This review is for the restaurant up the block from the bookstore. First time visiting since…read moreChrissy's closed and I was very pleasantly surprised. Interesting menu, cute decor, friendly staff. Frittata was very good, as was the fried eggs with sautéed greens. But the star of breakfast was the blueberry pancakes. I have honestly never had pancakes as light and fluffy as these...don't know how they make them so good. Will def be returning.

Came here on a Tuesday morning at 8:30. The line was not out the door, but there was a long line…read moremeaning they must be good. They had a few things they were out of but they had an egg and cheese you could get an a biscuit or English muffin, as well as a sausage sandwich. They also had a pastry case with scones, Maine blueberry muffins, and some cinnamon rolls. We got a cinnamon roll, and a blueberry muffin. Both were fresh and tasty. The egg sandwiches were all good. They came on a toasted, English muffin, and in the sausage and egg biscuit. The sausage and eggs were pre-mixed together. It is attached to a bookstore. Very cute little shop. There were a few places to sit inside, as well as a table and some chairs outside. Overall a nice little place to stop. The menu was a little limited for breakfast but I'm sure you can find something you'll like.

Great place to get your donut fix. There are so many options and they are all fresh. The raspberry…read morefilled was excellent and my wife swore the molasses donut is in here too 3 donuts ever. Swing by and give the cute place a try. You won't regret it

I love donuts. This is the place. I've eaten donuts at Yum-Yum in Lemon Grove, California. They are…read moregood. I remember the donuts my +grandmother made in a skillet in Boston. They were the best. I want you to know about Old Time Donuts in Damarascotta, Maine. Donuts made simply in perfect shape and form. Nice fat donuts made with pride and care and coffee too. I have arrived in the donut world. These are the best donuts I've ever had. Perfect in all aspects. No matter the number of stars, these donuts rate them all!

Wonderful bookstore! They do a commendable job stocking the shelves with really great books, new…read morereleases, graphic novels, staff picks, gifts, you name it!! The owners and staff obviously put a lot of thought and care into this shop. Honestly this place is a 10! Then add in an attached coffee shop with food, drinks, and seating. Yaay!!

Outstanding customer service and selection; a friendly and, most importantly, local bookstore.read more

I continue to be so impressed with the atmosphere and the friendly staff and owners. I have family…read moremembers who need to eat gluten free and the food is so delicious we all love to eat the same things. It has made our summer to have this convenient location with top quality food. The owners and their daughter go above and beyond to make sure customers are happy. This is a must stop when visiting our hometown in Damariscotta! My friends love when i show up with the surprise baked good of the day!! Thank you for making Damariscotta known for being a friendly and welcoming town!!

If you are absolutely desperate for gluten free baked goods MAYBE you want to give this place a try…read morebut otherwise avoid at all cost. The food here is god awful. Even the non-gluten foods are mediocre at best. Total waste of money and barely edible. I can't help but wonder who is writing these 4 & 5 stars reviews‼ I do know for a fact that a negative review has been taken down because there was one here a week ago that's no longer here. Can't help but wonder about others...The food is atrocious yet 4 stars?? I'm a long time (30 year) gluten free person, not by choice. Back 30 years ago I was making my own gf baked goods, but the chemistry was early stages so most recipes didn't hit the mark. GF baking has come a LONG way since then, however not at this place--still dry and overly sweet, or wet and undercooked--most items barely resemble their description. To add insult to the injury of the expensive and surprisingly bad food, staff is unwelcoming and quite rude right out of the gate. Do yourself a favor--go to Wild Flour Bakery in Brunswick for FABULOUS GF baked goods. Or, if you're in Portland hit up Holy Donut for gluten free donuts that are actual donuts! YUM. Both are worth the drive!

The food was good, and the half is actually a full sandwich so go for that if you're looking to…read moresave a little. They took down the build your own menu but you can build your own sandwich, just watch the price. The serving staff were friendly and helpful as well and the vibe inside was great! Seriously get the half sandwich, that is what's pictured, it's a deal for sure.

The store's welcoming atmosphere recalls an earlier era, when country stores were a community hub…read more With its mix of practical items and charming souvenirs, S. Fernald's offers a taste of authentic Maine.

I loved the simplicity of the interior of the store and the quality of tea was top notch. However;…read moreI was most impressed by the command of knowledge and professionalism of Alexandra. She greeted multiple guests coming in to simply browse--fielding challenging questions by seemingly discerning clientele. She took her expertise of tea product and brew technique to greater levels of nuance with a pressing customer while making others feel un-ignored simultaneously. By the end of my visit the tea aficionado came away with his exacting tea needs, the browser purchased something new and adventurous for herself, and I purchased my requirement of a good quality Green. I'll be heading in again--making the drive from Boothbay Harbor--for my green tea goto and picking Alexandra's brain for new teas to try. -Rob BBH, Maine

From the owner: We are Lincoln Counties newest tea purveyor of finest tea, teaware & experience. We are available…read morefor bookings & events for tea tastings. Or shop our best selection of tea M-Fri from 9 am to 4 pm.

The muffy is the best sandwich I've ever had. The family that runs this is so kind and friendly. A…read moremust eat! The kids loved the PBJ&Fluff

I went there today with my whole family and Ray! We sat on the deck and Mindy was our waitress!…read moreShe was not only extremely efficient but also hilarious! We had a great time and the food was fantastic! There were seven of us and we all loved everything! I am so glad we chose this place over the other options in town! We will definitely be back!!!

My husband and I have always been a bit shocked at the prices yes. So we have not shopped here much…read moreover the past few years. But. Not wanting to spend another $50 on lunch at the usual places in town we decided to grab some tuna salad today and eat outside. I bought an Asian salad with noodles and peanuts and carrots and incredible dressing. I swear, this was the best salad I've had in months if not years. I'm not kidding. Even the carrots stood out, were different. Delicious. The fennel is 2 or 3 times bigger than fennel at the grocery stores, $4.99 (usually about $3.99 at the others) 4 kinds of plantain chips. Fantastic low sugar pineapple soda from Mexico. Beautiful corn. After eating this food today at a picnic table over on Pemaquid Pond, we are doing a complete reversal and going to start shopping here a lot more. Yes it's expensive but vegetables do taste different, esp when they're not flown in from far away. And the attitudes of the employees is joyful and welcoming, such a good feeling. Good Job Rising Tide!

I live in metro Atlanta GA., but have a friend who lives just one mile from Rising Tide. She is 103…read moreyears old, and recently recieved The Boston Cane Award for being the oldest living resident in Daramiscotta ME. Well someone so special deserves a special surprise! So I had this desire, but what could I do with it?I I got on line, and decided to call Rising Tide, I spoke with their front desk manager Kate, who is fabulous by the way, and within no time she jumped on board my bandwagon. They don't have a delivery service, but another wonderful employee said she would be happy to deliver my gift. Within an hour they put together a lovely gift bag for me. Fresh flowers, a bottle of red wine, an array of organic chocolates, a yummy creamy cheese, specialty crackers, grapes, and a lovely card. Kate even wrote my personal sentiments inside the card for me. In about one hour they took my desire to do something nice, and brought my wish into fruition. Talk about angels on earth!! Kate accidently forgot to charge me for the grapes, and wanted to pay for those herself. I can never say enough about the employees of Rising Tide Co-op and their hearts for service. Bravo my friends!! Thank you for all you do!! You deserve acknowlegement for just being you! You can bet if I ever make it back to your area, Rising Tide will be my first stop! I can't wait to meet you!

In the two years since the eponymous Candy's closed, and with the recent closure of The Breakfast…read morePlace on Main Street, Damariscotta and her neighboring towns have gone without a dedicated bakery. David Atwater's The Bakery is a welcome arrival. Offering a variety of scratch muffins, pastries, breads, cakes and pies, our favorites are the fresh blueberry muffins (and blueberry muffin "holes"!) and the Anadama bread. Located just off Main street in the Municipal Parking lot, The Bakery opens at 7am and has a few small tables if you don't have to rush home to feed a crowd. Quite cheerful service from David, Betty and Grace.