I visited the Bakehouse on Thurs 3/21/13 and enjoyed everything about the monks' cozy restaurant. The hours were odd indeed: I think it opened at 8:22a and closed at 1:07p or something like that. But we made time to visit - got a 6-pk of hot cross buns (like a raisin bread that was puffy like a cinnamon roll w/yummy... More

Friars' is a local bakery and cafe run by monks. They are fabulously friendly, excellent bakers and really offer a lot to the local community. Visit.

I was lucky to have the opportunity to try the baked goods at The Friar's Bakeshop. I'll be honest, I was a little unsure on the whoopie pies since they are made with buttercream icing. As you all know, there's good buttercream and not so good buttercream. Of course, one of the Friars came to the rescue and let me... More

It was very good as their baked goods are........the hot cross buns are a bit heavy but the corn bread and woopie pies beat Franks

When I am in downtown Bangor and want a quick lunch, I head for the Friars' Bakehouse. This small restaurant with family style dining is always welcoming and cozy. I particularly like the soups made by Brother Don. Since both these Franciscan Brothers are well traveled, the fare is both hearty Maine and from other locales.

We live in Trenton, Maine (near Bar Harbor) and whenever we head South we schedule a stop at Friar's for a cup of coffee and one of their delicious blueberry muffins. We have also been known to purchase a couple of loaves of bread for "hostess gifts" - which we nearly always get a chance to share - for friends... More

The Brothers are characters. Real Franciscans. Really do all the cooking and serving. The food servings are enourmous. The chat is always fun.

Stopped in for lunch based on the great reviews. The bread is amazing and whoopie pies did not dissapoint. Nest stop that we would have not tried otherwise - thanks

I used to live in Old Town, then moved away. Came back after five years to visit and the brothers remembered my name and my usual! Their tea is the best I've ever had, took a six pack of Whoopie Pies home to rave reviews from all who ate them, two were native Mainers, said they were the best Whoopie... More