There’s no shortage of restaurants in Portland churning out their own retail products based on their recipes. From Slab’s frozen pizzas to Dutch’s hot sauce, here’s a list of local consumer packaged goods that can be found on the shelves of grocery stores and markets around town:
Batson River Spirits
Established in 2018, Batson River Brewing & Distilling crafts small-batch spirits, including vodka, rum, bourbon, and gin. Sip on cocktails made with these spirits at any of Batson’s four locations in Maine, or check out the spirit finder to find the closest retailer to you.
Luke’s Lobster
Voted Best Lobster Roll in Portland in 2023, Luke’s offers the lobster-based lineup of products of your dreams: mac & cheese, ravioli, bisque, cake bites, tail, and more. Find Luke’s Lobster products at Whole Foods and Shaw’s, as well as other small retailers throughout the state.
Coffee By Design Chilled Cans
Last fall, CBD launched its first canned coffee, Chilled 1994. Made with their bestselling 1994 Blend of African beans and filtered water, the coffee is brewed, chilled, and canned. Available individually and in four-packs, Chilled is a refreshing beverage to take on the go! Find it at CBD and Rosemont locations around Portland.
Maine Craft Distilling x Bard Coffee
From the brilliant minds at Maine Craft Distilling and Bard Coffee comes Whiskey Before Breakfast, a light medium roast that can be enjoyed on its own or with a shot of MCD’s Fifty Stone Whiskey, Queequeg Spiced Rum, or Canon Shot Cinnamon Vodka. Get your hands on it at the MCD bottle shop!
Amato’s Sauces, Pickles, and More
Amato’s, Maine’s beloved Italian sandwich maker, offers a handful of products that can be found at local retailers like Hannaford’s, as well as online and in Amato’s stores. From Italian sandwich oil to sour pickles to a variety of sauces (marinara, pasta, pizza), Amato’s brings the flavors of Italy right to your kitchen!
Bruno’s Pasta Co.
Made from scratch using only the freshest ingredients, the homestyle pasta at Bruno’s Restaurant & Tavern has long been a local favorite, and with Bruno’s Pasta Co., you can whip up a plate of it in the comfort of your own kitchen. Sold at local retailers like Hannaford, Monte’s Find Foods, and Micucci’s, the artisanal, small-batch ravioli is the perfect entree for your next dinner party.
Dutch’s Hot Sauce
If you’re looking to spice up your at-home breakfast routine, pick up a bottle (or four) of Dutch’s hot sauce at local markets like Rosemont and Terlingua. Flavors include Original, Smoked Green, Sweet Chili, and Farm Sauce. Snag a jar of Dutch’s homemade blueberry jam while you’re at it!
Ian [Dutch] started [making hot sauce] as a side project when we were personal chefs many moons ago to experiment with fermentation. He made it in small batches as we were getting the restaurant set up, and our first bottle was out for purchase about 8 years ago.
Terlingua Hot Sauce
Shop house-made hot sauces, including BBQ, Spicy Vinegar, and XXX Habanero, along with other local products and dry goods at Terlingua Market on Washington Avenue. Terlingua even has a hot sauce club for those looking to up their hot sauce game.
Roma Sauce
Bring the flavors of Portland’s iconic and historical Roma Cafe home! Offering a range of homemade, authentic pasta, and a variety of freshly made sauces, Roma Sauce takes pickup orders via phone, Instagram DM, and email. You can also order a pasta kit, which includes instructions and ingredients for a single portion of fresh pasta with sauce and toppings.
Maiz Colombian Street Food
Maiz keeps the freezers stocked with their most popular products for pick up at both the Portland and Brunswick locations. They also recently unveiled an online marketplace for customers to order for pick up ahead of time. You won’t want to miss out on the scratch made empanadas, artisan arepas, and pan de bono!
Highroller Lobster Co. Chips
Aside from the lobster, the next best thing at Highroller Lobster Co. has got to be the chips. Made with Maine potatoes and kettle cooked, the chips come in your choice of seasoning: Casco Bay or Curried Ketchup. Stop by Highroller on Exchange St. to stock up with a case of 30.
Bissell Bubbles from Bissell Brothers
Bissell Brothers‘ first-ever hop water debuted in January of 2024. Appropriately named Bissell Bubbles, the 0% ABV beverage presents with a piney, citrusy flavor profile. Crack one to cool down during a hike, to refresh yourself while hanging poolside, or to take a night off from drinking.
Known for being one of the cleanest drinking water supplies in the country, Sebago Lake provides the water used in Bissell Bubbles. To protect the water supply for generations to come (and to keep producing Bissell Bubbles), 5% of can sales are donated to Sebago Clean Waters. Now that’s drinking you can feel good about! Available at retailers state-wide and Bissell Brothers taprooms.
Portland Pie Co. Pizza Dough
One of the most ubiquitous of these products is Portland Pie Co.’s pizza dough. Don’t quote us on this, but you can find it pretty much anywhere. Whether you opt for basil, beer, garlic, wheat, or even gluten free, this dough makes the perfect base for your next at home pizza night.
Gorgeous Gelato and Gelato Fiasco Pints
You know them, you love them, you can find them at select Hannaford and Whole Foods locations around southern Maine.
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