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    Route 197 Diner

    4.4 (8 reviews)
    Closed • 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    2 months ago

    Place felt grungy, dirty. Really basic food and it wasn't very good. To many places out there to settle for this.

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    2 years ago

    Great breakfast! The staff is friendly and accommodating. Would 100% recommend Rte 197 Diner

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    4 years ago

    Always great food. The best breakfast spot with very friendly staff. If you are looking for a great quentisential diner, this is it!

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    Rolly's Diner - Corned beef hash skillet (corned beef, eggs hash browns and cheese) soooo good!!!! With a grilled english muffin

    Rolly's Diner

    4.1(134 reviews)
    12.6 mi
    •$

    My friend and I decided that Rolly's was going to be the place we would try for the month of May…read more We were not disappointed. The food was what I was expecting and hoping for....rich, indulgent food, that met my savory and sweet cravings. We were greeted immediately upon walking through the door and were instructed to sit any where we wanted. We had plenty to choose from around 10:30am on Saturday, even on a holiday weekend. All of the open tables, were clean and ready for new patrons. The restaurant was about half full and appeared to be mostly regulars, as they were chatting with the staff and each other. I love local places that know the locals that well. Our drink orders were taken within a minute of sitting. The hot chocolate were rich and creamy even without whipped cream. I opted not to have it added. I ordered a blueberry muffin as my "appetizer". They offer it as is, or grilled. I love it grilled and it was good and not too filling. For our meals we ordered a table pancake (meaning, a pancake for sharing). It was fluffy and perfectly good - nice and hot. They have "syrup" and it reminded me of being a kid and having Log Cabin syrup. I didn't ask, but it didn't taste like pure maple syrup. I ordered the corned beef hash skillet with a grilled english muffin. It was perfectly cooked and it was delicious. It tasted like canned corned beef hash and I was not mad about it. I truly wanted comfort food and this hit. My friend had the S.O.S. (gravy with beef and pork) AKA Sh*t on a Shingle. It looked soooo good and she stated the biscuit and gravy and meat were good. We took our leftovers home, which will tell you, the portions were decent, the food was delicious and no delicious food would be left behind. I recommend this restaurant if you are interested in diner food, with quick friendly service and plenty of space. I definitely want to come back and get the S.O.S.

    Went to Rolly's for breakfast. It was a decent breakfast. Had an egg cheese omelet with hash…read morebrowns. I asked for crispy hash browns. They were thin and crispy but little taste. Coffee was very good. Service was good. The ambiance was diner style. Clean.

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    Rolly's Diner - Corned beef hash skillet (corned beef, eggs hash browns and cheese) soooo good!!!! With a grilled english muffin

    Corned beef hash skillet (corned beef, eggs hash browns and cheese) soooo good!!!! With a grilled english muffin

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    A1 Diner - Mushroom omelet

    A1 Diner

    4.1(218 reviews)
    12.1 mi
    •$$

    The A1 diner was a spot we had to check out on the family's trip to Maine. Lucky for us, the Mayor…read moreof Flavor Town gave his stamp of approval on Triple D. An old rail car sitting on the corner. It is a small and unassuming spot. You step in and it is a very tiny place. Your typical diner set up. Counter seating and booths opposite them. And the window to get the food from the kitchen. They don't have a gluten free menu, but they are well aware of small changes they can make or take away to fit the dietary needs. I went with the South of the Border Burger. No bun, pepperjack cheese and chili. They all blended together so well. The slight spice of the chili and cheese was a great topping mixture for the beef patty. The fries were right in the middle of crispy and soft. The North of the border burger was, "very tasty. Awesome flavor!" Which is a good review from my Dad who isn't much for extra on details. My brother got the Korean BBQ sliders special (not on menu pictures provided). The flavors were awesome. Lucky the kimchi came on the side, my brother wasn't too keen on the fermented cabbage. My mom had the curried chicken wrap, no wrap. So the kitchen made it a salad for her. Sh loves salad and curry. So why not put them together for a dish she really loved. The staff were all extremely friendly. They seemed to know a lot of the patrons coming in. We had a fun time reminiscing about the Guy Fieri visit and other Maine celebrities that have stopped in. If I'm ever out this way again, I would love to come back. Excellent food. Excellent service. Great experience!!

    We visited on a late Sunday morning in September and were able to get a booth although the place…read morewas packed. Service was upbeat and friendly. It took a bit to get our order taken and over 30 mins to get our food: a strata with 2 eggs as a substitute for potatoes and greens, and 2 eggs, bacon, toast, and a side of corned beef hash. They had also run out of clean coffee mugs which left patrons we waiting for their coffee. The strata was a small portion and quite tasteless, except for the overwhelming taste of red peppers. Strata are usually made with eggs, stale bread, and other ingredients. There were no eggs listed in this one, so that is why I ordered sunnyside up eggs with it. The sunnyside eggs where overdone and quite browned on the bottom yet the yolk was not runny and the eggs were still undercooked on top. The corned beef hash, which we were told was stellar and television personality Guy Fierii loved, was abysmal. There were only tiny shreds of corned beef, not well seasoned, and mostly undercooked potatoes, celery, and onion. Even ketchup didn't help. Prices were very high for the serving size and quality.the strata was $18.00. Only on street parking, cramped quarters, high prices and less than stellar food. While by water, there is no seating overlooking the water. You can go outside to view. The service was excellent and the retro establishmnet is unique, but based on this experience, we would neither recommend nor return. Only on street parking.

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    A1 Diner - The fresh ground coffee was very good and the weight staff was outstanding.

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    The fresh ground coffee was very good and the weight staff was outstanding.

    Moody's Diner - Ichiban bento box

    Moody's Diner

    4.1(369 reviews)
    30.5 mi
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    My husband and I were both impressed with the cabin cleanliness and charm. Everything you need is…read morehere . 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!

    Get outta town!!! OMG we are headed to Camden & Bar Harbor. Our 1st stop was Red's Eats in…read moreWiscasset 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.

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    Moody's Diner - Muffin flavors for the day

    Muffin flavors for the day

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    Marcy's Diner - Combo No. 6

    Marcy's Diner

    4.3(711 reviews)
    36.0 mi•Arts District, Old Port
    •$$

    Since this was not my first trip to Portland, I wanted to revisit some old favorites while also…read morechecking out places I had not been to before. Marcy's was part of the latter - I had seen the name float around a while, and since the reviews looked great I thought it would be a good place to have breakfast. That being said, I made plans to check it out. Marcy's is a small corner diner, located just off Congress Street near the Portland Museum of Art. It wasn't crowded when I arrived, and immediately got a seat at the counter. The interior is super casual - more casual than an average diner, but is also very welcoming. I can see this place getting crowded/a wait during peak times as there are only a few tables in addition to the counter. The diner is only open for breakfast and lunch, 5 days per week. The menu has several breakfast staples as well as some more creative dishes they concocted. I didn't want to go off the beaten path, so I focused on their breakfast combos which had a mixture of eggs and carbs. I decided on their Number 6 which contained choice eggs (I got scrambled), has browns, choice of breakfast meat (I got sausage), and choice of flavored pancakes (I got blueberry). The breakfast was delicious - the portions are large and I could tell they use quality ingredients. There isn't much more I can say outside of the fact that this was a solid meal with delicious food - it was really everything you want out of a diner breakfast. Service was also great - everyone was friendly and chill; I could tell they get along well and that they put a lot of love into this place. Overall, Marcy's Diner is a yes - there is nothing flashy here, but I had a delicious meal in a friendly, casual environment. I wouldn't hesitate to return the next time I'm in Portland.

    Best two egg breakfast ever!!! Traditional breakfast place but so much more. Great atmosphere…read more Super friendly staff. Great music. People who work here definitely care. Oh yeah did I mention the food! Best two egg ever. Huge portions. I highly recommend this place. Best breakfast in Portland. I don't usually eat pancakes but whoa they look amazing

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    Bintliff’s Corner Brew - Crab cake Benedict

    Bintliff’s Corner Brew

    4.8(58 reviews)
    12.2 mi
    •$$

    My parents had raved about their previous experience here and wanted to bring us. We did arrive a…read morelittle later than open on Saturday and it was quite a long line. So firstly I would recommend showing up early or to expect a wait especially on weekends. Also related to this their space is quite small it can be a little chaotic with finding a spot to sit. Despite the small space they have made sure it is very beautifully designed and amazing vibes overall. Makes sense why it is so popular honestly. We snagged some of their outdoor seats and enjoyed the nice weather with our breakfast. They have a good mix of sweet and savory and talking to some others in line they said you honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. They have a great amount of coffee drink options too and when you order a large they are not lying, it is huge. I finished mine during breakfast but my wife and mother got theirs in a to-go cup before we left and looked like a normal sized large still. Food wise I felt like I had to try their Blueberry French Toast and it did not disappoint, great take on the dish. Only real complaint I could say is I would prefer a little thinner slice of bread so it can soak a little better but no real complaints. My wife got the Librarian Omelette (minus mushrooms) and it was large and jam full, they did not skimp on ingredients. Her only real complaint was some bacon was thicker than she prefers but again minimal. If you are looking for a spot to grab some delicious breakfast and/or coffee in central Maine this should be near the top of your list. From the overall vibes to quality of drinks and food you will likely have a difficult finding a better spot.

    We tried Pistachio Chai latte, Chicken wrap and Toast. Chicken wrap was decent and the toast was…read morebaked in house. The toast came with complimentary jam and tasted delicious. The Pistachio was too sweet for our taste.The vibes and the energy of the cafe is amazing. It offers scenic view to dine outside.

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    Bintliff’s Corner Brew - Blueberry Mascarpone French Toast

    Blueberry Mascarpone French Toast

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    Route 197 Diner - diners - Updated September 2026

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