Recently Blake Orchard has introduced new lattes to their menu. First they tried them out at their…read moreScarborough location but brought them to their Portland spot too. In search of a Sunday coffee my wife and I decided to come in and check the lattes out. Looking at the menu prior to our visit we did consider trying the smoothie bowls but a few reasons deterred us from doing so. The prices for the size you receive didn't seem worth it. The heavy use of almonds and the fact they can't guarantee being almond free made my wife hesitant too. The inside is spacious, welcoming and beautifully designed while remaining simple. I was surprised it wasn't busier considering this! Definitely felt like a spot you could enjoy a smoothie or drink and chat with friends or family for a while or watching the world outside the window. Street parking was easy enough to get right out front. Staff when we ordered were not un-friendly but also not overly friendly. More welcoming and friendly could make for even more memorable and nice experiences. Latte wise my wife got the Cinnamon Bun Latte while I got the Cookies & Cream Latte. Firstly I will say both the lattes we chose come with a housemade whip which is very delicious but much thicker than typical cold foam/latte toppings. They also make the syrups in house which is great and the taste was phenomenal. Both lattes nailed the flavors they were going for with a slight edge given to the cinnamon bun being better. Overall a great spot aesthetically with solid lattes.

After several visits I have to update my review. Even when ordering online ahead of time it takes…read moreover 40 minutes for them to make a smoothie and even longer for a smoothie bowl. Bonus! The staff is extremely unfriendly :( The lack of training in customer service is very apparent. To avoid frustration place your order at least an hour in advance!

This place is the perfect stop when your body is begging for something fresh. I grabbed two…read morefresh-pressed juices and was blown away by how clean, vibrant, and refreshing they were. You can literally watch them juice everything right in front of you--no pre-bottled stuff here. They offer two juice sizes ranging around $10-$15 each. I also added a ginger wellness shot for digestion, which packed a punch in the best way. If juices aren't your thing, they've also got smoothies and acai bowls that looked pretty good.

Literally writing my review inside the store as we speak! I just came by to grab the Espresso…read moresmoothie before work, and was pleasantly surprised to see that they have soooo many new food items for sale (treats and small premade items.) I really love and appreciate it when businesses do this and grow their menu, it's so exciting and makes me want to come back to try the new stuff. The #1 thing I'm going to be coming back for is that peanut butter brownie. Sounds amazing!

I've never been to Roots before and was excited because I've heard good things about it. I just got…read morea Cold Brew with sugar free vanilla flavor. I didn't enjoy the coffee at all. Maybe it was the coffee, maybe it was the addition of sugar free vanilla, but I didn't drink it. The ceilings are extremely high. They most definitely should have some noise-dampening panels or something to make it a bit quieter in there. There was a family there when I went that was treating this small coffee shop as a daycare, which made my experience even more disappointing. The screams were echoing throughout the cafe, and I ended up sitting outside for peace and fresh air. The outside seating area is nice. Overall, not a great first experience for me, but maybe their food is better than the coffee?

I see ALL kinds of reviews for this place and have been there a couple of times myself…read more Overall, I feel like Roots Cafe offers some delicious food that is prepared in various ways depending on the server. Meaning, sometimes the sandwich has enough filling, and sometimes it does not. Sometimes the food is hot, and sometimes it's not. It feels like the service at Roots goes in the same way. Some people working the counter at Roots are super helpful and friendly, and others are not. The price point here is also high. I understand that prepared food is expensive all over the place, but Roots feels like that, plus extra. There is plenty of nice indoor and outdoor seating.

Highly recommend eating here or getting to go. Charming spot with charming artwork (on the menus…read moreand some around the cafe) and absolutely delicious food. I love a well-executed fusion spot and this hit all my cravings. Both the fried rice and sweet siam melt were savory and the flavors balanced very well. My issue with fried rice in general is that it's sometimes too oily--this didn't have that problem at all. The teas were perfect to start our morning with. Overall value was a great plus, too. Service was super friendly and prompt on a Sunday morning. If I'm in the area again, I'd definitely come back. I'm sad this isn't nearby at all to me because I would've definitely made this my go-to spot if I were a local!

Bagel was soft and chewy. Everything was fresh. We had already had our fill of coffee and found a…read moresmall table with self serve water and cups. That was helpful. The staff was wonderful, working through a large line. Patient and friendly. A small shop with a few tables and some bar seating. Bright and airy. Parking was plentiful on the street.

The newest açaí bowl option to open in Westbrook. Located across from Rock Row in the Kohls plaza…read moreright next door to Chipotle. Oola bowls is a chain brand that originated in Pennsylvania with this being the first location in Maine. Despite that, technically their second is already in works and should be opening soon at Monument Square in Portland as well. My wife and I were excited to give it a try as they had finally opened about a week ago. They offer online ordering so you can have your drinks and bowls ready for pickup when you arrive. That's what we did and had zero complaints and even substitutions or any allergies needed to be mentioned is super simple. Loved how easy it was for customization so you can get exactly what you want. We walked into the store and both workers were extremely friendly and welcoming and along with that service both our bowls and the bag had notes from the workers too. While simple little messages to us they were that added little touch that makes customer service great. They do have some tables inside if you want to enjoy your food or drink inside and even looked like they had some games available to play while waiting or enjoying too. Firstly, drink wise my wife got the strawberry matcha lemonade which was great and had a great balance of matcha and lemonade. I had their blueberry ice tea and it was phenomenal as well, would get it again often! Bowl wise we each got a different açaí based bowl. You can see the size difference of their small and large in my photos. We loved our bowls and even would go as far as saying we prefer this spot over another closely located chain bowl spot. All of the ingredients used tasted fresh and were delicious, the granola used was so good and one of my favorite parts was the peanut butter they used. Both food and drink wise we were very impressed and happy with. Check this spot out!

From the owner: Oola Bowls offers the highest quality Acai bowls in the greater Portland area. We offer bowls for…read moreeveryone's pallet whether it be a an Oola Bowl exclusive or something you build yourself. We have smoothies, protein enriched beverages, fresh fruit cups, Oola Bites (little morsels of goodness) parfaits and much more. If you're looking for something that's fulfilling, good for you and wholesome pop on in and give us a try, we can assure that you won't be disappointed.

2nd time here- great breakfast sandwich. However the girl…read moretaking my order had zero personality; makes me want to not come here again. She needs a lesson on how to treat customers. I will come back just because one employee is nasty is not a reason to boycott. Very cool place. Should I say something to the girl regarding her attitude?? I'm blown away at how busy Cafe Luna is. Congratulations!!! I hear there is a second cafe Luna. Where is it??

One of my favorite breakfast places! My go to are the bagel breakfast sandwiches or the sourdough…read moretoast PB bread. To drink I usually go with their cold brew, which sometimes can be bitter, but with creamer it helps! The food also always comes out at a reasonable time, even when the place is packed. I love the interior and how spacious it feels. There are lots of different sitting options, ones in low chairs, circle table and hightops. My only complaint is how busy it is sometimes, it can be a little overwhelming. But besides that it's always worth the drive to scarborough for me.

Delicious acai bowls, and very generous toppings. Acai held together well and didn't melt. Highly…read morerecommend!

Just met the new owners at Bay Bowls and had such a great experience! Family owned and operated…read more The staff was incredibly friendly, the decor is so fun and welcoming, and the fresh bowls were absolutely delicious. You can tell a lot of heart went into this place. I'll definitely be back!

Cute little spot . Staff is very friendly. Service was great . Food was delicious!…read moreThere was acoustic music on the night we went . Small menu but they do have specials.

The food was excellent…read more Service was good. It's a woman owned bar. It's cute place. Well decorated. Lots of holiday decor. Looked like locals eat here. But seriously, good food.