Atlanta isn’t exactly lobster country, but Cousins Maine Lobster has made it feel like it could be. The truck rolls into neighborhoods and metro events trailing the scent of butter, toasted buns, and fresh lobster meat that tastes like it skipped the flight from New England.
Its menu is straightforward but tempting: the classic roll with chilled meat and mayo, the warm Connecticut-style dripping in butter, and a few creative spins like tacos and grilled cheese.
I caught up with the truck at a festival, waited in a line that curled down the block, and found the payoff worth every minute. Cousins Maine Lobster proves that even far from the coast, the right bite can bring the ocean to you.
Connecticut Roll
There’s a hush that comes with your first bite here, like the crowd and noise around the truck just drop away. Warm lobster meat rests inside a golden, butter-toasted split-top bun, hit with a squeeze of lemon. It’s lush without being heavy, each bite a balance of richness and brightness…