Came almost two and a half hours before closing and they said "we're closing early." Can't depend on the hours they report they have for this reason. What a disappointment. Tomatoes Tomatoes Tomatoes. Edit: Owner said, "sorry, not sorry." I guess they're such a small business that they can't adhere to the business hours they set for themselves. Could've said "I'm genuinely sorry for not being open when we said we were" and "let me show you how awesome we are," but instead tried to make me seem like a bad guy for writing exactly what happened. Leaving this review here for folks to know this is a reality of dealing with this business. read more

CERA - Cera closing early and not giving a beep about their actual hours - Salad Near Me - Portland, Maine

This place doesn't get enough love. The food is fresh, and by that I mean that I've never found so much as a wilted piece of lettuce or an overly squishy bit of tomato in the many (many) salads and sandwiches I've had here. The flavors are amazing. Each item has distinct flavors -- it's not just a few bland bases with different toppings -- every element in every item is flavorful. I think my favorite is the Indonesian Seoul Food sandwich, but I love the Mercados salad, too, and the Marakesh Express. And Peaches the Pig. And most of the rest of the menu, too (ok, maybe the Black Pearl could have a bit more tang, but that's really nitpicking). Anyway: it's delicious, you can always get a lunch you'll feel good about, and they even have seats out in the sunshine. You'll be glad you ate here. read more

Stopped by because my husband wanted an Italian sandwich, and Cera's food was SO GOOD. My husband loved his Italian sando, and we also split the Nashville Samurai which was made with Japanese karaage and local honey-- it was perfectly sweet and spicy, and the chef was nice enough to put pickles only on half per our request. The caper steak salad also looked amazing; will have to order it next time. Definitely check Cera out! read more

Perfect spot for a quick and tasty lunch or dinner! I had the great cow caper salad and added corn. The veggies were fresh and tasty and the steak was really flavorful as well, unlike the typical overcooked steak on salads. I think they may have given me the wrong dressing, it had a very song garlicky taste that didn't really go with the rest of the salad and didn't tasted like the lemon vinaigrette listed on the menu, but other than that the salad was delicious. The corn and crispy shallots were nice touches. My dad enjoyed the marakesh express wrap and enjoyed it - said it was very flavorful! I'll be back again and definitely recommend stopping by! read more

CERA - The great cow caper salad, no cheese add corn - Salad Near Me - Portland, Maine

Definitely one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time. Insanely high quality meats, fresh bread and cheeses. We had the roast beef and turkey sandwiches. Both incredible. Ingredients matter and so does organic. This place proves it. 2 thumbs up read more

Amazing! That's probably a good place to start. We stopped here for a late lunch today and we couldn't believe our good fortune. My date had the Kaldera salad which was very, very fresh and delicious from the tri-colored grape tomatoes to the Greek Village vinaigrette dressing. I had Spartan wrap which was basically a gyro with pork instead of lamb. The tzatziki was maybe the best I've ever had. Everything was fresh and delicious. Also an awesome location looking out at Monument Square in downtown Portland. We will be back! read more

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Helpful staff at the counter. An enjoyable sandwich and delicious slaw. I enjoyed taking my meal outside and watching the world walk by as I sat near the monument and enjoyed a sunny day and great view. read more

CERA - Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Epic sandwiches , highly recommend flavors are layered ,complexed and pack a punch , fresh and delicious. Very interesting menu something for everyone. Can be an easy miss if walking past but if your in the area give it a go. read more

Salads were good. People were nice. Order was ready on time. Fresh ingredients and decent prices. read more

CERA - Silk Road Salad w chicken...Fresh and filling! - Salad Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Excellent food, friendly and prompt service. Would recommend highly. Bright, clean seating area.

Loved it! Looking for a sandwich place. I saw how highly they were rated- now I know why. I had the badda bing. My wife had the Turks and chaos plus avocado. We loved them. Also had the honey lemonade- delicious! read more

CERA - Turks and chaos w avocado. - Salad Near Me - Portland, Maine

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This has been my favorite lunch takeout place for 6 months now. Every sandwich I've tried is delicious. Favorite being Día de Jalapeño! It's their version of a chicken bacon ranch panini with a jalapeño slaw. (As someone who does not tolerate spice or jalapeños, you can barely taste them). The Nashville samurai is also very tasty. A bit of constructive criticism...up your dessert game! The brownies and the cookies are simply "meh". read more

Food was amazing!! I recommend the "Dia De Jalapeño"!!! Service was nice, prices were reasonable and the aesthetic was nice too!!

I drove to Portland from home (50 minutes) solely to have the Marrakesh Express again. I tried it for the first time this past summer while in Portland for the day and it is truly my favorite food I've ever eaten. WOW! PLEASE never stop making this. It was otherworldly. read more

First time trying CERA and it certainly won't be my last! I had a hard time choosing my lunch as all the options looked incredible and were unique. I opted for the Mercado salad - wow! A huge salad filled with super-fresh greens, black beans, pepitas, cotija cheese, jicama, tomatoes, corn, cucumber, avocado & red pepper, with a unique and incredibly tasty tomatillo vinaigrette. Toppings were plentiful and all the flavors and textures were perfectly orchestrated. 10/10! If you're craving fresh, handcrafted salads and sandwiches, don't hesitate to head to CERA! read more

Stumbled onto Cera on Yelp, read the reviews which were mostly fabulous. We too had a fantastic meal! I highly recommend the Machu Picchu wrap...mmmmmm! read more

Excellent sandwiches!! Loved the marrakesh vegetarian wrap! Outdoor seating offered is a plus!

I've been to Cera no less than a dozen times over the last few months and it never disappoints! A great variety of sandwiches, high quality ingredients and friendly, attentive staff! read more

So happy to stumble across CERA. We come to Portland a few times a year and have our favorites -- but this is a new star on our eating rounds. We ordered a variety of lunch items to go -- Machu Picchu wrap, Indonesian Seoul wrap, Marrakesh wrap and side of freekeh salad -- which was actually a very filling meal in itself. Everything was ready early, scrumptious, imaginative, plentiful and reasonably priced. The blood orange lemonade was also a win. Surpassed my expectations because oftentimes places mix cuisines for the novelty of it and fail miserably, but this place nailed it. While we ate out, the cafe itself is airy and clean, with a large and inviting patio out front. Thank you. I've already told 3 people to go check you out!! PS also a kids' menu. My kids were thrilled to discover pickle grilled cheese (and steal most of my lemonade). read more

Was looking for a really good, fresh salad in Portland, went to LB Kitchen which came up on Google but nothing looked good there. Found Cera online and decided to drive over and give it a try. I got the "Kaldera" which is their take on a Greek salad, and oh my god, it was probably the best salad I have ever had. First of all, it was HUGE, and packed with toppings. So many salads are just a bed of lettuce with a few veggies on top, but this was hearty and would definitely fill you up for hours. The salad was so flavorful, and the oily Greek vinaigrette was perfect. Plus it was only like $11, which I think is very fair for what you get. I will be raving about this salad. I will be dreaming about this salad. I also can't wait to go back and try some of their sandwiches, which look great. If you're looking for something fresh, healthy, and hearty, go to Cera! read more

Food is amazing! Freshest ingredients and interesting sandwiches. We tried the Shallot be Beef, which my partner said was the best sandwich he has had in a long time. The roast beef was beyond delish! I had the Hass to Be Turkey Wrap on naan bread. Naan bread was warm and tasty and the sandwich was over the top excellent. Is this place a best-kept secret in Portland? I hope not. We plan to make this take-out a weekly date lunch place. Great sandwiches are hard to find in this town. This place is a hidden gem! Maybe the working crowd in Monument Sq knows it well. But this was our first visit and WE WILL RETURN and try some of the other menu items. Thank you Cera! read more

Really really high quality ingredients and delicious sandwiches. I was very surprised by how good this was!! The mushroom sandwich is excellent and the sides are very well thought out. read more

I cannot speak highly enough of this hip new sandwich/salad spot right in the heart of Portland. Their salads are the freshest and heartiest I have ever had - and incredibly flavorful. Their mushroom panini is out of this world. Their housemade lemonade is to-die-for. The staff are welcoming and kind. Since Cera opened, I've eaten here at least twice a week. Will continue to be a regular. Such a gem! read more

Absolutely fantastic! Came in and ordered a Turks and Chaos - so delicious. It was quick and the portions are generous! Will definitely be back to try more of their sandwiches. read more

Our new favorite place to get a sandwich in Portland. Excellent flavor combinations! Especially recommend the super mushroom panini.

The sandwiches here are excellent. Love that they are not your typical food fare. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Somehow our order got lost and the lady behind the counter gave both me and my dining companion a $15 gift card all without us saying anything. That's quality customer service. read more

Top Marks for Amazingly Delicious food and really Friendly and Helpful service. Stopped here for a lunch time sandwich and a salad and were blown away by how delicious the food is. Husband had the INDONESIAN SEOUL FOOD Wrap (Grilled Korean steak with shaved cucumber, julienne carrot, julienne red pepper, mixed greens, Korean peanut sauce on amazing naan bread). I had the KALDERA Salad (mixed greens, tri-color grape tomatoes, roasted artichoke, cucumbers, feta, Mediterranean bean salad, roasted olives & pistachios with Greek vinaigrette). They both were extraordinarily delicious...especially the grilled steak in the wrap. WILL RETURN. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. WORTH A DRIVE TO PORTLAND FOR THIS FOOD. read more

Friendly staff, clean and nice inside. Delicious options, even for a post-bariatric that has trouble finding things I can eat. Food was fresh and portions were large! My hubby ate all my leftovers and they were just as good. Would go back again, happily! read more

Great for a quick take out or a casual sit down lunch. Service is quick and food quality is excellent.

The menu is unusual, especially the names and combinations. No hot drinks are served. Ingredients are very fresh and well presented in biodegradable containers. Seating exists, but is limited as location is on Monument Square among other sidewalk dining options. A place where parking is minimal or in paid lots. I only tried the salad shown here. read more

Love, love, love the salads here. Everything is super fresh and the salads are big and really filling. The salad is definitely a meal by itself but get a naan to go with it anyway, they are amazing. Staff is so nice, I literally ran there after work one day and arrived 5 minutes before they closed and they made me a salad anyway when they easily could have turned me away. My husband has had a sandwich (something with beef) and really liked it too. read more

We tried them for the first time last weekend. Both sandwiches were really fresh and satisfying. The house smoked ham in Peaches the Pig was really flavorful, on thick soft sourdough. Thethe Dia De Jalepeno panina with chicken, bacon, pepperjack, slaw and jalepeno ranch was a sandwich I'd come back for.....the flavors and textures come together really well...warm/melty/salty/fresh/spicy/crunchy.... I'd try the house smoked ham in the grilled Hamboni panini next. read more

Great sandwiches! The Indonesian Seoul food is a great pick! Also tried the Jabberwocky and they make a great roast beef.

Great salads and sandwiches! Central location with great service - it's also nice that they stay open a little later than most sandwich places. Definitely recommend! read more

It was my first time ordering from CERA and I was very happy with the food, service, and space! The staff was outstanding. I had ordered a variety of sandwiches for multiple people and the portions were spot on for a light evening meal. I would definitely order from them again and recommend CERA to everyone. read more

This place is great! I eat here often and am consistently impressed with the quality, creativity and pricing of their food. A pretty remarkable place that is not full of itself, simply offering excellent food at a reasonable price. My grandkids love their "Kid's Menu". I so hope these folks thrive and expand. read more

The salad spot I've been waiting for! So fresh and the portion was huge. I will be back--maybe tomorrow.

Fantastic Italian! Fresh bread and cold cuts sliced thin. Just perfect. Friendly and efficient staff. Very pleased.

Cera's food and staff are so great to walk into three times a week!! I am addicted to their Silk Road salad. I could it eat there every day but, the body needs a ilttle variety, right? With this salad you can get grilled fish, fish salad, chicken or my favorite, wood grilled mushroom!! Everthing is SO fresh. It's amazing. I have brought lots of friends in there and they all agree, it's the best! read more

The best spot to pick up a salad - always super fresh, great portion size, good price, and so much better than surrounding spots for a to-go salad. They also have great wraps. Highly recommend! read more