The Cabin Restaurant in Bath, Maine

The Cabin is a no-frills pizzeria in Bath that's been slinging pies since 1973 from a building that used to be something else entirely (a rope factory, rumor has it). You order at the counter, grab a booth in one of the rambling rooms, and wait for pizza that actually tastes like pizza, not just dough with cheese. Cash only, cheap beer, and a crowd that doesn't mind waiting when things get busy.

• Crust is actually thin and charred, not floppy.
• Real toppings and sauce, not Maine's usual pizza baseline.
• Large, reasonably priced pies; 28-inch party size available.
• Friendly staff stay calm even during absolute chaos.

Start with the loaded pizza, the house favorite. The white pizza gets praise. Try the sausage and onion if you want to taste the crust. Meatballs come solid. Italian subs work if you're not in a pizza mood. Beer's cheap by the glass or pitcher.

Rambling old spaces with wooden booths, somewhat worn but unpretentious. Counter service in front; it gets loud and chaotic on busy nights, but the crowd stays good-natured.

The pizza is the draw. Thin crust, properly charred, with a sweet and spicy red sauce that tastes like someone actually made it. Loaded pies with ample toppings, not skimpy. They do a 28-inch party monster if you're feeding a crowd. Expect quality without pretension, and don't expect it fast when the place is slammed.

Regulars and newcomers alike swear by the pie. One recent visitor noted the crust is "just so good." Guests praise friendly staff for staying calm during peak hours, and the fact that it won't break the bank. A few note the crust can be inconsistent, but when it's right, people come back.