When you think of the best meal you’ve had in Maine, did it include a white tablecloth and fancy waiters? If you’ve eaten enough meals in Maine, we’re willing to bet the answer is no. For most of us, the best meal we’ve eaten in Vacationland has included a fair few napkins and a roadside stand. There are plenty of lobster shacks here, but we recommend trying a different sort of roadside meal next time you’re hungry for something messy and quick!
How many people out there remember this little wagon sitting in Rockland in the early 1970s?
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This little wagon was purchased by Keith Wass in 1972. Intended to be a summertime operation while in college, he quickly realized his love for the business and made it a full-time gig. College? It was put on hold.
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20-year-old Keith knew the hot dog business was viable and, after dedicating himself to is, went on to open a number of other locations.
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We particularly love the story behind the name. Originally intending to call the shop “Wass’ Wagon,” when a delivery person misspelled it as “Wasses” on an order form, he went with it.
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No matte the reason behind the name, today it exists as one of the best spots to grab a hot dog in the state of Maine.
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And by “a hot dog” we mean at least two. But four is better.
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At Wasses, you’ll always find a consistently delicious dog.
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They’re all cooked to achieve the perfect color and the buns are steamed exactly right.
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While you could walk out with this dog, everyone knows you don’t leave without getting “everything.”
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Ordering an “everything” will get you fried onions, mustard, and relish. Nothing more and nothing less. If you want anything else, you’re going to have to ask for it specifically.
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But, even the purists have to admit that the additions that have been added to the menu over the years only make this place better.
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Wasses Hot Dogs is located at 2 N. Main St., Rockland, Maine. Give them a call on 207-594-4347 or check them out on Facebook. Even better, stop in and get yourself a few! They’re open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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We’ve never tried to hide our love of hot dogs. We don’t like to play favorites and so we have to admit — we wrote about another incredible hot dog stand last spring. To learn more about it, click here.
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