I have been to On the Vine a half a dozen times - great every time. Except, I get there around 6 pm…read moreand they're always out of soup. I wish they would hide the bakery some where. . No, not really. EVERYTHING in that case is FABULOUS!!. My favorite is the Key Lime Pie, you can tell it's made there. The eclairs, cream puffs, the"yodel" slice. The muffins are great too. I often get a few entrees for work. The only negative is I wish they'd put more veggies and less rice in the platters, especially the grilled ones. Great macaroni salad!! The Thanksgiving sandwich is great, as well, the lobster roll. The people are all so friendly, helpful. The store is always clean and very well stocked. I recommend this place to everyone. If you can't find something that suits your taste, that's a tough one.

Really surprised at the condition of the salad bar/soup area. The soups were totally almost done…read moreand should have been removed. The salad bar area was dirty and some of the sections needed attention. I waited at the counter to buy desserts and I was just looked at a few times and not helped. Finally a young man making sandwiches noticed me and got the attention of an older guy who was cutting up some meat. He had looked at me a couple of times, but never helped me until the young man motioned for him to. There was virtually no one in there. So, not because it was busy.

Woah woah woah. Besides this being a charming, authentic Italian grocery store, it has some of the…read morebest pizza I've ever had. I was searching for a slice this afternoon and immediately knew my target when I saw a photo of the pillowy Sicilian pizza here. It was even better than it looked, and it looked great. The crust tastes like a fresh baked focaccia, the sauce has a lush flavor (the sauce was the star of the pizza if I had to choose), and the cheese was a substantial herb-topped layer without being heavy. It's also approximately 9 for a large "slab" that could easily be split for lunch. This is also some of the only pizza I've ever had that is similar to the Sicilian slices I had growing up in Cambridge and going to Armando's (for any Bostonians that may know!) so it had a nostalgic element for me. Must hit place for very memorable pizza.

We stopped in & tried to grab some slabs late in the day, but were sad they ran out this time. In…read moreall fairness, we got there late in the afternoon this time. Sad to miss our fav slabs of pizza but the staff was still very nice and friendly so we will come by on our next trip. We love that they also offer a grocery market and other items. Very casual and always yummy.

Amazing store. We popped in for some fish, but came away with wine, cheese, and some other goodies…read more They have specialty items that are not found anywhere in Portland. This was like being in a bigger city! The cheese bar was open, and we were served a few delicious cheeses with full explanations. We of course ended up buying cheese to go with the wine we were not planning on purchasing. Then I found the wine, wow, what a selection. These are not the supermarket wines, these are excellent selections made by people that know what they are buying. Something unique, delicious, and bold. I loved it. It was pricey, but the service was excellent (until we went to the fish counter - maybe a bad day?). But everyone else in the store was very helpful, kind, and were smiling. The prices were a bit high, but the location is pretty, well organized, clean, and again - very helpful staff.

Only purchased the smoked salmon, but it is exceptional. They sell fresh fish and clams and…read moreoysters. Great location in Old Port. Prices are fair for the high quality.

This place is the real f$&@ing deal…read more When you hear "Portland charcuterie," the first thought you probably have is a very expensive miniature spread of minimal, mediocre food and a lot of pretentiousness. This is the absolute opposite of that. The owner of this food truck is incredible. He is passionate about what he does, and he wants to make his customers truly happy with his product. And he sure does. Vegan? Vegetarian? Gluten-free? Meat-eater? He's got you. And you aren't an after-thought. Cashew cheese? Homemade mushroom pate? Ghost pepper cheese? Carefully and perfectly selected vegetables to go with it all? It's unreal. It's affordable, delicious, and so thoughtfully put together. I hope this food truck truly succeeds and that everyone can enjoy what it has to offer. Portland's best.

I had the opportunity to check out The Portland Board on one of their very first days being open…read moreand WOW. In a chapter of our local food scene's history when everything is getting dramatically more expensive while contrarily portions are getting dramatically smaller and smaller -- The Portland Board delivers. I got the Vegan Vibes board: 1. *standing ovation to The Portland Board for having a plant-based option without having to be asked or reminded that we like to eat too* It's nice not to feel like an afterthought. Also, if you're gluten-free they can accommodate you too! 2. The price was super reasonable: $18, and (segue)... 3. The "board" (because I got mine to go) had SO MUCH GOING ON. I was actually delightfully overwhelmed by the generosity. My board had pickles and olives, homemade beet hummus, a homemade mushroom paté, a homemade wedge of cashew cheese, loads of berries and grapes and peppers and cucumbers and carrots, and a mound of crackers and bread. And, no, I didn't share. Because I like to feel full after eating something I spent money on (c'mon, new restaurants and other charcuterie board businesses: in the words of our freed girl Britney "give me, give me more, give more, give me, give me more"). Also that cashew cheese was *impressive*; I've been making my own nut-based cheeses for a decade and they're good, but this? This was exceptional. I hope that The Portland Board is able to keep their current prices and their portions in this ever-changing, ever-demanding, ever-weird chapter in our food and beverage's history.

What a great place! We stopped here to see what it was all about. We had ice cream, we saw cows,…read moreand we paid to go into the area where there was lots of animals. We even fed goats and deer. We pet babies, we loved seeing the different birds. There were peacocks! It was fun, relaxing, cool in the shade. The food part is big enough to eat and relax. Ice cream was delicious. I would go back! People that worked there were really nice too.

You scream. I…read morescream. We all scream... for site made ice cream on a working Maine dairy farm ! This is a special place... a farm on a hill with their own farm shop featuring glass-bottled milk, sandwiches, and most importantly... Ice Cream ! Starting mid-April or so, they open up "The Barnyard" which is a nice little petting zoo for the kids... and occasionally a "Goat Yoga" spot for adults... which is just so uniquely crazy it almost makes me wish I did yoga. Not into yoga...? I get you. Lucky for us, they also have a hardware store / lumber yard, so you could feasibly come for Mocha Chip and stay for the 4x4 milled posts, and that's not an experience you'll soon get at a national big-box lumber store. Or a Baskin Robbins, for that matter. This place is an experience. The farm is gorgeous, the staff are friendly, the animals are fun, the lumber yard is definitely there, and the product... well that's where it's at... it's excellent. There are a few working dairy farms like this one dotted around the state, and I encourage you to check out each and every one. Smiling Hill Farm is that extra special sort of place, where it's only a few miles drive outside of Portland, but it feels worlds away and it's so, so worth the effort to get to. They also have ready-to-go quarts in the freezer, their various dairy offerings, and rotating, seasonal farm shop fare. Support your local farmers! Also... I've found the local barn cats to be super friendly and just a treat to hang with. YMMV

What a wonderful new beer store in the neighborhood. Carries a wonderful selection of beers and NA…read morebeers too. There is also awesome merch that you can purchase. They have free tastings some days as well. Cozy feeling store and a wonderful, helpful, knowledgeable owner of this store. If you find your self on Main street in Biddeford, Maine this is a shop you really should check out!

Great selection and the owner is a super friendly person, let us know about coming back for their…read moretasting days for different beers. We will definitely be coming back!

Me, Myself and Pie has moved to its new permanent location. It's now collated with Curro's…read moreGreenhouse on Pool Street in Biddeford. They operate from Thursday to Sunday and have added in soft serve ice cream to their menu, including floats! Their baked goods remain absolutely top-tier, with sweet and savory offerings. Even if the Curro's open sign is down, double check that MM&P is open, since they likely are. Mikayla is working on making it more clear when they're open. There are some nice picnic tables for customers to use right next to the serving window and the decor is cute and very purple! Definitely add this place to your list!

What an amazing spot for some sweet and savory treats! Service is awesome and plenty of parking…read more This is a walk up style, so keep weather in mind. Rotating menus! Open Thurs-Sunday 8am-4pm

Many friends have been, and utilized this market for years! And luv it! Finally, as it's now close…read moreto where I work, I was able to visit this historic site. Yay! I've never seen such huge and beautiful produce! Check out these carrots! I've never seen a better quality...ever! Also picked up some other veggies in addition to some lamb shanks to braise for Easter. The customer service was amazing, too. My first visit was a dream come true...browsing the entire market and enjoying every bit of it! Thanks to Pat's for living up to all I've heard.

I have been coming to Pat's on and off for several years now. It's a quaint little neighborhood…read moremarket that offers a variety of fresh produce, shelf stable products, made to order deli sandwiches - and most importantly - a full service butcher. Cooking is a hobby of mine and taking on new challenges is part of what I like. A couple years ago, I decided to take up making beef jerky. While I had a recipe in hand and ready to go - selecting the right cut of meat was another story. I went to Pat's and had a lovely chat with a gentleman that works there who also makes his own jerky. He was able to not only guide me in what cut of meat to go with, but also how it needed to be cut. It was so very helpful. I also come here every year to pick up a prime rib roast for Christmas Eve dinner. They offer an option to reserve this online a few weeks in advance - selecting the pound range and the day you wish to pick it up. The market is a mad house leading up to the holiday - but this feature helps to make it a little easier. And, the quality of the meats is top notch. And with that said - I need to pop over there this afternoon to pick up some house made chorizo to make a queso fundido for a holiday party this weekend. Check them out! You won't regret it.