First Place Cafe

First Place Cafe

A casual local cafe for coffee and a quick bite, the kind of unpretentious stop that works well for a fast breakfast sandwich or an afternoon coffee break between activities. The menu is simple and the pace is quick, with a regular local crowd that gives it a genuine small-town feel rather than a tourist-facing one. It's a convenient option rather than a destination in itself, but a reliable one.

You'll find it in Gouldsboro, which makes it an easy stop if you're staying nearby or passing through on the way to a trailhead or lake day. The focus is cafe fare and breakfast, and the room stays quiet and low-key — good for a slow morning with coffee, a relaxed weekend brunch, or a solo cup with your phone and a plan for the day. Prices sit at the budget end, so it's an easy call for families or anyone who'd rather save the splurge for dinner.

Come dressed however you woke up; nobody here is fussy about it.

Hours, menus and prices change. Call ahead or check the venue's own site before you go.