Brave Enough to Take on This Monster Roast Beef Sandwich Challenge in Lewiston, Maine?

Are you a fan of a local food challenge?

You can try and devour giant pizzas in Augusta and Portland, Maine, and just a state over in New Hampshire, there's a 3-pound ice cream challenge and a double 20-inch sub challenge.

Now, there's a new meal showdown at Bene's Beef in Lewiston that'll test your appetite with a super sandwich called "The Nephilim."

What's the Food Challenge at Bene's Beef in Lewiston, Maine?

Pull up a chair, lay out your napkin, and make sure your stomach is empty.

Bene's Beef in Lewiston announced on Facebook the ultimate food challenge called "The Nephilim," which is "a 1 lb roast beef, half jack burton, half uncle buck with James river bbq, double decker, with a big pile of fries and a soda."

So it's not just a massive loaded sandwich, but you also have to chow down on some tasty fries and a soda. (Big burp likely on the way after, right?)

All you have to do is finish everything in 15 minutes, and you'll become a legend with your picture on the wall.

Look at the size of that thing! Can you imagine trying to open your mouth wide enough to take a bite?

There has been one victor so far, just narrowly defeating it under the wire at 14 minutes and 47 seconds.

Bene's Beef in Lewiston, Maine, Opened in 2025

You might not have known, but this roast beef restaurant hasn't been open long.

It debuted back on June 27 at 990 Lisbon Street, the Old El Pochos restaurant.

According to the Sun Journal, the restaurant features a pretty straightforward menu with the food focused on Boston’s North Shore-style hot roast beef sandwich.

There are even a number of positive reviews of the spot on Google, like the following:

"The beef was nice and flavorful and juicy, freshly sliced when you place in your order. They care deeply about cleanliness and make mean beef and fries. I tried the Nephilim challenge and got close, it'll fill you right up and then some."

"WOW. Absolutely exceptional food and the folks running the place are extremely friendly and welcoming!! It was also a spotless kitchen. These folks make sandwiches like pros."

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Are you ready?

There's a mountain of sandwich, fries, and drink waiting for you to become the next slayer of "The Nephilim." If you're up for it...

Or maybe you just want to hit up a new restaurant to see what it's all about?

Either way, there's a fresh roast beef spot in Maine calling your name.