It's often the little things that make you happy--like finding a cute chicken dough cut-out on top of your chicken pot pie. A very very delicious chicken pot pie, that is, with nice big pieces of shredded chicken, lots of veggies, and yummy, savory gravy. Leavitt & Sons offers them in both small and large sizes to pick up and take home; they're refrigerated and freeze well too (if you do that then they'll need a good hour in the oven instead of the 30-45 minutes they recommend). Another one of my faves at Leavitt is their Reuben sandwiches: you can get these in three sizes (with the regular size already being quite generous). Every time I get one the ratio of meat/sauerkraut/cheese/dressing is absolutely perfect, and I recommend going with their standard method of giving it a last press on the panini grill. Lots of other great-looking sandwiches I want to try there as well (such as their Cubano). Very nice staff every time I've made my way in, and they have various other little treats on sale too (cookies, chips, drinks, even some wine). If you're looking for great sandwiches and more, Leavitt & Sons is a great place to go! read more

Leavitt & Sons - chicken pot pie, all nice and bubbly - Delis Near Me - Portland, Maine

i ordered a sandwich online - about 25 minutes later i stopped in, there were no customers, but the person was just starting my sandwich. i ordered a roast beef - the photo on their website had vegetables : lettuce, onions etc...the attendant said it didn't come with any of them. the sandwich was so dry, it's a peculiar thing to pay for a sandwich and then have to stom at a grocery store to buy mayonnaise and vegetables to make your own sandwich....that you just bought. i would not recommend read more

I ordered The Big Italian sub. Horrible experience. The sub had zero seasoning, no garlic oil l, dry, and handful of string left inside. I'm considering calling the health department. read more

First time here today. Glad we came and had a superb lunch. Two fresh tasty sandwiches. Some chips and a mini whoopie dessert. Friendly host. Yes we will come again. read more

Leavitt & Sons - Delicious Franklin on Bulkie & a BLT. Bacon was perfection. - Delis Near Me - Portland, Maine

Atmosphere is excellent! THEY HAVE A BIG LEBOWKSKI MURAL IN THE PARKING LOT. This is like THE prime beach sandwich location. They have free wifi, good pickles, black and white cookies, wine, etc. Everyone who worked here was super friendly and chatty. Definitely a must-try if you live in the area. read more

Stopped in today for a lunch break. Service was lack luster and woman seemed upset or disengaged. The drink selection was extremely small with very little options. Ordered a Large tuna sandwich which left alot to be desired. My large was the same size as a friend's small sandwich. The tuna was dry and tasteless. Overall a poor experience. Will not return. Better options in walking distance. ​ read more

Yes, I highly recommend Leavitt and Sons! Great owner - attentive, kind and engaging with customers. Takes pride in everything the store has to offer and promotes other local businesses. The sandwiches and the side salads we bought EXCEEDED my high expectations. The quality and the quantity were great. Every sandwich was assembled with such care, perfectly layered and balanced. The bacon they put on their sandwiches is perfect, you can bite through it, but it doesn't crumble. you had me at bacon Leavitt and Sons. When we are in the area and can park, we absolutely enjoy coming to this location. I highly recommend this place and they also fulfill local catering orders as well. Thank you for a wonderful experience!!! read more

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What a great lunch spot! Only open between 10-4pm on weekdays so be sure to pop in for a sandwich or Boar's Head deli meat. The owner Pete is so friendly and attentive; I couldn't decide which sandwich to get, so Pete offered me a shot of his cold-killer chicken noodle soup to help me make a decision. Soup was so good, though I ended up getting their Thanksgiving sandwich special -- honey maple turkey, thin sliced apples, mustard, etc all the good stuff. Even though it is counter service, he let us eat first then pay. At checkout, I couldn't help but grab a chocolate chip cookie and black and white cookie -- they were okay. There's plenty of booth tables and individual stools with a huge selection of wine in the back. I definitely want to try their chicken pot pie next time! read more

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This is my fave sandwich in Portland. Im not sure why its got such low reviews. There is no seating but everytime I go the nicest people are making my sandwich and the sandwiches are great. A little pricy, but I love them. If youre a sandwich fan I recommend this place. read more

Free parking and lot in Portland. Online ordering. Another location in Falmouth. Tried this restaurant for the first time ads part of the March 2022 Portland Food Fights Best Sandwich challenge. My fave subs of all time are Italians (not Maine Italians but salami, pepperoni, Cappicola, etc Italians...) so needless to say I was excited to try the Big Italian. The meat was stacked high, supper yummy lettuce chopped fine and soft. Super yummy. Would make a great beach sandwich. Pick up, pop in the cooler and eat while enjoying day at the beach. The street is on the street just behind Chipolte. Google Maps may try to take you funky ways since the southern portion until the deli is one way and from Chipolte's parking lot north, it's 2 way. You can access their parking lot from either direction. They have Deep River chips too...small and big bags. They also carry an assortment of wines and little treats. We grabbed two homemade chocolate chip cookies for later...sooo good! read more

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I love this place! They have really tasty, filling sandwiches and a nice selection of local products. The meats and veggies are fresh and good quality. You can order online but I always just go in and order, as the service is pretty quick. I usually get the Big Italian, but the pastrami sandwich is on my list to try next. You won't regret giving them a try! read more

Leavitt & Sons - The Big Italian Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Portland, Maine

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tried the chicken pot pie tonight for the first time and was surprised by the curry addition. Have never had it prepared that way and it was pleasantly tasteful. Filling was plentiful, crust excellent and beautifully prepared. A nice. surprise. My husband is not a big fan of curry but he enjoyed it. Do you sell any without curry? Would definitely try it again. Store staff in Portland was courteous and helpful. Ambiance n/a, not an eat in store. Roberta Schatz Maine read more

Great food with healthy portions. The owner was working on the line. Nice fellow that I'm happy to support with repeat business!

My steak and cheese was delicious and the staff were incredibly friendly! Our food was delivered to the table quickly- out of soup today, but otherwise it's a great spot! read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. It's a favorite lunch spot. The staff is very friendly and they seem very happy to be there. The music is another thing that keeps me coming back. I always enjoy their music selections when I am in. Now let's get to the part you're all wondering about: the food. They have one of the BEST pastrami sandwiches I have ever had, rivaling delis in bigger cities like NYC and Boston. Their portions are filling and reasonably priced. I also really love The Franklin. They also make sandwiches to order. I once asked for a grill cheese with bacon, tomato and Mayo.it was superb! They have a wide variety of snacks and their wine selection is pretty good. This place is the real deal and definitely worth checking out! read more

I had really high hopes for what they insist is their "famous chicken pot pie". Unfortunately, nothing here rates any measure of dame unless it's for worse lunch of the summer. Our lunch order totaled about $137, (Delivery). While the turkey sandwiches were good, they fell very very far of their $12 price tag. The bread didn't taste as though it was made by them, which is fine. The sandwiches themselves were robust but again, not what you may expect for the cost. The chicken pot pie left the most to be dissatisfied over. What you get is clearly a soupy chicken stew. Nothing about the concoction of their "chicken pot pie" comes close to being a pie. This isn't even a stew, just soup. (See video). The sauce and contents Itself didn't taste bad but was nearly void of all taste and flavor. I kept dashing mine with salt and pepper to get some sort of taste from it; and for a moment thought I could be suffering from Covid. A quick sip of my water assured me I wasn't as the water had more flavor then this dead chicken sitting in yellow juice. A pie is something which consists of Both a top and bottom pastry,, or, "crust", typically with pastry around the side with something baked between. Yet sadly, it's very common for Portland restaurants to think that if they slap a piece of store-bought puff pastry or dough on top of something, they can call it pie. This is the standard Leavitt and Sons submits to. A soupy mixture of over yellowed pasty liquid with shredded chicken breast and a bit too many carrots and peas tossed-in as filler. The top crust is merely a piece of unflavored dough left to float atop the soupy concoction, making it barely capable of browning. It should go without saying that a chicken pot pie, a REAL chicken pot pie should always have, at the very minimal a top and bottom pastry crust. To list this on a menu and place large signs in both Portland and Falmouth as "pie", is nothing short of false advertising. It isn't true, there is no pie. Why not give it a new clever name since it's your own creation? Perhaps because the business is aware that people are drawn to comfort foods such as chicken pot pie. As a business, that's not what the folks here wish to do. They choose a bait and switch business model, selling their customers a $12 watery abortion that was never famous or good to begin with. If it sounds as though I'm a little frustrated, I am. If you bit into this after springing $100+ bucks for lunch, you'd be a bit frustrated also. The badness didn't stop there,; my lunchtime "chicken pot pie" arrived cold and uncooked. Something else they forgot to be up front about. There was no mention of a need to cook or warm anything when we ordered it. For that, I would not recommend this deli/restaurant to you and in fact would encourage you not to visit Leavitt & Sons until they find tune some things. read more

Leavitt & Sons - Watery, flavorless chicken pot pie.. the crust is a piece of half baked flour on top of some soup concoction. What a shame - Delis Near Me - Portland, Maine

Sandwiches are great. Chicken pies are awesome. Parking can be a challenge at times! Thank you.

Honestly, I was drawn to check out Leavitt & Sons as I have reason to drive past them several times a week and was intrigued. There is currently no place in this town that serves NY style deli and I thought maybe they might??? My husband and I walked in on a Saturday morning. While there did not seem to be an old school deli vibe, we were flexible and ordered a sandwich with Turkey, brie and pear, a chef salad, and a pickle. The two guys working the counter were very nice and accommodating. While waiting for our food, I walked around. The space is big and beautiful. I could not figure out why there was so little seating... Food was ready, we picked up our tray and settled into two seats at a window counter. We loved the chef salad, the Boar's Head meats and cheeses were fresh and there was a nice selection of greens. When we tried the sandwich, we were both surprised at how little turkey there was inside. For some reason, at that point, I went to Yelp to read through prior reviews etc... From what I read, it sounds like the amount of seating is beyond the owners control. On the other hand, it would be great to transition some of the seating to small tables and chairs. There seems to be plenty of room and customers might stay longer and order more if there were a few tables. In terms of the amount of turkey in the sandwich, another Yelp reviewer had experienced that as well. I read through the owner's response and felt kind of bad for the guy who wrote the review because I experienced the same lack of protein in my sandwich! I grew up in NYC and frequented the 2nd Ave Deli multiple times (when it was still on 2nd ave). When I stopped in at Leavitt & Sons I was not expecting any sort of "overstuffed" sandwich, but I do think there is probably a happy medium between that, and a sandwich with 3 1/2 ounces of meat/cheese in it. I really, really hope Leavitt & Sons finds its legs. It has a great big space in an under developed/cool part of downtown Portland. I have no idea if there is an interest, but they could add things like knishes, deli potato salad, half sour pickles, matzoh ball soup and hot pastrami or brisket sandwiches to their menu. It would set them apart from any other place serving up lunch in downtown Portland, AND bring in new customers. read more

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Meh..... Can't say I had the best experience at Leavitt & Son's Deli and not sure I would come back unless someone else was paying. To start on a positive note, the location is very clean and it is really nice inside. They have a decent selection of wines and beers that you can purchase. ......Now to the explanation on this 2 star review. First off, when I come to a deli to get a sandwich I expect that the sandwich is going to be filled with a good amount of ingredients. I ordered the Franklin, my husband ordered the Reuben, we got a pickle and 2 bottled iced teas..... $24. For lunch and just 2 sandwiches, I thought that this was pretty pricey..... and this was before receiving our sandwiches. When the sandwiches came, I was rather surprised with the size of both of them. There was far more bread than their was of actually meat and other ingredients. The taste was okay, but nothing mind blowing..... and the worst part was that we didn't leave feeling full. The staff also seemed rather.... off. It took 3 reminders to bring us our pickle and our friend her pickle. I also witnessed a customer standing around for an extended period waiting for her sandwich when other people where coming in after her and getting their sandwich first. Not sure if our experience was based on the specific staff that day, but the definitely did not give us an experience worth repeating. I will say that this place does have potential. However, with its location and not being a very desirable walking location in Portland, Leavitt & Sons really needs to up their game. If you are looking for a delicious sandwich well worth the money, I recommend going to Sister's Gourmet Deli!! read more

Their sandwiches are always spot on and tasty! My favorite is the bacon ranch chicken salad - and I am not even a huge ranch fan. I would also recommend you check out their famous chicken pot pie! read more

I'm torn with this review. This place has so much potential and I was hoping for so much, yet, I left feeling disappointed. Starting with the positives... -This place is impeccably clean and spacious. You know how you can sometimes walk into a sandwich shop and feel claustrophobic with the chip selection right up in your face? Leavitt & Sons is not like that. The venue has a long, stretched-out layout with rustic wood floors and yellow walls to add a sense of brightness. -They sell beer and wine. Leavitt & Sons has a specific section where they sell a variety of beers and wine, and they even have a cooler with some selections. However, you are unable to drink alcohol in the store when eating you sandwich. Negatives... -They have very limited seating by their windows. Like, they only have eight seats. Due to the openness of the store, I feel like they could easily add more seating. -The have a decent sandwich selection, but portions are incredibly small. I don't mind dropping $8 or $9 on a sandwich, but I expect it to be filled and hearty. My sandwich was anything but full and hearty. My reuben was thin, and just very small. -The taste of my sandwich was just...okay at best. Nothing to get excited about...nothing to complain about...just your standard reuben. My rye bread was lackluster and bland. -The staff happens to be very nice, however, they kept forgetting things in our order, which apparently happens frequently based on previous reviews. We had to ask the workers three times to get what we fully ordered. Be careful, especially if you are taking out! Overall, this place has so much promise. Located in a spot in Portland where things are growing, this place could certainly do well, but I don't think they will be there long if the service and quality of sandwiches are not held to higher standards. I'm hopeful that they take time to reevaluate their pricing and sizes, then maybe I would give it another shot. Until then, I probably wouldn't return here as there are other incredible sandwich shops in Portland. read more

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It was a late afternoon on a dreary, rainy day and all I could think about eating was a turkey sandwich. I decided to hop on over to try this place out, lately due to the fact that they use Boar's Head meat which is one of my favorite brands. Thankfully there's a small parking lot directly behind the building, since it's on a corner of two streets with no street parking. The space is nice and inviting, with a variety of beer, wine, snacks and fridge/freezer items to browse through while waiting for your food. I got deviled eggs and potato salad from their prepared foods section since they're an absolute weakness of mine and The Stimson (honey maple turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and your choice of sauce- I got chipotle mayo). There are a variety of bread options, and I went with the sundries tomato wrap. (They have GF wraps available too!) The sandwich, potato salad and eggs were delicious. No frills, but good ingredients put together well. There are lots of other sandwiches on the menus which seem to have creative combinations that I can't wait to try, like the sidelinger- ham, Brie, roasted pears and honey mustard! read more

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Totally accommodated us last minute, Pete was a great guy to deal with , sandwiches were awesome !

Overpriced mediocre sandwiches do not fly in a town with so much good food. When I asked the gal at the counter "What time do you open in the morning", she replied "I have no idea", and stared at me with mackerel eyes... No thank you. Too bad, I work very near by and would have loved a new lunch option for myself and my clients. read more

I had my first visit here during my lunch break. Ordered the caprese sandwich. The fresh mozzarella was plentiful and complimented perfectly by the wonderful marble rye bread. The quality ingredients used really make for a great sandwich. I will be going back soon! read more

Leavitt & Sons - Caprese Sandwich on rye and macaroni salad - Delis Near Me - Portland, Maine

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I was really looking forward to trying this deli when I saw they offered quality sandwich meats. I would give this place 1 star except for the fact that they have boars head meats. That is the only reason they are getting an extra star. They offer small sandwiches for a hefty price. There is little to no meat on the sandwiches and hardly any toppings. Order accuracy was also an issue, with them missing every request I made, other than the type of sandwich. This place was a huge disappointment and I won't be back. read more

Went to deli at 3:25 to get a sandwich. Sign on door said closed at 4. The person sweeping said they were closed.."they were having a day" Why post hours, if you don't honor them..they aren't good enough to bother going back, to hope they are open read more

Was in town for the day and decided to stop by to grab a sandwich. Holy CRAP, was that a good decision. I got a Stimson on a bulky roll with honey mustard, that sandwich is no joke. Probably one of the best sandwiches I've had in years. Bacon on the sandwich was somehow the most 'bacony' bacon I've ever had - crispy and crazy flavorful. Staff was curteous and kind and very friendly. All around a 10/10 spot for a quick sandwich in my opinion. There were no snakes here, either! Thank you leavit and sons deli, y'all are the bomb! read more

Leavitt & Sons - Delis Near Me - Portland, Maine

Stumbled upon this place getting off the highway for food. The good: clean, modern feel, lots of options for beverages and even food. Board head meats which are always good. I got the Franklin... I'm not a bacon fan but this was off the hook, so good. I think this is probably the best sandwich I ever had and I ate it in the car. Seriously I'll stop back just for that sandwich. I also got a bowl of clam to chowder to eat while I was waiting and it was a solid B+ which isn't easy to hit being in Portland, ME. The bad: I thought it was a bit pricey even though the food was delicious. I got a sandwich, cup of chowder and a water for ~$18. Doesn't break the bank but for a deli it seemed pricey. Also when I walked in the guy was back to cooking bacon and never acknowledged me. After 3-4 minutes a woman came out and she didn't seem to into her job but the food was good so I'll give it a pass. read more

Pretentious rude owner, you can taste the laziness In the pot pie Sysco chicken frozen vegetables and pilsbury dough for $19.34. Just another masshole in town.. read more

Good food. Incredibly poor procedures and understaffed. I waited 18 minutes for a sandwich, asked about its progress and was told they had run out of cooked bacon and were cooking a new batch. I asked to take my sandwich as it was. No apology. No offer to reduce the charge. Another customer waited 10 minutes to pay for grab and go food. Crazy. I watched the way they process orders and they could cut their time in half. Not worth it. Thank you, Pete. Based on your comment, I will give it another try. read more

I am so happy that the famous Leavitt and Sons deli from Falmouth has decided to expand into the Portland market. This is a great place to pick up some excellent wine, sandwiches, or dinner if you are running late. They have the best chicken pot pies known to mankind. In the winter, this is one of the only places I know with pate. Leavitt's is set up mostly for take out, but there are a few places to sit if you stop in. read more

LOVE this place, Great sandwiches and soups! The sandwiches are all made fresh with boars head meat and local breads, I highly recommend the Franklin! I also come in about once a week for their fresh made chicken pot pie, I don't know what they put in the gravy, buts it's amazing! The staff is super friendly and always remember me, I really enjoy going in read more

Went in to grab lunch meat on my lunch break. The staff asked if I could afford the half pound of roast beef. Bad service, almost ruined my day. In the past I have recommended them but this was just rude. read more

My coworker and I come here often as we work down the road. I eat here 3 times a week as it is so good and I know my money is not going to waste & I will like what I get. My coworker feels the same and he's tried pretty much everything they have. The staff & owner and very nice people & my family loves the deviled eggs read more

This place is AMAZING! My husband and I went in for the first time a couple weeks ago. We asked what their most popular item was. My husband and I ended up getting the same sandwich. The Stimson!! The employee recommended the Stimson with chipotle mayo so that is exactly what we got. You can chose what bread it goes on as well. Overall the experience and food was absolutely amazing. We will be back for sure! read more

Cramped seating. Took a very very long time to make two sandwiches & there was only one other patron & didn't seem to be catering or takeout orders happening. Sandwiches were ok. Nothing crave worthy. read more

Best sandwich shop in all of portland. Seriously. Yes big sky has the bread. Market street has the vibe. But leavitt and sons has the filling. Boars Head galore, bacon, even the way they cut up the lettuce. And the pickle. Yum. You're doing yourself a big disservice if you don't try their sandwich's. They are the best! read more

Best sandwich shop around! My son loves the Franklin! My son can eat a lot and it is a great portion for the price! Been coming for years (there is a Falmouth location as well). read more

Disgusting. The sandwich I ordered literally smelled like it was drenched in shitty cologne before they sent it out. Like, in all honestly I smelled like someone sprayed the sandwich with cologne three times on each side before it got to me. I don't know what happened there, if the person making it sprayed themselves with axe body spray while making my food and some of it got on my sandwich or Wbut I will not be coming back and I'll happily try to convince others to not try their luck at this establishment. read more