This is a really hard review to write in the context of Yelp. Mama Bear's is a very small…read morerestaurant in Jackman ME, and I would guess most people in this very rural community have never heard of Yelp. That being said, the food is decent at a very reasonable price. Please be aware though that interacting with the staff requires a bit of flexibility. As their menu states, "no substitutions or special requests" A member of our party found out the hard way. Also, do not ask for separate checks. If you are polite and do not make waves, you will get reserved but polite service. This is a small, local business that deserves our support.

Service was just okay, we stopped in for breakfast and the food came out quick. Food was good but…read morenothing special about it. Lots of different options for breakfast and lunch. Nice spot!

We stayed here 4 years ago when white water rafting and we stopped for lunch again now in our way…read moreback to Canada and we loved it. The pizza is huge and delicious burgers. Everything and everyone great.

Finding a lunch spot as we traveled from Quebec City back to mid-coast Maine on a weekday in…read moreFebruary was not easy. Many restaurants are closed at this time but luckily The Hawks Nest Lodge was open the day we were passing through. We were the only patrons at lunch. Welcomed by several friendly staff and we decided to sit at the bar for lunch. A beautiful pine bar with rustic pine bar seats. The ambiance was very good and very welcoming. Really personable bartender talked with us about the area. Loved the menu of some classics and a lamb burger! Had to get the lamb and glad I did. Delicious. Made with lamb and feta cheese it was served in a burger bun. We upgraded to the French fries, glad we did as they were hot and had a perfect crisp. Really easy parking and good, clean restrooms. A wonderful stop!

Coffee was good. The "breakfast sandwich" tasted like a frozen jimmy dean sandwich... and for $7 I…read moreexpect better. Probably won't be back.

The most perfect little independent coffee, tea, and pastry shop, right in the heart of Rangeley…read more The shop is welcoming and bright with natural light and clean, minimalist lines. The baristas are friendly, patient, and helpful. I had the spicy iced chai with oat milk that rivaled the best iced chai I've had. I was was certain it was homemade and when I complemented the barista, they shared the secret to their recipe! The blueberry scone was baked just hours before. It was packed with flavor of Maine blueberries and the scone itself was more moist than a traditional scone. They also offer vegan breakfast sandwiches. I couldn't resist the nature themed gift shop and bought some "bird nerd" tote bags, a Hideaway/E.B. White t-shirt, a picture book and nonfiction book about exploring the outdoors. The Hideaway is such a wonderful addition to Rangeley. A solid five stars--can't wait to go back.

We stayed @ Sugarloaf for one night while the boys played some golf, and found this cute place for…read morea quick lunch. Not many options @ the mountain this time of year, but no problem because D'Ellies was exactly what we were looking for! So much deliciousness on the menu- something for everyone. The sandwiches are all homemade right there in front of you with the freshest ingredients and the bread, freshly made. We were both eyeing huge sandwiches but were worried they would be too big- but the lovely lady behind the counter said we could always order a half sandwich so we're like heck yes! My veggie half sandwich was possibly the best I've ever had- filled with homemade hummus, lettuce, tomato, bean sprouts on thickly sliced homemade white bread- the best! And the ladies that worked there were both super fast & friendly! Hubby & I went back the next morning before we hit the road. He got a breakfast sandwich and I got a freshly made toasted croissant with homemade jam and again- delicious and fresh with fast and friendly service!! Great job guys! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

D'Ellie's is a breakfast and lunch cafe at the base of Sugarbush, right up the stairs from the…read moreskier drop off point / parking lot, halfway between the Super Quad lift and the base lodge. Awesome: - They have well priced children's meals, which made our 10-year-old really happy. She enjoyed the grilled cheese option, made on her choice of bread (white). She said it lacked the frico of her favorite preps, but on the upside, it was not overly cheesy by her tastes. The meal comes with a small bag of chips, a brownie (evidently house made and awesome per the kiddo), a Capri Sun, and a bubble wand. The bubble wand was enjoyed for days and days after. - D'Ellie's Cobb salad was the best version of this salad (and probably best salad overall) that we tried in the Sugarloaf area, and the most fairly priced to boot. (Cf. the wimpy, low brow, overpriced version we had at the Bag.) It was generously sized and made with fresh, excellent ingredients. Good: - Focaccia based sandwiches were made with fresh focaccia, possibly baked in-house. They weren't as well filled as what our contingent is accustomed to at home, but I actually don't think the ratio of bread to filling would be too far from the norm in Italy. Overall, our contingent enjoyed -- in huge part b/c of the high quality bread. - The cafe packages food in waxed paper and waxed cardboard (not recyclable, but potentially compostable, I think). And they provide reusable mugs for drinking coffee in house. I really like that they're trying to be lower waste. So-so: - The "Italian" subs were not to the tastes of those who ordered them. I think regional differences might've been a contributing factor. (See, e.g. https://www.sandwichtribunal.com/2017/01/the-maine-style-italian-sandwich/#:~:text=Boiled%20ham%2C%20white%20American%20cheese,well%2Dknown%20sub%20chain%20recently, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maine_Italian_sandwich) My sub-eating contingent is used to the meat-heavy NJ / NYC deli style of sub, without the moisture of salad oil, made with a more substantial (less airy, less tender, and more glutinous), toasted Italian bread. D'Ellie's version used a very soft, non-toasted hot dog bun-like bread, not homemade as far as we could tell; pickles; sweet peppers; olives; salad oil; and your protein of choice, in our case roast beef and salami. Primary consumers said they found the meat proportions skimpy. - It can take a while to get your order even when the cafe doesn't seem too busy. I could see people working their tails off in the kitchen, so this is less of a complaint than a know-before-you-go. - There are a few tables and seats in-house, mostly pub-height tables with stools. It's pleasantly low key and casual. If space gets tight, take it to the dining spaces in the base lodge. We are spoiled ingrates when it comes to food. As such, we were not all that excited by dining options in the area. But for on-mountain fare that's more fairly priced and of even or higher quality than other options we found in the vicinity, D'Ellie's is a good bet.

Unfortunately this Historic site is in need of better management. This is a very important partner…read morein the snowmobiling and lodging scene In Northwestern Maine and it would benefit from more professional management. Trails are kept up well. Bar seems to be running well. Gas pump management off. Food and customer service off. Snowmobilers need you try to do better. Thanks!

Service and food quality = down the drain…read more This was my third time eating at Pittston Farm in the last 7 years. The food here is frozen (pre-order) and many of the dishes are microwaved. Ask me how I know - I saw dishes being prepared this way as I got myself some salad at the salad bar. To make matters worse, our waiter was super-sloppy (dirty hands, sloppy outfit) and went to the kitchen three times to ask the cook questions we had about the food. Embarrassing. My roast beef dinner was super, super dry. All seafood is frozen and then fried. Nothing here is fresh with the exception of the salad. It's a lovely place to have a meal, but as I have been finding out, it's not worth the trip when the food is so bad. It's a shame, really, because if this place had awesome food, it would attract at least double the amount of visitors.

Heading to Quebec City in February so not many lunch options available en route. So happy we…read moreRachel's was open, a great midpoint stop. We entered and were greeted by a friendly owner and a tail wagging dog. Restaurant is classically rustic with deer, bear, other animals mounted and displayed. Beautiful wood burning fireplace and rustic tables. 4 or 5 beers on tap, nice bar seating. Menu was pub-like and delicious. I had the roast beef melt with onion rings. A good sized sandwich with horseradish mayo. Grilled. Delicious. Onion rings were very tasty. My husband had the tuna melt and fries. Fries were a bit soggy but looked hand cut. He said tuna melt was very good, also good sized. If you were ever looking to buy a coyote pelt, this is your stop! Mink, coyote ready for purchase. Clean bathrooms, easy parking for cars and snowmobiles. Parking lot was super icy the day we stopped in so watch your step as you exit your car.

Supposed to be open on Satuday till 4pm. It's 2:39pm and closed. To bad, never coming back again.read more

Brew the Coop Newish…read more(ca. 2019) Brewpub located in the heart of Downtown Rangeley that's located in a historic (ca. 1912) tavern. Not only do they sport their own brews, but they have a killer brick pizza oven to boot. The Good: *Huge outdoor space but oddly they don't have any coverings, like umbrellas, to keep you out of the sun. *Great views of the lake and people watching. *Service was friendly and pleasant (see below) *Nice selection of their own brews and other micro and macro brews on-tap, as well as fermented grapes, as well as a full bar. *Tater Kegs were delicious and a very unique item; if cheese and ham stuffed tater tots doesn't get you torqued up, then it's time to turn in your foodie card. *Bison burger was excellent and cooked perfectly medium. The concomitant brioche bun and bacon jam really sealed the deal, as well. The fries were pretty bomb, too. The Meh: *"No Pet Policy" is kinda wild, but kinda ubiquitous here in Rangeley. Which, to tell the truth, is sorta strange because it's usually rich people who like to schlep their dogs around and what do rich people like to do? Ski, boat, and fish--three things synonymous with Rangeley. Interesting, eh? *Interior isn't as big as it looks from the outside, but is still fairly ample. *They seemed overwhelmed on our visit and very short-staffed, as the food took a looooong time to come out. Fortunately, we were in vacation mode--and I had a beer in-hand--so it was all good on our end, but if you're looking for a quick meal, this might not be it. The Ugly: *The fact that they actually have to have a "Bee Policy" (see pic) is crazy. If I have to explain it to you, then you're part of the problem. *Their "website" (aka The Facebooks) is kinda funny place to be posting people with their dead deer carcasses. 0_o Conclusion: A couple of iffy deals here, but the food was fantastic--and that's what matters.

Stopped here with a group of 6 after a day of snowshoeing. We came in with a big appetite and…read moreFurbish took care of us! Food was good! Big menu with something for everyone. We shared appetizers (tots, truffle fries, pickle chips) and then some pizzas. Pizzas were creative and larger than expected! We had plenty of leftovers for midnight snacks. My favorite was the blueberry pork pizza. It was an unexpected pizza combo, but it works!!! Drink selection is vast! I had a canned blueberry sour and I was super pleased. I will say we asked for water when we ordered drinks, and again when we order meals and we never got them. I understand we were a bigger group, but it would have been a perfect experience if we could have gotten water with our meal. I liked this place! I'll come back the next time I'm in Rangeley and try more pizzas.

The Stress Free Moose in Greenville is one of our favorite spots to stop for lunch whenever my wife…read moreand I are in town riding our side-by-side. The food is always great--fresh, hearty, and perfect after a day on the trails. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the staff is consistently friendly. Whether we're grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a relaxing meal, this place never disappoints. A must-visit whenever you're in Greenville!

You be the judge and tell me if I am off base. My wife and I went in last night for an appetizer…read moreand a drink or two before heading back to our place here in Greenville. Location is great and it's always busy plus a strong hangout for locals or summer folks like us. Service was quick as was the food coming out, but here is the rub. We ordered a single pretzel, 4 beers @ $10 each and a large order of chicken tenders @ $18. They go by weight for the tenders which ended up being 4 in total. We asked if they could do half the order in one sauce & the balance in another which they did. What they failed to mention was a charge of $4 to do so. The total bill for what we ordered was $74 before tax and tip. Food was fine, average pub grub; nothing that would knock your socks off. Would you go back? To come back on a warm day and sit on their deck and have a single beer sure. Beyond that I'm not sure I can bring myself to do it.

Cute shop with a deli in the back. Friendly staff. The sandwiches were a good size. We also got…read morecannolis which were so good. They have fresh baked cookies and brownies near the register.

Very yummy assortment of deli sandwiches, including gluten free options - generous sizes at…read morereasonable prices. Friendly service with a smile! While it's a small general store, they do have a 2-top & a 4-top for seating. Also a lovely variety of snacks & gifty items along with a few basic staples.

We stopped at this lovely little place for breakfast. The food was wonderful and the people there…read morewere so nice. I had come amazing tea with my eggs and I wish I knew where I could buy some! Thank you for your hospitality and great food.