Get outta town!!! OMG we are headed to Camden & Bar Harbor. Our 1st stop was Red's Eats in Wiscasset to have their famous lobster roll. Bummer they don't open until May 6, two days from now. Continuing our drive north we came across the famous Moody's Diner that's known for their pies & down home cooking. They cook their own turkey so a turkey club is a must. For me it was either a 1/2 # lobster roll or a Percy burger with Swiss, onion & mushrooms. The burger was the juiciest burger I've ever had & I had a hard time getting it around my mouth. I managed to eat 3/4 of it & took the rest back to our B&B for later. We also had a side of awesome onion rings. If you've never been go eat & enjoy Maine cooking & hospitality. A factoid: They serve over 55,000 pieces of pie a year. Off to Whitehall B&B to rest up, go sightseeing & have an extraordinary dinner the night before our 37th anniversary. I forgot look at the size of this oatmeal raisin cookie we bought. Biggest cookie I've ever seen. BTW: Kris ordered a slice of strawberry rhubarb pie, she didn't like it. I passed on dessert. read more

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I'm one for trying the local institutions. There is a reason why they began and continue. Moodys in its day was likely a welcome respite from an arduous journey up what eventually became the "1" into the northern wilds of upstate Maine. My experience at Moodys was that quintessential diner experience, the older staff slightly surly (which is fine!) and the younger staff enthusiastic and kind. Times have become slightly challenging, given all of the winning we have experience of late and so my assumption is in order to have competitive and palatable pricing for locals and travelers, management has had to adjust to the times. One of us had pancakes with blueberries and two of us plain pancakes tasted to me to be products of a mix or missing that richness I so enjoy in diner fare. I had an egg, bacon, and cheese muffin - very fair priced mind you - oiled muffin and slice of "cheese". This is a wonderful place to experience a nice mix of local and traveling folk. read more

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Moody's Diner is known as a long family legacy and a classic New England roadside landmark known for their pies and legendary comfort food established in 1927. These historic must-stop stays busy all year round with patrons of locals and tourists alike. You walk in and you'll see history and family photos. We've been driving here for many years and never stopped, and today we finally did! We came in at 1:15 p.m. and there was still a wait, around 20-30 minutes. We were going to have their famous dishes but opted to get breakfast instead. I enjoyed my 3 eggs over easy with sausage and a side of bacon, and BF had his with ham and blueberry pancakes. You can never mess up breakfast, which we are looking forward to going back and trying other dishes, specifically the biscuits and gravy, my ultimate American comfort food, and I'd be the judge. The server was nice and attentive, and breakfast came out in 10 minutes. Prices are reasonable. read more

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Moody's Diner in Waldoboro is small-town Maine at its best. We first heard about it in the most Maine way possible, we asked a grocery store cashier where to find the best blueberry pie, and every single person she asked walking in the door immediately said the same thing: Moody's. When a whole town votes the same way, you listen. We ended up going three times during our trip, and honestly, it was mostly for the pie. Each time the diner was packed, with about a 15-minute wait, but it was worth every second. The place buzzes with energy...waitresses flying around with plates stacked high, yet still making sure everyone is taken care of. Classic diner chaos, but in the best way. The food is pure comfort. First off, when you get seated they bring you warm perfectly baked buttery biscuits to set the mood (had to mention that). The chicken croquettes are huge, golden, and come smothered in rich gravy, a serious stick-to-your-ribs satisfaction. The turkey sandwiches piled high and drenched in gravy taste like Thanksgiving pulled up a chair. And then... the pie. Oh, the pie. Their blueberry pie is exactly what you dream about when you picture Maine, sweet, tart, flaky, and the kind of dessert your wish your grandma would bake. We didn't just go once. Or twice. We went three times...because one slice just wasn't enough. Moody's isn't fancy, it's better. It's authentic, it's delicious, and it's a slice (literally) of Maine tradition. If you leave without trying the any of their pies, you've officially done your vacation wrong! read more

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My husband and I were both impressed with the cabin cleanliness and charm. Everything you need is here . Excellent shower; great nights sleep. Nice kitchen .When we travel to Maine we stop here for the great food and affordable price. I've always hoped to stay in the cabin and after our travels to Canada we stopped here on our way back. We were going to be late they were very friendly and helpful for our late arrival. Ate breakfast there in the morning...what a great way to end our vacation! read more

Bummed, I wanted to love it but It was rough. Food was so bland. It was nothing to write home about. The history is what makes this place so special and iconic. So bummed! read more

Moody's! What more is there to say? This place has never changed and that's a good thing. Love the pies too (Banana Crème especially)! Service is always great! This place is nostalgic, has comfort food, and a "have to go" when in mid-coast Maine. The little gift shop is always fun too. read more

Moody's Diner - Banana Crème Pie! - Diners Near Me - Waldoboro, Maine

Happy Mothers Day! It was soooooo busy there today. Everyone was kind as usual, but seemed a little frazzled. I tried to be thankful and offered a smile every time a waitress walked by or helped us. Just wanted to make their day happy! I ordered the Chicken Croquettes, which are little balls of ground roasted chicken mixed with a stuffing and then fried and smothered in gravy. This tasted yummy, but the texture was not desirable. The stuffing was a little "wet". I think a little longer in the fryer and they would be superb. OR fried and then baked maybe? The biscuits were devoured in .03 seconds and I wanted to rub the pickled beets all over my face they were so delicious. read more

Moody's Diner - Chicken Croquettes! - Diners Near Me - Waldoboro, Maine

AVOID AT ALL COST KEEP DRIVING: Worst ever my my son order Fried seafood plate all seafood was nasty the clams and scallops especially tasted like they were left in the sun too long it was cold as well, $40. Rip off , The meat Loaf I would not feed to my dog nasty , mashed potato scoop was cold and hard gravy was nasty paste The founder and his wife would roll over in their grave. The health department should also pay them a visit the counter and service area was nasty dirty can't imagine what the kitchen is like . read more

The Seafood Platter was generous in size (plenty for taking home for another lunch). Fish was fish sticks rather than a larger fillet. Scallops and shrimp were delicious. The clams were tasty but would probably have bounced at least once if dropped to a hard surface. The French fries were excellent. Cole slaw (which I am not a huge fan of) was actually pretty good. Lots of crunchy cabbage and carrots without too much sauce in it. The waitress was efficient without being "naggy" during the meal. We got pie to go (looked too god to pass on, but too Fulton eat it now). Neat place with 1950s decor including lunch counter and wooden booth to sit in. Too bad the gift shop was not open to check out (closed Sunday and Monday I think) read more

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You want a mom and pop authentic diner not a make to look like a diner this is the place. Great portions and good tasting food. It's a little spendy but you'll leave full that's for sure. The inside isn't anything special but clean with friendly staff. The pies are so yummy, and huge serving!! So glad we stopped in for supper. read more

A solid stop in Waldoboro, Maine when traveling on Rt 1. Loved the haddock chowder, but honestly many of the menu items were underwhelming. Good service. read more

Moody's Diner - Haddock chowder with fresh baked biscuit. - Diners Near Me - Waldoboro, Maine

I ordered some donuts and their berry pie. I wish I had more pictures but it was all so good it was gone to fast. Great service I'll be ordering from Moody's again soon. read more

Moody's Diner - Berry pie kit. Loved it and so did my kids. - Diners Near Me - Waldoboro, Maine

I don't understand all the fuss. Went for lunch and had a chef salad that had some form of shredded turkey and cheese. The cherry tomatoes were hard as a rock, as if just removed from the freezer. The dressing was a couple of packets of Ken's chemical concoction. It was the most bizarre-and tasteless-salad I've ever had. The place hasn't been changed in decades-I guess it's supposed to be quaint and cool-but it's just old and worn. Having been to diners up and down the East Coast, this is at the bottom of the list-hardly what anyone envisions as a 'diner.' read more

Just fantastic and very reasonable prices. Strongly suggest you check it out. Great service from Arden and wonderful food. I can't say enough good things about them. read more

The menus offer the full line of breakfast lunch or dinner. We all opted for breakfast. Service and meal were good. However they are known for their huge pieces of pie. We ordered the banana cream pie x3 to go. That was a huge disappointment just regular size slice for $7.99 each. Filling had too much thickening so odd texture and bland taste and finished off with cool whip. read more

We drive by this place all the time and only stopped once for a mediocre slice of blueberry pie 15 years ago. On our last trip coming down from Rockland we stopped by for a snack. The gift shop cashier rang off the variety of pies there. So we decided to give it another shot- and we're so glad we did. We split a turkey club, fish chowder and a strawberry rhubarb pie a la mode. The club had fresh roasted turkey. It was one of the best clubs I've had in ages. But the star was the strawberry rhubarb pie-omg the crust was light and flaky and the filling so good! It really was one of the best pies I've ever had - and I don't think I would like rhubarb. Fun old time ambiance. The servers were fast and courteous. read more

Moody's Diner is a classic! I'd heard about this place for years before moving to Maine, so of course I had to try it. This being an early lunch stop, I went for the haddock Reuben--a new thing for me, even though I've been a Reuben sandwich lover all my life. How did I not know?! It's so delicious! It just works, and it's all perfectly proportioned with the cheese and the sauerkraut (from nearby Morse's, also so good), and crispy, toasted bread. While I didn't have room to indulge in any of their famous pies, I did grab a yummy slice of lemon velvet cake to go. I imagine this place is packed during high season, but since I was there in late March after a big snowstorm, the vibe was 100% local. The staff are welcoming and low-key, which I love; somehow, even though it was my first time pulling up to the counter, they made me feel like I was a regular already. And then the local dude sitting next to me started chatting with me about the storm and roads and all that normal Maine stuff, so as far as I'm concerned even though I'll always be "from away," this is a place I feel like I belong. See ya soon, Moody's! read more

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There is only one Moody's Diner! Fine food, pleasant, friendly Mainers serving in a classic diner. Related store often has attractive clothing and interesting items. read more

If you have ever been to Moodys - you know everything was fantastic. Never been? They have a seat and your favorite foods waiting. First time for dinner and it was terrific. Couldnt leave without a slice of Blueberry Pie, of course. Always a treat to be at Moodys with their friendly amd experienced staff. read more

Moody's Diner - Traditional New England Boiled Dinner - Diners Near Me - Waldoboro, Maine

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I was visiting the area with some friends and we visited Moody's twice in less than a week. There always seems to be a wait, but things move quickly. The food is outstanding, albeit a bit pricey. The first day we went for breakfast but were too late for the regular breakfast menu. A couple of us had the $10 breakfast special which consisted of two eggs, two blueberry pancakes and choice of meat. Score! I don't remember what the other two had but there was praise. They are known for their baked goods and pies. We all took some baked goods to go. We had pumpkin chocolate chip cookies that were to die for. The next time we went for dinner. I had the pot roast which was delicious and a piece of the best blueberry pie I have ever had. The pie with ice cream was $11, but I didn't care. What a joy to eat! A couple others had the custard pie that they loved and we got some more of those delicious pumpkin chocolate chip cookies... As I said, pricey but worth it. The restaurant is clean with the old diner vibe. It's a family operation and there are many family members working there. read more

Classic old New England diner vibe with friendly staff. Excellent spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Love the haddock chowder with a fresh biscuit. Save room for a slice of one of their famous pies because "Pie fixes everything!" read more

The food is comfort all the way - and the staff are great! It's just got that classic diner vibe that I miss. We need more diners like moody in ME read more

Moody's Diner - Waiting patiently for dinnah - Diners Near Me - Waldoboro, Maine

Moody's has become a family tradition for us. Anytime we are driving up north and pass Waldoboro, a pit stop at Moody's is a must. This place is truly a gem with so much history. How lucky are we to have Moody's be part of our state. We first dined at Moody's two years ago and just fell in love with it. We love diners, and Moody's is the epitome of a perfect one: no frills, extensive menu, cheap prices, yummy food that makes you feel good, great coffee, and that ambiance that's so unique to diners in New England. They have plenty of parking and plenty of space inside, so even on their packed days we haven't had to wait more than 5 mins to get a booth or table. We love all of the seating options -- booths, tables, and bars are available. The menu is quite extensive. We've enjoyed their breakfasts and sandwiches, as well as their pies and biscuits (they're to die for!). The chicken parm sub, the Bertha burger, and the Reuben's are some of our favorite items from their menu. We are grateful for places like Moody's Diner. Thank you for being open for all these years! read more

Moody's Diner - Diners Near Me - Waldoboro, Maine

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Everything! My very favorite diner. Wish it was closer.... Dreaming of their lobster roll, lemon meringue pie....

Not sure why people rave about Moodys we have tried this place 3 times and each time food was ok nothing special, a bit over priced and some staff are rude more of the older generation We gave them the benefit of the doubt but we definitely do not recommend There are much better restaurants in the area read more

Moody's is the quintessential American diner. We loved it! We were there pretty late on a weekday evening. There didn't seem to be many tourists there (like us), but there did seem to be a lot of locals. The staff were friendly and we could see they knew many of the customers. the menu is what you would expect from a diner and the food matched our expectations. Moody's has been here a long time, and it tells a great story about its history. We felt like we were learning a bit about post-WW II America as we learned about Moody's evolution over the years, which we thoroughly enjoyed. In addition to the diner, there was an adjacent ice cream shack, which was a fun way to finish our meal. We will definitely stop here again. If we're planning ahead, perhaps we'll stay in one of their cabins. read more

As diners go, Moody's is close to iconic. Seriously, go just for the pie. Fresh made pies every day - like 30 of them in summer! Ice cream or whip cream really seals the deal. Classic diner with locals filling up the seating at the counter. A few booths on the left and tables to the right. Lunch and dinner specials every day - I recommend the classic turkey dinner around the holidays. The soups are great and made in house; turkey or chicken pot pie cant fail. Expect a long line in summer for brk and dinner. Go off-season! Easy parking in their big parking lot. This is a go to for me every time I'm on the way by on hwy 1. read more

What else you say about the penultimate diner? Moody's is everything wonderful that you expect from a diner. We were seated quickly, the service was fast and friendly, and the food was delivered unbelievably fast, exactly as ordered. All of the food was tasty and plentiful. This place has been around for decades because they just get it all exactly right! read more

The food was wonderful and the waitress was great but several other staff were rude and put a damper on the experience. We were visiting and stopped for breakfast and after a wonderful meal wanted to purchase a t-shirt. We looked through the displays and unfolded several shirts to see what was on the back because there were different designs. We made our selections and folded all of them back up and went to check out. While we were checking out one of the staff members went over and started refolding the shirts while looking over at us. After paying we left then I went back inside to use the restroom before hitting the road and three staff members were huddled together by the shirts and I heard them say "They unfolded practically all the mediums". Wow! They acted like we had unfolded them and just stuffed them back into the display or thrown them on the floor. They were all refolded, I guess not perfectly enough for them. We bought shirts, pastries, stickers AND breakfast. You'd think they'd be more appreciative of the money we spent but instead were very rude. read more

From the moment we walked in we felt at home! They serves fabulous clam strips --the best we had in Maine-- and blueberry pie ala mode! Yummmm!!! Our waitress was such a sweetheart! read more

A Maine institution from 1927! It has classic diner fare as well as all kinds of pie! Everything is better with pie is this slogan! Had amazing haddock Reubens and four berry pie a la mode! Such a fun spot! read more

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Nice and cozy, relaxed atmosphere, fair prices, great service. Parking in front and side, on Route 1. Haddock chowder delicious, thick, full of fish; served with a warm biscuit. BLT on soft rye bread; I asked for mayo on the side and got it without an attitude. Excellent iced coffee. I indulged and also got a ginger snap cookie (the size of a hubcap). Just a joy. Highly recommended. read more

Moody's Diner - BLT - Diners Near Me - Waldoboro, Maine

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This is an absolute MUST. The food was delicious. Our waitress Lori was very good, helpful, and just darling. The chili was very good, the meatball sandwich, burger and friend shrimp were good. Apple pie and banana cream were both yummy. The later was almost perfect. Never been to a restaurant that serves caffeine free Diet Pepsi. That was exciting. There is an ice cream shop and a gift store. Great stop!!! read more

Dependable, good quality diner food, and fast service! You can never go wrong with Moody's, and I've tried just about everything on the menu. Some of my favorites are the pancakes for breakfast, the haddock Reuben, their crabmeat rolls when they have them, and the fried seafood. But most importantly, don't forget the pie! (Or chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting!) read more

Moody's Diner - Corned beef hash, blueberry pancakes with fried eggs, Sausage and gravy biscuits with a scrambled egg - Diners Near Me - Waldoboro, Maine

This is an icon in this community. I have been here so many times but not recently. We decided to stop in on a chilly morning for coffee and breakfast. My usual poached eggs and heart stopping sides of meat were terrific. My husbands breakfast sandwich was good too. The coffee here is hot and regularly flowing into my cup Service is the long time waitresses who may not smile but are sincere in caring for their customers. The counter conversation is all locals with colorful stories and life in Maine exaggerations which is always funny and heartwarming. read more

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I been to Moody,s many times and for the most part food is pretty good. To-night not so. I ordered baked stuffed haddock, there wasn't any moisture left in it ... dry dry dry. My wife ordered the clam strips, which have been really good over the years. Not tonight .... way way over cooked .. she couldn't chew them. Thought about sending everything back .. but decided if they put out food like this and it's Ok ... then they don't give a crap about what they put out for food. Any won't go back read more

I love diners and this one doesn't fall short. I loved it here! Cute souvenirs too. I was so tempted to get one. We ordered two sandwiches. My chicken sandwich was missing a little flavor. I still ate it. Sadly our onion rings were cold. Meal was average. The shining star of this diner is the pies for sure. This received 20/10 for me. I ordered the blueberry pie and it was AMAZING. I wish they shipped these pies. It was by far the best pie I've ever had. My boyfriend ordered the strawberry one and liked it a lot too. read more

I had the Rueben. My husband had the seafood platter. We finished it off with Blueberry Pie ala mode. We were surprised with a biscuit before our entrees were brought. They literally have the best biscuits I've ever tasted and I'm from the South. The pie was incredible. This is such a cute roadside diner. Service was great. Prices were budget friendly. Portions were large. We were just driving through or I promised I would be back for breakfast in the morning. I failed to take photos because I was too busy eating. Trust me. It's worth the stop. read more

It was a truly great experience. I had wanted to go to Moody's for a long time. I had heard of it through multiple grapevines so when we were driving past it a month or so ago I knew we had to stop. There are a lot of classic diners in Maine on on US1 but this one was supposed to be extra special. The place was nice, classic. I got our order in pretty quick and then hung out in the car. We were social distancing but the inside did feel very clean. there was a few people in booths enjoying their meals. after some time I went in to ask about our food and it wasn't ready. Apparently the cook had missed my ticket. We sat in the car longer then suddenly the manager was at my car door with the food. He gave us a huge discount and apologized for the delay. He certainly didn't have to do all that but it was greatly appreciated. We enjoyed our burgers and whoopie pies and headed down the road. But the experience was a joy, in a big part due to their great customer service. read more