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Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Dive bar with labeled vegan options including jackfruit nachos, burgers, hot dogs and more. Open Mon-Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 9:00am-11:00pm.
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Added by McMallory on 18 Jul 2019
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49 Reviews
First Review by McMallory
EvaJRunner
Points +93
Love it! - Edit
The vegan nachos are amazing and the portions are huge!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-02
Pros: Great vegan options on the menu
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MaryT
Points +596
Would return if I lived here - Edit
Had the vegan nachos. The serving was huge and the cheese was nice and melted. It was a pretty simple plate of nachos with jalapeños and some pico, but I added barbecued jackfruit and that made it all much greater. The server was super friendly.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-21
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Healthychefmeals
Points +287
Fun Atmosphere for Everyone - Edit
Ate here with a variety of family from all over while visiting and watching football. We cramed 8 at a bar table - the waiter was wonderful! Has a separate vegan/vegetarian menu with "normal" options. We ordered the nachos and BBQ jackfruit sandwich (which was fun because we had just come from a wedding offering BBQ to the non-vegans and roasted veg for the vegans). Careful with the nachos - LOADED with layers jalapeno's (far too many really), suggest you ask them to ease up and maybe get them on the side. The sandwich was quite tasty.
Read morePros: Accommodating staff, Fun atmosphere, Great beer selection
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EEN411
Points +61
5 stars - Edit
The poutine and nachos are so good, not to mention the best mixed drinks in Portland!
Read morePros: Good vegan food options (gluten free available), Good drinks , Good atmosphere and prices
Cons: Can be busy , Sometimes slow service due to business , Parking can be hard to find
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cherivolta
Points +60
Lots of vegan options - Edit
They have a whole separate vegan menu with jackfruit beyond burger beyond sausage tofu stir fry etc. Also willing to make substitutions as needed. Lots of vegan options reasonably priced
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emacduff095
Points +322
Vegan Bar Food Menu - Edit
One of the chefs is vegan so they added an entire vegan menu. Lots of plant-based meat dishes and house-made vegan cheese.
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu , Fair price , Convenient if you are dining with meat-eaters
Cons: Lots of fake meat (if you aren’t into that)
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Kristenlamarre
Points +29
Delicious - Edit
We stopped by here coming south for lunch. They have a patio set up out back and allow dogs in the patio which was great since we had our dog. I was the only vegan with two non vegans. We started with the vegan poutine to share and all three of us cleaned the plate. It was delicious! I got the pulled jackfruit tacos and they were delicious as well.
Read moreThe only thing that I would change is everything on the vegan menu is gluten free. I did originally want the pulled jackfruit sandwich but did not really want a gluten free bun, our server was going to ask if any of the other buns were vegan but we were in a bit if a time crunch so I got the tacos instead. Having the option to get gluten free or not gluten free would be nice! (Also they may have this as an option and I just didn't wait to find out!)
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Food was delicious, Easy for vegan and non vegan alike
Cons: All vegan items are gluten free
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SableStrout
Points +1256
A little expensive for the quality - but extensive vegan choices! - Edit
I am so encouraged by the MANY selections that are clearly labeled vegan here. I love that there is no modification process and you can rest easy and enjoy a beer with friends that are non-vegan. However, the quality/portion size of the food doesn’t match up with the price. I’ll keep supporting them in hopes that things even out a little bit.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Options clearly labeled
Cons: Not entirely vegan, Expensive for quality
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zachweeks
Points +328
Overpriced - Edit
Came in on a night that wasn’t super busy, service was painfully slow. Many vegan options but it’s super expensive for what you get / small ish portions. The vegan menu seems to be entirely GF which is cool but the bun was extremely small and not great for that reason. Burger was just okay and the jackfruit tacos were a solid 7/10 but again, very small portions especially for the price point. Ranch dressing was actually disgusting. They use Beyond products and daiya cheeses. Probably will not return.
Read morePros: Decent amount of vegan options
Cons: Overpriced , Slow service
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NotJustHummus
Points +68
Vegan *choices* on a pub-style menu (i.e., not just "here's a salad") - Edit
We've been to $3 Deweys many times, including before the new ownership and before becoming vegan. Since then, they have an entire menu area dedicated to vegan and GF options. Not just a salad, or a Beyond Burger, so I actually have to decide between options, which is refreshing.
Read moreAs others have said, it's not health food, but it's hearty and satisfying. They do have a roasted veggie stir fry that sounds totally yummy.
I had the Toasted Tofu and Avocado Sandwich: marinated tofu, avocado spread, caramelized onions, arugula, GF local bread, vegan ranch dressing, with fries. Really tasty, and I don't know if it was the flavor combinations or that we were a couple hundred feet from Casco Bay, but it had a strange fried-fish-like flavor, which was okay with me. (I loved fried haddock sandwiches in my pre-veg days!)
Last visit I had the Jackfruit pulled pork sandwich with veg coleslaw. Really good.
Next time I'm eager to try the vegan Poutine!
Pros: More than a dozen vegan choices, Helpful staff, Comfy pub atmosphere right in the Old Port
Cons: Beyond Burger/Sausage comprise many choices
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TravelVegan333
Points +49
Off the hook!!! - Edit
I had the vegan poutine and it was so delicious.
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LadySnowIva
Points +156
Delicious Greasy Bar food - Edit
Staff is knowledgeable and the menu is well marked. All vegan options are gluten free for people who are sensitive to gluten or have wheat allergies.
Read moreThis is not the option for you if you are looking for healthy options, everything is in a layer of fat, deep fried, and amazing for the cheat days. Keeps you full for hours.
Try the brussel sprouts on the app menu and I hear they are coming up with vegan desserts soon!
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Jamie9705
Points +831
Fantastic place w/ lots of vegan options! - Edit
Older reviews of Three Dollar Deweys made my husband and I leery of checking it out during our visit to Portland, Maine, but the option of vegan nachos helped us persevere. Upon entering the establishment, we were immediately impressed. It appears that Three Dollar Deweys recently underwent a renovation to their building and menu. A new owner now runs the joint and it was very busy, so they must be doing a good job.
Read moreWe were greeted right away, sat quickly and all the servers and staff were knowledgeable about the vegan options. We stayed in Portland for a week and I ate here four times, my husband three. That's how good the food and service are at Three Dollar Deweys.
Over our multiple visits, we had the vegan Jackfruit Pulled Pork Nachos with guac, the Brew Pub Sprouts (twice), the Vegetable Chili (ask for no cheese to make it vegan or add their homemade vegan cheese/queso), the Avocado Ensalada (with a side of vegan ranch), the half size House Salad (still a huge amount), a Dewey's Beyond Burger w/ jackfruit pulled pork and the Beyond Sausage Dewey's Loaded Dog. Everything was freakin' amazing. The vegan sandwiches/burgers come with little skewers in them noting that their vegan, so there's no confusion or mix ups.
If we had to pick our favs, my husband loved the Dewey's Beyond Burger and I loved the Avocado Ensalada and Chili. I love a good salad and these were some of the best I've ever had. Their portions were huge, had fresh greens, lots of toppings and they didn't bat an eye when I asked for extra vegan ranch, in addition to the zesty, citrus dressing that comes on the salad. The chili was hearty, filling and delicious. My husband raved about his burger all night and even the next day - he's a burger lover.
They also serve strong ass drinks, have a wide selection of beers and have free popcorn for all patrons, although we didn't ask if it was vegan or not. A server also mentioned that one of their cooks is vegan, so she ran back to ask him a question about an item we ordered off the non-vegan menu. The prices are quite high but as visitors, we thought a lot of Portland restaurants had higher prices than were accustomed to back home. Give Three Dollar Deweys a try today!
Pros: Menu has vegan section! Other veg options marked, Everything was delicious, Fun place w/ knowledgeable staff
Cons: Pricey, Can get loud
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SophiaTara
Points +267
Not Good, even for bar food. - Edit
How is it so impossible to get a decent meal in what is supposed to be a “foodie” town?! This was bad.... even as basic, no frills, bar food.... it was bad. And so expensive, I assume because of the location. Not worth it!!
Read morePros: They have vegan option if you’re desperate.
Cons: Worst veggie burger I’ve had in years.... YEARS.
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mszmyt
Points +239
Fried “chicken” sandwich - Edit
Came here with a group because the menu had something for everyone. I had the vegan fried tofu sandwich was was reminiscent of a fried chicken sandwich. It was absolutely delicious and the fries were great too.
Read morePros: Vegan/gluten free section of the menu, Fast service
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YoHannaBahNana
Points +58
Vegan menu! - Edit
Great sports bar with a vegan / gluten free menu. Hard to decide what to get but I went with the bbq jackfruit poutine. Anna was our server and everyone we encountered was super friendly. I will be back for the fried tofu sandwich.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Nice vegan selection
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oskeewowwow
Points +2023
All Vegan Menu - Edit
Great options for vegan junk food. Staff is very open to customizations!
Read morePros: Vegan Menu, Lots of Beer, Customizable Options
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HannahGrant
Points +86
Dedicated vegan menu and knowledgeable staff - Edit
I was very impressed with this place. My husband and I (both vegan) come here for dinner with our two (non-vegan) friends and could not have been happier. It’s got a dive bar-ish atmosphere but there was someone playing live music and everything was clean and we had a great time.
Read moreI have to shout out our waitress Kaylynn who was very familiar with the vegan items on the menu and made great suggestions for drinks and food. She was so sweet and knowledgeable, she definitely made our experience.
We ordered some beers and some customized truly seltzer’s that’s they have on tap. We had the vegan poutine with beyond sausage added (Kaylynn’s suggestion) as an appetizer and it was delicious! For entrees we had the vegan chicken sandwich and the loaded vegan hot dog which - again - were surprisingly good. The non-vegans in our party really enjoyed their meals as well.
I can’t say enough good things about our experience so if you’re a vegan visiting Portland, I would definitely recommend a stop. And if she’s available, ask for Kaylynn because she’s great and will hook you up with the best vegan offerings.
Pros: Vegan menu, Vegan friendly staff, Live music
Cons: Not entirely vegan
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MoniqueGS
Points +898
Great pub with very good food - Edit
The atmosphere is loud and lowkey, but the food is bomb!!
Read moreLots of yummy options from Nachos, Poutine, Burgers, Sandwiches and many more!! Beers are good too!
Pros: Lots of options, very good flavors, fun atmosphere
Cons: A bit expensive & loud
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jspeidel
Points +40
Excellent options for vegan and gf - Edit
We came in after finding the restaurant on this app. Great options, that are clearly marked, for both vegan and GF. It's not always easy to find something that works for our whole family, but they were right on the mark. Will definitely return!!
Read morePros: Lots of options, Appetizers and entree options, Great service
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beccab
Points +51
Something for everyone! - Edit
I went to $3 Dewey’s with a large group of teenagers with a variety of allergies and dietary restrictions and everyone was happy. The back of the menu has an entire vegan and gluten free section. The vegetarians were very happy with the Mac and Cheese bowl and I got a pretty good quinoa based veggie burger (vegan). Portions were generous and the service was excellent. There was also live music!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Gluten free options , Friendly and knowledgeable staff
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McMallory
Points +2929
Solid pub grub - Edit
Excellent pub grub with lots of vegan options. The beer list was very solid as well, though not as strong as some of the smaller brewpubs in the area.
Read morePros: Dive bar atmosphere, Large, marked vegan menu
Cons: Noisy at night
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