STEPH JUDGEMENT: Beautiful hotel lobby bar/eatery. I stopped in for a latte on a frigid day. One bartender was capably handling everything in this beautiful hotel bar/eatery with a cool modern fireplace. Wish I could've hung out longer, but had to get it to go. The latte was excellent, btw. read more

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go support a local business not the hilton coffee shop! shop small!!!! $7 latte with half of an espresso shot scooped out of a tin on the counter that tasted like a cigarette ashes in whole milk !!! read more

Friendly service done well! Great salmon toast! Ham and cheese croissant very tasty. Ham and cheese could have been distributed more through the dough folds. Both were delicious. The atmosphere was alive with a great morning vibe with guests from all over and vacationers to mini breakfast meetings. read more

Salt Yard Cafe & Bar - Ham and cheese croissant very tasty - New American Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Amazing eggs Benedict! Fast service although you order at the counter yourself. Had a detox tea this time with peach -- so good. Affordable and kind staff. read more

This place is so cute!! First time trying it while visiting my brother in Portland. He got the Salt Yard signature latte with caramel which was EXTREMELY sweet.... Not for me but if you like caramel it might be worth a try. I got the honey lavender latte which was okay - honestly tasted mostly like milk and lavender. My mom got the matcha latte which I thought was nice. Overall, this is a cute spot and the vibes are amazing!! Prob won't be back for the coffee but maybe I'd try the food next time. read more

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The BEST sea salt latte I've ever had. The service here is phenomenal, pastries are amazing. My fav coffee in downtown Portland in general! Beautiful interior and lots of seating- even a fire place! read more

Salt Yard Cafe & Bar - Pastry selection is great, GF options as well - New American Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Lovely cafe in the Canopy Portland Waterfront! Bright and airy space with tons of seating. Service is quick and efficient. Nice variety of food options whether you want to sit and eat a proper breakfast, or take a pastry or something small to go. The croissants were a big hit with us. The staff kindly offered to warm them up for us, which made them even more great. Would highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area. read more

Salt Yard Cafe & Bar - Coffee, lemonade, and 2 chocolate croissants to go! - New American Near Me - Portland, Maine

Salt Yard Cafe & Bar is what you'd expect being the main restaurant/bar for the Canopy Hotel. Great atmosphere, great service and great food. I had stopped in there everyday for a meal so my review is an overall experience. The bar is large with a long bar and multiple seating areas. The large windows gave great natural lighting. The cafe is an extension with many different seating options. From the Chicken Ceasar Salad to the various breakfast options which I had enjoyed. The service was quick and the entrees were delicious. I will say, all of the staff were very friendly and professional to me. I wish I had spend more time at this cafe and bar. Enjoy read more

I was in Portland for work and went to Salt Yard Cafe to get a quick breakfast & tea before my first meeting. The food was delicious! The service is great and the vibe is casual & friendly. I highly recommend it! read more

We all loved this wonderful brunch/ lunch place in Portland. We needed a quick brunch place before the day's adventures and landed on this place. It was very pretty inside, clean and enjoyable. We ordered at the counter and they brought it to you. We would come back again again. read more

Salt Yard Cafe & Bar - New American Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Located inside the Canopy hotel, I came here for the viral Salted Caramel latte. Wow was that sweet. A bit too much for me even when I asked for it less sweet. Ambiance cute. We also did brunch. I got the eggs Benedict and asked for a side of fruit instead of the crispy potatoes, however both came out. The side of fruit was strange to me. Apples and orange slices? Normally it's mixed fruit when you ask for a side of fruit/fruit cup? Anyway, the Benedict was insanely salty and the ham was dry. Did not care for my meal. Boyfriend got the Bacon egg and cheese sandwich. He said the bread on it was a bit much. We came back to the rooftop bar later on that evening and loved the atmosphere for a drink. The brunch tho was not the best. read more

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This coffee shop is attached to a hotel and is beyond inviting with some amazing service, food, and drinks! I came on a weekday morning for a coffee and quick bite before hitting the boats to the islands. This place is fog friendly which was great since there is no outside seating! We arrived right at opening which was nice as there was plenty of seating! Would recommend for some delicious breakfast! read more

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A hotel restaurant that doesn't feel like one; their "all day" cafe is open from 7-2--from then on the bar/dinner menu is available. I loved the short grain rice bowl (edamame, rice, shiitake, cabbage, pickled dressing, spicy yuzu miso aioli), which I added salmon to. Genuinely delicious! I had also had an iced matcha (with oat milk, french vanilla, and lavender syrup) earlier, which was also great! Pros: great food, stellar place to work from home or have an irl meeting, small yet mighty (and healthy) menu, they partner with a lot of local growers and other local businesses! Great gender-neutral restrooms as well. Modern ambience, high ceilings, high attention to detail decor-wise Cons: The cafe closes at 2 and signage is unclear; plenty of people from outside and within the hotel were left waiting with no one to tell them that it's closed; technically, you're supporting a large hotel chain over local biz. read more

Salt Yard Cafe & Bar - short grain rice bowl w salmon - New American Near Me - Portland, Maine

Tried their famous latte. The salted caramel one, solid and tasty. I grabbed a bagel with cream cheese too. I liked that more, it was worth the price. It wasn't too busy and I liked that you got a little number. I would absolutely study or journal there however I really like the space. No photos this time. read more

Delicious latte and very cool places to sit. The reason for a lower rating is 1. The eggs Benedict dish flavors were good but I was a bit surprised they didn't toast the English muffin. It brought down the dish quite a bit. 2. We got a cinnamon roll and it was served cold. We were also surprised that they didn't warm it up or at least offer. Because it was served cold it was hard and a little stale tasting. 3. Staff taking the order was a bit rude (but the bussers walking around were extremely friendly and kind). Overall I would go back but would probably only get a latte and skip the food. read more

Salt Yard Cafe & Bar - Latte - New American Near Me - Portland, Maine

Stopped in for a latte and was not disappointed by their house made caramel and sea salt latte. Super tasty and some of my favorite flavor profile. My wife ordered hers with half the sugar and it was still really good! read more

Food, service & ambiance have all been amazing in the two mornings I've had breakfast here. Great lavender latte, classic breakfast the first day (phenomenal crispy potatoes), and a great oatmeal the next. Servers have been super nice and the decorations are great (especially at Christmas!). read more

Salt Yard Cafe & Bar - Oatmeal - New American Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Located street-level in the Canopy by Hilton hotel. It was a bit confusing at first regarding seating. We waited, expecting to be seated and then learned that you simply approach the kitchen counter and order. One item we ordered was the Avocado Toast with whipped ricotta, pickled asparagus, pea shoots and Calabrian chile. It was an unusual take on avocado toast. Good, but the pickled asparagus was a bit too prominent. Our other item was Bacon, Egg, and Cheese on a Croissant with Seasoned Crispy Potatoes. This entree was our favorite. Excellent thick cut bacon and an oven-warmed croissant. The potatoes were tasty. Overall, I'd rate the experience as above average for what's usually expected in hotel dining. Food was generally good, service was friendly, and the atmosphere is very modern and chic. read more

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We enjoyed our breakfast at the bar with Brynn serving and tending bar. Outstanding service, excellent food, lively and fun conversation. We will visit again someday, and after seeing the hotel we may even stay there in the future. Appreciated the parking lot nearby because there was no street parking when we were there. I recommend the eggs Benedict for breakfast, by the way. read more

Salt Yard Cafe & Bar - We went for breakfast a few days before Christmas. Great experience! - New American Near Me - Portland, Maine

I am a Portland local, and I cannot believe I had never heard of this café before. Clearly, I have been missing out. Today I tried their signature Salt Yard Latte. The café itself was closed, but fortunately the bar area was open, so I ordered from there. From what I could see, it is a cozy little spot with very nice décor, and I already plan to return for breakfast and lunch soon. The latte was excellent, truly a 10 out of 10. We had ours iced today, but I intend to try it hot tomorrow. read more

Salt Yard Cafe & Bar - New American Near Me - Portland, Maine

Tucked inside the Canopy Waterfront hotel, Salt Yard Cafe is dishing out exceptional farm to table bites paired with an impressive barista program. We stopped by for brunch on a rainy Sunday. Seating ourselves but ordering at the counter (food is brought out to you), we immediately knew that we had stumbled upon a hidden gem. The staff is warm, welcoming and attentive, and the interior gives a nod to wrought iron and old wood, creating a cozy and intimate setting. The lattes we ordered were top notch--salted caramel and regular. I went for a savory meets sweet combo and ordered the Avocado Toast and Lemon-Berry. The Avocado Toast was one of the most memorable that I've had to date. The wholegrain bread was fresh and perfectly toasted. The toppings beyond the avo are what take this toast to the next level though. Peppery arugula pairs nicely with briney olive, pickled asparagus and a touch of spice from the chile. The lemon gives a bright pop of acidity and the whipped ricotta pulls the bite together with a creamier element. The Lemon-Berry was also a standout. Thick, not overly sweet, Greek yogurt is laden with fresh fruit and "keep coming back for more" lemon curd. The basil pairs nicely with the lemon while the candied pistachios offer a welcome crunch and nutty but sweet pop. Look forward to trying out more of the menu the next time we're in town! read more

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I only had the salted Carmel latte and it has lived up to its fame on tictok. If I lived here I would breakup with Starbucks for that coffee. They should bottle and sell that caramel sauce. I will be dreaming of this coffee .... Until we meet again read more

Came here for the salt yard latte, which is a salted caramel latte. I thought it was good, but I wasn't blown away like all the other reviews were saying. I also ordered it hot and noticed that everyone who came in and ordered it, got it cold. Soooo, I probably should have ordered it iced as well. Maybe that would have blown me away. I'm really giving 5 stars for the service though. The employees were so nice and I would have loved to just hang out and have a meal there. It's located in the canopy hotel by Hilton. read more

Well located in old port part of Portland. Part of Canopy hotel by Hilton . Breakfast is pricey but well served and quite tasty . Coffee is prepared to the max . Really nice place overall. Upscale and slightly hip. read more

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Exceptional customer service! It was our first time in Maine, and my husband and I were looking for a coffee shop in the afternoon. We tried about four places, but they were all closed. We finally arrived here, only to find the coffee bar had also closed at 2 pm. When we asked our server, Catrine, if she knew of any open spots, she said no--but then kindly offered to prepare two coffees for us anyway, even though it was already after 5 pm. The coffee was delicious, and her thoughtful gesture truly made our day. This place is beautiful, and we hope to come back during regular hours to experience everything they offer. But even just this small act showed us how amazing the service here is. Highly recommended! read more

Salt Yard Cafe & Bar - Coffe place - New American Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Bloody Mary, Corn beef hash with scrambled eggs and an espresso! Good Bloody Mary was good. But the corn beef hash and scramble eggs were mighty excellent. I enjoyed it all. If you're OK with the express service then try this place! read more

I came to try the popular Salt Yard Latte - espresso, house made caramel, and sea salt. You can definitely tell the caramel is house made and the sea salt added a wonderful balance to the sweetness. Additionally, the café was beautiful, the service was quick, and the staff were very nice. read more

Great breakfast! It was a busy spot and it functions whereas you order at the counter and the food is brought to your table. It was packed and we thought we would be waiting a while, but from entering the line to eating it was only about 25 minutes. Would recommend! read more

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After a year of living in the city I can finally say that I discovered the best latte in Portland, the Salt Yard latte is it! It's the perfect combination of salty and sweet. A must try! read more

An excellent restaurant within Maine's #1 luxury hotel (Canopy) in the heart of the Old Port! The food is always exceptional and the decor is stunning. One tip; get there early as there can be a long line on many mornings. LOVE this special place. read more

Location is convenient and within walking distance from hotel. Service is fantastic and only waited a few minutes on a busy morning during a holiday weekend. Coffee was great and quality of food was excellent. Worth recommending and will be back. read more

This was in a hotel, which is a beautiful hotel to begin with. You have to go up to the counter to order, but then they bring your food over to you, which is cool... Everything we got was super fresh and delicious!! Service was great and the inside of the restaurant area was beautiful as well as the hotel lobby. The clam chowder was the best thing i have ever tasted and I'm just dreaming about coming back here just for that!! read more

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I was in Portland for work today and just so happened to stumble up pond this café which I thought was a restaurant so pleasantly surprised but it might be one towards the night time absolutely 1010 will be back and I highly recommend it. I came for breakfast and I wasn't exactly sure what to get but I got a bacon egg and cheese on a croissant and an iced salted caramel latte. I didn't have my wallet on me so I asked the waitress if they take Apple Pay and they do, thank God. My order was taken at the register and I was handed a number. I don't know if they do it differently for dinner, but I did pay for everything and then I sat down. My latte was given to me first and then my bacon, egg and cheese on a croissant with a side of seasoned potatoes on a plate and when I tell you, it was probably one of the best bacon egg and cheese on a croissant I have ever had in my life in a very long time, everything was seasoned so well the croissant was nice and soft and buttery and the bacon was perfectly crisp and everything just melted in your mouth. Nothing overpowered each other was too salty. I would 100% come back to this place for dinner. My salted caramel latte was perfect. It wasn't too sweet and it wasn't better. It was literally just right. The restaurant looks like a high-end restaurant and not a café again. It might be both but it's still just shocks my mind how beautiful a café could be. read more

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Salt Yard does not have table service for brunch. Instead it is order at the counter and they bring your order to you. We had drip coffee, self serve, which was good and eggs Benedict and a toasted everything bagel. The eggs Benedict came with Home Fries that were basically reheated baked potatoes. Eggs and English muffin with hollandaise sauce were good. The bagel on the other hand, ordered toasted with butter, was tasteless and didn't seem fresh. The butter tasted like pre melted that was brushed on. Considering that most of the waterfront restaurants in Portland have to cater to the hoards of cruise ship passengers, they made need this type of service to streamline the experience. read more

Great food here. I had the Eggs Benedict which was great and the crispy potatoes on the side were amazing. Highly recommend.

The counter ordering service can be very slow at times. We had to wait about 20 minutes to place our order when we got there at 10am. It then took almost 30 minutes for food to come to our table. I am glad that we got a croissant which is given to you right after you order. The food quality is very good and the place looks great. We also sat at the bar one night and had great drinks and good bar food and dessert. There was live music - one man guitar - which was nice also. read more

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I absolutely recommend Salt Yard! With lines for breakfast all over town, there are usually open tables at Salt Yard in an architecturally stunning setting with tall windows streaming in the sunshine. Salt Yard is an order at the counter spot, but this, by NO means indicates any reduction in the quality of their menu items. Recently, i've become a big fan of their yogurt bowl. It is an exceptional construction of quality yogurt, house made lemon curd, fresh fruit and sugared pistachios, with mint and an olive oil finish. It is also so visually beautiful that it requires a moment just to take it all in! Other breakfast dishes coming out of the kitchen look just as good. They also offer exceptional baked goods available and strong and smooth hot coffee! read more

I live in the Old Port and work at home so this vibe is nice for me. While it is ostensibly the Canopy hotel restaurant, its set up with numerous spots that make working easy. Food is better than one might expect, It's worth checking if in the hood. read more

First time here for brunch. I have stopped in late night for cocktails and the atmosphere is great and the cocktails were good too! A little pricey but they were different and interesting. It's not typically busy down here as everyone is at Luna upstairs but it's a nice place to stop and get a drink. For brunch you go up and order your food then they bring it to the table. I got the breakfast sandwich and it was amazing! They have a big space and we didn't have to wait long for our food. A great stop for breakfast and cocktails at night! read more

Salt Yard Cafe & Bar - Breakfast sandwich with smashed potatoes. - New American Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Loved both of our stops in here! Breakfast- great selection of pastries and cooked to order items, like an American breakfast or even just a ham and cheese croissant. Coffee was good but prices were a bit steep for Portland. We came for drinks one evening- the bar staff was so, so kind as we celebrated our engagement. The drinks are different then Luna so be aware but everything we drank was great- aperol spritz's, old fashions, and the espresso martini! read more