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Root Wild

4.8 (89 reviews)
InexpensiveBreweries, Kombucha
Open • 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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Susan S.

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

Rick T.

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

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Noah F.

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!

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Lauren C.

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.

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Peggy X.

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!

Vee V.

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.

Eri L.

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.

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Jillian S.

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

Brian L.

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.

Katelin D.

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!

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Taylor P.

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.

Steff D.

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.

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2 years ago

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

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Love, love, love RW Kombucha! Pineapple is an especial favorite. Great vibe and fabulous product!!

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Reed makes the BEST kombucha in Portland! He is passionate about his product, and supports foraging for local ingredients.

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Best place to chill in Portland, tasty kombucha, live music and great people! Love the music!

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Maine Brews Cruise - Bissell Brothers, Belleflower and Goodfire

Maine Brews Cruise

4.9(185 reviews)
0.7 mi•Old Port
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What a amazing experience. My wife and I went to Portland to visit Maine (we fell in love with it…read morea few years ago and wanted to check out Portland). She searched for things to do and found this tour and I am sure glad she did. We did the biking tour with Don and it was wonderful. Was able to taste some local mead, beer, and rum and see parts of Portland. He was extremely friendly, fun, and informative. I am not going to lie...I was a little bummed when my wife said she booked this tour instead of the earlier biking brewery tour (visit 3 local brewery's as opposed to our scheduled mead, beer, and rum tour). But it didn't matter, it was a amazing experience. In fact, our guide pointed out man local establishments on the tour that we tried the next day (cough..cough..Forage Market) and was amazed; it truly added to our Portland experience. And we have a tour for the next time we come. All in all...6 out of 5 stars for this organization. I wish I was able to post some pictures, but to be honest, I didn't think about it as I was immersed in the moment and enjoying every second of it. So when in Portland...book your tour, you won't be sorry.

best 21+ cruise/ tour in the greater portland area by far. Both Joe and Pete have been fantastic,…read moreesp after bad trips with other companies. It was refreshing to have professional knowledge in a comforting setting!

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Shipyard Brewing Company

4.1(440 reviews)
0.5 mi•East Bayside
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How did I not know that Shipyard was brewed in Maine and that they had a tasting room in Portland?!…read moreWell I'm glad I came across it this past trip up to Maine! First of all the place is very cool! There are pinball machines and they even had a FIFA soccer area for the kids to play soccer in. They also had Jenga and cornhole. Anything that keeps my kids entertained while I enjoy a flight is a plus for me. We visited Shipyard twice and each time I got a flight. I loved trying all their beer! From their original beer, to their summer ale, to their blueberry, watermelon, and beyond, everything was quite delicious. The bartenders were very very nice and offered tastings of anything I wanted to try. They also have food available and the pizza was very good. I really enjoyed visiting Shipyard and of course I had to bring some souvenir glasses home. I'll definitely visit again when I'm up in Maine.

This brewery is spacious with a variety of seating options which I liked. It also has a fun gift…read moreshop for those of us who like our shopping :) My husband ordered a beer flight and thought the beers were just okay. I wasn't too excited about the beers on tap, so I opted to just sample from his flight and concur regarding quality. The bartender was pleasant when ordering, however, no one checked on us.

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Boothbay Craft Brewery - Pizza!

Boothbay Craft Brewery

4.1(186 reviews)
34.2 mi
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Okay if I'm being honest I would have probably given 4 stars but it's more situational than the…read morerestaurant and I don't want to dock them for my poor timing. I believe the owner/bartender was Melissa. She was so nice. The tavern was extremely busy and short staffed because this was a week before Indigenous People's Day and basically the town is getting ready to shut down. I got a Maine Root Beer which was great. Pretzel bites that were advertised as pretzel sticks...they were delicious but just so you are aware what you are getting. The beer cheese, so good. And we split a flatbread with pepperoni and hot honey I believe called the Sweet and Sassy? Flatbread is circle shaped, not rectangular, again...DELICIOUS. perfectly cooked. But just so no one is confused by the description. This place has a speakeasy that was closed because of being short staffed but Melissa took us up to sneak a peek and now we want to make a special trip back in the spring to experience the tavern in full force. Because this was end of season there was a few food items that were out, no desserts, and some of the beers were out too. But again, the vibe, the staff, the food...I wouldn't give under 5 even though I wanted to be able to experience more!

Ordered three large pizzas. The good - they were pretty tasty. Got a Freedom, margharita, and one…read moreother. The bad - they were probably the smallest "large" pizzas I've ever seen. We took one look and realized that no way would they feed our crowd. We immediately called Cooks Landing up the road and ordered another large pizza. It was probably twice the size for the same price (and pretty good too). So "A" for quality, "D" for value.

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Maine Tasting Center

Maine Tasting Center

4.8(28 reviews)
34.8 mi

If you ever find yourself traveling along Route 1 in Maine, make sure to plan a visit to the Maine…read moreTasting Center to explore state's local food history and culture. My sister and I passed it on the road during a roadtrip last year and made a note to plan time for a visit during our most recent coastal Maine adventures and it was a highlight of the trip for both of us. We're both big foodies and always try to learn about the local food scene and the Maine Tasting Center is intentionally designed to do just that. We participated in their Flavors of Maine 101 tasting class (offered daily at 2pm but make sure to book by 1:45 day of) and it was SO GOOD. We also opted to do the additional drink pairing with the day's tasting board and I would highly recommend. Our wonderful teacher took us through three themed courses that paid homage to the state's native influence, the modern day dairy industry, and of course seafood. Everything on the board was delicious (okay maybe the seaweed salad wasn't my favorite but it was still super interesting to try and learn about). We'll definitely be returning on future trips and I can't wait to try some of their other class options I saw them advertising (especially the cheese class!)

This was an easy stop off to and from Boothbay or the Botanical Gardens. The two stars here…read moreentirely represent the ease of free parking and the service, with clean dining room and bathrooms. Another nice aspect was the free recipe with spice packets, free chocolate tasting and free coffee grounds. All these were very tasty. So I have confidence their food was probably good, though we did not order any. The drinks were quite horrible. There were two of us who stopped in. One tried the spirit flight and the other the mead and kombucha flight. Nothing was good to either of us. I've never left a spirit behind, but this time I had to. The offerings were just terrible to taste. Hopefully they'll get some better local businesses to support their drink offerings in the future.

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Maine Tasting Center - Build a Board featuring cheese, smoked fish dip and VEGAN salami!

Build a Board featuring cheese, smoked fish dip and VEGAN salami!

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