Guidebook for South Portland
Groceries and Alcohol.
The best grocery store in the area. Very close to the house--approximately 5 minutes.
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveShaw's
180 Waterman DrA full-service grocery store.
A fantastic little market that sells very high-end meats, the best organic produce, a wonderful assortment of breads and pastries and so much more. Alcohol is available at the Farm Stand.
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The Farm Stand
161 Ocean StA fantastic little market that sells very high-end meats, the best organic produce, a wonderful assortment of breads and pastries and so much more. Alcohol is available at the Farm Stand.
Shopping
Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Foulmouthed Brewing
15 Ocean StGreat BBQ and a very lively bar. We love the outdoor patio.
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Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage RdGreat BBQ and a very lively bar. We love the outdoor patio.
A very nice bar area, typically with soft live music. Good food and a very nice Sunday brunch. We love the cozy indoor atmosphere in the cooler months and especially love the patio in warmer weather. This is one of our nearby "go-to" places. Great food.
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The Snow Squall Restaurant
18 Ocean StA very nice bar area, typically with soft live music. Good food and a very nice Sunday brunch. We love the cozy indoor atmosphere in the cooler months and especially love the patio in warmer weather. This is one of our nearby "go-to" places. Great food.
Food Scene
The area that borders South Portland and Cape Elizabeth is well-known for it's foodie scene, with access to amazing food, both dine-in and carry out. There has been a lot of local publicity on the area and the walkability to great food without entering Portland.
The best donuts you will ever have! Much better than Holy Donut. . .MUCH better.
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The Cookie Jar
554 Shore RdThe best donuts you will ever have! Much better than Holy Donut. . .MUCH better.
French Flip on Willard Square
429 Preble StDavids 388 Restaurant
388 Cottage RdVery good food within walking distance of the cottage.
Willard Scoops
429 Preble StBest Ice-cream in all of greater Portland.
Thai Taste
435 Cottage RdGood Thai Food. Love the peaceful atmosphere. They deliver.
Great Baked Goods, fantastic soups made fresh daily, great organic produce, fine wines, the best selection of high-end cheeses around, fantastic deli meats. We go there almost daily for their baguettes and have made "soup and sandwich" night a weekly staple since they landed in the neighborhood, as their deli meats are off-the-charts good.
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Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StGreat Baked Goods, fantastic soups made fresh daily, great organic produce, fine wines, the best selection of high-end cheeses around, fantastic deli meats. We go there almost daily for their baguettes and have made "soup and sandwich" night a weekly staple since they landed in the neighborhood, as their deli meats are off-the-charts good.
Fantastic house-made Pastas, sauces, calzones, pizzettas, 2 soups made fresh daily, great deli items (perfect place to grab higher-end picnic foods), huge selection of wines, gelato and so much more.
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Terra Cotta Pasta Co. So. Portland
435 Cottage RdFantastic house-made Pastas, sauces, calzones, pizzettas, 2 soups made fresh daily, great deli items (perfect place to grab higher-end picnic foods), huge selection of wines, gelato and so much more.
The best lobster roll around. Voted best Lobster Roll in Maine.
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Bite into Maine
1000 Shore RdThe best lobster roll around. Voted best Lobster Roll in Maine.
Best Pizza in Portland. Won the national award for "best pizza out of the box", very cool/hip atmosphere, open air, featured on The Food Network.
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OTTO
576 Congress StBest Pizza in Portland. Won the national award for "best pizza out of the box", very cool/hip atmosphere, open air, featured on The Food Network.
Saltwater Grille
231 Front StThe oceanfront deck is second to none.
Good barbecue, a fun outdoor patio, lively atmosphere.
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Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage RdGood barbecue, a fun outdoor patio, lively atmosphere.
SO MUCH MORE THAN A BAKERY! Nationally award-winning food shop/bakery, featured in national publications such as the NY Times and Bon Appetit and on the Food Network. Famous hand-made bagels and other artisanal breads, fantastic desserts sold by the piece, great coffee bar, fine wines, a great deli with really good and HUGE made-to-order sandwiches.
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Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StSO MUCH MORE THAN A BAKERY! Nationally award-winning food shop/bakery, featured in national publications such as the NY Times and Bon Appetit and on the Food Network. Famous hand-made bagels and other artisanal breads, fantastic desserts sold by the piece, great coffee bar, fine wines, a great deli with really good and HUGE made-to-order sandwiches.
The sit-down space for Scratch Baking (see description of Scratch Baking below). Order toasted bagels with spreads, fantastic coffee bar, open-air seating and huge back patio with picnic tables.
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Scratch Baking Co. Toast Bar
205 BroadwayThe sit-down space for Scratch Baking (see description of Scratch Baking below). Order toasted bagels with spreads, fantastic coffee bar, open-air seating and huge back patio with picnic tables.
Omi's Coffee Shop
372 Cottage Rd