Everybody in Maine knows that the best blueberry pie can be found here. Especially this time of year. But in addition to blueberry goodness, this state knows how to churn out a a ton of other great slices of pie. From blueberry to strawberry to chocolate to lemon, looking for a scrumptious pie isn’t hard. But know what IS hard? Finding all these varieties in one place. That’s why we love one particular eatery in Machias. They have ’em all!
A lot of people forget that Maine continues north of Bangor and Helen’s Restaurant might just be the best example of why driving north is always worth it.
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Inside is a casual, but classic feeling restaurant with slick lines and an airy feel.
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Outside you’ll find the Maine breeze that we all love so much, with views that go on forever.
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Their Famous Baked Maine Wild Blueberry Pie has been featured in several publications.
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Get it with a scoop of ice cream for a taste of what heaven really might be like.
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But, don’t stop at blueberry. Helen’s Restaurant also whips up a mean
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Each slice is big enough to share, but you’ll want to get a few types to share across the table.
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We especially love the unique taste of the banana split pie.
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You can definitely come here only for the pie, but you might as well dig into one of their meals as well. They’ve got lobster rolls as you’d expect of a place here in Maine.
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And some truly hearty burgers. The menu is large, whether you’re here for breakfast, lunch or dinner. And of course, coming just for dessert is always a great choice!
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Helen’s Restaurant is open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. everyday except Sunday when they close early at 2 p.m. You can learn more about them and take a look at the full menu here. You can also follow them on Facebook. Call them with questions on 207-255-8423. Address: 111 Main Street, Machias, ME 04654.
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As the fall season nears, we’ll be checking out all of our favorite pie places for homemade goodness. This one is a favorite. They sell pies out of a little shack using the honor system and it’s the most Maine thing you’ll see all day!
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