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2 Cats Inn and Cafe

130 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
  • (207) 288-2808
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  • Jaime M.

    Outstanding, however tres expensive. Breakfast for 2 $64.00 with tip thanks to delicious lobster Benedict (19.99). Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Jando S.

    This might be the best brunch place in all of Bar Harbor. I don't say that lightly of course, but anyone who ate what I ate would no doubt be inclined to agree. Locals might have already cemented 2 Cats as their brunch of choice, but judging by their vast inventory of t-shirts and restaurant memorabilia, it seems tourists have caught on as well. 2 Cats looks more like a bed and breakfast than it does any restaurant. Like most businesses in Maine, "local" establishments may as well be from someone's actual house. I wouldn't be in any way surprised if anyone actually lived here. This is of course, beyond the actual infamous two cats, which despite my fondness for felines, never showed. While I never saw them, what I did see was a vibrant outdoor eating crowd. I opted to eat outside as well, to breathe in the clean Maine air and enjoy what I already knew (just on Yelp ratings alone) would be an outstanding meal. Despite my arrival during brunch primetime (1:30pm on a weekend), I managed to skip any wait entirely and was situated right next to the kitchen, where the aromas of breakfast had me in a hunger induced trance of anticipation and limitless imagination. To start, I started off with their homemade biscuit and strawberry butter. The biscuits were flakey, buttery, and moist, and when combined with the smooth butter of strawberry concoctions was just out of this world good. When the butter slowly melted on the hot biscuit, it was like candy in a biscuit. When in Maine, get a lobster. And that's exactly what I did, by ordering their lobster omelette, which came with some nicely seasoned home fries (even though I was holding out for hash browns) and low and behold, another flakey, homemade biscuit, fresh out of the oven (!!). My omelette was lovely, a smooth texture of egg enveloping juicy chunks of lobster inside, all of which tasted fresh and delicious. The real star of my table was the lobster benedict, a thin English muffin topped with a good chunk of lobster meat, buried under a poached egg with some homemade hollandaise sauce. It's the way breakfast was meant to be in Maine and one of which I wasn't soon to forget. But like all things in Bar Harbor, it was pricey. $15 for a plate of quality lobster filled entres is understandable, but a lot of the items on the menu seemed like it was from the West Village in Manhattan than it was for a small city in Maine. I did love my meal, but the $40+ for two felt a tad pricey, even for something like brunch. But would I come back? In a heartbeat. Whether you're a tourist or a local, good food in in Maine is something that no one should ignore.

    (4)

  • D B.

    Great breakfast after seeing the sunrise at Cadillac mountain. We had blueberry and apple cinnamon pancake - apple cinnamon was good but blueberry stole the show.

    (4)

  • Atif S.

    Came here first thing in the morning at 7 am as they were always really crowded. So worth it. The blueberry pancakes were more blueberry than batter...and simply amazing. Best breakfast in town. My wife had smoked salmon Benedict. Alway very well done. Perfect poached eggs on a homemade biscuit. Very nice server and reasonable prices. Also try the yummy 5 pepper hot sauce which is homemade.

    (5)

  • Sue M.

    Great lobster eggs Benedict ...

    (5)

  • Jay W.

    Fresh squeezed OJ and grapefruit juice perfect. Waiter great. And all downhill from here... Bacon so undercooked you couldn't even bite through the fat. Pancakes not hot and soggy. Home fries way not crunchy and very soft. Nothing even close to special here.

    (2)

  • Heather R.

    That place was so fun. The barista made a heart design on my coffee, that was amazing! I had an apple and cheddar omelet, interesting! It was good. Bar Harbor Maine is a ways from Boston but another great reason to go back there!

    (5)

  • Bob Z.

    Probably the best option for breakfast in Bar Harbor. We visited it once, the next day tried another breakfast place a couple of blocks away. On our final day in Bar Harbor it was back to Two Cats. We got seats outside on the first day, but they were on an enclosed porch, so only somewhat outside. That was great because it was a brisk morning, and coffee only warms you up so much. I got the farmers breakfast, others tried the omelets and wild blueberry pancakes. The food was great all around. The fresh orange juice and strawberry butter for the biscuits was excellent. We were seated almost immediately on both visits, and the waitstaff was quick and friendly; but we visited at the end of the tourist season, so I expect this place gets pretty crazy in mid-summer.

    (4)

  • Andrew B.

    This place is quaint and interesting. The traditional eggs Benedict was not the best. The eggs were perfectly poached. I did not like the use of a biscuit instead of an english muffin. The potatoes were ok, and a little spicy. The prices were a little high. I should have ordered the Mediterranean style breakfast.

    (3)

  • K W.

    Best place for breakfast in bar harbor. Awesome coffee, delicious food, chill vibe. The pancakes & eggs scramble (the one with feta cheese) were out of this world. I think the biscuits are strawberry butter are overrated, but they're still good too. Sit outside if you can. Expect a wait because this is probably the most popular breakfast spot in all of bar harbor.

    (5)

  • DJ N.

    Breakfast was good, certainly not great. Our kids really liked the french toast. My breakfast burrito was good. My wife's simple eggs and toast were fine. The home fries are spicy (as advertised). Our server was cordial. Service was average. We'd go back but will look for another alternative in Bar Harbor first.

    (4)

  • Barbara T.

    Fantastic biscuits-- best I ever had, I think. The portobello, Swiss and bacon omelette was delicious, too-- as were the spicy potatoes. Good selection of teas, dog friendly, an appealingly funky, relaxed atmosphere. Going there again tomorrow!!

    (4)

  • Cody W.

    What a great place! Girlfriend and I had breakfast here before driving up to Acadia National Park (a two minute drive from here) and everything and everyone was fabulous. They offer a wide selection of freshly prepared food (even the hot sauce is made in house!) and a lot of vegan/vegetarian options. In fact, I ordered a breakfast burrito and asked if they could make it vegan and sure enough, they did! Even have soy milk for coffee :) We sat outside on the deck which was really comfy and homey. The best part? One of the 2 cats came and joined us for breakfast! His name was George (we never met the other cat) and he was the sweetest little pussy cat you ever met. He greeted us when we were waiting for the restaurant to open and I pet him, then when we were seated, he came and sat on my lap until breakfast came; then he moved off to the bannister and watched. If I could only go to breakfast at one place for the rest of my life, it would be 2 Cats in Bar Harbor, ME. They deserve every one of the 5 stars I gave, if not more.

    (5)

  • Malone M.

    Worst experience ever! I followed other people's review to this place, but not only we have to wait 30mins to be seated, we have to wait another 45mins to get our food. Not worth the wait at all!

    (1)

  • Chris T.

    Great food takes time. At this point my wife and I have waited 45 minutes. Five minutes ago the waitress left us to check on our food. I have no idea about the quality of the meal, but its a moot point.

    (1)

  • Ashley N.

    My favorite breakfast spot in Bar Harbor. Get there really early, or you will be waiting a while. Never had a bad dish here. From eggs to pancakes to muffins, it is all delicious!

    (5)

  • Scott H.

    Dear 2 Cats, This morning, I think you had 2 fleas. Well, maybe not, but you certainly didn't live up to the 4.5 star (150+ reviews). And maybe that was part of the problem - I read the reviews and had high expectations. We got up a 6 AM to leave our bed and BREAKFAST at Manor House to get to 2 cats when they opened at 7AM as we really looked forward to the experience. We were the first ones in the door at 7 AM on Labor Day as the reviews talked about a wait later on. We were promptly seated by the hostess and greeted by our server, Scott. Scott did a great job of talking about what was on the menu and how everything was good. We ordered the fresh squeezed orange juice, tea, a latte, breakfast burrito, Portobello omelet and the biscuits and strawberry butter. The drinks arrived in a timely fashion. The latte was good (no milk art) and the orange juice was excellent; great flavor and just the right amount of pulp. And then the wait began.... First in the door at 7AM and the food arrived at 7:45 AM. Ok, yes I read the menu, and yes, I expected (based on the reviews) that food might take longer than normal for "great food". But really, 35 plus minutes for an omelet and a scrambled egg filled burrito when we are your first order in? Is nothing prepped? Ok, so it took longer than it should, but if the food would have lived up to expectation it would have been fine. But it did not. The potatoes were the highlight (which they should not have been). Served hot with a spicy seasoning that really hit the spot. The black beans were at room temperature. Again, seasonings were on, but they should have been served hot. Then there was the burrito. For the extra $3.95 for adding bacon, I would have expected too get some bacon. Maybe one strip in the omelet. The eggs in the omelet were warm to room temperature and the dough was hard. The salsa on the burrito was excellent though. Again, a garnish shouldn't have been the highlight, but it was. I guess one of the biggest disappointments was the biscuit and strawberry butter I heard so much about. The biscuits were light and airy and had a wonderful flavor (well done biscuit baker!!) Too bad they were served at room temperature or maybe slightly warmer but not even warm enough to melt the butter (which was hard to taste as it was too cold and firm to really spread). The Portobello omelet was done nicely from a texture perspective and seasoning were very good (again). But once again, the cheese wasn't melted - it had firmed back up again before it made it to the table. Seasons and flavors consistently very good. Food temperature was inline with the chilly morning air. Scott did a great job for most of the service, but when I asked for a refill on the coffee, I think he got distracted with the other folks showing up as I didn't get the coffee to right before we left. "Can I get a to go cup for that". The coffee was very nicely roasted though and I very much enjoyed it. So, breakfast for two was $49 before tip, including $2.45 for my coffee refill that arrived right before we left. Someone at the pass really missed this one. Food: C- for temperature. Price: C. If the everything was 'on' I wouldn't have minded a $50 breakfast for two. Service B. I think the servers are oversubscribed here, and my refill was missed. Atmosphere: A+ Super cute place.

    (2)

  • Ann G.

    2 Cats has a great atmosphere; the restaurant is a small house with beautiful gardens, indoor and outdoor seating, a colorful interior, and cottage-inspired eclectic decor. We were greeted warmly by the host and requested to sit inside. Our server was extremely pleasant, and service was excellent. We started with coffee, which was good and refilled often. For breakfast, I ordered the portabella, bacon, and swiss omelet and my husband ordered the mediterranean eggs. The omelet was good with subtle flavors of salty bacon, sweet portabella, and melty swiss. I appreciate simple flavors that do not overpower eggs, so I enjoyed the dish, but I think the omelet would be better with a stronger flavored, smokey bacon. This dish comes with the most amazing spicy potatoes, a biscuit, and strawberry butter. My husband's mediterranean egg dish was fantastic. The dish consists of a bed of spinach topped with a spiced polenta, mediterranean salsa, and poached eggs. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the flavors and textures were spot on. This dish also came with the amazing potatoes. Overall, 2 cats combines great service with inspiring breakfast foods at a reasonable price. We will be back.

    (4)

  • Nina T.

    Delicious ! Lobster omelet Lobster benedict Highly recommend They put strawberries in their butter :)

    (5)

  • Nina S.

    Tried this for breakfast since it was right across the street from the hotel I was staying at. Ordered their eggs with home fries and biscuit + strawberry butter. It came with pineapple which was really sweet and honestly the best part of my plate even though it was one small slice. The eggs came out ok the home fries were nothing special, and the biscuit was to me was the worst. It wasn't fluffy and buttery on the inside, but hard and dense and the strawberry butter didn't help. The bf ordered the corn beef hash which was actually good so I'd come back for that. Make

    (3)

  • Celia S.

    Let's face it, it's hard to run a weekend brunch place because: A) it's the most important meal of the day so the standard's pretty high B) it's too early on any given weekend to line up for a popular brunch place so everybody's extra grumpy & picky to begin with. My lobster eggs Benedict was alright. Eggs were done perfectly but lobster's just lobster. Maybe it's because I've had too much here in Bah Haba already? However shouldn't they expect that as a default during tourist season anyway? My mom's blueberry pancakes were just okay. To be clear we do like our pancakes fluffy so you might enjoy this if you prefer yours with just the right amount of sogginess. (Sarcasm, anyone? No? Too early? Alright.) Coffee was a little weak. Proof being I was still grumpy after my latte and my mom's espresso. And the biscuits with strawberry butter......maybe those who rave about it never tried specialty biscuits before? I thought it wasn't all that special at all. Oh except the biscuits were too salty and the butter had only a mildly traceable strawberry flavor. Bottom line: Go if it's right around the corner where you live or if you're a cheery morning person. I know I'm not but I've had my share of hungover brunches to be able to say it's not impossible to impress me either.

    (3)

  • Vivian C.

    We arrived shortly before 7:30am to find that there was already a line at 2 Cats Inn and Cafe. It moved reasonably fast as the parties were each sat in turn, and found ourselves comfortably situated in one of their small dining rooms not five minutes later. Cute paw prints marked our table as a hint of the rest of their cute decor. Not quite as hungry as we would have been had this been our first meal of the day, we opted to share their Mediterranean Breakfast $12.95 grilled sundried tomato polenta on a bed of fresh spinach with two poached eggs, homemade caponata, and feta cheese, served with spicy homefries, Maple Walnut Sweet Potatoes $6.95, and Two Biscuits & Strawberry Butter $3.75 between the three of us. The biscuits were huge and tender and tasty with the flavored butter. The sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for even this sweet tooth, and still (too!) firm. The Mediterranean Breakfast was my surprise favorite as a healthy savory breakfast choice. I love potatoes, but the accompanying spicy homefries, however, were not particularly to my taste. 3.5 stars.

    (4)

  • Tom M.

    I give 5 stars for breakfast. We did not stay at the inn. We could have gotten the lobster Benedict, but we had indulged in enough lobster already on this trip. I had the Mediterranean breakfast and my wife had corned beef and eggs. Both were top notch and substantial. Coffee was very good. The restaurant has a large open air porch and a lovely garden. There is also indoor seating. It is very popular and right on the edge of the downtown area. We didn't see any cats, unfortunately.

    (5)

  • Christie D.

    I've been reading the reviews for this eclectic restaurant in my rental house guests books. Well, they weren't lying! A bit of a wait today because of the rain and that its a busy well attended breakfast spot. But the food is simply divine! Everything was prepared to perfection, simply the best biscuits that I've ever had! The strawberry butter should be outlawed! I was also impressed with how calm, cool, and collected the crew was despite it being a rainy, Bar Harbor Sunday! They've got their acts together! We'll certainly be adding this to our lists of frequented restaurants here on MDI

    (5)

  • Maggie J.

    We waited 20 minutes to be seated, which wasn't a big deal because it's busy season. But we got seated in a horrible spot... right next to where the staff puts in orders. We listened to staff making inappropriate jokes and argue about the coffee. We waited 15 or 20 minutes for our food order to be taken. We were not offered water and our waitress seemed annoyed that we were there. We waited another 30 minutes for our food. This wouldn't have been a big deal except that our food was not hot when it came out AND by the time we got it, two other tables who had been seated well after us were already leaving, finished with their meals. So we watched people be seated, eat, and leave by the time we were even served. Our waitress threw the check at us when we were leaving and didn't bother to ask if we wanted anything else. The service was horrendous. Now for the food: my sunny side up eggs had overcooked yolks and undercooked whites, and for all 2 cats posturing about fresh food, the eggs were definitely store bought and old. The bacon was almost inedible. The home fries and the biscuit were good but I found the strawberry butter to be too sweet, but that's a personal preference. The coffee was also completely watered down. This was by far the worst dining experience I've ever had. Our waitress was awful, the food subpar and cold by the time we ate it, and we will never be returning. Maybe the place used to be good, but it's definitely not anymore.

    (1)

  • Ross C.

    Much better than the alternative slant the menu illustrates. I just wanted eggs, sausage and toast, but you have to make exceptions. I was able to switch out a biscuit for toast. Sausage was no go with my choice. Our server did ASK if I wanted sausage or bacon but, having just seen they charge $4.95 for a side of this, I asked (knowing the answer) if it was included. She said no. Watch out for this.

    (4)

  • Gloria H.

    I had been to Bar Harbor before, in my pre-Yelp days (sad, dark times) and in those days I would have never had stumbled across 2 Cats. Thank goodness for Yelp, (thanks Jando!) because I bookmarked this place before I even arrived on my most recent trip. It was a 15 minute walk for us in the heat, because our tour bus (don't judge me, I didn't want to drive from NY) dropped us off at Agamont Park, but it was well worth the walk. The inn/restaurant is located in a very residential area, right across the street from a bicycle rental shop. It looked very quirky and inviting, and we were greeted by smiling hostesses who seated us immediately. The restaurant is in the ground floor of the inn- and felt very homey. I immediately decided that we would stay at the inn the next time we were in town. The waitress was friendly and knowledgeable and upon hearing my concern about the latte I was about to order, she asked if I wanted them to alter it to cater to my needs. They offered decaf, soy milk, almond milk, etc. She was also very helpful with tips on where to visit while we were there and what other restaurants we should try. I was torn between the lobster benedict and the lobster omelette, but I had to take Jando's advice and go with the lobster benedicts- he is my CM after all! The lobster benedict was superb- the hollandaise was perfect and the biscuit was so flakey. The spicy home fried were spiced and cooked perfectly!. I think between the ambiance, staff and food, this is my favorite spot in Bar Harbor. The price had increased slightly since Jando's visit in '11, but it was well worth it and like him, I'd come back again in a heartbeat. This is a vacation spot, you gotta eat well and live it up!

    (5)

  • Kate B.

    My husband's breakfast was the best breakfast he's ever had. He raved about everything on his plate. Everything. Unfortunately, my stomach is always upset when I travel and I required something less indulgent. Opted for a bagel expecting the same attention to home made detail that arrived on his plate but, sadly, it was a run of the mill bagel that comes from a bag at the grocery store. I was sad. I'd hoped for a house made New England bagel. But if you're not sick or just homesick for New England bagels--the homefries are incredible, the strawberry butter and biscuits are decadent and not too sweet, the eggs are fluffy, the sausage is spicy without trying to be a badass, and everything else is perfect.

    (3)

  • Grahame G.

    Great breakfast, and it has the added advantage of being the first place you come across when heading into town. Service fast and friendly, breakfast choices great. Lobster omelettes! Special eggs Benedict (with smoked salmon) that come with some slices of fruit on the side to finish off - what a great idea. They even have a shop selling 2 cats merchandising. This could get expensive... (it did!)

    (5)

  • Virginia Y.

    Lobster eggs Benedict? Lobster omelette? Free wifi? YES PLEASE!!! Sunday brunch before an Acadian adventure makes 2 Cats the perfect spot for pre hiking fuel or post hiking meal. Since its Maine I knew it would only be legal if every meal I ate had lobster in it. (I've been doing that for 3 days straight so I had to keep the streak going.) Lobster eggs Benedict is definitely the more superior dish than the lobster omelette but I'm not saying it's not worth trying. The lobster omelette was served with soft and smooth eggs with hidden chunks of fat juicy lobster inside. The taste of lobster is slightly different than how it is in the eggs Benedict. This is definitely THE place for lobster eggs Benedict, I tried it at This Way Cafe and they can't compare. Shoutout to that biscuit and strawberry butter, creamy delicious! That biscuit was so fluffy they'd make clouds jealous. Can't forget about those spicy home fries, definitely a nice twist from what I usually get and these home fries are probably one of the best ones I've had. Holla at 2 Cats for making their own hot sauce! But seriously get the lobster eggs Benedict if you can't choose. They come with generous chunks of lobster meat and the eggs are so round and perfect, it's served on a soft warm fluffy biscuit. The eggs were topped with cayenne pepper and hollandaise sauce. All platters are served with fresh fruit like pineapple, honeydew, strawberry and apple. Talk about premium exotic fruits! 2 Cats knows what's up. Definitely check this place out if you're in town!

    (5)

  • Jessica B.

    Lobster Benedict baby!! The biscuit was light and crumbly to perfection. absolutely amazing!! The lobster was sweet and fresh. Service was quick and attentive. It was packed but worth it short wait!! Everything else on the menu looks scrumptious

    (4)

  • Vicki Z.

    Lovely settings. Welcoming ambiance is a good seasoning for a brunch at the end of our road trip. Service was good but kinda slow. Food was not bad, cannot complain.

    (4)

  • Ying X.

    SO MUCH LOBSTER GOODNESS. My fiance and I came here for brunch and ordered the lobster benedict and the lobster omelette. We realized later on that getting two egg-based lobster dishes might've been a bit repetitive, but they were both just so good that we couldn't imagine getting anything else. Plus, Maine's known for their lobster, so why wouldn't you overdose on that while you're here? Plus, 2Cats doesn't skimp on lobster either! The poached egg on our lobster benedict had such beautifully runny yolk that I think I almost cried from how perfect it was. Whenever I order eggs, my most likely complaint will always be that the yolk isn't runny enough, so props to 2Cats for getting that right! The lobster omelette's egg wasn't anything too out of the ordinary, but it contained a glorious mix of lobster and grilled veggies. Both dishes came with a side of spicy home fries and fresh fruit, but the omelette also had an unbeatable fluffy and warm biscuit, served with a dollop of strawberry butter. It's probably redundant to say this after it's been endlessly repeated in every single other review, but the strawberry butter is unlike anything you've had before! It's so soft and smooth, nicely creamy but not thick. I shamefully may or may not have ended up just eating the butter straight from the container... I don't remember which juice we ordered (not the typical orange juice, although I imagine that would've been good too), but it was freshly squeezed with an appreciable amount of pulpy deliciousness. Might've been grapefruit, now that I think about it. Wasn't too sweet or sour either, just the right amount of tanginess and sugar. Service was very friendly, although a bit slow at times even though the cafe wasn't that busy while we were here. Nonetheless, absolutely cannot wait to come back! (If only I had the time or money to make monthly trips to Bar Harbor...)

    (5)

  • Cynthia D.

    2 Cats is just located just off of Cadillac mountain's feet. Attracted to its colorful decor and cat sculptures all around, it makes it a must-go spot while in Acadia National Park. Being that it is a bed and breakfast spot, it is no wonder the smell of pastries at the door attracts you in. I don't know about other patrons but I was really looking for cats! My party of four arrived at 7:00 am after seeing Maine's beautiful sunrise; just as they were opening. We were immediately seated and greeted with smiles by our waitress. She saw my panda eyes and knew immediately I need my first of the many cups of coffee! My party kept it simply and each got the Lobster Benedict. The big platter came with two huge poached eggs on top of a generous amount of lobster meat held up by buttery biscuits. It came with fresh fruits like slices of apples, cantaloupes and pineapples and a side of home fries. Hollandaise sauce is a bit on the thick side but was the perfect finish touch. I was pretty impressed with the amount of food it came with! The combination of perfectly poached eggs, fresh lobster meat, and soft buttery biscuit really hit the spot! Not to mention, my cup of coffee kept on refilling. Our waitress really made sure that I was well taken care of! Great job on that! Orange and grapefruit juices are fresh squeezed. After staying up all night, my tummy is full with delicious food and happy!

    (4)

  • Ben H.

    I've been here twice now, and can confirm this is my favourite restaurant on the island. This is a little brunch spot only open until 1pm in the summer, offering soul-inspiring eggs and pancakes, infused with a local flavor, yet run entirely by Jamaicans. The atmosphere is hand made, colorful and feline-inspired, with smiling staff in every corner. The indoor seating is split into several rooms, and feels more like a home than a restaurant, while outdoor accommodations always seem to be overflowing. Worry not, as this place is cozy and relaxing. Both times I have been here, I have been seated in doors. For starters, everything comes with biscuits, and man are they good. A bit of flavored butter or jam top them off, but don't fill up on those alone. My first time here, I had the Eggs Benny, while my girlfriend had the lobster Benedict. Both are served atop biscuits, and I preferred mine to hers. The lemon in the sauce made it sing, and the egg was perfectly poached! Everyone else was all about the lobster bennedict, which is clearly a Two Cats highlight. We are in Maine, after all. On my second trip (a month later), I had the farmers breakfast, which was more food than it looks! The scrambled eggs are layered and fluffy, and the potatoes are done right! Cubed at a half inch, and flavored with just the right spices, they were good on their own, although our chatty waitress recommended we try the five pepper sauce with them. "just dab some on the side, and dip," she suggested. Seeing "five pepper sauce" had me sweating already, but I had to try, and found it was not too spicy at all. Just a little, although not for people with zero tolerance. It's homemade, and I now regret not picking some up before I left! The orange juice must be noted, as it was a darker tangerine colour, and had a medium pulp content. It was fantastic, and not the usual suspects of breakfast juices. As for other drinks, the coffee was good enough black for any level of snob, and my girlfriend loved the Maple Latte, which was not as sweet as it sounded. It should be noted that vegan and vegetarian options were available here, as were non-lactose options for the latte. The service needs to be highlighted. There are always a lot of staff here, and despite feeling rushed to order our second time, our waitress soon spent several minutes with us chatting about Maine, New York City, Jamaica, and other topics. We really felt welcome, and taken care of on both occasions. The hand painted decour completed the experience, making this Two Cats feel unique, and on a different level than any place else on the island. Two Cats is a treasure, and anyone whom avoids this spot has really missed out on the most memorable meal in the area. Everyplace else seems to focus only on seafood and blueberries, but Two Cats offers more. This place would be a gem even if relocated anywhere else on the planet. No vacation goggles required. TLDR: Go there. Go there now.

    (5)

  • Paul K.

    Yo this place is ridic. The biscuit with the strawberry butter is out of this world. Everything here is made in house with local ingredients, I believe. The food can take a bit longer to be ready than other brunch places, but it's definitely worth the wait. I hear they have some cats here but I didn't get to see them :(

    (5)

  • Yuqing T.

    Very unique place in Bar harbor. Restaurant was quaint and definitely has its own loud, sassy, yet hipster personality. The waitress was very friendly, recommended two delicious muffins (blueberry, which as very moist and had tons of blueberries in it, and pumpkin spice, which as also good). I had their tofu scramble, which came with home fries, and were one of best I had. Their homemade hot sauce goes with everything and basically tie the entire meal together. Its a bit pricy for brunch food, but worth it if its a special occasion, or for a group of out of town friends, or with parents, or just nice treatyoself kinda of meal. Almost every dish came with a biscuit and strawberry butter. Interesting combination, but its really good together, especially the butter had actual pieces of strawberries in it!

    (5)

  • Marika C.

    THE spot for breakfast in Bar Harbor. Always a long wait but not too bad if you come early. Great service and the food is such great quality!!!! We stayed in the area for two days and came here both mornings. All meals have fresh fruit on the side, and their homemade biscuit with their strawberry butter!!! Omg that biscuit is yeasty goodness . Their homemade hot sauce is soooo good too.

    (5)

  • Sara A.

    I couldn't ask for more in a breakfast place. It was really, REALLY good. I got the Summer Scramble, and I was full for the rest of the day. The interior of the restaurant is quirky and cool. My breakfast came on a black and white checkered plate. There are statues of cats everywhere, and unusual art hangs all over the walls. I would recommend sitting inside: Many years ago we sat outside and were assaulted by bees and spiders. They give you huge portions, and the prices are reasonable. The only thing I didn't like is that I suspect they made my scramble with egg beaters instead of real eggs... But it was so good that I didn't care. They gave me a huge biscuit with strawberry butter and I'm hypnotized just thinking about it. The potatoes they give you with the meals are spicy and mouth watering. I wouldn't recommend eating anywhere else for breakfast. Why bother? This place is great.

    (5)

  • J P.

    We were disappointed with our recent visit to 2 Cats. We waited for a long time to be seated (which was to be expected), but then there's another 40 mins wait for the foods. The food was good but not as good as we remembered. The vibe is definitely different from three years ago when we were there. We decided to just to get their muffins to go and go to CTW instead.

    (2)

  • M N.

    Mediterranean breakfast was phenomenal. The caponata was home made and the potatoes were excellent. I stole a bite of hubbys biscuit and strawberry butter which wad also very good. Orange juice was fresh squeezed and I only got party of my maple latte because hubby took some of it.

    (5)

  • Kwok N.

    Ordered the farmer breakfast and replaced scramble eggs with sunny side up... Spicy sausage wasn't that great. Out of all, good spot for breakfast in this small town. Easy to find parking compare to other spots in town...

    (4)

  • Dennis L.

    The Lobster Eggs Benedict is well worth the wait! We waited outside in the cold for 10 minutes before we realized that we could wait inside and be underfoot for 20 in that little gift shop. After we were seated in the porch area, with an almost useless heat lamp kind of near us, the 5 of us ordered maple latte's and an OJ (I got the OJ). 3 of the latte's were with milk and the last with almond milk. I tasted both varieties and I did not really taste any maple. I would just skip it unless you want a normal latte with a fancy name. I was immensely happy with my decision to go with the Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice. For my meal, I ordered the lobster eggs benedict and it was delicious, amazing, specta-magical. I would definitely eat it every day if I wanted a delicious cholesterol and diabetes death. The meat are fat pieces of lobster claw with a perfectly poached egg on top of it, with an english muffin below it all. The egg porn that occurs when you cut into the egg....eggrotica! The flavors were marvelous and rich, perfect for the price point. It came with a side of potatoes and I added the sausage as a side. The potatoes were nothing to write home to mom about and the sausage wasn't super, but it was better than the bacon, which was just normal bacon. Oh, the hot sauce! That was delicious and available for you to buy at the gift shop. I thoroughly enjoyed the flavor and it went heavenly with the potatoes, eggs, everything.

    (5)

  • Sarah E.

    Came for a lobster breakfast and it delivered. We had the lobster benedict and the lobster omelet and they were both amazing!!!!

    (5)

  • Kathryn B.

    The avocado, cheddar and potato omelet was very good, cooked well and the home fries are very good; nice and salty. The addition of a homemade biscuit with strawberry butter is indulgent and delicious. The BF's smoked salmon Benedict (I don't get enough of the local ducktrap smoked salmon; it's everywhere and delicious) was so good. Perfectly poached egg, nicely done hollandaise and that homemade biscuit. The environment is very relaxed, sitting outside is recommended and the place has a breezy island feel. They take reservations and don't skimp on the hot sauce...it's good on everything.

    (4)

  • J C.

    Good food. Good ambiance. Staff were friendly and helpful. Spicy homefries were spicy enough, but not too spicy.

    (4)

  • Mulin Z.

    We had a good breakfast there. The food is great, but the price is a little high.

    (3)

  • Benjamin L.

    I was looking forward to this place when I was planning my vacation. As soon as we arrived at our hotel at Bar Harbor, we walked right to the restaurant. It was around 12ish and we only waited for approximately 10 minutes. We ordered the lobster omelette and salmon benedict. According to my daughter, the salmon Benedict was very tasty. The lobster omelette I ordered was okay, it was blend and needed more pepper and salt. Overall, it was a decent place to eat but I won't go too much out of the way.

    (3)

  • Livia L.

    The biscuits and strawberry whipped butter is a MUST. Everything else was good too, but didn't stand out as great. Fresh squeezed oj delish. Our server seemed to be having a bad day, but otherwise overall a spot on breakfast spot. WiFi works really well too if you're into that.

    (4)

  • Jim B.

    Great breakfast, friendly staff and colorful setting with a nice breezy porch. We enjoyed it so much that we went back for a second time, and they were our favorite breakfasts in Bar Harbor. On our first trip we shared the Elvis pancakes, one of the omelet specials (I think maybe called the Eden omelet) and the corned beef hash. Everything was fantastic. The pancakes were fluffy and sweet from the chocolate and peanut butter chips, but not overly sweet. The omelet was light and fluffy and the tomatoes, herbs and maybe feta (can't remember and their website isn't loading right now so I can't check the menu) were all very nicely matched. The corned beef hash was legit, homemade style with shredded beef and diced potatoes. It was some of the best corned beef hash I've ever had. Our second trip we shared the pecan banana pancakes and the cheddar, walnut and apple omelet. Everything was good but slightly less flavorful than the more bold items we had ordered on our previous visit. General information: The "spicy" home fries are not at all spicy. They have spices and diced onion in them, so they are flavorful and very tasty, but they are not hot or spicy, so I'm not sure why they call them that. Most of the entrees also come with their home made biscuits which are delicious and pretty large, so keep this in mind when you are ordering. We are big eaters, especially for breakfast, but we ended up getting too much food because the portions are pretty generous and we didn't account for the biscuits. The staff was friendly and helpful, plenty of water and coffee refills. We had seen long lines and people waiting to eat there when we had walked by a few times before but we were seated immediately both times we went (around 10 on a Wednesday and around 830 on a Saturday). The service was pretty fast too. I've seen a lot of other reviewers talk about how slow the service was, but it was pretty quick for us.

    (5)

  • Sheena J.

    Food by itself is a solid 4 stars, but the service and price make it not worth it. Our drinks barely beat the food to the table and stayed empty for a long time. We read reviews about homemade hot sauce and we're excited to try it, but they are out. $40 later for 2 at breakfast, we wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

    (2)

  • Mary C.

    This is a must go place! It was our first time visiting bar harbor and family told us we had to come to this inn for breakfast! So glad we did! We both ordered pancakes. Elvis pancakes, and apple cinnamon! AmaZing. We will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Maddy L.

    Went here for breakfast, had a reservation but arrived 30 min early and we were seated immediately. No wait at all at 7:00 am and it wasn't very busy yet when we left at 8 am. The Lobster omelette special was delicious and decently portioned. The biscuit that came with it was delicious as was the strawberry butter. Blueberry pancakes were good but could have used more blueberries in my opinion. They were HUGE but $11 for 3 pancakes with no sides is kind of a bummer. Our server was attentive and friendly and kept our coffees full. No sweet and low but they do offer stevia. They don't take American Express which isn't a deal breaker for me but I know others might like the heads up. We would definitely return.

    (4)

  • Dongying S.

    We ordered lobster benedict and lobster omelet. Both were great! Strawberry butter is great for muffin.

    (4)

  • Sarah Jean R.

    I'm not sure where to begin on this one, but I'll start with what stood out in my memory - the service. I was so surprised to be seated within 15 minutes on a Sunday morning, but quickly found out why. First, we were tucked away in what felt like a private dining room upstairs where they place large parties (there is juuuust enough room to squeeze another table in there). We sat and sat and sat while we watched the large party get drinks, then food. After about 20+ minutes of sitting there, we were finally able to order drinks and breakfast. After about 10-15 more minutes, we finally got our drinks. I was hoping the reward would be an amazing breakfast - nope. I got the tofu scramble and veggie sausage. The tofu scramble was edible, but bland. The biscuits tasted like straight up bisquick (yuk). The worst thing about the whole experience was the veggie sausage. I was really surprised that the 5 dollar side of veggie sausage ended up being 2 microwaved Morningstar brand frozen sausage patties. Not only was this WAY overpriced for what it was, these are so packed full of msg and other crap ingredients (I know because I ate these for years and had to cut off my addiction to them when I realized how bad they are ingredient-wise). At the very least, they could have cooked them on a grill instead of in the microwave. There is a whole paragraph in their menu about quality ingredients, blah blah blah. I'm just so disappointed I wasted a breakfast dining experience at this place.

    (1)

  • Kurtis K.

    Came here for the reviews but left slightly disappointed. $35 after tip for 2 people at breakfast leaves a LOT to be desired...and 2 Cats missed. The blueberry pancakes came out steaming hot and weren't fluffy at all. If you are going to charge $12 for pancakes with *no sides*, you better come *STRONG*. Our server was also missing for most of the meal and our coffee remained cool and unfilled. The quaint atmosphere was the only redeeming quality of the restaurant, the rest was just "meh."

    (2)

  • Catherine A.

    2 Cats is 2 cool of a restaurant to miss out on while visiting Bar Harbor. We visited during the 4th of July and had front row patio seats for the parade. Due to high volume during this day, service was slow (which was perfect so we could watch the parade without culinary distractions) but our waitress initially and quickly brought us two biscuits and strawberry butter (you'll hate yourself if you don't order those) and kept our coffee (delicious) and water glasses full throughout the parade. Once the parade ended, service picked up. Mark ordered the lobster benedict which he describes as, "one of the best lobster benedicts I've ever had." I ordered the pancakes which were fantastic, but note they are huge so be sure you have fasted for days to prepare your stomach for the carb overload. I could have just had one and been perfectly content, but the flavor was so spot on and the cakes were so fluffy I wound up eating two and feeling extremely bloated for hours. Rumor has it there are two cats that live at the restaurant (though a little birdy told me they mostly hang out at the pizza place) which gives the restaurant its name. I would have loved to have seen them, but I'm sure they were snoozing in a pizza dish somewhere. The restaurant was super cozy as it is more like a B&B with a beautiful and colorful front porch for breakfast. I wish I had purchased one of their tydye t-shirts because they're logo is awesome, but alas, that will be for another trip. Definitely make this a priority on your next trip! I will certainly be back!

    (5)

  • Aynsley C.

    Biscuits, biscuits, biscuits. I cannot thinking about those biscuits since I went to this breakfast place last weekend. I had the Special Eggs Benedict, and it sure is special. I've always had Eggs Benedict served on top of English muffins, with eggs, Hollandaise, and the typical works, but they were served on biscuits. These biscuits were the fluffiest, thickest heaping of buttery bread I've ever had. It soaks up all the yolk from poached egg, and works well with the slices of smoked salmon on top. The Hollandaise sauce was also a little different, thinner in consistency than what I'm used to, but was seasoned well and didn't make the dish feel heavy. The dish is also accompanied by their spicy homefries. They're just a hint of spicy, pleasant and cooked well. Not only that, but it comes with fresh fruit (pineapple, cantaloupe, and honeydew)! A refreshing way to end the meal. Side notes, the place was busy but lots of seating, indoors and outdoors, has WIFI, and the service was friendly. I would try to sit inside if you can, it has a nice, comforting feeling like home. Filling, tasty, and reasonable prices for the amount of food we got. Shall be here again!

    (5)

  • Britt S.

    GO. HERE. The coffee is dark, the service is friendly, the strawberry butter is amazing, the home fries are flavorful (says spicy but more like "has spices"), the eggs are fresh, the biscuit is fluffy but not crumbly and the (thick cut) bacon is more apple-maple savory than sickeningly salty.

    (5)

  • A R.

    Came back for breakfast again, and still amazing. The biscuits are delicious!!! Next time I'm getting coffee and biscuits so I can eat my fill of these beautiful light, flaky biscuits.

    (5)

  • Katie B.

    So delicious!! Everything is fresh and all natural!! The biscuits and strawberry butter alone are worth the trip!!

    (5)

  • Melissa W.

    Got right in on a Friday morning. Pleasant staff, yummy food. Had to try the strawberry butter, really good, not sweet or rich. I had the banana strawberry pancakes and my husband had eggs with a side of corned beef hash. Both were great!!

    (5)

  • Julia F.

    I went here for breakfast this morning. The food was really fresh and very good. The vibe is cute and eclectic. You feel like your eating in your house when eating on the inside and the outside porch is set up to look over the garden and main street in Bar Harbor. The only thing they could improve on is service and speed. Our waitress didnt really check up on us and the food took a while to come out. Overall though, great spot for some good breakfast!

    (4)

  • Melanie W.

    Coulda been better, coulda been worse. We ordered the corned beef hash and strawberry banana pancakes. The hash was quite good, eggs well cooked. The biscuit with strawberry butter was fine; totally didn't live up to the hype, left three quarters of it on the plate. The strawberry banana pancakes were raw. Our waitress was nice, but not terribly helpful. When asking a few questions in regards to ingredients (dairy allergy) she was unaware of ingredients in dishes, and perplexed as to how someone with a dairy allergy could consume eggs... We were able to bring our dog, which was a big perk.

    (3)

  • Daniel T.

    Very tasty and somewhat unique egg and omelet style dishes. Decent biscuits with tasty strawberry whipped butter. The Mediterranean breakfast was delicious and the "spicy" hash browns served with all the egg dishes are above average if not exactly spicy. Omelets are well executed with fresh, not over cooked ingredients. The pancakes were novel but frankly just not that good, too spongy and mushy with no real flavor to speak of. Good for kids I suppose but not priced that way. Service varies from friendly/leisurely to friendly/slow and error prone. Additionally, there can be a significant wait unless you're there very early or after 11, so this is not a good quick breakfast location. Coffee and juice is overpriced, really all of it is tourist town priced, but stick with the egg dishes and you'll at least get some pretty good food.

    (3)

  • Sara C.

    This was a really cute place for breakfast inside a house, you can even eat on the porch. I had the Lobster benedict on a biscuit and it was really great although a little pricey at $20. My boyfriend ordered the corned beef hash which he also really enjoyed. Something we didn't expect was the great coffee! We ordered the Milky Way hot and vanilla coffee iced. Both good but the Milky Way was the best of the two. Definitely recommend this place as a top breakfast spot in Bar Harbor.

    (4)

  • Lisa J.

    Heavenly lobster benedict. The fresh squeezed grape juice was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely return the next time I'm in town.

    (5)

  • Elise W.

    Love this place! The blueberry pancakes are a MUST. I had the summer scramble the last time that we were there, and it was delicious. The wait staff is outstanding, especially Tobias. We love 2 Cats and would highly recommend it to anyone.

    (5)

  • April F.

    One of the best breakfasts I've had! This place was so cool and the staff was super friendly and attentive . The lobster omelette and fresh squeezed orange juice were to die for, the fruit plate was super fresh and the atmosphere was relaxing. This is definitely one of my favorite Bar Harbor eats

    (5)

  • Yvie M.

    We were in Bar Harbor for only two mornings and came twice because the food was so incredible. The portions are generous and the service was friendly. Very cool ambience too. I had the lobster omelet (lots of lobster meat!) and the next day the blueberry pancakes. Both were melt in your mouth delicious!!! My husband had the Elvis pancakes and the next day had the smoked trout omelet. I wish I could give them six stars.

    (5)

  • Lacey D.

    Blueberry pancakes were so good and so fresh. Made from a great batter. Also loves the strawberry butter that came with the biscuit. Oh and spicy home fired were delicious!!!

    (4)

  • linda c.

    Super cute place. Gets busy on weekend brunch, so make sure to make reservation. The servers were sweet and efficient. Great for large parties and small intimate group. They even split your bill individually for large groups.

    (5)

  • Jennifer M.

    Food was great but staff were off putting. Very busy and the food was amazing but after waiting 40 min to be seated then being told I didn't respond fast enough was rude. If I hadn't been starving with 3 hungry kids I would have walked out.

    (3)

  • Jazmin H.

    Our favorite place to eat on the island. No one else executes scratch-made food at a fair price with great flavors. We were thrilled with the omelets and pancakes. The biscuits with strawberry butter are definitely worth trying. Service was friendly (you're awesome Scott!) They have a take-out coffee bar with Oregon chai (almond or soy milk) and fresh squeezed orange or grapefruit juice. If you can't go for a meal, at least stop by for some bakery treats and espresso.

    (5)

  • Angela H.

    5 stars for this breakfast place , biscuits and strawberry butter are delish , and try the cats paw!

    (5)

  • Sandy M.

    Have been coming here for years and always extremely pleased....until this past visit. The waitstaff was mediocre at best. The food took so long to come out and when it did, both orders were incorrect. Waiter simply replied, "oh my bad" but never asked if we wanted to wait for the correct omlets. When the bill arrived we were still charged for the extra item added, even though it was added to the wrong item! Aside from that, the food no longer seemed special and delicious. Something has changed and we wouldn't hurry back.

    (2)

  • Amy Z.

    Spinach eggs benedict was eh. Not the traditional steamed spinach but rather a few leaves of raw spinach. Placed over a biscuit rather than an English muffin which was interesting but the texture of an English muffin pairs better with poached eggs. Biscuits, which is what 2 Cats is known for, were too salty and a bit too buttery. Accompanying strawberry butter was delicious (imagine really whipped butter with a hint of strawberry). If only biscuits weren't so salty, would have been memorable. Food came with a few pieces of fruit which didn't taste super fresh. Home fries were ok, good flavor but lots of char. Good service, not slow as was mentioned by some others, maybe because we got there at 12:40. Place closes at 1pm and we were out a little after that.

    (2)

  • Sue F.

    The food was great but they kind of rush you. We received the check 5 mins after we got the food. But overall the food was fantastic and the service was great. Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Jason M.

    We had breakfast here our first morning in Bar Harbor, and had a lovely time. My wife and I split the egg sandwich on Kaiser (omelet with cheddar, two slices of Canadian bacon) and the eggs Benedict. She wasn't happy with the Benedict because it comes on biscuit rather than english muffin; indeed, they don't seem to have english muffins at all, which are key to her concept of breakfast. But I thought it was very good, and our waitress was great.

    (4)

  • Laura T.

    Food and scene was spectacular!!! The wild blueberry pancakes and lobster Benedict hit our table. We finished every bite and were pleasantly stuffed. The staff was super friendly and informative on local "to do's". Sat outside and enjoyed the peerrrrfect weather.

    (5)

  • Karen S.

    Hard boiled egg on my lobster Benedict. Cold food. Good service. They offered to send out another but I didn't feel like waiting.

    (1)

  • Michael M.

    Go here for breakfast. While the area seems to be a little more laid back than this Chicago boy is used to, it's also very unpretentious. The staff is friendly, the prices are reasonable and the food is very good. The home fries are delicious and I enjoyed the Lobster Benedict. Look for the photo! -mM

    (4)

  • Jess P.

    Excellent food and service! Lots of great choices for breakfast, all kinds of pancakes...very accommodating!

    (5)

  • Colleen M.

    Loved this place so much. One of my favorite breakfasts yet. They seated us quickly even though it appeared to be super packed on a rainy Father's Day Sunday. I got the farmers scramble - it was fresh and real. Not a quick premade egg mix. The potatoes and the spicy sausage rocked with flavor. The biscuit: I could've eaten twenty more if I wasn't stuffed. Go here! I'm so sad we don't have this place close to home.

    (5)

  • Elisha P.

    AMAZING breakfast! And staff is sooo friendly.

    (5)

  • Joseph B.

    Although the food was terrific, we waited 35 minutes after being seated before we were served water and acknowledged by our waitress. The food took an additional 30 minutes. The waitress was very apologetic and pleasant, but waiting over an hour spoiled the experience for our party of 6. I'm not sure this was our waitress' fault, but management needs to address this issue. Hit it at the right time and I'm sure it will be a memorable meal.

    (3)

  • Mark F.

    Friendly service and great breakfast food! Their homefires are spicy, but not so hot thas to be unpleasant. Freshly squeezed (literally) orange juice, Strawberry butter, and amazing biscuits in a funky atmosphere. My only disappointment was that I saw no cats...

    (5)

  • Shannon L.

    Great food!!! Lobster omelette was loaded with fresh tasting lobster and hubby loves his corned beef hash. Would love to give 5 stars, but the service was awful!!! The worst I think we've had in a long time. Granted, we arrived 30 min before close... But we waited 10 min for a hostess to acknowledge us, then another 10 min for our waiter to greet us. Then 10 min before he took our order and about 20 for the food. Drinks were refilled sparingly and there were no smiles on any of the waitstaff... We felt pretty much unwanted. Fortunately, the food was heaven and hearty portions! Cute place, not sure maybe the mgrs mistreat the staff or something? They were grumpy!!

    (3)

  • Heidi B.

    This place deserves one star because service is terribly slow. In fact, the slowest I've ever experienced at any brunch place. We were seated around 9:50am on a Saturday morning and were greeted by our server right away. I ordered farmers breakfast and my friend got the breakfast burrito. Not a complicated or big order by any means. She took our order and we waited. And waited. The table behind us sit down after us and they got their food. We waited. The table behind us finished their food and left. We waited. Another table sit down, got their food, and left. I started to wonder how much longer it will take for them to butcher that pig in order to make my sausage. I checked with our server twice and she said "your order will be right out" both times. The third time I asked her she ACTUALLY went to check the order and this is what she came back with "your order got stacked behind an 8 person order. That wasn't in my control". No apologies. I was so tempted to just walk out and go somewhere else, but the time spend waiting was already lost. And once I realized they weren't making sausage from that pig waiting to be butchered, I decided to suck up and wait more. We did eventually got our food at the 1 hour 20 minute time mark. You know how when you are starving and experiencing long wait it feels like eternity? This place is the master of eternity. Food is way too average to justify this kind of wait. Avoid when hungry.

    (1)

  • Be E.

    It's been about 2 years and I still crave the pancakes! This place lives up to its hype and is really affordable for the portions you can get. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and I recommend the outdoor. In the time it took us to eat, we saw a caterpillar, butterflies, and 2 cats (how appropriate). The cats sunbathe near you while you eat and are friendly. The food took a while to get to us because this place is always packed. And the OJ had a lot of pulp, when I asked the waiter and he said "just a bit". I highly recommend the apple cinnamon pancakes. Food: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Staff: 4/5

    (5)

  • Chris W.

    Not bad at all. Went for the salmon omelette which was tasty. Came with potatoes and a delicious biscuit and some strawberry buttery topping. Loved the interior of the place too. Very cozy new england style place.

    (4)

  • Elliot P.

    Really delicious food and a good atmosphere (it's part of an Inn and has that homey, antique-but-funky vibe to it). My wife had the lobster eggs benedict and I had the regular benedict, and they were both top notch, made with homemade biscuits instead of the standard English muffins which made them tastier and more filling. And they serve breakfast until 1pm! One downside: they closed at 1pm instead of 2pm, as advertised on Yelp. We wanted to stick around, see the cats (they were nowhere to be found, but that's to be expected when it comes to animals as fickle as felines), and get a dessert, but they booted us out a little before 1pm on a Thursday. Would be nice if they stayed open a bit later. Otherwise, a great experience!

    (4)

  • P P.

    Friendly service. Tons of seating in doors and out. Great coffee and fresh juice. Large selection on menu. Get some biscuits they were very good but LARGE. Check your bill though. First we were given another customers bill, then when we got ours we were charged twice for an item. Also my oatmeal was overly thick, hard to eat.

    (3)

  • Angela K.

    We loved the breakfast here so much we came twice :) the first day, Matt provided excellent service; he was very friendly and attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed the Farmer's breakfast, blueberry pancakes and mushroom/Swiss omelette. Of course the biscuits with strawberry butter are a must! The second day, the food was amazing but the service left much to be desired (server ID 260 - so unfriendly we didn't even get her name). It was disheartening to have someone who could barely say two kind words while giving us minimum service. We're not hard to please and are not demanding customers by any means so it just put a damper on our last meal in Bar Harbor.

    (4)

  • Jeff B.

    As soon as I walked in, I could tell this was the kind of place that Yelpers rated highly, and that it attracted loads of New York tourists. After checking Yelp, I was right on both counts. The breakfast I had here really hit the spot and got me ready for a long day of walking on trails and driving around the park loop in Acadia National Park. I can't remember what my girlfriend had, but I had the breakfast burrito. The coffee I drank here was probably the best I had in Maine. I agree with Jando that this place is a bit on the pricey side, but it was totally worth it to go, especially since I had already saved a good amount on accommodations by staying in one of the no-frills motels in the town you drive through just before entering Mount Desert Island. My girlfriend loved it as well and joked for the rest of our New England road trip that we needed to get back there for breakfast again.

    (5)

  • Carly L.

    As tourist traveling through Bar Harbor, this breakfast spot seemed like the place to go - heck, even Ryon at CVS recommended we go here! We stopped by around 9:30 on a Friday in the middle of busy season and only had to wait about 30 minutes to be seated - could have been dumb luck or it could be a sign that they do try to move folks in and out fairly quickly (which is nice when you are hungry and waiting for a table). Anyway, once seated, we were waited on and served quickly. My husband went with the gimicky, but good, lobster omelette, while I opted for the french toast covered with fruit. Everything was good, but not great, and my fruit did include some underripe pieces of melon - my fruit cup pet peeve. Bottom line, you will leave full, you will leave happy, you will leave feeling like you were well taken care of, but let's just hope it's not your only Bar Harbor dining experience, because there are better options out there.

    (4)

  • David C.

    Went there for breakfast. Service could have been a lot better. Food was just average. Took way too long to get our breakfast.

    (2)

  • Karl H.

    The coffee was great and they never let your cup run dry! I had the eggs Benedict with their biscuits which were really good. The service was excellent. The only thing missing were the Cats.

    (5)

  • Mary L.

    The secret is out! We came Memorial Day weekend and though it was still considered off-season, there was still a wait and a sea of folks down the front steps. TIP: Make a reservation a few days ahead of your trip (even for 2) and you'll be able to waltz on in immediately! Biscuits w/ strawberry butter - Yay. Quite large and filling, wished they came out warm. Cat's Paw - Yay. Pastry topped with cinnamon sugar and pecans, great to take to-go for a snack as you hike Acadia. Summer Scramble - Yay. Eggs with tomatoes, scallions, and feta cheese served with a side of spicy home fries. Blueberry Pancakes - Yay. Three pancakes filles with blueberries. You might be better off getting a single pancake and saving room to try the other goodies on the menu. Take it easy on the biscuits and pastries, otherwise you'll end up wasting blueberry pancakes like I did! Coffee was good too, none of the watered down crap that you get from other breakfast joints!

    (5)

  • Margaret C.

    YUMMY!!!!!! Highly recommend. Great food, great service. The breakfast burrito was delicious. Great home fries.

    (5)

  • David B.

    Having no idea where to eat breakfast here in Bar Harbor we took the advice of the motel owner and tried 2 Cats. It was wonderful advice. We ordered an omelette and french toast and a fruit smoothie. The omelette has fresh veggies including avocado, fresh salsa and a home made biscuit. I love home made biscuits. They also had special 2 cats hot pepper sauce. Also fantastic, we ended up buying three bottles. The smoothie was terrific. They also provided stevia at the table, for those who don't want sugar or unnatural substitutes. I'm giving them 4 instead of 5 only because the french toast was so so due to the type of bread they used and the service was a little slow. But all in all we walked away full and satisfied and we will be back before our vacation ends.

    (4)

  • Elsie W.

    Had their lobster omelette for the novelty factor, but it tasted just okay. Lobster benedict looked good but was also alright. BUT their strawberry butter was pretty damn good. That's about it though. Pretty cute place for brunch, with cat paws on the tables and bright colored decor. Oh, and good coffee.

    (3)

  • Kim J.

    Came to Maine to eat lobster for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We got our breakfast fix at 2 Cats! Lobster Eggs Benedict and Lobster Omlet were incredibly fresh and delicious. both served with spicy home fries and the lightest home made biscuit . Breakfast lobster dishes we so good we went back the next day! Great staff and comfortable atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Cynthia S.

    We returned to 2 cats and it was a highlight of the trip again. Friendly greeting on our arrival. We ordered the Summer scramble, fresh squeezed juices, maple latte and egg on fresh biscuit. Such delicious home cooking!! They are dog friendly, allowing us on the deck, and service was prompt and excellent. Long live 2 Cats!!

    (5)

  • Jacob S.

    Can you say brunch! Holy Moly what a good meal!

    (4)

  • Angela B.

    Food was pretty good, unique menu items for breakfast. Our table was lopsided and made it a challenge but I would give it another try because the menu was good.

    (4)

  • PB H.

    Excellent breakfast spot - great menu and the food was delicious. Nice atmosphere and great service as well. Best spot that we found for breakfast in Bar Harbor.

    (5)

  • Ron W.

    Ok - first things first, the food here is pretty good. Great selection of breakfast food with quality ingredients. The thing that makes me only give 3 stars is that the pricing is crazy! Breakfast for two, pancakes, bacon and coffee came to over $50! Bar Harbor has some expensive breakfast options, and I've had a lot of them, and in my opinion, there are better options for the cost.

    (3)

  • Ann S.

    We got there at 7:20am and by 7:30am the patio had filled up. We got omelets which came with the biscuits and strawberry butter everyone raves about. Our breakfasts were good, filling and something we'd come back for. The biscuits were amazing but the strawberry butter didn't taste like strawberry at all. The server was very nice but the hostess that day could use a refresher course in how to not make your customers feel like they made a mistake. I won't hold it against them. Wish we would've had a longer stay so that we could've gone again!

    (4)

  • Amy P.

    I waited ten minutes at the host stand and was ignored by several staff members before a waitress finally came around (it wasn't crazy busy). I told her the number in our party and told her we had a dog (since this is supposed to be pet friendly). With attitude, she told me that they only have one table that pets can sit at and that table is taken and their occupants have not gotten their food yet. Ok. So you have one table and staff that seems shocked that you brought a dog to a "pet friendly" restaurant on an island where everyone seems to have dogs. I would not advertise this as a pet friendly place. I have no idea if the food is good.

    (2)

  • Ben D.

    Warning: they actually have cats! This was a turn off for my wife, but not for me. If you have allergies, you should probably stay away from this place. First the food, I had an egg, sausage, home fries platter, and asked for it with no onions and I got onions anyway, and they were raw red onions (very strong). That was disappointing, but the sausage was delicious as were the home fries. My coffee was also quite good. My wife had a breakfast sandwich with canadian bacon, egg, and cheese, on a bagel, and loved it. It was one of the better breakfasts she had. The bad: the hostess was *rude*. Flat out rude. Eye-rolling, attitude giving, mean staring, rude. Note to restaurant owners: your host/hostess is the first and last impression most customers have of your restaurant; hire someone friendly! This really irks me. Overall, if you don't mind cats and attitude, the food was okay. I wouldn't go back here though, and I wouldn't recommend it.

    (2)

  • Keri D.

    I hate having to write reviews like this. I almost feel I should write a review, and then a rebuttal as we went 2 times on our trip to Maine and had 2 experiences. As I'm a compulsive yelper, I read reviews prior to Maine and KNEW this would be our first breakfast. Breakfast 1 Boyfriend had: Lobster Eggs Benedict. LOVE LOVE LOVED it I had: Mediterranean Breakfast which was a sun-dried tomato polenta with poached eggs and an amazing homemade caponata. We sat outside and it was gorgeous on the patio. We loved everything SO much, we decided to come back for breakfast the following day. Breakfast 2 Boyfriend: Lobster Omelet. He was so disappointed. Chewy cheep cuts of lobster. I had: Blueberry pancakes. GREAT. Our big gripe from the second day is that they sat us at a TINY table inside that was uncomfortable as we were sitting in the small area and EVERY time someone walked past they had no choice but to bump in to me. Also it was HOT inside. To the extent that I was sweating while eating. And it was only the second weekend in June and wasn't even that hot out. So hard to rate a place with such high highs and such low lows.. We'd go back. But for Lobster Benedict and blueberry pancakes only. Outside only.

    (3)

  • Kartik P.

    Being a fan of hearty breakfast I love to try new places that are a little out of their way. I wanted to try something new here. But I guess my expectations were wrong to start with. A big minus is I think the wait time. If you are in the area for a long stay in Acadia and dont mind having to wait about 40 mins to an hour for an okish breakfast then yes this place would work. The only thing that stood out was the biscuits and the strawberry butter it was!?!? That was an awesome delight.

    (3)

  • Stephanie F.

    2 cats is among the best restaurants for breakfast in Bar Harbor. The coffee is delicious and I can't say enough good things about the traditional Benedict (pictured below, sans the first half of the Benedict, which I greedily inhaled before taking this picture!). This dish managed to hit the perfect balance of salty, rich, and tangy. After several repetitions, I also tried the baguette French toast, which was good, and served in generous portions with a varied selection of fresh fruit. However, it didn't quite hit the same note of perfection that the Benedict achieved. The service was friendly, but consistently slow. The restaurant was always hopping when I came in, and I suspect that the kitchen just can't keep up the pace at peak hours. Delays of thirty to forty minutes, though, detract a bit from the experience, so keep that in mind if you plan to hit the morning rush. Overall, a great choice for breakfast in BH.

    (4)

  • Brian V.

    2 Cats is must for breakfast when in Bar Harbor. Expect to wait 20-30 minutes but it's worth the wait. You can go inside and they will give you a cup of coffee while you wait...and it's free. All four of us had great meals. Orange Juice is freshly squeezed(lots of pulp) and when I got the check, extremely reasonable. Very good coffee(seems to be all over Bar Harbor) The biscuits were riddicioulsly good with the homeade butter. You won't regret it

    (4)

  • Aaron S.

    We've been to 2 Cats several times over the years and they consistently deliver a high quality breakfast each visit. I had never really ventured far from the eggs dishes, whether it was an occasional Lobster Omelet, the Breakfast Burrito, Summer Scramble, or Mediterranean Breakfast. On this visit, I went a little lighter and got the Granola and Almond Milk. It was delicious and I also bought a bag of granola for the trip home. I also added the fruit to the granola and let me tell you that the bowl came back heaping. This was all before we both ordered Maple Lattes to start. These were also delicious. The Maple did not dominate but it was definitely there. I could have had a few more. Aside from the granola, there are also other things that you need to try, like the muffins, or the biscuits with strawberry butter. Awesome! If you are lucky, you may also have a furry friend visit you while you are eating-- fine with me, since I am a cat person and it reminds me of home. There are also items you can purchase with the logos so check out the shelves near the register when you enter. We'll be back again (maybe twice within our stay again).

    (5)

  • Crystal S.

    Absolutely delicious! So glad we stopped here. We tried everything with lobster :) the omelettes were great. It was my first time to try eggs Benedict. So glad I did. It was amazing! Highly recommend it. It is well worth the wait

    (5)

  • Jennifer V.

    If you're in Bar Harbor, you absolutely have to eat at this place! We were sat quickly, service was efficient, and the food was great. The pancakes were huge and the biscuits were pretty good (im from the south, so it's really difficult for me to truly think a biscuit is perfect) I enjoyed the atmosphere of the place and would come back.

    (4)

  • Trish S.

    We went again several times this trip and they didn't disappoint at all. They had something different my husband ordered in his last day which was a special, homemade corn beef hash and apparently he couldn't stop raving about it! He was so happy and said it was the best he ever had! You can't go wrong with anything they serve. Ask for Scott, the server. He's fantastic and so friendly. And if you like Hot Sauce, try theirs! OMG its the best, I bought six bottles to bring home with us!

    (5)

  • Jessica S.

    Worth the wait! We only waited about 20mins at 9:30, which convos seeing the amount of people we saw seemed quick our server was super friendly and kept our coffee cups full! We sat inside, which was somewhat warm but not terrible and to be expected inside a busy restaurant. Our orders were fantastic, everyone at my table loved their food. We got the summer scramble, mushroom and onion omelette a and smoked trout omelette. All came with the biscuits with Strawberry Butter which was SO YUMMY! We all left with fully bellies and smiles on our faces. A Must when visiting Bar Harbor!!!

    (5)

  • Maria K.

    This place was delightful! Sad we only discovered it on the last day of our trip. Popular? yes! Come early! Good food? OMG! Their eggs Benedict with salmon and the delicious potatoes was amazing! I love that they had local food and warned their customers about the wait. I would prefer to wait on the fresh and not rush through my meals! Service? Friendly, helpful, everything you want on vacation

    (4)

  • Pamela L.

    We planned ahead for this breakfast so that we could beat the crowds. Went on a weekday after we had watched sunrise from Cadillac Mtn.we were seated quickly and coffee was not far behind, which was good since we were up at 3:30am. Wonderful breakfast. Great selection of large breakfast portions. Home. Fries had just a little kick to them that made them better than your average dish. The best orange juice I have ever had...I would go back in a heartbeat. My only complaint were that the biscuits were a little dry, but it could have been an off day. Does not change my love for 2 Cats.

    (4)

  • Morgan L.

    I could eat breakfast on their patio every day of the year and be completely happy. We did the best we could on our recent trip to the area and drove the 20 minutes to town for breakfast every morning there with our 7 month old. We just loved it. Friendly staff, wonderful food, and their biscuits with strawberry butter... YUM.

    (5)

  • Natacha D.

    One of only two places with really good food in Bar Harbor. Breakfasts are sizable and tasty, there are lots of choices for meat-eaters and vegetarians, and service is very friendly and good. I went here two years ago and again last week. Last time I had the mediterranean breakfast and tried the tofu scramble- both were quite good- and this time I had the omelette, which was burrito-style stuffed with lots of fillings. The spicy potatoes are pretty good. They have a great outdoor and indoor area, although the outdoor area does not accommodate parties larger than 6. Sadly, the cats are no longer wandering around- last time I got to hang out with both at some point during my meal, which was a huge draw for me.

    (4)

  • bubba g.

    Good portions. Lobster Benedict was tasty. Recommend the blueberry pancakes. Very filling servings. Seasonal staff service a bit to be desired, but overall enjoyable.

    (4)

  • Elisabeth E.

    I had a really nice breakfast here! First of all the Inn is super adorable! It literally feels like you are walking into someone's home and having breakfast. The two resident cats -George and Baby- walk around and greet guests while they eat. George will even jump in your lap if you let him, and he's a bacon hound I found out. Apparently if you stay at the inn these kitties will scratch at the doors and you can let them in to sleep with you! The service was wonderful. I was very pleasantly greeted by the hostess and shown to a table immediately. My server was so nice and personable. He was also very helpful in coming up with gluten free options for me. The food was great! My gluten free french toast was amazing and the side of bacon was good. Coffee and orange juice were both good. My meal was 20.00 and I had a great time, loved the food, and was full all till dinner. Free Wifi also. Definitely recommend this place! Unless you don't like cats :P

    (5)

  • Steve K.

    Great place. Had homemade ( really) and my wife had granola with fruit. Every thing was delicious

    (5)

  • Nick C.

    We had a great breakfast experience at 2 cats this morning. Our server was personable, kind, and attentive. The ambiance was great. And, our food was phenomenal. I had the lobster omelette and a side order of bacon. The omelette was piled high with lobster, which justified the price. The bacon was great too as it was thick cut, but let's be honest any bacon is great. My fiancé ordered the lobster Benedict, which was prepared well also. The biscuits were tasty - almost as if an entire stick of butter was in each.

    (4)

  • Elle W.

    The food was worth the wait... I'll admit it, I'd go back just for the spicy home fries. The biscuit and strawberry butter were so delicious. The prices were a little steep for bar harbor, but I definitely recommend trying this place.

    (5)

  • Andrea C.

    Best orange juice I have ever had! They make it there from Florida oranges. Everything was outstanding to the food service and decor. I am a breakfast person and this is probably my favorite place I've ever been. If there's a wait, it's worth it!! I wish I lives closer! Yummmmm!!

    (5)

  • Kurt S.

    Came to 2 cats and enjoyed it on my first visit to Acadia, so I figured we would stop in again when we returned. This time, not so much. Two of us ordered eggs benedict, mine was fine, nothing special, my buddy's was hard poached not soft poached. Other buddy tried to sub swiss for cheddar cheese in their omelet but was told that would "substantially increase the price of the dish because it would have to be made from scratch". An omelet made from scratch, what a novelty. No thanks 2 cats.

    (2)

  • Ariana P.

    Good service and Yummy fresh food!!

    (4)

  • G B.

    Not bad not the best by far Simple pancakes came to table rather raw Cook needs to take kitchen class number one over Waitress was nice however But don't leave the bill on the table while people are only halfway done. Returned second time and ordered omelette With Swiss tomatoes and mushrooms Got delivered to table loaded with ham The only thing I can add is that if you go here Don't just eat what's put Down in front of you. Look it over ! Expect to pay $50.00 minimum for breakfast For two

    (2)

  • Richie R.

    Get there early and there won't be much of a wait! And whatever you do, order something that comes with some of the stuff they bake in-house, such as the biscuits, which are excellent. Really good breakfast that was ever so slightly over-priced, but still worth it. Has a lovely patio that is covered from the rain as well. Coffee is also excellent.

    (4)

  • Michael F.

    when we got there this place was boppin @ 1030am... we were seated promptly although it seemed very busy. service was good not great, but that can be expected for as busy as it was. my only complaint was that my "bottomless cup" of coffee was no so bottomless as I had to wait a few minutes at one point for a fresh fill up. the food was delicious! my wife had french toast w/ blueberries, cut from a french baguette, no challah as I am used to. I chose the portabella mushroom omelette. I would definitely go back!

    (5)

  • Michael M.

    When you're looking for breakfast, 2 Cats should be your first stop. My omelette was amazing - portobello, bacon and Swiss. It was served with home fries, a biscuit with strawberry butter and I ordered a side of bacon. It was all so very good. All of the food was very fresh, and as such the menu had a disclaimer that the wait may be long as such. My fiancé also got an omelette, filled with avocado, cheese, salsa and potatoes that he also couldn't speak highly enough of. We sat on the front porch which was very nice, and we had terrific service. The best part of it all for me was how fresh the food tasted. Definitely visit 2 Cats while you're here! But get there reasonably early, there was a wait after we arrived!

    (5)

  • Amanda M.

    We stopped in for an early breakfast on labor day weekend. We arrived 30 min prior to opening and a line started forming ten till. The entire place was full within 15 minutes. The restaurant is decorated with cat everything and is very cozy and cute. I ordered an omelet, homefries, and their homemade sausage. It also came with a biscuit with their homemade strawberry butter. Everything was excellent and the pumpkin cappuccino was surprisingly very good. I ate as much as I could and then some. Looking forward to my next visit.

    (4)

  • C R.

    My favorite breakfast place! Two cats has awesome breakfast food. The breakfast burritos and eggs Benedict are favorites with my family. Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Stephen B.

    Ate here for breakfast because the g/f wanted blueberry pancakes. I chose the cheddar and bacon pancakes, because they sounded yummy. The place was somewhat busy, with only one or two open tables, but no line at 9:30 when we arrived. Our server was friendly - maybe even a little too friendly. He felt it necessary to slip my menu over for me, while I was reading it, to show me the excellent selection of drinks (coffee, juice, etc.) on the back cover. Thanks dude, but I can actually read a menu by myself, and turning it over *while* I'm reading it was more hand-holding than I need. But that quirk aside, he was efficient and attentive, so no complaints about service. The pancakes were really good. The blueberry had lots of berries in it, the bacon and cheddar was as delicious as it sounds with cheddar in every bite. I'd definitely have that again. The orange juice was fresh squeezed as evidenced by the seeds at the bottom of the glass (that's not a slam). It was odd that they served syrup with the pancakes, but no butter. That seems like a given to me. Great place, can't wait to try another breakfast there.

    (4)

  • Mike S.

    We were in Bar Harbor two weeks ago, and had breakfast here. It was nothing short of fabulous. I had eggs and bacon - wonderfully prepared, served with spicy home fries that were absolutely delicious. I thought for sure I had the better of the two breakfasts until I tasted the blueberry pancakes my wife ordered. They were fluffy and buttery and bursting with blueberries and flavor. It's clear that the proprietors and staff really care deeply about the food that they put in front of their patrons, and that's the criteria I use for 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Tree T.

    The food was amazing! We split the blueberry and raspberry pancakes and they were so good. I had a vanilla latte with almond milk that was fantastic. Sadly, no cats - but great food, fantastic ambiance.

    (5)

  • Jenna L.

    I went to 2 Cats this past weekend and I am saddened to report that they did not live up to the 4.5 star Yelp rating. I went to 2 Cats with my mom and sister this past Sunday because according to Yelp it was the best brunch place in the area. I really, really wish it had lived up to its online reputation. We got there around 11am after stopping by earlier (9am) to grab coffee to go before doing some morning shopping. We came back because it was really cute inside and the food looked and smelled great. When we came back at 11am we waited in line for 20 minutes (which we expected) and listened to the hostess complain about people inside taking 2+ hours (which we found completely unprofessional). We ordered within 5 minutes of being seated. We each ordered an omelet and 1 side (2 muffins for my mom and sis and a banana for me). It took the food an 1 hour and 20 minutes to arrive from the time we ordered. During that time, every other table in our room of the restaurant had completed their dining experience, even those who arrived at the same time or after us. Our waitress came over once to say that our food would be out in "a few more minutes" and offering no apology for the delay. FINALLY the hostess came over to address the situation. She spoke to us for 5 minutes and never once apologized. Instead, she expressed her shock that the kitchen was taking so long and she wasn't sure why (even saying "Oh my gosh, I can't believe it's taken this long to get your food."). She tried to blame it on the table next to us saying when they came in they were really "cranky" and requested expedited service. Our food finally arrived. We completely overlooked the fact that they didn't get our order even half correct because we were so hungry. I had to ask for my banana (surely they could have given me the banana to munch on during the 1 hour and 20 minute wait for our actual meal). We immediately asked for the check because now we were late for our afternoon plans. It took 20 minutes for us to get the check. When it arrived we were charged for not 3, but 4 omelets and several sides. I had finally had enough so I went to see the manager directly. He said he'd fix the bill and he got snippy with me when I tried to explain the horrible experience we just had. After another 5 minutes he came over and apologized in a professional manner and took half off our bill. It's funny that the hostess was complaining to us about people taking 2 hours and lingering. They were probably exposed to the lousy service too! I'm really happy for all those who had great experiences here, but ours was a 1 star experience at best.

    (1)

  • Mike S.

    Breakfast was delicious- tried the omelette, pumpkin chocolate chip muffin, pancakes with great vermont syrup. Biscuit were a bit crunchy for our taste and like most places in Bar Harbor, they are "proud" of them at $2 a piece. Would definitely go again.

    (4)

  • Terri V.

    Omgosh loved this place! The food and coffee were so good that my husband, daughter and I came here twice on our vacation. The lobster omelet had huge chucks of lobster in melted Gouda cheese....mmmmm! The biscuits that come with the omelets were homemade and so delicious....the strawberry butter was good too! The wait staff is very friendly. The atmosphere is nice, a little cramped but it's inside an old house which adds to the experience! Definitely recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Rebecca C.

    This past weekend my family visited Bar Harbor. It was our first weekend away since the birth of our second child (she was a whopping 3 weeks old) and we were looking for a relaxing trip, good food and pretty sites. My sister recommended 2 Cats after her trip up to Maine last year. We arrived at 9:00 am on Sunday morning fearful of a long line but were seated in less than 15 minutes. The two year old spent the time waiting seating himself in various Adirondack chairs in the front yard and watching the bicyclers at the rental shop across the street. Upon being seated we were quickly served our coffee (Equal Exchange FT, yum) and waters for the table before orders were taken: Farmers Scramble, Elvis Pancakes and a plain pancake for the toddler. This wait for our meals took a little longer as the restaurant was filled to capacity by this point. However, the food was worth the wait. My husband's Elvis pancakes (banana and peanut butter) were delicious and not too overpowering (my normal complaint when he buys a similar meal at a restaurant we frequent in Boston). The Farmers Scramble was also delicious with a special shout out to the spicy sausage and the homemade biscuit with strawberry butter. (Upon finishing this review I will be performing internet searches for strawberry butter recipes...excellent.) My son made some great strides to finish his pancake but I was happy to help him out with it as well. Our wait staff were all helpful, helping us organize seating for a toddler and an infant quickly, filling and refilling our drinks frequently and checking in with us on our food throughout the meal. My family all would return to 2 Cats on our next trip to Bar Harbor and recommend this restaurant to anyone staying in the area. Side note: We saw 0 Cats during our meal.

    (4)

  • Janine D.

    Rude hostess who refused to take our name for a waiting list for no apparent reason caused us to move on. There is a lot of competition in Bar Harbor. Why would they put such a rude person in that position?

    (1)

  • Christy W.

    THE BEST breakfast place in Bar Harbor! We ordered omelettes with smoked salmon and one with trout. Both were delicious. Coffee is just ok, nothing to brag about, although it is organic. Excellent service, good food.

    (5)

  • Liya M.

    Chose this place based on high reviews from yelp on the lobster menu items, but have to say that I was disappointed. Personally, I don't think lobster work well with breakfast items. We ordered two lobster breakfast entrees at $20 each. Both contained a few pieces of lobster and a whole lot of fried potatoes. The cheese was mediocre. Only the biscuits with strawberry butter was good. Overall I do not think this place offers high quality or value for its lobster options.

    (3)

  • Taylor J.

    Great breakfast food in a fun atmosphere. The spicy homestyle potatoes were delicious and the biscuits (with strawberry butter) are incredible. Appreciate all the tasteful color and fun cat themed decor, was especially welcome on a drab, drizzly late-fall morning. We grabbed a cat's claw (pastry item) to go and it was pretty awesome as well

    (5)

  • Lia N.

    I've been here exactly 1 year ago and still remember breakfast. Yes, the rumors are true. Yes, it's THAT GOOD to be so memorable. I had the smoked trout omelet, which came with perfectly spiced home fries, a buttery flaky biscuit and homemade strawberry butter. Divine. I only wish I could teleport there every morning ... but I'll settle for once a year vacation :)

    (5)

  • DA W.

    Wow, what happened to this place? Had to wait just to get coffee. Then another long wait for breakfast to arrive. The breakfast burrito used to be amazing. This was just scrambled eggs in a wrap with some sour cream on top. Beans were on the side??? And it was all cold! Too bad.

    (2)

  • Cody S.

    Phenomenal out outdoor seating area, but bring a sweater as it gets minimal sun exposure ..

    (4)

  • Meghan R.

    By far the best breakfast in Bar Harbor! The food is absolutely delicious and worth the wait! You have to make 2 Cats one of your stops if you are vacationing in Bar Harbor!

    (4)

  • Katherine S.

    I was in Bar Harbor on a family vacation and stopped in 2 Cats for breakfast. It was excellent! Everything was fresh, homemade, and delicious. The strawberry butter is beyond fantastic. The only downside was the prices are a little steep (more than I usually like to spend for breakfast) but it was worth it for the high food quality. I will definitely be going back next time I am in town.

    (5)

  • Thomas M.

    My rating is based upon the warm friendly atmosphere of the house that includes 3 bedrooms and the restaurant on the first floor. This isn't a typical bed and breakfast inn with English service. This is like going to your sweet grandmother's house and hosted with simple, warm, friendly service. The room we stayed in "Samson" was clean, neat really perfect for what we were looking for---a place that felt like we were staying in a real home versus an immaculate B&B. There was road noise because the inn is right on a main street. No a major issue, but I bet that would bother some people. Also noise from the cooks getting ready for breakfast in the morning. Again, no problem for us...but fair warning. If you don't like cats, this place isn't for you. If you want a nice homey atmosphere in a very convenient location hosted by a wonderfully warm family, then this is for you. RE: the restaurant. AWESOME breakfast/brunch. The restaurant gets a 4-5 star because it truly is that good. My rating for the inn isn't to indicate a hotel star rating. It rates that I'm a fan and would happily endorse this inn.

    (4)

  • Doug G.

    Any place called 2 cats can't be bad. This review is a shout out to the kitchen staff. The place was packed and a 20 min wait for a table and the food was on time and very good. Love the strawberry butter and the maple latte.

    (5)

  • P B.

    Make reservations if you want to eat here!!! if you don't make reservations you will wait in a long line outside the restaurant then another 45 minutes in side the restaurant because service is slow. My party had a reservation so we did not have to wait in line outside. The reason i am giving this place 2 stars is because its all hype. The food is pretty average compared to other places in bar harbor. The lobster Benedict people rave about is just ok. blueberry pancakes were eh. We all left most of our food on our plates.

    (2)

  • Emily L.

    My family and I came here for breakfast after watching the sunrise on Cadillac Mountain and we all agreed it was the best breakfast we ever had. To start off with, I had the seasonal maple latte that was perfect. My mom and dad had black coffee and they said it was well made. The menu had a lot of options and we all had a hard time choosing. In the end, my dad ended up with the blueberry pancakes and said they were the best he's ever had. My mom chose the lobster omelette. The omelette was perfectly cooked and tasted amazing. But, I gotta say, my choice was the best. I went with the lobster eggs Benedict and OH MY GODDD it was good. To start, instead of an English muffin, it comes on a homemade biscuit, which was fluffy and flaky and oh so good(my mom got a biscuit with their strawberry butter with her omelette and agreed it was excellent). Then, instead of Canadian bacon, it had lobster meat...and they did not skimp. Next came the most perfect poached egg I've ever had. My biggest gripe about eggs Benedict is usually overcooked eggs. I hate when the yolk is hard. This one ran down my plate all creamy like and made me oh so happy. Finally, the hollendaise sause was light and lemony and they didn't slather the plate with it, which is another pet peeve of mine. And on the side came these spicy home fries that were crispy and well seasoned and delicious all on their own. If you go out to breakfast at one place in Bar Harbor, make it this one.

    (5)

  • Lee D.

    Cute place. We had the avocado omelet and the lobster eggs bene, and the kids had french toast - all was wonderful Great for kids - toys and coloring books available. And our waiter Scott was fantastic.

    (5)

  • Jamie K.

    This place totally knocked our socks off. We were planning our busy day of Kayaking and such the night before and were searching on Yelp for a breakfast spot. We were drawn to this place because of the name (My boyfriend and I have two cats that we talk about all the time, so we figured we HAD to try it.) Plus the reviews were good, so the choice was easy. First of all, the place is adorable. It's beautifully decorated with flowers and plants and the patio seating is the way to go. Service was top notch and I ordered a cappuccino that was wonderful. Mike's orange juice was fresh squeezed and perfect. I ordered the portabello, bacon, and Swiss omelet and I could easily crown it Omelet of the Year. To top it off, it came with their signature homemade biscuit and strawberry butter. Holy guacamole, people, this was outstanding! I wish we had another day in town because I wanted to try their pancakes in the worst way. We plan on visiting Acadia and Bar Harbor again next year and want to stay at the 2 Cats Inn at least one night - so we'll be back. I can't wait.

    (5)

  • Avace D.

    2 cats is a nice little cafe on the edge of town. It was pretty busy and seemed popular. We stopped by here to pick up coffee and snacks for breakfast. The coffee was good, the rest not so much. We ordered a cat's paw which is a muffin with pecans made to look like a cat's paw....I couldn't really see it. It looked to me like they took a muffin and stuck 2 pecans in it. It was a good muffin, but nothing special. We had the sausage as well, but way to pricey. For the price I was expecting a small plate of sausage. It ended up being one small sausage. Definitely not worth the price.

    (3)

  • Joanne D.

    The service at this place is by slow. Unless you have a lot of time to eat, I would not recommend this place. The food is decent, the poached eggs is overlooked but still delicious. I like the biscuit with strawberry jam, spicy potato and spicy sausages. The maple latte is nothing special and overpriced in my opinion.

    (3)

  • Frank Q.

    The lobster Benedict does not have lobster tail. The sauce tastes ok, but definitely not worth the high price. The fruit smoothie is good and recommend.

    (2)

  • Jackie B.

    Charming breakfast/brunch place in beautiful Bar Harbor. We were told by a local tour guide that this was the best breakfast place in town and I couldn't agree more! Staff was great, and the food more than made up for the wait to get in. Trust me, it is worth the wait!!! Omelets were delicious and come w/ a homemade biscuit and strawberry butter.... So good! Everything is fresh, and made w/ high quality ingredients. Food takes a little while to come out (again totally worth the wait). Great place to sit and relax and enjoy a great meal!

    (5)

  • Helen C.

    I love the colorful atmosphere here! I got the trout omelette, which I thought was a bit salty but still good. I really liked my friend's mushroom omelette and wish I ordered that instead. The biscuit with strawberry butter was good. Also liked the thick sliced bacon and homefries. The fresh-squeezed orange juice was great. I really liked the cat paw pastry - perfectly crunchy and cinnamon-y.

    (5)

  • Honey D.

    Breakfast- so Good! Be prepared to wait for an opening- they dont take names you make a line...totally worth it! And theres some cute cats that hang out in the front garden area.

    (5)

  • Nancy L.

    My friends and I were in Bar Harbor this past weekend for a mini vacation and we came here for breakfast around 8ish. We ordered the following: Lobster Omelette, Portabella Omelette, Lobster Benedict, Traditional Benedict, Mocha, and Freshly Squeezed OJ. I especially liked their Lobster Omelette, which came with potatoes and a biscuit; there were just enough lobster meat and was very satisfying. Their mocha is not bad and their OJ was very fresh. One thing about 2 Cats was that the wait was pretty long. It took a while for us to actually get our food, but it was well worth the wait. Highly recommend this place!

    (4)

  • Michelle T.

    Brunch is my favorite meal EVER and 2 cats is one of the best brunch spots I've been in my 25 years of life because it has somethin' a little unique about each of its dishes. Walked in to adorable, cozy decor as if it were someone's home. The Food (in order of deliciousness): 1) Lobster eggs benedict (Daily special) - lots of lobster served on top of a BISCUIT! yes, a big fat fluffy home made biscuit. Served with a side of house potato, which was spicy, flavorful and a tad sour. 2) Blueberry pancakes - 3 giant dense thin pancakes that literally looked like it was STUFFED in the middle with blueberries. 3) Salmon Eggs benedict (with wheat toast instead of biscuit) - the poached eggs were a TINY bit overcooked and they were a definitely stingy on the smoked salmon (1 sliver that didn't cover the single slice of toast!), hence minus 1 star! Other Pro's: - There is sugar free syrup - The 2 Cats hot sauce was awesome!! - Friendly, lovely service - The 2 live cats made their appearance and didn't stick around to cause allergic reactions.

    (4)

  • Brad S.

    This place was great for breakfast! Its a nice locally owned restaurant. I am just glad we showed up when we did, because the line got long after we showed up. Lobster Bennie was awesome. I love lobster, but never thought it would work with eggs, but they made it happen!

    (5)

  • Erin M.

    After hearing the all the hype about 2 Cats, we had to try it. We skipped out on the breakfast at our B&B to try this place out. We arrived around 8am and were seated immediately. I had the blueberry pancakes and my bf had the mushroom omelet, both were delicious. The portions are pretty big, so bring your appetite. Definitely the spot to fuel up before heading out for a day in the park.

    (4)

  • Victoria M.

    This was such a cute and cozy place. The decor was eclectic and charming. The dining room was full so we sat on the patio which was a little chillier, but they had clear plastic tarps down to block the wind and not the view. Service was friendly, coffee was good (big mug!), and oh, those light and fluffy biscuits... Lucky for me I usually put strawberry jam and butter on my biscuits, so they just cut out a step for me :) All the food was good, solid breakfast fare - hash, eggs, bacon, sausage, but the biscuits definitely boosted them up for me!

    (4)

  • Nathaniel M.

    Excellent service and a very nice atmosphere. Try the Traditional Eggs Benedict!

    (5)

  • R S.

    so good, next time I'm in Bar Harbor I want to eat here every morning

    (5)

  • Erin C.

    After about 5 visits over 3 years, I would say this is the best breakfast place in town. On this trip we had the summer scramble, blueberry pancakes, and apple cinnamon pancakes. All were excellent. The service is good and the cats are friendly. We'll be back.

    (5)

  • Melissa R.

    Great service and excellent fresh, local food. A bit on the pricey side, but everything was delicious!

    (4)

  • Joy W.

    We ate breakfast here 2 days in a row! Excellent! The blueberry pancakes were delicious as well as the bacon and there special biscuits with strawberry butter and jam! Delicious! We enjoyed sitting outside on the patio!

    (5)

  • Linda G.

    OMG - soooo happy I read Yelp and so happy we decided to brave the wait (which looked a lot longer then the 5 minutes we waited). Stayed in a little motel around the corner in Bar Harbor and mentioned to the clerk that we wanted to go here for breakfast - she said 'no, you're going to be there for 3 hours and it's really expensive'. So, we didn't go Saturday, but boy-oh-boy am I happy that we went Sunday morning. Quaint little cozy place (it's also a B&B), very cute place with painted cat paw prints all over and local photographs for sale. Varied menu - specialty items, pancakes, eggs, vegetarian dishes, teas, etc. Hubby and I decided to get some coffee and fresh squeezed OJ ...coffee was strong and flavorful, and OJ - better than Florida! It's fresh squeezed - big pieces of pulp (which I LOVE)! A+++ I had planned on the weekend away being a weekend of nothing but lobster, but once I saw the Elvis pancakes, I knew I had to have them. 3 large fluffy pancakes with chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and bananas. No wonder Elvis died from his diet - if I could eat these pancakes every day, I would, and I would die happy! I could only get about half-way through, though, because we also had to order the fresh baked biscuits with strawberry butter (which tasted more like strawberry whipped cream). Carb overload - but everything was soooo tasty. We will definitely be making this a regular stopping point next time we take the 10 hour trek north to Bar Harbor! (PS - very average prices, nothing outrageous, comparatively!) I mentioned this to the motel clerk upon check-out Monday morning, and she seemed surprised that there wasn't a wait and it wasn't as expensive as she thought. We went a Sunday morning, and the place was packed with people waiting, but the wait was nothing out of the ordinary - like I stated, 5 minutes. I hope she changes her mind about 2 Cats and starts recommending it to her guests!!)

    (5)

  • Joan O.

    LOVED the strawberry butter and the trout omelet was amazing!!! You MUST go here. So delicious and home cooked with wonderful service and if you eat outside like we did you might get lucky enough to be greeted by the cats! I think I might go again before I leave. Did I mention it also adorable? So we went again on our last day and we will miss this place! We shared pancakes that were so delicious and the avacado omelet. Mmmm real maple syrup and the home fries with their house hot sauce was sooo incredible. You must buy a bottle to take home (hot sauce).

    (5)

  • Joanna W.

    Really cute establishment! Came early in the morning on a weekday and we were seated immediately. Food orders took a little while, but I didn't mind. Got classic Eggs Benedict and was extremely satisfied, but I kept stealing the Strawberry Butter and biscuits from my neighbors because it was SO. GOOD. Get here early!

    (4)

  • Amanda K.

    I had a Saturday brunch here with some friends before we left the island. I ordered the lobster eggs bendict and they had the lobster omelets. We loved the buttery flluffy homemade biscuits and strawberry butter. The lobster in my benedict were pretty cold compared to the warmth of the eggs, but other than that, I loved the food. The hollandaise was perfect and had just enough acid for the lobster meat. The prices were very fair and affordable considering they do farm fresh and organic here. Love this place and its decor (but I am a fan of cats), can't wait to come back again. The service was a bit slow (on a Saturday morning, prime brunch hour), but it was understandable.

    (4)

  • A B.

    1st time diner at this establishment and visited based on the ratings. The menu is very creative, the place is cute and bright. The blueberry muffin was the score and the highlight. Cats paw should have been an awesome signature item, we wish we had gotten 2 muffins. Had the lobster eggs benedict & lobster omelet. At $19 each I was disappointed that the omelet lacked the same volume of lobster. The benedict was the better dish of the 2 . The omelet was made with a smoked cheese that overtook the dish. It was all I could smell and taste. Felt like I was eating a bad smoked salmon on my eggs(creative but missed the mark). The lobster was also very chewy on both dishes. Over cooked or frozen what ever the issue for $65 bucks for breakfast I was disappointed. Oh don't let me forget about the biscuit (nod to the service) it was good, served warm with a fancy butter. Going back for a muffin and coffee maybe next time I'll try the pancakes.

    (2)

  • Suzanne S.

    I haven't been to all the breakfast spots in Bar Harbor, but I can wager a guess that 2 Cats is the best breakfast spot in town. One caveat: the wait for our food was quite long even though it was not busy when we visited. Service was on point, and it was definitely the preparation of the meals that was time consuming. However, the food was definitely worth the wait. If you have any doubts, check out the photos that I posted. Presentation was superb and the food was outstanding. I had to try the lobster omlet. One of the best parts of the omlet was the smoked gouda cheese inside. It really blended the flavors of the eggs and lobster meat together magnificantly. As other reviews mentioned, there was a heaping serving of lobster meat folded inside the omlet. It was a very satisfying way to get my Maine lobster fix without having to crack any shells and get all messy. The potatoes were tasty, though I did not find them to be spicy as they are advertised on the menu. I added some of the homemade hot sauce to the potatoes, which enhanced their natural flavor and amped up the heat. The bisquit was perfection and the strawberry butter had nice flavor without being overly sweet and the texture was light. The coffee was also better than an average breakfast restaurant. The decor was cute, with brightly colored walls and simple, tasteful lace curtains. All the plates were mismatched which also added to the charm. Their 2 Cats logo mugs were so cute that my boyfriend's dad got four of them as a souvenir. Overall, outstanding and exemplary breakfast location. I look forward to returning to 2 Cats next time I am in Bar Harbor.

    (5)

  • Shasha L.

    Had very sweet memories here. We were the last customers that had brunch before they closed at exactly 1:00 pm. Beautiful day beautiful restaurant beautiful food.

    (4)

  • Thao H.

    We stopped here for breakfast before leaving town after our Acadia excursion. Cozy and charming atmosphere. Service was friendly, personal, and timely. Food was fantastic. We had lobster eggs Benedict, lobster omelet, banana pancakes and apple cinnamon pancakes. Strawberry butter that came with the biscuits was amazing. Everything was fresh and high quality. Will definitely revisit next time we're in town.

    (4)

  • Ansley W.

    Yes, yes yes. Everything you want in a small town breakfast joint. Outstanding biscuits, fresh squeezed juice, reasonable prices, adorable decor and friendly, generous staff. I live in Brooklyn. I would drive th Bar Harbor again for this food.

    (5)

  • Elise B.

    We came here for our mini moon and picked 2 cats because of the amazing food reviews and were hoping the best for the room. We had the pleasure of staying in room 1. It was decorated very cute and homie. there is a queen size bed a couch that has a pull out just incase you have 3-4 people. A very small tv with cable which was a surprise. There is also free wifi just ask for the password. We had our own bathroom and microwave as well as mini fridge which is always nice if you have leftovers and hate to waste like me. The price is reasonable for the location and size of the room. We ate our completely included breakfast here every day and were extremely satisfied all 3 times. Joshua had the summer scramble on day 1 and was very pleased. The biscuits and strawberry butter are as good as everyone says. I had the smoked salmon with dill and horseradish sauce omelet and it was wicked good!!! He had a Milky Way late and they even put an M in the foam (and used almond milk so props to them for getting a foam outta that stuff at all lol) I had bottomless coffee and a glass if fresh squeezed grapefruit juice yummmmm. Day 2 Joshua had white chocolate Mac nut pancakes and loved every bite. He also had the fresh squeezed OJ and coffee. I had the lobster Benedict and a side of the sweet potato home fry things that use maple syrup and walnuts. The lobster Benny was STELLAR! I was blown away by it because holidays sauce is hit or miss with me and they hit it dead on. There was tons of yummy lobster meat as well and the eggs were poached to perfection. The sweet potatoes were an amazing side as well and I can't wait to eat the leftovers in the drive home. Day 3 Joshua had the breakfast burrito and enjoyed it tremendously which is saying a lot for a California burrito lover. They do an excellent job and the black beans and spicy home fries really round it out well. I had the spicy sausage and corn pancakes. I made sure to eat all the great bites out if these 3 massive cakes aka every sausage and corn bit. We also got 2 blueberry muffins and a coffee refill for the road. We never had to wait because we were early risers. All 3 servers we had were outstanding and super helpful. The owners are very friendly and we loved seeing them and their children hard at work too. Overall we had an amazing stay and would highly recommend the room and food to everyone!

    (5)

  • Art D.

    Whenever we visit Bar Harbor, we go to his place. We have eaten there twice this week. It's always great

    (5)

  • Nicola U.

    We had breakfast at 2 Cats this morning and thoroughly enjoyed it. Good points - great menu and equally great food. Very nice home fries. We were seated immediately and the service was good - our server was attentive without being overbearing and went and got us some advice on hikes when we enquired. Only minor negative is the wait time - the food took a wee while to come, which I should add, is mentioned on the menu so was not a surprise. I would definitely go back - there are plenty more items on the menu that I would like to try.

    (5)

  • Kate E.

    2 Cats is a lovely breakfast spot that serves consistently good food. I think it's a little over-priced, but it's Bar Harbor... and there are places charging more for much less. They do have some interesting options and their biscuits and strawberry butter are yummy. The home fries are the perfect amount of spicy and the staff is lovely. When Cafe This Way is open, I prefer to go there, but otherwise this is the next best option in Bar Harbor.

    (4)

  • Kelly O.

    My dad and I went to 2 Cats based on reviews and based on the fact that it looked like I could find something to eat there as a celiac/dairy free person without too much fuss. I must say, it was quite delicious. And, much to my surprise, as I ordered my lobster benedict without bread, the waiter offered me gluten free toast instead! Okay, not as gourmet as a homed biscuit, which my dad had with his, but not too bad. Overall: the coffee is good and they have soy milk. Don't spend your money on a soy latte though, just not worth it. Stick with regular joe. And, my father was happy as a clam. I think I would have been just as happy with regular benedict, as I found the lobster to be slightly...fine. It was a fine, not more not less. The wait staff were really nice and attentive, even on a busy Sunday morning in late June, wait time was 20 minutes, we had coffee while we waited. Over all very pleasant experience and I would defiantly go back!

    (4)

  • Mike K.

    So, after three breakfast in a row I can conclusively say this is one of my favorite places in the world to breakfast. And when my wife suggested we visit the second, and the third time, I had no qualms about doing so. Just for a brief overview--Two Cats definitely has an extensive amount of specialty items, but also great standards you would expect. For example there was a specialty lobster omelette, which I didn't have because I ordered the other special cinnamon apple pancakes each morning. Yes they were that good! And finally the coffee was simply perfect, I believe it was fair trade--which didn't make much difference to me as long as it tasted good. And that it did. Also my sister ordered the hot chocolate which team loaded with whip cream. She was quite happy with it as well. This is a must visit when on Mount Desert Island. It's a really quaint location with some fantastic food. Definitely the most memorable meals had in Maine.

    (5)

  • Kelly Anne M.

    Fresh ingredients, large portions. Biscuits are pretty awesome too.

    (4)

  • Miki M.

    I had a good breakfast here! Their homemade strawberry butter and biscuit are yummy! Lobster Egg Benedict was on their homemade biscuit and makes it so original!

    (4)

  • Jill H.

    Let me go on record as adding my pleasant soprano voice to the choir of enthusiasts singing the praises of Two Cats. Best breakfasts in town! Good coffee, friendly wait staff, a comfortable porch for people watching while chowing down al fresco and on a recent visit an actual sighting of one of the two eponymous cats. All that and moderate prices for an upscale resort area.

    (4)

  • Ben H.

    Great food, great atmosphere, excellent service. Price is on the high side, but like everything, you pay or good quality. My wife and I shared a fruit cup for an app. Fruit was delicious and fresh. I had the Mediterranean breakfast. It was delicious. Great combo of flavors, and the poached eggs was done to perfection. Had fresh squeezed grapefruit juice... very good. My wife had a scrambled egg, ham, and home fries. It was good, but that's a tough meal to screw up. She had fresh squeezed OJ. The owner served us. He was kind, professional, and prompt. An excellent experience all around.

    (5)

  • J L.

    I, like a few others, wish I could give this place 5 stars - the food is MOST EXCELLENT! We visited this place twice - had I reviewed this place after our first visit, it would be 5 stars all the way. On our first visit, we were promptly greeted by a lovely young lady. The food was amazing & the service was impeccable (a woman with very long hair served us - we thought she was the owner, as she was doting on us like royalty). We loved it so much that we decided to go a second time on our last day in the area. Our second visit was a Friday morning - the last Friday in Aug - the area was still pretty busy as a whole, but most vacations were winding down & school was starting again for a lot of people. It was evident, as it was not very busy. We were the ONLY ONES in line. We were "un-greeted" by a tall, young man with a heavy accent - he was not happy, didn't even look us in the eye. He had been arguing with someone inside & appeared to be quite angry. I say we were ungreeted because he never said a word to us - he looked at the wait list (there were plenty of open seats), almost didn't say a word to us... I said: Good morning - 3, outside please? He looked at me with disgust & said something to the effect of: "Hold on..." Well, he never came back to seat us - he came back with a phone in his hand, arguing & yelling into the phone... but never came back to seat us. We left... he was rude & his behavior was downright disgusting. To the owners: he does not deserve a job that requires the utmost professional demeanor. Sadly, I was very disappointed - the food is really amazing, but we are paying customers & this place would not be standing if people won't patron this place. Its important to note that our first visit almost did not happen, as the reviews about the bad service were really hard to ignore. We were delightfully surprised & really wanted to go back...unfortunately, it seems as thought the original reviews still stand...

    (2)

  • S M.

    Kudos to Yelp for helping me narrow down my breakfast choices while my bf and I wandered around Bar Harbor. Honestly, the clincher for me was the possibility of witnessing some kittehs while I ate as I am seriously cute-animal-deprived. Unfortunately, nary a cat was to be seen during the entire hour we spent there. Nevertheless, we did enjoy our breakfasts immensely. The dining area is very warm and inviting and really feels like you're at someone's home for breakfast. The food was excellent. The stawberry butter, as other people have noted, is really quite tasty -- fluffy, slightly sweet, and creamy -- and a wonderful complement to the biscuit. The omelettes were also very fresh and flavorful. The service was also pretty good. I will most definitely return here if I ever have the chance to return to Bar Harbor and hopefully might have a cat sighting or 2 or 4.

    (4)

  • Kari P.

    I had breakfast with a large group of clients at 2 Cats and we had to wait about 40 minutes to be seated, but it was well worth it. Excellent service and AMAZING food. I don't remember what I ordered (I think it was an omelette with something sweet inside of it) but it was delicious. They took separate checks for our group. I would absolutely go there again, especially with a smaller group or at a less busy time.

    (5)

  • Melissa Q.

    If you had asked me yesterday I would have told you 2 cats was my favorite restaurant on the island. How quickly things change. Let me start by saying I have spent a lot of time in Bar Harbor. My family has had a home on the island for 25 years. I spent my summers during college working here and have been back for a couple of weeks every year since then. Although I am not a local, I am by no means a tourist either. Yesterday I went for breakfast at 2 cats. We were told it would be a 20 minute wait, which I have come to expect. While checking in I saw the host (a tall, gruff man named Mitch) get in an argument with a woman who had been waiting for over an hour for a table. She approached him to see if there was any chance she missed her name being called, saying it was already 10:05. He looked at his telephone and said "No it isn't. It's 10:03 and I have written down right here you came in at 10:15." She told him there must be a mistake as it wasn't even 10:15 yet. He told her she would have to wait for her name to be called, with no acknowledgement of his error (although he was quick to correct her time by 2 minutes).Needless to say this was a bad first impression. I waited 30 minutes before it was my turn to approach the host to see if I had missed my name being called. There had been a few names called that were never answered, so I thought that perhaps he had spelled or pronounced my last name incorrectly. The response was "That is not possible.". I asked "Are you sure?" to which he responded "Just let me do my job." Wow, Mr Congeniality! There was another woman at the desk the same time as me who had also been waiting much longer than anticipated. When she told him so and said he had seated people after her already, he first argued with her then told her she could have the next table. She got seated right away, while I continued to wait. In the mean time I watched two other parties that had absolutely checked in later than me get seated (I know because I watched one have trouble parallel parking while I waited for my table). I approached the host again to tell him that I know he must have lost track of our reservation to which he replied "We're busy. I'm just trying to do my job." At that point my husband told him he was an a## hole, which he was, and we left. I really wish I could figure out what happened to my beloved breakfast spot. Perhaps it is easy to treat visitors like that when there's a good chance you will never see them again. I have certainly seen it in other touristy places. But as I established before, I am not a tourist. Over the years I have been to the restaurant dozens of times, brought uninitiated guests, and have referred everyone I knew that was headed to Bar Harbor. Unfortunately, given my most recent experience at 2 Cats I will think long and hard before I do that again.

    (2)

  • Ashley R.

    We ate here both mornings that we were in Bar Harbor. I had an omelet with tomatoes, feta, and kalamata olives the first morning. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the vegetables and cheese were fresh as well. The next day, I tried the strawberry banana pancakes which were tart, sweet, and delicious. The atmosphere is very comfortable and homey. Staff is nice, hardworking, and attentive. The cats do roam around the restaurant, so if you can't stand cats, or are allergic, you might want to skip this or place an order to go.

    (5)

  • Layne D.

    It pains me to not give 2 Cats a 5 star rating because their food is divine, however, eating out is not just about the food - it's about the experience. This is the second time we've eaten breakfast at 2 Cats & have been disappointed with the service. Right from the start, the hostess was very rude. She didn't take any names & insisted we all stand in line. Not taking names is completely ridiculous. As we suspected, she didn't remember who should be seated next &, had we not spoken up, she would've seated another party ahead of us even though we were there first & at the "front of the line." This same thing happened to us last time as well except we were overlooked & waited an extra 20 minutes for a table. Once we were seated, our waitress came over & seemed very distracted as she took our drink order. After we had time to review the menu, we sat patiently waiting for our drinks & to give our order. We saw her periodically racing around & then as she began cleaning up the table next to us & sweeping the floor, she yelled over that she'd get our drinks "in a minute." We finally had our drinks & gave our order about 15 minutes after being seated. Our food came out relatively quickly & was superb - the highlight of the entire visit for sure. Our waitress visited our table one more time to ask us how everything was & if I'd like more coffee. I did want more coffee & she said she'd "be right back" with it, but never came back. Then when she brought us the check, my husband tried to ask her for boxes, but she walked away from him as he was talking. Finally we had our boxes & paid for our breakfast & we asked for my coffee in a to go cup since she never did refill my cup. I am really sad to say that we'll be eating breakfast at Cafe This Way on our next trip to Bar Harbor. Although the food was great, when I pay $50 for breakfast, I expect decency in the way in which I'm treated & that's not unreasonable.

    (2)

  • R E M.

    This is a great find in Bar Harbor. First, the coffee is amazing. Great, rich flavor. Second ... The biscuits ... They are so delicious! And, third, their bacon is some of the best that I have ever had. It was so good, going back tomorrow to try something new.

    (5)

  • Helena W.

    During our last day visiting Bar Harbor, I'm glad we stopped by here for breakfast and totally recommend it! Here's a tip when the place is packed and you don't feel like waiting to be seated order to-go! It's a short walk to the waterfront for a sweet view. The morning we were there it was crazy crowded and opted to order to-go and went across the street and sat on another store front's bench (they were closed, so no hard feelings, right?). Added entertainment were the children riding around on their bikes from the rental store, surprisingly hilarious. Ordered pancakes with strawberry butter and it came with sides of potatoes and other stuff I don't remember. I tried their cat paws too and they were fresh out of the oven and delicious. The portions are large and reasonably priced considering the quality ingredients everything is made with. Can't imagine having a better breakfast than what I had at 2 Cats!

    (5)

  • Erika M.

    Loved two cats! The moose track pancakes were so different ant fun. The deck is so relaxing to sit out and enjoy a lazy breakfast. It is a little off Main Street so we didn't experience a wait around 9 am. My boyfriend loved the fresh squeezed juices! The inside is a bit bustling, so I would suggest sitting outside if you would want a more quiet experience. Overall, loved two cats and cannot wait to go again on my next trip to Bar Harbor!

    (5)

  • Ben S.

    Oh, my. What a find. On a whirlwind day trip to Mount Desert Island, we stopped for a late breakfast and dined at 2 Cats because it was the only place in town still open in October that served breakfast late. (Why don't more restaurants do this?!?) Warm, friendly service, and a menu that's truly mind blowing. I wish I could remember everything my 2 friends got...some wild Maine blueberry pancakes that were literally HALF blueberries. A lobster omelet that must have had a quarter pound of lobster meat in it. I couldn't look any farther beyond the Mediterranean breakfast. Two grilled polenta cakes surrounded by lightly dressed greens, each nesting a poached egg, topped with caponata. Caponata is one of my FAVORITE human inventions. So I had to try it. The waitress's eyes brightened when I ordered it and said how much I loved caponata, and she said theirs was the best she'd ever tasted, and she was a world-traveling dancer. I must say I have to agree with her judgement. The caponata BLEW MY MIND. And I've spent oodles of time in Sicily and eaten caponata in every seaside village on that whole island. I had to go back into the kitchen and rave to the chefs about how amazing it was. They thought I had lost my mind. The strawberry butter was delicious, and their biscuits are crusty and buttery. Combine this with an astounding all-weather patio (heated, too!) and you've got one of the most memorable breakfast experiences I've had. (And it's a few blocks off the hustle and bustle of the main drag, so it's nice and peaceful.) I can't wait to come back and stay at their B&B! Oh, and the namesake kitties roam the dining room and patio, lending their personality the to the charming, quirky atmosphere. VERY memorable!

    (5)

  • Linda L.

    Tasty breakfast in lovely outdoor setting. Staff was great and some of the best orange juice!

    (5)

  • Kenny C.

    Bright and cozy decor. Food is fresh and tasty. Strawberry butter is whipped and slightly sweet, spicy homefries were good. Everything was cooked just right, Friendly service

    (4)

  • David F.

    Fantastic place! I had the smoked trout omelet, and my wife had pancakes. The omelet was served with potatoes and a biscuit. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the potatoes were great with a bit of a "bite", and the biscuit was light, fluffy and amazing. Just asked my wife how she like hers, and she replied "AWESOME!". She commented how much fruit was in them, and the portion was huge. Great service as well!

    (5)

  • Katie R.

    It was a toss up between three and four stars for two cats. I agree with everyone the biscuit and strawberry butter was amazing the rest of my breakfast was just ok. I had the mushroom Boursin and scallion omelet. The omelet was missing seasoning. I almost never add salt to food on restaurants and this needed it. The home fries had great taste but were a little soggy for my liking. The coffee was solid and the orange juice was fresh squeezed. I can't believe it cost me forty dollars for two of us to eat breakfast. I would go back but I would get a side of biscuits to go and skip the rest.

    (3)

  • Keith C.

    I went to 2 Cats on a recent trip to see Acadia. We went on a Sunday morning (shortly before lunch) and were seated quickly, despite there being five of us. Overall the food was good. I had the summer scrambler, scrambled eggs with sun dried tomatoes. Wasn't too my taste, but not bad by any means. I had a muffin, which was quite good and reasonably priced. The fresh squeezed orange juice was great, although at nearly $5 a glass, it should be. The biscuits and strawberry butter, while good, don't really live up to the hype that others have given them. Basically, I'd eat here again and enjoy it, but since I've only been to Bar Harbor the once, I'd probably want to try out other places first.

    (3)

  • Alyssa S.

    My boyfriend and I absolutely loved our breakfast at 2 Cats. This quirky restaurant offers seating both indoor and out, and a couple of cats roam freely around their restaurant. We didn't have to wait long to be seated because we came on a Monday. We both had hot cappuccinos that were served in sweet coffee mugs set upon doilies, and D also had a glass of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice-- yum. For our breakfast, I had an eggs benedict with salmon, and D had an omelette made with smoked trout. We both loved our meals, and we would love to return again next year!

    (4)

  • James B.

    Still the breakfast champs on the island. Consistently awesome.

    (5)

  • Fred S.

    Homey decor. Good service. Good Food. Away from the noise location. It really should be 4 stars had it not been for the ridiculously long wait to be seated. 1 hour and 15 mins. Reserve in advance if you can. The food was good but am not sure that it lives up to the hype. I had the lobster Benedict which was good to be fair. Once we were seated the service was nice and efficient.

    (3)

  • Aris L.

    i love their strawberry butter very tasteful..the bennedict was average..the smoked salmon was not that fresh..friendly staff..the homemade fries was good CONCLUSION = RECOMMENDED!!

    (4)

  • Rachel B.

    I went to 2 Cats in 2007 on recommendation from a friend, and absolutely loved it. When I just came back to Bar Harbor, I convinced my parents that it was worth to forgo the hotel breakfast to check out this great little spot. They were so sold on the first time, I even got them to go back the second time. My breakfast of choice? Tofu scramble. this is the best scramble I have ever had. I don't know what seasoning they use, but it is fantastic. It is made with onions, tomatoes and avocados. So good. So, very, very good. It comes with home fries- which are good, but to be fair, i hardly eat any of them. Why? Because I also order a side of raspberry almond pancakes. Yep. I sure do order 2 breakfasts. :) Anyway, here's the bottom line. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I love sweets. So the idea that I get to order sweet food and call it a meal really appeals to me. But I am pretty picky. Like I said- the scramble- best I've ever had. The pancakes? So good that syrup isn't necessary. The biscuit? Flavorful, just chewy enough, and served with a strawberry butter that is out of this world. Top it off with fresh squeezed oj? You better believe we were all glad to go back the next day. Also worth noting- both days our waitstaff was extremely friendly, prompt, and accommodating- even offering us an umbrella to borrow because it started raining while we were eating.

    (5)

  • Jenny P.

    My daughter and I ate here twice and both times were outstanding. I had the tofu scramble and my daughter had the pancakes. She said they were the best pancakes she's ever had and she's 8, she eats a lot of pancakes. The coffee is amazing. Most breakfast places serve crappy coffee but not 2 Cats, the coffee is organic!

    (5)

  • Michael C.

    Great local organic slow food restaurant that we enjoyed for breakfast one day. People say it's expensive. It is. Is it worth it? Yes.

    (3)

  • Gladys S.

    This was the Best breakfast I've ever had. The pumpkin choc chip muffin was to die for. The service was Excellent!!!

    (5)

  • Cabalistic A.

    Reasonable prices, cute space in a homelike environment. But food is very old style, like a 1980s diner. Not horrible but not great either. Friendly, if not so enthusiastic, service.

    (3)

  • andy s.

    2 stars because the food was pretty good, otherwise this place would have been 1 star. So I went with the wife just after they opened at 7am. The hostess greeting people as they came in looked like the most pissed person working there--she just wasn't pleasant or welcoming. I would think if you ran a business, you'd pick someone who at least smiled and greeted people coming in. Then we were seated, and the dining area smelled like an old dirty wet rag. It was unappetizing. While going over our menu I asked our waiter if they had eggbeaters--maybe this doesn't apply in Maine but I feel like anyone working at a breakfast/brunch spot should know what those are. He looked at me all confused and was like "we'll, we have eggs". Like no duh man if you don't know what they are you should have asked instead of looking at me like I'm the dumb one. So we order--lobster omelette and blueberry pancakes for the wifey and I to share. So remember we got there early right after they opened they weren't that busy, like a few other tables. Well our food took well over 20min, that's fine when they're at full capacity but not when most of the tables are empty. This probably explains why the line goes out the front most days--not because people want to eat here but moreso because their service is slow. So don't be deceived by the long line out the front there's better places to go in the area. And then, get this, again I don't think this is a Maine thing but just the awkwardness of our waiter--the food comes and before we even finish a few bites he drops the check off and tells us "whenever you're ready". Seriously we just started eating and you're bring us the check?? Don't know how they ended up hiring this guy. The only reason this place didn't get 1 star from me was because the food was decent--3 or 4 stars for what we had. Lobster omelette was good, blueberry pancakes were good too but they're so common you can find them better at other places. It's funny because as we took the shuttle in for breakfast, while chatting w the driver, he said none of the locals go to 2 cats, they usually go to Jordan's. makes sense now, and I have no idea why 2 cats is rated so highly by yelpers. I wouldn't waste a trip there.

    (2)

  • Judy C.

    I'd give this place 3.5 stars. There was a long line when we got there for brunch, and when we were seated, the service was sub-par. Those are my only complaints about this place. The breakfast food was tasty! I got an egg-white omelet, and while I have had better omelets, this was good. I love the decor and the setup of the place. Very cute and homey. I'd definitely give this place another try or consider this place as a place to hang out with some friends.

    (4)

  • Scott D.

    Waited 20 minutes for a table, sat down, and no one shows up to serve coffee. No one shows up or pauses to explain why. Fast forward to 15 minutes later, we've been ignored by the one wait staff actually in our room, and the bus boy would rather watch a baby play at another table than get us some coffee, or even water. We left, no one noticed. I doubt I'll try again.

    (1)

  • CJ E.

    When I think back to my 2 cats breakfast, the words that come to mind are, "OH GOD." It was that good. Service was slow but attentive, so plan a little extra time. The waiter was very accommodating and pleasant. The only problem with 2 cats is that it's so hard to choose what to have! Coffee and fresh squeezed OJ were great. My husband had the bacon/swiss/portobello omelet and says it's one of the best he's had. I had the biscuits, which were awesome, and a multi-pancake platter than included Strawberry Banana and Raspberry Almond. I couldn't choose, and so the waiter suggested that I have both in the same plate (and that it was no trouble). The pancakes were out of this world delicious. One of the resident cats visited during breakfast, which only added to the charm. I only wish we had time to eat there everyday! If you are planning a trip to Bar Harbor, make time for 2 cats!

    (5)

  • Tiffany N.

    This was hands down the best breakfast I ate the entire time I was in Maine. Apparently we arrived just in time because as we were served our coffee I looked out the window to see a line meandering down the street, full of people waiting for their organic food and fair trade coffee. The restaurant is in a cute old house and there is even a wall of pictures of the house through all of the decades it's been around. I think it's at least 100 years old. The coffee was good and strong. The food delicious, too. I ate an omelet with bacon and their ever-popular biscuit. Everything here is super fresh - they even grow their own herbs to use in the food they make. And if you're a vegetarian they have options for you, too. If you ever find yourself in Bar Harbor, do yourself a favor and swing by here for a meal. You won't regret it!

    (5)

  • Kate B.

    This place is not to be missed. My personal favorite breakfast place in Bar Harbor. I like to get a blueberry pancake and an omelet but everything on the menu is really delicious so it's hard to choose. The biscuits come with a strawberry butter that is light and creamy. The coffee is great. Go there now!

    (5)

  • Geoffrey G.

    We have a very nice breakfast here on our first morning in Bar Harbor. The reviews of this place were right on the mark. The wait staff were extremely attentive and welcoming and the food was very enjoyable. We were only able to go once since we had a limited stay but we will definitely try for another meal here if/when we return. I definitely recommend 2 Cats for breakfast if you get the chance.

    (4)

  • Jim H.

    Went for breakfast recently and it was fantastic. Very comfortable environment with excellent service. Food was awesome especially the blueberry pancakes, which were loaded with berries. A definate must go if you are in Bar Harbor.

    (5)

  • Amateur Gourmet A.

    Ate here 8/20/13. Full disclosure-If you read the menu and see the prices then don't complain that it s pricy. I had the smoked trout omelette and my wife had banana pecan pancakes. We also had fresh homemade OJ and she had a Maple Latte. One of the best breakfasts that I have ever had. This is a must do place if you like breakfast and are looking for something a little different.

    (5)

  • Claudia M.

    I loved this place, my husband - not so much. He said he felt it was over-hyped and over-priced. I loved the immense selection of delicious pancakes. I had an omelette with portabella mushrooms, spinach, bacon, and boursin - AWESOME! My husband had eggs benedict which he didn't like all that much but he did enjoy my omelette. We shared an order of raspberry and almond pancakes - they were delicious. Thinner style with crispy edges - just like I love them. More like a crepe style pancake. AND the biscuits with strawberry butter - TO DIE FOR!!!! Tempted to buy some and bring them home with me but I showed restraint! The place does get crowded something fierce.

    (4)

  • James B.

    Food is very good I had the portobello bacon & gouda cheese omelet.What I didn't like was the long wait to get in about 30min and then another 30 min to get the food.

    (4)

  • Jackie Z.

    This is the best breakfast place I've been to. I wish there were places like this at home. Everything is fresh and locally sourced. I had the farmers breakfast, scrambled eggs with peppers onions with a sausage which was the best part, nice and spicy. The home fries were also excellent nice and well done just how I like it with grilled onions. The fresh homemade biscuit was out of this world. I always thought I didn't like biscuits until I tried this one. I did also have a taste of the pancakes they were excellent. The house made hot sauce was excellent as well, definitely a must try. I wish I bought a bottle of it I forgot. The decor is so lovely especially if you are a cat lover. On a nice day you definitely want to sit on the porch it's so quaint. I can't wait to come up again and try it on our next vacation. This is definitely a must try if your visiting the area. Service is also impeccable! Everyone was so nice and friendly and extremely helpful.

    (5)

  • Michael N.

    Could have asked for anything more. I ate here over Labor Day Weekend. It was the PERFECT spot for brunch. Both of my buddies loved their food and mine was cooked to perfection. I can't believe anyone would give 2 Cats less than 4 or 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Scott S.

    We picked this spot for the first breakfast in Bar Harbor. It was wonderful! The freshly squeezed orange juice followed by scrambled eggs was awesome. Don't forget to try the 5 pepper sauce - yum!

    (5)

  • Lauren M.

    Delicious breakfast and adorable kitty kats, how could you go wrong! I went with the traditional eggs benedict and it was the best I've had in a while. The egg was poached to perfection and the ham was delicious. Instead of the regular english muffin it was served a top the 2 Cats famous flaky,buttery biscuit. It was a great breakfast and I would definitely recommend 2 Cats. I hope to return in the near future! Things you must try here: biscuits and strawberry butter!, eggs benedict (all three are good), pancakes, canadian bacon.

    (5)

  • Isana G.

    Breakfast here is truly fantastic. Strong coffee, delicious poached eggs, yummy strawberry butter, generous and well-prepared slices of Canadian and American bacon. Everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and expertly cooked. 2 Cats was one of the better places we ate at during our stay 4 days stay in the area. Be warned: During high season there's definitely going to be a wait but it's well worth it.

    (5)

  • Andrew V.

    Stopped in quick on morning before going to Hike, and though it was very busy, we got a table in under 5 minutes. My friend and I both got omelets which were very good. This place completely lived up the reviews, if you don't stop in for breakfast, you will be missing out.

    (5)

  • Jen S.

    Adorable restaurant Inn that serves up generous and delicious portions for brunch, with seating on the loveliest wrap-around patio. We had some bad meals in Bar Harbor, but this place is golden. The food, the service, the atmosphere and the price are all great. Our server totally humored our touristy inquisitiveness - took our picture, pointed out Acadia hiking hot spots, suggested other good restaurants in the area. We had an omelet with smoked salmon: totally savory and amazing; and a Mediterranean breakfast plate: interesting and full of flavor.

    (5)

  • Janet F.

    We stopped at this place on our last day in Bar Harbor. They went out of their way to accommodate the 14 of us to sit closely together. Food was delicious and the service was great. Very friendly servers. The surroundings outside the inn are beautiful! Overall great experience. Only regret is that we should have had breakfast there during our 4 day stay. Would visit again if I find myself in Bar Harbor.

    (5)

  • Amanda N.

    A local recommended this place to us as we were looking for a great breakfast and this place was spot on! She did warn us that they have two speeds here: slow and reverse, so yes their service is very slow. We were on vacation so we were in no rush and everything was perfect. The place has a quirky feel and definitely feels like you could stay and enjoy your time there. My husband and I both had an omelette which came with spicy potatoes and a homemade biscuit. I am a biscuit fanatic and man these were delicious! Service was super nice and ironically enough, I saw two cats while sitting on the patio, lol. Needless to say, I can't complain about anything we received at this place.

    (5)

  • Greta K.

    I had one of the best breakfasts of my life at 2 Cats!! My friends and I all had omelettes-- two of us the lobster omelette special, one had some kind of omelette with apples and nuts, and the other had something with boursin cheese. All included home fries, two slices of fresh fruit, and a wonderful homemade biscuit with strawberry butter. I could just live off of those biscuits with butter. The omelette breakfasts are $14.95 and under and are so worth it. Don't have your meal without the freshly squeezed orange juice, either. That is so good and tasty; I savored it for a long time. 2 Cats is wicked cute, too. I'd love to stay there at some time. And there are some real cats on the property! You can buy merchandise in their gift shop like mugs or t-shirts as well as pastries and beverages to go. I give 2 Cats four stars because a few tables who were seated right before us or just after us seemed to receive their food a lot faster than we did. Just a small pet peeve.

    (4)

  • Merrill N.

    Great atmosphere, great food, and KITTIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went here two days in a row on my vacation. Yum!

    (5)

  • JD H.

    A friend recommended 2 Cats as "the" place to go in Bar Harbor. She was right--it is the best place in town and one of the top 3 breakfast places of all time. The blueberry pancakes are simply the best pancakes and best blueberry pancakes with the right amount and size of blueberries. Each dish was a unique, fresh take on old favorites without being pretentious or ruining a dish. The eggs benedict were perfectly displayed. Their biscuits are simply delightful. I wish I had been able to try everything else just so I could experience the strawberry butter properly. The service is very friendly and very willing to accommodate special requests. And I did meet one of the cats who was also very friendly!

    (5)

  • Bill V.

    Great breakfast menu, with fanciful pancakes (Cherry Garcia, for example) and large, tasty omelets. Pleasant outdoor seating.

    (4)

  • Sangye S.

    The breakfast was full and so good that I had breakfast here three days in a row here. They server breakfast here till 1 in the afternoon. If you go in groups of three or more you might have to wait for a bit before you are seated and your food does come a bit slower because its so busy there during 8-10 or 11. This place is worth every dollar.

    (5)

  • Sayuri K.

    This breakfast place is cute and quaint. Everything is homemade. The strawberry butter is yummy and the biscuits are hearty. I had the lobster omelette and home fries which are a bit spicy

    (4)

  • Paul R.

    Great food and service. The blueberry pancakes are awesome, and are more blueberry than pancake. Real Maple syrup tops off a perfect breakfast that will hold you for many hours of walking, hiking, or biking.

    (5)

  • Consuelo V.

    AMAZING!!! Food so fresh and delicious. I went here on a family vacation and still remember it 2 years later. So good. Mind (still) blown.

    (5)

  • Mike M.

    Pretty fantastic food. The only downside is that every time I'm in Bar Harbor, I only stay for a couple nights, so I can't go to 2 Cats more often. I've eaten there a couple times, and neither my wife nor I have had any dish anything less than excellent. The service is always very friendly, and their coffee is surprisingly good (I'm a bit of a snob about that, I admit). I'm not sure I would ask for anything more in a breakfast place. The only thing I could see someone saying negative about this place is that the portions aren't omg-USA!-USA!-USA!-super-size-me-so-i-can-get-fat sized; rather, they're appropriately sized, which I see as a good thing.

    (5)

  • Rich S.

    Fresh squeezed OJ!!

    (5)

  • Leslie S.

    Disappointing food. The blueberry pancakes were just ok. Cute place, lots of 2 Cats merchandise for sale. We should have read more Yelp reviews and tried the biscuits!

    (2)

  • Shaun-Mathieu S.

    Are you a Cat Person or a Dog Person? Personally, I'm more of a Cat Person, although I do love all animals. Upon friends' suggestions and the reviews listed here, I was dying to try 2 Cats. Situated in Downtown Bar Harbor, in a picturesque pale yellow farmhouse, they provided the best breakfast I had on my whole vacation. My friend Wendy and I were seated outdoors on their multicolored veranda facing Cottage Street. We did have to wait about twenty-five minutes for a table, but 2 Cats has a coffee bar where one can wake up with a mocha or latte, and the charges are then added to your total bill at the end. Here's what I had: Mocha - Very, very sweet and chocolaty. It perked me right up. Coffee - Had two or three cups of this with my meal. The brand they use is called Equal Exchange, and not readily available here on the West Coast, but one can find it easy in the East. Quite Savory. Biscuits - Wendy, with her omelet, got a fresh baked biscuit served with Strawberry Butter. I pinched a couple of bites of this large, decadent confection, and the essence of strawberries comes out full force in the butter. Not overly sweet, but just right. Smoked Salmon Benedict - I want this to be my last breakfast on Earth. This Salmon Benedict is made the traditional way, with Smoked Salmon from the bay headlining instead of ham. The eggs were perfect, and the Hollandaise sauce was that Hollandaise Fantasy that all brunch lovers search for. Another little touch I appreciated were the strands of red onion between fish and egg. It added that little extra "Je ne sais quoi" to the assemblage. Home Fries - Squares of lustful potato wafers served with white onions and spiced to utter perfection. The classic breakfast carb. And I haven't even mentioned the service! Outstanding by All. The hostess was sweet and cheerful, the coffee barista was highly attentive, and our server, Shakti, was fantastic! Our view from the veranda provided great people watching, and I even spotted one of the two cats, a fluffy gray-haired beast with white fur gloves. It is my humble opinion that if you are in a one hundred mile radius, you need to have brunch at 2 Cats.

    (5)

  • Diana M.

    Loved everything about this place. The decor, the food, even the fact that there was a sweet little cat walking around greeting everyone. I had pancakes that were delicious and a biscuit with strawberry butter that was amazing. The hot chocolate was the best I had in town.

    (5)

  • Nick H.

    These two felines know how to scratch up some delicious breakfasts, and they don't gouge you on the price! Every time I visit Acadia, I make sure to pounce on 2 cats. I recommend making reservations as a lot of other cats know how awesome this place is. Whisker lickin' good!

    (5)

  • Peter K.

    it was good. i had the breakfast burrito, it was mostly eggs, hardly anything else. hot sauce was outstanding.

    (3)

  • Chris C.

    Used the hot sauce we bought from 2 Cats... holy momma! Hold on to your hat, that is some seriously hot sauce!! :-)

    (5)

  • Brendan W.

    "Two Cats" is a nice cozy homestyle breakfast eatery located at the end of Cottage Street in Bar Harbor, ME. Even though there are many breakfast options in Bar Harbor, "Two Cats" is my top favorite. Reasonable prices and a good serving of the food. There are mornings when I can't even finish my breakfast and will have to take the rest home. My favorite are the banana walnut pancakes, I am not a huge fan of pancakes and is more of a french toast person, but when I come to "Two Cats", the pancakes are at the top of my list. While eating, you may be greeted by two cats, who actually started the place as a breakfast place for homeless cats who were hungry and then decided to open it up to humans, but seriously, there are two cats who do walk around and jump on the shelfs as they watch the people eat. Nothing to be scared of, unless you are allergic to cats. If you are ever in Bar Harbor looking for a breakfast place, this is the place to be. It has the style of a Bed & Breakfast (the building is an old yellow house), the sounds of cats purring, and the smell of fresh pancakes and coffee!!

    (5)

  • Amy S.

    Amazing service. Had the Lobster Eggs Benedict. The biscuits are as good as other yelpers rave.

    (4)

  • Nicole O.

    I descended on this place with nine friends visiting from college. We didn't get so much as an eye roll. Rather the hostess was pleasant and they pulled together some tables for us on the deck. 2 Cats has good food and unlike some more popular brunch establishments, you won't feel bad 1) spending less than $5 or 2) lingering. Sure, you can get lobster eggs benedict but you can also have pastry and coffee in a cool atmosphere. Bonus for actually having cats milling around and the outdoor seating option.

    (5)

  • Jen Q.

    I did not see any cats while eating here. I must say that's the only thing I can complain about. The food was excellent and so was the service. The strawberry butter for the biscuits was incredible. I'm still thinking about that damn butter.

    (5)

  • Joanna R.

    2 Cats is without a doubt my favorite place for breakfast on the island. It's cozy, has wonderful & friendly staff and consistantly PERFECT food! I usually end up having eggs benedict or an omelette with smoked salmon but either way, I alwasy make sure I have one of their homemade biscuits with the incredible strawberry butter. There's nothing like it! I tried to recreate it at home and it was a complete disaster so I'm leaving it to the pros from now on. I recommend sitting outside on the sunny days- the porch is really nice. But I also love the country home feeling inside. Either way, every seat in the house is excellent. Highly highly highly recommended!

    (5)

  • Georgina G.

    Meh. Food was good but service and prices were not. Definitely a trendy, touristy place to go (it was VERY busy when we went), but nothing special in our opinion.

    (3)

  • Andrew K.

    The BEST place for breakfast in Bar Harbor. We originally went there because I needed to get on Wi-fi for a bit during vacation. It's a bit off the main tourist stretch at the end of town, and has just delightful outdoor seating. The staff was very friendly and attentive, and the food was terrific. The omelettes were delicious, and the fresh wild blueberry pancakes--out of this world.

    (5)

  • Kelly M.

    This destination was definitely a Yelp find. Our new found kitty friend sat with us as we munched down on lobster benedict and a yummy green onion and cheese omelette. If I was being really picky, I'd say skip the lobster benedict as it was a teeny bit lean on the lobster and a teeny bit thick on the price. Otherwise, cozy up and have some delish breakie, it's worth the wait. And you might even make a kitty friend in the process... PS. If you have cat allergies, make sure to pop a Claritin before you cross the threshold.

    (4)

  • Ron W.

    If this place was in NYC the lines would be out the door for 2 hrs. As my sons say..."Beast" blueberry pancakes. Great egg dishes too. Strawberry butter over a perfect home baked biscuit. 2 cats is tops.

    (5)

  • Arthur O.

    Great brunch. Amazing pancakes, home fries are among best I've ever tasted. Portabella mushroom Swiss omelet really a creative amazing omelet. Sachi was the nicest waitress. We didn't want to leave at all.

    (5)

  • Lindsey D.

    Mmmm strawberry butter and homemade veggie sausage (no - not together). Loved the butter and the sausage. The biscuit was a bit too much for me and I ended up eating only the bottom half. And my Mediterranean breakfast seemed overly complex...Polenta? Spinach? Caponata? Poached eggs? Feta cheese? I love all those things! But apparently not together. I ended up eating at 2 Cats a second day as well. Not because it was that amazing, but because I accidently passed the place I meant to go, and figured, "Screw it. I'll go to 2 Cats again". And at 8:30a on Saturday, I just beat the line forming for a wait. (I did have to sit outside and wear gloves though.) Enjoyed my Milky Way beverage, again, on the second trip. Had the Summer Scramble which was PERFECT. The Mediterranean just had too many flavors in it to appreciate any one. The Summer Scramble highlights each ingredient flawlessly. If I'd had that the first day, I might have returned the second day on purpose. And seriously, vegetarians, GET THE VEGGIE SAUSAGE. Service seemed to depend on how many other tables my server had each day. But overall was good, and the woman busing tables both days was incredibly sweet, efficient, and helpful. *They have wifi, but I couldn't connect. Not sure if it was me or the connection.

    (4)

  • t.T c.

    I read all the reviews for this place before I went to Bar Harbor over the weekend, and of course I have to try a place rated 5 stars in every review. On a Sat morning, you have to wait about 30 minutes for a table of 2, which we didn't mind, because we walk around the nice, quiet, serene side streets of Bar Harbor. We got seated outside the beautiful porch, their decor is excellent. Everything is very cute (theme of 2 cats, home-y and Maine-like. I wanted to try everything, but had to finally decide on their Veggie Egg Benedict and Wild Blueberry Pancake, Coffee and Fresh Squeeze OJ and Grapefruit juice of course. My friend and I shared everything, and their food is soooooo yummie. I've had similar delicious food elsewhere, but the decor plus the outdoor seating for breakfast make this place just that much more special. A must-eat when in Bar Harbor. 2catsbarharbor.com/intro…

    (5)

  • Brian M.

    Get here early or be prepared to wait. We got lucky and got a table quick but the line was about an hour wait when we left at 9:00am. the lobster omelet was delectable and the farmers scramble was very good. Potatoes, spicy sausage, and eggs we all done very well. The hot sauce is very good as well, very flavorful and not OMG did I just burn a new hole hot. The biscuits were a bit dry and the strawberry butter could have been a little sweeter but still good. Even with those to slights still a Great place so 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Kevin B.

    Went here for my last meal during a recent trip. They warn you homemade food takes a while, so be patient. As the ONLY customer among ten outside tables, I guessed I would not have to wait very long -- Boy -- was I wrong! Beautiful place, so maybe waiting isn't as much a drag as some other places -- but when you have 3 cups of coffee between ordering and getting your food, there is a problem. I ordered the lobster benedict special --- which had so much promise! But -- it failed miserably - served on a homemade biscuit, which had clearly been browned, sometime in the morning, but served as a cold pillow for the rest of the items. The lobster was also cool, not cold, but at least you could swirl it in a hot pan for me! The Hollaindaise was thin, bland and was a true disappointment. If that was not enough, one of the two poached eggs was overdone. Home fries? Excellent, with a bit of a spice. House hot sauce was also tasty! Side of bacon, thick, tasty, but seem to have carried too much grease from the kitchen. Staff was friendly enough, but seemed a little out of sorts, as she tried give me $37 in change on a $23 bill. I don't think I'll try it again on a return trip.

    (2)

  • Nick M.

    Our last meal in Bar Harbor and certainly one of the best. Located inside an Inn, the atmosphere felt more like a bed and breakfast. The food has a slight earthy crunchy vibe; the restaurant is full of bright colors and a welcoming place to enjoy breakfast or brunch. I enjoyed the granola with soy milk and fresh fruit, along with a tall glass of fresh-squeezed OJ. My girlfriend ended up getting the OJ along with raspberry almond pancakes and a side of spicy home fries. When I walked inside, there was a slight smell wafting of home cooking. I wasn't sure exactly what it was, until the home fries came out and realized it was them! I tried a few bites and indeed, they are quite good. The OJ is high-pulp, which you should expect from freshly squeezed. The pancakes were very fruity with raspberries and were super sweet with real maple syrup. The almonds added a bit too much crunchiness for my pancakes, so I was glad to opt for the granola. I had no regrets, the granola mix was homemade and some of the best I've ever had. So much fresh fruit, too! Blackberries, melon, banana, grapes, strawberries, etc. decorated my bowl. It was just enough food for me to be pleasantly satisfied, while my girlfriend was bogged down from pancakes (which I think happens virtually anytime you order flapjacks). I was thinking about ordering an omelet or the eggs Benedict (veggie or smoked salmon). I am no fan of hollandaise sauce and didn't want to be TOO bold. Service was slow, but expected, as they mention that everything is prepared to order. There was a barista filling coffee orders on a Rancillo machine. Located in historic Bar Harbor, ME, this place is a must for an early breakfast. Save it for your first or last meal and you will not be disappointed. If you're not into the organic earthy crunchy food, then look at Jordan's just a few doors up the road.

    (4)

  • J D.

    This is hands down my favorite breakfast spot to visit when camping/hiking in Acadia.. It can be a long wait - but its worth the good coffee, spicy homefries, and biscut w/ strawberry butter

    (5)

  • Taryn A.

    I'd give this place 5 stars based on food but our waitress was a little slow and never checked on us to see how our meal was so we had to wave her down to get a water. But the food was SO good! You could tell it was really fresh and the OJ was fresh squeezed. If you go here you must order the biscuits with strawberry butter, unbelievable! The cafe was really cute and the prices were very reasonable. Definitely not a place to pass by.

    (4)

  • Kevin N.

    Might be one of the greatest breakfasts spots in America. Everything tastes fresh. Very little oil/butter on the eggs. The spicy sausage and home fries were perfect. Will make this my last meal before I leave town. Only con: the wait. Expect 30 min wait if you arrive during rush hour.

    (5)

  • Nancy S.

    I so rarely write a negative review (well actually my first) as I am usually very happy after researching Yelp - but this time, I truly do not see what all the hype (150+ Yelpers) is about with 2 Cats! We came here right after sunrise at Cadillac Mountain this past Sunday morning at opening - 7:00 a.m. and waited on line. We waited to be seated inside (it was cold), several diners agreed to sit outside so they could be seated immediately. We were seated inside at about 7:30 a.m. with several tables around us still unoccupied which was puzzling. After all the reviews I read about waiting times, I patiently anticipated my best breakfast ever. What a true all-around disappointment! The food was not good. The coffee was nasty and to boot, had the perfume taste of possibly the server or someone else who had "topped" the coffee cup with their hands. I do not care for bisquick so the biscuits did not appeal to me or my husband. Our server had very long hair, not tied back. I was impressed that she did not need to write down our order, but still forgot our water. When I reminded her and it came out - there was a bug in it (not to be unexpected but took too long for another water to come out), The fresh squeezed orange juice was good. However, forgettable luke-warm entrees, a restaurant with a cat running around (one outside when we arrived which was amusing, but one inside when we were seated). ewwwhh! Sub-par eggs benedict on yet another bisquick muffin instead of an english muffin, canadian bacon was thick and fatty, my son's Elvis pancakes, had no butter on them but we never had the opportunity to ask for it.

    (1)

  • Zhaoyu L.

    good traditional american breakfast!

    (4)

  • Don G.

    We ate here 3 times on our 4 day vacation. enough said.

    (5)

  • Bill M.

    Everything was really superior. From the fresh squeezed OJ to the hickory smoked bacon - our entire meal was absolutely superb! Not a fan of sweet butters - but the strawberry butter was light and delicious. The biscuits were warm and flaky and the blueberry pancakes were divine. Trust in this place for at least one breakfast in Bar Harbor and if you have time... Two.

    (5)

  • Zhou Y.

    We were seated in the patio, which is very cold at this time. We waited very long time for food. When we got it, we were cold from head to toe. Our food was getting cold before we finish it. The food is so so, not worth waiting at all. There is a local restaurant in my neighborhood serving similar breakfast, the service is much better.

    (1)

  • Jeff B.

    Visited 2 Cats on Memorial Day weekend. The server was hysterical and wouldn't you know it there were not one, but TWO cats roaming around. It was a drizzly, rainy day, but that made sipping a hot cup of coffee while looking out the window so perfect. The food was local, fresh and tasty!

    (5)

  • Anna B.

    Our last meal in Bar Harbor was at 2 Cats - thanks to the many 5 star reviews on Yelp! We all loved it! Our waiter, Liam, greeted me at the doorway to the restaurant with a huge smile and I liked him immediately! :) The restaurant itself is quite homey with lace curtains, brightly decorated walls and table settings, and yes, there are a couple cats walking around. I ordered the Eggs Benedict, my friend the apple, walnut and cheese omelet and her aunt the blueberry pancakes. We all loved what we ordered. I had never been to Bar Harbor, but I want to go back, and when I do, If I can't get a room at the 2 Cats Bed & Breakfast, I'll certainly eat here again!

    (5)

  • K M.

    LOVED the strawberry butter with their fresh home style biscuits! The omelets were also unique and delicious with noticeably fresh ingredients. A very cute place with a very homey feel and friendly staff. Went here twice while visiting ME and found it to be one of the best in town. Would definitely come back!

    (4)

  • Richard U.

    Delicious breakfast. Service was a little slow, but worth the wait.

    (4)

  • Mary M.

    Great menu! Not a fan of pancakes but could appreciate the large selection of goodies they were making them with. Instead I opted for the lobster eggs benedict, which I would rate as okay, but not great. The large biscuit seemed to overpower the rest of the dish The expresso with whipped cream was tasty. Great ambiance and great wait staff.

    (4)

  • Jorge B.

    Wonderful little restaurant. The food was excellent and the decor very nice.

    (5)

  • An L.

    Amazing blueberry pancake, so fluffy and full of blueberries. Lobster eggs benedict also delicious. Great atmosphere. They even have a piano upright inside. Friendly staff.

    (5)

  • Mary L.

    We went here early on a Sunday and didn't have to wait for a table, by the time we left there was a line. This was the best Breakfast we had in Bar Harbor and we had some great breakfasts. Everything was fresh and yummy! I had a mushroom omelet with hash browns, fresh biscuit with the strawberry butter- I wish we were staying longer so we could have gone back!!!

    (5)

  • Vincent L.

    ...there's no doubt about it. This is the very real deal! The cats are really there. The restaurant is in a charming old house -- reminds me of vintage Austin. The food is wonderful, thoughtfully prepared, and thoroughly delicious. I would move in across the street from this place if I could bear the Bar Harbor winters. Having breakfast here two or three days a week would be something nearly like heaven.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth R.

    My husband's review: healthy, tasty, perfection. I really like this place, too, I have been there for breakfast twice. They have more to offer than your standard breakfast fare. The service was great, friendly and just attenive enough, which is important first thing in the morning. They have a really good tofu scramble, as well as a couple other different egg dishes. the coffee is good; many meals come with biscuit and we also got whipped strawberry butter, but not sure if that is seasonal... When in Bar Harbor, I will go there again.

    (5)

  • Cee L.

    we ate here a couple of times in early and the hostess was rude and extremely unhelpful. the first time we decided to splurge and had the lobster omelet and lobster eggs benedict, both of which were woefully lacking in lobster. for $20 each, i expected more than a few pieces of spongy claw meat. i am not one to return food to the kitchen but i did as mine was stone cold. the 2nd plate they sent out was slightly warmer, but not by much. the 2nd time we visited was on july 4th [only because others we were meeting for the parade wanted to try it] and the night before i went to their website to make a reservation only to find that they were not accepting them for the 4th. so we showed up in a party of 6 and watched as several other parties who had reservations were seated. i tried to make a reservation with the hostess and was told that they didn't accept reservations for the 4th. she said that they didn't think they would be able to seat us, we could wait and see, and was generally unhelpful. we decided that we could split up into parties of 2 and after waiting nearly an hour were finally seated. my sister and i sat on the front porch next to an open door into the dish washing area and i wasn't impressed with the cleanliness either. we were also in full earshot of the hostess and witnessed her pretentious treatment of other customers. i am not impressed. i much prefer jordan's, where the locals eat. it's not as 'fancy' but it's a good value and they treat their customers right.

    (1)

  • Vaughn E.

    2 Cats is a great little breakfast cafe in Bar Harbor. Definitely worth the wait for a table, and for the food. The wild blueberry pancakes are fantastic.

    (4)

  • Emily C.

    So this was our other BEST BREAKFAST in Maine (Cafe This Way was the other so definitely check that place out too!). My boyfriend had killer eggs benedict with hash and I had an omelette with avocado, salsa, cheese, and a million other delicious things inside! Come hungry. The potatoes are amazing, the freshly baked biscuit on your plate was superb and seriously, I think I ate everything. I can't recommend this place enough.

    (5)

  • Lindsay B.

    Cute little place. The food was very yummy. Definitely a must try for breakfast if you are in the Bar Harbor area.

    (4)

  • Elisabeth E.

    My boyfriend and I ate here 2 mornings in a row. Everything we had was fresh and amazing. I had the Mediterranean Breakfast one day (awesome) and the lobster Benedict the next (even better). We also tried their raspberry almond pancakes which are superb. Service was stellar the first day but not so great the next but in fairness the place was packed. Wonderful place with a lot of character - we did actually see 2 cats roaming around inside the restaurant.

    (5)

  • Michael R.

    great place to go for brunch, friendly service and pet friendly! Can't wait to go back next summer.

    (5)

  • Felipe G.

    2 Cats is a very fun breakfast place where the food is delicious, there are real kitties roaming around the dining areas, the converted country cottage ambiance perfectly fits the location, and they play up local ingredients like fresh blueberries and lobster. Since this is ultra touristy Bar Harbor you can expect a bit of a wait since it is perpetually crowded, and can also expect to pay a bit more than you would back home, but it's all forgiven since this isn't a tourist trap. The breakfast combinations are imaginative and you can expect a great meal. Oh, and did I mention the wonderful feline friends that live in the restaurant?!?! Definitely, worthy of a breakfast or two while visiting Bar Harbor for a healthy dose of cute and yum.

    (4)

  • Robert G.

    Just back from a week in Maine. This was one of the best breakfasts we had. Everything was just right. The biscuits and strawberry butter was great with my eggs. My wife also shared one of her bannana pecan pancakes with me. Highly recommend everything we had. A very friendly place, nice atmosphere and great service

    (5)

  • Vikas G.

    Definitely a place worth visiting for its wackiness and food. Bar Harbor was surprisingly filled with interesting places to eat and chat - even for the vegies!

    (4)

  • Andrea T.

    2 cats is the best breakfast place in bar harbor!! was here with my fiance in early september, got there around 9:30-10ish there were a just a few people waiting ahead of us to be seated. it wasn't quite warm enough for me to sit outside, but there was outdoor seating available right away for those who were dressed a little warmer. it didn't matter anyways because we really didn't have to wait long. when we were brought to our table we were very comfortable, the interior was very warm and inviting, i really liked the atmosphere. i love that 2 cats prides themselves on the fact that they use all natural/organic, local, fresh ingredients. our server was very friendly and didn't hesitate when i asked for hard boiled egg (another breakfast place down the street didn't want to give me hard boiled egg because it would take too long). i also had there blueberry pancakes which were delicious. he had an omelette which was very good as well. the menu had a pretty good variety of breakfast foods, whether you wanna go all out and have a breakfast feast or have something light and healthy. they even have souvenirs for sale and since we liked this place so much we got ourselves a 2 cats diner mug. :-) we will definitely come back here for breakfast next time we visit bar harbor!

    (5)

  • Tara W.

    Food was quality, but not especially to my liking. There are vegetarian options including tofu. Service was great; friendly and responsive. Waiters use iPads and there are kitchen runners so the waiters are always nearby. We went early in the AM and had no wait and the food was prompt. Strawberry butter was great. I got an egg scramble which was a little soupy, but I like my eggs cooked well and probably should've ordered that way. Real potatoes; though I didn't care for the spices. Fresh squeezed OJ was the best I've ever had. They serve Choice organic tea; points for organic but I find Choice teas a little tasteless. My husband got veggie benedict; holandaise wasn't very flavorful. Very expensive; our bill for 2 adults and a toddler was $52. Kid friendly - they provided coloring book and crayons. We saw one of the cats and our daughter thought it was great. I may go again and try something different. Overall I'd go to Cafe This Way over 2 Cats.

    (3)

  • Bo L.

    I would say that if you must have a brunch anywhere in Bar Harbor, 2 cats is the place to go. From its creative name to its themed restaurant where even the chairs are painted in a multicolor assortment of fun and wacky colors that are all painted carefully with little cat paws, it is a very whimsical and quaint place to have brunch. The lobster benedict I had was well cooked and the flavor enhanced the lobster's natural taste. Mocha there was also very good. With that said, it was not the best benedict I've ever had but I would say the theme and decoration of the restaurant makes it worth it to go there anyways. I suggest eating outside on a warm summer morning! Go there again!

    (4)

  • C P.

    Wow, great food, great service, and great environment. First, the food: coffee was delicious. Biscuits were, I think, the best I have ever had. Strawberry butter was so good, and a unique touch. The eggs were perfect...all in all, a seriously satisfying breakfast. The service: coffee refilled often and with a smile, in fact, lots of smiles--very nice servers. The environment: charming outdoor seating, beautiful garden. We came here our first morning and after a few breakfasts elsewhere, my husband said we should have either come here last, or come here every day--because the other breakfasts all paled in comparison to 2 Cats.

    (5)

  • Tak C.

    Great food, great atmosphere, and, reasonable price, and great service. I love this place. The pancakes are thin batter with lots of yummy fillings. The omelets were delicious. Everyone in my party of 4 were happy and satisfied. I will be back for sure. Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • S G.

    I hear people rave about 2 Cats and wanted to try for myself. I live about an hour away from Bar Harbor and go to the island frequently in the summer. We were seated on the deck around 11:30am on a Saturday with really no wait. Our waitress was very prompt and pleasant enough. I asked for two omissions in my breakfast, neither of which was observed. The food was good, not exceptional. Another waitress/hostess was wearing a t-shirt that was too small and too short which seemed a bit inappropriate and was not appealing. It's a relaxed atmosphere and was fine, but, nothing to rave about.

    (2)

  • Frederick L.

    I'm a NY foodie transplanted to Maine, so breakfast out for me spans a pretty wide range of possibilities from the ordinary, to world-class. If you're from a town where breakfast out means little more than diner food, you will be a lot more impressed with 2 Cats than I was. Having said that, 2 Cats offers solid breakfast choices. The raspberry-almond pancakes were excellent, and the scrambled eggs were good, as were the potatoes and spicy sausage. The biscuit was just okay, and I can't see why people get so worked up over the strawberry butter. It's okay, but not something I'd lose my mind over. Speaking of losing one's mind, 2 Cats has a cutesy atmosphere that will apparently sweep some off their feet. Particularly those with two X chromosomes and an affinity for buying overpriced decorative knick-knacks in towns like Bar Harbor. I did not see the namesake cats anywhere near our seating area. Regarding the well-reviewed cup of joe, I thought it was a notch or two better than diner coffee at best, which is to say it was pretty weak. Service was excellent, and, as we arrived at 8:15 am on a Saturday morning, there was no wait. When we left around 9 am, there were 6 small groups waiting around on the lawn. As we live in the region, we'll probably be back sometime. I wouldn't wait on line for more than 15 minutes to eat here. There were a few reviews that indicated issues with the food. I would suggest that if you're dining here (or anywhere like it), and the place is really mobbed with people, stick to the simpler choices that require less preparation. The folks in the kitchen are only human, and when pushed, they're not going to make the more challenging dishes as well. So if you just have to have the lobster eggs benedict, go early in the morning when the kitchen has the time to make it properly.

    (3)

  • Liza M.

    June 2007 - 2 Cats had great fresh eggs and veggies. Their biscuits came with strawberry butter which was amazing! It had a cool funky décor and 2 cats that walked around a visited us.

    (4)

  • Peter B.

    Good breakfasts, though a bit pricey. Excellent coffee and they're known for their biscuits and strawberry butter. They do have free wi-fi and staff are generally helpful. Over the years, food has been a bit spotty, but recent visit was quite good.

    (4)

  • Jake D.

    Very good breakfast. Top notch.

    (5)

  • Mike L.

    Brunch was grubbing! I had farmer's breakfast, which was home fries, sausage and eggs, very good...didn't feel fat, it was light and filled me up.

    (4)

  • Benjamin C.

    Great breakfast but way way way overpriced. Also the service could have done without the hipster chicks acting like they couldn't give 2 shits about anything. Say goodbye to your tips ladies. Go to Cafe This Way for a cheaper breakfast that is just as good.

    (3)

  • Mari C.

    There are few things in this world as good as the perfect breakfast. 2 Cats made my day. Hell, it made my week. I wish I lived in Maine so that I could try everything on the menu; I was hard-pressed to narrow it down to scrambled eggs with rosemary homefries and a single raspberry-oatmeal pancake. I had to get a side of fruit, too. They grow their own herbs, bake their own breads and pastries, and buy quality unprocessed ingredients. Damn this place is good. The patio is filled with flowers, giving it a homey, warm feel. There are a few house kitties that may butter you up for a piece of bacon. Don't give it to them; they'll leave you the second someone else drops some sausage. I can't say enough good things about 2 Cats. It kinda pisses me off, actually, to know that its out there and I can't eat their breakfast. Damn you, 2 Cats, you haunt my memories!

    (5)

  • Loree B.

    One of my favorite spots to grab breakfast when I'm in Bar Harbor. Great coffee, tea, excellent menu! Everything is fresh and delicious. Besides, they've two cats... I dig business that keep pets.

    (5)

  • Joe P.

    Mediterranean breakfast was outstanding, spicy home fries perfectly cooked, biscuits with strawberry butter are a must have. Delicious!. The raspberry almond pancakes were perfectly cooked, and very good.. Just too many almonds for my taste, but pretty good. Staff was very friendly, good service.

    (4)

  • josh b.

    When I lived in ME there were three places to get brunch. This place, a place that no longer is in business, and the bar harbor inn, which only does sunday brunch for $40.00 a person. This is where I went for brunch most of the time. They have a super tasty breakfast burrito, not to mention all their great juices and granolas. This place has so much charm and great food. It would be a crime to not at least go here once while in the bar harbor area.

    (5)

  • Mike S.

    Coffee was awesome. Service was very fast and friendly. Had the cowboy breakfast and it hit the spot with just the right amount of spice.

    (5)

  • Em C.

    Delicious, delicious pancakes- get banana or raspberry and almond...

    (4)

  • Jack F.

    Good home breakfast, creamy strawberry butter, and away from the big crowd of tourists.

    (4)

  • Lauren C.

    I went here after our 1/2 marathon weekend with a big appetite. The reviews seemed great so I thought we'd try it out. This is now my new favorite breakfast place. If you're looking for the standard eggs over easy with toast and bacon, go some where else. If you want an interesting menu with fantastic fresh food, come here. Yes, it's a little more expensive than other breakfast places, but definitely worth it. We went on a Sunday at 8:30 am and waited about 5 minutes for a table. Our service was friendly and prompt. The food took a little longer than a typical breakfast place but it was worth the wait (plus they were really busy hence the wait). If you find yourself in Bar Harbor, ME, make the effort to go to 2 Cats.

    (5)

  • Luciana B.

    Delicious food! Adorable atmosphere. And I love love love the cats running around. Maybe I am just a cat person, but I think it gives the restaurant a great, homey feel. I love the outdoor seating and the decor. Its a well-thought-out place. The service was a little wonky and our food took a long time, but considering we went mid-day on a Saturday I guess its understandable. I definitely recommend it for some delicious, laidback breakfast/brunch.

    (4)

  • Mike P.

    2 Cats is right up there with Cafe This Way for my favorite breakfast place in Bar Harbor. 2 Cats has some really unique menu items that set it apart from the other eateries - there are the delicious biscuits and strawberry butter and their FRESH SQUEEZED OJ is so, so good. Coffee is Organic Fair Trade and brewed perfectly, eggs any way you choose are freshly prepared and delicious. Pancakes or french toast are paired with real maple syrup and the service is friendly and efficient. If there is a wait you can go inside and their Batista will prepare your favorite beverage to hold you over while you wait for your table.

    (5)

  • Sarah D.

    We were recommended to this place by a friend and we were sorry we didn't schedule it in the first day we were in town. The menu is fun, creative and delicous food. Fresh fresh fresh! Service was great. So we had to wait 15 minutes, We grabbed a cup of coffee and 3 smoothies and had to sit in the garden on some very comfy, colorful adirondeck chairs-DARN! Our new favorite and as someone else noted, nothing else compares to the fresh ingredients, service and atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Adam K.

    This place is fantastic. The service was prompt and courteous and the food was amazing. The portion size was quite generous, and the attention to detail was exacting. The strawberry butter for the hot "cat-claw" pastry was on point. The inside is quaint, and the decor isn't gaudy or overdone. I would recommend any friends to try this fantastic fixture of Bar Harbor.

    (4)

  • Courtney W.

    My husband and I were in Acadia for a week for our honeymoon!! 2 Cats was one of our FAVORITE places for breakfast. I had their raspberry almond pancakes, and they were amazing! We also tried a catspaws, which was soo yummy. The service was great, and the coffee was delicious too! The only downfall was that the tables were really close to each other, so we got to listen to the uncomfortable couple sitting next to us awkwardly discuss politics. Other than that, the food was delicious and I would highly recommend this place for breakfast!

    (4)

  • Ryan K.

    This is a such a great place to go for breakfast. The menu items run the gamut from hearty to calorie conscience. The menu items are filling, though, and won't break the bank. The coffee is good, too.

    (4)

  • Chris V.

    This is a very lovely place in Bar Harbor that every tourist should try for breakfast. The atmosphere of the house is great and laid back, and the food was pretty good. I don't think my orange juice and water glasses were ever empty, and our waitress was always making sure we were okay. If you're planning to stay at the Harborside, then this is within walking distance. The walk is very scenic and enjoyable. I loved this place!

    (5)

  • SUSAN L.

    Excellent little breakfast joint in Bar Harbor. Had heard rumors that the service was slow, we did not experience that at all. Wait staff was attentive and fun, the food was spectacular. If you are in Bar Harbor, this is the place for breakfast.

    (4)

  • Larissa B.

    Way back in the day (like 6 years ago) I used to waitress at 2 Cats and it is honestly the best breakfast in Maine. I still daydream about how I got to eat 2 Cats food every day, especially their delicious biscuits and strawberry butter. If you are in Acadia, you MUST eat here, it's just the best. I even have friends who came to visit me, ate a single 2 Cats breakfast and are STILL talking to be about how they're to go back. Just go, you won't be disappointed!

    (5)

  • b c.

    Vacationed in Bar Harbor/Acadia all last week. Found this place in guide books, and in Google+. Sat on beautiful outside porch, but right outside the open-door kitchen, which was surprisingly kind of fun. Food was inventive for a breakfast place. Far better than the Long Island diner experience I'm used to! Delicious, unusual, inventive creations with fruits, meats, fish, eggs, cheese. I had a delicious, smoked trout and cheese omelet. Service was friendly and attentive. Can't beat the Maine ambiance!

    (4)

  • The K.

    On a beautiful Sunday morning in May we ventured over to this highly lauded breakfast house. The hapless inefficient host had almost no idea what he was doing. It was as if he had never sat people at tables before. Empty tables sat empty on the porch for nearly an hour while multiple hungry patrons patiently waited on lawn chairs. By the time we finally sat down (at one of the aforementioned empty tables), my patience had worn extremely thin and unfortunately colored my whole experience. The food was pretty good but do I really remember it? Of course not. What I remember is watching an ineffectual host prevent dozens of people from getting to their breakfast on time. Is any breakfast worth a 1.5 hour wait? Generally not. And definitely not for a place that's run like a DMV. I don't know what system 2 Cats was trying out that morning - "the-let's-throw-the new-guy-out-there-who-doesn't-know-how-to-seat-­people-and-not-help-him-system" - but it certainly was a failed experiment. Hopefully they've fixed up this situation so people can enjoy the food that should be enjoyed.

    (2)

  • Stephanie G.

    NOT WORTH THE WAIT! The wait was incredibly long and frustrating. Apparently the locals know to call ahead while the visitors get to wait it out on the lawn. The food is not at all worth the wait. The waitress did not write our order down, got it wrong, and brought everything out one plate at a time. By the time my breakfast arrived my husband was already finished. 2 hours for some strawberry butter?? I think not. I couldn't wait to get out of there and I would NEVER go again. I can hardly believe people seem to like this place so much.

    (1)

  • James M.

    This is basically as good as a breakfast place gets. Everything is made from scratch. Orange juice freshly squeezed, some of the best blueberry pancakes i've ever had. I also had a lobster omelette (very creative). I've been here twice and one of the main things i look forward to on Mount Desert Island.

    (5)

  • Corey S.

    Just awesome. Cute, big menu, great food, great service. I can't take a star for slow service or typical-for-the-area expensive breakfasts. Definitely recommended.

    (5)

  • Nils M.

    Tremendous food, worth the wait. I had the Farmers Breakfast with cheese, plus a banana pecan pancake. Delicious! Home fries rated a 9.5, coffee a perfect 10. Tremendous food, good service, worth the inevitable wait. I'm glad I don't live nearby as I'd eat here way too much. I dinged them a star only because it is expensive. If cost is not important, then it's a flat-out 5.

    (4)

  • Alison K.

    We had been here a couple years ago and weren't impressed. Gave it another shot today and it turned out to be one of the best breakfasts ever. I had the simple ho hum which was eggs scrambled, homefries and a biscuit. Best eggs ever! Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Evan L.

    After a short wait, we were seated outdoors in 55 degree weather. I ordered a bowl of their in-house granola. While the granola itself was good (although a little on the sweet side), the portion, which I waited for for literally twenty minutes, was about like two (maybe one and a half) Clif bars with a coffee creamer sided pitcher of milk, three ounces tops and I am not exaggerating. I was about ready to open up the half-and-half packets just to get my cereal beyond the merely "moist" range. The breakfast plates with eggs and so on seemed to be widely enjoyed -- almost everyone was eating them -- but overall, between the twenty minute wait time for my cold order, the waitresses and busboys clumsily rushing to and fro and a snooty maitre d' who sat another party who arrived after us before us, my experience at Two Cats was not a good one.

    (2)

  • Kendra K.

    I wish I had tried out something more exciting than the french toast with fruit (as everyone is singing praises about the granola and pastries), though it was hearty and definitely prepared me for my 25-mile bike ride later. My boyfriend's raspberry-almond pancakes were better though--the almonds, fried up on the pan, ended up with a roasted flavor and there was an amazing salty/sweet interplay that I love.

    (4)

  • Dave B.

    2 cats was recommended by our hotel receptionist. Very cool place with great seating options. From my lap George the cat enjoyed the drips of cream left after I put some in my coffee. The coffee was excellent and the pancakes were some of the best I've ever had. My wife's eggs were, "the lightest, fluffiest, most tasty eggs I've ever had". The home fries fell a little short of the rest, but were still respectable. Biscuits were crazy good. The service was friendly and she even helped us decide what hike may suit us in Acadia for the day. You must stop in to the little store area and pick up the 5 pepper sauce to take some home with you. We've already used half of it in two weeks. We will definitely be going back!

    (5)

  • L M.

    Dave had the portabella omelet special and I had the apple/walnut/cheese omelet. Both were wonderful as were the home fries. But... we had to wait a good half hour after our order was taken before any food arrived; we were probably there for close to 90 minutes. And the place wasn't busy, possibly our order got screwed up but we never heard anything from our server. I'd recommend calling ahead to order if you would prefer to sight see instead of lounging at breakfast.

    (3)

  • M K.

    Great find! The breakfast is awesome. The coffee is strong but not burned. I had the lobster eggs benedict and biscuits with strawberry butter. All of it was delicious. I have to say though, the thing I loved about this place was their hot sauce which is specially prepared for them. They sell bottles at the gift shop and I definitely purchased it! By far one of the best places I ate at Bar Harbor when I was there on vacation for 3 days. Also excellent service. Friendly and efficient.

    (4)

  • Ashley R.

    This was my first time eating at 2 Cats. I had heard many great reviews on the place, so we came here for a mid-morning breakfast on a Saturday. I would recommend making reservations - the place was pretty busy (in early May) so I can imagine what it would be like in July or August! Both locals and tourists like this spot. The atmosphere is very unique - it is an old house converted into a restaurant so there is a lot of character and charm to the place. Food was okay - coffee and fresh squeezed juice was great! I didn't care for the potatoes - too spicy for my taste, but I others at my table loved them. I had a breakfast sandwich, was was also just okay. I would go with pancakes or french toast next time. I would certainly go back and give it another try!

    (4)

  • Clay B.

    If you're near Bar Harbor don't miss the opportunity to visit Two Cats for breakfast. I think I died and went to heaven. My wife and I both had the portobello mushroom, bacon and swiss cheese omlete with a side of blueberry pancakes. Large portions, my wife said "we should have split it" I said "are you kidding" coffee was excellent also. Don't fail to get the pancakes :) Our waitress was awesome and by coincidence her name is Cat :)

    (5)

  • Jenna D.

    I loved 2 cats!!! I was pretty excited to check out this place. My brother in law and I ordered their famous lobster eggs benedicts, my husband ordered blueberry pancakes and we got their biscuits to share. The lobster eggs benedict was very very tasty. The potatoes it came with were a little spicy but it def. added a kick to it. The meal was pretty heavy and the price was pretty steep as a brunch (I think it was about $20 for the lobster eggs benedict). My husband's blueberry pancake was just okay. I think we had too high expectations on the blueberry pancakes... The biscuits were pretty yummy. 2 cats is not your weekly brunch place and would need some serious walking off but it is def. worth trying!

    (5)

  • Raina M.

    Wonderful breakfast, large portions and very friendly staff, would totally recommend this placebo anyone in the area!

    (5)

  • Adrienne M.

    I have no idea how this place has 4.5 stars & almost 250 reviews. Our brunch here was a disaster. I've been coming to the Bar Harbor area for almost 30 years but we always go back to the same places over and over again because they are family favorites. I love those places, but this trip we also wanted to try a couple new restaurants and this place had such excellent Yelp reviews we decided it must be worth a visit, despite the prices, which are high even for Bar Harbor. We started our meal on a bad note by waiting outside in the cold October morning until we were seated because they apparently don't have any indoor waiting area. Then we were led to the table by the hostess but she said it would be awhile until a waitress could come by because they were busy. As soon as our waitress came over, we placed our order & let her know we were in a hurry. She never brought us water (I guess they don't bring it automatically here, which I can understand for conservation reasons, but then you'd think they'd at least ask if you want it) so we had to flag her down again to get waters. My husband had the "ho-hum" (around $9) which was eggs, spicy homefries and a biscuit with strawberry butter. His eggs were correctly prepared over medium (many places do over easy even when you order medium), but neither of us was a big fan of the homefries. The biscuit, which is much-lauded on Yelp, was fine but not mind-blowing. The tea that came with his breakfast was very weak. Overall, "ho-hum" was a good description of this dish. I had the blueberry pancakes ($11) because they were so praised on Yelp. I wondered at the time if this was a mistake, because there are several pancake places I really like in the area that are much cheaper, but there were so many positive comments about them on Yelp I thought they must be something really special. They were AWFUL. When I cut into them, it was clear they were very undercooked in the center. I didn't want to eat the raw parts for both safety and taste reasons, but even the outer edges which were fully cooked did not taste good. Somehow they managed to be completely flavorless, which is quite a feat, given that they were packed with Maine blueberries, which I love. The only good thing I can say about this dish is that it was a big portion: 3 plate-sized pancakes. If you're looking for good pancakes, go down the street to Jordan's - their blueberry pancakes cost 40% less and are way better. Our waitress asked if everything was ok and I pointed out that the pancakes were not cooked through. She replied "Our pancakes are really different than other people's pancakes. They're very egg-y." Yeah, no. Egg-y is not the same thing as raw. She did finally acknowledge that they were undercooked and offered to have the kitchen remake them, but since our meal had already taken so long (as it was, brunch for two took well over an hour) we declined. When she brought our bill, she did give us a 10% discount because of the pancakes, which we appreciated (although I felt that, given that the food was objectively prepared wrong and it wasn't a matter of simply not liking what I ordered, a more significant discount would have been appropriate.) I rarely give restaurants 1 star reviews, but I simply can't think of one single positive thing to say about our meal here - nothing about the food, service, ambiance or prices was impressive. I can understand that some people might be more tolerant of the wait outside & the slow service than us, but I think the people praising the pancakes must never have eaten pancakes before. Oh well, as my husband said, we should have known not to come here based on the name alone because we're dog people.

    (1)

  • Jane N.

    lobster eggs benny + blueberry pancakes. 'nough said.

    (5)

  • Richard R.

    Loved the outdoor seating among the flowers (though you do need to be ok with visiting bees). Make a reservation to avoid the huge line. The avocado and lobster omelettes were great, as were the moose track and blueberry pancakes (which had nice tree syrup to pour on). The orange and grapefruit juice were fresh squeezed and delicious. Be sure to build place this into your stay!

    (5)

  • Gianna M.

    amazing!!! my boyfriend and I stopped here one morning and loved everything about it. the service is great lovely people. the bathrooms are pristine. the food was YUM! my boyfriend got the breakfast burrito with spicy home fries and loved it, I got to die for blueberry pancakes and their AWESOME homemade toast with strawberry butter which was delicious! they also have a lot of veg friendly options and had soy milk for coffee! their coffee is organic and some of the best coffee I've ever had at a breakfast place. def will be coming back next time in bar harbor!!

    (5)

  • Leigh H.

    Recently ate at 2 Cats for a late breakfast. Cute space. Our waitress was friendly and service was quick. We both agreed our food was delicious, if a little expensive, but that's to be expected in Bar Harbor.

    (4)

  • Jocilyn W.

    Everything is absolutely delicious! Don't leave here without trying the homemade biscuits w/ strawberry butter. We had a group of 10, everybody left very satisfied and service was great. Hope we have time to go back before we leave town!

    (5)

  • DawnMarie R.

    4 Stars - 1 for getting to visit with a cat - I've been really missing my babies while on vacation and being greeted by this kitty and given time to pet her made my day. Wish she (the cat) would have sat with me; but after allowing me to pet her for several moments she jumped up on our "neighbor's" lap. The neighboring lady was 81 years young! And she looked very thrilled to visit with the cat while she ate. The other 3 stars are for the food and the service. We waited an inordinately long time for our food. And when it came it dribbled in. The orange juice was amazing - freshly squeezed - really - not like every other restaurant that says freshly squeezed and then hands you a glass of watered down orange stuff - this is really fresh - pulpy - decadent = to do for - orange juice. I ordered 1 pancake, a "catspaws" (biscuit), bacon, and orange juice - my bill was pretty steep for what I got - $21.33 (and then add tip to that) ... hmmm .. now that I think of the price I'm tempted to change my rating to 3 stars - that price is painful for what I ate. But I just loved getting to pet the cat. (I am so missing Angel, Trouble, Morgan, and Selene). The food was A-OK. everything tasted good (not great - but good) and arrived hot. Service was very very slow. Bill was high. Seating - we took first available - which was "outside" - they wrapped the "porch" with plastic .. the wind still blew in - my mom was in direct range of the wind and was freezing the entire time. They only have 2 tables for large groups (6 people) one inside and one outside. Wait Time - we arrived around 9:15 AM, got seated around 9:30, got our food around 11 AM. (hence horrible service). The people behind us were all told 45 minute wait. When we drove past on Sunday the line was all the way down the street - they must have waited hours to get in. We had been second in line.

    (4)

  • Kayla C.

    This place is so adorable. It's completely decorated with cat-like items and has random cats roaming around. The breakfast is delicious too! The pancakes are the best item on the breakfast menu.

    (3)

  • Bea M.

    We came here before 9 on a Sunday morning over the summer and were seated at a cozy table for two on the sunny front porch, which must've been the last available for a while because the line eventually reached the sidewalk. Food took a while to come out, but was good enough to be worth the wait. The lobster eggs benedict was tasty, strawberry butter was delicious and portions were generous. Service was slow, probably because the place was packed. Despite the fact that we were right by the door, our waitress blew by us more than once when we tried to get her attention. The waitstaff were visibly frustrated trying to navigate through narrow doorways, and there was more than one broken plate caused by servers running into each other! All in all, a nice laid-back weekend brunch, but the operation seemed inefficient and had a clear impact on the service.

    (3)

  • Danny H.

    One of the best breakfast that I ever had at Bar Harbor. The Lobster Benedict was fantastic! Very friendly service and cozy warm setting make you feel like home.

    (4)

  • Meredith V.

    I get the Lobster Benedict every time I come. I just can't help myself. It has lots of claw meat & the fact that it's served on a biscuit definitely tickles my fancy. The price seems to have jumped considerably but then and again I haven't been in the area for two years. It's so pleasant to sit outside during the warmer months.

    (5)

  • David B.

    Great place for breakfast and they don't charge extra for maple syrup, which is silly of other places to do. Good breakfast and very good coffee. Strong service and great atmosphere. I'll definitely go back when I'm in town.

    (5)

  • Mitchell M.

    Get here early to get a seat. Then, take a deep breath and relax. I wouldn't come here for a quick bite as the food does take a bit to come out. This is a place to sit back, and truly enjoy delicious breakfast/brunch food. The service is amazingly friendly. They have a couple small tables on the front lawn area which is quaint, and pup friendly. There is indoor seating as well as a porch. Everything on the menu looks fantastic. Hard to decide between the multiple options for pancakes including some savory choices like bacon and cheddar. Here the things we had and highly recommend: Tofu Scramble: Bursting with flavor, and chock full of avocado Blueberry Pancakes: Been a long time since we crushed on a pancake like this one. Impossible to get a bite without a mouthful of berries Portobello Mushroom, Bacon & Swiss Omelette: Definitely a rich choice, but so so flavorful. Don't worry, you'll be able to work it off with all the outdoor activities in the surrounding area. Smoked Trout Omelette: In one word...AWESOME! All the juices are fresh squeezed, and they have a variety coffee choices. Although the regular coffee is great on it's own. The thing that will really have you talking about this place for weeks to come are the biscuits and strawberry butter. They're RIDIC. Haven't had biscuits that good in a long, long time...and the strawberry butter had me licking my plate. Figuratively...no, literally. I'm not ashamed. You won't be either.

    (5)

  • Jennifer D.

    We loved this place! First of all, the buttermilk biscuits with strawberry butter are so good that we got 4 more to go for tomorrow! Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice is refreshing and tasty. I had the classic eggs Benny which came withe the most perfectly fluffy poached eggs I've ever seen perched on that above mentioned biscuit. My husband had a smoked trout omelette that he then doused in hollandaise sauce after sampling it from my plate. The service was friendly and attentive. The coffee just kept coming. Pricey for breakfast (my small juice was $3.99) but worth it!

    (5)

  • Cassandra B.

    I initially found this place through an advertisement in a Bar Harbor restaurant magazine. They were the only place that specifically listed having tofu scramble (or any other vegan option, for that matter) for breakfast so I had to check it out. Turns out that this is one of the most popular breakfast places in the city and is well-known for their fresh, from-scratch food. My only qualm with the place was that they had the door open the entire time, when it was about 50 degrees outside so the restaurant was freezing. Everyone in my party kept their coats on and we were still cold. I was disappointed to find out that the very busy Columbus Day weekend left them out of maple walnut sweet potatoes, but I was very pleased with my meal. I saw there was a polenta cake with chicken, caponata (sauteed eggplant, tomatoes, capers, and onions) over fresh spinach dish. I asked if they could sub tofu for the chicken and they did. Delicious! It was about $9 and was very tasty. I also had a fresh-squeezed orange juice, which was superb. Many fresh OJs seem to be made out of lower-quality "juicing" oranges. I think that 2 Cats uses regular "eating" oranges because they were incredibly flavorful. I'll definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Kevin B.

    Best breakfast I've ever had! Fresh fruit, amazing coffees & killer salmon eggs Benedict! Worth the trip!!!

    (5)

  • Steve L.

    Went here with my wife. She got the blueberry pancakes and I got the corn beef hash. Mine was great, lots of flavor. The blueberry pancakes were raw in the center. We sent them back. 20 min later... the re-do was better... but still gooey. By then we just shared the hash and left it at that. FYI - 2 cats is dog friendly... but only 1 table is available for use at a time.

    (3)

  • Maggie O.

    Simply the best food that I had during my 3 days in Bar Harbor. To give you an idea of how popular a spot this is, there was a line at 6:50 am on the Saturday we went. 2 Cats opens at 7 am. I had the Lobster Eggs Benedict and I highly recommend!! The eggs were poached to perfection and the sauce was just right. The home fries were a wonderful complement to the meal, and it was so nice to see a homemade biscuit and not an English muffin. The staff was incredibly hospitable. As a tea lover, I greatly appreciated that an order of tea came with a nice little container stuffed with varying tea options. My boyfriend had the tofu scramble, which was so packed with flavor that I never would have guessed that tofu was the base ingredient. Did I mention the strawberry butter...yummy. Definitely worth the wait!

    (5)

  • Leo D.

    Great Food, prices higher than expected, poor service.Mediterranean Omelette was great. Food came out quickly. Only saw wait staff to take the order then drop off the check.

    (3)

  • Bailey Z.

    The breakfast is just plain amazing at 2 Cats. Despite the lengthy wait, our waiter was very courteous and the food was excellent. The lobster eggs benedict was one of the best I've ever had. The eggs were poached perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was superb. The ingredient that brought it all together was the homemade biscuit. The traditional eggs benedict is a nice alternative if you like that smoked ham flavor over lobster. The spicy home fries were nicely seasoned and a stark contrast to what I usually expect of home fries. 2 Cats also bottles their own hot sauce, which gives the spicy home fries even more kick. As for the strawberry butter that goes with the biscuits, get it. It's worth it as an extra side. For those with a sweet tooth, the pancake options were creative and lets you mix and match. You can choose up to three separate pancakes as long as they're the same price. We tried the white chocolate macadamia, Cherry Garcia, and the Elvis. Taking cookie and ice cream flavors and adding them into pancakes is an ingenius idea. The white chocolate macadamia is highly recommended. I would've loved to try one of their smoothies today, but I needed a jolt of espresso. The latte was great and according to my table, the coffee was outstanding. It would be a shame to visit Bar Harbor without stopping by 2 Cats for breakfast.

    (5)

  • Andrew R.

    An entirely welcome surprise is how I would describe 2 Cats. A little on the pricey side for most of their menu, the Egg Sandwich is a great deal. A gigantic sandwich for around $7, the eggs are cooked excellently and the cheese that's used pairs very well. There are options for the bun (biscuit, toast, English muffin, kaiser roll), with the roll being huge and fluffy. Plus it comes with Canadian bacon! The Tofu Scramble is also fantastic, and it's tossed with a whole mess of great veggies. Plus it comes with a side of homefries and that famous biscuit. While the biscuit really is damn good, the strawberry butter is disappointing. More strawberry is need. If you get a chance, sit outside. It's beautifully relaxing.

    (4)

  • Chenhui Z.

    It is my first time at 2Cats. The Lobster Omelette is perfect, and I also love the fresh orange juice. A little long waiting, but it is worthwhile. It is really a great place for breakfast.

    (5)

  • Diane H.

    A great find. Fresh, inventive twists on breakfast offerings. Hubby had homemade corned beef hash which he loved. I had poached eggs over a polenta cake over fresh spinach. I loved all the veggies. Both were served with a huge, delicious biscuit. Our gluten load for the day.

    (4)

  • Alexia F.

    We had breakfast here before going out on a day of hiking. I had milk and blueberry pancakes that were very tasty. My husband had an egg bagel sandwich and spicy homefries. He said they were the best homefries he's ever had. Good food, a little on the pricier side.

    (4)

  • Rivka B.

    My boyfriend and I went to 2 Cats for breakfast during a "start of the season" vacation at the beginning of June. The line to be seated was long, but the service was quick and friendly. I had an iced coffee that was ok and an orange juice (freshly squeezed I was told. Maybe that accounts for the 15 minute wait on it), while he had water and milk. My breakfast was a special; Bacon Cheddar Pancakes, and they were amazing. It came with three and I forced myself to eat 2 because they were so good. My other half had French Toast with a side of fruit, which was fresh and tasty. The food was good, and I would eat there again, but I wasn't necessarily as wowed as I though I would be from all the hype and the line of people waiting. The breakfast bill for 2 people was also $40, which is about twice as much as I'd expect to pay for breakfast. They boast homemade, fresh, and local, but so do all the places around there- most of whom may be cheaper.

    (4)

  • Peter M.

    Best breakfast in BH. Omelettes cannot disappoint and spicy home fries worth every penny. If they paid in fresh baked muffins, I would work there in a second. Go for the cat's paw. Easy choice.

    (4)

  • Stephen C.

    What a great place. Bright, cheery and such an interesting menu. I can't say anything more than has already been said, but let me again stress that the Catpaws and biscuits with strawberry butter are tremendous. If you are in Bar Harbor it would be a crime not to experience 2 Cats.

    (5)

  • Dan E.

    All I need to say is one of the best breakfasts I've ever eaten hands down. Biscuits are homemade as is the strawberry butter. Pancakes are amazing and the bacon incredible. You can't possibly go wrong here and has my highest recommendation!! Don't miss it!!!

    (5)

  • Marie L.

    If you're looking for a breakfast spot to eat, this is the place. MUST try items when you're here.. biscuits and strawberry butter, amazing apple cinnamon pancakes, cinnamon apples cooked inside the pancakes, one of the best I've ever had. bacon, is thick cut and applewood smoked.. the best I've had Fresh squeezed OJ/ grapefruit juice, yum everything else is amazing as well!

    (5)

  • Deepa K.

    The best biscuits and home fries!! I ate here 3 times when I was in Bar Harbor and the food was fantastic. I'm addicted to their hot sauce and they even ship it for you!!

    (5)

  • Betty O.

    Omg how can't I miss the lobster eggs benedict after came to Maine to eat lobsters. The eggs benedict was way more than perfect w it's scorn bread (I personally HATE usual hard muffin breads), lobsters, and bit of scallions. My friend got basic pancake and it was not crispy at all and pretty different w other restaurants' ones, however, it was really good too. It's soft and rich enough, and served w the real maple syrup. Their orange juice was good too.

    (5)

  • Andrew R.

    One of the best breakfasts that I have ever had. Food was excellent and the coffee was quite good. The Mediterranean breakfast and bacon was superb. Farmers breakfast is also excellent. Make sure you get the biscuit with strawberry butter.

    (5)

  • Mike R.

    Hipster place that tries to hard to be cool and comes off as pretentious. Annoying server who kept bringing us black coffee but no cream/half-half/milk. It didn't help being next to a big table of 20-somethings swearing every other word. The food was mediocre (my son called it The Friendly's of Bar Harbor -- and that was *not* a compliment). Combined with the ridiculous prices (2 adults, 2 kids, $75), we will not be going back on our next trip to Bar Harbor. The biscuits with strawberry butter were the only thing worth making a stop -- see if you can get them to go.

    (2)

  • LaPhunk E.

    If this place served cats, I would eat them. It seems anything coming out of their kitchen is the cats meow. I even had a pancake breakfast with Elvis and Cherry Garcia.

    (5)

  • Kathy C.

    We had such a great experience at 2 Cats. The only disappointment was that the 2 cats did not make an appearance lol. We went on a rainy late morning for brunch. After research on Yelp, I told my husband that we should try to eat at 2 Cats, but expect a long wait. Well, although the place looked PACKED, we stepped in just as a table opened up. We got to sit in one of the small two top by a window, perfect! We checked and menu and it was one of the toughest decision on what to order. Everything looked soooo delicious. We ended up ordering lobster bene, farmer's breakfast, and shared a small order of their corn and spicy sausage pancakes. EVERYTHING tasted awesome, especially the pancakes. The fluffy, slightly sweetened, with corn and spicy sausage chunk pancake.... I could eat that all day long. While we were still stuffing our faces, we asked the server what is a 'cat's paw' on their sides menu. To which he told us is a sweet muffin like dessert and of course, we had to try them. So yeah, we ordered a couple of those too. Of course, all that food, we couldn't finish, so we boxed a bunch to go and had it as snacks later in the day. The service was awesome. While they were packed with patrons, from the host to the server, we received warm and friendly service. The server, upon learning that it was our first visit to the restaurant, gave us descriptions and recommendations, even when I know there were many other tables he had to tend to. Great dining experience, excellent food, awesome service and just really 'as good as it gets' in my book.

    (5)

  • Ruogu Q.

    Ordered egg benedict and blueberry smoothie, size is generous and taste is awesome. My friends ordered all types of Smoothies available on the menu and I think the blueberry one is the best.

    (5)

  • Food Jerk X.

    Trust the majority on this one, though I'd advise getting here by 830am to avoid waits or kitchen backlogs. Drip coffee is better than most in the area. Biscuits are good alongside dishes but get mucky under eggs Benedict. Strawberry butter seems unnecessary but doesn't destroy it. Benedict and over-easy were good but not great. Kids French toast is a big portion but so-so. Side of fresh fruit is a huge portion and recommended. The fresh squeezed orange juice will make you glad you got out of bed this morning. The "thick cut" bacon was fine, but not exactly pork-belly thick, and a King's ransom at $5.95. Also odd that none of the dishes came with bacon or sausage. All in all, recommended.

    (4)

  • Luba B.

    Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best Place ever!!! Everything soooo gooooood! You have to order Lobster eggs Benedict!!!!

    (5)

  • K. i. S.

    Located near the motel we had stayed at, 2 Cats was a hop, skip & a jump away but we checked out and enjoyed FREE street parking. Hubby had Breakfast Burrito w/ spicy potatoes & black beans and I (the flexitarian) ordered the Lobster Benedict w/ scrambled eggs. The waitress had not had it herself personally so could not vouch for it. I must not have read carefully because the biscuit was the base of the Benedict and not a side which resulted in a crumbly Benedict. Generous portion with $20 price tag. Hollandaise was thin and runny. Have had better. There was a piece of paper in the lobster Benedict but the waitress took it back to the kitchen and said "it was part of the inside of the lobster". Wrong. I studied marine biology and that was not part of a lobster; it was a piece of paper. I was impressed that the staff seemed to be disinfecting tables after dishes were cleared. A plus but couldn't overcome the overpriced food served. Quaint location in renovated house but I'm not buying the house. Would I go again? Maybe but probably not.

    (3)

  • Vina A.

    For the long wait and rave reviews, I was expecting amazing food. Don't expect 4.5 stars, expect 3 and I think you'll be fine. It's cute with friendly staff that don't rush you. The blueberry pancakes were delicious - get these. The lobster benedict was ill prepared. The potatoes were too oily and salty - do not waste your stomach space on these.

    (3)

  • Gia L.

    Food was very unique. Great service and decor. We are there three days in a row and didn't have a bad meal between me and my husband. Very delicious blueberry pancakes and strawberry butter. We wish we could take this place with us back to NJ!

    (5)

  • Ryan S.

    Busy place so put your name in and chill in one of their Adirondacks out front. Worth the wait, though. Food takes some time to come out when they are busy, but man it's good! Best dishes are their blueberry pancakes and the lobster eggs Benedict. Spicy sausage and potatoes are also a must.

    (4)

  • Regina L.

    The best breakfast I have had in a very long time. We did the tourist thing and had the lobster omelet and lobster eggs Benedict and both were delicious and cooked perfectly. The biscuits just came out of the oven and were large, fluffy and melted in your mouth. The strawberry butter is a must try!

    (5)

  • Tiffany L.

    This is truly the best brunch spot in Bar Harbor -- we tried so many other places before coming here at the end of our week and I was so sad that it took me so long to find this gem! The lobster benedict, home made five pepper hot sauce, coffee and tea were all so well made. Great ambiance in the old Victorian house as well. Will really miss this place!

    (4)

  • Harold S.

    Went on a Sunday morning around 11. The restaurant was packed, but it was just the two of us, so we were seated right away. The waitress was very busy, but she tried her best. It took almost 10 minutes for our drinks, and then over 45 minutes for our food. And our food was lukewarm, and the home fries were cold. The best thing was the fresh squeezed orange juice, but it was expensive ($4.99 for a medium glass). Go somewhere else for breakfast.

    (2)

  • Karen S.

    It's a toss up for me if Cafe at his Way or 2 Cats has the best breakfast in Bar Harbor, but I think 2 cats has the edge. On our recent visit I had the salsa, avocado and spicy potato omelet and my husband had the Mediterranean breakfast. Omelets are served with spicy home fries and. A biscuit with ridiculously yummy strawberry butter. My husband enjoyed his poached eggs over sundried tomato polenta. George, the resident cat, even came by to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. Overall two thumbs and four paws up!

    (5)

  • Stephanie C.

    Let me start off with by saying I don't like breakfast, and this was the most delicious breakfast I've ever eaten. Lobster omelette was absolute heaven, orange juice fresh squeezed (actually fresh squeezed) and the bacon was cooked to perfection. Staff was hospitable and kind.

    (5)

  • Dan K.

    We just had breakfast here. The service is really good and friendly. The food was great large portions. We did not have to wait to seat down like other people have said. I would have given them 5 stars if the prices were a little cheaper but it was kinda pricey for pancakes. But other then that it is a cute little place. Will me and my wife come back would be a yes. Great place for breakfast.

    (4)

  • Lauren M.

    Got blueberry pancakes and bacon; really good and very filling! Biscuit with strawberry butter was fantastic!! Was disappointed with the coffee, not as tasty as I was expecting. Would probably still go again and just get orange juice instead.

    (4)

  • Sagar S.

    We had breakfast today here and I would highly recommend this place. Pros 1. Good vegetarian options. 2. Very tasty food. 3. Outdoor seating was good. Cons 1. Wait for getting table, ordering and getting food is long. If you in a rush then you will start getting frustrated. 2. They seem to be short staffed. It seems to reflect in the time it took for everything so be sure and ask for anything you want the first time your server comes to your table else you might wait long to get what you want

    (4)

  • Tom P.

    My wife and I ate breakfast here on the porch. I had the Lobster Eggs Benedict and she had a vegetarian Breakfast Burrito. The Lobster Eggs Benedict was fabulous, while the Breakfast Burrito was a bit bland (not bad, just mediocre). The service was quite good and the atmosphere is eclectic. I'm told that as a perk to staying at their B&B, you can order anything off their menu for breakfast free-of-charge. This has the potential to make 2 Cats an excellent place to stay with a great breakfast in the morning.

    (4)

  • Ayan R.

    We sat outside - on the porch - on a beautiful warm sunny day, not too hot. Nice ambiance. Got to see one of the two cats ambling about, ignoring all the commotion in the restaurant. Had the lobster eggs benedict - it does live up to the reputation. Definitely worth a taste. Note that the place closes early - at 1pm.

    (4)

  • Taylor L.

    Seems to be a hit or miss with this place. Went here once last year and got the blueberry pancakes - they were undercooked and not at all good. However, my mom loved her omelette so we decided to go back this year. I got the ho hum breakfast as well as a blueberry muffin with lemon glaze and they were both delicious. My dad got french toast and said it was undercooked, so my advice is that if you go to 2 cats don't get anything with a batter because my experience is that the middle will be raw.

    (3)

  • Kathleen I.

    Sat outside on a beautiful day. Ordered pancakes and lobster Benedict to share with my husband. Got to ask one pancake to be different from the two others that came in the order. Unique pancake flavors. I got the banana pecan pancake - very light and tasty. The lobster Benedict had more of lobster pieces from the end of the claw that is not as tasty and felt it was not worth the money paid for this dish. Nothing special about it. Our waitress brought the wrong dishes to us and quickly fixed the problem. Thought the price is too high for what you get. This place tries too hard to sell their restaurant name with souvenirs of their restaurant. Not impressed. Will try somewhere else next time.

    (3)

  • Rich R.

    Overrated ....the food was average and very pricey. I had lobster eggs Benedict an OJ and a coffee and it was over $35. It felt like they turned their small apartment into a cramped restaurant.

    (2)

  • Randy B.

    Great place for breakfast, need t train staff before leaving them alone, very good experience

    (5)

  • Scott H.

    I am in love with 2 cats! I ordered an avocado omelet and wow was it good. The spicy potatoes and the homemade biscuit with strawberry butter is what dreams are made of. Super friendly staff and a great vibe.

    (5)

  • Angela B.

    We Loved our breakfast, especially the spicy home fries and sausage, and the cheerful staff was great. Good string coffee and great fresh orange juice. My year old loved his pain pancakes with maple syrup. My husband loved the farmer's special scrambled eggs and I loved the summer special scrambled eggs with spinach and advocado-the advocado was an extra charge but worth it. I thought the biscuits were a little dry but the strawberry butter was tasty. It is pricier than some restaurants, so we couldn't eat here every day, but I would definitely recommend the place.

    (4)

  • Margaret D.

    This was my first visit to Bar Harbor and I wanted a home style breakfast. Saw the reviews on Yelp and have to give it a try. Was NOT disappointed! I had the blueberry pancakes and my mom had the yogurt and granola. Both were delicious. The best pancakes I have ever had! So light and flavorful and full of Maine blueberries. The homemade granola was also to die for. I would suggest getting the fruit to accompany it. (I left with a pound of the granola). What a great experience and although there is not an ocean view, the outside seating is relatively quiet and quaint. Two thumbs up!

    (5)

  • Sandy B.

    Four of us had breakfast here on our last day in Bar Harbor. What friendly staff members there are! Everything we had was so delicious and I have added pictures of our breakfasts. Veggie eggs benedict is served on biscuits with home fries. I had a cats paw which is a biscuit in the shape of a - yes - cat's paw with cinnamon and nuts. The sausage and corn pancakes were out of this world as were the maple walnut sweet potatoes! Those were so good, I'm going to try making that at Thanksgiving. Specialty coffees - cafe mocha and milky way - were yummy. The decor is very fun. Two cats is features in an article in Downeast Magazine: downeast.com/magazine/20… We will definitely go back next time we're in the area.

    (5)

  • Sunny S.

    Best breakfast in bar harbor... A wee not pricey, but large portions... Bacon was thick cut and tasted like it had a maple glaze... Scramble was filled with fresh veggies and herbs. Definitely a must to stop at when needed breakfast on town... Stick with a single pancake if you go that route.

    (5)

  • Blake K.

    The biscuits are the best I've ever eaten -- I appreciate a restaurant that does at least one thing better than anyone else. The coffee is great (I was happily surprised to find stevia packets at the table). I've ordered the lobster bennie and poached eggs with polenta, both were beautifully prepared. My partner typically orders an omelet, which always comes stuffed with high-quality ingredients. The potatoes are wonderfully done, crispy and with generous amounts of sweet onion. Although the bill will obviously climb if you order lobster dishes, I consider Two Cats a true value considering the freshness and quality of ingredients. They aren't an in-and-out place, better for those who like to linger over their coffee while the food's being prepared. (My tip: order a side of biscuits to make the wait blissful.)

    (5)

  • Nel A.

    Lobster Benedict on the freshly baked biscuit. Rich and divine. The maine berry pancakes were awesome. My friend didn't like it so much. Cute place and really friendly staff. Espresso drinks were too watery. Please don't use vanilla soy milk when customers ask for soy. Use regular and let the customer add a flavor if they wish.

    (4)

  • Linda M.

    Was really looking forward to eating here was unable to be seated only one pet friendly table which was in front of restaurants very sad

    (1)

  • Todd B.

    We were in Bar Harbor for two days, and ate breakfast at Two Cats and Cafe This Way, as both were recommended to us by the staff at the hotel. Two Cats has a bit more upscale menu (and prices to match) with a variety of gourmet pancakes, and just didn't match our family's tastes as well. On the plus side, the strawberry butter and biscuits at Two Cats were very, very good. If you like things with a little kick, the home fries and sausage are both "spicy" at Two Cats, and were also very good. On the downside, the blueberry pancakes were only so-so, and the choices for the kids weren't as good.

    (3)

  • Anna C.

    This place has simply amazing food. When we come here, we make a point of getting up early so we don't have to wait in line...even though I feel like a zombie, it's worth it! Everything is very fresh and carefully prepared, and the staff is fun and friendly (even though the cats made a point of ignoring me, stopping just out of reach :P). And their granola is to die for, my boyfriend actually had it shipped for me to Chicago, it's that good!

    (5)

  • Susan H.

    I ate here 5 years ago and thought it was THE best place in all of Bar Harbor. We went there two weeks ago and had the worst experience. This restaurant used to pride itself on serving organic food, locally sourced whenever possible. It's a little pricey but worth it. Now, the prices are still high but the food is no longer organic. The waitress didn't know much about the menu, was very nonchalant and aloof. After we ordered, we waited over an hour for our food. We watched several other tables be seated, order, eat and leave. Meanwhile, when we asked the waitress about our food she shrugged and said she didn't really know what the hold-up was about. She didn't offer a refill of coffee, didn't bring any water and didn't offer to check on our food. So we did something I've never done. We left. It makes me sad to say this, but I will never go back.

    (1)

  • Michael M.

    What a nice place and the food is fresh and delicious. Don't pass this by..

    (5)

  • Alissa D.

    I'd been hearing about 2 Cats from a fan for over a year (Yes, a fan--he even has a t-shirt). I didn't think it was possible to live up to the hype. It absolutely blew me away though! Pancakes: best I've ever had Biscuits: best I've ever had Omelettes: best I've ever had Homefries: best I've ever had Smoothie: best I've ever had Eggs Benedict: best I've ever had Ambiance: best I've ever experienced (we sat outside one day and inside the other) That was all I tried during my weekend stay in Bar Harbor but I'd imagine everything else is stellar too. I'd consider making the 5.5 hour drive to Bar Harbor for 2 Cats alone.

    (5)

  • Maria M.

    Worth the few extra dollars you may pay. Homemade biscuits with strawberry butter were excellent. The trout omelette was original and tasty. Very quaint house with tables in each room and additional seating on the deck. And you've got to have a glass of fresh squeezed OJ!

    (4)

  • Bob C.

    wifi+belgian waffles!=epic restaraunt!!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Addie G.

    Fantastic food!! Can make it healthy....or not so healthy:) Patrick was a wicked awesome waiter as well! Two thumbs up!! Tip: go early before 9 or there will be a wait. However, it will be worth the wait!

    (5)

  • Anthony L.

    The service was excellent. Our server, especially, was super friendly and did an excellent job. The food was delicious. There are several good vegetarian options on the menu. I would highly recommend the polenta with the caponata and poached eggs. The atmosphere was casual and charming. The only downside was the price but that applies to about every restaurant in Bar Harbor.

    (5)

  • Christopher T.

    Amazingly huge portions! I can see why people are lined up to get a seat. This place is unique and charming, a style all of its own. A converted house into an Inn and café with vibrant colors. I had the lobster omelet and it was the bomb. The portions were huge enough for two people to share. Took the rest back to our hotel room. We would have come here more often if our hotel didn't give us free breakfast. If you are in Bar Harbor you have to stop here...It's like a landmark place. BTW: The coffee is excellent.

    (4)

  • Guy C.

    4 of 4 stars (excellent, casual dining). (see explanation of ratings below) When I arrived for breakfast (around 8am on a Saturday), they were telling folks there was a twenty-minute wait for a table. Since I was a single, I was seated right away. Loved the eggs benedict. Also, the maple latte. Tab was $19 for those two items. They make their own hot sauce which is Caribbean inspired and very tasty. About my ratings: Only high-priced dining establishments can garner five stars. Until yelp realizes that a fast food joint cannot possibly be ranked equally with a $100 per person place, I need to draw the line somewhere. If we were only talking about the quality and presentation of the food, it would be a different story. But, as we know, yelp's rankings take into account the entire dining experience. Therefore, I divide restaurants into three categories (and I wish yelp would do the same): 1) fast food and "fast-casual", low-priced (no table service). 2) casual, mid-priced dining (table service, average entrée price: $10-$20). 3) fine, high-priced dining (linen napkins, no plastic cups, no TV's in dining room, average entrée priced at more than $20, can vary depending on the city). High-priced dining can earn a max of five stars. Mid-priced dining can earn a max of four stars. Fast food can earn a max of three stars.

    (4)

  • Troy M.

    We went for breakfast and really enjoyed it, we will definitely be back again. There aren't a lot of incredible breakfast places in Bar Harbor, but this is one that I recommend.

    (4)

  • Josie F.

    It was a year ago, but I still can't get over the horrible service that we had at 2 Cats. We waited and waited while those around us were served. We were told that our omelets would be out momentarily (several times). After almost an hour, we went to the front desk, where we were told that the omelet cooker was not working. Why were we not told this earlier? We paid for the coffee that we had been served and left. No apology, no further explanation. We visit Bar Harbor regularly and have never experienced such bad service.

    (1)

  • J S.

    Great breakfast place. Crowds can be daunting. Lobster Benedict and the banana pecan pancakes are among my favorites. Great lattes as well. Spicy sausage is definitely spicy.

    (5)

  • Gary W.

    Good breakfast spot in Bar Harbor. Excellent lattes, great coffee, and really good muffins. Outstanding biscuits...worth a try! Great for a quick breakfast.

    (3)

  • James B.

    Best breakfast in Bar Harbor, the wait can be pretty extreme on a weekday morning, but really inventive stuff. As mentioned, the strawberry butter is to die for, probably the kind of stuff I could (and may have) eaten on its own. The biscuits were also top notch (coming from a kid who spent his summers down south eating real breakfast food). The rest of the breakfast is good, but also really expensive for what you get. The sausage was really good, but I guess maybe I just don't like breakfast food that much, but the omelette wasn't blow me away, 5 star, good. Service was great. Cats walking around so if you have an allergy you should probably know about this before hand (I also wasn't a huge fan of this because I don't really like cats, but I can imagine this is a huge plus for many others).

    (4)

  • Siv L.

    Came here for brunch with my boyfriend, sister, and her boyfriend. Service was friendly. The place is cute and quaint and decorated with so many cute cat things! We all ordered smoothies and our waitress topped them off with whipped cream before asking us if we wanted any (scooped it out, no big deal). I wanted to try the biscuits (but they ran out and had to substitute with muffins instead). My sister's boyfriend ordered the lobster eggs benedict with spicy home fries, and he discovered a blonde hair in it as the waitress brought it out. He didn't care however and assured her it was no big deal. Overall, the experience was just okay. The dishes were on the heavy side, and I left feeling full but not exactly satisfied.

    (3)

  • June C.

    This is one of the best breakfast/brunch spots I have ever been to! Their homemade biscuits with strawberry butter is absolutely AMAZING!! Their blueberry smoothie was phenomenal--and I normally don't even like fruit smoothies. Service was quick and friendly. Now, every time I go to a breakfast spot I always end up comparing it to this place. There will be a bit of a wait, but trust me, it's worth it.

    (5)

  • Ana N.

    They have a delicious tofu scramble! Also, the strawberry butter on the biscuit was amazing.

    (5)

  • Mark B.

    Great food, marginal service. With two small kids in tow, the hostess told us on arrival that out wait for brunch would be 20 minutes. Encouraging, so we decided to wait. We weren't seated for almost an hour after that. When we did sit down, we had to wait 10 more minutes for coffee, and about 45 minutes for food. The whole experience took about 3 hours from start to finish and the kids were exhausted. The saving grace was that the food was quite good, particularly the baked goods (biscuit, muffin, pancakes). If you have kids, go as early as you can. Even if you don't, pay little attention to their estimated wait times as they are meaningless.

    (3)

  • David X.

    The food is excellent. However, 2 Cats is no longer as dog friendly as it once was. They used to allow dogs on the porch and the new deck. Now, they have instead placed one 'lawn furniture' table in the front of the building, and they allow you to be served there if it isn't raining or overcast. So, only one dog family can eat at a time. Also, even though it was a sunny morning, the hostess had to call the owner before she allowed us to sit there. It's fine, but unreliable and frankly stressful.

    (4)

  • Lina B.

    I went to 2 Cats on the weekend after Labor Day. The entire city was pretty empty, relative to the middle of summer here, so there wasn't a huge line when we got to 2 Cats. We only waited about 5 minutes to be seated, and the hostess always kept us updated on how things were going. Inside, I ordered a maple latte for my drink. The latte was fantastic for a simple latte, but there was little to no maple taste. My friend, who ordered the same drink with a double expression shot, said the same thing. We both had to add sugar on top of the maple inside the drinks. Still delicious and perfectly tempered for a latter though. The drink was $4.95 each - quite overpriced for the amount we got. For brunch, I ordered the lobster eggs benedict and Friend got the smoked flounder omelet. Both were delicious. There was an adequate amount of lobster on my Benedict and the eggs were cooked to a runny perfection! The hollandaise was good and creamy and paired perfectly with the entire meal. The spicy homefries were respectable - well seasoned with a kick. They were a bit softer than I would have preferred but still good. The lobster Benedict was $19.99 - again, very overpriced, but you'll find any dish with lobster in it is like that in Bar Harbor. The smoked flounder omelet was by far the best omelet I've ever had. So many delicious flavors balancing each other out. The flounder was flaky and moist - all was perfectly done. I highly recommend this. The dish was $12.95 - overpriced for an omelet, but definitely worth it. Overall, the most expensive brunch I've ever had. But the food was amazing in flavor and the service was excellent - Thanks Kathie!

    (4)

  • Darren M.

    A very solid meal and one of the better experiences we've had in Bar Harbor, but not perfect by any means. I will start by saying that I wish they took the time to improve their website. For instance the restaurant hours and menu are not listed online - we showed up one afternoon at 1:20 thinking they would still be serving lunch, but were told they were done for the day. We came back another morning around 10:45. There was no wait for our table of two. The hostess seemed a bit aloof and out of it, and there was was some confusion as to the seating availability. We ordered the lobster eggs benedict and the bacon and cheddar pancakes. A fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice was large and nicely tart. The lobster benedict was great - a good portion of lobster, perfectly poached (not overdone) eggs, tangy hollandaise, and a side of very delicious spicy potatoes. The biscuits that the eggs were served on were good, but a bit tougher than they should have been. The bacon and cheddar pancakes were not as good. The flavor was there, but the cakes themselves were a bit mealy and crumbly. When cooked, the melted cheese formed a skirt of caramelized crust on the bottom of each cake that was extremely tough, and caused the whole cake to turn to mush when attempting to cut through it. The maple syrup was advertised as being "real", though it had a very distinct artificial flavor. The service was overall solid but the one thing I will say that was a big turnoff for us was that the server dropped our check on the table about halfway through the meal, saying it was for our "convenience". We noticed another server did this to our neighboring table, so it seemed that this was the restaurant's policy. I just found it to be rather rude. The place wasn't busy (there were plenty of open tables) and certainly could have waited to see if we wanted anything else.

    (4)

  • Asha S.

    Very nice patio and garden seating, they get busy as the day goes by, best to make it early. The white chocolate macadamia pancakes are the best pancakes I've ever had! The biscuits and strawberry butter are amazing. The omelette is what you can expect anywhere else. The food comes a little pricey for breakfast but is worth it! OJ so fresh.... Service is not super quick, but is good and they come around several times to check if anything is required. Will be going back tomorrow..... Need more Pancakes....

    (4)

  • Tom H.

    Upon arriving, was told it would be a 1/2 hour wait, but seated in 15 minutes. I had the mushroom omelet and was tasty. My wife had the blueberry pancakes which were Ok but not special for $10. Service was solid.

    (3)

  • Westie W.

    After a recommendation by the owner of our motel, we decided to have breakfast at 2 Cats on our last day in town. We were seated on the patio immediately outside the kitchen. Allegedly there are 2 resident cats, but neither made an appearance during our visit. My wife ordered blueberry pancakes with "real" maple syrup - 3 to the order proved to be one too many. The amount of blueberries was generous, but these fell into "nothing special" category. I opted for eggs Benedict which were served on a homemade bun that was too thick and dry. The accompanying spicy home fries were pretty good though they would have benefited from being heated a bit more. Overall the meal did not justify the price.

    (3)

  • Lisa M.

    Adorable little breakfast spot, family-owned (by a family with 5 kids, wow!). Some of the best breakfast food I've ever had - (1) the granola and yogurt was amazing, house made granola with tons of tasty ingredients and a whole milk type, thick yogurt; (2) my husband's pancakes, the "apple-cinnamon" pancakes, were some of the best pancakes I've ever had. His side of sausage was great too. The fresh-squeezed orange juice was to die for. *Definitely* worth a trip. I would note, though, that the breakfast burrito wasn't that flavorful. IMO it needed more salsa or something... tasted lots of egg eating it. The black beans lacked flavor as well. Also, a note of warning: On a Sunday at the very end of June, at 9:50 am, there was a 20 minute wait that turned into 30 minutes - I assume this gets crazier during the real on-season. It took another 50 until we got our food, so 80 minutes total. By that time my yogurt was warm and the granola I had was the bottom of the batch. My husband's pancakes that day were also not very good. It basically seemed like they got completely overwhelmed with an end-of-June Sunday crowd and it made for a lengthier experience with not-as-good food :( They did make it right by taking the yogurt off the bill at the end. But 80 minutes total *just* to get our food is just too much for 2 people having breakfast, even if the quality of food had still been top-notch. I still give 4 stars because our first visit here was excellent. I would just try to hit it on a weekday if you can, especially July and August.

    (4)

  • Jennifer K.

    Biscuits will stick to your ribs!!! Small portions better. Don't go crazy. Share food. The eggs bene with lobster or without were both great. I could only finish half - so again - might think about sharing!! They were really nice about providing coloring pages and crayons for our 4 yr. old and even an Etch a Sketch . Glad we splurged.

    (5)

  • G J.

    Great breakfast place. Located away from the pier in Bar Harbor. It would be a bit of a walk to get a boat to see the Puffins or Whales, but this make parking easier as there is only hr parking in front of the restaurant. This is a cosy, friendly, busy and somewhat large place.

    (5)

  • Tracy W.

    I felt like I was walking into a bed and breakfast place. What a sweet little spot. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was average, eggs, sausage, coffee, oj etc. What I did love was the strawberry butter with the buttermilk biscuit-- it was so pleasing to my taste buds! Bar Harbor is a tourist area, so be prepared for a wait.

    (3)

  • Kendra F.

    Must go here!!! Great menu! There are actually a couple cats that may make an appearance! Too cute. Darling patio and the inside is charming as well. Many children were in there when we went, appears to be good for families!

    (5)

  • John X.

    Great little joint in Bar Habor, the place is uniquely decorated between the cat theme and the 2 live cats (yes... there are actually 2 cats here... don't come if you are allergic to them). I got the farmers breakfast, and my friends got pancakes and hot chocolate. The farmers breakfast was good, eggs were done well, spicy potatoes were fresh, and sausage was good. Best part was the biscuit with strawberry butter, I devoured that in no time. My friends thoroughly enjoyed the pancakes, and the hot chocolate was perfect after a cold morning on the mountain. Would come here again!

    (4)

  • John M.

    Nice atmosphere and outdoor seating. Awesome pancakes and biscuits. Not cheap, but probably the best breakfast in town.

    (5)

  • Mr B.

    Fresh squeezed OJ and lemonade, so so tea selection, AWESOME pancake selection, outdoor seating in funky space. This is surely one of the best breakfast options in Bar Harbor. It's well worth the visit and likely multiple returns before saturation of food options are exploited in full.

    (4)

  • Scott S.

    Dog friendly garden seating, tho you might have to wait a bit. Excellent food all around.

    (4)

  • Vicki Z.

    Lovely settings. Welcoming ambiance is a good seasoning for a brunch at the end of our road trip. Service was good but kinda slow. Food was not bad, cannot complain.

    (4)

  • Tom M.

    I give 5 stars for breakfast. We did not stay at the inn. We could have gotten the lobster Benedict, but we had indulged in enough lobster already on this trip. I had the Mediterranean breakfast and my wife had corned beef and eggs. Both were top notch and substantial. Coffee was very good. The restaurant has a large open air porch and a lovely garden. There is also indoor seating. It is very popular and right on the edge of the downtown area. We didn't see any cats, unfortunately.

    (5)

  • Virginia Y.

    Lobster eggs Benedict? Lobster omelette? Free wifi? YES PLEASE!!! Sunday brunch before an Acadian adventure makes 2 Cats the perfect spot for pre hiking fuel or post hiking meal. Since its Maine I knew it would only be legal if every meal I ate had lobster in it. (I've been doing that for 3 days straight so I had to keep the streak going.) Lobster eggs Benedict is definitely the more superior dish than the lobster omelette but I'm not saying it's not worth trying. The lobster omelette was served with soft and smooth eggs with hidden chunks of fat juicy lobster inside. The taste of lobster is slightly different than how it is in the eggs Benedict. This is definitely THE place for lobster eggs Benedict, I tried it at This Way Cafe and they can't compare. Shoutout to that biscuit and strawberry butter, creamy delicious! That biscuit was so fluffy they'd make clouds jealous. Can't forget about those spicy home fries, definitely a nice twist from what I usually get and these home fries are probably one of the best ones I've had. Holla at 2 Cats for making their own hot sauce! But seriously get the lobster eggs Benedict if you can't choose. They come with generous chunks of lobster meat and the eggs are so round and perfect, it's served on a soft warm fluffy biscuit. The eggs were topped with cayenne pepper and hollandaise sauce. All platters are served with fresh fruit like pineapple, honeydew, strawberry and apple. Talk about premium exotic fruits! 2 Cats knows what's up. Definitely check this place out if you're in town!

    (5)

  • Jessica B.

    Lobster Benedict baby!! The biscuit was light and crumbly to perfection. absolutely amazing!! The lobster was sweet and fresh. Service was quick and attentive. It was packed but worth it short wait!! Everything else on the menu looks scrumptious

    (4)

  • Ying X.

    SO MUCH LOBSTER GOODNESS. My fiance and I came here for brunch and ordered the lobster benedict and the lobster omelette. We realized later on that getting two egg-based lobster dishes might've been a bit repetitive, but they were both just so good that we couldn't imagine getting anything else. Plus, Maine's known for their lobster, so why wouldn't you overdose on that while you're here? Plus, 2Cats doesn't skimp on lobster either! The poached egg on our lobster benedict had such beautifully runny yolk that I think I almost cried from how perfect it was. Whenever I order eggs, my most likely complaint will always be that the yolk isn't runny enough, so props to 2Cats for getting that right! The lobster omelette's egg wasn't anything too out of the ordinary, but it contained a glorious mix of lobster and grilled veggies. Both dishes came with a side of spicy home fries and fresh fruit, but the omelette also had an unbeatable fluffy and warm biscuit, served with a dollop of strawberry butter. It's probably redundant to say this after it's been endlessly repeated in every single other review, but the strawberry butter is unlike anything you've had before! It's so soft and smooth, nicely creamy but not thick. I shamefully may or may not have ended up just eating the butter straight from the container... I don't remember which juice we ordered (not the typical orange juice, although I imagine that would've been good too), but it was freshly squeezed with an appreciable amount of pulpy deliciousness. Might've been grapefruit, now that I think about it. Wasn't too sweet or sour either, just the right amount of tanginess and sugar. Service was very friendly, although a bit slow at times even though the cafe wasn't that busy while we were here. Nonetheless, absolutely cannot wait to come back! (If only I had the time or money to make monthly trips to Bar Harbor...)

    (5)

  • Cynthia D.

    2 Cats is just located just off of Cadillac mountain's feet. Attracted to its colorful decor and cat sculptures all around, it makes it a must-go spot while in Acadia National Park. Being that it is a bed and breakfast spot, it is no wonder the smell of pastries at the door attracts you in. I don't know about other patrons but I was really looking for cats! My party of four arrived at 7:00 am after seeing Maine's beautiful sunrise; just as they were opening. We were immediately seated and greeted with smiles by our waitress. She saw my panda eyes and knew immediately I need my first of the many cups of coffee! My party kept it simply and each got the Lobster Benedict. The big platter came with two huge poached eggs on top of a generous amount of lobster meat held up by buttery biscuits. It came with fresh fruits like slices of apples, cantaloupes and pineapples and a side of home fries. Hollandaise sauce is a bit on the thick side but was the perfect finish touch. I was pretty impressed with the amount of food it came with! The combination of perfectly poached eggs, fresh lobster meat, and soft buttery biscuit really hit the spot! Not to mention, my cup of coffee kept on refilling. Our waitress really made sure that I was well taken care of! Great job on that! Orange and grapefruit juices are fresh squeezed. After staying up all night, my tummy is full with delicious food and happy!

    (4)

  • Ben H.

    I've been here twice now, and can confirm this is my favourite restaurant on the island. This is a little brunch spot only open until 1pm in the summer, offering soul-inspiring eggs and pancakes, infused with a local flavor, yet run entirely by Jamaicans. The atmosphere is hand made, colorful and feline-inspired, with smiling staff in every corner. The indoor seating is split into several rooms, and feels more like a home than a restaurant, while outdoor accommodations always seem to be overflowing. Worry not, as this place is cozy and relaxing. Both times I have been here, I have been seated in doors. For starters, everything comes with biscuits, and man are they good. A bit of flavored butter or jam top them off, but don't fill up on those alone. My first time here, I had the Eggs Benny, while my girlfriend had the lobster Benedict. Both are served atop biscuits, and I preferred mine to hers. The lemon in the sauce made it sing, and the egg was perfectly poached! Everyone else was all about the lobster bennedict, which is clearly a Two Cats highlight. We are in Maine, after all. On my second trip (a month later), I had the farmers breakfast, which was more food than it looks! The scrambled eggs are layered and fluffy, and the potatoes are done right! Cubed at a half inch, and flavored with just the right spices, they were good on their own, although our chatty waitress recommended we try the five pepper sauce with them. "just dab some on the side, and dip," she suggested. Seeing "five pepper sauce" had me sweating already, but I had to try, and found it was not too spicy at all. Just a little, although not for people with zero tolerance. It's homemade, and I now regret not picking some up before I left! The orange juice must be noted, as it was a darker tangerine colour, and had a medium pulp content. It was fantastic, and not the usual suspects of breakfast juices. As for other drinks, the coffee was good enough black for any level of snob, and my girlfriend loved the Maple Latte, which was not as sweet as it sounded. It should be noted that vegan and vegetarian options were available here, as were non-lactose options for the latte. The service needs to be highlighted. There are always a lot of staff here, and despite feeling rushed to order our second time, our waitress soon spent several minutes with us chatting about Maine, New York City, Jamaica, and other topics. We really felt welcome, and taken care of on both occasions. The hand painted decour completed the experience, making this Two Cats feel unique, and on a different level than any place else on the island. Two Cats is a treasure, and anyone whom avoids this spot has really missed out on the most memorable meal in the area. Everyplace else seems to focus only on seafood and blueberries, but Two Cats offers more. This place would be a gem even if relocated anywhere else on the planet. No vacation goggles required. TLDR: Go there. Go there now.

    (5)

  • Christie D.

    I've been reading the reviews for this eclectic restaurant in my rental house guests books. Well, they weren't lying! A bit of a wait today because of the rain and that its a busy well attended breakfast spot. But the food is simply divine! Everything was prepared to perfection, simply the best biscuits that I've ever had! The strawberry butter should be outlawed! I was also impressed with how calm, cool, and collected the crew was despite it being a rainy, Bar Harbor Sunday! They've got their acts together! We'll certainly be adding this to our lists of frequented restaurants here on MDI

    (5)

  • Yuqing T.

    Very unique place in Bar harbor. Restaurant was quaint and definitely has its own loud, sassy, yet hipster personality. The waitress was very friendly, recommended two delicious muffins (blueberry, which as very moist and had tons of blueberries in it, and pumpkin spice, which as also good). I had their tofu scramble, which came with home fries, and were one of best I had. Their homemade hot sauce goes with everything and basically tie the entire meal together. Its a bit pricy for brunch food, but worth it if its a special occasion, or for a group of out of town friends, or with parents, or just nice treatyoself kinda of meal. Almost every dish came with a biscuit and strawberry butter. Interesting combination, but its really good together, especially the butter had actual pieces of strawberries in it!

    (5)

  • Marika C.

    THE spot for breakfast in Bar Harbor. Always a long wait but not too bad if you come early. Great service and the food is such great quality!!!! We stayed in the area for two days and came here both mornings. All meals have fresh fruit on the side, and their homemade biscuit with their strawberry butter!!! Omg that biscuit is yeasty goodness . Their homemade hot sauce is soooo good too.

    (5)

  • Sara A.

    I couldn't ask for more in a breakfast place. It was really, REALLY good. I got the Summer Scramble, and I was full for the rest of the day. The interior of the restaurant is quirky and cool. My breakfast came on a black and white checkered plate. There are statues of cats everywhere, and unusual art hangs all over the walls. I would recommend sitting inside: Many years ago we sat outside and were assaulted by bees and spiders. They give you huge portions, and the prices are reasonable. The only thing I didn't like is that I suspect they made my scramble with egg beaters instead of real eggs... But it was so good that I didn't care. They gave me a huge biscuit with strawberry butter and I'm hypnotized just thinking about it. The potatoes they give you with the meals are spicy and mouth watering. I wouldn't recommend eating anywhere else for breakfast. Why bother? This place is great.

    (5)

  • J P.

    We were disappointed with our recent visit to 2 Cats. We waited for a long time to be seated (which was to be expected), but then there's another 40 mins wait for the foods. The food was good but not as good as we remembered. The vibe is definitely different from three years ago when we were there. We decided to just to get their muffins to go and go to CTW instead.

    (2)

  • M N.

    Mediterranean breakfast was phenomenal. The caponata was home made and the potatoes were excellent. I stole a bite of hubbys biscuit and strawberry butter which wad also very good. Orange juice was fresh squeezed and I only got party of my maple latte because hubby took some of it.

    (5)

  • Kwok N.

    Ordered the farmer breakfast and replaced scramble eggs with sunny side up... Spicy sausage wasn't that great. Out of all, good spot for breakfast in this small town. Easy to find parking compare to other spots in town...

    (4)

  • Dennis L.

    The Lobster Eggs Benedict is well worth the wait! We waited outside in the cold for 10 minutes before we realized that we could wait inside and be underfoot for 20 in that little gift shop. After we were seated in the porch area, with an almost useless heat lamp kind of near us, the 5 of us ordered maple latte's and an OJ (I got the OJ). 3 of the latte's were with milk and the last with almond milk. I tasted both varieties and I did not really taste any maple. I would just skip it unless you want a normal latte with a fancy name. I was immensely happy with my decision to go with the Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice. For my meal, I ordered the lobster eggs benedict and it was delicious, amazing, specta-magical. I would definitely eat it every day if I wanted a delicious cholesterol and diabetes death. The meat are fat pieces of lobster claw with a perfectly poached egg on top of it, with an english muffin below it all. The egg porn that occurs when you cut into the egg....eggrotica! The flavors were marvelous and rich, perfect for the price point. It came with a side of potatoes and I added the sausage as a side. The potatoes were nothing to write home to mom about and the sausage wasn't super, but it was better than the bacon, which was just normal bacon. Oh, the hot sauce! That was delicious and available for you to buy at the gift shop. I thoroughly enjoyed the flavor and it went heavenly with the potatoes, eggs, everything.

    (5)

  • Sarah E.

    Came for a lobster breakfast and it delivered. We had the lobster benedict and the lobster omelet and they were both amazing!!!!

    (5)

  • Kathryn B.

    The avocado, cheddar and potato omelet was very good, cooked well and the home fries are very good; nice and salty. The addition of a homemade biscuit with strawberry butter is indulgent and delicious. The BF's smoked salmon Benedict (I don't get enough of the local ducktrap smoked salmon; it's everywhere and delicious) was so good. Perfectly poached egg, nicely done hollandaise and that homemade biscuit. The environment is very relaxed, sitting outside is recommended and the place has a breezy island feel. They take reservations and don't skimp on the hot sauce...it's good on everything.

    (4)

  • J C.

    Good food. Good ambiance. Staff were friendly and helpful. Spicy homefries were spicy enough, but not too spicy.

    (4)

  • Mulin Z.

    We had a good breakfast there. The food is great, but the price is a little high.

    (3)

  • Benjamin L.

    I was looking forward to this place when I was planning my vacation. As soon as we arrived at our hotel at Bar Harbor, we walked right to the restaurant. It was around 12ish and we only waited for approximately 10 minutes. We ordered the lobster omelette and salmon benedict. According to my daughter, the salmon Benedict was very tasty. The lobster omelette I ordered was okay, it was blend and needed more pepper and salt. Overall, it was a decent place to eat but I won't go too much out of the way.

    (3)

  • Livia L.

    The biscuits and strawberry whipped butter is a MUST. Everything else was good too, but didn't stand out as great. Fresh squeezed oj delish. Our server seemed to be having a bad day, but otherwise overall a spot on breakfast spot. WiFi works really well too if you're into that.

    (4)

  • Jim B.

    Great breakfast, friendly staff and colorful setting with a nice breezy porch. We enjoyed it so much that we went back for a second time, and they were our favorite breakfasts in Bar Harbor. On our first trip we shared the Elvis pancakes, one of the omelet specials (I think maybe called the Eden omelet) and the corned beef hash. Everything was fantastic. The pancakes were fluffy and sweet from the chocolate and peanut butter chips, but not overly sweet. The omelet was light and fluffy and the tomatoes, herbs and maybe feta (can't remember and their website isn't loading right now so I can't check the menu) were all very nicely matched. The corned beef hash was legit, homemade style with shredded beef and diced potatoes. It was some of the best corned beef hash I've ever had. Our second trip we shared the pecan banana pancakes and the cheddar, walnut and apple omelet. Everything was good but slightly less flavorful than the more bold items we had ordered on our previous visit. General information: The "spicy" home fries are not at all spicy. They have spices and diced onion in them, so they are flavorful and very tasty, but they are not hot or spicy, so I'm not sure why they call them that. Most of the entrees also come with their home made biscuits which are delicious and pretty large, so keep this in mind when you are ordering. We are big eaters, especially for breakfast, but we ended up getting too much food because the portions are pretty generous and we didn't account for the biscuits. The staff was friendly and helpful, plenty of water and coffee refills. We had seen long lines and people waiting to eat there when we had walked by a few times before but we were seated immediately both times we went (around 10 on a Wednesday and around 830 on a Saturday). The service was pretty fast too. I've seen a lot of other reviewers talk about how slow the service was, but it was pretty quick for us.

    (5)

  • Sheena J.

    Food by itself is a solid 4 stars, but the service and price make it not worth it. Our drinks barely beat the food to the table and stayed empty for a long time. We read reviews about homemade hot sauce and we're excited to try it, but they are out. $40 later for 2 at breakfast, we wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

    (2)

  • Mary C.

    This is a must go place! It was our first time visiting bar harbor and family told us we had to come to this inn for breakfast! So glad we did! We both ordered pancakes. Elvis pancakes, and apple cinnamon! AmaZing. We will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Maddy L.

    Went here for breakfast, had a reservation but arrived 30 min early and we were seated immediately. No wait at all at 7:00 am and it wasn't very busy yet when we left at 8 am. The Lobster omelette special was delicious and decently portioned. The biscuit that came with it was delicious as was the strawberry butter. Blueberry pancakes were good but could have used more blueberries in my opinion. They were HUGE but $11 for 3 pancakes with no sides is kind of a bummer. Our server was attentive and friendly and kept our coffees full. No sweet and low but they do offer stevia. They don't take American Express which isn't a deal breaker for me but I know others might like the heads up. We would definitely return.

    (4)

  • Dongying S.

    We ordered lobster benedict and lobster omelet. Both were great! Strawberry butter is great for muffin.

    (4)

  • Sarah Jean R.

    I'm not sure where to begin on this one, but I'll start with what stood out in my memory - the service. I was so surprised to be seated within 15 minutes on a Sunday morning, but quickly found out why. First, we were tucked away in what felt like a private dining room upstairs where they place large parties (there is juuuust enough room to squeeze another table in there). We sat and sat and sat while we watched the large party get drinks, then food. After about 20+ minutes of sitting there, we were finally able to order drinks and breakfast. After about 10-15 more minutes, we finally got our drinks. I was hoping the reward would be an amazing breakfast - nope. I got the tofu scramble and veggie sausage. The tofu scramble was edible, but bland. The biscuits tasted like straight up bisquick (yuk). The worst thing about the whole experience was the veggie sausage. I was really surprised that the 5 dollar side of veggie sausage ended up being 2 microwaved Morningstar brand frozen sausage patties. Not only was this WAY overpriced for what it was, these are so packed full of msg and other crap ingredients (I know because I ate these for years and had to cut off my addiction to them when I realized how bad they are ingredient-wise). At the very least, they could have cooked them on a grill instead of in the microwave. There is a whole paragraph in their menu about quality ingredients, blah blah blah. I'm just so disappointed I wasted a breakfast dining experience at this place.

    (1)

  • Kurtis K.

    Came here for the reviews but left slightly disappointed. $35 after tip for 2 people at breakfast leaves a LOT to be desired...and 2 Cats missed. The blueberry pancakes came out steaming hot and weren't fluffy at all. If you are going to charge $12 for pancakes with *no sides*, you better come *STRONG*. Our server was also missing for most of the meal and our coffee remained cool and unfilled. The quaint atmosphere was the only redeeming quality of the restaurant, the rest was just "meh."

    (2)

  • Catherine A.

    2 Cats is 2 cool of a restaurant to miss out on while visiting Bar Harbor. We visited during the 4th of July and had front row patio seats for the parade. Due to high volume during this day, service was slow (which was perfect so we could watch the parade without culinary distractions) but our waitress initially and quickly brought us two biscuits and strawberry butter (you'll hate yourself if you don't order those) and kept our coffee (delicious) and water glasses full throughout the parade. Once the parade ended, service picked up. Mark ordered the lobster benedict which he describes as, "one of the best lobster benedicts I've ever had." I ordered the pancakes which were fantastic, but note they are huge so be sure you have fasted for days to prepare your stomach for the carb overload. I could have just had one and been perfectly content, but the flavor was so spot on and the cakes were so fluffy I wound up eating two and feeling extremely bloated for hours. Rumor has it there are two cats that live at the restaurant (though a little birdy told me they mostly hang out at the pizza place) which gives the restaurant its name. I would have loved to have seen them, but I'm sure they were snoozing in a pizza dish somewhere. The restaurant was super cozy as it is more like a B&B with a beautiful and colorful front porch for breakfast. I wish I had purchased one of their tydye t-shirts because they're logo is awesome, but alas, that will be for another trip. Definitely make this a priority on your next trip! I will certainly be back!

    (5)

  • Paul K.

    Yo this place is ridic. The biscuit with the strawberry butter is out of this world. Everything here is made in house with local ingredients, I believe. The food can take a bit longer to be ready than other brunch places, but it's definitely worth the wait. I hear they have some cats here but I didn't get to see them :(

    (5)

  • Aynsley C.

    Biscuits, biscuits, biscuits. I cannot thinking about those biscuits since I went to this breakfast place last weekend. I had the Special Eggs Benedict, and it sure is special. I've always had Eggs Benedict served on top of English muffins, with eggs, Hollandaise, and the typical works, but they were served on biscuits. These biscuits were the fluffiest, thickest heaping of buttery bread I've ever had. It soaks up all the yolk from poached egg, and works well with the slices of smoked salmon on top. The Hollandaise sauce was also a little different, thinner in consistency than what I'm used to, but was seasoned well and didn't make the dish feel heavy. The dish is also accompanied by their spicy homefries. They're just a hint of spicy, pleasant and cooked well. Not only that, but it comes with fresh fruit (pineapple, cantaloupe, and honeydew)! A refreshing way to end the meal. Side notes, the place was busy but lots of seating, indoors and outdoors, has WIFI, and the service was friendly. I would try to sit inside if you can, it has a nice, comforting feeling like home. Filling, tasty, and reasonable prices for the amount of food we got. Shall be here again!

    (5)

  • Britt S.

    GO. HERE. The coffee is dark, the service is friendly, the strawberry butter is amazing, the home fries are flavorful (says spicy but more like "has spices"), the eggs are fresh, the biscuit is fluffy but not crumbly and the (thick cut) bacon is more apple-maple savory than sickeningly salty.

    (5)

  • A R.

    Came back for breakfast again, and still amazing. The biscuits are delicious!!! Next time I'm getting coffee and biscuits so I can eat my fill of these beautiful light, flaky biscuits.

    (5)

  • Katie B.

    So delicious!! Everything is fresh and all natural!! The biscuits and strawberry butter alone are worth the trip!!

    (5)

  • Melissa W.

    Got right in on a Friday morning. Pleasant staff, yummy food. Had to try the strawberry butter, really good, not sweet or rich. I had the banana strawberry pancakes and my husband had eggs with a side of corned beef hash. Both were great!!

    (5)

  • Julia F.

    I went here for breakfast this morning. The food was really fresh and very good. The vibe is cute and eclectic. You feel like your eating in your house when eating on the inside and the outside porch is set up to look over the garden and main street in Bar Harbor. The only thing they could improve on is service and speed. Our waitress didnt really check up on us and the food took a while to come out. Overall though, great spot for some good breakfast!

    (4)

  • Daniel T.

    Very tasty and somewhat unique egg and omelet style dishes. Decent biscuits with tasty strawberry whipped butter. The Mediterranean breakfast was delicious and the "spicy" hash browns served with all the egg dishes are above average if not exactly spicy. Omelets are well executed with fresh, not over cooked ingredients. The pancakes were novel but frankly just not that good, too spongy and mushy with no real flavor to speak of. Good for kids I suppose but not priced that way. Service varies from friendly/leisurely to friendly/slow and error prone. Additionally, there can be a significant wait unless you're there very early or after 11, so this is not a good quick breakfast location. Coffee and juice is overpriced, really all of it is tourist town priced, but stick with the egg dishes and you'll at least get some pretty good food.

    (3)

  • Sara C.

    This was a really cute place for breakfast inside a house, you can even eat on the porch. I had the Lobster benedict on a biscuit and it was really great although a little pricey at $20. My boyfriend ordered the corned beef hash which he also really enjoyed. Something we didn't expect was the great coffee! We ordered the Milky Way hot and vanilla coffee iced. Both good but the Milky Way was the best of the two. Definitely recommend this place as a top breakfast spot in Bar Harbor.

    (4)

  • Lisa J.

    Heavenly lobster benedict. The fresh squeezed grape juice was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely return the next time I'm in town.

    (5)

  • Elise W.

    Love this place! The blueberry pancakes are a MUST. I had the summer scramble the last time that we were there, and it was delicious. The wait staff is outstanding, especially Tobias. We love 2 Cats and would highly recommend it to anyone.

    (5)

  • April F.

    One of the best breakfasts I've had! This place was so cool and the staff was super friendly and attentive . The lobster omelette and fresh squeezed orange juice were to die for, the fruit plate was super fresh and the atmosphere was relaxing. This is definitely one of my favorite Bar Harbor eats

    (5)

  • Yvie M.

    We were in Bar Harbor for only two mornings and came twice because the food was so incredible. The portions are generous and the service was friendly. Very cool ambience too. I had the lobster omelet (lots of lobster meat!) and the next day the blueberry pancakes. Both were melt in your mouth delicious!!! My husband had the Elvis pancakes and the next day had the smoked trout omelet. I wish I could give them six stars.

    (5)

  • Lacey D.

    Blueberry pancakes were so good and so fresh. Made from a great batter. Also loves the strawberry butter that came with the biscuit. Oh and spicy home fired were delicious!!!

    (4)

  • Melanie W.

    Coulda been better, coulda been worse. We ordered the corned beef hash and strawberry banana pancakes. The hash was quite good, eggs well cooked. The biscuit with strawberry butter was fine; totally didn't live up to the hype, left three quarters of it on the plate. The strawberry banana pancakes were raw. Our waitress was nice, but not terribly helpful. When asking a few questions in regards to ingredients (dairy allergy) she was unaware of ingredients in dishes, and perplexed as to how someone with a dairy allergy could consume eggs... We were able to bring our dog, which was a big perk.

    (3)

  • linda c.

    Super cute place. Gets busy on weekend brunch, so make sure to make reservation. The servers were sweet and efficient. Great for large parties and small intimate group. They even split your bill individually for large groups.

    (5)

  • Jennifer M.

    Food was great but staff were off putting. Very busy and the food was amazing but after waiting 40 min to be seated then being told I didn't respond fast enough was rude. If I hadn't been starving with 3 hungry kids I would have walked out.

    (3)

  • Jazmin H.

    Our favorite place to eat on the island. No one else executes scratch-made food at a fair price with great flavors. We were thrilled with the omelets and pancakes. The biscuits with strawberry butter are definitely worth trying. Service was friendly (you're awesome Scott!) They have a take-out coffee bar with Oregon chai (almond or soy milk) and fresh squeezed orange or grapefruit juice. If you can't go for a meal, at least stop by for some bakery treats and espresso.

    (5)

  • Angela H.

    5 stars for this breakfast place , biscuits and strawberry butter are delish , and try the cats paw!

    (5)

  • Sandy M.

    Have been coming here for years and always extremely pleased....until this past visit. The waitstaff was mediocre at best. The food took so long to come out and when it did, both orders were incorrect. Waiter simply replied, "oh my bad" but never asked if we wanted to wait for the correct omlets. When the bill arrived we were still charged for the extra item added, even though it was added to the wrong item! Aside from that, the food no longer seemed special and delicious. Something has changed and we wouldn't hurry back.

    (2)

  • Amy Z.

    Spinach eggs benedict was eh. Not the traditional steamed spinach but rather a few leaves of raw spinach. Placed over a biscuit rather than an English muffin which was interesting but the texture of an English muffin pairs better with poached eggs. Biscuits, which is what 2 Cats is known for, were too salty and a bit too buttery. Accompanying strawberry butter was delicious (imagine really whipped butter with a hint of strawberry). If only biscuits weren't so salty, would have been memorable. Food came with a few pieces of fruit which didn't taste super fresh. Home fries were ok, good flavor but lots of char. Good service, not slow as was mentioned by some others, maybe because we got there at 12:40. Place closes at 1pm and we were out a little after that.

    (2)

  • Nina T.

    Delicious ! Lobster omelet Lobster benedict Highly recommend They put strawberries in their butter :)

    (5)

  • Celia S.

    Let's face it, it's hard to run a weekend brunch place because: A) it's the most important meal of the day so the standard's pretty high B) it's too early on any given weekend to line up for a popular brunch place so everybody's extra grumpy & picky to begin with. My lobster eggs Benedict was alright. Eggs were done perfectly but lobster's just lobster. Maybe it's because I've had too much here in Bah Haba already? However shouldn't they expect that as a default during tourist season anyway? My mom's blueberry pancakes were just okay. To be clear we do like our pancakes fluffy so you might enjoy this if you prefer yours with just the right amount of sogginess. (Sarcasm, anyone? No? Too early? Alright.) Coffee was a little weak. Proof being I was still grumpy after my latte and my mom's espresso. And the biscuits with strawberry butter......maybe those who rave about it never tried specialty biscuits before? I thought it wasn't all that special at all. Oh except the biscuits were too salty and the butter had only a mildly traceable strawberry flavor. Bottom line: Go if it's right around the corner where you live or if you're a cheery morning person. I know I'm not but I've had my share of hungover brunches to be able to say it's not impossible to impress me either.

    (3)

  • Vivian C.

    We arrived shortly before 7:30am to find that there was already a line at 2 Cats Inn and Cafe. It moved reasonably fast as the parties were each sat in turn, and found ourselves comfortably situated in one of their small dining rooms not five minutes later. Cute paw prints marked our table as a hint of the rest of their cute decor. Not quite as hungry as we would have been had this been our first meal of the day, we opted to share their Mediterranean Breakfast $12.95 grilled sundried tomato polenta on a bed of fresh spinach with two poached eggs, homemade caponata, and feta cheese, served with spicy homefries, Maple Walnut Sweet Potatoes $6.95, and Two Biscuits & Strawberry Butter $3.75 between the three of us. The biscuits were huge and tender and tasty with the flavored butter. The sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for even this sweet tooth, and still (too!) firm. The Mediterranean Breakfast was my surprise favorite as a healthy savory breakfast choice. I love potatoes, but the accompanying spicy homefries, however, were not particularly to my taste. 3.5 stars.

    (4)

  • Nina S.

    Tried this for breakfast since it was right across the street from the hotel I was staying at. Ordered their eggs with home fries and biscuit + strawberry butter. It came with pineapple which was really sweet and honestly the best part of my plate even though it was one small slice. The eggs came out ok the home fries were nothing special, and the biscuit was to me was the worst. It wasn't fluffy and buttery on the inside, but hard and dense and the strawberry butter didn't help. The bf ordered the corn beef hash which was actually good so I'd come back for that. Make

    (3)

  • Maggie J.

    We waited 20 minutes to be seated, which wasn't a big deal because it's busy season. But we got seated in a horrible spot... right next to where the staff puts in orders. We listened to staff making inappropriate jokes and argue about the coffee. We waited 15 or 20 minutes for our food order to be taken. We were not offered water and our waitress seemed annoyed that we were there. We waited another 30 minutes for our food. This wouldn't have been a big deal except that our food was not hot when it came out AND by the time we got it, two other tables who had been seated well after us were already leaving, finished with their meals. So we watched people be seated, eat, and leave by the time we were even served. Our waitress threw the check at us when we were leaving and didn't bother to ask if we wanted anything else. The service was horrendous. Now for the food: my sunny side up eggs had overcooked yolks and undercooked whites, and for all 2 cats posturing about fresh food, the eggs were definitely store bought and old. The bacon was almost inedible. The home fries and the biscuit were good but I found the strawberry butter to be too sweet, but that's a personal preference. The coffee was also completely watered down. This was by far the worst dining experience I've ever had. Our waitress was awful, the food subpar and cold by the time we ate it, and we will never be returning. Maybe the place used to be good, but it's definitely not anymore.

    (1)

  • Ross C.

    Much better than the alternative slant the menu illustrates. I just wanted eggs, sausage and toast, but you have to make exceptions. I was able to switch out a biscuit for toast. Sausage was no go with my choice. Our server did ASK if I wanted sausage or bacon but, having just seen they charge $4.95 for a side of this, I asked (knowing the answer) if it was included. She said no. Watch out for this.

    (4)

  • Gloria H.

    I had been to Bar Harbor before, in my pre-Yelp days (sad, dark times) and in those days I would have never had stumbled across 2 Cats. Thank goodness for Yelp, (thanks Jando!) because I bookmarked this place before I even arrived on my most recent trip. It was a 15 minute walk for us in the heat, because our tour bus (don't judge me, I didn't want to drive from NY) dropped us off at Agamont Park, but it was well worth the walk. The inn/restaurant is located in a very residential area, right across the street from a bicycle rental shop. It looked very quirky and inviting, and we were greeted by smiling hostesses who seated us immediately. The restaurant is in the ground floor of the inn- and felt very homey. I immediately decided that we would stay at the inn the next time we were in town. The waitress was friendly and knowledgeable and upon hearing my concern about the latte I was about to order, she asked if I wanted them to alter it to cater to my needs. They offered decaf, soy milk, almond milk, etc. She was also very helpful with tips on where to visit while we were there and what other restaurants we should try. I was torn between the lobster benedict and the lobster omelette, but I had to take Jando's advice and go with the lobster benedicts- he is my CM after all! The lobster benedict was superb- the hollandaise was perfect and the biscuit was so flakey. The spicy home fried were spiced and cooked perfectly!. I think between the ambiance, staff and food, this is my favorite spot in Bar Harbor. The price had increased slightly since Jando's visit in '11, but it was well worth it and like him, I'd come back again in a heartbeat. This is a vacation spot, you gotta eat well and live it up!

    (5)

  • Kate B.

    My husband's breakfast was the best breakfast he's ever had. He raved about everything on his plate. Everything. Unfortunately, my stomach is always upset when I travel and I required something less indulgent. Opted for a bagel expecting the same attention to home made detail that arrived on his plate but, sadly, it was a run of the mill bagel that comes from a bag at the grocery store. I was sad. I'd hoped for a house made New England bagel. But if you're not sick or just homesick for New England bagels--the homefries are incredible, the strawberry butter and biscuits are decadent and not too sweet, the eggs are fluffy, the sausage is spicy without trying to be a badass, and everything else is perfect.

    (3)

  • Grahame G.

    Great breakfast, and it has the added advantage of being the first place you come across when heading into town. Service fast and friendly, breakfast choices great. Lobster omelettes! Special eggs Benedict (with smoked salmon) that come with some slices of fruit on the side to finish off - what a great idea. They even have a shop selling 2 cats merchandising. This could get expensive... (it did!)

    (5)

  • Shannon L.

    Great food!!! Lobster omelette was loaded with fresh tasting lobster and hubby loves his corned beef hash. Would love to give 5 stars, but the service was awful!!! The worst I think we've had in a long time. Granted, we arrived 30 min before close... But we waited 10 min for a hostess to acknowledge us, then another 10 min for our waiter to greet us. Then 10 min before he took our order and about 20 for the food. Drinks were refilled sparingly and there were no smiles on any of the waitstaff... We felt pretty much unwanted. Fortunately, the food was heaven and hearty portions! Cute place, not sure maybe the mgrs mistreat the staff or something? They were grumpy!!

    (3)

  • Heidi B.

    This place deserves one star because service is terribly slow. In fact, the slowest I've ever experienced at any brunch place. We were seated around 9:50am on a Saturday morning and were greeted by our server right away. I ordered farmers breakfast and my friend got the breakfast burrito. Not a complicated or big order by any means. She took our order and we waited. And waited. The table behind us sit down after us and they got their food. We waited. The table behind us finished their food and left. We waited. Another table sit down, got their food, and left. I started to wonder how much longer it will take for them to butcher that pig in order to make my sausage. I checked with our server twice and she said "your order will be right out" both times. The third time I asked her she ACTUALLY went to check the order and this is what she came back with "your order got stacked behind an 8 person order. That wasn't in my control". No apologies. I was so tempted to just walk out and go somewhere else, but the time spend waiting was already lost. And once I realized they weren't making sausage from that pig waiting to be butchered, I decided to suck up and wait more. We did eventually got our food at the 1 hour 20 minute time mark. You know how when you are starving and experiencing long wait it feels like eternity? This place is the master of eternity. Food is way too average to justify this kind of wait. Avoid when hungry.

    (1)

  • Be E.

    It's been about 2 years and I still crave the pancakes! This place lives up to its hype and is really affordable for the portions you can get. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and I recommend the outdoor. In the time it took us to eat, we saw a caterpillar, butterflies, and 2 cats (how appropriate). The cats sunbathe near you while you eat and are friendly. The food took a while to get to us because this place is always packed. And the OJ had a lot of pulp, when I asked the waiter and he said "just a bit". I highly recommend the apple cinnamon pancakes. Food: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Staff: 4/5

    (5)

  • Chris W.

    Not bad at all. Went for the salmon omelette which was tasty. Came with potatoes and a delicious biscuit and some strawberry buttery topping. Loved the interior of the place too. Very cozy new england style place.

    (4)

  • Elliot P.

    Really delicious food and a good atmosphere (it's part of an Inn and has that homey, antique-but-funky vibe to it). My wife had the lobster eggs benedict and I had the regular benedict, and they were both top notch, made with homemade biscuits instead of the standard English muffins which made them tastier and more filling. And they serve breakfast until 1pm! One downside: they closed at 1pm instead of 2pm, as advertised on Yelp. We wanted to stick around, see the cats (they were nowhere to be found, but that's to be expected when it comes to animals as fickle as felines), and get a dessert, but they booted us out a little before 1pm on a Thursday. Would be nice if they stayed open a bit later. Otherwise, a great experience!

    (4)

  • P P.

    Friendly service. Tons of seating in doors and out. Great coffee and fresh juice. Large selection on menu. Get some biscuits they were very good but LARGE. Check your bill though. First we were given another customers bill, then when we got ours we were charged twice for an item. Also my oatmeal was overly thick, hard to eat.

    (3)

  • Angela K.

    We loved the breakfast here so much we came twice :) the first day, Matt provided excellent service; he was very friendly and attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed the Farmer's breakfast, blueberry pancakes and mushroom/Swiss omelette. Of course the biscuits with strawberry butter are a must! The second day, the food was amazing but the service left much to be desired (server ID 260 - so unfriendly we didn't even get her name). It was disheartening to have someone who could barely say two kind words while giving us minimum service. We're not hard to please and are not demanding customers by any means so it just put a damper on our last meal in Bar Harbor.

    (4)

  • Ann S.

    We got there at 7:20am and by 7:30am the patio had filled up. We got omelets which came with the biscuits and strawberry butter everyone raves about. Our breakfasts were good, filling and something we'd come back for. The biscuits were amazing but the strawberry butter didn't taste like strawberry at all. The server was very nice but the hostess that day could use a refresher course in how to not make your customers feel like they made a mistake. I won't hold it against them. Wish we would've had a longer stay so that we could've gone again!

    (4)

  • Jeff B.

    As soon as I walked in, I could tell this was the kind of place that Yelpers rated highly, and that it attracted loads of New York tourists. After checking Yelp, I was right on both counts. The breakfast I had here really hit the spot and got me ready for a long day of walking on trails and driving around the park loop in Acadia National Park. I can't remember what my girlfriend had, but I had the breakfast burrito. The coffee I drank here was probably the best I had in Maine. I agree with Jando that this place is a bit on the pricey side, but it was totally worth it to go, especially since I had already saved a good amount on accommodations by staying in one of the no-frills motels in the town you drive through just before entering Mount Desert Island. My girlfriend loved it as well and joked for the rest of our New England road trip that we needed to get back there for breakfast again.

    (5)

  • Carly L.

    As tourist traveling through Bar Harbor, this breakfast spot seemed like the place to go - heck, even Ryon at CVS recommended we go here! We stopped by around 9:30 on a Friday in the middle of busy season and only had to wait about 30 minutes to be seated - could have been dumb luck or it could be a sign that they do try to move folks in and out fairly quickly (which is nice when you are hungry and waiting for a table). Anyway, once seated, we were waited on and served quickly. My husband went with the gimicky, but good, lobster omelette, while I opted for the french toast covered with fruit. Everything was good, but not great, and my fruit did include some underripe pieces of melon - my fruit cup pet peeve. Bottom line, you will leave full, you will leave happy, you will leave feeling like you were well taken care of, but let's just hope it's not your only Bar Harbor dining experience, because there are better options out there.

    (4)

  • David C.

    Went there for breakfast. Service could have been a lot better. Food was just average. Took way too long to get our breakfast.

    (2)

  • Karl H.

    The coffee was great and they never let your cup run dry! I had the eggs Benedict with their biscuits which were really good. The service was excellent. The only thing missing were the Cats.

    (5)

  • Mary L.

    The secret is out! We came Memorial Day weekend and though it was still considered off-season, there was still a wait and a sea of folks down the front steps. TIP: Make a reservation a few days ahead of your trip (even for 2) and you'll be able to waltz on in immediately! Biscuits w/ strawberry butter - Yay. Quite large and filling, wished they came out warm. Cat's Paw - Yay. Pastry topped with cinnamon sugar and pecans, great to take to-go for a snack as you hike Acadia. Summer Scramble - Yay. Eggs with tomatoes, scallions, and feta cheese served with a side of spicy home fries. Blueberry Pancakes - Yay. Three pancakes filles with blueberries. You might be better off getting a single pancake and saving room to try the other goodies on the menu. Take it easy on the biscuits and pastries, otherwise you'll end up wasting blueberry pancakes like I did! Coffee was good too, none of the watered down crap that you get from other breakfast joints!

    (5)

  • Margaret C.

    YUMMY!!!!!! Highly recommend. Great food, great service. The breakfast burrito was delicious. Great home fries.

    (5)

  • David B.

    Having no idea where to eat breakfast here in Bar Harbor we took the advice of the motel owner and tried 2 Cats. It was wonderful advice. We ordered an omelette and french toast and a fruit smoothie. The omelette has fresh veggies including avocado, fresh salsa and a home made biscuit. I love home made biscuits. They also had special 2 cats hot pepper sauce. Also fantastic, we ended up buying three bottles. The smoothie was terrific. They also provided stevia at the table, for those who don't want sugar or unnatural substitutes. I'm giving them 4 instead of 5 only because the french toast was so so due to the type of bread they used and the service was a little slow. But all in all we walked away full and satisfied and we will be back before our vacation ends.

    (4)

  • Elsie W.

    Had their lobster omelette for the novelty factor, but it tasted just okay. Lobster benedict looked good but was also alright. BUT their strawberry butter was pretty damn good. That's about it though. Pretty cute place for brunch, with cat paws on the tables and bright colored decor. Oh, and good coffee.

    (3)

  • Kim J.

    Came to Maine to eat lobster for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We got our breakfast fix at 2 Cats! Lobster Eggs Benedict and Lobster Omlet were incredibly fresh and delicious. both served with spicy home fries and the lightest home made biscuit . Breakfast lobster dishes we so good we went back the next day! Great staff and comfortable atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Cynthia S.

    We returned to 2 cats and it was a highlight of the trip again. Friendly greeting on our arrival. We ordered the Summer scramble, fresh squeezed juices, maple latte and egg on fresh biscuit. Such delicious home cooking!! They are dog friendly, allowing us on the deck, and service was prompt and excellent. Long live 2 Cats!!

    (5)

  • Jacob S.

    Can you say brunch! Holy Moly what a good meal!

    (4)

  • Angela B.

    Food was pretty good, unique menu items for breakfast. Our table was lopsided and made it a challenge but I would give it another try because the menu was good.

    (4)

  • PB H.

    Excellent breakfast spot - great menu and the food was delicious. Nice atmosphere and great service as well. Best spot that we found for breakfast in Bar Harbor.

    (5)

  • Ron W.

    Ok - first things first, the food here is pretty good. Great selection of breakfast food with quality ingredients. The thing that makes me only give 3 stars is that the pricing is crazy! Breakfast for two, pancakes, bacon and coffee came to over $50! Bar Harbor has some expensive breakfast options, and I've had a lot of them, and in my opinion, there are better options for the cost.

    (3)

  • Amy P.

    I waited ten minutes at the host stand and was ignored by several staff members before a waitress finally came around (it wasn't crazy busy). I told her the number in our party and told her we had a dog (since this is supposed to be pet friendly). With attitude, she told me that they only have one table that pets can sit at and that table is taken and their occupants have not gotten their food yet. Ok. So you have one table and staff that seems shocked that you brought a dog to a "pet friendly" restaurant on an island where everyone seems to have dogs. I would not advertise this as a pet friendly place. I have no idea if the food is good.

    (2)

  • Ben D.

    Warning: they actually have cats! This was a turn off for my wife, but not for me. If you have allergies, you should probably stay away from this place. First the food, I had an egg, sausage, home fries platter, and asked for it with no onions and I got onions anyway, and they were raw red onions (very strong). That was disappointing, but the sausage was delicious as were the home fries. My coffee was also quite good. My wife had a breakfast sandwich with canadian bacon, egg, and cheese, on a bagel, and loved it. It was one of the better breakfasts she had. The bad: the hostess was *rude*. Flat out rude. Eye-rolling, attitude giving, mean staring, rude. Note to restaurant owners: your host/hostess is the first and last impression most customers have of your restaurant; hire someone friendly! This really irks me. Overall, if you don't mind cats and attitude, the food was okay. I wouldn't go back here though, and I wouldn't recommend it.

    (2)

  • Keri D.

    I hate having to write reviews like this. I almost feel I should write a review, and then a rebuttal as we went 2 times on our trip to Maine and had 2 experiences. As I'm a compulsive yelper, I read reviews prior to Maine and KNEW this would be our first breakfast. Breakfast 1 Boyfriend had: Lobster Eggs Benedict. LOVE LOVE LOVED it I had: Mediterranean Breakfast which was a sun-dried tomato polenta with poached eggs and an amazing homemade caponata. We sat outside and it was gorgeous on the patio. We loved everything SO much, we decided to come back for breakfast the following day. Breakfast 2 Boyfriend: Lobster Omelet. He was so disappointed. Chewy cheep cuts of lobster. I had: Blueberry pancakes. GREAT. Our big gripe from the second day is that they sat us at a TINY table inside that was uncomfortable as we were sitting in the small area and EVERY time someone walked past they had no choice but to bump in to me. Also it was HOT inside. To the extent that I was sweating while eating. And it was only the second weekend in June and wasn't even that hot out. So hard to rate a place with such high highs and such low lows.. We'd go back. But for Lobster Benedict and blueberry pancakes only. Outside only.

    (3)

  • Kartik P.

    Being a fan of hearty breakfast I love to try new places that are a little out of their way. I wanted to try something new here. But I guess my expectations were wrong to start with. A big minus is I think the wait time. If you are in the area for a long stay in Acadia and dont mind having to wait about 40 mins to an hour for an okish breakfast then yes this place would work. The only thing that stood out was the biscuits and the strawberry butter it was!?!? That was an awesome delight.

    (3)

  • Stephanie F.

    2 cats is among the best restaurants for breakfast in Bar Harbor. The coffee is delicious and I can't say enough good things about the traditional Benedict (pictured below, sans the first half of the Benedict, which I greedily inhaled before taking this picture!). This dish managed to hit the perfect balance of salty, rich, and tangy. After several repetitions, I also tried the baguette French toast, which was good, and served in generous portions with a varied selection of fresh fruit. However, it didn't quite hit the same note of perfection that the Benedict achieved. The service was friendly, but consistently slow. The restaurant was always hopping when I came in, and I suspect that the kitchen just can't keep up the pace at peak hours. Delays of thirty to forty minutes, though, detract a bit from the experience, so keep that in mind if you plan to hit the morning rush. Overall, a great choice for breakfast in BH.

    (4)

  • Aaron S.

    We've been to 2 Cats several times over the years and they consistently deliver a high quality breakfast each visit. I had never really ventured far from the eggs dishes, whether it was an occasional Lobster Omelet, the Breakfast Burrito, Summer Scramble, or Mediterranean Breakfast. On this visit, I went a little lighter and got the Granola and Almond Milk. It was delicious and I also bought a bag of granola for the trip home. I also added the fruit to the granola and let me tell you that the bowl came back heaping. This was all before we both ordered Maple Lattes to start. These were also delicious. The Maple did not dominate but it was definitely there. I could have had a few more. Aside from the granola, there are also other things that you need to try, like the muffins, or the biscuits with strawberry butter. Awesome! If you are lucky, you may also have a furry friend visit you while you are eating-- fine with me, since I am a cat person and it reminds me of home. There are also items you can purchase with the logos so check out the shelves near the register when you enter. We'll be back again (maybe twice within our stay again).

    (5)

  • Crystal S.

    Absolutely delicious! So glad we stopped here. We tried everything with lobster :) the omelettes were great. It was my first time to try eggs Benedict. So glad I did. It was amazing! Highly recommend it. It is well worth the wait

    (5)

  • Jennifer V.

    If you're in Bar Harbor, you absolutely have to eat at this place! We were sat quickly, service was efficient, and the food was great. The pancakes were huge and the biscuits were pretty good (im from the south, so it's really difficult for me to truly think a biscuit is perfect) I enjoyed the atmosphere of the place and would come back.

    (4)

  • Trish S.

    We went again several times this trip and they didn't disappoint at all. They had something different my husband ordered in his last day which was a special, homemade corn beef hash and apparently he couldn't stop raving about it! He was so happy and said it was the best he ever had! You can't go wrong with anything they serve. Ask for Scott, the server. He's fantastic and so friendly. And if you like Hot Sauce, try theirs! OMG its the best, I bought six bottles to bring home with us!

    (5)

  • Jessica S.

    Worth the wait! We only waited about 20mins at 9:30, which convos seeing the amount of people we saw seemed quick our server was super friendly and kept our coffee cups full! We sat inside, which was somewhat warm but not terrible and to be expected inside a busy restaurant. Our orders were fantastic, everyone at my table loved their food. We got the summer scramble, mushroom and onion omelette a and smoked trout omelette. All came with the biscuits with Strawberry Butter which was SO YUMMY! We all left with fully bellies and smiles on our faces. A Must when visiting Bar Harbor!!!

    (5)

  • Maria K.

    This place was delightful! Sad we only discovered it on the last day of our trip. Popular? yes! Come early! Good food? OMG! Their eggs Benedict with salmon and the delicious potatoes was amazing! I love that they had local food and warned their customers about the wait. I would prefer to wait on the fresh and not rush through my meals! Service? Friendly, helpful, everything you want on vacation

    (4)

  • Brian V.

    2 Cats is must for breakfast when in Bar Harbor. Expect to wait 20-30 minutes but it's worth the wait. You can go inside and they will give you a cup of coffee while you wait...and it's free. All four of us had great meals. Orange Juice is freshly squeezed(lots of pulp) and when I got the check, extremely reasonable. Very good coffee(seems to be all over Bar Harbor) The biscuits were riddicioulsly good with the homeade butter. You won't regret it

    (4)

  • Pamela L.

    We planned ahead for this breakfast so that we could beat the crowds. Went on a weekday after we had watched sunrise from Cadillac Mtn.we were seated quickly and coffee was not far behind, which was good since we were up at 3:30am. Wonderful breakfast. Great selection of large breakfast portions. Home. Fries had just a little kick to them that made them better than your average dish. The best orange juice I have ever had...I would go back in a heartbeat. My only complaint were that the biscuits were a little dry, but it could have been an off day. Does not change my love for 2 Cats.

    (4)

  • Morgan L.

    I could eat breakfast on their patio every day of the year and be completely happy. We did the best we could on our recent trip to the area and drove the 20 minutes to town for breakfast every morning there with our 7 month old. We just loved it. Friendly staff, wonderful food, and their biscuits with strawberry butter... YUM.

    (5)

  • Natacha D.

    One of only two places with really good food in Bar Harbor. Breakfasts are sizable and tasty, there are lots of choices for meat-eaters and vegetarians, and service is very friendly and good. I went here two years ago and again last week. Last time I had the mediterranean breakfast and tried the tofu scramble- both were quite good- and this time I had the omelette, which was burrito-style stuffed with lots of fillings. The spicy potatoes are pretty good. They have a great outdoor and indoor area, although the outdoor area does not accommodate parties larger than 6. Sadly, the cats are no longer wandering around- last time I got to hang out with both at some point during my meal, which was a huge draw for me.

    (4)

  • bubba g.

    Good portions. Lobster Benedict was tasty. Recommend the blueberry pancakes. Very filling servings. Seasonal staff service a bit to be desired, but overall enjoyable.

    (4)

  • Elisabeth E.

    I had a really nice breakfast here! First of all the Inn is super adorable! It literally feels like you are walking into someone's home and having breakfast. The two resident cats -George and Baby- walk around and greet guests while they eat. George will even jump in your lap if you let him, and he's a bacon hound I found out. Apparently if you stay at the inn these kitties will scratch at the doors and you can let them in to sleep with you! The service was wonderful. I was very pleasantly greeted by the hostess and shown to a table immediately. My server was so nice and personable. He was also very helpful in coming up with gluten free options for me. The food was great! My gluten free french toast was amazing and the side of bacon was good. Coffee and orange juice were both good. My meal was 20.00 and I had a great time, loved the food, and was full all till dinner. Free Wifi also. Definitely recommend this place! Unless you don't like cats :P

    (5)

  • Steve K.

    Great place. Had homemade ( really) and my wife had granola with fruit. Every thing was delicious

    (5)

  • Nick C.

    We had a great breakfast experience at 2 cats this morning. Our server was personable, kind, and attentive. The ambiance was great. And, our food was phenomenal. I had the lobster omelette and a side order of bacon. The omelette was piled high with lobster, which justified the price. The bacon was great too as it was thick cut, but let's be honest any bacon is great. My fiancé ordered the lobster Benedict, which was prepared well also. The biscuits were tasty - almost as if an entire stick of butter was in each.

    (4)

  • Elle W.

    The food was worth the wait... I'll admit it, I'd go back just for the spicy home fries. The biscuit and strawberry butter were so delicious. The prices were a little steep for bar harbor, but I definitely recommend trying this place.

    (5)

  • Andrea C.

    Best orange juice I have ever had! They make it there from Florida oranges. Everything was outstanding to the food service and decor. I am a breakfast person and this is probably my favorite place I've ever been. If there's a wait, it's worth it!! I wish I lives closer! Yummmmm!!

    (5)

  • Kurt S.

    Came to 2 cats and enjoyed it on my first visit to Acadia, so I figured we would stop in again when we returned. This time, not so much. Two of us ordered eggs benedict, mine was fine, nothing special, my buddy's was hard poached not soft poached. Other buddy tried to sub swiss for cheddar cheese in their omelet but was told that would "substantially increase the price of the dish because it would have to be made from scratch". An omelet made from scratch, what a novelty. No thanks 2 cats.

    (2)

  • Ariana P.

    Good service and Yummy fresh food!!

    (4)

  • G B.

    Not bad not the best by far Simple pancakes came to table rather raw Cook needs to take kitchen class number one over Waitress was nice however But don't leave the bill on the table while people are only halfway done. Returned second time and ordered omelette With Swiss tomatoes and mushrooms Got delivered to table loaded with ham The only thing I can add is that if you go here Don't just eat what's put Down in front of you. Look it over ! Expect to pay $50.00 minimum for breakfast For two

    (2)

  • Richie R.

    Get there early and there won't be much of a wait! And whatever you do, order something that comes with some of the stuff they bake in-house, such as the biscuits, which are excellent. Really good breakfast that was ever so slightly over-priced, but still worth it. Has a lovely patio that is covered from the rain as well. Coffee is also excellent.

    (4)

  • Michael M.

    When you're looking for breakfast, 2 Cats should be your first stop. My omelette was amazing - portobello, bacon and Swiss. It was served with home fries, a biscuit with strawberry butter and I ordered a side of bacon. It was all so very good. All of the food was very fresh, and as such the menu had a disclaimer that the wait may be long as such. My fiancé also got an omelette, filled with avocado, cheese, salsa and potatoes that he also couldn't speak highly enough of. We sat on the front porch which was very nice, and we had terrific service. The best part of it all for me was how fresh the food tasted. Definitely visit 2 Cats while you're here! But get there reasonably early, there was a wait after we arrived!

    (5)

  • Amanda M.

    We stopped in for an early breakfast on labor day weekend. We arrived 30 min prior to opening and a line started forming ten till. The entire place was full within 15 minutes. The restaurant is decorated with cat everything and is very cozy and cute. I ordered an omelet, homefries, and their homemade sausage. It also came with a biscuit with their homemade strawberry butter. Everything was excellent and the pumpkin cappuccino was surprisingly very good. I ate as much as I could and then some. Looking forward to my next visit.

    (4)

  • C R.

    My favorite breakfast place! Two cats has awesome breakfast food. The breakfast burritos and eggs Benedict are favorites with my family. Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Sue F.

    The food was great but they kind of rush you. We received the check 5 mins after we got the food. But overall the food was fantastic and the service was great. Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Jason M.

    We had breakfast here our first morning in Bar Harbor, and had a lovely time. My wife and I split the egg sandwich on Kaiser (omelet with cheddar, two slices of Canadian bacon) and the eggs Benedict. She wasn't happy with the Benedict because it comes on biscuit rather than english muffin; indeed, they don't seem to have english muffins at all, which are key to her concept of breakfast. But I thought it was very good, and our waitress was great.

    (4)

  • Laura T.

    Food and scene was spectacular!!! The wild blueberry pancakes and lobster Benedict hit our table. We finished every bite and were pleasantly stuffed. The staff was super friendly and informative on local "to do's". Sat outside and enjoyed the peerrrrfect weather.

    (5)

  • Karen S.

    Hard boiled egg on my lobster Benedict. Cold food. Good service. They offered to send out another but I didn't feel like waiting.

    (1)

  • Michael M.

    Go here for breakfast. While the area seems to be a little more laid back than this Chicago boy is used to, it's also very unpretentious. The staff is friendly, the prices are reasonable and the food is very good. The home fries are delicious and I enjoyed the Lobster Benedict. Look for the photo! -mM

    (4)

  • Jess P.

    Excellent food and service! Lots of great choices for breakfast, all kinds of pancakes...very accommodating!

    (5)

  • Colleen M.

    Loved this place so much. One of my favorite breakfasts yet. They seated us quickly even though it appeared to be super packed on a rainy Father's Day Sunday. I got the farmers scramble - it was fresh and real. Not a quick premade egg mix. The potatoes and the spicy sausage rocked with flavor. The biscuit: I could've eaten twenty more if I wasn't stuffed. Go here! I'm so sad we don't have this place close to home.

    (5)

  • Elisha P.

    AMAZING breakfast! And staff is sooo friendly.

    (5)

  • Joseph B.

    Although the food was terrific, we waited 35 minutes after being seated before we were served water and acknowledged by our waitress. The food took an additional 30 minutes. The waitress was very apologetic and pleasant, but waiting over an hour spoiled the experience for our party of 6. I'm not sure this was our waitress' fault, but management needs to address this issue. Hit it at the right time and I'm sure it will be a memorable meal.

    (3)

  • Mark F.

    Friendly service and great breakfast food! Their homefires are spicy, but not so hot thas to be unpleasant. Freshly squeezed (literally) orange juice, Strawberry butter, and amazing biscuits in a funky atmosphere. My only disappointment was that I saw no cats...

    (5)

  • Ashley R.

    This was my first time eating at 2 Cats. I had heard many great reviews on the place, so we came here for a mid-morning breakfast on a Saturday. I would recommend making reservations - the place was pretty busy (in early May) so I can imagine what it would be like in July or August! Both locals and tourists like this spot. The atmosphere is very unique - it is an old house converted into a restaurant so there is a lot of character and charm to the place. Food was okay - coffee and fresh squeezed juice was great! I didn't care for the potatoes - too spicy for my taste, but I others at my table loved them. I had a breakfast sandwich, was was also just okay. I would go with pancakes or french toast next time. I would certainly go back and give it another try!

    (4)

  • Adrienne M.

    I have no idea how this place has 4.5 stars & almost 250 reviews. Our brunch here was a disaster. I've been coming to the Bar Harbor area for almost 30 years but we always go back to the same places over and over again because they are family favorites. I love those places, but this trip we also wanted to try a couple new restaurants and this place had such excellent Yelp reviews we decided it must be worth a visit, despite the prices, which are high even for Bar Harbor. We started our meal on a bad note by waiting outside in the cold October morning until we were seated because they apparently don't have any indoor waiting area. Then we were led to the table by the hostess but she said it would be awhile until a waitress could come by because they were busy. As soon as our waitress came over, we placed our order & let her know we were in a hurry. She never brought us water (I guess they don't bring it automatically here, which I can understand for conservation reasons, but then you'd think they'd at least ask if you want it) so we had to flag her down again to get waters. My husband had the "ho-hum" (around $9) which was eggs, spicy homefries and a biscuit with strawberry butter. His eggs were correctly prepared over medium (many places do over easy even when you order medium), but neither of us was a big fan of the homefries. The biscuit, which is much-lauded on Yelp, was fine but not mind-blowing. The tea that came with his breakfast was very weak. Overall, "ho-hum" was a good description of this dish. I had the blueberry pancakes ($11) because they were so praised on Yelp. I wondered at the time if this was a mistake, because there are several pancake places I really like in the area that are much cheaper, but there were so many positive comments about them on Yelp I thought they must be something really special. They were AWFUL. When I cut into them, it was clear they were very undercooked in the center. I didn't want to eat the raw parts for both safety and taste reasons, but even the outer edges which were fully cooked did not taste good. Somehow they managed to be completely flavorless, which is quite a feat, given that they were packed with Maine blueberries, which I love. The only good thing I can say about this dish is that it was a big portion: 3 plate-sized pancakes. If you're looking for good pancakes, go down the street to Jordan's - their blueberry pancakes cost 40% less and are way better. Our waitress asked if everything was ok and I pointed out that the pancakes were not cooked through. She replied "Our pancakes are really different than other people's pancakes. They're very egg-y." Yeah, no. Egg-y is not the same thing as raw. She did finally acknowledge that they were undercooked and offered to have the kitchen remake them, but since our meal had already taken so long (as it was, brunch for two took well over an hour) we declined. When she brought our bill, she did give us a 10% discount because of the pancakes, which we appreciated (although I felt that, given that the food was objectively prepared wrong and it wasn't a matter of simply not liking what I ordered, a more significant discount would have been appropriate.) I rarely give restaurants 1 star reviews, but I simply can't think of one single positive thing to say about our meal here - nothing about the food, service, ambiance or prices was impressive. I can understand that some people might be more tolerant of the wait outside & the slow service than us, but I think the people praising the pancakes must never have eaten pancakes before. Oh well, as my husband said, we should have known not to come here based on the name alone because we're dog people.

    (1)

  • Jane N.

    lobster eggs benny + blueberry pancakes. 'nough said.

    (5)

  • Clay B.

    If you're near Bar Harbor don't miss the opportunity to visit Two Cats for breakfast. I think I died and went to heaven. My wife and I both had the portobello mushroom, bacon and swiss cheese omlete with a side of blueberry pancakes. Large portions, my wife said "we should have split it" I said "are you kidding" coffee was excellent also. Don't fail to get the pancakes :) Our waitress was awesome and by coincidence her name is Cat :)

    (5)

  • Jenna D.

    I loved 2 cats!!! I was pretty excited to check out this place. My brother in law and I ordered their famous lobster eggs benedicts, my husband ordered blueberry pancakes and we got their biscuits to share. The lobster eggs benedict was very very tasty. The potatoes it came with were a little spicy but it def. added a kick to it. The meal was pretty heavy and the price was pretty steep as a brunch (I think it was about $20 for the lobster eggs benedict). My husband's blueberry pancake was just okay. I think we had too high expectations on the blueberry pancakes... The biscuits were pretty yummy. 2 cats is not your weekly brunch place and would need some serious walking off but it is def. worth trying!

    (5)

  • Raina M.

    Wonderful breakfast, large portions and very friendly staff, would totally recommend this placebo anyone in the area!

    (5)

  • Richard R.

    Loved the outdoor seating among the flowers (though you do need to be ok with visiting bees). Make a reservation to avoid the huge line. The avocado and lobster omelettes were great, as were the moose track and blueberry pancakes (which had nice tree syrup to pour on). The orange and grapefruit juice were fresh squeezed and delicious. Be sure to build place this into your stay!

    (5)

  • Gianna M.

    amazing!!! my boyfriend and I stopped here one morning and loved everything about it. the service is great lovely people. the bathrooms are pristine. the food was YUM! my boyfriend got the breakfast burrito with spicy home fries and loved it, I got to die for blueberry pancakes and their AWESOME homemade toast with strawberry butter which was delicious! they also have a lot of veg friendly options and had soy milk for coffee! their coffee is organic and some of the best coffee I've ever had at a breakfast place. def will be coming back next time in bar harbor!!

    (5)

  • Leigh H.

    Recently ate at 2 Cats for a late breakfast. Cute space. Our waitress was friendly and service was quick. We both agreed our food was delicious, if a little expensive, but that's to be expected in Bar Harbor.

    (4)

  • Jocilyn W.

    Everything is absolutely delicious! Don't leave here without trying the homemade biscuits w/ strawberry butter. We had a group of 10, everybody left very satisfied and service was great. Hope we have time to go back before we leave town!

    (5)

  • Michael M.

    What a nice place and the food is fresh and delicious. Don't pass this by..

    (5)

  • DawnMarie R.

    4 Stars - 1 for getting to visit with a cat - I've been really missing my babies while on vacation and being greeted by this kitty and given time to pet her made my day. Wish she (the cat) would have sat with me; but after allowing me to pet her for several moments she jumped up on our "neighbor's" lap. The neighboring lady was 81 years young! And she looked very thrilled to visit with the cat while she ate. The other 3 stars are for the food and the service. We waited an inordinately long time for our food. And when it came it dribbled in. The orange juice was amazing - freshly squeezed - really - not like every other restaurant that says freshly squeezed and then hands you a glass of watered down orange stuff - this is really fresh - pulpy - decadent = to do for - orange juice. I ordered 1 pancake, a "catspaws" (biscuit), bacon, and orange juice - my bill was pretty steep for what I got - $21.33 (and then add tip to that) ... hmmm .. now that I think of the price I'm tempted to change my rating to 3 stars - that price is painful for what I ate. But I just loved getting to pet the cat. (I am so missing Angel, Trouble, Morgan, and Selene). The food was A-OK. everything tasted good (not great - but good) and arrived hot. Service was very very slow. Bill was high. Seating - we took first available - which was "outside" - they wrapped the "porch" with plastic .. the wind still blew in - my mom was in direct range of the wind and was freezing the entire time. They only have 2 tables for large groups (6 people) one inside and one outside. Wait Time - we arrived around 9:15 AM, got seated around 9:30, got our food around 11 AM. (hence horrible service). The people behind us were all told 45 minute wait. When we drove past on Sunday the line was all the way down the street - they must have waited hours to get in. We had been second in line.

    (4)

  • Kayla C.

    This place is so adorable. It's completely decorated with cat-like items and has random cats roaming around. The breakfast is delicious too! The pancakes are the best item on the breakfast menu.

    (3)

  • Bea M.

    We came here before 9 on a Sunday morning over the summer and were seated at a cozy table for two on the sunny front porch, which must've been the last available for a while because the line eventually reached the sidewalk. Food took a while to come out, but was good enough to be worth the wait. The lobster eggs benedict was tasty, strawberry butter was delicious and portions were generous. Service was slow, probably because the place was packed. Despite the fact that we were right by the door, our waitress blew by us more than once when we tried to get her attention. The waitstaff were visibly frustrated trying to navigate through narrow doorways, and there was more than one broken plate caused by servers running into each other! All in all, a nice laid-back weekend brunch, but the operation seemed inefficient and had a clear impact on the service.

    (3)

  • Danny H.

    One of the best breakfast that I ever had at Bar Harbor. The Lobster Benedict was fantastic! Very friendly service and cozy warm setting make you feel like home.

    (4)

  • Meredith V.

    I get the Lobster Benedict every time I come. I just can't help myself. It has lots of claw meat & the fact that it's served on a biscuit definitely tickles my fancy. The price seems to have jumped considerably but then and again I haven't been in the area for two years. It's so pleasant to sit outside during the warmer months.

    (5)

  • David B.

    Great place for breakfast and they don't charge extra for maple syrup, which is silly of other places to do. Good breakfast and very good coffee. Strong service and great atmosphere. I'll definitely go back when I'm in town.

    (5)

  • Mitchell M.

    Get here early to get a seat. Then, take a deep breath and relax. I wouldn't come here for a quick bite as the food does take a bit to come out. This is a place to sit back, and truly enjoy delicious breakfast/brunch food. The service is amazingly friendly. They have a couple small tables on the front lawn area which is quaint, and pup friendly. There is indoor seating as well as a porch. Everything on the menu looks fantastic. Hard to decide between the multiple options for pancakes including some savory choices like bacon and cheddar. Here the things we had and highly recommend: Tofu Scramble: Bursting with flavor, and chock full of avocado Blueberry Pancakes: Been a long time since we crushed on a pancake like this one. Impossible to get a bite without a mouthful of berries Portobello Mushroom, Bacon & Swiss Omelette: Definitely a rich choice, but so so flavorful. Don't worry, you'll be able to work it off with all the outdoor activities in the surrounding area. Smoked Trout Omelette: In one word...AWESOME! All the juices are fresh squeezed, and they have a variety coffee choices. Although the regular coffee is great on it's own. The thing that will really have you talking about this place for weeks to come are the biscuits and strawberry butter. They're RIDIC. Haven't had biscuits that good in a long, long time...and the strawberry butter had me licking my plate. Figuratively...no, literally. I'm not ashamed. You won't be either.

    (5)

  • Jennifer D.

    We loved this place! First of all, the buttermilk biscuits with strawberry butter are so good that we got 4 more to go for tomorrow! Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice is refreshing and tasty. I had the classic eggs Benny which came withe the most perfectly fluffy poached eggs I've ever seen perched on that above mentioned biscuit. My husband had a smoked trout omelette that he then doused in hollandaise sauce after sampling it from my plate. The service was friendly and attentive. The coffee just kept coming. Pricey for breakfast (my small juice was $3.99) but worth it!

    (5)

  • Cassandra B.

    I initially found this place through an advertisement in a Bar Harbor restaurant magazine. They were the only place that specifically listed having tofu scramble (or any other vegan option, for that matter) for breakfast so I had to check it out. Turns out that this is one of the most popular breakfast places in the city and is well-known for their fresh, from-scratch food. My only qualm with the place was that they had the door open the entire time, when it was about 50 degrees outside so the restaurant was freezing. Everyone in my party kept their coats on and we were still cold. I was disappointed to find out that the very busy Columbus Day weekend left them out of maple walnut sweet potatoes, but I was very pleased with my meal. I saw there was a polenta cake with chicken, caponata (sauteed eggplant, tomatoes, capers, and onions) over fresh spinach dish. I asked if they could sub tofu for the chicken and they did. Delicious! It was about $9 and was very tasty. I also had a fresh-squeezed orange juice, which was superb. Many fresh OJs seem to be made out of lower-quality "juicing" oranges. I think that 2 Cats uses regular "eating" oranges because they were incredibly flavorful. I'll definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Kevin B.

    Best breakfast I've ever had! Fresh fruit, amazing coffees & killer salmon eggs Benedict! Worth the trip!!!

    (5)

  • Steve L.

    Went here with my wife. She got the blueberry pancakes and I got the corn beef hash. Mine was great, lots of flavor. The blueberry pancakes were raw in the center. We sent them back. 20 min later... the re-do was better... but still gooey. By then we just shared the hash and left it at that. FYI - 2 cats is dog friendly... but only 1 table is available for use at a time.

    (3)

  • Maggie O.

    Simply the best food that I had during my 3 days in Bar Harbor. To give you an idea of how popular a spot this is, there was a line at 6:50 am on the Saturday we went. 2 Cats opens at 7 am. I had the Lobster Eggs Benedict and I highly recommend!! The eggs were poached to perfection and the sauce was just right. The home fries were a wonderful complement to the meal, and it was so nice to see a homemade biscuit and not an English muffin. The staff was incredibly hospitable. As a tea lover, I greatly appreciated that an order of tea came with a nice little container stuffed with varying tea options. My boyfriend had the tofu scramble, which was so packed with flavor that I never would have guessed that tofu was the base ingredient. Did I mention the strawberry butter...yummy. Definitely worth the wait!

    (5)

  • Leo D.

    Great Food, prices higher than expected, poor service.Mediterranean Omelette was great. Food came out quickly. Only saw wait staff to take the order then drop off the check.

    (3)

  • Andrea T.

    2 cats is the best breakfast place in bar harbor!! was here with my fiance in early september, got there around 9:30-10ish there were a just a few people waiting ahead of us to be seated. it wasn't quite warm enough for me to sit outside, but there was outdoor seating available right away for those who were dressed a little warmer. it didn't matter anyways because we really didn't have to wait long. when we were brought to our table we were very comfortable, the interior was very warm and inviting, i really liked the atmosphere. i love that 2 cats prides themselves on the fact that they use all natural/organic, local, fresh ingredients. our server was very friendly and didn't hesitate when i asked for hard boiled egg (another breakfast place down the street didn't want to give me hard boiled egg because it would take too long). i also had there blueberry pancakes which were delicious. he had an omelette which was very good as well. the menu had a pretty good variety of breakfast foods, whether you wanna go all out and have a breakfast feast or have something light and healthy. they even have souvenirs for sale and since we liked this place so much we got ourselves a 2 cats diner mug. :-) we will definitely come back here for breakfast next time we visit bar harbor!

    (5)

  • Tara W.

    Food was quality, but not especially to my liking. There are vegetarian options including tofu. Service was great; friendly and responsive. Waiters use iPads and there are kitchen runners so the waiters are always nearby. We went early in the AM and had no wait and the food was prompt. Strawberry butter was great. I got an egg scramble which was a little soupy, but I like my eggs cooked well and probably should've ordered that way. Real potatoes; though I didn't care for the spices. Fresh squeezed OJ was the best I've ever had. They serve Choice organic tea; points for organic but I find Choice teas a little tasteless. My husband got veggie benedict; holandaise wasn't very flavorful. Very expensive; our bill for 2 adults and a toddler was $52. Kid friendly - they provided coloring book and crayons. We saw one of the cats and our daughter thought it was great. I may go again and try something different. Overall I'd go to Cafe This Way over 2 Cats.

    (3)

  • Bo L.

    I would say that if you must have a brunch anywhere in Bar Harbor, 2 cats is the place to go. From its creative name to its themed restaurant where even the chairs are painted in a multicolor assortment of fun and wacky colors that are all painted carefully with little cat paws, it is a very whimsical and quaint place to have brunch. The lobster benedict I had was well cooked and the flavor enhanced the lobster's natural taste. Mocha there was also very good. With that said, it was not the best benedict I've ever had but I would say the theme and decoration of the restaurant makes it worth it to go there anyways. I suggest eating outside on a warm summer morning! Go there again!

    (4)

  • C P.

    Wow, great food, great service, and great environment. First, the food: coffee was delicious. Biscuits were, I think, the best I have ever had. Strawberry butter was so good, and a unique touch. The eggs were perfect...all in all, a seriously satisfying breakfast. The service: coffee refilled often and with a smile, in fact, lots of smiles--very nice servers. The environment: charming outdoor seating, beautiful garden. We came here our first morning and after a few breakfasts elsewhere, my husband said we should have either come here last, or come here every day--because the other breakfasts all paled in comparison to 2 Cats.

    (5)

  • S G.

    I hear people rave about 2 Cats and wanted to try for myself. I live about an hour away from Bar Harbor and go to the island frequently in the summer. We were seated on the deck around 11:30am on a Saturday with really no wait. Our waitress was very prompt and pleasant enough. I asked for two omissions in my breakfast, neither of which was observed. The food was good, not exceptional. Another waitress/hostess was wearing a t-shirt that was too small and too short which seemed a bit inappropriate and was not appealing. It's a relaxed atmosphere and was fine, but, nothing to rave about.

    (2)

  • Frederick L.

    I'm a NY foodie transplanted to Maine, so breakfast out for me spans a pretty wide range of possibilities from the ordinary, to world-class. If you're from a town where breakfast out means little more than diner food, you will be a lot more impressed with 2 Cats than I was. Having said that, 2 Cats offers solid breakfast choices. The raspberry-almond pancakes were excellent, and the scrambled eggs were good, as were the potatoes and spicy sausage. The biscuit was just okay, and I can't see why people get so worked up over the strawberry butter. It's okay, but not something I'd lose my mind over. Speaking of losing one's mind, 2 Cats has a cutesy atmosphere that will apparently sweep some off their feet. Particularly those with two X chromosomes and an affinity for buying overpriced decorative knick-knacks in towns like Bar Harbor. I did not see the namesake cats anywhere near our seating area. Regarding the well-reviewed cup of joe, I thought it was a notch or two better than diner coffee at best, which is to say it was pretty weak. Service was excellent, and, as we arrived at 8:15 am on a Saturday morning, there was no wait. When we left around 9 am, there were 6 small groups waiting around on the lawn. As we live in the region, we'll probably be back sometime. I wouldn't wait on line for more than 15 minutes to eat here. There were a few reviews that indicated issues with the food. I would suggest that if you're dining here (or anywhere like it), and the place is really mobbed with people, stick to the simpler choices that require less preparation. The folks in the kitchen are only human, and when pushed, they're not going to make the more challenging dishes as well. So if you just have to have the lobster eggs benedict, go early in the morning when the kitchen has the time to make it properly.

    (3)

  • Liza M.

    June 2007 - 2 Cats had great fresh eggs and veggies. Their biscuits came with strawberry butter which was amazing! It had a cool funky décor and 2 cats that walked around a visited us.

    (4)

  • Peter B.

    Good breakfasts, though a bit pricey. Excellent coffee and they're known for their biscuits and strawberry butter. They do have free wi-fi and staff are generally helpful. Over the years, food has been a bit spotty, but recent visit was quite good.

    (4)

  • Jake D.

    Very good breakfast. Top notch.

    (5)

  • Mike L.

    Brunch was grubbing! I had farmer's breakfast, which was home fries, sausage and eggs, very good...didn't feel fat, it was light and filled me up.

    (4)

  • Benjamin C.

    Great breakfast but way way way overpriced. Also the service could have done without the hipster chicks acting like they couldn't give 2 shits about anything. Say goodbye to your tips ladies. Go to Cafe This Way for a cheaper breakfast that is just as good.

    (3)

  • Mari C.

    There are few things in this world as good as the perfect breakfast. 2 Cats made my day. Hell, it made my week. I wish I lived in Maine so that I could try everything on the menu; I was hard-pressed to narrow it down to scrambled eggs with rosemary homefries and a single raspberry-oatmeal pancake. I had to get a side of fruit, too. They grow their own herbs, bake their own breads and pastries, and buy quality unprocessed ingredients. Damn this place is good. The patio is filled with flowers, giving it a homey, warm feel. There are a few house kitties that may butter you up for a piece of bacon. Don't give it to them; they'll leave you the second someone else drops some sausage. I can't say enough good things about 2 Cats. It kinda pisses me off, actually, to know that its out there and I can't eat their breakfast. Damn you, 2 Cats, you haunt my memories!

    (5)

  • Loree B.

    One of my favorite spots to grab breakfast when I'm in Bar Harbor. Great coffee, tea, excellent menu! Everything is fresh and delicious. Besides, they've two cats... I dig business that keep pets.

    (5)

  • Joe P.

    Mediterranean breakfast was outstanding, spicy home fries perfectly cooked, biscuits with strawberry butter are a must have. Delicious!. The raspberry almond pancakes were perfectly cooked, and very good.. Just too many almonds for my taste, but pretty good. Staff was very friendly, good service.

    (4)

  • josh b.

    When I lived in ME there were three places to get brunch. This place, a place that no longer is in business, and the bar harbor inn, which only does sunday brunch for $40.00 a person. This is where I went for brunch most of the time. They have a super tasty breakfast burrito, not to mention all their great juices and granolas. This place has so much charm and great food. It would be a crime to not at least go here once while in the bar harbor area.

    (5)

  • Mike S.

    Coffee was awesome. Service was very fast and friendly. Had the cowboy breakfast and it hit the spot with just the right amount of spice.

    (5)

  • Em C.

    Delicious, delicious pancakes- get banana or raspberry and almond...

    (4)

  • Jack F.

    Good home breakfast, creamy strawberry butter, and away from the big crowd of tourists.

    (4)

  • Lauren C.

    I went here after our 1/2 marathon weekend with a big appetite. The reviews seemed great so I thought we'd try it out. This is now my new favorite breakfast place. If you're looking for the standard eggs over easy with toast and bacon, go some where else. If you want an interesting menu with fantastic fresh food, come here. Yes, it's a little more expensive than other breakfast places, but definitely worth it. We went on a Sunday at 8:30 am and waited about 5 minutes for a table. Our service was friendly and prompt. The food took a little longer than a typical breakfast place but it was worth the wait (plus they were really busy hence the wait). If you find yourself in Bar Harbor, ME, make the effort to go to 2 Cats.

    (5)

  • Luciana B.

    Delicious food! Adorable atmosphere. And I love love love the cats running around. Maybe I am just a cat person, but I think it gives the restaurant a great, homey feel. I love the outdoor seating and the decor. Its a well-thought-out place. The service was a little wonky and our food took a long time, but considering we went mid-day on a Saturday I guess its understandable. I definitely recommend it for some delicious, laidback breakfast/brunch.

    (4)

  • Mike P.

    2 Cats is right up there with Cafe This Way for my favorite breakfast place in Bar Harbor. 2 Cats has some really unique menu items that set it apart from the other eateries - there are the delicious biscuits and strawberry butter and their FRESH SQUEEZED OJ is so, so good. Coffee is Organic Fair Trade and brewed perfectly, eggs any way you choose are freshly prepared and delicious. Pancakes or french toast are paired with real maple syrup and the service is friendly and efficient. If there is a wait you can go inside and their Batista will prepare your favorite beverage to hold you over while you wait for your table.

    (5)

  • Sarah D.

    We were recommended to this place by a friend and we were sorry we didn't schedule it in the first day we were in town. The menu is fun, creative and delicous food. Fresh fresh fresh! Service was great. So we had to wait 15 minutes, We grabbed a cup of coffee and 3 smoothies and had to sit in the garden on some very comfy, colorful adirondeck chairs-DARN! Our new favorite and as someone else noted, nothing else compares to the fresh ingredients, service and atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Georgina G.

    Meh. Food was good but service and prices were not. Definitely a trendy, touristy place to go (it was VERY busy when we went), but nothing special in our opinion.

    (3)

  • Andrew K.

    The BEST place for breakfast in Bar Harbor. We originally went there because I needed to get on Wi-fi for a bit during vacation. It's a bit off the main tourist stretch at the end of town, and has just delightful outdoor seating. The staff was very friendly and attentive, and the food was terrific. The omelettes were delicious, and the fresh wild blueberry pancakes--out of this world.

    (5)

  • Kelly M.

    This destination was definitely a Yelp find. Our new found kitty friend sat with us as we munched down on lobster benedict and a yummy green onion and cheese omelette. If I was being really picky, I'd say skip the lobster benedict as it was a teeny bit lean on the lobster and a teeny bit thick on the price. Otherwise, cozy up and have some delish breakie, it's worth the wait. And you might even make a kitty friend in the process... PS. If you have cat allergies, make sure to pop a Claritin before you cross the threshold.

    (4)

  • Ron W.

    If this place was in NYC the lines would be out the door for 2 hrs. As my sons say..."Beast" blueberry pancakes. Great egg dishes too. Strawberry butter over a perfect home baked biscuit. 2 cats is tops.

    (5)

  • Arthur O.

    Great brunch. Amazing pancakes, home fries are among best I've ever tasted. Portabella mushroom Swiss omelet really a creative amazing omelet. Sachi was the nicest waitress. We didn't want to leave at all.

    (5)

  • Lindsey D.

    Mmmm strawberry butter and homemade veggie sausage (no - not together). Loved the butter and the sausage. The biscuit was a bit too much for me and I ended up eating only the bottom half. And my Mediterranean breakfast seemed overly complex...Polenta? Spinach? Caponata? Poached eggs? Feta cheese? I love all those things! But apparently not together. I ended up eating at 2 Cats a second day as well. Not because it was that amazing, but because I accidently passed the place I meant to go, and figured, "Screw it. I'll go to 2 Cats again". And at 8:30a on Saturday, I just beat the line forming for a wait. (I did have to sit outside and wear gloves though.) Enjoyed my Milky Way beverage, again, on the second trip. Had the Summer Scramble which was PERFECT. The Mediterranean just had too many flavors in it to appreciate any one. The Summer Scramble highlights each ingredient flawlessly. If I'd had that the first day, I might have returned the second day on purpose. And seriously, vegetarians, GET THE VEGGIE SAUSAGE. Service seemed to depend on how many other tables my server had each day. But overall was good, and the woman busing tables both days was incredibly sweet, efficient, and helpful. *They have wifi, but I couldn't connect. Not sure if it was me or the connection.

    (4)

  • t.T c.

    I read all the reviews for this place before I went to Bar Harbor over the weekend, and of course I have to try a place rated 5 stars in every review. On a Sat morning, you have to wait about 30 minutes for a table of 2, which we didn't mind, because we walk around the nice, quiet, serene side streets of Bar Harbor. We got seated outside the beautiful porch, their decor is excellent. Everything is very cute (theme of 2 cats, home-y and Maine-like. I wanted to try everything, but had to finally decide on their Veggie Egg Benedict and Wild Blueberry Pancake, Coffee and Fresh Squeeze OJ and Grapefruit juice of course. My friend and I shared everything, and their food is soooooo yummie. I've had similar delicious food elsewhere, but the decor plus the outdoor seating for breakfast make this place just that much more special. A must-eat when in Bar Harbor. 2catsbarharbor.com/intro…

    (5)

  • Brian M.

    Get here early or be prepared to wait. We got lucky and got a table quick but the line was about an hour wait when we left at 9:00am. the lobster omelet was delectable and the farmers scramble was very good. Potatoes, spicy sausage, and eggs we all done very well. The hot sauce is very good as well, very flavorful and not OMG did I just burn a new hole hot. The biscuits were a bit dry and the strawberry butter could have been a little sweeter but still good. Even with those to slights still a Great place so 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Kevin B.

    Went here for my last meal during a recent trip. They warn you homemade food takes a while, so be patient. As the ONLY customer among ten outside tables, I guessed I would not have to wait very long -- Boy -- was I wrong! Beautiful place, so maybe waiting isn't as much a drag as some other places -- but when you have 3 cups of coffee between ordering and getting your food, there is a problem. I ordered the lobster benedict special --- which had so much promise! But -- it failed miserably - served on a homemade biscuit, which had clearly been browned, sometime in the morning, but served as a cold pillow for the rest of the items. The lobster was also cool, not cold, but at least you could swirl it in a hot pan for me! The Hollaindaise was thin, bland and was a true disappointment. If that was not enough, one of the two poached eggs was overdone. Home fries? Excellent, with a bit of a spice. House hot sauce was also tasty! Side of bacon, thick, tasty, but seem to have carried too much grease from the kitchen. Staff was friendly enough, but seemed a little out of sorts, as she tried give me $37 in change on a $23 bill. I don't think I'll try it again on a return trip.

    (2)

  • Nick M.

    Our last meal in Bar Harbor and certainly one of the best. Located inside an Inn, the atmosphere felt more like a bed and breakfast. The food has a slight earthy crunchy vibe; the restaurant is full of bright colors and a welcoming place to enjoy breakfast or brunch. I enjoyed the granola with soy milk and fresh fruit, along with a tall glass of fresh-squeezed OJ. My girlfriend ended up getting the OJ along with raspberry almond pancakes and a side of spicy home fries. When I walked inside, there was a slight smell wafting of home cooking. I wasn't sure exactly what it was, until the home fries came out and realized it was them! I tried a few bites and indeed, they are quite good. The OJ is high-pulp, which you should expect from freshly squeezed. The pancakes were very fruity with raspberries and were super sweet with real maple syrup. The almonds added a bit too much crunchiness for my pancakes, so I was glad to opt for the granola. I had no regrets, the granola mix was homemade and some of the best I've ever had. So much fresh fruit, too! Blackberries, melon, banana, grapes, strawberries, etc. decorated my bowl. It was just enough food for me to be pleasantly satisfied, while my girlfriend was bogged down from pancakes (which I think happens virtually anytime you order flapjacks). I was thinking about ordering an omelet or the eggs Benedict (veggie or smoked salmon). I am no fan of hollandaise sauce and didn't want to be TOO bold. Service was slow, but expected, as they mention that everything is prepared to order. There was a barista filling coffee orders on a Rancillo machine. Located in historic Bar Harbor, ME, this place is a must for an early breakfast. Save it for your first or last meal and you will not be disappointed. If you're not into the organic earthy crunchy food, then look at Jordan's just a few doors up the road.

    (4)

  • James M.

    This is basically as good as a breakfast place gets. Everything is made from scratch. Orange juice freshly squeezed, some of the best blueberry pancakes i've ever had. I also had a lobster omelette (very creative). I've been here twice and one of the main things i look forward to on Mount Desert Island.

    (5)

  • Corey S.

    Just awesome. Cute, big menu, great food, great service. I can't take a star for slow service or typical-for-the-area expensive breakfasts. Definitely recommended.

    (5)

  • Nils M.

    Tremendous food, worth the wait. I had the Farmers Breakfast with cheese, plus a banana pecan pancake. Delicious! Home fries rated a 9.5, coffee a perfect 10. Tremendous food, good service, worth the inevitable wait. I'm glad I don't live nearby as I'd eat here way too much. I dinged them a star only because it is expensive. If cost is not important, then it's a flat-out 5.

    (4)

  • Alison K.

    We had been here a couple years ago and weren't impressed. Gave it another shot today and it turned out to be one of the best breakfasts ever. I had the simple ho hum which was eggs scrambled, homefries and a biscuit. Best eggs ever! Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Evan L.

    After a short wait, we were seated outdoors in 55 degree weather. I ordered a bowl of their in-house granola. While the granola itself was good (although a little on the sweet side), the portion, which I waited for for literally twenty minutes, was about like two (maybe one and a half) Clif bars with a coffee creamer sided pitcher of milk, three ounces tops and I am not exaggerating. I was about ready to open up the half-and-half packets just to get my cereal beyond the merely "moist" range. The breakfast plates with eggs and so on seemed to be widely enjoyed -- almost everyone was eating them -- but overall, between the twenty minute wait time for my cold order, the waitresses and busboys clumsily rushing to and fro and a snooty maitre d' who sat another party who arrived after us before us, my experience at Two Cats was not a good one.

    (2)

  • Kendra K.

    I wish I had tried out something more exciting than the french toast with fruit (as everyone is singing praises about the granola and pastries), though it was hearty and definitely prepared me for my 25-mile bike ride later. My boyfriend's raspberry-almond pancakes were better though--the almonds, fried up on the pan, ended up with a roasted flavor and there was an amazing salty/sweet interplay that I love.

    (4)

  • Dave B.

    2 cats was recommended by our hotel receptionist. Very cool place with great seating options. From my lap George the cat enjoyed the drips of cream left after I put some in my coffee. The coffee was excellent and the pancakes were some of the best I've ever had. My wife's eggs were, "the lightest, fluffiest, most tasty eggs I've ever had". The home fries fell a little short of the rest, but were still respectable. Biscuits were crazy good. The service was friendly and she even helped us decide what hike may suit us in Acadia for the day. You must stop in to the little store area and pick up the 5 pepper sauce to take some home with you. We've already used half of it in two weeks. We will definitely be going back!

    (5)

  • L M.

    Dave had the portabella omelet special and I had the apple/walnut/cheese omelet. Both were wonderful as were the home fries. But... we had to wait a good half hour after our order was taken before any food arrived; we were probably there for close to 90 minutes. And the place wasn't busy, possibly our order got screwed up but we never heard anything from our server. I'd recommend calling ahead to order if you would prefer to sight see instead of lounging at breakfast.

    (3)

  • M K.

    Great find! The breakfast is awesome. The coffee is strong but not burned. I had the lobster eggs benedict and biscuits with strawberry butter. All of it was delicious. I have to say though, the thing I loved about this place was their hot sauce which is specially prepared for them. They sell bottles at the gift shop and I definitely purchased it! By far one of the best places I ate at Bar Harbor when I was there on vacation for 3 days. Also excellent service. Friendly and efficient.

    (4)

  • Ann G.

    2 Cats has a great atmosphere; the restaurant is a small house with beautiful gardens, indoor and outdoor seating, a colorful interior, and cottage-inspired eclectic decor. We were greeted warmly by the host and requested to sit inside. Our server was extremely pleasant, and service was excellent. We started with coffee, which was good and refilled often. For breakfast, I ordered the portabella, bacon, and swiss omelet and my husband ordered the mediterranean eggs. The omelet was good with subtle flavors of salty bacon, sweet portabella, and melty swiss. I appreciate simple flavors that do not overpower eggs, so I enjoyed the dish, but I think the omelet would be better with a stronger flavored, smokey bacon. This dish comes with the most amazing spicy potatoes, a biscuit, and strawberry butter. My husband's mediterranean egg dish was fantastic. The dish consists of a bed of spinach topped with a spiced polenta, mediterranean salsa, and poached eggs. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the flavors and textures were spot on. This dish also came with the amazing potatoes. Overall, 2 cats combines great service with inspiring breakfast foods at a reasonable price. We will be back.

    (4)

  • Adam K.

    This place is fantastic. The service was prompt and courteous and the food was amazing. The portion size was quite generous, and the attention to detail was exacting. The strawberry butter for the hot "cat-claw" pastry was on point. The inside is quaint, and the decor isn't gaudy or overdone. I would recommend any friends to try this fantastic fixture of Bar Harbor.

    (4)

  • Courtney W.

    My husband and I were in Acadia for a week for our honeymoon!! 2 Cats was one of our FAVORITE places for breakfast. I had their raspberry almond pancakes, and they were amazing! We also tried a catspaws, which was soo yummy. The service was great, and the coffee was delicious too! The only downfall was that the tables were really close to each other, so we got to listen to the uncomfortable couple sitting next to us awkwardly discuss politics. Other than that, the food was delicious and I would highly recommend this place for breakfast!

    (4)

  • Ryan K.

    This is a such a great place to go for breakfast. The menu items run the gamut from hearty to calorie conscience. The menu items are filling, though, and won't break the bank. The coffee is good, too.

    (4)

  • Chris V.

    This is a very lovely place in Bar Harbor that every tourist should try for breakfast. The atmosphere of the house is great and laid back, and the food was pretty good. I don't think my orange juice and water glasses were ever empty, and our waitress was always making sure we were okay. If you're planning to stay at the Harborside, then this is within walking distance. The walk is very scenic and enjoyable. I loved this place!

    (5)

  • Bob C.

    wifi+belgian waffles!=epic restaraunt!!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • SUSAN L.

    Excellent little breakfast joint in Bar Harbor. Had heard rumors that the service was slow, we did not experience that at all. Wait staff was attentive and fun, the food was spectacular. If you are in Bar Harbor, this is the place for breakfast.

    (4)

  • Larissa B.

    Way back in the day (like 6 years ago) I used to waitress at 2 Cats and it is honestly the best breakfast in Maine. I still daydream about how I got to eat 2 Cats food every day, especially their delicious biscuits and strawberry butter. If you are in Acadia, you MUST eat here, it's just the best. I even have friends who came to visit me, ate a single 2 Cats breakfast and are STILL talking to be about how they're to go back. Just go, you won't be disappointed!

    (5)

  • b c.

    Vacationed in Bar Harbor/Acadia all last week. Found this place in guide books, and in Google+. Sat on beautiful outside porch, but right outside the open-door kitchen, which was surprisingly kind of fun. Food was inventive for a breakfast place. Far better than the Long Island diner experience I'm used to! Delicious, unusual, inventive creations with fruits, meats, fish, eggs, cheese. I had a delicious, smoked trout and cheese omelet. Service was friendly and attentive. Can't beat the Maine ambiance!

    (4)

  • The K.

    On a beautiful Sunday morning in May we ventured over to this highly lauded breakfast house. The hapless inefficient host had almost no idea what he was doing. It was as if he had never sat people at tables before. Empty tables sat empty on the porch for nearly an hour while multiple hungry patrons patiently waited on lawn chairs. By the time we finally sat down (at one of the aforementioned empty tables), my patience had worn extremely thin and unfortunately colored my whole experience. The food was pretty good but do I really remember it? Of course not. What I remember is watching an ineffectual host prevent dozens of people from getting to their breakfast on time. Is any breakfast worth a 1.5 hour wait? Generally not. And definitely not for a place that's run like a DMV. I don't know what system 2 Cats was trying out that morning - "the-let's-throw-the new-guy-out-there-who-doesn't-know-how-to-seat-­people-and-not-help-him-system" - but it certainly was a failed experiment. Hopefully they've fixed up this situation so people can enjoy the food that should be enjoyed.

    (2)

  • Stephanie G.

    NOT WORTH THE WAIT! The wait was incredibly long and frustrating. Apparently the locals know to call ahead while the visitors get to wait it out on the lawn. The food is not at all worth the wait. The waitress did not write our order down, got it wrong, and brought everything out one plate at a time. By the time my breakfast arrived my husband was already finished. 2 hours for some strawberry butter?? I think not. I couldn't wait to get out of there and I would NEVER go again. I can hardly believe people seem to like this place so much.

    (1)

  • Luba B.

    Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best Place ever!!! Everything soooo gooooood! You have to order Lobster eggs Benedict!!!!

    (5)

  • K. i. S.

    Located near the motel we had stayed at, 2 Cats was a hop, skip & a jump away but we checked out and enjoyed FREE street parking. Hubby had Breakfast Burrito w/ spicy potatoes & black beans and I (the flexitarian) ordered the Lobster Benedict w/ scrambled eggs. The waitress had not had it herself personally so could not vouch for it. I must not have read carefully because the biscuit was the base of the Benedict and not a side which resulted in a crumbly Benedict. Generous portion with $20 price tag. Hollandaise was thin and runny. Have had better. There was a piece of paper in the lobster Benedict but the waitress took it back to the kitchen and said "it was part of the inside of the lobster". Wrong. I studied marine biology and that was not part of a lobster; it was a piece of paper. I was impressed that the staff seemed to be disinfecting tables after dishes were cleared. A plus but couldn't overcome the overpriced food served. Quaint location in renovated house but I'm not buying the house. Would I go again? Maybe but probably not.

    (3)

  • Vina A.

    For the long wait and rave reviews, I was expecting amazing food. Don't expect 4.5 stars, expect 3 and I think you'll be fine. It's cute with friendly staff that don't rush you. The blueberry pancakes were delicious - get these. The lobster benedict was ill prepared. The potatoes were too oily and salty - do not waste your stomach space on these.

    (3)

  • Gia L.

    Food was very unique. Great service and decor. We are there three days in a row and didn't have a bad meal between me and my husband. Very delicious blueberry pancakes and strawberry butter. We wish we could take this place with us back to NJ!

    (5)

  • Ryan S.

    Busy place so put your name in and chill in one of their Adirondacks out front. Worth the wait, though. Food takes some time to come out when they are busy, but man it's good! Best dishes are their blueberry pancakes and the lobster eggs Benedict. Spicy sausage and potatoes are also a must.

    (4)

  • Regina L.

    The best breakfast I have had in a very long time. We did the tourist thing and had the lobster omelet and lobster eggs Benedict and both were delicious and cooked perfectly. The biscuits just came out of the oven and were large, fluffy and melted in your mouth. The strawberry butter is a must try!

    (5)

  • Tiffany L.

    This is truly the best brunch spot in Bar Harbor -- we tried so many other places before coming here at the end of our week and I was so sad that it took me so long to find this gem! The lobster benedict, home made five pepper hot sauce, coffee and tea were all so well made. Great ambiance in the old Victorian house as well. Will really miss this place!

    (4)

  • Harold S.

    Went on a Sunday morning around 11. The restaurant was packed, but it was just the two of us, so we were seated right away. The waitress was very busy, but she tried her best. It took almost 10 minutes for our drinks, and then over 45 minutes for our food. And our food was lukewarm, and the home fries were cold. The best thing was the fresh squeezed orange juice, but it was expensive ($4.99 for a medium glass). Go somewhere else for breakfast.

    (2)

  • Karen S.

    It's a toss up for me if Cafe at his Way or 2 Cats has the best breakfast in Bar Harbor, but I think 2 cats has the edge. On our recent visit I had the salsa, avocado and spicy potato omelet and my husband had the Mediterranean breakfast. Omelets are served with spicy home fries and. A biscuit with ridiculously yummy strawberry butter. My husband enjoyed his poached eggs over sundried tomato polenta. George, the resident cat, even came by to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. Overall two thumbs and four paws up!

    (5)

  • Stephanie C.

    Let me start off with by saying I don't like breakfast, and this was the most delicious breakfast I've ever eaten. Lobster omelette was absolute heaven, orange juice fresh squeezed (actually fresh squeezed) and the bacon was cooked to perfection. Staff was hospitable and kind.

    (5)

  • Bailey Z.

    The breakfast is just plain amazing at 2 Cats. Despite the lengthy wait, our waiter was very courteous and the food was excellent. The lobster eggs benedict was one of the best I've ever had. The eggs were poached perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was superb. The ingredient that brought it all together was the homemade biscuit. The traditional eggs benedict is a nice alternative if you like that smoked ham flavor over lobster. The spicy home fries were nicely seasoned and a stark contrast to what I usually expect of home fries. 2 Cats also bottles their own hot sauce, which gives the spicy home fries even more kick. As for the strawberry butter that goes with the biscuits, get it. It's worth it as an extra side. For those with a sweet tooth, the pancake options were creative and lets you mix and match. You can choose up to three separate pancakes as long as they're the same price. We tried the white chocolate macadamia, Cherry Garcia, and the Elvis. Taking cookie and ice cream flavors and adding them into pancakes is an ingenius idea. The white chocolate macadamia is highly recommended. I would've loved to try one of their smoothies today, but I needed a jolt of espresso. The latte was great and according to my table, the coffee was outstanding. It would be a shame to visit Bar Harbor without stopping by 2 Cats for breakfast.

    (5)

  • Andrew R.

    An entirely welcome surprise is how I would describe 2 Cats. A little on the pricey side for most of their menu, the Egg Sandwich is a great deal. A gigantic sandwich for around $7, the eggs are cooked excellently and the cheese that's used pairs very well. There are options for the bun (biscuit, toast, English muffin, kaiser roll), with the roll being huge and fluffy. Plus it comes with Canadian bacon! The Tofu Scramble is also fantastic, and it's tossed with a whole mess of great veggies. Plus it comes with a side of homefries and that famous biscuit. While the biscuit really is damn good, the strawberry butter is disappointing. More strawberry is need. If you get a chance, sit outside. It's beautifully relaxing.

    (4)

  • Chenhui Z.

    It is my first time at 2Cats. The Lobster Omelette is perfect, and I also love the fresh orange juice. A little long waiting, but it is worthwhile. It is really a great place for breakfast.

    (5)

  • Diane H.

    A great find. Fresh, inventive twists on breakfast offerings. Hubby had homemade corned beef hash which he loved. I had poached eggs over a polenta cake over fresh spinach. I loved all the veggies. Both were served with a huge, delicious biscuit. Our gluten load for the day.

    (4)

  • Alexia F.

    We had breakfast here before going out on a day of hiking. I had milk and blueberry pancakes that were very tasty. My husband had an egg bagel sandwich and spicy homefries. He said they were the best homefries he's ever had. Good food, a little on the pricier side.

    (4)

  • Rivka B.

    My boyfriend and I went to 2 Cats for breakfast during a "start of the season" vacation at the beginning of June. The line to be seated was long, but the service was quick and friendly. I had an iced coffee that was ok and an orange juice (freshly squeezed I was told. Maybe that accounts for the 15 minute wait on it), while he had water and milk. My breakfast was a special; Bacon Cheddar Pancakes, and they were amazing. It came with three and I forced myself to eat 2 because they were so good. My other half had French Toast with a side of fruit, which was fresh and tasty. The food was good, and I would eat there again, but I wasn't necessarily as wowed as I though I would be from all the hype and the line of people waiting. The breakfast bill for 2 people was also $40, which is about twice as much as I'd expect to pay for breakfast. They boast homemade, fresh, and local, but so do all the places around there- most of whom may be cheaper.

    (4)

  • Peter M.

    Best breakfast in BH. Omelettes cannot disappoint and spicy home fries worth every penny. If they paid in fresh baked muffins, I would work there in a second. Go for the cat's paw. Easy choice.

    (4)

  • Stephen C.

    What a great place. Bright, cheery and such an interesting menu. I can't say anything more than has already been said, but let me again stress that the Catpaws and biscuits with strawberry butter are tremendous. If you are in Bar Harbor it would be a crime not to experience 2 Cats.

    (5)

  • Dan E.

    All I need to say is one of the best breakfasts I've ever eaten hands down. Biscuits are homemade as is the strawberry butter. Pancakes are amazing and the bacon incredible. You can't possibly go wrong here and has my highest recommendation!! Don't miss it!!!

    (5)

  • Marie L.

    If you're looking for a breakfast spot to eat, this is the place. MUST try items when you're here.. biscuits and strawberry butter, amazing apple cinnamon pancakes, cinnamon apples cooked inside the pancakes, one of the best I've ever had. bacon, is thick cut and applewood smoked.. the best I've had Fresh squeezed OJ/ grapefruit juice, yum everything else is amazing as well!

    (5)

  • Deepa K.

    The best biscuits and home fries!! I ate here 3 times when I was in Bar Harbor and the food was fantastic. I'm addicted to their hot sauce and they even ship it for you!!

    (5)

  • Betty O.

    Omg how can't I miss the lobster eggs benedict after came to Maine to eat lobsters. The eggs benedict was way more than perfect w it's scorn bread (I personally HATE usual hard muffin breads), lobsters, and bit of scallions. My friend got basic pancake and it was not crispy at all and pretty different w other restaurants' ones, however, it was really good too. It's soft and rich enough, and served w the real maple syrup. Their orange juice was good too.

    (5)

  • Andrew R.

    One of the best breakfasts that I have ever had. Food was excellent and the coffee was quite good. The Mediterranean breakfast and bacon was superb. Farmers breakfast is also excellent. Make sure you get the biscuit with strawberry butter.

    (5)

  • Mike R.

    Hipster place that tries to hard to be cool and comes off as pretentious. Annoying server who kept bringing us black coffee but no cream/half-half/milk. It didn't help being next to a big table of 20-somethings swearing every other word. The food was mediocre (my son called it The Friendly's of Bar Harbor -- and that was *not* a compliment). Combined with the ridiculous prices (2 adults, 2 kids, $75), we will not be going back on our next trip to Bar Harbor. The biscuits with strawberry butter were the only thing worth making a stop -- see if you can get them to go.

    (2)

  • LaPhunk E.

    If this place served cats, I would eat them. It seems anything coming out of their kitchen is the cats meow. I even had a pancake breakfast with Elvis and Cherry Garcia.

    (5)

  • Taylor L.

    Seems to be a hit or miss with this place. Went here once last year and got the blueberry pancakes - they were undercooked and not at all good. However, my mom loved her omelette so we decided to go back this year. I got the ho hum breakfast as well as a blueberry muffin with lemon glaze and they were both delicious. My dad got french toast and said it was undercooked, so my advice is that if you go to 2 cats don't get anything with a batter because my experience is that the middle will be raw.

    (3)

  • Kathy C.

    We had such a great experience at 2 Cats. The only disappointment was that the 2 cats did not make an appearance lol. We went on a rainy late morning for brunch. After research on Yelp, I told my husband that we should try to eat at 2 Cats, but expect a long wait. Well, although the place looked PACKED, we stepped in just as a table opened up. We got to sit in one of the small two top by a window, perfect! We checked and menu and it was one of the toughest decision on what to order. Everything looked soooo delicious. We ended up ordering lobster bene, farmer's breakfast, and shared a small order of their corn and spicy sausage pancakes. EVERYTHING tasted awesome, especially the pancakes. The fluffy, slightly sweetened, with corn and spicy sausage chunk pancake.... I could eat that all day long. While we were still stuffing our faces, we asked the server what is a 'cat's paw' on their sides menu. To which he told us is a sweet muffin like dessert and of course, we had to try them. So yeah, we ordered a couple of those too. Of course, all that food, we couldn't finish, so we boxed a bunch to go and had it as snacks later in the day. The service was awesome. While they were packed with patrons, from the host to the server, we received warm and friendly service. The server, upon learning that it was our first visit to the restaurant, gave us descriptions and recommendations, even when I know there were many other tables he had to tend to. Great dining experience, excellent food, awesome service and just really 'as good as it gets' in my book.

    (5)

  • Ruogu Q.

    Ordered egg benedict and blueberry smoothie, size is generous and taste is awesome. My friends ordered all types of Smoothies available on the menu and I think the blueberry one is the best.

    (5)

  • Food Jerk X.

    Trust the majority on this one, though I'd advise getting here by 830am to avoid waits or kitchen backlogs. Drip coffee is better than most in the area. Biscuits are good alongside dishes but get mucky under eggs Benedict. Strawberry butter seems unnecessary but doesn't destroy it. Benedict and over-easy were good but not great. Kids French toast is a big portion but so-so. Side of fresh fruit is a huge portion and recommended. The fresh squeezed orange juice will make you glad you got out of bed this morning. The "thick cut" bacon was fine, but not exactly pork-belly thick, and a King's ransom at $5.95. Also odd that none of the dishes came with bacon or sausage. All in all, recommended.

    (4)

  • Sunny S.

    Best breakfast in bar harbor... A wee not pricey, but large portions... Bacon was thick cut and tasted like it had a maple glaze... Scramble was filled with fresh veggies and herbs. Definitely a must to stop at when needed breakfast on town... Stick with a single pancake if you go that route.

    (5)

  • Alissa D.

    I'd been hearing about 2 Cats from a fan for over a year (Yes, a fan--he even has a t-shirt). I didn't think it was possible to live up to the hype. It absolutely blew me away though! Pancakes: best I've ever had Biscuits: best I've ever had Omelettes: best I've ever had Homefries: best I've ever had Smoothie: best I've ever had Eggs Benedict: best I've ever had Ambiance: best I've ever experienced (we sat outside one day and inside the other) That was all I tried during my weekend stay in Bar Harbor but I'd imagine everything else is stellar too. I'd consider making the 5.5 hour drive to Bar Harbor for 2 Cats alone.

    (5)

  • Stephen B.

    Ate here for breakfast because the g/f wanted blueberry pancakes. I chose the cheddar and bacon pancakes, because they sounded yummy. The place was somewhat busy, with only one or two open tables, but no line at 9:30 when we arrived. Our server was friendly - maybe even a little too friendly. He felt it necessary to slip my menu over for me, while I was reading it, to show me the excellent selection of drinks (coffee, juice, etc.) on the back cover. Thanks dude, but I can actually read a menu by myself, and turning it over *while* I'm reading it was more hand-holding than I need. But that quirk aside, he was efficient and attentive, so no complaints about service. The pancakes were really good. The blueberry had lots of berries in it, the bacon and cheddar was as delicious as it sounds with cheddar in every bite. I'd definitely have that again. The orange juice was fresh squeezed as evidenced by the seeds at the bottom of the glass (that's not a slam). It was odd that they served syrup with the pancakes, but no butter. That seems like a given to me. Great place, can't wait to try another breakfast there.

    (4)

  • Dan K.

    We just had breakfast here. The service is really good and friendly. The food was great large portions. We did not have to wait to seat down like other people have said. I would have given them 5 stars if the prices were a little cheaper but it was kinda pricey for pancakes. But other then that it is a cute little place. Will me and my wife come back would be a yes. Great place for breakfast.

    (4)

  • Lauren M.

    Got blueberry pancakes and bacon; really good and very filling! Biscuit with strawberry butter was fantastic!! Was disappointed with the coffee, not as tasty as I was expecting. Would probably still go again and just get orange juice instead.

    (4)

  • Sagar S.

    We had breakfast today here and I would highly recommend this place. Pros 1. Good vegetarian options. 2. Very tasty food. 3. Outdoor seating was good. Cons 1. Wait for getting table, ordering and getting food is long. If you in a rush then you will start getting frustrated. 2. They seem to be short staffed. It seems to reflect in the time it took for everything so be sure and ask for anything you want the first time your server comes to your table else you might wait long to get what you want

    (4)

  • Tom P.

    My wife and I ate breakfast here on the porch. I had the Lobster Eggs Benedict and she had a vegetarian Breakfast Burrito. The Lobster Eggs Benedict was fabulous, while the Breakfast Burrito was a bit bland (not bad, just mediocre). The service was quite good and the atmosphere is eclectic. I'm told that as a perk to staying at their B&B, you can order anything off their menu for breakfast free-of-charge. This has the potential to make 2 Cats an excellent place to stay with a great breakfast in the morning.

    (4)

  • Ayan R.

    We sat outside - on the porch - on a beautiful warm sunny day, not too hot. Nice ambiance. Got to see one of the two cats ambling about, ignoring all the commotion in the restaurant. Had the lobster eggs benedict - it does live up to the reputation. Definitely worth a taste. Note that the place closes early - at 1pm.

    (4)

  • Kathleen I.

    Sat outside on a beautiful day. Ordered pancakes and lobster Benedict to share with my husband. Got to ask one pancake to be different from the two others that came in the order. Unique pancake flavors. I got the banana pecan pancake - very light and tasty. The lobster Benedict had more of lobster pieces from the end of the claw that is not as tasty and felt it was not worth the money paid for this dish. Nothing special about it. Our waitress brought the wrong dishes to us and quickly fixed the problem. Thought the price is too high for what you get. This place tries too hard to sell their restaurant name with souvenirs of their restaurant. Not impressed. Will try somewhere else next time.

    (3)

  • Rich R.

    Overrated ....the food was average and very pricey. I had lobster eggs Benedict an OJ and a coffee and it was over $35. It felt like they turned their small apartment into a cramped restaurant.

    (2)

  • Randy B.

    Great place for breakfast, need t train staff before leaving them alone, very good experience

    (5)

  • Scott H.

    I am in love with 2 cats! I ordered an avocado omelet and wow was it good. The spicy potatoes and the homemade biscuit with strawberry butter is what dreams are made of. Super friendly staff and a great vibe.

    (5)

  • Angela B.

    We Loved our breakfast, especially the spicy home fries and sausage, and the cheerful staff was great. Good string coffee and great fresh orange juice. My year old loved his pain pancakes with maple syrup. My husband loved the farmer's special scrambled eggs and I loved the summer special scrambled eggs with spinach and advocado-the advocado was an extra charge but worth it. I thought the biscuits were a little dry but the strawberry butter was tasty. It is pricier than some restaurants, so we couldn't eat here every day, but I would definitely recommend the place.

    (4)

  • Margaret D.

    This was my first visit to Bar Harbor and I wanted a home style breakfast. Saw the reviews on Yelp and have to give it a try. Was NOT disappointed! I had the blueberry pancakes and my mom had the yogurt and granola. Both were delicious. The best pancakes I have ever had! So light and flavorful and full of Maine blueberries. The homemade granola was also to die for. I would suggest getting the fruit to accompany it. (I left with a pound of the granola). What a great experience and although there is not an ocean view, the outside seating is relatively quiet and quaint. Two thumbs up!

    (5)

  • Sandy B.

    Four of us had breakfast here on our last day in Bar Harbor. What friendly staff members there are! Everything we had was so delicious and I have added pictures of our breakfasts. Veggie eggs benedict is served on biscuits with home fries. I had a cats paw which is a biscuit in the shape of a - yes - cat's paw with cinnamon and nuts. The sausage and corn pancakes were out of this world as were the maple walnut sweet potatoes! Those were so good, I'm going to try making that at Thanksgiving. Specialty coffees - cafe mocha and milky way - were yummy. The decor is very fun. Two cats is features in an article in Downeast Magazine: downeast.com/magazine/20… We will definitely go back next time we're in the area.

    (5)

  • Blake K.

    The biscuits are the best I've ever eaten -- I appreciate a restaurant that does at least one thing better than anyone else. The coffee is great (I was happily surprised to find stevia packets at the table). I've ordered the lobster bennie and poached eggs with polenta, both were beautifully prepared. My partner typically orders an omelet, which always comes stuffed with high-quality ingredients. The potatoes are wonderfully done, crispy and with generous amounts of sweet onion. Although the bill will obviously climb if you order lobster dishes, I consider Two Cats a true value considering the freshness and quality of ingredients. They aren't an in-and-out place, better for those who like to linger over their coffee while the food's being prepared. (My tip: order a side of biscuits to make the wait blissful.)

    (5)

  • Nel A.

    Lobster Benedict on the freshly baked biscuit. Rich and divine. The maine berry pancakes were awesome. My friend didn't like it so much. Cute place and really friendly staff. Espresso drinks were too watery. Please don't use vanilla soy milk when customers ask for soy. Use regular and let the customer add a flavor if they wish.

    (4)

  • Linda M.

    Was really looking forward to eating here was unable to be seated only one pet friendly table which was in front of restaurants very sad

    (1)

  • Todd B.

    We were in Bar Harbor for two days, and ate breakfast at Two Cats and Cafe This Way, as both were recommended to us by the staff at the hotel. Two Cats has a bit more upscale menu (and prices to match) with a variety of gourmet pancakes, and just didn't match our family's tastes as well. On the plus side, the strawberry butter and biscuits at Two Cats were very, very good. If you like things with a little kick, the home fries and sausage are both "spicy" at Two Cats, and were also very good. On the downside, the blueberry pancakes were only so-so, and the choices for the kids weren't as good.

    (3)

  • Anna C.

    This place has simply amazing food. When we come here, we make a point of getting up early so we don't have to wait in line...even though I feel like a zombie, it's worth it! Everything is very fresh and carefully prepared, and the staff is fun and friendly (even though the cats made a point of ignoring me, stopping just out of reach :P). And their granola is to die for, my boyfriend actually had it shipped for me to Chicago, it's that good!

    (5)

  • Susan H.

    I ate here 5 years ago and thought it was THE best place in all of Bar Harbor. We went there two weeks ago and had the worst experience. This restaurant used to pride itself on serving organic food, locally sourced whenever possible. It's a little pricey but worth it. Now, the prices are still high but the food is no longer organic. The waitress didn't know much about the menu, was very nonchalant and aloof. After we ordered, we waited over an hour for our food. We watched several other tables be seated, order, eat and leave. Meanwhile, when we asked the waitress about our food she shrugged and said she didn't really know what the hold-up was about. She didn't offer a refill of coffee, didn't bring any water and didn't offer to check on our food. So we did something I've never done. We left. It makes me sad to say this, but I will never go back.

    (1)

  • Maria M.

    Worth the few extra dollars you may pay. Homemade biscuits with strawberry butter were excellent. The trout omelette was original and tasty. Very quaint house with tables in each room and additional seating on the deck. And you've got to have a glass of fresh squeezed OJ!

    (4)

  • Addie G.

    Fantastic food!! Can make it healthy....or not so healthy:) Patrick was a wicked awesome waiter as well! Two thumbs up!! Tip: go early before 9 or there will be a wait. However, it will be worth the wait!

    (5)

  • Anthony L.

    The service was excellent. Our server, especially, was super friendly and did an excellent job. The food was delicious. There are several good vegetarian options on the menu. I would highly recommend the polenta with the caponata and poached eggs. The atmosphere was casual and charming. The only downside was the price but that applies to about every restaurant in Bar Harbor.

    (5)

  • Christopher T.

    Amazingly huge portions! I can see why people are lined up to get a seat. This place is unique and charming, a style all of its own. A converted house into an Inn and café with vibrant colors. I had the lobster omelet and it was the bomb. The portions were huge enough for two people to share. Took the rest back to our hotel room. We would have come here more often if our hotel didn't give us free breakfast. If you are in Bar Harbor you have to stop here...It's like a landmark place. BTW: The coffee is excellent.

    (4)

  • Guy C.

    4 of 4 stars (excellent, casual dining). (see explanation of ratings below) When I arrived for breakfast (around 8am on a Saturday), they were telling folks there was a twenty-minute wait for a table. Since I was a single, I was seated right away. Loved the eggs benedict. Also, the maple latte. Tab was $19 for those two items. They make their own hot sauce which is Caribbean inspired and very tasty. About my ratings: Only high-priced dining establishments can garner five stars. Until yelp realizes that a fast food joint cannot possibly be ranked equally with a $100 per person place, I need to draw the line somewhere. If we were only talking about the quality and presentation of the food, it would be a different story. But, as we know, yelp's rankings take into account the entire dining experience. Therefore, I divide restaurants into three categories (and I wish yelp would do the same): 1) fast food and "fast-casual", low-priced (no table service). 2) casual, mid-priced dining (table service, average entrée price: $10-$20). 3) fine, high-priced dining (linen napkins, no plastic cups, no TV's in dining room, average entrée priced at more than $20, can vary depending on the city). High-priced dining can earn a max of five stars. Mid-priced dining can earn a max of four stars. Fast food can earn a max of three stars.

    (4)

  • Troy M.

    We went for breakfast and really enjoyed it, we will definitely be back again. There aren't a lot of incredible breakfast places in Bar Harbor, but this is one that I recommend.

    (4)

  • Josie F.

    It was a year ago, but I still can't get over the horrible service that we had at 2 Cats. We waited and waited while those around us were served. We were told that our omelets would be out momentarily (several times). After almost an hour, we went to the front desk, where we were told that the omelet cooker was not working. Why were we not told this earlier? We paid for the coffee that we had been served and left. No apology, no further explanation. We visit Bar Harbor regularly and have never experienced such bad service.

    (1)

  • J S.

    Great breakfast place. Crowds can be daunting. Lobster Benedict and the banana pecan pancakes are among my favorites. Great lattes as well. Spicy sausage is definitely spicy.

    (5)

  • Gary W.

    Good breakfast spot in Bar Harbor. Excellent lattes, great coffee, and really good muffins. Outstanding biscuits...worth a try! Great for a quick breakfast.

    (3)

  • James B.

    Best breakfast in Bar Harbor, the wait can be pretty extreme on a weekday morning, but really inventive stuff. As mentioned, the strawberry butter is to die for, probably the kind of stuff I could (and may have) eaten on its own. The biscuits were also top notch (coming from a kid who spent his summers down south eating real breakfast food). The rest of the breakfast is good, but also really expensive for what you get. The sausage was really good, but I guess maybe I just don't like breakfast food that much, but the omelette wasn't blow me away, 5 star, good. Service was great. Cats walking around so if you have an allergy you should probably know about this before hand (I also wasn't a huge fan of this because I don't really like cats, but I can imagine this is a huge plus for many others).

    (4)

  • Siv L.

    Came here for brunch with my boyfriend, sister, and her boyfriend. Service was friendly. The place is cute and quaint and decorated with so many cute cat things! We all ordered smoothies and our waitress topped them off with whipped cream before asking us if we wanted any (scooped it out, no big deal). I wanted to try the biscuits (but they ran out and had to substitute with muffins instead). My sister's boyfriend ordered the lobster eggs benedict with spicy home fries, and he discovered a blonde hair in it as the waitress brought it out. He didn't care however and assured her it was no big deal. Overall, the experience was just okay. The dishes were on the heavy side, and I left feeling full but not exactly satisfied.

    (3)

  • June C.

    This is one of the best breakfast/brunch spots I have ever been to! Their homemade biscuits with strawberry butter is absolutely AMAZING!! Their blueberry smoothie was phenomenal--and I normally don't even like fruit smoothies. Service was quick and friendly. Now, every time I go to a breakfast spot I always end up comparing it to this place. There will be a bit of a wait, but trust me, it's worth it.

    (5)

  • Ana N.

    They have a delicious tofu scramble! Also, the strawberry butter on the biscuit was amazing.

    (5)

  • Lina B.

    I went to 2 Cats on the weekend after Labor Day. The entire city was pretty empty, relative to the middle of summer here, so there wasn't a huge line when we got to 2 Cats. We only waited about 5 minutes to be seated, and the hostess always kept us updated on how things were going. Inside, I ordered a maple latte for my drink. The latte was fantastic for a simple latte, but there was little to no maple taste. My friend, who ordered the same drink with a double expression shot, said the same thing. We both had to add sugar on top of the maple inside the drinks. Still delicious and perfectly tempered for a latter though. The drink was $4.95 each - quite overpriced for the amount we got. For brunch, I ordered the lobster eggs benedict and Friend got the smoked flounder omelet. Both were delicious. There was an adequate amount of lobster on my Benedict and the eggs were cooked to a runny perfection! The hollandaise was good and creamy and paired perfectly with the entire meal. The spicy homefries were respectable - well seasoned with a kick. They were a bit softer than I would have preferred but still good. The lobster Benedict was $19.99 - again, very overpriced, but you'll find any dish with lobster in it is like that in Bar Harbor. The smoked flounder omelet was by far the best omelet I've ever had. So many delicious flavors balancing each other out. The flounder was flaky and moist - all was perfectly done. I highly recommend this. The dish was $12.95 - overpriced for an omelet, but definitely worth it. Overall, the most expensive brunch I've ever had. But the food was amazing in flavor and the service was excellent - Thanks Kathie!

    (4)

  • Darren M.

    A very solid meal and one of the better experiences we've had in Bar Harbor, but not perfect by any means. I will start by saying that I wish they took the time to improve their website. For instance the restaurant hours and menu are not listed online - we showed up one afternoon at 1:20 thinking they would still be serving lunch, but were told they were done for the day. We came back another morning around 10:45. There was no wait for our table of two. The hostess seemed a bit aloof and out of it, and there was was some confusion as to the seating availability. We ordered the lobster eggs benedict and the bacon and cheddar pancakes. A fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice was large and nicely tart. The lobster benedict was great - a good portion of lobster, perfectly poached (not overdone) eggs, tangy hollandaise, and a side of very delicious spicy potatoes. The biscuits that the eggs were served on were good, but a bit tougher than they should have been. The bacon and cheddar pancakes were not as good. The flavor was there, but the cakes themselves were a bit mealy and crumbly. When cooked, the melted cheese formed a skirt of caramelized crust on the bottom of each cake that was extremely tough, and caused the whole cake to turn to mush when attempting to cut through it. The maple syrup was advertised as being "real", though it had a very distinct artificial flavor. The service was overall solid but the one thing I will say that was a big turnoff for us was that the server dropped our check on the table about halfway through the meal, saying it was for our "convenience". We noticed another server did this to our neighboring table, so it seemed that this was the restaurant's policy. I just found it to be rather rude. The place wasn't busy (there were plenty of open tables) and certainly could have waited to see if we wanted anything else.

    (4)

  • Mark B.

    Great food, marginal service. With two small kids in tow, the hostess told us on arrival that out wait for brunch would be 20 minutes. Encouraging, so we decided to wait. We weren't seated for almost an hour after that. When we did sit down, we had to wait 10 more minutes for coffee, and about 45 minutes for food. The whole experience took about 3 hours from start to finish and the kids were exhausted. The saving grace was that the food was quite good, particularly the baked goods (biscuit, muffin, pancakes). If you have kids, go as early as you can. Even if you don't, pay little attention to their estimated wait times as they are meaningless.

    (3)

  • David X.

    The food is excellent. However, 2 Cats is no longer as dog friendly as it once was. They used to allow dogs on the porch and the new deck. Now, they have instead placed one 'lawn furniture' table in the front of the building, and they allow you to be served there if it isn't raining or overcast. So, only one dog family can eat at a time. Also, even though it was a sunny morning, the hostess had to call the owner before she allowed us to sit there. It's fine, but unreliable and frankly stressful.

    (4)

  • Asha S.

    Very nice patio and garden seating, they get busy as the day goes by, best to make it early. The white chocolate macadamia pancakes are the best pancakes I've ever had! The biscuits and strawberry butter are amazing. The omelette is what you can expect anywhere else. The food comes a little pricey for breakfast but is worth it! OJ so fresh.... Service is not super quick, but is good and they come around several times to check if anything is required. Will be going back tomorrow..... Need more Pancakes....

    (4)

  • Tom H.

    Upon arriving, was told it would be a 1/2 hour wait, but seated in 15 minutes. I had the mushroom omelet and was tasty. My wife had the blueberry pancakes which were Ok but not special for $10. Service was solid.

    (3)

  • Westie W.

    After a recommendation by the owner of our motel, we decided to have breakfast at 2 Cats on our last day in town. We were seated on the patio immediately outside the kitchen. Allegedly there are 2 resident cats, but neither made an appearance during our visit. My wife ordered blueberry pancakes with "real" maple syrup - 3 to the order proved to be one too many. The amount of blueberries was generous, but these fell into "nothing special" category. I opted for eggs Benedict which were served on a homemade bun that was too thick and dry. The accompanying spicy home fries were pretty good though they would have benefited from being heated a bit more. Overall the meal did not justify the price.

    (3)

  • Michael F.

    when we got there this place was boppin @ 1030am... we were seated promptly although it seemed very busy. service was good not great, but that can be expected for as busy as it was. my only complaint was that my "bottomless cup" of coffee was no so bottomless as I had to wait a few minutes at one point for a fresh fill up. the food was delicious! my wife had french toast w/ blueberries, cut from a french baguette, no challah as I am used to. I chose the portabella mushroom omelette. I would definitely go back!

    (5)

  • Lisa M.

    Adorable little breakfast spot, family-owned (by a family with 5 kids, wow!). Some of the best breakfast food I've ever had - (1) the granola and yogurt was amazing, house made granola with tons of tasty ingredients and a whole milk type, thick yogurt; (2) my husband's pancakes, the "apple-cinnamon" pancakes, were some of the best pancakes I've ever had. His side of sausage was great too. The fresh-squeezed orange juice was to die for. *Definitely* worth a trip. I would note, though, that the breakfast burrito wasn't that flavorful. IMO it needed more salsa or something... tasted lots of egg eating it. The black beans lacked flavor as well. Also, a note of warning: On a Sunday at the very end of June, at 9:50 am, there was a 20 minute wait that turned into 30 minutes - I assume this gets crazier during the real on-season. It took another 50 until we got our food, so 80 minutes total. By that time my yogurt was warm and the granola I had was the bottom of the batch. My husband's pancakes that day were also not very good. It basically seemed like they got completely overwhelmed with an end-of-June Sunday crowd and it made for a lengthier experience with not-as-good food :( They did make it right by taking the yogurt off the bill at the end. But 80 minutes total *just* to get our food is just too much for 2 people having breakfast, even if the quality of food had still been top-notch. I still give 4 stars because our first visit here was excellent. I would just try to hit it on a weekday if you can, especially July and August.

    (4)

  • Jennifer K.

    Biscuits will stick to your ribs!!! Small portions better. Don't go crazy. Share food. The eggs bene with lobster or without were both great. I could only finish half - so again - might think about sharing!! They were really nice about providing coloring pages and crayons for our 4 yr. old and even an Etch a Sketch . Glad we splurged.

    (5)

  • G J.

    Great breakfast place. Located away from the pier in Bar Harbor. It would be a bit of a walk to get a boat to see the Puffins or Whales, but this make parking easier as there is only hr parking in front of the restaurant. This is a cosy, friendly, busy and somewhat large place.

    (5)

  • Jaime M.

    Outstanding, however tres expensive. Breakfast for 2 $64.00 with tip thanks to delicious lobster Benedict (19.99). Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Terri V.

    Omgosh loved this place! The food and coffee were so good that my husband, daughter and I came here twice on our vacation. The lobster omelet had huge chucks of lobster in melted Gouda cheese....mmmmm! The biscuits that come with the omelets were homemade and so delicious....the strawberry butter was good too! The wait staff is very friendly. The atmosphere is nice, a little cramped but it's inside an old house which adds to the experience! Definitely recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Mike S.

    We were in Bar Harbor two weeks ago, and had breakfast here. It was nothing short of fabulous. I had eggs and bacon - wonderfully prepared, served with spicy home fries that were absolutely delicious. I thought for sure I had the better of the two breakfasts until I tasted the blueberry pancakes my wife ordered. They were fluffy and buttery and bursting with blueberries and flavor. It's clear that the proprietors and staff really care deeply about the food that they put in front of their patrons, and that's the criteria I use for 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Jando S.

    This might be the best brunch place in all of Bar Harbor. I don't say that lightly of course, but anyone who ate what I ate would no doubt be inclined to agree. Locals might have already cemented 2 Cats as their brunch of choice, but judging by their vast inventory of t-shirts and restaurant memorabilia, it seems tourists have caught on as well. 2 Cats looks more like a bed and breakfast than it does any restaurant. Like most businesses in Maine, "local" establishments may as well be from someone's actual house. I wouldn't be in any way surprised if anyone actually lived here. This is of course, beyond the actual infamous two cats, which despite my fondness for felines, never showed. While I never saw them, what I did see was a vibrant outdoor eating crowd. I opted to eat outside as well, to breathe in the clean Maine air and enjoy what I already knew (just on Yelp ratings alone) would be an outstanding meal. Despite my arrival during brunch primetime (1:30pm on a weekend), I managed to skip any wait entirely and was situated right next to the kitchen, where the aromas of breakfast had me in a hunger induced trance of anticipation and limitless imagination. To start, I started off with their homemade biscuit and strawberry butter. The biscuits were flakey, buttery, and moist, and when combined with the smooth butter of strawberry concoctions was just out of this world good. When the butter slowly melted on the hot biscuit, it was like candy in a biscuit. When in Maine, get a lobster. And that's exactly what I did, by ordering their lobster omelette, which came with some nicely seasoned home fries (even though I was holding out for hash browns) and low and behold, another flakey, homemade biscuit, fresh out of the oven (!!). My omelette was lovely, a smooth texture of egg enveloping juicy chunks of lobster inside, all of which tasted fresh and delicious. The real star of my table was the lobster benedict, a thin English muffin topped with a good chunk of lobster meat, buried under a poached egg with some homemade hollandaise sauce. It's the way breakfast was meant to be in Maine and one of which I wasn't soon to forget. But like all things in Bar Harbor, it was pricey. $15 for a plate of quality lobster filled entres is understandable, but a lot of the items on the menu seemed like it was from the West Village in Manhattan than it was for a small city in Maine. I did love my meal, but the $40+ for two felt a tad pricey, even for something like brunch. But would I come back? In a heartbeat. Whether you're a tourist or a local, good food in in Maine is something that no one should ignore.

    (4)

  • D B.

    Great breakfast after seeing the sunrise at Cadillac mountain. We had blueberry and apple cinnamon pancake - apple cinnamon was good but blueberry stole the show.

    (4)

  • Atif S.

    Came here first thing in the morning at 7 am as they were always really crowded. So worth it. The blueberry pancakes were more blueberry than batter...and simply amazing. Best breakfast in town. My wife had smoked salmon Benedict. Alway very well done. Perfect poached eggs on a homemade biscuit. Very nice server and reasonable prices. Also try the yummy 5 pepper hot sauce which is homemade.

    (5)

  • Sue M.

    Great lobster eggs Benedict ...

    (5)

  • Jenna L.

    I went to 2 Cats this past weekend and I am saddened to report that they did not live up to the 4.5 star Yelp rating. I went to 2 Cats with my mom and sister this past Sunday because according to Yelp it was the best brunch place in the area. I really, really wish it had lived up to its online reputation. We got there around 11am after stopping by earlier (9am) to grab coffee to go before doing some morning shopping. We came back because it was really cute inside and the food looked and smelled great. When we came back at 11am we waited in line for 20 minutes (which we expected) and listened to the hostess complain about people inside taking 2+ hours (which we found completely unprofessional). We ordered within 5 minutes of being seated. We each ordered an omelet and 1 side (2 muffins for my mom and sis and a banana for me). It took the food an 1 hour and 20 minutes to arrive from the time we ordered. During that time, every other table in our room of the restaurant had completed their dining experience, even those who arrived at the same time or after us. Our waitress came over once to say that our food would be out in "a few more minutes" and offering no apology for the delay. FINALLY the hostess came over to address the situation. She spoke to us for 5 minutes and never once apologized. Instead, she expressed her shock that the kitchen was taking so long and she wasn't sure why (even saying "Oh my gosh, I can't believe it's taken this long to get your food."). She tried to blame it on the table next to us saying when they came in they were really "cranky" and requested expedited service. Our food finally arrived. We completely overlooked the fact that they didn't get our order even half correct because we were so hungry. I had to ask for my banana (surely they could have given me the banana to munch on during the 1 hour and 20 minute wait for our actual meal). We immediately asked for the check because now we were late for our afternoon plans. It took 20 minutes for us to get the check. When it arrived we were charged for not 3, but 4 omelets and several sides. I had finally had enough so I went to see the manager directly. He said he'd fix the bill and he got snippy with me when I tried to explain the horrible experience we just had. After another 5 minutes he came over and apologized in a professional manner and took half off our bill. It's funny that the hostess was complaining to us about people taking 2 hours and lingering. They were probably exposed to the lousy service too! I'm really happy for all those who had great experiences here, but ours was a 1 star experience at best.

    (1)

  • Mike S.

    Breakfast was delicious- tried the omelette, pumpkin chocolate chip muffin, pancakes with great vermont syrup. Biscuit were a bit crunchy for our taste and like most places in Bar Harbor, they are "proud" of them at $2 a piece. Would definitely go again.

    (4)

  • Tree T.

    The food was amazing! We split the blueberry and raspberry pancakes and they were so good. I had a vanilla latte with almond milk that was fantastic. Sadly, no cats - but great food, fantastic ambiance.

    (5)

  • Lia N.

    I've been here exactly 1 year ago and still remember breakfast. Yes, the rumors are true. Yes, it's THAT GOOD to be so memorable. I had the smoked trout omelet, which came with perfectly spiced home fries, a buttery flaky biscuit and homemade strawberry butter. Divine. I only wish I could teleport there every morning ... but I'll settle for once a year vacation :)

    (5)

  • Rebecca C.

    This past weekend my family visited Bar Harbor. It was our first weekend away since the birth of our second child (she was a whopping 3 weeks old) and we were looking for a relaxing trip, good food and pretty sites. My sister recommended 2 Cats after her trip up to Maine last year. We arrived at 9:00 am on Sunday morning fearful of a long line but were seated in less than 15 minutes. The two year old spent the time waiting seating himself in various Adirondack chairs in the front yard and watching the bicyclers at the rental shop across the street. Upon being seated we were quickly served our coffee (Equal Exchange FT, yum) and waters for the table before orders were taken: Farmers Scramble, Elvis Pancakes and a plain pancake for the toddler. This wait for our meals took a little longer as the restaurant was filled to capacity by this point. However, the food was worth the wait. My husband's Elvis pancakes (banana and peanut butter) were delicious and not too overpowering (my normal complaint when he buys a similar meal at a restaurant we frequent in Boston). The Farmers Scramble was also delicious with a special shout out to the spicy sausage and the homemade biscuit with strawberry butter. (Upon finishing this review I will be performing internet searches for strawberry butter recipes...excellent.) My son made some great strides to finish his pancake but I was happy to help him out with it as well. Our wait staff were all helpful, helping us organize seating for a toddler and an infant quickly, filling and refilling our drinks frequently and checking in with us on our food throughout the meal. My family all would return to 2 Cats on our next trip to Bar Harbor and recommend this restaurant to anyone staying in the area. Side note: We saw 0 Cats during our meal.

    (4)

  • Janine D.

    Rude hostess who refused to take our name for a waiting list for no apparent reason caused us to move on. There is a lot of competition in Bar Harbor. Why would they put such a rude person in that position?

    (1)

  • Christy W.

    THE BEST breakfast place in Bar Harbor! We ordered omelettes with smoked salmon and one with trout. Both were delicious. Coffee is just ok, nothing to brag about, although it is organic. Excellent service, good food.

    (5)

  • Liya M.

    Chose this place based on high reviews from yelp on the lobster menu items, but have to say that I was disappointed. Personally, I don't think lobster work well with breakfast items. We ordered two lobster breakfast entrees at $20 each. Both contained a few pieces of lobster and a whole lot of fried potatoes. The cheese was mediocre. Only the biscuits with strawberry butter was good. Overall I do not think this place offers high quality or value for its lobster options.

    (3)

  • Taylor J.

    Great breakfast food in a fun atmosphere. The spicy homestyle potatoes were delicious and the biscuits (with strawberry butter) are incredible. Appreciate all the tasteful color and fun cat themed decor, was especially welcome on a drab, drizzly late-fall morning. We grabbed a cat's claw (pastry item) to go and it was pretty awesome as well

    (5)

  • Ashley N.

    My favorite breakfast spot in Bar Harbor. Get there really early, or you will be waiting a while. Never had a bad dish here. From eggs to pancakes to muffins, it is all delicious!

    (5)

  • Scott H.

    Dear 2 Cats, This morning, I think you had 2 fleas. Well, maybe not, but you certainly didn't live up to the 4.5 star (150+ reviews). And maybe that was part of the problem - I read the reviews and had high expectations. We got up a 6 AM to leave our bed and BREAKFAST at Manor House to get to 2 cats when they opened at 7AM as we really looked forward to the experience. We were the first ones in the door at 7 AM on Labor Day as the reviews talked about a wait later on. We were promptly seated by the hostess and greeted by our server, Scott. Scott did a great job of talking about what was on the menu and how everything was good. We ordered the fresh squeezed orange juice, tea, a latte, breakfast burrito, Portobello omelet and the biscuits and strawberry butter. The drinks arrived in a timely fashion. The latte was good (no milk art) and the orange juice was excellent; great flavor and just the right amount of pulp. And then the wait began.... First in the door at 7AM and the food arrived at 7:45 AM. Ok, yes I read the menu, and yes, I expected (based on the reviews) that food might take longer than normal for "great food". But really, 35 plus minutes for an omelet and a scrambled egg filled burrito when we are your first order in? Is nothing prepped? Ok, so it took longer than it should, but if the food would have lived up to expectation it would have been fine. But it did not. The potatoes were the highlight (which they should not have been). Served hot with a spicy seasoning that really hit the spot. The black beans were at room temperature. Again, seasonings were on, but they should have been served hot. Then there was the burrito. For the extra $3.95 for adding bacon, I would have expected too get some bacon. Maybe one strip in the omelet. The eggs in the omelet were warm to room temperature and the dough was hard. The salsa on the burrito was excellent though. Again, a garnish shouldn't have been the highlight, but it was. I guess one of the biggest disappointments was the biscuit and strawberry butter I heard so much about. The biscuits were light and airy and had a wonderful flavor (well done biscuit baker!!) Too bad they were served at room temperature or maybe slightly warmer but not even warm enough to melt the butter (which was hard to taste as it was too cold and firm to really spread). The Portobello omelet was done nicely from a texture perspective and seasoning were very good (again). But once again, the cheese wasn't melted - it had firmed back up again before it made it to the table. Seasons and flavors consistently very good. Food temperature was inline with the chilly morning air. Scott did a great job for most of the service, but when I asked for a refill on the coffee, I think he got distracted with the other folks showing up as I didn't get the coffee to right before we left. "Can I get a to go cup for that". The coffee was very nicely roasted though and I very much enjoyed it. So, breakfast for two was $49 before tip, including $2.45 for my coffee refill that arrived right before we left. Someone at the pass really missed this one. Food: C- for temperature. Price: C. If the everything was 'on' I wouldn't have minded a $50 breakfast for two. Service B. I think the servers are oversubscribed here, and my refill was missed. Atmosphere: A+ Super cute place.

    (2)

  • DA W.

    Wow, what happened to this place? Had to wait just to get coffee. Then another long wait for breakfast to arrive. The breakfast burrito used to be amazing. This was just scrambled eggs in a wrap with some sour cream on top. Beans were on the side??? And it was all cold! Too bad.

    (2)

  • Cody S.

    Phenomenal out outdoor seating area, but bring a sweater as it gets minimal sun exposure ..

    (4)

  • Meghan R.

    By far the best breakfast in Bar Harbor! The food is absolutely delicious and worth the wait! You have to make 2 Cats one of your stops if you are vacationing in Bar Harbor!

    (4)

  • Katherine S.

    I was in Bar Harbor on a family vacation and stopped in 2 Cats for breakfast. It was excellent! Everything was fresh, homemade, and delicious. The strawberry butter is beyond fantastic. The only downside was the prices are a little steep (more than I usually like to spend for breakfast) but it was worth it for the high food quality. I will definitely be going back next time I am in town.

    (5)

  • Thomas M.

    My rating is based upon the warm friendly atmosphere of the house that includes 3 bedrooms and the restaurant on the first floor. This isn't a typical bed and breakfast inn with English service. This is like going to your sweet grandmother's house and hosted with simple, warm, friendly service. The room we stayed in "Samson" was clean, neat really perfect for what we were looking for---a place that felt like we were staying in a real home versus an immaculate B&B. There was road noise because the inn is right on a main street. No a major issue, but I bet that would bother some people. Also noise from the cooks getting ready for breakfast in the morning. Again, no problem for us...but fair warning. If you don't like cats, this place isn't for you. If you want a nice homey atmosphere in a very convenient location hosted by a wonderfully warm family, then this is for you. RE: the restaurant. AWESOME breakfast/brunch. The restaurant gets a 4-5 star because it truly is that good. My rating for the inn isn't to indicate a hotel star rating. It rates that I'm a fan and would happily endorse this inn.

    (4)

  • Doug G.

    Any place called 2 cats can't be bad. This review is a shout out to the kitchen staff. The place was packed and a 20 min wait for a table and the food was on time and very good. Love the strawberry butter and the maple latte.

    (5)

  • P B.

    Make reservations if you want to eat here!!! if you don't make reservations you will wait in a long line outside the restaurant then another 45 minutes in side the restaurant because service is slow. My party had a reservation so we did not have to wait in line outside. The reason i am giving this place 2 stars is because its all hype. The food is pretty average compared to other places in bar harbor. The lobster Benedict people rave about is just ok. blueberry pancakes were eh. We all left most of our food on our plates.

    (2)

  • Emily L.

    My family and I came here for breakfast after watching the sunrise on Cadillac Mountain and we all agreed it was the best breakfast we ever had. To start off with, I had the seasonal maple latte that was perfect. My mom and dad had black coffee and they said it was well made. The menu had a lot of options and we all had a hard time choosing. In the end, my dad ended up with the blueberry pancakes and said they were the best he's ever had. My mom chose the lobster omelette. The omelette was perfectly cooked and tasted amazing. But, I gotta say, my choice was the best. I went with the lobster eggs Benedict and OH MY GODDD it was good. To start, instead of an English muffin, it comes on a homemade biscuit, which was fluffy and flaky and oh so good(my mom got a biscuit with their strawberry butter with her omelette and agreed it was excellent). Then, instead of Canadian bacon, it had lobster meat...and they did not skimp. Next came the most perfect poached egg I've ever had. My biggest gripe about eggs Benedict is usually overcooked eggs. I hate when the yolk is hard. This one ran down my plate all creamy like and made me oh so happy. Finally, the hollendaise sause was light and lemony and they didn't slather the plate with it, which is another pet peeve of mine. And on the side came these spicy home fries that were crispy and well seasoned and delicious all on their own. If you go out to breakfast at one place in Bar Harbor, make it this one.

    (5)

  • Lee D.

    Cute place. We had the avocado omelet and the lobster eggs bene, and the kids had french toast - all was wonderful Great for kids - toys and coloring books available. And our waiter Scott was fantastic.

    (5)

  • Jamie K.

    This place totally knocked our socks off. We were planning our busy day of Kayaking and such the night before and were searching on Yelp for a breakfast spot. We were drawn to this place because of the name (My boyfriend and I have two cats that we talk about all the time, so we figured we HAD to try it.) Plus the reviews were good, so the choice was easy. First of all, the place is adorable. It's beautifully decorated with flowers and plants and the patio seating is the way to go. Service was top notch and I ordered a cappuccino that was wonderful. Mike's orange juice was fresh squeezed and perfect. I ordered the portabello, bacon, and Swiss omelet and I could easily crown it Omelet of the Year. To top it off, it came with their signature homemade biscuit and strawberry butter. Holy guacamole, people, this was outstanding! I wish we had another day in town because I wanted to try their pancakes in the worst way. We plan on visiting Acadia and Bar Harbor again next year and want to stay at the 2 Cats Inn at least one night - so we'll be back. I can't wait.

    (5)

  • Avace D.

    2 cats is a nice little cafe on the edge of town. It was pretty busy and seemed popular. We stopped by here to pick up coffee and snacks for breakfast. The coffee was good, the rest not so much. We ordered a cat's paw which is a muffin with pecans made to look like a cat's paw....I couldn't really see it. It looked to me like they took a muffin and stuck 2 pecans in it. It was a good muffin, but nothing special. We had the sausage as well, but way to pricey. For the price I was expecting a small plate of sausage. It ended up being one small sausage. Definitely not worth the price.

    (3)

  • Joanne D.

    The service at this place is by slow. Unless you have a lot of time to eat, I would not recommend this place. The food is decent, the poached eggs is overlooked but still delicious. I like the biscuit with strawberry jam, spicy potato and spicy sausages. The maple latte is nothing special and overpriced in my opinion.

    (3)

  • Frank Q.

    The lobster Benedict does not have lobster tail. The sauce tastes ok, but definitely not worth the high price. The fruit smoothie is good and recommend.

    (2)

  • Jackie B.

    Charming breakfast/brunch place in beautiful Bar Harbor. We were told by a local tour guide that this was the best breakfast place in town and I couldn't agree more! Staff was great, and the food more than made up for the wait to get in. Trust me, it is worth the wait!!! Omelets were delicious and come w/ a homemade biscuit and strawberry butter.... So good! Everything is fresh, and made w/ high quality ingredients. Food takes a little while to come out (again totally worth the wait). Great place to sit and relax and enjoy a great meal!

    (5)

  • Helen C.

    I love the colorful atmosphere here! I got the trout omelette, which I thought was a bit salty but still good. I really liked my friend's mushroom omelette and wish I ordered that instead. The biscuit with strawberry butter was good. Also liked the thick sliced bacon and homefries. The fresh-squeezed orange juice was great. I really liked the cat paw pastry - perfectly crunchy and cinnamon-y.

    (5)

  • Honey D.

    Breakfast- so Good! Be prepared to wait for an opening- they dont take names you make a line...totally worth it! And theres some cute cats that hang out in the front garden area.

    (5)

  • Michelle T.

    Brunch is my favorite meal EVER and 2 cats is one of the best brunch spots I've been in my 25 years of life because it has somethin' a little unique about each of its dishes. Walked in to adorable, cozy decor as if it were someone's home. The Food (in order of deliciousness): 1) Lobster eggs benedict (Daily special) - lots of lobster served on top of a BISCUIT! yes, a big fat fluffy home made biscuit. Served with a side of house potato, which was spicy, flavorful and a tad sour. 2) Blueberry pancakes - 3 giant dense thin pancakes that literally looked like it was STUFFED in the middle with blueberries. 3) Salmon Eggs benedict (with wheat toast instead of biscuit) - the poached eggs were a TINY bit overcooked and they were a definitely stingy on the smoked salmon (1 sliver that didn't cover the single slice of toast!), hence minus 1 star! Other Pro's: - There is sugar free syrup - The 2 Cats hot sauce was awesome!! - Friendly, lovely service - The 2 live cats made their appearance and didn't stick around to cause allergic reactions.

    (4)

  • Brad S.

    This place was great for breakfast! Its a nice locally owned restaurant. I am just glad we showed up when we did, because the line got long after we showed up. Lobster Bennie was awesome. I love lobster, but never thought it would work with eggs, but they made it happen!

    (5)

  • Erin M.

    After hearing the all the hype about 2 Cats, we had to try it. We skipped out on the breakfast at our B&B to try this place out. We arrived around 8am and were seated immediately. I had the blueberry pancakes and my bf had the mushroom omelet, both were delicious. The portions are pretty big, so bring your appetite. Definitely the spot to fuel up before heading out for a day in the park.

    (4)

  • Linda G.

    OMG - soooo happy I read Yelp and so happy we decided to brave the wait (which looked a lot longer then the 5 minutes we waited). Stayed in a little motel around the corner in Bar Harbor and mentioned to the clerk that we wanted to go here for breakfast - she said 'no, you're going to be there for 3 hours and it's really expensive'. So, we didn't go Saturday, but boy-oh-boy am I happy that we went Sunday morning. Quaint little cozy place (it's also a B&B), very cute place with painted cat paw prints all over and local photographs for sale. Varied menu - specialty items, pancakes, eggs, vegetarian dishes, teas, etc. Hubby and I decided to get some coffee and fresh squeezed OJ ...coffee was strong and flavorful, and OJ - better than Florida! It's fresh squeezed - big pieces of pulp (which I LOVE)! A+++ I had planned on the weekend away being a weekend of nothing but lobster, but once I saw the Elvis pancakes, I knew I had to have them. 3 large fluffy pancakes with chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and bananas. No wonder Elvis died from his diet - if I could eat these pancakes every day, I would, and I would die happy! I could only get about half-way through, though, because we also had to order the fresh baked biscuits with strawberry butter (which tasted more like strawberry whipped cream). Carb overload - but everything was soooo tasty. We will definitely be making this a regular stopping point next time we take the 10 hour trek north to Bar Harbor! (PS - very average prices, nothing outrageous, comparatively!) I mentioned this to the motel clerk upon check-out Monday morning, and she seemed surprised that there wasn't a wait and it wasn't as expensive as she thought. We went a Sunday morning, and the place was packed with people waiting, but the wait was nothing out of the ordinary - like I stated, 5 minutes. I hope she changes her mind about 2 Cats and starts recommending it to her guests!!)

    (5)

  • Joan O.

    LOVED the strawberry butter and the trout omelet was amazing!!! You MUST go here. So delicious and home cooked with wonderful service and if you eat outside like we did you might get lucky enough to be greeted by the cats! I think I might go again before I leave. Did I mention it also adorable? So we went again on our last day and we will miss this place! We shared pancakes that were so delicious and the avacado omelet. Mmmm real maple syrup and the home fries with their house hot sauce was sooo incredible. You must buy a bottle to take home (hot sauce).

    (5)

  • Joanna W.

    Really cute establishment! Came early in the morning on a weekday and we were seated immediately. Food orders took a little while, but I didn't mind. Got classic Eggs Benedict and was extremely satisfied, but I kept stealing the Strawberry Butter and biscuits from my neighbors because it was SO. GOOD. Get here early!

    (4)

  • A B.

    1st time diner at this establishment and visited based on the ratings. The menu is very creative, the place is cute and bright. The blueberry muffin was the score and the highlight. Cats paw should have been an awesome signature item, we wish we had gotten 2 muffins. Had the lobster eggs benedict & lobster omelet. At $19 each I was disappointed that the omelet lacked the same volume of lobster. The benedict was the better dish of the 2 . The omelet was made with a smoked cheese that overtook the dish. It was all I could smell and taste. Felt like I was eating a bad smoked salmon on my eggs(creative but missed the mark). The lobster was also very chewy on both dishes. Over cooked or frozen what ever the issue for $65 bucks for breakfast I was disappointed. Oh don't let me forget about the biscuit (nod to the service) it was good, served warm with a fancy butter. Going back for a muffin and coffee maybe next time I'll try the pancakes.

    (2)

  • Suzanne S.

    I haven't been to all the breakfast spots in Bar Harbor, but I can wager a guess that 2 Cats is the best breakfast spot in town. One caveat: the wait for our food was quite long even though it was not busy when we visited. Service was on point, and it was definitely the preparation of the meals that was time consuming. However, the food was definitely worth the wait. If you have any doubts, check out the photos that I posted. Presentation was superb and the food was outstanding. I had to try the lobster omlet. One of the best parts of the omlet was the smoked gouda cheese inside. It really blended the flavors of the eggs and lobster meat together magnificantly. As other reviews mentioned, there was a heaping serving of lobster meat folded inside the omlet. It was a very satisfying way to get my Maine lobster fix without having to crack any shells and get all messy. The potatoes were tasty, though I did not find them to be spicy as they are advertised on the menu. I added some of the homemade hot sauce to the potatoes, which enhanced their natural flavor and amped up the heat. The bisquit was perfection and the strawberry butter had nice flavor without being overly sweet and the texture was light. The coffee was also better than an average breakfast restaurant. The decor was cute, with brightly colored walls and simple, tasteful lace curtains. All the plates were mismatched which also added to the charm. Their 2 Cats logo mugs were so cute that my boyfriend's dad got four of them as a souvenir. Overall, outstanding and exemplary breakfast location. I look forward to returning to 2 Cats next time I am in Bar Harbor.

    (5)

  • Victoria M.

    This was such a cute and cozy place. The decor was eclectic and charming. The dining room was full so we sat on the patio which was a little chillier, but they had clear plastic tarps down to block the wind and not the view. Service was friendly, coffee was good (big mug!), and oh, those light and fluffy biscuits... Lucky for me I usually put strawberry jam and butter on my biscuits, so they just cut out a step for me :) All the food was good, solid breakfast fare - hash, eggs, bacon, sausage, but the biscuits definitely boosted them up for me!

    (4)

  • Nathaniel M.

    Excellent service and a very nice atmosphere. Try the Traditional Eggs Benedict!

    (5)

  • R S.

    so good, next time I'm in Bar Harbor I want to eat here every morning

    (5)

  • Elise B.

    We came here for our mini moon and picked 2 cats because of the amazing food reviews and were hoping the best for the room. We had the pleasure of staying in room 1. It was decorated very cute and homie. there is a queen size bed a couch that has a pull out just incase you have 3-4 people. A very small tv with cable which was a surprise. There is also free wifi just ask for the password. We had our own bathroom and microwave as well as mini fridge which is always nice if you have leftovers and hate to waste like me. The price is reasonable for the location and size of the room. We ate our completely included breakfast here every day and were extremely satisfied all 3 times. Joshua had the summer scramble on day 1 and was very pleased. The biscuits and strawberry butter are as good as everyone says. I had the smoked salmon with dill and horseradish sauce omelet and it was wicked good!!! He had a Milky Way late and they even put an M in the foam (and used almond milk so props to them for getting a foam outta that stuff at all lol) I had bottomless coffee and a glass if fresh squeezed grapefruit juice yummmmm. Day 2 Joshua had white chocolate Mac nut pancakes and loved every bite. He also had the fresh squeezed OJ and coffee. I had the lobster Benedict and a side of the sweet potato home fry things that use maple syrup and walnuts. The lobster Benny was STELLAR! I was blown away by it because holidays sauce is hit or miss with me and they hit it dead on. There was tons of yummy lobster meat as well and the eggs were poached to perfection. The sweet potatoes were an amazing side as well and I can't wait to eat the leftovers in the drive home. Day 3 Joshua had the breakfast burrito and enjoyed it tremendously which is saying a lot for a California burrito lover. They do an excellent job and the black beans and spicy home fries really round it out well. I had the spicy sausage and corn pancakes. I made sure to eat all the great bites out if these 3 massive cakes aka every sausage and corn bit. We also got 2 blueberry muffins and a coffee refill for the road. We never had to wait because we were early risers. All 3 servers we had were outstanding and super helpful. The owners are very friendly and we loved seeing them and their children hard at work too. Overall we had an amazing stay and would highly recommend the room and food to everyone!

    (5)

  • Art D.

    Whenever we visit Bar Harbor, we go to his place. We have eaten there twice this week. It's always great

    (5)

  • Nicola U.

    We had breakfast at 2 Cats this morning and thoroughly enjoyed it. Good points - great menu and equally great food. Very nice home fries. We were seated immediately and the service was good - our server was attentive without being overbearing and went and got us some advice on hikes when we enquired. Only minor negative is the wait time - the food took a wee while to come, which I should add, is mentioned on the menu so was not a surprise. I would definitely go back - there are plenty more items on the menu that I would like to try.

    (5)

  • Kate E.

    2 Cats is a lovely breakfast spot that serves consistently good food. I think it's a little over-priced, but it's Bar Harbor... and there are places charging more for much less. They do have some interesting options and their biscuits and strawberry butter are yummy. The home fries are the perfect amount of spicy and the staff is lovely. When Cafe This Way is open, I prefer to go there, but otherwise this is the next best option in Bar Harbor.

    (4)

  • Erin C.

    After about 5 visits over 3 years, I would say this is the best breakfast place in town. On this trip we had the summer scramble, blueberry pancakes, and apple cinnamon pancakes. All were excellent. The service is good and the cats are friendly. We'll be back.

    (5)

  • Melissa R.

    Great service and excellent fresh, local food. A bit on the pricey side, but everything was delicious!

    (4)

  • Joy W.

    We ate breakfast here 2 days in a row! Excellent! The blueberry pancakes were delicious as well as the bacon and there special biscuits with strawberry butter and jam! Delicious! We enjoyed sitting outside on the patio!

    (5)

  • Shasha L.

    Had very sweet memories here. We were the last customers that had brunch before they closed at exactly 1:00 pm. Beautiful day beautiful restaurant beautiful food.

    (4)

  • Jay W.

    Fresh squeezed OJ and grapefruit juice perfect. Waiter great. And all downhill from here... Bacon so undercooked you couldn't even bite through the fat. Pancakes not hot and soggy. Home fries way not crunchy and very soft. Nothing even close to special here.

    (2)

  • Heather R.

    That place was so fun. The barista made a heart design on my coffee, that was amazing! I had an apple and cheddar omelet, interesting! It was good. Bar Harbor Maine is a ways from Boston but another great reason to go back there!

    (5)

  • Bob Z.

    Probably the best option for breakfast in Bar Harbor. We visited it once, the next day tried another breakfast place a couple of blocks away. On our final day in Bar Harbor it was back to Two Cats. We got seats outside on the first day, but they were on an enclosed porch, so only somewhat outside. That was great because it was a brisk morning, and coffee only warms you up so much. I got the farmers breakfast, others tried the omelets and wild blueberry pancakes. The food was great all around. The fresh orange juice and strawberry butter for the biscuits was excellent. We were seated almost immediately on both visits, and the waitstaff was quick and friendly; but we visited at the end of the tourist season, so I expect this place gets pretty crazy in mid-summer.

    (4)

  • Andrew B.

    This place is quaint and interesting. The traditional eggs Benedict was not the best. The eggs were perfectly poached. I did not like the use of a biscuit instead of an english muffin. The potatoes were ok, and a little spicy. The prices were a little high. I should have ordered the Mediterranean style breakfast.

    (3)

  • K W.

    Best place for breakfast in bar harbor. Awesome coffee, delicious food, chill vibe. The pancakes & eggs scramble (the one with feta cheese) were out of this world. I think the biscuits are strawberry butter are overrated, but they're still good too. Sit outside if you can. Expect a wait because this is probably the most popular breakfast spot in all of bar harbor.

    (5)

  • DJ N.

    Breakfast was good, certainly not great. Our kids really liked the french toast. My breakfast burrito was good. My wife's simple eggs and toast were fine. The home fries are spicy (as advertised). Our server was cordial. Service was average. We'd go back but will look for another alternative in Bar Harbor first.

    (4)

  • Barbara T.

    Fantastic biscuits-- best I ever had, I think. The portobello, Swiss and bacon omelette was delicious, too-- as were the spicy potatoes. Good selection of teas, dog friendly, an appealingly funky, relaxed atmosphere. Going there again tomorrow!!

    (4)

  • Cody W.

    What a great place! Girlfriend and I had breakfast here before driving up to Acadia National Park (a two minute drive from here) and everything and everyone was fabulous. They offer a wide selection of freshly prepared food (even the hot sauce is made in house!) and a lot of vegan/vegetarian options. In fact, I ordered a breakfast burrito and asked if they could make it vegan and sure enough, they did! Even have soy milk for coffee :) We sat outside on the deck which was really comfy and homey. The best part? One of the 2 cats came and joined us for breakfast! His name was George (we never met the other cat) and he was the sweetest little pussy cat you ever met. He greeted us when we were waiting for the restaurant to open and I pet him, then when we were seated, he came and sat on my lap until breakfast came; then he moved off to the bannister and watched. If I could only go to breakfast at one place for the rest of my life, it would be 2 Cats in Bar Harbor, ME. They deserve every one of the 5 stars I gave, if not more.

    (5)

  • Malone M.

    Worst experience ever! I followed other people's review to this place, but not only we have to wait 30mins to be seated, we have to wait another 45mins to get our food. Not worth the wait at all!

    (1)

  • Chris T.

    Great food takes time. At this point my wife and I have waited 45 minutes. Five minutes ago the waitress left us to check on our food. I have no idea about the quality of the meal, but its a moot point.

    (1)

  • Kelly O.

    My dad and I went to 2 Cats based on reviews and based on the fact that it looked like I could find something to eat there as a celiac/dairy free person without too much fuss. I must say, it was quite delicious. And, much to my surprise, as I ordered my lobster benedict without bread, the waiter offered me gluten free toast instead! Okay, not as gourmet as a homed biscuit, which my dad had with his, but not too bad. Overall: the coffee is good and they have soy milk. Don't spend your money on a soy latte though, just not worth it. Stick with regular joe. And, my father was happy as a clam. I think I would have been just as happy with regular benedict, as I found the lobster to be slightly...fine. It was a fine, not more not less. The wait staff were really nice and attentive, even on a busy Sunday morning in late June, wait time was 20 minutes, we had coffee while we waited. Over all very pleasant experience and I would defiantly go back!

    (4)

  • Mike K.

    So, after three breakfast in a row I can conclusively say this is one of my favorite places in the world to breakfast. And when my wife suggested we visit the second, and the third time, I had no qualms about doing so. Just for a brief overview--Two Cats definitely has an extensive amount of specialty items, but also great standards you would expect. For example there was a specialty lobster omelette, which I didn't have because I ordered the other special cinnamon apple pancakes each morning. Yes they were that good! And finally the coffee was simply perfect, I believe it was fair trade--which didn't make much difference to me as long as it tasted good. And that it did. Also my sister ordered the hot chocolate which team loaded with whip cream. She was quite happy with it as well. This is a must visit when on Mount Desert Island. It's a really quaint location with some fantastic food. Definitely the most memorable meals had in Maine.

    (5)

  • Kelly Anne M.

    Fresh ingredients, large portions. Biscuits are pretty awesome too.

    (4)

  • Miki M.

    I had a good breakfast here! Their homemade strawberry butter and biscuit are yummy! Lobster Egg Benedict was on their homemade biscuit and makes it so original!

    (4)

  • Jill H.

    Let me go on record as adding my pleasant soprano voice to the choir of enthusiasts singing the praises of Two Cats. Best breakfasts in town! Good coffee, friendly wait staff, a comfortable porch for people watching while chowing down al fresco and on a recent visit an actual sighting of one of the two eponymous cats. All that and moderate prices for an upscale resort area.

    (4)

  • Kari P.

    I had breakfast with a large group of clients at 2 Cats and we had to wait about 40 minutes to be seated, but it was well worth it. Excellent service and AMAZING food. I don't remember what I ordered (I think it was an omelette with something sweet inside of it) but it was delicious. They took separate checks for our group. I would absolutely go there again, especially with a smaller group or at a less busy time.

    (5)

  • Thao H.

    We stopped here for breakfast before leaving town after our Acadia excursion. Cozy and charming atmosphere. Service was friendly, personal, and timely. Food was fantastic. We had lobster eggs Benedict, lobster omelet, banana pancakes and apple cinnamon pancakes. Strawberry butter that came with the biscuits was amazing. Everything was fresh and high quality. Will definitely revisit next time we're in town.

    (4)

  • Ansley W.

    Yes, yes yes. Everything you want in a small town breakfast joint. Outstanding biscuits, fresh squeezed juice, reasonable prices, adorable decor and friendly, generous staff. I live in Brooklyn. I would drive th Bar Harbor again for this food.

    (5)

  • J L.

    I, like a few others, wish I could give this place 5 stars - the food is MOST EXCELLENT! We visited this place twice - had I reviewed this place after our first visit, it would be 5 stars all the way. On our first visit, we were promptly greeted by a lovely young lady. The food was amazing & the service was impeccable (a woman with very long hair served us - we thought she was the owner, as she was doting on us like royalty). We loved it so much that we decided to go a second time on our last day in the area. Our second visit was a Friday morning - the last Friday in Aug - the area was still pretty busy as a whole, but most vacations were winding down & school was starting again for a lot of people. It was evident, as it was not very busy. We were the ONLY ONES in line. We were "un-greeted" by a tall, young man with a heavy accent - he was not happy, didn't even look us in the eye. He had been arguing with someone inside & appeared to be quite angry. I say we were ungreeted because he never said a word to us - he looked at the wait list (there were plenty of open seats), almost didn't say a word to us... I said: Good morning - 3, outside please? He looked at me with disgust & said something to the effect of: "Hold on..." Well, he never came back to seat us - he came back with a phone in his hand, arguing & yelling into the phone... but never came back to seat us. We left... he was rude & his behavior was downright disgusting. To the owners: he does not deserve a job that requires the utmost professional demeanor. Sadly, I was very disappointed - the food is really amazing, but we are paying customers & this place would not be standing if people won't patron this place. Its important to note that our first visit almost did not happen, as the reviews about the bad service were really hard to ignore. We were delightfully surprised & really wanted to go back...unfortunately, it seems as thought the original reviews still stand...

    (2)

  • S M.

    Kudos to Yelp for helping me narrow down my breakfast choices while my bf and I wandered around Bar Harbor. Honestly, the clincher for me was the possibility of witnessing some kittehs while I ate as I am seriously cute-animal-deprived. Unfortunately, nary a cat was to be seen during the entire hour we spent there. Nevertheless, we did enjoy our breakfasts immensely. The dining area is very warm and inviting and really feels like you're at someone's home for breakfast. The food was excellent. The stawberry butter, as other people have noted, is really quite tasty -- fluffy, slightly sweet, and creamy -- and a wonderful complement to the biscuit. The omelettes were also very fresh and flavorful. The service was also pretty good. I will most definitely return here if I ever have the chance to return to Bar Harbor and hopefully might have a cat sighting or 2 or 4.

    (4)

  • Ben H.

    Great food, great atmosphere, excellent service. Price is on the high side, but like everything, you pay or good quality. My wife and I shared a fruit cup for an app. Fruit was delicious and fresh. I had the Mediterranean breakfast. It was delicious. Great combo of flavors, and the poached eggs was done to perfection. Had fresh squeezed grapefruit juice... very good. My wife had a scrambled egg, ham, and home fries. It was good, but that's a tough meal to screw up. She had fresh squeezed OJ. The owner served us. He was kind, professional, and prompt. An excellent experience all around.

    (5)

  • Don G.

    We ate here 3 times on our 4 day vacation. enough said.

    (5)

  • Melissa Q.

    If you had asked me yesterday I would have told you 2 cats was my favorite restaurant on the island. How quickly things change. Let me start by saying I have spent a lot of time in Bar Harbor. My family has had a home on the island for 25 years. I spent my summers during college working here and have been back for a couple of weeks every year since then. Although I am not a local, I am by no means a tourist either. Yesterday I went for breakfast at 2 cats. We were told it would be a 20 minute wait, which I have come to expect. While checking in I saw the host (a tall, gruff man named Mitch) get in an argument with a woman who had been waiting for over an hour for a table. She approached him to see if there was any chance she missed her name being called, saying it was already 10:05. He looked at his telephone and said "No it isn't. It's 10:03 and I have written down right here you came in at 10:15." She told him there must be a mistake as it wasn't even 10:15 yet. He told her she would have to wait for her name to be called, with no acknowledgement of his error (although he was quick to correct her time by 2 minutes).Needless to say this was a bad first impression. I waited 30 minutes before it was my turn to approach the host to see if I had missed my name being called. There had been a few names called that were never answered, so I thought that perhaps he had spelled or pronounced my last name incorrectly. The response was "That is not possible.". I asked "Are you sure?" to which he responded "Just let me do my job." Wow, Mr Congeniality! There was another woman at the desk the same time as me who had also been waiting much longer than anticipated. When she told him so and said he had seated people after her already, he first argued with her then told her she could have the next table. She got seated right away, while I continued to wait. In the mean time I watched two other parties that had absolutely checked in later than me get seated (I know because I watched one have trouble parallel parking while I waited for my table). I approached the host again to tell him that I know he must have lost track of our reservation to which he replied "We're busy. I'm just trying to do my job." At that point my husband told him he was an a## hole, which he was, and we left. I really wish I could figure out what happened to my beloved breakfast spot. Perhaps it is easy to treat visitors like that when there's a good chance you will never see them again. I have certainly seen it in other touristy places. But as I established before, I am not a tourist. Over the years I have been to the restaurant dozens of times, brought uninitiated guests, and have referred everyone I knew that was headed to Bar Harbor. Unfortunately, given my most recent experience at 2 Cats I will think long and hard before I do that again.

    (2)

  • Ashley R.

    We ate here both mornings that we were in Bar Harbor. I had an omelet with tomatoes, feta, and kalamata olives the first morning. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the vegetables and cheese were fresh as well. The next day, I tried the strawberry banana pancakes which were tart, sweet, and delicious. The atmosphere is very comfortable and homey. Staff is nice, hardworking, and attentive. The cats do roam around the restaurant, so if you can't stand cats, or are allergic, you might want to skip this or place an order to go.

    (5)

  • Layne D.

    It pains me to not give 2 Cats a 5 star rating because their food is divine, however, eating out is not just about the food - it's about the experience. This is the second time we've eaten breakfast at 2 Cats & have been disappointed with the service. Right from the start, the hostess was very rude. She didn't take any names & insisted we all stand in line. Not taking names is completely ridiculous. As we suspected, she didn't remember who should be seated next &, had we not spoken up, she would've seated another party ahead of us even though we were there first & at the "front of the line." This same thing happened to us last time as well except we were overlooked & waited an extra 20 minutes for a table. Once we were seated, our waitress came over & seemed very distracted as she took our drink order. After we had time to review the menu, we sat patiently waiting for our drinks & to give our order. We saw her periodically racing around & then as she began cleaning up the table next to us & sweeping the floor, she yelled over that she'd get our drinks "in a minute." We finally had our drinks & gave our order about 15 minutes after being seated. Our food came out relatively quickly & was superb - the highlight of the entire visit for sure. Our waitress visited our table one more time to ask us how everything was & if I'd like more coffee. I did want more coffee & she said she'd "be right back" with it, but never came back. Then when she brought us the check, my husband tried to ask her for boxes, but she walked away from him as he was talking. Finally we had our boxes & paid for our breakfast & we asked for my coffee in a to go cup since she never did refill my cup. I am really sad to say that we'll be eating breakfast at Cafe This Way on our next trip to Bar Harbor. Although the food was great, when I pay $50 for breakfast, I expect decency in the way in which I'm treated & that's not unreasonable.

    (2)

  • R E M.

    This is a great find in Bar Harbor. First, the coffee is amazing. Great, rich flavor. Second ... The biscuits ... They are so delicious! And, third, their bacon is some of the best that I have ever had. It was so good, going back tomorrow to try something new.

    (5)

  • Helena W.

    During our last day visiting Bar Harbor, I'm glad we stopped by here for breakfast and totally recommend it! Here's a tip when the place is packed and you don't feel like waiting to be seated order to-go! It's a short walk to the waterfront for a sweet view. The morning we were there it was crazy crowded and opted to order to-go and went across the street and sat on another store front's bench (they were closed, so no hard feelings, right?). Added entertainment were the children riding around on their bikes from the rental store, surprisingly hilarious. Ordered pancakes with strawberry butter and it came with sides of potatoes and other stuff I don't remember. I tried their cat paws too and they were fresh out of the oven and delicious. The portions are large and reasonably priced considering the quality ingredients everything is made with. Can't imagine having a better breakfast than what I had at 2 Cats!

    (5)

  • Erika M.

    Loved two cats! The moose track pancakes were so different ant fun. The deck is so relaxing to sit out and enjoy a lazy breakfast. It is a little off Main Street so we didn't experience a wait around 9 am. My boyfriend loved the fresh squeezed juices! The inside is a bit bustling, so I would suggest sitting outside if you would want a more quiet experience. Overall, loved two cats and cannot wait to go again on my next trip to Bar Harbor!

    (5)

  • Ben S.

    Oh, my. What a find. On a whirlwind day trip to Mount Desert Island, we stopped for a late breakfast and dined at 2 Cats because it was the only place in town still open in October that served breakfast late. (Why don't more restaurants do this?!?) Warm, friendly service, and a menu that's truly mind blowing. I wish I could remember everything my 2 friends got...some wild Maine blueberry pancakes that were literally HALF blueberries. A lobster omelet that must have had a quarter pound of lobster meat in it. I couldn't look any farther beyond the Mediterranean breakfast. Two grilled polenta cakes surrounded by lightly dressed greens, each nesting a poached egg, topped with caponata. Caponata is one of my FAVORITE human inventions. So I had to try it. The waitress's eyes brightened when I ordered it and said how much I loved caponata, and she said theirs was the best she'd ever tasted, and she was a world-traveling dancer. I must say I have to agree with her judgement. The caponata BLEW MY MIND. And I've spent oodles of time in Sicily and eaten caponata in every seaside village on that whole island. I had to go back into the kitchen and rave to the chefs about how amazing it was. They thought I had lost my mind. The strawberry butter was delicious, and their biscuits are crusty and buttery. Combine this with an astounding all-weather patio (heated, too!) and you've got one of the most memorable breakfast experiences I've had. (And it's a few blocks off the hustle and bustle of the main drag, so it's nice and peaceful.) I can't wait to come back and stay at their B&B! Oh, and the namesake kitties roam the dining room and patio, lending their personality the to the charming, quirky atmosphere. VERY memorable!

    (5)

  • Linda L.

    Tasty breakfast in lovely outdoor setting. Staff was great and some of the best orange juice!

    (5)

  • Kenny C.

    Bright and cozy decor. Food is fresh and tasty. Strawberry butter is whipped and slightly sweet, spicy homefries were good. Everything was cooked just right, Friendly service

    (4)

  • David F.

    Fantastic place! I had the smoked trout omelet, and my wife had pancakes. The omelet was served with potatoes and a biscuit. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the potatoes were great with a bit of a "bite", and the biscuit was light, fluffy and amazing. Just asked my wife how she like hers, and she replied "AWESOME!". She commented how much fruit was in them, and the portion was huge. Great service as well!

    (5)

  • Katie R.

    It was a toss up between three and four stars for two cats. I agree with everyone the biscuit and strawberry butter was amazing the rest of my breakfast was just ok. I had the mushroom Boursin and scallion omelet. The omelet was missing seasoning. I almost never add salt to food on restaurants and this needed it. The home fries had great taste but were a little soggy for my liking. The coffee was solid and the orange juice was fresh squeezed. I can't believe it cost me forty dollars for two of us to eat breakfast. I would go back but I would get a side of biscuits to go and skip the rest.

    (3)

  • Nancy L.

    My friends and I were in Bar Harbor this past weekend for a mini vacation and we came here for breakfast around 8ish. We ordered the following: Lobster Omelette, Portabella Omelette, Lobster Benedict, Traditional Benedict, Mocha, and Freshly Squeezed OJ. I especially liked their Lobster Omelette, which came with potatoes and a biscuit; there were just enough lobster meat and was very satisfying. Their mocha is not bad and their OJ was very fresh. One thing about 2 Cats was that the wait was pretty long. It took a while for us to actually get our food, but it was well worth the wait. Highly recommend this place!

    (4)

  • Amanda K.

    I had a Saturday brunch here with some friends before we left the island. I ordered the lobster eggs bendict and they had the lobster omelets. We loved the buttery flluffy homemade biscuits and strawberry butter. The lobster in my benedict were pretty cold compared to the warmth of the eggs, but other than that, I loved the food. The hollandaise was perfect and had just enough acid for the lobster meat. The prices were very fair and affordable considering they do farm fresh and organic here. Love this place and its decor (but I am a fan of cats), can't wait to come back again. The service was a bit slow (on a Saturday morning, prime brunch hour), but it was understandable.

    (4)

  • Keith C.

    I went to 2 Cats on a recent trip to see Acadia. We went on a Sunday morning (shortly before lunch) and were seated quickly, despite there being five of us. Overall the food was good. I had the summer scrambler, scrambled eggs with sun dried tomatoes. Wasn't too my taste, but not bad by any means. I had a muffin, which was quite good and reasonably priced. The fresh squeezed orange juice was great, although at nearly $5 a glass, it should be. The biscuits and strawberry butter, while good, don't really live up to the hype that others have given them. Basically, I'd eat here again and enjoy it, but since I've only been to Bar Harbor the once, I'd probably want to try out other places first.

    (3)

  • Alyssa S.

    My boyfriend and I absolutely loved our breakfast at 2 Cats. This quirky restaurant offers seating both indoor and out, and a couple of cats roam freely around their restaurant. We didn't have to wait long to be seated because we came on a Monday. We both had hot cappuccinos that were served in sweet coffee mugs set upon doilies, and D also had a glass of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice-- yum. For our breakfast, I had an eggs benedict with salmon, and D had an omelette made with smoked trout. We both loved our meals, and we would love to return again next year!

    (4)

  • James B.

    Still the breakfast champs on the island. Consistently awesome.

    (5)

  • Tracy W.

    I felt like I was walking into a bed and breakfast place. What a sweet little spot. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was average, eggs, sausage, coffee, oj etc. What I did love was the strawberry butter with the buttermilk biscuit-- it was so pleasing to my taste buds! Bar Harbor is a tourist area, so be prepared for a wait.

    (3)

  • Kendra F.

    Must go here!!! Great menu! There are actually a couple cats that may make an appearance! Too cute. Darling patio and the inside is charming as well. Many children were in there when we went, appears to be good for families!

    (5)

  • John X.

    Great little joint in Bar Habor, the place is uniquely decorated between the cat theme and the 2 live cats (yes... there are actually 2 cats here... don't come if you are allergic to them). I got the farmers breakfast, and my friends got pancakes and hot chocolate. The farmers breakfast was good, eggs were done well, spicy potatoes were fresh, and sausage was good. Best part was the biscuit with strawberry butter, I devoured that in no time. My friends thoroughly enjoyed the pancakes, and the hot chocolate was perfect after a cold morning on the mountain. Would come here again!

    (4)

  • John M.

    Nice atmosphere and outdoor seating. Awesome pancakes and biscuits. Not cheap, but probably the best breakfast in town.

    (5)

  • Mr B.

    Fresh squeezed OJ and lemonade, so so tea selection, AWESOME pancake selection, outdoor seating in funky space. This is surely one of the best breakfast options in Bar Harbor. It's well worth the visit and likely multiple returns before saturation of food options are exploited in full.

    (4)

  • Scott S.

    Dog friendly garden seating, tho you might have to wait a bit. Excellent food all around.

    (4)

  • Fred S.

    Homey decor. Good service. Good Food. Away from the noise location. It really should be 4 stars had it not been for the ridiculously long wait to be seated. 1 hour and 15 mins. Reserve in advance if you can. The food was good but am not sure that it lives up to the hype. I had the lobster Benedict which was good to be fair. Once we were seated the service was nice and efficient.

    (3)

  • Aris L.

    i love their strawberry butter very tasteful..the bennedict was average..the smoked salmon was not that fresh..friendly staff..the homemade fries was good CONCLUSION = RECOMMENDED!!

    (4)

  • Rachel B.

    I went to 2 Cats in 2007 on recommendation from a friend, and absolutely loved it. When I just came back to Bar Harbor, I convinced my parents that it was worth to forgo the hotel breakfast to check out this great little spot. They were so sold on the first time, I even got them to go back the second time. My breakfast of choice? Tofu scramble. this is the best scramble I have ever had. I don't know what seasoning they use, but it is fantastic. It is made with onions, tomatoes and avocados. So good. So, very, very good. It comes with home fries- which are good, but to be fair, i hardly eat any of them. Why? Because I also order a side of raspberry almond pancakes. Yep. I sure do order 2 breakfasts. :) Anyway, here's the bottom line. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I love sweets. So the idea that I get to order sweet food and call it a meal really appeals to me. But I am pretty picky. Like I said- the scramble- best I've ever had. The pancakes? So good that syrup isn't necessary. The biscuit? Flavorful, just chewy enough, and served with a strawberry butter that is out of this world. Top it off with fresh squeezed oj? You better believe we were all glad to go back the next day. Also worth noting- both days our waitstaff was extremely friendly, prompt, and accommodating- even offering us an umbrella to borrow because it started raining while we were eating.

    (5)

  • andy s.

    2 stars because the food was pretty good, otherwise this place would have been 1 star. So I went with the wife just after they opened at 7am. The hostess greeting people as they came in looked like the most pissed person working there--she just wasn't pleasant or welcoming. I would think if you ran a business, you'd pick someone who at least smiled and greeted people coming in. Then we were seated, and the dining area smelled like an old dirty wet rag. It was unappetizing. While going over our menu I asked our waiter if they had eggbeaters--maybe this doesn't apply in Maine but I feel like anyone working at a breakfast/brunch spot should know what those are. He looked at me all confused and was like "we'll, we have eggs". Like no duh man if you don't know what they are you should have asked instead of looking at me like I'm the dumb one. So we order--lobster omelette and blueberry pancakes for the wifey and I to share. So remember we got there early right after they opened they weren't that busy, like a few other tables. Well our food took well over 20min, that's fine when they're at full capacity but not when most of the tables are empty. This probably explains why the line goes out the front most days--not because people want to eat here but moreso because their service is slow. So don't be deceived by the long line out the front there's better places to go in the area. And then, get this, again I don't think this is a Maine thing but just the awkwardness of our waiter--the food comes and before we even finish a few bites he drops the check off and tells us "whenever you're ready". Seriously we just started eating and you're bring us the check?? Don't know how they ended up hiring this guy. The only reason this place didn't get 1 star from me was because the food was decent--3 or 4 stars for what we had. Lobster omelette was good, blueberry pancakes were good too but they're so common you can find them better at other places. It's funny because as we took the shuttle in for breakfast, while chatting w the driver, he said none of the locals go to 2 cats, they usually go to Jordan's. makes sense now, and I have no idea why 2 cats is rated so highly by yelpers. I wouldn't waste a trip there.

    (2)

  • Judy C.

    I'd give this place 3.5 stars. There was a long line when we got there for brunch, and when we were seated, the service was sub-par. Those are my only complaints about this place. The breakfast food was tasty! I got an egg-white omelet, and while I have had better omelets, this was good. I love the decor and the setup of the place. Very cute and homey. I'd definitely give this place another try or consider this place as a place to hang out with some friends.

    (4)

  • Scott D.

    Waited 20 minutes for a table, sat down, and no one shows up to serve coffee. No one shows up or pauses to explain why. Fast forward to 15 minutes later, we've been ignored by the one wait staff actually in our room, and the bus boy would rather watch a baby play at another table than get us some coffee, or even water. We left, no one noticed. I doubt I'll try again.

    (1)

  • CJ E.

    When I think back to my 2 cats breakfast, the words that come to mind are, "OH GOD." It was that good. Service was slow but attentive, so plan a little extra time. The waiter was very accommodating and pleasant. The only problem with 2 cats is that it's so hard to choose what to have! Coffee and fresh squeezed OJ were great. My husband had the bacon/swiss/portobello omelet and says it's one of the best he's had. I had the biscuits, which were awesome, and a multi-pancake platter than included Strawberry Banana and Raspberry Almond. I couldn't choose, and so the waiter suggested that I have both in the same plate (and that it was no trouble). The pancakes were out of this world delicious. One of the resident cats visited during breakfast, which only added to the charm. I only wish we had time to eat there everyday! If you are planning a trip to Bar Harbor, make time for 2 cats!

    (5)

  • Tiffany N.

    This was hands down the best breakfast I ate the entire time I was in Maine. Apparently we arrived just in time because as we were served our coffee I looked out the window to see a line meandering down the street, full of people waiting for their organic food and fair trade coffee. The restaurant is in a cute old house and there is even a wall of pictures of the house through all of the decades it's been around. I think it's at least 100 years old. The coffee was good and strong. The food delicious, too. I ate an omelet with bacon and their ever-popular biscuit. Everything here is super fresh - they even grow their own herbs to use in the food they make. And if you're a vegetarian they have options for you, too. If you ever find yourself in Bar Harbor, do yourself a favor and swing by here for a meal. You won't regret it!

    (5)

  • Kate B.

    This place is not to be missed. My personal favorite breakfast place in Bar Harbor. I like to get a blueberry pancake and an omelet but everything on the menu is really delicious so it's hard to choose. The biscuits come with a strawberry butter that is light and creamy. The coffee is great. Go there now!

    (5)

  • Geoffrey G.

    We have a very nice breakfast here on our first morning in Bar Harbor. The reviews of this place were right on the mark. The wait staff were extremely attentive and welcoming and the food was very enjoyable. We were only able to go once since we had a limited stay but we will definitely try for another meal here if/when we return. I definitely recommend 2 Cats for breakfast if you get the chance.

    (4)

  • Jim H.

    Went for breakfast recently and it was fantastic. Very comfortable environment with excellent service. Food was awesome especially the blueberry pancakes, which were loaded with berries. A definate must go if you are in Bar Harbor.

    (5)

  • Amateur Gourmet A.

    Ate here 8/20/13. Full disclosure-If you read the menu and see the prices then don't complain that it s pricy. I had the smoked trout omelette and my wife had banana pecan pancakes. We also had fresh homemade OJ and she had a Maple Latte. One of the best breakfasts that I have ever had. This is a must do place if you like breakfast and are looking for something a little different.

    (5)

  • Jenny P.

    My daughter and I ate here twice and both times were outstanding. I had the tofu scramble and my daughter had the pancakes. She said they were the best pancakes she's ever had and she's 8, she eats a lot of pancakes. The coffee is amazing. Most breakfast places serve crappy coffee but not 2 Cats, the coffee is organic!

    (5)

  • Michael C.

    Great local organic slow food restaurant that we enjoyed for breakfast one day. People say it's expensive. It is. Is it worth it? Yes.

    (3)

  • Gladys S.

    This was the Best breakfast I've ever had. The pumpkin choc chip muffin was to die for. The service was Excellent!!!

    (5)

  • Cabalistic A.

    Reasonable prices, cute space in a homelike environment. But food is very old style, like a 1980s diner. Not horrible but not great either. Friendly, if not so enthusiastic, service.

    (3)

  • Claudia M.

    I loved this place, my husband - not so much. He said he felt it was over-hyped and over-priced. I loved the immense selection of delicious pancakes. I had an omelette with portabella mushrooms, spinach, bacon, and boursin - AWESOME! My husband had eggs benedict which he didn't like all that much but he did enjoy my omelette. We shared an order of raspberry and almond pancakes - they were delicious. Thinner style with crispy edges - just like I love them. More like a crepe style pancake. AND the biscuits with strawberry butter - TO DIE FOR!!!! Tempted to buy some and bring them home with me but I showed restraint! The place does get crowded something fierce.

    (4)

  • James B.

    Food is very good I had the portobello bacon & gouda cheese omelet.What I didn't like was the long wait to get in about 30min and then another 30 min to get the food.

    (4)

  • Jackie Z.

    This is the best breakfast place I've been to. I wish there were places like this at home. Everything is fresh and locally sourced. I had the farmers breakfast, scrambled eggs with peppers onions with a sausage which was the best part, nice and spicy. The home fries were also excellent nice and well done just how I like it with grilled onions. The fresh homemade biscuit was out of this world. I always thought I didn't like biscuits until I tried this one. I did also have a taste of the pancakes they were excellent. The house made hot sauce was excellent as well, definitely a must try. I wish I bought a bottle of it I forgot. The decor is so lovely especially if you are a cat lover. On a nice day you definitely want to sit on the porch it's so quaint. I can't wait to come up again and try it on our next vacation. This is definitely a must try if your visiting the area. Service is also impeccable! Everyone was so nice and friendly and extremely helpful.

    (5)

  • Michael N.

    Could have asked for anything more. I ate here over Labor Day Weekend. It was the PERFECT spot for brunch. Both of my buddies loved their food and mine was cooked to perfection. I can't believe anyone would give 2 Cats less than 4 or 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Scott S.

    We picked this spot for the first breakfast in Bar Harbor. It was wonderful! The freshly squeezed orange juice followed by scrambled eggs was awesome. Don't forget to try the 5 pepper sauce - yum!

    (5)

  • Lauren M.

    Delicious breakfast and adorable kitty kats, how could you go wrong! I went with the traditional eggs benedict and it was the best I've had in a while. The egg was poached to perfection and the ham was delicious. Instead of the regular english muffin it was served a top the 2 Cats famous flaky,buttery biscuit. It was a great breakfast and I would definitely recommend 2 Cats. I hope to return in the near future! Things you must try here: biscuits and strawberry butter!, eggs benedict (all three are good), pancakes, canadian bacon.

    (5)

  • Isana G.

    Breakfast here is truly fantastic. Strong coffee, delicious poached eggs, yummy strawberry butter, generous and well-prepared slices of Canadian and American bacon. Everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and expertly cooked. 2 Cats was one of the better places we ate at during our stay 4 days stay in the area. Be warned: During high season there's definitely going to be a wait but it's well worth it.

    (5)

  • Andrew V.

    Stopped in quick on morning before going to Hike, and though it was very busy, we got a table in under 5 minutes. My friend and I both got omelets which were very good. This place completely lived up the reviews, if you don't stop in for breakfast, you will be missing out.

    (5)

  • Jen S.

    Adorable restaurant Inn that serves up generous and delicious portions for brunch, with seating on the loveliest wrap-around patio. We had some bad meals in Bar Harbor, but this place is golden. The food, the service, the atmosphere and the price are all great. Our server totally humored our touristy inquisitiveness - took our picture, pointed out Acadia hiking hot spots, suggested other good restaurants in the area. We had an omelet with smoked salmon: totally savory and amazing; and a Mediterranean breakfast plate: interesting and full of flavor.

    (5)

  • Janet F.

    We stopped at this place on our last day in Bar Harbor. They went out of their way to accommodate the 14 of us to sit closely together. Food was delicious and the service was great. Very friendly servers. The surroundings outside the inn are beautiful! Overall great experience. Only regret is that we should have had breakfast there during our 4 day stay. Would visit again if I find myself in Bar Harbor.

    (5)

  • Amanda N.

    A local recommended this place to us as we were looking for a great breakfast and this place was spot on! She did warn us that they have two speeds here: slow and reverse, so yes their service is very slow. We were on vacation so we were in no rush and everything was perfect. The place has a quirky feel and definitely feels like you could stay and enjoy your time there. My husband and I both had an omelette which came with spicy potatoes and a homemade biscuit. I am a biscuit fanatic and man these were delicious! Service was super nice and ironically enough, I saw two cats while sitting on the patio, lol. Needless to say, I can't complain about anything we received at this place.

    (5)

  • Greta K.

    I had one of the best breakfasts of my life at 2 Cats!! My friends and I all had omelettes-- two of us the lobster omelette special, one had some kind of omelette with apples and nuts, and the other had something with boursin cheese. All included home fries, two slices of fresh fruit, and a wonderful homemade biscuit with strawberry butter. I could just live off of those biscuits with butter. The omelette breakfasts are $14.95 and under and are so worth it. Don't have your meal without the freshly squeezed orange juice, either. That is so good and tasty; I savored it for a long time. 2 Cats is wicked cute, too. I'd love to stay there at some time. And there are some real cats on the property! You can buy merchandise in their gift shop like mugs or t-shirts as well as pastries and beverages to go. I give 2 Cats four stars because a few tables who were seated right before us or just after us seemed to receive their food a lot faster than we did. Just a small pet peeve.

    (4)

  • Merrill N.

    Great atmosphere, great food, and KITTIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went here two days in a row on my vacation. Yum!

    (5)

  • JD H.

    A friend recommended 2 Cats as "the" place to go in Bar Harbor. She was right--it is the best place in town and one of the top 3 breakfast places of all time. The blueberry pancakes are simply the best pancakes and best blueberry pancakes with the right amount and size of blueberries. Each dish was a unique, fresh take on old favorites without being pretentious or ruining a dish. The eggs benedict were perfectly displayed. Their biscuits are simply delightful. I wish I had been able to try everything else just so I could experience the strawberry butter properly. The service is very friendly and very willing to accommodate special requests. And I did meet one of the cats who was also very friendly!

    (5)

  • Bill V.

    Great breakfast menu, with fanciful pancakes (Cherry Garcia, for example) and large, tasty omelets. Pleasant outdoor seating.

    (4)

  • Sangye S.

    The breakfast was full and so good that I had breakfast here three days in a row here. They server breakfast here till 1 in the afternoon. If you go in groups of three or more you might have to wait for a bit before you are seated and your food does come a bit slower because its so busy there during 8-10 or 11. This place is worth every dollar.

    (5)

  • Sayuri K.

    This breakfast place is cute and quaint. Everything is homemade. The strawberry butter is yummy and the biscuits are hearty. I had the lobster omelette and home fries which are a bit spicy

    (4)

  • Paul R.

    Great food and service. The blueberry pancakes are awesome, and are more blueberry than pancake. Real Maple syrup tops off a perfect breakfast that will hold you for many hours of walking, hiking, or biking.

    (5)

  • Consuelo V.

    AMAZING!!! Food so fresh and delicious. I went here on a family vacation and still remember it 2 years later. So good. Mind (still) blown.

    (5)

  • Mike M.

    Pretty fantastic food. The only downside is that every time I'm in Bar Harbor, I only stay for a couple nights, so I can't go to 2 Cats more often. I've eaten there a couple times, and neither my wife nor I have had any dish anything less than excellent. The service is always very friendly, and their coffee is surprisingly good (I'm a bit of a snob about that, I admit). I'm not sure I would ask for anything more in a breakfast place. The only thing I could see someone saying negative about this place is that the portions aren't omg-USA!-USA!-USA!-super-size-me-so-i-can-get-fat sized; rather, they're appropriately sized, which I see as a good thing.

    (5)

  • Rich S.

    Fresh squeezed OJ!!

    (5)

  • Leslie S.

    Disappointing food. The blueberry pancakes were just ok. Cute place, lots of 2 Cats merchandise for sale. We should have read more Yelp reviews and tried the biscuits!

    (2)

  • Shaun-Mathieu S.

    Are you a Cat Person or a Dog Person? Personally, I'm more of a Cat Person, although I do love all animals. Upon friends' suggestions and the reviews listed here, I was dying to try 2 Cats. Situated in Downtown Bar Harbor, in a picturesque pale yellow farmhouse, they provided the best breakfast I had on my whole vacation. My friend Wendy and I were seated outdoors on their multicolored veranda facing Cottage Street. We did have to wait about twenty-five minutes for a table, but 2 Cats has a coffee bar where one can wake up with a mocha or latte, and the charges are then added to your total bill at the end. Here's what I had: Mocha - Very, very sweet and chocolaty. It perked me right up. Coffee - Had two or three cups of this with my meal. The brand they use is called Equal Exchange, and not readily available here on the West Coast, but one can find it easy in the East. Quite Savory. Biscuits - Wendy, with her omelet, got a fresh baked biscuit served with Strawberry Butter. I pinched a couple of bites of this large, decadent confection, and the essence of strawberries comes out full force in the butter. Not overly sweet, but just right. Smoked Salmon Benedict - I want this to be my last breakfast on Earth. This Salmon Benedict is made the traditional way, with Smoked Salmon from the bay headlining instead of ham. The eggs were perfect, and the Hollandaise sauce was that Hollandaise Fantasy that all brunch lovers search for. Another little touch I appreciated were the strands of red onion between fish and egg. It added that little extra "Je ne sais quoi" to the assemblage. Home Fries - Squares of lustful potato wafers served with white onions and spiced to utter perfection. The classic breakfast carb. And I haven't even mentioned the service! Outstanding by All. The hostess was sweet and cheerful, the coffee barista was highly attentive, and our server, Shakti, was fantastic! Our view from the veranda provided great people watching, and I even spotted one of the two cats, a fluffy gray-haired beast with white fur gloves. It is my humble opinion that if you are in a one hundred mile radius, you need to have brunch at 2 Cats.

    (5)

  • Diana M.

    Loved everything about this place. The decor, the food, even the fact that there was a sweet little cat walking around greeting everyone. I had pancakes that were delicious and a biscuit with strawberry butter that was amazing. The hot chocolate was the best I had in town.

    (5)

  • Nick H.

    These two felines know how to scratch up some delicious breakfasts, and they don't gouge you on the price! Every time I visit Acadia, I make sure to pounce on 2 cats. I recommend making reservations as a lot of other cats know how awesome this place is. Whisker lickin' good!

    (5)

  • Peter K.

    it was good. i had the breakfast burrito, it was mostly eggs, hardly anything else. hot sauce was outstanding.

    (3)

  • Chris C.

    Used the hot sauce we bought from 2 Cats... holy momma! Hold on to your hat, that is some seriously hot sauce!! :-)

    (5)

  • Brendan W.

    "Two Cats" is a nice cozy homestyle breakfast eatery located at the end of Cottage Street in Bar Harbor, ME. Even though there are many breakfast options in Bar Harbor, "Two Cats" is my top favorite. Reasonable prices and a good serving of the food. There are mornings when I can't even finish my breakfast and will have to take the rest home. My favorite are the banana walnut pancakes, I am not a huge fan of pancakes and is more of a french toast person, but when I come to "Two Cats", the pancakes are at the top of my list. While eating, you may be greeted by two cats, who actually started the place as a breakfast place for homeless cats who were hungry and then decided to open it up to humans, but seriously, there are two cats who do walk around and jump on the shelfs as they watch the people eat. Nothing to be scared of, unless you are allergic to cats. If you are ever in Bar Harbor looking for a breakfast place, this is the place to be. It has the style of a Bed & Breakfast (the building is an old yellow house), the sounds of cats purring, and the smell of fresh pancakes and coffee!!

    (5)

  • Amy S.

    Amazing service. Had the Lobster Eggs Benedict. The biscuits are as good as other yelpers rave.

    (4)

  • Nicole O.

    I descended on this place with nine friends visiting from college. We didn't get so much as an eye roll. Rather the hostess was pleasant and they pulled together some tables for us on the deck. 2 Cats has good food and unlike some more popular brunch establishments, you won't feel bad 1) spending less than $5 or 2) lingering. Sure, you can get lobster eggs benedict but you can also have pastry and coffee in a cool atmosphere. Bonus for actually having cats milling around and the outdoor seating option.

    (5)

  • Jen Q.

    I did not see any cats while eating here. I must say that's the only thing I can complain about. The food was excellent and so was the service. The strawberry butter for the biscuits was incredible. I'm still thinking about that damn butter.

    (5)

  • Joanna R.

    2 Cats is without a doubt my favorite place for breakfast on the island. It's cozy, has wonderful & friendly staff and consistantly PERFECT food! I usually end up having eggs benedict or an omelette with smoked salmon but either way, I alwasy make sure I have one of their homemade biscuits with the incredible strawberry butter. There's nothing like it! I tried to recreate it at home and it was a complete disaster so I'm leaving it to the pros from now on. I recommend sitting outside on the sunny days- the porch is really nice. But I also love the country home feeling inside. Either way, every seat in the house is excellent. Highly highly highly recommended!

    (5)

  • J D.

    This is hands down my favorite breakfast spot to visit when camping/hiking in Acadia.. It can be a long wait - but its worth the good coffee, spicy homefries, and biscut w/ strawberry butter

    (5)

  • Taryn A.

    I'd give this place 5 stars based on food but our waitress was a little slow and never checked on us to see how our meal was so we had to wave her down to get a water. But the food was SO good! You could tell it was really fresh and the OJ was fresh squeezed. If you go here you must order the biscuits with strawberry butter, unbelievable! The cafe was really cute and the prices were very reasonable. Definitely not a place to pass by.

    (4)

  • Kevin N.

    Might be one of the greatest breakfasts spots in America. Everything tastes fresh. Very little oil/butter on the eggs. The spicy sausage and home fries were perfect. Will make this my last meal before I leave town. Only con: the wait. Expect 30 min wait if you arrive during rush hour.

    (5)

  • Nancy S.

    I so rarely write a negative review (well actually my first) as I am usually very happy after researching Yelp - but this time, I truly do not see what all the hype (150+ Yelpers) is about with 2 Cats! We came here right after sunrise at Cadillac Mountain this past Sunday morning at opening - 7:00 a.m. and waited on line. We waited to be seated inside (it was cold), several diners agreed to sit outside so they could be seated immediately. We were seated inside at about 7:30 a.m. with several tables around us still unoccupied which was puzzling. After all the reviews I read about waiting times, I patiently anticipated my best breakfast ever. What a true all-around disappointment! The food was not good. The coffee was nasty and to boot, had the perfume taste of possibly the server or someone else who had "topped" the coffee cup with their hands. I do not care for bisquick so the biscuits did not appeal to me or my husband. Our server had very long hair, not tied back. I was impressed that she did not need to write down our order, but still forgot our water. When I reminded her and it came out - there was a bug in it (not to be unexpected but took too long for another water to come out), The fresh squeezed orange juice was good. However, forgettable luke-warm entrees, a restaurant with a cat running around (one outside when we arrived which was amusing, but one inside when we were seated). ewwwhh! Sub-par eggs benedict on yet another bisquick muffin instead of an english muffin, canadian bacon was thick and fatty, my son's Elvis pancakes, had no butter on them but we never had the opportunity to ask for it.

    (1)

  • Zhaoyu L.

    good traditional american breakfast!

    (4)

  • Bill M.

    Everything was really superior. From the fresh squeezed OJ to the hickory smoked bacon - our entire meal was absolutely superb! Not a fan of sweet butters - but the strawberry butter was light and delicious. The biscuits were warm and flaky and the blueberry pancakes were divine. Trust in this place for at least one breakfast in Bar Harbor and if you have time... Two.

    (5)

  • Zhou Y.

    We were seated in the patio, which is very cold at this time. We waited very long time for food. When we got it, we were cold from head to toe. Our food was getting cold before we finish it. The food is so so, not worth waiting at all. There is a local restaurant in my neighborhood serving similar breakfast, the service is much better.

    (1)

  • Jeff B.

    Visited 2 Cats on Memorial Day weekend. The server was hysterical and wouldn't you know it there were not one, but TWO cats roaming around. It was a drizzly, rainy day, but that made sipping a hot cup of coffee while looking out the window so perfect. The food was local, fresh and tasty!

    (5)

  • Anna B.

    Our last meal in Bar Harbor was at 2 Cats - thanks to the many 5 star reviews on Yelp! We all loved it! Our waiter, Liam, greeted me at the doorway to the restaurant with a huge smile and I liked him immediately! :) The restaurant itself is quite homey with lace curtains, brightly decorated walls and table settings, and yes, there are a couple cats walking around. I ordered the Eggs Benedict, my friend the apple, walnut and cheese omelet and her aunt the blueberry pancakes. We all loved what we ordered. I had never been to Bar Harbor, but I want to go back, and when I do, If I can't get a room at the 2 Cats Bed & Breakfast, I'll certainly eat here again!

    (5)

  • K M.

    LOVED the strawberry butter with their fresh home style biscuits! The omelets were also unique and delicious with noticeably fresh ingredients. A very cute place with a very homey feel and friendly staff. Went here twice while visiting ME and found it to be one of the best in town. Would definitely come back!

    (4)

  • Richard U.

    Delicious breakfast. Service was a little slow, but worth the wait.

    (4)

  • Mary M.

    Great menu! Not a fan of pancakes but could appreciate the large selection of goodies they were making them with. Instead I opted for the lobster eggs benedict, which I would rate as okay, but not great. The large biscuit seemed to overpower the rest of the dish The expresso with whipped cream was tasty. Great ambiance and great wait staff.

    (4)

  • Jorge B.

    Wonderful little restaurant. The food was excellent and the decor very nice.

    (5)

  • An L.

    Amazing blueberry pancake, so fluffy and full of blueberries. Lobster eggs benedict also delicious. Great atmosphere. They even have a piano upright inside. Friendly staff.

    (5)

  • Mary L.

    We went here early on a Sunday and didn't have to wait for a table, by the time we left there was a line. This was the best Breakfast we had in Bar Harbor and we had some great breakfasts. Everything was fresh and yummy! I had a mushroom omelet with hash browns, fresh biscuit with the strawberry butter- I wish we were staying longer so we could have gone back!!!

    (5)

  • Vincent L.

    ...there's no doubt about it. This is the very real deal! The cats are really there. The restaurant is in a charming old house -- reminds me of vintage Austin. The food is wonderful, thoughtfully prepared, and thoroughly delicious. I would move in across the street from this place if I could bear the Bar Harbor winters. Having breakfast here two or three days a week would be something nearly like heaven.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth R.

    My husband's review: healthy, tasty, perfection. I really like this place, too, I have been there for breakfast twice. They have more to offer than your standard breakfast fare. The service was great, friendly and just attenive enough, which is important first thing in the morning. They have a really good tofu scramble, as well as a couple other different egg dishes. the coffee is good; many meals come with biscuit and we also got whipped strawberry butter, but not sure if that is seasonal... When in Bar Harbor, I will go there again.

    (5)

  • Cee L.

    we ate here a couple of times in early and the hostess was rude and extremely unhelpful. the first time we decided to splurge and had the lobster omelet and lobster eggs benedict, both of which were woefully lacking in lobster. for $20 each, i expected more than a few pieces of spongy claw meat. i am not one to return food to the kitchen but i did as mine was stone cold. the 2nd plate they sent out was slightly warmer, but not by much. the 2nd time we visited was on july 4th [only because others we were meeting for the parade wanted to try it] and the night before i went to their website to make a reservation only to find that they were not accepting them for the 4th. so we showed up in a party of 6 and watched as several other parties who had reservations were seated. i tried to make a reservation with the hostess and was told that they didn't accept reservations for the 4th. she said that they didn't think they would be able to seat us, we could wait and see, and was generally unhelpful. we decided that we could split up into parties of 2 and after waiting nearly an hour were finally seated. my sister and i sat on the front porch next to an open door into the dish washing area and i wasn't impressed with the cleanliness either. we were also in full earshot of the hostess and witnessed her pretentious treatment of other customers. i am not impressed. i much prefer jordan's, where the locals eat. it's not as 'fancy' but it's a good value and they treat their customers right.

    (1)

  • Vaughn E.

    2 Cats is a great little breakfast cafe in Bar Harbor. Definitely worth the wait for a table, and for the food. The wild blueberry pancakes are fantastic.

    (4)

  • Emily C.

    So this was our other BEST BREAKFAST in Maine (Cafe This Way was the other so definitely check that place out too!). My boyfriend had killer eggs benedict with hash and I had an omelette with avocado, salsa, cheese, and a million other delicious things inside! Come hungry. The potatoes are amazing, the freshly baked biscuit on your plate was superb and seriously, I think I ate everything. I can't recommend this place enough.

    (5)

  • Lindsay B.

    Cute little place. The food was very yummy. Definitely a must try for breakfast if you are in the Bar Harbor area.

    (4)

  • Elisabeth E.

    My boyfriend and I ate here 2 mornings in a row. Everything we had was fresh and amazing. I had the Mediterranean Breakfast one day (awesome) and the lobster Benedict the next (even better). We also tried their raspberry almond pancakes which are superb. Service was stellar the first day but not so great the next but in fairness the place was packed. Wonderful place with a lot of character - we did actually see 2 cats roaming around inside the restaurant.

    (5)

  • Michael R.

    great place to go for brunch, friendly service and pet friendly! Can't wait to go back next summer.

    (5)

  • Felipe G.

    2 Cats is a very fun breakfast place where the food is delicious, there are real kitties roaming around the dining areas, the converted country cottage ambiance perfectly fits the location, and they play up local ingredients like fresh blueberries and lobster. Since this is ultra touristy Bar Harbor you can expect a bit of a wait since it is perpetually crowded, and can also expect to pay a bit more than you would back home, but it's all forgiven since this isn't a tourist trap. The breakfast combinations are imaginative and you can expect a great meal. Oh, and did I mention the wonderful feline friends that live in the restaurant?!?! Definitely, worthy of a breakfast or two while visiting Bar Harbor for a healthy dose of cute and yum.

    (4)

  • Robert G.

    Just back from a week in Maine. This was one of the best breakfasts we had. Everything was just right. The biscuits and strawberry butter was great with my eggs. My wife also shared one of her bannana pecan pancakes with me. Highly recommend everything we had. A very friendly place, nice atmosphere and great service

    (5)

  • Vikas G.

    Definitely a place worth visiting for its wackiness and food. Bar Harbor was surprisingly filled with interesting places to eat and chat - even for the vegies!

    (4)

  • Tak C.

    Great food, great atmosphere, and, reasonable price, and great service. I love this place. The pancakes are thin batter with lots of yummy fillings. The omelets were delicious. Everyone in my party of 4 were happy and satisfied. I will be back for sure. Highly recommended.

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :7:00 am - 1:00pm
  • Mon : 7:00 am - 1:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Breakfast
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

2 Cats Inn and Cafe

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