5 Best Restaurants in Freeport, The Mid-Coast Region

Sit at a table to enjoy a bagel, croissant, Belgian waffles, or quiche at breakfast or a cold or toasted sandwich or flatbread at lunch. At any time of the day, sink into a comfy chair or sofa to indulge in a great cup of regular coffee, an "artistic" latte (try the Heath Bar version), or one of 15 specialty hot chocolates, including almond joy and peppermint.

Take a break from Main Street's bustle and drive 3 scenic miles to South Freeport, where this popular, bare-bones, counter-service place sits beside the town landing and serves up seafood baskets and lobster dinners. Save room for strawberry shortcake, blueberry crisp, bread pudding, whoopie pies, or another of the homemade desserts. Lines can be long.

Of the half dozen breweries in Freeport, the Maine Beer Company is a standout. Its beer is well crafted, as are its salads, charcuterie, and wood-fired pizzas, and you can dine indoors or out. It's a popular place, so reservations are recommended, though not required. Every year, the owners donate a percentage of profits to charitable organizations.

This outlet of a Kittery-based bakery sells unusual artisanal breads such as Sicilian green olive with hot cherry peppers or red pepper hummus with sesame seeds and garlic, as well as classic sourdough, whole-wheat, pumpernickel, rye, or oat-and-honey loaves. You can also grab a giant cookie or muffin-size cake to munch on while wandering between the outlet stores.