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I was honestly disappointed from start to finish. The service was poor, to say the least. Seemed extremely unmotivated -- like they were bothered that I stopped by. The coffee I latte that I earned was so ripping hot that the milk was burnt and it was undrinkable. The Spicy Goat "breakfast sandwich" was a HUGE omelet-style egg folded up with no seasoning, a modest amount of goat cheese spread and some chopped pickled jalapeños? It was also hardly edible.
This is a lovely little coffee shop with a variety of breakfast sandwiches. Nothing fancy just good food! You place your order at the register to the right from the selection of food on the menu which is on the wall to the left when you walk in. I just grabbed a coffee and a toasted bagel w butter as thats all I was in the mood for but I saw a couple of people there w some yummy sandwiches including a big maple croissant sandwich. Theres seating on the inside and lots of picnic tables outside. A few parking spot available.
What a find! We were staying down the road at a motel whose breakfast left a lot to be desired. Found this local gem on Yelp. Both of our egg sandwiches were huge and delicious (Southwestern and Maple Bacon on croissant). Had to try the Bennies, which lived up to NOLA stds. Espresso coffees were good. From what I could tell we were the only out-of-towners in the joint, which was packed on Sunday at 10:15. Bill was $39 for everything, which seemed more than fair to us two Brooklynites.
St Joe's Cafe is a great little breakfast and lunch spot in Scarborough! They have a pretty extensive menu that fits most flavor desires and provides many options. I met a colleague there for a late breakfast and chat and we were really happy with our experience. The staff is really friendly and turned our orders around quickly. Seating is a little tight, but not too crazy. Make a plan to stop here if you're nearby!
Omg the most filling breakfast sandwich in the area. Three eggs sausage patty and cheese on a homemade biscuit was delicious. Service is quick and friendly. A great atmosphere.
Randomly was driving by and saw this place in the corner of my eye. Small little seating area inside so if it's busy good luck. The staff were extremely helpful and amazing. Usually when places are busy staff tend to get all irritated and stressed but not this place. They took their time with my party and were very informative. The food was amazing. Everything was made fresh and the iced drinks hit the spot. Man I'm goin to miss this place when I head back home to the east coast.
Good food and pretty quick service. Always super busy and packed. Be patient, the food is good and worth the wait. Another great opportunity away from the hustle and bustle of the mall
Bacon Gouda Grilled cheese was good, but the bacon was thin and extremely salty. Dining area was small and a little overcrowded with the amount of seats they tried stuffing into place. Service was quick. Everything was just ok. Not sure I'd go back for a $12 grilled cheese tho.
Stopped in after 12 for breakfast and was happy to see it is served all day. I was honestly extremely overwhelmed at the menu and opted for the Ranchero because I saw it had egg, guac, and pepper jack on an English muffin. Great sounds like a standard breakfast sandwich. I also ordered an iced coffee and waited for my name to be called. When my name was called, I grabbed the to go container my sandwich was in, some napkins and I was on my way to sit at a picnic table outside. I sat down and opened the container and quickly realized I wouldnt be able to pick the sandwich up and I needed a fork. Damnit. I just wanted to eat quickly and go! I put my coffee, the sandwich and my bag in my car and headed back inside for a fork. I didn't realize the sandwich had only egg whites, which made the whole situation very watery. The lovely homemade English muffin was drenched. I ate about half by picking the ham from the egg whites and was disappointed because it didn't hit the spot. It was very very hot, however, so you know it was fresh AF. I'm not letting my first experience get to me, I made a hasty decision and should have studied the menu in the car, before I went in. Definitely going back with my husband for lunch sandos. The coffee was great too!
Fantastic breakfast/lunch spot with massive sandwiches. The gluten free bread upgrade for the sandwiches is great multigrain. The default is a house made buttermilk biscuit which friends said was very good. My highlight was the Harvest Chicken Salad sandwich, a genius combo of chicken salad, bacon, green apples, butternut squash and carmalized onions. I added a hash brown and felt like I was going to explode after only eating half! A friend really enjoyed the Wicked Bull drink (frozen Red Bull) as an alternative to coffee. The mango flavor is very mango-ey. Some parties were ordering the Bernie (signature fried dough) very early in the morning, so I assume it's just THAT good. The house coffee is the local Carrabassett Coffee Co from Kingfield, ME. They have many different options from this brand at the self pour station. The inside feels a bit cramped as people wait to order and wait for their food in the same small spot. The indoor seating is limited compared to the traffic volume, but there are outdoor tables when weather permits. There is a bathroom for customers.
St. Joe's Café in Scarborough totally delivers on the cozy neighborhood café vibe, and both the Turkey A.B.L.T. and The Chuck are worth coming back for. The coffee is strong and flavorful, a big step up from chain spots, and fits perfectly with their hearty breakfast-and-lunch menu. The Turkey A.B.L.T. eats like an upgraded turkey club, with avocado, bacon, and a little smoky heat that makes it feel like a "real" café sandwich, not deli counter fare. The Chuck is a classic, hefty breakfast sandwich--simple, filling, and exactly what you want with a morning coffee. Service is friendly, portions are generous, and it's an ideal stop for locals or a pre‑beach bite. Best turkey sandwich ever!!!!!!! fresh cut off the bird fresh. wicked read more
Bennyfit This was my first time taking a "red-eye" flight, and boy howdy, do I hate people who can sleep on a plane that much more after that miserable experience. Suffice it to say, what's the first stop after something like that: caffeine. "Somebody" just wanted to hit up the first Mermaid we could find, but I refused and found the first place on Yelp that popped up with "café" in the name and had more than a 3* rating and here we ended up. St. Joe's has been serving the Scarborough area for almost fifteen years (ca. 2012) and are known for their all-day breakfast, coffee, and their signature "Bennies" (aka Beignets). The Good: *Gluten-free options *Parking lot that wasn't huge, but ample enough for their space *Friendly service *Covered outdoor space to enjoy your goodies *We weren't particularly hungry but knew we had to try their Bennies--and they were 100% worth it. Unlike a traditional Beignet, these Bennies are little two-biters that are fried up fresh to order and the raspberry dipping sauce was a nice fresh foil to the fried goodness. The Meh: *Interior is cramped and not the place for the claustrophobic at heart. The Ugly: *Ordered a iced Dirty Pumpkin Spice Latte (might've actually been a double I'm a little fuzzy on that) and the flavor all-around was very muted on the chai, Pumpkin spice, and coffee. Tasted like a watery, slightly spicy tea. Not what I was looking for, but it got the job done. Fwiw, Carissa liked her drink (don't recall) so maybe just depends what you order? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Conclusion: Coffee might be hit or miss, but definitely get the Bennies! read more
On this freezing cold morning, I stopped by this cozy cafe in Scarborough. I ordered the "fireball latte." Cayenne pepper and maple syrup, shots of expresso and hot milk. Maybe the best latte I have ever had. Is this a Maine thing? Most places I have gone to eat here have blown my mind, this place is at the top. I ordered the "baby falafel" sandwich. There was nothing baby about this. Fresh green crisp lettuce, diced purple onion, diced cucumbers (all small enough to somehow bite into) and the best falafel I have had in Maine. Usually sandwiches like these fall apart, not this one! The sauce, what in the world, it was so good and perfect for falafel & veggies. Atmosphere, cozy & warm. Staff, very friendly. Their drink and food menu is large for a small cafe. I highly recommend this cafe! You wont be disappointed! read more
I was honestly disappointed from start to finish. The service was poor, to say the least. Seemed extremely unmotivated -- like they were bothered that I stopped by. The coffee I latte that I earned was so ripping hot that the milk was burnt and it was undrinkable. The Spicy Goat "breakfast sandwich" was a HUGE omelet-style egg folded up with no seasoning, a modest amount of goat cheese spread and some chopped pickled jalapeños? It was also hardly edible. read more
This is a lovely little coffee shop with a variety of breakfast sandwiches. Nothing fancy just good food! You place your order at the register to the right from the selection of food on the menu which is on the wall to the left when you walk in. I just grabbed a coffee and a toasted bagel w butter as thats all I was in the mood for but I saw a couple of people there w some yummy sandwiches including a big maple croissant sandwich. Theres seating on the inside and lots of picnic tables outside. A few parking spot available. read more
2 months ago
What a find! We were staying down the road at a motel whose breakfast left a lot to be desired. Found this local gem on Yelp. Both of our egg sandwiches were huge and delicious (Southwestern and Maple Bacon on croissant). Had to try the Bennies, which lived up to NOLA stds. Espresso coffees were good. From what I could tell we were the only out-of-towners in the joint, which was packed on Sunday at 10:15. Bill was $39 for everything, which seemed more than fair to us two Brooklynites. read more
St Joe's Cafe is a great little breakfast and lunch spot in Scarborough! They have a pretty extensive menu that fits most flavor desires and provides many options. I met a colleague there for a late breakfast and chat and we were really happy with our experience. The staff is really friendly and turned our orders around quickly. Seating is a little tight, but not too crazy. Make a plan to stop here if you're nearby! read more
7 days ago
5 months ago
Omg the most filling breakfast sandwich in the area. Three eggs sausage patty and cheese on a homemade biscuit was delicious. Service is quick and friendly. A great atmosphere. read more
Randomly was driving by and saw this place in the corner of my eye. Small little seating area inside so if it's busy good luck. The staff were extremely helpful and amazing. Usually when places are busy staff tend to get all irritated and stressed but not this place. They took their time with my party and were very informative. The food was amazing. Everything was made fresh and the iced drinks hit the spot. Man I'm goin to miss this place when I head back home to the east coast. read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
Good food and pretty quick service. Always super busy and packed. Be patient, the food is good and worth the wait. Another great opportunity away from the hustle and bustle of the mall read more
3 months ago
Bacon Gouda Grilled cheese was good, but the bacon was thin and extremely salty. Dining area was small and a little overcrowded with the amount of seats they tried stuffing into place. Service was quick. Everything was just ok. Not sure I'd go back for a $12 grilled cheese tho. read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
Stopped in after 12 for breakfast and was happy to see it is served all day. I was honestly extremely overwhelmed at the menu and opted for the Ranchero because I saw it had egg, guac, and pepper jack on an English muffin. Great sounds like a standard breakfast sandwich. I also ordered an iced coffee and waited for my name to be called. When my name was called, I grabbed the to go container my sandwich was in, some napkins and I was on my way to sit at a picnic table outside. I sat down and opened the container and quickly realized I wouldnt be able to pick the sandwich up and I needed a fork. Damnit. I just wanted to eat quickly and go! I put my coffee, the sandwich and my bag in my car and headed back inside for a fork. I didn't realize the sandwich had only egg whites, which made the whole situation very watery. The lovely homemade English muffin was drenched. I ate about half by picking the ham from the egg whites and was disappointed because it didn't hit the spot. It was very very hot, however, so you know it was fresh AF. I'm not letting my first experience get to me, I made a hasty decision and should have studied the menu in the car, before I went in. Definitely going back with my husband for lunch sandos. The coffee was great too! read more
Fantastic breakfast/lunch spot with massive sandwiches. The gluten free bread upgrade for the sandwiches is great multigrain. The default is a house made buttermilk biscuit which friends said was very good. My highlight was the Harvest Chicken Salad sandwich, a genius combo of chicken salad, bacon, green apples, butternut squash and carmalized onions. I added a hash brown and felt like I was going to explode after only eating half! A friend really enjoyed the Wicked Bull drink (frozen Red Bull) as an alternative to coffee. The mango flavor is very mango-ey. Some parties were ordering the Bernie (signature fried dough) very early in the morning, so I assume it's just THAT good. The house coffee is the local Carrabassett Coffee Co from Kingfield, ME. They have many different options from this brand at the self pour station. The inside feels a bit cramped as people wait to order and wait for their food in the same small spot. The indoor seating is limited compared to the traffic volume, but there are outdoor tables when weather permits. There is a bathroom for customers. read more
6 months ago
If you are in Maine this place is a must for a quick breakfast/brunch/lunch. The food is amazing. The staff are so friendly. The coffee is also SO good. read more
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Really good food! I used to come here when I was in college & remember their lunch sandwiches being really good, tried their breakfast for the first time today. Reasonably priced & lots of options! I got the Ranchero & my husband got the Patty Joe- they are HEFTY. They make the food right there & serve you super fast. Fresh and piping hot! The biscuit on the sandwiches is great. Only thing is there's lots of egg which is good but the cheese gets a little lost in everything. Lots more drink options than there used to be (lattes, macchiatos, etc.) and a good amount of sugar free syrups which I always appreciate It's a fun place & the same guy is cooking in the back that was cooking when I went to college here 8 years ago- I think he's one of the owners? You go man! Small place with a decent amount of bar stool seating inside for its size, they're busy and have lots of pick up customers so it isn't hard finding a place to sit & enjoy your meal. read more
1 year ago
Decided to try this place today because I drive by it every week and love interesting takes on regular food, but I was not impressed with the food and especially the service. The person running the register where you order was very unfriendly. The system forced me to leave a tip (which I always tip 20-30% at a restaurant but not for quick service counter pick up places and especially when I'm pouring my own coffee) and displayed it on a huge screen for everyone to see. It actually declined my card the first time when I selected no tip. I ordered the seasonal breakfast sandwich and a small hot coffee, and it was over $17 after the tip. I went to fill my coffee and both the flavors I wanted were empty. I told the employee who took my order and she just said "uh huh" and never replenished them, so I was standing there with a half cup of coffee waiting for my food and in the time I waited she never brought out new coffee, so I had to dump mine in the trash and pick another one I didn't really want. During this time, I watched another customer have an equally as uncomfortable experience ordering their food and it just made the entire environment awkward to be in. Then my food came out and I thanked the person in the kitchen who handed it to me and they didn't say a single word to me, just gave me a side eye and turned around. Once I sat down to eat, the breakfast sandwich was so sloppy and messy it has all fallen apart in the container. I tried to pick it up to take a bite and all of the contents just spilled out into the box. The flavor was decent, but I definitely won't be spending that kind of money here again especially when the process of ordering and getting my food felt so unwelcoming. I work in customer service so I know it's a hard job but if you don't want to be friendly to friendly customers, you need to find something else to do for work. This is also a prime example of why tips come after the service has been received, because this service was not worth the tip I was forced to pay just to order my food. read more
Holy moly was this place delicious. I've only been once, this past weekend, so I'm not sure I'm really allowed to review this place? But it was exceptional so I'm going to anyway, lol. I stopped in here on a whim after realizing I'd driven past Dunkin Donuts, and was like, why not stop in somewhere with good reviews that is locally owned? Heads up, the parking lot is a little chaotic, but it's worth it. I came in and it's a cute little spot. I am an idiot and went to the left side window, which CLEARLY says 'pick up,' but the cook told me to order over on the right hand side. Just a heads up! Service is lukewarm - both the cook and cashier seemed annoyed to be there, which always makes me so uncomfortable. Looking at the reviews, I'm not the only one to feel like the service was lacking. Their menu is huge! And they cook everything freshly to order, served piping hot. I love that you can see the flat top griddle thingy. It's so satisfying. They have plenty of vegetarian options! I got: - Egg biscuit sandwich The Mushroom: sauteed mushrooms, egg, caramelized onions, garlic and herb cream cheese ($7.50) - Smart Start English Muffin Morning Glory: Veggie Sausage & American Cheese with egg ($6.95) - giant peanut butter cup cookie - hot peppermint mocha coffee The food came out really quickly - like five minutes! And though it's small in here and there are some tables, it does seem like people do takeout too. The food was IN.CRED.IB.LE. The eggs were fluffy, and so flavorful. The cheese was perfectly melty and seasoned. Also, how awesome is it to have the veggie sausage option?! I feel like that's rare. Both sandwiches were insanely good. The coffee was awesome too. This place is worth driving out to. It's affordable and and absolutely delicious. Can't wait to go back! read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
I went to two different locations in two days because it was that good. It was seriously a life-changing as all the other reviews said it was and I definitely am going to go back one day to try their coffee and their beignets so I ended up getting two different kinds of breakfast sandwiches but you're so good and so and the biscuits were absolutely amazing and it was honestly one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had and the service was super Duper good it came out super Duper fast both times and both locations had seating in it for you to go sit down down and eat and it was a casual dining place. read more
3 years ago
Saw the reviews and decided to give this a go. First thought of looking at the menu was ok homemade biscuit sandwiches, sounds cool. Biscuits are normally small so may need 2. Well got 2 sandwiches the big joe and the other one with bacon and a hash brown don't recall the name. Bag was surprisingly heavy when I got the food. Upon opening the container I was very taken back by the size of this biscuit sandwich. I am a big person and I could not fit this thing in my mouth to get a bite. This turned out to be a fork and knife thing. Biscuits, eggs, bacon, ham... you name it, it's super fresh. I had no idea a biscuit could be this good until I ate it here. Service was very quick and pleasant. But it's Maine, everyone here is overly nice. The cafe itself is really cute and has a board for people to write comments on. A must visit. Oh and saw something new on the board about stuffed tots, didn't see that on the online menu but sounded mind blowing read more
St. Joe's might be one of our favorite breakfast spots in all of Maine. They just nail it every time we go -- and we've been going almost weekly -- with the most delicious breakfast sandwiches at prices you won't find anywhere else, especially considering how much food you're getting. It's a no-frills type of spot and a hole in the wall, so don't expect fancy seating or anything other than a counter service, but do expect deliciousness in every bite. The Big Joe sandwich is to die for. With hash browns, eggs galore, sausage, and served on their house muffins, you almost can't fit it in your mouth. It's a messy situation every time we eat it, but it's one of our favorite breakfast (lunch? given the size?) foods. read more
1 year ago
I ordered a "patty joe" sandwich - egg, cheese, hash brown, and sausage patty on a biscuit - and an iced coffee. I love the cutesy names of the sandwiches. :) Seating is very limited - a couple small, tall tables, and counters around the edges. Lots of customers coming through, business must be good. But there was room to sit and sit I did. Service was swift, I had my food very shortly. The biscuit was buttery, the egg nice and. eggy? Sausage flavorful. Cheese just american cheese which is kind of always a boring option, but it was fine. The hash brown nice and crispy. Everything together was a beautiful breakfast. The coffee was okay, nothing special really, but it did the job of coffee. Solid breakfast option. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Went for breakfast, ordered "the real maple" more like "the REAL greasy" Hoping I can post the video of me wringing out the croissant. It's like they poured CHOPPED UP, why you'd ever chop bacon for a breakfast sandwich is beyond me, and the grease from the pan onto the sandwich. I squeezed almost a whole once of grease from my sandwich. How that was even sent out is beyond me. Gross, disgusting, don't quit your day job. read more
2 years ago
Went here on a whim, and was very impressed. Great tasting breakfast sandwich for a good price. Coffee is good as well. read more
Wow! A little hole in the wall cafe, busy intersection, massive breakfast sandwich! My wife couldn't finish it. We ordered two 'Little Joe's' which has sausage, ham, bacon and cheese. All breakfast sandwiches are on a tasty large homemade biscuit. The coffee was Maine roasted, I did a half hazelnut half English toffee with cream and honey, great. There iced tea was fresh too. read more
1 year ago
Outstanding breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits! They also have great coffee and customizable redbull energy drinks too. read more
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