Guidebook for South Portland
Food Scene
Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StBagels, Coffee, Pastries and sandwiches
158 Pickett Street Cafe
158 Benjamin W Pickett StBreakfast, coffee, bagels, eggs
Q Street
Q StreetVery local breakfast place. Some folks live by it!
Barbecue chicken tacos and other good Maine barbecue. Good beer as well.
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Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage RdBarbecue chicken tacos and other good Maine barbecue. Good beer as well.
Hands down best breakfast around -- although you have to go over the bridge to get it. Lines start forming a little after 8:30 a.m. so best for the early risers. Great breakfast specials and farm fresh eggs, coffee, and delicious grits (yes, delicious!)
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Hot Suppa
703 Congress StHands down best breakfast around -- although you have to go over the bridge to get it. Lines start forming a little after 8:30 a.m. so best for the early risers. Great breakfast specials and farm fresh eggs, coffee, and delicious grits (yes, delicious!)
Charm of a old time Maine restaurant with high end fish and other classic (baked beans, brown bread) preparation -- all with a view.
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Scales
68 Commercial StCharm of a old time Maine restaurant with high end fish and other classic (baked beans, brown bread) preparation -- all with a view.
Pai Men Miyake
188 State StGreat noodles and sushi and local beer!
Empire
575 Congress StYummy!
Its a drive, but if you are exploring, do check it out. Very local food and different prices -- so good for families and others. No reservations at least for small groups so best to plan to wait or arrive right at or before 5 p.m.
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Gather
189 Main StIts a drive, but if you are exploring, do check it out. Very local food and different prices -- so good for families and others. No reservations at least for small groups so best to plan to wait or arrive right at or before 5 p.m.
Arabica Coffee House
2 Free StLove the setting and great coffee!
Coffee By Design
43 Washington AvePortland at its hippest!
Cia Cafe
72 Ocean StGreat coffee, and a place to get breakfast and lunch!
Breakfast and probably the best lunch place in South Portland. Check out the Lamp Store next door (very cool) and their sandwiches, soup, tea etc. are fabulous!
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Verbena Eat Right Now
103 Ocean StBreakfast and probably the best lunch place in South Portland. Check out the Lamp Store next door (very cool) and their sandwiches, soup, tea etc. are fabulous!
Taco Trio
60 Ocean StAuthentic Mexican tacos, and beer. and inexpensive
OTTO
576 Congress StExcellent and unusual pizza!
My guests say this is a great place to get a delicious and inexpensive meal and pick up some healthy food!
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Whole Foods station
My guests say this is a great place to get a delicious and inexpensive meal and pick up some healthy food!
Sightseeing
Old Port
Lots of shops, hotels and restaurants!
Great way to walk or bike around the neighborhoods of Knightville, Millcreek, Meeting House Hill and Willard Beach. In the process, go to the grocery store, get coffee, look at Bug Light and Spring Point Light.
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Greenbelt Walkway
Greenbelt WalkwayGreat way to walk or bike around the neighborhoods of Knightville, Millcreek, Meeting House Hill and Willard Beach. In the process, go to the grocery store, get coffee, look at Bug Light and Spring Point Light.
Parks & Nature
Iphakamisa yeFort Williams
1000 Shore RdBeautiful views
Lovely little beach. Locals love to surf and body board here. Parking can be tight, but worth checking out.
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Higgins Beach
Lovely little beach. Locals love to surf and body board here. Parking can be tight, but worth checking out.
Because it is something everyone does! And when you do... buy a lobster roll and and enjoy the view!
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Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleBecause it is something everyone does! And when you do... buy a lobster roll and and enjoy the view!
Shopping
PHILLBROOK AVE + Hannafords Store station
Great local grocery!
Essentials
Drillen Ace Hardware
460 Cottage RdFabulous hardware store with exceptional service. Laundry is right next door.
Entertainment & Activities
Usually a good selection of movies and they are right downtown!
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Nickelodeon Cinema (Patriot Cinemas)
1 Temple StUsually a good selection of movies and they are right downtown!
State Theater
609 Congress StConcerts!