakfast, and were impressed with the…read moreoptions. I ordered the Avocado Sunrise Sandwich which was delectable. Normally I'd add avocado to a standard egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, so I appreciated that this came on it with carmelized onions. It stayed together well while I ate it and wasn't messy. My partner ordered the Avocado Toast and enjoyed the harissa olive oil on it, plus the fresh sourdough. It didn't take too long after ordering to get our food (but it wasn't busy), and there were a lot of seating options to eat there. They have a good selection of dry goods, particularly featuring local brands, and is a great place to stock up on goodies. Staff was friendly and the signage for where to order and pick up food was clear to prevent backups. Highly recommend Main Street Market!

One of my favorite cafes to work from. I love how spacious it is. The tables are large, the couches…read moreare comfy, clean and perfect spot to work remote or study. I stayed for hours and loved every minute. The art on the walls add a perfect touch to the calm atmosphere. A cafe filled with local goods and organic fare. Walking distance to the harbor and downtown.

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!

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.

Stopped in here to fuel before our trip down to the coast! This was a cute and roomy cafe with a…read morevariety of seating. They offered dine in and take out. If you dined in, they gave you a little number and brought out drinks and food. We did not have a long wait before getting helped, we did take a moment to look at the expansive menu that was on the wall. My partner and I both got a drink and breakfast wrap which came out to be about $32 before tip. Our drinks were brought out shortly after we sat down. The iced chai latte was on the sweeter side but very yummy. The iced matcha was also good but I asked for some vanilla flavoring, not sure if it was added since it didn't taste too sweet. However, I think they may have a table to add more flavoring and sugars to make it just right! Lastly, the wraps were AMAZING! We got the Mexacali and the Lee's special wraps. It's safe to say that they were devoured. I'll be dreaming of these wraps for a long time. If we find ourselves in Rockland again, we will most definitely be coming back!

A comfortable, large cafe with pastries made on premises and made-to-order breakfast and lunch…read moreoptions. They offer drip coffee in light, medium, and dark roasts. I particularly loved watching the two artists quietly creating at separate tables. The Ambrosia is a signature item. Imagine, if you will, a brevet cappuccino topped with chocolate powder. This is pure heaven in a cup. A variety of breakfast burritos are available on plain, spinach, and tomato tortillas. Over the week we were in town, we ordered each one and found them all to have generous portions of scrambled eggs. My favorites were the Mexicali and the Reuben. While ordering at the register, the service was patient. The servers who brought our food items were very nice.

The general store is in a perfect location and has parking for a quick lunch…read more We had two 7 napkin cheeseburger's that hit the spot. We used 10 total napkins We called ahead and they had them ready for us before visiting the light house.

A quaint little store with friendly service, nice selection of gifts, cold drinks, and of course,…read morean amazing burger! We all had the 7 napkin burger. The burger meat itself was a great flavor, with the toppings of tomato, pickle, lettuce, ketchup, mustard and onion (they grilled the onion upon our request, which added to the flavor we all enjoy). Definitely needs 7 napkins! We enjoyed our take out burgers at the picnic tables available outside. We got a couple fudges for dessert later and it was good, basic fudge. The only thing we didn't care for was the almost puréed texture of the coleslaw. Overall, a must-stop gem of a place.

Can't believe it was my first time here, but they are kind of tucked away. Finally going by on my…read morebike and pulled in. Homemade from scratch chicken sandwiches. As they say on the menu, it takes 15 minutes because they make everything from scratch per order. I had the hot honey. It is way too much for one person.

For a smelly, hole in the wall restaurant, this one has magic…read more The tots were so amazing. Black garlic sauce? Yes, please. (Get lots of napkins.) The pimento sandwich was tasty, with house made pimento cheese. The chicken on it was delicious. I got a snack wrap with hot sauce . It was huge and filling--enough for a meal. We ended up eating half of everything because there was so much on each. Holy cow, so good!!!! Get it to go. You don't want to sit inside--it really smells of the bathroom that opens into the dining area. Other than that, splendid lunch.

Perfect lobster shack in Rockland. Gets busy and parking is tight so plan accordingly. I picked a…read morecool rainy day to get takeaway which worked out great. Place your order outside the main shack and either eat in or out. Small bar area if you have a wait. So in October a lobster roll was $34. Luckily it was plenty of lobster for a couple of rolls and large chunks and full claw meat. Very tasty. Since I was paying that much I figured I'd go ahead and add the Parmesan truffle fries and the blueberry cornbread. Best fries I've ever had! Portions were large enough for a few meals. Really enjoyed this spot!

I looked at the menu for this spot and came here soley because of the Maine Lobster Stuffed…read moreDoughnuts. I share those with my husband and got some of the Blueberry Cornbread too. The cornbread is good, but that's not why you need to come here. The doughnuts are one of the best things I've eaten this year. They're a little bit like a Crab Rangoon, but replace the wonton with a slightly sweet doughnut and then cover it in an old bay seasoned butter. I was expecting them to be small little donut holes and I couldn't have been more off base. They were huge full size doughnuts and had so much filling. This could definitely be a full meal if you didn't share it. I would go out of my way just to eat these doughnuts again.

This is also known as home kitchen bakery. It's part of the home kitchen cafe. Their #1 cold sub is…read moremy #1 for life. I first went here when it was in the adjoining room as close to home. I think there was difficulty staffing that (a common problem in Maine) so they have scaled down. The sandwiches are phenomenal. Only served until 2:30 each day. The hot peppers, balsamic vinegar and oil make these sandwiches. Make sure you just get everything on your sandwich. The service is still quite slow, which is probably due to staffing but it's an issue. There are many gluten free options but it is not a gluten free bakery. No outside food is allowed (don't bring in your Wasses!) Be a real Mainer and chomp those down in your car.

Amazing - got a fresh made chocolate eclair here the best ever! My friend got an equally amazing…read morecinnamon bun!

We discovered this food truck while looking for someplace to eat on a Wednesday afternoon. We…read moreperused the extensive menu and settled on hot dogs enhanced by mustard, relish and onions. These perfectly grilled hot dogs were enjoyed at an umbrella shaded picnic table located in the parking lot. The hot dogs turned out to be pretty decent given their reasonable pricing.

Food is good but I've never paid for a $15 burger that looks like this.... I had to take the onions…read moreoff and cut them into manageable pieces. I enjoy the Zack Shack but the consistency of the food is either perfect or leaving yourself asking why you just spent a pretty penny on something you could have done better yourself.