The Purple Caterpillar
Hookah Bar$$$$
Downtown Portland, Portland
"Fun to people watch in the Old Port and free coffee."(2 Tips)
"Try the blueberry coffee!"(2 Tips)
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Stacey KnowltonOctober 11, 2015Amazing atmosphere! Fun to people watch in the Old Port and free coffee. Best flavor is watermelon/mint! Each bowl is $20 and usually take 30 minutes to an hour to finish!
It's the best. If you haven't been here, and you're looking for a quiet, reflective, and social atmosphere, then look no further, because you have found your place!!! :)
Erin ButlerMay 28, 2011I Love it here!It's a great place to go with my friends to hang out after a day of classes! As college students we don't have a ton of money and this is a great activity that doesn't cost a ton of $$$- Erin ButlerMay 28, 2011One last thing.. Pat D.. After checking out your profile pic.. you are obviously projecting your own feelings of self loathing on to the owner... She has always been great to us when we have been in.
Ammu KNovember 11, 2012This place is perfection. I would marry it if I could!! Wish places like this existed in NYC. And the woman who works here is a doll!!
Marie SmithJuly 15, 2013Amazing. They atmosphere was great and the staff was so nice! Make sure you bring your ID and you'll have a good time!
William ThiemeFebruary 7, 2014A little pricey but not bad. Fantastic wall paintings and great flavors. Wish there were multi-hose hookah!
Max JuvetAugust 4, 2013that's not good service, not to mention. A friend walked in to say hi to us, before she could even got in the door, the same woman very promptly informed us that we must purchase more or LEAVE. Wow.- Max JuvetAugust 4, 2013Walked in with three friends and sat down to browse the menu, one in our party had to use the bathroom, the woman working (owner?) MADE us pay her BEFORE anyone was permitted to use the bathroom??
Mango raspberry flavor is a must for newbies! the new space is great! The window seat is a great seat for people watchers!
Be sure to have ids ready and don't be one of those people who knocks over the hookah or asks her to "crank up the tunes"
Lauren GarrardMay 30, 2013Cash only, guy who was working was unfriendly, and they jacked up their prices. Makes sense since they're the only hookah bar in Portland!
Tiffany NikkelMarch 13, 2011Beware of ordering a flavor and finding the flavor from before still in the bowl. As in the bowls aren't dumped and cleaned properly.
Shawna CohenSeptember 7, 2013Great place... If you like hanging out with hipster 18 year olds. It'd be nicer if it was like the other hookah bars with live music and a bar.
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- Mon–Sun
- Midnight–2:00 AM
- 6:00 PM–Midnight
(207) 999-9999
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