Mae's Café has been around for many years with different owners. It always has such an inviting and homey feel. The dining areas are bright and welcoming. We went recently for breakfast. We were greeted by a friendly server The menu was diverse, and all the dishes seemed well curated. They serve local coffee! I had the generously portioned sweet potato and scrambled egg bowl. My husband ordered corned beef eggs Benedict with home fries. It was unfortunate that his home fries were cold and rather dried up. The server offered to bring out fresh home fries. then the front of the house manager brought our bill and discounted the tab greatly. He was very apologetic. We definitely would go back based on this customer service. Worth mentioning, there is a side entrance that is handicap accessible (the main entrance on Centre Street has steps leading up to it). But if one wanted to go to the bakery counter from that entrance, there are a few steps to get to that level. read more

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Bath has quite a few breakfast options, and it was hard to choose, but we are so glad we gave Mae's a try! We were seated quickly, and the server was attentive and friendly. Our beverages were there in no time flat. I ordered the avocado toast. WOW! Excellent decision! Perfect slices of avocado and tomato on toast, served with two eggs and the freshest, most beautiful fruit cup! Delicious! My son ordered the breakfast burrito with no onions, and although it did arrive with onions, he was successful in removing them. He said it was very good. Although we didn't try any, their bakery items looked mouthwatering. read more

Mae's Cafe & Bakery - Breakfast burrito and avocado toast. So good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bath, Maine

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Mae's is definitely a staple in the area! Conveniently located just off of RT.1 but far enough into town to give you the flavor of Bath, the restaurant also has all the charm of a historical building with the updates of modern comfort. The staff are all very friendly and happy to answer questions. Even on a busy day (we visited on Fathers Day), service was prompt. Once we placed our order, it took about 45 minutes to get our food, which is long, even for the holiday. It was all pretty tasty, but the home fires were all burnt and the pancakes were not super warm, so I am guessing that some cook forgot to make something. Overall, still very enjoyable, but not perfect on this trip. read more

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We came on a Sunday for brunch and were able to get seated right away on their porch by their kind hostess. Since we were outside, I did not get to see how large their indoor space was but it was very homey from what I could see. They had a delicious french toast made from their homemade cinnamon bread and perfectly cooked the eggs whether it was over easy or poached. The home fries were a little overcooked for my likings but they did have a touch of cajun seasoning on top. However, I found my Salmon Benedict to be too salty given it was smoked and paired with a feta smear. The green bowl included thinly sliced greens like broccoli and brussel sprouts that were cooked to my slightly crisp preferences. Overall, we had a good experience. Our waitress was so kind and personable but I do have to give a warning for the bees that can be quite relentless. Food was good and prices were reasonable so I would like to come again! read more

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We visit Mae's annually during our trip to Maine. This visit they were especially accommodating of one of our dietary restrictions. All of the benedict options we wanted were appealing and we wanted to share 2 different ones while accommodating a gluten and dairy allergy. We were able to request 2 different benedicts deconstructed so we could split them and everyone was happy. They really made it work! Both the corned beef and short rib benedicts were delicious! They are also very accommodating for children. read more

Mae's Cafe & Bakery - Short rib and corned beef benedicts (2 separate meals that we split) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bath, Maine

I have been wanting to try Mae's. The location has tons of memories-like from the 90s! We stopped in today and it was amazing. I had an eggs Benedict-surprise! And it was soooo good - interesting that there appeared to be cheese under the ham - yum. The hollandaise was light, just right. Wayne went for corned beef - and proclaimed it awesome. His Bloody Mary was the only slight down side; but he finished it! The room is great - nice art, but a bit warm (of course it is high 80s so...) mimosa was fab. Our server, Zachary was quick, professional and even offered a visit to the walk in cooler to cool off read more

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Phenomenal pastries. Great service. excellent breakfast ambience with kids. Had French toast, omelette, and pancakes. All stellar with fresh fruit. read more

Solid three (that's not bad...). I'd actually do 3.5 if that was an option. Since it's not, I'm rounding up to four. I've wanted to visit Mae's for a while but they've been closed the couple of times I stopped by, previously. Yesterday was the day. The outdoor porch seating is lovely. I picked a corner table. Our steak and mushroom omelets were fine but nothing "special" per se. The sourdough was good. I really enjoyed the homefries. They were out of corned beef hash - the main reason we stopped in - chicken sausage and squash. Our waiter was proficient but not really friendly. The bakery items looked amazing but I can't vouch for anything but their looks. I didn't buy any. read more

Mae's Cafe & Bakery - Steak and mushroom omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bath, Maine

The breakfast omelette that I ordered was not what I expected. I ordered the western and it literally was just puffy egg folded in two- very little "western" was in between the egg. Disappointing and not impressed with my breakfast at all. read more

Gluten and dairy free friendly. Fun atmosphere with the seagull mascot and the elf tree out front. read more

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Love this place. It's got a cute interior and friendly servers. All very helpful too. My food came out quickly and I didn't have any issues. I ordered the quiche that came with a side salad and a roll. It was all yummy. The quiche was a hearty slice with bacon in it and the salad was nice a light to complement the quiche. read more

Mae's Cafe & Bakery - Quiche - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bath, Maine

Nice breakfast! Brussel sprout and bacon hash with eggs. Side sausage. Nice light and airy, comfortable place for a nice start to the day. Wife had Avacado toast which looked terrific too. read more

Mae's Cafe & Bakery - Brussel sprout & Bacon hash with eggs. Side sausage. Yum - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bath, Maine

Cute menu and space--awful service. Walked out on a fri morning after we waited nearly 15 min for coffee while staffed walked by several times without even a hello. I guess we were invisible. See ya! read more

Way overpriced for the quality of food. $18 for breakfast burrito with hardly any black beans in it and the hasbrowns were burnt, half of them tiny little burnt pieces, and you hardly get any. Everytime I've been in there the last year, they rush you! Wanted to take my order before I'd hardly looked at the menu. Asked us if we wanted desert when we were clearly not done eating. Restaurants cannot urge you to leave just because they "close" at a certain time. We walked in at 1:30, they close at 2. You can't rush a customer out. What close at 2 means is that you serve customers before 2. So not worth the money. They probably think they can get away with it because of their location. I'd rather go to the Galley. read more

My wife and I went here on a Sunday mid day, it surpassed my expectations. I really like it, I had a great breakfast, nice location, they had a great dessert case, I bought a Cinnamon Bun to go. read more

Came in on a Saturday, got put on a waitlist to be seated in 40min. Service was slow, but staff was nice. We had to ask for our check multiple times as we could not locate our server out front. I think they are understaffed. Food is pretty good. Coffee cake was moist. It's a popular spot. read more

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Great food and service. Lots of diversity. Many choices to fit your dietary needs. Attractive decor.

Food and service were good, the the establishment was filthy. The amount of grime built up on the floors showed weeks of neglect. The once bright and cheerful interior was fogged with windows with failed panes of glass. I was saddened for the once stunning eatery. read more

The egg omelette was perfect. Fluffy. cheesy. The bakery items are beautiful and delicious. Scones. Cinnamon buns. Cookies and a variety of muffins. It's in a lovely house that is well appointed. It's a must stop when in Bath and it is loaded with a variety of coffee drinks available. Great service! read more

Food was great, I definitely recommend the smash burger. Service was very well, waitress was very kind. Ambiance and music added a nice touch. Paintings on the walls are really beautiful. I would definitely recommend visiting if you haven't read more

The food was delicious, Donna - our server, was amazing and we got to sit outside on a nice sunny day. Their bakery looked phenomenal, but we were so full after breakfast and we didn't want it to sit in our car all day so we had to miss out. We regret skipping it. read more

Mae's Cafe & Bakery - BLTE - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bath, Maine

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There are several awesome things about this place--the "pastrami" salmon Benedict with chèvre was a perfect balance of rich and tangy salty savory. The home fries were perfect. But then the espresso tasted like it was scorched or had rancid oils from having the steam cup left dirty. And one of our espressos was so weak, we returned it for a do-over. Finally, the Brussels sprout hash just tasted like barely cooked bland shredded Brussels sprouts. The servers were amazing and efficient--always cruising around attentively with warm smiles. read more

Cute spot. Very family friendly. I liked all the different tables and chairs. The food was all top notch. I had a better steak here than some "steak" restaurants. Service was fast and attentive. read more

We used to really like Mae's but unfortunately I have to give a bad review. Last time we were there my poached eggs were totally overcooked and my daughter's pancakes were burned. I didn't say anything to the waitress because they were really busy, but I followed up with the restaurant once by email and once using the contact form on the website. That was months ago and I never got a response. We haven't been back since. read more

Mae's Cafe & Bakery - Overcooked poached eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bath, Maine

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Went into Mae's Cafe & Bakery and the service here was assuming that I wanted go instead of letting me order to sit and enjoy. I stayed back to enjoy a cinnamon bun and vanilla latte. The vibe here was calm. The vanilla latte was more like a vanilla cappuccino. It was really delicious. The male who made my drink had so much foam in it. Lattes have more milk than foam. read more

Mae's Cafe & Bakery - Enjoy a vanilla latte with a cinnamon role #selfcare - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bath, Maine

What a disappointment Mae's Cafe was today. Their menu has been streamlined for the Fall which is understandable. However, that should translate to the food being prepared to a high standard if there are only a few items on the menu. I ordered the Morse's Mountain which consisted of two eggs, home fries, bacon or sausage and two small pancakes. Unfortunately my eggs were rubbery and seemed to have been prepared well in advance as did the home fries. The home fries where very dry inside because the were warmed again and dried out. The pancakes were chocolate chip and after a bite it was very off putting as the chocolate was burnt. I turned them over to see them burned over the entire bottom of both pancakes. I did ask that they bring me two new pancakes and they accommodated that quickly. The new pancakes were very good which tells me that they didn't care how they served the food in the first place. They knew they were burnt. I won't give up on this place but will definitely not order scrambled eggs and home fries again. I will try another item next time. A big let down today! read more

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Wow! What a wonderful place. Everything was delicious. I had the grilled cheese with bacon,pesto and tomato and loved every bite. Everyone in our party liked theirs too. The waitress was great and the atmosphere was relaxed and inviting. read more

Cute old fashion place, but we really didn't think the food was all that great. Corn-beef was dry, French toast was dry, and eggs were over cooked. We also waited almost an hour for the table. We would suggest trying somewhere else. read more

I can't name a favorite because everything is so good. And the setting in an old home with big windows and wood floors is amazing. The avocado toast with eggs, steel cut oats and eggs Benedict are spectacular, just saying. (I'm not a big breakfast meat person) but my partner said his meal was also delicious read more

Always a favorite, but this time they outdid themselves. A surprise birthday party for my wife with 9 guests. She knew we were going to Maes for brunch/lunch. We drove up and she got her first clue when she saw a banner outside with her high school photo and "Happy Birthday". The second clue was when we walked into the room and everyone began singing. The service was attentive, the reserved front room was ready, the food was delicious and the cake--a lemon raspberry layer cake with buttercream icing-- was beautiful and tasty. Good food and good service are why we keep coming back. The day was special, and my wife said it was a perfect birthday. read more

Mae's Cafe & Bakery - Entry to Mae's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bath, Maine

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Was looking forward to visiting this place as we had looked at the reviews. Unfortunately, after making reservations and being seated promptly, our order took 45 minutes to get because the waitress said a catering order had come in which evidently took precedence over the seated and waiting customers. I should add, it was not busy. My daughter's Benedict was good but if you order the Brussels sprouts bacon and egg hash, note there are no potatoes as is traditional in a hash dish. So, for 16 dollars you get 2 eggs, a piece of toast, and shredded Brussels sprouts with probably 1 piece of cut up bacon. We will not be returning. read more

Food? Excellent. Service? Excellent. Ambience? Cozy. What disappointed me? I ordered their delicious eggs Benedict. I asked if I could exchange the ham for bacon. No problem. Got the bill. They up charged $7 for the switch. That made my eggs Benedict $23!!! We spent a little over $60 for breakfast for two. I think the waitress should have given fair warning about the excessive up charge read more

Mae's Cafe & Bakery - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bath, Maine

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When we arrived we were told a 30 minute wait maximum, we ended up being here about an hour before we were even sat down, granted we were a larger party, we were all getting hangry. We got the food to-go, and I feel like it was way too overpriced for what it was. I would recommend getting here extra early if you're on a timed schedule. read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about this place. I went for breakfast at this sit down cafe, and was not disappointed. First, the vibe. Very Maine, very comforting. I sat in a corner booth with real cushions and it was so cozy. Second, the staff. Very friendly and personable. Never had to ask for a refill on my coffee. Even helped me decide on my meal. And with that, the third, food. I got the sagadahoc bennie that came with home fries. Not your typical home fries. Nice spice to them, not overcooked. The bennie was so flavorful. The smoked salmon was fantastic. The hollandaise sauce was just sweet enough. I highly recommend this place. It will not disappoint. read more

Mae's Cafe & Bakery - Sagadahoc Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bath, Maine

We went to Mae's this morning. I was excited they took reservations and really looked forward to having breakfast w/o a 30 to 45-minute wait. We arrived a bit early and were promptly seated in a private dining area. I think we were the first patrons as they opened at 8 and it was a few minutes after when we arrived. From here nothing was really "prompt". The drinks were brought out within a reasonable time, but everything else took a long time. Our food took almost 30 minutes to come to the table, maybe a bit longer. And we had to flag the waitress down for coffee refills beforehand. Once the food was delivered we asked for butter and syrup - we finally gave my mother ours because her food was getting cold. I ordered oatmeal with apricots/blueberries/cinnamon and asked them to hold the nuts. Instead, I got apricots and literally no flavor in the oatmeal; it was so bland. I was told the menu is confusing and it's blueberries or apricots... I asked her to at least bring some cinnamon but it couldn't help it - that stuff was just bad. Luckily the french toast was delicious and a large helping so my family shared it with me. I asked for the checks right after the food was brought as we were beginning to run behind schedule given how long everything was taking. It again took forever for her to come back to get the checks - I finally walked up and found her. I wouldn't go back - slow service just grates on my last nerve, but the French toast may be worth the wait if you did go. Just stay far away from the oatmeal. read more

Looking forward to returning next month! Great breakfast! The best place in Bath for a good breakfast! read more

Great brunch at Mae's! Had the ham Benedict. Hollandaise was perfect! Bright, fresh, and delicious! Poached yolks were over cooked, but I forgot to ask for them gooey. My son loved his sausage, fruit, and cinnamon roll. Great service! Super nice waitress and a waiter grabbed my son a refill on chocolate milk without a second thought. Great team. Always a solid spot for brunch! read more

Lovely people (thanks Michelle for the service) and food worthy of a daily trip. Corned Beef Hash made the way it should be, with actual corned beef and freshly cut spuds. (10/10). Excellent coffee and baked goods as well, always a highlight. read more

Service and food were both amazing! My server knew exactly what she was doing and was the sweetest little thing ever! She gave me and my husband immediate attention and could give us recommendations on anything and cracked some jokes with us too. The ONLY reason I'm not giving this a 5 star review is because of the "manager" or whoever is in charge of this place. Unfortunately, this seems to be a common theme in the Bath restaurant business. Gavin, hates his job. It is as clear as day and you can tell by the way he projects that onto his WONDERFUL staff. The side comments, the attitude, etc. I love when I can see staff having fun around one another and that immediately stops when he comes around because he takes all their energy away. I've been to this restaurant a few times and this isn't just a one time occurrence. He needs to check his attitude or find himself a new job because not only will he be losing customers, he will be losing some of the best workers I've ever set my eyes on. No one working there deserves to be treated like that! If you're looking for a good meal with fantastic service I would 100% recommend this place, but if you have morals and don't want to give your money to a place where staff is treated poorly by their higher-ups, I personally would recommend trying out a different brunch spot. read more

A long standing tradition when I visit Bath....an excellent meal at this establishment with sumptuous cinnamon and pecan rolls to go. As always the food and service were great. The sun filled dining room was the perfect place to tell my new daughter in law stories of how I met my husband here many long years ago when this was Kristina's. read more