Frontier Cafe

Top choice in Midcoast Maine


On the 2nd floor of the colossal Fort Andross mill complex overlooking the Androscoggin, this raw, loft-like space is part cafe, part bar, part theater and part gallery. Arty student and professor types recline on vintage couches, sipping coffee or wine and eating antipasto platters or paella. The theater features an ever-changing schedule of art-house films, live theater and music performances.

Closing hours are dependent on how busy the place is.


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