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Coffee, made-on-site crullers & sandwiches offered in a light-filled space with exposed-brick walls.
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Address: 7 Wallingford Square, Kittery, ME 03904
Phone: (207) 703-2800
Website: http://www.lilscafe.com/
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Reviews
Kelsey Yin
I will drive to the earth’s end to have this cruller ANY DAY. The maple or original glaze are amazing. It’s so light and fluffy but flavorful and quite literally the best donut I’ve ever had. You’ll never forget your first bite. The bagels are incredibly light and flavorful too!! Best ever.
… moreJea Kim
Amazing crullers.
Heard this place was known for having the best crullers in Maine, so we made a small detour to check it out. The café was packed when we showed up on a Sunday around noon, but the pastry case was still fully stocked. We picked up the maple, cinnamon, and classic crullers, plus a huge jelly donut.
I’ve only recently started getting into crullers, but these were the closest I’ve had to my all-time favorites from Daily Provisions. Crisp exterior, soft and custardy inside, almost like a cannelé. The crunch wasn’t quite as tight as DP’s, but still really good. Our favorites were the cinnamon and the classic. The only thing we didn’t like was the jelly donut, which was dense and a bit dry, but overall the stop was absolutely worth the detour.
… moreHeard this place was known for having the best crullers in Maine, so we made a small detour to check it out. The café was packed when we showed up on a Sunday around noon, but the pastry case was still fully stocked. We picked up the maple, cinnamon, and classic crullers, plus a huge jelly donut.
I’ve only recently started getting into crullers, but these were the closest I’ve had to my all-time favorites from Daily Provisions. Crisp exterior, soft and custardy inside, almost like a cannelé. The crunch wasn’t quite as tight as DP’s, but still really good. Our favorites were the cinnamon and the classic. The only thing we didn’t like was the jelly donut, which was dense and a bit dry, but overall the stop was absolutely worth the detour.
Helen Chan
Updated Jan 11, 2026 :
I’m so happy to share that Lil’s is officially back to its usual, exceptional standards. My recent visit confirmed that the quality I once feared lost has been fully restored.
The croissants are once again a masterclass in texture and flavor—boasting a perfectly golden, flaky exterior, a moist interior, and that superb buttery taste I have always loved. It is clear that the owners listened to feedback and took deliberate steps to perfect their technique. Though I arrived before 8:00 AM and had to wait for the butter croissants to finish baking, the result was well worth the delay.
There is no substitute for perfection, and I am happy to say that Lil’s has reclaimed its rightful place at the pinnacle of Maine’s artisanal baking.
Original review :
Lil’s has long been my gold standard for croissants in New England. Since discovering this gem three years ago, I have found that their pastries consistently outperform the high-profile French chains in culinary hubs like NYC, Boston, and Los Angeles. While I haven’t yet visited France myself, well-traveled friends have noted that Lil’s even surpasses the boulangeries of Paris. It has become a personal tradition of mine to share these pastries with visiting family as a proud representation of Maine’s culinary excellence.
However, I feel compelled to deduct two stars this time due to my most recent experiences in December. Over my last two orders, I have noticed a disappointing shift in quality; the croissants have lacked that signature fragrant, buttery aroma and have felt uncharacteristically dry. Furthermore, the bake was inconsistent, missing that quintessential delicate flakiness I’ve come to expect. I sincerely hope Lil’s will return to its usual standards, as it would be a shame to lose the quality that made this bakery so special.
… moreI’m so happy to share that Lil’s is officially back to its usual, exceptional standards. My recent visit confirmed that the quality I once feared lost has been fully restored.
The croissants are once again a masterclass in texture and flavor—boasting a perfectly golden, flaky exterior, a moist interior, and that superb buttery taste I have always loved. It is clear that the owners listened to feedback and took deliberate steps to perfect their technique. Though I arrived before 8:00 AM and had to wait for the butter croissants to finish baking, the result was well worth the delay.
There is no substitute for perfection, and I am happy to say that Lil’s has reclaimed its rightful place at the pinnacle of Maine’s artisanal baking.
Original review :
Lil’s has long been my gold standard for croissants in New England. Since discovering this gem three years ago, I have found that their pastries consistently outperform the high-profile French chains in culinary hubs like NYC, Boston, and Los Angeles. While I haven’t yet visited France myself, well-traveled friends have noted that Lil’s even surpasses the boulangeries of Paris. It has become a personal tradition of mine to share these pastries with visiting family as a proud representation of Maine’s culinary excellence.
However, I feel compelled to deduct two stars this time due to my most recent experiences in December. Over my last two orders, I have noticed a disappointing shift in quality; the croissants have lacked that signature fragrant, buttery aroma and have felt uncharacteristically dry. Furthermore, the bake was inconsistent, missing that quintessential delicate flakiness I’ve come to expect. I sincerely hope Lil’s will return to its usual standards, as it would be a shame to lose the quality that made this bakery so special.
Sophy Vuong
We visited Lil’s cafe for a light breakfast. The pumpkin spice cruller was nice and light while not being overly sweet. We highly recommend the pistachio cruffin, which was airy and had a nice creamy filling that was overall again not too sweet. We also ordered the avocado toast, which was good but not my favorite. It comes completely covered in different types of seeds, which we enjoyed, but we found that the olive oil on top was too overpowering/too much added (I think the toast would have been better with some acidity personally). They do make this fresh in front of you, which I really appreciate.
Overall, this cafe is perfect to have a bite, maybe read a book, or chat with a friend.
… moreOverall, this cafe is perfect to have a bite, maybe read a book, or chat with a friend.
Carrie
Cool spot with plenty of space. Lots of vintage Maine-themed decor. I enjoyed the crullers! I tried a blueberry and a maple dipped. Iced latte was pretty good. They have lots of house made syrups.
… moreAndy Ruble
I stopped here as the last stop of my trip in Maine and I wish it had been my first so I could have come more. All the baked goods looked amazing. I had the regular cruller which was the best donut I’ve ever had, and the bacon egg biscuit. The biscuit was incredible, and the egg was unique and perfect texture for the sandwich. Coffee was good too, lots of local parking.
… moreFreya Young
One of my favorite local spots for a coffee and a book. I’ve never had a bad pastry or baked good. It does get overwhelmingly busy but they do an impressive job keeping things moving.
… moreGreta Martinez
A clear neighborhood favorite, Lil’s Cafe did not disappoint! We their classic cruller (St. Patrick’s day edition), everything bagel with cream cheese, and their yogurt parfait with their house made granola. Everything we had was absolutely delicious, including our coffees. Their location is wonderful and it’s just a lovely place to go on a beautiful morning. Highly recommend!
… moreGaby Chiha
This place is fantastic. They have unique creations and also do the basics better than anyone else! Never thought I’d say this, but their plain bagel is fire. I had a maple cruller that was amazing. The pepperoni focaccia pizza and chai tea latte were also equally amazing!
… moreTeo Kwak
The best crueller donut I have ever had! Texture was out of this world. Outside is slightly crunchy and soft to bite and inside is cream like texture that melts in your mouth. I will definitely come back!
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