Freeport Cafe

Fabulous food - creative twists on the usual tourist-adjacent eatery food. The meat eaters raved…read moreabout the lobster rolls and I adored the fried eggplant and kale salad. We stopped en route to Downeast last week and made a point to come back on the way back home. Mmmm. Be aware you order on your phone and bus your dishes. We don't mind a bit but flagging so it's not a surprise. Lovely indoor seating area and the outside looks like it would be great on a warm day.

Met some friends here for dinner and all four of us were very impressed. The space is bright and…read morelively. The ordering can be done straight from your table via a QR menu. Despite being an old guy, I found it simple and very efficient. Other members of our party struggled a bit and the staff was very helpful getting them taken care of. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. We will definitely be back.

Indoor seating and gift shop

Kale Salad

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Nighthawk's Kitchen

3.9(111 reviews)

2.7 mi

Very friendly workers and quick service! Food was brought out fast and just what we wantedread more

Nighthawk Kitchen has an entrance from the parking lot and you can order within Mast Landing…read more Beautiful spot just off the highway in Freeport. Was in the area for work and popped in. Food was good. I got the Rueben and up charged for small fries. Fries are shoestring type and were seasoned appropriately. Not sure if I'd at for an up charge next time and just do chips the corned beef is more of a shaving of it and I wish it had more flavor. Not sure if thicker cuts would help, just could put my finger on what was different. I hear and saw the Gf pizza strips and those looked amazing. If you're an introvert, ordering here is via kiosk or QR code, put in your number and they'll text you ready for pickup. No conversation needed!!

Dining area with fresh flowers. I love that!

Grab & Go Breakfast - Fresh Start Sandwich

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Jalapeno Popper Burger

Porter Kitchen + Bar

3.7(14 reviews)

4.1 mi

The last time I paid the Harraseeket Inn a visit it was nothing to brag about. But someone has…read morestepped up their game ladies and gentlemen. From musty dive hotel bar, and not one of the fun ones (well there was this one older lady that would serve you the strongest drink of your life whether you told her you were driving or not but other than that), to fine dining. Beyond impressed! This place is BEAUTIFUL and I don't know how they did it, but it doesn't have that smell anymore. And anyone that has been there in the past knows exactly what I'm talking about. Kinda like your grandmother's basement after a flood from 15 years ago that no one probably cleaned up. Yeah you know the smell. The short ribs were gorgeous, the reduction was perfect and the wild mushroom au gratin was heavenly. NY strip was perfectly tender, seasoned well and cooked to perfection. I'm never surprised anymore when a restaurant forgets what "medium" actually is. Sadly, I'm at the point where I'm surprised when they get it right. Pleasantly, but still surprised. This place, definitely gets my vote when I go to Freeport to spoil myself. If you haven't gone here yet, you're doing it wrong.

December 4, 2025 My…read moremother and I went to Porter's today for lunch. I hadn't been to the Harraseeket Inn for 25 years, so I was anxious to see what had changed. It took a few minutes to be seated, since no one was manning the reception station. Apparently that's waitstaff's job - when they're not doing 100 other things. This is an oversight on the restaurant's part and something I pointed out to the manager. Once we were seated though, our experience blossomed into something really wonderful. Neither my mother nor I ordered appetizers.... Since we figured that lunch would be enough (it was). They don't serve bread or crackers or anything as a gratuity - which is probably a cost-saving as well as time-saving measure. It also forces you into buying one of their "small plates" (appetizers), which looked wonderful but were also quite pricey. We also didn't order alcohol- which probably saved us between $30 and $50, since their cocktails were $15 and upwards. Same is true with their wines. Appealing but pricey. I ordered the beef short rib entree ($38) (see attached photo) with a small Caesar salad and their wild mushroom ragout. The beef was some of the best I've ever had. It was fork-tender, juicy, and flavorful in ways that are hard to describe. As for the wild mushroom ragout.... It was cheesy and delicious, but lacked any visible mushroom. I told our waitress so and I hope she passed it on to the chef. My mother ordered their Grilled salmon, served on a bed of cranberry quinoa and topped with an avocado sauce that was amazing (see photo). ($41). The food was so good that there was no hope of taking any home. We wiped out everything! (See photo) We hard coffee with our meal and with taxes and tip, the bill came to $118. Well worth it for such a fabulous meal. We'll go back, but with my father and eldest daughter in tow next time!!

Dinning area

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Maine Beer

4.6(462 reviews)

2.3 mi

Maine Beer Company, probably my favourite brewery and all of the country as of right now…read more From their deep belief in giving 1% back to the Earth of their profits, to encasing all of their beer and glass bottles for sustainability, how clean every beer tastes. I knew I had to visit the brewery before moving back to Los Angeles later in the summer and it was a highlight of my Maine trip. What an incredible job they have done with this brewery set up. From the ways in which great service is seamless, to the woodfired pizza oven, to how easy it was to order beers. I absolutely loved this place. If you want a specific beer to try, dinner is my clear favourite.

Bucket List achieved! This place has been on my list of breweries to get to for years! I'm a huge…read morefan of Lunch and wanted to get it at the source. Location- phenomenal spot. Beautifully decorated in the interior and the giant whale skeleton is awesome. Beer is so good which I knew but having it at the source made it even more special. Cons: hard to not spend your life savings at the gift shop. Not really Maine Beers fault, more like my issue :) Service was quick and efficient. Tables were spotless. Really felt like an upscale experience but not in a pretentious way

Fall (stout) and Prince Percy (Pilsner)

Sweet Potato & 'Nduja Pizza

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Exterior shot

Clayton's Cafe & Bakery

4.0(144 reviews)

2.2 mi

I do wish there were a chance to give 4.5 stars, because my GOODNESS, I should have ordered by…read morephone because the wait, even at a slower time of day, was quiiiiite long! Nonetheless, the food was really delicious once we got it. I had a very yummy veggie burger (spicy mayo, avocado, tomato, lettuce, I think?) and my spouse got an excellent Turkey BLT. They made an iced tea/lemonade mix to order and it was not too sweet and super refreshing. Overall, excellent, but do call ahead.

Nice local hang out with quite a few options from sandwiches, bakery, treats, soups, and iced…read morecoffees. I've been in here a few times, but it's been a while. Ordered a special today and the barbecue chicken was very good. My hangup was Service and I see this everywhere. Too many people standing around. I arrived at 1:30 PM with no one in line and a handful of people eating inside and outside. I waited at least 15 + minutes for a sandwich. It seemed to me that a strong emphasis was on takeout orders, and DoorDash with only two people making sandwiches and 4 ee's behind the register and coffee bar hanging out talking. I wasn't really in a huge hurry yet my two or three ingredient sandwich should've been out significantly faster than what I experienced. I'd probably give it three and three-quarter stars and yes, I would go back.

Clayton's Menu Yarmouth, Maine

Clayton 's Famous Chicken Salad Sandwich their sandwiches are so tasty and beautifully made

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Love their cookie options!

Gather

3.8(170 reviews)

2.0 mi

We stopped here for dinner on our way North after flying into Portland, ME and I have zero regrets…read more We had delicious appetizer of crab dip that was the equal of any crab dip back home in MD. We then shared the two patty smash burger that was absolutely delicious as well. Incredibly friendly atmosphere, excellent staff, and amazing food. Great spot for good conversation as well!

Rustic dining experience in Yarmouth that packs a punch with local food. Friendly staff and our…read morewaitress was seamlessly working around the room attending to guests. Impressive cocktail menu, and notably one of the better non-alcoholic mocktail programs I've seen in the entire Greater Portland area. The crab dip was as every bit of sensational as I expected. Bread is always a good choice, but honestly, there's not enough for the dish. I think they could do something special with Ritz Crackers here to complement. We ordered the daily special, a beef brisket with celery root/potato mash and brisket filled ravioli with a truffle cream sauce. The ravioli was the winner here for me - I would bottle up that truffle cream sauce and sell it. I love that they kept a good portion of the original framework of the building - it adds to the romantic touch to the rustic interior. Open concept kitchen at the platform made it fun to peep into every once in awhile during dinner. Great for date night and special occasions.

Cool atmosphere!

Carrot entree vegans dream.

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Bar decor

Royal River Grill House

4.1(473 reviews)

1.8 mi

Enjoyed an afternoon lunch great staff, ambiance was warm and relaxing. Had the app of home made…read morefries, large cut. Flavorful and delicious. Cocktails were well made with fresh ingredients. Will definitely return.

We came here for our wedding anniversary and when I made the reservation, I had specifically…read morerequested a quiet table. The food was excellent, and our server, Erica, was attentive and wonderful--both deserve 5 stars! Unfortunately, the table next to us - a 4-top of older adults - became extremely intoxicated and disruptive, with loud, inappropriate conversations that could be heard by those nearby. We would have said something to them ourselves but knew it would not matter because of how drunk they were. We ultimately left without dessert because the atmosphere ruined the entire evening. For a higher-end restaurant, management should address visibly intoxicated guests when their behavior disrupts surrounding tables. The food and service were excellent, but the atmosphere made the experience very disappointing. I don't know if we will be back any time soon as a result.

Haddock sandwich with a side of coleslaw

Salmon wrap

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Cranberry mimosa at brunch yummy

Binga's Wingas

4.0(107 reviews)

1.2 mi

Man, this place is great. Every time I go here I'm more than happy with the food. The list of…read morehomemade sauces is incredible (try the spicy redneck if you like some heat), the chicken is perfectly breaded. I frequent this location for lunch at least once or twice a month, and it's never let me down. The crew is always friendly and sociable, the beer selection is huge. Great atmosphere here.

A bar with a wing menu ( a few other things besides wings) and an extensive page of sauces with fun…read morenames. Dark lighting, good music and lively chatter fill the place. We found seating and were attended to quickly for drinks and a menu. (A full order of wings gives you twelve large wings , we had lots of leftovers) buffalo was standard with mild heat, valley girl sauce had sweet notes with just mild heat. Garlic bbq was heavy on garlic and quite sweet and chicken fingers were nicely crispy and sauced to your liking. Hand cut fries were well done and malt vinegar was a plus. Kind of pricey but delicious. Our server was friendly and helpful. Give them a try.

Traditional wings with TeriYAWKEE wing sauce- delicious!

First time ordering. Opened this up and there is a hair/eyelash next to the sauce...how could anyone miss that?!

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Fried Mushrooms

Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster

3.6(436 reviews)

2.2 mi

Cute place with outdoor picnic tables My spouse esp loves…read morethis place Order at the counter Covered tables by the boats & water parking available

I was really looking forward to trying this place, but unfortunately it was a disappointing…read moreexperience. We ordered the seafood combo basket with haddock, scallops, clams, shrimp, and onion rings, along with a lobster roll. The seafood combo was definitely generous in portion size--there was a lot of food--but unfortunately, quantity couldn't make up for the lack of quality. The haddock was dry and completely lacked flavor. The scallops were overcooked and tough, and the shrimp were tiny and tasted like frozen, pre-packaged shrimp. Even the onion rings were disappointing--they were overly greasy, and the batter had virtually no seasoning or flavor. The lobster roll was a decent size, but it also lacked the flavorful taste you'd expect. It wasn't terrible, but it certainly wasn't memorable or worth recommending. We spent over $90 for what turned out to be a less than mediocre lunch. The atmosphere didn't help either. The inside dining area was warm and uncomfortable. They have a beautiful rooftop deck with an amazing view, but there's no canopy or shade, making it difficult to enjoy on a sunny day. The metal stools become hot in the sun and have no backs, so they're uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few minutes. Overall, this place has a great location and beautiful views, but the food and dining experience simply didn't justify the price.

Fireplace in lobby

Lobster Pound

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Lobster roll and fries

Maggie Mae's

4.4(17 reviews)

2.3 mi

Fantastic food, friendly, easy parking and great alternative to older Yarmouth lunch spots.read more

I love visiting this business for a few reasons…read more... They resell local products such as Rose Bagels, Two Fat Cat Pies. They have really cute locally made things, like tea towels, cards and other fun gift ideas. We LOVE LOVE the cookies!!! The chocolate chip cookies that come in threes...yeah, that sleeve of cookies is just for me. I can't help but eat them all in one sitting. Not sure why they are so good, so I don't question it, I just devour them. I haven't tried their other offerings, but will definitely try them at some point. If I have room after eating cookies. LOL

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Angel R.

Elite 25

532

137

672

1 year ago

Outstanding Review for Freeport Cafe - A Hidden Gem in Freeport, ME If you're looking for a breakfast spot that hits every mark - quality, quantity, affordability, and charm - Freeport Cafe in Freeport, ME is the place to go. From the outside, it looks like a quaint little house, but don't be fooled - this cozy gem is a local favorite, and for good reason. The full parking lot and the steady stream of patrons waiting to be seated are the first hints that you're about to experience something special. Despite the crowd, the wait time was surprisingly short, and the moment we stepped inside, we were welcomed by a warm, bustling atmosphere that felt like breakfast at a friend's house - if that friend was a world-class cook. My family and I dove into a hearty spread: French toast with sausage and real maple syrup, perfectly executed Eggs Benedict, the classic All American breakfast, and a fluffy, fully-loaded 3-egg omelette. Every dish was absolutely exceptional. Each bite was better than the last - comforting, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The portions were generous without being over the top, and most importantly, the prices were more than fair. You simply can't go wrong here. Whether you're a sweet or savory breakfast lover, this cafe delivers on every front. It's a place that makes you feel full in more ways than one - full of good food, good vibes, and the kind of small-town hospitality you'll remember long after your last bite. Final Verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. Yes, it's that good - and yes, it's absolutely worth the trip. read more

Melissa B.

7 years ago

So good after a long hike! Eggs benny and Grilled apple cinnamon muffin were to die for! Good value and customer service! Will be back!!!

Melissa M.

9 years ago

We love the Cafe! The food is always outstanding. Our server Luke was very helpful and outgoing -- highly recommend the Freeport Cafe!!

Charles M.

Elite 25

139

2 years ago

Lots of parking. A little wait, as this place is usually busy for breakfast. Definitely worth the wait!

Tom L.

7 years ago

Excellent food, excellent service, great location. A must stop and enjoy when you are here!

Kevin M.

2 years ago

Everything was great!!! Breakfast went fantastically with eggs Benedict all around!!!

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