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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 #1 of 103 restaurants in Bar Harbor
Good for: Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

My family and I had looked online on Tripadvisor and found this place. We visited Cafe This Way to give it a try, breakfast was great! Tucked back a little on the street but was fairly easy to find. Definitely a must visit!

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Peterborough, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Every year my husband and I visit Bar Harbor, and we always make sure we stop by Cafe This Way for breakfast and or dinner. It is a fun funky place with great service, an imaginative and varied menu, great art work, and we have always found the food beautifully prepared. I am a good cook, and actually would usually... More

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Killingworth, CT
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50 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

Cafe This Way is good but for years I've been wondering why the lines are out the door every morning for breakfast--it all seems pretty average to me--nothing is outstanding. Lunch and dinner are slightly better, but it's just not very special. Nothing really specific to complain about, but nothing to write home about, either. It's all just okay.

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Walpole, Massachusetts
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34 restaurant reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

You'll proably have to wait in line a little...but it's well worth the wait. Cafe This Way is down an alley. People are friendly, service is quick and attentive. Best variety of Benedicts anywhere! Good artwork. Nice background music. Dinners are great too, but breakfast is King! And Queen, and princecess, and knave and jester and...

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Newton Falls
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

This was my favorite meal during our entire trip to Bar Harbor. I would definitely go back. We did have a little bit of trouble finding it because it is off the main road. I would suggest making a reservation. We didn't do this so we had to come back about an hour later but it was well worth it!... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

Despite a recommendation from vegetarian friends who have eaten here often, we found the vegetarian options to be heavy and not very interesting. Waitstaff pleasant. Beer and beer glasses very cool.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2013 via mobile

Breakfast or dinner everything is amazingly tasty. The staff is efficient and friendly. A favorite locals spot.

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Murrysville, PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

It was a quick trip for lunch and we were very pleased. The food arrived hot and was delicious, so we plan to visit it again on our next visit.

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Baltimore, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2013 via mobile

This is a regular stop in Bar Harbor. The blueberry pancakes couldn't be better. They are filled with juicy Maine blueberries.The dinner menu has fresh lobster and homemade side dishes. The service is excellent, the atmosphere cheerful. A great dining experience.

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Bar Harbor, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2013

Many breakfast places in Bar Harbor serve blueberry pancakes, most of them are delicious, but my #1 place to get blueberry pancakes is "Cafe This Way". This small place is run by two former College of Atlantic students, who put their food knowledge and business skills to good use. The menu has a wonderful breakfast selection, but I recommend the... More

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