Now here's a place that really does remind me of Chicago greasy spoons. And I love places like…read morethis. Unpretentious, no fluff burgers... and delicious at that! Food was made pretty quick, though there was nobody queued up when I arrived. Burgers are slightly on the smaller side (imo), which is perhaps why the double is also prominently listed on their menu. Onion rings are hand-made and not factory produced. Their mayo-based special sauce is dangerously great. Give me a bowl and spoon, please. Friendly folks here; minimal 'bar' indoor seating and several picnic tables outside. It's on a busy road so there's fair traffic noise. Unfortunately it's too far for me to be here regularly but I am glad I know it exists... just in case... for next time.

The Hamburger Stand is back open for the season Yesterday…read moreI stopped by to grab a menu and after looking it over I called. Barbara answered and took my order, told me the price and asked how long til I arrived. I said I was already there and she said give them 5 or so minutes. Let me say that the 1st sip of the reeses milk shake was amazing. I remember why I don't get them anywhere else. The burger was nice and juicy and had my favorite toppings and the hand cut fries reminded me of the beach, nice and crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy inside it really was the perfect lunch. My only complaint was the straw kept getting plugged by the reeses chunks on the bottom of the cup. If you're hungry and looking to support local businesses try this place out. You won't be disappointed with the food or the amazing people who work there

** This review is for the event space upstairs**…read more I went to a networking event in the event space upstairs and was very happy with the set up. Lots of space to sit and some comfy couch areas as well. I didn't try any food but it looks like they have some great options. The downstairs has a large bar and garage doors that open up to the outside. The whole inside gets lots of sun and is super pretty. I will be back to try it at a non event.

Truly a hidden gem! Sacred Profane nails the trifecta of great beer, amazing food, and kind staff…read more It's the only spot in the U.S. doing tank-pour lagers, where the beer is suspended from tanks and flows with gravity directly to the luger tap. They serve two types of lager beer AND have an extensive cocktail, wine and shandy list. The lobster roll with smoked trout roe, pierogis, and grilled cauliflower easily count among the best bar food we've ever had. The staff were so friendly and went out of their way to accommodate my weird allergy. The vibes are awesome and chill. 10/10 recommend. Pro Tips - Ask about the tank pour setup--it's worth learning about - Plenty of parking in front - Don't miss the lobster roll - Lots of seating inside, outside and upstairs!

Had lunch at the bar with a friend. Always a fun time! Of course I had to order the turkey dinner…read moreplate. It was delicious. My friend had a chicken wrap with cole slaw. Everything was great. Fun bartenders.

I went there last night and got the haddock sandwich, I then spent the rest of my night into this…read moremorning violently puking my brains out. I had to go to the ER and get IV fluids and meds. I spent the ENTIRE day at the hospital. So would I recommend them? No I wouldn't. Also little advice to the restaurant, maybe check the dates of your food before cooking it and sending it out to people!!

1st time here. I've read all the reviews & told myself to try out the sandwiches…read more I ordered two small subs. I had the steak n cheese with mushrooms onions & peppers. It was very good. The other sub was a small meatball. I'm impressed with this variety store. I've probably driven by the place a thousand times never going in. Well that 's about to change.I 'll be ordering lots of different sandwiches in the future.

It took 45 minutes for my steak n cheese. They forgot I paid for it and if I didn't ask they…read morewouldn't have told me it was done. Maybe a bad day

What a great dining experience! Having lunch in a 100-year-old dining car with only 16 seats at…read morethe counter was such a fun experience. The real spotlight should be on the quality of the food. We ordered three completely different items, each was excellent and made with high-quality ingredients. A great example, my daughter ordered a traditional breakfast plate. The pancakes were light as a feather, perfectly cooked with a hint of lemon in the mix. And, the syrup, pure maple syrup, is superb. There is a wait, but they take your phone number and will text you when your seats are ready. Waiting gave us time to visit some of the unique stores in town, only minutes away on foot. Bring cash; they don't do credit cards. But they do have an ATM outside. Grab a seat at the counter, and you will promise yourself that you will return.

I have eaten breakfast here before-it was mediocre. Service was ok, we were pretty much ignored in…read morethe beginning although there were only 3 other people there. I cannot even remember what I got but I remember thinking it was a waste of $. As for the ambiance-it's a fiber with a counter & stools (no tables), it was uncomfortable & freezing inside. Decided to give them a try for lunch, I have read so much about how amazing their fried chicken sandwich is, so I entered that online and see the sandwich is $22...to get fries with that it is another $8.50...ok, I think it's my birthday & my husband and I can split it all so that's only about $15 a piece. Go to put order in and there is an AUTOMATIC 22% gratuity added that cannot be changed or removed. Let me get this straight-ya'll are charging $30.50 for a chicken sandwich and fries (nothing special-no antibiotic free range chicken, probably saline packed chicken from China ‍) AND you think it's ok to tack on 22% tip for LUNCH TAKE OUT???? Sooooo that's $40.56 for a chicken sandwich and fries, tax + tip. ‍ Yeah, no. I would not eat here if they were the last restaurant on earth. I love supporting local, but how greedy can you be?

So so so yummy! Went right when they opened on a Wednesday and the service was very quick. You…read moreorder at the counter and they bring the food to you! I recommend Fredos famous fish dip! They also have an AMAZING jalopeno hot sauce that we put on everything! I was very cute in the inside and the service was also lovely.

A lot of seafood restaurants in Maine get by doing things the way they always have - not really…read moreimproving on the dishes but getting by cooking things the "classic" way. Fish & Whistle is different. They set the bar higher and took traditional recipes and made them excellent. Their fish chowder is delicious. Cream, thyme, fresh pollack. I can't tell you how deflating it is to get a sludgy chowder in *Maine* when restaurants have access to such amazing ingredients. Probably the best fried fish I've ever had. The type of fish varies. I've had bluefish before but most recently had pollack and it was wonderful. Perfectly cooked, well seasoned, huge flakes of delicious white fish. It was excellent. It's so awesome to see a local restaurant raising the bar and setting a higher standard for food.

After driving past DTRT over the past 4 years, I was finally able to stop in for a bite and my…read moregirlfriend and I are very happy we did!! She had the poutine and raved about them. I had the onion soup and raved about it and we shared an order of sweet and smokey rubbed wings which we both raved about!! Can't wait to return to try more of the menu!!

2nd visit 2 weeks ago for lunch on a Sunday. Was surprised that not busier on football day but nice…read moresince it was quiet. Sat at a table in the dining room. Service was prompt and friendly. Have to say that the tables need a good cleaning. I'm in the business and know the difference between clean and sanitized; a table can be dirty but be sanitized. It had that sticky, greasy film on it from always being just wiped with sanitizing solution but never being cleaned with soap and hot water. Great glass of sauvignon blanc, my brother had diet coke and water as he just finished s work out at the gym. I ordered a bowl of the clam chowder and we both ordered the beet salad, my brother adding the airline chix breast to his. The chowder was disappointing. It was tepid and the potatoes were still a bit hard. Both of our salads were great. Candy cane striped beets, blue cheese, good vinaigrette. My brother's chicken perfectly cooked. I wanted to talk to a manager about the soup and the table but see anyone on the floor who appeared to be supervising. My 1st visit I did leave a great review as everything was top notch.

Haven't been here in a while. Felt like having a burger, so I stopped in Thursday evening…read more Sat at the bar, this bartender is always friendly; tasted a few beers because I wanted a Smithwicks but they don't carry it. Disappointed because she pulled samples without 1st letting the warm beer in the tap flow, so not impressed because the beer was warm. Settled on a Stella. I love my beer cold, it was not. Ordered a mushroom, onion Swiss medium rare. They changed their fries and they were GREAT! This is why I choose Cow Bell over The Mill because the Mills fries are soggy and often just warm. The burger at Cow Bell was over cooked at medium well and the mushroom onion topping was not only Luke warm, looked and tasted like it was leftover from the previous day. I had another beer, and Allagash White; again not as cold as I think a beer should be. I've had the steak tips with veg and mashed potatoes here before and they're always good - think I'll stick with that next time. Ambiance like most bars, sports on the TVs. Did chat with a nice gentleman sitting next to me.

Mac n cheese burger is amazing Service is great…read moreAnd inside is always clean and well decorated.