Our Story
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. 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,
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 Farnsworth passed away on February 3, 2003 at the age of 90.
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. 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,
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 Farnsworth passed away on February 3, 2003 at the age of 90.
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