Mae's Cafe & Bakery

If you're looking for a delicious breakfast spot in Bath, Maine, Mae's Cafe & Bakery should be at the top of your list. From the moment you walk in, you'll be greeted with the warm and inviting atmosphere of this charming establishment. The staff is friendly and attentive, making sure that you have everything you need to enjoy your meal.

One of the standout dishes at Mae's Cafe & Bakery is their hunters breakfast, which is truly a feast for the senses. The homemade corned beef hash is a star of this dish, with a perfect blend of savory flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more. The hash is paired with perfectly cooked eggs, and buttery toast, creating a breakfast that's both hearty and satisfying.

But Mae's Cafe & Bakery isn't just about breakfast - they also offer a range of other delicious dishes, including sandwiches, soups, salads, and baked goods. Everything on the menu is made from scratch with fresh, high-quality ingredients, so you can be sure that you're getting a top-notch meal.

The bakery aspect of Mae's Cafe & Bakery is also not to be missed. They offer a variety of freshly baked goods, including bread, pastries, cookies, and cakes. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or looking for a special treat, Mae's Cafe & Bakery has something to satisfy your cravings.

Overall, I highly recommend Mae's Cafe & Bakery to anyone looking for a delicious meal in Bath, Maine. The hunters breakfast, in particular, is a must-try dish that will leave you feeling satisfied and content. With friendly service, a cozy atmosphere, and fantastic food, Mae's Cafe & Bakery is a true gem in the heart of Bath.

If you go to Mae's Cafe for breakfast, make sure to try their blueberry pancakes. They are delicious , I also had for breakfast their spinich tortilla Cascadias . I highly recommend this place.

I have nothing but positive things to say about this place. I went for breakfast at this sit down cafe, and was not disappointed. First, the vibe. Very Maine, very comforting. I sat in a corner booth with real cushions and it was so cozy. Second, the staff. Very friendly and personable. Never had to ask for a refill on my coffee. Even helped me decide on my meal. And with that, the third, food. I got the sagadahoc bennie that came with home fries. Not your typical home fries. Nice spice to them, not overcooked. The bennie was so flavorful. The smoked salmon was fantastic. The hollandaise sauce was just sweet enough. I highly recommend this place. It will not disappoint.

My husband and I join a group of neighbors at Mae’s most Sundays for breakfast/brunch. We have had many different options…omelettes, egg sandwiches, quiches, pancakes, French toast, breakfast bowls, quesadillas, lunch sandwiches and soups, all of which have been wonderful. The cinnamon swirl toast is incredibly delicious. And, oh, the bacon - the best ever.
Pastries and sweets from the front case are always scrumptious…the plate-sized cinnamon buns, ginger cookies (also enormous) and lemon bars being personal favorites. If you plan to take home a cinnamon bun, ask for it to go when you place your breakfast order as they often sell out.
Kristine, Lisa and Paige never fail to be very pleasant and attentive while taking our orders and serving us, even at busy times, and Julie greets all in the lobby with warmth and charm.
If you haven’t had the pleasure of eating at Mae’s, you owe it to yourself to try it soon…you won’t be disappointed!!

Honesty just awful. The fact that they get to keep all of the positive reviews from the prior establishment is very misleading.
The corned beef skillet tastes like it was cooked on a dirty grill. The potatoes dry and dehydrated and entire dish with not much hollandaise. I've been here MANY times over the years and sadly it's just gone steadily downhill. The cooks are clearly not skilled and it shows. Furthermore, the entire place is filthy. Dirt and hand prints everywhere, I didn't even feel comfortable using the bathroom. We got lunch to go just in case it was maybe just our breakfast but it's not. My husband had the crab cake bene and it was the worst crab cakes I've had in my life. I spit them out. I need to add, I've wanted to write this review for a LONG time but ive refrained bc of the pandemic. At this point, some(all) of these issues should have been addressed. We won't be back.

Our first time there. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast! We love to try places for breakfast, and we recommend this one for sure! Every person there was very kind . We will definitely go again!

I would like to start by saying that I have worked in the restaurant industry for 16 years, in Boston, Nashville, and various cities in southern Maine. I’ve worked as both a server and bartender, but stepped in as a host and even manager on many occasions as well.

I understand that Mae’s is under new ownership, and today would have been my first time dining there since the ownership has changed. Today I arrived with a friend for breakfast at 10:30. Knowing it was a Sunday and would be busy, I planned to only stay if the wait was under an hour, as I was to work this afternoon. The male who appeared to be the host informed us the wait was “only about 30 minutes,” so we stayed and waited outside. We waited outside because the waiting area was packed inside with guests standing shoulder to shoulder.
We came back in to check on the wait once after exactly 30 minutes, and we were told it would be another 10-15 mins, so back outside we went! The second time we came back in to check after only 10 minutes, and we were informed that our name was called but because we were outside our table was given away. I asked why the host hadn’t poked his head outside to call for us there and we were told by (who I can only guess was an owner or manager) that breakfast restaurants are very busy on Sundays and they were under-staffed. Having experience working in an under-staffed restaurant, I understood that this sometimes happens. I asked the woman (an owner/manager?) how much longer she thought we would have to wait for another table, to which she reiterated how busy they are on Sundays and mentioned that she was NOT a host so she did not want to give misleading information. I was quite appalled by the lack of communication and the attitude we seemed to receive after waiting (what ended up being an hour) for a table. I had seen a 2-top be cleaned and re-set, so I suggested to her that we might sit at that table. She replied that it doesn’t matter if a table is set, there may not be a server to cover that table. But if that same table was just cleaned off, that would suggest that the table WAS in a server’s section…. At this point (while still waiting) I feared we wouldn’t have a relaxing time and I felt that the situation had been handled so poorly that we decided to leave.

While waiting and then leaving I heard the woman (owner/manager?) tell two other parties that she was not the host so she couldn’t tell them how long the wait would be. If she was not the host and not the server, nor the busser, what was she doing there? In all my experience, owners and managers have always jumped in to host and even take tables/clean tables on busy days, especially when short staffed. Not only that, but a defensive attitude when dealing with waiting guests is extremely off-putting. I’m very disappointed with this experience.

The food was delicious and healthy, you could tell they cared about what they are serving customers. The layout and decor was really nice and the staff were great.

Delicious! We are two Texans on vacation here in Maine and we loved the burrito and quesadilla. The chocolate chip cookie was also one of the best we’ve had. All on a gorgeous patio!

We stopped at Mae's Cafe for lunch, after parking a short distance away. The uphill walk was good for sharpening our appetites, and the downhill return was easy on our full bellies. The building is charming, both inside and out, especially the ancient tree growing through the porch. It was hard not to drool at the pastry case while awaiting our table (a short wait). Service was attentive, helpful and accurate - and non-intrusive. Our choices turned out to be delicious and nourishing. We must return sometime for breakfast!