Bangor man who made Coffee Pot sandwiches for decades has died

[@DREADNOUGHT1979]

Never had one, never been there, never heard of the Coffee Pot, but somehow after watching this I feel like I missed out on something special. RIP Mr Rist.

[@toddburgess5056]

There are a handful of copy cat shops in Bangor where you can get nearly exactly the same thing. One is called Coffee Pot Cafe, the other is The Legacy Sandwich shop or something like that. Ive tried them all, and they're all quiet good and indistinguishable from the originals.

[@rontauranac]

Even I shed a tear. And I'm French, living in Paris;

[@lawschoolpro]

I agree yall.

[@fordwk]

Yep...

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

that is how i feel.

[@jujube8067]

It’s sad that places like that rarely exist anymore. So many chain restaurants and fast food places. I miss the small mom and pop places like this.

[@350mack]

And chain restaurants just aren't the same 😢

[@DeadbyDaylightDUO]

@@jujube8067 remember the old days where diners were everywhere? ❤️ Such great memories!

[@OregonCrow]

You let it happen, all because you're cheap.

[@heathclark318]

@@OregonCrow We all did. How pleasant of you on Christmas! Merry Christmas everyone. Its up to everyone of us to make this country Great again.

[@bakedbaker6268]

@@OregonCrow let me yet again take the opportunity to say that no in fact regular people are not to blame. The ultra wealthy leech class is directly to blame like they always have been and always will be.

[@thewkovacs316]

it's nice when local news remembers the people who are actually important to a community and not some dead celeb

[@david-pb4bi]

It’s very refreshing that they remember the genuine man rather than the ten a penny actors, sportsmen etc who we don’t even care about.

[@Daniel-it1dp]

Thank you, I could care less about some rich person or family getting hounded by paparazzi, having a kid, getting divorced, getting plastic surgery, etc

[@alexiscolby9415]

News stories should be filled with the true hero's - everyday people that led ordinary lives in the community, went about their day, served their community to the best of their abilities without accolades and awards - these are the people we should honour. not clowns who love diddy parties

[@whitelotus_zero]

Amen

[@KingSteven26]

WORD

[@peterpickering4415]

Im 64 and can remember going there as a kid with my brother and dad .Some memories are forever ....life was so simple then .

[@Ουρανία-ψ7σ]

Wow! Aww what an honorable business owner. I bet you can still rem how the sandwich tastes and being w your brother and dad. What a gentleman, white shirt and tie everyday

[@TempeSoldier123]

What was it like growing up in Maine?

[@nkarim4979]

Life is still simple, we just look for ways to complicate it.

[@CC12398]

​If I can chime in, it was brutally cold at times which made the Summers so sweet, beaches everywhere.. I distinctly remember growing up in an old big house without upstairs heat. Wearing LL Bean duck boots to school5, Moon boots and snowmobile suits to jump on snowmobiles after school . Riding the dirt pits and Indian trails( trees marked by indians) behind our house. Pretty amazing in hindsight! ​@@TempeSoldier123

[@BUlrich-dw7xi]

❤💕❤️💕❤️🌺🌻❤️

[@InFltSvc]

This is a beautiful all American story but also sad because it will never be the same. This is a jewel of the American spirit!

[@72marshflower15]

Stop shopping chain stores.

[@stephenturner6075]

This is proper America, the one i know from watching TV shows and films in the 70's and 80's

[@missladyanonymity]

There are still mum and pop shops, they just aren't owned by whites. Shrugs. I guess they sold out or bought in. Living the dream elsewhere.

[@sherryab3964]

I am watching this from Europe. I had to subscribe immediately. A news station who would honor a man who ran a shop and retired 14 years ago is a a news station I want to watch! Bravo 👏 And my sincere condolences to everyone in Bangor for your loss. ❤

[@garyfrancis6193]

News station that/which

[@MeMeDaVinci]

​@@garyfrancis6193 ???

[@toddburgess5056]

My favorite was "the Italian"

[@cheriem432]

It's nice to have not horrible news all the time. RIP Mr. Rist!

[@gregorioeduardo]

@@garyfrancis6193 While grammatically less common, using "who" to refer to an institution like a news station is more a matter of stylistic choice or, perhaps, a slightly less formal or more colloquial usage. It might be more likely to occur in casual conversation than in formal writing. So it's not incorrect to have used the word.

[@jayybird0096]

Respects from California. Never got to try a “CoffeePot” but have to appreciate a quality sandwich man who prepares a quality sandwich.

[@toddburgess5056]

Try one of the copy-cat sandwiches, theyre nearly an exact duplicate of the original restaurant.

[@Chris-o2e]

Truth

[@gator9339]

We have some pretty good sandwich shops in California as well

[@Freddisred]

​@@gator9339Not for $3.20 for a large

[@truthsayer-vp4gn]

I love mom n pop shops. Rest easy sir. It sounds like you were genuinely loved.

[@westwasbest]

Christmas night 2024 and this just showed up in my video feed, what an amazing man, what an amazing sandwich shop and what an icon! How very sad we don't have more places exactly like this one! May you rest in peace SIR ❤

[@luannestrickland4199]

Same here. Odd showed up on my feed but glad to learn of him and this place. Sad it’s gone as with many that were in my life. 😢

[@JohnRNewAccountNumber3]

Well it did just get posted, so..

[@josiffexplosiff1]

Day after Christmas for me but I hear ya

[@josiffexplosiff1]

@@JohnRNewAccountNumber3 it’s an old story lil tiny buddy 😉

[@JohnRNewAccountNumber3]

@@josiffexplosiff1 it literally got posted 2 days ago, which is why it would show up in people's feeds. And judging by your name and attitude I'd hazard to say you're the little one in this dynamic, in age and maturity.

[@sarahlynn7894]

Never heard of this man until today and watching this almost made me feel like I've known him for a a long time. Sad that generation is almost completely gone. Rare to find such places anymore.

[@gracegrace2107]

I hope you have a beautiful day!

[@JohnDrummondVA]

What a fine Mainor and American. Glad I paused to watch on this Christmas evening. God bless us, every one.

[@judeirwin2222]

Mainer, not Mainor.

[@JohnDrummondVA]

@@judeirwin2222 Thanks, I've seen it both ways

[@KeepRowing247]

In an old rustic coffee diner in cold Rhode Island, I learned of this man. May his fellow Mainers* cherish his memory Original draft edited to reflect true term for the people of Maine, ‘Mainer’. Incorrectly used term, ‘Mainor’ removed. Sincerest thank you to the Mainer that guided the correction

[@ellenw391]

Any good? How far over the MA line?? If it's worth it, (esp if there is homemade hash) I'd take a ride. Hard to find many around here lately. Greetings and Happy Holidays from cold MA!

[@toddburgess5056]

*Mainers, and thank you.

[@Debby-p9g]

Just look at that face. What a wonderful person. So glad he never changed or tried to go bigger. Nothing will ruin a small business that trying to go big. In my town we had a pizza place that had the best ever. As soon as he bought a bigger building and added more to the menu, he went downhill, sold the business and it finally failed. I can still remember having the best pizza to this day, 50 years later.

[@markboulton4500]

Such a great place to stop for lunch or a quick snack . I was a trucker with a rout that went by there for 10 years . Always better that waiting at a dive through and I have never ran into an angry person there . RIP and TY for the love that you were given to share .

[@lawschoolpro]

That’s real Americana!

[@ErnieTarbox]

I’ve stood in line for one of these sandwiches! A Bangor landmark for sure!

[@TheWomanattheWellJohn4v14KJV]

I'm here thinking - wish I had chance to try sandwiches.

[@RotneybotOfficial]

Mind if I asked what it tasted like?

[@josephpantolon]

Merry Christmas Skip, you made people smile and say “yum” and that is worth a lot…

[@steveb6371]

My dad had a neighborhood store and he also excelled in making sandwiches. He did this for 27 years, 7 days a week. This reminds me so much of him. White apron and all.

[@JasonPutschker-xw9uf]

I just stopped to think about all those older people feeling and looking like they were kids again waiting in line for their bagged lunch 😊 just amazing. The older woman just reliving her datng days with her now husband ❤

[@travelingman5146]

Only came across this on KZbin. I'm a New Yorker! Thank you,sir! I will make a Hero,not as great as a Coffee Pot,in your honor!

[@JR-zm2yu]

🙏

[@kelleebolden7936]

How wonderful this man and sandwich shop must have been. I've never been to Main, eaten there, or knew of that gentleman, until seeing this but I do feel the loss. My condolences to his family, friends and the community.

[@I_am_not_a_dog]

I’d heard about this place all the way down in central Massachusetts! Sad to hear that he went, but it’s rare to see such a hardworking and dedicated small businessman, nowadays. I hope his final days were peaceful and restful. He certainly earned his retirement.

[@jacqueslee2592]

Back then people were satisfied with aging along with their jobs and living a simple life, not an extravagant life of a millionaire, and then dying in peace after living a simple life. If only the Sauds and Israelites who take so much of American taxpayer can know these stories.

[@patkane5018]

What a great story for Christmas day!!! He sounded like a great guy!!!

[@netrade3898]

He was. We all loved him. Our tummies and taste buds did, too. 😊

[@karenjones1897]

what a wonderful man. rest in peace, sir.

[@jacqueslee2592]

Back then people were satisfied with aging along with their jobs and living a simple life, not an extravagant life of a millionaire, and then dying in peace after living a simple life. If only the Sauds and Israelites who take so much of American taxpayer can know these stories.

[@josiffexplosiff1]

Him saying smart in that accent “smot” 😂😂😂… i’m from Michigan and one day I was at a gas station when I was younger working for a landscaping company and a lady couldn’t get her gas door opened, I was familiar with the car and knew the button was on the inside of the door, so I went over and showed her and in her northeastern accent said “your soooo smot thanks honey” it stuck with me and this video reminded me of her… it’s weird how you get memories like that never seen the lady before or since, but I’ll always remember that just because of the accent!

[@toddburgess5056]

*Smahht ! My dad used to have THE thickest Maine accent lol

[@defaultuser1447]

Back in the 80s, Bath Iron Works had opened a facility in Portland ME. I was there for a couple of weeks (nice city BTW) as engineering support for a retrofit of a destroyer. The BIW guy I worked with was name Bob Landry, and he had a classic Maine accent. He would draw out Booooooob then say Landry really quickly. Always cracked me up a little.

[@gracegrace2107]

God is in the details.

[@philly8462]

The Maine accent is known as the "Downeast Accent".

[@toddburgess5056]

@@philly8462 ayuh

[@sue8237]

What a lovely story and so sad that the town lost him and his shop.

[@Pamela_Lopezs]

The shop is still there with the same name but now has different owners.

[@Ancient1Pisces]

What an iconic piece of history! Such a remarkable and sweet man. Heartfelt condolences to his family. He can rest now.🕊🕊

[@UKVeteran2024]

Rest in peace, Francis. A credit to your great country.

[@andrewfischer8564]

i didnt know this man but when a treasure like this passes we all lose something

[@jamesgraves9858]

Almost teared up watching this. This is genuine business. Nothing complex, you get what you get and you'll like it. Just a man who wasn't greedy but also had pride. I hope he rests in peace and his business model comes back. Reminded me of the McDonald's brothers.

[@cibonthesaint8903]

What a great story about a great man!

[@newwavepop]

I have NO idea what a Coffee Pot Sandwich is, but this is the kind of thing that is part of the legacy of our country. every time we lose a person or a place like this we lose a piece of Americana and what made America so great. i fear that too many young people do not appreciate these generations and the color and life they brought to us.

[@Samurai63864]

The best story I have ever heard. I cried. Moved beyond words. So glad the algorithm shared this with me. It has made me a better man. So many memories. None of them mine. WTF r u doing youtube.

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

How sad, that no one took over, and kept it alive. Skip will be missed.💐💐💐

[@KayInMaine]

Skip didn't want it that way. He was the only one who ran the register. That's how you control your business. Letting others make the sandwiches without oversight and man the register when Skip wasn't there is how he would have lost his business and reputation if he had done that. When he retired, The Coffee Pot also retired.

[@adamhuffman3354]

Smart man and a simple very effective business model. And he’s NICE 😊! A perfect example of perfection.

[@catbottles]

@@KayInMaine The coffee pot is still open under new ownership and they are doing better then ever. It was voted one of the top 10 best sandwich shops in Maine just this year.

[@KayInMaine]

@catbottles I thought he shut it down after he retired?

[@Pamela_Lopezs]

His children didn't take over but the shop is still in business under different owners

[@tomsanborn4156]

When I was a kid in Easton, Pa there were several places like this. Moved to Kentucky and there are no places like Coffee Pot. What a shame. Proud of my family’s roots in Maine

[@BradPitbull]

Limited menu and everything sold fresh Skip looked like an amazing soul Have a blessed 2025 everyone

[@350mack]

What a shame it closed and even bigger shame the world doesn't have more skips 😢😊❤ R.i.p.

[@Pamela_Lopezs]

The shop still exists but now has different owners.

[@stb-pk1fs]

Look at those prices. Those subs would be $15 now.

[@brucejedwabny3473]

Bidenomics

[@mr.f1387]

Change in dollar 2009 ... $5 2024 ... $7.35 47% increase over 15 years. The actual Raw Material, Labor and Overhead in a sandwich would probably push it well over $10 to $12. Energy costs since 2021? .... Ouch.

[@FirstnameLastname-xq4rp]

​@@mr.f1387 Maybe he owned the building. Avoiding renting is a great way to save money and a reason why food trucks are so popular.

[@maklovin5253]

@@mr.f1387the dollar price is like comparing $5 monopoly money to $10 monopoly money 😂. look at import export taxes and prices as well as domestic farm raised product, a gallon of milk was $2.29-$3.50 in 2017 based off recipts, where just 5 years later it is now $4.49-$5.99 a gallon, almost a 200% increase in price over 5 years? so by your logic, its okay for milk to cost $20 a gallon by the year 2030? in 6 more years its alright for us to pay an hours worth of work for a single gallon of milk? 😂 yeah fuck biden broo

[@jojojojo4332]

@@brucejedwabny3473 Bull shit, Reagannomics. trickled down in the fat cat pockets and with the corruption of both sides it might even become rubbles.

[@garagemetalshop7975]

People like Skip and the crew added a bit of extra joy to people's lives every day. Godspeed, sir, you are sorely missed.

[@amandawhisnant2270]

Watching this from Aiken, SC...excellent and heartwarming story. Needed to hear this on Christmas Day.

[@WhiteytheLab]

Guy's been retired for 15 years, and he's still loved and remembered. That had to be a good soul...

[@mrthomas7511]

That man saw generations of people. Grampa, son, junior, and Junior's son

[@donaldapplebee]

I’m watching from Mass and while I’ve never been there, it looks like a very special place. I hope you rest easy Mr. Rist.

[@philaman1972]

Never heard of this gentleman as I am from Philly, but from this story one can easily see he was a quality human being. RIP, sir!

[@happyhoundz]

I live in Seattle,Wa now, But I grew up in Bangor Maine. It's New Year's Eve , 2024, and somehow this story popped up in my news feed. I do not believe in coincidences. My family has all passed away and I was already feeling rather melancholy. Watching this story I was immediately transported back in time to the hundreds of times I stood in that line on State Street on Friday nights eagerly anticipating my coffee pot.... It was our family supper at the end of each week and I will tell you I never ever got tired of it or wanted something else on that night. I've had many a sub sandwich but none have ever compared to a coffee pot sandwich. Every time I went home for a visit one of the first things I wanted to have was a coffee pot sandwich, a New England boiled dinner, and a huge Maine lobsta ' dipped in butta'. It wasn't just the ingredients that made the sandwich special, It was the love and the friendship that Mr Skip and the others wrapped around that sandwich that made them special. After I came out west and then would return home Mr Skip somehow always remembered my name. I grew up in the '50s and it was always such a treat to go there. It seemed there was always a line, But it didn't seem to matter because you ended up talking and catching up with someone you knew in the line, and Mr Skip was always smiling as he handed me the sandwiches, always asked how I was doing"out west"and then would ask me when I was going to " move back HOME. " I Will definitely save this video and play it often particularly when I'm missing my family And all the wonderful things and times that I remember growing up in Maine. It did seem so much simpler then, enjoying a feeling of belonging and being remembered. Well Mr Skip, I want to thank you for all those smiles And remembering me all those years ... I will watch this often and when I think of you I will always smile, and remember...

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

I grew up in the Rocky mountains, small coal mining towns, lumber railroad. There was a town about 20 minutes from mine had their version of this gentleman, best cold foot long sandwiches I ever had. Beat subway all to hell. RIP Skip, a life well lived!!🙏🙏

[@ScarlettEmeraldASMR]

Stumbled on this video by accident but its one of the best things I've seen 😢😢❤❤

[@markpenny9293]

What a wonderful story. Thank you. Merry Christmas.

[@wythetrumpet6419]

It's hard to beat those fabulous hometown Mom & Pop eateries!!! Wonderful news report!!!

[@graceandmarvellouswonders6249]

Wow that was beautiful from start to finish. Sorry for your loss thank you for everything 🥹

[@northamericanintercontinen3207]

KZbin algorithm brought me here and I’m thankful, from Mexico I pay tribute to Mr Rist, a pillar to his community and a hardworking gentleman; God welcomes him to his loving presence.

[@pauljordan4452]

Mr Rist still looked youthful - obviously he enjoyed his work. Rest in peace and rise in glory.

[@EarlRoark]

I never met the man or ever stopped at his place, but it makes me sad to see both are gone. I hope for the residents who knew him that he is gone but not forgotten.

[@pipe_currency]

Like other commentors, never heard of the place until seeing this report on KZbin (I'm from Canada) but wish I could have visited such a charming business and man before he passed. Businesses like this are slowly fading into obscurity sadly.

[@Skyfoogle]

i've never been to bangor, or maine, or even the US, but I still feel for their loss. its always sad losing a pillar of the community. rest in peace skip

[@alphabeets]

I wish there were more places like these in America.

[@CameronEly]

I never knew that this place existed! However it looks like it was an amazing spot that locals couldn’t get enough of for 60 years!

[@pmabrouk]

rest in peace. blessings to your family

[@dragon_ninja_2186]

Sucks that I just discovered this and now won’t be able to go and try. But at least the Coffee Pot, it’s history, food, and people, will be immortalized with the broadcast.

[@bluejedi723]

It's sad places like this is going away. It's a one of a kind place that won't ever be seen again.

[@Pamela_Lopezs]

The sándwich shop is still in business but now has different owners

[@sauceboss6045]

The best thing about this video is not just knowing what a special sandwich I missed, but how much I want to recommend our locals to them too. It's a reminder of how special a community institution is. It shapes us.

[@MoonwolfeConsulting]

I only nase it there once. It was an experience I shall never forget. Heaven just got the best sandwiches ever!

[@Pamela_Lopezs]

The shop is still open under different owners

[@EJ.Quarry.Dweller]

He is a legend and we need people like him to give our kids this great style of experience and a sense of community . Thank You Skip your aura fed a community and made many smiles .

[@BettyofOOO]

So did he get to enjoy his retirement years? I just love this man to bits, rest peacefully, brother Skip.

[@felixculpa6240]

The nice lady summed it up well "love that man" she said. Wow I can tell Skip was the real deal. I'm going to try and make a CoffeePot as a tribute. God Bless to my Down East friends, from Colorado ♡ RIP Kind Sir ♡

[@rosieb471]

Mr. Coffee Pot man…sounds like you made a difference. R.I.P.

[@JeanKLYOW]

@ 4:49 I love the postcard from PEI. Queen Elizabeth looks so young on that 8 cent stamp. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. I've never been to Maine, but someday. I'm sad I missed this lovely shop and the kind hardworking man who sold the sandwiches. Greetings from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

[@josiffexplosiff1]

Those sandwiches are so simple but they still look so good

[@bhhNC]

RIP, sir. I appreciate the attention to cleanliness & detail that Mr Rist had, a quality now also largely gone in the US. I'm an old retired man whose greatgrandparents ran a bakery in Cohocton NY in the 1910's. The one surviving wax paper bread wrapper framed in my kitchen says it all about what exceptionalism in American business once was: "MADE CLEAN-BAKED CLEAN-SOLD CLEAN'.

[@therealshaft9768]

Im in a small town in Pennsylvania and dont know much about main but i now know about this great man. If only he had a son he could have left the bussiness too since it was so sucessful. Its a shame he closed it in '09, great places that where hometown diners are all closing and big corperations are taking over.

[@Pamela_Lopezs]

His children didn't take over but the shop is still in business under different owners. They even deliver sandwiches to people that live in other states.

[@faustlove]

An amazing story of what happens when you combine excellent food with hard work and a smile. After watching this, I'm off to the grocery store with a list so I can make a couple of these tonight!❤😊

[@almaxie342]

Similar to not copying down moms and grandmas recipes. It is a true tragedy when we loose these culinary masterpieces for ever. Now that he has passed would it be possible to resurrect the business? It would make a lot of people happy at a time when 50% of the country could use up lifting.

[@ceebee3108]

I must admit, it was a heartwarming story… But he decided to close upon his retirement. Couldn’t one of the actual sandwich makers take over the business?

[@iscariot666]

😂 Assuming half the country needs uplifting. 😂

[@almaxie342]

@ Very soon the most vile thing in history will be President of the USA. I have talked to so many people that are nauseous when they even think about it, including myself. Trump will shit all over the working class.

[@Pamela_Lopezs]

The shop still exists and continues to be popular. It has different owners now

[@JohnZombi88]

It's a sandwich. It's not that complicated to figure out

[@YortCarlo]

I love this story!! And one could open up this idea again!! Greetings from Ireland. Rest well Skip.

[@suzylarry1]

making sandwiches in heaven for all Gods disciples , R.I.P.

[@phototristan]

It’s amazing that they didn’t sell coffee.

[@katespear1233]

Hard worker. RIP🙏

[@charliekelly735]

Rest in peace king. It's really important to have local legends archived online by news companies.

[@Gnomemansgarage]

it is amazing that there is enough food to feed everybody lol , nothing beats a good home made sandwich from little mom and pop places our country is losing all that it was made so great for ,. RIP Francis

[@adamweston4152]

Such an story and what an incredible man he was, I live in Wales UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 and Bangor is in north Wales so the video struck a chord for me. May he rest in peace 🕊️❤.

[@arfriedman4577]

Im sorry the town lost coffee pot and skip. Skip is similar to the NYC candy store man.

[@Pamela_Lopezs]

The shop still exists, now it has different owners

[@arfriedman4577]

@Pamela_Lopezs Skip said he was closing the business. Did he sell instead? Glad you still have your famous sandwich.

[@ricosuave8123]

Love and respect from *Nova Scotia, CANADA* ~ Bless you Sir. RIP. 🪦

[@sxa1313]

my step dad is from Bangor when he gets up I have to ask him about that.

[@bassrooten2217]

He was a real one, a real hardworking man, and a man who knew what quality and value was. I never knew him and never will, but this is a slice of American history right here 🇺🇸

[@lovelight6973]

Does anybody know why he called it the coffee pot?

[@ROSALIECALIENDO]

Living in NY I never heard of this gentleman or his shop. Seeing the love of him and his sandwiches makes me wish I knew ofthe Coffee Pot. May he Rest In Peace🙏

[@cotjocky466]

Sad he wasn't willing to find someone with his type of dedication he could have turned it over to in all those years of business. RIP.

[@Pamela_Lopezs]

The shop still exists and continues to be popular. It has different owners now

[@Bob-bg5ym]

Respects from Sydney, Australia. What a fine gentleman.

[@SMcCaskill]

Rest in peace sir...

[@alphabeets]

When I travel, THESE are the types of places I seek out. Ask a local where they eat to find places like this.

[@aaronlambert9297]

The opposite of the Soup Na(z)i.

[@markdanielczyk944]

Coffee pots for all!

[@LeoLover-l9e]

I thought of the Soup Nazi too 😂.

[@westcoastogee585]

Never even heard of this place before, but i always feel like its important to acknowledge people when they pass. Even if its as something as simple as making someone's lunch. A simple, honest life well lived. Rest in peace, Skip.

[@inezy6329]

He should have sold the business to his staff.

[@daynasafranek7807]

Our country has so few of these fantastic places left. I wish I could have visited his place before it closed. Rest in peace, Skip. ❤🕊️

[@raymondhoagland4976]

RIP Francis Skip Rist 🙏🥪 !

[@-SleepyNurse-]

I loved watching this. I like how he dressed proper and clean and had such a work ethic. Condolences to his family.❤

[@bottlesandcans9010]

Can you keep a secret? They soaked the onions in sugar overnight.

[@lawschoolpro]

My family and I are planning to move to Bangor. I wish I could have met this man.

[@11JohnBooker22]

From a time passed when the owner was a character of sorts, and that unique presence was as much of a draw as the quality of the product sold. R.I.P Mr. Skip.

[@donaldteal6315]

My condolences God be with the family ✝️ Rest in peace Skip ✝️All Gods angels are in Heaven ✝️🕊️🇺🇸

[@jostd48]

It would be fantstic to read about more stories around the country just like this one.

[@pavelow235]

652 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401 is the new location..... Why do you post incomplete stories that can easily be finished by looking at Google maps....

[@MyNewYorkCity.]

You are right,just looked it up.. thank you. All they had to do was make a phone call😢😢

[@ianandrews6890]

Next to Bangor Savings Bank . They started off there as the "Coffee Pot Cafe" , but soon reverted to the original "Coffee Pot Sandwich Shop" . Modern decor and seating. The traditional fillings are still there , but a wider range of fillings now and priced from 6.25 to 9.95 ( versus 1.90 to 3.20 in 2009 ) . 10% off for military & first responders.

[@mainecoonmomma9494]

Actually I wouldn’t go there. Try Legacy Sandwich shop on Main St. in Bangor. They actually make a lot of what Skip made. I worked here for a little bit and Skip used to stop in with snacks from the Friars bakehouse after he closed his shop and just chat for a bit. I remember Skip to be such a wonderful guy.

[@Pamela_Lopezs]

Yeah they lied by saying he shut it down after he retired. No, he just sold it