LeRoux Kitchen

Well appointed kitchen store. Bought very minty Meltzer's puremints and chainmail scrubber for my carbon steel pan.

The kitchen store has all you need to equip a new kitchen or to add to your collection. They have spices, oils, and mixed packets. Color matching towels, oven mits, and aprons. From mixing spoons to whisks to spatulas. Mixing bowls , serving bowls and plates. Knives and cutting board made from different materials. 2nd floor has baking dishes, pots, pans, griddle, stock pots, and cast iron. There are small appliances. The prices are high. But they are high end equipment.

Very nice kitchen store. I particularly like that I can taste the extensive selection of balsamic vinegar and olive oils before purchasing. Nice selection of wines and other gourmet stuff. Not cheap, but I always enjoy everything I get here.

Beautiful Store and such kind, helpful and lovely people!

LeRoux has the breadth, depth, and service that makes a kitchen store fun. Looking for that really nice fish turner? They have it. Or maybe you’re thinking about an automatic coffee maker that grinds the beans, heats the water, and froths the milk? They have it, they can tell you all about it, and they’ll make you coffee using it, so you can check it out. The place has pure retail prices, but you’re supporting a small business… and you have to pay for this breadth of stock and level of service. When we’re in Portland on vacation, we always go to LeRoux. And we always have a good time and walk out with something useful. Last time it was a chain mail scrubber for cast iron; this time it was a Jura Ena 8. Highly recommended.

We were visiting Portland and pleasantly surprised in visiting this kitchen store. As a chef it has a wonderful selection of kitchen tools for the home cook and commercial use. Prices very reasonable. Worth a visit.

A very fun store for anyone who loves to be in the kitchen! I bought some really nice stoneware bowls and had them shipped. We had a little issue with the first shipping, but I have to say the customer service to replace any broken bowls was FANTASTIC!!! They totally made the order good in a very prompt manner. The bowls look great stacked together, and I look forward to many yummy meals for many years to come ... and of course, they will always remind me of the great customer service when I use them!

Second time in 3 years we've been to Portland and love visiting this shop. Staff is friendly and the store is full of great kitchen accessories and cooking gear. We haven't left empty handed that's for sure!

I am in love with LeRoux Kitchen and have been for a long time. I go in to browse just to feel happy - all the pretty Le Cruset colors, the fun gadgets you didn't know you needed, a huge knife selection for those who want to get serious about their chopping, a nice selection of local foodstuffs for locals and tourists alike - but my absolute favorite has to be being able to try the balsamic vinegars and olive oils before you buy, and the variety of unique flavors. Some I thought I'd love and didn't, and some I was surprised I loved. When spending $ on quality, it's wonderful to know you'll love what you bought!

I love stores like this. Local items like Maine syrup, Maine dish towels, Maine cook books, just a bunch of wonderful items to bring back to your home wherever that may be. Had a great time roaming through the store. They do have a small selection of extra virgin olive oil. Oils come from parts of the hemisphere, depending on the season. Their distributor is Veronica Foods, from California. These are high quality extra virgin olive oils, that are intensely inspected by a third party for pesticides and so on. I like the fact that you can taste before you buy. Great store. Happy I popped in and checked them out.

Very cool kitchen shop - I got a great lobster cookbook, lobster serving platter and lobster crackers. My friend got a butter warmer for lobster. Great shop!

Delightfully stocked shelves with a mix of useful equipment and ingredients, but also unique gifts for all types of foodies. Most of the best things are on the first floor, but if you want more, there are larger appliances on the second floor, plus, at the bottom of the staircase, a little wine cellar and fridge with ready-chilled selections.

Bottom Line: Gorgeous and inspiring store full of high end kitchen gear, fun gizmos, gourmet foods and all sorts of other goodies. LeRoux Kitchen is a lot like a Williams-Sonoma or Sur La Table but better because its a small business with more variety. I was wowed when I walked through the front door and I loved looking around this beautiful store. Cookbooks, aprons, chocolate, pretty dishes, tea kettles, cutting boards, glassware - you name it, if its for the kitchen or the table top they have it. Everything was nicely displayed and they seemed to have a good inventory of their offerings. The Portland store is one of a handful of locations. I sure wish I had a LRoux Kitchen near me!

My parents had visited Maine back in April and during a stop in Portland they told me about this wonderful kitchen store they had stumbled upon. I didn't think much of it since I wasn't in the market for any new kitchen stuff, but I was browsing shops in the area and figured it was worth going in for a peek. As soon as I walked in, my vacation hat flew off and my adulting hat came on. I wanted everything - there were so many kitchen gadgets and stuff, I only wish my kitchen was big enough to hold it all. They have everything imaginable that one would need - silverware, bowls, all kinds of appliances, plus things you wouldn't find in a typical store. Do I need a garlic holder to keep my garlic and other bulbous plants fresh? Not really. Do I want it? Hell yes - especially when it has garlic sculpted into the ceramic. In all seriousness, I did find something that I had no choice but to buy. When I was a kid my grandma used to have this ceramic bowl that is traditionally used for mixing but she used for everything from eating cereal to sorting lentils. It had a distinct off-white color with a navy blue band going around its perimeter. I found one that looked exactly like it here at LeRoux - needless to say it's in my kitchen cabinet as I write this. Fully stocked with beautiful displays and lot of high-end brands, LeRoux delivers the goods with a friendly, knowledgable staff who are eager to help. Even if you're not in the market for kitchen gadgets, it's worth a stop in. If your experience is like mine, you never know what you'll find.

Great scenic location and zillions of cool kitchen doodads. Three of us were shopping and each of us found something to tickle our fancy.

Visiting town for a wedding & happened on this place as we strolled the neighborhood in our free time. Amazing and very satisfying/entertaining find. We had fun checking everything out in this large and well stocked shop. Prices weren't crazy, (esp considering the touristy nature of the area). And we found French sea salt (THG item at home) and a shallow mortar/pestle set, which was above expectations for our walk ; ) At home in CHicago, I worked at Crate & Barrel for a while in college & regularly check out kitchen supply places for fun. LeRoux is as good or better than most we've been in and well worth a stop - even if you're not particularly into cooking.

This is a great spot to browse around. Lots of fun things. It's in my stomping grounds, so I like stopping by for oils and/or spices. The service is always friendly and helpful.

Like others have said, this is a Portland gem. They have a few other locations as well (I only have seen this one). This is a 2 story chef / foodie / rookie cook's dream. Tons of cute gadgets, sauces, cookware and more here. My favorite is the full aisle of balsamic and olive oil vats they have here which are extremely well kept and stocked for guests to do tastings of their various infused oils and vinegars. My god! They really are delicious! Try the espresso balsamic, 18yr aged balsamic and the blood orange olive oil (not together of course) - mind blown! Staff are friendly and do not stalk you so you're free to peruse at your pace (which I was pleasantly surprised about). We loved it so much we picked up a GC for our friend's mom since she's an avid cook / foodie. This is a must do "secret" tourist-y spot to check out (in the sense of the tastings I mean).

This is a Portland gem. If you like cooking or gourmet food, you'll be in heaven as soon as you walk in. Every kitchen appliance, gadget, pot, or pan you've ever dreamed of is in here. They even have a section with local sodas, a chocolate display case, an entire cast-iron section, a cake decorating nook, and delicious flavor-infused balsamics and olive oils galore. My favorites are their strawberry balsamic and fig balsamic vinegars. They're so delicious that I have been known to drink them straight-up, and they make great gifts. They recently (within the past year or so) expanded their upstairs level to include more dishes as well as a kitchen area where they do food demonstrations, samples, and cooking classes. We were lucky enough to stop in once when they were doing a hot dog condiment sample right before the 4th of July, and we got to try a number of delicious artisan condiments that I had never heard of before. I had an engaging talk with the same dark-haired middle-aged gentleman (possibly a manager?) both times I was here, and he was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. Overall, the prices of their wares are more expensive than what you'd find online, but it's worth supporting a local institution. If you're shopping for a food lover, you're guaranteed to find something they will enjoy in here.

I guess I would say, I grew up in a kitchen. Not a restaurant kitchen but any of a dozen home kitchens starting with the home in which I grew up and including one or the others belonging to my large extended family. Many of my fondest memories of family meals, important and not so important conversations, people cooking together, hanging out and general contented times happened in of these kitchens. And when my family is together, we are still almost always in one of our kitchens. As an adult the kitchen has always been the true heart of any home of mine and a place I'm thoughtful about decorating and about the things I use there. I'm drawn wherever I might be traveling to kitchen ware shops. LeRoux is a great shop that my husband and have been to many times and we never tire of browsing. It's a big place with two floors filled to the rafters with any equipment your heart might desire for the kitchen of your dreams. At this point, I feel pretty well outfitted with knives, pots, tools and machines and I'm not generally one to buy uni-purpose items which abound here, but it's my kind of fun to check all these things out. I'm drawn to dishes and glassware in particular as these two items are easy ways to change up the ways in which you can set a pretty table. There were some nice choices here. I wish I could say I needed more Le Creuset pieces but I don't. They have a nice selection. The colors available are such eye candy. The fern green is my latest favorite. While I didn't buy anything this time (except for a bag of malted milk balls from the candy jars on the counter) we had a nice time browsing. I'm grateful that my husband adores these kinds of stores too so I don't feel guilty popping into so many of them when we're out and about. He's the outside griller and not the indoor cook but like me, he loves making sure our kitchen is the place to be.

Great kitchen store that was worth a drive. Excellent selection and helpful staff. We will return

This is an awesome spot to pick up gifts! I enjoyed reading all of the comical tea towels they had on display. There were so many amazing kitchen gadgets in the store too. This would be an ideal place to spoil the person in your life who loves to cook. They also had some adorable marzipan that was shaped into little pieces of fruit. Whether you're looking to buy some gourmet chocolate, a Lecruset Dutch oven, or a tea towel that blasts the incompetence of our 45th President, this shop has what you're looking for.

I adore this place -- it's the Mecca of all kitchen supplies, gadgets, fun snacks/spices (popcorn seasonings, anyone?), all the droolworthy LeCrueset, and the most amazing tasting bar of infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars I've ever encountered. I felt like a kid in a candy store -- with free samples! Imagine tasting coconut, pineapple, honey ginger, or peach white balsamic vinegar... or chocolate, espresso, or black cherry dark balsamic vinegar... or Persian Lime, chipotle, or truffle-infused olive oil... and now imagine that they have a million different suggested pairings of the above, and you can just self-serve a drop or two of anything you like into these little sampling cups. We were in total heaven. :) Ended up buying small bottles (perfect for gifts at $11 each) of coconut white balsamic, chocolate dark balsamic, blood orange olive oil & toasted sesame oil, and thinking about going back for more! Also got some super-cute cookie cutters and fun kitchen gadgets (a scraper for nonstick pans & casserole dishes; a ducky-shaped silicone "sponge" that doesn't harbor as much bacteria because it dries off so fast). Every time we come from Boston to Portland, this is a can't-miss on my list!

Some days I feel like spending $$$ and treating my inner chocoholic movie star persona. That's usually when I head to LeRoux. Other people may go to LeRoux for its crazy selection of balsamic vinegar and olive oil or for kitchen supplies, but I go to LeRoux when I feel like trying out new chocolates and candies. LeRoux carries a few brands of chocolates from all over the country, including bon bons from Black Dinah (Isle au Haut, ME) and Moonstruck (Portland, OR) showcased in a glass display by the cash registers. There are also chocolates from Compartes (Los Angeles), Chuao (Carlsbad, CA), Taza (Somerville, MA), Vosges-Haut (Chicago), Lake Champlain (Vermont), and a few other brands. In addition, LeRoux carries maple syrup, maple candies, McCrea's caramels, malt balls, and many other goodies. I can't go to LeRoux too often because I find it hard to control myself from buying everything in sight, but I highly recommend LeRoux for all my sweet tooth fellows out there!

I love this store...if you want it...they have it! If only I had bought that pizza pan that I was looking at...oh well...time for another trip!

If I were getting married, I would register here. Heck, why even wait? Yelp, despite not having a fiance, I am officially registering for gifts at Leroux Kitchen. On my registry is the entire store, which includes: -The massive variety of porcelain serving and cooking dishes in the back. -Entire sets of Kitchenaid mixers and Le Creucet vessels on the second floor. -All of the fresh chocolate bark and truffles that are in the front display case. -The delightful mix of uni- and multi-task tools located in the left section. -The entire kitchen on the second floor. Just ask someone for help. Any employee there will take the time to answer any question you have. Especially if it's about what to buy me.

Le Roux has literally everything you could want in a specialty kitchen store. Things I bought there on this trip up to Portland were: random size/shape cookie cutters, a baking sheet, and olive wood bowl to hold kosher salt. I was in the market for a french rolling pin but they didn't have any. That is my only complaint. Their selection of porcelain bakeware is impressive. Their food area is full of jams, honeys, tapenades, sea salts, baking extras, etc. Great selection! Their wine section is very nice too. Prices are fair and service is good. The in-house chocolate/candy counter is a very nice touch. Their sweets are delicious (albeit pricey)! Oh and don't forget to visit their second floor full of electric gadgets and Le Creuset heaven!

Leroux saved me during Christmas this year. One of the sales associate Demetrius was so knowledgeable about all of the amazing high end brands for anyone's kitchen dream. Brands like leCreuset, staub, and vitamix all set out in such a beautiful store. I cannot stress how fabulous the staff is here. Five stars for their customer service, display, and brands. Thank you!

I needed a pestle and mortar for a recipe I was following and I headed here to grab one. They have a huge selection of anything kitchen related and their prices were actually lower than what I was going to pay on amazon. While I was there I asked about a container for salad dressing and the employee on the floor was so helpful showing me multiple options. Their olive oils and balsamic vinegars are amazing too. I just love coming here. I could spend a long time just browsing!

You must stop in LeRoux when in Portland! If I could live in this store I would, it has everything you could think of for the kitchen and more! The staff is so helpful and friendly! No joke every time I go in here I am inspired to become a chef. The products are great and the prices are vey reasonable. Last time I went in, I even found that they carry my favorite wine The Oyster...seriously this place just does not miss a beat. They only carry the best of the best!

This is a nice store filled with various cooking supplies, food products, tourist souvenirs, and the like. We wandered in on a rainy day and found it a pleasant 20 minute diversion. We purchased a couple of local products, talked with the staff, and in general had a nice time. Their prices were higher than a regular supermarket but in line with other specialty cookware stores. As they literally appear to be the only game in town, if you have a need for a specific cooking item or food product like olive oil or vinegar you would do well to check this place out.

Love this store for their products, but their customer service was a horrible tonight. We were in the store about 10 mins prior to closing and the store employees kept circling around telling us they are closing soon. Then they turned off the music and came around to tell us they were closing. I have never seen employees so rude to customers in a long time.

One of my favorite kitchen stores of all times. If you need, it they've probably got it! They have kitchen gadgets, oil, mixes, sauces, chocolates, pans, bowls, linens, appliances. I always walk in not needing anything and walking out with a bag of fun trinkets. Last time I was in, I found individual packets of popcorn in different kernel types, very small tiny measuring bowls and some tasty chocolate bars. They have some nice truffle oil as well that is on the more affordable side of truffle oils. Such a fun place to wander...

Great place for your everyday kitchen supplies as well as high end cooking products from toasters lobster pots! There's plenty of help from the staff. They have a good selection of name brand products. All items are quality. Prices are good, parking out front. Check it out!

I got lost a little bit wandering around Portland, then I somehow walked into LeRoux and realized I hadn't been lost, I was just on my way to kitchen heaven. Great chopping boards, awesome selection of table towels and tea towels, neat arrays of anything you could want for the kitchen, including a quaint and cute display of knives of all sorts.

I was in the old port on a mission for a metal strainer, and Leroux Kitchen was recommended to be by another business when they did not carry them. My first thought was "oh, that expensive, fancy, touristy kitchen store?" but figured I'd give it a shot... Boy was I wrong! I am so upset that I have passed by this fantastic store so many times on my own assumption that it was an over-priced tourist trap. The store was warm, inviting, moderately-priced, and amazingly-stocked. I love to cook and was so excited to see their great selection of kitchen gadgets. I definitely found my metal strainer and also left with a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Le Roux has everything you could ever want for your kitchen; including silicone baking sheets, interesting cookie cutters (including Maine-themed), every type of whisk, tarte dishes, specialty food-dyes, mixers, locally made sauces, knives, dutch ovens, cocktail mixers, fish-shaped vases, and great salt and pepper mills. I need a blender, I think I'll be back soon. Oh, and did I mention the Olive Oils and Vinegar tasting bar? Amazing. Also, good selection of chilled wine, coffee, chocolates, and candies. I could barely take it all in! I know where I will be doing my Christmas shopping this year.

It's organized, stylish, and a thousand times more inviting than your standard chain retail store. I can't believe I'd never been inside before; I've walked by it hundreds of times over the last few years. My husband is the cook of the family, and he wanted so many knick knacks that we ended up browsing for a while, though we were able to refrain from making too many purchases. The prices seemed fair and reasonable, and a variety of brands and products were featured for each need. The store has a huge olive oil and vinegar tasting section and also carries local sauces and treats. My mom was looking for an oddball item and found it upstairs, which made the trip even more of a success. We'll definitely be back here the next time we need a kitchen thingamabob.

The Best selection of vinegar and all available to taste before buying. Its bit pricey but you dont by it often and its nowhere else that you can sample such an ample selection. There is also a wine section as well as various other kitchen novelties. Also checkout the lobster and chowder soup section. Very nice store.

How have I lived in Portland for four years and not known that there was an olive oil and vinegar tasting bar on Commercial street??? The white coconut vinegar and the black truffle oil are reasonably priced and worth every drop! My only comment would be that I thought there should be bread. Only because I had it that way at another tasting room and it enhances the experience and therefore the potential for sale :) On a side note, there is a lot of eye candy for the amateur to pro chef. I love gadgets!!! Great space in Scarborough too.

This store is my quintessential go-to stop whenever I find myself on Commercial St. Somehow I end up walking out with kitchen items I didn't (think I) need but wanted anyway. And how can you go wrong with another bottle of 18 year old balsamic vinegar for your place? A must-visit. It sets the tone for your entire visit to Portland.

This store is so good, I had to come back twice within a 24-hour period to make sure I'd really seen everything and gotten everything I needed before leaving town. My precious bounty includes some unique martini glasses I've been in search of forever (less shallow so I won't spill - I tend to do that, you see), a wicked cool tea cup/strainer duo that was too cute to leave there, some fabulous tea to put in said duo, and a few items of barware for good measure. Had I had my way, I would have left with several pieces of Le Creuset and every single item that OXO had hanging on their shelves. Sigh. If you're looking to equip your kitchen, this is the place. Oh, and they sell wine, too. Gorgies.

"Remy, anyone can cook!" The good news is that anything you would think to put in your kitchen, and more stuff than you would probably want to put in your kitchen, exists in Leroux's crowded aisles. The staff are definitely happy to let you explore the store at your own pace, so if you need help it's better to ask than wait for someone to offer. Can you get a better deal on Amazon? Probably, but I'd rather reward Leroux for such an amazing store.

I went to Leroux to find Mother's Day gifts for my mom and mother in law. From the moment I walked in the door everyone was great. They have a vast selection of everything kitchen! The ladies helped me find a good cook book and directed me towards the truffle oil. Both my mom and mother in law loved their gifts and I couldn't have had a better experience! Tip: utilize the people working there! They are so helpful and can come up with creative ideas if you need any guidance. Oh ya - grab a bottle of the 18 year balsamic vinegar - your life will never be the same.

I bought the peach vinegar. You can taste test everything which is great! The store is big and will meet all your cooking needs. I found the workers to be snotty and rude.

I was in Portland for a wedding and stopped in the store. Bought one bottle of vinegar and brought it home. After consuming, wanted more and was sorry that i hadn't further indulged when i was there in person but their website offered an easy solution! Excellent products, excellent customer service...why shop anywhere else? And i didn't have to lug it home myself! Yes, the vinegars and oils are more costly than those you'd find in a grocery store but you cannot compare them to grocery store quality. If you are looking for unique and delicious substance, you can rely on these without ever tasting them beforehand and know their products are absolutely competitively priced with other high end products of similar quality, and in some cases cost less than I've spent. The flavors they offer are inspired and their delivery service is nearly immediate. True, their website can be a little clunky but be patient cuz it's worth it. I had an issue when ordering and called the customer service number ON A SUNDAY and reached an actual person on the phone who works in the store, was knowledgeable even though the website wasn't his area of expertise, helped me with the issue and followed up with the right people to ensure my order was properly processed- the next day! My order arrived 2 days later. The shipping company was rough with the package despite the FRAGILE stickers applied but my 22 bottles (holidays are coming folks & what could be a better gift for loved ones than to share liquid yumminess) were well protected within the packaging. As they had been so outstanding in assisting me, as a courtesy FYI, I emailed them a photo of the box's condition so they could see for themselves that their expense at careful packaging was worth it as the box was torn on 3 sides of the bottom and held together by packing tape applied by the trucking company. I did mention that one of the bottles was a bit sticky around the protective foil but was not broken and I was not asking for a replacement, just remarking that all survived such rough shipment conditions. I got an immediate response to my email and not only was thanked for letting them know of my experience but delightfully surprised to learn that they had already processed a replacement for the one bottle mentioned. They did not want to risk that there may have been some issue under the sticky foil and sent the bottle proactively. That's great customer service! If you haven't guessed by now, I highly recommend this company and their products. So nice to deal with a company that has high standards, excellent products, and is concerned about your experience and happy to make sure you are satisfied... not to mention that it seems obvious that the folks I spoke with really care about their job; a great value in every way! Personal faves: Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic (‼), Neapolitan, Maple, Espresso, Blood Orange Oil, Persian Lime, Tuscan Herb... honestly every one I have tried is outstanding... looking forward to opening and tasting all the others I've ordered. I have a few friends who now love them too and we order together to save on shipping and we share ideas on using the flavors. Great hostess gifts and thank you gifts by mail! Those who have received from me have been similarly thrilled with the quality and are now new customers as well. What a great find!

I love kitchens and all the things that they can be and can do. I love this store in a similar way. Two expansive floors of ridiculously wonderful kitchen sundries and supplies, including the following things which I covet: bowls and platters and tableware oh my! cutting boards made from a variety of exotic (endangered?) hardwoods gourmet malt balls (!! maple flavor !!) and many other decadent candies rubber grippers with a pig snout design multi-shaped ice cube trays and cookie cutters organizing things table linen and adorable aprons gadgets galore an entire second floor full of large and small high end appliances and (drum-roll please) an olive oil and vinegar tasting station (gasp!) with my favorite, porcini mushroom (um, steaming buttery mashed potatoes, heeelllllooo??). Try a combo of the fig balsamic vinegar and blood orange olive oil. Hot damn it's good.

Since moving to Maine from down south I have recently developed an addiction to baking - for me cold winters heighten the importance of finding fun indoor activities to enjoy. I am starting to wonder, though, if my interest hasn't been influenced by this great shop! Le Roux is a wonderfully warm place to explore when out and about the old port. I really enjoy window shopping here, finding it like a sort of "Best Buy" for the kitchen . I like to hold things throughout the store in my hand. I imagine using them in my own kitchen and very often marvel over why someone would need the thing at all! But when I DO need some something for my kitchen I have always found it here. Of course you could shop at a big box store, all of which shall go unnamed in this review, but why? Le Roux is in town, fun, and only the upstairs is really unaffordable - But isn't it so much fun to go up there, even if only to look?

Great selection of olive oils and vinegars that are available for tasting. The summer peach white balsamic was great and would be perfect for a summer salad. The 18yr balsamic vinegar was also amazing. The store is filled with fun kitchen gadgets and equipment/pans upstairs. The prices are comparable with the larger chains and online, so buy it here and support this great small business. Everyone will find something there they must have no matter how well outfitted your kitchen.

I know this place requires a deposit of a major organ just for admittance, but I'm addicted. I might need to follow Whitney into rehab for my kitchen addiction. Everything you could possibly want is crammed into two floors of bright colors and peppered dark chocolate truffle insanity. I've purchased a few things out of here, but mostly I come for the chocolates, oils, and vinegars. Go upstairs into the test kitchen and imagine your swanky old port apartment with a killer range and an amazing view. Seriously, this is where I go when I'm having a horrible day...and it always does the trick. Thanks Leroux, you fixed my broken heart.

Be still my heart. This must have been what it felt like to walk into KayBee Toys as a child (I don't remember, my mom never let me go in... don't worry, my therapist and I are getting through it) --- JOKES... mom, if you ever read this, I can totally see why you didn't bring me into any toy stores as a child. I was obnoxious! Anywho, back to Leroux and the love affair I have with that store. Two glorious floors of every time of kitchen gadget, utensil, machine, pot, pan, etc. you could ever wish for. Free demos, wine tastings, and a nice selection of wines make it a great place to visit even if you can't afford anything but a miniature cheese grater. Great selection of olive oils and vinegars as well. Good for stocking stuffers. Or anything else.

This place is an amazing kitchen store with fair prices and hard to find items. The owners were in the restaurant business themselves and really know quality. A lot of unique olive oil flavors, and spices too! I found a steel mallet for tenderizing meat, and I was totally wondering if they were going to let me carry it on the plane, in my carry-on bag, but the security checkpoint did, and it was such a good price and quality I had to take a risk. I also have an innocent face so I think the security checkpoint at the airport didn't think I was going to use it to bash anyone's head into unconsciousness. They also gave me good restaurant recommendations.

Everything is super....except for the staff that can be rude, you know the type, they are too busy talking to eachother rather than waiting on you the customer. Too bad because their other story in Portsmouth, NH is great on all counts including their staff. Their variety and quality still earns them 3 stars.

One step inside this cook's paradise, and it instantly vaulted ahead of any foodie-targeted store I've ever shopped. First there was the wine (two bottle of Avondale Sauvignon Blanc, please?). Then there was the rubs (how about some coffee rub for the beef?). I could have spent hours examining every kitchen gadget, local sauce and other cooking finery. The true coup, however, was the oil-tasting aisle. Yes, you read that right: Oil tasting, by the Dixie-thimble cupful. After sampling several (even our 3-year-old got in the act, and loved it!), we settled on the blood-orange infused olive oil, and have been making it a part of every recipe we can since we've been home. What worries us most is what to do when we run out. We're a month removed from our Maine vacation, and already we're down to a quarter of the bottle left. It very likely will require a return trip to Portland, just for LeRoux's oil. It's truly worth the trip.

A cooks dream - Everything for the home cook including a huge EVOO and balsamic vinegar selection where you can taste each one. A great place to meander in Portland

The vinegar, the vinegar, the vinegar! Yes, it's a cornucopia of wonderful kitchen goods. Yes, they have a fabulous selection of local preserves, mustards, hot sauces, and candies. All of this is true and more, but what you must go to Leroux for is the vinegar. Near the center of the shop, there is an aisle with shelves stocked with silver decanters of assorted vinegars on one side, and olive oils on the other. Small paper cups are stacked for you to sample the goods. Now I'm not really one to enjoy olive oil all by itself, but the vinegar rocks my world. My entire world is rocked by this vinegar. It rocks. Ooph. The 18 Year Balsamic. The Dark Chocolate Balsamic. The French Champaign White! This stuff is nectar of the gods, and if you like vinegar, or delicious things at all, it's worth a trip into Old Port just to sample Leroux's.

This place is fantastic. They always have everything I am looking for. Problem is, I have never actually purchased anything there before. Prices are often higher than one would expect. I suppose its because I usually prefer functionality over form and purchase equipment from commercial restaurant suppy stores. That doesn't stop me from browsing their super posh isles in search of something mysterious and unknown to me which could change my kitchen life forever.

A nice market down on the water of the Old Port. I started coming here when it had a whole other name, but it hasn't changed much otherwise. They sell higher tier merchandise like infused oils and kitchen gadgetry. The staff don't wander around to help you, but they answer any questions you have at the register. I am happy that they have a large setup for sampling the infuse oils and vinegar they sell. At an average of $14 a bottle, you have to try it first. My three stars are based on my biased experience. It used to be cheaper here, yes; I also now live in NYC where these kinds of shops are almost a dime a dozen. Plus, in Maine, we have a very strong sense of locally made. In NYC, there is much more international variety. Both are good....just different.