Guidebook for Portland

Rosalee + Toby
Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

Most of our recommendations are on or near Washington Street, 1 block from our house. Places that are under a 5-minute walk from our house are marked with 2 stars ** Other walkable places (under 15 minutes) are marked with one star *
**Excellent lunch, brunch and breakfast (especially baked goods both sweet and savory), and a huge selection of gorgeous locally made ceramics. A neighborhood gem just a stone's throw from our house.
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Portland Pottery Cafe
118 Washington Ave
33 yerel halk öneriyor
**Excellent lunch, brunch and breakfast (especially baked goods both sweet and savory), and a huge selection of gorgeous locally made ceramics. A neighborhood gem just a stone's throw from our house.
**Tandem coffee is considered some of the best in the state, if not the country. Try the malt iced coffee.
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Tandem Coffee Roasters
122 Anderson St
28 yerel halk öneriyor
**Tandem coffee is considered some of the best in the state, if not the country. Try the malt iced coffee.
**This cheap, tasty Salvadoran place pre-dates the newer foodie restaurants on the street. Try the pupusas.
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Tu Casa
70 Washington Ave
21 yerel halk öneriyor
**This cheap, tasty Salvadoran place pre-dates the newer foodie restaurants on the street. Try the pupusas.
*For bagel purists, Union can't be beat. Started a couple of years ago by New York bakers, they stick to the basics: bagels & schmears, lox and coffee. NOTE: Since COVID, their hours have been severely restricted. Call first.
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Union Bagel Company
147 Cumberland Ave
24 yerel halk öneriyor
*For bagel purists, Union can't be beat. Started a couple of years ago by New York bakers, they stick to the basics: bagels & schmears, lox and coffee. NOTE: Since COVID, their hours have been severely restricted. Call first.
**Though we prefer Tandem's coffee, CBD has the advantages of Sunday hours, comfortable, loungey seating, and wifi.
100 yerel halk öneriyor
Coffee By Design
43 Washington Ave
100 yerel halk öneriyor
**Though we prefer Tandem's coffee, CBD has the advantages of Sunday hours, comfortable, loungey seating, and wifi.
*Gorgeous thin crust pizza, and a full bar to boot. Buy a pie or a slice.
192 yerel halk öneriyor
OTTO
576 Congress St
192 yerel halk öneriyor
*Gorgeous thin crust pizza, and a full bar to boot. Buy a pie or a slice.
*Fantastic bakery, especially for cakes and desserts.
29 yerel halk öneriyor
Katie Made Bakery
181 Congress St
29 yerel halk öneriyor
*Fantastic bakery, especially for cakes and desserts.
*One of the best (and hippest) of Portland's seafood establishments. Pricey, small-ish portions, but delicious.
272 yerel halk öneriyor
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle St
272 yerel halk öneriyor
*One of the best (and hippest) of Portland's seafood establishments. Pricey, small-ish portions, but delicious.
*This tiny eatery offers amazing paninis, small plates and (best of all) poutine cooked in duck fat.
173 yerel halk öneriyor
Duckfat
43 Middle St
173 yerel halk öneriyor
*This tiny eatery offers amazing paninis, small plates and (best of all) poutine cooked in duck fat.
**Eritrean restaurant in the neighborhood. Classic eat-with-your-hands fare where the food is served on injera bread. Authentic and tasty.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Red Sea
30 Washington Ave
8 yerel halk öneriyor
**Eritrean restaurant in the neighborhood. Classic eat-with-your-hands fare where the food is served on injera bread. Authentic and tasty.
*Grab a cup of coffee on your way to the Eastern Promenade. Taking in the park's sweeping views of Casco Bay is more fun with a strong cup of joe.
55 yerel halk öneriyor
Hilltop Coffee Shop
100 Congress St
55 yerel halk öneriyor
*Grab a cup of coffee on your way to the Eastern Promenade. Taking in the park's sweeping views of Casco Bay is more fun with a strong cup of joe.
*This sweet, tiny restaurant is simply lovely. Though it isn't the cheapest place around, the food is absolutely gorgeous, and they offer a shifting menu of exquisitely made cocktails.
74 yerel halk öneriyor
Blue Spoon
5 Congress St
74 yerel halk öneriyor
*This sweet, tiny restaurant is simply lovely. Though it isn't the cheapest place around, the food is absolutely gorgeous, and they offer a shifting menu of exquisitely made cocktails.
*Great brunch spot, especially if you can nab an outside table in the summer. Great food and a full bar, a block or two from the Eastern Prom.
108 yerel halk öneriyor
The Front Room
73 Congress St
108 yerel halk öneriyor
*Great brunch spot, especially if you can nab an outside table in the summer. Great food and a full bar, a block or two from the Eastern Prom.
Classic low end New England clam shack, right on the water. Chowder, fried clams, lobster rolls, etc; outdoor seating options. You'll also see tons of other restaurants if you walk down Commercial St.
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Gilberts Chowder House
92 Commercial St
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Classic low end New England clam shack, right on the water. Chowder, fried clams, lobster rolls, etc; outdoor seating options. You'll also see tons of other restaurants if you walk down Commercial St.
Commercial street is great for waterfront restaurants and bars, most with outdoor seating; ice cream; and souvenir shops galore.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Commercial Street
Commercial Street
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Commercial street is great for waterfront restaurants and bars, most with outdoor seating; ice cream; and souvenir shops galore.
**House smoked meats, Texas style, with good local beers and full bar. Great chili, lovely large terraced patio with heat lamps. Serves brunch.
77 yerel halk öneriyor
Terlingua
40 Washington Ave
77 yerel halk öneriyor
**House smoked meats, Texas style, with good local beers and full bar. Great chili, lovely large terraced patio with heat lamps. Serves brunch.
A bit farther from our house (not walkable), but I can't not recommend it. Simply the best, most decadent baked goods in Portland. Pies. pastries, cookies, and savory fare. Best of all is the breakfast sandwich on a fresh, buttery biscuit. The coffee is roasted at Tandem Coffee, right around the corner from our house. Plan to wait in a line, this place is popular.
163 yerel halk öneriyor
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring St
163 yerel halk öneriyor
A bit farther from our house (not walkable), but I can't not recommend it. Simply the best, most decadent baked goods in Portland. Pies. pastries, cookies, and savory fare. Best of all is the breakfast sandwich on a fresh, buttery biscuit. The coffee is roasted at Tandem Coffee, right around the corner from our house. Plan to wait in a line, this place is popular.
**Delicious Japanese pub-style food. One of our favorite restaurants in the neighborhood! We recommend the JFC (Japanese Fried Chicken!)
61 yerel halk öneriyor
Izakaya Minato
54 Washington Ave
61 yerel halk öneriyor
**Delicious Japanese pub-style food. One of our favorite restaurants in the neighborhood! We recommend the JFC (Japanese Fried Chicken!)
*This bakery does proper, heavenly French pastries, starting with the Portland's best croissant. By night, they switch to pizza.
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Belleville
1 North St
25 yerel halk öneriyor
*This bakery does proper, heavenly French pastries, starting with the Portland's best croissant. By night, they switch to pizza.
**Award-winning Vietnamese food, with a focus on high quality ingredients. The decor is fresh and modern, with lots of bright colors. Highly recommended! NOTE: Cong Tu Bot has been closed since the pandemic started. Cross your fingers that they open again! NOTE: They have been closed since COVID, call first.
41 yerel halk öneriyor
Cong Tu Bot
57 Washington Ave
41 yerel halk öneriyor
**Award-winning Vietnamese food, with a focus on high quality ingredients. The decor is fresh and modern, with lots of bright colors. Highly recommended! NOTE: Cong Tu Bot has been closed since the pandemic started. Cross your fingers that they open again! NOTE: They have been closed since COVID, call first.
**Bakery and full-service cafe offering award-winning wood fired bagels, consistently rated Maine's best. Big windows, outdoor seating, one block from our house.
44 yerel halk öneriyor
Forage Market
123 Washington Ave
44 yerel halk öneriyor
**Bakery and full-service cafe offering award-winning wood fired bagels, consistently rated Maine's best. Big windows, outdoor seating, one block from our house.
Classic lobster and clam shack perched on the edge of the ocean at Two Lights State Park. A 20 minute drive from Portland, you can't ask for a better place to sit outside and eat a lobster roll while you enjoy the natural beauty of the rocky coast.
136 yerel halk öneriyor
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights Rd
136 yerel halk öneriyor
Classic lobster and clam shack perched on the edge of the ocean at Two Lights State Park. A 20 minute drive from Portland, you can't ask for a better place to sit outside and eat a lobster roll while you enjoy the natural beauty of the rocky coast.
**Yummy! Poutine and fries of all kinds, this take-out window serves the Oxbow patio, which has great outdoor seating.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Duckfat Friteshack
43 Washington Ave
17 yerel halk öneriyor
**Yummy! Poutine and fries of all kinds, this take-out window serves the Oxbow patio, which has great outdoor seating.
**Eat at the indoor or outdoor tables, or buy oysters to shuck at home!
42 yerel halk öneriyor
The Shop by Island Creek Oysters
123 Washington Ave
42 yerel halk öneriyor
**Eat at the indoor or outdoor tables, or buy oysters to shuck at home!
Lots of options for food at this beautiful park. They tend to be on the pricey side.
167 yerel halk öneriyor
Eastern Promenade
Eastern Promenade
167 yerel halk öneriyor
Lots of options for food at this beautiful park. They tend to be on the pricey side.

Everything Else

One of the most beautiful public parks I've ever seen, it's situated on a hill overlooking Casco Bay. Playground at the top, bike trail and beach at the bottom. Food trucks always parked in the lot.
167 yerel halk öneriyor
Eastern Promenade
Eastern Promenade
167 yerel halk öneriyor
One of the most beautiful public parks I've ever seen, it's situated on a hill overlooking Casco Bay. Playground at the top, bike trail and beach at the bottom. Food trucks always parked in the lot.
Beautiful sunset views of the city and Back Cove from the summit of Munjoy Hill.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Fort Sumner Park
64 North Street
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Beautiful sunset views of the city and Back Cove from the summit of Munjoy Hill.
This bike/jogging path runs just down the block from us and connects with Portland's bike path system. Go along the water to the Old Port or around Back Cove.
Bayside Trail
Bayside Trail
This bike/jogging path runs just down the block from us and connects with Portland's bike path system. Go along the water to the Old Port or around Back Cove.

Drinks & Nightlife

"Nightlife" is a bit misleading, since breweries and distilleries generally close by 8 or 9 pm. Places that are under a 5-minute walk from our house are marked with 2 stars ** Other walkable places (under 15 minutes) are marked with one star *
**Another excellent craft brewery in East Bayside, usually featuring tastings, outdoor seating and one of Portland's many gourmet food trucks.
138 yerel halk öneriyor
Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox St
138 yerel halk öneriyor
**Another excellent craft brewery in East Bayside, usually featuring tastings, outdoor seating and one of Portland's many gourmet food trucks.
**Maine Craft's space on Washington Ave is a homey spot to sample great cocktails and eat amazing food from the full kitchen. They often have live music, and a killer Sunday brunch. Also, foosball!
51 yerel halk öneriyor
Maine Craft Distilling
123 Washington Ave
51 yerel halk öneriyor
**Maine Craft's space on Washington Ave is a homey spot to sample great cocktails and eat amazing food from the full kitchen. They often have live music, and a killer Sunday brunch. Also, foosball!
**Makers of several varieties of delicious mead (honey wine), these guys have spent years developing a special type of yeast based on ancient South African strains. Often open for tours and tastings.
35 yerel halk öneriyor
Maine Mead Works
51 Washington Ave
35 yerel halk öneriyor
**Makers of several varieties of delicious mead (honey wine), these guys have spent years developing a special type of yeast based on ancient South African strains. Often open for tours and tastings.
**Oxbow always has delicious, eclectic beers on tap in addition to their flagship Farm House Pale. They also typically have unusual guest ales from far-flung locales. The space is large and open, with picnic tables and a long bar, and great outdoor seating. In non-COVID times, they often have live music. Grab some food from the Friteshack that shares their patio.
106 yerel halk öneriyor
Oxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington Ave
106 yerel halk öneriyor
**Oxbow always has delicious, eclectic beers on tap in addition to their flagship Farm House Pale. They also typically have unusual guest ales from far-flung locales. The space is large and open, with picnic tables and a long bar, and great outdoor seating. In non-COVID times, they often have live music. Grab some food from the Friteshack that shares their patio.
**Yet another great nano brewery in East Bayside with a tasting room, outdoor seating and frequent food trucks.
68 yerel halk öneriyor
Lone Pine Brewing Company
219 Anderson St
68 yerel halk öneriyor
**Yet another great nano brewery in East Bayside with a tasting room, outdoor seating and frequent food trucks.
**Distillery with nice tables and large doors that open up so you can enjoy the fresh air while you partake! There's also a nice beer garden in the parking lot out front.
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Hardshore Distilling Company
53 Washington Ave
21 yerel halk öneriyor
**Distillery with nice tables and large doors that open up so you can enjoy the fresh air while you partake! There's also a nice beer garden in the parking lot out front.
**The latest craft brewery to open on Anderson St, Goodfire shares a building with Lone Pine Brewing and focuses on delicious, hop-forward IPAs. Indoor & outdoor seating.
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Goodfire Brewing Co.
219 Anderson St
37 yerel halk öneriyor
**The latest craft brewery to open on Anderson St, Goodfire shares a building with Lone Pine Brewing and focuses on delicious, hop-forward IPAs. Indoor & outdoor seating.
**Yummy beer, pleasant atmosphere with huge windows and outdoor fires.
70 yerel halk öneriyor
Austin Street Brewery
115 Fox St
70 yerel halk öneriyor
**Yummy beer, pleasant atmosphere with huge windows and outdoor fires.
**Super cool little bar with a tiny indoor area and a large covered patio. Only place open late in this neighborhood. Often has someone selling BBQ or sandwiches outside. Has been closed over the winter due to COVID, but we are crossing our fingers that they'll open again soon.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
The Portland Zoo
41 Fox St
16 yerel halk öneriyor
**Super cool little bar with a tiny indoor area and a large covered patio. Only place open late in this neighborhood. Often has someone selling BBQ or sandwiches outside. Has been closed over the winter due to COVID, but we are crossing our fingers that they'll open again soon.
**ANOTHER distillery in our neighborhood!
Three of Strong Spirits
35B Diamond St
**ANOTHER distillery in our neighborhood!
**Delicious kombucha. Also beer. Lots of greenery in both their indoor space and outdoor seating.
30 yerel halk öneriyor
Root Wild Kombucha
135 Washington Ave
30 yerel halk öneriyor
**Delicious kombucha. Also beer. Lots of greenery in both their indoor space and outdoor seating.
**UFF specializes in Kombucha, cider, tempeh, and more. Nice atmosphere, including outdoor seating.
47 yerel halk öneriyor
Urban Farm Fermentory
200 Anderson St
47 yerel halk öneriyor
**UFF specializes in Kombucha, cider, tempeh, and more. Nice atmosphere, including outdoor seating.

Essentials

Places that are under a 5-minute walk from our house are marked with 2 stars ** Other walkable places (under 15 minutes) are marked with one star *
*Great convenience store and deli.
41 yerel halk öneriyor
Hilltop Superette
135 Congress St
41 yerel halk öneriyor
*Great convenience store and deli.
*High-end mini-grocery specializing in organic produce, baked goods, prepared foods, wine and beer.
223 yerel halk öneriyor
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine St
223 yerel halk öneriyor
*High-end mini-grocery specializing in organic produce, baked goods, prepared foods, wine and beer.
*Closest big grocery store
151 yerel halk öneriyor
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset St
151 yerel halk öneriyor
*Closest big grocery store
*Portland's only food co-op, featuring local organic produce from Maine farms, along with lots of other organic and earth-conscious products and bulk dry goods.
49 yerel halk öneriyor
Portland Food Co-op
290 Congress St
49 yerel halk öneriyor
*Portland's only food co-op, featuring local organic produce from Maine farms, along with lots of other organic and earth-conscious products and bulk dry goods.
*The closest pharmacy/drugstore to us.
35 yerel halk öneriyor
Rite Aid
713 Congress St
35 yerel halk öneriyor
*The closest pharmacy/drugstore to us.

Sightseeing

*This signal tower, built at the start of the 19th Century, offers expansive views of Portland and Casco Bay. Only open during warm months, be prepared to pay a fee for entry.
132 yerel halk öneriyor
Portland Gözlemevi
138 Congress St
132 yerel halk öneriyor
*This signal tower, built at the start of the 19th Century, offers expansive views of Portland and Casco Bay. Only open during warm months, be prepared to pay a fee for entry.
Taking the short ferry to Peaks Island is one of our top recommendations when the weather is good. You can rent bikes, get lunch at the cafe or the Inn, and explore some of the hidden beaches on the "back shore". Also, there is an extensive abandoned WWII bunker,. Battery Steele, that is open to explore--just be aware that it's not maintained or staffed, so use common sense (and bring a flashlight).
176 yerel halk öneriyor
Zirveler Adası
176 yerel halk öneriyor
Taking the short ferry to Peaks Island is one of our top recommendations when the weather is good. You can rent bikes, get lunch at the cafe or the Inn, and explore some of the hidden beaches on the "back shore". Also, there is an extensive abandoned WWII bunker,. Battery Steele, that is open to explore--just be aware that it's not maintained or staffed, so use common sense (and bring a flashlight).
Tha famous, iconic Portland Head Light, as seen on a zillion postcards. Adjacent to Fort Williams Park, where you can picnic and enjoy the views.
346 yerel halk öneriyor
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout Circle
346 yerel halk öneriyor
Tha famous, iconic Portland Head Light, as seen on a zillion postcards. Adjacent to Fort Williams Park, where you can picnic and enjoy the views.

Arts & Culture

*The East End's venue for local theater.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Saint Lawrence Arts Center
76 Congress St
16 yerel halk öneriyor
*The East End's venue for local theater.
Portland's big performance venue, Merrill Auditorium is the place to look if you want to get some culture while you're in town. (PortTix is the vendor)
6 yerel halk öneriyor
PortTix
20 Myrtle St
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Portland's big performance venue, Merrill Auditorium is the place to look if you want to get some culture while you're in town. (PortTix is the vendor)

Getting Around

Catch a 20 minute ferry to Peaks Island for $4-$8 depending on the season; or check out the other islands or the mail boat cruise. BYOB!
140 yerel halk öneriyor
Casco Bay Lines station
140 yerel halk öneriyor
Catch a 20 minute ferry to Peaks Island for $4-$8 depending on the season; or check out the other islands or the mail boat cruise. BYOB!
*Just a couple blocks from the house, and a stone's throw from Portland's network of bike paths, Cyclemania is a full service bike shop that also rents bikes.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
CycleMania
65 Cove St
14 yerel halk öneriyor
*Just a couple blocks from the house, and a stone's throw from Portland's network of bike paths, Cyclemania is a full service bike shop that also rents bikes.