Independent tables, creative studios, and the harbor all shape the daily rhythm around 218 Washington.
Morning coffee. Dinner on Washington Avenue. The trail to the water.
East Bayside moves easily between working studios, neighborhood tables, and the harbor. These are the places that give an ordinary day its Portland character.
Three distinctly Portland stops, each with its own point of view.
40 Washington Ave. Texas-style barbecue shaped by Southwest and Mexican influences.
54 Washington Ave. A Japanese izakaya for seasonal dishes, sashimi, sake, and cocktails.
70 Washington Ave. Family-run Salvadoran cooking centered on handmade pupusas.
An easy cluster for a glass, a bite, and a little room to linger.
49 Washington Ave. A blending brewery, urban bar, event space, and home to Gallery 49.
43 Washington Ave. A Basque-inspired cider house and bistro with pintxos.
43 Washington Ave. A walk-up window for Belgian-style frites, poutine, and casual bites.
For coffee, pantry staples, and a more deliberate start to the day.
131 Washington Ave. A fermentation market, bakery, and café.
122 Anderson St. An East Bayside café and working coffee roastery.
290 Congress St. A member-owned grocery focused on Maine farms and producers.
A neighborhood with working hands, useful objects, and good reasons to browse.
155 Washington Ave. A nonprofit bike and outdoor-gear shop built around repair, reuse, and access.
118 Washington Ave. A ceramics studio, gallery, classroom, and supply shop.
One Monument Way. An independent bookstore for new and used books, events, and browsing.
Performance, visual art, and a landmark view give the neighborhood another register.
10 Mayo St. An East Bayside home for visual art, performance, puppetry, dance, and gathering.
71 Cove St. A multi-gallery space with studios, workshops, exhibitions, and events.
138 Congress St. Portland’s historic maritime signal tower and a distinctive view across Casco Bay.
For open sky, a shoreline route, and the easy pull of Casco Bay.
Portland’s eastern waterfront. A broad park and trail with views across the harbor and Casco Bay.
At the foot of the Eastern Promenade. A public beach and shoreline access point on Casco Bay.
56 Commercial St. Year-round passenger ferry service from Portland to the Casco Bay islands.
218 Washington Avenue, Portland, Maine 04101
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