During the week, the restaurant is supposed to be open until 2:00 pm. On two of the three occasions I came here, the restaurant decided to close at noon with no warning to customers because it was a summer day and "the kitchen was too hot". The first time was in July 2016. I thought they were having air conditioning problems so I let it pass. The second time was on July 21, 2017. I arrived at about 11:45. The door to the restaurant was locked and there was no response to knocking although there were customers and wait staff in the restaurant. The people at the FBO (airplane servicing facility not affiliated with the restaurant) once again rolled their eyes and told me that the kitchen was too hot so I was out of luck.
Amazing omelets, and their homefries are unique and delicious. A bit cramped when busy however, but the food more than makes up for it.
I have flown into Sanford airport three times in order to eat at this restaurant. Pilots call this the "100 dollar hamburger" but it is very popular here and at other airport restaurants.
Fortunately, there is a gas station/convenience store right across the street with an impressive deli and pizzeria. For the second time I ordered a sub there and went back to the FBO to consume it in air conditioned comfort. While I was eating several people came in for lunch and found a locked door with at least one couple flying in like me. I directed them to the deli across the street where the food is probably better anyway.
Seating is limited but this place is always worth the wait. Great service and delicious meals at a fair price. This place is a hidden gem and we love it. We eat here every time we're in maine!
Great great food the best
Great food, awesome portions and great service! Our favorite breakfast place!
My third visit here was on a Sunday in July 2017. I arrived at 11:00 am and ordered up a burger but they told me that they only did the breakfast menu on Sunday. I then ordered up some sort of egg sandwich. It was OK and reasonable but certainly nothing special. At about 11:30-11:45, I observed them locking the door again even though they were supposedly open until noon.
My impression overall is that this establishment is run with the convenience of the cooks and waiters as their number one priority. The food (the one time I got it) is mediocre. They are apparently not familiar with air conditioning in the kitchen. Customers come second. They do not take credit or debit cards (in 2017)! I think the owner was likely not on the premises. If I were the owner and I saw how they were running the place, there would be some people out of a job.
Cockpit Cafe is a US Cafe based in Sanford, Maine. Cockpit Cafe is located at 199 Airport Rd, Sanford, ME 04073, USA.
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