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Cafe This Way

14 1/2 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-288-4483
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Ranked #2 of 106 restaurants in Bar Harbor
Good for: Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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26 reviews 26 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Best breakfast we had! Granola, oatmeal, French toast....all were terrific. Restaurant was airy and lean. Staff was friendly. Go here!

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Waukesha
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Cafe This Way is located out of the way in Bar Harbor, Maine. Look for the sign with the arrow that says, Cafe this way as the restaurant is set back way off the main road. There are white footprints leading the way, or you can park in back by the restaurant. The service was great and the food was... More

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New York City, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Cafe this way has a very friendly staff, unique atmosphere, and the food was great. A little crowded but I can't fault them for being popular.

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Chicago, Illinois
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135 reviews 135 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

This was a tripadvisor suggestion and I am glad I took it. The menu was somewhat limited, but that is usually a good sign when it comes to restaurant dining. Even with the limited choices, it was difficult to choose because many of the choices looked so interesting and unique. I ordered the Southwestern Shepherds Pie. Very rarely do I... More

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Pinehurst
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44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Food was good but thought atmosphere and service a notch below Reading Room and Town Hill Bistro.....wine by glass selection not very good. Ok if you have 3+ nights.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Best, best, best breakfast in town. Great environment, unique, the breakfasts are unbeatable. Staff is friendly. Might have a little bit of a wait but it is well worth it. Wonderful different types of breakfasts from vegan to full blown normal and beyond. I love that maple syrup is a given if you order pancakes or french toast. No fake... More

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Oyster Bay Cove
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

When you think of "funky" in Bar Harbor, you picture lobster traps and buoys hanging from the ceiling, right? Not here ! Get your fill of fried seafood and lobster somewhere else. Go to this Cafe when you want an inventive meal. They put lobster in a spring roll to make it interesting. We had the special which was striped... More

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Bangor, Maine
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013

Very comfortable friendly environment. Breakfast was great and the server was friendly! Great mimosa also! We've heard their dinner is very good and can't wait to come back and try it! Nice work Cafe this way!

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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

Twice we skipped breakfast at the B&B and had the tofu scramble here. Casual dining at breakfast. We ate there once for dinner, but were surprised that it was a lot more elegant and not really our cup of tea.

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New York City
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63 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

I have come to the conclusion that all the places in BH serve the same thing...at the same (inflated) prices. Cafe This Way is tucked away down a side street near the Abbe museum. Arctic Char was good, the service was friendly and the drinks, not watered. For atmosphere and surroundings I prefer McKay's. which basically has the same food... More

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