Salt Cod Cafe - Orr's Island

The lobster roll wasn’t impressive, but the clam chowder was outstanding and the scones were out of this world!!!! I’ve never had such scrumptious, delicate scone! If we ever go back to Maine, Salt Cod Cafe will be my #1 destination.

Right at the bridge, connected to H2Outfitters on Orr's Island. What a gem. Patient staff, excellent food, reasonable prices, and a great place outside to catch up on your appetite or pack a picnic to go. The staff was helpful, courteous, and efficient. And the view was excellent. It's a quiet, unremarkable, yet utterly remarkable spot that makes coastal Maine Maine. Delicious, great offerings, excellent.

Lovely, homey, local vibe. We love the muffins, scones and pies! Sandwiches, too! Draws a crowd on weekend mornings. Nice, honest, un-spoiled mom-and-pop operation providing homebaked goodness in everything they offer.

Food was good, good prices, great scenery, but lacked sanitation. I watched one of the employees wipe her nose and forehead twice with her wrist while making sandwiches. She did not put on new gloves and the buzzers we're not properly cleaned. I hope we don't get sick.

If you are wondering if it is worth driving down to the tip of Orr's Island for the Salt Cod Cafe, just do it. We tried the clam and the fish chowder. Both were great and if you are unclear on how these chowders differ, now's your chance to see how it's done and compare. If you are a scone aficionado or would like to be, this is place to go. Easily the best scones I have ever had, which agrees with the local consensus. It appears from other reviews that wait times can be long. This was not our experience, but it's good to arrive at an off time and not be in a hurry. It's a picturesque location...enjoy the scenery while you wait.