OTTO is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Portland.

1. OTTO

8.6
576 Congress St (at Forest Ave), Portland, ME
Pizzeria · Downtown Portland · 86 tips and reviews

Travis C.Travis Curran: Forget everything you thoguht you knew about pizza, then get the Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Herbed Ricotta.

Visit MaineVisit Maine: When browsing the arts district of Portland, duck into Otto's Pizza for a slice or two. You'll want to try at least a couple of their unique varieties. Don't miss the Butternut Squash, Ricotta & Cranb

Derek P.Derek Platow: Killer pizza. Best in Portland. Ricotta Basil pizza is amazing. Pricey but worth it.

Tandem Coffee + Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Portland.

2. Tandem Coffee + Bakery

9.2
742 Congress St, Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · Parkside · 59 tips and reviews

Andrew W.Andrew Williams: Cheddar jalapeno scone

Caroline W.Caroline Wharton: Fabulous latte, blueberry pie plus cheddar and jalapeño biscuit

Peep C.Peep Clarp: The cheddar jalapeño biscuit hits the spot

The Holy Donut is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Portland.

3. The Holy Donut

9.2
194 Park Ave, Portland, ME
Donut Shop · 79 tips and reviews

Sally M.Sally Mander: Try the Bacon And Cheese Donut - donut heaven.

Michael S.Michael Sales: Try them all! The bacon cheddar is a must, as is the very berry. Oh, and the dark chocolate sea salt...the list goes on and on!

Marianne S.Marianne S.: Bacon cheddar tastes like a mix between a Mandazi and pizza. Amazingly yummy! Well be craving those for a while.

The Great Lost Bear is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Portland.

4. The Great Lost Bear

8.6
540 Forest Ave (at Ashmont St), Portland, ME
Pub · 108 tips and reviews

Kevin B.Kevin Brooks: Try a Mother and Child reunion with a side of Mac and Cheese!

Henry J.Henry Jones: Ask for the Cheesus Christ Superstar (secret burger, not on the menu) a burger served with everything between two cheese sandwiches. For the faint of heart try the regular chesus (on the menu)

Eric C.Eric Colson: Awesome spot! Buffalo chicken Mac and cheese FTW!!!

The Standard Baking Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Portland.

5. The Standard Baking Co.

9.3
75 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Bakery · Downtown Portland · 92 tips and reviews

Lauren S.Lauren Shia: The ham and cheese croissant is amazing!

CL B.CL Burke: Makes me want to visit Portland again! Amazing baguette!! Ham and cheese croissant = one of the best I ever had! Asiago fougasse = surprisingly delicious. Order all 3, you won't be disappointed.

Whitney M.Whitney Martin: Ham & cheese pastry was amazing

Salvage BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Portland.

6. Salvage BBQ

8.8
919 Congress St, Portland, ME
BBQ Joint · 34 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: Excellent brisket sandwich and mac n' cheese.

Damon A.Damon Aw: We had cornbread and mac & cheese for sides with the meat coma. It was awesome and enough to feed a boy and two girls if you're not famished

Ariel M.Ariel Morrison: Omg the Mac and cheese

Public Market House is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Portland.

7. Public Market House

8.7
28 Monument Sq, Portland, ME
Food Court · Downtown Portland · 26 tips and reviews

Adam C.Adam Callaghan: The cheese shop/deli is one of the few places I know to get top notch chocolate bars from the German company Rittersport. Try the Pfefferminz (peppermint).

Michelle S.Michelle S: Amazing selection of cheeses and they have a big basket of small pieces to try out new kinds. They sell twisted tea.

Angelo C.Angelo Cushman: Cheese cheese cheese

Flatbread Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Portland.

8. Flatbread Company

9.1
72 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Pizzeria · Downtown Portland · 60 tips and reviews

Heather S.Heather Stults: mmm.. jays heart and seaweed salad with fresh mozz :)

CandaceCandace: Coevolution - Imported Kalamata olives, fresh organic rosemary, organic red onions, Sunset Acres goat cheese, fire-roasted sweet red peppers & mozzarella on organic crust w/organic garlic oil & herbs.

Ariel M.Ariel Morrison: Favorite salad is beets and goat cheese here

The Holy Donut is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Portland.

9. The Holy Donut

8.6
7 Exchange St, Portland, ME
Donut Shop · Downtown Portland · 110 tips and reviews

cindy s.cindy shin: Their bacon cheddar donut is sooooooo gooood yummm!

Amanda T.Amanda Thompson: These donuts are absolutely incredible! They're all very moist, flavorful, and they just melt in your mouth! I recommend trying my favorites the dark chocolate sea salt donut and the bacon cheddar!

Rohan D.Rohan Dsouza: Beyond amazing. Get the bacon cheddar and come back for more

DiMillo's on the Water is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Portland.

10. DiMillo's on the Water

8.2
25 Long Wharf (at 154 Commercial St), Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 84 tips and reviews

Michael B.Michael Belluardo: Old school restaurant and it shows, But the view from outside is great. Topside is the only way to eat. the Frutta Di Mare was just ok, but wow the Lobster Mac & cheese was the best we've ever had.

Ami H.Ami H.: Lobster mac & cheese is so velvety luxe, some inappropriate noises may escape your throat after taking a bite. Lobster, marscapone, cognac...bomchickawowow.

Tino B.Tino Boehm: Great Atmosphere and very posh. You need a reservation ahead for Dinner. We tried in the evening without luck. But lunch is easier to get in. Lobster Mac and cheese was really good. Fish tacos as well

Duckfat is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Portland.

11. Duckfat

9.1
43 Middle St, Portland, ME
New American Restaurant · 230 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: The fries are a must, but if that's not enough for you, have the poutine, their classic fries topped with cheese curd and smothered with their house made duck gravy.

Serdar T.Serdar Tumgoren: Hands down, must try duck poutine (fries smothered in cheese curd and duck gravy). We waited 30 mins in tight quarters for a table, but it was worth it.

JourdanJourdan: Everything. But really, let's see. Poutine, must. Just do it. Fries. Burnt honey shake. Doughnut holes. Cherry soda. Ham & cheese sandwich. I'd order them all again-- let's be serious, I will.

Novare Res Bier Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Portland.

12. Novare Res Bier Cafe

8.9
4 Canal Plz (at Exchange St), Portland, ME
Beer Garden · Downtown Portland · 125 tips and reviews

Cutter H.Cutter Houck: Interesting crowd and knowledgable bartenders. Cellar like inside but large space. Impressive Belgian Beer/Local selection with appropriate glassware. Bites- cheeses, wild boar salami, lobster roll

Marc C.Marc Charbonneau: Great beer selection! Get some cheese and meat pairings too.

TT: Impressive beer list with a pretty good amount of Belgians. Great meat & cheese plate!

Pizza Villa is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Portland.

13. Pizza Villa

8.3
940 Congress St (at Valley St), Portland, ME
Pizzeria · 16 tips and reviews

John O.John Osterman: Awesome pie!! Steak and cheese FTW

Nate K.Nate Kinsman: Kalamata Olives and feta pizza...Heaven.

Allison M.Allison Morrill: Broccoli bites + steak and cheese pizza = incredible. Plus all the bartenders have pretty heavy pours!

Hot Suppa is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Portland.

14. Hot Suppa

9.2
703 Congress St, Portland, ME
Breakfast Spot · Parkside · 87 tips and reviews

Roni L.Roni Lepore: Try the 3 Eggs Omelette - With grits on side and goat cheese in the omelet - heavenly breakfast meal!

PureWowPureWow: Psst, gluten-free friends: You can get the creamy delicious mac and cheese made with GF noodles. Read more.

The Swedish C.The Swedish Chef: Fried chicken, Mac & Cheese, Wings. Be careful with the Hot Chicken. Delicious but brutally hot and they will warn you when you order it.

David's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Portland.

15. David's Restaurant

8.3
22 Monument Sq, Portland, ME
American Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 30 tips and reviews

Charles G.Charles G.: The Creme de Brie was very good. Its relatively small and leaves just the right amount for the main course.

Elaine M.Elaine Mesker: Goat cheese packets are to die for!

Rachel F.Rachel Forbus: Peppered Filet Minion with Bleu Cheese Butter is AMAZING! Mmm... :)