Maine’s Best ‘Hole-In-The-Wall’ Restaurant Has a Cult Following

Our Pine Tree State is home to many incredible restaurants, but one in particular is being compared to the best across the country!

Seriously, Maine is packed with incredible restaurants, offering something special from the Piscataqua River Bridge all the way up to the northern tip of Madawaska. No matter where you go in between, there’s always a delicious bite waiting for you.

With that in mind, we have some questions: What criteria are being considered, and who exactly is making this call?

LoveFood's report, ‘Your State's Best Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurant,’ highlights hidden gems across the U.S. by combining user reviews, awards, and their team's firsthand experiences. These restaurants, often unassuming from the outside, are celebrated for their welcoming atmospheres and outstanding food.

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Now that we’ve set the stage, which ‘hole-in-the-wall’ restaurant in Maine is being recognized as one of the best in the United States?

According to LoveFood and their report, ‘Your State's Best Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurant,’ the title of Maine’s best hole-in-the-wall restaurant goes to Palace Diner in Biddeford. Located at 18 Franklin St. in Biddeford, here’s what LoveFood had to say about their choice:

More of a hole-in-the-trolley than a hole-in-the-wall, the tiny Palace Diner is nevertheless an unlikely spot to find such excellent food.

LoveFood continues by saying that the 15-seat diner, built inside a bright red 1927 trolley car, keeps things simple with a small menu of breakfast dishes and lunchtime sandwiches.

Despite its size, diners rave that meals like the tuna melt are ‘life changing,’ and everything served is top-notch.

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So there you have it—Palace Diner in Biddeford is not only Maine’s best hole-in-the-wall restaurant but also holds its own against some of the best in America!

What are your thoughts on LoveFood’s selection for Maine? Do you agree? We’d love to hear from you! Join the conversation by messaging us on the app.

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