Great place to relax, get some work done, and treat yourself to a yummy veg friendly meal or snack! I was feeling under the weather while traveling and wanted to get one of their wellness drinks. I opted for the golden milk that also had espresso in it since I needed to get work done. It was delicious and did the trick! I also got the water with lemon and activated charcoal, which was great and very strong so I kept adding more water to it to make it last longer! The avocado toast was incredible, thick bread and greens on it. Very filling. I'll definitely be back! read more

LB Kitchen is that place where you can be healthy and eat fast! They were open on a snow storm day and I really want to go back to try their lunch bowls! The environment was beautiful and clean, I had the flavorful Hell Yes Kale Caesar. read more

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Healthy, beautiful food eaten by healthy, beautiful people. Nab a table as soon as you get in the door! read more

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Maybe a little too hip for me. Food is very good. Tiny space but long line. Do it yourself coffee, small water cups. Healthy drinks in bottles. Small healthy menu. I feel a tad out of place as a senior and I'm not wearing yoga pants. Great view of the cemetery. One hole bathroom out of order. read more

This place was great! The tofu bowl had such great flavor and was beautiful to look at. Everything on the menu was really innovative and fresh. Would highly recommend. read more

LB Kitchen - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Maine

The quiche & side salad is a very light meal at $7. Unfortunately this version had no gluten-free crust yet was the same price (?). A hot cup of bone broth was delicious and nutritious. Drinking bone broth has become more popular, and I'm glad to have a local place that offers it! read more

LB Kitchen - Quiche & side salad for $7 is a little steep, although it was good. No gluten free crust on this one, so it was less hearty yet same price. - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Maine

So cute! Good ingredients! Friendly staff! Great interior. High-quality food - the Caesar with salmon was so delicious!

Fantastic. Can't go wrong! Ask for the secret patio! Just great. Menu, ambience and staff

Beautiful space, The Keto was delicious--really nice pesto with the spinach and kale and nicely medium rare salmon. The harissa hash wasn't as good but if you love sweet potatoes go for it. I had the golden milk -- was unusual and kind of grainy but a nice change. read more

Painfully, almost tragically hipster spot, right down to the avocado toast, coconut oil and the mostly well tattooed clientele all staring into their various screens and digitally documenting their experience. As for the food, the GF pancakes and real maple syrup were excellent, the accompanying fruit compote was not. The Tofu Banh Mí, Quiche and Breakfast salad all received fair to poor grades. The staff were all very nice and the espresso was good. It does seem a little pricey as others here have said but I think that is basically the cost of doing business in a place like Portland in this day and age. Two stars seems kind of harsh but Yelp says that means "Meh, I've experienced better" so two stars it is. read more

This was a pretty disappointing experience. I believe they forgot part of our order, as we ordered, waited 20 minutes, walked there, and waited another 20 for the text message that never came. Finally went up and asked,and they said it was just finishing..... Well... My husband's oatmeal was piping hot, but my avocado toast was hard, cold, and avocado was browning. I think the toast was finished 30 minutes prior and had just been sitting. Lesson learned, don't wait for the text message...go up and ask. read more

Terrible! Went here for breakfast and it was an absolute waste of our money. Paid $30 for two sandwiches and two coffees. The food was disgusting! The coffee was cold. I had to resend one coffee back because the cup was dirty. It had someone else's lipstick on it. And the kimchi inside one of the egg sandwiches was frozen. So I was biting into frozen food for breakfast. Horrible place. Avoid. You'll eat better some place else. read more

I was hugely disappointed in the açaí bowl. The fruit base tasted warm. We had a to go order because that's all they were accepting, and the cashier asked us if we needed utensils. Yes ma'am we do. Thanks. read more

I am a regular at LB Kitchen! Highly recommend the açaí bowl, vegan breakfast sandwich, and the vegan Caesar salad! I also loved the green on grain bowl but it is no longer on the menu, maybe it's seasonal? Highly recommend this place for vegan food! The coffee is also amazing! So far the only thing I wasn't loving was the turmeric pancakes, a little too dense for my liking. But overall such a good spot! read more

The sandwiches at LB kitchen are sooo scrumptious!!!! I got the LB sandwich and my friend got the gangsta sandwich and they were both SO good. Wow. The flavors mixed together so nicely, and everything used was so fresh. I definitely recommend everyone to come check this place out for a quick and healthy lunch. read more

What's not to love about this place! Organic and healthy food to go! Friendly staff, fresh food with no preservatives, I believe they make all their breads and treats from scratch and no matter how much I eat here I never feel sluggish after a meal! I love that they list all ingredients on their site and menu and they're always improving and adding new items to their menu constantly! If you haven't had their coconut blueberry bread u are missing out! Or their lemonade slushie! Even with large order placed I never wait more then 15-20 minutes and the food here is so convenient for if you're hungry, in a rush and don't want to eat saturated foods with gluten, dairy, oils. 5 stars everytime! I appreciate having healthy takeout food to good and LB kitchen never disappoints! read more

Friendly staff. Incredible food. Cheery atmosphere. Fantastic little outdoor eating space it back. If you're looking for delicious fresh food go here! Period read more

This place was amazing! Stopped here on a road trip heading to Boston. Everything was super fresh and homemade. We had the gangsta sandwich and eggs and toast. You can tell they care about ingredients and quality. I would definitely rec. for vegans, and meat-eaters alike. Local foodies haven. read more

Went here for a quick lunch -- had a nice selection of healthy choices. Had two different salads and both were delicious. Would definitely come back. read more

Amazing place for breakfast or lunch if you like healthy, well-crafted and creative fare. Cute, hip eatery, with stellar service (order at counter then sit) and people who obviously care about taking brunch food to the next level. Wow! Huge fans of the avocado toast - add a soft-ish fried egg on top for a next level treat - as well as the bowls, many filled with ancient grains, veggies, and whatever else they have in fresh. A kale salad with a cashew dressing (vegetarian) that's incredible, and you can add lean chicken breast to it for more protein. If they have bone broth, be sure to get it! Piping hot and full of nutrients - one of our favorite items on the menu. I could go on and on, but you get the picture. For healthy, delicious fare, this is a great spot for adults. read more

Went in recently for some bone broth and a cookie.  The menu taped to the outside window listed the broth at $6. I was charged $7.  I said to the cashier that the menu in the window indicates a lower price, but the cashier responded that prices had gone up, and they hadn't yet changed the menu.  I then said that I should only be charged the printed price, regardless of the intended price change.  The cashier wasn't going to budge on this.   While the broth and cookie were both excellent, the attitude was was sub-par.  There are a ton of other places in Portland to dine that understand customer service.   LB Kitchen is now off my list. read more

Delicious healthy meals Good breakfast oatmeal with yummy toppings and nourishing lunch of keto salmon salad soo good. Maybe a touch too much salt for me but I eat low sodium. The purple rain smoothie was good too Nice people good service read more

Great LB sandwich and convenient parking on the street. Tried the chai (it's blue!) and it's delicious! Young crowd, great food, and quick service. Maybe a bit pricey but worth it. read more

Soo disappointed with this place-- super expensive price for *decent* food in small portions. I got the Banh Mi bowl--yummy for sure but I could've made it at home for a fraction of the price. I also got the purple smoothie, which was just BLEGH. So bad. It tasted like plain blended bananas, which is all well and good if that's your thing, but it's not mine. I ended up dropping $22 (I'm still cringing). LB Kitchen is one of those trendy, ~aesthetic~ places that doesn't really deliver. No thanks. Try Local Sprouts on Congress St. for authentic vibes and seriously delicious food!! read more

LB Kitchen - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Maine

Amazing food! Great union between tasty delicious bacon and healthy food. And service was perfect

It was super easy to place an order online and pick up--it was ready in 15 minutes on a very busy day. Loved the dreamsicle smoothie (not too sweet with a healthy tart edge). The banh mi bowl was underwhelming given the price, but certainly enjoyable. I expected more brightness and acid in the bowl given the play on banh mi and emphasis on pickled veggies. read more

Four of us came here as the start to our walking tour....what a great start. It surpassed all our expectations. We were brought out lovely "Dirty Blondes" which were so complex, but also fruity and delicious. And then served a delicious bowl of curry. It's a really charming venue, we were welcomed and made to feel that they really wanted us to feel that not only the ingredients, but the presentation and flavor were all equally important...and they were all great. Can't wait to go back! read more

The veggie bowl changed my life. This is how food should taste-simple but using incredible ingredients and expertly prepared.

Like another reviewer, I truly enjoyed my lunch. The price, however, was borderline offensive. I'm totally on board with you get what you pay for and I understand that they use fresh, organic, high quality ingredients. That being said, if I shell out $17+ for a bowl, I have some expectations. 1. It better be damn delicious, which it was. 2. I better leave the place with leftovers or at least completely satiated, neither of which were the case. The portions were too small for the cost, and I paid extra for chimichurri steak which consisted of 4 tiny slices of meat. Unfortunately, as fresh and tasty as it was, I can't justify the cost. read more

Food was good, but rated down for the absurdly small portion:price ratio. With protein I paid $17 for a small bowl of admittedly tasty food for lunch. When it was served I just had to stare for a while. . . $17 for that, really? Flavor and quality were good, but at that price I better see stars, and I didn't. I'll have a hard time getting motivated to go back. read more

This place has the best avocado toast in all of Portland and NYC :) I come here every time I visit Portland. The decor is super cute, bright and trendy. If it's nice out you can sit outside and enjoy the mural in the backyard. read more

Fantastic service. They were so kind and everything was delicious. The egg hash was divine , so was the Salmon

Delicious and healthy food!! I highly recommend the GF Golden Pancakes. I could eat there everyday. The staff was friendly and helpful. The space was laid-back and cool. I wish there was a location in my town. It's a place you just want to order a coffee or beer and work or read a book all day. We will be back next time we come to Portland. read more

We really enjoyed this spot for a weekday breakfast. Lots of cool, healthy options - like a breakfast salad and oatmeal with almond butter. The big hit of the group was the smoothie bowl with chia seeds and almonds - soooo good and refreshing. They were also very accommodating for my little ones and have a kids menu. Grab a seat on the back patio if it's a nice day for a little extra ambiance. read more

Truly delicious and varied menu. The bowls are really balanced, and clearly crafted with intention. It is on the pricey side, but you PAY FOR WHAT YOU GET HERE! Very impressed with this place. read more

Ice cap and avacodo toast with a fried egg was so amazing.. I can't wait to go back. Lots of healthy options! I want to try everything on the menu read more

Staff was so welcoming and there were plenty of offerings. They happily worked around a couple of food allergies and made sure we had a great breakfast. Well worth the trek on a frigid winter morning. We will definitely be back! read more

The atmosphere is that of a typical cafe in the old port, which is, in my opinion, quite pleasant. It's clean and crisp, and the employees are friendly. However, the food is rather expensive and while the menu appears to be exciting, the taste is less so. My avocado toast was average. I got it with an egg which was basically RAW! Now I like my egg slightly underdone but this was a bit much even for me. I definitely plan to try LB Kitchen again and next time I hope my opinion will change. read more

This place is heaven on Earth! Lee and her wonderful team make you feel welcomed and the food is out of this world! EVERYTHING is wicked good...my husband and I come in several times a week. read more

I was given a gift card to LB Kitchen for my birthday by someone who knew my taste in foods and that I would be in or near Portland this summer. I forgot about it until my last day in ME when I invited my niece, very new to Portland, to join me for breakfast before I left ME. We had no trouble finding LB on Congress St and were pleasantly surprised by their offerings. I am gluten free and not much of a standard breakfast fare person, so the Banh Mi bowl,which was just the right combination of spicy and fermented veg and brown rice, accompanied by a glass of chilled on tap Kombucha hit the spot. My niece smiled all the way through her heaping bowl of Purple Rain. We thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and never felt rushed or crowded in what appeared to be a very small restaurant. While there is obvious seating in the storefront we noticed that meals were being delivered to tables in the back, so make sure to check back there if it looks crowded. I will definitely eat there again next time I'm in Portland. read more