Cafe · $$
1 The Purple House
378 Walnut Hill Rd, North Yarmouth
- Take-Out
“I will echo what many others have said - the food here is outstanding. In my opinion, this stands among the best bakeries I've ever been to including (insert one of several fancy schmancy European cities). The options are numerous, creative, delicious and simply incredible. As you stand in the cramped quarters, plate after plate of new baked items comes out of the oven. The smoked maple tart is a favorite as are their chocolate chip cookies which are my favorite in Maine so far (assuming you're a crispy cookie guy like myself). I haven't even mentioned what they're actually famous for which are their delicious bagel sandwiches. You can get everything from a classic lox and cream cheese to sea urchin terrine with apple cider gelee. Which, by the way, is amazing.The downside? The experience is unique and for some might not be what they expect. The entire operation including cooking area, restaurant storage, cash register and the single table for 8 are all squashed into a tiny one room cottage. Don't expect to find easy parking. Expect to wait a while in lines. Don't be surprised if there's no seating available. But if you enter with an idea of what The Purple House is (and some extra time in case it takes a while), you will not be disappointed.”
