Verbena is simply the best. The food is fresh & always yummy, the staff is exceptional, and the atmosphere is quaint and cozy! They offer plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options as well. I always look forward to grabbing lunch at Verbena!
I placed an order for 3 pizzas at 7pm on a Monday night. Over an hour later, I received a call, they’re outside. I go and generously tip the driver because she’s always so good. I’m given 4 pizzas, told there was a mess up and we got a free one. I get inside, none of them are gluten free, and one of them is burnt to an absolute crisp, and the other one is not even anything we ordered. I try to call, no answer. I called multiple times, and they started to pick up the phone and hang up on me. I have celiac disease and can’t eat gluten. They closed a half hour later, as did everything else while I was waiting for them to show. Honestly never felt like disputing a purchase on my debit card before now. I order from this place every two weeks and I always spent almost 100 dollars. I will not only never be going back but I will also be telling everyone who will listen. Unreal. I am a single mother with Christmas coming up and yall just took 80 dollars from me and I didn’t even get to eat. And then to repeatedly hang up on me is. Absolutely chefs kiss. Thanks friends!
Such a cute coffee shop! It has a bunch of local goods, from knitted items, to candles, to cocktail mixes in a jar. I had drip coffee with sugar free salted caramel syrup and a tad of maple syrup (being from Texas I've never heard of this!). They even have almond milk on the side along with the other cream and sugars on the side for no extra charge. My friend had a gluten free breakfast sandwich, so those options are there for people who need it. It was also busy, so we figured that was a good sign walking in.
171 Ocean St Ste 100, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
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Sopo Seafood is hands down our favorite neighborhood spot. We have been frequenting this beautiful establishment since they opened. No reason to go over the bridge for oysters anymore! The owners & everyone who works there are so friendly. The chowders are all gluten free as is the homemade sauce they put on the rice bowls!!!! Brings a tear to my eye! I love when they have the lobster dip on special and am hoping they bring back the crème fraiche, caviar & chives w chips (hint hint). It is one of the best snacks to go alongside a crisp, cold glass of bubbly. Not only is the oyster bar amazing, but the fact that is it also a seafood market makes it that much better. Pro tip: Try the Manhattan & the smoked trout roll or on crackers. So. Good.
We ordered Ben Reuben’s knishes for our wedding cocktail hour, and they were a huge hit! While we have tried many different flavors, we chose the classic Ben Reuben (pastrami) and Everything (potato and cheese) flavors, and they were simply delightful. We also got pigs in a blanket. Each were a standout favorite.
Ben Reuben’s also went above and beyond by accommodating our gluten-free family members and friends, so everyone could join in on the feast. To our delight, many guests who had never tried knishes before were pleasantly surprised and absolutely loved them. It was a fantastic addition to our celebration—highly recommended for any special occasion!
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