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    Twin Swirls

    4.7 (16 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Joanna R.

    Great service and delicious sundaes!!! I love that they serve Giffords as well. Nice seating area, plenty of parking. It's a fun place to gather and eat some delicious treats. Such pleasant people that own and run this business! I love it. You had me at Sundae! A very generous "small" sundae that was gigantic!

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    Anne S.

    One thing I've come to learn after living in Maine for two years is that Mainers loooooooove their ice cream! When I don't have a pint of something at home it's great to have places to grab a cone or a sundae when you're out and about. Happily, Twin Swirls has stationed itself--in an actual former gas station--on Brighton Avenue, where I frequently end up running errands. If it's a weekend or bright sunny day you'll likely find a line-up, and with good reason: Twin Swirls does all of the ice cream basics and does them perfectly. Various portion options and sizes for everyone (including dairy-free if you need it), and you can't go wrong with the classic twin chocolate/vanilla swirl in a cone!

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    Bill D.

    I have been meaning to stop at Twin Swirls for ages. I've heard so many good things about this neighborhood spot! First off, the staff was super friendly and kind. Possibly the owners. They had smiles for everyone and seemed to know a lot of the patrons. The window is decorated with cute signs and their menu items, and there are a bunch of picnic tables to sit at.. I had a small vanilla soft serve with butterscotch, crunch coat, and whipped cream. Super tasty. They also have a huge menu of Giffords hard ice cream flavors too (yay for local ice cream!). I'm not sure if they're open too much longer, so I'd recommend getting there soon!

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    Stefanie C.

    This ice cream was so good! We got something similar to Dairy Queen's "blizzard" and it was actually better. The service was great and they have an outdoor seating area!

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    Sarah H.

    This area of Portland was in need of a hood ice cream spot and Twin Swirls delivers!!! I don't know what makes one soft serve better than another but what I can say is this rivals Red's in SoPo for BEST soft serve in the Portland area. I have been here now both on my own and for a Yelp elite event and both times my ice cream was delicious, served promptly, and we enjoyed sitting in their lit up patio area. The Cupisic brownie sundae is NOT to be missed! The homemade brownie was exquisite. I can't wait to go back and try the affogato! They also sell locally made adorable earrings. Definitely our new go to ice cream spot!

    Toasted Coconut, hard ice cream by Giffords.  Gluten free cone. This was a small. Color changing spoons.

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    Portions are good sized! Many many flavors, outside place to sit and enjoy your ice cream! Give them a try!!

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    Gross Confection Bar

    Gross Confection Bar

    4.5
    (219 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    It's always unfortunate and sad to write a re-review for a spot that is a favorite that will be…read moreclosing. Gross Confection recently announced on social media they would be shutting down the bar/desserts service while remaining open as a bakery. My wife and I came here many a times for an end cap to the night for one last drink and delicious and beautifully made desserts. From times in their dimly lit space that gave off romantic vibes or even enjoying our desserts in the summer sun outside people watching, every time will be remembered. Timing worked out well and we were doing a staycation in Portland and knew we needed to add a stop here one last time. Thankfully we got our names in on the waiting list early enough Friday and got sat as one of the last tables. We each had one last phenomenal drink; my wife and Apricot 75 that had a great tart kick of apricot and lemon. While I enjoyed their Chai Fashioned which spelt like a chai but had that boozy bourbon warming you'd expect. Dessert wise everything sounded good as always but we settled on two. The Goat Cheesecake and Pineapple Cake. The cheesecake was the perfect sweetness without being cloying and the blueberry sorbet on top paired so well. The pineapple cake was moist and tasted so good we needed to scrap the plate clean. I'm sad that Portland is losing this amazing dessert space but glad it's not a complete goodbye since they'll operate the bakery still! If you somehow read this today and have the chance make it in for one last visit tonight before they close their doors!

    It is a bar, but with the highest quality dessert. They do not serve non- dessert food…read more This was my 2nd time there. Loved it again. Great service, cozy atmosphere, open later (we went after 9pm), great selection of desserts.

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    Mocktail
    Gross Confection Bar
    Standup bar (waiting area near host stand)

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    Yuri’s Desserts

    Yuri’s Desserts

    4.7
    (39 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    The softest and fluffiest cake you will find on the peninsula. Yuri's reminds me of the bakeries…read moreyou come across when visiting popular cities in Asia: it's well-lit, large seating availability, plenty of table space and yummy treats to go along with your cafe drinks. Counter service moves quickly as most items are ready for immediate enjoyment (besides prepared drinks and items that need to be warmed up). Great to go for a group of people for a casual catch-up or quick coffee before you head into town.

    I had driven by Yuri's multiple times and thought, "that looks like a great place, but where am I…read moregoing to park?"...and on the day I planned to meet up with someone there, I got SUPER lucky and scored a spot across the street within minutes! Once parking was out of the way, I walked into Yuris and was really drawn to the menu and the wide open and sunny space. There were a lot of delicious looking macarons, but I ended going with an almond croissant and a bag of tiny chocolate chip cookies to take home. Also a latte. The latte and croissant were great, but even better was the back room with extra seating, giving me and my companion plenty of privacy for our conversation. I am often so daunted by some of the squishy spaces in town to meet someone for coffee when you need to have a real conversation. Yuri's is not like that at all, plenty of space, plenty of sunshine, strong wifi and great food.

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    Hot matcha in glass mug
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    Standard Baking

    Standard Baking

    4.6
    (800 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    This spot was right behind our hotel. Super convenient. Even…read morethough we went early there was already a line but it was worth the wait. You self serve your own coffee and tea. We passed on both and got a few pastries which were delicious. No where to sit inside but little tables outside that fill quick. Would definitely pop in for some baked goods.

    How does one spend over $100 at a bakery - come to Standard and you'll find out! And it was…read moreabsolutely worth the wait in the rain on a Sunday morning. After having some of the bread prior to our meals at a few restaurants, we found out the bread is locally sourced at a sister business right around the corner from where ate the night before. There is parking avail for customers in the lot for 30 mins, we prob waited about 20 mins and crossed the threshold into baked goods heaven. There was so much to select from - we got pastries, cookies, pizza and bread - and we pretty much liked everything. Our least favorite was the morning bun with walnuts - we didn't have it right away so that might've been part of the issue. Just note that the bread served at the restaurants aren't available until 2pm - we were leaving that morning so we weren't going wait for it. We opted for other loaves instead and they didn't disappoint. If you want something yummy and fresh - make sure to stop by here before heading out of Portland. I do wish the setup was a bit more conducive to the big crowds as there isn't much space from the front door to the counter but still a fantastic find!

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    The Gelato Fiasco

    The Gelato Fiasco

    4.7
    (474 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    On Saturday night, I was craving something sweet after dinner and found The Gelato Fiasco. There…read morewas a queue out the door, but it moved quickly. When I got in, I saw the flavors listed on the board and tried a few samples served on a metal spoon. Since I was in Maine, I had to try the two blueberry flavors. I immediately fell in love with the Maine Wild Blueberry Crisp Gelato and asked for a small cup with that flavor. The Maine Wild Blueberry Crisp Gelato is comprised of wild blueberries intersected with a sweet and crunchy oat streusel covering and kissed by a scoop of vanilla. It was so yummy! My husband had the Netflix & Chill Gelato which is caramel gelato with brownie bits, peanut butter cups, and kisses. The small dish was $6.35 each and it includes a Maine restaurant tax. The next day, during the Portland: Old Port Culinary Walking Tour on Sunday, June 14, 2026, our last stop was The Gelato Fiasco. Funny enough, I was just here the night before. At The Gelato Fiasco, our group of 13 were able to each choose two flavors. Since I already had the Maine Wild Blueberry Crisp Gelato last night, I wanted to try some other flavors. This time I got the Ripe Mango and Thai Iced Tea. WOW! The Ripe Mango and Thai Iced Tea really tasted like how you would expect it to taste, all the flavors were there, but imagine it in a denser, silkier texture and a more intense flavor. I highly recommend checking out The Gelato Fiasco, you will not regret the smooth and creamy texture of the gelato. There are plenty of seating inside and outside.

    Tons of creative flavors, fresh ingredients, and excellent service! I try as many gelato spots as…read morepossible when visiting an area and this was highly rated by reviews and friends so a must-visit. I will be back for more!

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    Peanut butter, dark chocolate noir, house chocolate
    Peanut butter, dark chocolate noir, house chocolate
    Bottom Layer: Biscoff Cookie Butter | Top Layer: Stracciatella
    Bottom Layer: Biscoff Cookie Butter | Top Layer: Stracciatella
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    The Marshmallow Cart

    The Marshmallow Cart

    4.5
    (11 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    We've always wanted to try this and finally had a chance this winter. Everyone ordered a different…read moreflavor and really enjoyed. We like the homemade graham cracker bread and the unique toasting of the marshmallows. If you see him around, make a stop and try!

    When I lived in the Canary Islands of Spain I had a few guilty pleasures: topless beaches, red wine…read morethat cost less than €1, and gofres. Gofres are these smaller, sweeter, denser waffles that taste delicious with either a drizzle of caramel OR a drizzle of vanilla icing (like what you get on top of cinnamon rolls). I had gofres every day walking to Parque Marítimo. I haven't had ANYTHING like it since coming back to the States, and that's been over a decade now. Segue... The Marshmallow Cart is just fun. Good, old fashioned, fun. It's good for kids. It's good for drunken twenty-somethings outside of Fore Street bars. It's good for tourists. It's good for those of us with a sweet tooth who need a fix but don't want to spend a lot of money. And it's good for those of us who like the idea of s'mores, but maybe don't want to purchase all the ingredients to make them ourselves, because... let's face it... there's always half a box of graham crackers leftover (and seriously, what does anyone ever do with those?). It's run by a staff of fun-loving folks. And they've got fire. So, basically, it appeals perfectly to most people's inner child. There's only two things that prevent me from giving The Marshmallow Cart full marks: 1. Marshmallows are typically made with gelatin. Gelatin is typically made from animal by-products (think bones, skin, and tendons). I don't know (but would update this in a heartbeat if I did) if The Marshmallow Cart makes their marshmallow's with gelatin or if they're vegetarian-friendly and use guar gum, agar agar, or pectin. That being said, as a vegetarian, I'm not exactly rushing to get back here for this particular product. 2. THE WAFFLES ARE DELICIOUS. They sooooooo remind me of my Spanish gofres, but... The Marshmallow Cart doesn't have icing for them. I think the only options are marshmallow or nutella. Allow me a Veruca Salt moment, if you will: I WANT ICING. AND I WANT IT NOW. I would come out of my way for this if it was available. Maybe I should just start carrying my own bottle of it around in my purse? The point... if you like marshmallows (and don't have a plant-based diet), s'mores, waffles (sans icing), fire, and smiling... The Marshmallow Cart will not disappoint.

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    Belgian waffle on a stick with marshmallow and Nutella!
    Belgian waffle on a stick with marshmallow and Nutella!
    The Marshmallow Cart
    The Marshmallow Cart

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