Dining
Quietside Cafe
Quietside Cafe is stripped-down highway fuel: pizza fired up, ice cream scooped, sandwiches assembled, regional desserts moving. Counter service in Southwest Harbor, 10 miles from the park. Zero outdoor seating, zero pretense—just the sugar and starch your legs need after a hike. Grab it and go.
Quick facts
- Cuisine Type
- Casual Cafe
- Meals Served
- Lunch
- Dinner
What to order
- Cuisine Type
- Casual Cafe
- Meals Served
- Lunch
- Dinner
Prices & reservations
- Cash Only
- 0
Hours & seating
- Operating Hours
- Monday–Saturday 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM–8:00 PM (community-reported hours via OpenStreetMap; verify before visiting)
Visit strategy
- Best For
- Quick lunch
- Ice cream break
- Casual meal
- Post-hike refuel
- Families
More details
- Takeout Available
- 0
- Delivery Available
- 0
- Tasting Flights
- 0
- Tours Available
- 0
- Bottle Sales
- 0
- Parking Available
- 0
- Dog Friendly Patio
- 0
- Wi-Fi Available
- 0
- Family Friendly
- 0
- Bar Seating
- 0
- Has Gift Shop
- 0
- Eat Here If Skip If
- EAT HERE IF: You want quick, casual ice cream or pizza without fuss, need a post-hike refuel, or prefer no-fuss grab-and-go. SKIP IF: You're looking for table service, outdoor seating, or a full-service sit-down restaurant.
- Distance From Park
- approximately 9.8 miles (15.7 km) from Acadia's park center
Location
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to make a reservation?
No. It's a casual walk-in counter-service spot with no reservations required.
What should I order?
Pizza, ice cream, sandwiches, and regional desserts are the main offerings.
Is there outdoor seating?
No. It's grab-and-go counter service with no outdoor seating.
Is it good for a quick meal on the way to or from the park?
Yes. Located about 10 miles from Acadia, it's convenient for a fast, casual meal.
Do they have vegetarian or gluten-free options?
The menu includes pizza, ice cream, sandwiches, and regional desserts, but specific dietary details aren't available. Contact them directly to confirm.
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