Portland, Maine, Is Hiding a Lobster Crunchwrap, and Not Enough People Know About It

Tucked away in Portland is one of the best off-season food secrets in the state: the Lobster Crunchwrap from Highroller Lobster Co..

One of the best parts about this Portland favorite isn’t even what’s inside, it’s the fact that you have to earn it.

Unlike the overflowing lobster rolls and fried seafood baskets that take over Maine in the summer, the Lobster Crunchwrap is only available during the off-season. That makes it feel like one of those true Maine insider secrets, the kind of menu item you only hear about from someone who lives here year-round.

And somehow, Highroller Lobster Co. makes it even more exclusive.

When Can You Get Your Hands On One?

The Crunchwrap is only available during Happy Hour, Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. That’s just 15 hours a week.

If you want one, you have to plan for it. You have to leave work a little early, head into Old Port, and grab a spot before they’re gone. There’s something very Maine about that. It’s not flashy, it’s not for tourists, and you won’t find it in the middle of July when Portland is packed.

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The Lobster Crunchwrap feels like the perfect Maine-exclusive menu item: limited, local, and worth the wait every single time.