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iknowyourded t1_jd01qcc wrote

Have lived in Waterville for several years, it’s not bad. Downtown is getting revitalized. Checkout universal bread, jewel of India and silver street for good local food and bakery spots. North street park just got some improvements and river walks there are nice. You know who’s is alright too if you want drinks.

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iknowyourded t1_jd01x0z wrote

Oh also sunrise bagel is newish and good

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CassCat t1_jd0upsa wrote

No bagel place is gonna top Bagel Central in Bangor. That’s the only damn thing I miss about Bangor.

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lil_splooter OP t1_jd112vz wrote

That’s one of the things I think I’ll miss most. I’ve never had bagels so good, even when I went to visit friends in Brooklyn 😂

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Know_more_carry_less t1_jd12wko wrote

You’re in for a treat, my dude. I’d rank Sunrise above Bagel Central. They don’t have quite the variety but what they make, they make well. Try the kennebec with ham on an Asiago bagel. You’re welcome.

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lil_splooter OP t1_jd13owg wrote

Hahaha, alright, I’m heading down that way to tour an apartment tomorrow, and you’ve convinced me to stop in and give them a shot. I’ll give their bagels and lox a try and see how it stacks up :)

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SemioticEthnographer t1_jd17gbz wrote

Sunrise is definitely better than Bagel Central. And their homemade cream cheeses are immaculate. I’ve lived in both Bangor and Waterville. I was born in wtvl. They both have their charm. Live in Vermont now (after 33 years in Maine) and save for not having a coast, I love most parts of it better than Maine.

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GummyViking t1_jd0x3wa wrote

Gonna second the recommendation of Universal Bread. Best baguette outside of Portland. Just get there early as they sell out regularly.

Other good food in the area:

Big G’s in Winslow for giant, unique sandwiches.

Meridians in Fairfield for well-executed upscale gastropub type fare.

Buen Apetito for reliable Mexican food. Some great salsas there.

Most places in the area make reasonably decent food, but you’re also only 25 minutes from Augusta/Hallowell/Gardiner for better quality & a lot more variety.

Like, Jewel of India is passable for curry, but you can do way better by driving down to Mughal Palace in Chelsea.

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