A long time ago, when my wife and I met, she was going to cosmetology school in Portland Maine and living in old orchard beach maine .
Quite frequently we would find ourselves looking for a decent and low-cost restaurant as we didn't have much money in those days, but we had really pricey taste buds. We found the picture-perfect restaurant for starving college kids near Portland, Maine called Chicago Dogs of Maine!
First you ought to know that they were originally in Portland, Maine over by the Clarks Pond Cinema. I'm not sure on the whole story, but apparently that location closed and / or was sold to the new owner Joe Palmieri. Many people might recognize Joe's name, from his days as a local Portland sportscaster, or his current morning show on the Big Jab.
A few years later my wife and I took a trip back to Portland for our anniversary and found that our beloved Chicago Dogs of Maine was closed! I searched every online forum and scoured the phone book only to find nothing! At last I gave up, but some time later, in fact about a year ago, my wife and I were driving down route 1 in Scarborough, Maine and all of a sudden she said casually ...."oh look, there's Chicago Dogs". I virtually drove the car off the road and almost killed the person in the car next to us trying to get into their parking lot expediently ! I wasn't even starved at the time and still ordered 3 hot dogs!
So if you want to check out a truly amazing restaurant near Portland and Old Orchard Beach, that will absolutely blow your mind, then go to Chicago Dogs of Maine!
Their menu includes Chicago Style Hot Dogs, their famous fries, Chicago and Philly cheesesteaks, sausages, wraps, and salads made with fresh greens. Then you can wash it down with an old fashioned milk shake made from authentic ice cream. End your Chicago Dogs of Maine experience with a real Maine Whoopie Pie. One of the nice things about Chicago Dogs of Maine is that they are a Scarborough, Maine Restaurant and promote other local companies , as well as the Made in Maine products that they offer. This place has a wall of fire that would send your grandmother running on sight!
Chicago dogs of Maine is one of the best Scarborough Maine Restaurants, and not far from Portland, Maine if you are visiting the area. Definitely worth the ride. Their prices are really amazing and they have a outstanding overall menu as well, with a excellent selection.
The service here is impeccable. You can tell that the folks who work here really put themselves into what they do. This tiny restaurant in scarborough maine has become a historical landmark for myself and my wife. Simply put, this place is a family favorite and is a must visit whenever you are looking for a restaurant near portland, Maine.
