Even if you don't plan to eat here you have to stop in to enjoy some tea and popovers outside with the view of Jordan Pond in the background.

History dates back to the 1920’s as a “humble restaurant ” for wealthy families from Boston and NY. Back then, you got two popovers with tea for $1.90. Today, it’s $8 ???? ... still worth a stopover ????????

For a cheaper option, you can either BYO snacks or "grab & go" at the restaurant & picnic on their chairs or on a blanket under a tree on the back lawn with a view of Jordan Pond & Bubble Mountains :)

Like everyone else, came for the popovers (didn't disappoint) but was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the rest of the menu. The turkey club was great, for instance: fresh, thick-sliced turkey !

Park here in the morning when spots are plentiful. Hike Pond Path to Bubble Rock and back, then continue around the pond . This avoids parking issues at Bubbles lot and here; plus, popovers at the end!

The great part about being in the middle of nowhere is that you can stumble on something that's native and world-class. Get a popover here, with Maine strawberry jam and butter . Perfection.

Skip the "seafood chowder " (both my husband and I's was more like "potato chowder ") and order the Specialty Beverage and Popovers . 2 popovers (delicious) and house made - daily - lemonade . ????????????????

Hike around the pond , climb up to Bubble Rock then stop in for lunch . Sit outside for a great view of the pond and Bubble Mountains

Great place for a meal with good food! Had the Lobster Role and BLTT which were great. Be sure to sit outside!!!

Afternoon Tea has a limited menu but exceptionally fast service . Popover and seafood chowder were excellent.

Lovely afternoon here. Had hot tea & popovers in the restaurant . After walked off some calories hiking around the pond .

Get the popover a la mode for dessert . You will not be disappointed.

Beautiful view ! Enjoy a popover with fresh jam but expect a long wait . Also, zero cell phone reception so meeting up after a bike ride or hike is tricky

If you want to get in to the restaurant , you’ll need to get a parking space - if you want to get a parking space , you literally need to show up two hours before they open. The wait is no joke.

No reservations ? Stop by the check-in desk to get on the waitlist. Both indoor and outdoor dining available. Great views all around.

Their creamy lobster stew is incredible and only gets better when you use the popovers as your spoons for each bite. Scrumptious!

Oh the popovers are divine! Make sure you put the strawberry jam on them. Love their buffalo meatloaf , too.

Tea (or fresh lemonade ) and popovers on the lawn outside are one of my favorite Acadia pleasures.

the only restaurant officially in the park loop road . the popovers and strawberry jam are a mount desert island tradition, and the cranberry island salad is amazing

They've dropped the original strawberry jam they used to serve, but the popovers are still the star of the menu.

Beautiful place for lunch or dinner . Eat outside as long as the weather is clear.

popovers <3!!! tons of local and sustainably sourced ingredients. very vegan friendly !

Popovers , blueberry iced tea , lemonade . And the view !

Outside seating is lovely, best popovers on MDI, lobster bisque was superb

Reservations recommended, but they keep a lot of spots open for the wait list. Really wasn't THAT bad a wait and it was worth it!

Tasty. Light foods too. Book ahead. Gets busy.

The view is pleasant, the popovers are fresh & tasty, and it is a nice place to relax , but the rest of the food is painfully below average and overpriced. It is amusement park level price-to-quality.

Get the popovers and a beverage and relax after your hike .

They have very friendly staff and the popovers were good, but the lobster stew was a bit watery and bland. I didn't like their risotto either.

Make a reservation as it gets crazy and try the lobster stew with popovers ! Expensive but fabulous

Take the hike around the pond and earn dessert !

Opens at 11:30 a.m. Get there by 11 a.m. and wait... lessens the long wait and needing to make reservations .

ask for blueberry jam instead of strawberry . the strawberry one is good, but the blueberry one is a blast :)

Popovers and blueberry lemonade fabulous!

Kind of overhyped and not worth the line . Eating a popover on the patio with blueberry lemonade was enjoyable though

Definitely try the popovers with strawberry jam and butter .

Popovers are overrated, but the lobster stew was buttery and delicious

Parking is a NIGHTMARE. Try the north lot or just park south on the road .

Came for afternoon tea . The popover and lemonade cocktail I had were alright, not amazing.

First time ever having popovers ...so I guess starting at a legendary popover restaurant wasn't too shabby.

Their homemade freshly squeezed lemonade is amazing!!

Their popovers are to die for <3

Really disappointed in the service and the food. I'd skip the wait and the experience way too pricey .

The poppers are amazing. For dessert you can have one filled with ice cream .

Popovers an blueberry tea -Perfect for bikers and hikers and anyone actually.

Popovers , of course!

The popovers ... Of course

Lobster quiche and popovers !

Way too crowded . If you go, do it as off peak as possible

Be certain to make a reservation and get a window seat . The view is simply amazing!