I had half a day to visit the beautiful state of Maine while visiting my parents when it was time…read moreto get some gas. I was heading into the gas station to grab a quick snack/breakfast when my wife said "really, there's a coffee shop right there" so I turned around and we headed into The Blue. This coffee shop is a standard but nice little shop for locals to get a morning pick me up or some baked goods, which is exactly what I did. I ended up settling on a glass apple juice and a croissant to go with it and it's all i needed. The croissant was actually really good and the perfect fluff to crust ratio. What else can I say? Overall, The Blue seems like a solid local coffee spot in Kennebunk and I'm sure it makes the locals happy. Solid food, friendly staff, the end.

I really loved this coffee shop and will definitely be back! I ordered an iced mocha latte and a…read moresandwich called "The Pig and the Pickle," and it was absolutely amazing! To top it off, a staff member named Jasen greeted us with a huge smile and was incredibly friendly. It is an absolute 10/10 spot with great food and even better service!

Maine blueberry pancake iced latte = a must…read more The employees despite being busy gave service with a smile. Cute, cozy, very small on the inside (hence the line out the door) but very simple and well decorated for fall/halloween

YUMMMM Supposedly…read morewild blueberries are famous in Maine so I had to get that flavor in syrup Iced tea was soooo good, a bit sweet but perf when the ice melted. Building was very teeny so had to wait a bit outside in line before going in. Service was pretty fast but they did just pour stuff into a cup. Yay Maine it's so cute here

Easily our favorite breakfast spot in the Kennebunk area! Brewed Awakening is an absolute gem. They…read morehave such a fun variety of coffee drinks and flavors and as someone who appreciates great accommodations for lactose intolerance, their options are fantastic. Whether you get your drink hot or cold (cold is always topped with delicious cold foam! ). Beyond the coffee, their smoothies are a solid 15/10, the bagels are completely homemade, and the eggs come straight from their very own farm. Every time I go I get the plain Jane because it's just so perfect. I really want to try their lox and their French toast bagel with peanut butter and banana!! Will update this review once I do. It's such a unique and charming experience to be able to visit their chickens and goats while you're there. The atmosphere is wonderful, the food is top-tier, and I just love everything about this place. A must-visit!

Traveling up Route 1 my wife and I were on the lookout for a coffee spot! We stopped nearby looking…read morearound the area and once I saw mentions of them having goats, I knew we needed to stop. Good sized parking lot and while I believe they have an inside area we went to the order window to grab coffees and enjoy the nice weather. They have food but we had already eaten so will need to return later on. Besides the typical drinks they offered some good seasonal drinks as well. I ended up going with Strawberry Fields, that had an incredible flavor to it. My wife got their Maude's Mocha and really enjoyed it as well. Top notch drinks by far, worthy of returning to. While we did enjoy the drinks the mention of them having goats was a huge reason for coming by. Besides goats, they also have some chickens. Both areas have some picnic tables to enjoy your food and drinks. They had roughly 5 or 6 goats and we got all of them to come over for some love and scratches. Goats are one of my favorite animals since I've worked with them for so many years and loved meeting some new ones. One had a feisty attitude but even she came around and enjoyed scratches on her withers(back). A coffee shop worth stopping at for friendly service with a smile, tasty coffee and cute goats!

"Your breath is sweet Your eyes are like two jewels in the…read moresky Your back is straight, your hair is smooth On the pillow where you lie One more cup of coffee for the road One more cup of coffee before I go" (Bob Dylan) Some of my friends gifted me with a basket of Maine goodies after we all served on a charity committee for a few years. In the basket was a 12-ounce bag of ground coffee from Maine's Katahdin Coffee Company. After a few cups, I realized I was drinking some of the very best coffee I ever had in my long coffee drinking life. It had been a very long time since we used ground coffee, because we converted to K Cups years ago (don't hassle me about the environment because we empty out and recycle all those plastic pods). We used one of those "make your own K Cup" plastic/mesh baskets that was banished to a kitchen cabinet for many years, scooped in a few spoonfuls of Katahdin and brewed it in our K Cup machine. My Katahdin coffee was a Medium/Dark variety known as "Baxter Blend". The flavor ran rings around everything else we have in the house. Yes, it was a zillion times better than what I normally drink. Katahdin is sold in quite a few Maine grocery stores and through their website. The website has offerings in 10-ounce, 12-ounce, and 2-lb bags, with choices of ground or whole bean across a few different flavors including Breakfast Blend, Breakfast Blend Decaf, Baxter Blend, French Roast, Maine Whoopie Pie, Hazelnut and Maine Blueberry Pie. Yes, we will be sending out a mail order as soon as we use up every last ground of coffee in that 12-ounce bag.

best full flavored medium roast coffee I've found. worth going to trouble of grinding beans and…read morekeeping them in cool cellar.

This was our breakfast spot on all 4 days on our recent trip to Maine. There's is absolutely no…read morereason to look elsewhere if you want the healthiest, most nutritionally complex and vegan breakfast in a 100+ mile range. Somehow in that small shop they have more healthy, fresh and high quality ingredients than you find at a high-end restaurant. From their coffees, tea and matcha (the real thing) to bowls, oats and avocado toast everything was delicious and never loaded with tons of sugar or salt. Even though they are super busy, on every single visit I got a friendly greet and a smile. This is the kind of place that should expand into a national chain.

Great bowls!! Multiple options, from acai and pitaya. My fiancé got one that had coffee in the base…read moreblend. Only thing was it wasn't as frozen as I would have liked, it was soupy within in 5 minutes. All the flavors were there though.

My husband and I stopped through on a long road trip and really needed caffeine. The owner was…read moreworking the counter, she was a wonderful person to talk to. The whole place has an artsy open feel to it. They carry nitro brew coffee!! My hubby was ecstatic to have his nitro and I was delighted to have a tasty homemade doughnut.

Very cute cafe! We stopped because it has a playground and ordered drinks, some cookies, and…read moreteriyaki chicken. Our kids had a great time and we were able to relax. A few things; you need to pay with Venmo or cash (or maybe Zelle too).

Inaccurate hours. Beware: you might drive out here and they'll be closed. We got there almost an…read morehour after they said they opened and it was completely shut down still.

The Rococo Dessert Bar is such a unique and fresh idea located in Kennebunkport! For a night cap,…read moremy friend and I visited to try their espresso martinis. The dessert bar is beautifully decorated with touches of peacocks and pink. Aside from espresso martinis, the menu is extensive with different types of cocktails and desserts. Our waitress was friendly and provided us with great recommendations. Next to the dessert bar is Rococo ice cream. It's a sweet lover's dream!

This new dessert bar is SUCH a cute spot in Kennebunkport! Perfect if you're done with dinner but…read moredon't want the night to end yet. The menu is a great mix of drinks, desserts, and dessert-drink combos. A group of 5 of us arrived and waited about 10 minutes for spots at the bar. The inside is pretty small but optimized with both bar and booth seating. The decor is so cute and whimsical. I loved all of the details! The desserts are pricey (most are around $15-20), but the portions are big enough to share with at least 1 other person. I got the Chocolate Chip Cookie Royale, which really hit the sweet-salty spot with a warm choc chip cookie, salty sweet cream ice cream, salted caramel, sesame brittle, and tahini whipped cream. The savorier elements allowed me to keep eating and not get overwhelmed by sweetness. My friends got the vegan peach crumble and chocolate cake and enjoyed theirs as well. Come with your sweet tooth, and leave happy and satisfied!

I must admit, I was skeptical when I first heard about these potato donuts. But after visiting the…read morePortland location years ago, I was excited to visit the Arundel location conveniently located off Route 1. When you arrive, you can park in front of the teal buildings or drive up further to the parking in front of the walk-up window that's a bit further back. I arrived around 10:30 am on a Sunday and they were already sold out of the most popular flavors. There are a few patio tables to enjoy your donuts and coffee or you can take them to go. Looking for an instagrammable moment? There are two sets of wings at different heights and sizes where you can pose for a photo. I find the potato donuts pretty filling, so I typically only get one for myself or pick up an assortment if I'm getting them for others. There are vegan options available too.

When I travel, I always try to find a few bakeries or donut shops that are local favorites. On this…read moretrip, one of my stops was Holy Donut. I had never tried a potato donut before, so I was curious to see what it was like. Unfortunately, this ended up being the second worst donut I have ever had, and I've tried a lot of different donut shops. The lady at the shop was very kind and explained which donuts were which. I decided to try the most popular options: the Sea Salt and Blueberry Lemon donuts. Sadly, the Sea Salt donut was terrible! The Blueberry Lemon one wasn't as bad, but both ended up in the garbage. My stepmom is usually against throwing away food and doesn't have much of a sense of smell, so she doesn't find many things inedible. However, even she ended up throwing her donut away, which says a lot. I would not recommend these donuts.

Aroma Shmos, or what we call it, is way better than dinky donut, no acid taste and better than…read moreStarshucks because you didn't have to wait in line. The whole experience is built for a drive through design, this is the one in town where you can have the option to walk into as well. Employees are about college age, very friendly and honest. My boyfriend drinks his coffee back and is on par with the Starbucks blonde roast but you don't have to wait 15 for them to make it. Food haven't tried but we don't eat breakfast food from places like this. I think the coffee is stronger than dunkins but not as strong as starbucks, which is a good medium. Overall we will be back for our morning coffees!

Out of all of the aroma joes in the southern area (from Wells to Saco), this is my least favorite…read morelocation to visit for a multitude of reasons. There have been so many times where I am trying to order and the cashier is having side conversations, the workers in the back are yelling (where I can't hear the cashier), or the food takes forever. This line definitely moves the slowest out of every location, but for no reason. The people working are definitely more interested in entertaining each other than doing their jobs. I also feel as though they are on the "cheaper" side. As in every little side packet costs extra and they put their bagels straight in the bag. Like why are they skimping on using the insulated bags? Every other location does this. Weird vibes here. Take a trip to Wells or Biddeford for a better experience.