Reviews of The Local Press. (Caterer) in Portland (Maine).

The Local Press

270 Reviews

176 Comments

Caterer

Sandwich shop

276 Woodford St, Portland, ME 04103, United States

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Information of The Local Press, Caterer in Portland (Maine)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Nicole Stafford

The food is absolutely amazing. Always fresh and high quality ingredients paired together in unique and thoughtful creations ☺️ The grateful ched is my all time favorite but everything I've tried is delicious. The owner and all the workers are super great people too!

Anna Brunck

Always my #1 place to get take-out lunch. Sandwiches are amazing and I had the salad for the first time a few days ago and it was also excellent. Call ahead to pick up, otherwise you might be waiting a while.

Allison Mikaniewicz

This is best sandwich shop! We travel to the Bar Harbor twice a year and stumbled on this place last year. Wish we had found the place sooner. The sandwiches are always delicious and fresh and the service is great even when they're busy.

Matt Cottrill

I love a good panini. Want a good panini? Go to Local Press. I actually got a Reuben haha. I'm not sure why, I was just in the mood for one. The people I was eating with also had a great time. They have some alcohol as well.

Heidi Nottonson

Fabulous sandwiches! So far, I have tried The Dude and Goodfellas. Their cookies are the best! Thanks for being a great neighborhood sandwich shop.

William O'Reilly

The food and service are top notch. Because they are top notch there will always be a long line. Call ahead and order, if you come after 11:15 plan on a wait but great food.

Jonathan Dennison

Great sandwiches! A short, simple list with elegant combinations of ingredients. They all sounded like something exciting to try. The staff was super friendly and talkative. They also carry drinks, sodas and gorgeous cheesecake made by local businesses. A great place to stop in for lunch. Haven't seen what it's like around dinner time. We walked there from our Airbnb.

Thomas Abbott

Probably the best sandwich spot in Portland area, all are good but orchard turkey is my favorite

Mia Carmel

What a great local spot! Really fresh ingredients and all the sandwiches are grilled so they are warm and delicious. All the guys behind the counter were super friendly. Check out this place :)

JoySwich

Best sandwiches in Portland. Customer service is 100% on point. They’re always busy, but so fast, efficient and super kind. Always have smiles on their faces (the genuine kind). Grateful for this little spot and can’t recommend it enough.

Rachel Ryan

In Portland for a wedding and needed a quick lunch. This place was perfect! Absolutely delicious sandwich and homemade cookies! If I’m ever back in Portland I’ll be stopping here again!

Rodney Konkel

I had a Reuben on gluten-free sandwich and it was not only delicious it was packed full of pastrami and sauerkraut it was so good and the price was perfect I would recommends this is a great sandwich place

Amelia Lowe

Love love love. Paninis done right. Never had a bad meal here and even writing this review I am planning my next sandwich 😅

Linda Rose

I'm continually impressed by the low-key deliciousness available here. The Back Shore is my favorite and offers ham, blue cheese, spinach, and grapes (pictured). Most sandwiches have a similar vibe. Perfect mix of savory and sweet. Local beers on tap, hot/cold sandwich options and soup. 3 veg options available. Usually not crowded. Once I biked here in the pouring rain and they offered me towels from the kitchen. I recommend it highly!

Erika Grant

This place is a great local find! We are here visiting and wanted a local place for a quick lunch that wasn’t fast food. The staff was super friendly. The food was made in front of us, quick and tasted amazing!! I would recommend this place to anyone in the area. Great job!

Harrison Miller

Good sandwiches, good soup, serves wine and beer, take out or dine in, kids menu, and most importantly a relaxing local environment. Offers gluten free options, though it's a bit of a price hike. Overall a wonderful place to stop for lunch.

Christian Cornielles

Cozy cold/hot sandwiches place. I strongly recommend it. Staff is friendly and their choices are perfect for a quick sandwich lunch! Try it out!

Cullen Burke

Absolutely fantastic - these guys know what the hell they are doing when it comes to making sandwiches! Bread was fresh and perfect, the meat was mounded and delicious, and the spinach and sautéed onions were on point. Keep up the great work!

Erland C

We were here over three years ago, but this place made such an imPRESSion on us while we were in "vacationland." Such a great atmosphere at this place. My sandwich was amazing. Loved the trivia with all the patrons. Not sure if you guys still do that, but I hope so! Will definitely eat here again whenever I visit Portland.

Betty Eide

Local Press has the best Reuben evah! If you want a really delicious sandwich, not just the Reuben (my fave) then go to Local Press. Their sandwiches are packed full with goodness and well worth the money!

Drew Millecchia

Excellent! Superior sandwiches made by the best people!

Caitlynn Downs

Delicious food for the whole family. My daughter loved her classic grilled cheese sandwich while my husband enjoyed the house salad & soup. I had the Black Friday panini and that was also delicious! Friendly service. Can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend!

Ali Ross

The Local Press is an AWESOME place to eat and enjoy good company. My boyfriend and I were new to the neighborhood and a friend suggested this sandwich shop to us. We went in not knowing what to expect, and almost instantly, we fell in love. The food is incredible, and the staff is awesome. One of the bartenders, Dean, gave us excellent service, was extremely attentive to our needs and kept us wanting more (Local Press). My boyfriend and I frequent this establishment because of its close proximity to our apartment as well as the friendly and inviting faces we walk into each time. We were also introduced to two people who make sandwiches on the take out side, I believe their names are Dan and Chris. Each of them was very outgoing, respectful, and eager to serve us as well as chat with us while we dined at the take out section of the Local Press. If I were able to give a 20/20 I would do that instead. Cannot wait for my next sandwich!

Tara Warren

Absolutely the best sandwich I have had in years! We found this place through a Google search, read the reviews and headed over. Boy were we glad we did. The 3 gentlemen working were fantastic. Smiling, friendly and very accommodating. The ciabatta bread was the best I'd ever had. It was so soft and not the least bit tough. I had the Goodlife and my mother in law had the the Big O. Both were amazing. I really can't say enough about how delicious they were. My only regret? That I don't live closer!

Eduardo Thomas Pérez del Postigo

The Orchard Turkey was good, and the key lime cheesecake was amazing. I don't think I knew this place while I lived in Portland. 😔

Alex Wiss

Amazing sandwiches and great staff. Can't go wrong with the local food and vibe of this place.

Stephen Hoy

Local Press is not a publication, but a busy local shop that prepares artisanal soups, panini (hot off the "press"), and cold cut sandwiches. We've been very pleased with various nourishing & tasty panini and cold sandwiches; Corn Chowder featured one visit, best we've ever tasted. On 1 July 2021, Dine-in not yet re-opened.

Bethany Perkins

Great food, friendly service and a comfortable place to enjoy a sandwich. I will be back. Edited 7 months later to add...This is a consistently great local sandwich shop. My favorite sandwich is a special called the lost tiger. The flavors are delicious and it's a combo I would never have thought to try. I haven't ordered anything I didn't like from here.

Laura Phillips

My daughter wanted a great sandwich for lunch and we found Local Press. Perfect find wonderful sandwiches and we had a hard time choosing one because they all sounded wonderful ! We can’t wait to come back and try another and another! Great chocolate milkshake and the selection of beers and wine were fantastic as well.

Frank Rychling

What a great sandwich! Awesome beer! Love this place.

Kevin Aoussou

I was in Portland for two weeks and ended up going to the Local Press a few times because of Dan. The food was great, and he made a great suggestion to the Backshore (goat cheese instead of blue cheese). He also makes a banging cheesecake. Is also a very all around nice guy. I hope people check out this review and go check this place out!

Judie Albano

Great panini..orchard turkey. My husband had the soup if the day. Everything was freshly made, hot and delicious. Friendly and efficient!

Nicole Stepensky

My favorite sandwich place in Portland! I’m gluten free and they can do any sandwich on gluten free bread (it’s actually good bread, not one of those tiny ones that looks like a kids toy bread). They also have specials sometimes that they post on Instagram so they always have a cool variety of new things

Patriot Lady

I LOVE this place!! It's one of my favorite places to go. The food is always delicious & fresh tasting. Casey, the owner and his staff are awesome. Dan makes the best cheescakes!! Boston creme my favorite!! There is a take out side & a dine in side with a bar. Mikey & Dean awesome bartender/ servers!!

Connor Dennis

Great selection of suprisingly unique hot and cold sanwiches. All of them are bomb! Owner is also a nice guys and makes your sandwich right in front of you. They also use boars head meats and cheeses. They also just opened a small tap room next door. I've yet to try it but it looks great👌

Peyton Curran

I have been a regular for a couple of years now. Casey the owner manages all day to day operations, and is very friendly, and makes killer sandwiches! Also he just opened a tap room across the hall from the sandwich shop. So not only can you enjoy the most perfect sandwich, but also a beer. Highly recommend if you're looking for handcrafted sandwiches, or soup. My favorite sandwich is 'The Dude', which is turkey, Chipotle mayo, lettuce, bacon, avocado, and cheese.

Pete Underwood

Amazing local spot which has recently expanded to offer a beer and wine bar! 😮 the sandwiches are bomb. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu here. My personal favorite is the Ruben - yum. …

Adrien Boudreau

Great little neighborhood sandwich shop. Quality Boar's Head meats & other quality ingredients go into fantastic hot & cold sandwiches & paninis. Mostly a take out joint (they only have a couple small standing tables for dining in). Nice folks & great service!

Noah Fletcher

While we were on a vacation to Maine, our transportation to the airbnb fell through. The Local Press gave us private seating, delicious food, and amazing milkshakes while we waited for our ride. We felt taken care of, and incredibly thankful for the kindness. It was a sweet first impression of Portland. The Local Press is a must stop when visiting.

Nancy Keast

Love it! Beacon Street panini is my favorite. ..but also love many of the other choices too! Super fresh food, friendly owner and staff. You can't go wrong here! Only drawback is sometimes hard to find a table. Intimate, casual space.

Dominike Dominike

Can't say enough about this place! Service was fast and friendly food is amazing! I felt I was eating the best sandwich I'd ever had. Price was affordable you need to come up here was totally great!

Ryan Eling

Stellar sandwich shop in Portland. They use quality ingredients and have a wide variety of 'wiches to satisfy everyone. The grilled paninis are the highlight, offering a crunch and cheesy melt that is delightful. Even more spectacular than the food is the customer service: the owner Chad is often behind the making sandwiches and he is the friendliest shop owner I've met: always smiling and ready to chat. They have recently expanded to have more space for dining in, which is a welcome addition as the shop proper is quite cozy. Only trouble with the shop is the very limited parking available; best to plan on a little walk to get here if you're driving.

James Ganley

Cozy atmosphere, great sandwiches and attentive service. Great place to have a relaxed lunch. Just be aware if you order a sandwich that's all you get, there are no chips, fries or sides.

Lori Smith

I'm obsessed with the Orchard Turkey panini!! The guys that work there are so friendly. Always call me by name. Love this place!!!

Joe Presser

Oh man, there is no better sandwich shop in Portland. Have never had anything between bread here I didn’t like. Super great flavors, Hip and not pretentious, laid-back and still super quick with the orders.

Zach Oberman

Delicious and amazing pressed sandwiches. Great place for lunch and their food is amazing. Real friendly staff.

cwalkenisgod

This is the penultimate sandwich shop. With a limited-yet-diverse menu, those looking to procure a great lunch will find that this place meets your needs. The owner and staff are friendly, the food is made quickly and with care, and the price isn't bad. Only downside is the parking, which is only on the street.

malcolm dopwell

Some very respectful gentlemen in this establishment. The paninis are excellent. A little pricey but great service and quality food

Alan Kuhlman

Great panini's and beet salad. Loved the neighborhood location and we enjoyed talking with the guy who made our sandwiches

Emily Sullivan

Good food, friendly staff, decent happy hour!

Kim Crabb

We order their sandwiches for work lunches and everyone loves them. The owner and staff are super friendly

Charlie Wallace

The food was spectacular, there what is a slight problem with one of the orders but we didn’t bother going back or asking or doing anything about it. It was just an omission of an item on a sandwich. By the time you’re home you don’t want to go back for anything. It was still delicious. And we will go back again!

Jim Warwick

Small neighborhood gem! Paninis are always creative and delicious and not greasy at all like most paninis tend to be. The owner and staff are very pleasant, friendly, and are happy to accommodate substitutions!

Gabrielle Beck

This is my favorite sandwich shop in all of Portland. The owner and staff are extremely friendly and create delectable dishes. The food is fresh and each dish is well thought out!

Nathan Williams

Super nice staff with amazingly good sandwiches. Top shelf ingredients with attention to detail and a really cool space. You won't find a better sandwich shop.

Abbey Cross

Loved the Beacon Street sandwich, and thank you for the free cup of soup too!

Christy R

Glorious! Had the special on gluten free bread and it was Amazing! Kid enjoyed her pbj and bacon and the tortillas soup was delicious! Great local find!

Wayne Violette

Excellent food >good choices >all fresh daily ingredients. Staff very friendly and informative. Local beer and many choices great tap favorites. I will be back for sure.

john bigelow

just had my boss grab me a sandwich for lunch, it was turkey alvacado and mayo etc.....point being it was amazing! Just a slight bit of heat from the mayo, the creaminess of the avacado the crisp crunch of the pressed bread. This sandwich is on my list from now on!

Eric Winter

Awesome little sandwich place. Affordable prices, cozy, neighborhoody vibe. Great service. I'm sad we didn't go in sooner because we're moving away next week.

Ted King

Great sammies, awesome beer list, cool vibe, we dig it.

C.Annie Doucette

Our feel better on a tough day spot. They know just how to improve your day with incredible sandwiches, and dessert!

Steve

Had a roast beef panini and it was great. Staff was super friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is great. Little sub shop off the beaten path. Would definitely go back.

Rafael Guerra

I come here often. Great options, amazing deserts, friendly staff. If you ever visit, make sure to try their Vanilla/Nutella Milkshake.

Patrick Hartford

This place has a great bunch of people working there. The food is fabulous, and while you wait they have a great little bar next door. Really nice quality beers:) see ya there

Kristel Hayes

Not really sure what took me so long to hit up The Local Press over in the Woodford’s Corner hood, but sure am glad I finally did! Almost ordered “one of everything”. In addition to their delicious panini options, grab some Maine made soda, baked goods, pickles, and definitely don’t miss the Maine Maple chips made just up the road in Freeport by Vintage Maine Kitchen!

Tom Titus

The BuaneaVista and dogbonerootnspices soup/chowder cudnt possibly be more divine , why aren't they open now !!! I'm saliv8ing pondering my next visit , I'd pay them to eat there , ohpp , that's what I hav been doing 😵🤔🤤😋👹 PS the aroma waifing on whisps of air from the kitchen at closing r interesting .

Barrett Sprague

Some of the best sandwiches and soups in Portland. The newly opened tap room; with a super good draft selection, brings The Local Press to the next level!

douglas

Best sandwiches in Portland! Casey and Dan are always warm and friendly. The menu is huge and every item is distinct.

Kayla Manzi

Amazing sandwiches! Light and full of flavor with a down to earth vibe inside. Would highly recommend!

Caleb Valley

Sandwich was pretty good! Everything was fresh tasting and the bread was great! Their milkshakes are pretty killer too.

Ashley Watters

Friendly staff, authentic paninis, and best shake I ever had! I could eat here 3x a day!

Zachary Goater

Amazing menu with a selection of unique menu items. Would highly recommend for takeout, or on the go, their only limit is seating. But, with their upcoming expansion that will soon be a non-issue.

Julie C

Staff was super friendly, sandwiches were really good, ambiance is nice, also they have a pretty good beer and wine selection considering the place is on the smaller side.

Jason Trease

These guys are friendly and make great sandwiches! A+++

Joy Chauvette

LOVE THIS PLACE!! THE STAFF AND THE SANDWICHES ARE SOOO YUMMY. SOUPS FROM SCRATCH & CHEESECAKES ARE SOOO GOOD. SERVICE HAS ALWAYS BEEN GREAT HERE!

Kathleen Miller

Amazing, I crave this place daily.

Justin Reid

Very happy with every sandwich from The Local Press. Always good food and friendly service.

Herman Adkins

WOW, WHAT A GREAT EXPERIENCE, THE FOOD WAS , OH SO GOOD, VERY FRIENDLY FAMILY RESTAURANT, AND THEY HAD A SINGER ON THEY FRIDAY THAT WE WERE THERE. If you can, check this place out in your travels.

Kyle Charest

Very friendly service, and attention to detail. The food tastes great and fresh. The atmosphere is kind of small and cramped, but definitely cozy feeling. Will come again!

Zachary Meyers

Amazing food, fast service, and great for a mid day lunch with the girlfriend. Cozy and everything on the menu looks and taste just like you'd imagine it.

Ashley Williams

Amazing food, excellent service! Anything good I say about The Local Press would be a massive understatement! It's that good!

Nicholas Sweeney Cook

This place is awesome!!!! The beers are very well priced, and they are even cheaper at happy hour. One of the best Reubens I’ve ever had!

Justin Lane

The Big O was so good I didn't mind the metric Tonne of spinach on it, and I've got that Big Salad Energy to get me through the day

Dylan Constantine

Amazing food, good prices, and amazing service. Food is sooooooo tasty and filling! But could use more tables. And great quantities of the food.

Stephanie

Stopped in with a large group, they did a great job getting all the food ready and every sandwich was amazing!!

Dianna LaFontaine

A great little gem of a sandwich shop. First time, definitely not my last.

Jessica Gaudet

Very friendly service, very yummy food, good local beer list. Definitely recommend. 👍 …

R.J. Agee

Beacon Street panini was phenomenal.

chuck randall

I recommend this location million percent great food affordable friendly atmosphere takeout only

Susan Slivinsky

Fabulous food, comfortable accommodations. Good and friendly service. Love our first time here.

catherine knott

Excellent food. Always fresh. Nice staff. The curry soup is amazing.

P. Foodjunkie

Whoever gave it 1 star was a salty hag. This place is great. The beacon st is 🔥. Come in for great food. …

David Anderson

Nice, cozy sandwich shop with a range of good paninis, cold sandwiches, and a kind, friendly waiter.

Daniel Benedict

Fantastic hand crafted sandwiches. Excellent local beer selection.

Robert Blow

Such a unique lunch experience. The rundown soup is so very good.

Shawn Huber

Fantastic. Best sandwiches (and cheesecake) in southern Maine. Can't recommend enough.

Ryan G

Hands down the best sandwich shop in Portland! Never had a bad sandwich from this place.

Thomas “Tom” Keller

Had a great bowl of soup there. Their sandwiches are impressive .

Russell Gillen

Long wait, and forgotten about while waiting outside. The panini was very good though.

Jennifer Yordy

One of the best paninis I've ever had

Patrick Ferguson

One of the best Reubens I’ve ever had! I’d go back here in a heart beat!

Harun Laleli

Amazing sandwiches and friendly staff!

Breelyn McClernand

Amazing food. Amazing people. 10/10 would recommend anything from the local press

Paul Steinhagen

Outstanding! Best sandwich I've had in a long time

Richard Dextraze

Great sandwiches, well crafted and cheerfully served. Grateful is a winner!

Roya Shahabi

Location is meh, customer service was meh, but sandwich was good.

Greg Goodwin

Great sandwiches, great employees, I love the Rundown soup!

Sarah Tison

Best place for a tasty sandwich and homemade chocolate chip cookies!

Doug Haney

Great little sandwich shop and friendly staff. Check it out.

Ryan G

Best sandwiches in Portland hands down!

Erik C. Jorgensen

Great neighborhood sandwich shop now jas a neat little beer and wine bar.

Shelly

I always get the same thang... The Dude! And every time it is DEEEEEELICIOUS!!!!Great atmosphere, super friendly people, great service

Alec Bruce

Excellent Sandwiches! Warm, comfortable atmosphere.

Lenin Lover

Friendly atmosphere, absolutely great people. Plus their merch is cool

Arthur Astarita

GREAT SANDWICHES!!

Christopher Seavey

Great, fast sammies, 4 local beer taps and a load of cans and bottles.

Jeff A

Amazing sandwiches! Casey is brilliant. A must try.

Rafael Guerra

Make sure you try their Islander sandwich and the Vanilla Nutella milkshake.

Drew Turner

Best sandwiches I've ever had

Ed Brooks

Great food and nice folks

Andrew O'Neill

Great food and friendly staff I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Zach Wilky

Helluva panini. Easy to miss! Put it in the gps. Great freash food!

Jose Aymat

This place has the best sandwiches in all the land of Portland

Stephen Pelsue

Great spot. Excellent sandwiches & service.

Samwise Libby

Fantastic paninis! Great spot for lunch

Kelly Bentley

Always tasty!

Mark

So good. Favorite sandwich place in Portland.

Andrew Rice

Best little sandwich shop in the area

MARIA G

Delicious! Best sandwich shop in Portland!

John Seavey

Outstanding establishment I'm standing food outstanding staff highly recommended

Brian Jackson

Delicious and creative sandwiches for a good price!

Jason Barnes

Great food. Nice little place.

Courtney Hadley

Delish broccoli cheddar soup and panini!!

Steph Garcia

Great chocolate malted milkshakes! Excellent service!

Chris McGough

Best reuben I've had in my life!

Willem van Oosterum

Great paninis, kids loved it.

Candace Fleury

The best panini, soup and beer (!)

Benny McKeon

Excellent food and awesome staff!

Meg Barrett

BEST friggin place in town !!! Love the staff and food

P J

Hands down the best sandwiches in Portland!

DONNA Andrews

Really nice low key neighborhood pub.

Robin Bates

Love the Local Press! I always get the Dude.

Matt Haskins

Great food and friendly service!

Heidi LHeureux

Awesome food! Awesome Folks! Awesome place!!!

Dan

Best sandwich shop ever.

corey shepard

Awsome sandwiches and great environment

Jimmy Crehan

New favorite place in Portland. HANDS DOWN

Phil

Good cold sandwiches, good pickles.

Jim Shimansky

The Dude is awesome. The beer is cold.

Tyus Dusty

Amazing sandwich shop!

Mary Roberts

Come for the beer stay for the cheesecake.

Rachael Griffin (Raye Raye)

Wonderful!

Melissa Ruel

Always amazing, love this place!

Mary Pisch

Great food and atmosphere

Renegade Christian

Just okay

Cole Parlin

Great lunch spot!

Dan Oleson

Perfect brunch experience!!!

Sean Case

Amazing sandwiches!

Jeffrey Alvarez-Lopez

Awesome sandwiches!

Wayne Roach

Excellent food and service

scott stafford

Top shelf food and service.

Wayne Roach

Excellent sandwiches.

Kait Micks

Love. Love. Love 💝 …

Duncan Robertson

Fantastic panini

Ami P

Great food!

Allison Becker

Homey and quality food.

Nick Siviski

Best sandwiches in Portland!!!!!

Charles Foss

Really great atmosphere

Jesse N

Yummy

Steve Kulpa

Great Paninis

Ben Corriveau

Sandwich Perfection

John Fatora

Khanhmy Vuong

Brian Shufeldt

Megan Saul

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