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

1. Tandem Coffee + Bakery

9.3
742 Congress St, Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · Parkside · 58 tips and reviews

Meghan M.Meghan McGee: This place is trendy and casual. Love the breakfast foods and coffee selection

Anna T.Anna Tovkun: The baked goods are amazing! The staff is super nice. The breakfast sandwich sells out quickly.

Kyle B.Kyle Bye: Best cup of coffee in Portland - also, the space itself is incredible, perfectly lit from outside.

The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Portland.

2. The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection

9.4
119 Exchange St (at Congress St), Portland, ME
Hotel · Downtown Portland · 21 tips and reviews

Krishna R.Krishna Ramaswamy: Nice stylish rooms not bad price

Larisa G.Larisa Grollemond: Stylish, swanky boutique hotel with incredible attention to detail (+ turn down service desserts!) and friendly service. Within walking distance to all the tourist spots in Portland.

KT N.KT Nelson-Hart: Great corner room on 2nd floor. Clean, upscale building and polite staff! Love the theme (and the shower!)

Empire Chinese Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Portland.

3. Empire Chinese Kitchen

8.2
575 Congress St, Portland, ME
Chinese Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 31 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Portland's first Chinese dim sum restaurant mixes the traditional (steamed pork buns, wonton soup) with the creative (pastrami egg rolls, bacon fried rice) in a hip environment.

Al S.Al S: Everything I've had here is fantastic, but the garlic green beans are the true standout. Great upscale Chinese spot.

Jack L. S.Jack L. Sammons: Dumplings, Ramen, etc. all excellent. Comfortable atmosphere and friendly and efficient waitstaff.

Boda is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Portland.

4. Boda

8.8
645 Congress St (State St), Portland, ME
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 61 tips and reviews

Meghan M.Meghan McGee: Good for dates and late night bites. Trendy.

Darcie J.Darcie Jakimas: Obsessed with the mussels and sticky rice. Best Thai in Portland by far. Love!

David P.David Purvis: Ask for the waitress with all the tattoos if you want bad service

Eventide Oyster Co. is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Portland.

5. Eventide Oyster Co.

9.3
86 Middle St (btwn Franklin and Hampshire), Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 281 tips and reviews

ninanina: On a trip to escape Brooklyn I ended up at Eventide, which is as hip as Maine gets. But I have no regrets: there's good food and fun cocktails. A great double date spot!

James B.James B: Great oysters, cocktails, and get the lobster roll with brown butter

Chelsea R.Chelsea Raab: The lobster roll with brown butter vinaigrette is the best thing I have ever eaten. Ever.

Fore Street is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Portland.

6. Fore Street

9.0
288 Fore St (btwn Franklin & Custom House), Portland, ME
New American Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 117 tips and reviews

Christopher N.Christopher Nason: Great place for special occasions. Located in the hip and trendy old port.

Dylan M.Dylan Martin: Mussels, pork loin, chocolate torte. All friggin amazing.

EaterEater: The James Beard Award-winning chef was the first in Portland to incorporate ingredients from local farmers, fishermen and foragers. His rustic, seasonal menu changes daily. [Eater 18 Member]

Local 188 is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Portland.

7. Local 188

8.3
685 Congress St, Portland, ME
Bar · Parkside · 70 tips and reviews

Nate C.Nate Coffin: Very "hip"

Nicole R.Nicole Rocchio: The eggplant/mushroom dish was incredible. Mussels also good! Bread was incredibly fresh

LisaLisa: Get the mussels! Delicious.

Green Elephant Bistro is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Portland.

8. Green Elephant Bistro

9.2
608 Congress St, Portland, ME
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 54 tips and reviews

Eva S.Eva Shah: Dumplings, Pad Thai, Panang Curry, Everything.....

Daniel B.Daniel Bachmann: Awesome spring roll, wontons! Peanut butter sauce mains and irresistible fried banana with ice cream! Eat once to complete!

Cait W.Cait Wilson: Anything you eat here will be great. Such quality food!

The Portland Hunt + Alpine Club is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Portland.

9. The Portland Hunt + Alpine Club

8.8
75 Market St, Portland, ME
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Portland · 48 tips and reviews

sam j.sam joseph: Great drinks, cool mixologists, fun music and champagne and popcorn special

Ian P.Ian Poynter: Just enjoy the cocktail bar atmosphere. Relax into it. You know you want to.

Dan W.Dan White: #Cocktails :)

Union is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Portland.

10. Union

8.7
390 Congress St (Congress St), Portland, ME
American Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 20 tips and reviews

Dan S.Dan S: Great food in a great hotel. Do it now.

Matthew T.Matthew Tully: Everything we are was amazing. The crab pasta and scallop mains we're exceptional. Amazing service and atmosphere to boot.

Aashima R.Aashima Ratti: The seared goat cheese is a love affair on a plate

Pai Men Miyake is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Portland.

11. Pai Men Miyake

8.9
188 State St (at Congress St), Portland, ME
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 72 tips and reviews

Carla J.Carla Jean: Great constantly rotating tap list (and sometimes tap takeovers) Order the pork buns. DO IT. Just... trust me.

Ben M.Ben McPherson: The pork buns are a must have

VVineygirlVVineygirl: Hamayaki. Oh my god...

Bard Coffee is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Portland.

12. Bard Coffee

9.1
185 Middle St (Exchange St.), Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · Downtown Portland · 108 tips and reviews

Max B.Max Brautigam: This place is superb. I recommend getting a bag of coffee for home, too!

Christopher M.Christopher May: Ask for Jeremy or Justin - they'll get your drink right 10/10 times!

M B.M B: Go get a real cup of coffee at bard.

Duckfat is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Portland.

13. Duckfat

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

Michael R.Michael Rodríguez Torrent: Sloberingly tasty poutine and delicious, wonderfully thick milkshakes

Portland Old PortPortland Old Port: Comfort food at its finest. Looking for a snack for two? Split some fries with truffle ketchup and thai chili mayo. For a sweet tooth try a milkshake or some beignets. Counting calories? Go home.

Eric CEric C: Yes, the fries are amazing. Yes, the dipping sauces are exquisite. But every time you don't order the poutine, a little duckling cries a silent tear.

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

14. Hot Suppa

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

Jason P.Jason Pickens: The Cajun Bloody Mary is very good and has a heckuva kick. Garlic baked grits are the best.

Portland Old PortPortland Old Port: Add bacon to the fried green tomato Benedict, it's only about a dollar more and adds a little bacon-y goodness to this unique brunch.

Dustin D.Dustin Daws: Order the Eggs Benedict! Simply scrumptious!

Little Tap House is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Portland.

15. Little Tap House

8.6
106 High St (Spring St.), Portland, ME
Pub · Downtown Portland · 28 tips and reviews

Portland Old PortPortland Old Port: Stop in for an ever-changing menu featuring locally sourced ingredients expertly prepared to be delicious. Feeling daring at brunch? try the "Beery Mary". Try the duck sliders for a tasty lunch.

Steph G.Steph G: Fabulous! Delicious! Raving about the food plus a good selection of brews. Local ones as well. Definitely try this place if you are in the area.

DollfaceDollface: I got the chance to have a drink... Drinks lol here. Also enjoyed a lobster roll! Hello summertime in portie town! Comfortable-easy-tasty place!