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A Summer Guide to Maine
The Holy Donut is one of A Summer Guide to Maine.

1. The Holy Donut

8.6
7 Exchange St, Portland, ME
Donut Shop · Downtown Portland · 110 tips and reviews

Beth S.Beth S.: Take a sunrise tour of Casco Bay and you're guaranteed to be first in line for donuts. Maple bacon was my fav.

Bard Coffee is one of A Summer Guide to Maine.

2. Bard Coffee

9.2
185 Middle St (Exchange St.), Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · Downtown Portland · 108 tips and reviews

Christoph B.Christoph B.: Serious coffee place with trained baristas and great selection of pour over coffee. They primarily use Kalita Wave for pour over which creates a very pleasant, smooth coffee. Highly recommended.

Hot Suppa is one of A Summer Guide to Maine.

3. Hot Suppa

9.3
703 Congress St, Portland, ME
Breakfast Spot · Parkside · 87 tips and reviews

JPJP: Incredible breakfast food. The eggs biscuits and gravy and the French toast were excellent

4. Fort Allen Park

9.2
Eastern Promenade (btwn Vesper & Walnut St.), Portland, ME
Scenic Lookout · Downtown Portland · 14 tips and reviews

JPJP: Beautiful park that's right on the bay. Take a walk

Portland Head Light is one of A Summer Guide to Maine.

5. Portland Head Light

9.5
1000 Shore Rd (at Captain Strout Cir.), Cape Elizabeth, ME
Lighthouse · 79 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bye: Spectacular views of Maine's oldest lighthouse. Do not miss if you are visiting Portland or the surrounding area.

Duckfat is one of A Summer Guide to Maine.

6. Duckfat

9.2
43 Middle St, Portland, ME
New American Restaurant · 228 tips and reviews

Ryan H.Ryan Handrahan: We ordered the poutine, fries, a variety of paninis, along with the milkshakes and donuts. All were incredible, some of the best sandwiches we've had and one of the top meals of our trip

The Standard Baking Co. is one of A Summer Guide to Maine.

7. The Standard Baking Co.

9.4
75 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Bakery · Downtown Portland · 92 tips and reviews

Fran F.Fran Fisher: Loved it. I would highly recommend it...rhubarb tart and ham and cheese croissant are fabulous!

8. Allagash Brewing Company

9.4
50 Industrial Way, Portland, ME
Brewery · Riverton · 111 tips and reviews

Ian C.Ian Covey: Free tasting of some rotating (always quality) beers!

Eventide Oyster Co. is one of A Summer Guide to Maine.

9. Eventide Oyster Co.

9.4
86 Middle St (btwn Franklin and Hampshire), Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 280 tips and reviews

Jing Jing L.Jing Jing Li: Hands down best meal I've had all year. Get everything and share, you can't go wrong. The oysters were amazing, as was the crab roll, the greens (the nori vinaigrette is killer), and the tuna crudo.

Red's Eats is one of A Summer Guide to Maine.

10. Red's Eats

7.4
16 Water St (at Main St.), Wiscasset, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 93 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Heaping pieces of fresh meat overflow onto the tinfoil wrapping (it’s a whole lobster’s worth, by the way). But we’ll happily work our way in with a fork, dipping into our side of melted butter. Read more.

Moody's Diner is one of A Summer Guide to Maine.

11. Moody's Diner

8.3
Rt. 1, Waldoboro, ME
Diner · 41 tips and reviews

JosyJosy: There is no better pie in Maine. They use fresh Maine blueberries in their pies, pancakes, and muffins. Ask for the muffin griddle-warmed.

Port Clyde is one of A Summer Guide to Maine.

12. Port Clyde

Port Clyde, ME
Harbor or Marina · 4 tips and reviews

Michele K.Michele Kociolek-Burkitt: Quaint village lots of lobsters check out the General Store and the Dip Net

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13. Primo

8.8
2 S Main St, Rockland, ME
Italian Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

CITY GRITCITY GRIT: The most farm-to-table you can get without dining in a hen house. Head upstairs to the tavern-like walk-in area for $1 oysters, tapas, and the entire reservations only menu.

Long Grain is one of A Summer Guide to Maine.

14. Long Grain

8.7
31 Elm St, Camden, ME
Thai Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

chrischris: If they have the chicken wings on the menu, all I can say is this: get them and make sure you get extra secret sauce on the side (enough to bathe yourself in).

Cadillac Mountain is one of A Summer Guide to Maine.

15. Cadillac Mountain

9.4
Cadillac Summit Rd, Bar Harbor, ME
Mountain · 53 tips and reviews

John H.John Hankus: Catch a sunset or sunrise. You can drive to the top and hike down a bit to catch the beautiful views of the park. Plenty of parking on top. Really a gem.