We drove through Augusta to check out the capitol building on a recent trip from Boston to Acadia…read moreNational Park. We'd been traveling since the wee hours of the morning and decided to grab some local coffee before making the final push to Bar Harbor. We found this spot on Yelp. When we arrived to find them inside a gas station convenience store, we were apprehensive. But, once we made our way inside, we found a cute little coffee counter with a menu full of fun specialty espresso beverages. Their drinks trend toward the sweeter side but the espresso is solid and the beverages were good. The service was friendly and they have a drive thru. Get to it!

I came here with my roommate earlier this week. The place wasn't too busy, there were maybe two…read morecars in the drive-thru and we were the only customers inside waiting to order. We ordered a 32oz Rush, a 24oz Rush, and cinnamon rolls. When our drinks came out, both were made as 24oz. Mistakes happen, so my roommate politely pointed out that one of them was supposed to be a 32oz. Instead of remaking the drink or putting more rush into it, the barista simply poured it into a larger cup and filled the rest with ice. Normally I wouldn't complain about something minor like a size mix-up, but there's over a $2 price difference between the 24oz and 32oz drinks, so it was disappointing to feel like I didn't actually receive what I paid for.

On our road-trip farewell to Maine -- heading from Acadia toward West Virginia with a lunch stop in…read moreBath -- we pulled into Sterlingtown Bakehouse for what we swore was just a bathroom break. Famous last words. The pastry case whispered sweet nothings to us and we simply could not leave empty-handed. The pastries? Delicious -- flaky, flavorful, and clearly made with love (and butter, lots of butter). The latte hit the spot, though it could have used just a little more kick -- let's just say it leaned more "gentle good morning" than "wake-up-we're-driving-800-miles-today." Service was very friendly, the shop itself is charming and quaint, and honestly, if you're passing by, go ahead and surrender to the pastry case. Resistance is futile and your taste buds will thank you.

Such a cute little coffee shop with great drinks and breakfast sandwiches. I got a bacon egg and…read morecheese, and it was really good. I also got a speciality latte and that was tasty as well. They some goodies inside and have some seating. Cute place, I would frequent if I lived closer.

Great great service!!! Friendly and prompt - Quick but not rushed. Friendly, but not intrusive. Our…read moredrinks never ran empty. Thank you! The food - huge portions. Everything tasted fresh. I loved the hash, the pancakes and the hollandaise sauce. The potatoes were good - very mildly flavored. The eggs were tender and fluffy. There is something for everyone. Sweet and savory. You can order sides, they also have plates you can order. Mostly booth seating with a few tables. Everything was clean and nicely set. When we went, it was mostly local customers, where they all seem to know each others names. There are some rules about reservations at the entrance - along with a fridge that has some desserts for sales. There is plenty of parking in their private parking lot. I hope to be in the area again so that I can enjoy their breakfast again. YUM!!!

I still love this place as much today as I did several years ago when I first reviewed…read more One of my favorite things to order is the cinnamon roll pancakes. On this recent trip I even got cinnamon roll crepes! How fun. My husband ordered a breakfast sandwich using muffin tops as the bread. He loved it, says it's one of the best he's ever had. Always fantastic service!

3 stars because it's a cute shop and the service was ok…read more Tiramisu Latté is too sweet to drink. Chai is barely there spice. You may need to try something basic if trying this place for the first time.

Service was slow but lady was really nice. She's there by herself and it's a place to use WiFi to…read morework etc. I wish she had more food/snacks.

It is the best store in a small town I've ever seen. The quality of their food is excellent.read more

We stopped in when we arrived in town to pick up a quick bite and some essentials. The store is…read morelarge, clean and well stocked. The issue is with the fresh food. We waited at the food counter but no one paid attention. They were talking and laughing with each other, oblivious. The woman from the register had to come over and take our order. We finished shopping and waited for our sandwiches. 30+ minutes, standing there. The only ones. They're still yammering away. In between all of this, the register lady is running back and forth from their area to hers while they weren't worried about anything. This place is set up to be a real money maker. The food was good once we got it. The location is great. But it's a completely inefficient operation. Hire someone to man the food counter and get the kitchen help to focus instead of socializing- what a difference it would make!

First time visiting this Sherman's location, on a busy Sunday summer day. Firstly I will say…read morealthough we did not grab anything at the cafe it was a great touch to see they have one. Like all the Sherman locations my wife and I have visited they are not just simply a bookstore. They have a wide variety of souvenirs and other goodies you may want to buy. Book wise they have a good variety of new and popular along with classics and organize them neatly in well marked areas by genre with some Maine focused book areas even. During our visit it was very busy and my wife found a couple books that piqued her interest. I do think due to how much of the area is touristy and distance from me I likely wouldn't seek this particular location out again. Much closer locations with better overall set up. Nothing outright negative about this one besides some areas really lacking space for a busy store making it hard to move. Glad to have now visited this one! If you are visiting from away visit here and check out one of the locations of Maine's oldest bookstores, add it to your list. Some other great shops and good spots to eat nearby.

Good service, excellent croissants and nice atmosphere. Cafe is adjacent and connected to the book…read morestore. A lovely setting.

Love, love, love their bagels: they are not enormous, and are chewy and delicious! We often get…read morebagels to take to family gatherings (their cream cheese offerings are good too: whipped so easy to spread, and well seasoned); yesterday my husband and I each got the Forage Breakfast Bagel (sausage for him, bacon for me) and they were spectacular! Warm, locally supportive atmosphere. LOVE this for Lewiston, and for anyone lucky enough to eat there!

Amazing vegan options!! Atmosphere is awesome…read more Wicked cool older building and people are so friendly. Wish it was closer but totally worth the drive.

What a hidden gem in a town i've never visited before. I decided to make it to brunch for mother's…read moreday weekend and i really can't recommend this spot enough for a delicious and down to earth meal with people you love. I think the space is very cozy, with an open kitchen and wood tables and bar. The cute little market in back is wonderful to check out before or after your meal. The staff is absolutely wonderful. So kind and making recommendations along with answering any questions you have. I think for the price of food you are really getting a great deal. Everything is made fresh in house from scratch which you can watch when you sit at the bar which i did. Watching orange juice wbu freshly squeezed and the donuts being put together from absolute scratch. The burger is definitely a great choice, I couldn't get over the house cut fries and the alna sauce was wonderful to dip them in. The burger was juicy and delicious and paired perfectly with the Volcanique red they had on the menu. My mother ordered the grits and eggs, this dish was cooked perfectly and had a house made salsa verde. The side of sourdough is a must get for shareable side. The house made jam was spectacular - they make every sauce and dip and spread in house and you can really tell. It elevates the meal so much. The drinks were a bit overpriced in my opinion but as someone who lives in Portland i wasn't surprised they were priced that way. The standout from the meal was definitely the sour dough donut. This was fried fresh to order and we had the seasonal flavor that was lime glazed and it was absolutely breathtaking! The crispy exterior with the fluffy inside was perfection - you have to order this. I definitely will need to come and check out dinner here. Highly recommend making the trek out!

A place like The Alna Store really does need to be located in rural Maine, a solid hour from…read morePortland. Everything about The Alna Store is so special--it's possibly the best meal you will ever have, while inside the most unpretentious building, an actual store that sells produce and specialty gift items. A place like this should be experienced as a planned outing, not just a restaurant that's happened upon. A James Beard Award winning restaurant inside what could have been my grandparents' barn, along with beautifully mismatched silverware and repurposed green wine bottle water glasses--what could be more Maine? On both visits we were so excited that we arrived about a half hour early for our reservation, yet were welcomed and promptly seated. The service is excellent, and the food is next level out of this world. I couldn't help but want the person I was with to try what I was eating so we could try to parse out the complex flavors in each dish. Is that a tomato base? Chives? Ginger? Cucumber? We enjoyed every bite of every plate. Both times we started with the gazpacho, at dinner it was served with a grilled/toaster piece of sourdough focaccia. Fantastic! My dinner entree was the grilled squash with roasted peppers and delicious, flavorful breadcrumbs, and fresh mint leaves--it was our favorite plate of the meal. We both had desserts (pictured), the cake looked impressive as it tasted, yet the berry crisp was our favorite. Everything at dinner was so fabulous that I had to return, this time for brunch. We started with a couple of cups of our favorite Tandem coffee, again the gazpacho, and this time tried the ratatouille. Again, the flavors! How do they do it? Everything looked and tasted as if it was prepared with care. One more observation, how mistakes are handled: the person I had brunch with was vegan and the ratatouille came out with cheese. Our server promptly recognized the error, brought a remade dish, and at the end of the meal brought a complimentary vegan sorbet and said that "mistakes are celebrated", which we appreciated. Because of all of the much deserved accolades The Alna Store has recently received (James Beard, New York Times), the parking lot was full of out of state plates from Massachusetts, Maryland, Oregon, so be sure to make a reservation, and enjoy the people watching while you eat possibly the best meal of your life. We are so fortunate to live within an hour of this very special place. A solid five stars, please don't change a thing. I can't wait to try the fall menu!