Dining

Sips Cafe

Dining

Sips Cafe sits in Southwest Harbor, Maine, 15.7 km from Acadia National Park's center. Community-reported operating hours: 7 AM–9 PM Monday through Friday; 7 AM–noon Sundays; closed Saturdays. The name and early opening anchor it as coffee-and-breakfast-focused. The format indicates casual grab-and-go or quick sit-down dining for park-goers and locals.

Quick facts

Cuisine Type
Cafe
Meals Served
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

What to order

Cuisine Type
Cafe
Meals Served
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Hours & seating

Operating Hours
Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-12:00; closed Saturdays

Visit strategy

Best For
  • Breakfast
  • Coffee
  • Casual lunch

More details

Eat Here If Skip If
EAT HERE IF: Early risers, coffee seekers, casual breakfast or lunch before park activities, quick service stops. SKIP IF: You need late dinner (closes at 9 PM weekdays, noon Sundays), or prefer full-service sit-down dining.
Distance From Park
15.7 km from Acadia National Park center (Southwest Harbor)

Location

PITA COAST

Shawarma wrap or falafel wrap with hummus; hibiscus soda to brighten the bite.

Humblebee Cafe

"The Slammer" breakfast, or The Gobbler with fries—top crunch, perfect toast.

Archie’s Lobster

Lobster Roll with big, sweet chunks of lobster. BYOB by the Bass Harbor bay.

Dinner

Rotating Maine seafood and diner fare; catch of the day rules the board.

Clark Point Cafe

Blueberry Dutch Baby: popover-light, blueberry caramel; sells out fast.

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Last updated July 2026. Report an issue.