Guidebook for Biddeford
Food Scene
Downeast Magazine rates the chefs "Best New Chefs of 2016". Hearty food that plays on tradition.
Custom Deluxe
140 Main StDowneast Magazine rates the chefs "Best New Chefs of 2016". Hearty food that plays on tradition.
Great breakfast and lunch served up in a traditional diner. Be prepared to wait as this place has character and a Bon Apetit- reviewed menu. A must.
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Palace Diner
18 Franklin StGreat breakfast and lunch served up in a traditional diner. Be prepared to wait as this place has character and a Bon Apetit- reviewed menu. A must.
Coffee, local brews, wine, books and the occasional performing musician. Something for every time of the day.
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Elements Books Coffee Beer
265 Main StCoffee, local brews, wine, books and the occasional performing musician. Something for every time of the day.
Biscuits & Company serves outrageous biscuit sandwiches and baked goods made with Maine grown grains and locally sourced ingredients. Great for breakfast or lunch.
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Biscuits & Company
25 Alfred StBiscuits & Company serves outrageous biscuit sandwiches and baked goods made with Maine grown grains and locally sourced ingredients. Great for breakfast or lunch.
Excellent India food served up in a family atmosphere. Expect to see the kids doing their homework at a side table.
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Jewel of India
26 Alfred StExcellent India food served up in a family atmosphere. Expect to see the kids doing their homework at a side table.
Stroll over the bridge and sit on the patio, enjoying some locally-brewed beer in an old mill atmosphere.
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The Run of the Mill Public House and Brewery
100 Main StStroll over the bridge and sit on the patio, enjoying some locally-brewed beer in an old mill atmosphere.
Simple, but yummy lunch offerings at the back of this health food store.
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New Morning Natural Foods
3 York StSimple, but yummy lunch offerings at the back of this health food store.
A super local institution that's been around for decades. The decor is right out of the 80s. The pizza is individual sized, with a signature crunchy (and greasy) crust. Take one to go and head to the beach.
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Pizza By Alex
93 Alfred StA super local institution that's been around for decades. The decor is right out of the 80s. The pizza is individual sized, with a signature crunchy (and greasy) crust. Take one to go and head to the beach.
Thai Me restaurant
144 Main StA basic Thai restaurant just up the street.
Stop in on your way back from the beach at this old fashioned creamery straight out of the 50s.
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Garsides Ice Cream Inc
320 Ferry RdStop in on your way back from the beach at this old fashioned creamery straight out of the 50s.
This is my favorite addition to downtown. Dangerously close, homemade ice cream in fresh flavors is made and served up by a super-friendly couple, Jacqui and John. He went to ice cream school, so these two know what they're doing. A must. A bit hidden, just look for the door left of Portland Pie.
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Sweetcream Dairy
128 Main StThis is my favorite addition to downtown. Dangerously close, homemade ice cream in fresh flavors is made and served up by a super-friendly couple, Jacqui and John. He went to ice cream school, so these two know what they're doing. A must. A bit hidden, just look for the door left of Portland Pie.
Shopping
Made-in-Biddeford ultra-comfortable clothing line, mixed with an amazing selection of handcrafted jewelry, purses, and more. One of my all-time favorite shops anywhere.
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Suger
5 Washington StMade-in-Biddeford ultra-comfortable clothing line, mixed with an amazing selection of handcrafted jewelry, purses, and more. One of my all-time favorite shops anywhere.
Lacava
12 Water StQuirky vintage gifts, cards, and more.
Arts & Culture
Edgy art with regular creative events. Pop in and see what's happening, chat with mastermind Tammy, and shop for fine gifts by local artists.
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Engine
205 Main StEdgy art with regular creative events. Pop in and see what's happening, chat with mastermind Tammy, and shop for fine gifts by local artists.
City Theatre Associates Inc
205 Main StSee what's playing at the historic city theatre.
Dive into the history of the industrial revolution and the textile mills that made Biddeford the economic powerhouse of Maine. The highlight is the underground canals and "lagoon" in the basement. $15, reservations required. 2hr tours run Thursdays and Saturdays at 10 am, and depart from in front of Portland Pie. Check the website for more info.
Pepperell Mill Campus
Dive into the history of the industrial revolution and the textile mills that made Biddeford the economic powerhouse of Maine. The highlight is the underground canals and "lagoon" in the basement. $15, reservations required. 2hr tours run Thursdays and Saturdays at 10 am, and depart from in front of Portland Pie. Check the website for more info.
Entertainment & Activities
Forever Fit
443 Main StreetGet your pilates or yoga fix just downstairs. Check their schedule on their window.
Just because we all need to visit the water park sometimes...
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Funtown Splashtown USA
774 Portland RdJust because we all need to visit the water park sometimes...
Take a step back into time with the Saco Drive-in Theater. Sit in your car with your favorite munchies, tune the radio and enjoy...
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The Saco Drive In
980 Portland RdTake a step back into time with the Saco Drive-in Theater. Sit in your car with your favorite munchies, tune the radio and enjoy...
Parks & Nature
Ferry Beach
Ferry RdBecause it's the beach...
Think Coney Island - beach, amusement park, fried dough, and lots of people. Large beach with frequent fireworks.
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Old Orchard Beach
Think Coney Island - beach, amusement park, fried dough, and lots of people. Large beach with frequent fireworks.
Hills Beach
A sweet little beach that's just off the UNE campus.
Higgins Beach
A beach popular with surfers.
Perfect for a run. A wooded area with small hills in what used to be a quarry. Small falls on one of the loops.
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Clifford Park
Pool StreetPerfect for a run. A wooded area with small hills in what used to be a quarry. Small falls on one of the loops.
Essentials
Hannaford Supermarket
532 Main StTran's Market
129 Elm StA small Asian market with fruit and veggies.
Three D's Variety
165 Main St A convenience store with the essentials and beer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brewed right there, pull up to the bar and sample the seasonal offerings. Converse with others at the long table or try your hand at ping pong. Grab a growler to go!
M-Th 4 - 9pm
Fri 4 - 10pm
Sat 12 - 10pm
Sun 12-8pm
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Banded Brewing Company
32 Main StBrewed right there, pull up to the bar and sample the seasonal offerings. Converse with others at the long table or try your hand at ping pong. Grab a growler to go!
M-Th 4 - 9pm
Fri 4 - 10pm
Sat 12 - 10pm
Sun 12-8pm
Step on in to the tasting room for a G&T made with Bimini Gin distilled right there in the back room.
Friday 4 - 9
Saturday 2 -8
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Round Turn Distilling
32 Main StStep on in to the tasting room for a G&T made with Bimini Gin distilled right there in the back room.
Friday 4 - 9
Saturday 2 -8
Take a step back in time to this small-town bar. Can be quiet, and definitely a local scene. However, Vincent behind the bar has been there for decades, and still maintains his thick Irish accent. If you want a Guiness served up properly while chatting about the history of the town, he is your barman. Dinner also available, with some traditional American fare.
Wonderbar Restaurant
Take a step back in time to this small-town bar. Can be quiet, and definitely a local scene. However, Vincent behind the bar has been there for decades, and still maintains his thick Irish accent. If you want a Guiness served up properly while chatting about the history of the town, he is your barman. Dinner also available, with some traditional American fare.
Just opened! Explore this new beer spot and the industrial mill complex along the river. You're right near the falls, which are also worth taking in.
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Dirigo Brewing Company
28 Pearl StJust opened! Explore this new beer spot and the industrial mill complex along the river. You're right near the falls, which are also worth taking in.