Went for breakfast at about 9 yesturday morning. We (three of us) were told the wait time would be…read moreabout 20 minutes. I needed to use the restroom and on my way saw an open table for 4. Went back outside to wait. Since it was already getting pretty hot, we went inside to sit on the chairs they had available for waiting. Finally, the hostess came and seated us at the empty table I had passed 20 minutes earlier. Could only assume they didn't seat us there sooner because they're understaffed, which is the case at pretty much all restaurants in Portland. Once we were seated, everything went very smoothly. Service was great, server delightful, food well prepared and just right. My sister had granola with yogurt and fresh fruit, her husband had salmon benedict, and I had classic benedict. All were great, as were the home fries served with the benedicts. Well worth the price and the wait. This is a venerable old Portland establishment that has been consistently excellent over many years and they lived up to their reputation.

The price is really good and the servings generous! The pumpkin French toast, though of course very…read moresweet, was probably the highlight, being the right level of moist and flavorful. However, the buttermilk pancake was quite dry, though it looked beautiful and fluffy. I also thought the Louisiana eggs Benedict was only so so, the potatoes were kinda mushy. Water was not refilled; service was friendly but busy

Wow. Everyone kept…read moretelling me the lattes here are some of the best in Portland...and I have to agree. I got the pumpkin spice, a seasonal drink with their own house made syrup and omg. The perfect amount of pumpkin, espresso and milk all in one. Definitely going to go back to try their food!

Salt Yard was okay overall, but probably a 3/5 for me…read more It's attached to a hotel and I was a little surprised that there wasn't table service. You order at the counter and they bring your food out to you. The line can be pretty long. That said, everyone working there was really friendly and the space was very clean and cute. I ordered the hash and eggs. My eggs came out overcooked, and they were very nice about replacing them, but when the new eggs came out they were kind of just slopped onto a plate. For the price, I expected a little more in both the food and overall experience. BUT...the Salt Yard iced latte was friggin amazing. Easily the highlight and I would absolutely come back for that. Not terrible by any means, just a little overpriced for what you get.

Since this was not my first trip to Portland, I wanted to revisit some old favorites while also…read morechecking out places I had not been to before. Marcy's was part of the latter - I had seen the name float around a while, and since the reviews looked great I thought it would be a good place to have breakfast. That being said, I made plans to check it out. Marcy's is a small corner diner, located just off Congress Street near the Portland Museum of Art. It wasn't crowded when I arrived, and immediately got a seat at the counter. The interior is super casual - more casual than an average diner, but is also very welcoming. I can see this place getting crowded/a wait during peak times as there are only a few tables in addition to the counter. The diner is only open for breakfast and lunch, 5 days per week. The menu has several breakfast staples as well as some more creative dishes they concocted. I didn't want to go off the beaten path, so I focused on their breakfast combos which had a mixture of eggs and carbs. I decided on their Number 6 which contained choice eggs (I got scrambled), has browns, choice of breakfast meat (I got sausage), and choice of flavored pancakes (I got blueberry). The breakfast was delicious - the portions are large and I could tell they use quality ingredients. There isn't much more I can say outside of the fact that this was a solid meal with delicious food - it was really everything you want out of a diner breakfast. Service was also great - everyone was friendly and chill; I could tell they get along well and that they put a lot of love into this place. Overall, Marcy's Diner is a yes - there is nothing flashy here, but I had a delicious meal in a friendly, casual environment. I wouldn't hesitate to return the next time I'm in Portland.

Best two egg breakfast ever!!! Traditional breakfast place but so much more. Great atmosphere…read more Super friendly staff. Great music. People who work here definitely care. Oh yeah did I mention the food! Best two egg ever. Huge portions. I highly recommend this place. Best breakfast in Portland. I don't usually eat pancakes but whoa they look amazing

Went here for brunch, it was pretty busy even on a Thursday mid-morning so definitely make sure to…read moreget there sooner than you might expect. Really good portions, the waffles were outstanding - crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, reminded me of an Eggo waffle! And we also got the biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs and grits. The biscuits were homemade and delicious! Super soft and flavorful. The gravy was creamy and super flavorful too. Scrambled eggs and grits were both cooked very very well. Server was funny and kind also.

We've been trying to visit Hot Suppa during our past few trips to Portland, but never really had a…read morechance to. When we finally came during the off season, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity since wait times were shorter. The wait on a Saturday afternoon was about 15-20 minutes. I will say - I had high hopes for Hot Suppa. Between my fiance and I, we ordered the waffle, side of corned beef hash, and the fried green tomatoes eggs benny. The corned beef hash here is excellent - that I do have to acknowledge. I was a bit underwhelmed by the fried green tomatoes though. The tomatoes were just okay, but the excessive hollandaise sauce really just made the whole dish waaay too heavy. It was also just messy. Service was slow & our waitress tended to disappear for long periods of time. Coffee & water refills both took a long time. Parking here is difficult but not impossible. Most spots are only for an hour or so.

we're only in maine for 4 days and came here twice! i loved the ambiance and indoor and outdoor…read moreseating options the big umbrellas are so fun. i enjoyed watching them make the pastries in the big window. you could get the items to go or be seated for a table for service inside or outside. first time around i got the iced rosemary maple coffee and the ham and cheese croissant. the coffee was great and the croissant was unbelievable. at first i was disappointed it wasn't warmed but man was this croissant SO GOOD. you could tell they made it in house it was fresh and flakey and got everywhere as soon as you took a bite. next day we came back for more pastries we got the sour cherry and pistachio pop tart and the morning bun. these were equally insane and delicious. i think the morning bun was my favorite. it was light and airy and covered in cinnamon sugar it was soft instead and moist would highly recommend giving their baked goods a go!

TLDR: be prepared to wait!…read more It was pouring rain outside and the place was packed when I went during Memorial Day weekend. The line was very long and, as the restaurant interior footprint isn't big, we were all crammed uncomfortably along the front wall with waitstaff and patrons weaving around us. It took about an hour to be seated. Once seated, the food was excellent. My favorite was the crispy red bliss potatoes in which everything were cooked perfectly in flavor (for cilantro lovers!) and texture. The petite pastrami biscuits are delicious but very rich: best for sharing! Lastly, the orange creamsicle soda was well crafted and not too sweet. Bread and Friends is worth the visit, especially if it's not too busy or you don't mind a wait.

We loved Ocotillo! I wish we lived in the neighborhood so I could go once a week. It was that good…read more We also loved the corner booth. So fun,and no one had to fight over the booth side! Everyone loved what they ordered. The brisket taco, shrimp dish, chicken taco, and enchiladas. Once we started eating the entire conversation revolved around the food. That's exactly what dining out should be. Can't wait to go back!

Exceptional brunch in Portland! From the vibe to the service and the food and drinks, this place…read moreticks all the boxes! They take reservations, even for breakfast/brunch, and I highly recommend making one, especially if you'd like a spot on their very-cool covered patio. Even if you don't, and even if you have to wait a few mins for a seat, don't be deterred - it's so worth it! The feeling inside feels like a celebration of culture, like a Mexican restaurant got a glow-up. Big comfy booths invite you to sit and stay a while. The menu is small but thoughtful and the drinks, from the horchata and cold brew to the cocktails, are nicely curated and feature delightfully unique and seasonal ingredients. My mango coffee cocktail was nothing I would've ordered on my own but I took a recommendation from the bartender and was blown away by how well the flavors played together. Anything you get to eat will be exceptional. If I'm not mistaken, this is the sister restaurant to Teralingua. If you know anything about their brisket, you have a slight idea of what delights await you! Most recently, we tried the brisket grilled cheese birria-style, with consomme on the side for dipping. Let me tell you, my eyes rolled so far back in my head, I lost a contact lens. The service, even at the bar, was wonderful - Jenny was friendly but chill, helpful, quick. A sheer delight during times when great service seems like a relic of the past. We always leave stuffed with a smile on our face.

NOBODY TOLD ME. Nobody told me that Nom Cafe is one of the best spots for brunch in Portland's Arts…read moreDistrict, with some of the yummiest and most unique breakfast food? A Balkan-inspired menu? Come on. I finally tried it and I'm already counting down until I go back. I was expecting casual counter service and your typical breakfast food. I was so wrong. We were greeted by the warmest staff, who let us pick our own table. We sat by the windows, which was perfect for the morning sunlight; exactly what we wanted. The menu is eastern European with some Spanish touches (think huevos rotos and patatas bravas). Books featuring Bulgarian photography and other eastern European countries were scattered around the space, it was a lovely touch. The service was just as great as the food. My hot coffee came in the cutest mug and our waitress kept refilling it without being asked. The mekitsi and parzhen were phenomenal, with the parzhen being my favorite. The spreads they came with... I wanted to bottle those and take them home. My husband had the patatas bravas and I had the shakshuka, and we added kyufteh to both, this incredible in-house sausage that was 10/10 (it was a little spicy!). Everything was phenomenal and the portions were generous. If you're not feeling adventurous, they also have traditional eggs and omelettes, all with a little twist and somewhat elevated. Their drinks menu was impressive too if you're into a fancy coffee. Can't recommend this place enough. I shall be back!

HIGHLY recommend for a breakfast/brunch option. Wife wanted to try Bayside cafe for our last…read morebreakfast before heading to the airport on a Monday, but at 10:25 they had an hour wait, we said nah & walked 7mins up to Nom where there was no wait & I think it was the far superior choice. The inside is super cute & cozy. They have books about Bulgaria scattered around & on the back of the menus there are a few common questions about some of the menu item names. I love when a restaurant educates diners in addition to feeding us food from their home country so kudos there. I had the shakshuka which TBH is the best one I've ever had anywhere. I even make it at home sometimes using locally grown tomatoes and I can't touch this recipe here. Literally a blessing that they give you some toasted bread to use to clean out the skillet so you don't leave any behind. We ordered the mekitsi to share as a starter and boy was that good. I'm not the biggest sweets eater, and I usually don't eat breakfast except for when I'm traveling, but this was one of my favorite things I've had in recent memory. Perfectly prepared, crumpets stuffed lightly with feta cheese, drizzled in honey with local berries. You HAVE to get these. My wife ordered one of the specials which was local main blueberry waffles. They must have been delicious because she finished the entire thing and I don't think I heard a peep out of her while I was housing my shakshuka. Service was great I feel like Jess checked on us the appropriate number of times & she timed it perfectly to also drop in as I was reacting to how great each dish was. I heard an older couple next to us discussing why they had not came to eat here previously over some of the more heavily traffic places they have been to in town while they were visiting and I share their sentiment.

Spicy chicken sandwich add cheddar and egg is the best spicy chicken sandwich I've had in my life…read more Perfect breaded chicken thigh with perfect sauce. Perfect buttery flaky homemade biscuit that flakes BUT ALSO keeps its structure. Blown away. Came in at Sunday at 9:30AM and we were able to find seats. There was enough seating for everyone even though it was also busy. Big chunks of bread. Homemade blueberry jam. The hash browns are crispy chunky and square. Good coffee. Homemade sausage. Turkey hash had, I think, 5 spice in it? Very interesting! Cute camping diner decor! Goooooo. Go go go. We will be coming back.

This was one of our favorite breakfast spots in Maine. Great service, cute campsite/KOA vibes with…read morebig tables, and the Kale Melt breakfast sandwich was AMAZING! Highly recommend and would've gone back more than once if we were in town longer!

The absolute best avocado toast I've ever had--beautiful and delicious!…read more I ordered takeout from Friendly Toast recently, in Portland and their avocado toast was truly the best I have ever had. Not only was it delicious, but it came with unique toppings that made it absolutely beautiful to look at. The flavor profile was completely impeccable.The takeout packaging kept everything intact and fresh. I would highly recommend ordering the avocado toast to anyone looking for a premium, high-quality breakfast or brunch option!

5/5 - ambiance. Absolutely love the decor and retro atmosphere. It makes for an entertaining…read moreexperience just looking around to see what's going on. 5/5 - service. The wait staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. Our waitress was attentive and made sure to check in often. 3.5/5 - food. This was difficult because of the Portland food scene being so competitive. Overall, it was just average. The homemade hot sauce has the tiniest kick, but adds good flavor. Dishes were unique but didn't come off as anything to write home about.

Wow is an understatement. You have to check this place out and absolutely get the breakfast tater…read moretots!!!!! The inside was super super cute, exceptional service and just all around great vibes. If you wanna get out of the craziness of downtown, check this spot out!!!

This is a really cute little coffee shop/diner in the middle of a residential neighborhood not far…read morefrom the Portland Head Light. We decided to come here for coffee and snacks before heading to the park for the morning with our toddler. We arrived around 9:30am and must've gotten lucky bc we walked right up to the bar and were helped by a super friendly gal and ordered coffees, a few pastries from their display case (I got a huge chocolate chip cookie cup stuffed with Nutella for later) and my husband ordered the Pastrami on Rye sandwich to go. We sat and waited about 15 minutes and watched the crowd grow as about 20 people came into order to go drinks and snacks and a few chose to sit at the patio tables out front for dine in. By the time we left they were warning folks that the kitchen was taking about 45 minutes for food bc of so many orders at once and take out. It's charming inside, with a large bar area with about 15 bar seats, and a few small tables. Cute decor on the walls all Duck-themed and friendly staff who were really bustling. Of note: the Pastrami sandwich my husband ordered was AMAZING. One of the top ones he's had and he orders them everywhere. The pastrami was hot and fresh and the rye was perfectly toasted. My 2-year old loved it. Ha! They have a nice menu of food items inside - with sandwiches, specials, and lunch/dinner options it looked like. I'd love to come back and have more time to chill, enjoy the vibes on a slow afternoon, and order some food.