What better way to celebrate the 250th birthday of our country than to try out the warmest table in…read morehospitality: an Italian one. In a place where la famiglia é tutto, they know how to greet you. We were invited in by the quintessential Italian signs as much as the complex aromas. The pastries were a delight, but it was me who was delighted by the Old World style adorning the newly renovated space. A mixture of textures, from wood to stone work to leather chairs helped create the ambiance, and the cathedral ceiling was highlighted by painted white rafters. Today I tried the spiral ham on brioche breakfast sandwich and a café Americano, and I got a pastry with cannoli filling to go. I'm not sure what I'll get next time, but I know this bakery is a recipe for something great about our country. I'm no Maine scholar, but I'm pretty sure the state motto: "Dirigo," translates to "The pastries are delizioso," (give or take.)

I've seen Enzo Benzo recommended in various FB groups but I'm not usually in the area. We were…read morepassing by for swim lessons and I'm so glad we stopped in. The donuts may have been the best I've had - the Boston cream was delightfully fluffy and bursting with custard that was not overpoweringly sweet. I also snacked on a plain croissant on the drive and was content with the crunchy top and honeycomb inside. I saw someone else enjoying a gelato - that will have to be the next on my list! There are two parking areas so if you can't find a spot, drive to the other side of the building!

The staff always serves you with a smile, and absolutely everything I've eaten there has been…read moredelicious. I ordered a birthday cake for my child's 16th birthday, and it was amazing.

One bad apple? I'm a…read moreretired professor and former minister. Until this afternoon, I had enjoyed the food, drinks, and experience, and had recommended the place to many. No longer. After 4 years of engaging with great staff and customers at the place, an unfamiliar female staff member, presumably management, approached me with the following abrupt, unprecedented demand: "You've been here three or four hours. Don't do that." I had arrived at 11 am, and it was just before 1 pm when she approached me during my Zoom call. Two hours. Quite the rude surprise. The rest of the staff have been so kind and, for four years, have never complained about my patronage, even when I stay for a couple of hours chatting with locals or working on my computer. Let me offer the following admonition: If you're going to play Christian music, act like a Christian. If you're going to run a business, exhibit a modicum of consumer relations acumen. Don't spring arbitrary time limits out of the blue. Post a notice if you'd like, but rudely approaching customers you've never spoken to previously with unprecedented demands is not the way to elevate your reputation But perhaps this is just one mendacious bad apple, oblivious to the importance of civil discourse. If so, it may be time for the place to make some staff changes. -- A little leaven...

We Never miss a trip to Maine without stopping at Congdon's. Always delicious and always a treat…read more Not a big donut eater but these def always get my attention. They have breakfast/ lunch sandwiches so tried one too this time. Very good Will be back soon!

A must-visit for those spending time in Well's and surrounding towns! I hadn't been to Congdon's in…read morea few years but brought some friends who had never visited and I was surprised to see how much has changed. They have long lines that move very quickly, lots of self-seating available indoors and outdoors, and a very cute patio area and some photo-ops. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We ordered a half dozen donuts to try: the maple glazed, chocolate glazed, strawberry frosted, chocolate creme filled, glazed, and a blueberry fritter. The fritter was the favorite of the group, followed by the maple (iconic Maine flavors!) We would definitely skip the chocolate and the strawberry frosted next time and opt to try some other fritter flavors.

Love the donuts here. Menu changes regularly which is nice. Not that great for my waistline though…read morelol Word of caution: they don't sell donuts my the dozen. Only individual pricing. Loved the themed doughnuts!

Great selection of yummy doughnuts served quickly and efficiently. The doughnuts are somewhere in…read morebetween a cake and raised doughnut. The flavors are well balanced. They also offer a good variety of specialty drinks. There are several couches and a couple of tables if you choose to eat in. When we visited, one of the couches had been left by a prior customer with crumbs all over it. The entire time we were there, no one did any cleaning of the lobby space. Other than that, good experience.

This is a Kittery gem for coffees and smoothies, pastries and hot sandwiches tucked away on a…read morecorner street with plenty of inside and outside seating. There's parking on the street or in the municipal lot next to the store. It's all counter service and there are plenty of staff to make sure your wait time is reasonable. Their southwest breakfast burrito is delish with chipotle sauce on the side. They have an espresso machine too. Need a well made pastry or breakfast sandwich? Look no further if you're in the area. Enjoy

Charming cafe with good coffee and lots of goodies! I popped in for a quick hit of caffeine and to…read moretake a call (I know, I know), and really enjoyed the vibe here. The place does fill up quickly though, be warned that the line can get long during busy stretches. Caffeine aside, the desserts looked incredible, I'm definitely going to come back to try a few before I leave Kittery.

Top notch spot to start our day. It's my other 1/2's birthday, so we had to stop and fuel up with…read moresome donuts. Regular ones for me and GF for her. For an iced cold brew, delicious. With a little coconut milk (dairy free here) and a little sugar. Got the Boston Crème and Fried Dough donuts. The fried dough was my favorite, felt like I was at the fair!! Fast delivery! Evidently I did not say my name clearly, I'm Carmen now , thanks Niko that gave me a laugh. To go or to stay and eat, plenty of room. Oh and you can try the Photo Booth!!

Cute little donut and coffee shop with monthly flavor updates to keep your donut tastebuds happy!…read more Place was busy at 9 o'clock on a Saturday morning, yet the staff kept the lines moving with quick and friendly service! Enjoyed the s'mores donut, many shops have overpowering sweetness when making these, but Lovebirds is a perfect mix of flavors and not overly sweet! Strawberry Shortcake Latte is a perfect mix of summer fruity flavor fun great for a morning pick me up to keep you perky for your travels!!! Maine is truly the way life should be! Stop by this sweet venue as you cross into the state!

Super friendly folks today! Took the time to explain the types of donuts and flavors so we could…read morenarrow it down to six. We got some delicious lattes and my daughter hit them up for a hot chocolate. They only have four metal bar height chairs to sit on, but we did and boy did we enjoy our delicious donuts. Each one was very unique from the yeast, cake and cruller varieties with delicious glazes or toppings to add more flavor and texture. You simply have to stop by and try this place when in town. Their lineup of breakfast Sammie's look spectacular also... and happy to see they offer pork roll as an option - an homage to hometown Philly!

Good stuff! I stopped in with a friend for a few post-lunch donuts today: three was plenty to split…read morebetween two people, and cost around $9 after tax & tip. The interior of the donut shop is stylish and welcoming, and I saw a few bar seats if you want to stay to eat. There were plenty of flavors; we ended up trying the Portland Fog (i.e. lavender + earl grey), maple cruller, and chocolate & sea salt cruller. Service at the counter was quick. The donuts were all tasty! I actually liked the Portland Fog donut texture better than the crullers, which were nice and airy but a bit soggy/limp for me. The Portland Fog was especially delicious -- I love a lavender + earl grey combo -- though I wish it was 10% lighter on the lavender flavor. The chocolate & sea salt flavor combo was also delicious (though you can never go wrong with that flavor pairing). I will flag for those with dietary restrictions that there are unfortunately no vegan or vegetarian donuts here, since they fry all their donuts in lard. Overall, a pleasant experience. I'm looking forward to trying more flavors!

Such a cute little place!!!…read more Got a big assortment of mini donuts and they were all soo good (plus really pretty). The sandwich was also one of the bests I've had recently and love that they use sharp cheddar cheese! Service and interior was also lovely, will come back again if I'm in the area!

Had the donuts, one of each. With all of the hype they received on social media I was expecting my…read morewalk there to be worth it. It was not. Each one was really just a vessel for the ultra sweet frosting that made me super sick. I gave them a shot, ate 6 of them. I don't think I can stomach eating anything else today. Staff was excellent and the interior was clean. I'll probably go there again being that every other local place is a Sysco shill and I have yet to try their sandwiches.

A cute little cafe. We came here on the way through because the reviews were so good…read more The people working were friendly. A couple of issues to get out of the way. The drip coffee that was served to my husband was cold. They had to make some fresh which took quite a while. He got it after we were finished eating. Our breakfast sandwiches had the proteins mixed up. We easily took them off and switched. The breakfast sandwiches were decent. I wouldn't pay $10 for them again though. The crullers were amazing. The pecan latte was yummy and not too sweet.

I was in the area for a massage over at Integrated Massage & Wellness, and while I was turning…read morearound, I spotted Stella's! I'd heard of them since I love their sister restaurant, Lil's, but didn't realize this is where they were located. I'm so glad I stopped in because I'd been craving a cruller lately. The wifi is fast, the frittata was delicious, the honey lavender matcha latte wasn't too sweet, and of course the crullers hit the spot. I got oat milk in my latte so there was an extra charge for that (just a heads up). Parking is free and plentiful, it's cute inside with great music, they have outside seating for nice days, and there's also an event room on the side (wish I knew this when planning my baby shower!)

Decent selections of pie.... closed for ever. The old timers are really bummed. It was a walk…read moreinto 1974...comfort food for people who think black pepper is mind blowing.

So sad to see this place closing. The people are so kind and it has been a haven for us the past…read morefew years. We will miss yhe people and the delicious treats^_^