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🥓🍳 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

*Jordan’s Restaurant

49 Rodick Street

Bar Harbor

Casual diner‑style brunch and breakfast options

The Looking Glass

50 Eden Street

Bar Harbor

Scenic Maine‑style breakfast — blueberry pancakes, lobster eggs Benedict.

Coffee Hound

Coffee Co.

62 Main Street

Bar Harbor

Coffee‑focused breakfast — roasted coffee, breakfast sandwiches, bagels.

*Graffiti Donuts

102 Main Street

Bar Harbor

Colorful donuts, refreshing shakes, and other Donut centric treats.

Village Green Cafe

The Independent Cafe

164 Main St

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.

Jeannie’s Great Maine Breakfast

8 Cottage St

Bar Harbor

Homestyle breakfast classics — blueberry pancakes, hearty omelets, stuffed French toast, vegan & gluten‑free options

Sunrise Café

1 West Street

Bar Harbor

Sweet & savory crepes, bagels, muffins — great quick breakfast spot.

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Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen

51 Rodick Street

Bar Harbor

Light & fresh breakfasts — smoothies, bowls, health‑forward quick bites.

Mount Dessert Bakery

122 Cottage St

Bar Harbor

Bakery breakfast — pastries, baked goods, coffee.

The Stadium

Bar Harbor

62 Main Street

Bar Harbor

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.

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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

*Galyn’s

17 Main St

4.3★

(3.2k)

$$–$$$

Classic seafood/American; full lobster, lobster bisque, elevated but comfortable

*Geddy’s

19 Main St

4.4★ (3.0k)

$$–$$$

Casual pub/seafood fare: lobster rolls, burgers, lively atmosphere — good for families.

The Chart Room

565 Eden St

4.3★ (2.0k)

$$$

Fresh seafood, steaks, and pasta with beautiful views of the bay. Great for lunch or dinner with indoor, patio, and pier seating right on the water

Fish House Grill

1 West Street

3.8★

(433)

$$-

$$$

Traditional seafood fare: fried fish, lobster rolls, chowder.

Reading Room

1 Newport Dr

4.4★ (1.7k)

$$$$

Fresh seafood, steaks, and pasta with beautiful views of the bay. Great for lunch or dinner with indoor, patio, and pier seating right on the water

SEAFOOD / LOBSTER SPECIALTIES

(Also see the Lobster shacks /pound page)

Bar Harbor Lobster Bakes

10 State Hwy 3

4.3★

(503)

$$–$$$

Classic Maine lobster dinners & steamed seafood, traditional lobster bakes.

Peekytoe Provisions

244 Main Street

4.5★ (752)

Fresh seafood, shellfish, prepared foods, and gourmet specialty items. Convenient downtown option.

Bar Harbor Lobster

297 Main Street

4.1★

(1.4k)

$$-

$$$

Casual lobster rolls, steamed lobster & seafood combos.

The Loft Raw Bar & Seafood Grill

53 Main St.

4.4★

(335)

$$-

$$$

Raw bar & seafood platters, oysters, local fish & craft cocktails.

Cherrystones

185 Main St

3.8★

(477)

$$-

$$$

Fresh seafood, steaks, and pasta with beautiful views of the bay. Great for lunch or dinner with indoor, patio, and pier seating right on the water

STEAKHOUSE / UPSCALE AMERICAN / CREATIVE

Havana

318 Main St

4.7★ (3.2k)

$$$$

Upscale / Latin-influenced seafood & new American. Inventive dishes using local seafood

Table Salt

195 Main St.

4.6★ (118)

$$$$

Small, chef-driven spot with seasonal New American dishes and creative cocktails.

Dinner

135 Cottage St

4.9★ (163)

$$$

Cozy, modern place serving Maine-inspired seafood and American plates with a creative twist.

Looking Glass

50 Eden St

4.0★ (348)

Elevated American fare, wine & cocktails served in a relaxed space featuring a deck with bay views.

Jack Russel’s

50 Eden St

3.2★

(271)

American, Steakhouse, Brew Pub, Bar, Seafood; Meal types. Dinner, Late Night; Special Diets.

Gluten free options.

ITALIAN / PIZZA

The Ovens

77 Cottage St

4.8★ (143)

$$–$$$

Stylish Italian-leaning restaurant with coastal dishes, pastas, and a full bar.

La Bella Vita

55 West St

4.2★ (558)

An Italian-Style Trattoria in Bar Harbor. La Bella Vita's menu features an array of ingredient-driven dishes drawing from the best of Italy.

Porcelli’s

321 Main St.

4.6★

(211)

Indulge in traditional Italian cuisine such as our fresh antipasti and handmade pasta and pair your meal with a carefully crafted cocktail, or one of our exquisite Italian wines.

*Rosalie’s Pizza

46 Cottage St

4.5★ (1.2k)

New York-style pizza, casual, budget-friendly.

Blaze

198 Main St

4.2★ (1.4k)

$$–$$$

Wood-fired pizzas, craft beer, burgers; good non-seafood casual dinner.

Pat’s Pizza

6 Pleasant St

4.8★ (143)

$$–$$$

Casual, family-friendly restaurant. Hearty pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, and pub-style fare.

FARM-TO-TABLE / WOOD FIRED PIZZA

*Sweet Pea’s

854 ME-3

4.8★

$$$

Farm-to-table, wood-fired pizza, seasonal menu

BREWERY / PUBS / TAVERNS

Leary’s Landing

156 Main St.

4.5★ (1.4k)

Cozy Irish pub with fish & chips, burgers, lobster rolls, and hearty Irish/New England comfort food plus a big whiskey and beer selection.

*McKay’s

231 Main St

4.1★ (1.5k)

$$–$$$

Elevated pub fare in Victorian house; surf & turf, seafood risotto, nice patio.

Paddy’s

50 West St

4.2★ (2.4k)

Irish pub style, waterfront view, seafood & pub classics.

Thirsty Whale

40 Cottage St.

4.4★ (2.9k)

Very casual, local tavern feel – good place for a beer, a lobster roll, and simple, hearty food.

*Black Friar Pub

10 Summer St.

4.5★ (473)

Cozy inn pub with a British/Irish-style atmosphere serving hearty, from-scratch breakfasts and elevated pub fare plus a strong cocktail and local beer list.

Atlantic Brewing

52 Cottage St

4.3★ (522)

A lively local brewery taproom serving Atlantic Brewing’s Maine-made beers, with a casual pub atmosphere and light bites.

Bar Harbor Beer Works

119 Main St

3.9★ (1.2k)

A popular waterfront brewpub offering house-brewed beers, pub food like burgers and seafood, and outdoor seating with harbor views.

Dog & Pony Tavern

4 Rodrick Pl.

4.3★ (1k)

A cozy neighborhood tavern known for burgers, wings, and classic pub fare, with a friendly, laid-back atmosphere and a good beer selection.

AMERICAN / CASUAL / FAMILY-FRIENDLY

*Side Street Café

49 Rodick St

4.4★ (4.6k)

Family-friendly casual café: sandwiches, lobster rolls, mac & cheese, gluten-free options.

Route 66

21 Cottage St

4.3★ (1.6k)

$–$$

Retro-style comfort food, big menu, casual and fun for families.

Harbor Table

336 Main St.

4.7★ (409)

Laid-back local hangout with hearty sandwiches, comfort food, and good drinks.

*Mainly Meat BBQ

369 ME-3

4.7★ (1.2k)

Casual roadside BBQ with smoked meats, classic sides, and a relaxed picnic-table vibe.

Bistro at Atlantic Oceanside

119 Eden St.

4.2★ (144)

An oceanfront hotel bistro offering seafood and classic New England-inspired dishes in an elegant but relaxed setting.

Island Takeout

1500 State Hwy 3

4.8★ (497)

$-$$

A convenient stop for quick, satisfying meals including burgers, fried seafood, and classic takeout favorites. Perfect for grabbing food to bring back to Baycliff after a long day in Acadia.

INTERNATIONAL / SPECIALTY

Royal Indian

39 Rodick St.

4.1★ (1.8k)

Indian cuisine classics: curries, tandoori & vegetarian options.

TAPAS / SMALL PLATES / COCKTAIL FORWARD

Project Social

278 Main St

4.6★ (540)

$$$$

Charming spot with sidewalk seating for sophisticated tapas, crêpes & craft cocktails, plus brunch.

BREAKFAST / BRUNCH

*Café This Way

14 Mt. Desert St.

4.7★ (2.0k)

Hearty American dishes with an eclectic twist. A local favorite for breakfast—especially their huevos rancheros, pancakes, and house-made granola—with flavorful, generously portioned lunch and dinner options.

2 Cats

130 Cottage Street

4.4★ (1.5k)

American, with vegetarian-friendly, vegan and gluten-free options, they’re best known for breakfast/brunch

The Early Bite

30 Rodick St.

4.6★ (197)

Bright breakfast/brunch café with modern plates, burritos, and good coffee.

Jeannie’s

8 Cottage Street

4.4★ (1.3k)

American, with vegetarian-friendly, vegan and gluten-free options, they’re best known for breakfast/brunch.

Lunch

8 Mount Desert St

4.7★ (1.2k)

A beloved casual café known for fresh breakfast sandwiches, creative soups, and light lunch plates made with quality ingredients. Great for an easy, delicious breakfast or a relaxed midday meal.

Village Green Cafe

164 Main St

4.2★ (359)

(The Independent Cafe) Grab and go lobster rolls, breakfast, lunch, coffee and pastries. We're the only downtown Bar Harbor roaster offering both classic and flavored coffees.

🦞 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★

C-Ray

Lobster

882 ME-3

Bar Harbor

Casual shack with steam-to-order lobster. Sometimes sells live lobster—ask at the counter.

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★

Thurston’s

Lobster Pound

9 Thurston Rd

Bernard

Dock-side seating, extremely fresh lobster and crab. May offer lobster to go.

4.1★

Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound

1237 Bar Harbor Rd Trenton

Mainland stop before/after MDI. Live and steamed lobster; very fresh local seafood.

4.7★

Rose Eden

Lobster

864 State Hwy 3

Bar Harbor

Light & fresh breakfasts — smoothies, bowls, health‑forward quick bites.

🍺🍷 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.

.

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.

.

Consistent and well-stocked

Walmart
Supercenter

17 Myrick St

Beer, wine, seltzers. Budget-friendly quantities

.

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

★ 4.4

Food and Drink Sections

🥓🍳 Breakfast 🍳🥓 Guide

🍵☕ Coffee and Tea ☕🍵

Acadia Perk 5 Firefly Lane Bar Harbor (207) 288-9306

Coffee Hound 62 Main Street Bar Harbor (207) 801-9340

The Stadium 62 Main Street Bar Harbor (207) 214-1300

Sunrise Café 1 West Street Bar Harbor (207) 288-3948

Bar Harbor Tea 150 Main Street #2 Bar Harbor (207) 288-8322

Milagro Coffee Bar 204 Main Street Southwest Harbor (207) 992-3950

Choco-Latte 240 Main Street Bar Harbor (207) 801-9179

Great Maine Breakfast 8 Cottage Street Bar Harbor (207) 288-4166

Restaurants

SEAFOOD / WATERFRONT

*Galyn’s​​

*Geddy’s

The Chart Room

Fish House Grill

Reading Room

Bar Harbor Lobster Bakes

Peekytoe Provisions

Bar Harbor Lobster

The Loft Raw Bar & Seafood Grill

Cherrystones

STEAKHOUSE / UPSCALE AMERICAN / CREATIVE

Havana

Table Salt

Dinner

Looking Glass

Jack Russel’s

ITALIAN / PIZZA

The Ovens

La Bella Vita

Porcelli’s

*Rosalie’s Pizza

Blaze

Pat’s Pizza

FARM-TO-TABLE / WOOD FIRED PIZZA

*Sweet Pea’s

BREWERY / PUBS / TAVERNS

Leary’s Landing

*McKay’s

Paddy’s

Thirsty Whale

*Black Friar Pub

Atlantic Brewing

Bar Harbor Beer Works

Dog & Pony Tavern

AMERICAN / CASUAL / FAMILY-FRIENDLY

*Side Street Café

Route 66

Harbor Table

*Mainly Meat BBQ

Bistro at Atlantic Oceanside

Island Takeout

INTERNATIONAL / SPECIALTY

Royal Indian

TAPAS / SMALL PLATES / COCKTAIL FORWARD

Project Social

BREAKFAST / BRUNCH

*Café This Way

2 Cats

The Early Bite

Jeannie’s

Lunch

Village Green Cafe

🦞 Where to Buy Seafood 🦞

Seafood Shops & Lobster Markets (Best for Take-Home)

Lobster Shacks & Lobster Pounds (Some Offer Take-Home)

🍺🍷 Beer, Wine & Spirits 🍷🍺

Bar Harbor

Hannaford Supermarket

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House Wine & Spirits

⭐ 4.5

Bar Harbor Cellars / Winery

⭐ 4.0

A&B Naturals

⭐ 4.5

Atlantic Brewing Company

⭐ 4.6

🥓🍳 Breakfast 🍳🥓
Guide

Acadia Perk
5 Firefly Lane
Bar Harbor
(207) 288-9306

Coffee Hound
62 Main Street
Bar Harbor
(207) 801-9340

The Stadium
62 Main Street
Bar Harbor
(207) 214-1300

Sunrise Café
1 West Street
Bar Harbor
(207) 288-3948

Bar Harbor Tea
150 Main Street #2
Bar Harbor
(207) 288-8322

Milagro Coffee Bar
204 Main Street
Southwest Harbor
(207) 992-3950

Choco-Latte
240 Main Street
Bar Harbor
(207) 801-9179

Great Maine Breakfast
8 Cottage Street
Bar Harbor
(207) 288-4166

*Galyn’s

House Wine
& Spirits

Bar Harbor
Cellars / Winery

A&B
Naturals

Atlantic Brewing
Company

Bayside
Liquors

Town Hill
Market

Wind and Wine
by the Sea

Global
Beverage

Shaw’s
Supermarket

Walmart
Supercenter

Mount Desert
Island Ice Cream

Jordan Pond
Ice Cream & Fudge

CJ’s
Big Dipper

Udder Heaven
Ice Cream Retreat

Side Treats
Frozen Yogurt

Ben & Bill’s
Chocolate Emporium

Bar Harbor
Popcorn Company

The Chocolate
Moose

Bar Harbor
Candy Company

Cottage Street
Candy Store