CERA Menu – Portland, ME

Type : Restaurant

Location : Portland, ME

CERA is a destination for real, cravable, food. We feature clean-label, elevated sandwiches & salads.

We are committed to making the world a better place by taking care of our customers, our employees, the environment, the food supply chain, and the bees.
We believe in responsible, sustainable sourcing of clean-label foods as locally as possible. Antibiotics, hormones, additives, and anything artificial has no place in our food or you. We could buy processed foods or do things easier, but we prefer to create our own real food. It makes our job harder it makes your food better tasting and better for you. It also makes food better, people better, us better and the planet better.

Based on 72 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

CERA 04101

Address:
One Monument Sq Ste 103, Portland, ME 04101

Phone: (207) 808-8386

Website:

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
 11 AM–6 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–6 PM
Thursday 11 AM–6 PM
Friday 11 AM–5 PM
Saturday 11 AM–5 PM
Sunday 11 AM–5 PM

Menu

FOOD
BADDA BING
Genoa, mortadella, capicola, sharp provolone, house-made pickles, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, hot peppers (salt, pepper, oregano, oil & vinegar) // seeded scali roll		 $15.00
BLACK PEARL
Wood-grilled Cobia fish prepared “classic tuna salad” style with green-leaf lettuce, tomato & sprouts // choice: multigrain, rye, white		 $13.50
THE JABERWOCKY
House roasted beef & our own pastrami, smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, BBQ, red onion, tomato // choice: multigrain, rye, white		 $15.00
NASHVILLE SAMURAI
Crispy Japanese fried chicken, brushed with Asian inspired spicy-citrus honey, lettuce, mayo, pickles // seeded scali roll		 $12.50
PEACHES THE PIG
House Smoked ham, cheddar, peach-jalapeno chutney & lettuce // choice: multigrain, rye, white		 $12.50
SHALLOT BE BEEF
House roast beef, sharp provolone cheese, with fried shallots and our Cera Sauce // choice: multigrain, rye, white		 $14.00
THE MUSHROOM OF COURSE
Portobello schnitzel (fried mushroom cutlet) house-made pickled beets, mustard greens and a vegan miso-mayo // seeded scali roll		 $12.00
TURKS & CHAOS
House-roasted turkey with smoked bacon, sambal oelek/roasted tomato mayo, lettuce & tomato // choice: multigrain, rye, white		 $12.50
PORTUGUESE SANDO $15.00
CMP Sandwich $10.00
Ham & Pimento
House-cured, smoked ham with our pickled green tomatoes, pimento cheese & lettuce		 $14.00
THE Pastrami
10oz of our house-cured antibiotic free pastrami with our spicy mustard blend, CERA sour pickles on sourdough
No subs or mods please.		 $27.00
The MOAB
Grassfed tender steak, grilled onions & portobello mushrooms, fermented chili with fontina & sharp provolone cheeses on a spucki roll		 $16.00
HASS TO BE TURKEY
House-roasted turkey, avocado, shaved cucumber, mixed-greens, sprouts, tomatoes		 $12.00
INDONESIAN SEOUL FOOD
Grilled Korean steak with cucumbers, carrots, mixed greens, red peppers & Korean peanut sauce (Gado Gado)		 $13.50
SPARTAN
Wood grilled coriander pork tenderloin, tzatziki, red onions, lettuce & tomatoes		 $12.50
MARRAKESH EXPRESS
Moroccan roasted rainbow carrots, edamame humus, grilled red onions, North African herb sauce & Cera crunchy mix (sesame, sunflower, fennel, cumin, caraway)		 $11.50
MACHA PICCHU
Wood-grilled Cobia fish with Peruvian inspired coleslaw and our own salsa macha		 $13.50
ME MASHUP
Yemen inspired smoked beef, tzatiki, cucumber, pickled carrot, red onion & herb sauce		 $13.50
RUBENESQUE
Our own pastrami, house dressing, Morse’s sauerkraut, local swiss cheese // Rye bread		 $15.00
PAESANO
Genoa, capicola, sharp provolone, oven roasted tomatoes, house-made hot peppers // Panini bread		 $13.00
HAMBONI
House Smoked ham, smoked gouda cheese, tomatoes, red onions & chipotle mayo // Panini bread		 $13.00
DIA DE JALAPENO
Wood grilled chicken, Peruvian slaw, jalapeno ranch, bacon & pepper jack cheese // Panini bread		 $12.50
SUPER MUSHROOM
Wood grilled mushrooms, garlic aioli, fontina cheese, spinach, roasted tomatoes // Panini bread		 $11.50
O.M.CHI
Roast beef with Kewpie mayo, kimchi & cheddar		 $14.00
PEPPER PIG $15.50
KALDERA
Mixed greens, tri-color grape tomatoes, roasted artichokes, cucumbers, feta, Mediterranean bean salad, roasted olives & pistachios Dressing: Greek Village vinaigrette		 $11.00
THE SILK ROAD
Shredded purple cabbage, kale, julienne carrot, edamame, cucumber, scallions, cilantro & Cera crunchy mix (toasted mix of sesame, sunflower, fennel, cumin, caraway) Dressing: Shiitake & shio koji vinaigrette		 $10.00
MERCADOS
Mixed greens with jicama, tri-colored grape tomatoes, fresh corn, black beans, avocado, cotija cheese, cucumber, red pepper & chili roasted pepitas Dressing: Tomatillo vinaigrette		 $10.25
THE GREAT COW CAPER
Arugula-blend, grilled steak, pecorino cheese, roasted tomatoes, capers & crispy shallots Dressing: Roasted lemon vinaigrette		 $13.50
SQUARE ROOT
Kale, rainbow carrots, watermelon radishes, candy stripe beets, cucumbers, walnuts, feta cheese & raisins Dressing: Sherry vinaigrette		 $9.75
CAPE COD CHIPS $1.75
Chocolate Chip Cookie $1.50
Double Chocolate Brownie $1.50
EDAMAME HUMMUS
Our house-made hummus made with organic edamame & tahini		 $2.75
FREEKEH SALAD
Freekeh with jicama, carrots, arugula, raisins & scallions dressed with citrus & extra virgin olive oil		 $3.25
Kimchi $2.75
MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD
Red onions, goat-horn peppers, green beans, garbanzo beans, gigandes (Greek mountain beans) in sherry vinaigrette		 $4.00
NAAN
Soft pillowy naan bread warmed over the wood grill.		 $2.50
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie $1.50
PERUVIAN SLAW
Shaved cabbage, red onion, jalapeno, carrots & cilantro dressed in a light cider vinaigrette		 $3.25
Tzatziki $2.50
Pimento Cheese
Made with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, fermented chilis, garlic, Worcestershire sauce		 $2.75
NASHVILLE JR
Crispy Japanese fried chicken, lettuce, mayo, house-made pickles //Small scali roll		 $6.50
THE BEE’S KNEES
Choice of Ham or Turkey with cheddar, lettuce, tomato (choice of mustard or mayo) // Naan bread		 $6.00
THE GRICKLEWICH
Cheddar cheese, fontina cheese & smoked gouda cheese with house-made pickles // Panini bread		 $5.50
THE NORTH COUNTRY
North Country uncured, sugar-free bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo on grilled panini bread		 $5.50
SALADOPOTTOMUS
Salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, edamame, carrots & grilled toast with ranch dressing		 $5.00
Jar Of Honey $8.00
Bottle Sherry Vinaigrette $7.99
Bottle Greek Vinaigrette $6.99
Bottle Tomatillo Vinaigrette $6.99
Bottle Lemon Vinaigrette $6.99
Bottle Shitake Vinaigrette $7.99
CERA SOURS
One quart of our house made sour dills		 $9.00
CATERING
MINI SANDWICH TRAY PACKAGE $135.00
SMALL SANDWICH TRAY PACKAGE $175.00
MEDIUM SANDWICH TRAY PACKAGE $235.00
LARGE SANDWICH TRAY PACKAGE $305.00
MINI SANDWICH TRAY $75.00
SMALL SANDWICH TRAY $115.00
MEDIUM SANDWICH TRAY $145.00
LARGE SANDWICH TRAY $205.00
MINI SIMPLY CERA $95.00
SMALL SIMPLY CERA $125.00
MEDIUM SIMPLY CERA $160.00
LARGE SIMPLY CERA $225.00
SOMEDAY FARM SALAD – SMALL $29.00
MERCADOS – SMALL $45.00
KALEDERA – SMALL $45.00
SILK ROAD – SMALL $45.00
SQUARE ROOT – SMALL $45.00
Cow Caper $55.00
SOMEDAY FARM SALAD – LARGE $49.00
MERCADOS – LARGE $65.00
KALEDERA – LARGE $65.00
SILK ROAD – LARGE $65.00
SQUARE ROOT – LARGE $65.00
Cow Caper $75.00
FREEKEH SALAD – SMALL $21.00
PERUVIAN SLAW – SMALL $21.00
MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD – SMALL $26.00
HUMMUS & NAAN – SMALL $16.00
FREEKEH SALAD – LARGE $32.00
PERUVIAN SLAW – LARGE $32.00
MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD – LARGE $38.00
HUMMUS & NAAN – LARGE $30.00
WORKER BEE – SANDWICH $13.75
WORKER BEE – SALAD $13.75
DRONE BEE – SANDWICH $14.75
DRONE BEE – SALAD $14.75
QUEEN BEE – SANDWICH $15.75
QUEEN BEE – SALAD $15.75
DESSERT TRAY – SMALL $32.00
DESSERT TRAY – LARGE $58.00
MAINE ROOT BEER – Root Beer $2.50
MAINE ROOT BEER – Mexicane Cola $2.50
GREEN BEE SODA – Lemon Zinger $3.50
GREEN BEE SODA – Blueberry $3.50
GREEN BEE SODA – Honeycomb Cider $3.50
SPINDRIFT SODA WATER – Grapefruit $2.50
SPINDRIFT SODA WATER – Orange/Mango $2.50
SPINDRIFT SODA WATER – Raspberry/Lime $2.50
CAPE COD CHIPS $1.75
CHOCOLATE CHIP $1.50
OATMEAL RAISIN $1.50
TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CHIP $1.50
Everybody Water $3.00
BEVERAGES
PATH (Bottled Water) $3.50
MAINE ROOT BEER – Mexicane Cola $2.50
MAINE ROOT BEER – Root Beer $2.50
GREEN BEE SODA – Lemon Zinger $3.50
GREEN BEE SODA – Blueberry $3.50
GREEN BEE SODA – Honeycomb Cider $3.50
SPINDRIFT SODA WATER – Grapefruit $2.50
SPINDRIFT SODA WATER – Orange/Mango $2.50
SPINDRIFT SODA WATER – Raspberry/Lime $2.50
Everybody Water $3.00
CRIMSONBERRY ICED TEA $3.00
LEMONADE $3.00
MINT LIMEADE $3.00
FOOD (3PD)
BADDA BING
Genoa, mortadella, capicola, sharp provolone, house-made pickles, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, hot peppers (salt, pepper, oregano, oil & vinegar) // seeded scali roll		 $16.67
BLACK PEARL
Wood-grilled Cobia fish prepared “classic tuna salad” style with green-leaf lettuce, tomato & sprouts // choice: multigrain, rye, white		 $14.95
THE JABERWOCKY
House roasted beef & our own pastrami, smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, BBQ, red onion, tomato // choice: multigrain, rye, white		 $16.67
NASHVILLE SAMURAI
Crispy Japanese fried chicken, brushed with Asian inspired spicy-citrus honey, lettuce, mayo, pickles // seeded scali roll		 $13.80
PEACHES THE PIG
House Smoked ham, cheddar, peach-jalapeno chutney & lettuce // choice: multigrain, rye, white		 $13.80
SHALLOT BE BEEF
House roast beef, sharp provolone cheese, with fried shallots and our Cera Sauce // choice: multigrain, rye, white		 $15.53
THE MUSHROOM OF COURSE
Portobello schnitzel (fried mushroom cutlet) house-made pickled beets, mustard greens and a vegan miso-mayo // seeded scali roll		 $13.23
TURKS & CHAOS
House-roasted turkey with smoked bacon, sambal oelek/roasted tomato mayo, lettuce & tomato // choice: multigrain, rye, white		 $13.80
HASS TO BE TURKEY
House-roasted turkey, avocado, shaved cucumber, mixed-greens, sprouts, tomatoes		 $13.23
INDONESIAN SEOUL FOOD
Grilled Korean steak with cucumbers, carrots, mixed greens, red peppers & Korean peanut sauce (Gado Gado)		 $14.95
SPARTAN
Wood grilled coriander pork tenderloin, tzatziki, red onions, lettuce & tomatoes		 $13.80
MARRAKESH EXPRESS
Moroccan roasted rainbow carrots, edamame humus, grilled red onions, North African herb sauce & Cera crunchy mix (sesame, sunflower, fennel, cumin, caraway)		 $12.65
MACHA PICCHU
Wood-grilled Cobia fish with Peruvian inspired coleslaw and our own salsa macha		 $14.95
ME MASHUP
Yemen inspired smoked beef, tzatiki, cucumber, pickled carrot, red onion & herb sauce		 $15.53
RUBENESQUE
Our own pastrami, house dressing, Morse’s sauerkraut, local swiss cheese // Rye bread		 $16.67
PAESANO
Genoa, capicola, sharp provolone, oven roasted tomatoes, house-made hot peppers // Panini bread		 $14.38
HAMBONI
House Smoked ham, smoked gouda cheese, tomatoes, red onions & chipotle mayo // Panini bread		 $14.38
DIA DE JALAPENO
Wood grilled chicken, Peruvian slaw, jalapeno ranch, bacon & pepper jack cheese // Panini bread		 $13.80
SUPER MUSHROOM
Wood grilled mushrooms, garlic aioli, fontina cheese, spinach, roasted tomatoes // Panini bread		 $12.65
O.M.CHI
Roast beef with Kewpie mayo, kimchi & cheddar		 $15.53
KALDERA
Mixed greens, tri-color grape tomatoes, roasted artichokes, cucumbers, feta, Mediterranean bean salad, roasted olives & pistachios Dressing: Greek Village vinaigrette		 $12.08
THE SILK ROAD
Shredded purple cabbage, kale, julienne carrot, edamame, cucumber, scallions, cilantro & Cera crunchy mix (toasted mix of sesame, sunflower, fennel, cumin, caraway) Dressing: Shiitake & shio koji vinaigrette		 $10.93
MERCADOS
Mixed greens with jicama, tri-colored grape tomatoes, fresh corn, black beans, avocado, cotija cheese, cucumber, red pepper & chili roasted pepitas Dressing: Tomatillo vinaigrette		 $10.93
THE GREAT COW CAPER
Arugula-blend, grilled steak, pecorino cheese, roasted tomatoes, capers & crispy shallots Dressing: Roasted lemon vinaigrette		 $14.95
SQUARE ROOT
Kale, rainbow carrots, watermelon radishes, candy stripe beets, cucumbers, walnuts, feta cheese & raisins Dressing: Sherry vinaigrette		 $10.35
MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD
Red onions, goat-horn peppers, green beans, garbanzo beans, gigandes (Greek mountain beans) in sherry vinaigrette		 $4.60
NAAN
Soft pillowy naan bread warmed over the wood grill.		 $2.88
FREEKEH SALAD
Freekeh with jicama, carrots, arugula, raisins & scallions dressed with citrus & extra virgin olive oil		 $3.45
PERUVIAN SLAW
Shaved cabbage, red onion, jalapeno, carrots & cilantro dressed in a light cider vinaigrette		 $3.45
EDAMAME HUMMUS
Our house-made hummus made with organic edamame & tahini		 $2.75
CAPE COD CHIPS $1.73
Chocolate Chip Cookie $1.73
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie $1.73
Double Chocolate Brownie $1.73
NASHVILLE JR
Crispy Japanese fried chicken, lettuce, mayo, house-made pickles //Small scali roll		 $6.90
THE BEE’S KNEES
Choice of Ham or Turkey with cheddar, lettuce, tomato (choice of mustard or mayo) // Naan bread		 $6.33
THE GRICKLEWICH
Cheddar cheese, fontina cheese & smoked gouda cheese with house-made pickles // Panini bread		 $5.75
THE NORTH COUNTRY
North Country uncured, sugar-free bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo on grilled panini bread		 $5.75
SALADOPOTTOMUS
Salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, edamame, carrots & grilled toast with ranch dressing		 $5.18
Jar Of Honey $9.20
BEVERAGES (3PD)
PATH (Bottled Water) $4.03
MAINE ROOT BEER – Mexicane Cola $2.88
MAINE ROOT BEER – Root Beer $2.88
GREEN BEE SODA – Lemon Zinger $4.03
GREEN BEE SODA – Blueberry $4.03
GREEN BEE SODA – Honeycomb Cider $4.03
SPINDRIFT SODA WATER – Grapefruit $2.88
SPINDRIFT SODA WATER – Orange/Mango $2.88
SPINDRIFT SODA WATER – Raspberry/Lime $2.88
Everybody Water $3.45
CRIMSONBERRY ICED TEA $3.45
LEMONADE $3.45
MINT LIMEADE $3.45

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Reviews

Nate Henry
Got the steak wrap and wow. Such an incredible meal. Quick turnaround time during peak lunch rush. Nice ac on the inside and clean patio.

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Gi na
Employees were very nice and space inside is new. Thicker bread and more in sandwich would have made this phenomenal as ingredients and flavor are good. Pictured is mushroom Panini. With all the reviews I was hoping for a better experience. Got the berry tea and was more bland than expected – nothing to do with the sweetness. Kids got the JR sandwich’s and my husband got the large one and he was not impressed with size or the chicken used.

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Ana Lucia Otarola
Good wrap and good sandwich. The mushroom one is pretty tasty but had a little too much mayo. Ordering again for sure and try some salads

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Justine Arnoldi
Wow! Amazing sandwiches and service! Cera was recommended to us by a lovely passerby and what a great suggestion! The Super Mushroom sandwich was so delicious, the kids loved their chicken one too and my mum loved her salad. The service was fantastic and the lady was so patient with our chaotic family. Love love love!

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Matt P
Great salad and sandwich! I had the “The Great Cow Caper” salad. The flavors really complimented one another. The crispy shallots added some crunch. The dressing wasn’t too overpowering which I like. I also had the Nashville “Jr.” sandwich. I put quotations around Jr. since the sandwich seemed pretty big, another bonus. The chicken was cooked well, and definitely one of the better chicken sandwiches I’ve had. Check this place out. The employees were pretty friendly too!

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Garrett Gordon
Just had the best salad I’ve had in years at this place. Highly recommend if you’re in town Portland!

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Conor Mahon
The food is good, I always enjoy it. Unfortunately today I submitted an order online using the vendor(Cera)’s preferred app (active menus). I was changed for food and paid a tip but only afterward I noticed I was charged an extra service fee of 10% and a further charge for card processing. Update: One of the founder’s, Steve, resolved the issue. A warning, do not use ‘active menus’ to order with.

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jason fitz
Amazing food, best place in Portland for a sandwich. Local meats too. Just wish the bacon was crispy and not smoked/uncured.

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David Myers-Wakeman
I had a business lunch yesterday with food from CERA, and I couldn’t get over how delicious it was. I had the Super Mushroom panini and a Freekeh Salad, and they were so fresh and flavorful I’ll be getting both again soon – although I’m excited to try the rest of your menu as well. Friendly staff, too! Awesome job!

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Melissa Dimatteo
One of the best sandwich’s. I was only going to eat half and save the rest for hubby but as soon as I took the first bite, I knew he would go hungry . The sourdough bread was soft, the perfect amount of spicy Mayo, fresh sliced tomatoes and perfectly portioned and crunchy fresh lettuce were the first act of this sandwich. The Turkey and bacon evenly distributed on the bread and veggies bed were the best. I could not stop eating this sandwich until it was gone. This was an exceptional sandwich in my opinion. Thank you so much.

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