Dining
Sips Cafe
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
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