The Mill Inn

We didnt stay over but ate lunch in the mill cafe. It has excellent views over the river and we found the service prompt and friendly. The atmosphere was relaxed and the food very good, in particular the soups and quesadillas. Perhaps other reviewers visited on a busy day, but we found it a great place for a light lunch.

They were busy. But that doesn't excuse a wait time of an hour from ordering to delivery to table. 3 toasted cheese sandwiches. When they eventually arrived, there was hardly any cheese in the sandwiches and they were all cold. After such a long wait we weren't prepared to complain and risk another hour long wait. The cafe has a nice ambience and decor but poor service and food.

I actually like this inn. The rooms are nicely decorated, have a microwave and mini refrigerator. They are very clean and bedding is comfortable. However, the check in process is awful. Both times I stayed, I never received an email nor did I get any check in email. The first stay, I was able to connect with a person by calling the number on the door. The second time, no email with codes. I sent several emails and left several messages asking to be given the codes. No one ever got back to me. Our business has a vendor book there and ended up having to travel 45 miles to Bangor for a hotel because he never got an email with his codes and no one was calling back. This is ridiculous. I will not be staying there again and we will be recommending different accommodations to any of our vendors.

The Mill itself is fantastic--beautifully laid out, with interesting decor, and great views (in the corner room). However, we were pretty miserable comfort-wise because the geothermal heat pumps would not work and the room never got above 60 degrees. The Mill needs to consider a better heating option for the cold winter months because the heat pumps were not enough, and neither was the one electric wall unit, especially for rooms with such large ceilings. The cafe, where we had breakfast (in the same building), also suffered from poor heating. Please consider alternative heating options!! We won't be returning in the wintertime but will definitely consider summer time visits.

As soon as you walk in the smell of a clean facility greets you. Our room was supplied with the most gorgeous, soft, plush blankets to wrap in after a chilly day soaking in Maine Winter. We made hot drinks (complimentary coffee and tea in our rooms) We had ordered a birthday cake through the cafe downstairs to be waiting to surprise one family member. Not only was it the most delicious chocolate cake to ever hit our tastebuds but the site of this masterfully prepared cake offered up just the birthday surprise we were hoping for. The exposed bricks, the beams, the view of the river and dam right outside our window, all are a beautiful nod to the days when the building was a woolen mill…all while soaking in the comforts of modern day. There is an amenity closet down the hall that you can access anytime so that you can get what you need, when you need it. In the morning, we simply walked downstairs to the Cafe to be served the most delicious meal. Prices are lower than the price points from our hometown area and much appreciated. Comfortable seating and plants throughout the Cafe are a welcome site especially in the depths of a long Winter. Wishing our hometown had something of this caliber.

We received a great welcome from host Brenda and really enjoyed the brunch offering with a slight Mexican twist whilst enjoying the views across the river at Dover Foxcroft. Brenda told us about her time in Californian which inspired her menu. Apparently, she has just returned from Italy and is also offering a range of interesting events including Olive Oil Tasting! It sound wonderful and I think that maybe we need to spend a little more time at The Mill Cafe. Thanks guys for a lovely brunch and a great welcome 👍

What a great food venue for Dover Foxcroft. We had a fantastic Sunday brunch with the best coffee I’ve had outside of Europe. Wonderful service in a very relaxed atmosphere where the customer truly does come first. I can’t recommend this place highly enough as it really does pull out all the stops to look after you!

Design is A++. Location- great. Issues we encountered: 1- after paying what Mill Inn requested- 1st night deposit, we received confirmation of booking. Then within the week we were to arrive, an email from the owner saying we had been canceled and they were booked. (After we had canceled other plans for the same time) They stated we hadn’t paid our deposit. I looked on our statement and sent her the proof of payment. We were only 3-4 days from arrival. She stated she was waiting on the balance which was 1 more night. The site did not request this, nor did we get a prompt to pay in full in advance. When I looked back, it requested payment in full the day prior to arrival. We travel all the time and never encountered such a request. Ask for payment in full at booking or send a bill when due. Either works, but this? I paid in full, then prayed we could get in when we arrived. 2- upon arrival, Instructions for entry (with no one who responds in a timely manner) was incomplete at 9 pm with no answer to call for help. At least a room was reserved. We figured out the code- but the fact that we dealt with this or we had incomplete instructions were never addressed. 3- there was a crappy coffee maker inside with 2 paper cups and 2 servings of coffee waiting. We used those the first morning since we had to be out at 6.30 am. We thought they would replace the service with maid service- yes, they come in daily- but no such luck. When we arrived back to a freshly made bed and tidied bath, we thought coffee would be there too for the next morning. ( their cafe didn’t open til 8 on Sunday) I texted at 4 pm to request cups and coffee. No reply. At 7 pm I resent the text. The response follows: there was none in your room when you checked in? If that is the case, we will be open at the café first thing in the morning and I will comp you a specialty coffee. 4- a blind was broken and unable to open. Some issues very minor, but it created totally unnecessary stress. Would not recommend staying personally. Guess it depends on the kind of stay you want.

We were so pleased to find The Mill Inn on Tripadvisor. It had been many years since our last visit to Dover-Foxcroft, which was the town we resided in when we were married. The location along the river, and the character of the rooms makes this place a destination. The fact that you're close to Sebec Lake, Moosehead Lake and Mt. Katahdin is an added bonus. A special note about the proprietors who were so wonderful to speak to about the history of the building and the town. We also enjoyed a wonderful breakfast the next morning in the Mill Cafe. If you are looking for a wonderful escape in Maine I highly recommend you spend a night or two at The Mill Inn in Dover-Foxcroft.