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.

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!

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 place to get your donut fix. There are so many options and they are all fresh. The raspberry…read morefilled was excellent and my wife swore the molasses donut is in here too 3 donuts ever. Swing by and give the cute place a try. You won't regret it

I love donuts. This is the place. I've eaten donuts at Yum-Yum in Lemon Grove, California. They are…read moregood. I remember the donuts my +grandmother made in a skillet in Boston. They were the best. I want you to know about Old Time Donuts in Damarascotta, Maine. Donuts made simply in perfect shape and form. Nice fat donuts made with pride and care and coffee too. I have arrived in the donut world. These are the best donuts I've ever had. Perfect in all aspects. No matter the number of stars, these donuts rate them all!

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!

Happened to drive by on my search to find downtown Belfast and treats for my community--wow! So…read moreglad I stopped! Was 1:40 pm on a Saturday, luckily they were still open and 17 donuts were left. Some plain, some cinnamon sugar, a few marbled chocolate and vanilla. Absolutely delicious! Great texture, not too sweet , just the right size. We gobbled them up. Next time I'm up Down East, I'll definitely be stopping by again, hopefully earlier in the day to try more kinds. If you like donuts, include Only in your travel plans. Folks who live nearby, y'all are lucky!

I had a craving for brioche. I had a craving for a donut . It was suggested that I try The Only…read moreDoughnut. I did. I couldn't get up the icy steps with my cane, so I sent my wife to get me a doughnut. Honestly, it was okay, but didn't really taste like brioche and it just felt like a perfunctory donut. It didn't really taste of German Chocolate either, which I ordered, but it was huge and rather light. Perhaps it was a off day, as I really didn't have a knock your socks off experience. The owner was sweet, and kind. I would try it again, but I wouldn't get what I ordered again.

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 :)

Great place for coffee and a bite to eat on the waterfront! Loved the options and view! Recommended…read moreby locals!

Cute location on the dock, nice selection, coffee was great. The banana bread is delicious! The…read morebaristas were polite, efficient, and friendly. A little pricey, but what isn't nowadays‍

Amazing donuts from a local gem. This place has been around since 1965 or so, they know what…read morethey're doing. The Apple fritters and Coffee rolls are huge! This place can get busy but the staff gets through the line quickly. There are some tables for sitting down if you want to enjoy the treats right there. They also have incredible bagels!

Classic. What's not to love? Maine roasted coffee. Fresh (the maple raised was still warm)…read moredonuts. So many varieties to choose from. Raised or cake? Blueberry, maple, chocolate, glazed? Friendly counter staff. Eat in or take away.

This place was incredible! I don't normally like cake donuts but decided to try the raspberry cream…read moreone and it was hands down the BEST donut I have ever had in my entire life. The texture was out of this world with a crispy yet soft vibe that just blew me away. Also, it was very filling. We made a special trip here while on a staycation and it was a highlight of our little trip. The two people at the counter were nice and pleasant. Very positive experience.

So good!! Hard to believe they're vegan. (I'm not a vegan, they're just that good) Every kind of…read moredonut I've tried has been delicious!! A bit expensive but totally worth it!!!