Small European-leaning sandwich shop & cafe known for its duck-fat Belgian fries & milkshakes. Based on 4 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ No takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
43 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 774-8080
Website: http://www.duckfat.com/
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
AnonyMouseCat
Came here for lunch yesterday with a party of two. The service was fast and the waiters were super kind, and the food was delicious! The frites were not super greasy and very hearty, and the sauces that came with them were also wonderful. The Tuscan spiced roast turkey was an excellent sandwich, the bread was crispy and it was both filling and fresh. The lemon thyme spritzer was refreshing for a summer day, but I couldn’t taste much time. The chocolate milkshake was chocolatey and sweet, but not too sweet. Overall, pretty much everything was great about this place, the food, the ambience, the service and especially the wall of word magnets. I’ll be sure to return soon.
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Susan Downard
Waited about 25 mins around mid-day on a Saturday for a seat at the bar. They have an efficient check in and notification system- text when table is ready. Wanted to have shake but knew it would be too filling so I had a cherry phosphate drink. Had poutine with grilled cheese. Both were unique and excellent. Service was friendly and efficient. Food prep was speedy. Don’t stop in if you’re in a hurry- it’s a popular place. They also have a take out location.
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Laurie Renna
The fries were worth the wait! Came for lunch and waited about a half hour. The wait staff was so incredibly friendly and fun. The fries and dipping sauces were perfect (especially the garlic mayo and truffle ketchup!) Got a vanilla milkshake to go that was somehow the best vanilla milkshake I’ve ever had! Will be back!!
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Louis Larson
Found this place to stop at for lunch before my road trip. Small little place but definitely worth it. Also not sure if you can make reservations but if you can I would. I got lucky since it was just me. Very busy on a Saturday lunch time. Staff were amazing! Food was amazing! Atmosphere was great! Highly recommended this place.
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Elizabeth Han
The fries with the flight of sauces were fantastic. Cream of tomato soup was delicious. The coffee milkshake was the best, original wasn’t too bad either. Poutine was okay. My brothers New England clam chowder came out cold unfortunately, but I didn’t care for it either. The table was super narrow outside.
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Shelby Swanger
Very cute and obviously you came here for the fries! Small but cozy place that fills up quick. They have a clean menu with fries and sauce options, (including duck eggs); you can even get a flight. They have homemade sodas and milkshakes and even donut holes. What more could you need?! They do have merch and super friendly fun staff. My partner and I loved playing with the word magnets inside 🙂
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Bethany
Small place but amazing food and people. Being anti-social, small places are not the place for me, usually. Especially with how seating is (see photos). But the staff seemed to genuinely love being there and loved their food. Service was fast and enthusiastic. Everyone was friendly, including other customers. Great vibes. Possibly the best French fries I’ve ever had in my life and I live for French fries. Parking… on the street parallel parking or a parking garage are your only options, both you have to pay for but worth it in my opinion.
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Cory Edwards
Somebody Fed Phil here…So we tried it out. Really good. Fries were excellent, but no GF bread options. Salad was excellent.
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Ashley Taylor
Totally lives up to the hype! Fast, friendly, and fun service, and the food is mind-blowingly good. No notes, seriously. The famous fries are a great texture and neither too greasy nor too rich. You can taste how fresh the sandwich bread is too.
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Caleb Rothe
This place absolutely lived up to the hype. Incredibly memorable dining experience featuring perhaps the best food I’ve eaten this year. We had the fries with the thai chili mayo, the poutine (fantastic!), the pulled pork cubano, the green goddess salad, and a grape craft soda. Every single thing was a memorable even in and of itself. You really can’t go wrong here, but the star of the show is perhaps the best french fry I’ve ever eaten.
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