Let's be fermentation friends!
An everyday fermentation market, bakery, and cafe in Portland, Maine. All are welcome.
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Our market & cafe
Come stop by our shop in Portland and grab some stuff for all your fermentation fantasies.
131 Washington Ave
Portland, ME 04101
Thu - Sat: 10am - 5pm (cafe til 4:30)
Sun - Mon: 10am - 3pm
Onggi Cafe
We've got fermentation-forward pastries & drinks for ya!
Pastries feature some of our classics (hello, sourdough chocolate chip cookies) and a rotating list of other goodies. Served from opening til sellout!
Our drinks include delish matcha, hojicha, and of course, coffee!
And shop online!
We have a portion of our fermenty stuff available online for shipping straight to the comfort of your sofa or local pickup.
Hopefully shopping here will feel a little like coming into the shop to chitchat with your fermentation friends (us).
4/2 @ 11:30
Pop-upPulutan lunch at Onggi!
Amadeus will be slingin' some Filipino lunch!
✵ Mango/Cucumber Salad, with herbs and coconut dressing
✵ Beef tapas, with red onion and tomato
✵ Pork Tocino, with tomato and cucumber
✵ Chicken Adobo, with chicharrones and scallions
Available from 11:30-2pm or sellout! Cya there!!
3/31 - 4/6
AnniversaryOnggi turns 5!!
Celebrate with us as we look back at 5 years of Onggi! We'll have specials, tastings, sales, and a raffle all week long!!
Follow along on Instagram for the scoop!
3/31 - 4/6
SaleOur 5th birthday sale!
Onggi turns 5!! Take 20% off on all merch, kitchen, and books. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
Plus, get a free Onggi green shopping tote on any order over $50!
Thanks for all your support!
4/11 @ 8:30
WorkshopOnggi Matcha Workshop!
Join us to learn about our beloved tea: techniques for making matcha, cultivars & history, and sustainability in today's world!
Dive deep into all things matcha at Onggi! Learn about the history, cultivation, terroir, and future of matcha tea as well as tips and tricks for making your matchas at home.
You'll make and taste special varietals, along with Onggi's own wagashi (sweet treats typically served with matcha). Can't wait!
Coming soon!
MOREWe've got some stuff brewin'
More events are coming soon! Follow along on Instagram and our email newsletter to stay in the loop.
What's an onggi?
We’re named after the ubiquitous Korean fermentation vessel found in nearly every home called onggi (it’s pronounced “OHNG-ghee”, like mixing “only” with “eggy”).
Onggi (옹기) pots carry a rich yet humble history, perfected over generations of craftsmanship using natural materials and thoughtful work. They are famous for their fermentation-friendly properties and the foods they carry are the foundation of everyday life.
Photo of onggi jars by our friend Adam Field in Helena, Montana.