Buns of Stickiness

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There’s nothing much better than a sticky bun in the morning — or really any time of day. And you’ll have a hard time finding a sweeter one than the pastry served at Home Kitchen Café (650 Main St., 207-596-2449) in Rockland. The breakfast and lunch joint features delectable buns, with or without nuts, that are buttery blocks of sugar and spice. At nearly four bucks a piece (and worth every penny), these buns make a great appetizer to split, or a veritable meal for one. The good news is that if you can’t make it up to the midcoast, the sticky buns will come to you. That’s because the buns are made by owner James Hatch’s parents at the Cupboard Café (137 Huddle Rd.,207-677-3911,www.thecupboardcafe.com) in New Harbor. While the cafe has a sit-in spot, it also offers a mail order business for the popular pastries. Think buns for your next brunch!