Eric's Guidebook
Food Scene
Walking distance from The Lighthouse and same side of the street. Has breakfast options and vegan/ vegetarian options. Also- if available- I highly recommend the meatloaf sandwich (but only if you're hungry).
A Cafe & Bakery
2178 Post RoadWalking distance from The Lighthouse and same side of the street. Has breakfast options and vegan/ vegetarian options. Also- if available- I highly recommend the meatloaf sandwich (but only if you're hungry).
I know what you're thinking- Pizza at the beach????? Yes, yes, and yes. This is one of my favorite pizza places of all time and I do try pizza everywhere I travel. I recommend you order a fresh pie if possible because the slices in the case are obviously prepared in advance and reheated.
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Seacoast Pizza & Pasta
901 Post RdI know what you're thinking- Pizza at the beach????? Yes, yes, and yes. This is one of my favorite pizza places of all time and I do try pizza everywhere I travel. I recommend you order a fresh pie if possible because the slices in the case are obviously prepared in advance and reheated.
Three words: GET HERE EARLY. Long lines and for a good reason. I love that they have a drive thru window if you don't want to get out of the car. My personal order- Bacon, Egg, & Cheese on an English Muffin and a Butter crunch doughnut. But good luck trying to pick just one. 🤤
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Congdon's Doughnuts
1090 Post RdThree words: GET HERE EARLY. Long lines and for a good reason. I love that they have a drive thru window if you don't want to get out of the car. My personal order- Bacon, Egg, & Cheese on an English Muffin and a Butter crunch doughnut. But good luck trying to pick just one. 🤤
I know what you're thinking- Thai food at the beach? Ohhhhhhh yea baby every time I visit. The food is remarkably fresh and this is another place that can accommodate my picky vegan friends that seem impossible to feed. I like to sit outside on their deck and recently I fell in love with the crispy chicken with special basil sauce. I've used them as a great take out option if I want to eat in.
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Mekhong Thai Wells
162 Post RdI know what you're thinking- Thai food at the beach? Ohhhhhhh yea baby every time I visit. The food is remarkably fresh and this is another place that can accommodate my picky vegan friends that seem impossible to feed. I like to sit outside on their deck and recently I fell in love with the crispy chicken with special basil sauce. I've used them as a great take out option if I want to eat in.
I know we just met so you don't know that I'm obsessed with diners and diner food. This place is a short walk from The Lighthouse (opposite side of the street so you do have to cross) and they have added outdoor seating. Breakfast, lunch AND dinner!!!! They have dinner specials that vary by day of the week so be sure to check their website and get your order in early.
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Maine Diner
2265 Post RdI know we just met so you don't know that I'm obsessed with diners and diner food. This place is a short walk from The Lighthouse (opposite side of the street so you do have to cross) and they have added outdoor seating. Breakfast, lunch AND dinner!!!! They have dinner specials that vary by day of the week so be sure to check their website and get your order in early.
You'll need ice cream while you're here and this place has the most flavors!
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Scoop Deck
6 Eldridge RdYou'll need ice cream while you're here and this place has the most flavors!
Legendary old fashioned beach seafood stand. As of last season (they haven't opened for 2021 yet) the prices were still very reasonable. The fish sandwich with french fries was a steal at under $10 and possibly the best I've had in Wells. Limited seating indoors/ patio and take out window. But it's next to the beach so you can eat it there also.
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Forbes Seafood Restaurant & Take-Out
427 Mile RdLegendary old fashioned beach seafood stand. As of last season (they haven't opened for 2021 yet) the prices were still very reasonable. The fish sandwich with french fries was a steal at under $10 and possibly the best I've had in Wells. Limited seating indoors/ patio and take out window. But it's next to the beach so you can eat it there also.
They have a new set up post Covid and I haven't been to their new location yet but I will be. I always get one of the giant chocolate chip cookies and anything made with Maine blueberries 🫐
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Bread & Roses Bakery, Inc.
614 Post RdThey have a new set up post Covid and I haven't been to their new location yet but I will be. I always get one of the giant chocolate chip cookies and anything made with Maine blueberries 🫐
This place is good if you want something a little fancy. As you can tell from my Guidebook I'm not too fancy. I absolutely love the food here and they have nice wines for pairing. And need I even mention the view?
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M.C. Perkins Cove
111 Perkins Cove RdThis place is good if you want something a little fancy. As you can tell from my Guidebook I'm not too fancy. I absolutely love the food here and they have nice wines for pairing. And need I even mention the view?
Fine Dining the Wells way. If you want a true dining experience- book a table at Joshua's. You'll have to plan this one in advance because tables are not always available.
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Joshua's
1637 Post RoadFine Dining the Wells way. If you want a true dining experience- book a table at Joshua's. You'll have to plan this one in advance because tables are not always available.
Ok so this might be my favorite restaurant in Wells. The steaks are so amazing I have yet to order anything else on the menu. I'm a ribeye or sirloin kind of guy (yes the fatty cuts I know but so flavorful!) Do order the "house potato" it's some cheesy casserole from Heaven and I like the garden salad with house dressing. If you want an appetizer- I can barely finish an entree fyi- I have a strange obsession with their homemade beef and barley soup. So beefy and delicious. My parents get other things besides steak and they rave about all of them- so don't miss out even if steak isn't your thing.
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The Steakhouse
1205 Post RoadOk so this might be my favorite restaurant in Wells. The steaks are so amazing I have yet to order anything else on the menu. I'm a ribeye or sirloin kind of guy (yes the fatty cuts I know but so flavorful!) Do order the "house potato" it's some cheesy casserole from Heaven and I like the garden salad with house dressing. If you want an appetizer- I can barely finish an entree fyi- I have a strange obsession with their homemade beef and barley soup. So beefy and delicious. My parents get other things besides steak and they rave about all of them- so don't miss out even if steak isn't your thing.
Bolognese, Bolognese, Bolognese. How I love your Bolognese. If you like giant portions of classic Italian favorites- check this place out. Did I mention their Bolognese?
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Varano's Italian Restaurant
60 Mile RdBolognese, Bolognese, Bolognese. How I love your Bolognese. If you like giant portions of classic Italian favorites- check this place out. Did I mention their Bolognese?
Casual seafood joint on Mile Road. I get the baked haddock with baked potato and it's delicious every time.
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Billy's Chowder House
216 Mile RdCasual seafood joint on Mile Road. I get the baked haddock with baked potato and it's delicious every time.
Bring your appetite! The last 2 times I got breakfast from here I had enough for two meals. This is directly across the street from the condo so great for a day you slept in or don't want to drive.
For The Love Of Food & Drink
411 Post RdBring your appetite! The last 2 times I got breakfast from here I had enough for two meals. This is directly across the street from the condo so great for a day you slept in or don't want to drive.
Comfortable, casual, and huge portions of delicious food. Daily and weekly specials. They have an awesome outdoor seating area. Whatever you end up getting- order it with french fries. They have the most amazing french fries.
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The New England House Seafood & Sports Bar
124 Post RdComfortable, casual, and huge portions of delicious food. Daily and weekly specials. They have an awesome outdoor seating area. Whatever you end up getting- order it with french fries. They have the most amazing french fries.
Blueberry muffin and cinnamon roll are best I've ever had. They have hot and ready breakfast sandwiches if you're in a hurry.
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Borealis Breads
1165 Post RdBlueberry muffin and cinnamon roll are best I've ever had. They have hot and ready breakfast sandwiches if you're in a hurry.
Best Italian sandwich in Maine! Huge sandwiches! Turkey sandwich gets second place. And obviously you have to get dessert!
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R&R Chocolate
913 US-1Best Italian sandwich in Maine! Huge sandwiches! Turkey sandwich gets second place. And obviously you have to get dessert!
2 words: Blueberry Pie. The service is friendly and the products are fresh, delicious, and fairly priced.
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Spillers' Farm Store
1054 Branch Rd2 words: Blueberry Pie. The service is friendly and the products are fresh, delicious, and fairly priced.
Beaches
This is the closest (and some said best) beach area to The Lighthouse. If you're a big walker like me (or you hate looking/ paying for parking) and try to clock as many steps a day as possible it's just a bit over a mile down Drake's Island Road and there is a cross walk in front of Dollar General. It's very residential and not full of food vendors and gift shops like the other beach areas.
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Drakes Island Beach
This is the closest (and some said best) beach area to The Lighthouse. If you're a big walker like me (or you hate looking/ paying for parking) and try to clock as many steps a day as possible it's just a bit over a mile down Drake's Island Road and there is a cross walk in front of Dollar General. It's very residential and not full of food vendors and gift shops like the other beach areas.
Shopping
Somehow I always forget to bring something with me to Maine and I'm so thankful I can count on my next door neighbor, Dollar General to rescue me. Food supplies, clothing items, sunscreen, personal items, toys and games, even beer & wine! Recently I needed a birthday card and voila I got one for 50 cents. I bet you can't go one day of your trip without walking over- and give yourself a time and dollar limit because I get lost browsing the aisles of bargains.
Dollar General
2074 Post RdSomehow I always forget to bring something with me to Maine and I'm so thankful I can count on my next door neighbor, Dollar General to rescue me. Food supplies, clothing items, sunscreen, personal items, toys and games, even beer & wine! Recently I needed a birthday card and voila I got one for 50 cents. I bet you can't go one day of your trip without walking over- and give yourself a time and dollar limit because I get lost browsing the aisles of bargains.
Right up there with food for me is shopping for deals. There's miles of antique stores on Post Rd but this one is where I've made my best finds. CASH ONLY.
Anytime Antiques
762 Post RdRight up there with food for me is shopping for deals. There's miles of antique stores on Post Rd but this one is where I've made my best finds. CASH ONLY.
So this place was an absolute blast! A little section of the store for everyone and super low prices.
The Ditty Box Thrift Shop
166 Post RdSo this place was an absolute blast! A little section of the store for everyone and super low prices.
This place was smaller than most but had some wonderful items. The service was fantastic.
Time & Again Comm Consignment
676 Post RdThis place was smaller than most but had some wonderful items. The service was fantastic.