Clearly Harmons is beyond their time...The food has remained the same and is as good (I think) as it was years ago but COVID changed their operations and they did not go back to the past for whatever reasons. This is consistent-Food takes awhile to get, prices are significantly higher or different but we all get that-the grab....and the window people always have an attitude like take it or go away-no personality and appear over worked because there is usually the one person both at the window and the grille. However-we still go but less and its convenient.... read more

Most reasonably priced food in Maine! There's a really nice charm to this place. The sign tells you exactly what your in for: a burger from Harmon -- and most places can't do onion rings that well. Worth a drive wherever you're from. read more

Some of the BEST burgers I've had. The buns are so soft they practically melt in your mouth, and the patties are just as tender and flavorful. The Everything Burger with the sweet relish is to die for, and the home-cut fries are really good too. However, the customer service is lacking. The staff often seem rude or annoyed, and it can feel like ordering food is an inconvenience. The outdoor seating is nice. When I was a kid, they had indoor seating as well, but it seems they only offer outdoor seating now. The food is incredible and definitely worth trying--I just wish the customer service matched the quality of the burgers. read more

It's your basic, roadside, quick-eats stand. Though by "quick" it's about 15 minutes on an uncrowded day. Implies that it's made to order. Food is exactly what you'd expect based on price, but that's what you sign up for. It's a feel-good childhood memories sort of place, slightly reminiscent of the Moonshine Store in nowhere, Illinois. Love the frontage; very insta-worthy, or maybe get out the analog cameras... is there a difference anymore? read more

Harmon's Lunch - the exterior of the restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Falmouth, Maine

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45 minute wait but worth it. Always a must when in Maine. Get the everything burger( cheese, grilled onions and special relish). Fries are good. Today no onion rings due to staff shortage. Toots ice cream delicious too with generous scoops. Call ahead to make sure they are open. Closed several days this past week due to heat wave. Cash only. read more

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The BEST HAMBURGER EVER!! YOU HAVE TO AT LEAST TRY the Bun is so soft and the hamburger so flavorful I didn't add a thing! Please tryout Harmons.. you will not regret! read more

This place was sooo good! We went a couple years ago and I was trying to find a place I could review! I got ice cream there and I'm pretty basic so I got vanilla in a cone. Not to exaggerate, but it's probably the best vanilla ice cream I've ever head. The service was super sweet as well and pretty fast! The environment was pretty comfortable as well. You could tell the people around were enjoying their time there so the atmosphere was just so comfy. I totally recommend!! read more

We drove 20 minutes on Saturday pm, arriving at 5pm only to find a "closed" sign on the door. Better call ahead before you take a jaunt over to the "best hamburgers in Maine." read more

Rolled up on this hamburger stand and was delighted with its feel. Old school! Walked up to the window and was greeted by the owner who helped us navigate through the limited menu. Limited is good as their focus is keen. The burgers are juicy and covered with melty cheese. I had a double with grilled onions and red relish that oozed deliciousness. An order of onion rings proved to be crisp and light. Everything is cooked to order so you wander around back where picnic tables are placed around the yard. Unfortunately, only one offers an umbrella and that's the rub. Lots of folks enjoy the burgers including seniors and waiting in the heat meant jockeying for that table. Rather quickly the phone rang and the food was ready. The food lived up to my hopes and negated the lack of shaded seating. read more

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This is the type of place that every area needs and if you search you'll find a perfect no frills burger spot that takes cash only. I want five burgers now just writing this review. read more

Simple, unpretentious, authentic, and perfectly delicious burgers and onion rings. Period. As you can imagine from the photos, Harmon's is a throwback in time. It's kitsch, no frills, and totally authentic, straightforward, unpretentious, and of just great inherent quality (like Maine and most Mainers). This is the opposite of the burger mega-chains. Your burger is made to order, with few options. Cheese, double, and 'with everything' are your choices (pro tip: get them all). The burger is just that, a straightforward, top-quality meat burger, on a pillowy soft roll that melts in your mouth. Comparing it to 'White Castle' is an injustice. Harmons is so much better! These are individually handmade burgers just for each customer, not cranked out by the millions. They're smaller than the usual 'quarter pounder' but bigger than a White Castle bite size. The onion rings are the best we've ever had in our lives, anywhere. Just amazing! Fresh onion inside, the coating is thin, super-crispy, not too oily, and thin enough that the onion taste comes through loud and clear. Get the large order, you'll regret it if you don't. All this at prices that are impressively reasonable. You'll spend less at Harmons than at some generic McBurger chain, and have food that is infinitely better and an experience that's truly fun. You leave happy and fulfilled. For now it's take out only, which is fine by us. Eating at one of the picnic tables, or in our car, is just in keeping with the authentic no-frills character of the place. We just discovered Harmon's, but will be going back anytime we're craving a burger. read more

Wish inside seating was an option.. I tend to favor a loaded hotdog once in awhile, Always have to have to have with chocolate milk and fries to share. Hand cut fries, cmon. Friends say burgers are excellent, I am aware of a supplier they work with. Made to order, I would call ahead unless a nice day when you can sit at the picnic tables. Prices reasonable. Again, cant deny quality read more

Drive up, order and take away...Americana at its finest! The Locals know and that's all you need to know. Enjoy in the comfort of your car, at one of the picnic tables, out at one of the beautiful landscapes of Maine or relaxing at home, it is always consistently delicious. Thank you sweet red pepper relish on my cheeseburger YEZZZ read more

It has been many years since I had gone to Harmon's, but I planned a stop there for this trip north. There is a lot of construction in the area right now, including one lane sections of road with flangers, but it wasn't a long holdup for us like it might be at rush hour. I had a double cheeseburger and onion rings. The burger was delish, the onion rings good and perhaps more healthy than some, as the breading was very thin. I tried some French fries also. They were fine, but not memorable. As others have said, they only take cash, so be ready for that. Other reviewers have talked about rudeness, but I was waiting for two separate orders and there for a while, and never saw a breath of rudeness. I think sometimes when customers hear something they don't like, such as "cash only," they might hear differently through the steam gathering in their ears. read more

Had wanted to try this place for a long time and today the stars finally aligned: had cash on hand, wanted a burger, place was opened (hours are limited). My husband and I agreed that what we got was just OK. The sauce was tasty but it better be...you were mostly eating sauce and a slice of cheese because the burgers are so small. If we try again we will get the double. For comparison, the meat in a regular McDonalds cheeseburger is noticeably larger and thicker. Fries and the batter on the onion rings were soggy. I think they can do better. The onions in the rings did taste fresh though, so credit for that. read more

Food disappointing. The ambiance wss disappointing. Bust street. Help was nice. Wish there was other offerings to choose from.

Best hamburgers in the area. We called ahead at lunchtime. Everything was ready when we arrived. Love the relish on the burgers. Small longtime business never fails to deliver good food in a timely manner. Cash only. read more

Good old school burger. The relish is too sweet for my taste. What should be amazing fries are ruined by being placed in a container and then get soggy. Come on Harmon's rookie mistake. read more

Super convenient, always great food. I've never been disappointed with my food here. They always get my order right no matter how crazy it is. Such a classic burger place! read more

Basically I love the McDonald regular hamburger. However I haven't had one in year because of the instant comatose the burger seems to bring upon my body. This place's burger had that similar delicious taste of a McDonald's burger, perfectly simple and satisfying without a coma in the end. The fries were fantastic as well. read more

Classic! Been coming here for years. 5 stars all the way! Harmon's is an institution. Simply can't be beat.

Harmon's burger joint is like a step back in time and I love it. Truly a place by the locals for the locals and is deservedly busy every day. When you sit down to eat one of their perfect cheeseburgers it's almost guaranteed you'll end up in a conversation with the friendly Mainers around you, usually there's some discussion of livestock, farming equipment or the winter storm coming in. There's only a few items on their menu (burgers, hot dogs and grilled cheese) with everything around $3. Their loaded cheeseburger with grilled onions, sweet red relish and mustard is the way to goad far as I'm concerned. I go for two of them if I'm really hungry with a side of their hand cut fries. Top it all off with a milkshake using Toot's ice cream and it's a perfect lunch. Be forewarned this is cash only. read more

Enjoying warm weather in Maine is easy. Finding places to eat is easy. This was an unexpected stop while out enjoying the day with my 1 year old. My folks were off work that day, so we decided to meet up for a late lunch and this was where my dad named. Getting there CAN be simple, but GPS acts funny at unexpected times and in funky ways. Having made it, we snagged a picnic table and dad placed our order. A mixed order; fries, onion rings, burger, hot dogs...the expected fair. The burger was mom's, so IDK, but the fries and onion rings were a hit with everyone...my son included. The hot dog was basic, but certainly still enjoyable. The big knock on this place for me is the restroom situation. DEPLORABLE is the ONLY word. It's down a rickety staircase, BURIED under the building itself and I've been in sleep-away camp bathrooms that felt safer AND cleaner. So the food is completely edible, but if the staff washes up using THAT bathroom, it may not be as sanitary as it should be...IDK! read more

Have been going to harmons since i was a kid. You wont find a better burger any where else.

It's a whole in the wall you don't want to miss. Hamburgers,hotdogs,fries,onion rings & shakes-I think that's all & it's all delicious. You must have the relish! read more

Amazing burgers. Ordered a double with all the fixings. Ate it in the parking lot (COVID) so it would be hot and everyone was silent while they devoured their order. Can't wait to go back read more

I've been coming here with my dad for years. These burgers are so yummy and crave-able. Great quick bite for lunch and trust me, your tummy will thank you when you order two burgers instead of one. read more

Talk about local color. If you want to know what old school Mainer pops in for a snack or lunch for a quick bite you'll find it at Harmon's. Where else can you grab a tasty small cheeseburger for $2-3? You don't get more basic then Harmon's menu. It consists of 5 things -Hamburger double or single -cheeseburger ". " -fresh hand cut fries -hot dog -grilled cheese You could feed a family of 4 easily for under $10 and it's tasty. It's rich greasy food but not massive in size. It's a simple place that hasn't changed in probably 40yrs. It's nostalgic. read more

The absolute best burgers anywhere with excellent cooked onions. Can't be beat!! Order loaded.

Best burgers on the planet. Period!! Fries and onion rings are very good as well. True comfort food !!

I stopped in on a whim after passing the place nearly every week. It is unassuming on the inside and outside. I had researched the place after my first few pass bys and finally decided to stop in. It was completely empty with just two employees who greeted me immediately. Old milk jugs lined the wall, there were plenty of tables, and a small counter to order food. I explained it was my first time stopping in, and gave my order. It was at this point I realized it was cash only and I had no cash. The gentleman who was working (the owner's son I think?) told me it was alright and the burger was on him. I was floored by their kindness and service. While he quickly cooked up the burger I read their insert in the book Hamburger America and learned a little about their history from the employees. It was a great experience and they won a customer for life with such a simple gesture. The burger was great, simple, steamed bun. Wouldn't change a thing and am forever grateful for their treatment, I can't wait to go back and return the favor. read more

Harmon's Lunch - Burgers Near Me - Falmouth, Maine

Never seen a place with such awful hours. Good food but seems like hardly ever open. Was planning on going today. Yelp says open til 7pm and they closed at 2. Need to be open more. Done with here read more

Classic old time burger place- thin patties but make it a double loaded and you are good to go- grilled onions, light red relish- great bun- who could ask for more? Double cheeseburger is $5.50 - cash only - nothing fancy but always dependable read more

As a huge dive burger fan, I found this place to not hold up to the hype. I'd rather have a Five Guys burger.

We had been wanting to try Harmon's lunch for a long time, and decided to finally make our way over there a few weekends ago. I have heard such amazing things about their burgers, but unfortunately I just wasn't as impressed as I would have liked to be. Also, having to pull a long hair out of my mouth from the burger just caused me to completely lose my appetite. I'm not saying we wouldn't try it again, but with the long list of amazing places in the Portland area, it's going to be awhile. read more

Harmon's Lunch - Burgers Near Me - Falmouth, Maine

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This is what I imagine fast food to have been like back in the 50's/60's before quantity became more important than quality. A gem in southern maine. read more

The burgers were great! So good! Definitely in my top 10 burgers of all time. Only complaint is the waiting time. I was waiting in my car for about 25 minutes. No a big deal though. Still an incredible restaurant. read more

This little burger Shack is cash only first and foremost. The burgers are on the small side as most classic diner style burgers are. They are fresh and were good enough that I wished I had gotten 2. Cheap real frappes (milkshake made with hard serve ice cream) in almost any flavor you desire. Very good! read more

We enjoyed this little burger stop. As others mentioned cash only! We would have ordered more than just a burger each if we had more cash but we are not the most prepared. The food is simple but done right! Fries and shakes are on the menu next spring when we make another trip to Maine. read more

As my husband can tell you, it is quite obvious when it's time for a meal because I get HANGRY. He knew he needed to get lunch in me fast, so we stopped by Harmon's. We were drawn to it because we both love burgers, it's semi close to our house and they have outdoor seating so its perfect to go with the pup. After reeading all the reviews and as hungry as I was, I knew I needed a double cheeseburger. And I'm glad I did. The patties are tiny but flavorful and delicious. The buns are plain but super soft, which I love. And the cheese was super duper melty. YUM! However, I wish I could have had some lettuce, tomatoes and pickles on it. And I really, really wanted a super fizzy coke or a good root beer (I like IBC or Barqs). Regrettably, no. Pepsi products only... so it was Pepsi or Mug. Bleh. We also shared some fries which I was happy were fresh cut taters. But they weren't crispy at all. Nothing to write home about. Also, this place is cash only. I know that credit cards cost money to run for the business owners, but I'm sorry. It is pretty cheap to get one of those Square card readers. I don't typically carry cash, but luckily we had gone yard saling on Saturday and had some cash money. (Some of the yard sales were even taking cards!) I did enjoy eating outside, but I was a little concerned that the benches at the picnic table would not be able to support our weight. And there were a lot of nails sticking out in some places. I get it. This place is old-fashioned. And I dig that. The burgers were tasty and I'm not saying I'll never go back, but there are a few pretty easy fixes that would make this place amazing! As it stands right now, I won't be making any special trips to Harmon's for lunch. read more