Our Founder
C.D. "Pat" Farnsworth opened Farnsworth's Cafe in Orono, Maine in July 1931. Pat's dream
was backed by $175.00, long hours and hard work (a practice he still continues to this day).
Because of his efforts, Pat saw the cafe, which originally sold ice cream and confections,
become a full service restaurant.
In 1953 Pat added pizza to his menu. The fresh dough pizza, topped with a
special sauce developed by Pat and his wife Fran, were an instant success. Pat's change in the
menu transformed Farnsworth Cafe into Pat's Pizza.
Over the years Pat's Pizza has become a favorite of University of Maine students. In fact, it
has been said that an education at the University is not complete without a Pat's Pizza.
Today, Pat's Pizza is enjoyed not only in Orono, but also in Newport, Augusta,
Auburn,Yarmouth, Sanford, Scarborough, North Windham, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Hampden, Bethel,
and Presque Isle, and Sanford Maine. All of Pat's Pizza Restaurants offer friendly, casual and
affordable dining for the entire family.
Pat's Pizza Restaurant Call: (207)846-3701 & Sports Bar
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