Vegan-friendly
American
Juice bar
Take-out
Honey
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Opened Jun 2015, this little kitchen and juice bar offering mostly vegan food and drinks with the exception of honey in the granola and one salad with lobster. Open Wed-Sun 7:00am-5:00pm. Closed Mon-Tues.
40 Reviews
First Review by TheVeganSix
tlop
Points +45
Best vegan on the island for breakfast and lunch - Edit
We always choose this restaurant as the food is very fresh and delicious. Bring your appetite as your order will fill you up. Wish they were open all year!
Read morePros: Fresh and delicious , Large portions , Healthy vegan options
Cons: Not open all year
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Rave
Points +336
Perfect - Edit
Really great place. Only spot in bar harbor with a smoothies. I got the BLT without the mushroom because I don’t like mushrooms. Also got the vitamin C smoothie absolutely delicious. I just wish they had an egg substitute for all of their egg breakfasts…. Some tofu scramble would put this place seriously on the map 
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Vegan4life83
Points +49
Delicious! - Edit
Perfect lunch spot- awesome vegan options . Had the chaga chai smoothie and vegan blt - hit the spot! Won’t let me give it 5 stars because it’s not “fully vegan” but it’s the most vegan in town IMO!
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TiannaPrichard
Points +401
Delicious and healthy - Edit
They’ve got a couple of vegan meal and smoothie options. We split the portobello BLT and walnut chorizo bowl (also available as a burrito). I also got a sunset berry smoothie. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Healthy options, Multiple vegan options
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ElenaPiper
Points +331
So yummy !!! - Edit
delicious lentil walnut burrito!! cashew cream cheese was so yummy!
Read morePros: cashew cream sauce, filling, so many options
Cons: closes early
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namastevegan444
Points +706
Amazing vegan options! - Edit
Amazing tempeh blt. I can’t wait to eat it everyday that I’m here
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veganveg1
Points +361
Vegan food & drinks in Bar Harbor - Edit
The menu clearly labels vegan options, including several smoothies and food choices (such as a vegan breakfast burrito, tempeh BLT, and more). There were a few vegan snacks and desserts in the refrigerated case as well. Everything tasted fresh and delicious! We ate here almost everyday while staying in Bar Harbor.
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bdg99
Points +104
Good options for lunch - Edit
This is a simple fast casual place with some decent vegan options for lunch. I had the tempeh BLT with an herbed cashew cheese and a bag of Siete chips. Nothing special or complicated but a solid sandwich. My wife had the Fall Harvest salad and was very happy with it.
Read morePros: Several options, Serves both breakfast and lunch
Cons: Pricey for what it is
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Vegantrvlr
Points +432
Great vegan options - Edit
I’ve eaten here a few times this week. Fresh ingredients, great selection of vegan options. I’ve enjoyed the breakfast burrito on greens and a chai smoothie.
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tomtheplantsman
Points +868
Best in Bar Harbor - Edit
Pretty much everything else here is overpriced and underwhelming; Thrive has quite a few vegan options that are fresh, delicious, and filling. Prices are expected for a tourist town, staff are so friendly. Just wish they were open for dinner!
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Kate9791
Points +1517
A Sunday Tradition - Edit
Delicious! Since day 1 (opening day), we have always been met with kindness by staff, and ingredients have always been fresh and flavorful. No substitutions is a little prohibitive being that I have a few allergies, but I understand, being in a place with high tourism volume. Aside from that, it’s always a great experience. Lots of vegan and gluten free option. It’s usually an upcharge for gf granola on smoothie bowls, so I appreciate that it’s the standard option here. Prices are reflective of where we are, so to be expected. Definitely getting high quality here though. My fave Mermaid Bowl leaves me full for awhile!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-19
Pros: Loads of vegan options, Outdoor seating options
Cons: Parking can be hard, Closes early, Pricey for non-organic
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astarionbwilde
Points +125
Friendly & Tasty - Edit
Ordered the Pitaya smoothie and breakfast burrito. It was very good, very fresh, and very fast to table.
Read moreMake sure if you order a smoothie bowl, you remove the honey and granola!
Pros: Fast service , Plentiful smoothie options , Friendly atmosphere
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KeithTharp
Points +990
Healthy in Bar Harbor - Edit
We enjoy going to Thrive early and eating outside on a nice day. They have a great selection of vegan friendly options. I tend to go for the breakfast burrito. But I have enjoyed the smoothie bowls as well.
Read moreStaff is super kind, which is nice to see in such a highly touristed place.
Pros: Grab a delicious cookie to have while you wait.
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Vestalellie
Points +33
Filling vegan food - Edit
They know what they are doing with vegan food. I had the tempeh blt and it was so great we came back the next day for a smoothie and coffee and it was fantastic. Very vegan friendly and my omnivore husband loved it too
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sophiefrenchfry
Points +1593
Light lunch - Edit
Thrive has great lunch options including salads, bowls, smoothies, and juice. I was thrilled to be able to order a vegan, gluten free falafel bowl without having anything customized or made specially. The falafel bowl was good and filled with veggies. I’ve had better falafel, but I appreciate that it wasn’t greasy or heavy.
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thinkingaboutcows
Points +514
vegans should flock here - Edit
so many vegan options that all taste good! many smoothie and smoothie bowls too that most are automatically vegan and can make accommodations and add-ins of flax/chia/veg protein powder/etc. tastes very healthy and natural too!
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vegan_or_bust
Points +69
Solid Vegan Options - Edit
A good amount of vegan options for food as well as drinks, clearly marked, and really knowledgeable staff. We got the Tempeh BLT and Vegan Breakfast Burrito, and an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie for food and all were great and flavorful. I also tried a smoothie and loved it. Definitely recommend checking it out here.
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VijayMehta
Points +16
Thrive review - Edit
Tasty options , with good variety, quick service
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Each is tasty, Best in the area
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csailor
Points +978
Tasty options - Edit
Thrive has some solid vegan options on their menu including a breakfast burrito, veggie poke bowl, falafel wrap, and tempeh blt wrap. Their smoothies and smoothie bowls are very good as well. Smoothie bowls have honey on them, but are otherwise vegan. We had PB&cocoa and pink dragon smoothie bowls and both were tasty. Also, they have some GF& vegan muffins. Chocolate was great!
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colehan123
Points +39
Not Just Juice - Edit
I was a little skeptical about going here for lunch because I feared it would just be smoothies but they have a wide variety of savory and filling vegan food.
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addisonwreed
Points +121
This Juice Bar next to a Bar Harbor bar sets the bar high - Edit
Good vegan options, a little pricey. Cool additives like maca powder if you wanna get horned up before hitting the harbor.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-11
Cons: Expensive
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noahdaniels12
Points +100
Healthy bowls - Edit
Most things are vegan but not all (they have a sandwich with bacon and sell salmon). Bowls and sandwiches were both delicious
Read morePros: They sell beet muffins
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long_egg
Points +368
So, so good! - Edit
I can't wait to visit this place again. The vegan burrito I had was so good, and my partner really liked their smoothie. The food was super filling and was the prefect fuel for my hike up Cadillac Mountain later that day. I couldn't suggest this place more!
Read morePros: Great food and drinks, Good atmosphere
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laurasremedies
Points +58
This should be listed as a 5 star place to eat; their food is so good! - Edit
Thrive has been my very favorite restaurant on Mt. Desert Island since it opened. I am vegan, and totally crave their vegan Tempeh BLT wrap. It is enormous, usually lasting me for two meals (although my husband scarfs his down in one go), and is so very delicious that I'd eat one every day if I lived closer. Whatever sauce they make for it is perfect; the whole wrap is addictive. I couldn't wait for them to reopen this year as their foods are so fresh, so healthy, so delightfully delicious. Next time I'll also try one of their smoothies, although the Tempeh BLT wrap fills me up completely, happily. Seek them out! Such a scrumptious and healthy alternative to the typical Bar Harbor restaurant offerings. I just wish they weren't closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Read morePros: excellent, healthy, fresh food!, very friendly staff, good vibes
Cons: that they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
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TheVeganMo
Points +71
Recommend/Didn’t disappoint - Edit
I got the Vegan Breakfast Burrito on a recommendation and it was great! Nice cafe sized place with outdoor seating and safe Covid protocol. Plenty of V options plus a lot of food for the non-vegan crowd. Quick service from their helpful staff!
Read morePros: Good vegan breakfast options, Fair price considering the vacation location
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EmmaSteinmetz
Points +30
Get the breakfast burrito! - Edit
I was skeptical that the breakfast burrito would be worth the $11 price tag, but I was wrong! It was almost the size of a Chipotle burrito and contained cashew cheese, lentil-walnut chorizo, and a chipotle mayo in addition to the usual burrito fillings. Would definitely go back.
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MellyRoseC
Points +68
My Bar harbor go to - Edit
Fresh, yummy, food. I tend to always get the avacado toast. The berry smoothie bowl is another favorite. My husband had the cold killer smoothie two days in a row, to boost his immunity. This is our second year visiting the area. I made sure I ate here at least twice!
Read morePros: Fresh, Options
Cons: Closed Mon& Tuesday 😭
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