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Sarah's On Main

4.4 (192 reviews)
InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
Closed • 7:00 am - 1:30 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Pulled pork crunch wrap with 2 scrambled eggs
John D.

This place always delivers quality food. The staff is friendly. In a very quaint building on the main road in Portland. Their menu has a good balance of breakfast + lunch dishes and the food is fresh always. Call ahead before arriving for lunch so it is ready for you when you get there.

French toast, stuffed with bacon and maple cream cheese. Side of home fries. Build your own omelette, which comes with toast and home fries.
Taylor W.

PHENOMENAL BREAKFAST. Good atmosphere, super nice staff, and clean! The food was amazing. Must get the home fries!!!!! Honorable mention: Wall of hot sauce! You can choose from countless hot sauce to use on your meal.

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Julio S.

This little diner on Main Street in Portland, CT was a pleasant surprise. Small place with several small dining areas so it gives it a homey feel. Small menu but food was very good. The service staff seated us immediately on a Sunday morning. The staff was very personable on our way out as well. I ordered a special - breakfast tostada with home fries. They were very good. Home fries are fried potatoes not from grill. Coffee was good but servings for juice were on the small side. Mostly street parking for restaurant. I'd return.

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Marjorie P.

On Main Street in Portland is a kind of ramshackle house which is where Sarah's on Main is. On street parking seemed to be what's available (no problem finding a space). There are 3 rooms inside where they serve breakfast & lunch. The floors are a bit uneven, but that just lends itself to the charm of the restaurant. There is a specials board with daily hash, soups, etc. Service was fine - we got our coffee soon after sitting. However, it took a while for the food to arrive, even though it wasn't crowded. I had the brioche French toast (really good) - a short stack was quite filling for me. The omelette my husband had was very good too. We tried the corned beef hash because reviews said it was good, and it was. Homemade If we are in the area, we'd definitely come back.

Kevin D.

A kitchen far from home Were in the area and looked for the best breakfast spot around. This one was highly rated, so we came to this restaurant to try. We found a spot to sit in this smaller location. Servers were present but busy, so it took some time to get someone's attention. Opted for their special waffle: a Belgian waffle with chocolate mousse, coconut cream, and almond slivers. Also got a single piece of French toast to try. Girlfriend got the hash special, with liguica, poblanos, and corn. Either done corn beef hash to try. Good took a long while to get to us, and when we eventually got food what we got was lackluster. The highlights: the waffle had a good flavor and the corned beef hash was slightly over seasoned. But I don't mind salty, so I appreciate the heavy hand on the seasoning. The rest fell flat. The waffle toppings were pretty much pudding mixes spooned onto a waffle. The coconut cream had no sweetness and no coconut flavor, the special hash was lacking any flavor beyond potato and corn, which was a shame. The biggest crime was the French toast. It was made with spite, and hit every wrong note a French toast could hit. Not soaked, no cinnamon, no sugar in the batter, the piece was an end piece so it was mis-cut. there was no syrup, no butter, and nothing offered. Nothing about the sad piece of French toast was salvageable, and I would be willing to discard this misstep if the rest of the meal wasn't as bad as what I got. What we got was from a kitchen that very much was done for the day, our meal was a flop in every sense of the word, and the end result reflects that. I suspect that they might be good, but our meal doesn't show that. Maybe our experience was abnormal? But I don't swing by this location often enough to make the attempt again. Approach with caution, go in for basic breakfast fare and expect basic and you should be okay

Bacon and hash scramble
Wendy T.

Wow. I wasn't sure based on it looking like a house with many rooms... but wow. The food was amazing. I started with typical delicious diner coffee and asked for the bacon and hash scramble. I've never had corn beef before but this was stellar. I wish it had a little bit more egg, but honestly, the bacon and the hash were so perfectly cooked and tender. The hashbrowns were just 10/10. They needed nothing extra. I added tobasco to my scramble for a bit of a kick but it didn't need it My husband got the southwest scramble and ate it quickly. The veggies were fresh and crisp. He loved the cinnamon raisin toast. We split a pumpkin pancake with vanilla glaze. They were huge, moist and flavorful. All of the flavors were strong and not muddled. It was perfect. The only criticism was the waitress that helped us was not friendly. She seemed annoyed the entire time. But regardless we will be back

Samantha C.

An absolutely adorable breakfast/lunch spot. It's homey/cozy vibes. We all loved our meals and had a great time. The servers were kind and efficient. It's worth noting that given their popularity it was noisy and busy. 5/5 :)

Devoured.

I pulled up to this place and it was not what we expected. It's like this little hole in the wall but it's a house! and the food... Sooo good! The breakfast is fantastic and the slanted table is quite fun to sit at!! I stopped in here for lunch before a wedding and I was full all day. The owner was so nice on the way out! The staff were wonderful!

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Danelle H.

Highly recommend. Great food and service and able to accommodate my gluten and dairy allergy even having gluten free toast.

French toast maple bacon and cream cheese
Ethan D.

10/10 would recommend for a great breakfast meal. The home fries and homemade corned beef hash are a must have! The maple bacon and cream cheese French toast was very filling and would rate that dish 4/5. Service was great, and the ambiance in the restaurant was very pleasant!

Nova lox on an everything bagel with red onions, freshly sliced tomatoes, capers, and cream cheese.

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The breakfast is AMAZING! Specifically the potatoes!! The employees are always super kind and attentive. Love the wall of hot sauces.

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Sarah's offers a hometown feel with delicious culinary surprises! there are yummy choices for guiltless and guilty pleasure dining!

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Sarah's on Main is a cozy, homey place with breakfast treats to delight the senses! Enjoy!

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This is one of the places that is always a crowd-pleaser when we have an office lunch. The Keith is good as well as the California Club.

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