Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Great local spot for coffee, baked goods, a free copy of The Phoenix and wifi.
55 locals recommend
Hilltop Coffee Shop
100 Congress StGreat local spot for coffee, baked goods, a free copy of The Phoenix and wifi.
The Front Room
73 Congress StGreat food and brunches too!
Silly's
68 Washington AveSomething for everyone - and delicious too!
Tu Casa
70 Washington AveThe best fried plantains...
My all time favorite Brunch place- southern comfort meets local maine. Fried green tomatoes and fiddleheads?
152 locals recommend
Hot Suppa
703 Congress StMy all time favorite Brunch place- southern comfort meets local maine. Fried green tomatoes and fiddleheads?
Boda
671 Congress StThai inspired deliciousness and great cocktails.
Arabica Coffee House
2 Free StI love to walk along the Eastern Prom to this coffee spot.
The best baked goods in Portland, hands down, including sandwiches and their amazing biscuits. Good coffee too!
163 locals recommend
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StThe best baked goods in Portland, hands down, including sandwiches and their amazing biscuits. Good coffee too!
Fresh Oysters and an amazing brown butter lobster roll. It fills up fast - get there early!
272 locals recommend
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StFresh Oysters and an amazing brown butter lobster roll. It fills up fast - get there early!
Everything Else
Just a few blocks away you'll find your fill of tasty treats : cheese, wine, bread, meats, and local fruit and veggie. The perfect picnic supply store!
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StJust a few blocks away you'll find your fill of tasty treats : cheese, wine, bread, meats, and local fruit and veggie. The perfect picnic supply store!
Lila East End Yoga
251 Congress StGreat yoga studio.
OTTO
576 Congress StBest pizza in town - and just down the hill!
Drinks & Nightlife
EVERYTHING on the menu is delicious. Has wine time from 4-6 with $2 glasses of wine! Be sure to call ahead for a reservation.
74 locals recommend
Blue Spoon
5 Congress StEVERYTHING on the menu is delicious. Has wine time from 4-6 with $2 glasses of wine! Be sure to call ahead for a reservation.
The Snug Pub
223 Congress StGood pub for a pint
Delicious beer, friendly people and lots of local graffiti art. They often host fun events too.
106 locals recommend
Oxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington AveDelicious beer, friendly people and lots of local graffiti art. They often host fun events too.
A local favorite brewery - they often have food trucks outside for a great pairing of local food & beer!
138 locals recommend
Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StA local favorite brewery - they often have food trucks outside for a great pairing of local food & beer!
Arts & Culture
Saint Lawrence Arts Center
76 Congress StHome to the Good Theater and other local productions.
Great performance space. There are also lots of dances and classes here too.
9 locals recommend
Mayo Street Arts
10 Mayo StGreat performance space. There are also lots of dances and classes here too.
SPACE
534-538 Congress StAlways something interesting going on at Space!
Portland Stage
25 Forest AvePortland's theater main stage.
Shopping
Aristelle
92 Exchange StLingerie and bra fitting store - an elegant boutique with something for everyone.
Material Objects
500 Congress StGreat second hand consignment store.
Sightseeing
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqThe PMA has a wonderful collection - free on fridays!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset StWhole Foods.
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal WayMaine's only Trader Joe's
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveGroceries!
Groceries and all essentials, plus some decent food to go and Ice Cream scoops!
41 locals recommend
Hilltop Superette
135 Congress StGroceries and all essentials, plus some decent food to go and Ice Cream scoops!