PEI’s Ultimate Lobster Roll & Fish & Chips – Worth the Drive?

🦞 PEI’s Ultimate Lobster Roll & Fish & Chips – Worth the Drive? 📍 The Legendary Spot: Original Richard’s Location: Covehead Harbour Lighthouse (inside PEI National Park) The Catch: ✅ Best lobster roll in the Maritimes (butter-toasted bun + overflowing claw meat) ✅ Fish & chips with next-level crunch (panko-style coating, flaky haddock) ✅ PEI oysters – sweet, briny, and freshly shucked The Scam: ⚠️ $80 National Park entry fee (just to eat here!) ⚠️ Additional $2 "entry fee" to Richard’s patio (lol) Hack: Park at lighthouse lot, send 1 person to grab takeout 📊 Is It Worth It? Pros Cons 🌟 Lobster roll = 10/10 💸 $80 park fee for a sandwich 🐟 Best fish & chips ever 🚽 No public restrooms nearby 🌊 Stunning beach views 🕒 Long lines in summer Verdict: Yes, but only if… • You’re already visiting PEI National Park • You split the park fee with 4+ people 🚗 Road Trip Itinerary 1. Richard’s Feed (11am) → 2. Covehead Beach (quick walk) → 3. Green Gables (1hr tour) → 4. Cavendish Boardwalk (tourist traps & Cows ice cream) Time Saver: Skip MacKenzies Brook (post-hurricane, it’s just a cliff now 😂) 💰 PEI’s Tourist Tax Trap • 15% sales tax (Maritimes standard) • + 3% "visitor levy" in Charlottetown • Bridge toll: $50 (leaving PEI) • Ferry: $80 (Wood Islands → NS) Budget Tip: Fill gas in New Brunswick (cheaper than PEI) 🍁 Alternative Maritimes Faves If PEI feels too commercial, try: 1. Lobster Shack (Peggy’s Cove, NS) – No entry fees! 2. Fundy Trail (NB) – Free cliffs > paid beaches PEIEats #MaritimesRoadTrip #LobsterLover #CanadaTravel