Justin's Guidebook
Local Food Scene
Food/Drink and Bakeries in the Lewiston-Auburn area
Great food and good cocktails. A little on the pricier end, but the food is delicious.
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Fish Bones Grill
6 70 Lincoln StGreat food and good cocktails. A little on the pricier end, but the food is delicious.
This is our go-to place for Chinese takeout, but they do so much more! It’s also highly rated with the locals.
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Wei-Li
945 Center StreetThis is our go-to place for Chinese takeout, but they do so much more! It’s also highly rated with the locals.
We ordered up some sushi and soup to go, and were very pleased with our order. We went back for some fun hibachi action and once again were not disappointed.
Sea 40
40 East AveWe ordered up some sushi and soup to go, and were very pleased with our order. We went back for some fun hibachi action and once again were not disappointed.
Val’s is a classic/retro drive-in diner popular with the locals. Swing by for some very American and Mainah food. Open seasonally.
Val's Drive-In
925 Sabattus StreetVal’s is a classic/retro drive-in diner popular with the locals. Swing by for some very American and Mainah food. Open seasonally.
Looking for lobster? Mr. Sea’s has you covered. Order a whole lobster or Maine’s specialty: lobster rolls. They also have other seafood options.
Mr Sea's Lobster Pound
1184 Sabattus StLooking for lobster? Mr. Sea’s has you covered. Order a whole lobster or Maine’s specialty: lobster rolls. They also have other seafood options.
Each cocktail is given proper attention and expertly crafted. It has the feel of a dive bar but upscale cocktails and eats.
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Sonder & Dram, Inc.
12 Ash StEach cocktail is given proper attention and expertly crafted. It has the feel of a dive bar but upscale cocktails and eats.
Gritty McDuff's Auburn Brew Pub
68 Main StAmazing sandwiches for lunch or early dinner (they close at 7 or 8 depending on the day). The turn of the century vibe makes for a classy and cozy space.
Obscura Café & Drinkery
108 Lisbon StreetAmazing sandwiches for lunch or early dinner (they close at 7 or 8 depending on the day). The turn of the century vibe makes for a classy and cozy space.
Let’s clear the air: is it in a gas station? Yes. Is it gas station food? No. Is it safe, clean, and delicious? All of the above.
Don’t let the location fool you, El Pocho’s is a small business in an unorthodox location. The food is authentic, delicious, and locals are crazy for it. This is a grab and go sort of spot, while you can saddle up to the counter the seating is limited and probably packed.
El Pocho's Mexican Grill
Let’s clear the air: is it in a gas station? Yes. Is it gas station food? No. Is it safe, clean, and delicious? All of the above.
Don’t let the location fool you, El Pocho’s is a small business in an unorthodox location. The food is authentic, delicious, and locals are crazy for it. This is a grab and go sort of spot, while you can saddle up to the counter the seating is limited and probably packed.
The pub had great atmosphere from the walk in, the interior, and even the bathrooms were fun and inviting.
The fried pickles were delicious as was the dipping sauce and so the whole experience was great. Would recommend when you want a good American food.
From Chestnut St. turn onto Mill St you’ll pass the pub on the right before the parking garage.
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The Pub at Baxter
120 Mill StThe pub had great atmosphere from the walk in, the interior, and even the bathrooms were fun and inviting.
The fried pickles were delicious as was the dipping sauce and so the whole experience was great. Would recommend when you want a good American food.
From Chestnut St. turn onto Mill St you’ll pass the pub on the right before the parking garage.
Sometimes you wake up early and just want a good doughnut. Italian Bakery has just that and more. They also have a selection of cookies for afternoon cravings.
The Italian Bakery Products Co
225 Bartlett StSometimes you wake up early and just want a good doughnut. Italian Bakery has just that and more. They also have a selection of cookies for afternoon cravings.
If you’re visiting, why not treat yourself to a nearby bakery? Swing by Grant’s for a pastry or cake. The Bavarian Crème cake was delicious and enjoyable for days. Their pastry speciality is the Danish.
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Grant's Bakery
525 Sabattus StIf you’re visiting, why not treat yourself to a nearby bakery? Swing by Grant’s for a pastry or cake. The Bavarian Crème cake was delicious and enjoyable for days. Their pastry speciality is the Danish.
Cash only. This is one of our favorite donut shops. Hit them up on Fridays for their specials.
Labadie's Bakery
Cash only. This is one of our favorite donut shops. Hit them up on Fridays for their specials.
We grabbed some sandwiches for a picnic and were not disappointed. Incredibly flavorful and a large selection.
The Lunch Table
We grabbed some sandwiches for a picnic and were not disappointed. Incredibly flavorful and a large selection.
I have enjoyed some breakfast sandwiches and morning beverage before heading out to eat along the waterfront.
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Forage Market
180 Lisbon StI have enjoyed some breakfast sandwiches and morning beverage before heading out to eat along the waterfront.
Other Maine Food Scene
For those traveling through Portland we’ve included some of our old favorites. Other eats throughout Maine as well.
Slab Pizza is delicious, but it’s not the original. If you don’t want to sit and eat Slab pizza, grab the original slab to go at Micucci’s.
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Micucci Grocery Store
45 India StSlab Pizza is delicious, but it’s not the original. If you don’t want to sit and eat Slab pizza, grab the original slab to go at Micucci’s.
If pizza and a cloud made a baby it would be Slab pizza. We highly recommend Slab and a new pizza experience with live music, events, or open mics during summer.
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Slab
25 Preble StIf pizza and a cloud made a baby it would be Slab pizza. We highly recommend Slab and a new pizza experience with live music, events, or open mics during summer.
Southeast Asian street food. If you are looking for delicious noodle dishes this is hands down the best place to go. Everything we ate/drank was delicious.
boba
97 Lisbon StSoutheast Asian street food. If you are looking for delicious noodle dishes this is hands down the best place to go. Everything we ate/drank was delicious.
If you happen to be in Portland in the evening, Bar of Chocolate is THE place for dessert cocktails that make you feel oh-so-guilty.
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Bar of Chocolate
38 Wharf StIf you happen to be in Portland in the evening, Bar of Chocolate is THE place for dessert cocktails that make you feel oh-so-guilty.
You need to plan ahead and arrive early if you want to get into Local 188. Weekends are very busy, and for good reason: it’s a top brunch spot.
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Local 188
685 Congress StYou need to plan ahead and arrive early if you want to get into Local 188. Weekends are very busy, and for good reason: it’s a top brunch spot.
This little food find is a great take on Mexican cuisine. You can eat happy knowing you’re supporting local business and farmers. Try the blueberry chipotle, it’s a local favorite.
Locally Sauced
30 Forest Falls DriveThis little food find is a great take on Mexican cuisine. You can eat happy knowing you’re supporting local business and farmers. Try the blueberry chipotle, it’s a local favorite.
A cute food stop just off the beaten path. Popular with local residents, swing in for cocktails or some seriously good food.
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Little Giant
211 Danforth StA cute food stop just off the beaten path. Popular with local residents, swing in for cocktails or some seriously good food.
This is one of those bakeries you should definitely swing by. It’s a cute place with delicious bakery options and a chill laid-back vibe.
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The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StThis is one of those bakeries you should definitely swing by. It’s a cute place with delicious bakery options and a chill laid-back vibe.
So you’re driving through Wisscasset and all of a sudden you see a long line of people. Didn’t see what they lined up for? It’s undoubtedly Red’s Eats. If you want fried seafood this is THE place.
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Red's Eats
41 Water StSo you’re driving through Wisscasset and all of a sudden you see a long line of people. Didn’t see what they lined up for? It’s undoubtedly Red’s Eats. If you want fried seafood this is THE place.
Taco Tuesday anyone? Tacos! Delicious, wonderful tacos. ‘Nuff said.
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Bird & Co.
539 Deering AveTaco Tuesday anyone? Tacos! Delicious, wonderful tacos. ‘Nuff said.
This winery/eatery is magazine ready. The upscale-casual, country styled restaurant serves some pretty good food.
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WillowsAwake Winery
10 Leeds Junction RdThis winery/eatery is magazine ready. The upscale-casual, country styled restaurant serves some pretty good food.
George and Leons
Highly rated and reasonably priced.
Kelly's Bakehouse & Deli
798 Main StHighly rated and reasonably priced.
Sightseeing
While Maine has plenty of lighthouses none is more recognizable than the Portland Headlight. The historic location boasts beautiful ocean views, photo ops, old forts and bunkers to explore, and ample grassy space for a picnic by the sea.
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Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleWhile Maine has plenty of lighthouses none is more recognizable than the Portland Headlight. The historic location boasts beautiful ocean views, photo ops, old forts and bunkers to explore, and ample grassy space for a picnic by the sea.
Maine’s tallest mountain is a challenge with an elevation gain of 4,000ft and a full day’s hike you will want to be prepared.
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Mount Katahdin
Maine’s tallest mountain is a challenge with an elevation gain of 4,000ft and a full day’s hike you will want to be prepared.
Access Peaks Island from the ferries in the Old Port, Portland. Whether you rent bikes or a golf cart the island is great for a day adventure. Limited food options and shops near the ferry landing. The WWII bunker is a dark and exciting point of interest, we highly recommend. A flashlight is recommended but using a phone’s light is sufficient. Make sure you are well charged up!
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Peaks Island
Access Peaks Island from the ferries in the Old Port, Portland. Whether you rent bikes or a golf cart the island is great for a day adventure. Limited food options and shops near the ferry landing. The WWII bunker is a dark and exciting point of interest, we highly recommend. A flashlight is recommended but using a phone’s light is sufficient. Make sure you are well charged up!
Take an enjoyable stroll on the large granite boulders to one of Maine’s iconic lighthouses. The walk is longer than it looks! You may want to bring a light jacket in the evenings as the breeze on the water can get chilly.
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Rockland Breakwater Light
Take an enjoyable stroll on the large granite boulders to one of Maine’s iconic lighthouses. The walk is longer than it looks! You may want to bring a light jacket in the evenings as the breeze on the water can get chilly.
Beaches
Old Orchard Beach
OGT is a large, clean beach with room to spread out. The beach has a subtle gradient that allows walking into the surf even at high tide. We recommend you avoid the crowd that drops right at the front.
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Ogunquit Beach
OGT is a large, clean beach with room to spread out. The beach has a subtle gradient that allows walking into the surf even at high tide. We recommend you avoid the crowd that drops right at the front.
Scarborough Beach
Black Point RdPopham Beach State Park
711 Popham RdHikes & Trails
Escaping back to nature is just a short drive down the road. Enjoy an easy walking trail with short intervals of moderate incline. Multiple paths allows for hours of nature appreciation.
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Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary
Escaping back to nature is just a short drive down the road. Enjoy an easy walking trail with short intervals of moderate incline. Multiple paths allows for hours of nature appreciation.
The Rumford Whitecap Trail is an easy/moderate hike has a different feel depending which direction you go. I enjoyed going counter-clockwise: gradual climb going up and the more scenic on the way down. The view from the top is great for a snack, but please leave no trace (take your trash with you).
Rumford Whitecap Mountain Preserve
52 E Andover RdThe Rumford Whitecap Trail is an easy/moderate hike has a different feel depending which direction you go. I enjoyed going counter-clockwise: gradual climb going up and the more scenic on the way down. The view from the top is great for a snack, but please leave no trace (take your trash with you).
This mountain is breathtaking. There are two paths to take. Depending on the weather and season I’d recommend going up the eyebrow trail and down the AT. And if your feeling brave climb up the watch tower for a beautiful 360 view.
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Old Speck Mountain
This mountain is breathtaking. There are two paths to take. Depending on the weather and season I’d recommend going up the eyebrow trail and down the AT. And if your feeling brave climb up the watch tower for a beautiful 360 view.
Local Adventures
Looking for a day adventure? Pineland Farms has something for everyone.
Swing by their market for lunch accompanied by walking trails through the woods, disc golf, farm tours, beer gardens, and events through the season.
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Pineland Farms
15 Farm View DrLooking for a day adventure? Pineland Farms has something for everyone.
Swing by their market for lunch accompanied by walking trails through the woods, disc golf, farm tours, beer gardens, and events through the season.
Sebago Lake
Sabattus Pond is just around the corner if you’d like to do some kayaking, fishing or paddle boarding. Since Lake Auburn is a protected body of water this pond allows recreational activities.
Sabattus Pond
Sabattus Pond is just around the corner if you’d like to do some kayaking, fishing or paddle boarding. Since Lake Auburn is a protected body of water this pond allows recreational activities.
Poland Spring Resort
640 Maine StNeighborhoods
Old Port
Bar Harbor
We highly recommend the Botanical Gardens, as they feature attractions through multiple seasons. Currently, you can view “Guardians of the Seeds:” an art installation that is part nature hike, part fantasy, and more.
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Boothbay Harbor
We highly recommend the Botanical Gardens, as they feature attractions through multiple seasons. Currently, you can view “Guardians of the Seeds:” an art installation that is part nature hike, part fantasy, and more.
Camden
Thompson Point
Thompsons Point