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People travel from Boston for their crullers and almond croissants. Breakfast sandwiches available, too. Location Foreside - walkable
66 locals recommend
Lil's Cafe
7 Wallingford Square
66 locals recommend
People travel from Boston for their crullers and almond croissants. Breakfast sandwiches available, too. Location Foreside - walkable
Lots of smoothie options, right next to Lil’s. Location Foreside - walkable
12 locals recommend
Maine Squeeze Juice Cafe
7 Wallingford Square
12 locals recommend
Lots of smoothie options, right next to Lil’s. Location Foreside - walkable
Great place to pick up a breakfast sandwich and coffee.
Bagel Caboose
176 State Rd
Great place to pick up a breakfast sandwich and coffee.
An environmentally friendly restaurant serving up creative meals from fresh locally-sourced ingredients in a unique, fun atmosphere.
37 locals recommend
The Friendly Toast
113 Congress Street
37 locals recommend
An environmentally friendly restaurant serving up creative meals from fresh locally-sourced ingredients in a unique, fun atmosphere.
Parisian-style cafe and pastry shop offering light French fare and macarons in unique flavors.
14 locals recommend
La Maison Navarre - Pastry, Bistro, Wine Bar
121 Congress Street
14 locals recommend
Parisian-style cafe and pastry shop offering light French fare and macarons in unique flavors.
All your favorite diner classics made with locally sourced ingredients.
7 locals recommend
Roundabout Diner and Lounge
580 Portsmouth Traffic Cir
7 locals recommend
All your favorite diner classics made with locally sourced ingredients.
Traditional breakfast and lunch options in a bright and cheerful atmosphere. Closed Tuesdays.
Kasha's Kitchen
435 U.S. 1
Traditional breakfast and lunch options in a bright and cheerful atmosphere. Closed Tuesdays.
Vegan craft donuts made with slow rising yeast to give the dough a complex depth of flavor. An ever-changing spectrum of decadent flavors and fairtrade certified, organic coffee.
8 locals recommend
Lovebirds Donuts
450 US-1
8 locals recommend
Vegan craft donuts made with slow rising yeast to give the dough a complex depth of flavor. An ever-changing spectrum of decadent flavors and fairtrade certified, organic coffee.
The only restaurant directly on Long Sands Beach in York. Open weekends Feb-May, daily in the summer.
9 locals recommend
Sun & Surf Restaurant
264 Long Beach Ave
9 locals recommend
The only restaurant directly on Long Sands Beach in York. Open weekends Feb-May, daily in the summer.
One of our favorites! Try the deviled eggs, poutine, and duck rillettes. If you like Manhattans, order the Bed Stuy. They don’t take reservations so we highly recommend you go down and put your name in and they’ll call you. Walk around the Foreside or head back here. Location Foreside - walkable
66 locals recommend
The Black Birch
2 Government St
66 locals recommend
One of our favorites! Try the deviled eggs, poutine, and duck rillettes. If you like Manhattans, order the Bed Stuy. They don’t take reservations so we highly recommend you go down and put your name in and they’ll call you. Walk around the Foreside or head back here. Location Foreside - walkable
Try the pork bun and ramen. Amazing. Location Foreside - walkable
42 locals recommend
Anju Noodle Bar
7 Wallingford Square
42 locals recommend
Try the pork bun and ramen. Amazing. Location Foreside - walkable
In nice weather, they have a great spot for outdoor dining on the river. Try the brisket and mac and cheese.
14 locals recommend
Ore Nell's Barbecue
2 Badgers Island W
14 locals recommend
In nice weather, they have a great spot for outdoor dining on the river. Try the brisket and mac and cheese.
They make their own cured meats and have a large craft beer selection. The Italian grinder is exceptional.
39 locals recommend
When Pigs Fly Restaurant & Pizzeria
460 US-1
39 locals recommend
They make their own cured meats and have a large craft beer selection. The Italian grinder is exceptional.
We like the Mediterranean (garlic puree) and the Prosciutto/Balsamic/Fig Jam/Blue Cheese/Fresh Arugula pizzas. They have a great grilled salad. Gluten-free options.
13 locals recommend
AJ's Wood Grill Pizza
68 Wallingford Square
13 locals recommend
We like the Mediterranean (garlic puree) and the Prosciutto/Balsamic/Fig Jam/Blue Cheese/Fresh Arugula pizzas. They have a great grilled salad. Gluten-free options.
Tulsi has quickly earned the reputation of the best Indian restaurant on the Seacoast. You can try almost everything at their Sunday brunch (after Covid). Location Foreside - walkable
31 locals recommend
Tulsi Indian Restaurant
20 Walker St
31 locals recommend
Tulsi has quickly earned the reputation of the best Indian restaurant on the Seacoast. You can try almost everything at their Sunday brunch (after Covid). Location Foreside - walkable
Our boys like the California burrito – it’s stuffed with fries. Location Foreside - walkable
24 locals recommend
Loco Coco's Tacos
36 Walker St
24 locals recommend
Our boys like the California burrito – it’s stuffed with fries. Location Foreside - walkable
The Cubano is delicious and great rice bowls. This is right on the kittery circle. Great take-out.
La Casita
181 Maine 236
The Cubano is delicious and great rice bowls. This is right on the kittery circle. Great take-out.
A colorful, lively haunt offering Caribbean-influenced eats, local beer and tropical drinks. Trivia on Monday night, 60-cent wings on Thursday night and music on the weekend. This is next to Tributary brewery, walkable.
13 locals recommend
Blue Mermaid
10 Shapleigh Road
13 locals recommend
A colorful, lively haunt offering Caribbean-influenced eats, local beer and tropical drinks. Trivia on Monday night, 60-cent wings on Thursday night and music on the weekend. This is next to Tributary brewery, walkable.
A neighborhood bistro with a warm and casual atmosphere. Location Foreside - walkable
23 locals recommend
Anneke Jans
60 Wallingford Square
23 locals recommend
A neighborhood bistro with a warm and casual atmosphere. Location Foreside - walkable
Bistro 1828 and the third floor Ski Club offer delicious food prepared in an open kitchen and a large outdoor deck with panoramic views of the river from one of the oldest buildings in Maine. Three restaurants in one building.
16 locals recommend
Pepperrell Cove
16 locals recommend
Bistro 1828 and the third floor Ski Club offer delicious food prepared in an open kitchen and a large outdoor deck with panoramic views of the river from one of the oldest buildings in Maine. Three restaurants in one building.
Wood-fired pizzas with organic ingredients and free-range meats made in traditional clay ovens.
31 locals recommend
Flatbread Company
138 Congress Street
31 locals recommend
Wood-fired pizzas with organic ingredients and free-range meats made in traditional clay ovens.
The most creative burgers around; simple but delicious concoctions. Burgers, fries, shakes and other tasty libations. Gluten free options, too.
16 locals recommend
Lexie's Joint
212 Islington St
16 locals recommend
The most creative burgers around; simple but delicious concoctions. Burgers, fries, shakes and other tasty libations. Gluten free options, too.
Elevated comfort food, exposed brick and a comfy vibe.
19 locals recommend
Cure
189 State Street
19 locals recommend
Elevated comfort food, exposed brick and a comfy vibe.
Sunday jazz brunch (10-2). Panoramic views from the rooftop deck (weather permitting). Eclectic seasonal cuisine.
Rooftop at The Envio
299 Vaughan Street
Sunday jazz brunch (10-2). Panoramic views from the rooftop deck (weather permitting). Eclectic seasonal cuisine.
Build your own taco joint with a fun, artsy vibe. Open til 1 AM. Vegetarian friendly
8 locals recommend
Barrio
319 Vaughan St
8 locals recommend
Build your own taco joint with a fun, artsy vibe. Open til 1 AM. Vegetarian friendly
From falafel to phở, burgers to bibimbap, they offer the world’s most flavorful street food along with unique drinks.
23 locals recommend
STREET eat/drink 360
801 Islington St
23 locals recommend
From falafel to phở, burgers to bibimbap, they offer the world’s most flavorful street food along with unique drinks.
Upscale, truly authentic Italian restaurant. Voted Food and Wine magazine’s “Most Romantic Restaurant in NH” (2018).
18 locals recommend
Massimo
59 Penhallow St
18 locals recommend
Upscale, truly authentic Italian restaurant. Voted Food and Wine magazine’s “Most Romantic Restaurant in NH” (2018).
Modern colonial menu with a twist, located in the historic Strawbery Banke.
The Puddle Dock Restaurant
66 Marcy Street
Modern colonial menu with a twist, located in the historic Strawbery Banke.
The original since 1959, Moe’s is an iconic sandwich shop.
Moe’s Italian Sandwiches of Lafayette Portsmouth, NH
2975 Lafayette Road
The original since 1959, Moe’s is an iconic sandwich shop.
The menu is a blend of classics along with some seasonally changing creative combinations. The atmosphere is casual, with no pretense.
31 locals recommend
Jumpin' Jay's Fish Cafe
150 Congress Street
31 locals recommend
The menu is a blend of classics along with some seasonally changing creative combinations. The atmosphere is casual, with no pretense.
Daily specials, happy hour, and brunch on Sundays.
11 locals recommend
The Goat, Portsmouth
142 Congress Street
11 locals recommend
Daily specials, happy hour, and brunch on Sundays.
Casual waterfront dining with a large deck over the Piscataqua River nestled next to Portsmouth’s iconic tugboats. Known for their potent signature cocktail, “Jimmy Juice,” featuring a blend of three rums.
14 locals recommend
Old Ferry Landing
10 Ceres St
14 locals recommend
Casual waterfront dining with a large deck over the Piscataqua River nestled next to Portsmouth’s iconic tugboats. Known for their potent signature cocktail, “Jimmy Juice,” featuring a blend of three rums.
Located near the outlets. Family owned for five decades, a Maine tradition that boasts “world famous fish and chips.”
6 locals recommend
Weathervane Seafood Restaurant
306 US-1
6 locals recommend
Located near the outlets. Family owned for five decades, a Maine tradition that boasts “world famous fish and chips.”
Located near the outlets, a true Maine institution. The line can be long, but it moves quickly.
21 locals recommend
Bob's Clam Hut
315 US-1
21 locals recommend
Located near the outlets, a true Maine institution. The line can be long, but it moves quickly.
Upscale casual, reasonably priced and claims the “best lobster rolls in Maine.” The dining room has tidal flats views.
27 locals recommend
Robert's Maine Grill
326 US-1
27 locals recommend
Upscale casual, reasonably priced and claims the “best lobster rolls in Maine.” The dining room has tidal flats views.
Buy lobsters here and cook them at the Cottage or they will cook them for you. (If you need lobster pots and nutcrackers, just ask, we have plenty.
6 locals recommend
Taylor Lobster Co.
32 ME-236
6 locals recommend
Buy lobsters here and cook them at the Cottage or they will cook them for you. (If you need lobster pots and nutcrackers, just ask, we have plenty.
Lobster in the rough with waterfront views. BYOB and go early evening, as it fills up quickly.
38 locals recommend
Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier
16 Chauncey Creek Rd
38 locals recommend
Lobster in the rough with waterfront views. BYOB and go early evening, as it fills up quickly.
M.C. Perkins Cove offers a unique upscale, yet casual atmosphere that makes for a great intimate setting for those on a date or a relaxing dinner for those visiting the Ogunquit area
16 locals recommend
M.C. Perkins Cove
111 Perkins Cove Rd
16 locals recommend
M.C. Perkins Cove offers a unique upscale, yet casual atmosphere that makes for a great intimate setting for those on a date or a relaxing dinner for those visiting the Ogunquit area
POKÉ BOWLS & SUSHI BURRITOS Hawaiian-inspired poké bowls and sushi burritos made fast, from the freshest ingredients. Try one of their signature dishes or build your own custom creation.
Ohana Kitchen
800 Islington Street
POKÉ BOWLS & SUSHI BURRITOS Hawaiian-inspired poké bowls and sushi burritos made fast, from the freshest ingredients. Try one of their signature dishes or build your own custom creation.

Breweries

Tasting room providing housemade crafts brews on tap, plus live music. Fans know Brewmaster Tod Mott as New England’s brewing legend, the creator of the highly acclaimed Harpoon IPA, and Portsmouth Brewery’s cult-status, Kate the Great Russian Imperial Stout. Get a growler to go. This is walking distance from cottage.
23 locals recommend
Tributary Brewing
10 Shapleigh Rd
23 locals recommend
Tasting room providing housemade crafts brews on tap, plus live music. Fans know Brewmaster Tod Mott as New England’s brewing legend, the creator of the highly acclaimed Harpoon IPA, and Portsmouth Brewery’s cult-status, Kate the Great Russian Imperial Stout. Get a growler to go. This is walking distance from cottage.
Tasting room and delicious small plates.
15 locals recommend
Stoneface Brewing Co.
436 Shattuck Way
15 locals recommend
Tasting room and delicious small plates.
Overlooking the picturesque North Mill Pond, the Taproom is a great place to unwind with while enjoying fresh hand-crafted beer and music.
12 locals recommend
Great Rhythm Brewing Company
105 Bartlett St
12 locals recommend
Overlooking the picturesque North Mill Pond, the Taproom is a great place to unwind with while enjoying fresh hand-crafted beer and music.
Nano-brewery, taproom and beer garden, featuring a full menu of sandwiches, sausages, snacks and sweets. Offering wine and cider for the beer averse.
21 locals recommend
Liar's Bench Beer Company
459 Islington St
21 locals recommend
Nano-brewery, taproom and beer garden, featuring a full menu of sandwiches, sausages, snacks and sweets. Offering wine and cider for the beer averse.

Ice Cream

Using the highest quality natural ingredients, they churn out over 40 flavors of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet and are continually experimenting with new concoctions.
Annabelle's Ice Cream
41 Broad Street
Using the highest quality natural ingredients, they churn out over 40 flavors of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet and are continually experimenting with new concoctions.
Ice cream and seafood shack. Open seasonally.
10 locals recommend
The Ice House
112 Wentworth Rd
10 locals recommend
Ice cream and seafood shack. Open seasonally.
Right near Nubble lighthouse. Tons of flavors. Only accepts cash. (ATM on premise) Open seasonally.
12 locals recommend
Dunne's Ice Cream
214 Nubble Rd
12 locals recommend
Right near Nubble lighthouse. Tons of flavors. Only accepts cash. (ATM on premise) Open seasonally.

Candy Stores

Yummies has every candy imaginable stacked wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling, over 10,000 pounds of candy on display.
Yummies Candy & Nuts
384 U.S. 1
Yummies has every candy imaginable stacked wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling, over 10,000 pounds of candy on display.
Two locations (Kittery and Portsmouth) creating specialty chocolates.
6 locals recommend
Byrne & Carlson Chocolatier
60 State Rd
6 locals recommend
Two locations (Kittery and Portsmouth) creating specialty chocolates.
Family owned and operated since 1956, Harbor Candy Shop produces fresh chocolates daily right on premise, in the tradition of European candy shops. This is an Ogunquit tradition.
Harbor Candy Shop
248 Main St
Family owned and operated since 1956, Harbor Candy Shop produces fresh chocolates daily right on premise, in the tradition of European candy shops. This is an Ogunquit tradition.

Bakeries

Bakery and cafe serving all natural homemade breads, sandwiches, soups and desserts.
43 locals recommend
Beach Pea Baking Co
53 State Rd
43 locals recommend
Bakery and cafe serving all natural homemade breads, sandwiches, soups and desserts.
Old-world, artisan breads baked fresh daily using the finest organic, natural ingredients. At When Pigs Fly Bakery, it takes about 36 hours from start to finish to bake a loaf of bread. Choose from over 25 handcrafted varieties of classic and artisan specialty breads.
When Pigs Fly Company Store
460 US-1 BYP
Old-world, artisan breads baked fresh daily using the finest organic, natural ingredients. At When Pigs Fly Bakery, it takes about 36 hours from start to finish to bake a loaf of bread. Choose from over 25 handcrafted varieties of classic and artisan specialty breads.
Ceres Bakery has been baking for Portsmouth since 1980. The food is always made from scratch. The delicious lunches are generous, reasonably-priced, and change daily.
16 locals recommend
Ceres Bakery
51 Penhallow St
16 locals recommend
Ceres Bakery has been baking for Portsmouth since 1980. The food is always made from scratch. The delicious lunches are generous, reasonably-priced, and change daily.
Bread, pastries, coffee, lunch and specialty foods served in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, NH.
18 locals recommend
Elephantine Bakery
10 Commercial Alley
18 locals recommend
Bread, pastries, coffee, lunch and specialty foods served in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, NH.

Grocery Stores

Carl’s subs and hamburgers are delicious and very reasonably priced. Call ahead and order if you’re on a time crunch, they make it all fresh to order. They also have an eclectic selection of beers. Located right next to Golden Harvest.
26 locals recommend
Carl's Meat Market
25 State Rd
26 locals recommend
Carl’s subs and hamburgers are delicious and very reasonably priced. Call ahead and order if you’re on a time crunch, they make it all fresh to order. They also have an eclectic selection of beers. Located right next to Golden Harvest.
Local fresh fruits and veggies, breads, cheeses, pies. You’ll find a salad bar in the afternoon. Ask for fresh herbs (from the back) that are such a deal.
34 locals recommend
Golden Harvest Produce Market
47 State Rd
34 locals recommend
Local fresh fruits and veggies, breads, cheeses, pies. You’ll find a salad bar in the afternoon. Ask for fresh herbs (from the back) that are such a deal.
On Sundays from 10 AM-2 PM, experience a vibrant, friendly meeting place that provides our community with access to dozens of local farmers, vendors, and small businesses.
Kittery Community Market
10 Shapleigh Rd
On Sundays from 10 AM-2 PM, experience a vibrant, friendly meeting place that provides our community with access to dozens of local farmers, vendors, and small businesses.
Organic supermarket that offers hot soups, sandwiches and more freshly prepared favorites for convenient in-store pickup or delivery.
6 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1600 Woodbury Ave
6 locals recommend
Organic supermarket that offers hot soups, sandwiches and more freshly prepared favorites for convenient in-store pickup or delivery.
11 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
45 Gosling Rd
11 locals recommend
Hannaford Drive
Hannaford Drive
ALDI
2024 Woodbury Avenue
A gourmet line of all natural fresh pastas, ravioli and sauces made with only the finest all natural ingredients. Their motto is “You boil the water, let Terra Cotta Pasta do the rest.” Specialties include stromboli, grilled pizza, Italian sandwiches, antipasta items, olives, prepared meals to go, salads and our complete line of fresh pasta, ravioli, sauces and much more. The homemade ricotta is outstanding.
15 locals recommend
Terra Cotta Pasta Co. Kittery
52 State Rd
15 locals recommend
A gourmet line of all natural fresh pastas, ravioli and sauces made with only the finest all natural ingredients. Their motto is “You boil the water, let Terra Cotta Pasta do the rest.” Specialties include stromboli, grilled pizza, Italian sandwiches, antipasta items, olives, prepared meals to go, salads and our complete line of fresh pasta, ravioli, sauces and much more. The homemade ricotta is outstanding.

Retail Shopping

Over a mile long, the Kittery Outlets has over 120 brand name outlet stores. Some folks come to Maine for the Outlets alone. Be sure to stop by Customer Service (adjacent to Old Navy) before you begin your shopping spree to pick up a coupon book and information about current events. Check out the complete list of stores here.
60 locals recommend
Kittery Outlet Center
340 US-1
60 locals recommend
Over a mile long, the Kittery Outlets has over 120 brand name outlet stores. Some folks come to Maine for the Outlets alone. Be sure to stop by Customer Service (adjacent to Old Navy) before you begin your shopping spree to pick up a coupon book and information about current events. Check out the complete list of stores here.
A Maine destination featuring three levels of the most extensive selection of outdoor recreational equipment, apparel and footwear available in New England. A small sampling of brands: The North Face, Patagonia, Yeti, Carhartt, Columbia, Merrell, Kühl, Marmot, Canada Goose. Pick up your official Maine t-shirts, sweatshirts, and souvenirs on the first floor
60 locals recommend
Kittery Trading Post
301 U.S. 1
60 locals recommend
A Maine destination featuring three levels of the most extensive selection of outdoor recreational equipment, apparel and footwear available in New England. A small sampling of brands: The North Face, Patagonia, Yeti, Carhartt, Columbia, Merrell, Kühl, Marmot, Canada Goose. Pick up your official Maine t-shirts, sweatshirts, and souvenirs on the first floor
A bustling gourmet store and cafe offering an impressive supply of specialty foods, gifts, kitchenware, tableware, home and garden decor, candles, and much more. The flagship store has become one of Maine’s largest tourist destinations with over 500,000 visitors each year.
23 locals recommend
Stonewall Kitchen York Company Store
2 Stonewall Ln
23 locals recommend
A bustling gourmet store and cafe offering an impressive supply of specialty foods, gifts, kitchenware, tableware, home and garden decor, candles, and much more. The flagship store has become one of Maine’s largest tourist destinations with over 500,000 visitors each year.