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Dog Bar Jim: The Coffee Shop
90 Union St, Brunswick, ME 04011, United States
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Dog Bar Jim: The Coffee Shop
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Al
Review №1

The best breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had, no joke. Also really cute eclectic cozy inside, and the owner Ben is so nice & personable!!

Ta
Review №2

Bfast sandwich incredibly delicious, seaweed bagel n pickle cream cheese unique & tasty! Coffee great and very friendly staff

Em
Review №3

Best service in town! The owner is almost as s wonderful as his coffee! Dont walk out without a pastry... Trust me.

P
Review №4

Loved going here daily when we visited Brunswick.Great coffee, fresh treats & reasonable prices, where customers are valued & treated like friends.Really, what more can you ask?

la
Review №5

100% 5 star reviews, 100% right! Love the croissant with and without chocolate, always happy with hot or cold drinks Ive sampled, and always find a new baked gem to try out. Ben is the best owner/host! Extremely charismatic, fun, warm and welcoming space, even when waiting outside on a cold rainy day during Covid times when it was window service only I felt the love for all people.

Ra
Review №6

Ended up here on a Sunday after discovering our local favorite in Bath was closed unexpectedly. Because of the reviews I decided to take the drive and wait in the 30 minute line. Service and offerings didn’t disappoint! My guests from Boston raved about the muffin, breakfast sandwich, and coffee. Will look forward to our next visit!!!

Ch
Review №7

Amazing coffee, service, and treats! If you are staying at the hotel near by-take a little walk here you wont be disappointed!

Oo
Review №8

So friendly! Such amazing food and drinks. Definitely get their hand pies (tuesdays and Thursdays)!!

Ca
Review №9

Dog Bar is the best in town. Inclusive, friendly, knowledgeable and a great place to get a bevie and bakery snack or sandwich. Ben is a true conversationalist and loves getting to know locals and visitors alike. My favorite place in town!

Ci
Review №10

Great little coffee shop. Friendly and good variety of drinks.

Mo
Review №11

Wonderful coffee shop, great people, chill vibes, and good prices! Also lots of outlets!

Ka
Review №12

An amazing experience- delicious coffee and food. The breakfast sandwich is a must! Service is the best!

Ja
Review №13

Go for the vibe. Stay for the coffee drinks and breakfast sandwich.

ro
Review №14

I live in Vermont, and always make It a point to stop into Dog Bar Jim on my way up and down the coast of Maine. It’s a tiny place with big flavors! There’s always something new on the menu that puts a smile on my face. Even to most experienced palette, your socks will be knocked off.. If you ask what that hint of flavor is...It’s a secret!

Ke
Review №15

Hands down, the best coffee in the Midcoast area. Ben essentially ruined coffee for me because anytime I think about going somewhere else or even making coffee at home, it pales in comparison to whatever magic hes working with. Oh, and the food? Yea, be sure to come hungry.

Cl
Review №16

This place has amazing food and wonderful coffee. The staff is beyond friendly and a blast to talk with. Whenever we are in town we stop by. If there is a line dont turn away, they are quick and its worth the wait.

Kr
Review №17

The absolute friendliest service, yummy food, and good coffee drinks. Great place!

Jo
Review №18

What a gem! Food & coffee are delicious and the dude that runs the place is an absolute joy.

An
Review №19

Great breakfast sandwich, Great cappuccino, extremely friendly guy running the place. Everyone knew each other.

St
Review №20

Ordered a breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese and hash browns inside it, as well as a large iced coffee for $6. Let that bill total sink in, and the food was delicious. The sandwich literally melted in my mouth and the iced coffee was both bold and smooth. Highly recommend! Over the weekend ordered a breakfast sandwich at a deli on Maine street and it was over $6 and not nearly as good, and another one at a bakery on Union street which was over $10 for the sandwich and a blueberry muffin. Learned my lesson, I am sticking with Dog Bar Jim for the best food at the best price!

Jo
Review №21

Amazing service and better yet, amazing drinks with an incredibly knowledgeable staff. A place where you can tell them what you are looking for and they will make it happen!

Er
Review №22

Ben serves the best lattes I have found and his pastries, muffins, hand pies, and sandwiches are creative and so very delicious! Ben also plays a stellar mix of music and offers great banter and discussion while working his magic behind the counter.

Ch
Review №23

Life is too short to drink your caffeinated beverages elsewhere. This is the place to be.

Ka
Review №24

Dog Bar Jim is the best local coffee shop in the Midcoast. The owner is a sole proprietor and operator and knows his stuff w/r/t coffee, with many years of experience in the arena. His cortados are properly strong, intense, and just the right amount of milk to tackle the natural acidity of the espresso. Great brewed coffee choices as well as baked goods and breakfast items. The establishment has a casual vibe and is equally suitable for regulars and visitors. You cant go wrong here. Great location in the eminently walkable and charming Brunswick. Not far from Bowdoin College, Maine State Music Theatre and Maine Street.

Wi
Review №25

Coffee was mediocre. Service was slow.

Sp
Review №26

Great food, coffee, and vibes!

Na
Review №27

Best coffee shop in the area by a Brunswick coffee veteran!

J
Review №28

Delicious local coffee!

Le
Review №29

Love this place! Great coffee, fantastic service and charming set up. My favorite coffee shop in Brunswick :-)

Jo
Review №30

Dog Bar is a Brunswick staple. Family run coffee shop with kickass drinks, food, and decor. Jim is a community icon, and we love him very much! The love for this shop is apparent!

Na
Review №31

DBJ is amazing. The lattes are wonderful, sticky buns superb, and the iced tea refreshing, not to mention the great owner, Ben.

An
Review №32

Great local place for coffee, bagels, scones, etc. It is a very welcoming place. Sometimes there is a wait but thats because they interact with customers which is nice. It seems like there is always a conversation going on. Make sure to get there early if you want the homemade pastry items, sometimes they sell out. Overall a great place to have in the neighborhood.

To
Review №33

Awesome little spot. Had an iced chai with a shot of espresso in it and an onion bagel with the smoked trout smear on it. Everything was delicious and the owner Im guessing was excited and fun to talk with, he made you feel welcome and was personally handling all the services and customers himself. I will be making Dog Bar Jim a regular stop. Oh and they have an adorable little deck with water bowls for pups and some outside seating in addition to the couple of cozy bars and tables to sit st indoors.

Mi
Review №34

This place feels like home the moment you walk in the door. The owner is outgoing and made us feel like we had been going there for years on our first visit. He was friendly and welcoming to both my 7 year old son and I. There is parking out back and on street parking available as well. Lots of nice options to caffeinated your day or feed the belly. A comfortable place to sit and catch up with family and friends. Well worth a stop in Brunswick.

Da
Review №35

Amazing espresso drinks and super friendly owner. Go here.

Ol
Review №36

Crazy ingredients mixed perfectly! So happy to know that there is a cozy pad on the quiet street where a local enthusiast making his crazy good concoctions in the oven. Keep mixing it up!

Ju
Review №37

This is fantastic coffee without the pretentious attitude. Cool environment with interesting mugs and art give you insight into the owners sense of humor. The guy is also a great conversationalist and that makes me stick around for another cup generally. Highly recommended, contender for best in show in Cumberland County.

As
Review №38

If you are looking for a quaint little coffee corner to call home, this is the place for you. Great service and great food. I will definitely be going again!

Ad
Review №39

This was SO GOOD :3 :3

Br
Review №40

Amazing! Get the blueberry scone!

Ma
Review №41

Incredible Ice Cream!!!

Ke
Review №42

Really great coffee for those on the go, or if you want to sit in and take time for yourself. Ben has a really fresh perspective and I’m happy to see more coffee in Brunswick.

Ky
Review №43

Such a cool aesthetic, absolutely love the decorating in this place. The owner is an awesome guy, the coffees always hot and good.

La
Review №44

I have waited for years for a good coffee shop in Brunswick. Finally we have one! Great product, great vibe, and great overall spot. Welcome to town!

Sh
Review №45

Good coffee and quality food. Friendly staff. I would recommend checking it out if you are in the area.

Ka
Review №46

Best coffee and snacks in town.

Al
Review №47

Awesome spot! Great service, hip atmosphere. My new go to coffee spot in town.

Au
Review №48

Best coffee and breakfast burritos in town, and Ben is such a great guy. Shop local! Love it!

Te
Review №49

Excellent coffee, very personable and skilled barista, seems willing to make whatever you want. Cozy and warm love this place!

Sa
Review №50

Excellent coffee and brewed drinks. Absolutely delicious pastries. Love the vibe of the shop.

Co
Review №51

This is the best coffee shop in town. The guy who runs it is extremely personable and talks to everyone who orders coffee!

Eb
Review №52

The wide variety of beans and different styles makes this a great little spot for a really good cup of Joe. It doesnt hurt that the owner is friendly either.

He
Review №53

I went to school with the owner Ben. What a great little enviornment. Very involved owner with great kmowledge of his prosucts. Highly suggest anyone to stop in!!

Al
Review №54

Great coffee and pastries. Nice quiet atmosphere; definitely planning on going back.

Bl
Review №55

Warm, cozy. Great Staff! Wonderful coffee and pastries.

M
Review №56

Great coffee and atmosphere. wonderful little coffee house - try it

Ha
Review №57

Dog Bar Jim is great, with some terrific tables tucked in the back if youre trying to study. Ask Ben, the owner, if he has any drink recommendations!

Ty
Review №58

There isnt a whole lot on the menu but what is there is done incredibly well! The shops a little off the beaten path of main street, but the extra block is worth it. Atmosphere, prices, and staff are all right on point. Definitely check it out!

Na
Review №59

Great coffee, charming atmosphere, quick and friendly service...a wonderful addition to Downtown Brunswick.

Be
Review №60

Great atmosphere and great tasting espresso! Everyone should at least try visiting DBJ

Ry
Review №61

Delicious cream cheese and bagels. Good company too.

Jo
Review №62

LOVE this place, such a great atmosphere, a much needed addition of funk to Brunswick! Ben is so committed to the right brew he double checks what he serves you and if he doesn’t like the look of it, he’ll make it again.

Ma
Review №63

Great coffee, great tunes, great food, great host. And as an expat Westerner, the California references are welcomed.

La
Review №64

Best coffee in town, hands down. Also offer house-made Chai. Off-the-beaten path if you want to avoid Maine St. crowds. Owner/barista is friendly, service is prompt. My new go-to in Brunswick.

Ki
Review №65

Wish I could give this place ten stars!

An
Review №66

Egg and cheese burritos and rosemary shortbread! GIDDY UP!

he
Review №67

Id go all the time. It was a little slow.

Ky
Review №68

Fast Friendly Service!

Ji
Review №69

Great place a must go for coffee

ac
Review №70

Great atmosphere. Away from the bustle.

D
Review №71

The muffin was ridiculous. I want 12 more.

Mi
Review №72

The best Italian style cappuccino in town.

de
Review №73

Awesome. Local. Hip. Love it.

Do
Review №74

Friendly with nice smooth coffee.

Bo
Review №75

Cool place, good coffee

Ch
Review №76

Best coffee in town.

An
Review №77

Cappuccino was groovy.

To
Review №78

Good coffee ☕

Be
Review №79

Great coffee and vibe

J
Review №80

Favorite shop in Brunswick

Ch
Review №81

Good coffee

Mi
Review №82

Sweet place!

Be
Review №83

My new spot!!!!!

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  • Address:90 Union St, Brunswick, ME 04011, United States
  • Site:http://dogbarjim.com/
Categories
  • Coffee shop
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–1PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–1PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–1PM
  • Thursday:8AM–1PM
  • Friday:8AM–1PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:8AM–1PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
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