Host does not have any idea of what size the beverage comes in. Ordered about 4 medium size cappuccinos and paid for it. Cappuccino came in smaller sizes. When asked why medium wasn't given, the host said that the drink came in only small size. This should have been mentioned before my order. Also, one of the drinks got mixed up and the host suggested that I already have the drink and might have mixed it up. Should I just suggest the hostess to taste the beverage before implicitly assuming I'm lying. I could suggest London fog tea as a good hot beverage. The service is really bad and during covid times, this establishment takes advantage of the tourists. read more

Excellent food, awesome atmosphere and friendly staff! We had the Beehive appetizer, Falafel burger and the Banh Mi with Korean BBQ Pulled Pork. Everything was fresh and tasted AMAZING!! This is now my new favorite restaurant in Bar Harbor. read more

Lompoc Cafe - Beehive appetizer - Cafes Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Fun is good. ~ Dr. Seuss I admit we stopped by Lompoc after reading about their awesome Bocce court and the location of being off the beaten path. Imagine: a perfect and serendipitous summer evening, the sky full of stars, live music, sharing cold beverages and hobnobbing while playing Bocce with the friendly locals. Anything you've read about the mussels served here is true because just about every table had a huge plate of them (with another order on the way); Dee said they were fantastic and worth every yelp star here. That said, the menu is limited and the mussels are probably their biggest seller. I opted for the Greek pie and it was very good. The entire front area of the restaurant is uncovered and left open to the fresh ocean air and exquisite summertime weather; oh, how I would love to be caught in a rainstorm here. read more

Lompoc Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

This was definitely my favorite place in Bar Harbor! We had Pork Bahn Mi, Communist Manifesto, and a Chocolate Chip Cookie. Both sandwiches were perfectly seasoned, and the chocolate chip cookie was the perfect balance of buttery and sweet. They are not afraid of spice, and have hit Nirvana with their flavors. Off all the places we visited in town, this was the first where we nodded together, and said YES! read more

Hubby, daughter and I had lunch here a couple of weeks ago. We decided to hit up the Cafe because the guide books we had and Yelp all advertized it as a brew pub. They may have had some great beers on tap but they were not a brew pub per se (hence the loss of a star). As we pulled into Bar Harbor the streets were flooded with people who had just disgorged from 2 huge cruise ships. We were a litte afraid that the restaurant would be mobbed but it's on a side street and must not be on the cruise ship radar. Better for us that way, we sat in the quiet courtyard enjoying the late summer sun. Daughter got chicken fingers and french fries which were homemade, not some frozen junk. Hubby got a bowl of lobster and cod chowder which he said was pretty amazing and we split a Bang Bang sandwich - everything was great, waitress was pleasant, helpful and right on task. read more

Off the Main Street in Bar Harbor, therefore not crowded. Very nice outdoor patio seating. Get the Beehive, you won't be disappointed. Also, the chicken blueberry poppers were delightful. Hubby got the Caesar salad with fried shrimp and he was very happy with his choice. We will take happy food memories back to Texas tomorrow, otherwise we would come back here for dinner tomorrow! read more

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Go here, especially to have your expectations beyond met. The food, service, and ambiance are excellent. A lot of food has a lot of veggies or is implicitly surprising. Try the spicy Dijon mussels or the Beehive to start! Lompoc has a solid list of local beers, and don't pass up the non-alcoholic Maine ginger root beer. There's a shortlist of cocktails with ginger beer on their menu. I've tried the Southern style salad with crispy dark chicken, and several of their scrumptious pizzas. Lompoc is hip, a bit dim, and comfy, with bocce ball beside their manger. It's unique and a gem, but definitely greatly paired with Morning Glory Bakery across the street, and Reel Pizza Cinema down the path. read more

This is a great little spot. I highly recommend going for an outdoor seat and enjoying their little courtyard where you'll be shaded by trees during the day or have the ambiance of string lights at night. The food and service are great too! We arrived 5 mins before the kitchen closed (they stay open later for drinks only), but they got in our order quickly and we were able to enjoy an app and a couple of sandwiches. I got the falafel burger with a gluten free bun, and I must say it's one of the better gluten free buns I've had! The Brussels sprouts were amazing with crispy skins and meaty centers. We enjoyed a variety of cocktails and all were winners. Check this place out! read more

An effort at Indian/sandwich fusion that left me wanting more. Ok so not every dish was based on Indian cuisine, but I still can't quite figure out what this establishment was aiming for. The menu was full of literary puns though, which made for a fun read. We started off with the mussels. The mussels themselves were great, but the sauce was weird and not good on its own. My BF got the lamb shawarma and was a fan of it. However, I got the fish chowder and peanut sauce plate, both subpar. The soup was oily and full of salted instead of fresh fish, and the nan was very tough. A couple of final notes: though it wasn't super busy, service was slow. For whatever reason, it is extremely cold inside so I would recommend bringing and wearing a jacket indoors. read more

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One of the rare places in Bor Habor that has decent vegan options. Such good food! Do try their vegan bahn mi and pesto flatbread- yum!

Hidden little gem with excellent sandwiches and beautiful outdoor cafe seating. The Bang Bang is a must-get and the Honeycomb was unexpectedly delicious (ciabatta is super soft!) read more

Ample outside seating, with nice courtyard location. Menu is exclusively salads, pizzas, and sandwiches, although there is a sufficient variety therein. Got the Tofu Bahn Mi. Not what I was expecting, more of a take on a Bahn Mi, but it was delicious. The sandwich bread they used was incredible. 5 stars for the food, others of us got salads that were also great. However, the sides were a bit lackluster. Side salad was a bit bitter/unremarkable, and the fries tasted store bought. Not horrible, but more like what you'd expect at a restaurant that didn't have such great main dishes. Oh well, a minor gripe. Service was fast, atmosphere was nice. Would visit again. Great variety of yummy sounding sandwiches! read more

Lompoc Cafe - Decor of outside seating area. - Cafes Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Great coffee and policies during COVID19. The bookstore sections had hand sanitizer and gloves - a small and thoughtful gesture for the customer. The coffee was incredible, we came here nearly every day of our time on Mount Desert Island (even though we were staying outside of Bar Harbor)! I strongly recommend the Mocha, both hot AND iced! read more

Went to the Lompoc Cafe last night and was quickly seated outside. My girlfriend and I shared The Beehive which was amazing! Goat cheese with honey and good size pieces of garlic, spread over good quality toasted bread with thin slices of Granny Smith Apple. I would highly recommend this appetizer. We also shared the small dish of pickled vegetables. Neither one of us were a fan of this dish....not because it tasted bad though. It was well done but I guess it just isn't our thing. I had the falafel burger which was decent. I would have preferred that it was done a bit crispier but it had good flavor and the bread it was served on was great. My girlfriend had the Buena Vista which she thought was really well done! The service was excellent and the ambiance was very relaxing and friendly. It's good value for money and have been there several times. Lompoc is a great place to go for those looking to venture away from the seafood centric menus of a lot of the places around town. I love their eclectic menu most of all. I do hope they have the fried beets back on the menu next time I go because those were awesome! read more

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Went here on our last night in Bar Harbor, walked by almost every night so figured why not give it a try. Only issue (and why 4 Stars), the menu on Yelp is 2-3 years out of date (We were told). We were initially drawn in by two dishes on the entree menu but they no longer have an entree menu. Started with the a Beehive appetizer and a definite must. The combination of goat cheese, roasted garlic and honey drizzle was incredible! For dinner I had the fish chowder which was very good amid the Korean BBQ Scallops which were delicious. So if you go (and I recommend you do) just ignore the entree menu online and you won't be disappointed! read more

Got the fried chicken sandwich. Batter was kinda dry and wish it had more aioli. The side salad was decent - mixed greens with cucumber and onion with an interesting dressing. Nice outdoor space and I bet once it's back to normal the book store aspect is a big draw. read more

Highlights: Dijon mussels and the beehive (goat cheese infused with sweet garlic served with apple splices and toasted bread) Also got the schwarma and the chicken sandwich. Both were ok, but meat was on the dry side. read more

I discovered this gem while walking & the coffee and breakfast sandwich was so good, I had to come back for lunch! The book selection is also pretty great; they had stuff Sherman's didn't so it's worth checking both out! I was grateful to see they had a lot of vegetarian options. I was also pleasantly surprised to find that their peanut sauce wrap used actual Indonesian peanut sauce; as an Indonesian it's nice to find that slice of my culture. I highly recommend everyone check this place out! read more

Just had drinks but loved the decor, vibe, service and outdoor area! The bocce court was awesome to play a quick game. The bartender was so friendly. They had a great cider on tap. Definitely worth stopped for a drink or two! read more

The rain finally stopped in my rain-filled trip in Maine and it turned out to be a lovely evening. So, I asked Mr. Hottie out on a date. We were in Bar Harbor, after all! Isn't Bar Harbor for lovers? Or is that Niagara Falls? Whatever. We started our date with drinks and an app at Lompoc. Lompoc is a cute café in a seemingly historic home. We sat outside in the garden area where there were plenty of tables and even an area for Bocce ball. I ordered a Cosmo and Mr. Hottie ordered a Dark and Stormy. Unfortunately, Mr. Hottie was called away on an important phone call and I sat by myself most of the time. I just sat back and enjoyed the rain-free weather and sipped my well-made drink. I watched as servers dashed back and forth and everyone seemed to be very friendly. I eventually decided to order the friend green tomatoes as our appetizer. It was lightly fried, preserving the integrity of the un-ripened tomato and it was served with a creamy mint sauce that complimented the dish very well. We both enjoyed the dish and it has been something I have thought about again all the way back in Phoenix. When I visit Bar Harbor again, I will definitely hit Lompoc again. The drinks were good, the service was friendly and our appetizer was yummy. read more

Don't you just love Cocktail Hour? For those of you reading most of my latest reviews, I came to Bar Harbor for the wedding of my friend's Lee and Petra. As a pre-wedding celebration, those guests that were in town were invited to a cocktail hour at Lompoc. The whole procession commandeered their outdoor patio, and merriment was had by all. I consumed nearly a whole bottle of this delicious Malbec on my own. What can I say? I like my wine. I did not sample any of the food, so I can't comment on it. I thought the service here, by both the male bearded bartenders and our charming bar maiden who took care of the terrace, was very good. Although they might have used an additional bartender due to the amount of patrons. There was some slight confusion whether I wanted a bottle or glass of wine - being a lush, I wanted a bottle. They ended up giving me a free glass of wine which thoroughly pleased me. It is also rare to find a place that has a bocci ball court, or boule, as the French call it. For those not acquainted with bocci ball, its a form of lawn bowling. Very fun, and not often found here in California. I did not partake, but I did watch a few games, and it looked fun. The atmosphere is like that of a mountain resort, with dark logs making up the outer walls, and warm pine plank paneling on the inside. A public metered lot is conveniently located next door. Next time I'm in the area, perhaps I'll swing by for one of their signature aperitifs. The "Donna Martin" sounded particularly good. read more

The Spicy Dijon Mussels are absolutely outstanding. One of my favorite all time dishes at any restaurant in this country. This wonderful appetizer (mussels bathed in a spicy dijon, white wine and cream sauce) is one of the stars of this great Cafe's menu. Lompoc has a wide array of food and caters to vegan-carnivore. Essentially there is something on the menu for everyone. I really enjoy the Chorizo con Queso pizza. I love the dim lighting and wooden beams inside, and the outside patio complete with boccie court is a great addition to this quirky restaurant. They have a full bar with strong drinks. They were the birth place of the Atlantic Brewing Company so many of the draft and bottled beer options come from this local brewery. I love coming here on my annual trip to Bar Harbor, if you're a visitor or a local Lompoc is definitely worth checking out. read more

Bocce! All five stars come from Bocce! Remember when Bertucci's had Bocce courts? My brother and I called it Bocce Pizza. Am I even supposed to be capitalizing "Bocce"? It's not a proper noun, hmmm. Anyhow, I wouldn't order the pizza at Lompoc again, too cheesy. I would order the hummus again, hearty and flavorful. I should have ordered the tofu for my dinner. I'd like to try that. Aesthetically this was pretty sweet place to eat and drink, among plants on the patio or below exposed beams in the dinning room. read more

I write this split between two feelings. One is the service. The cute little hipster bar tender was really good at what she did. She was buzzing around that bar taking care of people like a well-oiled machine. No one had to wait for a drink. She was amazing. And obviously knew exactly what she was doing. And the drinks are great. The beer was cold. The place was a little small to be housing the loud music that played. A punk band consisting of a guitar and drummer only was tearing the house down. But that's not Lompoc's fault. But then there's the technical side of my review, which is why it's getting a low rating. Unfortunately, I just can't let these things slide because they concern safety and health. Number one, the band packed all its equipment casing in the stair well to the street. Blocked door. Then the other door was locked. EHHHHH. Hello fire hazard! Secondly, when the bar tender made her way around the tables picking up the empty pint glasses, I was really impressed with her speed and efficiency. Then I watched her give them all a couple of quick dunks in one sink, then a single dunk in another, and call it done. I don't care how hot the water is (which is obviously wasn't, as it had been sitting there for a long time) or how much sanitizer you have in the sink. A couple of dunks for less than three seconds won't kill anything. Contact / rinse sanitizing agents take at least 30 seconds to work effectively. I was so disgusted by this that I slid my pint across the bar and tried to walk out of the place. This is when I realized I was locked in, and had to weed my way out through some side door to a patio where I finally found a serviceable exit. Good places can be ruined by experiences like these. Disgusting, unsanitary handling of the beer glasses, and dangerous fire hazards turn me off of a joint real quick. Oh - and one more quick thing - they were writing down our credit card numbers when we opened tabs. Presumably this was to run them later or something. But I foresee some problems with that system. read more

Bar Harbor like many touristy towns are filled with super crammed and subpar food. It was a Saturday night and we were hungry from a day of hiking. Have fun getting in anywhere without an hour wait on the main strip... Our innkeeper recommended Lompoc for a more local feel and it was a solid recommendation. No wait for a table, indoor and outdoor seating, good selection of draft beers. Already a great start. Their famous dijon mussels are actually pretty good, if not surprisingly food for a really a pub fare type of place. Both the chicken pot pie and the meatloaf were also hearty and just what were were looking for. And gosh the portions were huge. I'm pretty sure the meatloaf was a whole pound of meat, no joke. We were pretty close to needing to be rolled out of that place, satisfied. Best of all, it's cheap by comparison to most other places around! read more

EAT HERE if you're not a fan of the overpriced and unexciting fare that most of Bar Harbor's restaurants offer. This place has a menu that is a little eclectic but I think that's a good thing because there is something for everyone. The dishes definitely aren't boring, you can try something unique that you can't get at every other restaurant in town. I had a simple asparagus salad that was bursting with flavor. They were sadly out of the lamb when we were there, so opted for the shrimp po boy instead and it had a yummy spicy mayo and excellent bread. Staff was friendly and down to earth and the prices were fair. So glad to have found Lompoc Cafe! read more

A must-eat place for visitors to Bar Harbor. This place hits all the right notes with the food, atmosphere, and drinks. It was 9pm and we were desperately trying to find a place that was still open for dinner. Although their kitchen closed at 9:30 (they stay open later for drinks), the woman on the phone graciously invited us over. Although a bit dark, the outdoor seating was gorgeous and spacious. There's also a bocce ball court that runs alongside it. I. Appetizers: - Spicy dijon mussels - 5/5 - Fantastic. If you must order an appetizer, this one should be it. A hearty portion of mussels in a thick creamy soup that was super mustardy, and yet somehow it worked. I'm not a fan of mustard or wasabi at all, but the soup was my favorite part of the meal. -Lobster rangoon - 3/5 - Pretty good - as good as a normal crab rangoon is. The cream cheese was a little overpowering. - Ricotta bacon fritters - 5/5 - Yum. The best part of this dish was the accompanying pesto dipping sauce it came with. - Beehive - 5/5 - super fancy cheese appetizer. Comes with great bread. I can only describe it as a fancy cheese lasagna -- layers of cheese with roasted garlic in between the layers. Comes with delectable honey dribbled on top. II. Entrees - For the entree, I got a lobster club. The lobster meat was APLENTY. They were literally falling out of the sides as I took every bite. They were generous with their perfectly cooked bacon as well. A great sandwich, although a little heavy so I couldn't finish all of it. Comes with the choice of fries or a delicious scallion vinegrette salad. III. Drinks - Their drink menu is extensive. I have never been more enticed by so many mixed drinks on a menu. They were innovative and incorporated flavors that I wouldn't have dreamed of combining. I went with a drink that used lavender infused vodka. All of their drinks definitely have a punch, so they are well worth the ~$10 they have on them. Overall, a fantastic experience. Our waitress was super accommodating and we didn't feel a single bit rushed even though the kitchen was closing 10 minutes after we sat down. Definitely recommend. read more

Excellent! Upon someone's recommendation, we ate here while we were visiting Acadia. They have decent vegetarian options and funky menu items. The place itself is pretty neat. You can seat yourself and there are photos on the tables, so you can look at the faces of strangers as you wait for your food. AND! They have a bocce ball court (?)! We ordered the chevre/sundried tomato dish as our appetizer and it was excellent, although I don't think this is an easy thing to screw up. My dining buddy ordered the portabello mushroom with noodles/peanut sauce. The peanut sauce was really good - it had this raw, gritty feel to it, with some spice. I ordered the halibut, and it had a citrusy sauce with chopped almonds over it. It was an interesting spin on a classic fish. Ambiance is a little dark and moody, but very mellow. It just feels like you're chillin at a quiet neighbourhood place. If you're in the area and don't want strictly seafood fare, go here and be delighted by the overall experience. read more

This was the best meal we've had in Bar Harbor. Service (by Zoe) was excellent- attentive and knowledgeable. We sat outside for dinner and enjoyed a delicious meal consisting of the hot pita (so good with the harissa and hummus: a little chunky, great flavor), classic burger (with fries and the fried egg) and the layover sandwich (with the au jus [great depth of flavor] and salad). We were so tired of tourist trap seafood restaurants, so this was a welcome change located just up the block my from some other "top rated" restaurants. We would highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the mood for a great meal in a great atmosphere and are tired of the seafood tourist scene. You won't be disappointed, especially if you need a break from being splattered in lobster juice or lobster rolls! This is a terrific restaurant slightly off the tourist beaten path of downtown bar harbor. read more

Bar Harbor is not my scene. There's something about vacationing New Englanders and their children that rubs me the wrong way. I wish I had known that before heading there in the middle of August. Anyway, we were looking for someplace to eat on a Wednesday night. EVERYWHERE was packed. This place said we could get a table in twenty minutes so we settled into the bar for a drink. Drinks were good, prices were reasonable. Their cocktail menu was interesting and had a few very good looking concoctions on it. The bartender was working very, VERY hard to keep up with the pace (it was one guy vs. the world). Bravo, sir. Getting a table took a bit longer than twenty minutes. Whatever. We were lead out onto a very nicely lit patio which appeared delightful. And then it began. A ravenous pack of screaming children playing bocce ball in the court included within Lompocs courtyard. And, what luck, my table was directly next to one end of it. It took about five minutes of having weighted balls chucked at me by five year old kids to realize this wasn't conducive to dining. We left. In the few minutes I did look at the menu it looked OK. I'm sure their food is just fine but part of running a restaurant is controlling the atmosphere - something it seems like they are failing at both from my experience and reading other recent reviews on here. read more

Wow!!! I'm so glad I read up on Yelp to find what I'd be eating up in Bar Habor. Lompoc was a great place, kind of tucked away. I had the beer battered asparagus with some AMAZING dipping sauce (wish Ma made them this way when I was growing up), the MASSIVE burrito (YUM!), and oh yeah, 4 of the Coal Ale's (MORE YUM!). I'm not that much of a salad fan, but the salad that came with the burrito was great. The dressing was soo good I almost asked for more to dip my burrito in! I sat inside due to some wonderful sunburns I received from hiking. Most people seemed to be sitting outside, other than the folks at the bar. Service was awesome, my waitress was full of charisma, and helped me pick out what I wanted for my main "course". I will definitely come back when I'm in the area. This whole area of Bar Harbor seems to be seafood oriented, and I get enough of that back in CT. Try this place out! read more

Day 1 was fab. We went back literally the next day and we're quite disappointed- bang bang chicken was so salty that it was totally inedible. read more

Definitely nice place to eat at. We come to Bar Harbor once a year and I just wish they would update/vary their menu a bit; last two years of our visits we haven't gone but have stopped by to look at the menu which looks similar to prior years. There are pure vegetarian options. read more

This place is weird, but in the best possible way. We've been coming here since it first opened in the late 80's and it's always been our go-to destination for a beer and a quick bite to eat after a day of nature-loving on the Island. It's hard to say what it is about the place that draws us back so I'll say what it's not: It's not the typical tourist trap serving fried seafood and lobster rolls to the masses. The menu has always been eclectic with a tendency towards (gasp) healthy food. The staff is wonderfully hippiesque and the music isn't the usual commercial craprock you tend to hear in most places (they were playing Yo La Tengo and Bill Callahan on my last visit). The beer list is always great and the outdoor beer garden and bocce court are simply beautiful. I was hesitant to write this review because I'm selfish and don't want this usually quiet and uncrowded place to be overrun with touristy types and their offspring. So take what I wrote with a grain of salt, and remember that there are plenty of other options out there if you prefer some Sheryl Crow with your clam strips. read more

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What a bad experience !!!!! Where do I start ? We read the high reviews and decided to go. Although we called in advance when we arrived they told us that our table was just taken. After we enquirer a bit they made the effort to put some table together (we were 11 people). We waited 90 min - yes, 90 min to start getting our food while most of people that arrived after us finished eating. The worse was the manager who shouted at us and acted as if we owe him something. If you are looking for a good experience - don't come here. read more

All around great experience- some of the best mussels I've ever had. Good ambiance, good service, good specialty drinks too. My only criticism is that the drinks could be a little bigger. read more

Well, the reviews were right! This was a great place to stop for our last dinner in Bar Harbor, and it was almost 80 degrees on an October evening so we dined on the patio with our dog. The dijon mussels were incredible- probably one of the best mussel dishes we've ever had. I ordered the mac and cheese as my entree and it was pretty good but not out-of-this-world, my husband had the bang bang sandwich and really enjoyed it as well. They had a pretty good craft beer menu but were out of several that we would've enjoyed, but we had some cocktails and they were great! read more

After spending the day in Acadia, we raced over to get here before the kitchen closed at 930. We were seated immediately but unfortunately in an area so dimly lit that we had to whip at the cell phones to look at the menu. Otherwise the dim, cool summer atmosphere was very relaxing. We ordered the mussels, beehive, lobster Rangoon, and ricotta bacon fritters as apps. You must order the mussels!! The spicy Dijon cream sauce was to die for. We asked for extra bread bc we couldn't keep ourselves from continuously dipping into that sauce to devour. I even used it for my fries. The lobster Rangoon and fritters were as expected -- hits the spot and tastes good but wasn't blown away. Some people really enjoyed the beehive but the honey & cheese just wasn't my thing. We all ordered the lobster club which was the best lobster roll I've had bc it's not shoved into a small hotdog bun and the crispy bacon just puts it on a difft level of greatness. Great service and food. Huge selection of local and specialty beers. Mixed drinks were strong and innovative as well. Def rec stopping by!! read more

This place is overrated. We waited over twenty minutes for our waiter to come to our table, and that was only because I asked the hostess when our waiter might stop by. Frankly, if it wasn't for our hostess, we probably would have left. The food was inconsistent. The beehive appetizer (goat cheese and garlic drizzled with honey served with toast points) was awesome. The lobster in the lobster salad plate was sparse, and the tofu in the southern salad was too salty. So I'd call this a miss. read more

The Dijon mussels are outstanding. My wife is an aficionado of mussels. It's her favorite and growing up on the coast of Massachusetts she's had a lot of them. These she claimed with enthusiasm are the best preparation she's ever had. I agree. Not a single mussel was unopened either- showing that the kitchen really paid attention to what they put out. We also had "the beehive " which is a mound of glorious goat cheese and roasted garlic drizzled with honey and served with Granny Smith apple slices and crusty bread. It too was outstanding. This should be a stop if you make it to town- read more