Popular Bagel Shop in Maine Named One of the Best in America

One of the most popular bagel shops in our Pine Tree State was recently named one of the best—for, well, bagels—in the entire country!

When we say we’re not surprised that one of our bagel shops is getting national attention, we mean it—Maine is packed with incredible spots that serve up the good stuff.

So, given all that, who exactly is making the call on which bagel shop is better than the rest, and what’s the criteria for something like this?

Tasting Table’s report on ‘The Best Bagel Shops in Every State’ blends Google Reviews, personal experiences, and insights from other professional food reviews to find the ultimate spots worth visiting. They focused on places with standout bagel variety, top-tier spreads and sandwiches, and reputations strong enough to justify a detour—not just a pit stop.

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Alright, with that groundwork laid, which bagel shop in Vacationland was recently named the best in Maine—and one of the absolute best in the country?

According to Tasting Table and their report highlighting ‘The Best Bagel Shops in Every State,’ their pick for Maine is Rover Bagel in Biddeford. Tasting Table had the following to say about their selection:

Red Rover, Red Rover, send a bagel right on over! Over 300 customers have rated Rover Bagel an average of 4.6 on Google Reviews.

Tasting Table continues by praising Rover Bagel for its wood-fired bagels with a ‘perfect char’ and inventive housemade spreads.

Highlights include the ‘Take a Hike,’ topped with banana and coconut-maple peanut butter, and the ‘Spicy Salmon,’ which swaps traditional cream cheese for a chili garlic version—find it all in Building 10 at the Pepperell Mill in Biddeford.

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And there you have it! If you’re looking for a great bagel—or in this case, the best in Maine—that place is Rover Bagel in Biddeford.

What are your thoughts on this pick from Tasting Table? What’s your favorite bagel shop in Maine? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to join the conversation by messaging us on the app.

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