This place is a hidden gem! You wouldn't tell from the outside but everything inside is pretty much…read moremade from scratch and delicious. One of the better banh mi's I've had, and from a cafe! Server was very friendly and on our orders, but food did take a little while to come out. It was very busy and quite loud, but manageable. Highly recommend and they have so many options to try

We were meeting friends in the area for a meal and this place seemed like the perfect place, based…read moreon all of the wonderful contributions I could see on Yelp. We arrived early and found a spot in the very small lot they have next to the building. There were plenty of street spots open within walking distance as well. The whole area fills up starting in late morning, so I would plan your trip and know all of your parking options in advance so that you aren't driving 5 miles an hour down the road looking for parking. LOL There is usually a wait, so just be prepared for it. I was able to put our name on the list and we walked around the area. Our server was great - wow was she energetic. Zipping around, smiling and engaging with all of the customers. Our food was delicious!! The sticky bun...we managed to snag one of the last few left. Again, get there early if you don't want to miss out. The corned beef hash - amazing Biscuits - YUM Gravy - savory goodness. Home fries - flavorful and not too greasy. Eggs - perfect! I highly recommend this place and I hope to be able to return again soon, during the non-tourist season.

It is the best store in a small town I've ever seen. The quality of their food is excellent.read more

We stopped in when we arrived in town to pick up a quick bite and some essentials. The store is…read morelarge, clean and well stocked. The issue is with the fresh food. We waited at the food counter but no one paid attention. They were talking and laughing with each other, oblivious. The woman from the register had to come over and take our order. We finished shopping and waited for our sandwiches. 30+ minutes, standing there. The only ones. They're still yammering away. In between all of this, the register lady is running back and forth from their area to hers while they weren't worried about anything. This place is set up to be a real money maker. The food was good once we got it. The location is great. But it's a completely inefficient operation. Hire someone to man the food counter and get the kitchen help to focus instead of socializing- what a difference it would make!

Worth the drive! I…read moreused to drive past this place on my way to work for years never giving it a thought, dosent look like much from the road. Boy was that a mistake! Amazing food and friendly staff. The pricing is way below market rates. The wife and I drive just about an hour each way most every week to enjoy a breakfast at Greg's!

Greasy spoon diner with such good food! Definitely Maine. Not much ambience. They don't accept…read morecards. The food was great and so was the service. Excellent prices!

Went for brunch and I highly recommend the vegetable omelet and the lemon ricotta pancakes. The…read moreservice was top notch and I love the self service coffee bar where you can pick your own mug. Even though the WiFi password isn't given out, we very much enjoyed our time at the hoot. And on Mondays, there is a revolving theme night so you've got to check it out.

My 5th visit to the Hoot was more disappointing than delightful…read more I brought three friends to try the Hoot after sharing my good experiences in the past. We went this Sunday for brunch and were told the wait for food would be 40 minutes despite having a reservation. Looking around the restaurant, there were empty tables, so they were not at capacity. Making the best of the situation we all ordered four cider donuts to take the edge off of the wait. The donuts, usually perfectly done, were overdone. But any warm donut is a good donut, right? What came next was my Medium Rare Hoot burger cooked Well Done. Clearly, there are problems in the kitchen. Our waiter, while nice, wasn't really interested if our food was good or not, and the comments around the table were that the food was fine... I looked at their website to send an email just to let them know our experience before writing a review, but, there was no contact information other than a phone number, and they are only open 3x a week. Looking here, I see many similar reviews. Sad that another favorite is losing its touch.

Just good old home cooked food. Friendly folks. Great prices. This is a real " hole in the wall"…read morediner with amazing take out food. Even had Thanksgiving dinner from Renarda! Delicious

We slept in late this morning (late for fishermen) on our Maine fishing vacation, so we decided to…read moredo a takeout breakfast at Renarda's Kitchen to start our day. Renarda's Kitchen is a local hangout for older folk in the morning, everyone was enjoying a hearty breakfast and conversation when I walked in just after 7am. I ordered a bacon, egg & cheese on a croissant and a sausage & cheese omelette w/ home fries and rye toast. Egg sandwich & omelette were tasty, but the homes fries were kinda blah, to be honest. Needed seasoning. Renarda seems to be a one person show (at least in the morning), she was working hard preparing everyone's meals. It's definitely a local "Greasy Spoon" and unpretentious. Nothing wrong with that, that's Americana.

As one of our stops, we went to wander around Camden and heard that this spot would be delicious…read more We walked in around 9:15am Sunday morning and it was already packed! We put our names down and the person greeting us had the BEST energy. He was just so happy and genuinely seemed so kind and caring for the patrons in his space. He was honest saying that it was going to be a 1:15 wait, so we figured we would just shop around which was kind of perfect. Once we got in, about an hour later, we ordered and everything came out SO quickly but was absolutely delicious. I think the 4 of us were in and out without less than 40 minutes. The biscuits were homemade and some of the best I've had. Same with the potatoes! What a great little spot and delicious food. I am still thinking about that breakfast biscuit with the pepper jelly. YUM...

Who knew one of our best meals in Maine would be in Camden?…read more Buttermilk Kitchen is known for their buttermilk biscuits, which they include in almost everything, but we felt their sausages, crab cakes, and chowder were the stars. I especially liked their biscuit donuts as well, which were excellent finishers for our meal. Just don't count your calories here. The service was great and there's lots of seating; I didn't think it was overly crowded, and there's a beautiful waterfront view at the back of the restaurant. I'd absolutely come back if I were ever in Camden.

Specific Timing - Lunch at The Lost Kitchen (Tuesday, August 26, 2026)…read more Many have asked about how the "no reservations" walk-in lunches work at "The Little Lost Kitchen". So here's our recent experience, down to the minute! (Click on individual photos below for more details). We arrived at the parking lot at about 10:30AM on Tuesday August 26. I counted 30 folks on line ahead of us at 10:35. The first was positioned at the foot of the bridge on the parking lot side. At 11:00AM, I turned around and counted 50 folks behind us! An employee came out and started walking down the line, taking names and party sizes. At 11:10, they sent the "first wave" of 25 people over bridge. They explained they don't want folks waiting on the middle of the bridge, so they only send over as many as they can easily handle in the Ordering area. At 11:25, they sent over a "second wave" including my party. I got to the Ordering Counter and placed my order at 11:45AM. The food started coming out to our table shortly after. Salad right away, soup next, then the fried chicken basket. We finished our lunch right around 12:45, and as we went back across the bridge, I counted about 25 folks on line. So there were actually much fewer people at 12:45 then at 10:45. (Of course, all the dining tables were full, so people were likely being seated much slower that during the initial big opening). The entire experience and food was terrific as many others have posted! The stated "Open Hours" are Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 to 2:30. I asked if they really went to 2:30PM, and a staffer said yes, but you probably would not want to show up too much later than say 1:30 to avoid being rushed or finding some items sold out. Someone else posted in this group that staffers have said 1 to 1:30 is a very good time to show up. As for dates, I've heard lunch service will run into October, but I don't know a specific date and that's been addressed in other posts (a search in this group for "October" will likely do the trick). Our Lunch: Heirloom Tomatoes - Fresh Burrata, Basil, Charred Lemon Vinaigrette, Flaky Salt   Carrot & Coriander Soup - Bread & Butter   Summer Caesar - Farm Fresh Romaine Head, Purple Basil, Pecorino, Toast Crumbles   Cornflake & Fennel Pollen Fried Chicken - Cabbage Slaw, Homemade Biscuit & Honey Butter   Blueberry & Peach Shortcake - Candied Ginger, Whipped Cream

The second hottest day of the year was no deterrent. We had to go and sample the hospitality and…read morefood. Luckily, neither disappointed. A squash sandwich sounds iffy--but it was so good. The focaccia was salted, the creamy herb cheese was on point and the lemony squash was divine. We got desserts--a salted chocolate chip cookie and a macaroon were perfect ending to the sandwiches. We didn't see the proprietress but we interacted with staff, who were gracious and sweet. For an out of the way place, there were tons of out of state plates in the parking lot. Lines cleared by noon. All in all, a fab showing by TLK.

Visiting from Los Angeles and chanced a stop back to Portland. it was late in the shift, VERY busy…read moreand the staff was working very hard but remained upbeat. The food....FANTASTIC! The only regret is they were out of pecan rolls by the time we left. It might be worth a flight back from LA. Go early and enjoy.

Nice little local breakfast spot…read more We stopped in on a Tuesday. Everything we had here was good and fresh. And the service good as well. Good value for the money spent We had basics, but they were done well. The hash had some of the best corned beef, I have had

We visited twice during our annual Belfast vacation and both visits were delicious. Their new(er)…read morelocation is super cute and spacious with plenty of parking. If you walk to the left upon entering, you can grab takeout. If you walk to the right, you order to eat-in. And there's a lot of seating. For the first visit, we ordered takeout and it was still so good and fresh when we got it back to our cottage. The next visit we ate in. Again, super fresh and delicious. I ordered a pancake with blueberry compote and was happy to see they used wild blueberries in their compote. I also ordered a coffee milkshake to get my caffeine fix and that was a nice, light, dessert for breakfast kind of treat.

Bell the Cat is such a charming little breakfast spot! It's a small, quaint place with a cozy…read moresmall-town feel that makes you want to sit back and enjoy your morning. Its located in what feels like a business park but dont be deterred, its perfect inside. I ordered the blueberry French toast, and it was delicious! Fresh, flavorful, and just the kind of comforting breakfast you hope to find at a local spot like this. The food was really good, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Definitely a cute little gem worth stopping by for breakfast. I'd happily come back!

Friendly and fast, Sunrise Bagel makes great bagels and bagel sandwiches. I recommend any of their…read morelocations, they are all great!

Delicious bagel!! The best I've had ever! Next time we are in Central Maine, we will be back!read more