I highly recommend going to Martha's Diner if you're in this area of Maine. We were tourists in the area, because we were visiting Acadia National Park for the weekend and our hotel was nearby. We came in around brunch time on a Saturday morning, and there was a slight wait, but not too long. We just had to wait for them to finish clearing off a table that just left, then we sat down pretty quickly. It's an extremely cute diner space. Beware though, they only accept cash! My friend and I shared the crab benedict and blueberry stuffed french toast, which were both specials that our waitress suggested. Both dishes were probably some of the best benedict and french toast dishes I have ever had! There was actually a lot of crab in the benedict, and the potatoes were so good and well cooked. The blueberry stuffed french toast tasted like an amazing blueberry cake/pie/french toast all in one dish. I was so satisfied with my food. Now I just wish I could come more often! read more

Martha's Diner - American Near Me - Ellsworth, Maine

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Good food. Long waits... We waited just over 45 minutes for an omelette and breakfast sandwich. Disappointing. read more

Stopped in to Martha's Diner on our way to Acadia National Park. On one of the hottest days of the year and despite the fact the diner has no AC, it was one of the best breakfasts I have had in a long time. Simple scrambled with bacon but with fresh Maine blueberry pancakes for me and my wife had ham and eggs with the biggest slab of ham I have ever seen on a breakfast plate. It is an old-school, local diner with waiters and waitresses shouting orders and the kitchen shouting back. Very 'local' vibe as well. read more

Martha's Diner - American Near Me - Ellsworth, Maine

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Good but slow food. Affordable. Locals enjoy the place and looks like lots of regulars

Down home, simple honest food and hard working people. We were there for breakfast on a rainy morning and still there was a line out the door. The food was nothing special but that's how we ordered. The menu has a number of extras like Greek food and quiche as well as deserts. The wait staff really hustled to serve everyone even while struggling to seat everyone. The ambience is diner, playing the local 60's and 70's pop and rock. The typical story for 2022- they were short handed but the wait staff made up for it. I would go back in a minute. To me its all about honesty. They don't claim to be anything special. Just basic food at a very reasonable price. Check them out. read more

Excellent food and service. This is the perfect location when leaving Acadia, right at the end of the more local roads. It's a small place so you may have to wait, but it is worth it. read more

Looking for a delicious breakfast with great service that's affordable? This is it. Try the pancakes with fresh Maine blueberries and a side of home fries. If getting toast, go for the homemade option--it's a little extra but absolutely worth it. Come early if you can as it fills up quickly. read more

The food was some of the best breakfast i have had in a long time. The sausage biscuits and gravy were AMAZING. The homemade toast was some of the best. Our server was great as well. read more

I woke up and wanted blueberry pancakes, and Martha's delivered. We sat at the counter, and the service was quick and friendly. The blueberry pancakes were perfect and buttery, and the coffee was good too. Note: they're cash only read more

This must be at my house. I eat here all the time. It sure seems like home. Need I say more? Michael P. read more

Atmosphere was busy. Retro Lucille Ball and Betty Boop memorabilia. Clean. Friendly staff. Good blueberry pancakes. I also had over-medium eggs that had runny whites, not a fan... My wife had the "Worst BLTof my Life". Sadly, our 1st stop was also our last. read more

I have been in Maine for 12 years and I can say this is one of the best Diner's I have ever been to in a long time. I ordered the Bangor Omelette which I highly recommend, And inside the omelette is chedder cheese and it is soo good. Patato's and biscuits are bomb. The service was pretty quick. I really loved the theme of the diner. 10/10 I recommend coming here read more

Most of the other breakfast joints were closed on Sunday (whyyyyy???) so we went here. The curb appeal is lacking and we just didn't wanna. But we were so glad we did. He had the steak and eggs and said it was great and I had the crab quiche with real crab. It was great. Coffee was terrible, as all diner coffee is, and service was awesome. Cash only. There's an ATM within walking distance. read more

Food, ambiance, price, service--All good. Best crab roll in area. I always get a couple when I'm in town.

What a treasure this place is!! We drove by it in our way to Bar Harbor and later on this place was recommended to us by a local as a place to go for a great breakfast. And she wasn't lying. Everything is fresh and delicious. The service is fast and friendly. The restaurant is unique and has a lot of cool vintage decor to admire while you wait for your food. We had: Coffee - it was fresh and hot and tasty Cup of orange juice - fresh and delicious Two egg breakfast with home made rye bread and apple jelly. It came with roasted potatoes, which were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Scrambled eggs with ham and potatoes. They also offer a homemade blueberry jam. Overall a great hidden gem worth driving to Ellsworth for. The prices are also very reasonable. Highly recommend for breakfast or early lunch. read more

Martha's Diner - Two eggs breakfast - American Near Me - Ellsworth, Maine

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Great breakfast spot!! It's a home town feel with people who are kind and willing to talk. My husband ordered the ham, cheese and egg sandwich; and I ordered the half eggs Benedict that had their house baked ham instead of Canadian bacon. We loved our food and the experience here. Our server was so sweet. We would definitely be frequenting this restaurant. read more

This is a homey diner where the locals eat! Loved the sausage gravy and friendly staff!

Nostalgic diner in a strip mall, cash only. Server seemed harried at 10am on a Thursday, but coffee can quickly and it was delicious. The food was a mixed bag. I ordered corned beef hash and eggs over hard and everything was perfect except the home fried potatoes were undercooked (I sent them back and the server explained they were close to running out and she was sorry - a hot batch came out soon thereafter). Hubby got chipped beef on toast (gross). It was corned beef slivers in a thick white gravy...he was neither thrilled nor did he feel well later. Final peeve was the optional up charge on home made toast - wasn't distinguishable from other breads. Turned out to be kind of pricey at $29 before tip. read more

Martha's Diner - Menu p1 - American Near Me - Ellsworth, Maine

We had just finished our morning drive through the Schoodic Peninsula and wanted to find a decent stop for lunch before driving back into touristy Bar Harbor! This is definitely more of a comfort food locals joint. It can be found in a strip mall and from its outward appearance you wouldn't expect it to be that good. What we found was well beyond decent, it was delicious! I enjoyed their raved about Reuben sandwich and my husband had a chicken salad sandwich. Both on homemade rye bread, both came with cold slaw and pickle! Plenty of food and we highly recommend! read more

Martha's Diner - View from our booth! - American Near Me - Ellsworth, Maine

So my husband and i walked out of this diner this morning . Upon entering we were told to sit anywhere and that's what we did . After waiting about 5 minutes ( no big deal ) a waitress walked by us twice lining all the empty tables around us with menus and silverware without addressing us or giving us a menu . Needless to say we walked out but it was a very strange experience and we went down the street to another diner . Weird . read more

Note: this review with 4 stars is a reflection of what the restaurant IS and that it is not trying to be anything it is not. This is a breakfast/lunch place. It is not fancy. Many of the things on the menu probably aren't good for you. But - if you're treating yourself to breakfast out, this is a nice place to do it. read more

Omelettes & homemade bread - great Potatoes - so so, slightly undercooked for my liking Coffee - not so great French toast - compote, not fresh berries, tons of whipped cream, overall delish Atmosphere - old school retro & nostalgic - great! Very good diner for an area with limited options. read more

Martha's Diner is still serving up a to die for Crab Benny. It makes it hard to try anything else on the breakfast menu when we eat here. This is a popular place that only takes cash. You may have to wait for a table, but it is worth it. read more

Martha's Diner - American Near Me - Ellsworth, Maine

Service was excellent! Food was delicious! Price was great. Really nice local diner with 50's feel.

This is a great breakfast place. The food was very good. We had the eggs Benedict and the Trenton omelet. Very large portions, and good value! The only downside is that they don't take cards . Atm only 20 yards away so it wasn't a big deal. read more

If you ever have Diner Dreams, then this place has certainly made a cameo in them. It's the vibe of traditional diner that really sets this place apart. Adorned with "I love Lucy" and doo wop wall hangings, this place has it all. Homemade pie, delicious, filling breakfast, an entertaining series of line cooks to watch who look like they thoroughly enjoy their jobs, and quick servers to refill your coffee. Even the oddball location in the shopping plaza works. I had a delicious breakfast burrito with homemade white beans and perfect home fries. The wifey had an omelette. We watched the hustle and bustle as we sat at the counter and finished our meal with a piece of raspberry pie. We took a piece of chocolate walnut pie to go for a post hike treat. The chocolate walnut was AMAZING! Thanks to Yelp for pointing out this diamond in the rough. read more

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I love Martha's. I don't know why. You are being served by a toothless hairless guy who was put out of work by the shrimp ban. But in my book there's nothing sexier than a shrimper -- even if he is in dry dock at an overcrowded diner in a parking lot. This place has Duende. read more

This no frills small town diner was the perfect breakfast spot on our way out of town. With nods to the '50s at each turn of the head, you feel transported back in time through the decor, music, and incredibly friendly staff. Can't go wrong with the blueberry pancakes, crab benedict, and the corned beef hash. Heads up they are cash only, but there is a bank just across the street. Get there early and queue up honor system style or go in and place a takeout order at the counter. You'll be glad to make a pot stop at Martha's. read more

This is our go to breakfast place after finishing our vacations in Bar Harbor/Acadia. Martha's is in Ellsworth, so it is a great pace to stop. Martha's brings in a lot of local and tourists. The food is always been great with plenty of friendly service from the staff. The prices are good too. Go hungry We look forward to going each time we are in Acadia. Scrambled Eggs Pancakes Home Fries read more

Best breakfast in the State. Best staff in the State. Review based on 16 years of eating there.

This is a classic, old-fashioned diner type of restaurant. It's a little worn, but they keep it clean. You can eat at the counter or in a booth, or at a table. The staff very friendly and the food is delicious. I had the hash with two eggs and home fries, and it was some of the best hash I've ever had. My wife had an omelette with cheese and broccoli that came with home fries. She really liked her breakfast, too. read more

If you have an hour to wait to be more than welcome to come here. We waited 20 minutes to come inside the place, another 10 for them to clean the table, then they lost the order, and served locals first. Still waiting for food 40 minutes after we gave our order. I had an Over priced broccoli omelet that had no flavor. The waitress saw she was serving others before us and did not talk to the chef until she had served quite a few customers who were seated after us. If you want to see all the mold in the ceiling, go eat here. Horrible read more

Hopefully things will get better after covid but for now this is the first 1 star I've ever given to a place :( French toast, pancakes and egg were that disappointing. Coffee and breakfast potatoes were good. read more

Came here because of the reviews. Ordered the two eggs with hash and a blueberry pancake. Hash was really good, crispy. Potatoes tasted like old butter. My pancake was okay, a bit rubbery. It did the job and filled us up. The restaurant is cash only. No ac, so go early! read more

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Staff is super friendly, the food is made to order, Raisin bread French toast (delicious) Cash only (you can get cash back from Shaw's) read more

Martha's Diner - American Near Me - Ellsworth, Maine

I wanted to like it there, I really did, but our waitress was SO MEAN. She literally snapped her fingers at us to tell us where to sit, rolled her eyes at me, and proceeded to walk over to another waitress and talk about us where we could hear her. The food was good, and there was another waitress who came over now and then who was kind. It was honestly the first time I ever considered not leaving a tip because she was that awful to me. I did, but I won't be returning. It was really cute in there, it was just a really bad experience. read more

"IS THE CHEERS THEME SONG PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND?" Ok, I got your attention. Martha's is great. Solid food, cash only, large portions. The Sunday breakfast crowd can large so ideal you are there with your party (they will not seat you until everyone is there, which we witnessed one guy wait up to an hour, talk about some real jerk of friends) Check the specials out. I had a egg-cellent omelet, and the lady got some biscuits and gravy that were perfect. Biscuits not too dry, way too much gravy, more than she could eat. The walls are adorned with 50's/60's memorabilia, the staff are good and quick. And the food moves fast. This is a perfect diner, the one that continues to turn out classic Americana food quick and well! read more

COVID protocols were followed- worthy mention given that was the most positive comment. Food and service were fair to poor at best. Food quality not meeting the expectations- makes me question the other Yelps and feedback noted. We drove from Bangor and was quite disappointed. read more

Martha's Diner - Cup of coffee - American Near Me - Ellsworth, Maine

We found this place on our way to New Hampshire and it was amazing! They use high quality ingredients, my omelete was amazing!!! My daughter had blueberry muffins and blueberry pancakes and they were so good. Bring cash, no cards. 5 of us ate for like $65. You must stop by! read more

The crab egg benedict was great- the blueberry pancake was good but could have had more blueberries- a few other reviewers said theirs had plentiful so maybe mine was an exception- The staff are so nice & friendly! Id definitely return. read more