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( 207-288-4804;
www.hollandinn.com
; 35 Holland Ave; r incl breakfast $95-185; )
In a quiet
residential neighborhood, walking distance from downtown, this restored 1895 house and
adjacent cottage has nine homey, unfrilly rooms. Ambience is so low-key you'll feel like
you're staying in a friend's private home.
Aysgarth Station Inn
B&B$$$
( 207-288-9655;
www.aysgarth.com
; 20 Roberts Ave; r incl breakfast $115-165; )
On a quiet
side street, this 1895 B&B has six cozy rooms with homey touches. Request the Tan Hill
room, which is on the 3rd floor, for a view of Cadillac Mountain.
Eating
Cafe This Way
AMERICAN$$$
( 207-288-4483;
www.cafethisway.com
; 14½ Mount Desert St; mains breakfast $6-9, dinner
$15-25; 7-11:30am Mon-Sat, 8am-1pm Sun, 5:30-9pm nightly; )
In a sprawling white cot-
tage, this quirky eatery is
the
place for breakfast, with plump Maine blueberry pancakes
and eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. It also serves eclectic, sophisticated dinners,
such as roasted duck with blueberries, Moroccan-style squash and tuna tempura. Sit in
the garden.
2 Cats
CAFE$$$
( 207-288-2808;
www.2catsbarharbor.com
; 130 Cottage St; mains $8-19; 7am-1pm; )
On
weekends crowds line up for smoked-trout omelets and homemade muffins at this sunny,
arty little cafe. Lunch offerings include slightly heartier fare, like burritos and seafood
dishes. Pick up a kitty-themed gift in the gift shop.
Mâche Bistro
FRENCH$$$
$$$
( 207-288-0447;
www.machebistro.com
; 135 Cottage St; mains $18-28; 5-10:30pm Mon-Sat)
Almost certainly Bar Harbor's best restaurant, Mâche serves contemporary French-in-
flected fare in a stylishly renovated cottage. The changing menu highlights the local
riches: think pumpkin-seed-dusted scallops, lobster-and-brie flatbread, and wild-blue-
berry trifle. Specialty cocktails add to the appeal. Reservations are crucial.
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