The Stadium, Bar Harbor - Lobster Rolls, Popovers,Coffee

The Stadium is a coffee shop and bakery in Bar Harbor that does breakfast sandwiches, lobster mac and cheese, and popovers right. It draws a mix of locals grabbing coffee and visitors hunting for something to eat before heading to Acadia. The place is small, gets busy, and runs with impressive efficiency. Expect to take your food with you or eat standing up.

• Popovers arrive crispy, fresh, and done right with butter and maple syrup.
• Lobster roll has a standout bun and sauce, cold style.
• Everything is baked in-house, from bread to pastries to breakfast sandwiches.
• Coffee is solid and service is efficient, even at rush.

Start with a popover if you're early enough. The lobster roll is the signature move, served cold with a clean bun and sauce. The breakfast sandwiches are hearty and made on fresh house-baked bread. Try the blueberry pie if it's available (it's as good as it sounds). Coffee ranges from simple lattes to fancier cappuccinos. Chocolate walnut cookies and chocolate chip cookies round out the case.

Cozy and small, with river views from outdoor seating. It's casual and efficient, can get loud when it's packed, and there's often nowhere to sit inside.

It's really a grab-and-go spot, though some outdoor tables are available. Come early or you'll miss the popovers, which sell out by afternoon. This is the place to fuel up before a hike or grab a strong coffee and a pastry on your way.

Guests rave about the popovers selling out by afternoon, the house-baked bread quality, and the aroma alone being a reason to stop by. One recent visitor called the service "10/10", and another noted the place runs "like a well-oiled espresso machine." The lobster roll wins praise for its bun and sauce, though some prefer it warm.