Merriland Farm definitely lived up to the hype. We have heard nothing but good things and were not disappointed. To start, the mimosa flight was delicious! As was my mom's coffee. For our food, the meat pie was so flavorful and fresh. My mom loved her eggs Benedict, and we split a blueberry pancake which was delicious. The homemade whipped cream and real maple syrup really topped it off great. I NEED to try the blueberry French toast or crepes so we will be back!! My only complaint was how busy it was. We made a reservation and we weren't seated until around 20 minutes after that time slot. Not a big deal, but there's really no good place to stand and we constantly we were in the way of other guests/servers. Anyone trying to walk in quickly left after hearing it was a 1.5 hour wait for a table so reservations are a MUST. We came on a weekend in October. Additionally, the room we were seated in was only heated by one small heater so it was pretty chilly. But totally worth it for the food! Staff was also very attentive and friendly despite how busy it was. read more

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Just had brunch here today and had a great time! It's a really cute place and the servers/ staff were all friendly, the food selection was great and fun brunch drinks. I got the portobello Benedict and it was delicious - nothing like simple things done right (perfect eggs, delicious mushrooms, the house potatoes are great). Definitely will be back. read more

Merriland Farm Cafe - Portobello Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wells, Maine

Let's start with the wit. It was clearly pointed out that they were asking for patience as they were short staffed. We were also told it was a 45minute wait. How could folks complain? Very clear to all customers. we had a waitress named Tracy and she was like a gal on steroids. Tracy was kind but notably fast as lightning but we never felt rushed. We had french toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, two breakfast santana's,!two blueberry/razberry muffins, coffee and tea. Food was fantastic as well as a shout out to Tracy! read more

Everything is wonderful! The people, the food , the place, We have been here a few times now, it's tucked away in wells so oftentimes we forget about it. The food is fresh and delicious and their menu is great. They serve Coffee by Design coffee and today we ordered their pumpkin teabread! Yumm. The portobello and veggie omelette were delicious and the house potatoes were cooked perfectly well. read more

Merriland Farm Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wells, Maine

3.5 stars Vibe: Farm to table, cafe is next to a golf course Service: Everyone was very nice, the hostess was friendly and let us know that they were understaffed and was very accurate with the wait time, the waitress was clearly working very hard, one of our side dishes was missed and even though she quickly got it out to us she took it off the bill Food: We got breakfast, menu changes seasonally. Pumpkin stuffed french toast - the filling was very good, house made whipped cream was fine, french toast itself was very basic and brought the dish down. House hash - very close to what you get from a can but for me that's a win, very salty, textures of the corned beef and potatoes are great, definitely greasy House potatoes - solid texture, crispy outside with soft inside, salted well but no other seasoning made them a bit plain. Value: Portions were just right, food was solidly good but not great, service was great despite them being short staffed, I'd say just about on point/slightly overpriced. Other: It's a bit of a maze to find the hostess, you have to go around the back of the building, following half a dozen signs going through the restaurant to find it. Parking available although not a ton of it. Overall: I will probably try some new places the next time I'm in the area rather than come back here but it's not a bad place to go. read more

Merriland Farm Cafe - Pumpkin stuffed french toast - good filling, french toast is pretty basic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wells, Maine

We enjoyed breakfast on the patio on a picture-perfect July morning, along with our dog who was greeted warmly by the hostess and promptly served a nice bowl of water when we were seated. The staff was genuinely friendly, service was outstanding, and the food was fantastic! Hubby got the house hash omelet and enjoyed its spiciness, along with generous sides. I chose a pancake that was the size of a dinner plate and done just right--a bit crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. The only bummer is a few bites tasted of onions and vegetables...ugh! Next time we're in Wells we will *definitely* go back to Merriland Farm, but I'll get tea bread (a baked good) instead of pancakes in order to avoid the whole griddle flavor transfer situation, which is NOT a knock on this restaurant; it's meant to be a helpful note for others with ARFID and/or on the spectrum with food/sensory issues. read more

Merriland Farm Cafe is such a charming cafe! It's nestled in a residential area right next to a golf course. They have a few seating options available: an outside patio, a "garden room" with high tops and bigger tables for groups, and a classic dining room area. The food was delicious and fresh! I'd recommend making a reservation or getting there when it opens as it can get busy and they may turn away walk-ins. Service was a little slow. Overall, I would recommend and visit again! read more

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Stopped there for breakfast. Great menu choices. The eggs benedict with portobello were to die for! Crepes were delicious too. Don't miss this place! read more

Merriland Farm Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wells, Maine

Despite the diner vibe the food here is fantastic! I was super surprised and completely delighted by how good the food was. Real farm-to-table food, locally sourced, and imaginatively and carefully crafted into delicious meals. The Lobster Cake Benedict came with an absolutely delicious Béarnaise sauce and heirloom white, purple, and sweet potatoes were the best - by far - breakfast potatoes I've ever had. Staff were super-friendly and very kind and helpful. Interesting old building in the middle of nowhere - not the easiest place to find and poor signage, but totally worth it once you get there! Get off the Highway 1 well-trodden path for a delightful and delicious breakfast alternative!! read more

Merriland Farm Cafe - Lobster Cake Benedict + heirloom white, purple, and sweet potato medley. SO, SO GOOD! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wells, Maine

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2nd time here. Coffee Grapefruit juice 2 potato soups w toast Greek Omelet w hash and more toast! Cubes white and purple potatoes sautéed Hash omelet We were stuffed!!! TOO MUCH BREAD In my opinion. For the soup And as a side. We've had omelets in the past. Out of this world! Lydia was a pleasure. She was quick on her feet. Great to talk to. Place got busier the later the morning got. Nice and quiet place off the beaten path read more

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Delicious food, and amazing atmosphere. Indoor or out, the restaurant seating is super inviting. Things to note: Food was not fast. Which is ok, but know it ahead. I'm pretty sure our experience was not the norm, since our server snuck us a muffin on the house. To me this is telling of a good establishment, filled with people who care. If you want to sit outside (worth it), make a reservation. The burger did not come out as ordered (med rare, came out near well) but that could've been because it tasted like it was cooked on an actual charcoal grill. On the plus side: The poutine was outstanding, the sandwiches were on point, and pretty sure those epic rings were beer battered. We will eat here again, it's a pretty legit brunch place. They even have flights of mimosas! read more

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Amazing food, great prices, and phenomenal vibes. We found Merriland Farm Cafe while looking for breakfast spots around Kennebunk. We wanted something quaint and outdoors, so this place was perfect. We made a reservation on OpenTable and arrived on time, on a Saturday morning. That's when we learned they get quite packed, so I totally recommend calling or going online to reserve a table. Even with a reservation, we had to wait around 15-20 mins to get a table. They seemed a bit understaffed, but even amidst the craziness the staff was friendly and attentive. The menu was quite extensive! We started our breakfast with their grilled blueberry muffin which was delicious. My partner and I both opted for the French Meat Pie Benedict and it was DIVINE. The eggs were cooked to perfection and the pie was so filling -- we left completely stuffed. It was so good. The coffee was also really good, and I appreciated the constant refills. Try to get a table outdoors if the weather permits -- it's just so nice on their patio. I totally recommend Merriland Farm Cafe. We can't wait to go back. read more

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I went to Merriland cafe a week ago a half ago ordered a hash omelette service was poor they are understaffed new ownership and they cannot get staff never an issue under previous owner when I got home two hours later began to vomit violently for an hour a a half could Not eat for a day called them and left a message via email no one called back for a week when I talked to the manager she had.no interest I am calling the board of health in wells Do not eat here Was great now very bad read more

I am so disappointed to have to leave this review, as a Wells resident and frequent visitor of this restaurant. I made reservations for brunch over a month in advance for my bachelorette party August 17. I confirmed with the restaurant, even though we were playing phone tag. I got a confirmation for my party of 12 on Friday morning. When we arrive to the restaurant the morning of August 17, not only were we told that we would not be seated, the rude hostess proceeded to blame it on me. Rather than apologize, she said that she had been trying to call me for weeks, argued with me, and made it seem as if it were my fault that they could not accommodate our party. I am so very disappointed with this lack of service. I understand extenuating circumstances, the hostess said that several cooks had quit. Because my group of bachelorette party attendees was all dressed up, we took a photo of the 12 of us and the person taking our picture said, "be happy you didn't get seated, we've been here for 2 1/2 hours and don't have our food." It sounds like a failing business to me. I called them to try to rectify the situation before leaving this one star review and no one ever returned my call. I would stay away! read more

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my daughter & I had reservations for 8 on Sunday. we were the first ones there, yet seated in an entryway. I asked if there were other 2 seaters available and was told those were reserve. I reminded them that we did, in fact, also have a reservation. they were rude and said, are you going to stay? if not, we have others waiting for tables. We only saw two others- tables if 4 and 6 people. we immediately left because we heard the waitress talking shit about us to the hostess. we will never go back and intend to tell everyone how horrible this place was. we ended up going to a delightful breakfast spot in Kennebunk! read more

This place is well worth finding with your GPS. Quiet, calm, friendly little atmosphere with amazing food that was worth the weight. The food was delicious with some creativity (I was absolutely in love with that stuff French toast !) The prices are fairly reasonable as well. We went on a holiday weekend and it seemed like the servers were beyond busy, yet still attentive and friendly. I look forward to returning here. read more

Merriland Farm Cafe - Pancakes larger than your face! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wells, Maine

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Very impressed. Went there for Easter brunch. Made a reservation well in advance. Relaxing atmosphere. Great service. Great food and their special Bloody Mary and the Mimosa sampler were delicious. We both had a variation of eggs benedict with home fries. 100% spot on. Will definitely go back next time we visit Wells from VT read more

The last time we had been here was 11 years ago and it was just as good as the first time! French toasts are a must as is the bacon and the lobster eggs Benedict. Make sure you make a reservation as they are very short staffed read more

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Down a short winding drive, nestled in the woods just past the golf course on the right, lies a well known local cafe that I cannot praise high enough. Sundays are busy so you will need reservations, other days you can get a seat. Let me just say, that my experience was amazing. Walking up to the front, it reminds me of an old time farmhouse, which I later learned from the owner is what it used to be! I was greeted and seated promptly upon arrival. Service by my waitress was very fast, and she was very pleasant. I opted for the Italian Sausage and Pepper Omelette. This came with purple, pink and gold chefs style potatoes. I opted out of the toast for now bc trying to stay low carb. My meal was brought out quickly and smelled amazing. As I cut into this perfect omelette, I was very pleased to find a WHOLE Italian sausage split in half the length of my omelette. The onions, and green and Red peppers were fresh and full length. This is the heartiest, best tasting omelette I have ever eaten. The egg was flaky and light, the sausage e was cooked perfectly, while the peppers had that *snap that make them so good. The potatoes were right on point, seasoned perfectly. The cook obviously has a great palette and knows when it's just right. I decided to try the blue berry toast. (To heck with low carb today) I absolutely loved it. There was nothing left on my plate I can proudly say. This is no ordinary restaurant, it's open air feel is amazingly refreshing. The cost is the meal was great!!! Do NOT miss this gem of Maine. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE and AMAZING food sets this cafe apart from the rest! I will be back, thanks!!! read more

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Best p Best breakfast and lunch place. the crepes with the blueberries and fresh whip cream. the Greek omelette! and the staff is wonderful. read more

Merriland Farm Cafe - Blueberry crepes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wells, Maine

Merriland Farm Cafe in Wells is a restaurant I just discovered after being a resident for 20+ years! Decided to find out where it was and try it for breakfast. I think it just became my new favorite place. So cozy with several fireplaces, friendly staff and great food! Adding a picture of my breakfast omelette that comes with potatoes and toast but I opted for a homemade blueberry muffin instead. They say you need reservations on weekends and in season so I guess others have discovered it too! read more

Merriland Farm Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wells, Maine

We loved our first experience at this restaurant. Last year 2023 Labor Day weekend, my wife had the crepes and she loved them. I had a brisket sausage and brisket, it was very good(super tender brisket. So this year we had to go back. We both decided on the same meals because they were so good. Something has definitely changed. Ownership or kitchen staff or both. The crepes were crackers, we sent back and again the second crepes were just lacking. The brisket that I had seemed hard almost like Chinese BBQ spare ribs. Disappointing don't think we'll be back. Things change and not alway for the better. read more

Way off the beaten track, and totally worth it! We didn't get a table outside but the table inside that they seated us at had a lovely breeze coming in. The menu is full of breakfast dishes and sandwiches. We enjoyed a reuben and a croquet madame. The reuben was great - not too much of anything and the corned beef was cooked to perfection. The Croque was also good, we requested to leave off the powdered sugar. The other nice find were the home fries - strips on the reuben and chunky on the Croque. We splurged on bubbles - a delightful sparkling rose that went perfectly with the two dishes. The staff was super attentive, and the pricing was reasonable. read more

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The food here is truly great, you cannot deny that, but it is pricey. We went here on a Sunday morning, and I wouldn't recommend going on the weekend at all. We waited for 2 hours for a 25 minute wait. Once we were seated, we were then told the kitchen was backed up 40 minutes. It then took the food over an hour to come out. The service once inside felt very rushed. I would recommend only eating here on a weekday, maybe the wait would be shorter! read more

Love a dog friendly farm to table restaurant- found this location on the app called bring fido and was super excited. Lots of shade and umbrellas. A very cute barn inside feel. We sat outside though I got the stuffed French toast with blueberries and honestly it was ok but very fresh and I loved the blueberries. the fresh whipped cream made it amazing I also go the corned beef hash Benny and it was amazing it was accompanied with sweet potato home fries and I loved that it was so different and delicious Our server deb was awesome and so attentive and friendly especially to our fur baby. I recommend making reservations and read more

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On our last day of our New England trip, we came across this amazing restaurant, in what felt like the middle of the woods. We decided to order their Greek omelette and blueberry french toast, made with Maine blueberries. So glad we ordered only one savory dish as it was enough for two adults. One detail that I noticed (and appreciated) was that they reuse their crayons for the kids. Every time we go to a restaurant and our little one gets a kids menu, I feel like we're wasting so much in crayons. Crayola should offer half the size to restaurant owners, or do like this place did, and reuse them. Anyway, enough of side topic, back to the food. Greek omelette was huge and best of all, tasty. Their coffee was robust and it kept coming. Their French toast is the reason why we chose this place for breakfast in the first place. I had never tried Maine blueberries but they did taste different. Not as sweet and a little smaller than regular store-bought ones. The bread and compote was not very sweet, just the right amount of indulgence. Compote had ginger on it, which added a nice taste to it. No, it didn't taste like ginger, but somehow complimented the blueberries. Wish we had something like this in California, so we could indulge every weekend. Locals are lucky to have this jewel in their neighborhood. read more

Merriland Farm Cafe - Delicious blueberry and cream cheese stuffed french toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wells, Maine

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Friendly staff and beautiful scenery! Walked in solo and hostess set me up outside looking at beautiful scenery. It seems like a fun place for families dates or old girlfriends getting together. Really enjoyed lobster cakes egg Benedict's. Super flavorful didn't need to add any seasoning it was perfect. My waitress was super nice and I would love to come back. read more

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Finally got out here to this spot for brunch and was not disappointed! A bit of a wait that felt a little disorganized but everyone was very kind, wonderful service once we were seated. Loved the ambience and the beauty of being outdoors in a quiet spot in Wells. Tried the breakfast poutine and stuffed blueberry French toast and it was delicious! The mimosa flight was yummy and nicely presented as well. Not to mention the huge mug of delicious coffee! Definitely will be coming back! read more

Merriland Farm Cafe - Breakfast poutine and blueberry French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wells, Maine

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Best brunch in town! Four of us looking for a hearty meal as we all tried different but wonderful meals: Eggs Benedict for me (with mimosa!), veggie omelet (tons of fresh veggies with tri-color potatoes which were as tasty as they were colorful), blueberry crepes (with a wonderful sauce made from real Maine blueberries and not super sweet!), pancakes as big as a dinner plate -- so we shared trying their sugar-free syrup plus their flavorful local maple syrup! All scrumptious and beautifully served by our waitress Nikki who was professional and very attentive but not annoying. We loved the off-the-grid feel of being in a rural farmhouse - close but not on the main busy streets. The room we were in was cozy with pleasant music and friendly staff passing by at different times. Recommendation -- make a reservation as the place is popular and you might have a wait you weren't looking for! read more

We are locals and have enjoyed the food and service here in the past. Made a reservation online for 10:15, 3 people which was confirmed. Arrived at ten and told there was a wait. No problem. Shortly after a woman came up to hostess stand and insisted she had a reservation for 6 people, but she did NOT make an online reservation. She called and left a voicemail so her "reservation" was never confirmed. She proceeded to through a tantrum and insist they get her a table. The hostess explained they were also short staffed but she would try to get them a table. 10:15 comes around, and they call the party of six for their table. OUR reservation was confirmed, we were there on time, and they got to take our reservation because she threw a fit. Wont be coming back here unfortunately. read more

Wow! I am obsessed with this perfect little brunch restaurant. I went to Merriland Farm Cafe on a whim with my boyfriend's sisters. We did not need a reservation because we got lucky but I will definitely be making one in the future! We were seated in the Garden Room which was so cozy and perfect. Outside the restaurant is so picturesque and the Garden Room was perfect for getting nice views. We started with mimosa flights! 3 mimosas for $12! And there are so so many flavors to choose from. I got apple cider (a seasonal special), blood orange (fav!!), and raspberry. They were all tasty and worth the money. I'm so excited to try other unique flavors next time we go. For my meal, I got the French Meat Pie Benedict and it was mouthwatering. The eggs were perfectly cooked and the meat pie was very authentic and delicious. I was very impressed with this unique take on a Benedict. Unfortunately, they are closed for the season now until March so I am super glad we stumbled upon Merriland Farm Cafe when we did! I will definitely be making a reservation to take my boyfriend when they reopen. They also have beer dinners sometimes according to their Facebook page and I am so excited to take part in one of those!! Highly recommend! read more

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The bad: we were sat about a foot from a door that was in constant use by staff and patrons. Towards the end of the meal, the hostess (who we think was also the manager) showed us a sign they had that asks people not to use the door. Would have been nice if they had bothered to put it out. We didn't even complain about the door but the hostess herself used the door, saying "oh didn't realize you were still here" (it was about 20 minutes after we were sat) and asked us specifically to not include mention of the poor seating on a review. We hadn't even thought about it but given the curious mention, we searched and see that others have complained about this, meaning she was well aware that the table position is a problem and yet placed the table incredibly close to the door, didn't put up the sign, and used the door herself. Sigh, this would have been 5 stars if not for this issue but we were constantly interrupted and I had to get up several times to close the door when others didn't bother. The good: the food is great. The stuffed French toast and breakfast poutine were fantastic! I would go back and order these every time. We also had n omelette with incredibly fresh veggies and a huge pancake. One of the best breakfasts we've ever had. The server was very nice and service was pretty quick once we were sat (but I'd did take a long time to be sat-- make a reservation!). The inside is very homey and quaint. Would recommend but don't sit by a door. read more

This is my family's go to spot for breakfast/brunch whenever we come to Maine. The food is always fresh and incredible. The servers are always super sweet. Make sure you make a reservation because there's usually a wait! read more

A "must visit" every time we are in Wells. In fact, this time, we had breakfast here 2 mornings in a row. The flights of mimosas are terrific--so creative! Outstanding food. And the best service around. Our servers--Olivia and Nikki--were both very accommodating, friendly--they made us feel welcomed...never rushed. Salmon cake Benedict was wonderful. The real star--for me, anyway--was the Breakfast Poutine. Oh, my!!! read more

So yummy! Very comfy & cozy place. Awesome service! Food is delicious! Thanks for a great birthday brunch. We will be back! read more

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We went on a Thursday not expecting it to be busy. It was. Parking is limited and we had two of our party who have walking problems. They need more handicap parking for sure. That is really the only negative thing I have to say. The food is amazing and portions are very generous. We loved that they serve their coffee in giant mugs. Our server was pleasant and helpful. We will definitely be back. read more

Food is so good. Got a vegetable omelet, it was perfection. Cute little space by the side of a golf course. Highly recommend for breakfast!

The food is good, but they are unorganized and it's not worth the wait. We waited an hour and 15 minutes before being seated while other people who had walked up after us and put their names on the list with the same party size, both first available, were seated first. We were told 45 minutes. Then we sat at the table for 15 minutes waiting for the waitress to take our order. We could have finished our meal elsewhere by the time we were called and sat. One and half hours after walking up we are still waiting to place an order... 2 hours since arrival and still no food. read more

Great place for breakfast and lunch. We got the shaved sirloin omelet and turkey Reuben. The food was soooo good with large portions. The mimosa flights were so cute. Our server Olivia was excellent--great service! Make reservations! We saw like 25 people waiting for a table and we walked right in with reservations. read more

Merriland Farm Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wells, Maine

So-so Mother's Day brunch Ambiance was wonderful today, so gorgeous and awesome shade trees Service was friendly and polite but really seemed understaffed Food just didn't match the hype- almost everything seemed like it sat out too long. Wilted salad, thin chowder, home fries tasted like they were under a lamp, eggs room temp, meat pie almost cold. Wish I could have tried it all fresh. read more