I love to cook.

It's easily one of my favorite pastimes. I could quite literally spend entire days in the kitchen and never lose the passion.

However, even the most passionate cooks run out of gas or just have a serious yearning for some takeout.

Is Takeout the Greatest Invention Since the Wheel?

Takeout might be the greatest invention since the wheel. Nothing is more convenient, especially when nobody has any free time to do anything anymore. It's an absolute blessing.

And let me tell you, the takeout options in Maine have improved 1000%.

If there was anything good that came out of the pandemic, it's definitely the rise of the quality in takeout. Restaurants had to alter pretty much everything to stay afloat, and that meant embracing the takeout game.

McLaughlin's Lobsters, Seafood, and Takeout via Facebook
McLaughlin's Lobsters, Seafood, and Takeout via Facebook
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And that's exactly what happened here. A mass number of restaurants started offering takeout, which in turn brought the level of quality up exponentially. The more that offered, the more competitive it became, which was only a positive for the consumer.

So, we put out the call for the state's best takeout option; the restaurants, pizza joints, and cafes that help shape a community and keep locals satisfied, even when eating from home.

The Cabin via Facebook
The Cabin via Facebook
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Now, thanks to our stations' social media, we can put some names to those establishments.

What are the Best Takeout Restaurants in Maine?

Below is a list of many of those restaurants that were suggested to us. They vary in size, concept, and location. However, they are all true Maine originals.

You can see the list below. Hope you're hungry.

30 Maine Restaurants to Grab Delicious Takeout

Thanks to our great listeners, we compiled a list of many of Maine's best joints to grab takeout. These spots can be found statewide, waiting for you to try them.

How many of these have you had?

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