It's insulting as others have, to compare this to Goodwill. At least Goodwill is for a good cause…read more And not overpriced. And doesn't have the usual moody Maine business owner taking your money with a surly attitude as though he's doing you a huge favor taking your money for overpriced yard sale junk. But hey! If you need a day off from work, go here. The mold and dust will make you sick for two days, easy!

Really cool place. I love that it is multiple vendors that each have their own unique stuff. I try…read moreto come here to shop because I know I'm supporting a person, family, small business. Also it is great to repurpose stuff. I think this place is just such a cool flea market to journey into on a rainy day. You never know what you will find !

Nothing bad to say about this store- of note, the Yelp address is outdated and the storefront is…read morenow on Commercial. But they have a good assortment of clothes at reasonable prices and in good condition. I got a cute pair of actually vintage shorts and my friend got a great summer bag. Salesperson was helpful!

Cute shop in Portland - we browsed around in our travels a bit and enjoyed looking around. Nothing…read morequite caught our eye- but might stop on another visit perhaps.

The outdoor table was a total win--great ambiance, good vibes, and the perfect setting for a night…read moreout with seven girlfriends. I went with the fish tacos, which came loaded with plenty of fish--so no complaints about portion size. The only thing missing was a little more flavor. The cocktails, however, brought the fun! Overall, a great spot for a group, especially if you can snag a table outside. Good atmosphere, fun cocktails, and enough fish in those tacos to make you feel like you got your money's worth.

Our experience last evening was fantastic! Dined in the bar area and watched so much great food…read morecome out of the kitchen. We had oysters and a burrata special for appetizers. The fresh flavors on the burrata plate were so good. For entrees we had swordfish, steak and fried clams. Everything was delicious. Attentive service as well.

As much as I'd like to keep this place a secret, it is totally amazing and worth five stars. Having…read morejust moved to Portland a month ago, there were a few "missing items" and "empty spaces" in my humble abode that needed filling. My next door neighbor alerted to me this place and I'm so glad. I picked up four dining chairs (sometimes they are priced as a package deal with a table, but these were actually priced individually and separate from the table). I thought about getting some sort of lounge or easy chair to read in but I haven't converted to Maine vehicle yet, so my Mazda wouldn't fit it. Next time! A gorgeous coffee table also caught my eye, so that item was also purchased. I had to make two trips, but hey-ho. I think prices are great. Obviously, you're getting used items but isn't there something really charming about having furniture that has been lovingly used? (As long as it doesn't smell like a dirty fart) You could go the route of IKEA and I have totally done so on occasion, but let's admit it, most of that crap is crap. Old used furniture was made with love. I can imagine that prices may have climbed in the past few years, though I only have Chicago Salvation Armies to compare it to, and I think the prices are still better here than Chicago five years ago. Stuff probably comes and goes fairly regularly so don't feel defeated on an initial visit. I will definitely venture back here.

This business (pleasantly) surprised me with its quality and selection. My son needed a seat for a…read moresmall space, and after going to several traditional furniture stores, we began shopping consignment. Not only did my son have a variety of desks to consider, the prices were well below what I thought would be reasonable. The staff, after showing us around the store and unobtrusively checking in, they assisted us with getting our purchase to and into our vehicle. We will think of Restore-HfH first the next time we need home furnishings.

I've gone back and forth about writing this review because I really do want to support local…read morebusinesses, especially ones that serve families in our community. Unfortunately, after my last three experiences selling at Lots for Tots in Falmouth, I feel like I need to share my feedback. I have repeatedly had interactions with the same employee (I'm not sure if she is in a management role) that have left me feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. She has consistently come across as dismissive and condescending, and instead of feeling like a valued customer, I have felt like I was inconveniencing her. During my most recent visit to sell, she was spelling my last name incorrectly. I gently corrected her, and her response was to snap back and roll her eyes. It was a small interaction, but the tone and attitude made me feel embarrassed and unwelcome. I also wasn't greeted or thanked during my visit. I completely understand that everyone has difficult days, but after multiple experiences like this, I hope this feedback can be an opportunity to reflect on the customer experience. I would love to continue supporting a local children's resale store, but I hope future customers are met with the warmth and kindness they deserve!

Good for buying for the most part, shoes are always very overpriced. Selling is very difficult, I…read morebrought five bags and they only wanted 6 things and gave me $5... which each item was for sale for more than that.

Let me tell you, I have been to so many mechanics over the course of my life as a used car owner,…read moreand I leave disappointed and ripped off 99% of the time. This business was different from beginning to end. The owner is a great guy and makes you feel comfortable and heard. Really awesome customer service, very upfront, and very fair pricing. I really appreciated the quick turnaround time, and the honest opinion on what was going on with my car. These guys really know their stuff and it was awesome being able to bounce ideas and troubleshooting off them. I don't live in the area, but would 100% recommend to all with car troubles.

My partner and I had a flat tire when we pulled into Portland for vacation. We had a hard time…read moregetting an appointment within 4 hours at other places, so we walked to a coffee shop to camp out and saw this place across the street. They were able to fit us in within the hour and gave us recommendations on what to do until then. Turns out there was nothing visibly wrong with the tire, no holes or anything, so they couldn't do anything on the spot. They didn't charge for the inspection and filling up the tire. We very much appreciated their help and are glad to know we can wait until we get back to deal with the tire instead of worry all weekend. We definitely recommend and would come back if we have a problem (hopefully we don't). Very friendly, great service.

I've been shopping at Plato's for a couple of years now and I enjoy the thrifting aspect and…read moreenvironmental benefits that come with thrifting and buying second hand-- I can say the prices are affordable-- most of the products there are sold for pretty cheap. If your shopping for a specific brand it can be more expensive, but true to the item, I saw these Nike shoes that were reselling for $60 and they are used and worn through-- to be expected for a thrift but they were still in good condition-- I didn't end up buying them because they were out of budget for me at the time-- I might go back to see if they still have them maybe-- they have a lot of cute summer stuff, and they sell bras and all kinds of clothes-- you definitely have to sift through to find something really good! The staff is very to themselves unless your at the register or being direct with a question, other then that they don't really bother you while they are working-- seeing the other reviews kinda makes me sad because I do enjoy this place-- but I heard it can be hard if you're trying to resell your cloths and get some money off them! I haven't experienced this yet-- I've yet to want to sell any of my own cloths to this store, but according to the reviews I might choose elsewhere.

Dang. I feel like the reviews are harsh. I haven't ever sold stuff in this store but do see lots of…read morepeople trying to sell their clothes in big bags. This is more of a hot spot for tweens and teens but you can find some good stuff here if you sift a bit. It still has the goodwill smell but not as bad. General rule of thumb: your clothes you bought for $50 are pretty much worthless the moment you walk out of a store. Plato's closet will probably give you less than $3 a piece because most of the stuff people bring is fast fashion. I've seen some good brands though like everlane, but most things aren't high quality. I did get lucky a found a very nice cashmere sweater, an all cotton sweater, and my new favorite corduroy skirt. My rule of thumb, brand is less important than the material they used so that's how I do my shopping. Staff here is pretty much teens so don't expect the best. Good luck!

I can't recall the last time I had such an unpleasant experience with a company! My experience…read morewith Cherished Possessions echoes many of the 1-star ratings previously given this company: * First item reportedly sold over three months ago with the last item reportedly sold over a month ago. I've not received ANY reimbursement despite my repeated requests for payment. CP's response: The check is in the mail. * Cherished Possessions emailed asking for my mailing address. As I had provided this information previously, I contacted a friend to pick up my check as I no longer live in Portland. Five days later I informed Cherished Possessions of my arrangements to obtain the payment due me; they emailed me back stating as they did not hear from me they mailed it to my Oregon address but did not confirm which address the check was supposedly mailed. The Kicker: I took five days for me to get back to Cherished Possessions, but it takes them weeks to respond to my requests, if they respond at all. * CP took weeks to re-establish my CP account after I informed them I no longer had access, preventing me from tracking sales on my furniture. CP's response: Their staff has been out sick. * When my account access was finally re-established, it did not show which of my items were sold or for how much; rather the account stated 'Total Paid to Date: $325.00'. The Kicker: I've not received ANY payment from Cherished Possessions. * I made arrangements for an item, reportedly not sold, to be picked up after the 90-day period stated in CP's contract. When contacted to make pickup arrangements, CP stated the item had been sold. When asked about the conflicting information provided by CP, the CP staff member became rude saying she didn't have time to discuss the furniture. With the loss of my property without the promised reimbursement, I now realize my mistake was not adhering to the numerous 1-star reviews given this business. Potential consignors & buyers should also read Cherished Possessions' responses to prior 1-star reviews which I found to be condescending & dismissive to concerns expressed by consignors.

Called and asked for an estate clean out style auction as my husband is retiring and we want to…read moremove on to the next chapter in our lives. The man on the phone acted as if my business wasn't valued to them. It felt like he was just trying to get me off of the phone ASAP! I've never felt so devalued by a company in my life! He told me a lady who does the appraisals would call me back, took my phone number and hung up! It is now well over 2 years later and I still never got the call back!!! I'm certainly not calling them back to engage with them as their lack of caring for their potential customers clearly testifies to how I would be treated as a real customer! Furthermore, seeing their ratings on here, truly tells me my intuitions were more than correct!

Some of the best Italian food I've ever had. Even better than Boston's North End. Three of us had…read moredifferent dishes and all were amazing. Portions so generous we took them home for lunch the next day. I had the Ghili Marcello. OMG!!!! We had the pleasure of meeting the owner on our way out, fun conversation with a really nice guy. We sat at the bar and the drinks were a good size and well concocted. Highly recommend.

My fiancé and I ordered the toasted raviolis, the house salad, Caesar salad, and we each got…read morechicken parm. I got mine Diablo style and it was a 10/10 out of this world. My fiancé loved her regular chicken parm! Could not recommend this place enough!

Starving Artists is extremely professional, prompt, efficient and respectful. Our moves out of our…read morehuge house into a much smaller condo went smoothly and quickly. The team was friendly and capable. The foreman was capable and flexible. I highly recommend. Great service for the price.

Arrived on time and were efficient. They were patient with my uncertainty of the furniture…read moreplacement and pleasantly moved items to my liking. The estimates were accurate. Professional and Polite. A+