Friendly comfortable local spot for breakfast and lunch. Lots of specials every day- including desserts! 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. read more

If you're looking for a classic, no-frills breakfast spot, Southgate Family Restaurant is exactly where 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. read more

Southgate Family Restaurant - Blueberry Pancake - Diners Near Me - Bath, Maine

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It's hard to believe a place like this actually exists. It's one of few "hole in the wall" establishments that live up to the expectations. I've never had better eggs anywhere else in the country. They were just eggs. Nothing special, nothing fancy. No unique ingredients or secret recipes. Just eggs. Yet, nothing else I've had can compare. The taste, the texture, the presentation - all of it. Everything else was amazing as well, and way above what I'm accustomed to. The coffee here was a bit watery, but even it blows most coffee shops out of the water. Service is what you'd expect. You'll get your food. You won't be annoyed. Perfect timing and with no fake frills of more modern services. Location: 4* Convenience: 1* Service: 3* Product/quality: 5* Aesthetics: 3* read more

Phenomenal!! The food, service and environment was great. Although the restaurant is on the smaller size it is very quaint. I had the blueberry pancakes which were outstanding and filled with blueberries. My husband had the french toast which was light and fluffy. Even though portions were huge, we had heard their blueberry muffins were homemade, so we ordered one to take home with us. It was fantastic & well worth it. Our server was engaging, attentive, consistently filling our coffee and always checking in with us. We will definitely be back the next time we're in the area! read more

I'm surely glad I didn't let this review skip past my attention as it was slowly drowning in my new mid Coast Maine shinnagins. It seems most New England older coastal towns have short cobblestone sidewalks - which are adorable and I wore a smile of happiness from around the corner, under the lifted Impatiens within polar white latticework. To click my heels in that moment like Singing in the Rain (Dick Van Dyke?) Waving to the morning faces drowning in the sun of another summer morning. Eggs Bene brought me but I'm always immediately thinking of Benedict Arnold's story when I hear the name - and he deserved what he got - the homemade Corned Beef hash confirmed my reservation. The yolk broke upon the first light explorotory piercing of the fine thin egg fleas and toasted rye is the preferred transport for me. People here like me, they're engaging and I see the sincerity in they're faces, unlike many of my inland experiences and fool hearted expectations. The javas always tipping above my mug and the smiling faces -- they mean the world to me. read more

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First time going since they moved after the fire. Limited seats. Super cozy inside. Food was great. Staff is very friendly. read more

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Excellent little breakfast spot in beautiful downtown Bath Maine. Just a minute off route 1. Huge breakfast menu, great service! We had the Irish Benedict, eggs Benedict with homemade corn beef hash' read more

Southgate Family Restaurant - Irish Benedict - Diners Near Me - Bath, Maine

This restaurant, in the heart of Bath, has a diner vibe. The 2 regular waitresses are both so friendly and always ready to greet those who come in. Today I tried the chicken fried steak. This dish was delicious and the perfect amount of food. Throughout the meal, the waitresses kept the coffee cup full and hot. The prices are great too. read more

The best diner in America as far as I'm concerned. You can't get a better breakfast sandwich anywhere in the world. Every time I'm visiting back home, I go every single morning. read more

Tiny little place that had amazingly good food! I ordered a platter that consisted of blueberry pancakes, eggs, toast, and Canadian bacon (which really looked like deli ham I get at home on southern NJ, but hey, no complaints-it was delicious). Plenty of food for a good price. Our server was very helpful pleasant and the food came out quickly. read more

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Delicious breakfast that came out quickly even though they were busy. Had banana bread French toast and my friend had Eggs Benedict. Really nice staff. Will most definitely go back if we are in the Bath area. read more

When starting the workday at 6am at Bath Iron Works, the best part of the day is knowing that Southgate will prepare a tasty, generously portioned lunch. By 11am, our tummies start to growl after a busy morning of patient care and we start thinking about tasty lunch food. You can't go wrong with chicken tenders cooked to crispiness on the outside and tenderness on the inside. It comes with crispy fries (not greasy & not tasting like old grease). The short walk to Southgate from BIW fuels our hunger and we are always pleased after lunch and ready to tackle the afternoon workday. It's also located in the touristy historic section of Bath, Maine if you are visiting. They close at 1pm right after breakfast and lunch service so plan accordingly. read more

I love diners and this place doesn't disappoint. I ordered the hash 'Irish' Benny and it was delish. It's a small place but it looks to be family run and was very warm and welcoming. read more

Food-wonderful Service, friendly, quick, down home feel Ambience-Small town cafe. Choice of tables or counter seating, only 2 seats at counter, but I've never had to wait for seating. Try the Irish Eggs Benedict, but only if the Corned Beef is homemade. When they don't have homemade, they use canned, and it is nowhere near as good. This is one of my favorites. read more

This is our go to breakfast spot here in Bath. The blueberry pancakes are packed with fruit! Eggs bacon and toast is always a great plate. Their specials are always worth a think. If there is the grilled cheese sandwich and turkey noodle soup special, get one there and another to take home. When there are cakes on the counter, give them a look cause they are so good. The folks who work there do a great job handling oodles of folks eager for a great meal. The drawings framed on the walls, plus the vintage photos of center street, just make this place feel like the great spot to start your day that it is. read more

Bath must be a per capita breakfast joint leader. This is the sixth place for your early meal that has opened in this increasingly happening town. It is really not new, having moved from southgate across the shipyard, but the new location in town is ideal for breakfast before walking around to shop, explore galleries and bookstores (3!). While smaller, it is very homey and the two sister owners as welcoming and friendly as ever. The food is tasty typical diner fare with daily specials. read more

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Tasty straightforward menu and nice people. Central location in downtown Bath. Will be back!

I stumbled across this mom and pop place while on the most unexpected time, but after giving it a shot at 7am I tell you it's worth it, the food taste fresh, the service was nice and after hearing the back story you kinda want to root for their success. But besides that the food was great and at a reasonable price, yes the place is kinda small which is the reason for the 4/5 but they make up for it with the home feeling and at 7am that's what you kinda need to feel at home. Their menu is nice and simple nothing exaggerated, and the service was nice and fast but not too rushed. Overall 4/5 and hoping this place stays, for the next time I am back in maine I know where to get my breakfast at! read more

Southgate Family Restaurant - Diners Near Me - Bath, Maine

Excellent food, excellent atmosphere, all right in downtown Bath. What more could you ask for? They have the classics, pancakes, eggs, coffee, and many additional dishes. The owners are very likable and continue to support the Bath Community. Southgate is where locals go to get their breakfast. read more

Delicious food and great service! Best SOS, egg benedict options and pancakes! Friendly service with a smile! Thanks so much for having us! Much appreciated! read more

What all diners should be: cramped, noisy and with a menu packed with all your standard fare. Irregular hours so check before you go.

Fort time here, it's a great little breakfast spot. I had the Southgate omelet with hash browns. The omelet was an everything but the kitchen sink and cooked to perfection. I asked for the hash browns to be crispy and that's exactly how they were prepared. I was told by several coworkers to next time try the breakfast burrito. read more

We were planning on going to another diner close by but it was closed so we decided to try Southgate and we were happy with our experience. Service was friendly, eggs were perfectly cooked, prices are very good, and everything tasted fresh. The place is small but they are fast so if you have to wait, it won't be for very long. Many of the people there were locals and regulars, and that is always a great sign. We had a hearty and enjoyable breakfast. read more

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Wonderful little eatery for breakfast and lunch. Comfortable, great food (my husband said it is the best omelet he's ever had!), lovely staff, perfect location in Bath, excellent prices. read more

Good food, good priced, good portions and friendly servive. What else could you ask for? If you're in the area, this breakfast/brunch restaurant is a great choice. read more

I got the eggs Benedict and was so happy to see that it wasn't an over cooked mess. Delicious! My daughter got a pancake and bacon and loved it. This place is great, very family friendly. There's coloring books and toys for kids to use. I went with a family member in a wheelchair, and he was able to use the restroom here, always a plus. He needs help getting in, and that's not always possible at all places. read more

The food is pretty good and so is the service but had a problem with some trickery with a couple of my bills and the food just isn't good enough to entise me to go back. read more

What a wonderful find for breakfast. Couldn't find a place in Freeport or Brunswick, but found it here in Bath. Great food, clean and bright/open. Staff was excellent read more

Amazing food and amazing staff, I wish the building was bigger but it works and does what it needs. Will always come here when I visit Maine. read more

This is a recent find for us and we are so glad we gave it a try. Maine has many breakfast/lunch cafes, and this one does not disappoint. The staff is friendly, they are taking Covid precautions, and the food is delicious. The place is small, but cozy. We were welcomed upon entering, and the food came out quickly. The portions are quite large, and it's clear that they want to please their customers. I hope to try one of their yummy looking deserts on my next visit! read more

sh"I went to Southgate, recently on a Saturday morning with my two grad daughters. The younger one, 12, ordered pancakes, hash browns and bacon. The older one, 16, ordered about the same. I ordered one egg, cooked medium, home made corned beef hash and coffee. The 12 y.o said "the home fries don't have any onions", something most Mainers add to home fries. The older one didn't say much, but I sure did. My egg was over REALLY EASY, barely cooked and so runny, YUCK. The corned beef hash was out of a can!!!!! When I went to the counter to pay, the lady asked me if everything was "ok" and I said NO (didn't yell). Just told her what I was complaining about and she had the nerve to say, "Oh, you must have gotten the canned corned beef hash" DUH I told her if the canned is on the menu along with the "home made" people would have a better insight as to what they are getting. She then took NINE dollars off my bill. I will never go there again. read more