We are spoiled for good food here in Portland, and if you work here, like I do, you have most…read morelikely tried almost all the lunch options available (and there are a LOT of lunch options). I have a few favorites, but at the top of that list is Cera. Cera is NOT your average sandwich and salad shop. Their food is inspired, fresh, and will absolutely get you through the day. My favorite item on the menu is the Indonesian Seoul Food wrap - Korean steak, veggies, and peanut sauce all wrapped in grilled naan. I love their meat options, prepared by people who understand how to cook meat properly. The Great Cow Caper salad fed me for two lunches, and the tender, well-seasoned grilled steak was the highlight of the dish. Cera embraces its meat offerings, and also has some outstanding vegan options. The restaurant is super clean and the staff working the kitchen are usually hopping. Cera delivers, but they don't list their specials online. If I hadn't stopped in to get a seasonal lemonade (blood orange) I would not have seen the Tuna Poke special, and that would have been a shame. Cera also has a rewards program!

Very clean and cute coffee shop across from Monument Square. I got an order of pita bread with…read moretzatziki. We sat outside while the pita was being warmed up. Staff brought our order to the table. One of the best snacks I've had. Garlicky flavor with extra thick yogurt and small pieces of cucumber. It was yum. Limited street parking and lot parking available.

My family and I have been here a number of times and always had a really solid experience. The…read morestaff is always super friendly and the vibe inside and out (weather dependent) is always great. Today, we indulged in blueberry muffins and fruit parfaits (both of which the kids devoured and I personally enjoyed as well), a ham and cheddar breakfast crepe (absolutely amazing!!!), and avocado toast (my wife, who has celiac, was quite disappointed in aside from the onions) for food. To drink, my kids were able to get juice boxes (apple and fruit punch). I got the iced dulce de leche latte, which was pretty good though had a little bit of a different flavor that took some getting used to. My wife got the Maine maple latte, which she said was really good. Being dedicated gluten free, they definitely have some challenges, especially with baked goods, that most places don't have to deal with, so I'm willing to cut some slack here. All in all, there's definitely some gems here but other things could use a little work. We'll definitely go back but maybe not our first choice to go out of the way for.

I've never been to Roots before and was excited because I've heard good things about it. I just got…read morea Cold Brew with sugar free vanilla flavor. I didn't enjoy the coffee at all. Maybe it was the coffee, maybe it was the addition of sugar free vanilla, but I didn't drink it. The ceilings are extremely high. They most definitely should have some noise-dampening panels or something to make it a bit quieter in there. There was a family there when I went that was treating this small coffee shop as a daycare, which made my experience even more disappointing. The screams were echoing throughout the cafe, and I ended up sitting outside for peace and fresh air. The outside seating area is nice. Overall, not a great first experience for me, but maybe their food is better than the coffee?

The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. *…read moreGreat food and friendly service. * The food was very good, and the service was outstanding. * Delicious food with fast and courteous service. * Excellent food and amazing customer service.

Excellent, very friendly service, above and beyond in my opinion…read more The atmosphere is comfortable and the building itself is mucher bigger inside than it appears outside. There's also a full bar in the back. I had a small greek pizza, and a side of spanakopita, and it's all homemade. Very delicious, very satisfying, I'd definitely return again.

How I've never been in here until very recently.... is a surprise to me!…read more This place made me feel like I'm at home because it just screamed Portland in a way that only locals will be able to feel. The subtely mismatching decorations that tie back to the location and heritage of the families who have been tied to this place is so quintisential. And the riddle on the wall had me stumped for a hot minute. I'm really dreaming of the day when their bar is something I could take advantage of - it's a vibe that I get that tells me I could park myself there for hours and lose track of time (in a good way)!

Co-workers and I called for a pick up order. I did the Big-O and the others the Orchard Turkey…read more Both delicious and we all wished we had tried them a long time ago! Staff was great, too.

Five of us went to Sebago Brewing for my daughter's birthday and had a great experience. Two people…read moreordered burgers, one had the steak and shrimp, and I had the veggie burger. It was one of the best veggie burgers I've had! It was made with real vegetables and beans in a crispy panko crust and topped with lettuce, tomato, and pickled onion, with pickles on the side. The potato wedges were delicious too. I ordered the crema on the side and preferred mayo instead. We ate outside so my granddaughter could run around and play. There are dirt and grassy areas, as well as a cornhole game, so it was a nice, relaxed place for our family. With our meals, two waters, and two sodas, the total was around $100, which we thought was reasonable. We'll definitely be back!

OMG. Absolutely perfect visit tonight. Sat at the bar and Rich hustled his ass off the entire…read moretime. Food selection was perfect and pricing was expected. Service was great. Beer selection was good as well. Had the garden salad with steak and steak was cooked to perfection. We will be back! Couldn't rate this place any higher. Kicked ass!

I'm spoiled when it comes to Poke. When I'm in Hawaii, I get my poke at Foodland. Yes Foodland!…read more I've been to many poke places in the mainland and for some reason this hits the authenticity of Hawaiian Poke. I ordered the Hawaiian Original with extra protein. Loved every single bite. Will definitely come back when I'm here for business!

I've been here a few times now and as delicious as the food is, the prices are crazy, especially…read morefor that portions and compared to other poké places. I'm a huge fan of poké, especially a spicy tuna bowl. The options here are more limited and more expensive than other places around the state. The service is ok, but not very friendly. The space is clean and I appreciate the number of unique drink offerings, but I won't be frequenting here very often.

Foundation is a great stop for some delicious (local) beer and food!…read more Nestled into a really cool neighborhood in Portland, where there are several local breweries, it is a hallmark that offers pizza, wings and delicious beer!

We got take out on a Thursday. Pizza & Wings...a great combination…read more We had the cheese pizza, the pepperoni pizza and 3 kinds of wings...Korean BBQ, salt & vinegar (which is a special- they don't always have this one), and the classic buffalo. They do offer a spicy hot buffalo sauce too which I haven't tried. The classic is not spicy. The wings were well cooked, a little crispy just like I like them. The pizza was also cooked crispy with a crunchy layer of cheese on the bottom of the crust. So good! The dough is like focaccia... thick and fluffy. So good! The pizza is very filling, and sweet and tangy. The wings came with very little celery & carrots. I prefer extra celery & carrots so I was a little disappointed having so little. Very good take out.

Great food, service and ambiance!…read more Love it! Pops ,....,.........,,,........,,a lot of fun.... ....

Rio Bravo happily accommodated our party of 7 late on a Saturday night. Our waitress was right on…read moretop of things. All our meals came out at the same time. We all had something different and we all enjoyed our meals, all the ingredients were fresh and flavorful. I like how they gave us each a bowl for salsa. I had a house margarita that was large. The decor is bright and festive. They are a small chain with locations along the east coast.

Sandwiches and smash burgers are excellent. The service is a quick in and out. Place is clean and…read morewelcoming. It is a regular choice for us.

Busy day running around and I was STARVING! While in Gorham, my wife suggested Miller's Market. At…read morefirst, I was put off by the atrocious parking, but what else could I expect in down town? This place definitely gives "butcher" and "market" vibes, which was expected. Indoor seating was lacking, and the menu wasn't huge...but trust me, the variety was just enough to satisfy just about anyone. I ordered the smash burger, which was messy, greasy and absolutely fantastic. I got the turkey club for my kids to split (and this thing was HUGE) they didn't finish it . My wife got the Cesar wrap, and she was beyond happy with it. She even brought half back home with us. I strangely suggest going on a nice day and sitting outside, it was wonderful. (Pro-tip; if going during peak lunch, expect a wait on the food. We went into Azul Tequila and got an appetizer to go so we could eat this while waiting for our sandwiches. Honestly, it's the best of both worlds)

Absolutely amazing best tacos around fast service a must try!!!!…read moreRight off Forest Avenue in Portland Great service!!!

Bird & Co is my go to for " Artsy fartsy" tacos. Are they authentic Mexican tacos?? not exactly…read more Are they delicious? For sure. I love the Bahn Mi taco; the pork belly; and the Cubano. They're fun and yummy. I've never had a bad taco there, actually. At prime time, getting a seat there can be daunting, and parking can be hell, but not worse than on the peninsula. The drinks are all good, and the service is always friendly. Super cute interior, and getting an outside table on a nice day is a treat.