Mother's Kitchen
1501 ME-102, Bar Harbor, ME
Crema's Take
“Mother's Kitchen is a hidden gem tucked away from Bar Harbor's tourist crowds, offering espresso-focused specialty coffee paired with genuinely exceptional breakfast sandwiches that visitors rave about as some of the best they've ever had. The outdoor picnic table setup under shade sails creates an unhurried, relaxed atmosphere perfect for lingering with locals and fellow travelers alike, while the knowledgeable staff and quality pastries make it worth seeking out even if you're just passing through Acadia. This is the kind of place that turns a casual breakfast stop into a memorable highlight of your trip.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Great quick stop right off the main route. Food quality is stellar, the options are wild you will definitely be stuck trying to decide what to try first! It's all delicious, and the coffee/tea is top notch.
Great local restaurant full of charm. I thoroughly enjoyed the Charlie sandwich which was full of complimentary flavors, fresh greens, chicken salad, cranberry jam on crispy bread. Refreshing matcha lemonade. Staff were friendly, helpful and informative. Great place to indulge…
My husband and I found this little gem while we were on vacation and are so happy we did. I always like to find the unique coffee spots that are off the beaten path or not where all of the tourists go and this was it. In fact we went two days back to back. The first visit we did…
*Google Master Review Gourmet authentic roadside-stand type of place with picnic tables & relaxing outdoor experience. Coffees, baked goods, and high-quality handheld breakfast sandwiches. Warm and inviting staff with easy-access parking.
Incredible staff and incredible food. Simply went because our hotel didn’t have breakfast - and it’s safe to say that this was one of the best breakfast sandwiches I’ve had in my life, and it was also a reasonable price. They also have Tandem coffee, which is delicious! Despite…
BEST PLACE FOR COFFEE AND SANDWICHES ❤️ The coffee both days, was delicious. Living over a decade in Europe, it’s a struggle to find good coffee in the US. But this place made my stay in Acadia amazing. The sandwiches were worth it, we tried different ones both days and all…
Crema Reviews
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