Freeport Cafe in Freeport, Maine

Freeport Cafe is a straightforward breakfast and lunch counter that draws a steady crowd of locals and tourists alike. They're known for hefty portions, from towering haddock burgers to sausage gravy and biscuits made fresh in house. The place moves fast despite morning lines, and the staff keeps things warm and welcoming.

• Massive portions for 10 to 15 dollars a plate.
• Clam chowder that regulars call the best they've had.
• Fresh homemade biscuits and sausage gravy.
• Fast service even when the place is packed.

Start with the clam chowder if you're here for lunch or a light bite. The sausage gravy and biscuits are a breakfast mainstay, and the haddock burger is huge enough that a recent visitor was surprised by its size. The Freeport breakfast (a mix of eggs, meat, and potatoes) arrives big. Pumpkin spice coffee pairs well with the sourdough toast.

Busy and warm, especially mornings and weekends. Lines are normal, but the staff seats people quickly.

People leave talking about the size of what they've eaten. The Freeport breakfast, the haddock burger, the omelettes, the biscuits with fresh homemade sausage gravy. This isn't fussy food. It's the kind of breakfast that fills you up for the whole day.

Guests praise the food as fresh and generous. One recent visitor called the clam chowder 'the best I have ever had.' People mention leaving feeling full and cozy, and visitors from out of state plan return trips just to eat here again.