This friendly spot has become my go-to for my mani-pedi: worth paying a bit more to spend time in a…read morerelaxing space that's casually stylish and yet laid-back, with the nicest staff who always do a great job. I'm still a traditional polish gal (no gel or dip for me), but they do it all here! I usually bring my own polish, but they also have great in-house options including standbys like OPI as well as a niche brand or two, including the quick-drying vegan brand Dazzle Dry (a $10 add-on, but this stuff really does last). You'll never feel rushed here; when you arrive you'll be asked if you'd like a coffee, tea, or glass of bubbly. Every aesthetician here I've worked with has done an amazingly thorough clean-up job along with exfoliating and massage, and in particular everyone does an amazing job with my nail tips to the extent that I usually get a week's wear on my nails, which I keep pretty short and bang around on the regular. Practicalities: you'll want to make an appointment--they do book up, and chancing it on a walk-in might not be an option. And parking on the street and in the lot across the street is metered and it's close enough to the Port to be monitored, so don't skip paying up.

Grab a friend and take care of your hands and feet. They will treat you right. Best pamper day…read moreever. Book some time now. Men or women. You will not regret it.

This is still the best breakfast spot near Rochester Nh, every dish is cooked to your liking,…read morealways busy but the service is quick. Diner style, so limited seating. But every thing is worth the wait!!

We stopped because this place had really great reviews and I wanted to like it a lot. It was pretty…read moregood over all, the locals seem to love it, the place was packed out and we had to wait 15 min to get seated. Standard fare breakfast no complaints on the over all flavor, I got two poached eggs on rye dry with home fries and a side of biscuits and grave... flavor was good but the hash browns and biscuits and grave were Heavily Salted and it spiked my blood pressure quite a bit. Don't think I would go out of my way to return... Overall pretty average... 3.5 stars

Had a wonderful lunch with a friend .. Picked an amazing fish and chip entree at the waitress…read morerecommendation... Best batter that I've ever had !!!

We love this place! The servers are pleasant and quirky-cool. The beer is fresh and delish. The…read morefood is carefully crafted and always tasty. I heartily recommend the meatloaf sammy. It's consistently amazing! We keep coming back and are never disappointed.

This morning, our family visited The Friendly Toast for brunch, which was delicious. During our…read moremeal, an elderly member of our group nearly lost consciousness, and what could have been a frightening situation was met with immediate, compassionate care from your team. Albert, Becky, Courtney, and others whose names I unfortunately didn't catch responded quickly, calmly, and with genuine kindness. Most importantly, they handled the situation in a way that preserved my father-in-law's dignity--something that meant a great deal to all of us. Thanks to their help, he was able to make it home safely and is doing well, which is such a relief. Their professionalism and empathy turned a distressing moment into one where we felt supported and cared for. We are deeply grateful. You truly have an exceptional staff, and their actions did not go unnoticed. Thank you

Same excellent service and fun, quirky decor, but the menu downsizing/revamp left us disappointed…read more There's definitely a larger focus on the adult beverages (drinks get their own, large menu/book). The food menu looks more serious. Favorites such as the cookie monster pancakes, pastrami sandwich, rice rice baby bowl, and more are gone. The chocolate buttermilk pancakes were lackluster and the chicken and waffles were not as good as they have been in the past.

I stumbled upon this beautiful little shop last year when traveling for work. A friend and I were…read morebrowsing a bit for holiday gifts and were greeted by Jane herself! She asked us questions to understand our needs and then showed us products to help. She and the rest of the crew were so warm and friendly! We had a wonderful experience. After using the products at home in CA for a few months, I knew I'd fallen in love. I've placed several orders since my trip last year both for myself and loved ones. Each time I order, I'm shocked by how quickly I receive my products seeing as they have to come all the way across the country to reach me. Each order has had a hand-written personal note from Sophie thanking me for my purchase. So sweet! I also have sent a few emails asking questions or for recommendations and always get a kind, thoughtful and thorough response. It's so different from most commercial businesses and I love it so very much. It's these types of little touches, the extra care and effort, that keep me constantly looking forward to when I can visit again in person. I literally tell everyone I know about my Jane Gee products and experiences because it's beyond amazing every time. AND- my skin has never been so clear and soft! I would give a million stars if I could!

I love the products at janegee and the service is great. Everytime I go in everyone is so friendly…read moreand knowledgeable. I have had three facials with Anna and have my fourth booked. Anna is the nicest and very professional. My skin always looks amazing for a week after my facial and the products I went home with keep my skin glowing. Thanks Anna!

I love Portland and was coming there for a week to celebrate my 60th birthday. I wanted to treat…read moremyself to a spa day not a mishmash of services that the salon would like you to buy but a genuine spa day. One that included a massage, a facial, a manicure and pedicure and a wash and blow dryer so that I could enjoy my evening out. That is exactly what Akari had in store for me. I was a little hesitant because the reviews were kind of a mixed bag. But my spa day was 100% amazing. From the moment I walked in to my massage and the manicure may have been the best manicure I've ever had. The lunch was not served to me in a bag, but put on a beautiful tray with real utensils and served to me like I was a valued customer. Everyone was so kind and I'm hoping to return with my daughter for a special day before she gets married. Thanks for making my birthday very memorable.

Ceili is the best. She completely changed my color from gray to a really awesome blond and I'm…read moreloving it so much. If you know exactly what you want or you have no idea at all, she can oblige. I was asking for a huge change but I had no idea how to go about it; she guided me through the process and made me look and feel beautiful. As well as being exceptionally talented, she's also really kind, really smart, really wise, and really generous. For amazing color and amazing conversation, I highly recommend Ceili.

Merriland Farm definitely lived up to the hype. We have heard nothing but good things and were not…read moredisappointed. To start, the mimosa flight was delicious! As was my mom's coffee. For our food, the meat pie was so flavorful and fresh. My mom loved her eggs Benedict, and we split a blueberry pancake which was delicious. The homemade whipped cream and real maple syrup really topped it off great. I NEED to try the blueberry French toast or crepes so we will be back!! My only complaint was how busy it was. We made a reservation and we weren't seated until around 20 minutes after that time slot. Not a big deal, but there's really no good place to stand and we constantly we were in the way of other guests/servers. Anyone trying to walk in quickly left after hearing it was a 1.5 hour wait for a table so reservations are a MUST. We came on a weekend in October. Additionally, the room we were seated in was only heated by one small heater so it was pretty chilly. But totally worth it for the food! Staff was also very attentive and friendly despite how busy it was.

Let's start with the wit. It was clearly pointed out that they were asking for patience as they…read morewere short staffed. We were also told it was a 45minute wait. How could folks complain? Very clear to all customers. we had a waitress named Tracy and she was like a gal on steroids. Tracy was kind but notably fast as lightning but we never felt rushed. We had french toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, two breakfast santana's,!two blueberry/razberry muffins, coffee and tea. Food was fantastic as well as a shout out to Tracy!

I have eaten breakfast here before-it was mediocre. Service was ok, we were pretty much ignored in…read morethe beginning although there were only 3 other people there. I cannot even remember what I got but I remember thinking it was a waste of $. As for the ambiance-it's a fiber with a counter & stools (no tables), it was uncomfortable & freezing inside. Decided to give them a try for lunch, I have read so much about how amazing their fried chicken sandwich is, so I entered that online and see the sandwich is $22...to get fries with that it is another $8.50...ok, I think it's my birthday & my husband and I can split it all so that's only about $15 a piece. Go to put order in and there is an AUTOMATIC 22% gratuity added that cannot be changed or removed. Let me get this straight-ya'll are charging $30.50 for a chicken sandwich and fries (nothing special-no antibiotic free range chicken, probably saline packed chicken from China ‍) AND you think it's ok to tack on 22% tip for LUNCH TAKE OUT???? Sooooo that's $40.56 for a chicken sandwich and fries, tax + tip. ‍ Yeah, no. I would not eat here if they were the last restaurant on earth. I love supporting local, but how greedy can you be?

I'm honestly beyond disappointed with Palace Diner…read more This is the second time in a row I've gone there only to find out they were out of pancakes. At least this time they told me before I waited an hour--but it still meant wasting a ton of time figuring out parking and getting to the restaurant, only to be told they couldn't make one of their most basic menu items. It's especially frustrating because the food is genuinely good. The Lumberjack Breakfast is fantastic, and that's part of why I've made the effort to come back. But the last two visits, they simply couldn't be bothered to make something that's clearly listed on the menu. What really gets me is how simple pancakes are. We're not talking about a complicated, specialty dish with rare ingredients. Pancakes are one of the most basic breakfast staples. The only explanation I can come up with is that they don't want to risk wasting ingredients if they don't sell out. But what does it cost to make a couple of pancakes--maybe a dollar or two? Is it really worth disappointing customers who've taken time out of their day to come eat there? Great food doesn't matter much if you can't reliably order what's on the menu. After two strikes, I'm not sure I'll be giving them a third chance.

The chicken ceasar wrap was just horrible. You couldn't tell if the chicken was croutons. The…read morechicken was tiny pieces and no flavor. The Godfather ( Italian sub) had excellent portion of meats. The roll however was horrible. I suggest you change the bread & go with a grinder roll with a crust. The onion slices we're minuscule. If you want tomato they charge .25 extra. The pickle slices had zero flavor @ finally the chiffonade of dark green lettuce had no crunch to it. It looked really weird. I'll be back when they change the rolls. The people working there are extremely nice & accomodating.

My husband and I were wandering around looking for breakfast spot that was not crowded and had a…read morehuge line. We came across this little spot that sells breakfast and lunch sandwiches and salads. They had a few tables and chairs. We both ordered a bagel with egg and cheese. We both enjoyed our sandwich. I had an iced coffee and he had a hot coffee. Again, we both enjoyed them. It was a nice quick spot that had air conditioning.

When visiting the best waitress is Kimberly; one of the most asked for. Exceptional service…read moreconstantly checking to make sure everything is ok and see if you need anything. Very friendly and professional she goes above and beyond to make sure her customers are happy with the food and service.I will be going back but only sit in her section.

We love the Roundabout. Food is fresh and home made. Service is great and we love the oldies…read moreplaying in the background that adds to the classic diner ambiance. But the best reason to come to the Roundabout is for the bartender Amy. Not only is she the best bartender in the place, but she crafts cocktails that are unique and well balanced. I heard another bartender makes a pickle martini but she can't hold a candle to Amy! Amy also serves and her service is beyond reproach. When you come to visit either sit at the bar during one of her shifts or ask for her section. You won't be disappointed!!