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If you're looking for one breakfast or brunch spot in Portland that lives up to the hype, The Sinful Kitchen deserves a spot at the top of your list. Tucked away from the busy waterfront, it's well worth it for creative comfort food, generous portions and genuinely friendly service. The menu is packed: stuffed French toast, Eggs Benedict combinations, decadent waffles. The food is good, fresh and filling and the service is excellent. The flavors are rich without being overwhelming, and the ingredients taste fresh. It's the kind of place where narrowing your order down to one item is the hardest part. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and they give you crayons to color. The walls are absolutely full of cool artwork -- by kids and adults alike. We all did some drawing while waiting for the order and it was so very relaxing and enjoyable. Even when the restaurant is busy, the staff keeps things moving while remaining warm and attentive. Another standout is how accommodating they are for dietary restrictions. They have extensive vegetables and gluten-free offerings. And know it can get very busy. Arriving early or making a reservation, when possible, is a smart move.
The food always hits here. I LOVE spicy food so the Diablo omelet with their homemade ghostbpepper sausage is my go to. The staff is always wonderful and the atmosphere is fun, always something to look at. Love this place!
Great breakfast spot in the Portland area. Classic breakfast food. Good gluten free options.
We thankfully got in, without a reservation, by sitting at the bar. The staff was friendly, and engaged. The service was prompt, by all standards. I think that the food was good, but nothing that I ate really had me extremely excited. It seems like a family friendly business. If you're a group of 3+, you should try to make a reservation or you'll be likely waiting for a while.
We had a reservation for Friday night but due to the stressful situation around the area, I decided not to go. The food was prepaid so I was really bummed. A good friend who I was supposed to go with called them to explain the situation and they were totally understanding about getting our food for takeaway instead. This was allocated for two people. It included, garlic rice, chicken adobo, shrimp with sauce, lechón belly (roast pork belly), beef and veggie lumpia, fresh fruits. Thank you for the delicious food, Sinful Kitchen! Hoping to dine in again in the near future.
The Sinful Kitchen need not ask for forgiveness. Little bit of a wait and I found out why (spoiler alert - great place). Service friendly and prompt. Started with Tequila Sunrise, spot on and perfect for my vitamin C and tequila requirements. Followed with 4 eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, rye toast. Everything was excellent, home fries especially flavorful, eggs perfectly cooked, bacon and sausage delicious, the rye toast just right. This place was not on the schedule for the day but definitely on the schedule for the future.
Table for 1 Whenever I am in Portland early enough and have time, I stop in at sinful kitchen. You always know what you're gonna get here and it's always on the awesome side of fantastic. You can tell when a place really cleans their grill when you get items that are cooked on their flat top. Especially bread, it'll absorb old grease flavors. Which is never a thing here. The restaurant is always inviting and clean and few places, parallel their staff. If you haven't made the trip to simple kitchen, do yourself a favor and make some time. Oh, and right now, they have some beautiful local art on the walls, I left here at the piece myself.
Came to Portland for a day trip and blown away! By bestie girl friend that I'm doing the day trip is gluten free and they can make anything GF!! Her and her bf found this place a couple of years ago and when we were looking for a place to get brunch on our day this seemed like the perfect place! Absolutely love the vibes and the crayons on the tables! Butcher paper to doodle and play games on was so fun. Service was great and quick! I will say that I recommend making a reservation ahead of time- they fill up quick!!! Best home fries ever and tried huevos rancheros for the first time YUM!! Will be back on my next trip to Portland!
Despite driving by many times my wife and I finally visited Sinful Kitchen. Despite some reviews mentioning reservations being a good idea I decided we would gamble and go without one. Thankfully we lucked out showing up about 15-20 minutes after open and got a table. I would say reservations is a solid idea and that we got lucky. They have roughly 12 tables and 6 bar stools so space is on the limited side and plenty of people show up right at open. They have a lot of breakfast classics you'd expect for a breakfast spot, omelets, French toast, breakfast sandwiches, eggs Benedict, and some more unique offerings as well. Some of those would be the waffle pizzas, ghost pepper sausage, and some dishes with pulled pork. Plenty of options everyone in your party will find something. Besides their usual menu they also have specials including unique cocktails/mimosas and different fillings for their stuffed French toast. My wife got the Corned Beef Hash and I got the Stuffed French Toast and chose the Chocolate Peanut Butter filling. My wife loved the corned beef and thought it was prepared perfectly, a new favorite spot for it. I enjoyed the stuffed French toast but make sure you got a sweet tooth and empty stomach cause wow....sweetness and portion overload! I thought prices were reasonable and service was friendly and attentive. Definitely a breakfast/brunch spot worth checking out! Next time I look forward to trying a specialty mimosa and more of their food options!
After we were referred here by our bartender at the hotel we were staying at we stopped in for breakfast. Our server was extremely knowledgeable with the menu and what was what when it came to allergies. We received our meals in a timely fashion and was greeted with the most delicious meals. The red potato home fries were perfectly seasoned. We loved the wall art.
3/19/26 There is absolutely nothing wrong with this place. The waitresses hustle, are solicitous and attentive. The place was packed on a Thursday morning and it was a fun place to be. The food is very fine, with huge portions, and plenty leftover for another meal. Parking is ample. You must call ahead for a reservation. Were this 20 minutes closer, we'd probably be there every morning!
This was a cute little breakfast brunch restaurant. It was nice & warm inside. We had been working so much we only had breakfast at the hotel so this was a little treat. The hostess Saturday us quickly & our server was right over, the fishes arrived pretty quick. I had the special goat cheese omelet & my husband had the steak & cheese. Both were delicious & we would try again.
A rainy and blustery day meant we needed a cozy breakfast and The Sinful Kitchen was just the ticket! The Sinful Kitchen is an amazing spot for breakfast and brunch! It can be really busy, but it's worth the wait. The staff was busy, but took really great care of us. The space is nice and open with lots of fun artwork on the walls which is done by patrons, much of it shows real talent! Our breakfasts were really hearty and tasty. I enjoyed a meat lovers pizza (scrambled eggs with plenty of meat and cheese atop a fluffy waffle). My partner really liked her Monte Cristo too! This is a super spot!
21 days ago
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If you're looking for one breakfast or brunch spot in Portland that lives up to the hype, The Sinful Kitchen deserves a spot at the top of your list. Tucked away from the busy waterfront, it's well worth it for creative comfort food, generous portions and genuinely friendly service. The menu is packed: stuffed French toast, Eggs Benedict combinations, decadent waffles. The food is good, fresh and filling and the service is excellent. The flavors are rich without being overwhelming, and the ingredients taste fresh. It's the kind of place where narrowing your order down to one item is the hardest part. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and they give you crayons to color. The walls are absolutely full of cool artwork -- by kids and adults alike. We all did some drawing while waiting for the order and it was so very relaxing and enjoyable. Even when the restaurant is busy, the staff keeps things moving while remaining warm and attentive. Another standout is how accommodating they are for dietary restrictions. They have extensive vegetables and gluten-free offerings. And know it can get very busy. Arriving early or making a reservation, when possible, is a smart move. read more
4 months ago
The food always hits here. I LOVE spicy food so the Diablo omelet with their homemade ghostbpepper sausage is my go to. The staff is always wonderful and the atmosphere is fun, always something to look at. Love this place! read more
3 months ago
Great breakfast spot in the Portland area. Classic breakfast food. Good gluten free options. read more
We thankfully got in, without a reservation, by sitting at the bar. The staff was friendly, and engaged. The service was prompt, by all standards. I think that the food was good, but nothing that I ate really had me extremely excited. It seems like a family friendly business. If you're a group of 3+, you should try to make a reservation or you'll be likely waiting for a while. read more
We had a reservation for Friday night but due to the stressful situation around the area, I decided not to go. The food was prepaid so I was really bummed. A good friend who I was supposed to go with called them to explain the situation and they were totally understanding about getting our food for takeaway instead. This was allocated for two people. It included, garlic rice, chicken adobo, shrimp with sauce, lechón belly (roast pork belly), beef and veggie lumpia, fresh fruits. Thank you for the delicious food, Sinful Kitchen! Hoping to dine in again in the near future. read more
2 months ago
The Sinful Kitchen need not ask for forgiveness. Little bit of a wait and I found out why (spoiler alert - great place). Service friendly and prompt. Started with Tequila Sunrise, spot on and perfect for my vitamin C and tequila requirements. Followed with 4 eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, rye toast. Everything was excellent, home fries especially flavorful, eggs perfectly cooked, bacon and sausage delicious, the rye toast just right. This place was not on the schedule for the day but definitely on the schedule for the future. read more
Table for 1 Whenever I am in Portland early enough and have time, I stop in at sinful kitchen. You always know what you're gonna get here and it's always on the awesome side of fantastic. You can tell when a place really cleans their grill when you get items that are cooked on their flat top. Especially bread, it'll absorb old grease flavors. Which is never a thing here. The restaurant is always inviting and clean and few places, parallel their staff. If you haven't made the trip to simple kitchen, do yourself a favor and make some time. Oh, and right now, they have some beautiful local art on the walls, I left here at the piece myself. read more
Came to Portland for a day trip and blown away! By bestie girl friend that I'm doing the day trip is gluten free and they can make anything GF!! Her and her bf found this place a couple of years ago and when we were looking for a place to get brunch on our day this seemed like the perfect place! Absolutely love the vibes and the crayons on the tables! Butcher paper to doodle and play games on was so fun. Service was great and quick! I will say that I recommend making a reservation ahead of time- they fill up quick!!! Best home fries ever and tried huevos rancheros for the first time YUM!! Will be back on my next trip to Portland! read more
Despite driving by many times my wife and I finally visited Sinful Kitchen. Despite some reviews mentioning reservations being a good idea I decided we would gamble and go without one. Thankfully we lucked out showing up about 15-20 minutes after open and got a table. I would say reservations is a solid idea and that we got lucky. They have roughly 12 tables and 6 bar stools so space is on the limited side and plenty of people show up right at open. They have a lot of breakfast classics you'd expect for a breakfast spot, omelets, French toast, breakfast sandwiches, eggs Benedict, and some more unique offerings as well. Some of those would be the waffle pizzas, ghost pepper sausage, and some dishes with pulled pork. Plenty of options everyone in your party will find something. Besides their usual menu they also have specials including unique cocktails/mimosas and different fillings for their stuffed French toast. My wife got the Corned Beef Hash and I got the Stuffed French Toast and chose the Chocolate Peanut Butter filling. My wife loved the corned beef and thought it was prepared perfectly, a new favorite spot for it. I enjoyed the stuffed French toast but make sure you got a sweet tooth and empty stomach cause wow....sweetness and portion overload! I thought prices were reasonable and service was friendly and attentive. Definitely a breakfast/brunch spot worth checking out! Next time I look forward to trying a specialty mimosa and more of their food options! read more
After we were referred here by our bartender at the hotel we were staying at we stopped in for breakfast. Our server was extremely knowledgeable with the menu and what was what when it came to allergies. We received our meals in a timely fashion and was greeted with the most delicious meals. The red potato home fries were perfectly seasoned. We loved the wall art. read more
7 months ago
3/19/26 There is absolutely nothing wrong with this place. The waitresses hustle, are solicitous and attentive. The place was packed on a Thursday morning and it was a fun place to be. The food is very fine, with huge portions, and plenty leftover for another meal. Parking is ample. You must call ahead for a reservation. Were this 20 minutes closer, we'd probably be there every morning! read more
9 months ago
This was a cute little breakfast brunch restaurant. It was nice & warm inside. We had been working so much we only had breakfast at the hotel so this was a little treat. The hostess Saturday us quickly & our server was right over, the fishes arrived pretty quick. I had the special goat cheese omelet & my husband had the steak & cheese. Both were delicious & we would try again. read more
A rainy and blustery day meant we needed a cozy breakfast and The Sinful Kitchen was just the ticket! The Sinful Kitchen is an amazing spot for breakfast and brunch! It can be really busy, but it's worth the wait. The staff was busy, but took really great care of us. The space is nice and open with lots of fun artwork on the walls which is done by patrons, much of it shows real talent! Our breakfasts were really hearty and tasty. I enjoyed a meat lovers pizza (scrambled eggs with plenty of meat and cheese atop a fluffy waffle). My partner really liked her Monte Cristo too! This is a super spot! read more
2 months ago
3 months ago
Waitress was pretty rude. Waited over 45 minutes for food. It arrived burnt beyond edible. Never again. Save your time and money!! read more
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Went out for brunch on a nice Tuesday morning, wanted to change things up a bit so decided to try out Sinful Kitchen. I've gotta say I have no idea what the hype is about! I ordered the huevos rancheros with shaved steak, while certainly not in the "bad" category, it was pretty much the most plain, unseasoned huevos rancheros I've ever had. The flour tortilla had the most taste in the dish. Not a single hint of flavor. The shaved steak was also tasteless. It's not bad, but for $20? Absolutely not. The home fries were good, but only because they were saturated in butter and seasoned with salt (like the tortilla). My friend ordered the fried hash & a side of home fries - on the menu it didn't say it came with them, but they do - it makes up 60% of the menu item, conveniently located underneath the small portion of hash. Menu prices did not match billing prices. The only thing that was truly awful was the bloodies - they put cocktail sauce in their mix. Truly foul. The slice of ghost pepper sausage was really good though, but did not help the cocktail sauce burps for the next hour or two of indigestion. The service was fine although nothing to write home about, it was packed pretty much the entire time we were there & no complaints on how quickly anything came. It was run like a well oiled machine. From the outside you can't really tell what this establishment is, it's very hectic looking with all the painting. The interior isn't all that different, looks like it hasn't had an updo in forever, uncomfortable seats (the two person tops are absolutely TINY & make for a very cramped, uncomfortable meal) & it's fairly lackluster for the amount of hype this place gets. read more
6 months ago
Great Bloody Mary's, Excellent Brunch options, anything can be made gf, knowledgable about food allergies and super friendly staff. Reservations absolutely recommended. I had GF Huevos Rancheros and if I had to say anything bad, it would be that I needed a sharper knife to cut the tortillas. My husband got the Maine Crab Benedict, delicious and not stingy on the crab. Good vibe, hoppin. read more
10 days ago
The service was friendly and very helpful. This is definitely a small place with only 11 tables, get here early or call ahead. I ordered the hash and eggs as well as the waffle. The hash was very salty and the potatoes seemed like the star of the show. The eggs were good and the waffle a perfect malty flavor. For one person I had the hash and eggs, waffle and ice coffee. My bill was 30.51. read more
Fantastic. Stopped by for breakfast while in town. So glad we did. The place is small, but we were lucky and walked right into an open table. Open space, diner feel. Egg white scramble with turkey sausage, potatoes, and sourdough toast. Everything cooked to perfection. The food came out quickly and the wait staff friendly. read more
9 months ago
What a great find! We were looking for a spot not far off I-95 and found this place with great reviews just over a mile away. We were greeted promptly with a smile by the hostess. It was noon on a Saturday and pretty busy, so we sat at the bar rather than waiting for a table. Our waitress was also very personable and prompt. Coffee was fresh and hot. We occupied ourselves during the wait looking at all the customer artwork that decorates the walls. I got the daily stuffed French toast option of blackberry pineapple. It was HUGE and delicious! The fruit/cream cheese stuffing and whipped cream topping were perfectly sweet, so I didn't even need syrup (which was real Maine maple). The home fries were nice chunks of seasoned potato-not the tasteless, dry little deep-fried nuggets a lot of restaurants serve. My husband said his Monte Cristo was good, but after seeing someone's eggs Bennie come out he wished he'd gotten them instead. The restaurant was clean, food was hot and tasty, and the staff welcoming. We will definitely go back! read more
2 years ago
We tried The Sinful Kitchen based on reviews. They have an amazing variety of offerings for people with a variety of dietary needs (no gluten, vegetarian, etc.). They are located in a building with a mural welcoming you to Portland...and plenty of cars parked around it. They do a brisk business! We were seated promptly and our drink order taken. After a few minutes, our server came back to take our food order. My partner got the Maine crab Friends with Benedicts, and I ordered the GF Cinnamon Roll Belgian waffles and chose jackfruit for my meat. Both items also came with crispy home fries. It's a lot of food, and it's good. I appreciate The Sinful Kitchen having an open kitchen and separate GF prep. It's a great breakfast-brunch spot. read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
Visiting from out if town. We found a local fun, funky cafe for brunch. The tables had brown butcher paper on them and people would draw with crayons and then they put it on the walls. The food was fabulous. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Always busy so make sure to make a reservation or expect to wait a little bit. They do have a bar with six seats that you can sometimes walk in to. The service is always fast and on point and super friendly. They have lots of options for different drinks. They have about 10 different eggs Benedict's to choose from and then some traditional options. They also have lots of gluten free options! The food is great but just your typical breakfast place. I enjoyed it but not my favorite brunch place in Portland. read more
10 months ago
10 months ago
HIGHLY recommend this place! We walked by in one morning and decided to give it a go. It's amazing. Th staff is fantastic and it is a scratch kitchen!! With everything being home made, it was so delicious! You also get a ton of food with your order. They offer plenty of fun cocktails too, but we came through on our lunch break from work. The cinnamon roll waffles are SO good. Perfectly fluffy and covered in whipped cream. I ordered the ghost pepper sausage and it is spicy! As expected. But it was unique and super good, too! The home fries were a favorite for us. They are seasoned so well! Definitely give this fun local business a try! read more
Last breakfast in Portland and we went on a whim and we headed to The Sinful Kitchen. It was close by before our two hour trek to Boston Logan. Well we had a 10 minute wait outside in the cold while other people waited at the bar. Ruthie took our order and the wife had traditional eggs Benedict and I had the Maine Lobster Benny. Her eggs were good and the Lobster Benny was good. The home fries were very good and I had a Mexicaine soda and the wife had a boozy coffee which was very good served in a coffee mug. Points on that one. Nice place a lot of locals so it must be good. The decor was cute and there is ample parking. Overall not bad on our Portland send off. read more
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952 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
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Based on my experience and observations, yes. Even if you have a party of two and show up at opening, there is a chance you might not get seated or may have to wait a long time. To avoid disappointment, I would recommend you make a reservation.
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