Guidebook for South Portland
Food Scene
The bagels are out of this world! They also stock a great selection of beer and wine, cheese, local kombucha, amazing pastries, great sandwiches, and they have a great, cheerful demeanor.
164 locals recommend
Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StThe bagels are out of this world! They also stock a great selection of beer and wine, cheese, local kombucha, amazing pastries, great sandwiches, and they have a great, cheerful demeanor.
Davids 388 Restaurant
388 Cottage RdDelightful New American fare.
Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage RdBBQ just a few blocks away!
Decent Thai within walking distance. Plenty of GF options, if that's your thing.
14 locals recommend
Thai Taste
435 Cottage RdDecent Thai within walking distance. Plenty of GF options, if that's your thing.
Great option for healthy sandwiches, salads, and breakfast options. Check the opening hours before you go, though.
13 locals recommend
Verbena Eat Right Now
103 Ocean StGreat option for healthy sandwiches, salads, and breakfast options. Check the opening hours before you go, though.
Arts & Culture
When was the last time you walked out of a stand-alone house and arrived at a theater one block later?
11 locals recommend
The Portland Players
420 Cottage RdWhen was the last time you walked out of a stand-alone house and arrived at a theater one block later?
Shopping
Willard Scoops
429 Preble StIce cream on the way to the beach. What could be better?
Everything Else
This is a great place to take in the ocean air, sunbathe, play on the playground, visit an old fort, watch the sail boats, take an early morning yoga class, among other things.
135 locals recommend
Willard Beach
This is a great place to take in the ocean air, sunbathe, play on the playground, visit an old fort, watch the sail boats, take an early morning yoga class, among other things.
Yum! Their BELT (bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato) sandwich is insane. I like it with pesto added. Great place for post-beach sustenance. They also make amazing pizza.
39 locals recommend
158 Pickett Street Cafe
158 Benjamin W Pickett StYum! Their BELT (bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato) sandwich is insane. I like it with pesto added. Great place for post-beach sustenance. They also make amazing pizza.
This is a great option for cooking/eating at home. They have fresh pasta and sauce, plus a number of sandwiches and other prepared foods. They have a pretty great lobster roll too!
31 locals recommend
Terra Cotta Pasta Co. So. Portland
435 Cottage RdThis is a great option for cooking/eating at home. They have fresh pasta and sauce, plus a number of sandwiches and other prepared foods. They have a pretty great lobster roll too!