This place was such a surprise! I hear diner, I think greasy spoon type vibes. This was so chic and…read moreclean.! Mom and I both wanted breakfast for lunch, and they do it here. So French toast was the choice, with PERFECT thick cut bacon that had the richest flavor. Yummmmm. Our waitress was as sweet as pie (which they don't have here lol)

Great service, the food was classic Diner food exactly what we were looking for g for. Ambiance was…read morenice, lists of locals on a Sunday morning. Pancakes were Diner fluffy and the eggs were cooks exactly how we asked. I would highly recommend if you're in the mood for a Diner breakfast.

Really good Reuben and fries. Side of pickled beets! What? Very nice staff. Next time I'm trying…read morethe mega hot dog I saw some people getting. Classic New England diner feel. Popular with the over 70 crowd.

Quintessential diner! Friendly staff, and yummy diner fare. Love their skillet breakfast!read more

Stopped here on a whim. Old style diner with great service. I highly recommend the Bowdoin Bowel…read morefor breakfast. This is not a gourmet breakfast, but the meal is filling and tasty. I don't need spices in my food!

Went to the Brunswick Diner at the recommendation of the motel manager, and he was spot on! A true…read moregem of a local breakfast place. Sat at the counter, because there were crowds on most days. Space is a bit cramped, but the diner was very cute. On the first day, there was only one pretty waitress working. She seemed a little frazzled but still very friendly to both regulars and new, like me. Food was very good and filling. Got a typical breakfast plate on the first day, of eyes, hash browns, and toast. Second day, I had Egg Benedict , and the ham was a good half inch thick! Going again today! Day#3 Update: The beautiful manager/owner recognized me, having come in 3 days in a row! I really like this place! This time, I had the Tutti Frutti waffles, with sausage links and eggs over easy on the side. Finished everything! Will definitely stop in again, if I'm in the area!

Talk about Maine comfort food! I always try to go when I'm in town and I usually get the fried…read moreclams, they're so good. And I love the old school nostalgia.

We've been driven by A1 Diner countless times, and after reading about its long, rich history,…read morefinally decided to stop by on a recent trip to Acadia. The free street parking right outside the restaurant was an unexpected and pleasant surprise. Just as surprising was the overpriced and just-okay food. I gotta say, both the inside and outside vibe of the place are a bit misaligned with the menu and food quality, and also the prices. We arrived at around noon and the menu unfortunately didn't look any breakfast items as they stopped those at 11am. Instead, our options were burgers, sandwiches, and dinner plates. The menu was quite extensive and creative -- it wasn't your typical diner menu (Asian noodles?!) -- but also, prices were steep for a place like this. A cheeseburger was $16+, with an extra $1 charge for tomato and onion. The sandwiches were more expensive and just included chips -- fries were an up-charge. Honestly, just the prices alone were a turn off. My burger -- I ordered the one with brie and jam on it -- was so underwhelming. Not even an exciting cheese like brie could save it. What a shame because it really did seem like such a cool spot!

Every meal we have ever had here is amazing. Well worth the travel time to get here.read more

Great local diner. Specials every day. The staff was great. The coffee was drinkable. My chowder…read morewas very good and available for breakfast! Fresh biscuit that came with it was great. But ... We get 3 stars for $$- $14 for a cup of chowder and a cup of coffee is ridiculous. I suspect the from-away Tesla's and sports cars parked in front can afford it!

Get outta town!!! OMG we are headed to Camden & Bar Harbor. Our 1st stop was Red's Eats in…read moreWiscasset to have their famous lobster roll. Bummer they don't open until May 6, two days from now. Continuing our drive north we came across the famous Moody's Diner that's known for their pies & down home cooking. They cook their own turkey so a turkey club is a must. For me it was either a 1/2 # lobster roll or a Percy burger with Swiss, onion & mushrooms. The burger was the juiciest burger I've ever had & I had a hard time getting it around my mouth. I managed to eat 3/4 of it & took the rest back to our B&B for later. We also had a side of awesome onion rings. If you've never been go eat & enjoy Maine cooking & hospitality. A factoid: They serve over 55,000 pieces of pie a year. Off to Whitehall B&B to rest up, go sightseeing & have an extraordinary dinner the night before our 37th anniversary. I forgot look at the size of this oatmeal raisin cookie we bought. Biggest cookie I've ever seen. BTW: Kris ordered a slice of strawberry rhubarb pie, she didn't like it. I passed on dessert.

Bummed, I wanted to love it but It was rough. Food was so bland. It was nothing to write home…read moreabout. The history is what makes this place so special and iconic. So bummed!

What a sweet place! Someone mentioned clean in a review here and that's exactly what my husband…read moresaid when we sat down. The service is wonderful, so fine to be treated with love. As you can see from the photo, the sausage gravy is humongous! and tasty too. But wait... who has these prices any more? Over in Rockland we have to pay $18 if we want sausage gravy and here it's less than half that AND you get two eggs and choice of sausage or bacon with it. Wonderful find. Can't wait to go back and try their salisbury steak or turkey dinner that everyone was ordering. Thanks Dave! (but moreso the wonderful waitresses)

It was a friendly place for lunch with a dear friend, unfortunately I didn't get pictures, we were…read morebusy catching up! Service was quick and friendly and the food was diner food +. In short, pretty darn good experience and I'll go back and ge pics next time! I had a very delicious steak sub - perfectly done with all the grease, veggies, cheese. I didn't do the fries in an attempt to not eat too much (see contents of the steak sub) and the chips were a good alternative.

Fantastic local diner. I ordered the special, jalapeños, bacon, omelette. I'll come back every time…read moreI'm in Portland. Great vibes and community feel.

This might just be my favorite sit down breakfast place in town! The space is small and cozy, we…read morewere lucky to be seated immediately when there can be long waits at peak times. It feels very vintage inside with lots of interesting decor. The menu is expansive and has something for everyone, plus they have lots of interesting specials. When we went they had a cookies and cream muffin, a pumpkin fritter French toast, a couple of kinds of quiche and one or two other items that I can't recall. My omelette was delish and perfectly prepared, my husband got us the pumpkin fritter French toast to share which was luscious (as my grandfather would say). Everyone at our table was super happy with their meal. Coffee was typical diner fare but that's fine with us. Portions are hearty, the price is right, and service hit the mark. If I'm having breakfast in my town, it'll be Marcy's or Henny's!

Friendly comfortable local spot for breakfast and lunch. Lots of specials every day- including…read moredesserts! I go with the eggs Benedict regularly. Not fancy but well cooked to order and very decent - like everywhere in Maine, order extra lemon. Fast friendly service, and reasonable prices. Beware, the coffee is hot American beverage. Go to solo pane next door for real coffee.

If you're looking for a classic, no-frills breakfast spot, Southgate Family Restaurant is exactly…read morewhere you want to be. It's cozy, homey, and feels like a true small-town diner. The pancakes are literally as big as your face, the kind of breakfast comfort food that hits just right. The food overall was solid. Simple, hearty, and exactly what you'd expect from a local favorite. Coffee is your standard diner brew (nothing fancy, but it keeps coming), and the service was genuinely amazing, friendly, fast, and welcoming. Just a heads-up: there's not a ton of seating, so if you're visiting during busy season, be prepared for a little wait. Totally worth it, though, for that classic Maine breakfast charm.

Still one of our favorite spots. They just opened an expansion that offers more seating... even…read moremore greatness! They did an incredible job maintaining the historicalness of the area with the expansion and added seating that stays with their rustic, plant-loving vibe. As always, the food was delicious, exactly as expected. I always get French toast because it is THE best!

Oh what a place!! I love this little spot (emphasis on LITTLE). This is not a traditional diner -…read moreit's much more like an upgraded coffee shop. You walk in to this gorgeous space, step right up to the counter, and order all the goodies you could possibly want. The drink menu is vast - so many fun coffee beverages for the adventurous, and non-coffee options for everyone else. But if you want to keep it simple, their serve-yourself drip coffee is delightful, and there's plenty of flavors to keep it interesting (peppermint white mocha drip coffee, what??) Ok so you get your bevvie and you work very hard to find a cozy little nook to sit down - maybe someone is waiting for a to go order and gives up their seat for you? It's Gardiner, people are kind! You sit and wait and take in the surroundings - it's almost like you're in a greenhouse, with potted plants everywhere you look and dried flowers hanging from the ceiling. Then your little buzzer goes off and you go get your own food directly from the kitchen - no server/expo/restaurant experience required! Score your own hot sauce, silverware, and other condiments along the way. And dig in! The food is amazing! It's all stuff you've seen on a brunch menu before - French toast, eggs Benedicts, sandwiches - but it's got that extra flair. French toast with lemon curd and raspberries. Corned beef Reuben, but baked in Filo pastry instead of bread. A breakfast scramble with a spicy Korean twist. It's all fun and different and GOOD. You'll be too full, but stop at the counter on the way out the door and snag a fresh croissant or pastry for later. You'll thank me. I would love for this place to be full-service... But I think that might change the whole vibe. There's something cozy about the do-it-yourself aspect. And everything else about Bintliff's is delightful. We can't wait to return.