This is a great place to stop for pie or lunch or dinner on the way to/from Acadia. Good food, relaxed and friendly vibe! Check out the original tin ceiling!! read more

Hubby and I stopped here due to the reviews. Not certain what others' tastes are, but I have to say, this isn't 4 1/2 star eating, but it's not bad. Hubby had a cup of clam chowder and a cheeseburger. The burger was cooked perfectly to his tastes, medium-rare, and had a nice flavor. He chose the chips; unfortunately, while some were nice, crisp, and flavorful, the other half were stale and old. I chose the grilled chicken salad. For chicken breast, the cook did a nice job of grilling to keep it moist and tender. I substituted shaved parmesan in place of bleu cheese. Nice ratio of greens to tomatoes, bacon, hard boiled eggs, and chicken and generous dusting of cheese. The clam chowder was tricked out with all kinds of onions, celery, and scallions. We feel, if the chowder is good, there is no need for all these vegetables--takes away from the meat and chowder. Also, the iced tea seemed to be lemon flavored Brisk from the can. We specifically asked for unsweetened iced tea, no lemon. We should have been told what our choices were and allowed to opt for something else. A good place to eat, friendly service, nice atmosphere. read more

Best turkey club I've ever had. Service was great and the staff was friendly. I'd go back and highly recommend this place. read more

Vittles Restaurant - Turkey club - New American Near Me - Pittsfield, Maine

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Why eat at a chain restaurant when Vittles is the best Pitts-stop? I can't believe I've been driving up and down 95 for years, whizzing by exit 150 and Pittsfield. We ate there after running into crowds at a chain restaurant off the highway in Augusta, on our way to Acadia. The name hooked us, but Vittles' food, service, and atmosphere lured us back on our trip south. The decor and atmosphere are old-timey but the food is modern farm-to-table without being pretentious. Vittles' food is fresh, accessible (not too weird) but distinctive (weird enough for people who like to try stuff). At my first visit I had a Cajun seafood chowder and a tuna melt. Both were made with special seasonings and ingredients that made them unique. The homemade pickles and chips that everyone raves about are fantastic. At my return visit I had the special, a 50-50 burger, which was the most fulfilling burger I've had in probably ten years. This creation of beef and Italian sausage was topped with mushrooms, cheese curds, and a horseradish sauce. Mmmm mmmm! It was worth the splurge. There is a nice collection of enticing homemade desserts that are just as unique as the other menu items. On my next trip north I'll have to make sure to save room. Can't wait! read more

Stopped here on a whim to get something to eat, and oh man were we pleasantly surprised by Vittles. Personally, I was blown away by their biscuits and gravy. I was expecting the biscuits to be those mediocre little generic white disc thingies that come in a plastic bag. I also wasn't expecting the gravy to be anything more appetizing than that weird window caulk-like canned gravy that some diners serve. Lemme tell ya these biscuits and gravy were anything but mediocre caulk. Those biscuits were so thick and luscious, grilled to perfection. Crispy and buttery, yet cakey and dense. And OH MY GOD the gravy! That gravy was like a sweet Italian sausage gravy and they didn't skimp on it either. And them home fries? Crispy perfection on a dish. The whole plate was a sensory overload I wasn't prepared for. It made me forget all about that weird brown stain coming from the ceiling. 5 out of 5 stars I will definitely be back. read more

Great service, very friendly staff, food was alright I had the ribeye club and that is to die for the meats very well prepared and the dish is put together very well. Was looking forward to the hand cut potato chips but when we got our meals we only got 5 chips for the whole meal. Will definitely be going back to try other things. Over all I'm giving a 4 star. the shape of the interior of restaurant is very drab the tin ceiling is rusting and falling down in places. read more

Always good. They never disappoint! Everything on the menu is good but the chowders are reach and creamy without the grittiness of some other New England "chowders". Their ice cream is delicious and pies are just like you made it at home. read more

Things that was okay about this place: 1. Quiet, relaxed environment 2. Polite, friendly service 3. Locally-sourced produce Things that were really "eh" about this place: 1. The decor was too busy and didn't really have a perspective 2. Mason jars for glasses. Mason jars are NOT glasses, I don't care what anyone says 3. Focaccia served in a tin bucket. The menu was really nothing special. I got the chicken picatta which was okay; the broccoli was a tad under done and the chicken wasn't butchered well, as there was a ton of connective tissue and gristle. My companion got the bacon and onion pizza and enjoyed it. The complimentary focaccia was okay but nothing spectacular. I didn't like that I could see my waiter at the bar/counter eating and drinking (isn't there a break room for that?) or that I could look into the kitchen and see the chef messing around with a tablet while I was waiting for my food. This place was okay, but I'd probably not stop again. read more

Vittles in the best in our area. The owner and staff go above and beyond to serve the finest fresh food available and they custom make any dish to accommodate their patrons. Innovative and and classic dishes with flare! Love the place. read more

Tasty little cafe we bumped into coming through town. The people were very friendly. Almost everything is made from scratch there, and they got some good eats! The highlight for me was a dessert they called Bananas Foster. It was a very tasty piece of banana bread, drizzled with caramel and heated up. Worth the stop itself. I don't think it's a regular menu item, but hopefully it becomes one. Excellent. Their chicken and biscuits were tasty, though a little dry. I liked the cucumber and onion salad with it, and put it on the sandwich, which perked it up. Burgers are good too. Really friendly people, good food and a serendipitous surprise on the way through Pittsfield (we asked someone if there was a good restaurant in town and happened to have run into the owner). read more

Fantastic food and a wide selection. All the standard food but with a twist that takes it up a level.

Last week after spending the week camping in Acadia National park, I was driving through Pittsfield and even though there is practically no nearby options, this restaurant would beat out every restaurant if there were 100 other options. Chain restaurants now a days are all the same and this is a refreshing get-away from all the other cookie cutter restaurants. The chili is fantastic and the paninis are exactly as delicious as the menu makes them sound. They have a small but great selection of beers from local breweries, as well. read more

True the burgers are good.Friday night is Prime Rib night and the burgers are good. I have had a decent wrap once in a while. Now for the rest. Very pricey. $$$ (Based on full meal.)Don't order flavored ice tea. You will get a medium sized cup with lots of ice, and if they ask if you want another say no. Cost for one and a refill is $5.50! (So where's the cocktail?) Breakfasts are not their thing.Coffee is good. Locals used to no choices or poor choices are regulars, but the French toast is dry in the middle ALWAYS, the scambled eggs are flat grilled and rubbery or hard cooked.Don't ask for a slice of tomato and couple of slices of bacon on your bagel...the wife/owner will tell you it isn't on the menu and will send out a full side order of bacon! They don't like to deviate. The pies are basic quality and $3 plus for a small piece...go to Irvings or Dysarts instead...for everything. Too bad...I had hoped they would have worked the kinks out by now. I won't go back. I feel robbed every time. read more

I think I've considered writing a review for a place about 10 times in the last 5 years. I. Loved. This. Place. So much that I'm actually writing a serious review and that's saying a lot. My kids and I have had chowder at probably 100+ places in New England. We are hard core critics. This chowder made our top ten. The grilled cheese made me weep with joy. The chips were perfect. The burger my daughter had was amazing. And my son had some crazy good chicken fingers. We couldn't stop eating so we got dessert. Fried cheesecake. Divine. My son ordered grilled cheese as a dessert. It was lovely. The waitress was great. The drinks were varied and local and tasty. I can't say enough good things about it. I should just retire nearby and move in. read more

Stopped here based on recommendations from Yelp. Best decision! My companion and I both started with a chowder. She had the Italian sausage and corn chowder which was out of this world. Even took a cup home for later! I got the clam chowder. One reviewer said it was the top five in New England. I agree. We both got hamburgers. The burger had a nice crunchy sear and served medium well, as requested, with homemade pickles, avocado, and a Siracha mayo on ciabatta. So good! Definitely in my top five of hamburgers. Close to the highway, Vittles was a wonderful find on a long ride from New Brunswick, Canada to Massachusetts. Highly recommended! read more

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Driving through Maine and wanted clam chowder- this place did not disappoint!!! Excellent!!!

Wow! $8 dollars and some change and i got a huge portion of boneless buffalo chicken. Made 3 meals out of it!! Yummy too. My husband got a chicken club- fantastic taste, very fresh and the cranberry relish was delish. Would highly recommend! read more

The place has slipped a bit, today at least. Most of the food for our party was good but my sandwich was a bit thin and dry. The lesson today was any dining experience, regardless of the food, can be spoiled by mediocre service and a slow kitchen. read more

Good eats! Big portions for cheap. I come here often with my dad when I'm in town. The staff is always courteous and friendly and the food is delicious. It's a small town diner with big time flavors. LOL. Sorry. That line. read more

On a very snowy day, I ordered takeout for our first visit here. Bacon cheese fries, cheeseburger, chowder and tuna melt. After a half hour ride home, all I can say is, excellent! Not piping hot of course, but still all of it was very, very good. The portions were so generous, neither of us could eat it all. Can't wait to go again and eat in! read more

Vittles is a wonderful restaurant, the menu has very limited selection but the food is to die for. I normally eat the ribeye steak and have a side of fries, every time it tastes amazing. The service is very good, and the atmosphere is very comfortable. There is great dining space and the restrooms aren't that small. This restaurant is wonderful and I would definitely recommend this. read more

My wife and I were traveling north and wanted to grab a bit to eat. Usually we hit Bangor, however with few options there we decided to check out Vittles in Pittsfield. We were supper stoked to have stumbled upon this place!! The food was delicious! High quality ingredients and properly cooked to perfection. The waitress was attentive, and the restaurant was clean. GREAT find! read more

Great food the burger is awesome and the hand cut fries don't disappoint, the ribeye club highly recommended with the fresh cut potatoe chips the French onion soup was rich and flavorful definitely would get this again glad we stopped in to try this place read more

Stopped here on the advice of other yelpers, and we were really happy we did! Everything was delicious, and we were back on the highway in no time. Favorites: Cajun seafood chowder, homemade chips, and the desserts were incredible! Homemade banana cream pie piled high with fresh whipped cream, fried cheesecake topped with melted chocolate, and homemade ice cream!!! read more

We had 2 adults 6 kids in our group. We were here for breakfast. Everyone's food was delicious & perfectly prepared. We were just passing thru (from PA) on vacation but if you're in the area I highly recommend checking this place out. Very clean & wonderful service. The prices were good, as well. read more

Excellent recommendation by Mark, from the Brewster Inn. He made reservations for 9, and our table was ready on arrival. The large cut Prime was just right. Deserts to die for, and great service. read more

Absolutely incredible. Local food. Right off the highway. Adorable small town. Fast service. Sweetest young waitress. Accommodated my food allergies. Burger was cooked and seasoned perfectly with fresh homemade pickles and perfect avocado slices and fresh baby spinach. Came with home made chips that were incredible. Little bar to sit and eat. Local ice cream made on site!! Don't drive by. Totally worth the pit stop. read more

Vittles Restaurant - 1/2 of a perfectly ripe avocado under that. Seriously. - New American Near Me - Pittsfield, Maine

The place is the best! I doubt there is a bad thing on the entire menu. Ingredients are locally sourced. The flavor of the beef is exceptionally good. Great place to stop at on the way to anywhere or for a special trip. We love everything about Vittles! read more

Stopped here for lunch and ordered the crusted chicken sandwich. The sandwich was very flavorful. The homemade pickles and homemade chips that it comes with are very delicious. Normally I hate pickles but these were so good! The food was high quality and fresh. By far the best food I've had in the area. Looking forward to trying the dessert next time! Update: Returned for their dinner on Friday nights. Our meals surpassed our already high expectations. Every bite was filled with pleasure. We slowly enjoyed our food attempting to make the experience last longer. We finished our meal with their homemade Chocolate Baileys Ice Cream. It was such a rich dessert. We left full of the highest quality food and endorphins. I highly recommend Vittles to anyone looking for a true culinary experience. read more

OK, this the kind of find where you can't wait to run out to the car to write your review. Traveling from Canada back home to PA, and checked Yelp for a place south or Bangor. Reviews were very good, but could we believe them? Well, yes, this place is fantastic. The service is great, but the food is extraordinary. We had the best chicken sandwich of our lives, a crispy one on a great roll. The pickles were very good, the potato chips were great, but the frizzled onions will make you forget any other onion rings you have ever had. Just a small place in a small town, but one of our best lunches ever. Can't wait to travel north again, may just stay in this town so we can eat a few meals in this great restaurant. read more

Most everything at Vittles is homemade. So you need to plan ahead. 1st, plan to drive exit 95 and find it. It's EZ and not far. 2nd, come hungry. Very very hungry. 3rd, plan to share your meal. Everyone is going to want to taste everything, so leave any food sharing phobia's you have at the door. Your taste buds will thank you. 4th, get dessert. No excuses or exceptions, just do it. In fact, if you are an ice cream lover, you may end up getting 2. We arrived at lunch hour and although they were busy, we were quickly seated. They serve everything from salads to sandwiches to panini' to wraps and more. Veggie options and GF options. Kids too. The pickiest eater alive will find something on this menu. I ordered the hot dogs - 2 grilled in toasted open top buns, alongside a bowl of beans and homemade, toasty warm potato chips. The dogs were very good, but with 2 dogs I couldn't finish my chips or baked beans - and they were delicious! Perhaps reduce it to 1 hot dog, and for those with a big appetite, allow a 2nd to be added on for $1.50 or whatever. Just a suggestion! Hubs ordered a hot ham and cheese that was served on a 7 grain bread / YUMMY. He also upgraded to hand cut fries and they were served hot and fresh and perfect and he didn't leave a one! Homemade ice cream is their 'thing'. And for good reason. Creamy, rich, delicious with unusual flavors. Not odd - just unusual. Baileys Irish Cream Vanilla or Chocolate. Vanilla Ginger. Raspberry and a ? Mint. Plus 4 or 5 others I can't remember. We tried the Baileys Irish Creme Chocolate and it was so good! You get 1 scoop to an order, which is plenty due to its' richness. We also ordered the daily dessert special - deep fried cheesecake served with a homemade strawberry sauce (or if you preferred, a chocolate pumpkin sauce). and fresh whipped creme.. We didn't think we could finish it, but it was so good leaving any was not an option! Beverages are served in Mason Jars, service is fast (but not rushed) and friendly (but not intrusive). Take out is available, and parking is plentiful. They close at 5:30 except for Friday and Saturday when they serve dinner. The owners are pleasant and care that you have a good experience. This is an unassuming restaurant off the beaten path that serves award winning food. They deserve every possible accolade, and you will be missing out if you don't take time to find them! read more

Doesn't appear to be much- had to be here for varsity basketball games and had some time. Menus were crinkled and stained and was creeped out in general. Quite a surprise by the flavorful ness of the food! They make their own dressings in house. Recommend the ranch dressing. Also had Cajun seafood stew, so tasty! The grizzled onions dipped in the homemade ranch very yummy as well. Great attentive service! read more

We very much liked this place. The foods very good and the staff is nice. Try the Turkey Club and you won't leave hungry. It has standard Turkey Club ingredients and also a unique cranberry mayonnaise. Very different and excellent. It comes with homemade french fries that the waitress says they make every day. Excellent. The apple crumb cake and blueberry pie are also made there. Spot on. read more

Perfectly sized portions for those traveling. Not too much that you end up in a food coma, but plenty enough to be satisfied. Very happy family of four. Food was delicious. We had the turkey panini, chicken Parmesan panini, Caesar salad, and clam chowder. The house made pickles were more like a cucumber and onion salad which we also loved. Glad we saw the previous recommendations on Yelp. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Went in there for Lunch and had an amazing experience and one of the best Turkey Club sandwiches of my life. The cranberry mayo was exceptional and the fresh cut fries were a great change from the standard fare. The great service makes this a place not to be missed! read more

Looks like a cozy small town diner, but tastes like NYC. Do take a trip to Pittsfield for lunch or dinner. I had heard their scallops and homemade chips were the best ever. We had the crabmeat stuffed portobello which was delicious, and squash soup. I couldn't resist the cranberry lemon scones either. So good! read more

Little disappointed this visit. Had nice selection of specials but after we ordered were told only had 1 serving of Cajun chowder soy mother in law had that and husband decided on seafood chowder. Owner came back and said they were also out of seafood chowder okay so then soup options became limited. I orders the 3 cheese and avocado bacon panini. It came out with the middle cold and when I opened the sandwich there was not even enough cheese to cover the bread and only 3 small pieces and I mean small pieces of bacon. I called the owner (who was waiting tables) over who immediately took it back and when the sandwich came back the center was much better but the bread was never cooked enough to have that crispy panini texture it should. Bread was barely cooked and still soft. Flavor was good but not a great meal. We have had excellent meals in the past so sure this was just an off day as the place was super busy at 1:00 pm and very little staff working. read more

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As a person who spend time traveling for business and enjoying great cuisine, I was pleasantly surprised to find a great restaurant in the central Maine area. Bravo! read more

I live in the town they are located in. Their food was ok for me but my wife had ordered their chicken fingers. They weren't breaded, we're very dry, and very over priced. I had ordered a well done burger, but what I got was a very bloody burger. Sent it back and they sent a new one that was cooked thru more but was still undercooked. It took them 3 times but the last time it was perfect. Wasn't too bad tasting, all in all I don't think I would go back. read more

Great food and friendly service. Everything they serve is local and fresh. Prices are reasonable too. Cant lose trying them out