The Honeybee Cafe
Review of The Honeybee Cafe
The Honeybee Cafe is a charming coffee shop and breakfast restaurant conveniently located on Route 1 in Sullivan, Maine. This cozy cafe is a perfect stop along the way to grab a bite to eat and enjoy a cup of coffee, espresso, or a refreshing cold drink.
The Honeybee Cafe offers a delightful menu of breakfast and lunch options that are sure to satisfy any craving. From classic breakfast items like omelets and pancakes to specialty breakfast sandwiches, there is something for everyone. The food is prepared with care and attention to detail, ensuring delicious flavors and a satisfying meal.
Customers have raved about the delicious food and friendly staff at The Honeybee Cafe. One visitor mentioned that they tried this cute little spot for breakfast and loved everything about it. Another customer praised the cafe for its good food and service, highlighting that it is a new startup.
While the majority of reviews are positive, there have been a few negative experiences shared by customers. Some mentioned that the food was disappointing and not up to their expectations. However, it is important to note that these negative experiences seem to be exceptions rather than the norm.
The Honeybee Cafe also offers a variety of drinks to complement your meal. Whether you're in the mood for a hot chocolate freezy or a specialty coffee, the cafe can easily accommodate your preferences. They even offer alternative milk options for those with dietary restrictions.
Overall, The Honeybee Cafe is a delightful local establishment that offers a cozy atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly service. It is a great place to start your day with a satisfying breakfast or to take a break and enjoy a cup of coffee along your journey.
From the business
"A cafe convienly located on Route 1 in Sullivan serving breakfast and lunch as well as coffee, espresso, and cold drinks. A beautiful place to stop along route one to grab a bite to eat!"
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Morgan Dorr
I absolutely love this cafe! They atmosphere is so, SO cute, the staff is beyond friendly & they never make my coffee wrong! If you haven’t tried the new holiday flavors- you’re missing out! Reasonably priced & those muffins are unmatched!😍
Emily Kline
We are from out of town and tried this cute little spot for breakfast. The food was delicious, the staff was kind, the drinks were awesome. We loved everything about it! We've been trying to experience different places while out here and we loved the Honeybee Cafe so much, we're going to come back again tomorrow!
Duke Sparrow
Food was disappointing. My table of three ordered fairly basic breakfast items. I had a ham and cheese omelet which was alright, although the ham seemed highly processed and the presentation of the food was below average on the plate. Not too bad overall.
I ordered a side of sausage to go with the main meal and that was a disaster. It was super oily and seemed undercooked. I took one bite and didn't eat anymore. I asked one of the others in my party to try it to see if it was just me, she thought it was bad as well. Bacon on her plate was very unevenly cooked. Burnt spots on some parts, but undercooked on others.
The worst part was the third person with us who ordered a stand alone blueberry muffin with her meal. First couple bites were okay, but then I saw her face grimace suddenly on the third bite. She said it tasted fishy, and so didn't eat anymore of it.
Service staff seemed okay, although obviously new at the job. No napkins or silverware provided, I had to go up and ask for some. Not a big deal I guess. The main server seemed to be training the second during her shift, so that's probably something that will improve over time.
We're normally pretty laid back and forgiving of restaurants and we're not the type to complain to a manager or even post a bad review. But the bill for this experience was around $50 and we just felt it was not even close to what we expected.
I hope this business can get these growing pains figured out and standardize their cooking processes for a more consistent experience. I support local businesses but this place needs improvement if they want to stand the test of time.
Gabrielle Grant
I order a hot chocolate freezy today, and it was absolutely delicious! They were easily able to accommodate adding oat milk instead of dairy milk
Diane Hwu
What a cute hidden gem!! Super friendly staff, amazing breakfast sandwiches, and great espresso drinks! Loved all of the fall flavors as well. One of my favorite touches, though, is the lactaid at the front register 🥺🥺 while they offered alternative milks, it was literally the most thoughtful addition I've ever encountered at a coffee shop. Would definitely stop by again!
Brianna Morrell
A great place for breakfast and some sweet specialty coffees, though the specialty coffees vary in taste based on who's working. However, the service is great and the woman we got making our drinks did offer to remake any that didn't taste right. They had some amazing specialty breakfast sandwiches that were vegetarian, which was a pleasant surprise! Would definitely recommend it and go back on our next trip!
Maeve Murphy
I was super excited to try this place when they opened, and support one of the local businesses nearby. My expectactions immediately dwindled within the first minute of being there. The workers were very disorganized and we were met with a load of attitude. The cinnamon rolls were tiny for the price, hard, and not properly iced. The coffee was weak and bland. Extremely overpriced menu for the quality (or lack thereof.) The owner is rude and degrading. There's a wonderful coffee shop in Ellsworth (20 minutes away) called Precipice Coffee, the owners are wonderful, down to earth people with aaamazing coffee and treats. I suggest you spend your money there instead!
Nicole Murphy
Isabelle was so incredibly nice! We have two little girls and she was so accommodating. The food/ coffee selection was perfect and delicious. Can’t wait to go back again :)
Kayla Morrison
I recently visited The Honeybee Cafe and tried one of the Barbie girl energy drinks and wow!! I barely made it out the door with it, it was so good! And their paninis?? I’ve lived in this are my entire life and I’ve never had a better panini. The service was amazing, the girls who run it are very sweet, and have the best recommendations. And the prices were VERY fair (I live and work on MDI, so the comparison is insane!). Couldn’t recommend them enough and I can’t wait to come back!
Olivia Bunker
Locally women owned and run! Coffee drinks and redbull drinks are amazing! Don’t forget to check out the many vegan breakfast options! Very friendly and welcoming baristas!