About
Building Community through Food
In Chinese, Zao (早) means “good morning,” and ZaoZe (早则) loosely translates to “morning place.” While ZaoZe can be described as an Asian-inspired café and market, it’s also a gathering spot—a place to connect people, products, and culture through food. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with menus that feature comforting, snackable bites alongside a rotating selection of a la carte dishes. Our food and beverages carry a distinctive Asian slant, blending tradition with creativity. Beyond the café, our market offers a carefully curated mix of house-made goods and pantry staples. ZaoZe is more than a place to eat. It’s a space for community, whether you’re stopping in for a meal, a cafe beverage, or shopping the market. Come through. Be seen. Be fed. Be loved.
About Local
The reason everyone talks about locally sourced ingredients is simple: they taste better. Maine has some of the most flavorful, high-quality produce and seafood anywhere, and we’re lucky to have them right at our doorstep. Choosing local also means supporting our farms and fisheries, strengthening our community, and creating a more sustainable future. At ZaoZe Café & Market, we believe food is more than just fuel—it’s a source of joy, memory, and connection. We celebrate the pleasures of shared meals with family and friends, offering Asian-inspired ingredients and prepared foods that nourish both body and soul.