C Salt Gourmet Market in Cape Elizabeth, Maine

C Salt Gourmet Market is part cafe, part local shop, sitting near Cape Elizabeth's lighthouse loop. They roast coffee, bake scones and thumbprints, and stack sandwiches tall enough you'll need a fork. The crowd's a mix of tourists fueling up between lighthouse visits and locals grabbing cheese and prepared food to take home.

• Egg sandwiches so stuffed you'll need a fork.
• Pastries with actual texture, not mushy inside.
• Local cheeses (2-year aged cheddar, maple cheddar).
• Cozy market vibe with gluten-free and vegan options.

Start with the English Muffin Egg Sandwich if you're hungry. The Raspberry Scone holds up to coffee without falling apart. Try the southern chicken sandwich for something warm and savory. The double decker ring ding is massive (split it with someone). Grab a vanilla latte or their Morning Blend coffee, and if you see them, pick up a wedge of the aged cheddar to take home.

Compact and unpretentious, with a patio for warmer days. It's relaxed but clearly busy during morning hours.

The English Muffin Egg Sandwich with cheddar, turkey, tomato, and red onion is a genuine meal (one visitor needed a fork to finish it). The Raspberry Scone has real crunch and doesn't dissolve on your tongue. The double decker ring ding is generous enough to split. They stock 2-year aged and maple cheddar if you're picking up provisions. Fair warning: one book club dinged the coffee selection, wanting a straightforward medium-roast option instead of the flavored lineup.

Guests rave about the hearty sandwiches and quality pastries, and many stop by on their way around the lighthouse loop. One recent visitor described it as 'a great local find' and praised the gluten-free options. The main knock: one diner wished for a plain, unflavored coffee choice instead of the flavored roster.