I ordered the Caprese panini and loved it! It was way superior to other sandwich shops I've been…read moreto. Probably the best I've eaten. The deli is clean and spacious and the staff were friendly. I would definitely recommend this place!

Came here with my wife, we each had a Cesar salad and the turkey bacon panini sandwiches…read more The salad portion was plentiful, and I have no complaints about the salad itself. The sandwiches, though, were not too good- the guacamole on our sandwiches left an awkward taste, and the meats could definitely be better sourced. Boars Head would be good, for example. Two cookies we got were hard as a rock- not really sure what's going on at this place but it definitely gave off a weird impression in that the place was dirty in front and behind the counter. Definitely a hipster vibe, but it needs a cleaning and some help all around. Cost for 2 was $60! No plans in going back.

Our visit at the woodshed today was excellent. The staff were super friendly and very helpful…read more I ordered the Jedi and it was delicious. My wife had the Ashley and that was good as well. The ambience is second to none. The gift shop is a must visit.

The Maine Cabin Masters HQ in Manchester, ME outside & its called the Kennebuc Cabin Co. Generous…read moreselection of clothing, souvenirs, artwork, nicknacks, etc. Also has a large open outdoor dining area served by a food truck with stage and large bar serving area. Fun stop over if you follow their Magnolia network channel. Recommend stopping by to check it out. Unfortunately for us none of the crew were there that day.

Wow. I have never had such good food. Amazing service and great vibes all in one place.read more

What a sweet place! Someone mentioned clean in a review here and that's exactly what my husband…read moresaid when we sat down. The service is wonderful, so fine to be treated with love. As you can see from the photo, the sausage gravy is humongous! and tasty too. But wait... who has these prices any more? Over in Rockland we have to pay $18 if we want sausage gravy and here it's less than half that AND you get two eggs and choice of sausage or bacon with it. Wonderful find. Can't wait to go back and try their salisbury steak or turkey dinner that everyone was ordering. Thanks Dave! (but moreso the wonderful waitresses)

This place is great! I love an old downtown pizza shop. It's fun to sit and people watch while…read moreshoving a greasy delicious pizza into my face. They have a sideshow menu with wonderful and tasty options and a heck ton of drink options. Service was standard, someone graciously taking orders at the cash register, cheerful kitchen full of teens slinging pies in and out of the oven, and another busy person running orders out to tables. The vibe was fun, exciting, noisy, but we are happy to be here. Love it! If I was a teen growing up in this town, I'd be here after school everyday. Center of town. Doesn't get better than this!

We were just driving through on a roadtrip in the mood for a quick bite and Gerard's was perfect!…read moreIt was a Tuesday afternoon so not too busy, we were helped right away. The person taking our order was very nice and the prices were very reasonable! We paid ~$26 for two small subs and mozzarella sticks. After sitting down, we pretty quickly got our food and it was delicious. Everything was fresh and hot. Very happy with the food, would come again if we are in town again!

Plenty of dining space... Large bar, plenty of patio seating…read moretoo. Lunch menu. Drink specials. Enjoyed everything. Patty melt - was fire. Pizza with pepperoni, pineapple and hot honey- , Burnt ends- meaty, not fatty. (Almost felt like a poutine). Chicken salad wrap- was good.(not bad- but had tastier). Service was friendly and kind.

First time in and was pleasantly impressed with the ambiance, presentation and service. Had to wait…read morefor our table on a Tuesday night but no big deal. Got 2 drinks "Old Fashioned" at the bar and took the ambiance in. Pretty busy for a weekday night. Got seated within 15-20 minutes by a window table. They served fresh bread & butter, got a Mesclun greens salad and for dinner we had the Bolognese, Grilled Short Rib, & crispy duck fat potatoes which were delicious and lots of flavor. Desert was Sticky Toffee Apple Pudding so yummy. Everything was fresh and served hot. Highly recommend if in the area to make this a stop but recommend making reservations unless you get a seat at the bar.

My parents had raved about their previous experience here and wanted to bring us. We did arrive a…read morelittle later than open on Saturday and it was quite a long line. So firstly I would recommend showing up early or to expect a wait especially on weekends. Also related to this their space is quite small it can be a little chaotic with finding a spot to sit. Despite the small space they have made sure it is very beautifully designed and amazing vibes overall. Makes sense why it is so popular honestly. We snagged some of their outdoor seats and enjoyed the nice weather with our breakfast. They have a good mix of sweet and savory and talking to some others in line they said you honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. They have a great amount of coffee drink options too and when you order a large they are not lying, it is huge. I finished mine during breakfast but my wife and mother got theirs in a to-go cup before we left and looked like a normal sized large still. Food wise I felt like I had to try their Blueberry French Toast and it did not disappoint, great take on the dish. Only real complaint I could say is I would prefer a little thinner slice of bread so it can soak a little better but no real complaints. My wife got the Librarian Omelette (minus mushrooms) and it was large and jam full, they did not skimp on ingredients. Her only real complaint was some bacon was thicker than she prefers but again minimal. If you are looking for a spot to grab some delicious breakfast and/or coffee in central Maine this should be near the top of your list. From the overall vibes to quality of drinks and food you will likely have a difficult finding a better spot.

We tried Pistachio Chai latte, Chicken wrap and Toast. Chicken wrap was decent and the toast was…read morebaked in house. The toast came with complimentary jam and tasted delicious. The Pistachio was too sweet for our taste.The vibes and the energy of the cafe is amazing. It offers scenic view to dine outside.

The A1 diner was a spot we had to check out on the family's trip to Maine. Lucky for us, the Mayor…read moreof Flavor Town gave his stamp of approval on Triple D. An old rail car sitting on the corner. It is a small and unassuming spot. You step in and it is a very tiny place. Your typical diner set up. Counter seating and booths opposite them. And the window to get the food from the kitchen. They don't have a gluten free menu, but they are well aware of small changes they can make or take away to fit the dietary needs. I went with the South of the Border Burger. No bun, pepperjack cheese and chili. They all blended together so well. The slight spice of the chili and cheese was a great topping mixture for the beef patty. The fries were right in the middle of crispy and soft. The North of the border burger was, "very tasty. Awesome flavor!" Which is a good review from my Dad who isn't much for extra on details. My brother got the Korean BBQ sliders special (not on menu pictures provided). The flavors were awesome. Lucky the kimchi came on the side, my brother wasn't too keen on the fermented cabbage. My mom had the curried chicken wrap, no wrap. So the kitchen made it a salad for her. Sh loves salad and curry. So why not put them together for a dish she really loved. The staff were all extremely friendly. They seemed to know a lot of the patrons coming in. We had a fun time reminiscing about the Guy Fieri visit and other Maine celebrities that have stopped in. If I'm ever out this way again, I would love to come back. Excellent food. Excellent service. Great experience!!

What a blast from the past this old diner!! The train car just adds to the history. Friendly…read moreservice. Found this as a place Guy Fieri went o about ten years ago. Sounded like a lot of locals come as everyone knows your name. I had the chicken curry salad wrap but without the wrap to make it gluten free. Heavy portion. Loved the raisens in the salad. Glad we stopped.

What a hidden gem in a town i've never visited before. I decided to make it to brunch for mother's…read moreday weekend and i really can't recommend this spot enough for a delicious and down to earth meal with people you love. I think the space is very cozy, with an open kitchen and wood tables and bar. The cute little market in back is wonderful to check out before or after your meal. The staff is absolutely wonderful. So kind and making recommendations along with answering any questions you have. I think for the price of food you are really getting a great deal. Everything is made fresh in house from scratch which you can watch when you sit at the bar which i did. Watching orange juice wbu freshly squeezed and the donuts being put together from absolute scratch. The burger is definitely a great choice, I couldn't get over the house cut fries and the alna sauce was wonderful to dip them in. The burger was juicy and delicious and paired perfectly with the Volcanique red they had on the menu. My mother ordered the grits and eggs, this dish was cooked perfectly and had a house made salsa verde. The side of sourdough is a must get for shareable side. The house made jam was spectacular - they make every sauce and dip and spread in house and you can really tell. It elevates the meal so much. The drinks were a bit overpriced in my opinion but as someone who lives in Portland i wasn't surprised they were priced that way. The standout from the meal was definitely the sour dough donut. This was fried fresh to order and we had the seasonal flavor that was lime glazed and it was absolutely breathtaking! The crispy exterior with the fluffy inside was perfection - you have to order this. I definitely will need to come and check out dinner here. Highly recommend making the trek out!

A place like The Alna Store really does need to be located in rural Maine, a solid hour from…read morePortland. Everything about The Alna Store is so special--it's possibly the best meal you will ever have, while inside the most unpretentious building, an actual store that sells produce and specialty gift items. A place like this should be experienced as a planned outing, not just a restaurant that's happened upon. A James Beard Award winning restaurant inside what could have been my grandparents' barn, along with beautifully mismatched silverware and repurposed green wine bottle water glasses--what could be more Maine? On both visits we were so excited that we arrived about a half hour early for our reservation, yet were welcomed and promptly seated. The service is excellent, and the food is next level out of this world. I couldn't help but want the person I was with to try what I was eating so we could try to parse out the complex flavors in each dish. Is that a tomato base? Chives? Ginger? Cucumber? We enjoyed every bite of every plate. Both times we started with the gazpacho, at dinner it was served with a grilled/toaster piece of sourdough focaccia. Fantastic! My dinner entree was the grilled squash with roasted peppers and delicious, flavorful breadcrumbs, and fresh mint leaves--it was our favorite plate of the meal. We both had desserts (pictured), the cake looked impressive as it tasted, yet the berry crisp was our favorite. Everything at dinner was so fabulous that I had to return, this time for brunch. We started with a couple of cups of our favorite Tandem coffee, again the gazpacho, and this time tried the ratatouille. Again, the flavors! How do they do it? Everything looked and tasted as if it was prepared with care. One more observation, how mistakes are handled: the person I had brunch with was vegan and the ratatouille came out with cheese. Our server promptly recognized the error, brought a remade dish, and at the end of the meal brought a complimentary vegan sorbet and said that "mistakes are celebrated", which we appreciated. Because of all of the much deserved accolades The Alna Store has recently received (James Beard, New York Times), the parking lot was full of out of state plates from Massachusetts, Maryland, Oregon, so be sure to make a reservation, and enjoy the people watching while you eat possibly the best meal of your life. We are so fortunate to live within an hour of this very special place. A solid five stars, please don't change a thing. I can't wait to try the fall menu!

Literally the best BLT I've had in a long time. I had it on rosemary bread (they toast it, but I…read morechose it not toasted) the bacon is applewood smoked cooked to PERFECTION and lovingly laid out on the bread. The tomato was cut not too thick and not too thin, a delicious sandwich!

We've gone in there for breakfast several times. Do not order the vegetable omelette unless you…read morewant to only taste spinach in it or at least ask for light spinach because it's all you can taste. The breakfast sandwiches are good and the service was okay she forgot us a couple of times.

Time for a little update!…read more It's been a hot minute since we've been back to visit -- four years, actually -- and the fact that this gem still exists says something! This time we brought the whole family for dinner. I'd recommend reservations on weekends since it was packed, but we got seated right away because we planned ahead. Our waitress was top-notch -- high energy, charming, attentive. I'd give her 6 stars if I could! She read our crew well and adapted to each individual at the table -- a skill that clearly came from experience, and it served her (and us) well. Everything we had was great: cocktails, appetizers, dinner -- not a bad thing on the table. But the standouts for me were the Buffalo Cauliflower and the Spicy Shrimp Shio Ramen. For drinks, the seasonal Crazy (whiskey, Amaro Montenegro, beet, cayenne, lemon, egg white) and the Veruca Salt (tequila, coconut, avocado, pineapple, lime) were both incredible. I loved them so much I'm making a special trip back to town during my stay just to have them again ;) Bravo, State Lunch! You've got a fan for life. Book that reservation -- you won't be disappointed.

We had an hour before a flight in Augusta. It wasn't easy to find. The only signage is over the…read moreawning. I had the smash burger which was good but small for $21. Food takes a while. My friend joked that there was one hot plate making everything - and she may not have been wrong. The best part for me was the art in the bathrooms.