What’s for breakfast on Mount Desert Island?

Breakfast ~ Lunch ~ Dinner

The early sunrise warmly welcomed you to Mount Desert Island. As a result, you’re ready to hike on the trail, hit the beach, or catch a ferry or a cruise! But before you get started, you’d like to have a hot breakfast.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  Enjoying a stack of Maine blueberry pancakes with Maine maple syrup may become your favorite Mount Desert Island dish, above even a lobster bake!

Thankfully, there is no need to worry, because Mount Desert Island has some great places to get an early morning bite to eat.

Because we are so close to Downeast Maine blueberry country, the blueberry pancakes here are nothing short of legendary.

However, if your crowd is a little larger, Epi’s breakfast pizza will inspire your team to go further than you’d ever expect!

Note: The names of each restaurant listed below is linked to its website. And if you have a cellphone, click on their phone number to give them a call. This will easily allow you to be sure their schedule hasn’t changed, or to make a reservation when possible.

Breakfast Restaurants on Mount Desert Island

Reading Room @The Bar Harbor Inn (0.1 mi) DI *****
1 Newport Drive, Bar Harbor 288-3351
Delectable local Maine cuisine and attentive service are surpassed only by the magnificent panoramic ocean views of Frenchman Bay. Reservations highly recommended for dinner.
Open Daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for breakfast, and 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM for dinner

Epi’s Pizza (0.2 mi) DI ***
8 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor 801-2516
Serves great sandwiches and pizzas daily. Their Breakfast Pizza is AWESOME!
Open Daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Jeannie’s Great Maine Breakfast (0.2 mi) DI *****
15 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor 288-4166
Start your day with a hearty, homemade breakfast with friendly folks. Even the bread is homemade!
Open Wednesday to Monday 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Lompoc Café (0.3 mi) DO **
36 Rodick Street, Bar Harbor 288-9392
A calm garden workspace, with pastries and coffees to sweeten your day.
Open Daily 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM

La Bella Vita @ the Harborside Hotel (0.3 mi) DI DO ***
55 West Street, Bar Harbor 288-5033
La Bella Vita celebrates passion for the good life and good food. They use only the freshest ingredients to prepare wonderfully flavorful dishes only Italians can make.
Open Daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

A Slice of Eden (0.4 mi) DO *****
59 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor 801-9232
A tiny taste of paradise awaits you at this cozy bakery. As a family-owned shop, they are accustomed to making customers feel at home.
Open Wednesday to Sunday 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Jordan’s Restaurant (0.4 mi) DI *****
80 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor 288-3586
A Local, Home-Style Restaurant, starring Wild Maine blueberries.
Open Daily 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Café This Way (0.4 mi) DO *NEW*
14 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor 288-4483
Eclectic casual dining tucked away from the hub-bub of downtown Bar Harbor, just far enough off the beaten path.
Open for breakfast Monday to Saturday 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and Sundays 8 AM to 1 PM. Open for Dinner Tuesday to Saturday 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM… weather permitting.

Choco-Latte (0.5 mi) DO *****
240 Main Street, Bar Harbor 801-9179
Featuring gourmet chocolates, house-made breads, the freshest organic coffee roasted right here in Acadia. And – of course – hot chocolate!
Open Daily 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Black Friar Inn & Pub (0.5 mi) DI ****
10 Summer Street, Bar Harbor 288-5901
Off the beaten track, the portions are generous and everything is made from scratch. Seating is very limited – call ahead for reservations.
Open Daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for breakfast, and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM for Dinner

Mount Dessert Bakery (0.6 mi) DI ****
122 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor 801-9191
Happiness is never out of reach with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a slice of decadent chocolate cake. Let our bakery and café be your next happy place.
Open Monday to Saturday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

2 Cats Bar Harbor (0.6 mi) DO *NEW*
130 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor 288-2808
Famous for their Cat Paws (a biscuit and sticky bun), fresh biscuits, and Lobster & Salmon Eggs Benedict. Stop by and get hooked on their homemade delicacies.
Open Daily 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM

La Bella Vita @ the Regency/Holiday Inn (1.8 mi) DI ***
123 Eden Street, Bar Harbor 801-3979
Fresh Italian Dining with a view of the ocean.
Open Daily 07:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Lighthouse Inn & Restaurant (8.3 mi) DI *NEW*
12 Main Street, Seal Harbor 276-3958
Local flavors in a local setting, located in a peaceful seaside village.
Open Tuesday to Sunday 8:00 AM to 8:45 PM

Coffee Matter & Mother’s Kitchen (8.8 mi) ****
1501 Route 102, Outer Bar Harbor 266-9279
Mother’s Kitchen and Coffee Matter have merged to provide a full coffee bar to enjoy with your breakfast, in addition to their sandwiches and baked goods.
Open Thursday through Saturday 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Noreaster Pound & Market Restaurant @ Kimball Inn (12.1 mi) DI *NEW*
10 Huntington Road Northeast Harbor 276-4000
Everything is as fresh, local and sustainable as possible. The family catches the lobster themselves! Good food takes time, so sit back and enjoy the view. Now serving breakfast.
Open Daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Quietside Café & Ice Cream Shop (13.9 mi) DI *NEW*
11 Seal Cove Road Southwest Harbor 244-9444
A Down-Home cookin’, family friendly place to enjoy with those you love.
Open Wednesday to Monday 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM

What’s your favorite place to eat breakfast on Mount Desert Island? Please let us know in the comments below:

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