🥓🍳 Breakfast 🍳🥓
Guide
* Are some of our guest favorite mentions
*Café This Way
14½ Mt. Desert St
Bar Harbor
Creative hearty breakfasts — blueberry pancakes, burritos, omelets, seasonal fare.
*Side Street Café
49 Rodick Street
Bar Harbor
Casual diner‑style brunch and breakfast options
Scenic Maine‑style breakfast — blueberry pancakes, lobster eggs Benedict.
Coffee‑focused breakfast — roasted coffee, breakfast sandwiches, bagels.
*Graffiti Donuts
102 Main Street
Bar Harbor
Colorful donuts, refreshing shakes, and other Donut centric treats.
Grab and go lobster rolls, breakfast, lunch, coffee and pastries. We're the only downtown Bar Harbor roaster offering both classic and flavored coffees.
2 Cats Bar Harbor
130 Cottage St
Bar Harbor
Cozy homemade breakfast — pancakes, biscuits, eggs Benedict, omelets, French toast.
Homestyle breakfast classics — blueberry pancakes, hearty omelets, stuffed French toast, vegan & gluten‑free options
Sweet & savory crepes, bagels, muffins — great quick breakfast spot.
Light & fresh breakfasts — smoothies, bowls, health‑forward quick bites.
Famous for their “popovers,” house-made pastries, and specialty coffees. A mix of bakery, café, and gourmet market with a stylish coastal vibe.
🍵☕ Coffee and Tea ☕🍵
Acadia Perk
5 Firefly Lane
Bar Harbor
(207) 288-9306
Friendly coffee shop tucked off Main Street, offering espresso drinks, baked goods, and a cozy place to sit.
Coffee Hound
62 Main Street
Bar Harbor
(207) 801-9340
A lively, popular coffee shop known for strong espresso, fun seasonal lattes, and creative donuts. Great outdoor seating and quick service
The Stadium
62 Main Street
Bar Harbor
(207) 214-1300
Famous for their “popovers,” house-made pastries, and specialty coffees. A mix of bakery, café, and gourmet market with a stylish coastal vibe.
Sunrise Café
1 West Street
Bar Harbor
(207) 288-3948
Breakfast with water views — a great place for sunrise coffee, pastries, and simple morning plates steps from the harbor.
Bar Harbor Tea
150 Main Street #2
Bar Harbor
(207) 288-8322
Charming boutique offering loose-leaf teas, specialty blends, tea ware, and unique Maine-inspired flavors. Smells wonderful inside!
Milagro Coffee Bar
204 Main Street
Southwest Harbor
(207) 992-3950
A beloved Southwest Harbor café known for high-quality espresso, homemade pastries, and warm, small-town atmosphere.
Choco-Latte
240 Main Street
Bar Harbor
(207) 801-9179
A cozy café specializing in chocolate drinks, espresso, homemade muffins, and great sandwiches. Local favorite for a mid-day pick-me-up.
Great Maine Breakfast
8 Cottage Street
Bar Harbor
(207) 288-4166
Casual, hearty breakfast spot offering big portions, blueberry pancakes, omelets, and classic comfort plates. A long-time local favorite.
Restaurants
* Are some of the guest favorite restaurants
Ratings were obtained from Google
SEAFOOD / WATERFRONT
SEAFOOD / LOBSTER SPECIALTIES
(Also see the Lobster shacks /pound page)
STEAKHOUSE / UPSCALE AMERICAN / CREATIVE
ITALIAN / PIZZA
FARM-TO-TABLE / WOOD FIRED PIZZA
BREWERY / PUBS / TAVERNS
AMERICAN / CASUAL / FAMILY-FRIENDLY
INTERNATIONAL / SPECIALTY
TAPAS / SMALL PLATES / COCKTAIL FORWARD
BREAKFAST / BRUNCH
🦞 Where to Buy Seafood 🦞
Seafood Shops & Lobster Markets (Best for Take-Home)
Ratings were obtained from Google
4.7★
$$
Parsons
Lobsters & Seafood
64 Eagle Lake Rd
Live lobster, fresh fish, scallops, shellfish. Excellent for take-home lobster. Staff offers cooking and storage advice.
4.2★
$$
Peekytoe
Provisions
244 Main Street
Fresh seafood, shellfish, prepared foods, and gourmet specialty items. Convenient downtown option.
Lobster Shacks & Lobster Pounds (Some Offer Take-Home)
4.8★
$$
The Travelin’ Lobster
1569 ME-2
Bar Harbor
Full menu with lobster dinners and rolls. Owner-caught lobster; friendly, social atmosphere.
3.5★
$$
Stewman’s
Lobster Pound
35 West Street
Bar Harbor
Waterfront dining with fresh lobster dinners. Inquire about take-home options.
4.3★
$$$
Beal’s
Lobster Pier
182 Clark Point Rd
Southwest Harbor
Working pier with scenic views. Live lobster and cooked lobster packed to go.
4.7★
$$$
Bar Harbor
Lobster Pound
414 ME-3
Bar Harbor
Classic Maine lobster-pound experience. Fresh lobster meals; may sell live or steamed lobster to go.
4.4★
$$
9 Thurston Rd
Bernard
Dock-side seating, extremely fresh lobster and crab. May offer lobster to go.
4.1★
$$
1237 Bar Harbor Rd Trenton
Mainland stop before/after MDI. Live and steamed lobster; very fresh local seafood.
🍺🍷 Beer, Wine & Spirits 🍷🍺
Bar Harbor
Ratings were obtained from Google
Hannaford Supermarket
86 Cottage St
Full wine department, local craft beer, spirits, seltzers, cider, liquor.
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Best overall selection in Bar Harbor.
House Wine
& Spirits
227 Main St
Curated wines, specialty liquors, local & international bottles, accessories & gifts.
⭐ 4.5
Perfect stop for a nicer bottle or something unique
Bar Harbor
Cellars / Winery
854 ME-3
Locally produced wines, tasting room, fruit wines plus traditional reds & whites.
⭐ 4.0
A fun outing + great take-home bottles for souvenirs or gifts.
A&B
Naturals
101 Cottage St
Organic & biodynamic wines, local craft beer, specialty items.
⭐ 4.5
Best for health-conscious or unique wine picks.
Atlantic Brewing
Company
15 Knox Rd
Local craft beer, tastings, brewery tours, cans & bottles to-go.
⭐ 4.6
Guest favorite with fun Maine-style brews.
Bayside
Liquors
53 Main St
Cordials, Mixers, Local Beer, Wine and liquors
⭐ 3.9
Quaint establishment nestled in Bar Harbor.
Town Hill
Market
1339 Main St, Ste 102
Beer cooler, good wine selection, local options.
⭐ 4.6
Perfect if you’re exploring the Quiet Side.
Wind and Wine
by the Sea
4 Breakneck Rd
Our extensive wine list includes exquisite bottles from around the globe.
⭐ 4.5
Enjoy our rotating cheeses, local smoked seafood, etc.
Ellsworth (15–20 minutes)
Global
Beverage
425 High St
Fine selection of over 2500 wines and 1500+ beers. Liquor now available
⭐ 4.6
Can special order products not on the shelves.
Shaw’s
Supermarket
175 High St
Large wine department, craft beer, seltzers.
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Consistent and well-stocked
Walmart
Supercenter
17 Myrick St
Beer, wine, seltzers. Budget-friendly quantities
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Good for quantity and budget-friendly choices.
Sweet Treats, Ice Cream, Candy & Pastry Shops
🍨🍦 Ice Cream & Frozen Treats 🍦🍨
Ratings were obtained from Google
Mount Desert
Island Ice Cream
7 Firefly Ln
Small-batch artisan ice cream & sorbet; creative flavors
★ 4.6
Jordan Pond
Ice Cream & Fudge
45 Main St
Homemade ice cream & many fudge flavors
★ 4.5
CJ’s
Big Dipper
150 Main St, # 1
Ice cream, sorbet, sundaes, shakes
★ 4.1
Udder Heaven
Ice Cream Retreat
369 ME-3
Ice cream, sherbet, Italian ice, non-dairy options
★ 4.7
Side Treats
Frozen Yogurt
175 Cottage St
Frozen yogurt, toppings bar
★ 4.4
☕🍩 Bakeries, Donuts & Cafés 🍩☕
Mount Dessert Bakery
122 Cottage St
Pastries, croissants, scones, breads
★ 4.6
Graffiti Donuts
102 Main St
Fresh donuts & pastries
★ 4.3
Acadia Perk
5 Firefly Ln
Coffee, muffins, cookies, baked treats
★ 4.5
Trailhead Café & Treats
33 Cottage St
Pastries, cookies, breakfast sweets
★ 4.4
🍫🍬 Candy, Chocolate & Sweet Shops 🍬🍫
Ben & Bill’s
Chocolate Emporium
66 Main St
Handmade chocolates, fudge, candy, lobster ice cream
★ 4.0
Bar Harbor
Popcorn Company
185 Main St
Caramel, blueberry & chocolate-drizzled popcorn
★ 4.5
The Chocolate
Moose
12 Cottage St
Chocolates, fudge, truffles, Maine sweets
★ 4.1
Bar Harbor
Candy Company
67 Main St
Gummies, chocolate, novelty candies.
★ 4.5
Cottage Street
Candy Store
51 Cottage St
Taffy, candy, fudge, classic sweets