Portland, Maine — 123 Washington Avenue
A New Culinary & Retail Address
A mixed-retail destination where independent operators, local makers, and restaurateurs converge in Portland's most vibrant dining corridor.
Discover the Vision
Portland, Maine — 123 Washington Avenue
A mixed-retail destination where independent operators, local makers, and restaurateurs converge in Portland's most vibrant dining corridor.
Discover the VisionThe Concept
The redevelopment at 123 Washington Ave introduces approximately 10,957 SF as a vibrant retail ecosystem for up to six distinct businesses, creating a new moment of discovery just off one of Portland's best-known commercial corridors.
Set between Onggi at 131 Washington Ave, an everyday fermentation market, bakery, and cafe, and Forage, known for craft food and beverages built from fresh local ingredients, hand-shaped breads, and all-day breakfast and lunch, the project extends 123 Washington Avenue and the broader corridor into the alley itself.
The alley between Onggi and Forage is envisioned as a pedestrian-friendly woonerf with full-height storefront glass, dedicated entrances, and immediate access from 123 Washington Avenue. The result is a hidden-in-plain site retail passage where visitors step off the main corridor and into a new shared destination.
Redevelopment
Today the interior reads as a raw brick-and-beam warehouse with high ceilings.
The redevelopment will retain that character and its architecturally interesting elements while updating the shell and mechanical systems to create a modern finished space with large perimeter storefront glass for visibility, natural light, and a stronger connection to the alley and Washington Avenue. Delivered as a finished shell, with additional details and tenant improvement offerings available upon request.
The Corridor
Inner Washington Avenue is home to more than 20 places to eat and drink, ranging from Portland institutions to leaders of the city's recent restaurant boom (Maine Magazine). With direct access off I-295's Washington Avenue connector, the property offers easy access to Back Cove Trail, Portland's Waterfront, Bayside, and the future home of Northeastern's Roux Institute.
Available Spaces
Six curated spaces from approximately 1,005 to 2,739 Rentable Square Feet (RSF), totaling approximately 10,957 RSF, flexible enough for independent retail, specialty markets, and restaurant concepts of every scale. Each suite is delivered as a fully permitted and entitled finished shell for its proposed use.
$3,605/mo
$20.00/RSF NNN
Permitted: Retail / Market
Forage-adjacent alley frontage
$2,513/mo
$30.00/RSF NNN
Permitted: Retail / Market
Woonerf-facing storefront
$2,558/mo
$30.00/RSF NNN
Permitted: Retail / Market
Woonerf-facing storefront
$3,813/mo
$18.00/RSF NNN
Permitted: Retail / Flex
Parking lot access with outdoor seating
$2,846/mo
$23.00/RSF NNN
Permitted: A-2 B/R
Parking and woonerf access
$4,337/mo
$19.00/RSF NNN
Permitted: A-2 B/R
Parking lot access with outdoor seating
Leasing Plan
Plan by Bild Architecture LLC. Sizes are approximate RSF.
Lease Information
Finished shell
Each suite is delivered as a fully permitted and entitled finished shell for its proposed use, with permitting, code compliance, and base building systems already addressed. Additional shell details, specifications, and tenant improvement offerings are available upon request.
Location
123 Washington Avenue sits in the center of Portland's most dynamic dining and retail corridor, with immediate access from I-295 and a direct connection into the Washington Avenue commercial spine.
The neighborhood is defined by some of the city's best breweries, restaurants, and maker-driven concepts, giving operators visibility within an established destination while benefiting from steady local and visitor traffic.
It also sits within easy reach of the waterfront and the future home of the Roux Institute, helping position Washington Avenue as part of Portland's broader next chapter in food, retail, and innovation.
Neighborhood context: Maine Magazine · Roux Institute
Detailed floor plans and tenant improvement allowance information available on request. leasing@daytonpg.com · Download leasing summary PDF