Dining

Take A Hike

Dining

Take A Hike is a no-frills cafe in Bar Harbor doing exactly one thing: getting hikers fueled between 8 AM and 2 PM before they hit Acadia's trails. No tourist-trap theatrics, no lingering—just quick, portable breakfast and lunch fuel for the park-bound crowd. Located 3.5 km from Acadia's center, it's a locals' pit stop built on the takeaway model. This is in-and-out cafe culture, not a destination.

Quick facts

Cuisine Type
Cafe
Meals Served
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

What to order

Cuisine Type
Cafe
Meals Served
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Hours & seating

Operating Hours
Daily 8 AM – 2 PM (reported hours)

Visit strategy

Best For
  • Quick breakfast
  • Pre-hike fuel
  • Takeaway lunch
  • Early-morning commute
Service Type
Counter

More details

Park Area
Bar Harbor
Takeout Available
1
Eat Here If Skip If
EAT HERE IF: You need fast, portable breakfast or lunch before a hike and want to skip the tourist-trap overhead. SKIP IF: You're expecting table service or a leisurely sit-down meal—this is counter-service grab-and-go cafe culture.
Distance From Park
3.5 km from Acadia's center

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.