We ordered two pies for our Maine wedding--strawberry rhubarb and classic apple--and they were…read moreeverything we hoped for and more. The crust on both was perfectly flaky, buttery, and absolutely delicious. The strawberry rhubarb struck that just right balance of sweetness with a bright citrusy lift, and the apple was the kind of all-American comfort you dream about for a fall wedding. We picked the pies up in person, and Apple Shed was wonderful to work with from start to finish. Planning from Arizona could have been tricky, but they were so accommodating and incredibly helpful, making the whole process seamless from afar. Truly outstanding pies and equally outstanding people. Highly recommend!

Excellent fresh pastries can be purchased here. Tons of variety for your taste buds and sweet tooth.read more

Saw this place and popped in cause I'm always gonna be curious about a bakery. Was not expecting it…read moreto be tiny store front and I was kinda taken aback about how messy the displays were covered in plastic wrap. So I'm not sure if everything was baked fresh this day. Service was fine. I made a panic purchase and grabbed a blueberry oatmeal cookie and it was one of the best oatmeal cookies I've had. I wished I had grabbed. Couple.

Teeny tiny but mighty! Today I grabbed an Oatmeal Blueberry cookie and this was DIVINE! You could…read moretaste the butter and brown sugar. No photo of it because I gobbled like a pig. This will be a new craving.

Fielder's Choice is my go-to ice cream spot whenever I'm in Maine for the summer. They have so many…read moreoptions...soft serve, hard serve, sundaes, milkshakes, slushies, floats, and more. You can either drive thru or walk up to order, which makes it super convenient. My personal favorite is a double hard serve with coffee Oreo (so good!). Just a heads up--they're cash only, but there's an ATM on site. Always a treat and definitely worth the stop!

Drive thru for a Small mint chip ice cream. There's always a…read moreline but the menu board is fun to read all the different combinations they have. It's reasonable in today's market. A small costs around 5.00. And it's worth every penny. The mint chip is all I ever get bc I only treat myself once or twice a season. The staff are great and a small still had two scoops . It's cash only . You won't be sorry.

Randolph Maine is the smallest town in the state of Maine. Only 2 square miles. Within that two…read moremiles, there are TWO ice cream shops. Both are amazing, and both are worth visiting multiple times. Please come! Today we had Deb's! They have a very nice menu, with some unique items. Lots of delicious options for everyone. There used to be a mini golf park out back, but it doesn't seem to be on commission anymore. Hopefully they'll bring that back one day. I'm sure Covid and the major flood of '23 didn't help with that :( There is a beautiful view of the Kennebec River looking over at Farmingdale. The sunsets are epic right here. We were also visit by a very friendly neighbor feline friend. I think he wanted us to share our ice cream.

Chocolate peanut butter soft serve. That is all you need to know. You will not be disappointed!read more

This was my se be cond visit to Holy Cannoli, and it was as good as the first one. They have a…read morevariety of made to order breakfast and lunch choices, including soups, salads and lasagnas, not to mention all their amazing sweets!! We were greeted by two friendly counter ladies who took our order. They accommodated my request for paper boxes versus plastic shell containers. My Stromboli was hot and ready and it didn't take long for my husband's sandwich to get made. Both were yummy!! Prices are average for the meals and I would say the sweets are very reasonably priced. The dining area is spacious and pleasant. They have high and standard tables. They sell three kinds of Maine coffee: CBD, Upta Camp and Mbingo mountain (roasted and packed in Waterville). It is located in the heart of downtown Waterville. The entrance has automated doors (press the blue button kind) and no steps. They are open everyday but Sunday!

I love this place! I always try to come up with an excuse to be in the general area so that we MUST…read morestop in. It's counter service and it's pretty quick, even when it's busy. When it's slow, it's no the fault of the staff, it's the customers that are indecisive and waffling about their decisions. I admit, I was that waffle person ONCE...never again, because we know the flow and also our favorites. For ordering of sandwiches, deli orders, basically things that aren't premade in the glass case/counter...you must complete a paper slip. It's pretty great to be able to customize what you want without having to repeat yourself (which is something I hate doing). We have had sandwiches - quality bread and ingredients! We have had their calzone type of offerings - YUM! So good. I have tried many of their cheesecakes. They are delicious.. They are rich and decadent, as cheesecakes should be in my opinion. I loved all of them, I think the blueberry is my favorite followed by Heath Bar. We love all of their cookies and baked goods. One that will get us coming back, even if it is just for this cookie, are their ricotta cookies. They are so hearty, fluffy and delicious. I hesitated sharing that, because every time I share something, they are always sold out. Anyway...sharing is caring. The owner is super nice. The workers are more reserved and task oriented, so don't distract with conversation if they are busy! There are usually plenty of seats and tables, but it can get crowded when there is a show across the street..be warned. I highly recommend this business and food. Excellent!

A very sweet tiny bakery and tearoom, that also serves lunch! Pastry options were amazing. Cannoli,…read moreFrench macarons, cupcakes, pumpkin rolls, bagels, wow! You can even set up a tea party here! So great! What a wonderful place to come on a weekend after shopping. Would be great for a birthday brunch, they even have table top games. It's run by a family, and it really had the ambience of being in someone's home. I love this place. Service was quick too! And the goodies were served on a medley of precious flowered mismatch plates!

First time here in Gardiner. Was craving a milkshake, and was fortunate enough for this place to…read moreappear. A little mom & pop shop with baked goods, ice cream, and sandwiches. As I mentioned, I came here for a shake. I got a large peanut butter shake, with vanilla ice cream. It is made with real milk, and real ice cream, and blended right in front of you. The only downside, is that it was a little thin. But, the flavors were there. And the large size is perfect for the price point. I stated I came here just for a shake. Well, they also have donuts. Although it was the afternoon, I took 2. A Boston Cream donut and a sugar chocolate cake donut. I at these during my drive back to Boston. The sugar chocolate was pretty good. Still somewhat fresh. And it is what you would expect from a cake donut. The sugar added a nice touch. The Boston Cream was fresh as well. But, the filling's flavor was off. You could taste the standard cream filling, but something just didn't taste right. Oh well, I devoured it. Now, were they homemade? I have no idea. Both owners were assisting and seemed to be very nice. Im thinking this is another local favorite, as the owner knew a lot of customers that came in.

Definitely don't want to miss this spot. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Food and beer are…read moreexcellent. We had the ranch popcorn, Thai sesame salad and the Kennebec pizza. Everything was fresh and delicious with lots of great flavors and texture. I had the Long Time Listener (triple IPA) and highly recommend this, it is phenomenal. Incredibly smooth and tasty for a 10.4% ABV! Followed that up with the Et Tu IPA also very smooth and tasty. Looking forward to stopping in again next time we are in the area.

Great pizzas great friendly server's awesome pleasant salads .Good place to relax and enjoy your…read moretime.I enjoyed my stay there. Kathleen

We stop here almost every time we make the drive to East Madrid. Sooo good! We thought we could eat…read moreoutside but it was a bit windy. Sitting inside we felt part of the welcoming atmosphere! Breakfast sandwiches were yummy - served on homemade croissants; mine with bacon, Wayne's with sausage. We have a cinnamon roll for later. Of note is that they have a freezer and fridge full of comfort foods and soups.

The avocado "toast" was pretty dang sad. It was more like some shitty pre packaged guac on some…read moresoggy white bread, not "toast". Took way too long to get it, maybe it's because they were busy burning the scrambled eggs.

This is our new favorite ice cream shop. They have excellent customer service, great ice cream, and…read moregood prices. They also recognized that we had a dog with us and gave us a pup-cup. I will happily return.

This local spot has everything you need in a picture-perfect ice cream cone. The flavor combos are…read moreamazing and they come so so cute. Ice cream is delicious and huge - def worth the money. If you're coming by Hallowell - or live there- you should stop by and get an unforgettable treat! Also- the workers are almost all local high school students so they are super nice and very helpful!

I love the Augusta inspired names of their bagel sandwiches such as Arsenal, Augustine, and…read moreLithgow. I also love the history of this building being the only remaining building of the mill that was destroyed by fire in the late 80's. The interior was clean and very well organized. There were a great variety of unique bagels, cream cheeses and sweet treats. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. If I wasn't in a rush I would have enjoyed my bagel outside overlooking the river but instead, I devoured it in my car as I was driving. I recommend a visit to Sand Hill Bagel Co.

If I could do 4 and a half stars on yelp that is what I would give. I've driven past this place so…read moremany times and so I finally woke up early enough to make it over. The location is clean and welcoming. The bagel selection is vast and exciting. I got a fancy bagel this time but I see myself coming back for a regular bagel next time. Only thing that would make it better is a slightly bigger coffee menu and/or a water dispenser.