Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Quality dining at the historic Woodford's Corner intersection.
51 locals recommend
Woodford Food & Beverage
660 Forest AveQuality dining at the historic Woodford's Corner intersection.
We recommend making a reservation to sit outside for dinner! This local gem offers delicious food and is walkable from our home.
27 locals recommend
The Treehouse
484 Stevens AveWe recommend making a reservation to sit outside for dinner! This local gem offers delicious food and is walkable from our home.
Even if you just love coffee (less so the feline theme) you will be pleased with this coffee shop that stands within a short walking distance from our home!
21 locals recommend
Rwanda Bean at Deering Center
463 Stevens AveEven if you just love coffee (less so the feline theme) you will be pleased with this coffee shop that stands within a short walking distance from our home!
Big Sky Bread Company
536 Deering AveQuality baked goods, sandwiches, and seating.
The Honey Paw
78 Middle StDon't want to wait in line for Eventide?
East Ender
47 Middle StDon't want to wait in line at Duck Fat?
Speckled Ax
567 Congress StThere's stiff competition, but this is our favorite coffee bean.
Essentials
Beyond the regular road-trip fare available at corner markets, Quality Shop also offers a simple grill menu with excellent french fries! It is a humble but important neighborhood institution.
9 locals recommend
Quality Shop
473 Stevens AveBeyond the regular road-trip fare available at corner markets, Quality Shop also offers a simple grill menu with excellent french fries! It is a humble but important neighborhood institution.
Rosemont is a small local business that provides high quality groceries and prepared goods. Grab a sandwich and a natural soda on the go!
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StRosemont is a small local business that provides high quality groceries and prepared goods. Grab a sandwich and a natural soda on the go!
Pat's is another local institution. More than a deli, they also have a small grocery section and seating area. The staff is always helpful and insightful.
13 locals recommend
Pat's Meat Market
484 Stevens AvePat's is another local institution. More than a deli, they also have a small grocery section and seating area. The staff is always helpful and insightful.
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveWhole Foods Market
2 Somerset StTrader Joe's
87 Marginal WayShaw's
180 Waterman DrMicucci Grocery Store
45 India StItalian Market
Sun Oriental Market
626 Congress StAsian Market
Arts & Culture
Forget your drawing pencils, or want to frame a local artist print you found along the way? This is the place.
6 locals recommend
Artist & Craftsman Supply Portland
540 Deering AveForget your drawing pencils, or want to frame a local artist print you found along the way? This is the place.
Art gallery and music venue, there is something interesting going on here on any given evening.
72 locals recommend
SPACE
534-538 Congress StArt gallery and music venue, there is something interesting going on here on any given evening.
Check out their updated sculpture garden that is open for free during business hours!
412 locals recommend
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqCheck out their updated sculpture garden that is open for free during business hours!
Able Baker Contemporary
29 Forest AveDrinks & Nightlife
The Jewel Box
644 Congress StFun and sophisticated spot that is a little hidden. Enjoy this gem!
The food is good, but the drinks are on another level! Bob is the best mixologist in town, and he is now in charge of the drink list.
8 locals recommend
Sur Lie
11 Free StThe food is good, but the drinks are on another level! Bob is the best mixologist in town, and he is now in charge of the drink list.
The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club
75 Market StGood drinks + small eats
The Great Lost Bear
540 Forest AveGreat spot for beers with a surprisingly robust food menu.
Sightseeing
Beautiful views of the bay, and recreation of all kinds are located here.
251 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeBeautiful views of the bay, and recreation of all kinds are located here.
This large park has something for everyone, including a lighthouse! If you're there around mealtime and the Bite of Maine truck is open, you won't regret a lobster roll (unless you've already eaten lobster for every meal while in Maine).
229 locals recommend
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdThis large park has something for everyone, including a lighthouse! If you're there around mealtime and the Bite of Maine truck is open, you won't regret a lobster roll (unless you've already eaten lobster for every meal while in Maine).
Bug Light Park
Lighthouse and park!
Parks & Nature
Baxter Pines
Leland StreetSmall bird sanctuary and trail.
A local treasure, one of Baxter's many contributions to the local landscape.
22 locals recommend
Mayor Baxter Woods Park
555 Stevens AveA local treasure, one of Baxter's many contributions to the local landscape.
Jog or walk around the 4 mile path around the cove, or just a section!
38 locals recommend
Back Cove Trail
Back Cove TrailJog or walk around the 4 mile path around the cove, or just a section!
Shopping
Pinecone+Chickadee
6 Free StLocal art, tees, twee/kitsch of various assortments.
JUDITH
131 Middle StDay to evening high-end garments and accessories.