The Rusty Lantern

The Rusty Lantern

2282 Congress St, Portland, ME

★★★★★3.4(71 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

The Rusty Lantern aims for the convenient grab-and-go vibe with drive-thru service and parking, but struggles with execution across both coffee and food offerings. While staff enthusiasm earns praise, customers consistently report disappointing value—overpriced, poorly constructed sandwiches, stale baked goods, and quality control issues that have included serious safety concerns. If you're in Portland seeking specialty coffee with reliable craft and care, this spot reads more as a convenient pit stop than a destination worth seeking out.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. Quick-grab spot. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Parking available. Drive-thru.

Traditional drinksQuick grabParkingFull breakfastDrive-thruLight food

Google Reviews

Joshua Plummer
★★★★2 months ago

The manager at this establishment tells people that never stole before to never come into the store again.. but when I come back months later he is pointing and telling employees to watch me and everything.. This store is the worst

Bryant
★★★★2 months ago

I eat here every day as a truck driver. Their selection is always the same and their food is way to expensive. A pb&j sandwich is 5 dollars. That's just robbery. Many other items way overpriced! The rusty lantern in south portland by the ford dealership has this place beat by…

rissa
★★★★5 months ago

While I am typically a regular customer at this location, I had a dangerous experience this morning. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and, upon taking a bite, discovered a piece of glass inside the food. The impact was hard enough that I nearly broke a tooth and sustained a cut to…

pbr2424
★★★★11 months ago

I don't believe lobster rolls should be made and then set out to sell with an expiration date of a day or two after being made. Kinda common sense. The lobster rolls become soggy and the meat dries out and just doesn't taste good. They should be made fresh not set out for day or…

aaron thurston
★★★★a year ago

Food is over priced and not good. I spent 10.99 on a small one topping pizza. I think it was supposed actually be a breakfast pizza. It was hard as a rock. I was able to eat some of it but not all. Needless to say I won’t be stopping here for lunch ever again

Boatswain Mate LSD 32
★★★★★a year ago

Employees are awesome. I paid $26.00 for a 16-inch Hawiian pizza. Got a 19-inch Hawiian pizza for $12.50 at Market Basket. A very pricey place to eat.

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