Let's start at the beginning- Just because the roll-down…read moredoor is closed doesn't mean the bagel shop is closed. That was my first error as I went by this place a handful of times. It's wasn't until I saw someone emerge from the double doors to the left of the roll-down that I realized that the business was open. Not that they need any help getting people inside (it was HOPPING) but a sandwich board outside perhaps would show that the business is open inside? I went in and immediately everyone was friendly and chipper. Ordering was simple enough but be prepared, they sell through some things, understandably as this place is very popular. I got an espresso and a toasted herb bagel with plain cream cheese. Ive been all over Bath, Brunswick, Rockland, and Camden and was convinced that the New Englander's palates were shot. Not a single business has served me a decent espresso. Not a single one until I stopped at Dutchman's. FINALLY a bright, clean shot that doesn't taste like someone put a cigar out in it. Everyone needs to take notes. THEN we get to the bagel....didn't think I was about to have the best bagel of my life, yet here I am. Light, toasted, slightly chewy but not heavy... jeez. Can we talk about the space? It's gorgeous. Airy, cool, industrial...but the people running it make it feel homey. We can talk about the restaurant they're putting in next door too but let's be realistic, if they use any of the blueprint they're currently operating off of, they're not going to have any issues (Omg the pizza oven!) The view alone will stop you in your tracks. I'm all in on Dutchman's. I bought the merch. I have a tee shirt and a beanie and the only reason I don't have a hoodie is because they were sold out in my size. What else is there to say... 10/10 No notes.

This is a cute bagel/coffee shop located in the Fort Andross building (on the back side). I was…read morekind of confused as to where it was based on where my GPS took me, but you can park in the back, or just walk through the building to find it. As soon as I walked up I was bummed to see they had no egg or cheese, which is what I was planning to order. Instead, I went with the Turkey Lurkey. It's not something I'd typically order but it was delicious. It was a bit messy so eating it in the car was a mistake lol. I also got a cold brew coffee. My order was $17 for those two things, which is expensive, but the quality of the food and coffee was very good and I'd much rather give my money to this business than a large corporation like Starbucks. I saw another review give 3 stars because they are comparing their bagels to NY/NJ style bagels. I'm originally from NJ, and yes I prefer those style bagels, but that is NOT what Dutchman's is going for. These are Wood-Fired bagels, and yes they do have a more bread like texture but I thought they were delicious and made for perfect sandwich bagels. I went on a Thursday morning and there was no line so service was quick. I was in and out in about 10 mins.

I always enjoy a good Bacon, Egg, and Cheese on a bagel. It's my go-to meal when I want something…read morequick and tasty. And this place delivered. The ambiance was a little dated, but the service was good and fast. Off to my next stop!

This Mister Bagel location is fine. Service is very quick, though I think not all that personable…read more The food is great of course. Not much seating inside.

OK, so I live a short drive away (25 minutes) from Sebagel, which made me hesitant to visit. Being…read morefrom Baltimore and having lived in Nashua, NH (thank you @Bagel Alley) I wasn't sure I'd be able to find REAL bagels. Boy oh boy was I a fool!! Enter Sebagel in Naples, ME. The definition of a real NY-style bagel! I just picked up a mixed dozen and got a garlic herb + cheese special for my 13th with their scallion cream cheese. The drive back home was tortuous and I almost had to eat one without the cream cheese as my car smelled soooo good. When I got home, I grabbed the garlic and herb + cheese bagel and the scallion cream cheese. As I ripped the bagel in half I knew I found a winner!! The first bite was almost orgasmic as the crust was perfectly hard and the insides perfectly chewy. The definition of a NY-style bagel!! The rest are going in the freezer. Not sure how long they're going to last but I will certainly be back!! Now, if only I could talk them into making a pumpernickel bagel...

Sebago was begging for a Sebagel - the bagels we all needed with the best business name I've heard…read moreall year. We came on a Sunday in June at 8:30am and waited in a 10min line. The space is fairly big and toasty with hot bagels constantly coming out. We ordered 18 bagels to go, a maple cold brew, and an iced latte. The bagels are really crispy and delicious, and they reminded me on Montreal style bagels. Cold brew was excellent, better than the espresso. Will definitely be back!

I stopped here for a bagel earlier this week and it was very satisfying. I got an everything bagel…read morewith egg, herb cream cheese, and turkey bacon. It was a scrumptious combo and I thought the bagel itself was a very good bagel. Each addition is a bit pricey - $4.50 each for the egg and turkey bacon, for example. In general for their own specialty bagels or for a combo of three things you make yourself, you're looking at a $15+ bagel. However, said bagel also comes with an enjoyable ambiance. It's a bit indie/cutesie/intentionally lighthearted but very enjoyable. There are window seats to look out on to the street and a whole separate large room of tables that would make for a good place to get some work done if that is the goal. There is sweet gift section with the Russ & Daughters story/cookbook, t shirts, and clever hand-designed cards. The service was hit or miss - one employee was very attentive, another seemed annoyed to have to serve customers (although in a NYC deli, after which this place appears to take its inspiration, a little grinchiness perhaps makes the experience more authentic). All around, a few small negatives, but I really enjoyed my bagel and its surroundings, so five stars. UPDATE - I went back a second time and got basically the same thing minus the turkey bacon ie a bagel with cream cheese and an egg, and an iced coffee. Came out to about $15. I think their prices are just unreasonably high unfortunately and the egg the second time around fell flat.

5 stars for the bagels. I'm a New Yorker so you never know what to expect when you're outside of NY…read moreand someone says they have good bagels. I'm always like... according to who? These pass the NY test. I got an everything with lox cream cheese, fresh dill, Tomatoes, cukes. Everything was as fresh as can be. 2 stars for the wait. 45 mins for that bagel. That was extreme for a bagel truly. It was a Sunday morning so I'm sure that's a busy day for them but still. Almost an hour for one bagel is a lot.

Goooooooood heavens. My first time at Forage and I'm actually a little bummed I've never been here…read morebefore. I got the Forage breakfast sandwich and a bagel and cream cheese for my daughter. Everything was incredibly flavorful and the cream cheese was SO good. I had also gotten an iced coffee special which was good. I think the coffee was good, but not out of this world good. The specialty is the food, which is totally fine & understandable. I will gladly be back to try more food items! Service was quick and friendly, and the atmosphere was nice. It's a very neat old building that they've spent a lot of time and effort into repurposing. I'll be back!

When walking in, I was surprised how long the line was, but it moved pretty quickly…read more I ordered the Basic Breakfast Sandwich (I think that's what it was called), and it came with egg, cheese (I got without cheese), and your choice or protein which I opted for bacon. I also got it in a salt bagel. Overall, it was a solid breakfast bagel, and pretty fair price as well! There was ample seating as well. Although the line never really dies, it moves pretty fast, so don't be alarmed!

The newest addition of bakeries to open up in Freeport. First opening their doors earlier this…read moremonth in a soft-opening capacity back June 7th. You'll find them on Main Street down the stairs from where Bay Bowls is located. They should have a little sign pointing you down to their door. We showed up a little later in the day on Sunday and were shocked by the selection they still had available. Tons of sweet and savory pastry options along with many different bread choices too. We did beat quite a large rush of people inside thankfully and just so you know the space is on the smaller side. Related to that they also don't have seats inside so it's more of a grab and go situation. During this visit, my wife and I both grabbed a blueberry lemon scone and a Pain au chocolat. All of their offerings looked so delicious and tempting. A spot you would need to visit a couple times to really sample everything. The staff were so friendly and welcoming and despite a lot of people showing up kept the line moving at a good pace. Prices seemed reasonable compared to other bakeries. The blueberry lemon scones were very tasty but we did both enjoy the Pain au chocolate a little more. Was on the small side but the chocolate used was so rich and the pastry was perfectly flaky and buttery! Definitely a welcome addition to the Freeport area and a bakery I would recommend to those from or visiting the area!

Located in downtown Freeport to the left of City Hall on the side street is a cute new bakery. Lots…read moreof yummy goodies and a great assortment. They were bringing new items out the oven as I was standing there. Their Facebook page mentions daily new releases. I missed the Kouign Amann they had one day which are buttery, caramel-y, flaky croissants that I have only seen at Dominique Ansel before. Entrance is on the side street Grove Street 1 way from Main Street but has easy Street parking and a lot behind it. No prices on the pastries. I think they ranged from $6-$8.

What a cool place! Owner makes every espresso drink for every customer and quickly & genuinely…read moreconnects with every guest asking what they're up to & where they're from and shares things about himself, it's so amazing. I've never experienced anything like it. Special meat of the day and all scratch made food. My scone had chamomile and cardamom and white chocolate in it or something but it was the best scone I've ever had in my entire life. And I don't like white chocolate. The location is really cool inside as well. Go here, you will not regret it.

Dog Bar Jim had been on my list for a while, so I was excited to finally stop in for breakfast. I…read morehad heard the lines could be long, so we arrived around 9:30 a.m. expecting a wait. Luckily, there were only about five people ahead of us, and the line moved quickly. The person taking our order immediately made us feel welcome. Even with a busy morning crowd, they took their time with everyone and treated each customer like they were the only one there. That kind of genuine friendliness is something you don't forget. The atmosphere is unlike any coffee shop I've been to. Every wall has something different to look at, quirky artwork, funny signs, vintage pieces, random collectibles, a mannequin dressed in sunglasses and boots, even a life-size Tom Cruise hanging out on the patio. I found myself constantly looking around because there was something interesting in every direction. One of my favorite touches was the self-serve coffee station. You grab a mug from the wall instead of a paper cup. I picked one with a cool Abraham Lincoln wearing a backwards baseball cap while sipping coffee, which perfectly matched the café's fun personality. There were several coffee choices, and I ended up trying two. Refills are available for a small fee. For breakfast, I ordered one of their brioche breakfast sandwiches with the meat of the day, which was brisket. The brisket was tender, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the soft brioche bun. I also ordered a toasted jalapeño bagel with jalapeño shmear. It comes sprinkled with Tajín but got mine on the side. While I usually enjoy Tajín, it was just a little much for me first thing in the morning, so next time I'd ask for it without. The jalapeño shmear itself was delicious. After eating, we took our coffee outside to enjoy the patio. The colorful mural covering the building, beautiful flower pots, and relaxed seating made it a great place to sit and slow down for a while. Dog Bar Jim isn't just a place to grab breakfast, it's one of those places with real personality. Great food, excellent coffee, genuinely kind service, and an atmosphere that's fun, creative, and impossible to forget. If you're anywhere near Brunswick, it's absolutely worth the stop.

Auburn's Best Bagels - Fresh, Local, and Unbeatable!…read more We've made the decision to shop exclusively local due to the current political environment, and we couldn't be happier with the quality of goods we've found--especially at Blackie's Farm Stand. Our latest discovery? The absolutely phenomenal bagels from Sunday Morning Bakery. These bagels are everything a bagel should be--chewy on the inside, perfectly crisp on the outside, and packed with rich, fresh-baked flavor. Whether you're a purist who loves a classic plain bagel or someone who craves a hearty everything bagel, these deliver in every way. Knowing that we're supporting a local bakery, a local farm stand, and a hardworking local business owner makes every bite even better. Blackie's has consistently offered top-notch products from local producers, and these bagels are just the latest reason to keep coming back. If you haven't tried them yet, do yourself a favor and grab a dozen--you won't be disappointed! Shop local, eat well, and support your neighbors. That's how we do it in Auburn!