The Quick: insanely delicious kombucha with fun options, a great vibe, and really nice staff. The Details: Such a fun place Just off the beaten path of touristy hot spots. The kombucha is delicious. You might end up going home with a growler full! Do a tasting, you won't regret it. It's the best way to try out all the fun exotic flavors The Damage: very reasonable and worth it, especially if you take some home with you! read more

Root Wild - So delicious!!! - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

Overall: what a find! We ought to normalize kombucheries and make this the gold standard. Their selections are immaculate, the pours are reasonably priced, and the interior vibes are as advertised. Kombucha: a flight of kombucha for less than $20! We tried literally all the flavors and I must say, the Peach hyssop needs to stay. The Maine blueberry is always a classic with its natural blueberry flavor (and not artificial candy esq flavoring). The Aronia berry shiso is also a hit since it has that shiso minty fragrance. The pine and lavender has that musky pine flavor if you're looking for something that tastes a little stronger. But honestly you can't go wrong with any of the choices. Ambience/Decor/Service: walk to the counter and get your pour. I've only been during the late afternoon so there's never been a rush/line. The interior design looks exactly like a brewery but the added plants and high ceilings give it a natural "root wild(erness)" vibe. read more

Always a great atmosphere, amazing service, and a wide variety of delicious kombucha flavors. Our favorite spot to grab a drink! read more

Root Wild - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

Beautiful place to enjoy cold crisp 1% kombucha. Inside and outside cozy spots to sit. Pineapple Grapefruit Ginger Cranberry Also available-- 5% hard kombucha read more

Root Wild - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

Wasn't into their beers but liked a few of their kombuchas. Got a four pack to take with us on our road trip ! read more

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Went here for the first time not knowing much about kombucha. They're very helpful with the menu and the venue inside is very well decorated and the vibes are great. Anytime of the day you'll find it relaxing and a great place to hangout. The kombucha itself is by far the best I've ever had before. Their cocktails are also great too! Highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

Root Wild - Whiskey based cocktail - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

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10/10 kombucha brewery. First, the kombucha. It is well-crafted: professional, delicious, consistent. Flavors were impressive across the board and ranged from comforting and crushable (blueberry thyme) to unusual and edgy (vanilla rooibos ashwagandha) to snazzy and seasonal (apple chaga chai). Tons of winners and vanishingly few losers. They have mastered getting just the right amount and true character from each flavor without going over the top. Grapefruit, cranberry, jalapeno, ginger. All so well executed. If you get hungry while you're tossing back flights, grab some of the local hummus and warm pita. The perfect accompaniment. If the showstopping kombucha flavors weren't enough to keep you coming back, they also boast an awesome cozy beautiful hangout space located in the coolest neighborhood: right next door to Onggi, a ferment shop, and also very near LB Kitchen, an extremely high quality and very vegan-friendly restaurant/cafe. We traveled a long way to get to Root Wild and cannot wait to make the trip back. read more

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I adore this place. The inside is spacious, with a ton of bar seating, table seating, and plush couches if you can snag them. The ceilings are high and there are plants galore. And best of all, there's no pressure to be in-and-out: I've spent hours here sipping on kombucha and reading, chatting with friends, avoiding the rain, etc., and never felt any pressure to rush and leave. That, alone, makes Root Wild such a haven. The kombucha is also standout: not to sweet, not too vinegary, and perfectly carbonated. They also have awesome seasonal flavors - definitely get the spiced apple kombucha (a fall special) if they have it! And for newer kombucha drinkers, you can purchase a flight and try out all of their flavors. They also offer alcoholic kombucha cocktails and hard kombucha, but I haven't had the chance to try them out yet. There are also always fun activities happening in the space - I saw programming for comedy, music, fermentation classes, book clubs, and more. Overall: I can't recommend this spot enough. If you're looking for some chill, cozy vibes and some pro-biotic goodness, definitely stop in! read more

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What an absolute gem of a place this was. Hang out with friends enhancing your gut with flavorful flights of colorful kombucha. Great alternative to standard breweries and wish there were more like it. read more

My husband and I stumbled upon this kombuchary staying at an Airbnb down the street. This place was my absolute favorite find during our weekend in Portland, ME. I'd never heard of a kombuchary before, and I'm not much of a drinker, which was great that they had varying levels of alcohol content. They also sold their kombucha in cans, which we snugged a few different flavors to try on our picnics around Portland. I went with a watermelon lime slushee. So, I don't like watermelon drinks...I love the fruit, but I just can't stand artificial watermelon, which is what I was afraid of. However, I've never had a kombucha slushee and this drink had the least amount of alcohol. I was blown away by how good this slushee was. The watermelon lime flavor was refreshing, tart, sweet, clean, and crisp. Not at all artificial. I was immediately obsessed. We came back the next day, but they were closed for a private event. I'm back home now, far away in MN. I still think about this place and how sad it is that I only enjoyed this slushee once. read more

Root Wild - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

Yum! We were in a grab-and-go situation, so we snagged some cans from the cooler. My spouse and I tried two of the more unique flavors: pine + lavender and beach rose. Both were fantastic. If only we had the time to hang out and sip! read more

Soooo dreamy. A never ending flow of kombucha is my absolute dream, and this place killed it. I loved the kombucha flight! It's such a beautiful spot and the service was friendly. Will come again! read more

I was intrigued by all their flavor options and stopped by for happy hour (half off 12 oz pours from 4-6 pm on weekdays). The strawberry rhubarb was a light and refreshing choice and the purple waves with pine, lavender, lemon and butterfly pea flower had a complex flavor. The cranberry option was very light in flavor and I wish it was a tad tarter. There is plenty of natural light and it's an excellent place to meetup with folks or get some light work done. The staff were really friendly. read more

Root Wild - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

I would go here 100x over. I am a kombucha lover and the vibe of this place was also immaculate. They great your with a smile here; the woman at the bar gave me some great suggestions and let me sample some. If you are under 21, know that they card here due to the higher level of alcohol content in their brews. My only critique is to make the kombucha friendly to those who do not drink and those who are under 21z read more

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service was an L kombucha was a W my wife and I would maybe recommend this but not on a Sunday read more

Root Wild is like the bougie counterpart to UFF. It's a beautiful space with outdoor seating and gorgeous warm interior. Flights are affordable and offer a great way to try a lot of flavors. It's a bit of a secret but this is a great alternative to coffee shops during the day if you're looking for a place to do work on a laptop or work on that novel that you've started and stopped every nanowrimo. I pretty much like the kombucha much more than UFF -- it's less vinegary and the flavors are fun. They don't make new flavors often but a couple times a year there's some new faces. Cans and growler refills available too. read more

Kombucha isn't for everyone. I enjoy it every once in a (long) while. This stuff is definitely a lot smoother than the Synergy stuff from the supermarket. They have a lot of flavors to choose from on any given day and I imagine it rotates fairly regularly. The inside has some seating, it is in the style of the stripped down brewery with exposed ductwork and industrial fans and concrete floors, etc. Some smaller tables, larger "community" tables, two really sweet couches. There's outdoor seating too which won't last much longer when the weather turns, but they have picnic benches and some seating next to fake fire. They also have beer here, so if you've got someone that's not into hippie shit, they'll at least be half satisfied. read more

Root Wild - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

Fills such a nice niche. Full of flavor, a little earthy and tart to add complexity while still remaining refreshing and just sweet enough and not any sweeter (depending on what you get). A wonderful option amidst all the breweries and distilleries for a chill rejuvenating sit on the sofa by the fireplace while enjoying the lovely atmosphere. Prices are fantastic too and the staff is very helpful. Wish we had something like this in Boston. Of everything we tried (which was almost everything in Mar 2024), we most enjoyed the Pineapple Jalepeno and the Vanilla Roibos kombuchas. Also loved that the sodas weren't very sweet--especially enjoyed the I am Root. read more

Highly recommend if you are a kombucha drinker or want an alternative drinking option! They have a lovely seating area that is open air during nice weather. They have a large garage door that opens to connect the patio with the seating inside. It was pleasantly decorated and was all around fun to be in their space. The kombucha options were phenomenal! With so many to choose from - they even had a few hard kombuchas. The bartender working the day we stopped in was friendly and helpful. Definitely stop in while you're in the neighborhood! read more

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We could have stayed here all day!!! We stopped here during a port day on our Royal Caribbean cruise and it was so much fun. Everything we had was amazingly delicious and they had a PINE AND LAVENDER flavor (!!!) that I probably had 3 glasses of. Seriously, hook it to my veins. Love the ability to get a flight so we could try everything they had to offer. We're sober but I accidentally got one of the alcoholic kombuchas but happy to say they tasted like normal ones and didn't make us sick. I would have loved to have bought a growler or case but we couldn't bring it back on the ship :( read more

There is a reason why this place has no bad reviews. They have the best kombucha by far. The atmosphere is also awesome. At Root Wild they alway have incredible seasonal flavors of Kombucha, hard kombucha and so much more to try. I can never decide on one flavor so I get a flight! Even my boyfriend loves it here. read more

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Love, love, LOVE this place. Did I mention how much I love it? I've been on a Kombucha kick this year, so when I found out we had a local Kombucha spot in town, I had to visit it. I definitely wasn't ready for how much I'd love it. First of all -- let's talk about the actual Kombucha. In three words: delicious, daring, crisp. The kombucha at Root Wild is top notch. They have the best combination of flavors - like one of my faves; pineapple + jalapeño - and so many options to choose from. I also love that they have hard kombucha with ABV as high as a beer, and many times even higher! Perfect for those days where I actually want to feel a bit of a buzz. The ambiance of Root Wild is also one of my favorite things about them. They have SO much space. They have outdoor tables, bar seating, couches, and everything else in between. Their place is ideal to meet up with friends, be solo, or even for getting some work done on a laptop, as I've seen many people often do. At last, their growlers to go. Please never get rid of this option! For $3 you can buy a reusable growler that you can refill for $8 for any kombucha flavor. I now find myself at Root Wild pretty much every week. If you like Kombucha - or even if you've never tried it and are somewhat curious - definitely visit this place. read more

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If you've never tried kombucha before... GO HERE. If you don't like kombucha... GO HERE. If you're a home brewer... GO HERE. I think Root Wild is putting out the best kombucha in the city. Whatever you're expecting or used to - maybe that super vinegary, super sour taste - you won't find it here. Instead you'll find really creative flavor combinations - using locally sourced ingredients where and when possible - that are just subtle enough that you want to keep sipping just to get more of it. My favorites include two regulars: spiced apple (with chaga and chai) and blueberry boost (with lemon thyme and echinacea root); and, two of their in-house specials: pineapple/jalapeno and rhubarb/strawberry. My partner - who doesn't like kombucha (supposedly) - loves the Grapefruit Shine (probably because it has such a strong taste of hops)! Take note, IPA lovers. Also, can we just take a moment to admire the aesthetic here? This decor is exactly what I want my future home to look like: woods and plants, white/browns/greens, full of light, and totally comfortable. Whether you're sitting inside on the sofa enjoying a breeze coming through the giant garage door on a warm day or sitting outside by their fire under the strings of Edison light bulbs... this is a special spot. read more

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Ordered: Kombucha Flight of 4 (~$12): grapefruit (with mosaic hops & hibiscus), pineapple (with turmeric & jalapeño), blueberry (with lemon & cayenne), and Purple Wave (with pine, lavender, lemon, & butterfly pea flower) Aya's take: Absolutely phenomenal! I never knew this is what I needed in my life. As someone who isn't a big drinker but enjoys the brewery ambiance and a nice, refreshing drink, Root Wild was right up my alley. All 4 kombuchas had vibrant colors, delicious flavors, and super refreshing. And it's a healthy probiotic on top of all that! Excellent spot to hang out, unwind, grab a drink and chill. By far my favorite spot on my Portland, ME trip! read more

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My girlfriend wanted to try Root Wild, so we came right before heading to the airport on our trip back from Acadia. We parked out on the street a little because the parking is limited. It's a nice street though, we had gone up the way to Oxbow Brewing and the Duckfat Frites Shack a couple days before. We shared a flight of kombucha - blueberry, pine & lavender, grapefruit, and plum & shiso. I like some of the interesting flavors like the hint of lavender or shiso, but it was more subtle than what I expected. Most of them were sweet and not too strong or fizzy. The bar itself is pretty nice with good seating and fun games + a ping pong table. We ended up playing ping pong for a bit until it got a little much to chase the ball when it kept rolling outside almost onto the street. Overall, pretty nice kombucha brewery with indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of creative fun flavors to try. read more

Root Wild - Menu - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

I got the pineapple coconut kombucha which was absolutely delicious! My friend got a flight and a lot of the booch was very weak tasting, but overall a great experience. I enjoyed their ginger kombucha of the flights. The worker was very friendly! The vibes are very nice inside and outside, I enjoyed the experience thoroughly! read more

Root Wild - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

Beer is the best...okay, maybe that's just my opinion. I know my fiancée would not make the same statement and so it's exciting to realize places like Root Wild Kombucha exist. We visited this brewery doppelgänger back on our summer trip to Portland, Maine and had an amazingly awesome experience. Two notes to the first part of my writing: (1) I say "brewery doppelgänger" because Root Wild could easily be mistaken as an actual beer-making brewery (aesthetics give it that casual feel with rustic/greenery notes and brewing equipment out in the open). (2) It might not make the most sense to compare a kombuchery (fun word) to a brewery as you're going to have to drink quite a lot of kombucha to start feeling any alcoholic side effects. Even so, this is a 21 and older drinking spot and it's plainly stated on the menu. Sorry, kiddies. Speaking of menus and beer and all that jazz, you actually will find a couple of menus at Root Wild. The first menu consists of 8 kombucha selections of varying flavors (fruits, spices, and florals help make up the differences). These are your classic types of kombucha with just a hint of alcohol due to fermentation. The second menu is where you'll actually find a strong connection to the land of alcohol with a few "hard" kombucha options (ABVs boosted up to around 3%-6%) as well as some actual good ol' beer (I guess that "brewery" word does work!). This being our third alcohol-based spot of the day, we decided to stick with the basic-style kombucha. Continuing with my confusing back and forth about brewery feels, Root Wild rocks the brewery idea by offering flights and tasters of their 'buch which makes it a little easier (and cost effective) to sample a bunch of flavors. And let me tell you, you should definitely do this if you can because there are some fantastic tastes to be had here. Root Wild's kombucha isn't vinegary which you'll find with some kombucha and it won't overly tart out your palate. The balance is perfection. Bluberry, Vanilla Rooibos, Grapefruit, and Beach Rose were the four we initially tried in our flight. Each one had their distinct flavors fly through on every sip (and that vanilla one was just intriguingly different). There was some nice complexion found in each kombucha from the added spices and herbs. A specific shoutout has to go to the extra taster I got of their pineapple variety. It was concocted with turmeric, black pepper, and jalapeño which gave it this fruity start with a peppery kick on the finish. Absolutely amazing! I could stop here to warrant my five star review, but I'll throw in a few more positive pieces just in case. The staff member behind the bar was a laid back, but assertively friendly employee who made the experience all the better. So did the decent pricing ($10 for a flight, $3 for a 6oz pour) and the fact that most of Root Wild's kombucha was purchasable in cans. We were able to mix and match so we took home a few cans for later enjoyment including a spiced apple variety that wasn't available on tap at the time. Nice. Overall, Root Wild is a glorious and unique spot. It's got all the aspects of a brewery (including beer!), but the fact that it isn't a brewery makes it stand out from any other alcohol distributing establishment. It breathes life into an industry that can occasionally feel a little monotonous so thanks for being different, Root Wild, and making this beer fan expand his horizons just a little bit more. read more

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I'm not sure if kombuchery's are a new thing but it is a great concept and unsurprising for Maine given how many known regular breweries there are. This brewery is not much different, only it serves up Kombucha. Of all the breweries I've visited they all have a "look" - a fridge for to-go cans, bench and counter seating, merch and music. That's all here at Root Wild oh and they have a Ping ping table. Of course I went with a flight including a lavender and a peach flavor inspired brew but cannot remember the names. Some were hit and miss but the purple haze was easily the best. With a sweet taste to offset the bitterness. The server was very friendly and told me about all the present kombucha on tap along with their brewery-esque names. There is plenty of seating and they're dog friendly which is welcomed. The area is situated in more a neighborhood so it was cool seeing folks just walk up and sit down for a drink. I think the idea is great and hope that Root Wild and other Kombuchery's take off. read more

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Oh, Root Wild. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways! Every weekend like clockwork we head in to Portland to refresh our two growlers...and then find something else to do. Ha! We quite literally plan our weekends around this place! We truly adore sitting outside and watching the neighborhood happen while sipping on a little sumthin'. My favorite is Beach Rose, but they've got a great jalepeno, their blueberry is epic, and there's a butterfly pea number which is an absolute delight. Do yourself a favor and get a growler. They've got a program where you can earn a free one every 10th, and to be honest we get a LOT of free growlers :) read more

Nice vibe, ample indoor and outdoor seating. Kombucha was good (not overly vinegary). A variety of alcoholic and 1% flavors. read more

Root Wild - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

Such a relaxing and great atmosphere. Really love the service and selection of drinks. Highly recommend! read more

Root Wild - Indoor atmosphere - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

Came here on a Saturday in the early afternoon and there was only 2-3 other parties here so we didn't have much trouble getting a seat. The guy working at the front was very friendly and helpful in assisting us with choosing what to get, but there wasn't much of a question: we got the flights in order to try as much as possible. I found the flavor of the kombucha overall a little weak. Store brands probably have a lot of other chemicals and ingredients to make them last longer of course, but the flavor in general was a lot less potent than what I'm used to. Nonetheless, the different types and variety of kombucha was excellent and very well executed in my opinion. I enjoyed the grapefruit, ginger, and strawberry flavors the most - I don't personally enjoy many floral flavors, but I'd honestly recommend you try all of them though to find the ones that best suit your tastes! The breadth of variety was definitely something I enjoyed and I wouldn't hesitate to come back if I was ever in the area! read more

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After following this place for a long time and trying a few options from them on tap around Portland I knew we needed to check this place out. I am glad we did and regret not coming sooner. They are producing the best kombucha in the city and in general in my opinion. If you are a fan of kombucha then definitely add this to your bucket list. But if you have never tried kombucha or have but found something wrong with it then still give it a try. I believe this place could change your mind on what kombucha can be. Forget about what grocery store brands you have tried. Also they have a few beers on tap as well so even if you can't do kombucha then try their beer. They have a bar area along with a few couches and some tables as well. With warm weather they have their garage door opened with outdoor seating as well similar to many breweries. Another great spot in Portland worth visiting! read more

Recently got a flight featuring a new kombucha, beach rose which was light and refreshing with a notable but not excessive rose flavor. Also got the blueberry, lavender and strawberry rhubarb. Came across their ginger kombucha at a nearby market and eagerly awaited visiting their brewery in person during our short trip to Portland. Rustic/laidback, blended indoor/outdoor space, plants, and mixed crowd, plus some board games and shuffle board to get you in a good mood. Bathroom clean and seems only 1 person working the taps but was very efficient. Great experience. read more

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Root Wild is a fun kombucha bar with abv and no abv options. They have a super cool garage door that opens to an awesome view of Portland from the top of Fox St. They have a small parking lot with 3-4 spaces and outside seating as well. The space is small so hopefully you visit when it's not busy. Luckily, as I said, the garage bay opens and with the outdoor seating, it feels bigger. The kombucha is unique and delicious. I enjoy getting a flight so I can try multiple varieties and find the "oaked" varieties to be very creamy and delicious. You can get a growler to go or take cans home. It's a cool spot to hang out. read more

Really fun spot to stop by! I'm a big kombucha fan but had never been to a kombuchary (for those that are unfamiliar with the term, it's essentially the term for a brewery but with kombucha). We were driving around town and happened to see this spot and pullover for a try. The individual running the spot was super friendly and helped us pick a few to try out. We ended up doing two 6oz pours, I tried the blueberry and the peach which were both fantastic! I will say the only downside of this spot is the outdoor seating is a little bit limited. The day we were there was a good amount of wind and it was difficult given the cups were plastic and were light in weight. I get that with COVID, plastic disposable cups are the best option but the wind did knock over our drinks about 2/3 of the way through. If you can bring your own glass to dump the kombucha in or take it to go, I would recommend that. The price here is very reasonable (2 6oz pours for $5) especially for kombucha which usually runs a bit higher. Overall, great kombucha but the seating option (given the wind and COVID) wasn't ideal. Would love to return! read more

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Absolutely love the kombucha here. Incredibly fresh, the colors are bright and it's just bursting with flavor. We loved the grapefruit with hops and the pomegranate kombucha. The DJ was great, awesome vibes all around. read more

Root Wild - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

Came here around 2pm on a Saturday as a group of 6 and it was pretty empty. Later in the afternoon, however, more and more people started showing up. We sat inside to escape the heat, and found that it was a nice place to relax and play games with one of their decks of cards. There are also board games and a ping pong table, which a few of us played for a bit. We ordered two flights to share and the standouts for me were the Peach and Beach Rose flavors. I'm not usually a kombucha person but these were definitely refreshing. We did end up leaving though because there were bees flying around inside and a few of my friends weren't huge fans of bees. Otherwise, I would've stayed longer to enjoy the chill atmosphere. read more

Great atmosphere, Customer service was fantastic and the Kombucha was some of the best I've had.

Bring your friends and get over here! There's plenty of tables outside for the sunny days, a ping pong table and a big couch to get cozy inside. I'm not a huge fan of kombucha, but the apple and lavender (there's a few more notes to the flavors that I'm not remembering) were fantastic. There's also a handful of beers with unique flavors. Both the kombucha and beer had subtle fruit tastes, not overly sweet. All of the prices were very reasonable as well, so you might as well try them all. read more

Root Wild - Kombucha flight and a beer - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine