This is a wonderful option for breakfast - we loved that they opened early enough for us to stop in…read moreon the way to Acadia in the morning, they have a delicious veggie sunrise breakfast sandwich, and they make basic coffee offerings well (especially macchiatos and flat whites). The staff is laid back and it's a no frills spot, but lots of seating and they also have some local art for sale!

I went to Flexit Cafe about three years ago and was pretty weirded out at how unfriendly the staff…read morewas. So much so that I didn't go back in until today. They're in a new location. It's been a while. I figured there would be new, and hopefully friendlier, staff. I was half right. There was new staff, but unfortunately, they were as unwelcoming as the last batch. This place has no prices on any of the premade sandwiches or pastries in their cases (why??), so we asked "Hey there, how much are your pies and cookies?". The employee was in the lobby sweeping and said "I'm not sure. Somewhere between $3- $5. Maybe more". She doesn't look up. Doesn't offer more clarity. She just shrugged this non-answer to us and carried on. It was awkward. So my husband, trying to make light of it, says "Sounds like it's up for debate so how about I give you $2.50" and this girl gives us a dour look and snaps "Well, I'm not behind the cash register so I can't look at the prices, can I?". So, we have now learned our lesson with this place twice. Not sure what it is about the culture there that results in such bad service years apart and by different people. We won't be returning.

The cooks store of Rooster Brother is a fun spot to walk around. They have a great selection of…read moredish towels, knives and gadgets. I bought a Spoonula (spoon and spatula combo) last year when I was there and I love it. I haven't been able to find one anywhere else. So I came back to get another. My daughter's friend is moving into her first solo apartment so we got her some housewarming items. My daughter went downstairs to get an iced coffee, but it's April in Maine, and they still only have hot coffee. You're in the area you should stop in.

This is one of the best kitchen stores ever. A bit pricey but to be expected. I never leave there…read morenot finding something i need. Additionally delicious sandwiches, cookies and coffee downstairs. Staff are friendly and very knowledgeable

Good, fun flavored coffees but bad pretzels (both salty or sweet, sad to say that Subway's pretzels…read moreare better). Just get the Joes. Tis only drive-thru but they got two windows and order-taker was patient and friendly.

genuinely I have no idea hows its possible to take 45 minutes to make orders (only a few drinks per…read morecar) for 4 cars. The drinks are good tho.

If you do not stop here on your way to Acadia national Park, you are absolutely missing out…read more This is a tiny cozy, café nook built on the front lawn of the owners where they make specialty coffees based on what they're growing that season. They also have specialty pies based on what they're growing that season. The staff is unbelievably friendly and love to talk about their experiences and giving recommendations for the area that you're visiting! The coffee was exactly what we needed to hype ourselves up for a long day of hiking. I wish we had more time to stop there multiple times but if you are on your way to Acadia national Park, please please please stop here!!

This place is a must stop whenever I'm passing through the area. Today there was a line out the…read moredoor and I am happy to say, I will gladly wait twenty minutes in line for Maggie's coffee. This is the exact type of small business that deserves all the love and support it can get. Maggie is an awesome human and is doing big, beautiful things for the community. I know the ebb and flow of small business, especially in Maine. During high season, it's easy to have quality fall through the cracks in order to serve a high volume of people. Never once has the quality of Precipice been affected. Everything is made with care, from the syrups, to the pies. It's well worth a stop and definitely a wait!

This cafe is located on the way to Arcadia park. Its very clean and has a nice atmosphere. The…read moreservice here is very prompt. The cafe sells your typical coffee/pastry selections. The drip coffee is very good, but the late tasted like water can can be better.

Adorable coffee shop located just off the Main Street of Ellsworth. The staff was super kind and…read morethe place is decorated with various cat decor, including a board with adoptable cats and kittens. They have a lot of different coffee flavors and lattes -- my friend got the white chocolate pistacchio latte and highly recommends it. The breakfast sandwiches came out quick and were piping hot. They do breakfast and after 10:30 they also serve lunch. There's also an option for a packed takeaway lunch that's perfect for spending all day in Acadia. Update: the breakfast burrito is incredible!!

If you're ever in the Bar Harbor area, this place is a throwback to the great mom and pop natural…read morefood and health stores of old. (if you live in LA, think Rainbow Acres or the OG Mrs Gooch's) https://www.johnedwardsmarket.com/ Local farm products in varied and abundant varieties, (cheese, meat, dips and sauces, baked goods, fresh produce) plenty of great Asian condiments, baking supplies, ready to eat foods, cleaning and bath products, a great curated wine selection, and much more. All set in a a century old building on a great little Main street with lots of other great individual, family owned stores. Grab a fresh cup of coffee, look around and relish the lovely smells and fragrances that come from an authentic and well stocked store without gimmicks. You'll walk out with a nice collection of goods from your shopping list and a few surprise purchases.

The wine consultant is extremely knowledgeable and she shares incredible insights and spot on…read morerecommendations. John Edwards Market has an excellent selection of domestic and international wines.

Ellsworth's best known little brew pub is also a friendly little place to get the best beer in…read moretown. The food is above average (I recommend the baked potatoes!). Flights of beer in a small cozy setting. Oatmeal stout among the best I've had. Famous for their Red Ale. You really can't find better beer In Ellsworth!

They have traditional Cornish pasties, which my husband says are the best thing he's ever eaten. He…read morealso loves the Steak and Ale Pie. I like the Blackened Haddock Tacos and the pretzel sticks. Pro Tip: get BOTH the "beer cheese" and the "beer mustard" and get extra of both. You might have extra, but you can use the extra on sandwiches tomorrow. The extra mustard is also great with cheese and crackers as a snack. The blueberry cobbler is fantastic! The peanut butter pretzel pie did not impress my husband; he said the pretzels themselves tasted cheap, like grocery store pretzels. I have been trying to get them to add a vegetarian pasty to the menu. They have almost nothing vegetarian in there, and a Greggs style cheese and onion pasty would also be extremely traditional and surely wildly popular. PLEASE ADD A VEGETARIAN PASTY!! And/or a fish pasty, which would also be very traditional. Oooh, what about a Stargazy Pasty with leeks and cream? Now, THAT would be traditional and would certainly get some media attention. I will raise my rating to 5 stars as soon as this place adds a good vegetarian or fish Signature Entree (preferably a pasty!!). That is literally the only reason they're not getting 5 stars, that it's way too oriented towards meat eaters. (They do have a grilled cheese toasty and a vegan garden burger, so I would still go there if you are vegetarian or vegan, but keep your expectations low when it comes to selection.)

A delicious hometown treat! The hard serve was rich and creamy with the perfect amount of flavor…read more Perfect for a hot summer stroll through downtown Ellsworth. Be sure to get the homemade waffle cone! Can't wait to go back and try a milkshake.

We are campers who travel across the country - Morton's Moo has the best ice cream we've tasted…read more They make their own and the many flavors are delicious. If you're near Ellsworth, Maine, Morton's Moo is well worth the visit!

the best cheesecake i have had…read more It was recommended to me by an old friend that lives in Maine. She definitely was spot on! The place is self serve, but it very well organized with walk in freezers and instructions to pay by check, cash or venmo. The cheesecake is a a classic new york style with the graham cracker crust that is perfect. The toppings are superb: i tried blueberry and cherry, as those two flavors are the standard for cheesecake flavors. There is a guest book where you can sign your name, and also a post it wall to ahow comments. Very unique. The workers come out and are very friendly. The maple walnut fudge was the best fudge i have ever had. It's easy to see why so many from out of town come here from out of state. A real culinary treat.

We stopped here on our way home to CT yesterday! I had seen Momo's bakery on TV I believe on CBS…read moreearlier in the year and I was like, I have to visit this spot when I visit Maine! I was actually reminded by a nice girl who worked at the Primrose Inn in Bar Harbor, her name is Elle, that we must add to our Maine bucket list to stop by this cheesecake spot that her and her friends drive all the way to when they get out of work at night! I was so glad she reminded me. We did not have a cooler, and with a 7 hour drive I knew I could only pick one slice. It was a very, very tough decision to make. I had to go with the tradition slice! I am so glad I did. I have had so many meh cheesecakes that I guess I just never had a good one! So creamy and thick and just OMG. I wish I got 3 more slices. This was the most amazing cheesecake I have ever had. I will be dreaming of this until I can visit Maine again next summer. Momo, you do an amazing job. Keep doing what you're doing. Your product is absolutely out of this world!

Dinner for 6, seated at a corner table in the back of the restaurant with a nice view of a…read moremanicured lawn. Service was attentive and prompt (including a check-in from Josie herself!) Three salads (burrata and ahi) were delicious and so pleasing to the eye in their presentation. Some pretty serious knife skills for the salad chef! Steak, fish and chips and a wrap served the rest of this, and it all was good as plates were clean when done! Truffle fries for an appetizer and many raved about the dipping sauce too! The checkout out front easily accommodated 4 separate checks too! Highly recommend ~ an extensive menu, great staff and good ambiance!

Breakfast burrito was a surprise when brought to the table as it was more of a hay roll in size…read more However, it was very, very tasty. The crispy outside gives an initial flavor of an eggroll but then it lets the breakfast mix inside take over. Every ingredient in the inside complements each other. Breakfast platter was also good with tasty sausages but not comparable to the burrito. Seating is on a porch area behind and around the country store, so you just go through the front and wait to be seated by the cooking area where they have the menus on a table. It can be a bit confusing. Oh, and diner style, when you are done you pay at the front register. Very nice find!