A1 Diner Map & Directions

The A1 Diner in Gardiner, Maine's most unique restaurant, is a classic diner built by the Worcester Dining Car Company in 1948 and in continuous operation since then. The A1 Diner is an essential stop on any vacation trip to Maine. If you're visiting the Belgrade Lakes region, skiing at Sugarloaf, or headed downeast to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, the A1 Diner is on the way.


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Click "Directions" on the map and find the The A1 Diner for a dining experience unmatched in Maine. Traditional diner fare, for breakfast, lunch, dinner or brunch. Comfort food, international cuisine, delicious desserts and great selections of beer and wine make the A1 a Maine adventure.

A1 Diner In Print

Did you miss the March issue of Downeast A1 Diner in Downeast MagazineMagazine? The Diner was featured in an article about Maine comfort food. Have a look.

The Diner was featured A1 Diner in Maine, The Magazine, October 2010in Maine. The Magazine, October 2010. A beautiful cover photo by Kate Kelly and a short review by Joe Ricchio. You can order a news-stand copy here.

From the Food Network, the companion book to the hit series "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." The show's host, Guy Fierei, takes you on a tour of America's finest Diners, Drive-Ins and Divesroadside eateries. Guess what? The A1 Diner is the first feature in this great book. Cheers! Take a look at the video from the show!

Sarah Rolph's book A1 A1 Diner BookDiner: Real food, Recipes & Recollections. Always in print and always available at the Diner. Just as your server.