The Great Debate · Lobster Rolls

Buttered vs Mayo

The lobster roll debate that divides New England. Community voting is coming — for now, browse the best spots and make up your own mind.

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Connecticut-style warm with butter, or Maine-style chilled with mayo? New England has strong opinions. We're building a voting system so the community can decide — and rank the best lobster roll spots while they're at it.

Connecticut Style

Warm & Buttered

Split-top bun, warm lobster meat, drawn butter. Simple, rich, classic. Abbott's Lobster in Noank, CT made this style famous.

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Maine Style

Chilled with Mayo

Cold lobster, light mayo, maybe a touch of celery. Let the lobster speak for itself. Red's Eats in Wiscasset is the gold standard.

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