Elizabeth's Guidebook
Neighborhood Food Scene
Classic steakhouse meets Brassiere in the heart of Woodford’s Corner. Fresh seafood, local mussels + oysters, and amazing burgers. Cool bar + delicious cocktails. A must visit if you’re staying in the neighborhood.
51 locals recommend
Woodford Food & Beverage
660 Forest AveClassic steakhouse meets Brassiere in the heart of Woodford’s Corner. Fresh seafood, local mussels + oysters, and amazing burgers. Cool bar + delicious cocktails. A must visit if you’re staying in the neighborhood.
A neighborhood spot featuring an ever-changing menu of Italian-inspired pizza, pasta + small plates. Nice bar + cocktail selection.
24 locals recommend
Tipo Restaurant
182 Ocean AveA neighborhood spot featuring an ever-changing menu of Italian-inspired pizza, pasta + small plates. Nice bar + cocktail selection.
Coveside Coffee
28 Vannah AveFriendly neighborhood coffee spot.
Speckled Ax
567 Congress StTasty, wood-roasted, small-batch coffee.
Rose Foods
428 Forest AveDreamy spot for bagels.
Delicious homemade dishes and baked goods from the Middle East and the Mediterranean. The take-out menu is full of so many flavorful options including, dips, salads, bread, sandwiches, plates, stews, and desserts. Try everything!
Dina's Cuisine
845r Forest AvenueDelicious homemade dishes and baked goods from the Middle East and the Mediterranean. The take-out menu is full of so many flavorful options including, dips, salads, bread, sandwiches, plates, stews, and desserts. Try everything!
MAIZ colombian street food
621 Forest AveDelicious arepas! Lots of gluten-free options.
Great neighborhood spot serving made-from-scratch bar food (burgers, wings, nachos, etc) and beer. Over 50 different beers on tap, with a wide selection of Maine made beer.
76 locals recommend
The Great Lost Bear
540 Forest AveGreat neighborhood spot serving made-from-scratch bar food (burgers, wings, nachos, etc) and beer. Over 50 different beers on tap, with a wide selection of Maine made beer.
Seasonal neighborhood ice cream shop, located across the street from Heseltine Park. Open April-October.
Sammy's Scoops
51 Ocean AveSeasonal neighborhood ice cream shop, located across the street from Heseltine Park. Open April-October.
Belleville
Amazing pastries! Open Saturday + Sundays, 8 AM-11 AM.
Grocery Stores + Markets
Saturday + Wednesday in Deering Oaks Park
7am-1pm
April 24- Nov 24, 2021
64 locals recommend
Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering AveSaturday + Wednesday in Deering Oaks Park
7am-1pm
April 24- Nov 24, 2021
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveA great Asian grocery store, with an extensive selection. A go-to for all elements of Southeast Asian cuisine including noodles, spices, sauces, fresh produce, meats, etc. They also sell quick bites at the counter. Try the Banh Mi!
7 locals recommend
Veranda Asian Market
695 Forest AveA great Asian grocery store, with an extensive selection. A go-to for all elements of Southeast Asian cuisine including noodles, spices, sauces, fresh produce, meats, etc. They also sell quick bites at the counter. Try the Banh Mi!
Quintessential neighborhood fish market. Family owned since 1946. The spot for fresh fish, lobster, shrimp + clams. They also ship nationwide if you want to send lobsters to loved ones!
PJ Merrill Seafood Inc.
681 Forest AvenueQuintessential neighborhood fish market. Family owned since 1946. The spot for fresh fish, lobster, shrimp + clams. They also ship nationwide if you want to send lobsters to loved ones!
Big Sky Bread Company
536 Deering AveBow Street is the spot for beer, booze + wine. Great selection with lots of local options.
10 locals recommend
Bow Street Beverage
495 Forest AveBow Street is the spot for beer, booze + wine. Great selection with lots of local options.
Haven's is an old-school candy store, creating unique homemade and hand-dipped chocolate & candies since 1915. Treat your sweet tooth to regional favorites including, chocolate-covered blueberries, sea salt caramels, salt water taffy, chocolate lobsters, and coconut Needhams.
Haven's Candies
448 Forest AvenueHaven's is an old-school candy store, creating unique homemade and hand-dipped chocolate & candies since 1915. Treat your sweet tooth to regional favorites including, chocolate-covered blueberries, sea salt caramels, salt water taffy, chocolate lobsters, and coconut Needhams.
Portland Food Co-op
290 Congress StTrader Joe's
87 Marginal WayWhole Foods Market
2 Somerset StSelf-serve neighborhood flower cart stocked with locally grown bouquets of fresh flowers. Open most Saturdays from May - October.
Backyard Blooms
Self-serve neighborhood flower cart stocked with locally grown bouquets of fresh flowers. Open most Saturdays from May - October.
Local Parks + Trails
5K Running, walking, biking loop around Back Cove. Baxter Boulevard runs around the exterior. Great water views.
Back Cove Trail
5K Running, walking, biking loop around Back Cove. Baxter Boulevard runs around the exterior. Great water views.
29-acre open space in Deering Center neighborhood. With 2 ponds, miles of walking paths, and open meadows, this nature preserve in the heart of the city is visited by thousands of walkers, runners and dog owners every year.
22 locals recommend
Mayor Baxter Woods Park
555 Stevens Ave29-acre open space in Deering Center neighborhood. With 2 ponds, miles of walking paths, and open meadows, this nature preserve in the heart of the city is visited by thousands of walkers, runners and dog owners every year.
This 48-acre park sits along the shores of Back Cove and Fall Brook and is home to baseball and softball fields, playground, basketball and tennis courts, the Longfellow Arboretum, and a community garden. In the winter months, it transforms into a winter recreation paradise with a skating pond, sledding hills, and a ski and snowboard terrain park.
Edward Payson Park
This 48-acre park sits along the shores of Back Cove and Fall Brook and is home to baseball and softball fields, playground, basketball and tennis courts, the Longfellow Arboretum, and a community garden. In the winter months, it transforms into a winter recreation paradise with a skating pond, sledding hills, and a ski and snowboard terrain park.
Neighborhood Art, Craft + Music Scene
Speedwell Projects
630 Forest AveNeighborhood gallery with frequent exhibits promoting the creative work of women.
Former tanning salon, Sun Tiki Studios is now an all ages, genre defying performance art space for some of the most exciting performances that Portland has to offer.
Sun Tiki Studios
375 Forest AvenueFormer tanning salon, Sun Tiki Studios is now an all ages, genre defying performance art space for some of the most exciting performances that Portland has to offer.
Amazing local art supply store! A must-visit if you're feeling creative or want to be inspired.
6 locals recommend
Artist & Craftsman Supply Portland
540 Deering AveAmazing local art supply store! A must-visit if you're feeling creative or want to be inspired.
Craft it up at Caravan Beads! They have an incredible selection of seed beads, crystals, semi-precious strands, natural beads, clasps + findings, beading tools, and all the things you need to make beaded jewelry.
Caravan Beads
915 Forest AveCraft it up at Caravan Beads! They have an incredible selection of seed beads, crystals, semi-precious strands, natural beads, clasps + findings, beading tools, and all the things you need to make beaded jewelry.
Back Cove Books
Take a stroll to this new local bookstore. Great selection!