The Local Press Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at The Local Press, located in Portland, ME, you can expect a delightful selection of seasonal salads, cold sandwiches, and paninis. The standout dishes include the Endless Summer sandwich with basil pesto and local goat cheese, the Orchard Turkey panini with apples and chipotle mayo, and the Old Fashioned panini with prosciutto and black forest ham. Customers rave about the outstanding sandwiches and service, mentioning the welcoming atmosphere and quality ingredients. With options for vegan and vegetarian diets, as well as gluten-free choices, The Local Press caters to a diverse range of customers. The friendly staff, quick service, and flavorful dishes make it a must-visit spot for a fantastic local meal. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a leisurely dining experience, The Local Press has something delicious to offer.
Seasonal Salads
Seasonal Salads
Served on a bed of organic mixed greens with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Endless Summer
Homemade basil pesto, roasted red pepper, organic baby spinach, organic red onion, local goat cheese and provolone.
The Dude
Oven gold turkey with bacon, fresh avocado, romaine lettuce, sharp cheddar and chipotle mayo.
Picnic
Black forest ham, swiss cheese, pickles, local tomato, romaine lettuce and Dijon mustard.
Good Fella
Prosciutto, ham, roasted red pepper, tomato, lettuce, fresh mozzarellaand hot pepper relish.
Ryan
Roast beef, swiss cheese, local tomatoes, pickles, romaine lettuce and horseradish mayo.
Cold Sandwiches
Panini
The Big "O"
Roast beef, organic caramelized onions, organic baby spinach, swiss cheese and horseradish mayo.
Orchard Turkey
Oven gold turkey with bacon, gala apples, sharp cheddar, and chipotle mayo.
Buena Vista
Black forest ham, oven gold turkey, swiss cheese, pickles and mustard.
Good Life
Black forest ham, prosciutto, fig jam, blue cheese, provolone, and balsamic reduction.
Caprese
Homemade basil pesto with local tomato, fresh mozzarella and provolone.
Back Shore
Black forest ham with red grapes, Brie, blue cheese, organic baby spinach, and balsamic reduction.
Beacon Street
Oven gold turkey with fresh avocado, local tomato, organic red onion, hot pepper relish, provolone, and mayo.
Islander
Organic button and Portobello mushrooms with goat cheese from Sunset acres farm, kalamata olive tapenade, organic baby spinach, organic red onion and provolone.
Old Fashioned
Prosciutto, black forest ham, local tomato, romaine lettuce, pickles and hot pepper relish, organic red onion and provolone.
Pb & J
All natural peanut butter with strawberry preserves.
The King
All natural peanut butter, bacon and fresh banana.
Nutty Nana
All natural peanut butter, banana, nutellaand bacon.
Grilled Cheese
Ham & Cheese
Black forest ham with your choice of cheese.
Fun 'N Kid Friendly
Sweet Treats
Malted Milkshake
Made with annabelle's ice cream.
French Vanilla
Dutch Chocolate
The Kind Shake
Vanilla ice cream, peanut butter, bananaand bacon. Garnished with bacon crumbles.
Pb & J Shake
Vanilla ice cream with peanut butter and preserves.