Why Choose Handy Stop

At The Handy Stop, we offer a large variety of food and beverage options.
We want to be a convenient place for you to swing in and grab whatever you need!

One Stop Shop For Essentials

The Handy Stop’s goal is to serve as a convenient place for the residents of Penobscot County and those passing through to get what they need. Whether it’s picking up ingredients for dinner or grabbing a bite to eat, we’ve got you covered.

Serving Locals And Visitors

The Handy Stop is conveniently located right off of exit 217 on I-95 North which makes it an accessible stop on your way in or out of town. The Handy Stop welcomes all customers to stop in!

Locally Owned And Operated

The Handy Stop is proudly owned by a native to the Howland area. He makes it the Handy Stop’s priority to not only give back to the community, but make the store a hometown favorite.

Onsite Deli & Restaurant

If we’re open, we’re cooking. From breakfast sandwiches to hand tossed pizza, we’re constantly offering hot and cold deli options. Sandwiches are made fresh daily and deli meats and cheeses are available by the pound. Stop in for a quick bite or call ahead for an order.

Hand Tossed Pizza

The Handy Stop takes great pride in their pizzas! They are hand tossed and made with fresh ingredients, every time. Whether you’re keeping it simple with classic ingredients or changing it up with our specialty options, we will make sure it’s made with love.

Professional Onsite Butcher

The Handy Stop has an extremely knowledgeable butcher on staff. Errol Libby brings twenty years of meat cutting experience to the team. He is happy to cut anything to your exact requests. Please don’t hesitate to ask him about any suggestions for preparing specific meats. Errol is available at the store Wednesday through Sunday.