2 Best Sights in Penobscot Bay, Maine

Locals say this place has the best whoopie pies in the Bangor area, and its yeasty breads are equally prized. The bakery and restaurant are run by three Franciscan friars, one of whom spent time in various highly regarded culinary programs.

This old family-friendly standby, with six locations including Bangor, is famed for its peanut-butter whoopie pies as well as the classic black-and-white, and can grant any special flavor combinations by request with 24-hour notice.