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    Nom Cafe

    4.6 (56 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Tigui D.

    Came here on a Sunday, we got seated fast (2 people), good service and the foods came out super quick. It was good food and made order because the meals were hot temperature wise and tasted fresh.

    Kyufte and Eggs
    Karen C.

    A cute little breakfast/brunch spot. We saw the great yelp reviews and decided to stop in for breakfast, boy are we glad we did. Service is quick and with a smile, and the food is delicious. We started with the Mekitsi which are little fried crumpets with fresh fruit and honey. Everything we ordered was fantastic, but the Eggs Panagura was next level delicious. It's poached eggs sitting on a cloud of whipped feta. Yum. They have mimosa flights as well as several other house cocktails, beer and wine.

    Mekitsi

    My boyfriend was born and raised in Bulgaria. We stopped by Nom Cafe for brunch on NY day and were very impressed by the food. The kifte and lutenitsa hit very close to home for him. Cheers to the owners!

    Mushroom Scrambler
    Jack H.

    Quick service and the food was delicious. Enjoyed the mushroom scrambler. A hard to spot place but well worth finding it.

    Eggs Panagura with Kyufte
    Roger F.

    Great food, Bulgarian is not something I expected to find in Portland but it absolutely hits the spot. I probably need to come back tomorrow and mix it up somewhat, if I lived here I'd consider coming every week. Pretty fantastic!

    Bloody Mary
    Parita A.

    One of the BEST brunches I've had. Their bloody Mary's were heavenly and the mushroom toast was out of this world - creamy, flavorful, salty, mushroomy. All the right things. Service was great - quick, helpful, kind. The vibe was bustling. Busy but quaint and very homely. The restaurant is beautifully decorated.

    Shakshuka

    We went on busy Saturday but they sat us fast. Quick service and interesting breakfast food. Very yummy but slightly expensive for breakfast. Good vegetarian options

    Waffles
    Jeremy J.

    We were in town for Soccer. We found this place after finding a 1hr wait at our first choice. Happy we did. Cute little place. We were seated quickly, although we just beat the rush. I had the Shakshuka and daughter had waffles. Both were delicious. A little pricey for breakfast but worth it for a passerby looking for a good meal.

    Tac P.

    Came here after morning run and wanted brunch. This was an accidental visit, but my belly was beyond happy! I had the kyufte and eggs, which is apparently a Bulgarian meatball and eggs. It was amazing along with my coffee. I was so glad and grateful to come here to satiate my hunger.

    Eggs panagura
    Maria M.

    I went to Nom Cafe located on 23 Forest Ave in Portland Maine this past weekend with my aunt and mom. This cute brunch spot features classic balkan and middle eastern dishes. For starters we had mekitsi which were crumpets filled with cheese and served with Maine honey. These were unlike anything I've ever had (I can only compare it to Brazilian cheese bread expect this had different cheese on the inside!) This was a must get dish 10/10. We also got the shopska which was a bulgarian salad with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, feta and parsley. This was such a refreshing salad and if you love tomatoes you'd really be in heaven 8/10. For main dishes we got the signature shakshuka this is a tomato and red pepper stew topped with eggs. The eggs were very much combined with the tomato and came with a great array of bread 9/10. We also got the kyufte and eggs this is a classic bulgarian dish with bulgarian sausage, fried eggs and a side salad. The sausage on this plate was so delicious and one of my favorites here 9/10. Finally, we got the eggs panagura which had two poached eggs served over sheep feta spread. The sheep feta spread was insanely tasty and was a true delight to eat. This also came with some tasty bread on the side. I highly recommend this spot if you are not only looking to try something new for breakfast but also if just want something tasty to start your day. Food: 9/10 Affordability: 7/10 Ambiance: 8/10

    Michelle O.

    Staff was wonderful. Decor and dining area is quaint. Loved the mural! Food was delicious. Perfect spot for something unique and different for brunch. The drinks were delicious!!!

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    It's a different kinda of place but in a good way. Were seated fast a great breakfast staff was super friendly would definitely go back

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    Great atmosphere and authentic Thai food. Their breakfast sandwich is absolutely fabulous.

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    Breakfast, the food was excellent and great service, highly recommend it! It was a nice cozy ambiance.

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    Great place to go if vegetarian/vegan since they have a lot of tasty options! Highly recommend if you're in the Portland area.

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