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Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe

Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe

4.3
(368 reviews)
0.6 mi
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HERE'S HOW YOU KNOW THIS IS NOT A PAID FOR REVIEW: The coffee kinda takes too long if you are in a…read morerush or headed to work, etc. Ok now to the rave review. Seriously this place is a gem. I asked one of the staff a question about the history of the place and it turned out to be the owner (I'll leave her name out because i don't know if I should broadcast it). Honestly, what a sincere and lovely person. I told her this was our first time there and how great I thought it was and she just took us right into kitchen to see the operation. She showed us how everything was prepped, created and finished - right down to the cleaning station and the walk in freezers. I should make note that while my restaurant experience is a couple decades old, i have seldom seen a cleaner operation. Go look - you'll be amazed. You could literally eat off the floor back there. Consider that coupled with the fact that every person in that kitchen, EVERY ONE, came up and greeted her warmly with an inside joke, a hug or a sincere hello as we walked through. I hold a lot of faith in businesses that try and make family out of their crew - i have spent a lifetime of small (micro!) business ownership trying to encourage those vibes and they are not easy to come by and always earned, never forced. This business is owned by a decent human, staffed by decent humans, and makes great food prepared cleanly, freshly, and healthily. We went back 2 more times during our stay nearby and tried different things each time - each time did not disappoint. Pricing seemed fair, especially considering the variety of the menu and freshness of the food. There is a reason they have survived for the better part of 35 yrs (+/-). Soups are a hearty high point (especially for the price) and the English Muffin Loaf was a new one to me and a revelation - get one.

One of the best places I've been to! We stopped here on a road trip to Rockland for lunch. This…read moreplace had a ton of options to choose from for lunch (i.e. sandwhiches, hot bar, etc). Not to mention, I was so tempted to order all the lovely baked goods and treats. They looked amazing. The seating was super accessible and expansive, and everyone here was super welcoming and hospitable. I hope to be back next time I am in time for a sweet treat! The cookies looked amazing.

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So many goodies to browse while waiting for your order!
So many goodies to browse while waiting for your order!
Biscuits and delicious frosted cookies!! Time to carbo load
Biscuits and delicious frosted cookies!! Time to carbo load
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Patio seating
Portland Pie Company

Portland Pie Company

3.4
(159 reviews)
1.8 mi
•$$

I honestly think Portland Pie Company in Brunswick has some of the worst pizza dough I've ever had…read more We ordered two small pizzas and neither one was good. The pepperoni pizza was overpowering and unpleasant, and the steak & cheese pizza I ordered came out wrong on top of that. The dough itself was the biggest issue. It tasted greasy, lifeless, and heavy -- not airy, fresh, or enjoyable in any way. It honestly felt like the dough had completely lost its texture and quality before it ever made it to the table. To make matters worse, the service felt lazy and inattentive. The table was so sticky I could barely get the menu off of it. Between the poor food quality, wrong order, and lack of cleanliness, I definitely won't be coming back.

Portland Pie Company is a decent local chain restaurant. This location is ok. Seems to be popular…read morewith the locals. The front of the house staff is quick to acknowledge people upon entering. The seem to be short staffed, because the staff always seem to be running around stressed. I feel bad for them, so we typicall get take out. There's usually plenty of seating. They seem to be able to accommodate 6 people somewhat easily. Any group larger, you may need to wait. The waiting area is not very big. There are TV screens at the bar, there are usually a few people at the bar. You can order pizza by the slice. Limited selection as you can imagine. They typically always have cheese. The slices are decent sized as well. The pizza sometimes is good and sometimes flat.... Flavors are usually good, which is important to me. It's family friendly and sometimes they have deals running for kids. Be sure to check them out.

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Portland Pie Company
Harbormaster pizza
Harbormaster pizza
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Watami

Watami

4.4
(82 reviews)
1.8 mi
•$$

This is our favorite go to spot! We always go at least every month, sometimes multiple if we can…read more(we have a bit of a drive to get there but we'd go every day if we could). Food is always fresh and tasty, beautifully plated with lots of options. Probably the best ramen and sushi around that I've found! Service is always attentive and respectful, some of the best we've experienced going places. The ambiance is always perfect and never a bad experience. I always recommend friends and family here and would tell anyone you have to go! If I could give more than 5 stars I would.

Watami made me think I was finding a hidden gem that you wouldn't find unless you were looking for…read moreit. A gem of a place it is too, with very welcoming and attentive staff and great food. Maybe the lights were a little harshly bright, but otherwise a fine place to dine. We didn't get too many things, as we stopped in more for a finisher for the evening than full meal (we'd come from a party with small foods). We ordered a shoyu ramen and a dragon roll. Interesting note on the dragon roll, it has a sweet potato interior. This led to a distinct flavor from other rolls I've had in the past, and a smooshier texture, but a good roll nonetheless. The ramen was mostly a delight. Sumptuous broth, the egg was not too hard nor soft, and almost all the ingredients were perfect. Which I usually avoid that word because it's too subjective, but it seems to fit here. Major exception is the chashu pork. It was overcooked to the extreme. No other word for it, these dried out circles of meat were thick and chewy, and soaking them in the broth couldn't save them. Sad. Otherwise, some of the best ramen I've had since leaving Japan. The only other note I'd have is I just wanted some tea, and had to order a weird tea concoction to get it. Sometimes you'd just like an oolong tea, nothing fancy. I recommend this restaurant, overall, and hope you enjoy it too.

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Inside
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Pink Lady & Spicy Tuna
Outside, with the steep entrance down.

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Outside, with the steep entrance down.

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