Stones Cafe & Bakery

Stone's has had to reinvent itself due to covid-19. I was a loyal, if occasional, customer. Seeing that the place was open again, my husband and I decided to have breakfast there the other day. Around 10 a.m. we walked in, quickly noting the lack of inside tables. Order inside, outside seating only, we were told. So we ordered, paid, sat at one of the picnic tables and waited. A young employee walked up to us with a bag of food. We were expecting a meal to be served. Instead we found our eggs plopped into carryout cartons. Can you imagine eating eggs over easy out of a clamshell container -- its top hovering -- with cheap, undersized and flimsy plastic utensils? And at dine-in prices! Plus they forgot my husband's bacon. My sausage glistened with grease. My English muffin, advertised as grilled, was not grilled. The cook must've been in a hurry. None of this was fatal. Even the lack of home fries, no longer available, was okay, if disappointing. A mediocre "carryout" breakfast while charging us dining-in prices is the problem. How were we supposed to know in advance that no plates would be provided. Apparently this was all our fault because we should have known. My husband left a tip and for what. While the inside of the place seems to have been nicely revamped, little thought seems to have been given to customer service or the comfort of those dining outside. Attractively plated eggs, decent cutlery, friendly service, and the overall enjoyment that goes with going out to breakfast was absent. The unappetizing and overly expensive breakfast cost us $32.88, including $1.68 dining tax and $5.58 tip. You'll probably have better luck knowing it's strictly carryout and that's fine if you're having a sandwich. We won't be going back anytime soon.

Stones Cafe is a favorite of locals and those "from away," alike, and on a beautiful early summer day in North Yarmouth, we decided it was time to partake. The Cafe continues to ask patrons to abide by CDC guidelines, masking while indoors for the safety of all. Seating is limited to a set of outdoor tables with umbrellas and, on a lovely day, makes for a pleasant afternoon. My wife's Rachel sandwich was plentiful, served on swirled rye bread, whereas my California BLT was decked out with three strips of bacon along with a plentiful portion of avocado. Both sandwiches were satisfying but what was really enjoyable were the sides of fresh-pickled cucumber, onion, and red pepper. Sandwiches are accompanied by kettle cooked crisps, completing each lunch box. As with many other eating establishments during and after the pandemic, prices are a bit high for being outside of Portland. Nevertheless, a truly enjoyable cafe.

The brunch here is excellent. We both got eggs benedict (an Irish Benedict and a garden Benedict). The eggs were perfectly poached and the hollandaise sauce was light and not too firm. I highly recommend substituting the English muffin for a biscuit because it was delicious. The potatoes on the side were seasoned perfectly with an interesting spice mix. Will definitely be back to try their pastries.

Delicious food and great baked goods!

Stones is a local treasure! The new interior is awesome. Never fear if you need something quick for dinner - you will find it here. Including a delicious dessert.

Had a fantastic meat lovers omelet, generously proportion and totally yummy!

Stones Cafe has been so consistent in quality and customer service despite this impossible year. They continue to pivot in smart ways, and I’ve been so happy to see their creativity, and their goods continue to be some of the best in southern Maine.Their English muffins are the best (by a long shot) that I’ve ever had. We pick up a fresh bag every couple weeks. This place is an amazing go-to for breakfast or lunch (even to-go is so well presented and executed), baked goods, or even gifts.I wish all the best for this place. Keep supporting local!

One of our favorite local breakfast spots- best cinnamon roll (giant!) and the sweet and spicy bacon is the best around! Always quick, friendly service

Absolutely delectable breakfast entrees and baked goods! We just discovered Stones delighted to get takeout as much as possible!

Very tasty sandwiches! We are new to the area and will definitely be back regularly!

We love their frozen selection! A lot of our friends are welcoming new babies and during a pandemic and dropping off frozen meals and treats from Stones makes us feel like we can help from a distance! And our oldest loves coming to get herself a treat! Thank goodness for the chicken pot pie and frozen cinnamon rolls!

Breakfast rocks! Sweet and spicy bacon is addictive!

Four words: Cinnamon.Roll.French.Toast. So delicious, my favorite brunch spot! Love the convenience of online ordering and curbside pick up for takeout.

Highlights include a delicious cinnamon roll, cooked to perfection eggs on a flakey pastry, and sweet pickles that should win any pickling award there is!

No indoor dining at this time, but there were several outdoor tables and chairs, including a fire pit. I got some food to go, a raspberry muffin (probably one of the best muffins I've had in my life), and a large chicken pot pie to bake at home that was out of this world. Excellent selection of pastries, breakfast and lunch items, coffee, refrigerated pies and other items to go, etc. Great service, reasonable prices for the quality.