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    The Fountain

    4.2 (37 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Ted K.

    Lovely little luncheonette stopped in for a bite and had a BLT with avocado on sourdough toast. Enjoyed the sandwich, service was good. Would visit again.

    Chelsea W.

    Everything and more than all the reviews I read before stopping in. Great friendly service. Quality sandwiches, plentiful ice cream, delicious cookies, great selection with some daily specials. We went two days in a row. One day for lunch and ice cream, next day just for ice cream. Cute interior, popular venue. Stop in!

    Blueberry soda from the tap!
    Brian L.

    A rudimentary plan to grab a sandwich at this place after dropping off some film at NP has worked in my favor. The waxing moon may be foreboding for some, but for me it was fortuitous. John, the owner and soda jerk extraordinaire, was managing the front of the shoppe, preparing a bag for one of the regular customers. After placing my order with the satisfying reaffirmations "Good choice!" I took a seat at the counter. Then another regular picking up and friendly banter. Before long, John and I were chatting it up as if I, too, were a regular. He's definitely one of the friendliest guys and runs one of the most charming little ice cream/soda bar/sandwich shops I've been into. Super charming interior that really does make you feel like you're slipping back into the 50's. I actually tried a couple of their sandwich options, one at the shop and the other to take home. They are most satisfying, and feel as though you're nine years old again, visiting your Aunt Ginny and Uncle Ed, enjoying sandwiches and chips in the yard without a care in the world.

    The Runaway with a twist.

    This is a perfect step into history. The food is amazing. This is pure favorite place to eat and top it off with a scoop or 2. The service is amazing, fast, and friendly. It's a step back in time, clean and old fashioned. F Brings history back to our small town.

    A walk into history...
    Barbara H.

    Delightful, old school ice cream and deli! Enjoyed the Moose Tracks and Butter pecan, hand dipped and done well! Yum! The walk down Front Street was lovely. Great stop in our drive-worth the detour.

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    Lila P.

    Cute place to grab lunch. There's also tons of ice cream to choose from. And root beer on tap!

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    It's a vibe! 50's diner straight out of a movie. We had ice cream that was delicious and enjoyed it in our visit in Bath

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    11 months ago

    Best ice cream! Giffords is the best! Good lunch menu options. Kind and Friendly staff

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    Shoddy service by young kids. No one seems to be in charge. Sandwich was ok. Definitely has gone down in the last couple of years.

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    Since they serve Gifford's - it has to be good. Had a milk shake and another scoop in a cup. Both were great. Friendly staff.

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    Great place to grab a quick sandwich or ice cream. Great service & not terribly priced.

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    7.6 mi
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    Great food from great people. All ingredients are exceptional. Happy crowd in a happy setting.read more

    It's been almost 10 years since I reviewed Big Top Deli and I thought I would refresh so that…read morereaders know I still enjoy this Deli. There's a reason we keep coming back - the food and service. The ambiance is ok. Basic tables and chairs and some "circus" type of decorations on the wall. They have a pretty consistent menu that really hasn't changed, at least not that I have noticed. They have "signature" sandwiches or you can build your own. They have hot and cold deli sandwiches available. They also have wedge fries that are oven baked. Family favorites; Sonny's Supreme and the classic italian. I also also love their breakfast sandwich options. They have a cooler of beverages. My favorite is Fresca. A soda I never have at home and I soda I always buy when I can at a deli. Pairs perfectly. Don't sleep on the sweets for sale by the register. The cookies and whoopie pies are usally tasty. The staff seems consistent - hardworking, customer service oriented and nice to interact with. They keep the simple dining area as clean as they are able - during the lunch hours during the week - this place is always packed!!! Wow...it's great to see and hope this means this buiness will stay around for years to come. Parking - many parking options within .5 mile from the location. We still visit here and we still recommend it to family and friends.

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    Menu as of 5/1/2026
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    HERE'S HOW YOU KNOW THIS IS NOT A PAID FOR REVIEW: The coffee kinda takes too long if you are in a…read morerush or headed to work, etc. Ok now to the rave review. Seriously this place is a gem. I asked one of the staff a question about the history of the place and it turned out to be the owner (I'll leave her name out because i don't know if I should broadcast it). Honestly, what a sincere and lovely person. I told her this was our first time there and how great I thought it was and she just took us right into kitchen to see the operation. She showed us how everything was prepped, created and finished - right down to the cleaning station and the walk in freezers. I should make note that while my restaurant experience is a couple decades old, i have seldom seen a cleaner operation. Go look - you'll be amazed. You could literally eat off the floor back there. Consider that coupled with the fact that every person in that kitchen, EVERY ONE, came up and greeted her warmly with an inside joke, a hug or a sincere hello as we walked through. I hold a lot of faith in businesses that try and make family out of their crew - i have spent a lifetime of small (micro!) business ownership trying to encourage those vibes and they are not easy to come by and always earned, never forced. This business is owned by a decent human, staffed by decent humans, and makes great food prepared cleanly, freshly, and healthily. We went back 2 more times during our stay nearby and tried different things each time - each time did not disappoint. Pricing seemed fair, especially considering the variety of the menu and freshness of the food. There is a reason they have survived for the better part of 35 yrs (+/-). Soups are a hearty high point (especially for the price) and the English Muffin Loaf was a new one to me and a revelation - get one.

    One of the best places I've been to! We stopped here on a road trip to Rockland for lunch. This…read moreplace had a ton of options to choose from for lunch (i.e. sandwhiches, hot bar, etc). Not to mention, I was so tempted to order all the lovely baked goods and treats. They looked amazing. The seating was super accessible and expansive, and everyone here was super welcoming and hospitable. I hope to be back next time I am in time for a sweet treat! The cookies looked amazing.

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    So many goodies to browse while waiting for your order!
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    Biscuits and delicious frosted cookies!! Time to carbo load
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    Southport General Store

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    3.6
    (18 reviews)
    9.2 mi
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    This place and the adjacent boutique was taken over by new owners (not sure what year) and is not…read morethe same as what we experienced for like 20 years. In the deli, I saw the WICKED VEGGIE WRAP on the menu and was looking forward to this that wrap that I enjoyed over the years. Very very disappointing... What my wife and I split was mostly lettuce with a sparse amount of cherry tomatoes, red onion and little else. Some mild dressing and that's about all it had. Quite tasteless actually, since it was mostly lettuce. The WICKED VEGGIE WRAP wrap that this store used to have consisted of a breaded eggplant slice, plenty of creamy hummus, roasted peppers, red onion, some lettuce and perhaps cheese. Very flavorful. They shouldn't be calling this the SAME thing as what the prior owner named it since it's not at all the same sandwich. This was also way overpriced for what they made for me. The gift store used to have some great items but now their inventory is quite different. Unfortunately, times do change.

    Watching the changes over the past two decades has been interesting. The new owners have made…read moresignificant improvements but also the store has lost a lot of its old charm. The younger staff are great and do their best while some of the older (but newer) staff seem to have a very negative attitude. I recently had an exchange with a woman with grey hair behind the counter during the peak lunch time and she was incredibly rude which seemed unnecessary. This use to be a store where you could walk in, be greeted kindly and talk about local news. Now, it's clear that the ownership prioritizes what's more trendy and high prices over costumer service and friendliness. We also ordered several sandwiches which were incredibly disappointing. We ordered two "hot sandwiches". One that had cold chicken and a warm outside and another that wasn't heated/baked at all. I am hoping it was an off day for all and will try again. I recommend this store for visitors but for those whole live on the island or are seasonal, beware!

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    Southport General Store
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    The Fountain - delis - Updated July 2026

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