A fantastic experience for your senses, the smells in here are amazing as are the spice rubs and…read morespice salt. A well laid out and modern design store with enticing sections to explore for culinary inclined. The ladies, here were very lovely and helpful.

Absolute gem of a shop. We went in during a day trip to the area and I had such a lovely and…read morewonderful conversation about spices with the shop owner, Anne. She was so very knowledgeable and friendly and took a huge amount of time to explain the origin of where they get their spices and also how to use them in a lot of ways. I ended up buying multiple packages of the recipe kits for some of the Indian recipes so that I can try some of the seasonings that I'm not familiar with prior to buying. I wish that it was closer, but anytime I'm in the area. I will be headed back that way for more knowledgeable conversation from a fellow foodie... Oh yeah, and to re-supply!

I just remembered I went here a few years back before COVID and I truly enjoyed the experience . I…read morebought several balsamic vinegar sans they shipped for free. Wonderful shop lady helped me and I found everyone in Portland was so friendly. The shop was adorable . I post this so late but mainly as a reminder when I am there next year to visit the shop again . I have no pictures.

PERMANENTLY CLOSED. I'm a regular visitor to Portland and always walk the Commercial St. strip…read more Sadly, this place closed a few years ago and there's no information on what the owners are doing now. It sort of just evaporated. A real loss, because I loved the place. But I don't want anyone to make the trip and be disappointed. It's gone.

I crave these more than any other brand out there. Truly the best, highly recommend and totally…read moreworth every penny! Making a trip this weekend to buy some in bulk!!!

These are some of the best pistachios I've tasted. High quality nuts and all flavors are worth a…read moretry, you won't be disappointed.

The cafe/bakery has a few fresh baked goods daily (don't think any vegan or no gluten-free…read moreoptions). Their website lists about a half dozen, but the last time I was here there were just two: the sourdough chocolate chip cookie and the matcha and black sesame butter mochi. I'm guessing those are regularly available (they also do fun seasonal specials, so be sure to check their socials), but don't come with the expectation that there's going to be a big variety. The drinks include coffees, teas, and a variety of matcha. For me, this is NOT the best matcha in Portland. Matcha Mood is. The matcha here is good (maybe in the top three in the city), but the iced matcha with miso maple syrup and almond milk I recently had for $9+ was just okay. The drink is (literally) half the size as one at Macha Mood for the same price, and there wasn't any flavor of miso or maple. I've seen some internet buzz claiming THIS IS THE BEST... as a local, I don't agree. And that's okay; you might find your new favorite here, so it's absolutely worth visiting. They also do other fun spontaneous matcha flavors, so be sure to follow them on social! Check out their shop as well: loads of chili crisps and hot sauces, condiments and spices, jams, matcha powders and loose tea, pickles and other preserved foods, sweets, vinegars and oils, fermentation ware and kitchen goods, etc.

Okay I know nothing about fermentation but this cafe has really interesting and delicious baked…read moregoods that you won't find anywhere else like a sourdough chocolate chip cookie and a kimchi corn cheese soufflé. Also the matcha black sesame butter mochi was out of this world, truly unexpected. Great food and very good service. There was outdoor seating outside and the inside had plenty of room though the cafe was pretty busy when we arrived. Definitely worth checking out!

Fresh Approach is a great staple on the neighborhood! People are always kind. Cute little place to…read moreeat out front. They have amazing sandwiches. Lots of selections from beer, wine, to sparkling water, and soda. A great store that is community centered, local, and family owned.

Good place to pick up quick grocery items. I've found myself picking up deli meats and cheese for…read moremy weekly lunches as well as additional produce during the week. I would recommend their deli specials. They usually have a good quality cheese and meat on special every week, as well as dinner meats. For example, last week I picked up the weekly special pork chops. They were pre seasoned and worked great for dinner. They also make hot burgers and sandwiches in house. Nice to pick up food and drinks here and picnic at the Western Prom for sunset

Fantastic grocery with a wide selection of products. Love the ramen aisle and the snacks aisle in…read moreparticular, as well as the Chinese sausages and the kimchi. Only complaint is that like half the items don't have price tags and you either have to guess or ask.

We go here every time we're in Portland. Plenty of free parking out back. They've got the best…read moreprices on mushrooms anywhere in the city. The produce can be hit or miss, but the mushrooms are always prime. Same with the fresh herbs. Massive lengths of garlic chives, absolute trees worth of mint, and lots of other weird and delicious leaves of various sorts. I was able to find plenty of pre-chopped frozen lemongrass, which I now will only buy frozen, becuase it's so fresh tasting and not as much of a pain to prepare. I made a soup where I used a full half cup of the stuff, which is never something I'd have done if I had to chop that by hand! Half the items don't have a price sticker or a sign that states the prices, but when you get to the register, they're happy to do a price check for you so that you know what you're paying. I'm assuming that with such a small physical space, and that variety of stuff, it's hard to constantly keep on top of prices on the shelves. If the cashier were annoyed at being asked the price, I'd not shop here, but I've always had them be happy to tell us the prices with no issues. Seriously though the selection is insane. There's stuff that I'd never imagine I can find easily in New England, but it's right there on the shelf. The noodle variety is great, with plenty of gluten free noodles for those who need it. Plenty of dried mushrooms and tea too!

So much to see here and just a great stop. We always come here for either a needed item or a gift…read more Lots of variety and have all things you may need.

This seems to have more products compared to the Scarborough location. I loved looking at all the…read moreoptions for cooking, baking and what not. We needed a tissue holder and got one of the ones they had. I also got some sparkling sugar for baking. I'm pretty used to their prices so that's not new. I understand they have to pay rent so I'm happy to support a specialty store like them. Service is as good as the Scarborough location. I like the layout of this store better though.

Eating at an employee cafeteria was a surprising turn of events for my trip to Portland, but a most…read morewelcome surprise! The fish quality is sooo good and the salmon set had so much fish in it. I was so full at the end but I wanted to keep eating. The squid and scallop are both incredibly soft and flavorful. Each bite blew my mind! I had soo much difficulty locating where the entrance was and where we could buy food (although that is mostly due to my poor sense of direction). But the place to purchase is right when you enter, the door to your right. You then walk up the stairs and turn into the cafeteria.

ISF Trading was one of the places that I looked forward to most during our Portland trip. Here's…read morethe thing - it's ultimately a warehouse with some seating in their staff lunchroom to enjoy your purchases, but it's super no frills. Don't expect table service or anything glamorous. The uni prices & freshness though are UNMATCHED. A tray of uni for $28 is a crazy deal; prices are even better for a POUND of broken uni. They source from different places depending on the season. March seems to be the last of Maine uni season; we had New Brunswick uni in April. I'd skip the sashimi sets - it was underwhelming for $15 each. The squid, salmon, and ikura were fine; tuna was a bit fishy. Scallops are usually my favorite, but they were just okay here. The uni is excellent. Insant rice & miso soup are available for purchase for $3 each. The staff canteen has sushi vinegar & all the fixings. Parking is available outside.

Very nice market and cafe w fresh to-order sandwiches, cold, beverages, and gifts and groceries…read more Conveniently located on the waterfront. I had a wonderful chicken salad sandwich. They sell local items.

From the owner: Union Wharf Market has been offering local foods and products to the people of Portland, ME since…read more1999. We work with over 200 Maine-based producers to fill our specialty food grocery store with the best that our state has to offer. We have a lovely specialty grocery store on the water front - it's the perfect spot to relax and socialize with the locals. You can grab a coffee and a snack at our cafe while you buy local food and gift baskets. We deliver locally and ship nationally. Call us today and let us help you pick out the perfect gift!