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Brunch Spots·Downtown·Bar Harbor, ME

Thirsty Whale Tavern

4.4Google rating(2,919 reviews)
Thirsty Whale Tavern

Known For

Garden patio brunch energy that stretches well into the afternoon

Thirsty Whale Tavern does brunch with outdoor seating that spills into garden vibes — the kind of morning setup that makes you order a second round before you've finished your first. Bright and airy, instagrammable without announcing it.

🕐Best time to visit: Sunday mornings with a clear sky and no agenda

40 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA

Our Take

Thirsty Whale Tavern earns its place on the strength of its outdoor seating and garden-leaning vibe — a bright, photogenic setup where the avocado toast is apparently as good as everyone's feed suggests. Nearly 3,000 ratings back up its reputation as one of Bar Harbor's most reliably enjoyable brunch stops.

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Location

Downtown

40 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA

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