I stopped here for a bagel earlier this week and it was very satisfying. I got an everything bagel with egg, herb cream cheese, and turkey bacon. It was a scrumptious combo and I thought the bagel itself was a very good bagel. Each addition is a bit pricey - $4.50 each for the egg and turkey bacon, for example. In general for their own specialty bagels or for a combo of three things you make yourself, you're looking at a $15+ bagel. [[HIGHLIGHT]]However, said bagel also comes with an enjoyable ambiance. It's a bit indie/cutesie/intentionally lighthearted but very enjoyable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are window seats to look out on to the street and a whole separate large room of tables that would make for a good place to get some work done if that is the goal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is sweet gift section with the Russ & Daughters story/cookbook, t shirts, and clever hand-designed cards.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was hit or miss - one employee was very attentive, another seemed annoyed to have to serve customers (although in a NYC deli, after which this place appears to take its inspiration, a little grinchiness perhaps makes the experience more authentic). All around, a few small negatives, but I really enjoyed my bagel and its surroundings, so five stars. UPDATE - I went back a second time and got basically the same thing minus the turkey bacon ie a bagel with cream cheese and an egg, and an iced coffee. Came out to about $15. I think their prices are just unreasonably high unfortunately and the egg the second time around fell flat. read more

I love Rose Foods. I think the bagels are great. Everyone has always been friendly when I've gone in. It's totally easy to order online and run in and pick up your order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sometimes I just like to sit in the window and eat my breakfast and do the crossword puzzle and pretend I have a life of leisure.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Monday Morning bagel sandwich -- chopped liver and gribenes -- so good! My Nana is summoned from the beyond whenever I eat it. Add the pickled red onions to it. Everything is better with pickled red onions. read more

5 stars for the bagels. I'm a New Yorker so you never know what to expect when you're outside of NY and someone says they have good bagels. I'm always like... according to who? These pass the NY test. I got an everything with lox cream cheese, fresh dill, Tomatoes, cukes. Everything was as fresh as can be. 2 stars for the wait. 45 mins for that bagel. That was extreme for a bagel truly. It was a Sunday morning so I'm sure that's a busy day for them but still. Almost an hour for one bagel is a lot. read more

My husband and I love rose foods! It's very retro and New York and Jewish. It's excellent. The bagels are delicious as is or with just regular cream cheese, but the magic is in their creative and flavorful topping options. Coffee was solid. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Eating area is cute, looks like an aunties living room or something.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The fish is so fresh and tasty. Friendly staff. Zero complaints, can't wait to return. read more

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Bagels are decent, though IMO not the best in the Portland area. Service was very pleasant and efficient. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Space is well-suited for working remotely, with decent WiFi, chill background music, and a few different seating options.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice place to spend a few hours.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Discovered Rose Foods for the first time the other morning and I'm wondering how it took me this long. This locally owned Jewish café is an absolute gem and has quickly become a new favorite in Portland. The menu is impressively well-rounded, offering everything from classic bagel breakfasts to hearty full-plate morning feasts. They also have a great selection of prepackaged items if you want to bring some of the goodness home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior? Total vibe. Bright, clean, and filled with plants, it's the kind of space that makes you want to linger.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's plenty of seating, thoughtfully curated merchandise to browse, and just the right balance of cozy and open.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Big fan already and I can't wait to go back. read more

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Seriously though, $4:50 for a small coffee to go and they didn't have any raw sugar either? Definitely will never go back either read more

Yesterday I went back to the store & bought a selection of great bagels. Have never had a bad bagel. I talked to the manager Casey about how hard the last order of matzo ball soup was & how little amount of broth there was. A true Matzo Ball should be fluffy with some flavor to it. Casey wanted to know how the matzo ball turned out. Very sorry Casey the matzo ball & broth both didn't pass muster. She was a very sincere manager & comped me a qt of broth & 2 huge matzo balls. For dinner I heated up the matzo ball soup to share with my wife. The matzo ball was hard as a rock with no flavor & the broth was flavorless & a small amount . Casey I've been making matzo ball soup for 60+ years. I shared with her how to get a matzo ball fluffy & light as a feather vs had as a rock. Please take my advice given to you & please once the matzo balls are placed in boiling water the cover goes on without touching the cover. My matzo balls are 1/2 the size of yours & cook covered for 45 minutes. I suggest with the size of your matzo ball they should cooked covered for 85 minutes. Never ever open the cover to check the soup. You might be laughing what do I know? I know how to make a great matzo ball. Please try my advise. I've had many items from your menu. The very best item I've ever had at your store were your potato latkes. I always made a latke that always had great reviews from my family and friends. Your latkes are the best latkes I've ever had. They put mine to shame. The lox bagels you make are always a winner. Casey I have my opinion on other items you serve. If you want my critique please reach out to me. Good luck to you during the holiday season. read more

Rose Foods - Menu - Delis Near Me - Portland, Maine

Rose Foods is one of the very few Kosher delis in Portland, maybe the only one. This is a really fantastic little deli! Great selections of all kinds, ranging from classic NY bagels to cream cheeses, smoked fish, and sandwiches. The staff is really friendly and they keep orders moving quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has the feeling of a deli you'd find in New York and is decorated just like one in the boroughs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is a fantastic place! read more

Rose Foods - Quite a corned beef sando! - Delis Near Me - Portland, Maine

Inarguably the best bagel I've had in my life. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A very cute shop with fun merch and great employees makes it that much better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will absolutely be going back every time I'm in Portland. read more

Rose Foods - Monday Morning Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Portland, Maine

We have been here multiple times and have loved it every time. The breakfast sandwiches are one of our favorites and they have great options you can't get anywhere else! The prices are expensive though even for Portland but not outrageous. We got the salmon salad and a poppyseed bagel with cream cheese, tomatoes, and onion. The salmon salad was so good! I also really love their salami, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich as well. Everything tastes fresh and well baked and I've always been satisfied with everything I've tried so far. Definitely check this place out read more

Rose Foods - Poppyseed bagel - Delis Near Me - Portland, Maine

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The bagels were good! We loved it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We also enjoyed the area. Nice & cute town.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Workers can sign! That's nice!

We stopped in to grab some breakfast before heading out to the Portland head light! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a Sunday morning but was not super crowded which was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking is difficult on Park but there's a few 30 minute spots out front if you're doing takeout. I ordered the sesame bagel with herby goat cheese and tomato which was delicious! The bagel is fairly chewy which means your filling slides around a bit but it wasn't a huge deal. It took about 5-10 minutes for our 2 bagels to be ready so not bad at all! They have free postcards which were super cute and lots of merch for sale. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a decent amount of seating for how small it seems from the outside![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Rose Foods - Sesame bagel with herby goat cheese - Delis Near Me - Portland, Maine

Rose Foods is the GO TO for a delicious bagel in Portland! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a comfortable and welcoming space[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the staff always hits with good recommendations! read more

Rose Foods - Salami, Egg & Cheese Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Wonderful place to stop after a walk on the back cove. My recent trip to Rose Foods was amazing. I picked up two bagels to share and they might be the best bagels I've had in Maine! My favorite things about this place are 1.delicious salmon 2.great window seating to people watch 3.exciting daily specials. I will note it was a busy morning and it did take a fair amount of time to receive bagels. I was in no rush so it was fine, but I would say to bargain for at least 10 minutes for ordering and getting bagels. Completely worth it in my books. read more

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FANTASTIC bagel, one of the best I've ever had, honestly really on par with the NYC bagel scene. I got the everything bagel with cream cheese and lox. The chew/crust on this bagel is wonderful. Flavor is similarly great. Honestly really really really good, I'm so happy I came here on my Portland trip. Walked in on a Tuesday morning around 11am and got my food within 5 minutes. Service was really nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of seating inside and cute vibes[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Rose Foods - Everything bagel with lox - Delis Near Me - Portland, Maine

Rose foods is hard to park at but worth the journey. Well worth. While you can skip out on the iced coffee you cannot skip out on the bagels. This is a no brainer. I used to work at Forage and I have to say I would go out of my way for a rose bagel the two are so very good. Easily the best in Portland. I think what makes them stand out is how they are baked- being so perfectly crunchy on the outside. It's truly an art. The inside is so precious and get a little sticker when you're there so we can match. read more

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Great morning bagel sandwich spot - excellent quality, excellent selection, excellent service. Snagged a salami egg and added watercress; an egg cheese and added turkey bacon. The food was fast, the service was kind/nice. Price was decent for the quality. $11-$13 inclusive of those add-ons referenced. This icon is worth a stop (as you likely already knew) read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place gets very busy on weekend mornings, and it makes sense why.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This was my first time trying this type of food. I ordered the luxe lox bagel, it was savory and delicious. I will definitely be going back to try other menu items. read more

Rose Foods - Luxe Lox Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Portland, Maine

I have been here multiple times over the last few months, and I always loved it! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great bagels and topping offerings and decent amount of seating in the back (tables for 2 and 4) with some seating in the front as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're in a hurry on a weekend, definitely should call ahead or you may end up needing to wait 20 min or more unfortunately because of how packed it gets. Nevertheless, great service and staff who explain everything to you. I will definitely be back here for fantastic food that doesn't break the bank! read more

How anyone could not absolutely LOVE Rose Foods, I do not know. Exceptionally cute storefront and bagel combos that are out of this world. They have more adventurous combos, and things for meat lovers and vegetarians alike. Personally, my lox bagel sandwich (salmon roe, dill, plain cream cheese, plain bagel, tomato, avocado, red onion, capers, slice of lemon on the side) was quite literally the best thing I've eaten this year. My breath will definitely reek for the next century, but worth it. read more

Rose Foods - Luxe Lox Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Portland, Maine

Just need to update with enthusiasm for the matzo ball soup at Rose Foods--a nice chicken broth with carrots, celery, and onion bits, and matzo balls the size of a baby's head. The broth is fresh and light; you get the full schmaltz effect without it being at all greasy. This has been a go-to recently on some rainy days (and also great post-dental work). Easily two big servings in their to-go container! read more

I've settled on four stars for Rose Foods. I've sampled a couple of their sandwiches and they are really good. Price point is on the highish side for me. And it may be slightly inconsistent. I've been just "okay" before, but also "wow"ed. I suppose psychological factors also come into play. I better start making detailed statistics. I won't mention any names, but I actually find the bagels here to be better than some of the other big-shots that everyone seems to praise. They also offer a package of day-olds that will keep relatively well for a couple-three days after, depending on your storage practices and level of standard. It's a good deal either way. Their packaged salmon is also really delicious to bring home and make your own nova/lox bagel. It's also a pretty cute space to chill for a while, though most people seem to order ahead of time and simply pick up. The location isn't the best in the world, and there is no dedicated parking, but it's a worthwhile journey. The coffee is also on point. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute spot, fresh interesting offerings, overall good experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got the lox bagel which was tasty and filling. My only complaint about this place is the pricing was a bit crazy! In no world should two bagels cost $43, but they did.... Still taste wise I can't complain! Unique and traditional east coast bagel with a Jewish deli influence. Worth the stop if you're feeling generous with your wallet. (: read more

This review is specific to the bagel-driven experience at Rose Foods. I owe a so much to this business because of the first bite I had of their Rye bagel, during the pandemic, which was a pinnacle moment for me and the gateway to what became a bagel obsession. I have been coming here for years and will continue to do so. The bagels are pillowy soft and chewy - just how I like it! I've had each item on the menu and while their sandwiches are delicious, I always come back to just a simple rye bagel with a hefty portion of their homemade herb cream cheese. While I agree with other reviewers, the bagels/sandwiches ARE on the pricier side, I save my visits for when it's worth it (guests coming to town, stocking up on bagels, etc.). I love perusing their cookbook selection and other marketed items. It's fun to browse while you're waiting! read more

25 dollars for a mid sandwich and coffee. All you need to know. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Serve yourself, weird environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Maybe if it was like 12$ or something reasonable I would even consider trying to park at this off the highway scam "bakery" read more

I've always heard good things about this place and decided to check it out. I was surprised about all the selections they have and decided to go with the Luxe Lox. The service was very quick even though it was pretty busy. They have tables for you to enjoy your meal or coffee which is convenient! I will be back! read more

Rose Foods - Luxe Lox Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Portland, Maine

Nice little neighborhood spot, but I have mixed feelings about my visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bagels were very good, the restaurant was clean and peaceful, and the staff were nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My friend got the Luxe Lox bagel and it was excellent. Very flavorful. I got the Regal Rose, which is a Thursday/Friday special. It was not flavorful. The bagel for the Regal Rose was again of high quality, but the eggs and potato were poorly seasoned. This resulted in the sandwich being very bland. Even the jalapeño mayo could not up the flavor quotient from the bland category. Other items on the menu may be just as great as the Luxe Lox, but I'd definitely avoid anything with the potatoes or eggs. read more

Stopped in for a quick bagel. Had the Special bagel which is amazing with horseradish cream cheese, amazing!! Great service, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance was retro, hipster.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be back when in town. A+ read more

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Best bagels ever! So many different cream cheeses too! Food comes quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And the shop is decorated very nicely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will definitely come back! read more

I love having this place in the neighborhood, I have been there three times and Love the Salmon and Whitefish salad. Good bagels, friendly staff. read more

A local recommended Rose as a "must stop and try" before leaving town. The salmon with lox on everything bagel did not disappoint. The establishment is charming and bustling with a mix of locals and visitors. Support at Rose's was quite impressive as they had 7-8 people on staff to fulfill orders (call in, walk in, bulk). We called in and ordered the "Nova" aka: salmon and lox on the infamous everything bagel. Each one of us had a special request: no onion, to cream cheese on the side, etc. We happened to grab the last everything bagels that morning and Rose had our order promptly ready in 15 minutes with no errors. The bagel was quite pricey at $15, but it was worth every dollar. Tip: If you do not prefer a lot of cream cheese, do ask for it on the side. They also have cute pink mugs for sale (which I'll post later ;) Thank you for a wonderful experience! read more

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Ugh. This is a hard review to write. I was so happy when Rose Foods came into town. I was excited by not just the bagels, but the variety and quality of their smoked fish. I was also overjoyed by the fact that they offered whitefish salad, a throwback to a childhood favorite and something I head out and seek every time i'm back in the city. I've been a couple of times now and the bagels are great, the cream cheese options terrific and the toppings, fantastic So...why not five stars? The price point, and what you get for that I know, I know, the cost of food nationally is incredibly high and even more so here in Portland, Maine. I also understand, that similar bagel places in bigger cities, just have more business and so can price out a little more reasonably because of the volume they move. While the quality at RF is excellent, the bagels themselves are comparably smaller than similar appetizing places in larger cities, meaning less of everything for often higher prices. On the other hand, the market here in PWM seems to be more than willing to bear the price point, so maybe it's just me. read more

I'm sure I sound like a cranky old Mainer, but sometimes I just don't see the hype. I had my first-ever bagel in 1983 at a location that still exists on Forest Ave in Portland, and to me, they remain the best in town. Someone gave me a gift card to Rose Foods, and the reviews both online and from folks I know were so good, I decided to go above my usual price point and try it. The good? Their coffee was pretty tasty and I dined in, so I got a refill. The "meh?" The bagel and cream cheese was fine... just fine. I've had bagels in NJ and NY and that doesn't change my mind, even though folks say Rose has the most authentic bagels or whatever. Maybe the lox or pastrami would move my review up a star or two, I'm not sure. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, fair warning, if you're at all claustrophobic or hate being too warm in boring spaces, eat in the first part; don't go to the dining room area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

FINALLY an authentic New York style bagel in Portland! We popped in for a quick breakfast while in Portland and we were really happy with our experience. The woman working was so friendly and cheerful without being fake. We each had coffee - mine iced, his hot. It was a decent cup of black coffee, nothing fancy, zero frills black coffee. I was happy to see they had simple syrup for iced coffee if you wanted it,Not everyone does that. We split a couple breakfast sandwiches the salami, egg and cheese on the special bagel of the day, garlic herb and it was our favorite by far. It was so dang good! HOT and the perfect amount of cheesy, melty goodness. Our other sandwich was the L train on dark rye and unfortunately I made a poor choice on the bagel. Had I picked something more mild in flavor I bet it would have been great, but alas, I didn't. The bagel overpowered the delicate flavors of the mushrooms, cheese and egg. All in all, we loved it and we would go back again and again! read more

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Rose Foods Bagel + Proper Cup coffee (Next door down) = perfect breakfast Rose foods has super good classic bagels with cream cheese! I always order mine ahead of time online and it is ready to go when I get there. I wish they had more bagel flavor options. read more

On a Sunday morning around 9:30, the shop was crowded enough to reassure us we made the right choice in seeking a bagel, but still left plenty of room to sit and be cozy for a while. The pastrami nova is one of the most delightful accompaniments to a bagel I have had in a while, and the beef salami egg and cheese was a delightfully bold choice for my sweet friend dressed in a white shirt for the day. The everything bagel itself was generously seasoned on top and maintained a structurally sound crunch to the last bite. Don't come here in a rush--but why would you? read more

Rose Foods - Salami, Egg & Cheese Sandwich on everything - Delis Near Me - Portland, Maine

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A solid place to get a decent pastrami sandwich in Portland. The wait was a bit long on a not-very-crowded day, but the sandwich did hit the spot. Prices are a bit high for the portion size, but quality is good. A nice seating area for eating in. The health salad was very tasty and the pastrami was lean but enough fat to make it tender and moist. Counter help was very friendly. read more

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We arrived early afternoon so our bagel options were limited but the plain and rye bagels we had with sandwiches were wonderful. I had the lox cream cheese and capers sandwich and it was scrumptious. The coffee is basic but you can refill at leisure. read more

Rose Foods - Old photos of the area around the dining space - Delis Near Me - Portland, Maine

Great bagels with really excellent lox. Potato pancakes were excellent as well. Definitely worth the visit. read more

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