FOOD GUIDE - KATAHDIN REGION
Welcome to the Katahdin Region Food Guide, your complete resource for discovering where to eat, drink, and stock up during your visit to Maine’s North Woods. This guide highlights the region’s full range of dining options—from locally loved restaurants, pubs, breweries, and cafés to seasonal roadside favorites, food trucks, general stores, and convenience shops that keep adventurers fueled year-round.
Whether you’re looking for a hearty breakfast before hitting the trails, a cozy dinner after a day in Baxter State Park, a craft beer with a view, or a quick snack from a classic Maine general store, the Katahdin area offers something for every taste and every season.
Explore, taste, and enjoy all the flavors the Katahdin Region has to offer.
RESTAURANTS, BREWERIES, MARKETS & GAS/CONVENIENCE STATIONS
This guide offers a great starting point! Many businesses here operate seasonally or adjust their hours throughout the year, so we encourage visitors to check the links provided for the most up-to-date information before planning their stop. Bon appetit 🙂
RESTAURANTS, PUBS & BREWERIES
Millinocket Lake / NEOC Area
River Drivers Restaurant (NEOC)
Address: 30 Twin Pines Road, Millinocket, ME
Phone: 207-723-8475
A scenic lakeside restaurant offering local flavors, hearty meals, and stunning views of Katahdin. Ideal for families, groups, and post-adventure dining.
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Knife Edge Brewing at NEOC
Address: 200 Katahdin View Drive, Millinocket, ME
Phone: 207-723-8904
A craft brewery serving house-brewed beers, wood-fired pizza, wings, and pub favorites. A relaxing lodge-style setting with indoor and outdoor options.
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MILLINOCKET
Downtown Millinocket
Scootic In
Address: 70 Penobscot Avenue, Millinocket, ME
Phone: 207-723-4566
A long-loved local restaurant offering seafood baskets, sandwiches, comfort food, and daily specials. A dependable stop for locals and visitors alike.
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Appalachian Trail Café
Address: 210 Penobscot Avenue, Millinocket, ME
Phone: 207-723-6720
Breakfast and lunch spot known for hearty plates, baked goods, and its iconic Appalachian Trail hiker community vibe.
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EAST MILLINOCKET
Hamelet Pub
Address: 63 Main Street, East Millinocket, ME
Phone: 207-746-5200
A relaxed neighborhood pub offering casual meals, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring the region.
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Mooseshack East Millinocket
Address: 112 Main Street, East Millinocket, ME
Phone: 207-746-9136
A local hangout featuring BBQ platters, pizza, wings, subs, and comfort staples. Fun, casual, and family-friendly — ideal for travelers.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/mooseshackeastmillinocket
MEDWAY
Grandbelly’s Country Café
Address: 2074 Medway Road, Medway, ME
Phone: 207-746-6009
A cozy country café serving hearty breakfasts, burgers, sandwiches, and homestyle lunches. Known for friendly service and generous comfort-food portions — a great stop before entering the North Woods.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/grandbellys/
Grindstone BBQ
Address: 5 Grindstone Rd, Medway Me
Phone: 207-746-8218
A conveniently located and welcoming outdoor food spot with hearty homemade meals. BBQ, seafood, and ice cream are on the menu. ATV trailer parking at a trailhead is available at no charge. “No frozen mystery meat. No shortcuts. Just real food made by people who were here before the sunrise.”
Website: www.facebook.com/GrindstoneBBQ
STACYVILLE
The Sawmill Bar & Grill
Address: 90 Station Road, Stacyville, ME
Phone: 207-365-4104
Rustic, lively dining featuring burgers, seafood baskets, steaks, and drinks. Popular with hikers, snowmobilers, and locals.
SHERMAN
Salt Butter Farm
Address: Gardner St, Sherman, ME 04776
Phone: (207) 365-4100
Salted Butter Farm operates out of a restored 1890 Victorian house — known locally as the “Big Purple House” — offering diners a unique, cozy setting that blends rustic charm with warm hospitality. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting, with mismatched vintage dishes, eclectic décor, and a relaxed vibe that appeals to families, couples, and adventurers alike.
Website: https://www.saltedbutterfarm.com/
PATTEN
Debbie’s Deli & Pizza
Address: 2 Founders Street, Patten, ME
Phone: 207-528-2012
Description: A dependable stop for pizza, sandwiches, soups, and deli meals — ideal before or after visiting the northern entrance to Baxter or the Monument.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/DebbiesDeliPizzaPatten
Craig’s Clam Shop (Seasonal)
Address: 92 Main Street, Patten, ME
Phone: 207-528-2784
Description: A beloved seasonal seafood shack serving fried clams, scallops, lobster rolls, ice cream, and classic Maine take-out.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/craigsclamshop
B&E’s Morning Rush
Address: 7 Katahdin Street, Patten, ME
Phone: 207-267-1452
A friendly café serving breakfast sandwiches, burritos, baked goods, coffee, and paninis. A great early-morning stop for travelers.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/MorningRushPatten
SHIN POND & MOUNT CHASE
Mt. Chase Lodge
Address: 1517 Shin Pond Road, Mount Chase, ME
Phone: 207-528-2183
A classic North Woods lodge serving home-style meals in a cozy dining room overlooking Upper Shin Pond. Known for warm hospitality and memorable dining.
Website: https://www.mtchaselodge.com
Shin Pond Village (Restaurant & Pub)
Address: 1489 Shin Pond Road, Mount Chase, ME
Phone: 207-528-2900
A casual spot for burgers, baskets, drinks, and hearty comfort foods. Popular with snowmobilers, ATV riders, paddlers, and hikers.
Website: https://www.shinpond.com
ISLAND FALLS
River Café
Address: 9 Market Street, Island Falls, ME
Phone: 207-249-1744
A welcoming café known for its hearty breakfasts, homemade lunches, baked goods, and warm small-town atmosphere. A great stop for travelers heading north toward Shin Pond or south toward Patten. Expect friendly service, fresh comfort food, and classic Maine hospitality.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/rivercafeislandfalls
Jerry’s Food Market (Take-out & Prepared Foods)
Address: 1063 Crystal Road, Island Falls, ME
Phone: 207-463-2243
More than a grocery store, Jerry’s offers sandwiches, prepared meals, snacks, and daily specials — convenient for grabbing food before a day outdoors or packing a picnic for the trails or lakes nearby.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/JerrysFoodMarket
Island Falls Lakeside Variety (Convenience & Sandwiches)
Address: 7 Burleigh Street, Island Falls, ME
Phone: 207-463-2265
A convenient stop for quick meals, sandwiches, snacks, and supplies near Pleasant Lake. Ideal for paddlers, snowmobilers, and road-trippers looking to stock up before hitting the water or trail.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/lakesidevariety
Crystal Lake Ice Cream (Seasonal)
Address: 35 Burleigh Street, Island Falls, ME
Phone: 207-463-2265
A seasonal walk-up ice cream stand offering sundaes, cones, shakes, and classic Maine summer treats. A favorite stop for families and vacationers visiting Island Falls’ lakes.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/crystallakeicecreamstand
SUPERMARKETS & GENERAL STORES
MILLINOCKET & THE LAKES AREA
Katahdin General Store
Address: 160 Bates Street, Millinocket, ME
Phone: 207-723-4123
Description: Full-service general store and fuel stop offering groceries, snacks, camping & fishing supplies, ice, propane, maps, and ready-to-eat foods — ideal before heading into Baxter State Park or the North Woods.
Website: http://www.katahdingeneral.com
Hannaford Supermarket – Millinocket
Address: 843 Central Street, Millinocket, ME
Phone: 207-723-8047
Description: Well-stocked supermarket with produce, meat, bakery, pantry items, drinks, and household goods. A reliable grocery source before long stretches of remote travel.
Website: https://www.hannaford.com/store-locator/8155 (store page)
Circle K – Central Street
Address: Central Street, Millinocket, ME
Phone: 207-723-6124
Description: Convenience store and gas station offering fuel, snacks, drinks, and essential travel goods — handy for quick stops or topping off before heading into rural areas.
Website: https://www.circlek.com (general site — look up Millinocket location)
EAST MILLINOCKET & MEDWAY
Ellis Family Market – East Millinocket
Address: 6 Main Street, East Millinocket, ME
Phone: 207-746-5019
Description: Local grocery store offering fresh produce, meats, baked goods, dairy, pantry items, and prepared foods — great for stocking up when heading north.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ellisfamilymarket
Lennie’s Superette – Medway
Address: 2201 Medway Road, Medway, ME
Phone: 207-746-5100
Description: Small general store offering groceries, snacks, beverages, and basic household items — useful for travelers passing through or staying in Medway.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/LenniesSuperetteMedway
STACYVILLE
Sawmill Bar & Grill (with Convenience Items Available)
Address: 90 Station Road, Stacyville, ME
Phone: 207-365-4104
Description: Known for hearty meals and burgers, this rustic bar & grill also offers limited convenience items such as ice, drinks, and basic supplies — a useful stop for travelers and outdoor visitors.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/SawmillBarAndGrillStacyville
PATTEN
Ellis Family Market – Patten Area
Address: Patten, ME (serves northern byway communities)
Description: Grocery store with fresh foods, dry goods, and everyday essentials — an important restocking spot before entering more remote forest or lake areas.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ellisfamilymarket
K & C Quik Stop and Service Center
Address: 199 South Patten Road, Patten, ME
Phone: 207-528-4400
Description: Gas station, convenience store, and take-out eatery all in one — offering fuel, snacks, hot and cold meals, convenience items, and even roadside services. A vital supply hub for travelers heading toward Shin Pond or Baxter’s northern access points.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/KandCQuikStopPatten
SHIN POND & MOUNT CHASE
Shin Pond Village Store
Address: 1489 Shin Pond Road, Mount Chase, ME
Phone: 207-528-2900
Description: Rural general store offering groceries, snacks, drinks, ice, firewood, fishing & outdoor supplies — essential for visitors heading into the remote backcountry or lake areas.
Website: https://www.shinpond.com
Mt. Chase Lodge (Supplies & Provisions Available)
Address: 1517 Shin Pond Road, Mount Chase, ME
Phone: 207-528-2183
Description: A lodge offering lodging and limited convenience supplies — snacks, maps, ice, and small essentials for travelers or outdoor adventurers.
Website: https://www.mtchaselodge.com
MATAGAMON AREA
Matagamon Wilderness Store
Description: A remote, seasonal store near the Matagamon gate of Baxter State Park offering gas, basic groceries, fishing and camping supplies, ice, and trail essentials — one of the last supply points before deep forest access.
Website: https://www.matagamon.com/
GAS / CONVENIENCE STATIONS
Fuel & Convenience Stations on the Byway
Millinocket Area
Circle K
Address: 719 Central Street, Millinocket, ME
Phone: (207) 723-6124
A 24/7 convenience store and fuel stop. Offers gas, diesel, snacks, drinks, grab-and-go food, and bare travel essentials — handy for quick refueling or snack stops before venturing into remote areas.
Website: https://www.circlek.com/store-locator/US/millinocket/719-central-st/4707113 Circle K
Gulf (Central St)
Address: 991 Central Street, Millinocket, ME
Phone: (207) 723-5154
Traditional gas station serving fuel, convenience items, and travel-ready snacks. A useful backup refueling stop along the byway when heading toward more rural sections.
Website: N/A
Patten & Northern Byway Corridor
K & C Quik Stop and Service Center
Address: 199 South Patten Road, Patten, ME 04765
Phone: (207) 528-4400
A full-service stop: gas station, convenience store, and eat-in/take-out restaurant. Offers fuel, basic groceries, hot meals, snacks, and services such as a 24/7 wrecker — especially useful for travelers, snowmobilers, and ATV riders heading toward Shin Pond, Baxter, or northern byway areas.
Opening Hours: Typically 7:00 AM–6:00 PM (Sat until 3:00 PM; closed Sundays)
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR VISITORS
- The Byway travels through vast, lightly populated areas — knowing where to find fuel, groceries, and basic supplies is essential.
- Stores may operate on seasonal or limited hours, so planning ahead helps ensure a smoother trip.
- Supporting these locally owned stores strengthens the rural communities that serve travelers year-round.
- Local gas stations provide more than just fuel: convenience items, snack/meal options, supplies for outdoor activities (ice, firewood, maps), information and easy access before heading into areas with few amenities.
- For visitors planning longer leg trips, especially toward the northern or more isolated sections (Patten, Shin Pond, Baxter access), stopping at these stations ensures you’re prepared with essentials.
- Use an offline-capable app (e.g., Avenza/GPX), as cellphone service is limited and in some places, non-existent.
- Respect land stewardship—carry out trash, follow all regulations and signs, use designated parking, etc.
PHOTO GALLERY
Photographs courtesy , Appalachian Cafe, Ellis Family Market, NEOC, Mooseshack, Grandbelly’s Country Café. Other pictures by Thierry H. Bonneville
CURRENT WEATHER
HOW TO GET THERE
To get to the Katahdin Region in Maine, follow these directions:
From the South (e.g., Portland, Boston):
- Take I-95 North: Head north on Interstate 95.
- Continue on I-95: Pass through Bangor, Maine.
- Take Exit 244 for Medway/Millinocket: This is the primary exit for accessing the Katahdin Region.
- Follow ME-157 West: After exiting, take Maine State Route 157 west toward Millinocket and Baxter State Park.
- Arrive in the Katahdin Region: You’ll pass through Medway, East Millinocket, and Millinocket, which are gateway towns to the region.
From the North (e.g., Houlton, Canada):
- Take I-95 South: Head south on Interstate 95.
- Take Exit 244 for Medway/Millinocket: Same exit as from the south.
- Follow ME-157 West to enter the region.
From Bar Harbor or Downeast Maine:
- Take Route 1A to Bangor: Follow signs to connect to I-95 North.
- Take I-95 North: Continue to Exit 244 for Medway/Millinocket.
- Follow ME-157 West into the Katahdin Region.
Travel Tips:
- For Baxter State Park: Continue through Millinocket and follow signs for Baxter State Park (approximately 20 miles from Millinocket).
- For the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument: Depending on your specific destination, there are several entry points, often through the town of Stacyville (Exit 264 on I-95) or through Millinocket.
Enjoy our National Scenic Byway!
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This guide is produced by the Katahdin Tourism Partnership (katahdintourismpartnership.org), a core advocacy group for the economic and tourism development of the Katahdin region.
This Food & Fuel Guide for the Katahdin Region was made possible in part by a generous grant from the Maine Office of Tourism (VisitMaine.org) and by information and assets provided by our wonderful local supporters and byway partners – THANK YOU!
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