Tami Lyn's Place in Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Tami Lyn's Place is a working diner attached to a convenience store on the main drag in Old Orchard Beach. Don and his crew run a tight ship, turning out breakfast and lunch that punches way above what you'd expect from the setup. It's the kind of place locals hit before their shift and tourists find by accident (then return to on purpose).

• Warm lobster rolls that hold up against the rest of the coast.
• Breakfast that regulars make annual pilgrimages to eat.
• Efficient, genuinely kind staff who remember you.
• Reasonable prices for quality food and portions.

Start with the lobster roll if you're here for it. One guest called it near the top of their entire Maine vacation haul, and others rave about it being warm and rich. The breakfast is no joke either. Get eggs however you like them, hit the grilled chicken sandwiches, and order fries. The clam chowder comes up too. Don't sleep on it.

Casual diner setup with counter and booth seating. Efficient and friendly without being fussy.

People return year after year for birthday breakfasts and road-trip detours. The staff is quick, genuinely kind, and the kitchen doesn't miss. One recent visitor said the lobster roll experience was 'the most beautiful tasty thing I have experienced in a long time.'