Karthik S.
Yelp
In any town I visit, I'm on the lookout for an amazing bakery. So even before I arrived in Bar Harbor, I had done my research and had my sights set on A Slice of Eden. When you walk in, it seems quite nondescript- there's no long line, there's no fussy decor- it definitely does not feel like a place that is trying way too hard to cater to the throngs of tourists meandering their way along Cottage Street. However, don't let that fool you- this establishment is putting out delicious baked goods.
I tried a slice of their blueberry pie and their pecan sticky bun. Both were fantastic. The blueberry pie was the best I've ever tasted- the blueberry filling was packed with fresh, sweet blueberries- it wasn't too sweet, it was not jammy at all, and was filled with brilliant, natural blueberry flavor. The crust was a perfect consistency as well- not soggy, not overdone or crispy, just the ideal level of doneness / moistness. Even without any ice cream, it was sublime.
The pecan sticky bun was also fantastic- it had notes of brown sugar/ caramel goodness, lots of pecans, and was an ideal pastry to try for anyone who is a fan of sticky buns, sticky babkas, or cinnamon rolls.
The person I was traveling with also tried both the blueberry pie and the pecan bun, and independently confirmed that both were "wow....amazing!" and "the best pie I ever tasted."
Given how delicious everything was that I tried here, I can only imagine how great the rest of their offerings are. When you're in Bar Harbor, definitely stop in and try something!