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!!

We visited on a late Sunday morning in September and were able to get a booth although the place…read morewas packed. Service was upbeat and friendly. It took a bit to get our order taken and over 30 mins to get our food: a strata with 2 eggs as a substitute for potatoes and greens, and 2 eggs, bacon, toast, and a side of corned beef hash. They had also run out of clean coffee mugs which left patrons we waiting for their coffee. The strata was a small portion and quite tasteless, except for the overwhelming taste of red peppers. Strata are usually made with eggs, stale bread, and other ingredients. There were no eggs listed in this one, so that is why I ordered sunnyside up eggs with it. The sunnyside eggs where overdone and quite browned on the bottom yet the yolk was not runny and the eggs were still undercooked on top. The corned beef hash, which we were told was stellar and television personality Guy Fierii loved, was abysmal. There were only tiny shreds of corned beef, not well seasoned, and mostly undercooked potatoes, celery, and onion. Even ketchup didn't help. Prices were very high for the serving size and quality.the strata was $18.00. Only on street parking, cramped quarters, high prices and less than stellar food. While by water, there is no seating overlooking the water. You can go outside to view. The service was excellent and the retro establishmnet is unique, but based on this experience, we would neither recommend nor return. Only on street parking.

Outstanding food and service! Absolutely the best food for breakfast and brunch in town! Servers…read moreare amazing and quick with an amazing sense of humor! It's a great way to start your day! Highly recommended! 5 stars! Very clean and organized too!

Erica's is the best breakfast and lunch spot I have found in Waterville in the surrounding areas…read more It is excellent and a step above all other options.. The menu is very creative, very tasty and the specials are always new interesting and delicious. The service is great. Friendly and competent. The seating is ample and very spacious and it's spotlessly clean and the vibe is nice.

Haven't been here for a while but they did not disappoint ! The food was delicious and the…read moreservice was spot on. Our server was attentive and even though it was packed, she made us feel like we were the only ones there. Even asked what our secret was when we shared we have been married for 30 + years . The atmosphere was spacious and homey even though it was packed. Give them a try !

Just a classic small town, Main Street New England diner in one of the most perfect coastal Maine…read moretowns I've ever been to. Great waitstaff, hearty food, nice convivial diner atmosphere. Came here for breakfast on a Thursday morning in August with my son and sat at the counter. We ordered and then sat there for a good 20 minutes before the waitress admitted she forgot to put our order in. It came out quickly after that. My son had a giant pancake and a hot chocolate, and I had eggs with sausage, toast and home fries. All of the food was quite good. The menus state at the bottom: "All orders subject to a 9% service charge to cover Maine mandated employee programs (FMLA, ST, 401k)". I hate it when restaurants do this. Just raise the prices on your menu instead of trying to tack on extra fees at the end like you're Ticketmaster or something.

The only positive was the lobster roll was good. But pretty hard to botch a lobster roll. I would…read morethink the same for my bacon, egg, cheese on English muffin. ANYONE can make that. Nope. First bacon had a hair on it. Then replacement meal muffin soggy. Egg fried to death, cheap shredded cheddar cheese, and two sad, hardly cooked pieces of bacon. All yours for $8.49! Service was indifferent at best. Waiting to pay at register at front, four different staff went to register and walked away. I waited, and waited. No acknowledgment. No "hey someone will be with you in a sec." They were not busy either so no excuse. Not worth money or effort to go here. Look elsewhere.

Went on a Thursday to get a lunch. Was just under an hour til closing but several tables had people…read moreand some were waiting for meals and the staff greeted us and said come on in. We don't usually like to go so late as feel it's a little rude as they are trying to close up but they insisted we sat. Had not been here for years, we live away, but was looking about the same and menu was as well, just a lil higher prices as all places have gone up over the past few years. Wife ordered a grilled chicken sandwich w/fries and I got turkey platter and onion rings. Staff was great and attentive. When the meals arrived, we noticed her fries were room temperature and very limp, they are homemade type. The waitress said they are that way "depending" on who the chef was. She could tell we weren't happy with that answer and offered fresh ones, and we said great. My platter was def large and full. Was advertised as like a Thanksgiving platter, but the cranberry sauce was not on it as in menu description. The mashed potatoes were good but the gravy was very salty, seemed anyways. The turkey was breast meat but was 3 or 4 slices about 1/16-1/8", very thin, served over a lot of stuffing and covered w/gravy. The stuffing reminded me a lot like Stove Top. The onion rings were really good tho. Wife's sandwich looked like it was "pressed" before served, was a burger type bun, but flattened, thought was odd. The fresh fries that were brought out were much better than prior ones. Place was clean and welcoming, service was great but the 2 meals and one drink was $44. Thought a lil pricey for what we received but hey, that's pretty typical prices as we found on our visit to ME. So, would I recommend for lunch, maybe not so much, the breakfasts I have had in the past and what I saw, still Looked great. Would go again, but for breakfast, was not happy with the lunch meals tho.

The general appearance of the diner looked to had been renovated and cleaned up in the recent past…read more On the way in you are first walked into the pastry display and open windows kitchen. In general the place is clean and well maintained. The Mrs ordered mozzarella cheese stick as an appetizer and the steak and cheese with sweet potato fries for her main course, and I ordered the Molly Mooberry Burger with onion rings. The Molly Mooberry Burger was a unique experience seeing that it was a burger, fried egg, bacon and cheese in between two grill cheese sandwiches. The mozzarella cheese sticks were served warm... they were flavorless, lackluster, and definitely came out a commercial size freezer box. The sweet potato fries were served in a large quantity and were okay. The steak and cheese was adequate. Overall, her meal was 'okay', and 'nothing special'. The Molly Mooberry Burger was order 'medium' with the fried egg 'over easy'. It all came out well done. No pink center, no runny yoke.... The onion rings were good. Total cost $57.00. Seems like a lot for a countryside diner. Over all we both feel that the food was heavy and greasy. The waitress was nonchalant, lackadaisical, and preoccupied beyond her abilities ad a waitress. We will not be talking about this place in the future and definitely not stopping back by when we are in Augusta.

Wonderful experience - abundantly portioned, well assorted menu and surprisingly refreshing bakery…read moreitems upon entering the establishment! The specials and menu offer a remarkable variety of comfort food and home-cooked meals that not only affordably priced but extremely flavorful and satisfyingly delectable. Adding to the culinary experience was Robin - our waitress - who was not only attentive and engaging; but fun and friendly through-out our meal. Countryside Diner deserves all 5-stars!

While biking through Belfast we stopped to get wraps to eat along our route and so glad we came…read moreacross Bay Wrap. The person behind the counter was very helpful with suggestions and informed us that every wrap could be made with tofu as the protein so well worth exploring the many options there are. The choice is small 10" or large 12" wrap. We went with the 10" and was very pleased with the size. I got the "To Thai for" and my wife opted for the "Gonzo for Garbanzo ". Heads up the falafel is spicy. Overall great stop and I would highly recommend.

Nice people, good coffee. If you get the chai, my friend said she didn't recommend it. However,…read morethey were really great and accommodating and helping her try to adjust the flavor because it was really not good. But for coffee, it's good.

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.

Shelby's is terrific place for a sandwich. The staff is all female and the camaderie here is…read moreobvious. Ingredients are always fresh. Weather you get a wrap, sub or traditional sandwich it will be a delight for your taste buds.

Situated in a small shopping plaza about 1mile west of I-95 on Kennedy Memorial Drive. This little…read moredeli makes some of the best wraps I've ever had. Perfectly toasted and full of your choice of fillings as you watch them build it to your liking. Exceptional service and very fast. Great place for lunch any day.