Pepper's Double Stuffed lobster roll

Lake Lady 6 · 06-29-2005, 08:18 PM

Now that a few different opinions have appeared I feel better about sharing my experience with a Waldo lobster roll. After reading the postings this past winter I was looking forward to trying their lobster roll - was not impressed at all - hot dog roll with a small amount of lobster. Is there a different lobster roll available that the forum members order which is "double stuffed"? Sawyer's has a much better lobster roll just packed with lobster meat & little mayo.

We did not introduce ourselves but Pepper was there. Everything we have read is true. Great personality, very accommodating, great smile and made the visit worth our while.

BroadHopper · 06-30-2005, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Lake Lady 6

Sawyer's has a much better lobster roll just packed with lobster meat & little mayo.

LL6, I live near Sawyer's and I have not seen this on the menu. I'll check again. Ever since the boys took over the establishment from their father, I have seen the service and food quality go way down. I have not frequent this place much. When Double Decker at Winnisquam and the Boulevard Drive In on Weirs Boulevard close, I have yet to find a great drive in to eat. The Tamarack is mediocre. I have to travel to Center Harbor to get good fried clams. I'm not a lobster roll fan but my Mom is. I like to take her to Pepper's as she says the best lobster rolls she had are in Kennebunkport, ME.

rrr · 06-30-2005, 09:13 AM

Pepper- You were not there when we were - maybe that's what was missing! I'm sure we will be back.

BroadHopper- where in the port? Alison's is great!

IslandSib · 06-30-2005, 10:03 AM

The lobster catch at the lake has been down lately, but Waldo Peppers does their best to give us a taste. Whether it is your taste or not is for you to decide. I myself have had a difficult time concentrating at work while I await my next trip to Waldo Peppers to try out this double stuffed lobster roll. Love the lobster

and thoroughly enjoy my time with Pepper.

trfour · 06-30-2005, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by IslandSib

The lobster catch at the lake has been down lately, but Waldo Peppers does their best to give us a taste. Whether it is your taste or not is for you to decide. I myself have had a difficult time concentrating at work while I await my next trip to Waldo Peppers to try out this double stuffed lobster roll. Love the lobster

and thoroughly enjoy my time with Pepper.

Hi IslandSib,
GOD, some peaple are tough to please!.... I have said this out here somwhere before,..... (" If you want to enjoy a lobster roll, comparable to the ones at WaldoPeppers, you need to take a trip about 800 miles north of here, to; Cape Breton Island, NS. Canada..... However, you will find, that Pepper doesn't live there!.. Isn't She Precious?..!")....

Love,
T.

GWC... · 06-30-2005, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

LL6, I live near Sawyer's and I have not seen this on the menu. I'll check again.

My grandmother loved Sawyer's lobster roll and she died 10 years ago. Guess it has been available for a little while.

Two years ago, I tried the lobster roll at Waldo's and enjoyed it, also.

My keyboard does not take kindly to moisture, so must say, "Enjoy!"

GWC... · 07-02-2005, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

LL6, I live near Sawyer's and I have not seen this on the menu. I'll check again.

When you are inside, look at the sign on the wall and look below "sandwiches" and you will notice two columns. The top of the right column lists lobster and if you desire a plate, look under "plates" at the bottom of the left column.

Sawyer's lobster roll is a single of equal portion and taste to Waldo Peppers.

Speaking of which, it takes two hands to handle a GWC special - that would be a large sub roll filled with two double stuffed Waldo Pepper Lobster orders - plenty of roll and plenty of lobster.

Yes, GWC was there as Pepper enjoyed some nutrients at a table.

P.S.- Between a GWC special and a Sawyer's regular and a quart of Sawyer's frozen pudd'n ice cream, I am one happy guy!

Thanks to all involved, you made my day!

rrr · 07-18-2005, 05:03 PM

went back to Pepper's last week while on vaca. hubby had the double stuffed - it took him a minute (or two) to figure out how to eat it - but he loved it! as we sat there we found ourselves saying 'I want to try that, and that, and that...' so we took a menu to plan our next visit!

the walk back to the docks at the Weirs was a little slower - we were both so full!

(must've just hit an off day on our first visit)

IslandSib · 07-18-2005, 05:30 PM

When you go back ...add the onion rings...
NO one can say no to onion rings.

Pepper · 07-18-2005, 10:28 PM

rrr, I'm delighted to know that your second visit was much better than the first! No need to eat your words, though! If your first visit was unsatisfactory, you had every reason to say so. Besides, if you eat your words you'll have no room for the onion rings.

Please be sure to introduce yourself next time you visit. I love to put faces with screennames.

billhurley · 07-19-2005, 09:20 AM

My wife and I were in last night. She ordered the Lobster roll and I had the biggest cheeseburger ever and fries. It was awesome as always.

phoenix · 07-23-2005, 10:52 AM

We have been stuck in Phoenix for much of this summer. temps well over 100 but thankfully we will get to the lake in mid August and are longing for Pepper's famous lobster roll

SAMIAM · 07-23-2005, 11:26 AM

I love to figure these things out....ok,let's see...Jetskier wants "larger portions and bigger pieces" for $9.75.....wholesale lobster meat,at this moment is $19.75 for the claw and knuckle mix that is usually used in lobster rolls.That's almost $5 for a quarter lb.Now add .20 for the roll,another .35 for the mayo,napkin,holder and fork and you have a whopping 55% food cost(the national average is around 32% for restaurants of that type.Now add payroll,mortgage,huge utilities,taxes and other overhead.
As near as I can figure,that greedy Pepper is milking you out of 10 or 15 cents every time you buy one.
Looks to me like that is a HUGE bargain.....

jetskier · 07-24-2005, 09:20 PM

I really was going to stay out of this...but you goaded me back in.

The pricing of lobster rolls in the area appears to be fairly standardized. Sawyers is $9.95. In Mass Papa Ginos is $10.95 and McCormick and Schmidt is $15.00 with sides. The portions from all of these establishments appears reasonable; clearly 1/4 lb or more and heavy on the lobster.

1/4 pound of lobster meat with claw sections is quite reasonable...but that is not what we had. There was a "scoop" heavy on the mayo and very light on the lobster. There was no semblance of any claw meat...the roll was not toasted and there was no lettuce. Basically, it was lousy. Now anyone can have an off day and we are willing to give Pepper another shot. But the prior posting positions me as being unreasonable and I take great umbrage to that!

Jetskier

SAMIAM · 07-25-2005, 06:44 AM

Tsk,tsk.....don't take it personal...just having a little fun at your notion that everything would be fine if they were a little heavier on the lobster.When you go to the bank,do you ask the teller to just throw in a few extra dollars?
Restaurants don't generally just throw food on a plate.You're getting a specific amount of food for a set price....just like the grocery store.If you find the portion a little small for you,I'd suggest the double.......but you've got to pay the price.

On Barndoor · 07-25-2005, 09:57 AM

Just wanted to add my 2 cents on the great lobster roll debate. After reading the forum comments, we went last week for a round of "double stuffeds", with pizza for the kids. All were thrilled with the meal; one of, if not the, best lobster rolls around. As an extra bonus, Pepper was kind enough to let our dog hang out under the picnic table while we ate - not many spots on the lake that will allow that! A big thank you from Baxter, Pepper. Hopefully we'll be back soon.

GWC... · 07-25-2005, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMIAM

If you find the portion a little small for you, I'd suggest the double...

Or, you may opt for the GWC Special - plenty of lobster and plenty of roll.

dpg · 07-25-2005, 12:04 PM

O.K. now I'm confused. Haven't been in Peppers yet but I always thought (he) was a guy. I read most of this thread and saw a lot of "she's" thrown in there. Well, what is it now I'm curious? I will definitely stop by but not for lobster (not my favorite.) I will say however I did stop at the Tamarack, we got in line took a look at their prices and left. They are very high and now I understand under new management. Their onion rings (used) to be great however nothing fancy any more.

Zee · 07-25-2005, 02:36 PM

DPG - Pepper is an attractive redhead. You can't miss her. If you are not into lobster, try the barbecue pork sandwich. It is great as well.

upthesaukee · 07-25-2005, 10:56 PM

I agree with the barbeque pork sandwich plaudits, as does Mrs UTS, and quite frankly, even the lowly Hamburger/Cheeseburger flies high at Waldo Pepper's.

See you later this week, Pepper.

dpg · 07-26-2005, 06:39 AM

K - Pork it is!!!

Newbiesaukee · 07-28-2005, 07:10 AM

Not to make life difficult, but you really need to try the ribs, slow cooked and falling off the bone.

06-29-2005, 08:18 PM	#1
Lake Lady 6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Waldo Pepper Lobster Rolls Now that a few different opinions have appeared I feel better about sharing my experience with a Waldo lobster roll. After reading the postings this past winter I was looking forward to trying their lobster roll - was not impressed at all - hot dog roll with a small amount of lobster. Is there a different lobster roll available that the forum members order which is "double stuffed"? Sawyer's has a much better lobster roll just packed with lobster meat & little mayo. We did not introduce ourselves but Pepper was there. Everything we have read is true. Great personality, very accommodating, great smile and made the visit worth our while.

06-30-2005, 10:03 AM	#4
IslandSib Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Can't keep quiet! The lobster catch at the lake has been down lately, but Waldo Peppers does their best to give us a taste. Whether it is your taste or not is for you to decide. I myself have had a difficult time concentrating at work while I await my next trip to Waldo Peppers to try out this double stuffed lobster roll. Love the lobster and thoroughly enjoy my time with Pepper. __________________ IslandSib

07-18-2005, 05:03 PM	#8
rrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Harbor Posts: 214 Thanks: 75 Thanked 37 Times in 14 Posts	time for me to eat my words... went back to Pepper's last week while on vaca. hubby had the double stuffed - it took him a minute (or two) to figure out how to eat it - but he loved it! as we sat there we found ourselves saying 'I want to try that, and that, and that...' so we took a menu to plan our next visit! the walk back to the docks at the Weirs was a little slower - we were both so full! (must've just hit an off day on our first visit)

07-18-2005, 05:30 PM	#9
IslandSib Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Whatever you decide. When you go back ...add the onion rings... NO one can say no to onion rings. __________________ IslandSib

07-18-2005, 10:28 PM	#10
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Rrr rrr, I'm delighted to know that your second visit was much better than the first! No need to eat your words, though! If your first visit was unsatisfactory, you had every reason to say so. Besides, if you eat your words you'll have no room for the onion rings. Please be sure to introduce yourself next time you visit. I love to put faces with screennames. __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

06-30-2005, 09:13 AM	#3
rrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Harbor Posts: 214 Thanks: 75 Thanked 37 Times in 14 Posts	Pepper- You were not there when we were - maybe that's what was missing! I'm sure we will be back. BroadHopper- where in the port? Alison's is great!

07-19-2005, 09:20 AM	#11
billhurley Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: St. Augustine FL. Posts: 86 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Great meal again My wife and I were in last night. She ordered the Lobster roll and I had the biggest cheeseburger ever and fries. It was awesome as always.

07-23-2005, 10:52 AM	#12
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,556 Thanks: 61 Thanked 276 Times in 194 Posts	We have been stuck in Phoenix for much of this summer. temps well over 100 but thankfully we will get to the lake in mid August and are longing for Pepper's famous lobster roll __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

07-23-2005, 11:26 AM	#13
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,905 Thanks: 337 Thanked 1,680 Times in 589 Posts	I love to figure these things out....ok,let's see...Jetskier wants "larger portions and bigger pieces" for $9.75.....wholesale lobster meat,at this moment is $19.75 for the claw and knuckle mix that is usually used in lobster rolls.That's almost $5 for a quarter lb.Now add .20 for the roll,another .35 for the mayo,napkin,holder and fork and you have a whopping 55% food cost(the national average is around 32% for restaurants of that type.Now add payroll,mortgage,huge utilities,taxes and other overhead. As near as I can figure,that greedy Pepper is milking you out of 10 or 15 cents every time you buy one. Looks to me like that is a HUGE bargain.....

07-24-2005, 09:20 PM	#14
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 851 Thanks: 57 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	Lobster roll ad infinitum I really was going to stay out of this...but you goaded me back in. The pricing of lobster rolls in the area appears to be fairly standardized. Sawyers is $9.95. In Mass Papa Ginos is $10.95 and McCormick and Schmidt is $15.00 with sides. The portions from all of these establishments appears reasonable; clearly 1/4 lb or more and heavy on the lobster. 1/4 pound of lobster meat with claw sections is quite reasonable...but that is not what we had. There was a "scoop" heavy on the mayo and very light on the lobster. There was no semblance of any claw meat...the roll was not toasted and there was no lettuce. Basically, it was lousy. Now anyone can have an off day and we are willing to give Pepper another shot. But the prior posting positions me as being unreasonable and I take great umbrage to that! Jetskier Last edited by jetskier; 07-24-2005 at 09:21 PM. Reason: fixing a miswording.

07-25-2005, 06:44 AM	#15
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,905 Thanks: 337 Thanked 1,680 Times in 589 Posts	Tsk,tsk.....don't take it personal...just having a little fun at your notion that everything would be fine if they were a little heavier on the lobster.When you go to the bank,do you ask the teller to just throw in a few extra dollars? Restaurants don't generally just throw food on a plate.You're getting a specific amount of food for a set price....just like the grocery store.If you find the portion a little small for you,I'd suggest the double.......but you've got to pay the price.

07-25-2005, 09:57 AM	#16
On Barndoor Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bedford, NH Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Great Lobster Roll Just wanted to add my 2 cents on the great lobster roll debate. After reading the forum comments, we went last week for a round of "double stuffeds", with pizza for the kids. All were thrilled with the meal; one of, if not the, best lobster rolls around. As an extra bonus, Pepper was kind enough to let our dog hang out under the picnic table while we ate - not many spots on the lake that will allow that! A big thank you from Baxter, Pepper. Hopefully we'll be back soon.

07-25-2005, 12:04 PM	#18
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 153 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	O.K. now I'm confused. Haven't been in Peppers yet but I always thought (he) was a guy. I read most of this thread and saw a lot of "she's" thrown in there. Well, what is it now I'm curious? I will definitely stop by but not for lobster (not my favorite.) I will say however I did stop at the Tamarack, we got in line took a look at their prices and left. They are very high and now I understand under new management. Their onion rings (used) to be great however nothing fancy any more.

07-25-2005, 02:36 PM	#19
Zee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Union Wharf, Tuftonboro Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	DPG - Pepper is an attractive redhead. You can't miss her. If you are not into lobster, try the barbecue pork sandwich. It is great as well.

07-25-2005, 10:56 PM	#20
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,601 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,465 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	I agree with the barbeque pork sandwich plaudits, as does Mrs UTS, and quite frankly, even the lowly Hamburger/Cheeseburger flies high at Waldo Pepper's. See you later this week, Pepper. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

07-26-2005, 06:39 AM	#21
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 153 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	K - Pork it is!!!

07-28-2005, 07:10 AM	#22
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,354 Thanks: 948 Thanked 573 Times in 298 Posts	Not to make life difficult, but you really need to try the ribs, slow cooked and falling off the bone.