Wow what a donut gem we found in Rockland's Main Street…read more The owner was very authentic and genuine. Best donuts maybe we have ever had. The casual ambiance was very cool. Great donuts more like pastries at $5.00 each but worth it!

We were in Rockland for a blues festival & decided to get some steps in on Main Street. Walked by…read moreRuckus Donuts and had to go in! They had been pretty well cleaned out by the attendees at the Saturday Club Crawl, but luckily an extremely yummy looking strawberry shortcake donut was available. I loved it! The strawberries were awesome, the cream was just right and the actual donut was "Frosty's" like - high praise from me! My only slight concern was that it was messy, could have used a fork, but licked all of whatever was on them!

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.

I sooooo appreciate that there are healthier and/or plant-based options popping up in cities and…read moretowns all across Maine. We knew we'd be hiking all day (and had a heavy dinner planned) so we stopped at Earth and Flow to pick up some lighter bites. This was around 10am on a Thursday, and we were the only customers. It took about 45 minutes to get our food (no other customers ever came in; it didn't appear they were making any to-go orders). There were two employees that day, one who was making our order and one who was on her phone. We got: 1. Tara's Peanut Butter Heaven smoothie (banana, peanut butter, chocolate, almond milk) and the Tropical Storm smoothie (mango, pineapple, strawberry, orange juice, coconut milk, almond milk): I don't know how this is possible - maybe they were made in the same blender? - but these tasted identical. They were also liquidy. Personally, I prefer my smoothies so thick it's hard to suck through a straw. 2. the Thai wrap (almond-ginger pate, lettuce, mango, red pepper, cabbage, basil, mint, cilantro, ginger almond dipping sauce): this was okay - there was *a lot* of mint stems - but the ginger almond dipping sauce tasted purely of soy sauce - way, way too salty for me. 3. the Sun Tuna wrap (tuna salad made from sunflower seeds, not fish, combined with lemon, Bragg's amino acids, celery, pickles, and romaine lettuce): my favorite of the three! Such a unique take on a vegan tuna, but the celery was literally long uncut stalks. 4. the Sante Fe wrap (cashews, lemon, parsley, cayenne pepper, vegan mayonnaise, black beans and avocado): my partner's favorite of the three, but I found it bland, also there was no avocado and LOTS of romaine... which isn't an ingredient in this wrap. ^ I appreciated that all three wraps came on a bed of lettuce, because the wrap itself was *so* stiff and gummy in texture that we ended up dumping the interior onto the greens and eating it salad style. 5. Earthy Delights (4 Medjool dates stuffed with almond butter, cardamom, and ginger): the BEST thing we got were these stuffed dates. The combination of the rich almond butter, earthy cardamom, and spicy ginger were unlike anything I've had in recent memory. Do not miss out on these! For me, this missed the mark. But it's fantastic that an option like this exists in Rockland.

Super cute little place with healthy vegan goodies. The medicinal hot chocolate was amazing!!! We…read morealso got avocado toast, which wasn't bad. My boyfriend got a German chocolate donut and enjoyed it. The staff was super friendly and we'd be happy to go back :)

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!

Lovely farm! We were driving around the area, and after seeing their fresh produce, we had to pull…read moreover to check it out. There's so much going on here! It's beyond a vegetable and fruit stand. They have dozens of local Maine products, from sauces and jams to pies and cheeses. They also had a U-Pick option. We bought wild blueberries, cukes, a blueberry pie, and apple cider donuts (only $0.75 each!). We were just in love with their selection. The gentleman working at the front was also very nice. Next time I'm in the area, I'll stop at School House Farm again.

The farm stand is very mid. It's super loud and parking is annoying, all the car fumes and rubber…read moredust is getting on everything. The signs are misleading and doesn't really seem like anything is organic. The lady working at the counter was a total sour cat. In an area where Beth's and spear farms are so close this is like going to Walmart.

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.

Primo, "first". Interesting name to give your own restaurant. And the website doubles down by…read morequoting the chef - "the ultimate Farm to Table experience." (Another superlative?) Further reading boasts that they've received multiple awards and accolades, though the last one seems to be from 6 years ago. (As they say, time changes everything.) After walking around the beautiful grounds and event spaces, the young hostess who greeted us told us confidently that we would not be disappointed. Such hype and a charming setting could be a set up for disappointment, and it was. The friendly and attentive waiter tried to recite the specials but had to check his notes and wasn't certain about some ingredients or pricing. We chose the toast special "with house-made bread, cheese and seasonal berries". Immediately after ordering it, he asked if we wanted the bread service as well. We just ordered the toast . . . It was thin bread spread with bland cheese, a few macerated strawberries, a drizzle of balsamic and some greens on top (because you always put balsamic glaze and a few greens on top at an Italian-inspired restaurant?) Cliché, bland and no way those were local strawberries this early in the season. I like a simple starter but that depends on having flavor. (We had better avocado toast for breakfast at Joe's Flat Iron Cafe in Skowhegan a few days before.) Next we shared the Farmer's Salad, appetizingly and nostalgically served in a hand-turned wooden bowl. The crisp, fresh greens were radicchio, frissé, and romaine with house croutons, shaved Parmesan, pork belly pieces and a tasty dressing. Good effort overall but 1) what local farm produced those greens in early May ("ultimate farm to table"?), 2) I'm over trendy, greasy and sinewy pork belly replacing good, crispy bacon and 3) It was a simple salad I could have made at home. Where was the wow? We again went with the seasonal special for the main - house-made ravioli stuffed with house-made ricotta, lobster pieces and vegetables in an herb infused oil. Sounded great, looked good but another bland disappointment. The vegetable on top (garnish?) was roasted pea shoots that were dry and stringy. Sautéed cabbage was mixed with the raviolis. A flavorless filler. But kudos for including locally foraged fiddle heads to add seasonal color and interest. The pasta was well made but the cheese filling was just bland. As was the colored but flavorless herb oil. (And now I understand why Italian cooks say cheese doesn't go with seafood.) We asked for salt, got a strange look but they brought it. I have to give them credit for carefully crafting an uplifting and appealing setting. The gardens, event buildings, main house and dining spaces have an intoxicating atmosphere. And they clearly have their fans. (A woman at the next table who was eavesdropping on our conversation about the pros and cons of the food pointedly said to us as she left so that others could hear "I hope they got your meal right".) Bless her heart. Fine to support the home team (Maine plates on her car) but it's good theater more than great food. Overhyped and too expensive for what it is.

Another amazing experience at Cellardoor. This time it was for dinner with Black Goat Test Kitchen…read moreand Cellardoor Winery. This was our second dinner with the duo and both experiences were perfect. The winery closed just before the event started so we had run of the farmhouse. I love the gift shop and heading out to the deck that overlooks the vineyard with my first wine of the evening. Last night's dinner was held at the long bar in the farmhouse. Here the chefs prepared everything right in front of us. The super authentic, approachable chefs answered all our questions about the menu, local ingredients and process. Each dish was layered with flavors and textures. Every dish was regular sized, no mini tastes here, no leaving hungry. Wine served complimented each course and Bettina (Cellardoor owner) pulled a couple of extra pours of different wines just for more comparisons. Very fun! These are small, intimate dining experiences that we don't often get to experience. I saw this dinner on their website and said "why not?" Now I am going back to sign up for more!

Food service and ambiance Great place to meet really nice…read morepeople. The food is exceptional

Very disappointed. Ordered hash brown (loaded) what I got was soggy cold hashbrowns with cold…read morecheese. Also a grilled cheese that was cold and only semi grilled on one side, the other side was soggy bread. Will never order again. Shame on you dunkin

I ordered through the mobile app and when I went to pick up my $20 order the doors were locked…read more When we knocked the worker came to the door and said they "got a late start" and weren't ready. When I told them I wanted to be reimbursed they said to do it on the app. (Itis impossible, I have tried before because of this same location.) So my son and I ran up to McDonald's to get him something before we had to make a ferry boat. I checked back in on our way by (15 minutes later) and they were still locked up. Almost 2 hours after they are supposed to open! I followed all the directions in the app to get a hold of customer service and emailed them, but conveniently when I click on the order and try to report an issue that function is not available right now. I do not recommend unless you like losing money numerous times.

I've been driving through this location for quite a few mornings this year. The staff have changed…read moreover the summer but some of the same remain. The food is good when they have it. Often they run out of almond milk for instance or the oven is broken so no hot sandwiches. One morning they just closed the doors all together with no signs on the door. The drive thru menu isn't back lit and fogs up on cold mornings so hopefully you have their menu memorized. I need receipts when I travel for work and that too can be hit or miss, their ability to provide that.

This is one of those "if I could give it zero stars I would." They deserve the 1.4 star rating…read morethey have. The employees here are rude, unfriendly and frankly the most unhelpful people I have ever encountered. I ordered a hot chocolate and two bagel twists on the app. I went to pick it up and was told they are out of bagel twists. I understand this. It happens. However the response of the store team was unacceptable. The woman just stared at me after saying that, so I followed up with "can I get my money back then?" No. We don't own the app. We don't get any money from it. We can't help you. I said so I'm sorry you don't have my food and I can't have my money back? I was told no, you have to contact customer service on the app to get a refund. I said what? That makes no sense. You don't have my food AND you won't give me my money back? "No it's not our app it says it right on there." (It doesn't BTW). I think said ok, could you give me another item? The woman says "like what." I said I don't know like something worth the same $$. She stops walking towards where I had moved to, crosses her arms, looks at me and says "I'll help You but you better stop it with that attitude." EXCUSE ME?!?! You don't have my food but refuse to give me a refund and I am the one with the attitude?! I said forget it, grabbed my hot chocolate and started to walk away. She looked at me and said "Wow GRINCHY!" That put me over the edge so at this point I called her a bitch and walked out. She clearly is a miserable person with a miserable life and the misery just seeps out of her pores. She obviously can't help it. Next time, stay in bed and save the rest of us from your sparkling personality. #blessyourheart

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.