Hank's

Wonderful breakfast spot close proximity to Higgins Beach! We stopped by this morning after taking the dog to the beach. The staff were quite friendly and helpful for two newbies. Limited menu items but the items on the menu were ALL amazingly good - so very much worth the stop!! We ended up getting the breakfast sandwich and I added sausage (which was crispy but not dry - perfect for the sandwich), a breakfast burrito, and a cinnamon roll with a whipped cream cheese frosting. (See photos) One thing I noticed was a lot of options for prepared meals! With the amount of vacation rentals in the area, this would be a perfect spot to grab go for dinner with the family while visiting!

When I walked in, it immediately reminded me of Bar Harbor -- the kind of whimsical vibe you get from the inns and breakfast spots there. The location is great, tucked away and surrounded by nature. But it's not just a breakfast and lunch spot; inside, they sell Maine-made goods, including spices, kitchen towels, and other little things made locally. They also have a fridge with grab-and-go options. You order at the counter, get a number, and they bring the food to your table. Breakfast ends at 11am, then it switches to lunch with sandwiches, wraps, and baked goods. The sandwiches are delicious, but they're on the pricier side at $14-$17, and the portions aren't huge. That said, I feel like you're paying for the vibe and location too, and at least the sandwiches come with tater tots (or a salad)! Coffee was really good, and they offer discounted refills. I also loved that they use local ingredients when possible, like in their the sourdough, which comes from Bread & Friends bakery in Portland. I had the turkey + arugula + fig jam sandwich and it was good, but they could really tone down the amount of arugula. Two other things I appreciated: the indoor dining area is super spacious, and there's plenty of parking. Will I be back? Definitely, but I don't think I'll be a regular given the prices.

A go to breakfast (and lunch) spot! I love the breakfast here. It is consistently delicious. The bacon on the egg sandwich is always done crispy. I also enjoy the frozen / pre made food section. They change the items weekly, so there are a variety of options. The pastries are also good. The other day I had a cinnamon roll and it was not too sweet, perfectly done. They are also dog friendly in the outside seating section!

Great place for breakfast or lunch when staying in or around the Scarborough area. Great indoor outdoor seating situation with a big yard and games. Nice grab and go freezer section with some pantry items as well. For lunch, I ordered the kale salad with added goat cheese and my friend ordered the Turkey and Fig Jam as a wrap. The wrap was pretty light on the meat but otherwise good. Salad was also light on the quinoa and would add a protein if I were to order it again. Don’t skip the chocolate chip cookie!

Fabulous clam chowder & other meals purchased were excellent ( beet salad & falafel special).. I highly recommend this great eatery establishment; service was great, food excellent & clean bright lovely atmosphere here today!! Thank you Hank & staff! Our first time to eat at your place & we ll be back for sure even w/90 minute drive to get to you!!

Stopped here for lunch since there weren’t much places around the area. Got the Cubano sandwich for $17, came with some tots. Tastes good but not $17 good. Portion size was small but everything did come out hot. The store itself was pretty cool, I browsed around when I was waiting, I really like the premade food options in the refrigerator and local products in display.

Place looks great, plenty of seating, good service, food was trash. The clam chowder was grey and salty as hell, couldn’t eat it. The other dish was ok, but not enough to want to go back for those prices.

Food was fresh and delicious. Great spot for breakfast and/or lunch in a quiet, beautiful location. The staff was very friendly and gave awesome recommendations for what to order.

When I walked in, it immediately reminded me of Bar Harbor -- the kind of whimsical vibe you get from the inns and breakfast spots there. The location is great, tucked away and surrounded by nature. But it's not just a breakfast and lunch spot; inside, they sell Maine-made goods, including spices, kitchen towels, and other little things made locally. They also have a fridge with grab-and-go options. You order at the counter, get a number, and they bring the food to your table. Breakfast ends at 11am, then it switches to lunch with sandwiches, wraps, and baked goods. The sandwiches are delicious, but they're on the pricier side at $14-$17, and the portions aren't huge. That said, I feel like you're paying for the vibe and location too, and at least the sandwiches come with tater tots (or a salad)! Coffee was really good, and they offer discounted refills. I also loved that they use local ingredients when possible, like in their the sourdough, which comes from Bread & Friends bakery in Portland. I had the turkey + arugula + fig jam sandwich and it was good, but they could really tone down the amount of arugula. Two other things I appreciated: the indoor dining area is super spacious, and there's plenty of parking. Will I be back? Definitely, but I don't think I'll be a regular given the prices.

Great place for breakfast or lunch when staying in or around the Scarborough area. Great indoor outdoor seating situation with a big yard and games. Nice grab and go freezer section with some pantry items as well. For lunch, I ordered the kale salad with added goat cheese and my friend ordered the Turkey and Fig Jam as a wrap. The wrap was pretty light on the meat but otherwise good. Salad was also light on the quinoa and would add a protein if I were to order it again. Don't skip the chocolate chip cookie!

Picked up a BLTA... there was no bacon. Also it looked to be on a store bought wheat bread... Pretty disappointing. Definitely not worth $20.

I have been to Hank's a few times, and I am a huge fan of their Caeser Salad with Chicken. The romaine is crisp, the chicken is delicious, and perfectly prepared, and the dressing is perfect. But it is the wonderful breadcrumbs that put it over the top!!! If you can't dine in, (and you should, because it's cute and bright and the staff is warm and efficient), then get a salad for dinner and take it to the beach! Scarborough is lucky to have Hank's!!

This is a seasonal restaurant, closing in mid-November and reopening after winter - love the food and friendly vibe though!

The young woman, Freya, who helped me at the counter was awesome! The food was great and it's a major upgrade compared to what this restaurant was in the past.

Hanks is the place! Friendly atmosphere, Maine made goods, with outdoor seating too! Grab and go to the beach or order in and enjoy breakfast or lunch on-site.

I adore this place. The food is fresh with a great variety and it makes me feel instantly good the moment I walk in. The baked goods are so good- those chocolate chip cookies with flaked sea salt have become a weekly habit. And I also get weekly classic breakfast sandwich after I hit the gym. It's basically an egg McMuffin but not scary. I almost forgot to mention the folks who run it. So lovely, so on it, and they clearly work hard to make it a special spot. They also have a nice selection of gifts and household items. Lovely spot.

Great grilled cheese, blueberry pie, tater tots, coarser sandwich. The baked goods like the scones are wonderful. We wanted to eat at the good table restaurant but it closed two weeks ago and this was a wonderful alternative. Recommended.

We love Hanks! Today, was hoping for brunch but brunch ends at 11 which excludes those of us who have other commitments in the morning. I'd love to be able to have brunch options all day! Quality of food at hanks is excellent. Such a beautiful day to sit outside in the sun. It's a happy place! Welcoming, hospitable and very good food! And of course the tater tots are amazing!

I stopped by at Hank's for lunch very recently. Their current hours of operation are very limited, open for lunch Wed-Sun. They offer sandwiches with one side, salads, soups, New England clam chowder, homemade desserts, and a selection of heat and serve entrees in the cooler. The prices here are moderate. They offer dine-in, takeout, and online ordering. They have a cozy indoor dining room and an outside deck in the back. I placed my order and paid at the counter first and decided to dine-in and took a seat outside at a small table. They gave me a number rod to place on my table and brought out a glass bottle of cold water and glass.. There were already several customers here, all eating outside. My lunch entree arrived 5 minutes later. The Meatball Sandwich ($14) had pork and beef meatballs, chunky marinara sauce, melted Vermont sharp white cheddar, kale and arugula pesto spread on lightly toasted Italian Bread, served with a side (chilled pesto pasta salad). I also got an extra side (chilled curried couscous) for $3. The portion was modest and the food was pretty good. The meatball sandwich had good flavors, served warm. The service here was prompt. After I finished my lunch, I browsed the cooler of heat & serve entrees which I saw carrot soup, lasagnas, chicken masala, Mac & cheese and others, most entrees $18-$36.

What a cute spot!! Outside patio dining or indoors. Lots of space. Curated collection of staples and locally made products available as well as the menu food to take-a-way in the event you're just passing through on the way to beach. Lovely people. They raise their own pigs a mile away. Bakery assortment was from 2 Fat Cats (not my favorite) and Mainely Grains English muffins and rolls! (Delicious). The breakfast burrito with eggs, Vermont cheddar, sour cream, tater tots, salsa verde, hot sauce & onions with peppers in a flour tortilla was out of this world delicious. Grilled on the outside just a bit. Yum!! Classic breakfast sandwich was tasty. Natalie's OJ and mimosa was on-point. Worth a trip. We will definitely be back for lunch.

Awesome breakfast. Fresh and delicious. Friendly staff. Wish we had more time to explore lunch with them as well.

First stop for us. Excellent food. Big portions of good food. Service was great. Very friendly staff. Very bright and a good country feel. Way to go

Out lunch was fabulous! I had the roasted squash salad and added chicken. Everything was fresh and seasoned perfectly. I loved the tangy goat cheese with the sweet dried cranberries, crunchu croutons and very fresh greens. My husband had the tuna salad which was a very generous portion that included chickpeas, crunchy cucumber and pickled onions. We were delighted with the service and ambience.

We live in Scarborough and have been to Hanks a few times now. This casual spot was another restaurant a few years back and has been nicely renovated and renamed. There is some space indoors with tables, but on this warmer fall day eating with family visiting for lunch we opted to sit outside where they have a deck with tables in the back overlooking fields and trees (some with umbrellas). Ordering was easy at the counter with friendly staff and they brought our food and drinks out quickly to our table. I had the Cubano sandwich, which came on great bread and was super flavorful. My side choice of potato salad was good flavor wise, but a bit undercooked. My wife had a vegetarian soup with a curried cauliflower side which she said was great. Also ordered tater tots for the table which came with a nice aioli to dip which were SO GOOD and washed it all down with a local IPA on tap. For my our portion of the tab it was over $45 for lunch with 1 drink each, so it's not a place I could do lunch all the time, but we love this place and will be back I'm sure!

Loved it here! Iced coffee, a blueberry scone & salted chocolate chip cookie was so good we came back the next day for Hank's cobb salad and turkey sandwich.

The service was great!! 3 of our party ordered clam chowder. None of us finished it because frankly it was TERRIBLE!!! Clam chowder filled with smoky meat??? REALLY??? The smoky meat was all we could taste. I never thought I would find a clam chowder worse than Manhattan Clam Chowder, at least in Maine. But it's here, at Hanks!!! Before you chock this up to a complaint by someone from away. Forget it. I was born in Portland and have lived here all my life.

Food was very good. Checked online menu before going, when we arrived menu was 100% different. French fries would be a great addition

Just okay. Wouldn't go out of my way. Not many choices to order from. No refills. Outside seating only.

Great place for a casual breakfast, lunch, or even picking up some goodies to go! Folks there are super nice and willing to go the extra mile to make sure that you are taken care of. We've also hosted an evening event there and the food, atmosphere, and service were fantastic for our event.

Popular restaurant for a "off the beaten path" kind of place. Friendly service and good food - you order and pay for your food and it's brought to your table. My husband and I both had the Cubano sandwich with a side. Not the best one I've ever had, but pretty good. The pork could have been trimmed a bit more. The curried couscous was good; the pesto pasta was bland (more garlic!!).

Epicurean vibe and kind waitstaff. Small but tailored menu with locally-sourced options, like kombucha from Portland. The bread was local sourdough and delish!

Great food, friendly service, and interesting sundries. Nice outdoor space to eat out back when the sun is out.

Great spot for breakfast. Portuguese breakfast sandwich was full of flavor. Appreciated the water carafes. Plenty of outdoor seating.

Had lunch today at Hank's for the first time. Wonderful experience. All the staff (I think most are family-related) were extremely welcoming and helpful. The food was delicious; much better than the simple menu might indicate. One of us had a meatball sandwich and some butternut squash soup; the other had grilled cheese with bacon and tomato. All of the dishes were very flavorful without being overpowering. The squash soup was fantastic: not too thick, and highlighting the natural flavor of the squash. We chose sides of red cabbage coleslaw and, again, the flavor of the cabbage came through delightfully without burying it under heavy sauce. We met Hank himself, who was modest and charming. We understand he went to Ireland's Ballymaloe Cookery School. It certainly paid off! All around fine place. We will be back!

Oh my, Hank's is just the best! Not only is the staff unbelievably welcoming and kind, they are on top of their game when it comes to taking orders, delivering food, and making you feel right at home at Hank's! You get what you pay for - all of the food is the freshest you'll find and is just delicious. Once you enjoy the most scrumptious breakfast or lunch, you HAVE to indulge in the house-made treats! A variety of delicious cookies (an essential is the chocolate chip with flakey sea salt), pies, and other sweets are the perfect way to cap off your time at Hank's. Super easy to take to any of the local beaches that are all within a mile or two of the restaurant.

This place should be more popular considering the location. Very good food, healthier and fresher than most places of this nature. Awesome location right near Higgins beach with an awesome patio out back.

Stopped by Hank's for breakfast this morning and ordered the Classic Breakfast Sandwich, which should have come with a fried egg on an English muffin, with Vermont sharp white cheddar. I had only glanced at the menu briefly and when I was delivered an English muffin with a fried egg on it and that's it, I thought it was not only plain, but downright bad. I now see that it should have had cheddar cheese on it, which would have helped. Coffee tasted like it had been sitting on the burner a bit too long -- bitter. Won't be going back there again.

Amazing food, amazing service, amazing seating. Highly recommend and will be making this my go to spot! Really friendly staff. Breakfast sandwich was top notch. Great cookies and pastries too.