I worked and lived five minutes from here for a year or so, but they're only open seasonally so you don't get too many chances to go. Still, I typically stay away from the seasonal places as they're often either tourist traps or just too busy during summer. When my buddy was staying with me for a weekend, he wanted a lobster roll, so we stopped by. He was happy with his lobster roll. It was huge. It was packed with quality lobster and he was very happy. I decided to get a fried chicken sandwich, and unfortunately, it tasted like fish. That is just weird. I can't remember that ever happening to me anywhere. It makes me feel as though they don't change their oil out, let alone use different fryers for different items. I should've just ordered a fried fish sandwich. The fries were okay. Parking is okay. Prices are okay. Service is okay. They have picnic tables and benches with umbrellas to shield you from the summer sun. I probably wouldn't go back for myself, but if a friend visits, I'd bring them. Not bad. read more

I stopped by because my dad is in a nursing home nearby and wanted fried clams. I ordered a fried clam basket and fried scallops. The scallops were great, no complaints there but the fries and maybe less so the clams, were so dark. This means the fries were fried is old cooking old. He ended up super sick, throwing up, after he ate them. The scallops were not dark so it seems like the fries might be done is different oil then the seafood? Needless to say, I'll try the place down the road next time. read more

Fantastic Lobster Rolls and fried clams. When I visited, we had the Lobster Roll and fried clams. The lobster wasn't overcooked, was plentiful, and enjoyable. The fried whole clams were not over-cooked and were juicy. This place is on the side of a road with outdoor seating, so if it's snowing or raining, you may need to eat in your car. I ate during the summer when the weather was good. The staff was extremely friendly when taking my order and it came out quickly. I am looking forward to visiting again and trying more of the menu, but a Lobster Rolls with Fried Clams or Oysters are my default order to try out a new spot, it shows the amount of lobster on a roll as well as their skill at frying. I wish that they were a little closer to Portland, as I will likely only stop by on my way to or from LL Bean in Freeport. read more

Best lobster roll for the price. Lobster cooked perfectly, not too much mayonnaise and toasted bun was just right! Highly recommend! read more

Cindy's Lobster Rolls - 'Giant' lobster roll - perfect for 2 people - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, Maine

We loved our experience at Cindy's! Her daughter served us our lobster rolls. They have a sign that says 'we don't do fast food, but we do quality food as fast as we can' and I respect that! Lovely meal, love the outdoor accommodations. read more

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Lobster roll easily makes my top five I've tried out the ones we tried this week. Free parking lot but limited to a few spots. Helpful staff with fresh seafood !!! Outdoor tables. One bathroom is porta John by trashcans. read more

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I decided to go here to get my "once a year" lobster roll, and had my craving curbed. Food was good. As expected with the price of lobster, it was a bit expensive, but that's just the market price. Fries were good too! I'm not one to rate a lobster roll, as I'm not particularly a huge lobster fan, but this one tasted pretty good all things considered! Toasted bun and light mayo, which is how I'm told the true Mainers do it lol read more

Cindy's Lobster Rolls - Regular Lobster roll and small fries - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, Maine

Always go to Cindy's when in Freeport. Excellent fried clams and scallops. Lobster rolls also but of course expensive. Bought a pound of lobster meat for the best price around. Included claw, knuckles and tails. Fresh every day. A much more economical way to make your own rolls. read more

Ok I just ate this lobster roll and my mouth is singing. Best lobster roll I have had in a very long time. The girls at the counter are nice and efficient. Love the little picnic tables. Only problem is the loud car noises from I-95. Not really that bad but know before you go. Love the food. The fried clams are awesome too. read more

Cindy's Lobster Rolls - Cindy's place. Yummy lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, Maine

When in Maine one has to try the lobster! We came across this little gem. Ordered a fresh roll and it was so tasty that I wanted five more. However that would have broke the budget. The fries were in need of salt but we managed. The outside was nice to sit and eat and on a sunnier day I can see the appeal. The service was informative and helpful. Also willing to ensure we got our order right. read more

Cindy's Lobster Rolls - Grilled Hot Dog and Fries - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, Maine

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I can't believe I haven't done a review yet. I come a couple times every summer - whenever I have company "from away". Today I treated myself. The lobster rolls are legit but I also love the crabmeat. It's a good amount of meat and the roll is always toasted, perfectly. Splurge for the tots - and get the dipping sauce. Sooo good. They make it right here. read more

Cindy's Lobster Rolls - Crabmeat roll with tots. - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, Maine

Under new ownership. Lobster rolls still great. Fish and shrimp are good. Fries are a bit dark, yet often soggy (like Day's Crabmeat and Lobster fries). read more

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Cindy's is a roadside stand complete with picnic tables and umbrellas. You order at the counter and wait for your number to be called. Just plain old good food. They stick to the basics and do them right. Plenty of parking. Just south of Freeport of Rt 1. You can hear the 95 traffic behind you. read more

Cindy's Lobster Rolls - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, Maine

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We visited Cindy's on their final weekend of the season. It was our first time to try a lobster roll. We overheard a couple of customers compliment the staff on how much they loved the place. And I'll admit the staff was excellent. We felt the product was expensive and just Ok. Sort of bland, I felt. And $28 for a small hoagie roll was tough on my wallet. But lobster is expensive everywhere. read more

Just paid $53 for a lobster roll and fries. WAY overpriced for what it is. More of a tourist trap than anything. the "large hand cut fries" were soggy, regular sized fries. On top of that, they didn't come with the Lobster Roll. I had to pay extra. Unless you're a vacationer and don't want to be duped into paying too much for something you can get somewhere else for a lot less, don't bother eating here. What a waste. read more

Came again to try more food. Ordered: XL crab roll: they have great toasted buns and the crab was flavorful, a little on the small side for what you order coleslaw is okay if you mix it before you eat it, crunchy, fresh scallop basket: good amount of scallops that were lightly fried, the fries are fresh and have good flavor but they aren't crunchy, taste like they are simply cut and placed in the fry (no double fry). Otherwise a nice lobster shack. read more

Good food. Fast service. A little expensive; however, worth trying. Definitely recommend.

Tried this place for the first time today after driving by it for many years. My wife and I are a bit snobby about our lobster rolls and do not suffer poor offerings well. Cindy's provided a decent lobster roll that was worth the visit. The lobster was served on a typical, standard sized, buttered and grilled NE style hotdog bun. Just for the record, there is no other acceptable option in my opinion. The meat was cut into good size chunks and was available plain, with mayo or butter. The price was decent... $17.99 for a small roll and the service was fast and friendly. read more

Cindy's Lobster Rolls - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, Maine

You can't go wrong with a lobster roll. I had the cold, hubby had warm and both were delicious, as was the lobster soup. We stop in every time we're in the area. read more

Great roadside stop to grab some fabulous lobster rolls! Rolls can be with mayo or butter - which love having the option. Friendly and efficient staff- they have it down here! read more

Food was great. Lobster Roll, Fries and Clam chowder!! Nice area outside to park and eat at the picnic tables. Would come back!

The lobster roll was good, not my best but it is ok to go there if you are out and about and don't want to drive a little further

A wonderful lobster shack off the side of the road. As many in this area are, it's not fancy, but they have delicious food. Had the lobster roll and I was so excited, the picture may have been taken once the roll was halfway gone! Very friendly with picnic benches in both the sun and the shade. read more

Cindy's Lobster Rolls - The outside with the two ordering windows. - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, Maine

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Service was very friendly. Food was not particularly flavorful and portion was somewhat small for the $37 price. read more

Cindy's Lobster Rolls - 5 or 6 scallops, maybe 10 clams and fish chunks not a piece of fish. Not ok for being this close to the coast. - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, Maine

Great lobster roll and fries. No frills just perfect! Will most certainly go back when we go back to Maine.

First visit and I was very disappointed. Staff wasn't helpful and food was disappointing. I spent $35.00 for lunch to sit outside in the rain at a dirty picnic table. This is a stand in a dirt parking lot, not a restaurant. The clam chowder was delicious, however the lobster roll had absolutely no taste. It was also the smallest roll I've ever seen. read more

This was my first experience with a lobster roll. It's a local delicacy, so we had to try it. If I'm being honest, the lobster roll didn't taste like anything. I'm good with the texture, but my wife isn't a fan. I guess I'm just not a lobster roll fan. I got the clam chowder & it was very good! Warm & flavorful. The kids enjoyed their chicken strips. The staff was friendly, helpful, & patient with us first timers. I enjoyed the outside seating. The kids even braved the porta-potty while we were there. I'd go back, just not for a lobster roll. read more

We ate here twice this summer each time being satisfied. The food is good, plenty there! Didn't realize Bob and Cindy were no longer owners but the new owners are great! read more

A great place to stop and try a lobster roll!! A little place on the side of the road! Great menu choices read more

Cindy's Lobster Rolls - Large Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, Maine

Tasty fried clams, just like the olden days! Pull off on the side of the road, belly up to the counter, place your order, then wait at the parking lot picnic tables for your order. Friendly staff. Recommended. read more

Let me start by saying that I live in Freeport; NOT a tourist. I frequented Cindy's with the old owners and I have eaten there with the new operators. Today will probably be the last time, because..... A few reasons. I purchased a lobster roll " basket" (everything is actually ala carte) on my way home from picking up a new car. I didn't want to wrestle with the lobster roll so I ate some fries. Not undercooked, practically uncooked. Almost all of them. At home, I unwrapped the lobster roll; plenty of lobster meat, no taste; well beyond tasting like lobster and mayo. At this point, I called Cindy's about the fries because I believe in going to the source. The young woman who answered is probably great at taking food orders but seems unfamiliar with customer service issues. When I expressed my disappointment, she said that next time I should just ask for my fries well done. (Cooked would have been fine). I pointed out that it wasn't MY job to tell them how to cook the cooked food, and at this point there probably wouldn't be a next time. Her response was"okay then". THAT is the point at which I decided that going to the source wasn't the wise choice. So if you are from out of town, you may get food or not. For the $30+ that I paid, I could have saved $5 and gone elsewhere, which I will. Good luck, Lobster roll seekers, and buyer beware read more

First fried clams of the season today at Cindy's. They were, how can I say this??? Perfect! Crispy breading, tender clams, served hot and well seasoned. Fries were great too. Excellent price on freshly picked lobster meat too...about 55 bucks a pound. read more

Thanks to Yelpers, rather than eat in Freeport as we traveled from Bar Harbor, we overshot and tried Cindy's. We were surprised to see it really was a shack --eat outside by a trailer type of thing. But it was here that we've had our best lobster roll and clam chowder by far and for MUCH less money. Great service. Helpful friendly staff. A wonderful experience. They close after Columbus Day. Go here. read more

Friendly staff! Excellent lobster roll! Great value. If ever in south Freeport, Cindy's is a MUST stop

Delicious! Super unique spot. A little pricey, but lobster is pricey. Only outdoor seating. We ordered Togo style and ate in the car. We had a lobster roll with mayo, buttered crab roll and a side of their fries. The fries were hot, fresh cut, and very well seasoned. The lobster roll was loaded with lobster and the crab roll was also a good size portion. Worth the stop! read more

The lobster rolls were ok. Not worth the price if you enjoy lobster. If you come up to marine for lobster, I'd head some place else.

This little roadside shack packs some big flavor! The food was great! Would have liked salt on my fries straight out if the fryer but was warned and asked if I wanted salt when I picked up my order from this take out only style establishment. I ordered the combo here, clams and haddock. All fresh and fried to perfection. No complaints when it came to taste. But for this combo and a soda 33 and some change seemed like still fair but bordering pricey, especially with the serving size given. But with covid, and not being local, it's hard to say what is fair and what is not. So if you not laid off from covid and can scrounge up 33 bucks for a lunch, highly recommended. If not, get bust into your piggy bank and try it anyways. Let me know how the lobster roll is! read more

Fantastic. The best lobstah sammiches. Inwouod recommend. They aren't cheap, $29.99 each but worth it. Well worth it.

The old Cindy's has been gone for a few years, but the location was recently purchased and it is back better than ever! Nice space with picnic tables, no inside dining, but take out appeared brisk. We had a lobster quesadilla, fried haddock sandwich, hand cut fries and tater tots. The quesadilla was ok, but the haddock sandwich was super fresh, lightly fried, yummy! The fries were ok, the tots were fabulous! We will go back to try more. read more

The food is not fresh enough and taste is not that great either. I ordered crabmeat roll and it has fishy smell. For French fries too, it's not freshly fried only when I order. Look like they dipped the already fried ones 2nd time just to heat it up. I have had the crabmeat roll from other place and French fries from many other places. They are nothing like from Cindy's. Even McDonald French fries are much better. read more