The Incredible Truck Stop in Maine With Almost as Many Desserts as Main Dishes

There is a little truck stop in Hermon, Maine that might not seem like much if you just pass it by. But Dysart’s in Maine is a famous diner warranting attention. With breakfast always on the menu, pies that have been counted as some of the best in the state, and friendly service, word has traveled quickly about this diner. Make it a brief stop on your route or make it your destination, but either way, this is one diner you do not want to miss.

The name came from the original owners, Dave Dysart and his wife Irene. Dave wanted to bring the flavors of Maine to his diner. The big idea was to bring the flavors that remind you of spending the weekend camping and comfort food that is heartwarming. So he found a man named Greg who was excellent at cooking camp food. Dave didn’t know at the time, but this became the key to success. Greg's wife, Betty, made incredible pies and started making them at the restaurant. This took off so much that today, people will travel from all over to get a taste of that famous Dysart pie recipe.

To work your way up to the massive dessert menu, you can order breakfast at any hour. Warm pancakes slathered in smooth and sweet syrup, or some fresh eggs and crisp bacon. You can’t go wrong with breakfast items, no matter what time of day it is.

You can also try their “baked in a buttery, flaky crust” chicken pot pie. Or was that a “baked in a buttery, flavored crust”? “Baked in a buttery, crispy crust”? Well, either way, you know what we're talking about. The chicken pot pie is amazing.

Over the years, guests have consumed thousands of cookies, and if that tells you anything about Maine flavors, it's that we like our sweets. So, Dysart’s has a whole bakery as their dessert menu.

Of course, the pies are one of the most popular items on the menu. These incredible dessert items have put this little truck stop on the map for good reason. One bite of those sweet and light pies will have you declaring them the best Maine has to offer, too.

Classics like blueberry and apple are available, but they also have melt-in-your-mouth cream pies. Graham cracker pie or chocolate cream pie are other great choices. No matter what you order, these treats do not disappoint and will be a satisfying end to your meal.

Dysart’s in Maine has earned their fame. For an unassuming little truck stop to a nationally known part of our state is a pretty great trajectory. If you want to find out what everyone is talking about, we encourage you to visit yourself and have a slice of pie. For more information, please visit Dysart’s website.

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