Shannon's Guidebook
Food scene
Excellent coffee and even better baked goods! The biscuit sandwiches are incredible.
163 locals recommend
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StExcellent coffee and even better baked goods! The biscuit sandwiches are incredible.
The Highroller Lobster Co
104 Exchange StThey have some of the best lobster rolls in Portland.
Locally made, Maine potato donuts. These are amazing. Be prepared because there is almost always a line. There is another location on Commercial Street, but locals prefer this original location.
220 locals recommend
The Holy Donut
194 Park AveLocally made, Maine potato donuts. These are amazing. Be prepared because there is almost always a line. There is another location on Commercial Street, but locals prefer this original location.
A fun spot for drinks and appetizers! Take in the great view while sipping on a glass of wine or a cocktail. This is located at the top of the Westin Hotel.
68 locals recommend
Top of the East
157 High StA fun spot for drinks and appetizers! Take in the great view while sipping on a glass of wine or a cocktail. This is located at the top of the Westin Hotel.
This place offers its take on tapas, but the small plates are Italian-inspired instead of Spanish-inspired. They serve good Italian wine, tasty cocktails, and have a patio for outdoor seating.
24 locals recommend
Tipo Restaurant
182 Ocean AveThis place offers its take on tapas, but the small plates are Italian-inspired instead of Spanish-inspired. They serve good Italian wine, tasty cocktails, and have a patio for outdoor seating.
The Front Room
73 Congress StAwesome brunch spot!
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StNeighborhoods
Breweries galore! This neighborhood offers many breweries, a distillery and even a winery. Expect to find food trucks at some of the breweries.
10 locals recommend
East Bayside
Breweries galore! This neighborhood offers many breweries, a distillery and even a winery. Expect to find food trucks at some of the breweries.
Sightseeing
Of course people visit this to see the beautiful lighthouse, Portland Headlight. But there’s an amazing green space that’s perfect for having a picnic, flying a kite, or throwing a frisbee… Often times, you can find a gelato food truck or a lobster food truck. Stop at the Cookie Jar on the way for a cookie or baked good.
229 locals recommend
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdOf course people visit this to see the beautiful lighthouse, Portland Headlight. But there’s an amazing green space that’s perfect for having a picnic, flying a kite, or throwing a frisbee… Often times, you can find a gelato food truck or a lobster food truck. Stop at the Cookie Jar on the way for a cookie or baked good.
Take a stroll up and down the Eastern Prom. It’s a beautiful walk! Check out the ocean and the boats. There’s a park for kids, and you can often find a variety of delicious food trucks.
251 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeTake a stroll up and down the Eastern Prom. It’s a beautiful walk! Check out the ocean and the boats. There’s a park for kids, and you can often find a variety of delicious food trucks.
If you get a chance, check this out! It’s a short walk around the island (under 2 miles), and you can see Mayor Baxter’s Pet Cemetery, which was purportedly the inspiration for Stephen King’s infamous novel. (The actual pet cemetery is sweet and peaceful, and not at all creepy. But it’s fun to pose by the sign for a picture.)
130 locals recommend
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1If you get a chance, check this out! It’s a short walk around the island (under 2 miles), and you can see Mayor Baxter’s Pet Cemetery, which was purportedly the inspiration for Stephen King’s infamous novel. (The actual pet cemetery is sweet and peaceful, and not at all creepy. But it’s fun to pose by the sign for a picture.)