Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Best croissants west of Paris (seriously!). Here's their way too humble description from their website...."Belleville sits atop Portland, Maine's Munjoy Hill and aims to serve its neighbors and community with rustic pastries and pizza." Bonus: they serve Tandem co!ee!
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Belleville
1 North StBest croissants west of Paris (seriously!). Here's their way too humble description from their website...."Belleville sits atop Portland, Maine's Munjoy Hill and aims to serve its neighbors and community with rustic pastries and pizza." Bonus: they serve Tandem co!ee!
OK it's not in our 'hood but then it should really tell you that the mere fact we're urging you to go there means that this place is OUTSTANDING. When you go, don't hold back. It's a place that uses butter freely and everything tastes unbelievable...oh and they roast their own co!ee and it is fantastic. From their website: "Tandem was lucky enough to "nd a unique old building - this one built in the 1960’s. Once a gas station then laundromat - now a beautiful place to sip co!ee, eat delicious baked goods and chat with friends."
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The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StOK it's not in our 'hood but then it should really tell you that the mere fact we're urging you to go there means that this place is OUTSTANDING. When you go, don't hold back. It's a place that uses butter freely and everything tastes unbelievable...oh and they roast their own co!ee and it is fantastic. From their website: "Tandem was lucky enough to "nd a unique old building - this one built in the 1960’s. Once a gas station then laundromat - now a beautiful place to sip co!ee, eat delicious baked goods and chat with friends."
Creative, chef owned restaurant sourcing only the freshest of ingredients from local farms and producers. Warm, friendly staff. A neighborhood fave! Closed Sundays.
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Blue Spoon
5 Congress StCreative, chef owned restaurant sourcing only the freshest of ingredients from local farms and producers. Warm, friendly staff. A neighborhood fave! Closed Sundays.
Looking for the BEST oysters and one of the best lobster rolls in town? This is the place. Leave plenty of time or go extra-early...there is always a long line to get in. TIP: tell the host you are willing to eat standing up, in the standing-only area on left side as you enter, and you might be able to get right in!
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Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StLooking for the BEST oysters and one of the best lobster rolls in town? This is the place. Leave plenty of time or go extra-early...there is always a long line to get in. TIP: tell the host you are willing to eat standing up, in the standing-only area on left side as you enter, and you might be able to get right in!
Fancy a whole steamed lobster right on the water? Or a "classic" Maine lobster roll outside watching the boats come in? Or just a cold beer or glass of wine out on the wharf, listening to local live music? This is the place!! Our own local lobster shack (but the food is really solid). Big bonus for dog lovers: dogs are welcome, and right across the street is The Fish & Bone, our favorite local dog and cat supply store!
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Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial StFancy a whole steamed lobster right on the water? Or a "classic" Maine lobster roll outside watching the boats come in? Or just a cold beer or glass of wine out on the wharf, listening to local live music? This is the place!! Our own local lobster shack (but the food is really solid). Big bonus for dog lovers: dogs are welcome, and right across the street is The Fish & Bone, our favorite local dog and cat supply store!
Wood-fired pizza with water views. Super family- and group-friendly. Fun vibe, great micro brews. Don't pass on the brownie sundae for dessert!
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Flatbread Company
72 Commercial St Wood-fired pizza with water views. Super family- and group-friendly. Fun vibe, great micro brews. Don't pass on the brownie sundae for dessert!
Donuts made from Maine potatoes! Our favorites: chocolate sea salt, glazed ginger, and sweet potato :-)
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The Holy Donut
194 Park AveDonuts made from Maine potatoes! Our favorites: chocolate sea salt, glazed ginger, and sweet potato :-)
Fresh-pressed juices and smoothies in the hip East Bayside neighborhood, right at the base of the Hill
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Flying Fox Juice Bar
98 Washington AveFresh-pressed juices and smoothies in the hip East Bayside neighborhood, right at the base of the Hill
Local coffee spot on top of the Hill. It's recently had a cosmetic update that kind of white-washed away its character, so the jury is out on whether it will get its groove back, but it is independent and local and serves CBD coffee
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Hilltop Coffee Shop
100 Congress StLocal coffee spot on top of the Hill. It's recently had a cosmetic update that kind of white-washed away its character, so the jury is out on whether it will get its groove back, but it is independent and local and serves CBD coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
Named after the booths (called 'snugs') in classic Irish pubs. Fun local haunt where you can bring your own food if you want to! Grab a slice from Otto's next door and have it with your Guinness!
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The Snug Pub
223 Congress StNamed after the booths (called 'snugs') in classic Irish pubs. Fun local haunt where you can bring your own food if you want to! Grab a slice from Otto's next door and have it with your Guinness!
New England's original Belgian-style brewery is open for tastings in the retail store every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (taps close at 5:45 p.m.), providing 3-ounce pours of four different beers for free (additional pours are not available). The selection rotates and often features at least one of the company's limited edition offerings. Bottles are also available to purchase and take home. Spots on the extensive guided brewery tours must be reserved through the website.
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Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WayNew England's original Belgian-style brewery is open for tastings in the retail store every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (taps close at 5:45 p.m.), providing 3-ounce pours of four different beers for free (additional pours are not available). The selection rotates and often features at least one of the company's limited edition offerings. Bottles are also available to purchase and take home. Spots on the extensive guided brewery tours must be reserved through the website.
Shopping
Our original Portland pet supply opened as an alternative to big box stores almost 20 years ago, and it's got everything you can think of for dogs and cats. Right across from Portland Lobster Company on Commercial Street. Free delivery, self serve dog wash! TIP: try the treat bar where you can buy an array of drool-worthy dog treats by the ounce!
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The Fish & Bone, Portland ME
5 Commercial StOur original Portland pet supply opened as an alternative to big box stores almost 20 years ago, and it's got everything you can think of for dogs and cats. Right across from Portland Lobster Company on Commercial Street. Free delivery, self serve dog wash! TIP: try the treat bar where you can buy an array of drool-worthy dog treats by the ounce!
Essentials
Our local fish market, the real deal! Lobster tank, huge selection of oysters, and every fish and shellfish you can think of plus some you never heard of. Highly recommended, even if you don't want to buy fish, just drop in to browse. It's a Portland icon!
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Harbor Fish Market
9 Custom House WharfOur local fish market, the real deal! Lobster tank, huge selection of oysters, and every fish and shellfish you can think of plus some you never heard of. Highly recommended, even if you don't want to buy fish, just drop in to browse. It's a Portland icon!