Lunch @ Galyn's, Bar Harbor

Had lunch at Gladyn's on our Bar Harbor port day.  

There is some strange policy that you're not allowed to sit in the main dining area if you're to use their wifi. Instead, we were hustled to the back of the restaurant, where there are no windows and minimal light.  It's dark and dingy.  

The server came, and apologized, saying that they have had bad experiences in the past where cruise passengers would sit there all day in the "nice area" and take up their table to use free internet.  I wasn't overly thrilled, but I suppose I understand why they would impose this rule.  And to their credit, the wifi connection was strong and stable.

For food, we ordered the large lobster bisque, the lobster enchilada, and a traditional lobster roll.  Dessert was their homemade blueberry apple crisp.  The meal was ok, although overpriced (i.e., tourist trap).  The blueberry apple crisp was delicious, and that I would recommend.

What we ordered:

• Homemade blueberry apple crisp (5/5) - recommended
• Lobster bisque (4/5) - overpriced but tasty
• Traditional Lobster Roll (3/5) 
• Lobster enchilada (2/5)

Summary:

• The Bottom Line: overpriced tourist trap, but the food is decent and their blueberry crisp is delightful.
• Score: 6.6/10
• 3.5/5 for food quality
• 3/5 for value
• 2/3 for ambience
• 2/3 for service
• Address: 17 Main Street, Bar Harbor, Maine

Traditional Lobster Roll

Lobster Enchilada

Blueberry apple crisp - recommended

Lobster Bisque - Large

Review: Drinks @ Coffee Hound, Bar Harbor

Coffee Hound has received some good reviews on TripAdvisor.  Conveniently located within steps from the cruise terminal, it is one of the few coffee spots within a walking distance from the port.  So in that regard, there isn't really much competition there.

We ordered the Cadillac Cooler and a mango flavoured Iced Tea.  Both were delicious and hits the spot on a warm sunny day.  Personally I like the Iced Tea more but the Cadillac Cooler was also delicious, better than Starbucks Frappacinos, which is a huge compliment seeing how I am a Starbucks fan.  What made the Cooler stand out was the addition of the lemon sorbet - it added a touch of "tanginess" to an otherwise sweet drink.

The only negative thing I can say is that the cafe is very very small, and that there are no washrooms there so you'll have to go across the street to the park for the washroom. It's not far, but still a minor inconvenience in my opinion.

Summary

• The Bottom Line: Good small cafe for take out cold drinks.  
• Score: 8.4/10
• 4.5/5 for drink quality
• 4/5 for value
• 2/3 for ambience
• 3/3 for service