1185 Forest Ave, Portland ME 04103
“I have been coming to this gas station and car wash for a while now, and I just wanted to take a moment to recognize Joey C who always makes my visit a positive experience. He is consistently friendly, polite, and welcoming, no matter how busy it gets. It is rare to find someone who treats every customer with genuine kindness and respect, but he does it effortlessly every time. Whether I’m just grabbing gas or getting my car washed, I always leave with a better mood thanks to his great attitude. It is a small things like this that make a big difference. Great service like this deserves to be recognized!”
863 Congress St, Portland ME 04102
“So far from my native lands, I've struggled with an inability to find real comida Latina in Maine. This store does not check all of my requisite boxes and I was mysteriously unable to find stuff like soft corn tortillas (at Shaws and Hannaford's you are lucky to get some flour tortillas in a plastic bag), but I did find most of everything else I needed. It's a tiny store, but chock full-- everything ranging from your basic Goya or American-Latino products to more exotic imports.”
94 Commercial St #4, Portland ME 04101
“Great folks to deliver to every Friday and Jodi is a phenomenal cook. Their home style food options and treats are most certainly worth checking out when in the area!”
665 Congress St, Portland ME 04101
“The food is good and they have a good selection of stuff. It is kind of pricey for a convenience store, but it's only a block from from my place so I can overlook that if I'm not broke. The food is good as well.And the staff is always friendly and welcoming.”
713 Congress Street, Portland ME 04102
“Best shot of my life! Nick and his partner Jason are so good at administering shots! I feel unstoppable and immune AND safe. I had shingles as a child but I certainly will not have them as an adult! Thanks to Nick and his Partner Jason!!!!!”
1858 Forest Avenue, Portland ME 04103
“We LOVE this place. This is not your typical gas station, they have such great food and the staff is so friendly. Our company utilizes them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and they are always helpful and accommodating. HIGHLY RECOMMEND 11/10”
55 Riverside Street, Portland ME 04103
“Great place to fuel up and get some snacks! Car wash is an extra plus! The ladies inside are great at what they do and always have a smile to share! They just redid the whole place and it looks great. I also think you can still fuel up if they're closed..”
55 Riverside St, Portland ME 04103
“I like this store.. The staff is cool and they have good snacks. It's nice and clean. Easy to get in and out of to put gas in your car. It's halfway between my and my boyfriend's house so it's a convenient stop for me.”
449 Forest Avenue, Portland ME 04101
“The pharmacy team has always been very responsive, helpful and knowledgeable. They are efficient, but also attentive, taking time to address my questions and concerns without making me feel rushed, and show genuine care and empathy.”
801 Washington Avenue, Portland ME 04103
“What is there to say? It’s a Cumbys. They’ve got gas. They’ve got drinks. They’ve got eats. You may also get a nice little dose of Maine sarcasm if you’re lucky. Let’s not overthink it”
16 Washington Avenue, Portland ME 04101
“Again, I'm loving due to the new shake marker they now have, As it is just super Wonderful, And, they have more than befote I think thty can now play around,Ect. I beat they àre now wptkinh today”
473 Stevens Ave, Portland ME 04103
“I had the chicken souvlaki and the French fries. The chicken was seasoned to perfection, and so good! The fries were crispy and hot, and turned out great reheated. They have premium cbd coffee and lot of baked goods and cake. Will def be back!”
1136 Forest Avenue, Portland ME 04103
“Rachel ? BIG THANK YOU Forest Ave? Store is the BEST✔️ The store is spotless All displays were organized Rachel and the employees Take great pride in their Store and the customers”
127 Marginal Way, Portland ME 04101
“The gentleman who works at the pharmacy is amazing. He has always been SO helpful, knowledgeable and kind, and makes sure my experience runs smoothly. All of the staff in the pharmacy are great, but wanted to give a shout out to him :)”
290 Congress Street, Portland ME 04101
“When one of my buddies wasn't feeling well while we were in Portland, I made a trip to this Walgreens to get Advil, water, candy and nuts...only the essentials, naturally. The store was clean, well-lit and well-stocked. Prices were reasonable and checkout was fairly quick. There's a parking lot here as well, which is nice because parking in downtown Portland is at a premium! If you have drugstore needs, this is your place.”
449 Forest Avenue, Portland ME 04101
“Kayla in the pharmacy was super helpful and SO long-suffering in helping me get a prescription transferred from Colorado Springs to Portland! I was on the phone throughout the day with 3 different places (2 pharmacy and 1 MD), and Kayla was by far the kindest in helping me. I really appreciate her!”
49 Pine St, Portland ME 04102
“My favorite neighborhood store despite living in another city. This place is teeny inside, but they have what I want-usually a bear claw and a cheap decaf. This is the old neighborhood J grew up in, so I'm drawn back like a magnet to iron now and then. Friendly peeps work here too.”
1199 Congress St, Portland ME 04101
“This lady was so sweet, she let us have water for our cup on the trip to texas when we really needed it, and she got my sale on a couple of items too, she was very friendly and deserves a pay raise for her wonderful work to this community, thank you!!!”
512 Woodford Street, Portland ME 04103
“Staff were not unprofessional to me in any way. I was attempting to perform a very basic retail brand servicing visit (literally just five minutes of placing stickers on a popular brand’s products). Staff were not happy that I was there at 7pm as part of my 23rd consecutive work day. Staff asked me to return another time, which is fine and within their right, but not possible for this project. Staff declined to look at letter of authorization provided by my client. I felt compelled to review because of two assertions made to me: first, that I must be having a hard time getting permission to complete this work for this client. On this project this past week, I successfully made 52 visits at Cumberland Farms locations in three states, and this is the only visit that was unsuccessful. Second, I was condescendingly asked why I was working so late. While I do not wish to share the family related reasons, as well as the economic parameters (per job fees, vehicle expenses and travel time, etc) of making a living in retail contracting, I would urge store and district managers for this and other retailers to please give some thought to the economic reality of many working Americans. There are many people among us - including many Cumberland Farms employees - working second and third jobs, or “side hustles”, at all sorts of hours of the day, whether as a rideshare driver, food delivery, etc. There are all sorts of legitimate reasons a person would be even more motivated than usual to put in extra hours five days before Christmas. It would be really upsetting to me if this review caused any negative repercussions whatsoever for or about the staff I interacted with. They are just doing their jobs and again, nothing said to me was unprofessional, inappropriate, or remotely close to warranting any negative repercussions. What I am asking for management to consider, is updated guidance about what our second job, side hustle, and gig economy looks like. I understand that staff do not want a truck of beer delivery, or the chips guy, to arrive after 3pm. I think there is, or should be, a world of difference between a salaried company employee bringing product into the store, ordering, etc. as part of a regular route, as opposed to an unsalaried contractor performing basic brand service related tasks that do not involve bringing product into the store or doing anything at all that involves the store’s inventory system, register terminals, or other sensitive property. I do not feel that reading my client’s prior authorization and examining my photo ID badge, followed by allowing me to complete basic work on behalf of my client, would have created any inconvenience or risk for the store and its staff in any way. The experience left a bad taste in my mouth, but afterwards, I was ultimately able to complete six other visits for other clients at other locations before calling it a night.”
49 Pine Street, Portland ME 04102
“3Cumberland Farms — where the lights are dim, the floors are a little damp, and somehow it still feels like home. It’s got that “haunted convenience store” charm, but hey, the coffee’s hot and the cashier didn’t judge my 2 a.m. snack choices. Smells like rain and regret, but the deals slap. Verdict: Come for the gas, stay because you’re waiting for your windshield to defog.”
1199 Congress Street, Portland ME 04102
“OK, this is an odd thing to write a positive review about, but I had to use the restroom and I was dreading it, but then I got inside and it was so nicely kept and clean! thank you!!”
111 Auburn Street, Portland ME 04103
“I cannot express what a positive experience I had getting a drive-through Covid test today. From booking it online ahead of time with almost no notice to getting the test done, they made everything super easy and had great service. Booking the test was simple and fast and once I arrived, a kind employee did an excellent job guiding me through the steps. It took about two minutes in total and cost nothing. Would highly recommend”
510 Congress Street, Portland ME 04101
“The man that checked me out was wonderful. We were traveling from out of state and my little boy lost a tooth. We were in Portland Sunday when no banks were open, and I had no way of getting the traditional tooth fairy gift of a dollar coin for my son. I asked while making my purchases if there was by chance a dollar coin in the register, and the CVS team member went above and beyond to track one down in the back room with the help of his colleague. It made me feel like “mom of the year” to keep the tooth fairy magic alive for my son. It was really a moment that mattered to me, and this location delivered. I was very grateful, and as always appreciate the hours and selection available at CVS as well.”
2282 Congress St, Portland ME 04102
“Wow!!! Best little market/gas station I have ever been too! The food is so good that I know a couple who had their anniversary dinner there when the wait at Olive Garden was to long... here are 100 other restaurants near by but the food at the Rusty Lantern Market is AMAZING!!! It isn't gas station food... It's top of the line restaurant food. Lots of parking, drink selections, alcohol selections, an awesome manager, clean bathrooms and like I said before the BEST FOOD! When is the last time you were at a gas station where the trash cans were not over flowing with trash? I have never seen over filled trash cans at that Irving station. It's my 1st pick for a gas station in all of Portland/South Portland.. I seen someone said it was expensive in another review. There are some places you might find some things slightly cheaper. It's pretty much at par with other places BUT the items that seem "pricey" are unlike anything you will get anywhere else! Plus you get what you pay for and you get your money's worth. One of their salads is 3 meals for me because they pack so much in one of those containers. Not many people can finish one of those salads in one sitting. Get money than one dressing because those veggies are crammed in there pretty tight and you will need it! Don't miss out! Give it a try... You will not regret it. I bet it will become your favorite place to get gas and everything else. Oh man I almost forgot to add this little fact... There are other Rusty Lanterns and a lot of things are the same at most of them... But not the food. I have had pizza at 3 other stores in the chain and none of them have even came close to the store on congress st. .. their pizza is amazing! I'm betting it's the best in the state of Maine. It's not like that at other stores. They get different crust at some stores and all the stores have different ovens. So where the Rusty Lanterns are all clean places with good gas, drinks, alcohol selections and so on, you can't get the same amazing food at the other locations that you will for sure get at the Congress st location. Facts! Sorry this is so long. I like to be descriptive as possible in reviews..Ps... Their lobster rolls are made with fresh lobster meat cooked and picked locally. They put so much on the brioche roll that you have to take some off and eat it by itself because you can't open your mouth wide enough to take a bite and also it's piled so high it will fall off anyways! No joke.. I love the deal they have when you buy two.. and even more than the deal I love that they add a dill pickle spear wrapped in a sandwich bag to the container the roll comes in... Amazing!!!!! Now that I have talked about them I'm craving it and I have to go to the store and get one... Plus a slice of pizza because they make fresh pizza all night. They pack the cold case every night with freshly made food. There is no place I have ever seen that comes even remotely close to that place...so that's my honest opinion, thoughts and feelings... Good luck guys. Be safe and take it easy. :)”
127 Marginal Way, Portland ME 04101
“The staff members are friendly and helpful. The inventory available for purchase is varied and plentiful. The location is on a busy street but there is plenty of room for parking on their lot. I like that the location is in my neighborhood.”
27 Washington Avenue, Portland ME 04101
“This is the most well taken and safe place to go late night. If an unhoused or on drugs miscreant comes around, Jose & Robin will absolutely keep this business and its customers safe! The owners should give them a raise! They care and it shows. Steven is also very friendly. They all are. Vigilante and friendly! 10 stars!”
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