Bagels are amazing !! Lots of outdoor sitting during covid and girls at the counter are the friendliest!! (Tip them well)

I am a fan of coffee shops. I find peace in sitting in a shop, the smell of beans roasting, the sounds of an espresso machine spitting steaming hot water, and frothing milk for a latte. The clank and clatter of stainless steel is so remarkable a sound for coffee shop. Flexit Cafe and Bakery is a great little shop. The coffee is good. Serving Coffee By Design, they have my vote. CBD is a local roaster in Portland, Maine. They have good coffee, and it is good to see Flexit serve this. While there recently, I ordered my good old standard, a dark roast, and it was deep, complex, and tasty; not watered down. On another day, I ordered their Gothic Chai, which is Espresso, Chai, and Mocha. It was a little sweet for me--I drink my coffee black normally and am not a huge sweet fan--but I would prefer this after a day out swimming in the ocean with a deep chill running through my body. Or a long drenched rainy day, where water cascades on the panes of the windows, this would be magical. Their baked goods are spot on. If they have elephant ears, I recommend them. Oh so delicious, these are my go to. The space is used well. They have comfortable couches, high top tables, low corners, and nooks to choose from. A great place for friendly conversation, a first date, or just to read and write. This is a comfortable location. Staff is friendly and quick with your order. Nice place. Friendly staff. Good coffee. What's not to like? read more

The breakfast burritos were delicious! Even my picky sis-in-law though her egg & cheese bagel was good. Really liked the pumpkin cranberry muffin. The addition of pumpkin seeds & lots of spices took it past the standard pumpkin muffin. Good amount of outdoor seating and they brought our food out to us. read more

Breakfast shop that opens early (6:30 on weekdays) and offers delicious breakfast sandwiches- including a vegetarian option, and many gluten free treats (including a brownie!), a dairy free breakfast option, tofu filled wrap -where gluten free wrap is also an option. Avocado on toast was also flavorful. Dairy-free creamer also an option for coffees. Friendly service too! read more

This cafe has a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Super friendly and attentive staff. The food is excellent, and if you are interested in good coffee and maybe a pastry to go along, this is the place. The wood floors and friendly staff create a cozy spot. I enjoyed the Hungarian Mushroom soup the last time I was there. My latte was perfect. I enjoyed shopping a bit in the eclectic and interesting little stores that are located as you enter. read more

Amazing paninis, friendly staff and cool atmosphere! Had the portobello panini and the applewood ham panini special. Highly recommend! read more

Coffee was good but save your $9 and do not get the breakfast burrito. You have a 50/50 chance either your first 20% will be all the meat or the first 80% the vegetables. Flavorless, soggy and example of food prepared with a lack of care and presentation. read more

Flexit Cafe - Breakfast Burrito - Sandwiches Near Me - Ellsworth, Maine

This place is certainly worth a stop over if you are looking for a good breakfast and don't mind dropping the table service. The atmosphere here is casual, the food is good and coffee is great! There's refinery some open space for small groups and even a couple of board games for your amusement. I ordered the breakfast burrito and was super happy with it, lots of flavor and much more than your standard cheese and egg stuffed tortilla! If your looking for some shopping some nice but very expensive stores share this building if you're looking to window (or actual) shop. Well worth a stop, especially if you don't want to deal with the todo of a normal sit down place. If you stop in don't forget to try one of their coffees, the flavoring is perfectly balanced in the iced coffee drinks. read more

Great staff, great coffee. Had a sandwich here and was very pleased. Nice outdoor seating on Main st Ellsworth.

Good breakfast sandwiches and coffee, not a lot of selection for breakfast entrees, and pastries selection was slim too (but we got there late morning, not sure if there is more really early in the morning). Good for a quick bite. read more

It's a nice place to walk in to with great wood floors and a well lit space, but the coffee -- Double Dark (which promises to be rich) tastes like burned Starbucks. The lemon blueberry scone -- also a promising enticement -- lacked flavor. The main counter person was friendly, but her help behaved as though pouring the coffee was a major task, and served it as such. Not a good first morning experience. read more

Sigh... so much potential... I really hoped to like this place. I love little cafes and bakeries, but as a baker myself, I can't say the quality is anything special, especially compared to the prices. They also charge easily a dollar or more extra than most places for the exact same items, which is ridiculous when you're talking about teas and bottled beverages. Im a foodie and willing to pay for quality, but this was found wanting. Lastly, I was given lots of attitude when I didn't tip on a $6 order that I had to get myself anyway. The attitude only continued when I chose to not purchase (and put back in the cooler) a can of cider that cost $3+. read more

Everything I've had from here has been great - muffins, pastries, breakfast sandwiches and burritos, and smoothies. I love that they have plenty of vegetarian options too! read more

Flexit Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Ellsworth, Maine

I have been a long time customer of this wonderful little cafe. Since covid hit my requirements for dining (takeout or outside dining) have the additional requirement that I feel safe. Flexit is not only continuing to provide wonderful food but I was incredibly impressed with the lengths they have gone to to make the restaurant covid compliant to the max. First thing when you walk in there is signage indicating a mask required. If you don't have one you can purchase for a dollar. There is a hand sanitizer station at the door, before the counter, at the counter. While waiting for my to go order, I noticed that the employees behind the counter wiped down the counter and the touch screens between each customer. Friendly, well trained staff. My lunch, as always, was delicious. read more

We stopped at Flexit twice in a 3 day stay in nearby Trenton. Breakfast sandwiches, coffee and blueberry muffins were all amazing. Everyone working there was also great. Loved it! read more

I visited during the summer of 2015 and forgot to finish this review, so this reflects what I experienced then. I really liked the funky cafe vibe. I felt like I was in Cambridge, Mass or Madison, WI, where college students and cafes abound. In fact a girl sitting next to me was studying intensely, but unfortunately the wifi wasn't working. The food choices matched the funky vibe - healthy salads and sandwiches, interesting snacks, a variety of drinks. My quinoa fennel salad was healthy but it was really bland. I'll have to return to try more items on the menu to fairly evaluate the food. The many seating options made it feel welcoming and homey. While I would't eat lunch sitting on a couch, I'd happily drink coffee and study if I had to. read more

Great place to stop leaving Acadia. They had excellent breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Highly recommend.

Love this place!!!! Found it traveling through from Acadia. It's perfect vibe and great music starts the day right! Small menu of wonderful delights. Got a great cup of coffee, breakfast sandwich and an elephant ear. It's our new breakfast stop when in Ellsworth! read more

Food was good but it was SOOO expensive! We only got a breakfast burrito, a sandwich and one water bottle and it was $20. The food didn't even come with chips or anything. Like I said, it was yummy but definitely not worth it for the price at all. A simple side of greens or a bag of chips would suffice lol read more

My boyfriend and I stopped by here on our trip through Maine for a coffee and to use the wifi. I'm so glad we did! This is such a pleasant coffee shop with really sweet and helpful staff. They had delicious coffee and amazing pastries for very reasonable prices. Would definitely come back! read more

Fantastic. Absolutely FANTASTIC. My fiancé and I were looking for a quick coffee place (we prefer to stop at locally owned and operated when possible to support local owners) a quick google and we decided to stop here. I wasn't sure what to pick to eat but the description of Bahn Mi jumped off the menu (I had heard of it but never have had it) fiancé had Bacon Egg and Cheese on a bagel. Both were AMAZING. We sat outside with our 1yr Golden and the food and coffee were delivered quickly. So amazing. Such a quick but perfect meal. I could continue to just repeating myself. If you are near here PLEASE SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS! Thank you guys for such a great experience. We left incredibly happy and perfectly satisfied (and then some!!) read more

Had the breakfast sandwich with ham on a croissant. It was great. Every ingredient tasted of quality. The eggs they use are local and free range so they have great flavor and bright yellow yolks. The ham was not greasy or fatty AND not too salty. The cheese was not a plastic square of processed cheese instead it was real cheese that became creamy and gooey when it was warmed up. The croissant was made in house and was nice and flakey. My husband had the breakfast burrito which was also good according to him. We both had coffee which we enjoyed. The space is large but still has a cozy feel. I can imagine sitting in there and working on a project or reading. Since we are currently in the area we will definitely be back. read more

Flexit Cafe - My breakfast sandwich. Got it on the croissant instead of the English muffin. Worth the extra .50! - Sandwiches Near Me - Ellsworth, Maine

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We stopped here each morning for coffee and breakfast during our stay. Really enjoy the atmosphere of the place. Breakfast sandwiches were very good. read more

I love Flexit for their great bakery and wonderful vegetarian options. They offer great service in a wonderful location.

Excellent! Loved the breakfast sandwiches and mango smoothie. Quick service and friendly staff.

Great lunch spot. Sit outside on a nice day. Taco s fish grest, pani ham great. A bit pricey but great food. read more

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Loved everything about this place! Friendly staff, cool casual setting. The fresh juices were great! We will definitely return!

Great Breakfast Burrito! First time there. So many decadent choices so early in the morning. read more

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**UPDATE** My husband spoke to the owner, who was so nice, apologized and was more than willing to listen to my husband's concerns. He more than made it right and we both truly appreciate it. We'll be back to enjoy the deliciousness! Updated my rating to 5 stars! ________________________________________________________ If my review was based solely on the atmosphere or the quality of the food, it would absolutely be 5 stars. Flexit is one of my favorite places to pick up breakfast. I adore their iced coffee and the Bobbi Lane burrito is a great start to the day. However, for a place that is so vegetarian friendly, they really need to pay more attention to what their customers are ordering. My husband and I have visited once every couple of weeks for the past year or so and 4 times we have gotten the wrong food. We are vegetarian and are always VERY clear that we do not want meat on our breakfast sandwiches. Yet, four times we have gotten sandwiches that have either bacon or sausage on them. The worst was the time my husband decided to try something new and get veggie sausage on his egg and cheese. Not having had it before, he didn't know what size or shape it would be. He took one bite into his sandwich and realized that it was *actual sausage*. Thankfully, he realized it before swallowing and we were dining in, so it was able to be remade (with very little apology, actually). Today, husband was in Ellsworth for errands and decided to pick up a late breakfast for us. The last 5 or 6 times we have had no problems, so he forgot to check the sandwich when he got the bag and the person handing it to him said it was egg and cheese when he took the bag. He drove all the way home to Bucksport, unwrapped his sandwich and it was covered in bacon. Rather than tossing it, he is driving all the way back to Ellsworth to get the correct sandwich. To say that he is unhappy about this would be putting it mildly. Moral of the story - go to Flexit, get an insanely delicious blueberry pastry and a coffee and if you decide to order food that has to be assembled in their kitchen, make sure you double check and ask questions if you are at all unsure about what is in/on your food. read more

Great coffee. Great breakfast sandwiches. Great service. Worked hard to stay safe during COVID. THANK YOU.

Have been here twice now, and will continue to recommend it. All the pastries I've tried have been top notch. I got the bacon and leek quiche yesterday and the crust was so flaky and buttery, and the flavor was so good. The texture was fluffy and rich. The coffee is delicious too, and quite inexpensive considering the quality. It's cheaper than Dunkin Donuts. The menu selection is amazing, and I love trying new things and whatever I'm in the mood for, from exotic options to comfort food. Not a deep-fried seafood, burgers or pizza kind of place, but other than that, they have something for everyone. Always enjoy wandering around looking at the art as well while I'm waiting for my food. read more

Excellent coffee and breakfast sandwiches to die for ! I recommend the breakfast wraps - so savory and tasty!

Good coffee, great food. Interesting sandwiches, excellent daily specials, including soups and quiche. And a great fresh-baked cookie selection. Warm, sunny interior. Good for breakfast and lunch. read more

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Sweet little coffee shop/cafe on Main street with a nice atmosphere and extensive menu. The service was great and everyone was super friendly! The latte I ordered was very tasty and the chicken bahn mi sandwich was delicious. My only wish would be for more cilantro & jalapeño and a deeper pickling on the carrots. The wifi, unfortunately was not working when I was there. read more

Flexit was a perfect quick stop for coffee & breakfast. It was easy to park & head on in. I enjoyed the spinach quiche and my husband had an egg sandwich. read more

Ordered their Gothic Chai - good but a bit tepid by the time I got it as the one making it took forever to. put it together - and two pastries. Both of these were very good. Considering that business was slow when I went it and there were tons of people (young folks) working the counter, I expected better and faster service. The place also look a bit bohemian and could have used a bit of a cleaning on the day I visited. Bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible. read more

Fresh food with plenty of options. Juice/Smoothies and coffee bar as well. My #1 pick for breakfast in the area

Very casual with friendly staff. Menu is what you would expect from a coffee shop and bakery, including pastries, muffins, as well as sandwiches and soup. Smoothies too..... Splurged on a lobster roll and it was large and packed with lobster. Very light dressing, and nothing to spoil the flavor of the fresh lobster on a toasted roll. Place looks like a large family room, and seating outside in the shade. Good vibes from the atmosphere and wait staff.... will be back. read more

The coolest place to get a quick and healthy bite to eat in Ellsworth. Everything I have tried here is delicious and made with love. Comfy couches to chill on by the warm fireplace. Galleries to browse. Owners are wonderful. read more

The owner takes pride in this establishment! They have lots of choices here for people who have food restrictions! I love having the time to stop here. Great food great coffee read more