Panacea

Panacea is one of the best little places I've been to in years. A local shop owner sent us here saying how great it is. Top notch all around. Why wait in a long line nearby? 5 Stars all around!

Such a welcoming spot! Love the classic Maine feel while offering plenty of vegan/GF options. The staff is really nice and it feels like a comfortable community-focused space where you can eat great food, chat, play cards, and hang out.

Thank you for having vegan options!! The sandwiches can be made vegan by subbing with vegan cheese, and the vegan chowder option is phenomenal. Very grateful for the inclusivity, and being able to find healthy, tasty veg options in midcoast Maine.

Owner of the restaurant was at the front and super friendly, clam chowder is the best I’ve literally ever had, and my boyfriend practically ascended to another plane while eating the knotty buoy sandwich. Atmosphere is amazing, super cute place, amazing food and staff, I’d give more stars if I could! Thank you! 🫶

Lucky accident: stopped in at Panacea while passing through Wiscasset, looking for gf food (my sweetie has celiac)—and discovered a new Midcoast fave! Seriously, adore this place.nnBest chowder of my life maybe? Including corn nuts as a thoughtful GF topper as a replacement for oyster crackers. Delicious gingerbread whoopie pie (also surprisingly GF) and my daughter devoured her red hot dog with gluteny bun.nnEverything in Panacea is thoughtfully curated: the thematic decor (which I love as a designer), the menu of food and bevs, even their assortment of upcycled, screenprinted clothes (my kiddo was devastated this jean jacket was not in her size). They even host a weekly cribbage league, which I would absolutely join if I lived any closer. It’s just that kind of place that makes you want to hang out.nnCan’t wait to come back a zillion times.