Don't mind us. My kiddo and I are just here for that blueberry buttermilk milkshake. On a warm evening after a a winning game, or even a losing game, it's Just The Thing. While you're waiting (and you will wait) it's fun to chat with the dogs that wander down the alley with their people. Everything else on the menu is fine. That milkshake tho... read more

Really good fries, quick service and the dipping sauces were great. An easy snack if you're staying at the brewery or if you are heading to downtown or the lighthouse. Loved it. Cons: the fries were ready before we wanted to pick them up. Not a problem if we were there but they sat for easily 10 mins read more

Duckfat Frites Shack - Curry and Horseradish dipping sauces - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

Duckfat was one of the first places I found when doing my research when I found out I was going to Portland. I was our last day and we were just doing some bar hopping and we ended up at Oxbow Brewery. Lucky for me Duckfat Frites Snack is right there so the first thing I did was run over and place an order. I for course had to go with the classic, The Duckfat Poutine which of course I added the Duck Confit too. My order was quickly ready and it was a pretty large serving. I will say it should be though because it's not cheap. Total was $26 and that's not with the tip. The fries were very good you can't go wrong with them and that Duck Confit was a good add. It just melts in your mouth. I will say I was a little let down by the amount of duck gravy and cheese curds. For $18 for just the fries I would have liked a little bit more of both. I will say though this is a great spot. Duckfat is great for sharing with friends which is exactly what I did cause there was no way I was going to be able to finish it on my owe. read more

Duckfat Frites Shack - Duckfat Poutine with Duck Confit - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

We happen to be at the print emporium right?Next door not realizing that we're right next to a place that we wanted to go to. We went over and the staff both times that i've gone is super friendly. I mean, they make you feel right at home. Especially for a takeout window, that's amazing. It is a very cute little restaurant tucked into the corner. The fries are absolutely delicious. And we got the gravy on the side, and that was also good. I would definitely be back read more

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You've got to love a place that knows what they're good, no GREAT at! We shared fries And they were outstanding. Looking forward to returning and having more, including a milkshake, which my friends tell me are to die for. In the meantime I'm loving their awesome t-shirt ! read more

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Came because of the hype and tbh, it could have been better. The fries had been sitting and weren't warm when we got them, so the cheese curds didn't melt. That plus the gravy being a salt bomb sort of took me out of the enjoyment of the experience. Maybe we caught them on an off day? read more

Unfortuntaley, we were a bit dissapointed by Duckfat Frites. Everyone told us we had to try it when in town. But in the end it was a little lackluster. The the poutine fries were just super salty. The one nice part was being able to grab our food and bring it to the brewery next door! read more

Duckfat Frites Shack - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

Duckfat Shack is located in a common area with Oxbow Brewery. The menu is limited, but they are known for their duck fat fries, so of course we had to try them. We also had the lobster roll and green goddess salad. The fries were crispy and good. The lobster roll was ok, but was not as good as others we had. It was served on a round milk bun versus the usual split top bun . The salad was ok but lacked flavor. It was all greens and not much of anything else. The small container of dressing was not enough for the salad. It is a convenient option near Oxbow, but nothing stood out. read more

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Worth the hype, addicting fries for sure! We got the Poutine with Duck Confit, two BBQ Brisket Sandwiches, and the Wings of the Week (Jamaican jerk dry rub with ranch dressing). The Poutine was salty, heavy deliciousness with the crispy duck confit taking it over-the-top...we demolished it. The Sandwiches were solid, with succulent meat slices. The Wings were hot and juicy, just wish the jerk flavor were more pronounced. Will definitely visit the OG location sometime to compare the two! read more

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Good fries are hard to come by especially ones cook in duck fat. Overall the fries were 3-stars while the host/service was definitely 5-stars, averaging out the review to 4-stars. Host was very engaging, friendly and helpful. As for the fries, the top few fries were good, nice and crunchy- we had the truffle ketchup which was a strong burst of flavor. However the disappointing part came after the first few fries up top, the ones in the middle and bottom were soggy and appeared to be left over short end pieces. The soggy-ness of the fries were likely result of hot fries with trapped moisture from steam. Because it can't escape easily, the steam travels outward, hitting the crispy crust from the inside and softening it. read more

Duckfat Frites Shack - Menu - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

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I forgot I had been here a few years ago and my review holds true... insanely skimpy portions for the now even higher prices. This time I went with the small frites which come with 1 side and I chose truffle ketchup. The fries themselves are very crispy and the ketchup def had great truffle flavor but they cost $10.50 for a portion a small child would not be satisfied with. Stop skimping at those prices! read more

Duckfat Frites Shack - Small frites w truffle ketchup (almost $11 with tax) - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

We picked the poutine, which was okay but nothing to write home about. Maybe expectations were too high given the hype. We sat in the garden area--very cute and relaxing, but there aren't many tables, so I can see it getting tricky when it's busy. Overall, a decent spot but didn't blow me away. read more

Duckfat Frites Shack - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

Definitely not the same quality as the original location. The fries were fried very crispy. So hard, both our forks broke while trying to pick up a fry. It was tasty but hard to chew on white a few occasions. read more

Duckfat Frites Shack - Poutine - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

My group of 3 ordered the large fries and the sauce sampler and it was super fun to try such a variety of sauces! The truffle ketchup and garlic mayo were our favorites. We ended up eating inside oxbow since it was a bit chilly outside in the evening but it was a good setting for excellent conversation over fries! read more

Wow! What a cool little place to get some food! We were at the distillery and brewery next door. We got some poutine with pork belly. It was so dang good! Some amazing fries with a great Smokey gravy and lots of cheese curds. Great service. Order came out quickly. I definitely recommend! read more

Grabbed food here when we visited Oxbow after reading a ton of recommendations, and I can see why it's so popular. We of course ordered fries and I also ordered a lobster roll. The food was ready in a timely manner and we were happy with the portions. At this point in our trip, I had some really outstanding lobster rolls, but this one also stood out. I was a huge fan of the corn relish that was on the roll and thought the lobster was really well prepared. We also liked all the different options they had for dipping the fries. Would highly recommended and would definitely come back! read more

Duckfat Frites Shack - Fries and lobster roll. - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

Food was great as always! Got the sea salted caramel milkshake and a small fry to split. Great choice to split with 2 people for just a snack. We added curry mayo and horseradish mayo as dipping sauces and both were excellent. The milkshake was the real dipping sauce though - it was divine! The man taking our order at the window was fun. The time between ordering and getting your food can be longer (20-ish minutes) but it's all fresh and they're busy so it was fine. We just got a beer and hung out! read more

I wanted to get out of the Old Port to see what was happening on Washington Ave. The original Duckfat always has a wait (40 min at 2pm this visit) so it is awesome to have the shack, with no wait at all! I was only expecting to get duckfat fries or poutine, but they actually had a lobster roll and thai chicken wings as specials. I had to try the lobster roll as well as the duckfat fries with a sauce flight. Both the lobster roll and fries were worth the walk! All of the sauces are good here, but I am partial to the truffle ketchup. Great vibes here, which I'm sure is even cooler at night, since Oxbow Brewery shares the space. There is seating both in and out. read more

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Highly recommend! Poutine was incredible, shishito peppers delicious, and blueberry milkshake to die for. Service was also stellar! read more

Duckfat Frites Shack - Poutine, shishito peppers, blueberry milkshake - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

Nice outpost at the brewery if you can't make it to their first location. Love Duckfat's poutine ! The sauces are made in house to dip your fries or sandwich in while chowing down on your meal. read more

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Okay, Duckfat, you did not have to do those donuts so well! What the heckkkkk. The citrus and the perfect crisp and the caramel sauce??? MWAH! Lovely spot, the service was fast (even in rush hour), and the food was outstanding. Job well done! read more

The best outside seating to chat with your friends and share poutine (and perhaps beer next door)! Service was so quick and we demolished our food almost as quickly. The poutine met every single one of our expectations--sooo delicious. I might crave this forever. read more

Duckfat Frites Shack - Fries - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

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The best dang poutine this side of the Canadian/US border. Always made fresh, hot, smothered in gravy, and delicious. I love to get an order to share and always get a shake too, but it is rich AF and I am never able to finish both. Absolutely supreme. Sit outside next to the shack and under the twinkle lights, or sit inside Oxbow at the picnic tables while you sip one of their vast selection of brews and ciders. Friendly Maine staff, as one would expect, the vibes immaculately cozy. A must-stop if you're in Portland. read more

Was a cute spot in the brewery. We got Chowder, Poutine Fries & truffle fries .It was decent. It's a bit pricey. We paid $50 for two items read more

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Like many, I've wanted to come here since I saw this place on Somebody Feed Phil. The staff had no idea who I was talking about when I asked to order "what Phil Rosenthal had." Granted that episode is a few years old now, but I wish they knew! Reason for the low stars - the prices. My poutine with duck confit was $24. THEY AUTOMATICALLY ADD a 5% SERVICE FEE. I DETEST when restaurants do this, especially when you are getting the food yourself, eating out of disposable containers, and with nowhere to sit! Seems way overpriced especially since there are only 3 tables to sit at (they have like 4-5 standing tables not all shaded by the sun but I think those belong to the bar?). I didn't see bathrooms anywhere. Street parking only. Had the poutine with duck confit - absolutely delicious and meat oh so tender and flavorful. I'm not sure that the fries themselves deserve their earth shattering reputation, but they are very delicious! The grilled cheese was enormous (could only eat half) but BLT was tiny! So weird. Had the original milkshake - so creamy and delicious but likely wouldn't order again, as everything is so rich and fatty (yes I know it's in the name ). read more

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10/10 EVERYTHING we tried was phenomenal. Fries, wings, cowboy burger - would highly recommend. We ordered food while having a few beers at oxbow - the combo was ideal. read more

There are no faults in the making of this food. It was absolutely delicious. The bread was perfectly crispy, the cheese was stringy, the cherry soda was perfectly fizzy and the fries were awesome awesome awesome. We'll totally come back when we're in the area again. (Written as dictated by my very discerning 9 year old.) read more

We love Duckfat Shack... it is more casual then the restaurant and much easier to get in. We love the casual ambiance and walk up window. The bar is also right next door - win-win. Enjoy read more

stopped by here for a quick pick me up before a dinner reservation and ordered the poutine plus a blueberry buttermilk shake. the poutine was cooked really well but found the seasoning / flavors a bit muted. the blueberry buttermilk shake was very thin consistency-wise compared to most shakes i've had - which some people may like. the flavor itself was incredible, i just prefer a thicker shake. pretty expensive for the portion sizes but that's just dining out these days, lol. it was all tasty enough but i wouldn't go back. read more

Duckfat Frites Shack - poutine - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

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We always stop-by here in Portland. Cute spot with great options for yummy food. One thing I will say is that the menu is a bit limited for picky eaters in the group. We always get the fries with the aioli. read more

Duckfat Frites Shack - Fries, wings, and grilled cheese - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

Poutine was to die for. Love poutine from Montreal and this one really is comparable. Nice and flavorful without being overly salty like other places make it. crisp fries with the perfect amount of gravy. Tried the porchetta sandwich too, which was nice and refreshing with the greens and pickled red onions. Could potentially use more porchetta to take it to another level of delicious but overall very enjoyable. Easy to order and was not too crowded at all at noon on a Saturday. Enjoy your meal with a beer at Oxbow right next door and you have a perfect afternoon. read more

Duckfat Frites Shack - poutine & porchetta sandwhich - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Although I was not a big fan of the food personally I think it came down to my personal preferences that I did not really like the duck poutine fries, but I think it was just me not because it wasn't made well. The pumpkin shake that I got. It was the same thing I think it was obviously made really well, but I don't think I liked it for my own personal reasons. However, the fries and sauces are absolutely out of this, and I couldn't recommend it. Super friendly service. The place is cute decorated modern place in the heart of downtown Portland. I would definitely come back here for fries read more

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Amazing poutine fried in duck fat and served with duck gravy and cheese curds. Nice ambience too. The guy that took our order was super friendly too. read more

Duckfat the restaurant is a personal favorite in Portland, so I was excited to visit their frites shack. I'm sorry to say that it didn't live up to expectations for me. Everything I ordered - frites, wings, soda - had great flavor, but apart from the wings, nothing lived up to potential. My frites were lukewarm, and there was a significant amount of "old maid" over-cooked crisps at the bottom of my order. Their clam chowder was disappointing, very thin with exceedingly over-minced clams. The root beer was perhaps the most diluted soda I have ever had. I couldn't appreciate the taste of the soda because the taste of water overwhelmed it. Would I come here again? Yes. Would I think more carefully about what I order? Most definitely. read more

Duckfat Frites Shack - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

The perfect location for sitting in the shade next to a greenery covered stonewall. There are a couple of breweries that share the same space so it's also a great spot for hopping around. I liked that I could order at the window and then quickly take my order to go or take a seat at a large table nearby. The food was hot and fresh and always leaves us wanting more. Crispy hot fries with silky warm gravy poured all over it that melts the white curds. It's the perfect portion to share with someone as a pre-dinner reservation snack or to accompany a few local brews after shopping the nearby shops. We will be back. read more

Duckfat Frites Shack - Poutine - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

Cute fry shack that she is the same alleyway as a brewery and what looks to be a new pub that will be opening soon. there was not very much seating, but the girl working said that they share seating with the brewery. I got a small fry and it came with a side sauce, which I chose garlic mayo. The garlic mayo was a little too garlicky for my liking, but honestly, the fries didn't need anything on them at all. Would definitely come back to try one of those tasty sounding shakes and another fry. read more

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Walked past the Frites Shack about a week after having Duckfat, and I knew I had to stop by again for the fries. You order at a small window, get a buzzer, and pickup next to the order window. There are several places to sit since they share a location with Oxbow Blending & Bottling. You also have the option at using the QR codes on the tables, and they'll bring the food to you. Again, the fries were excellent and freshly made to order. I paired it with their garlic mayo which I loved, although the fries are good enough to eat without any additional sauce! I only wish I would've ordered wings as well because I saw someone else have them, and they looked so delicious! read more

This frites shack is the "to-go" eat outside version of the original duckfat location. The duckfat poutine had the PERFECT crisp; however, it was borderline too salty. The blueberry buttermilk shake is easily 10/10, tasted very similar to the brambleberry crisp from Jenis... maybe even better. it's a MUST TRY read more

Duckfat Frites Shack - duckfat poutine - American Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Ordered the poutine (delicious) and the Green Goddess salad (good in theory but not super tasty, plus they forgot the added avocado I paid for). If you get anything, I'd get the poutine, fries, or a grilled cheese (anything fried or grilled). Expect a 15-20 min wait, even if it's not busy. Friendly staff, located right outside Oxbow Brewing! A few picnic tables scattered around for outdoor seating only. read more

Don't believe the hype. That was my take away from my sitting at Duckfat. It's been on my radar for 3 years. I finally made it and I walked away with less money in my pocket, the worst donuts I have ever eaten and a feeling of disappointment. Let's start at the beginning: Cool outdoor area on a beautiful June day Sharing a courtyard with a brewery, wasn't expecting this and made my husband very happy Simple menu makes me feel like theya re doing those things right Nice guy working the shack window The middle: Given a pager to wait for your order Found a picnic table to sit at The end- the food: The donut- I described it as a citrus clam cake, aka just say no (but the caramel dip is a nice touch) The fries/poutine with egg- lacked salt, small portion for $9! Nothing special. (The fries a the brewery later that night were better than these fries) read more

Duckfat Frites Shack - American Near Me - Portland, Maine