Beloved Kennebunk, Maine, Sandwich Shop Named One of the Best in the Nation

We Mainers love our sandwiches.

Heck, just about every town in the state has at least two or three spots to grab a grinder. From gas stations to specialty shops and everything in between, this state is not lacking in the deliciousness of tasty ingredients between a few slices of bread or on a sub roll.

Maine has even perfected two styles of sandwiches—the lobster roll and the Maine Italian. How many states can say that?

With all this love for the sandwich, it was fun to come across an article that claims to know what the best sandwich joint in Maine is.

Maine's Best Sandwich Shop

The popular foodie website LoveFood posted an article about the best sandwich shop in each state. For Maine, the site chose the incredibly delicious Bennett's Sandwich Shop in Kennebunk. This seasonal shop has been a crowd favorite ever since it opened in 1982.

The shop is a mix of deli and coastal Maine classics. Philly cheesesteaks, meatball subs, and the iconic lobster roll are just a few of the favorites being cranked out at Bennett's.

Bennett's Location is Ideal for the Beach Crowd

The shop is also in an ideal location, attracting not only plenty of Southern Mainers devouring its delicious subs, but also many tourists. Kennebunk is certainly a spot that attracts a plethora of people, and when they are hungry, grabbing a sub for the beach is always a good choice.

Here is an excerpt from LoveFood about why the site chose Bennett's to represent Maine.

Open during the summer season, the Kennebunk shop makes the most of Maine's seafood, with the star of the show being the fresh lobster rolls (pictured). Lobster meat (knuckle and claw) plucked straight from Maine's waters is piled onto lettuce and white bread.

Of course, the star of the show is the lobster roll. It represents the best of Maine, and Bennett's roll is no joke. White bread is a weird way to describe a hot dog bun, though.

The beauty of Bennett's is that there is something for everyone. Even if lobster isn't your thing, there are plenty of other options to satisfy any hungry stomach.

READ MORE: Kennebunkport and New England Dominate List of Top Winter Towns

The shop can also be found outside of Maine. There are two locations in Massachusetts (Boston and Burlington), and two in New Hampshire (Portsmouth and Salem). Maybe Bennett's will be the best sub shop in three states soon.

Bennett's is just one of many "can't miss" joints in Maine. Find more bucket list joints below.