I would call myself a coffee connoisseur and this was hands down the best coffee I've ever drank in my life .
Jeremy Church
I had the breakfast scramble and the cold brew coffee, quite the delight
Sophie Stephens
The pastrami breakfast sandwich was to die for!
Evan H.
This is one of the best bagel shops you would wish for or even dream of having close by. The food was good, the staff was nice, nothing to complain about. They had many different things there but it was all freshly cooked and baked. We came to this place after me and my family went to visit the wiggly bridge, and afterward, we started to think: We were far from finding a place to eat, and we were hungry. For this reason, we looked for some casual, close-by, and something quick to eat. We ended up finding this place, and when we got to the Central Bean and Bakery my family member thought what are we doughin (pun intended) here. It took a while to realize that this place had some of the best bagels in the state. I ended up getting a plain bagel with egg, cheese, and bacon which satisfied my taste and hunger. The prices were decent and the bagels came quickly. As a result, I highly recommend this place. Oh yeah, the coffee was good too! I know I don't live in Maine, but this definitely wants to make me move here, and that's saying something because while it seems like a bagel store, it's not- it's a great bagel store (and yes there is a big difference :).
Ann Peterson
They make one of the best breakfast sandwiches in town. Their cookies are yummy too!
Brock Holmes
Great variety of breakfast sandwiches, lunch options and drinks. The "day time" version of the Central Restaurant great for a quick bite.
Jeff Capeci
Great coffee, great sweets, nice staff. I enjoyed our stop after getting gas at Costco for a small breakfast enroute to Maine.
Jayne H.
Absolutely delicious food and bakery items! Very friendly staff and not too expensive!
Yelena Fiske
Fun cozy place with great coffee and pastries/sandwiches.
Bart_Bear
Have been going here for a while and was there today for coffee and breakfast. Ordering online is fast and easy, we went with pick up this time but they do have inside seating now. Their breakfast sandwiches are good, they have scrambles for something different. Everything was good. We will definitely be coming back many more times.
Quick summary: casual cafe for breakfast and lunch. Airy room and outside tables. Great coffee. Fresh, wsll-crafted food. Breakfast all day, and very good sandwiches, with lunch items starting at 10 am. Only disappointment: the added sugar or strusel on top of muffins (WHY?!?!?) Reasonable prices for the quality. I stopped here for lunch while visiting my sister, who lives in the area. She comes often. Over the years, we've had excellent bakery (muffins and cinnamon roll, $3-4), giant cookies ($2), excellent coffee. Have also stopped in for breakfast sandwiches $3.50-$7.50) and other items such as bagels, bowls, salads, burrito, wraps, etc., most under $10. For today's lunch, we split the veggies wrap, with beets, feta, nuts, humus, lettuce and other good things on a wrap ($8), and each had the tomato basil soup ($6.) Due diligence: I am of the club that thinks a muffin should avoid added sweetness. The lady behind me in line who also agreed that muffins DO NOT NEED extra sugar or strusel on top. I think there is a new baker i charge - the overall quality is still very good, but the muffins never had that extra sugar on top when I visited ths place on past visit. PLEASE - save yourself some money and effort and leave off the extra sugar. (We both passed on ordering a muffin to take home.) So - I'm sure I'll visit again on future visits to the area, but will go elsewhere for muffins if the added sugar on top persists.
Tony Hesketh
I’ve been coming here for years. Great pastries, great coffee, friendly and welcoming atmosphere and staff. Most of all, the pastrami egg and cheese is the best breakfast sandwich I think I’ve ever had. Be prepared, though, it’s definitely not a light meal.
327darylc
Service was a pleasure and dinner was delicious. Try the chicken; I;m sure you;ll love it. My only request is for them to have a better dessert selection.
carrie s
This is honestly one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at. Top notch quality!
Rachel Coburn
We stopped several times at this mainstay for locals and tourist alike. The homemade pastrami is not to be missed!
I would call myself a coffee connoisseur and this was hands down the best coffee I've ever drank in my life .
I had the breakfast scramble and the cold brew coffee, quite the delight
The pastrami breakfast sandwich was to die for!
This is one of the best bagel shops you would wish for or even dream of having close by. The food was good, the staff was nice, nothing to complain about. They had many different things there but it was all freshly cooked and baked. We came to this place after me and my family went to visit the wiggly bridge, and afterward, we started to think: We were far from finding a place to eat, and we were hungry. For this reason, we looked for some casual, close-by, and something quick to eat. We ended up finding this place, and when we got to the Central Bean and Bakery my family member thought what are we doughin (pun intended) here. It took a while to realize that this place had some of the best bagels in the state. I ended up getting a plain bagel with egg, cheese, and bacon which satisfied my taste and hunger. The prices were decent and the bagels came quickly. As a result, I highly recommend this place. Oh yeah, the coffee was good too! I know I don't live in Maine, but this definitely wants to make me move here, and that's saying something because while it seems like a bagel store, it's not- it's a great bagel store (and yes there is a big difference :).
They make one of the best breakfast sandwiches in town. Their cookies are yummy too!
Great variety of breakfast sandwiches, lunch options and drinks. The "day time" version of the Central Restaurant great for a quick bite.
Great coffee, great sweets, nice staff. I enjoyed our stop after getting gas at Costco for a small breakfast enroute to Maine.
Absolutely delicious food and bakery items! Very friendly staff and not too expensive!
Fun cozy place with great coffee and pastries/sandwiches.
Have been going here for a while and was there today for coffee and breakfast. Ordering online is fast and easy, we went with pick up this time but they do have inside seating now. Their breakfast sandwiches are good, they have scrambles for something different. Everything was good. We will definitely be coming back many more times.
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Quick summary: casual cafe for breakfast and lunch. Airy room and outside tables. Great coffee. Fresh, wsll-crafted food. Breakfast all day, and very good sandwiches, with lunch items starting at 10 am. Only disappointment: the added sugar or strusel on top of muffins (WHY?!?!?) Reasonable prices for the quality. I stopped here for lunch while visiting my sister, who lives in the area. She comes often. Over the years, we've had excellent bakery (muffins and cinnamon roll, $3-4), giant cookies ($2), excellent coffee. Have also stopped in for breakfast sandwiches $3.50-$7.50) and other items such as bagels, bowls, salads, burrito, wraps, etc., most under $10. For today's lunch, we split the veggies wrap, with beets, feta, nuts, humus, lettuce and other good things on a wrap ($8), and each had the tomato basil soup ($6.) Due diligence: I am of the club that thinks a muffin should avoid added sweetness. The lady behind me in line who also agreed that muffins DO NOT NEED extra sugar or strusel on top. I think there is a new baker i charge - the overall quality is still very good, but the muffins never had that extra sugar on top when I visited ths place on past visit. PLEASE - save yourself some money and effort and leave off the extra sugar. (We both passed on ordering a muffin to take home.) So - I'm sure I'll visit again on future visits to the area, but will go elsewhere for muffins if the added sugar on top persists.
I’ve been coming here for years. Great pastries, great coffee, friendly and welcoming atmosphere and staff. Most of all, the pastrami egg and cheese is the best breakfast sandwich I think I’ve ever had. Be prepared, though, it’s definitely not a light meal.
Service was a pleasure and dinner was delicious. Try the chicken; I;m sure you;ll love it. My only request is for them to have a better dessert selection.
This is honestly one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at. Top notch quality!
We stopped several times at this mainstay for locals and tourist alike. The homemade pastrami is not to be missed!