Judy's Restaurant

We stopped in for breakfast at Judy's and had a great time. The staff was welcoming and we immediately felt right at home. Our order was quickly taken and the food came out soon after. We ordered a variety of breakfast items and enjoyed them all. Overall, this place was a fun spot to get breakfast.

I want to highlight something... while my partner and I were eating we overheard a conversation in which the server and a customer, who I assume is a regular, were being EXTREMELY racist. We were appalled and wanted to leave as quickly as possible. The server was talking about how angry she was yesterday (which I can only assume is about Juneteenth due to every other racist thing that she said thereafter). She goes on saying things like "how many holidays are THEY going to get?". Also began talking about the history of slavery and said flat out that black people didn't even have it that bad. Even went as far as to say they are all overly sensitive babies. I was sick to my stomach. Being in a room full of white people is not your safe place to be a racist. Really made me wonder how they treat their POC patrons. Shameful.

The place was packed at 9am. People were loud and drunk. Probably people who work graveyard shifts I'm not judging. Very hard to carry on a conversation. Very small place. Food was ok. The poor waitress/bartender was definitely overworked at that early time of day. She was very good. Would we go back, probably not. The locals like it. I'll let them have at it.

If you ever wonder where the deplorables eat breakfast in Bangor I have found it and I totally understand why - it is so tasty. Dive bar atmosphere-check; dilapidated building-check; heavy smokers and boozers who medically should be embalmed-check; the best hash browns around - yup. Very good diner coffee - yup; very reasonably priced - yup. It’s worth a visit just to see this Bangor institution.

So my reviews are generally associated with high end NYC restaurants and travel. Perhaps this one is a nod to the “real USA”. For the intrepid, there is Judy’s in Bangor Maine. I loved the character of this run down diner. Throughout my 8 am visit I think Judy’s served more stiff hard liquor drinks than eggs. Hair of the dog and a ticket to rehab, but a nice way to dine vicariously while the liver holds up. Aside of the local people watching and thinking that this place should be the base for the next character novel the breakfast hit the spot. Judy’s breakfast potatoes had great texture crispy on the outside and a soft inside. Then there was the simple English muffin. I am not sure what she does to it (I venture to guess it is grilled) but it is addictive and you do not find them cooked this way in NYC. Whether it be for people watching or a simple breakfast check out this place.