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We've compiled the best of the best in Penobscot Bay - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
A summertime fixture for five decades, the Harbor Dogs shack on the town landing is the perfect place to grab lunch to enjoy at a nearby bench beside the harbor or before or after a cruise. Hot-dog toppings include Southwestern, Asian, and Chicago-style, and there are also lobster and crab rolls, fish tacos, haddock Reubens, and fried-seafood platters.
Locals and visitors alike are drawn to this community gathering spot by the irresistible aroma of freshly roasted coffee; it's a great spot to visit with friends or to open your tablet to do some work. There's a wide selection of hot and cold coffee drinks, chai variations, and hot chocolate, as well as Italian ices and to-go choices that include porridge, yogurt, toast, soup, quiche, grilled cheese, pie, and even beans on toast!
