Subject Guides: Welcome to Orono: Local Eats and Drinks

Restaurants

Blaze
Located in Bangor.
Gourmet wood-fired dishes. Hand-selected wines, specialty cocktails and craft beers.
The Family Dog
Located in Orono.
Hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches. Sunday brunch. Outdoor covered and uncovered seating.
Harvest Moon Deli
Located in Orono.
Homemade soups, salads and sandwiches on homemade bread.
Paddy Murphy's
Located in Bangor.
Diverse menu, full bar, live music.
Verve
Located in Orono.
Burritos, Smoothies, Coffee and Free Wifi.
Woodman's Bar and Grill
Located in Orono.
Bar and dining area. Serves pub fare and full course meals.

Aroma Joe's
Located in Orono.
Typically open 5am - 10pm. Call 207-878-1595 to confirm.
The Nest Cafe
Located in Orono.
"Bringing peeps together."
Store Ampersand
Located in Orono.
Cafe and specialty foods store serving fresh baked goods and coffee, fine wines, beers, cheeses and more.
West Market Square Artisan Coffeehouse
Located in Bangor.
Promises personal attention to each cup of coffee they serve.
Wicked Brew
Located in Bangor.
Hand-crafted beverages and a small but delicious food menu.

Here are some of Fogler Library Staff's favorite places to eat. But don't take our word for it!

Best Lobster Roll: Eagle's Nest in Brewer
This tiny restaurant on the Penobscot serves up some of the best lobster and other seafood.
Best Sushi: Yoshi in Brewer
Yoshi serves both the classics and creative new takes on sushi, as well as a full kitchen menu.
Best Local Brewery: Black Bear Brewing Co.
Recommended by one of our librarians, Black Bear Brewing is a great spot to hang out.
Best Pizza: Pat's Pizza
All your pizzeria favorites, offering on-campus delivery as well as dine-in and take-out..
Best Beer Trail: Maine Brewers Guild
Maine excels in local breweries. Hit them all with this beer trail from the Maine Brewers Guild, and earn prizes for your effort.

More recommendations

Down East: Best of Maine
For current recommendations from Down East magazine.
Hilary Nangle: Maine Travel Maven
Check out Hilary Nangle's site for all of her Maine travel and dining recommendations.