Tiny deli, so there is no seating. You walk in, place your order, and go out and wait by the benches. After 5 minutes or so, they bring your order out. We had a tuna wrap and two BLT sandwiches, and they were delicious! Heaps of fresh and washed lettuce with lots of tuna/bacon. Price was fairly reasonable, considering it is on a busy tourist street. It is nice to get a break from lobster or fried food. Friendly and easygoing attitude with a smile makes the whole experience even better. Give them a try when you don't know what you want to eat.
You won't regret it!
We tried this place because we wanted to eat in the park and we got to meet awesome people with great food.
The clam cowder is veryyy good and has good flavor.
We took the big potatoe, which was ok, but the lobster stew... something like i never had and very very very good.
And for the people working there...multumim frumos!!!
I was not sure how this lobster roll would be since it looked small but it had a lot of meat and the warm butter roll was good. Not too many places offer the lobster roll warm in bar harbor.
The hot drawn butter lobster roll tasted good and felt like the right amount given the cost. The chicken avocado wrap wasn't worth it; I'd try something different if I went back. It was pretty dry and there was a lot of tortilla compared to filling. Same with the baked potato; could've used more butter and cheese. The idea of doing bagged lunches for hikers and cruisers is fantastic and seems like a niche for the area.
The thanksgiving sandwich was amazing. I saw ladies in the park eating them, and had to know where they got theirs. I picked up my own the next day and was so glad I did!!
If you're coming here, you're getting the lobster roll.
Don't like lobster roll? I still recommend the lobster roll.
Never had a lobster roll? Best place to try it.
Excellent deli. Great menu selections, quick friendly service. And they have Pepsi products, my favorite. We had the chicken bacon ranch wrap, it was excellent, very large portion. Benches right out front to sit and eat under a shade tree. There are also lobster rolls, public parking right near by. You are close to the water so you can take your lunch down on the lawn and watch the boats in the harbor.
This turned out to be our go-to place for breakfast when the big breakfast restaurants were full. You can easily pick up a bagel or a lunch sandwich there it was very convenient and the attitude is great. They were very helpful. My group got bagels and breakfast sandwiches it was good enough that we went back several days.
We picked this place a bit at random to grab some lunch to take to Sieur de Monts and eat before hiking. The line out onto the sidewalk was a good sign. The folks inside were friendly and the service was surprisingly quick. My wife got a Tarragon lobster roll and I got a Reuben (my go-to sandwich). The Reuben was piled high and delicious, one of the best I’ve had. Since we’ve been in New England, I’ve had a couple of lobster rolls, and frankly didn’t see what the big deal was. That’s why I got a Reuben instead. When we sat down to eat, my wife gave me a bite of her lobster roll. That’s when I understood the big deal about GOOD lobster rolls. If you’re never had a lobster roll, and if you’re anywhere around Bar Harbor ME, make Downeast Deli the place you go. And grab a piece their blueberry pie for dessert. [Note: The 3 stars for Atmosphere is not a put-down. This isn’t a place you go to looking for atmosphere; it’s a place you go to for good food.]
Our favorite lunch spot in Bar Harbor. We got sandwiches to go for a hike one day and came back the next for the lobster roll, chowder, and pie special. Great food and friendly staff! Even with a long line, it goes fast.
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