Marcel's Submarine Shop in Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Marcel's is a sandwich shop that takes bread seriously. They bake rolls fresh daily, pile them high with quality ingredients, and charge less than $10 for a foot-long. The owner, Marcel, runs a tight ship. The real surprise is the whiskey bar tucked in back, where you can nurse a flight of spirits and watch the bay.

• Daily fresh-baked rolls make the difference.
• Under $10 for a foot-long sub.
• Hidden whiskey bar with flight options.
• Maine lobster roll on house-baked bread.

Start with the Godfather. The Gym Shoe (roast beef, though one diner found it sparse) and Fresh Maine Lobster Roll on daily bread are signatures. Load up on hot sauce if you like heat. Ask the owner for a recommendation if you're torn. Pair your sub with a whiskey flight out back.

The front counter is no-frills, quick-service sandwich shop. The back bar has a cozy, tucked-away feel with dark wood and leather, plus water views. Casual either way.

Marcel bakes his rolls each morning, and it shows in the consistency. The Godfather is a standout. The Fresh Maine Lobster Roll (twenty bucks) sits on that daily bread. Portions are generous. One recent visitor noted they ate half their sub before thinking to photograph it.

Guests rave about the balance of bread, meat, and vegetables, and the incredible value. One visitor called it 'the only affordable fare in town by a long shot.' The fresh daily baking and the owner's accommodating nature earn consistent praise. The whiskey bar surprise delights people who find it.