A FEW GREAT PLACES TO EAT IN THE LEWISTON-AUBURN AREA . . .

The Bates Campus - Chase Hall

We love for visitors to sample the food Batesies eat on campus. We recommend you try The Bobcat Den, located in Chase Hall. The Den offers reasonably-priced food and drinks throughout the day.

Heading Back Towards I-95?

Chick-a-Dee Restaurant - 1472 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, 207.376-3870 – Contrary to the name, Chick-a-dee is famous for its fried clams. Follow the directions above to Governor’s however stay on Route 196 past Governor’s and go under the Maine Turnpike overpass.  Chick-a-dee is on the left hand side just after the Maine Turnpike overpass.

Fast Breaks American Grill - 1465 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, 207.782.3305  – American, Italian, Steaks, Seafood. With items such as pizza, pasta, burgers, wraps and dinner items you can't go wrong.

Governor's Restaurant & Bakery -- 1185 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, 207.753.0173 - A unique and inexpensive Maine family eatery since 1960. The pies are highly recommended! From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a right onto Campus Avenue. Continue on Campus Avenue until it ends. Then take a right onto East Avenue. Continue on East Avenue until it ends at Lisbon Street (Rte. 196). Here, take a left onto Lisbon Street. Continue on Lisbon Street for approximately 2 miles. Governor's is on the right shortly before the on-ramp for I-95.

Mexico Tipico Family Restaurant & Cantina -- 838 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, 207.782.0657 From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a right onto Campus Avenue.  Continue on Campus Avenue until it ends.  Then take a right onto East Avenue.  Follow East Avenue through two traffic lights.  Immediately after the second set of traffic lights, take a right at the entrance of the Lewiston Mall.  Mexico Lindo is to the left after you make the turn.

Pepper and Spice – 875 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, 207.782.7526 – Thai food. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a right onto Campus Avenue.  Continue on Campus Avenue until it ends.  Then take a right onto East Avenue.  Continue on East Avenue until it ends at Lisbon Street (Route 196.)  Here, take a left onto Lisbon Street.  Pepper and Spice is on your right.

Spending the Night in Lewiston or Auburn?

Chopsticks Restaurant – 37 Park Street, Lewiston, 207.783.6300 – Chinese food – awarded “Best Chinese Restaurant for the last 11 years in a row! From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a left onto Campus Avenue.  At the blinking light, take a left and then an immediate right onto Frye Street.  At the end of Frye Street, turn left onto Main Street.  At the fifth traffic light, take a left onto Park Street.  Chopsticks is on the right on Park Street.  Parking is available in the lot on the left.

DaVinci’s Eatery – 150 Mill Street, Lewiston, 207.782.2088 – A variety of pizzas and pastas. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a right onto Campus Avenue.  Follow Campus Avenue until the first stop sign and take a right onto Central Avenue.  Continue on Central Avenue, which will change to Ash Street.  Take a left on Canal Street.  DaVinci’s is on your immediate right after you cross the canal. Moving soon to Mill Street – 2^nd right after you cross the canal.

Espo’s Trattoria – 134 Main Street, Lewiston, 207.783.6200 – Italian food with large proportions. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a left onto Campus Avenue.  At the blinking light, take a left and then an immediate right onto Frye Street.  At the end of Frye Street, turn left onto Main Street.  Continue on Main Street through several traffic lights.  Espo’s is on the right, immediately after Canal Street.

Fish Bones American Grill – 70 Lincoln Street, Lewiston, 207.333.3663 (dinner only) – A variety of seafood. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a left onto Campus Avenue.  At the blinking light, take a left and then an immediate right onto Frye Street.  At the end of Frye Street, turn left onto Main Street.  Continue on Main Street for less than 0.5 miles, and then turn left onto Lincoln Street (last left before the bridge.)  Fish Bones is on the left.

Friendly’s – 471 Sabattus Street – Lewiston, 207.784.1543 – Family restaurant with a wide variety of choices. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot, and then a right onto Campus Avenue.  At the light, take a left onto Sabattus Street.  Friendly’s is on the right.

Fuel – 49 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, 207.333.3835 (dinner only) - Modern Bistro, Hearty Cuisine. From the Admissions Office take a left out of our parking lot, and then a right on to Campus Ave. At the four way stop intersection turn right on to Central Avenue Central Avenue becomes Ash Street .06 miles. At the end of Ash Street turn right on Lisbon Street .01 miles.  Fuel is located on the left after the District courthouse.

Gipper's Sports Grill– 120 Center Street, Auburn, 207.786.0715 – One of L.A.'s favorite dining and sports viewing destinations for over 17 years. Voted best casual restaurant for 7 years straight, Gipper's offers freshly prepared steaks, burgers, chicken, fish with a wide variety of sides to choose from. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a left onto Campus Avenue.  At the blinking light, take a left and then an immediate right onto Frye Street.  At the end of Frye Street, turn left onto Main Street.  Continue on Main Street through downtown Lewiston and over the Androscoggin River.  At the intersection of Main Street and Turner Street  (Route 4-North,) turn right.  Continue on Turner Street through two traffic lights.  Turner Street will change to Center Street, Gipper’s is on the left, at the opposite end of the party store in the shopping complex

Graziano’s Restaurant – Main Street (Route 196) Lisbon, 207.353.4335 – Hefty portions of pasta and pizza in a unique setting. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a right onto Campus Avenue.  Continue on Campus Avenue until it ends.  Then take a right onto East Avenue.  Continue on East Avenue until it ends at Lisbon Street (Route 196.)  Here, take a left onto Lisbon Street.  Continue on Lisbon Street for approximately 10-15 minutes into the Town of Lisbon.  Lisbon Street changes to Main Street.  Graziano’s is on the right at the intersection of Main Street and Village Street.  There will be a traffic light at the intersection as well as a refurbished mill on your left.  You will find parking if you take a right onto Village Street.

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant– 180 Center Street, Auburn, (207.782.6036 – Mexican food. From the Admissions Office, Head northwest on Campus Avenue toward College Street, turn left at College Street. Turn right at Frye Street. Turn left at Main Street/ME-100/US-202.  Turn right at Turner Street. Continue on Center Street, Margarita's will be on the left. 

Natural Island Chinese 56 Sabattus Street, Lewiston 207.782.6688 – Hip new Chinese restaurant not far from the college. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of parking lot. Make a left on to Campus Avenue at the blinking light take a left down College Street 0.5 miles. At the end of College Street make a right onto Sabattus Street. Natural Island is directly on the right by the Citgo gas station.

99 Restaurant- 650 Center Street, Auburn, 207.784.9499 – American Cuisine. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a left onto Campus Avenue.  At the blinking light, take a right onto College Street and continue on it until the first traffic light.  Here, take a left onto Russell Street.  Continue on Russell Street through the first set of lights and over the Androscoggin River. After you cross the bridge, the name changes to Mount Auburn Avenue. Take the first exit to Center Street in Auburn. Make a right on to Center Street towards the Auburn Mall. After you pass the Auburn Mall 99 Restaurant is on your left.

Applebee’s - 599 Center St, Auburn, 207.784.3986 – American Cuisine. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a left onto Campus Avenue.  At the blinking light, take a right onto College Street and continue on it until the first traffic light.  Here, take a left onto Russell Street.  Continue on Russell Street over the Androscoggin River.  After you cross the bridge, the name changes to Mount Auburn Avenue. Take the first exit to Center Street in Auburn. Make a right on to Center Street towards the Auburn Mall. After you pass the Auburn mall Applebee’s is on your right, in front of Kmart.

Gritty McDuff’s – 68 Main Street, Auburn, 207.376.2739 – A Maine brew pub overlooking the Androscoggin River. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a left onto Campus Avenue.  At the blinking light, take a left and then an immediate right onto Frye Street.  At the end of Frye Street, turn left onto Main Street.  Continue on Main Street through several traffic lights.  After you cross the bridge, the name changes to Court Street.  Turn right onto Great Falls Plaza.  Gritty’s is on the left and parking on the right.

Holly’s Own Deli – 84 Court Street, Auburn 207.333.3041 – A classic full deli and café. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a left onto Campus Avenue.  At the blinking light, take a left and then an immediate right onto Frye Street.  At the end of Frye Street, turn left onto Main Street.  Continue on Main Street through several traffic lights.  After you cross the small bridge, the name changes to Court Street. Holly’s Deli is on the left, diagonally from Auburn Courthouse.

Heidi's Brooklyn Deli -- 600 Turner Street, Auburn, 207.784.3434

Longhorn Steakhouse - 649 Turner Street, Suite 1A, Auburn, 207.753.0518

Ruby Tuesday’s – 649 Turner Street, Suite 1A, Auburn, 207.753.0518                            

Starbucks – 35 Mount Auburn Avenue, Auburn, 207.782.0674

T.G.I. Friday’s – 649 Turner Street Auburn 207.786.7635

Directions for the four restaurants above: From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a left onto Campus Avenue.  At the blinking light, take a right onto College Street and continue on it until the first traffic light.  Here, take a left onto Russell Street.  Continue on Russell Street through the first set of lights and over the Androscoggin River.  After you cross the bridge, the name changes to Mount Auburn Avenue.  To reach Turner Street, continue on Mount Auburn Avenue for approximately 0.5 miles.  For Longhorn Steakhouse and Ruby Tuesday’s, take a left onto Turner Street.

Mac’s Grill – 1052 Minot Avenue, Auburn, 207.783.6885 – Angus beef and more. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a left onto Campus Avenue.  At the blinking light, take a left and then an immediate right onto Frye Street.  At the end of Frye Street, turn left onto Main Street.  Continue on Main Street for approximately 1 mile. At Longley Bridge continue straight on Court Street for 2.3 miles. Turn left onto Minot Avenue 0.9 mile.  Mac’s is on your left.

Nothing but the Blues Café – 81 College Street, Lewiston, 207.784.6493 – A fun café with an exciting menu and great daily prices. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then a left onto Campus Avenue.  At the blinking light, take a left onto College Street and follow it for approximately 0.5 miles.  Nothing but the Blues is on your left before the traffic light at College and Sabattus Street.

Pat’s Pizza of Auburn – 85 Center Street, Auburn, 207.784.8221 – Inexpensive pizza, pasta, and calzones.  Great outdoor seating that overlooks the Androscoggin River. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a left onto Campus Avenue.  At the blinking light, take a left and then an immediate right onto Frye Street.  At the end of Frye Street, turn left onto Main Street.  Continue on Main Street through downtown Lewiston and over the Androscoggin River.  At the intersection of Main Street and Turner Street (Route 4-North,) turn right.  Continue on Turner Street through two traffic lights.  Turner Street will change to Center Street, and Pat’s Pizza is on the right immediately after Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Rolandeau’s Restaurant – 775 Washington Street, Auburn, 207.784.2110 (dinner only, closed Sundays) – Fine dining. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a left onto Campus Avenue.  At the blinking light, take a left and then an immediate right onto Frye Street.  At the end of Frye Street, turn left onto Main Street.  Continue on Main Street through several traffic lights.  After you cross the small bridge, the name changes to Court Street.  Take a left onto High Street.  Continue on High Street until it ends.  When you take a left you are on Washington Avenue going towards Maine Turnpike Exit 75.

The Sedgley Place – 54 Sedgley Road, Greene, 207.946.5990 (dinner only) – Country inn dining. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a left onto Campus Avenue.  At the blinking light, take a left and then an immediate right onto Frye Street.  At the end of Frye Street, turn right onto Main Street.  Continue on Main Street for approximately 5.5 miles.  Turn left onto West Main Road.  Sedgley Road is on your left. Reservations needed.

Simones’ Hot Dog Stand – 99 Chestnut Street, Lewiston, 207.782.8431 – Hot dogs galore. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a right onto Campus Avenue.  Continue on Campus Avenue until you reach a 4-way stop.  Take a right here onto Central Avenue.  Continue on Central Avenue (the name changes to Ash Street) for approximately 0.5 miles and turn left onto Park Street.  Chestnut Street is on your right. Miles:  1.2.

Thai Dish Inc. – 220 Court Street, Auburn, 207.777.3499 – Authentic Thai food. From the Admissions Office, take a left out of the parking lot and then take a left onto Campus Avenue.  At the blinking light, take a left and then an immediate right onto Frye Street.  At the end of Frye Street, turn left onto Main Street.  Continue on Main Street through several traffic lights.  After you cross the small bridge, the name changes to Court Street.

And for Dessert…

Dairy Joy – 109 Campus Avenue, Lewiston, 207.782.8168 (closed during the winter months) – Ice cream and shakes. Located within easy walking distance from campus, Dairy Joy is a favorite spot for students.  If you travel by vehicle, take a left out of the Admissions Office parking lot, and then a right onto Campus Avenue.  Dairy Joy is just a few blocks down at the intersections of Campus Avenue and Sabattus Street.  It is immediately past St. Mary’s Hospital on the right.