Portland -- 1927 S'mores Company

How good do artisanal s'mores sound to you?

You will notice the sign says "gourmet s'mores", which is also a reasonable designation. However, at this shop they make their own graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate ganache, so this goes far beyond assembling quality ingredients.

If that sounds stuffy, remember there is also the use of small blow torches.

There is a bit of a rustic cabin feel to the store, but there nonetheless are no sticks over open flame; these are torch-fired.

The graham cracker is anointed with the ganache, after which the marshmallow is well-toasted, flipped over, and toasted on the other side.

Then squish!

Wet wipes are included in your basket, which are more practical than mere napkins when dealing with roasted marshmallow.

There is an option to add in other flavors, like marionberry or peach. We stuck with the classic s'mores, but regular customers seem to experiment more, and have strong opinions about the combinations.

I do not, because (I admit reluctantly) I am not that into s'mores. I am very into hot chocolate, though, and the peppermint hot cocoa was delicious. Notice the toasted marshmallow skewer on top.

Hot chocolate can be made with whole or oat milk.

That is the thing, of course, tastes and styles vary.

So that brings us back to the original question: how good do artisanal s'mores sound to you? Your answer lets you know if this is the destination you desire.

Accessibility: While the inside of the store is navigable, the door could potentially be tricky for someone in a mobility device, and a long line would make indoor navigation harder.

COVID: The line can be busy and there were not many masks, so that is not great. There are to go, cart, and catering options that can be viewed on the web page.

https://www.1927smores.com/