Few things are as appealing as a homemade breakfast, especially if you’ve been busy hiking, sightseeing, or simply looking to take a break from cooking. And when you visit Syliva’s Cafe in Ellsworth, Maine, you can look forward to what might just be the best and biggest breakfast of your life. In fact, it’s no exaggeration to say that one of its famous breakfast specials could feed an entire family. So the next time you’re looking to start your day on the right foot, we’d recommend checking out this beloved local Maine eatery.

Welcome to Sylvia's Cafe! For over 35 years, this neighborhood restaurant has been serving up quality, homemade breakfasts to delighted residents and visitors alike.
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Step inside and you'll immediately find yourself in a cozy, homey space where the coffee and conversation are always flowing. Plus, breakfast is served all day at Sylvia's!
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Some things on the menu are absolutely iconic. If it's your first time in, we'd recommend ordering one of the melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon rolls. Made from scratch, these pastries are a sure-fire way to put a smile on your face.
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Of course, that's just the beginning of the extensive and impressive breakfast menu. Just check out this Belgian Waffle Breakfast Sandwich:
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As you can see, generous portions are the specialty here at Sylvia's Cafe. Pancakes that nearly fall off the plate plus heaping portions of scrambles, hashed browns, and more mean you'll fill up for the entire day.
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In fact, at one point, Sylvia's Cafe offered what they called the "Hibernator Challenge." This breakfast challenge included a Sylvia's Scramble topped with corn beef hash, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and ham, plus a side of pancakes and biscuits to round everything out.

If you could finish the entire meal in less than 30 minutes, it was free! It's unclear whether this particular challenge is still offered, but needless to say, there was enough food to feed a whole family.
And just because the portions are big doesn't mean that the kitchen skimps on quality. Quite the opposite is true, in fact. Reviewers rave about the fresh, seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors on the menu.
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Don't consider yourself a breakfast person? No problem! You'll find loads of non-breakfast menu items that will delightfully topple off your plate.
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Have you ever visited Sylvia’s Cafe in Ellsworth, Maine? What did you think of your experience there? Feel free to share with us in the comments below — we would love to hear from you! For more information, head on over to Sylvia’s Cafe online. And don’t forget to check out these unique places to stay near Ellsworth.

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Sylvia's Cafe, 248 State St, Ellsworth, ME 04605, USA