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    The Kennebec Cafe

    4.7 (12 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Ian W.

    The Kennebec Cafe is a little roadside eatery in Anson offering light fare for lunch and dinner including sandwiches, wraps, burgers with fries, toasted naans, flatbread pizzas, salads, soups, kids meals, and desserts. Most main items priced $11-$15. The place offers a cozy dining room and takeout. I stopped by recently for lunch takeout. I ordered the Haddock Sandwich with Fries ($15 plus tax), which was ready to go in under 10 minutes after ordering. The big fish sandwich and fries filled the box. The fish sandwich a breaded deep fried square topped with lots of tartar sauce on a soft thick burger bun. The golden fries were hot and crispy with ketchup on the side. Overall, it was pretty good and I would probably order their spicy chicken burger or their veggie flatbread next time.

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    Izabella P.

    Quaint little place but the food does not disappoint. Most scrumptious chicken sandwich I've ever had and the nicest employees ever. You can tell there's a lot of TLC put into the food :)

    Kennebec River, Anson, Maine

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    1 month ago

    Good food at reasonable prices. Friendly staff as well. Right off 201a in Anson Maine.

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    8 months ago

    Great atmosphere along the river, great food and large portions. The staff was friendly and very attentive.

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    8 months ago

    Everything was delicious. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck. We had a party of 8 and it was perfect. Highly recommend!

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    8 months ago

    Excellent spinach and avocado wrap and burgers. Beautiful deck overlooking the Kennebec. We'll be back!

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    2 years ago

    Stopped in for lunch. Friendly service. We enjoyed our sandwiches and the deck was perfect. Will be back.

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    A True Central Maine Comeback Story - Fonzo's is Back Home in Madison and Better Than Ever…read moreI've been chasing good pizza across Maine for over 30 years, from the old-school spots in Portland to hidden delis up north, and Fonzo's has always held a special place in my heart. This place started slinging pies in Madison way back before the turn of the century, built a loyal following, ventured over to Norridgewock for a while, and now--thankfully--it's circled back home to 99 Main St. where it belongs. And let me tell you, this latest chapter feels like the best one yet. Walking in, it's that classic no-frills Maine eatery vibe: warm, welcoming, with the smell of fresh dough and frying chicken hitting you right away. The staff? Genuinely friendly folks who remember your name if you're a regular and make you feel like one even if it's your first time. Service is quick and attentive without hovering--exactly what you want on a busy weeknight or after a long day on the Kennebec. The food is where Fonzo's shines. Their pizza dough has that perfect chew--crispy edges, soft center, with sauce that's tangy and not too sweet. I went for a large pepperoni and a side of their hand-breaded chicken tenders this time, and both were spot-on: generous toppings that don't slide off, cheese melted just right, and those tenders? Crispy outside, juicy inside, with fries cut fresh. Portions are hearty (Maine-sized, as we say), and everything tastes like it's made with care, not rushed out of a freezer bag. Ambience is cozy and unpretentious--think local chatter, families grabbing takeout, and that community hub feel that's getting rarer these days. It's the kind of spot where you bump into neighbors and end up staying longer than planned. Fonzo's isn't chasing trends; it's sticking to what works and doing it exceptionally well. In a world of chain pizza, this family-owned local favorite reminds us why we love supporting homegrown places. If you're in Madison, Skowhegan, or just passing through on Route 201, do yourself a favor and stop in. Worth the drive every time. Highly recommended--welcome home, Fonzo's! You could copy-paste that straight into the box (it touches on food, service, and ambience like the prompt suggests). It'll stand out as thoughtful and real, which helps small businesses like this. If you want any tweaks--like adding a specific menu item you had or toning something down--just say the word. Proud of you for supporting local spots like this.

    Amazing! The food, the service, the atmosphere! Woah! They were so friendly taking my order, they…read moreeven modified it to meet my needs! Hands down the best pizza I've ever had! I can't wait to go back and try something else! Wow! Truly a masterpiece! Thank you so much Fonzo's! I'll be seeing y'all again soon!!!

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    I was up visiting my uncle in Farmington this past weekend and decided I wanted some food. I called…read moreArkay to see if I could get a delivery. When I called the woman answering my call was very friendly and took in my order saying yes to delivery. Not to long later at the time they said the pizza arrived. Right now I am on crutches and before I could even ask the delivery driver said do you want me to put it somewhere. I took his offering and he put it on my side table next to the couch so I could put my foot back up and relax. He was a really nice guy and very respectful. The pizza came piping hot and looking amazing. Since I was a guest I did not have drinks so Arkay was also able to deliver that with the food. The pizza I chose was bacon because.... dur bacon is the best! The pizza was full of flavor with a great sauce, ample bacon, and stringy cheese. I would highly recommend trying Arkay whether just passing through or you live in town. I will be going back on my next visit.

    Amazing pizza, cooked beautifully, crunchy bottom and a little chewy inside crust. Especially since…read morethey had ten pizzas ready for orders, including my own that were ready and being kept warm. cozy little store, got a fair amount of local drinks and chips. service was excellent, there was some technical difficulties, but the order came through in the end. id rather go here then the other 5 pizza places in the area, that are closer. Its definitely worth the extra few miles.

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    I'm from northern Maine, and my husband and I were recently traveling up there to spend Christmas…read moreand we had a friend with us. On our way, we were hoping for an excellent lunch, and Harvest Moon deli had good reviews, so we figured it was worth a try. The menu is a cute idea - themed around music (and presumably the name of the deli itself is after Neil Young, but not positive). There are a lot of options to choose from, but I landed on the chicken salad sandwich just because it's a classic and I was really in the mood for some. My sandwich was a disappointment. The bread was somewhat dry (especially the crust), the chicken salad itself was also dry as well. It was not flavorful, either. My husband's club sandwich had too much mayonnaise on it, so he ended up donating some of his mayo to my dry sandwich cause. (I didn't try his sandwich, but since his was toasted, he didn't experience the same dry bread issues). The deli seating area and bathroom was clean, and the staff were friendly and the service was fast. I probably would give this another try someday if we needed to have lunch on the way up again, and I'd get something entirely different to compare.

    This is a solid spot for good sandwiches. They make a good sandwich, though I have not found…read moreanything that is great or surprising. Conveniently, they have delivery via DoorDash, which is super, but little to crave. With the minimal food offerings in the area, it's nice to have the occasional sandwich offering, but various ingredients smashed between two slices of bread gets a bit old quickly.

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