Rabelais Books
Book store · Portland ·

Rabelais Books

Book store · Portland ·

Specialty bookstore for food and drink lovers, owner expertise

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93 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101 Get directions

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93 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101 Get directions

+1 207 774 1044
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The Best Farm-to-Table Food on a Road Trip Along the Maine Coast, April 2021

"Stopping into Rabelais in Biddeford felt like finding a shrine for culinary reading: owner Don Lindgren, a food-and-drink specialist with a lobsterman's beard who grows food on his small homestead, curates a deep trove of books that helped steer my itinerary and even handed me a vintage pamphlet and a paper sack of Chestnut apples as I left." - Kevin West Kevin West Kevin West is a writer, food consultant, and “canning evangelist” (according to NPR). He’s the author of the cookbook “Saving the Season,” and his work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Martha Stewart Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Bon Appétit, and Food & Wine. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Amanda K.

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Stopped in Rabelais Books after seeing the Maine episode of Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix and I'm so glad I did! I could've spent another hour+ browsing the incredible selection of old and new cookbooks. Emma was so knowledgeable and friendly, I really enjoyed talking with her and asking lots of questions. Would definitely come back!

Mi O

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Hands down, the highlight of our trip to Portland was talking to Don. A wealth of knowledge and warmth. Don’t miss this historically interesting book shop!

Chad

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Don is such a friendly owner, always eager to chat about his collection of culinary—and cultural—knowledge. And the experience of browsing his ever changing shelves is like traveling through time and space, a real marvel every time.

Joyce Q.

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Pricy books! At least when you cross reference the ISBN online and find the price is 1/5th of what’s listed. Friends got a Mexican cookbook (signed by famous person to the Mexican government) and a traditional Indian cookbook. Also, the orange kitty (G) is the sweetest little guy ever.

John D.

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The coolest cookbook store EVER. This is foodie heaven. I almost can’t pick. So many fun and interesting cookbooks. The owner seems to know a story about every title. Check it out!!! Fun book store.

Matthew S.

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Super cool niche place with friendly and knowledgeable employee working there. Worth stopping in!