Maine Grains

I was recently gifted a 4 lb. bag of organic rolled oats (purple and brown packaging). It was from a brand I wasn't familiar with, but I enjoy oatmeal in the mornings, so I decided to give these a try. I mixed them in a 5:2 ratio and added raisins, dates, and cranberries. From the very first bite, I knew that, regardless of the additional ingredients, these were the best oats I've ever tasted! I’m not a connoisseur and usually shop for food on a tight budget. If I had seen these on a shelf, I honestly wouldn’t have spent the money. But some things in life are worth a little extra, and now these oats are my go-to—a delightful treat I discovered by accident.

We love Maine Grains! The products are high quality and locally grown - what a treasure to be able to find heirloom variety items in our home state. Our favorite item is the popcorn of course (we sell hand-blended organic popcorn seasonings), but the oats are a pantry staple in our house. I was making sourdough for a hot minute, too, and I was able to buy all of the necessary supplies I needed.

I ordered Wheat all purpose flour that is milled so well everything I make tastes amazing. Completely elevated my food. I made Naan bread and flat bread crackers so far and they are so much better than regular flour. I bought oats which I made with almond milk for morning breakfast. I bought the beans sampler which are also incredible. Organic, filled with proteins and huge flavor. I will only order from Maine Grains. The customer service was top notch and replied within a few hours.I love it so much I sent my sister some for her Birthday. She is an amazing baker so I sent her the pastry flour and oats package. Thank you Yankee Magazine for posting Maine Grains in your blueberry crumble recipe.

Jessica was our most fantastic server! We were dealing with a very difficult day, as we had a death in the family. She didn't know that, but we needed some time away from clearing out our sister's apt. We were a bit boisterous, and she was awesome and a lot of fun and we are grateful she was part of our celebration of life dinner. The food was also absolutely fantastic. We ordered Mac and cheese and three different pizzas and several shots of the blue shine and sangria. Thank you so much, Jessica!

We had a wonderful tour of the mill. Our tour guide, Kayla was very informative and we appreciate really getting a chance to thoroughly see the process of milling the flour and all that’s involved in packaging ordering fulfillment shipping etc. We really appreciate you getting to get up close and really see how the mill functioned look at the grains before they were made into flour etc. We Had lunch at the Miller’s table, the café adjoining the middle. Our lunch was excellent and of course feature some of their grains in soup, bread and desserts.

I order their red wheat berries online every few months. I grind them with my stand mixer and bake a loaf of bread every few days for my husband and I for toast and sandwiches. The bread is so tasty, rich, and full of nutrients. Can't say enough about this product and what you can make from it!

Pizza was burned and we waited 45 minutes, pizza was overpriced and had barely any drink options

Great stop,, my wife uses their flour and beans all the time,, you can really tell the quality difference vs big store brands!! Small store, but had a full supply of everything!! Local farmers market was also going on out back,, we will be back,, until then we will be doing mail order!!

The Maine Grains is a great idea and whoever designed the cafe should get proper kudos. It is welcoming and attractive inside and out. THat's where the charm ends. We arrived early afternoon -2 ish- and ordered something we thought would be a good showcase for Maine grains- a waffle. It took over 40 minutes to arrive ( the waitress said they were busy with 16 guests in the entire cafe). When it came it was not hot, burned along one side and doughy and squishy. There was a small container of syrup and a small pat of semi melted butter. The lattes were thin and without much coffee body or foam. We had also ordered to-go containers for later- a Mac and cheese that proved inedible and a quiche that was the best thing ordered although the crust was cardboard. A blackberry hand pie was the final disappointment, full of seeds without a berry burst of flavor. Stiff dough and overbaked. A sad experience not to be repeated. They need to find a baker, a cook, a chef, someone that will care about what is served to the public.