OH MAN. This is your typical general store, particularly a typical Maine general store -- basic grocery items, locally made gifts, things like that. But don't go for any of that -- go for the freaking 7-NAPKIN BURGER, named "Best Burger in Maine" by Food Network. I stopped in here while on a business trip and had no idea until I saw the sign... so happy I did. It was absolutely one of the best burgers I've ever had. Well cooked, flavorful, and SO MESSY. Perfect. There's indoor seating but a bunch of outdoor tables with umbrellas, too -- so nice on a summer day! read more

Owls Head General Store - My 7 napkins -- true to its name! - Grocery Near Me - Owls Head, Maine

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Overall, good place. Love that it is a small general store with a dang good hamburger. They always seem pretty busy. We can in on a day that seemed busier than they could handle. My only complaint about it was the guy who took our order in the kitchen. He may be the owner, manager or cook. I don't know. What I do know was that he was rude. We couldn't get our order in fast enough for him and he showed it, blatantly. Not my idea of customer service. The food, we all had the burgers. Voted best burgers in Maine. I don't know if they were the best in Maine but they were pretty darn good and didn't disappoint. I'd go to this place again. Good food and the overall service was pleasant except for the guy with the attitude. read more

Home of the "Seven Napkin Burger." The hospitality there was awesome and the burger made it even better! Didn't try any of their other items on their menu as we heard such great things about the burger. It did not disappoint! Also one of our favorite lighthouses is close by, so if you do go... highly recommend doing both! read more

Owls Head General Store - Seven Napkin Burger!! - Grocery Near Me - Owls Head, Maine

Best burger ever! It isn't a trip to Rockland for us unless we go to the General Store. They have other great things aside from the 7-Napkin Burger like a haddock sandwich (Friday's and some Saturday's) and the Maine Italian sandwich (this is different than what someone from NJ might expect) but we rarely order it. The burger is a meal in itself and it comes with chips. I have thought about getting their excellent looking sides like their 3 different kinds of coleslaw, but I end up full. I always have to get a pumpkin and chocolate whoopie pie. Their whoopie pie is the best I have ever had. Moist and the filling is just decadent. The place is small and on a busy day a seat might not be found but the staff is always nice and for the size kitchen and amount of people coming through they have a quick turnaround. The store has a few food items and little trinkets as well as the food portion of the General Store. I've bought a few souvenirs here in the past. Locals come by often and a few times I've shared a table with them and chatted. I have been going here for ten years now and I just couldn't imagine not having one of those burgers once a year. I told my now husband that he never had a burger like the one at the General Store and he didn't believe me. Well he does now and it too is his top priority when going to Maine. read more

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The haddock melt was just so! I hear the burger is well known, but as I refrain from 4 legged mammals, I opted for this other delight instead. It was a good choice. Note to patrons: they do not serve fries. My niece was quite disappointed with this news. read more

If you aren't familiar with this place, you might not consider it for lunch and you'd be missing out. Since it gets busy, we called in our order ahead of time from the beach and by the time we arrived, the food was ready. Burgers are juicy and can get messy so make sure you grab some of the wet-naps. The haddock chowder had a whole haddock in it - be careful though cause there were bones. The place has about 5 tables inside and picnic benches for outdoor seating. read more

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What a wonderful reimagining of a famous landmark in Owls Head,Maine! It's a perfectly welcoming general store with gifts and books ( for kids and adults) ,many with a connection to the state of Maine or the sea or Owls Head itself. Pillows, spices, towels, hats, first aid supplies, local artisan jewelry.... And the list goes on. However the star of the show is the food! We had veggie burgers and the famous 7 napkin hamburgers. All delicious and perfectly prepared to our specifications. There was a delightful assortment of soups and sides and prepared meals in the cooler for take out And save room for site-prepared blueberry muffins and fresh coffee! Service was prompt and friendly and the outdoor dining area is clean, comfortable, and scenic. The lighthouse is right down the street and the working harbor is a photographic opportunity. Great location, great food, great people. ... The next time we are in Maine we will stop here again! We have viewed the menu board and will definitely try the pizza and other entrees. read more

We had the seven napkin burger for lunch today. It was awesome, the meat had a great taste and was so big I could not eat it all. The place is out of the way but worth the trip. read more

Come for the Burgers! They are amazing. It is worth the side trip from Rockland to go grab lunch here. Get it to go, drive around the corner and park at the wharf and watch the lobster dudes do their things. Seriously great burger. read more

We stopped at this place because my husband saw a banner stating that the Food Network named this Best Burger in Maine. When asking the cook about it, he told my husband that this happened when under a previous ownership. We both ordered hamburgers, and were disappointed. The only flavor appeared to be on the outside. The burger itself was bland and dry, even though I ordered mine medium well. read more

This is about as real and homespun as it gets. Genuine Maine general store BUT a crazy good, and famous, 7 Napkin burger. Although it appears to be cooked on a griddle vs a grill, it's still a delicious burger. Good meat, sauce and ingredients. Very tasty and they also have gluten free bun options. (For the record, I managed the 7 Napkin burger with only 4.) read more

Funky little store with attached restaurant. Had the burger which was perfectly cooked and very juicy. Friendly staff.

Loved it! Stopped by for lunch on a recent trip to Maine after visiting the Owls Head Light (just down the road!). Everyone was extremely friendly, pleasant, and helpful, and the food was fantastic! We had crab rolls there that were outstanding, and grabbed sandwiches to go for a boat ride later that held up well. I especially loved the chicken salad. And the blueberry muffins! How could I forget to mention the delicious blueberry muffins!? Do yourself a favor and stop in here. read more

You can never go wrong with the burgers at OHGS! The Seven Napkin Burger is the best! Juicy and cooked right. The staff is very friendly and there are great sides and desserts too. read more

We love this quaint little place! Great chowder, burgers to die for and pie from Heaven!! Always busy and very friendly staff! Always smiling and welcome everyone...feels like grandmas kitchen! You seriously have to go! read more

Quaint little general store where you can pick up the basic grocery item, a fresh made sandwich, burger or a pizza. There are dining tables inside and outside with shade umbrellas. The sandwiches, burgers and pizzas are fantastic. It is a must stop place if you are headed to the Owls Head Lighthouse. Pick something up and have a picnic in the Owls Head State Park. read more

Grabbed a '7 Napkin' burger to go for lunch and wasn't disappointed...a damn good burger!

A true family run place. Summer folk having lunch and lobstermen picking up cases of Bud. Place your order and pay on your way out. Great burger, juicy thick and nicely seasoned. Crab melt thick on crab and cheese. A casual place and a good way to center your chi or lower your bp or just release the stress read more

Heard about this place, that at one time it had the best burger in Maine. Is it a large burger?...Yes. Is it anything special?...No. I was expecting something different but I've had better burgers. I did like their grilled cheese with bacon though. One great thing was their whoopie pies! I thought it was a vanilla one but it turned out to be pumpkin! Wow it was so tasty! Wish I could of bought more before returning to NY. read more

Yummy!! I ordered the super juicy "deluxe burger" and my dad ordered the "crab melt"- We were thrilled with the quality of our food. It was delicious- so tasty and well made. Absolutely worth the short trip off the beaten track. read more

Burger is juicy and the right price. Great place for an ultra casual lunch.

Great Roadside Food Spot. The burger's are really excellent, cooked on a flat-top until they have a fantastic sear. This is definitely a "no frills" place, but that is what makes it special. There are a few tables inside and picnic tables outside. The building dates back to the late 1800's giving the Owl's Head General Store a nice bit of history. read more

Charming and quaint, this is the nicest of several general stores in the area. It is located close to the Owl's Head Lighthouse, so if you are in the area to visit the lighthouse, it is a convenient place to stop for lunch or a snack. My friend and I both thoroughly enjoyed their famous "seven-napkin" burger. The name is perhaps an overstatement. Similar to what another reviewer noted, I finished mine using only four napkins. The burger is cooked to order. I asked for mine to be done medium and it arrived medium rare, which was fine with me. The burger is of substantial size, but not gargantuan. Both the beef and the bun are of good quality. If there is a condiment you don't like (in my case, mayonnaise), they will leave it out. In nice weather, you can sit outside at one of the tables. My friend, who is a sucker for Christmas ornaments, succumbed to temptation and bought a cute lobster ornament at the check-out counter. read more

My husband and I went for lunch here. Food is great and the service is amazing here. Great people and the cutest general store.

I give the seven napkin burger 5*!!! It was everything I expected from the reviews!!! Cooked to perfection, but 7 napkins did not cut it, it was more like 12, it was tender and juicy!!! Best burger I have ever had!!! Service was good and friendly!!! Now onto why I only gave it 4*, the grown adults that where working there where all bought up in some he said she said BS that was going on on someone's Facebook!! It was a very loud conversation that should have gone on in private and not for customers to hear!! read more

Owls Head General Store - Grocery Near Me - Owls Head, Maine

have always loved this place. Good food and friendly people, However, they are carrying more made-in-China touristy junk than they used to. Miss the local soaps and other local products. read more

Tried the burger and the haddock chowder. Burger was good -- very loose, crumbly yet juicy quality. But the haddock chowder was an epic fail. It should have been listed on the menu as milk and potato chowder because that was all that was in it. I think the haddock must have swam through it and escaped back into the deep blue sea. Aside from the lack of fish, this chowder was also flavorless. At $6 a cup, this was an absolute crime. read more

apparently being the best voted burger is true here! (Partner had the burger, I had the crab sandwich.) decent priced, lots of food. and tasty to boot. only problem? the guy taking our orders & running the place was a pretty tightly wound, making us feel like we were bothering him by taking our time perusing the menu. no one else was ordering at the time so we were confused at the pressure to hurry up. but the food made up for the initial weird vibe. after our meal he was cool calm & collected individual. only having an outhouse kinda bummed us out after demolishing a 7 napkin burger. nahmeen? read more

This is the best burger in Maine. Not only did Food Network Magazine give them that award, but I have sampled many, many burgers around this state, and you simply won't find one better. Not even a Bag Burger compares. The rest of their food is really excellent also. I live just down the road, and would probably have starved to death by now if it weren't for the ladies at the OHGS. read more

Hands down the best burger I have ever had!!!! We picked up the burgers and then ate at the picnic tables near Owl's Head light.....The burgers are scrumptious! read more

It goes without saying that the 7 napkin burger is perfection. But the service is great too - they couldn't be nicer. It's sad to have a rainy vacation day in Maine - but this lunch brightened my day. We were able to snag a small table indoors and loved our meal. We've been coming here for several years now - and we've never been disappointed. read more

Overhyped. Made us wait 35 minutes in order to cook 30 hamburgers for a big group; did not inform us and never apologized. Place run by a bunch of 16 year old kids. Food OK once it arrived but claim of best hamburger in Maine is not credible. A picnic at the Owl's Head lighthouse is a far better choice. read more

Fantastic pies! The crab and cheddar sandwich is amazing. Everyone comes for the burger, but the rest of the menu is nearly as delicious. Lots of Maine knick-knacks/gifts too. Decent beer and wine selection in the cooler. read more

odd n ends... groceries... good vittles... hospitality... touristico stuff...much less location... what's not to like?

Without a doubt the best burgers in Maine. Try the 7 Napkin burger and be prepared for a burger that is fixed exactly like a burger should be....hot, juicy, and delicious. Service is top shelf and the super casual atmosphere is worth the short drive to Owls Head. read more

Came for the famous "Seven napkin burger". It was worth the trip from key west. Juicy, flavorful, and messy.

The best news is that a new owner is about to take command. We all love the GS but Rob is sure to make it better. He was surprised to find there is no ice cream now--due to no functioning freezer--but this will change next summer, and meanwhile look for longer winter hours and subtle changes in the menu, only for the better as Rob, who also runs the little cafe at the nearby Rockland/Owls Head airport, knows his stuff. My wife suggested he add salads at the GS: hello! It's been a glaring void. He is all over the idea. And check out his lobster roll at the airport spot, the Aviary. Rob is a charming, well informed guy to talk to on all subjects local and culinary. read more

It doesn't matter that its small, or there's no parking, or very little parking, they serve the best burgers not only in Maine, but maybe the east coast. And their other sandwiches are very good also. read more

Haddock Chowder and Corn Bread are the Best!! Atmosphere is wonderfull oldfashioned and super friendly! Loved it

Not the best burger in Maine. I've seen the owner buying her meat at Hannaford's grocery store. While there's nothing terribly wrong with this, I think it's strange to be voted the best burger in Maine using Hannaford meat. Been here a few times and though it's "cute" and in a good spot, I think it's overrated. Last time we went there was for breakfast. It was on the cusp of lunch so the person taking our order said there was limited breakfast but they were just starting lunch and had just put the lunch menu out. Hubby had breakfast and I ordered a club sandwich to which the girl at the counter said, we don't have the ingredients for that. I then orderd a chicken salad, to which she replied the same. I then ordered a ham sandwich of some kind and the same response. So I said never mind, I won't get anything just coffee. To which the counter person very happily replied OK. Wow. After hubby got his breakfast we sat down so he could eat and a girl came in who worked there, looked at us, made a dirty look and said "Who eats breakfast this late....ummm OK?" In a very snotty and rude tone. We will never, ever go there again. Go to the "Gig" in South Thomaston, they are nicer, have better prices, more of a selection and you don't have to fight for parking. read more