Bohemian Coffee House & Deli — Restaurant in Brunswick

I recently ventured into the Bohemian Cafe in Brunswick, Maine, and regrettably, my visit was far from satisfactory. The moment I set foot inside, it became apparent that cleanliness and the overall presentation of the establishment were not on their priority list. What might have exuded a cool and boho-chic vibe in 1998 now appeared antiquated, dusty, worn-out, and melancholic.

The tables were uncomfortably sticky, and the general ambiance seemed neglected. Witnessing a blatant disregard for basic hygiene was disheartening and had a noticeable impact on my overall comfort during the visit. The fundamental aspect of cleanliness, essential for any dining establishment, was sorely lacking at the Bohemian Cafe.

Now, onto the coffee – it was nothing short of atrocious. The discovery that unused frothed and steamed milk is reused and put back into the fridge for reuse was appalling. Having lived in Seattle, where coffee is practically a religion, my standards are high, but this practice is outright repulsive. Beyond the milk debacle, the espresso extraction was poorly executed. A full pull for one shot typically takes 20-30 seconds, yet my two shots took a mere 10-15 seconds. The result was a bitter, miserable, and dreadful concoction, exacerbated by the use of flat, unfrothable, and recycled milk, making it utterly nauseating. I will be informing the Maine Health Department.

As for the food, it was worse than hit-or-miss. While some items on the menu seemed promising, the reality fell disappointingly short of expectations. The dishes lacked the freshness and attention to detail one would anticipate, leaving much to be desired in terms of both taste and presentation. The menu itself appeared like an afterthought, with items haphazardly stuck on with stickers or crossed off with tape.

In summary, my experience at the Bohemian Cafe was a letdown. Issues with cleanliness, abhorrent coffee practices bordering on health violations, and subpar food quality collectively contributed to an unpleasant visit. I sincerely hope the management takes these concerns seriously and implements the necessary improvements to offer a more enjoyable experience for future patrons.

If the cafe continues down this path, especially with the questionable milk practices, it may not be long for this world – and for that, we are to...

This has been one of favorite spots for sandwiches and pastries for over a decade now, my kids always loved the bagels. My sole issue is the cleanliness of the establishment. It needs to be emptied and scrubbed so badly. Fresh paint and an easier to clean setup would go a long way, but I realize that a renovation isn't cheap! For now, PLEASE improve your cleaning practices, and have staff do quick cleanup of the room routinely throughout the day, not just when you can find time. I know you guys get slammed but keeping the place clean and presentable is key! I've come in a few times over the past 12 months to see if you've done a deep clean yet. Unfortunately not so I lost my appetite each time and had to leave. This breaks my heart because I REALLY miss the place. I decided to post this review because I see that some of the other reviewers feel the same way, and because I hope the owner takes this as constructive criticism and makes the...

This place has great food and friendly staff. It has a lot of potential, if it were cleaner this would probably be a 5 star review... but It's disgustingly dirty, it appeared at though the floors hadn't even been swept in a very long time. There is a layer of grime on every surface that I could see, it makes me have concerns about the cleanliness of the kitchen and of proper food handling. Someone needs to do a real good deep clean. Seeing older lower reviews stating the same, I'm going to assume this has been a long time issue, I'm really not sure how they even pass a health inspection, in 2019 there was a cleanliness violation you can find on Maines health Inspection website. Cleaning should be part of every...