Inland Maine
Take a road-trip break at Butterfield’s in Dover-Foxcroft – this family-run ice-cream stand has been going strong since 1950. Walk up to the window,…
Must-see restaurants in Maine
Mount Desert Island
Dinner at Rosalie's is a tradition among Bar Harbor's summer families. The two-story pizza joint, decked out in retro Americana (jukebox, neon, black-and…
Mount Desert Island
If all that fried seafood/craft beer/blueberry pie has you craving something healthy, raw and delicious, head here. Order a zesty juice or a smoothie, a…
Inland Maine
The sandwiches here are huge and inexpensive (trust us, you only need a half-portion), making Big G's a good stop for travelers on a budget. Grab your…
North Maine Woods
Eat breakfast all day at this cozy eating spot near the center of town. Burgers, wraps and Mexican pizza are served at lunch. It also sells bag lunches (…
Midcoast Maine
Open since 1865, Darby's is a picture-book bistro with tin ceilings, an original antique bar and paintings by local artists adorning the walls. Eclectic…
Midcoast Maine
Smooth and creamy gelato in more than 40 flavors, from blood orange sorbet to pumpkin pie, is a surefire recipe to draw in summer crowds. Serves good…
Western Maine
In the thick of Naples' Causeway action, Rick's is good for camaraderie, drinks and lake views (with a side order of live music Thursday to Saturday…
Midcoast Maine
Camden's an unabashedly fancy town, and if you need an unabashedly fancy picnic, head to French & Brawn, with its 'boat and summer cottage supplies,' high…
Western Maine
A big plate of eggplant parmesan with a side of pasta after a day on the slopes has been a Rangeley tradition for some four decades. This boisterous…
Portland
Vendors here hawk all of the produce Maine has up its plaid sleeves, from blueberries to homemade pickles. On Saturday mornings the market is held in…
Cranberry General Store & Seawich Café
Mount Desert Island
A stone's throw from the ferry dock, the small general store and cafe is the island's heartbeat. Stop by for a sandwich or freshly baked goods, and to see…
Midcoast Maine
In this stylish, locally focused specialty grocer's, there's a fridge cabinet full of ready-to-go eats, plus a sandwich bar for made-to-order wraps,…
Portland
In-the-know local foodies line up for the thick, chewy 'Sicilian slab' at this old-school Italian market, which sells pizza from a tiny bakery in the back…
Midcoast Maine
On downtown Bath's riverfront, this upscale-casual restaurant is a favorite for its huge selection of sandwiches, pastas and seafood – fried fish,…
Midcoast Maine
Fresh, simple and oh-so-tasty subs and paninis – tuna on mayo, chicken and cheddar, turkey and provolone – are the draw at Clan MacLaren, a welcoming…
Midcoast Maine
Behind Monhegan House, this general store sells sandwiches, pizza, beer and wine, as well as freshly baked goods, like whoopie pies. It also has Monhegan…
Portland
This tiny, aesthetically hip bakery serves baked-from-scratch pastries, awesome pies, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate-chip cookies and fabulous whoopie pies.
Mount Desert Island
This tiny food truck near the dock whips up tasty lobster rolls as well as hot dogs. There's a small convenience store next door for drinks and snacks.
Midcoast Maine
On Fish Beach, this fresh seafood market sells lobster rolls and chowder. Relax and eat at the nearby picnic tables.
