@@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.
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!
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.
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.
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 ❤
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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?
@ 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.
@@bigpicturethinking5620 it's not unheard of. His children obviously want no part. I have a loyal worker 16 years...yes..absolutely. the name and business continue. I am sure he had his reasons. We will never know.
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
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.
My town had a similar place with a signature sandwich which set the standard. None compares, even those I've made at home. It's sad when the magic is lost. RIP Coffee Pot man.
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 🕊️❤.
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!!🙏🙏
It's unfortunate that a place like The Coffee Pot couldn't continue with new ownership. Places like this are hard to find in many cities and towns across the land.
Skip was the only one who ran the register in The Coffee Pot's entirety. Had he allowed the store to be run by others, the quality of the sandwiches would have gone down and who knows if half the sales would have gone into the register. The store retired when he did. A good businessman.
Someone else could do the same thing with a different name, but they would have the challenge of training customers that the sandwiches are pre-made and there are no customizations, no "extra," no "leave off," and no gluten-free, vegan options.
I remember Skip had his own personal favorite version of the coffee pot sandwich that he called the Bangor Big Butt sandwich. Ol' Skip used 4 thin full slices of a mortadella made of pork a*holes and jowls mixed with pimento instead of the 3 slices of salami. Topped it off with a dash of vinegar.
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.
What a great story of a true icon stayed true to the basics to make a good sandwich but there is a place in belchertown mass that makes sandwiches from scratch and many other food items it's called checker's when i was in the area i always got a sandwich there bon appetit!
States his son was too busy, I'll bet this place cleared 200K a year minimum based on the volume of sales, kid must have a rippin' career to walk away from that! RIP Skip
He looked like a humble and lovely man. ❤ Now, after watching the video, how many food Nazis almost died when no one had a hairnet, mask, or gloves on both hands? 😂
Washing hands doesn't qualify. Wearing gloves is required. I am so glad that they went out of business. Not wearing gloves is not how you treat a customer. Washing hands has nothing to do with it. One lady wore a glove on one hand but not on the other hand. You don't do that.
for a place like this it's best to keep it one of a kind - one of the problem with the world is that everybody wants to take everything national so that they can be "rich." more like so they can be fools.
Similar to Italian "Heroes" on Long Island. Always cold made fresh daily. The soft bread soaks up the olive oil delicious. The American Cheese makes it "American".
Looks like a nice guy and a great place to grab a good sandwich. Snl could have done a skit on this place. Coffee pot, coffee pot, coffee pot, Pepsi, chip.
i figure the shape of the sandwich resembles a tall coffee pot. Either that or the sandwich is named after the store, The Coffee Pot. bangor maine is the only place that calls it that.
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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.
And chain restaurants just aren't the same 😢
@@jujube8067 remember the old days where diners were everywhere? ❤️ Such great memories!
You let it happen, all because you're cheap.
@@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.
@@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.
Im 64 and can remember going there as a kid with my brother and dad .Some memories are forever ....life was so simple then .
In an old rustic coffee diner in cold Rhode Island, I learned of this man. May his fellow Mainors cherish his memory
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!
What a fine Mainor and American. Glad I paused to watch on this Christmas evening. God bless us, every one.
what a wonderful man. rest in peace, sir.
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.
I’ve stood in line for one of these sandwiches! A Bangor landmark for sure!
Look at those prices. Those subs would be $15 now.
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.
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 ❤
What a lovely story and so sad that the town lost him and his shop.
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.
Merry Christmas Skip, you made people smile and say “yum” and that is worth a lot…
it's nice when local news remembers the people who are actually important to a community and not some dead celeb
What a great story about a great man!
What a great story for Christmas day!!! He sounded like a great guy!!!
He was. We all loved him. Our tummies and taste buds did, too. 😊
Decent man, decent workers, decent sandwich, no tip jar 👍🏼
It's sad places like this is going away. It's a one of a kind place that won't ever be seen again.
rest in peace. blessings to your family
How sad, that no one took over, and kept it alive. Skip will be missed.💐💐💐
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.
Smart man and a simple very effective business model. And he’s NICE 😊! A perfect example of perfection.
What a shame it closed and even bigger shame the world doesn't have more skips 😢😊❤ R.i.p.
Respects from California. Never got to try a “CoffeePot” but have to appreciate a quality sandwich man who prepares a quality sandwich.
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
I only nase it there once. It was an experience I shall never forget. Heaven just got the best sandwiches ever!
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.
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.
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?
😂 Assuming half the country needs uplifting. 😂
@ 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.
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!
Rest in peace sir...
Watching this from Aiken, SC...excellent and heartwarming story. Needed to hear this on Christmas Day.
Hard worker. RIP🙏
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.
Im sorry the town lost coffee pot and skip.
Skip is similar to the NYC candy store man.
Can you keep a secret? They soaked the onions in sugar overnight.
What a sad story for the women that worked there all those years. He should have sold it or given it to them.
Agreed
Did you give your business to an employee?
@@bigpicturethinking5620 it's not unheard of. His children obviously want no part. I have a loyal worker 16 years...yes..absolutely. the name and business continue. I am sure he had his reasons. We will never know.
He could have, but he didn't want to. He wanted the business to end with him.
@@bigpicturethinking5620It’s more common than you think.
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
Amazing story. Bangor Maine was truly blessed.
What a nice story. RIP Skip.🙏🏻
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.
making sandwiches in heaven for all Gods disciples , R.I.P.
The opposite of the Soup Na(z)i.
Coffee pots for all!
I thought of the Soup Nazi too 😂.
what a lovely tribute. I'm in Arizona and never been farther back east than Texas but wish I had been there to get one of his sandwiches
My town had a similar place with a signature sandwich which set the standard. None compares, even those I've made at home. It's sad when the magic is lost. RIP Coffee Pot man.
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 🕊️❤.
RIP Francis Skip Rist 🙏🥪 !
I remember him working into the Coffee Pot. He was such a nice guy. RIP.
my step dad is from Bangor when he gets up I have to ask him about that.
Support your local Mom & Pop restaurants!
Rest in peace Skip.
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!!🙏🙏
It's unfortunate that a place like The Coffee Pot couldn't continue with new ownership. Places like this are hard to find in many cities and towns across the land.
Skip was the only one who ran the register in The Coffee Pot's entirety. Had he allowed the store to be run by others, the quality of the sandwiches would have gone down and who knows if half the sales would have gone into the register. The store retired when he did. A good businessman.
Someone else could do the same thing with a different name, but they would have the challenge of training customers that the sandwiches are pre-made and there are no customizations, no "extra," no "leave off," and no gluten-free, vegan options.
I wish the employees would have been offer to purchase the establishment , they had so many years there !
Wow sad
Cash only, smart man 😊
Keep the memories alive.
Awesome story
😭
What a good story.
I remember Skip had his own personal favorite version of the coffee pot sandwich that he called the Bangor Big Butt sandwich. Ol' Skip used 4 thin full slices of a mortadella made of pork a*holes and jowls mixed with pimento instead of the 3 slices of salami. Topped it off with a dash of vinegar.
Francis Rist was basically a real life version of Mr. Hoooper. I feel bad I never knew of him until this video...
My condolences God be with the family ✝️ Rest in peace Skip ✝️All Gods angels are in Heaven ✝️🕊️🇺🇸
🫡👏👏👏💪😎🇺🇲👏👏👏🦅
Another Great American gone from the Days when life was safe fun and a simple thing like getting a sandwich could make your day. RIP Sir.
Pot sandwiches? Guy was ahead of his time.😊
I met the nice people of Bangor at the airport a few times. The last real Americans we get to see for a year.
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....
You are right,just looked it up.. thank you. All they had to do was make a phone call😢😢
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.
Going in I thought he was making meals out of a literal coffee pot.
RIP 😊
Does anybody know why he called it the coffee pot?
Oh😢
a wonderful food story
I miss Maine, movin' away wasn't too smaht...
What a great story of a true icon stayed true to the basics to make a good sandwich but there is a place in belchertown mass that makes sandwiches from scratch and many other food items it's called checker's when i was in the area i always got a sandwich there bon appetit!
May the grace and love of Jesus be with you as he meets you as a friend.
Rest in peace sir.
❤❤❤
A bit of real American life. There are little pockets of stories like this here and there and I hope there always will be.
Oh! Great place, I am sure. ❤
Now I’m craving amatos, at least they finally made it to Mass.
RIP.
So a guy broke his toe, she carried the toe across the street, and they both ate it. Is she married to Arnie Hammer?
States his son was too busy, I'll bet this place cleared 200K a year minimum based on the volume of sales, kid must have a rippin' career to walk away from that! RIP Skip
RIP
long live The People
God’s found his sandwich man. RIP LEGEND
He looked like a humble and lovely man. ❤ Now, after watching the video, how many food Nazis almost died when no one had a hairnet, mask, or gloves on both hands? 😂
Washing hands doesn't qualify. Wearing gloves is required. I am so glad that they went out of business. Not wearing gloves is not how you treat a customer. Washing hands has nothing to do with it. One lady wore a glove on one hand but not on the other hand. You don't do that.
Didn't see the olive oil on the bread. What about provolone? That's a good start for an Italian sandwich or grinder.
for a place like this it's best to keep it one of a kind - one of the problem with the world is that everybody wants to take everything national so that they can be "rich." more like so they can be fools.
For decades I thought he served pot and coffee.
Similar to Italian "Heroes" on Long Island. Always cold made fresh daily. The soft bread soaks up the olive oil delicious. The American Cheese makes it "American".
Looks like a nice guy and a great place to grab a good sandwich. Snl could have done a skit on this place. Coffee pot, coffee pot, coffee pot, Pepsi, chip.
Sweet man
❤
I thought it might be a regional specialty where they make sandwiches on a coffee pot or something.
RIP sir🫶🏼🎄
Seems odd no one took over the business.
Sounds delicious!!!!
did i miss why it was called the coffee pot??
i figure the shape of the sandwich resembles a tall coffee pot. Either that or the sandwich is named after the store, The Coffee Pot. bangor maine is the only place that calls it that.
@metsrus and they didn't even serve coffee
And he served no coffee!! Wow.
rest easy mr coffee pot
How many people died of a stroke eating these sandwiches?????
Newborn babies can have a stroke, so what is your point?
Oh, I thought the sandwiches had coffee and pot in them. Rest in peace anyway.