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EAT AT MOODY’S

You don’t eat at Moody’s Diner in Waldoboro because it’s a five-star restaurant full of trendy ambiance. You eat at Moody’s Diner because it’s a roadside icon with food that hasn’t changed basically since forever—predictable diner food.

While the food may not have changed, the building has over the years. From its humble beginnings as a lunch wagon, it has grown and grown to accommodate its always-increasing numbers of fans.

Famous for its whoopie pies, and real pies, Moody’s also has a permanent daily special, one for each day of the week.

Not just a traveler’s mecca, Moody’s has always enjoyed a huge loyal following of local folks—many go for the daily special. Those who love meat loaf appear regularly on Tuesdays, for instance.

Moody’s has been steadily expanding on its Route 1 site since it was established. Descendants of the original owners still own and operate the diner. Reportedly two dozen family members still work in the business. There’s a Moody’s cookbook available to purchase if you wish to reproduce some iconic dishes at home, and an adjacent gift shop carries all sorts of Maine memorabilia.

Any morning of the week you will find the counter and booths filled with locals catching up on news and gossip. Listen carefully and you might hear some classic Maine lingo and stories to go with the classic food. It’s a trip.

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• moodysdiner.com