Wow, where do I start... this place, wine, and people are all truly wonderful…read more the place: if you're a 5-star kind of person, you may not feel overly impressed with the space. if you are a real, authentic person who enjoys farming, organic foods, and can appreciate a hard working man's labor of love - you will LOVE the property. It's a "working farm", meaning it's not all polished up for the masses like some other wineries. This is Jim's home, his working orchard, his place of fermentation, bottling etc. And, you get to feel all cozy in rustic barn he built while he describes his organic wines with passion, a true passion that comes from many years of experience making wine and serving others with love. the wine: goodness, it's delicious. It's not the super sweet syrupy kind of fruit wine that you may come to expect, it's still sweet, but far less sweet, and drier. it actually tastes like wine, not a fruit drink. it is DELICIOUS! and evidently, it is the ONLY organic fruit winery on the east coast!!! THAT is wild... why can't they all use fruit without chemicals and pesticides...?!? But, I guess that's Jim's advantage. We tried every one he had, and none disappointed. Blueberry, Cider, Rhubarb, Kiwi and Honey Mead. He had a few others in works, but not ready yet. Man, they were all seriously good. the people: Jim is basically a one-man show. His wife is a super sweet lady, who also had her own winery back in the day (pre-Jim), so her expertise and wisdom I am sure has a major influence on the quality of their wines. That said, her health hasn't been the best in recent times so Jim is juggling a lot helping her and tending to all that needs to be done with his winery. It truly is a labor of love, and it shows. Ask him about the history of his home, how half of it was brought in across the iced over lake by oxen over 100 years ago. Or about the barn that the tasting room sits in, the one he built with his own hands. Or about what makes his wines different and superior than anything else you'll find. He will carefully tell the rich stories, lending to a remarkable experience you will cherish and remember for years to come. I HIGHLY recommend checking out Shalom farms if in the area. It is very worth the visit. You too will walk away with a sense of "Shalom" knowing you're doing your body good with true organic wine, and your soul good by supporting such a beautiful family.

We had some friends who are wine and cidermakers visiting us from NH so we wandered over to Shalom…read moreon a whim. Wanting to stay away from overly sweet blueberry wine, we settled on Shalom orchard, which is in Franklin. The drive there is beautiful, winding & hilly off coastal route 1 through farmland, and blueberry feilds, past a tidal marshland. When we arrived we were greeted by the sweetest dogs. Then Mathias took us through a tasting explaining the types of varietals of fruit in each bottle and the process of making them, all while seated in a beautiful cozy tasting room made of big post and beam Timbers with a funky retro kitchen. It felt like being welcomed into someone's home. We got a bit of new school Honey in The Rock ciders and old school Shalom. One criticism-- it would be nice to have an outdoor tasting room or screen porch there to enjoy the grounds, which are beautiful and rustic overlooking a special part of Downeast maine off the beaten track of touristy lobster pots and fishing boats dotting harbors. If you're looking for a stuffy wine expert or perfectly manicured orchard and garden, look elsewhere. This is real Downeast maine. And the cider speaks for itself. These guys the new cider makers there are ushering in a new creative rebirth of Shalom's operation-- they are young but very talented. But expect no frills, and be open minded for an educational experience. Do take home a bottle or two of cider at the very least to support this local business. Especially if you just spent $30 on a lobster roll and/or bought a T-shirt that says Bar Harbor. Also PRO TIP while you're there a.) hit hog bay pottery and b.) schoodic hollow local farm stand for self help self pay honor system goods. Now you have cider/wine, local arts/crafts and tasty produce. Congrats! You have just hit the holy trifecta of really experiencing and supporting our hyper local Maine makers and doers.

Great place, great beer! They have a well thought out selection of lagers and ales. No IPAs but…read morethat's just fine with me. A small selection of hand pies and other snacks. You can get pints of halfs or a taste.

Great selection of great tasty beers, an off the road place to stop and relax outside in a quiet…read morepeaceful place. We enjoyed a beef and cheddar meat pie. The server was friendly and gave us a great suggestion for a customer favorite.

Ellsworth's best known little brew pub is also a friendly little place to get the best beer in…read moretown. The food is above average (I recommend the baked potatoes!). Flights of beer in a small cozy setting. Oatmeal stout among the best I've had. Famous for their Red Ale. You really can't find better beer In Ellsworth!

They have traditional Cornish pasties, which my husband says are the best thing he's ever eaten. He…read morealso loves the Steak and Ale Pie. I like the Blackened Haddock Tacos and the pretzel sticks. Pro Tip: get BOTH the "beer cheese" and the "beer mustard" and get extra of both. You might have extra, but you can use the extra on sandwiches tomorrow. The extra mustard is also great with cheese and crackers as a snack. The blueberry cobbler is fantastic! The peanut butter pretzel pie did not impress my husband; he said the pretzels themselves tasted cheap, like grocery store pretzels. I have been trying to get them to add a vegetarian pasty to the menu. They have almost nothing vegetarian in there, and a Greggs style cheese and onion pasty would also be extremely traditional and surely wildly popular. PLEASE ADD A VEGETARIAN PASTY!! And/or a fish pasty, which would also be very traditional. Oooh, what about a Stargazy Pasty with leeks and cream? Now, THAT would be traditional and would certainly get some media attention. I will raise my rating to 5 stars as soon as this place adds a good vegetarian or fish Signature Entree (preferably a pasty!!). That is literally the only reason they're not getting 5 stars, that it's way too oriented towards meat eaters. (They do have a grilled cheese toasty and a vegan garden burger, so I would still go there if you are vegetarian or vegan, but keep your expectations low when it comes to selection.)

This is a perfect spot. We had the Steamed Bun, Poutine, and Mac & Cheese; everything was…read moredelicious. I highly recommend the Steamed Bun. We had the Barrel of Souls (an aged stout) and a honey mead/beer mix (I can't remember the name). Both were delicious, but the mead/beer was our favorite, the two flavors complemented each other very well. The bartender was super nice and had some suggestions for local shops to check out. The atmosphere was perfect, just a small space with a lot of vibes. This is somewhere I will definitely visit again if I'm in the area.

I think if you're going for beers, this is a nice place to visit. The beer that made them famous…read morewas a hit at our table. We went for dinner because two people in our party were vegan and this menu had vegan options which we appreciate so much. I don't believe it's her fault as there is no kitchen in this establishment, but the food was bad. Some of it was not fit for consumption, and, to their credit, I was not charged for those items that were inedible. I suspect the food would be great if she had what she needed to do her job, because the menu was really interesting. It's a local place with nice local people and we always try to support those businesses when we visit a town. But you cannot cook meals using one hot plate and an air fryer, or store restaurant grade food in a college refrigerator for extended periods. Go for the beer, but don't eat the food until this team can upgrade to keep everyone safe.

I just went to this place for the first time, the store is super well-kept. The salad bar was tidy…read moreand clean and this takeout box was less than five dollars! I tipped the employee, and he was extremely grateful! Highly recommended, what a great addition to downtown Bangor. Check it out and don't forget to leave something in the tip jar!

Took a road trip vacation to Bar Harbor & Ellsworth, and decided to take an afternoon to visit…read moreBangor. My partner and I settled on Sea Dog and it did not disappoint. They have fabulous cocktails and an, of course, wonderful warm lobster roll. The mac and cheese and crab rangoon dip are also worth getting. Food overall is done well and presented nicely. It was a beautiful day and there was great service from everyone. Highly recommend if you're traveling north through Maine and need a good drink and a good meal!

This restaurant was recommended as we traveled through Maine and was a great place to eat dinner…read more We were seated outside with a great view of the water. The lobster roll was exquisite! We had ours warm with the hot butter. Chefs kiss! Onion rings and fries rounded out or meal. And of course an icy cold amber ale! Megan was our server and took great care of us. Would i come back? You betcha!

We stopped here on the way back from dinner and picked up a few bottles of water. The inside is…read moresuper clean and it appears to be a brand new store even though Vanessa H.'s review was five years ago. That's awesome. Huge selection of drinks and a counter with all sorts of sandwiches and snacks. Lots of coffee options, too! As well, the sort of stuff that you need in a convenience store for your car like oil and gas cans and such. The young man who rang up our sale was polite and cleancut. Good stuff! [Review 14880 overall, 382 of 2021, number 62 in Maine.]

THIS is the brand new Freshies in Ellsworth, NOT to be confused with the Hilltop On the Run…read moreFreshies at 368 High Street. Joe's review on that one is actually for this one at 51 HIgh Street. THIS one is the brand-spanking new one. AWESOME grab and go selection: sandwiches, salads, pizza, hot case items, pastries, desserts. A guy in there was wandering around aimlessly yesterday... he mumbled to himself, "There's almost too many choices." Beer cave, fountain soda bar (which my husband laments there are none of in Ellsworth), coffee/tea/hot drink bar, also typical convenience store goodies. Besides my obsession for the variety and stupid cheap prices, I can't really get over how NICE the people are that work here. Maybe they are super-stoked about how AWESOME this new place is, too. GREAT PIZZA! Look for the 2 for $10 pizza coupons in all the local mailers. It's a steal.

What an amazing concept! I loved being able to stop in when they opened and leave with a…read morecharcuterie within 15 mins! They even let me sample a few cheeses before making my decision on which ones I'd add to the board. They confirm you have no allergies before they add treats to the board which was nice. I told them I didn't want anything spicy and they made sure of that. I'd highly recommend checking them out if looking to bring a cute board to a party, BBQ, get together or you just want to eat some deliciousness. We got the smaller board and it was actually huge! It worked out great for the 6 of us! I'd go back if I lived anywhere near there!

I have ordered many boards from DTC and have never once been let down. They always have a variety…read moreof different items to choose from, and are always fresh and really well put together. and they never slack on the cheese.