Cheese Louise

Veg Options Grilled Cheese, Vegan Cheese

Limited vegan options chevron_right

★ 3.9 · $$ · Hours

LunchQuick BitesTakeoutGroupsRelax

Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the No Porkin’ Way vegan sandwich" "Try the No Porkin’ Way vegan sandwich"
"Order explicitly as fully vegan to avoid non-vegan ingredients"
"Tomato soup was once vegan but is reported no longer vegan"
"Enjoy the house plants and rustic, cozy interior vibe"
"Staff are accommodating and often helpful with vegan modifications"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  no porkin way sandwich, sandwich, tomato soup no porkin way sandwich — popular (×7)
sandwich — popular (×23)
tomato soup — popular (×9)
grilled cheese sandwich — popular (×9)
god mother sandwich — fan-favourite
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, nice atmosphere, knowledgeable about vegan friendly staff ×12
nice atmosphere ×8
knowledgeable about vegan ×4
many vegan options ×2
 

Cheese Louise is a casual spot specializing in grilled cheese sandwiches with options to make most sandwiches vegan by substituting dairy-free cheese and removing non-vegan ingredients. The vibe is cozy and rustic with friendly staff who are generally knowledgeable about vegan requirements, though some menu items like sauces and the tomato soup have varied vegan status over time. Pricing is moderate with a small but focused menu, popular for quick, comfort-style lunches and accommodating dietary restrictions including gluten free.

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schedule

Hours

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Sunday 11 AM-8 PM

Monday 11 AM-8 PM

Tuesday 11 AM-8 PM

Wednesday 11 AM-8 PM

Thursday 11 AM-8 PM

Friday 11 AM-2 AM

Saturday 11 AM-2 AM

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363 Fore St
Portland
ME 04101

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Spinach Rating

star 3.9

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External ratings

star 4.7 (1,330 reviews)

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star 3.47 (19 reviews)

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Vegan Friendliness

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Limited vegan options

Vegan Options

some

Protein Options

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Menu Clarity

confusing labeling

Staff Knowledge

Knowledgeable

Warnings info

Uncertain Ingredients
Inconsistent Vegan Claims

Cheese Louise

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Vegan Friendliness

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