About Pat's

In July of 1931, C.D. “Pat” Farnsworth opened Farnsworth’s Cafe serving ice cream and confections to the residents of Orono, Maine. Through long hours and hard work, Pat saw the cafe evolve into a full-service restaurant and in 1953, added the now-famous pizza to his menu.  The fresh dough pizza, made with a special sauce developed by Pat and his wife, Fran, was an instant success. It was this “simple” change that transformed Farnsworth’s Cafe into “Pat’s Pizza.”

Over the years, Pat’s Pizza has become an undeniable favorite of University of Maine students.  In fact, it has been said that an education at the University at Orono is not compete without sampling a Pat’s pizza.  Today, Pat’s Pizza is enjoyed across the state with locations in Augusta, Bethel, Ellsworth, Hampden, Lincoln, Newport, North Windham, Presque Isle, Sanford, Scarborough, Yarmouth, and now in Portland’s Historic “Old Port.”  In the true tradition of Farnsworth’s Cafe, all Pat’s Pizza restaurants offer friendly, casual and affordable dining for the entire family.

Pat’s Pizza Old Port is a disabled veteran-owned and -operated family business. The owners have a collective 23 years of military service between them, complete with six deployments in support of Operations IRAQI and ENDURING FREEDOM. After living in eight different states and experiencing much of what this great country has to offer, they have decided to plant roots and start a family here, in the great state of Maine. With enthusiasm and a fervent commitment to excellence they await your visit and welcome the opportunity to showcase their first class family dining experience in the heart of Portland’s Historic Old Port. 

Pat’s Pizza Old Port....coming Spring of 2010.