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If you have ever had the pleasure of visiting my home state of Maine, then you no doubt have been down Rte. 1. Off of Rte. 1 in Freeport there is a great little restaurant. It is actually the cafe of the Freeport Inn. This may sound funny, a great little cafe associated with an inn, but trust me, you want to stop here. This little cafe makes some of the best breakfast items in the state and at a reasonable price. If you are coming during the height of tourist season be ready for a pretty long wait, but one that is definitely worth it. In the summer they put free coffee outside because they know you are going to be there a while. Once you make it past the crazy line and into this tiny little restaurant you are going to find a pretty extensive breakfast menu. Some of my personal favorites are the belgian waffle with seasonal fresh fruit (they cover this waffle with a ton of fresh fruit, yummy!), blueberry pancakes (when in Maine you have to eat blueberries, I think it’s a state law), they also have a great buffet on the weekends with all the usual suspects. The wait staff is classic Maine, friendly, crusty, and incredibly funny. The wait staff is also very quick and efficient. This place really tries hard to make you happy and they succeed spectacularly!
While this place is known for it’s breakfasts, you may want to stop in for lunch or dinner, when the crowd has subsided. I enjoy their lunch and dinner options. The pasta primavera is an excellent choice with tons of vegetables in a light garlic oil. Their homemade soups and baked goods are also a good choice. They have options for vegetarians and carnivores alike. Keep in mind, if you just can’t resist breakfast, they do serve some breakfast options all day long.
Check out this link to get a look at the sample menu. http://www.freeportinn.com/cafe-menu.html
Freeport Inn and Cafe
32 US Rte. 1 Freeport, Maine 04032
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Serving: Breakfast, lunch and dinner - All year - Check for extended seasonal hours