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Rock City Cafe

316 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 594-4123
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Wilder, Vermont
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17 reviews 17 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013 via mobile

The Rock CityCafe is on the Main Street and is open seven days a week. It is a family place that provides a comfortable atmosphere. The food is good with reasonable prices. I had the lobster BLT which was full of lobster. My wife loved the pan fried sea scallops.

See 4 more reviews by HarryWilder_Vermont for Rockland
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22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

Wonderful coffee, always something that makes me laugh (they are just a witty bunch over there!), good "grab and go" sandwiches, and a great mood. Some people set up their office or study carol there, many have meetings there, many others visit with friends. Everyone eventually ends up at Rock City. The only reason it is not five stars, and... More

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Rockland, Maine, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

Fresh roasted coffee beans, ground and brewed fresh every day. Pair that with a awesome, made fresh on site pastry and grab a seat and watch the world go by the window. Great place to meet friends!

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Westchester County, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

Rock City Cafe has that, at home--'everyone knows your name'---welcome to our place atmosphere. Their rustic fare and selection of specialty coffees and iced beverages bring, US REGULARS, back for delectable bites and robust gulps. Rock City roasts its own beans, bakes its own desserts, and entertains its customers on weekend evenings with local musicians. You will receive a smile... More

Ossining
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23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

This is a cool spot for the more, shall we say, bohemian crowd, where your average upscale couple without fine tuning filters and a raucous sense of humor will not feel at home. If you want to sign on, order a chai tea, and have a good pastry, this is a great stop. It's also a better than average place... More

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Massachusetts
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15 reviews 15 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

We were visiting from out of town and searching for a good cup of coffee. The staff at the Inn where we were staying recommended Rock City Cafe. The coffee is excellent! They feature different roasts daily and plenty of sweet treats. We returned daily throughout our visit and were very pleased with the quality each time.

Northport, Maine
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2013

Food is limited, but hey, it's a coffee shop! Coffee is terrific, so are the other drinks offered. Go, sit, sip, watch the world slip by.

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Boston area
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68 reviews 68 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

Rock City Cafe is located in downtown Rockland on the left shortly after you take the left heading north on Coastal Route 1. It's larger than a typical coffee shop, with large open windows facing the street and a large selection of coffee, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches. Rock City Cafe has a bit of a trendy feel, yet it's homie... More

Newington, CT
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

The food was good. We were there for lunch midweek. We were the only customers there. It looks like it is a big sport bar, so probably does big evening/weekend business. Huge beer list.

Rockland, Maine, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

It's the same coffee, but it just feels different. I miss the books being right there. And the food that they serve at dinner is, well, a bit pretentious. Although it was super delicious and packed full of flavor. It's reminiscent of restaurants in NYC where you have to book reservations months ahead, pay exorbitant prices and get tiny dishes... More

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