Ocean Shade's Guidebook to Ellsworth & the MDI area
City/town information
Ellsworth Maine is often called the gateway to the Downeast region and serves as its commercial center. Most anyone driving to Acadia National Park or Bar Harbor will pass through this town. There are lovely cafes and restaurants, such as Provender Kitchen + Bar, Serendib, 86 This, as well as shops such as FIKA Boutique and Union River Book and Toy Co.
74 locals recommend
Ellsworth
Ellsworth Maine is often called the gateway to the Downeast region and serves as its commercial center. Most anyone driving to Acadia National Park or Bar Harbor will pass through this town. There are lovely cafes and restaurants, such as Provender Kitchen + Bar, Serendib, 86 This, as well as shops such as FIKA Boutique and Union River Book and Toy Co.
Food scene
Excellent Indian food. The best we've found in Maine!
40 locals recommend
Serendib Indian And Sri Lankan
2 State StExcellent Indian food. The best we've found in Maine!
Zeppa's Pizza
92 Water StreetDelicious pizza
PROVENDER KITCHEN + BAR
112 Main StMargaritas Mexican Restaurant
191 Main StLocated on Main Street in Ellsworth, John Edwards Market is Bar Harbor and Downeast Maine’s oldest health food store, offering a variety of organic, local, and gourmet whole foods. Stop by for farm fresh, local produce and dairy products in season; local meats; local and imported cheeses and fine wines; healthy pet foods; vitamins; supplements; and natural cosmetic products.
38 locals recommend
John Edward's Market Inc.
158 Main StLocated on Main Street in Ellsworth, John Edwards Market is Bar Harbor and Downeast Maine’s oldest health food store, offering a variety of organic, local, and gourmet whole foods. Stop by for farm fresh, local produce and dairy products in season; local meats; local and imported cheeses and fine wines; healthy pet foods; vitamins; supplements; and natural cosmetic products.
Morton’s Moo Homemade Ice Cream
9 School StHomemade premium ice cream
Delicious healthy meals! This is one of our favorite places to eat in Ellsworth.
11 locals recommend
Steamy Buddha Cafe & Yoga
50 Church StDelicious healthy meals! This is one of our favorite places to eat in Ellsworth.
Warm, wood-clad eatery serving American comfort food alongside an all-day breakfast menu.
49 locals recommend
Riverside Cafe
151 W Main StWarm, wood-clad eatery serving American comfort food alongside an all-day breakfast menu.
Relaxed, brick-clad eatery serving custom burritos, nachos & bowls alongside soups & salads.
57 locals recommend
86 This
125 Main StRelaxed, brick-clad eatery serving custom burritos, nachos & bowls alongside soups & salads.
Sugar Bakery
9 Oak Point RdDelicious baked goods. Right on the way to Acadia NP.
Books and toys
Union River Book & Toy Co
100 Main StA nicely curated selection of books and toys.
Ellsworth Public Library
20 State StShopping
FIKA Boutique
424 High StreetA lovely selection of women's clothing and home goods.
Lovely gifts and supplies for cooks. Delicious food and coffee.
30 locals recommend
Rooster Brother Coffee Roasters
29 Main St Lovely gifts and supplies for cooks. Delicious food and coffee.
Kids
Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show
127 Bar Harbor RoadOur kids love this show.
waterslides, plus a zip line, a climbing wall & a cafe.
24 locals recommend
Wild Acadia Fun Park & Water Slides
233 Bar Harbor Rdwaterslides, plus a zip line, a climbing wall & a cafe.
Acadia Repertory Theatre
1154 Main StreetWonderful plays for kids.
Our kids love visiting this museum every year. It's also a great rainy day outing.
31 locals recommend
The Seal Cove Auto Museum
1414 Tremont RdOur kids love visiting this museum every year. It's also a great rainy day outing.
Diver Ed's Dive-In Theatre
105 Eden StIdeal for kids
College of the Atlantic
105 Eden StThey have a small but interesting museum.
The camp has it all - sailing, archery, art/pottery, theater, swimming, sports and games, woodworking, climbing course and an indoor rock wall. For preschool age, the Neighborhood House in NE Harbor is wonderful and has a pool. The College of the Atlantic also has excellent educational summer camps.
Camp Beech Cliff
264 Beech Hill Road The camp has it all - sailing, archery, art/pottery, theater, swimming, sports and games, woodworking, climbing course and an indoor rock wall. For preschool age, the Neighborhood House in NE Harbor is wonderful and has a pool. The College of the Atlantic also has excellent educational summer camps.
Has a lovely children's room with books, puzzles and games. Also has regularly kids events throughout the summer.
Northeast Harbor Library
1 Joy RdHas a lovely children's room with books, puzzles and games. Also has regularly kids events throughout the summer.