A stop at Dessert First is a must! Make sure to try the turnovers - you won't be disappointed!…read more The macaroons, cupcakes and brownies are absolutely delicious! Enjoy!

Dessert First - absolutely the best. Not just your standard baked goods. Creative with totally…read morefresh ingredients. Would buy their stuff every day if I could!

Been here a few times . Handmade ! Worth the trip ! I appreciate that they add an ingredient label…read morefor those with food allergies . Would love to see hand pies ! . Maple cream cookies (3) and 1 whoopie pie were hard unfortunately . Must have been out there a while .

One of the many reasons I love Maine is places like Puzzle Mountain. Honor system stands on the…read moreside of the road offering homemade goods. LOVE IT. We drove past on a Friday afternoon in mid-October and the stand was loaded with a variety of really well wrapped pies and whoopie pies. All of the ingredients clearly labeled, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, everything contained dairy and eggs. Bummer! I for sure would have bought some baked goods if there had been any vegan options available whatsoever (hint hint, nudge nudge; they [The Omnivores] won't even notice if you made something without dairy and eggs, but we [The Vegans]? We check every label. We'd know. We'd buy. We'd appreciate.). We did get a jar of blueberry jam for $10 and it's delicious! There's absolutely nothing like homemade jam your neighbor made, and that it's *such* a big jar for *such* a good price *and* they take Venmo?! Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. I wish I had bought a jar of strawberry-rhubarb too!

I keep seeing friends pictures having the cinnamon rolls on Sunday here. My turn to give it a go…read more I've been here a few times for veggies and the like and was sure I had not reviewed as of yet. Owner operated and staffed, it's a small business you can support, the items come from their Farm two miles from the stand! They carry everything for your meal preparation needs are. Stocking seasonal produce, local favorites, and state favorites. We arrived just after the flags were hoisted that they were open. Plenty of parking and handicap accessible. Store is perfect sized with ample walking and items displayed at arms length. A farm stand decorated with signage and pictures. Owner greeted us and asked if she could help us find anything, we were looking in the bakery case and did not see the rolls we've heard so much about. It's Sunday and it's known as cinnamon roll day; they are displayed and served in the coffee room, around the corner. We were so early the rolls had not come out yet. With in three minutes they came out hot with melting icing YUM!! You're choice to take a plate or to go container. Plenty of napkins and forks. We sat in our car since it was a cold fall morning to enjoy our treat. The dough has a nice buttery flavor, dry yet not crumbly. The cinnamon and sugar layers had the perfect amount of each that one did not over power the other. For someone who feels breakfast is not complete without bacon, I really enjoyed. $2.99 each was reasonable.

An incredible find for organic vegetables, grocery items and unique, specialty food items. Fine…read morebaked goods such as individual pie bites, cinnamon rolls, cookies and THE BEST Bagels on the East Coast!!!!! The coffee was excellent . Location, Location, Location. Snowmobile trails across the street as well as behind and lakefront mariner around the corner. The owner is warm, approachable and accommodating. Wishing Doris and her crew a wonderful and successful future.

From the moment you walk into Gemini, you know you're in for something special. This bakery-café…read morehas quickly become one of my favorite destinations I'd happily drive hours just to visit again. The breads and pastries here are absolutely outstanding. Their Anadama bread was rich and flavorful, with a perfect crust and texture that kept me coming back for more, and the sourdough bagels were simply too good to pass up ; crisp outside, chewy inside, and full of character. Every bite feels like a celebration: flaky pastries, artisanal naturally leavened bread, and thoughtful flavor combinations that make it a true bakery destination. The coffee pairs beautifully with the baked goods -- and they even sell locally roasted coffee from a woman-owned roaster in nearby Greenwood, which adds a wonderful Maine-made touch to the experience. Service is warm and friendly, and the cozy, welcoming atmosphere makes you want to sit down with a latte and savor every last bite. If you ever find yourself in Bethel, this gem of a bakery is absolutely worth the trip -- it's one of those places that leaves you already planning your next visit.

The homemade bagels were fantastic. Crispy, chewy, fresh. 10/10 - no notes. GET A BAGEL!…read more The bitro cold brew was rich and chocolatey and thick - so good! The ham and cheese croissant lacked the laminated layers we expect from quality croissants - and was almost overcooked. This one was a miss. The savory tarte was OK but lacked depth of flavor. Some herbs and acid would have helped offset the salty cheese. Overall a quality spot we'd definitely return to if again in the area.

Great does not even describe the cake as well as the interaction we had with Nichoel. We ordered…read moreour cake under a time crunch and she absolutely delivered. Our order was placed on Sept. 23 and we needed it for Oct. 6. Not only was she awesome to work with but the 3 layer cake she made was delicious. She delivered the finished cake to our church the morning of the wedding and had it all decorated to perfection. We ordered a 3 tier wedding cake and each layer was a different flavor but all were equally decadent. The bottom layer was a vanilla cake with strawberry/raspberry mixed filling, the middle was a coconut cake with chocolate ganache filling and the top layer was a coconut cake with the strawberry/raspberry filling. The favors of each layer were the right amount of sweet, you can tell she is an artist in her craft. We will absolutely be ordering from her again! Thank you for making the cake so perfect and helping to make Our Day so special!

Wow! Discovered a must bakery this weekend when I purchased some cup cakes for my nieces birthday…read more The blueberry filled cupcakes were spot on and I highly recommend them .

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.

Just outside the main village at Sugarloaf, D'Ellies is the place to go for those in the know at…read moreSugarloaf. A few tables in the cozy inside and an outside seating area. Order at the counter and listen for your name. Eat in or take out. Great coffee and breakfast pastry options, plus full breakfast - the 1/2 order French toast was plenty, and delicious. Lunch options from pizzas to sandwiches. I had the soup of the day and a "bread end", which was great chowder and a generous end slice of homemade bread. Expect to pay resort prices!

This is a really cool little bakery. The food is absolutely delicious. We've had an apple pie,…read morecookies and various other desserts. No complaints - at all! They are very nice here too - friendly service. Fair warning, it's a little pricey - but you're getting high quality, homemade stuff. Apple pie was $26 ...

We stop here almost every time we make the drive to East Madrid. Sooo good! We thought we could eat…read moreoutside but it was a bit windy. Sitting inside we felt part of the welcoming atmosphere! Breakfast sandwiches were yummy - served on homemade croissants; mine with bacon, Wayne's with sausage. We have a cinnamon roll for later. Of note is that they have a freezer and fridge full of comfort foods and soups.

Got a Wild Blueberry Pie at the Farmers Market Saturday, This was the absolute best blueberry pie i…read morehave EVER eaten! My Wholefamily was in agreement.

Find them mostly at the farmers markets. They are the best! Pies, cookies, produce, seedlings.read more

Very charming. Delicious bagels. Soft with a crusty outer layer. Limited bagel toppings. Owner is…read morevery sweet!

The best bagels by far,seriously not kidding. The service is awesome both warm and friendly. The…read moregolden milk is also a winner with your choice of milk. I had the happy hiker-and it made me very happy - it's a fresh bagel with hummus , avocado, green chiles and micro geeens. I may be back everyday during this trip. We also ordered the hippie that was a crowd pleaser especially for our healthy girl (peanut butter, granola, banana and love). If you are within driving distance make the trip for a most incredible experience