Comfort-food department
Shepherd's pie, chicken pot pie and Dave-oux gumbo. The weather does not have to be bad. Your judgment can be.
Route 1 · Kittery, Maine
Dave's $20 lobster roll worth the Route 1 detour.
Fresh, hand-picked lobster meat. Never frozen. Piled high on a buttered New England roll. Twenty bucks. Route 1's most questionable business model continues.
See what else is hiding in this tiny cafe ↓
One tiny room. A suspicious amount of food and booze.
Come for the lobster. Stay because we accidentally built a whole cafe.
The roll gets top billing. It is not working alone. Peruse the rest of the evidence before making any responsible lunch decisions.
The bar got out of hand
60+ bourbons, 16 rotating drafts and cocktails. This was supposed to be a small cafe.
Investigate the whole operation
Lunch, takeout, bar seats and a full menu built for lobster people—and whoever they dragged along.
The lobster evidence
Fresh, hand-picked meatNever frozen. Limited daily supply.
$20 regular · $18 ThursdayThe standing Thursday tradition. Fresh supply only.
Route 1, Kittery439 US Route 1, minutes from Portsmouth.
When to pull over
Limited daily supply. Order online for pickup, or call 207-475-5655 if you need the current lobster situation.
Wednesday–Friday
11:30 AM–7 PM
Saturday–Sunday
11:30 AM–5 PM
Monday–Tuesday
Closed. The lobster negotiated.
Lobster roll FAQ
- How much is Dave's lobster roll?
- The regular roll is $20. Every Thursday, it is $18.
- Where is Dave's Maine Cafe?
- 439 US Route 1, Ste 1, Kittery, Maine—minutes from Portsmouth and right on the Route 1 detour.
- Is there more than lobster?
- Absolutely. See the full food menu, 60+ bourbons, 16 rotating drafts and cocktails from the links above.
- Can I order online?
- Yes. Use any Order or Today's Menu button for current availability and pickup.