Absolutely the most comfy coffee house in central Maine! The decor is superb with some stuffed…read morechairs, creative lighting, shaded outdoor dog friendly patio and good coffee. There are also nice tables in front, streetside. Also called Spoke Collaborative it's a "coffee shop with bike shop dreams." They've got coffee and tea drinks and the cafe menu including bagels, pastries, wraps, and salads. However, the Bateau Brew food truck is right next door to the patio, as well. Worth a diversion!

Great craft coffee/espresso shop attached to Bintliff's Corner Brew. Great coffee and food in one…read morelocation.Many coffee options conveniently located in Downtown Gardiner. Highly recommend!

Still one of our favorite spots. They just opened an expansion that offers more seating... even…read moremore greatness! They did an incredible job maintaining the historicalness of the area with the expansion and added seating that stays with their rustic, plant-loving vibe. As always, the food was delicious, exactly as expected. I always get French toast because it is THE best!

Oh what a place!! I love this little spot (emphasis on LITTLE). This is not a traditional diner -…read moreit's much more like an upgraded coffee shop. You walk in to this gorgeous space, step right up to the counter, and order all the goodies you could possibly want. The drink menu is vast - so many fun coffee beverages for the adventurous, and non-coffee options for everyone else. But if you want to keep it simple, their serve-yourself drip coffee is delightful, and there's plenty of flavors to keep it interesting (peppermint white mocha drip coffee, what??) Ok so you get your bevvie and you work very hard to find a cozy little nook to sit down - maybe someone is waiting for a to go order and gives up their seat for you? It's Gardiner, people are kind! You sit and wait and take in the surroundings - it's almost like you're in a greenhouse, with potted plants everywhere you look and dried flowers hanging from the ceiling. Then your little buzzer goes off and you go get your own food directly from the kitchen - no server/expo/restaurant experience required! Score your own hot sauce, silverware, and other condiments along the way. And dig in! The food is amazing! It's all stuff you've seen on a brunch menu before - French toast, eggs Benedicts, sandwiches - but it's got that extra flair. French toast with lemon curd and raspberries. Corned beef Reuben, but baked in Filo pastry instead of bread. A breakfast scramble with a spicy Korean twist. It's all fun and different and GOOD. You'll be too full, but stop at the counter on the way out the door and snag a fresh croissant or pastry for later. You'll thank me. I would love for this place to be full-service... But I think that might change the whole vibe. There's something cozy about the do-it-yourself aspect. And everything else about Bintliff's is delightful. We can't wait to return.

10/10, no notes!! I got their new Dragon Fruit Smoothie, and…read morewhole pricey for the large, it was to die for! This is the perfect place to stop before hitting the rail trail. Very cute central location in Hallowell, with fast and friendly service.

We stopped for a late lunch and had a the Asian Fusion Bowl, the Southwest Fiesta Bowl, and a mango…read moresmoothie and berry banana smoothie. As expected, the menu was healthy and vegetarian and vegan friendly; the default for the smoothies was coconut milk. The brick café was flooded with natural light and maintained its historic Water Street, Hallowell bones. Counter service was efficient; the server politely told us they were closing in a half hour, which wasn't a problem. The only note was the loud country / Christian music. I realize this is subjective but we agreed it detracted from the experience. Otherwise, Juiced is a solid place to stop in Hallowell.

Beer cheese and pretzels are great, great beers. My husband drank enough beer to hang his mug in…read morethe rafters !!

Kim was the best server we have had in a long time! The atmosphere at the Liberal Cup was magical…read more We came in off of Main Street which was something out of Norman Rockwell. It was quaint and romantic the way that the brick buildings are lit up. We had Thanksgiving together in October! It was just a touch nippy out and the warm Thanksgiving plate was incredibly good! A huge portion of shredded dark and white turkey. Yummy stuffing tucked under it. This included butternut squash, and mashed red skin potatoes I will be dreaming about that plate for months to come.

Saw this place and popped in cause I'm always gonna be curious about a bakery. Was not expecting it…read moreto be tiny store front and I was kinda taken aback about how messy the displays were covered in plastic wrap. So I'm not sure if everything was baked fresh this day. Service was fine. I made a panic purchase and grabbed a blueberry oatmeal cookie and it was one of the best oatmeal cookies I've had. I wished I had grabbed. Couple.

Teeny tiny but mighty! Today I grabbed an Oatmeal Blueberry cookie and this was DIVINE! You could…read moretaste the butter and brown sugar. No photo of it because I gobbled like a pig. This will be a new craving.

We ordered two drinks from here, and they are delicious. The menu had a wide variety of choices and…read morethe staff member was extremely polite and helpful. I would go back again.

Yum, check out this Nutrition and Energy smoothie shop, they have plant based items with protein as…read morewell. So many options, hard to choose. Check them out!

This place is great! But bring a coat to wear if in the winter, it's chilly! Service was good,…read morewaitresses stay busy but are efficient and kind. I ordered blueberry pancakes and it's enough for an entire family. I accidentally left my leftovers behind, and it broke my heart. I do love the retro vibe of the place.

We had breakfast here on a Sunday. Had no problem getting a table. The food was good. They know how…read moreto poach an egg perfectly. We also had one of their huge cinnamon rolls. Great breakfast appetizer.

NY Style pizza is wonderful! Bagel chips & pizza dip- treat…read moreyourself! Breakfast sandwiches are great too! Really love this hidden gem!

New York style pizza has moved to Maine! Lately's is Hallowell's newest rising star in the pizza…read moregame. Located on the edge of downtown, Lately's is serving up NY style pizza, breakfast all day (and night on the weekends), along with select signature sandwiches. The NY style pizza has the perfect char, does not droop, and the toppings do not slide off. Perfectly balanced with cheese to sauce to dough, I cannot get enough - especially when slices are huge and just $2.99! I have only had their pizza but the staff and atmosphere are warm, sunny, and super friendly. Their shop is easily accessed from Water Street where there is tons of free parking and is steps away from Granite City Park (you know - the place with the chairs). Lately's takes card and cash, and also offers Coke products, self serve coffee, and a selection of cold adult beverages! There is plenty of inside seating, but, in my opinion, the red table outside in the sun on the sidewalk is where I like to chill. NY style pizza is alive and well at Lately's in Hallowell.

This place awesome! I really really hope this restaurant survives in Gardiner! Everything is made…read moreto order, totally customizable or right off the menu. He has these incredible cooktops that look so futuristic! I love the vibes. The space is clean, bright, inviting. Black and orange for the local high school spirit. Go Tigers! He also does breakfast. Please stop by!!!!

Sunset is the perfect time to go out for ice cream here in Randolph. The sun sets above Gardiner,…read morejust across the river. The green space behind the ice cream shop is just exquisite. So refreshing after a warm day. When I say this menu is large, I mean it! There's something for everyone. Whether that's sugar free, lactose free, dairy free, sherbet, sorbet, frozen yogurt, soft serve, hard serve. Full sugar. Full fat. Full milk. Full TASTY! They've got it ALL. No cap. Sundaes, Shakes, banana splits, root beer floats, slush puppies, slushes with ice cream, energy drinks, smoothies. Oh my god. I'm never going to check off the entire menu. It's enormous. Service is quick too! Make sure to tip!!!

YUM. Inexpensive. Wonderful view in town. Big portions. Friendly staff. Personally it's my favorite…read morespot in town and I stop in every time I come through!!!