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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.

Here, the dough and many of the toppings are made from scratch, so it's no surprise that the wood-fired pizzas often sell out before closing time. Keep it simple with red sauce, cheese, and pepperoni, or go for more sophisticated toppings such as wild mushrooms, duxelles, caramelized shallots, house-smoked chicken, or house-made fennel sausage. Calzones, sandwiches, smoked wings, and other small plates round out the menu. Get here early on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday morning for hand-rolled, sourdough-risen, honey boiled, wood-fired bagels; like the pizzas, they can also sell out fast.