A cute locals fairly bare-bones diner that reminded us a lot of Bob's Burger's (especially if you go downstairs to the basement/bathroom). Rounded up for friendly service. We had the Philly cheesesteak, roast beef Reuben, and hand cut fries. All were satisfying for a quick lunch out that was not seafood. read more

This unassuming spot is for sure a diamond in the rough. It doesn't look like much from the outside (and we almost didn't go in, but we took a chance and are glad we did! The staff is quite friendly and customer focused and the menu is straightforward, but the real joy is in the cooking. It's REALLY good. If you read my other reviews you'll see that I'm not shy about highlighting poor food and bad service. This place was neither of those. It was a little surprised that a place with "roast beef" in its name would be out of roast beef on a Sunday afternoon until the explained that the are closed on Mondays and cook their own roasts (2 a day) and serve until sold out on Sundays so the sandwich meat is fresh when the reopen on Tuesday. Amazing. I had a Baja smash burger and my wife had an Olin smash burger both with caramelized onions. Both were excellent. Fresh - not frozen patties - and it showed. Fries were really good too. I'll be back later in the week to try their roast beef sandwich and see if it lives up to the "legend" name. read more

I was getting really tired of seafood on our New England vacation. I looked up reviews for sandwiches on the way to Bar Harbor. After reading so many positive comments of Legends, I decided to give it a try. Boy, did I luck up! The prime rib is cooked slowly the day before serving. The au jus is homemade with just a touch of horseradish. My only regret is forgetting to ask for provolone. Two different types of fries are available. I opted for the hand cut steak fries. They were delicious and perfectly seasoned. Hubs couldn't believe I was eating roast beef and walked inside. He helped himself to my fries. He's super picky and he loved them. This place is a small store front in a little strip shopping center. Don't let that bother you. It's a little gem not to be missed. read more

One of the best Philly cheesesteaks I've ever had. The homemade fries are worth the upgrade!!!

We are staying at a local campground and stopped in for lunch today. We had the small chicken philly sub, a Texas Smashburger and fries. Everything was terrific! Freshly made and delicious. The small sub is huge! The burger was so fresh and tasty. The fries were perfectly crisp. I took photos of the menu posted at the cafe, but the owner said the most current menu is on Toast. She said that the menu varies and Toast will also show if they are out of certain things. The cafe is very clean and the folks running it are really nice. It is always such a joy to find a local family run eatery that is so well run. We will definitely be back when in this area. read more

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Want a fabulous cheese-steak sandwich, perfectly cooked and paired with salt-vinegar fries (which I separately ordered)? Go to Legends!! I'm new to the Ellsworth area so I was skeptical going in, but the food was truly great and I'm going back. Owners are super-nice, too! read more

Very similar to real Philly cheesesteak in Philly ! And only cost 9 dollars. Highly recommended.

This little, unassuming, strip mall joint is amazing. The service and food were fantastic. Everything tasted wonderful. Location is great. Easy in and out. Worth a stop. read more

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AMAZING lunch. Got the Baja burger as it was recommended as the most popular menu item. Delicious smash burger with flavor and finesse. My mother bought the Italian sub and said everything was fresh and the roll was soft, she was mopping the homemade (all the sauces seem to be homemade) dressing up as she ate. My grandmother ordered the parm garlic fries which were also delicious, just absolutely wonderful. The cream cheese brownie tasted like a better cosmic brownie which I loved but was not to my family's taste. The server was extremely attentive and even the single chef in the back was tuned into our needs. Excellent experience. The smell of this place literally wafted down the road and was divine. Would come back if I ever returned to the area read more

This is an easy stop for a quick bite on the way in or out of Ellsworth. Looks like a little hole in the wall, but it is a hole in the wall with great food! The sandwiches are large, the service is quick and the meats are great. All is cooked to order. The french fries are very good. There are a few tables, all very clean. We ate at the restaurant, but I think that grabbing sandwiches to go would be a super option. There is lots of parking and it is so easy to pull in off the highway. read more

Delicious! We had the smash burgers and fries. Devoured it. Very nice people working there. Saw other orders of gyros which also looked great. read more

Food was great. Friendly service. I had the Oklahoma. It was just what I I needed.

Legendary Man Sized Meat Sandwiches! You gotta get in here and just tear it up! Simply delicious chow at very fair prices. No fluff, no bull, just honest food and honest people. Had the Small (NOT) Philly Cheese AND the #1 Roast Beef combo for lunch. Philly was excellent as was the Roast beef, but the Philly edged it out for the win. Wife really liked the French Dip, but wished she would have asked for cheese. Great beer-batter fries too. Clean and cozy space, no frills, just a few tables. Give these hard-working folks a try if you're hungry, and even if you're not. read more

Legends Roast Beef Ellsworth - Small (NOT) Philly Cheese Steak, #1 Roast Beef Combo, and the French Dip Combo - Sorry but the Philly smelled so good I had to try it first! - Sandwiches Near Me - Ellsworth, Maine

Great roast beef and amazing steak bomb. We have stopped a couple of times. Very good food and the girl at the counter is super nice and attentive to her customers. The steak bomb is the real deal with an abundance of steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms and salami. I like it with provolone instead of American cheese and substituting that was no problem at all. This would be the perfect sub if they used a regular sub roll, the bread on their roll is softer than I prefer but not enough so to finish the rating at all. We will be back! Thank you. read more

Food service and chef are amazing! I had the Baja double Smash burger with their special sauce. My son ordered the Bacon Steak and my husband ordered the Roast Beef Aruban with homemade fries. You will Not be disappointed!!! They cook their own roast beef, no frozen food -no frozen burgers .. they get everything as fresh as they can... Yum!! read more

Legends Roast Beef Ellsworth - Nothing to show here .. just crumbs!!! Absolutely declicious!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Ellsworth, Maine

Food was fantastic, inexpensive, service was awesome. We got a Baja Burger, The Duke Burger, and the Flatliner cheesesteak. Everything was hot and delicious. Two person crew, pretty much all of their ingredients are homemade. Definitely a nice spot to sit and enjoy some lunch/dinner. read more

Needed a quick place to stop after being in Acadia all morning. We got the roast beef with homemade fries. The roast beef was delicious and had a well balanced flavor of sauce and crunch from the onion ring. The service was fantastic. The woman who took our order was polite and attentive. The cook was also friendly. Would highly recommend this place! Beats our local roast beef joint. read more

Legends Roast Beef Ellsworth - Mostly eaten roast beef cause it was so good, I forgot to take a good photo - Sandwiches Near Me - Ellsworth, Maine

Nice little place with burgers, patty melts, cheese steaks and gyros. I had the gyro, very tasty, the home made tzatziki sauce could use a touch more dill. I ordered mine with the fries on the outside. The fries are battered and very tasty. Stop here when you're tired over lobster rolls. read more

Ever since I've had their food, Legends haunts my dreams. My unconscious hours are permeated by visions of floating Philly subs, whispering into my ears, "Look at our large, deliciously cooked portions!" Then comes a tapping, as if someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. I open the door to see naught but affordable prices and nothing more. I settle back down, fleeting images of bacon cheese tator tots cycling through my mind, then, from the window, comes another tapping, louder than before. I throw open the window to see a double patty burger, wrapped in parchment as if from the days of yore. Oh that first bite, how I wish I could go back and experience it once more. Flavors mingling in a seductive pas de deux...then a pickle. The most playful pickle, a slice of tomato, a leaf of lettuce, then a patty...oh a patty of ground beef so exquisite. After that bite, I knew the days of getting burgers or phillies or gyros from elsewhere in Ellsworth were nevermore. read more

The food and service were good. We ate here two days while visiting the area. We had the Italian and a smashburger. They were both good. I consider the smart water expensive though at $5 each. read more

Friendly, welcoming staff. Excellent, generously portioned food. We ordered a Gyro and a Flatliner. Both were delicious and promptly served. Fresh and delicious meal on a miserable rainy day. read more

excellent hamburgers and fries. especially like the vinegar fries. We have ordered take out quite a few times since they opened and found the food very tasty!! read more

Best steak & cheese in Ellsworth by far, also very clean and good customer service they have good burgers too

This place is amazing. I had heard mixed reviews from people since they opened in ellsworth. I've been wanting to try them out and decided to tonight. I walked in and was greeted by a very friendly lady behind the register. It smelled absolutely amazing inside, i ordered a gyro pita and some mozzarella sticks. Wait time was not very long maybe 6-7 minutes. Very cozy feeling inside. Food was fantastic. Have not had mozzarella sticks so crisp and they were not oily at all. The gyro was amazing with no complaints. The only thing i would change there is a bigger menu as the menu to look at is 2 small menu papers taped to the counter but I'm sure that will change in the future. ​​​​​ read more

Outstanding roast beef sandwich. My first time in and I ordered the #1. Rare roast beef, onion rings, cheddar cheese and bbq sauce.on an onion roll.. to die for. Large portions. Great flavor. Excellent service. Can't wait till I'm in Ellsworth again!!! read more