“We had a wonderful dinner at Isa Bistro. The food was simply delicious & reasonably priced. Portions were good. Nice selection of Wines, Cocktails and beer. The ambiance is cozy yet refined. Excellent customer service!! This will be one of our new go to restaurants.“
“Of all the bakeries and coffee shops my husband and I tried on our trip to Portland, Tamdem was our favorite! The Americano was delicious and the salted coconut maple scone was one of the best I've ever had with the perfect crunchy texture on the outside and soft inside. I also tried the blood orange scone, which tasted a bit pithy to me. There was a line at 11:00 on a Saturday, but it moved quickly and there was plenty of seating outside.“
“Walking up to the establishment there were people waiting outside. They were very efficient and seated us surprisingly quickly. Decor has a European feel very clean with large windows in and out. You can watch them baking pastries. The drinks were wonderful and beautiful, food was delicious, fresh and inspirational with dishes with combinations that you wouldn’t expect, but worked well together and were well-balanced. It shows they have a passion for their craft.“
“This coffee shop was great! I had a coconut cream pie latte, which was delicious!I also had a bacon, egg, and liptao breakfast sandwich. The bacon was cooked perfectly, and the whole thing was tasty!Next time I'm in Portland, I will definitely be back!“
“It's your local Burundi shop.I went back for the rice and extra side dishes that came along with the savory banana stew and they had taken it off the menu.Still a good dish, and he offered toasted homemade bread with olive oil. But, for 16.99 without the extra sides I personally wouldn't.“
“what a Gem, probably the best breakfast sandwich I have ever had. The staff were so friendly, the highlight was being walked through the pastries and cakes made by their insanely amazing and talented baker. I cannot express how good the pastries were, we ended up bringing a bunch back to Nova Scotia. would 10/10 recommend a visit here.“
“My husband and I went out on a date night out of CT and had the opportunity to try out this gelato shop! Everyone there was very kind and friendly. It's a small shop but you can tell the gelato is fresh and made with the best ingredients! Everytime we go to Portland now we look forward to coming back here!“
“First time visiting, I got the mango smoothie bowl. My wife got the peanut butter smoothie bowl. They were delicious and substantial. The coconut cream on the mango is an excellent touch. The rest of the menu looked very interesting. Healthy, fresh and creative.“
“Worth the trip! Glazed donuts were my fave(but tried a variety). Fried in healthy fat(lard) and no vegetable oil! Fantastic.Note: Not the fault of the donut shop, but the city of Portland is wild! Next time we are just gonna drive-by-pickup the donuts and head out! It breaks my heart to see the crime and the people who are passed out on the sidewalk from drugs.“
“Was recommended this spot by a barber at (Blind Pig - which is also an amazing spot if you need a haircut). immediately rushed right over to try and make it before they closed. WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED AT ALL. omg these donuts are so so so so good. if you’re in Portland and have a sweet tooth, DEFINITELY CHECK THIS PLACE OUT! ????“
“Breath of fresh air coffee shop and medical dispensary! Moving to Portland I didn’t dream I’d find a welcoming kind environment for my two loves. Each staff member was patient to the time to explain and made me feel seen. Some of the best flower in Portland! Along with the fact you can get a cbd iced tea or coffee. This spot is a diamond in the rough of wharf st“
“Hands down the best latte I have had in a long time! Everything was so fresh! You can tell the coffee was recently grind. Great customer service, at least the guy that attended us, he was helpful, funny and very courteous. We weee all happy w the quality of the coffee, Can’t wait to go back! The 4 star is only because the limited menu, but everything was delicious !!“
“I’m obsessed with this place. They have really high quality authentic Asian sauces and spices, and alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. They also carry cook books and merch. In addition to grocery items, they sell homemade baked goods and drinks. I’m obsessed with their hojicha latte. I love matcha latte but I’ve never had any other kind of green tea latte. I tried their hojicha green tea latte and I’m hooked. It’s a bit nutty and has less caffeine than a matcha latte, which is perfect for a midday pick-me-up. The staff are really nice and I’ve had a pleasant experience every time I’ve gone in. It’s really great to have more diversity of Asian focused groceries and bakery in Portland!P.s. they even have a congee bar!“
“This is a wonderful place operated by knowledgeable and friendly people. They have a variety of delicious food and drink options. The grilled cheese here is taken to the next level, definitely a must try! Also, the desserts are fantastic! If you find yourself at a Sea Dogs or Celtics game and have some time before or after you should check it out!“
“Very cozy coffee shop with many fun flavor options! I love the special bagel each week - my favorite has been salt rosemary! I love to stop in here on my way to work. Sometimes my fiance likes to work here before we go out to lunch. They have great free wifi as well.Dietary restrictions: Lots of milk alternatives.“
“Went here with a friend right as they opened up. This place has a great atmosphere, space to relax and do a bit of work in the morning to just start your day off right. Coffee of course tasted delicious as well. Always will recommend 11/10 will come here again “
“I looked for a restaurant near me in portland maine and found rigby yard. So glad i did!! Hands down the best lobster roll in the area.They roped me in with the lobster roll but i stayed for the atmosphere. Its a brick and old wood cozy lodge feeling..couches and a warm fireplace.I posted up here for hours during my trip and felt very welcome. Local coffee, tea and a full bar.Right in the city center, i highly recommemd staying at the hotel across the street. Very cute and everything is super walkable.12/10“
“This is a very spacious Coffee by Design. If you've been in Portland for a long time, you'll know that most of the coffee by designs have been small, cozy spots. This is more of a cozy large spacious one! Definitely not intimate in the main room but there is a separate seating area that I believe used to be for staff only which now they have opened up for customers. That's a nice spot if you prefer more quiet. Anyway, the coffee's always great as it is at every Coffee by Design. The customer service is always pretty good. They have lots of different types of seating , for example, you can sit at the bar where the baristas make their magic, or you can sit at a two top table, or you can sit and lounge at one of the tables that has leather cushion seats. They also have large glass windows into the roasting room (is that what it's called?) that can look through.It's my favorite coffee shop in Portland. And if you want to celebrate true Portland local business, go there.PS I am so so sad that I'm not able to bring my pup in with me anymore. I've always been appreciative of coffee by design, allowing well-behaved dogs to accompany their owners. I think it's because now they have some food items. I said bring back the dogs and the dog treat jar and get rid of the bagels lol. ?Dietary restrictions: They offer vegan milksParking: There are a few spaces in front of the building and also across the street which is shared with other businesses.“
“Pretty good donuts, never had potato made donuts before so I was very interested in trying. Had the lavender honey, chocolate coconut & pomegranate one. It was very heavy and I couldn't even finish one ? staff is nice and friendly thank you girlLuv from NY ?“
“I PARTICULARLY LIKE THE SHOP ON INDIA STREET IN PORTLAND, MAINE FOR THE HELPFUL AND CARING STAFF THE COFFEE AND SNACKS ARE SERVED IN AN SAFE AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE AT AN REASONABLE PRICE .OT IS A GREAT PLACE TO CONGEGATE AND RELATE TO CARING PERSON THAT GENERALLY FREQUENT THOS SHOP.Dietary restrictions: SWEETNERS ARE OFFERED AS OPTIONS TO SUGER .Wheelchair accessibility: NOT VERY WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE DUE TO MODIFICATIONS OCCURRING AT THAT ENTRANCE .“
“Great coffee and service. Love the mission and impact this coffee shop has on live in Rwanda - it's mentioned on their website and that's what drew me to visit. Barista was super helpful giving suggestions about local spots to check out while I visit Portland!“
“ Excellent third wave coffee shop in the heart of Portland. Lighter, flavorful roasts. I tried the ? maple iced latte and was pleasantly surprised. Of note is that their roasts are wood fire roasted ?, a rarity.Small, cozy, shop with warm tones, minimalist designs, and very friendly and coffee-passionate baristas.“
“We had a brief one night stop on our Maine roadtrip. Asked recommendations about local beer place in our dinner spot The Highroller Lobster. Girl pointed to the Maps. We had one beer each, but the bartender knew milliliters (which is odd and great at the same time). The Commodores LP was spinning and fullfilling Tuesday's eve experience. I am from Lithuania, so I did not liked the map with soviet union, even I understand this is a piece of history, but it should be hanging in restroom or somewhere in less respectful place. Great beer and atmosphere overall.“
“Been hunting a good cup of coffee in Downtown Portland and I finally found it! I asked for a cappuccino and it had delicious frothy milk and the coffee didn’t taste acid/sour like most places I’ve tried. Fair price and great quality. Also, the barista/employee was super nice.“
“I stopped in to get a gift for my sister, and the person working was lovely! I purchased some delicious-sounding blends, and they even packaged up the tea in a cute bag with tissue paper. I’m looking forward to my next visit and drinking a cup (or a few) there!!“
“I got the Cozyside latte, and it's phenomenal! There isn't anything I'd change about it or my service. I'd never been here before and wish there were a couple more lounge chairs so I could sit and not feel like I was disturbing someone else at a table, but I understand the square footage doesn't leave alot to work with.“
“Mainly Mozzarella Sandwich is excellent. Consistency with how much balsamic glaze and pesto is average. The Caesar salad dressing is thick and excellent. The salad lack leaves. I hate eating 80% stalk. I appreciate their environmental consciousness and commitment.“
“This is the best coffee I have found in the Portland area so far! This location is small, but has an excellent selection of whole bean coffee to choose from and the cashier is always helpful and gives good recommendations. I’ve heard Speckled Ax does a coffee subscription and I am extremely tempted to try it…“
“I love Buzz! So good, and used to go in multiple times a week before I moved away. My go to’s were the cold brew, dirty chai, cappuccino, or the mocha. Everyone who works there is so kind and the space is curated in a cozy way that makes you feel at home.“
“Favorite Coffee place in Portland!!!! Support local, don't let this gem go without the attention it deserves! Low key not pumped for when it inevitably blows up for the tourists - but for now its mostly locals and its a DREAM! GREAT staff, GREAT food, GREAT coffee... what more could you want?!!? thankful to live just up the road so I can go often“
“My wife and I absolutely loved our first visit to the Sinful Kitchen and will definitely come back when we are in the area. The homemade corned beef hash was some of the best I’ve had and my wife’s cinnamon roll waffle was also a huge hit. Service was great as well. It was busy and the place isn’t that big so you might want to make a reservation ahead of time.“
“WOW!! Amazing experience at Ohno. We came in for Breakfast, having traveled from VT. It was the closest spot to our airbnb and we are very glad we went. The staff was extremely friendly, service was quick, and the food was exceptional in taste and quality! I recommend trying the potato pancakes on the side; they were delicious. Thanks again Ohno for a wonderful meal!“
“The person taking my order got distracted by a cute bulldog, and didn’t realize that a woman was struggling being crushed by the front door. This was hilarious. The next customer, she followed that up with the most sincere complement of a gross looking sweater. Give that girl a raise, also the iced latte was delicious.“
“We went to a few locations and every single one was great. We grabbed the pumpkin latte drink that has brown sugar in it as well and it was amazing! We also ordered some sandwiches and they were nice and warm. The staff was always friendly and patient since we were on vacation and had never been to one before. The lines could be long but they were quick!“
“We ordered the whoopie pies for our wedding and they were amazing (and heart shaped!)! We had several guests who had celiac disease and several who had a gluten intolerance. B+B was perfect and I am so glad our GF guests had a cake option they could eat without worrying! It was absolutely delicious! All of our gluten free friends kept coming up to us to say how much they loved them! Thank you B+B!!“
“The girls that are there every single morning are just absolutely amazing they deal with the rushes like they don't even exist meaning they just keep going and are nice to everybody regardless of the situation. I work right across the street so I come here at least 2 to 3 times a day and I have not had a bad experience since I started coming here. And being an old employee of the franchise I expect a lot of the employees and the girls here the staff here are just amazing“
“Still thinking about the cinnamon bun w/ cream cheese frosting. The cinnamon bun and coffee combo was exactly what I was looking for! The owners was so nice and professional and I enjoyed our conversation. I always stop by for a cinnamon or pecan bun when im in the area. 10/10!“
“I tried many ice cream shops in this town but the best scoop goes to this shop with Maine blueberry cobbler. The other flavors I tried were not as good as this single flavor so if you go, just get the cobbler, it's delicious. Across the street there is another fabulous place which has real Italian gelato which actually have decided is higher quality since all of their flavors are superb, but this blueberry cobbler one took my heart as the top contender flavor in Portland.“