Artemisia Cafe
| Address: | 61 Pleasant St #109, Portland, ME 04101, USA |
| Phone: | +1 207-761-0135 |
| Site: | artemisiacafe.com |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | Closed 11AM–2PM 11AM–2PM 11AM–2PM 11AM–2PM 9AM–2PM 9AM–2PM |
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Emily Blackstone
I was debating where to take my parents out for dinner tonight, when I saw mention on Facebook of Artemisias evening specials. Ive always loved brunch here, so lets try dinner. And what a dinner. There are small plate/tapas starters and polite sized (you can eat it all without feeling roly-poly) entrées. I highly recommend the cooler - fruit purées with seltzer water. I got the raspberry-lime and my mom got the ginger-lime. I enjoyed mine, but I loved moms. Then something we all split two desserts, they just sounded to yummy to decide. A simple berry trifle with mascarpone cream and a lemon vanilla layer cake. The trifle was light and refreshing with just enough sweetness in the cream and the cake was moist with just the perfect balance of sweet from the cake and tart from the lemon. Like I said, Ive liked Artemisia for brunch for a long time, but theyve just become one of my new favorite dinner spots.
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Andrea Schamis
We arrived at 12:45 on a weekday. The place was full. The hostess said it would be "about ten minutes" until we got a table. We waited at the bar; nobody asked us if we wanted any coffee or tea while we waited. Finally, after exactly 35 minutes, we were seated. Right after that, another couple came in and were seated immediately, since by then the place was clearing out. The waitress went over to them first and gave them water. She then continued to service the other customers who wee already eating-- with coffee, desserts, their checks, etc. We were ignored. It was 45 minutes after our arrival that we placed our order. The restaurant was completely empty when we finally got our lunch, about five minutes after the couple who had come in after us. There was one waitress and one hostess, both of whom were oblivious, certainly to us but also to others. I will never return.
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A Private User
Artemisias brunchs are outrageous. Every single item on the menu is fantastic from the fruit and granola to the french toast. Personal favorites are the southwestern eggs and the veggie hash and eggs. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. A comfortable place for a date or a business meeting. Their lunch menu has something for everyone, being vegetarian I can only vouch for those options, and they are all good-veggie dumpling salad, Tuscan Grill, Sweet Potato Sandwich...Aside from being Portlands best kept secret, they have one of their own-their cookies! Holy warm heaven on a plate! Try one, who certainly wont be disappointed. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly is the service. From the kitchen staff to the servers, everyone is warm, kind, and provides attentive service. Artemisia is a true treasure.
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Brandon Sauer
This restaurant had the following amenities; a bathroom, 1 large kitchen with a range top, a dishwasher, white plates, sturdy silverware, napkins, ketchup, Cholula, salt and pepper, and clean glassware. Additionally, the variety of plants seemed to enhance the oxygen supplied inside the dining room area. All of the plants seemed to be well watered and tended to. Our server displayed strong cognitive ability by being able to divide our bill into four and deliver the correct food to the right person. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant if you require silverware when dining and enjoy live plants that are humanely managed.
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matthew liang
we live in Boston and have a home in Scarborough since 2008. We worked with Rick Renner, the architect up the street from this place when it was only an incredible breakfast and lunch place. This restaurant open for dinners now under a husband and wife. is a gem worth traveling to. simple in appearance but food for royalty with modest prices and service that is hard to find. our in-laws not used to experimenting loved their risotto, their hangar steak - like no other they had tasted. try it before it becomes really famous and impossible to book. My bride has been there 5 times but I will catch up.
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Beth Clayton
Having traveled about the globe for work, we have to say what a pleasure it was to come into a space with phenomenal service and attentiveness to timing combined with fantastic flavors and inventive dishes-- all under the auspice of quality ingredients and local sourcing. Cannot recommend it highly enough. My wife is here as a soloist with Portland Symphony, so if my fellow musicians, patrons and fans of the symphony dont know about it-- GO! Its beyond conveniently located.. and for those of you who just need a great meal-- GO!
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A Private User
Amongst the brick cobbles of Portland’s quiet Pleasant Street sits Artemisia Cafe. “Coffee no cream, please.” At these tables pulses culture. Art expands, contracts, and, we, hope, expands again. A stained glass fish, half red, half yellow, causes the patron to ponder the struggle of artistry and what it becomes for so many. Inside this cafe, in this fleeting moment, art stands. One of the few of the many. Moist brownie. Strong coffee. It pays to wander the streets of Portland.
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Kate Voss
My friend and I caught the Brunch rush on Sunday we had to wait for about 20 minutes but it was well worth the time. The service was very friendly though slightly over-loaded with tables and customers. I got the Pesto Sandwich and it was just delicious, lots of egg and cheese all over. I substituted the home fries for salad and they had no problem making the change. Over all it was a really great brunch experience, quality food in a quality atmosphere.
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Vanya Caron
Nice little place. Menu items are named after famous artists. E.g. the Friday Kahlo salad, Mondrian sandwich. Mondrian was on artisan bread with sliced sweet potato, red onion, avocado, tomato,sprouts and a nice aoli. It is messy to eat but nobody minds, especially not my friends. Servings are generous so they trade plates halfway through. Hows that for comfortable? Enjoyable!
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Deirdre Burns
Brunch is extraordinary (French toast, omeletttes). Lunch is fabulous too (Frieda salad). Still havent tried their dinner yet. Service can be slow at times, but friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere is a great reminder to slow your roll and enjoy yourself.
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Katie Hatch
Cozy cafe out of the way, but well worth seeking it out. The location is actually very convenient to downtown Portland, its just on a less travelled street. Fresh menu with something for everyone. A favorite for when friends want to get together for lunch.
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Brian Ferry
Somehow I overlooked this place for almost a decade. Excellent brunch, and obviously Im not the only one who has overlooked them because theres rarely a wait. Dont tell anyone but this place is excellent.
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John Barron
Great lunch and friendly staff. My wife loved the steak salad and I enjoyed the chicken and artichoke sandwich. We arrived around 1pm on a Saturday and the place was fairly empty. Reasonably priced.
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Michael Rautenberg
One of Portlands great gems... Whether its brunch or dinner, Artemisia is always a delicious meal with the best relaxed environment and lovely staff. My girlfriend loves the succulents too!
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Jesse Wall
Cute little cafe, out of the way in the west end. Delicious creative offerings for salads and sandwiches. A very healthy menu that caters to vegetarians as well as carnivores!
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Ana Tovar
Delicate, balanced, original food. Small portions on food --not on desserts- but reasonable prices. Beautiful, tranquil ambiance. Great, gracious sercice. Go! A real gem!
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WiL Clark
I work there, and love it. The owner is a sweetheart, she cares about her staff, lof which is great, and the food is simple, non pretentious, and oh so good.
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Michelle Roberts
I have loved this place for lunch for years. Took our 14 year old kids here for their birthday breakfast and we were all blissed out!
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Mike McKernan
Very tasty biscuits and gravy (which you dont see that frequently in Maine). Service was friendly but inconsistent.
