We are visiting from out of state and stumbled upon this place at random because it's close to where we are staying. 10/10 Atmosphere was cozy and layout was unique. Our waitress couldn't have been lovelier. Service was very good even though they were busy. Food was great! Some of the best hollandaise sauce I've had. The menu is also much more unique than your standard breakfast fair. Some of their scramble combos blew my mind. Lots of Benedict options to choose from, too! Would definitely recommend and would go back. read more

Bayside American Cafe - Classic eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon on the side, opposite plate is biscuits and gravy with a side of crispy bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Meh. I wanted to love this place and thought that we would when we saw the line. I got the breakfast sandwich. Fried egg, Swiss cheese, add bacon ($4) two measly slices on brioche bun. It was fairly bland, pedestrian, nothing special whatsoever. My dining partner got the pancake with Maine blueberries. It's a very cakey type of pancake. Large. I read they serve real Maine maple syrup on a site when deciding on coming here but was disappointed to see they charge an extra $2.50. Hmmmmm Service was lacking. I feel like they were short handed or servers over working too many tables. I got up to get my own Tobasco sauce since there was nobody around and my sandwich was half eaten while waiting for someone to come by. Overall, I left wanting more. Not fulfilled from the hype I had read in other reviews. Very mundane place. I would not go back. Cannot recommend this place. read more

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Such a great spot! Brunch was delicious. I added the lobster to the Tuscany scramble and it was perfect! read more

Bayside American Cafe - Tuscany scramble with lobster - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Went for breakfast at about 9 yesturday morning. We (three of us) were told the wait time would be about 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. read more

Came for breakfast on Memorial Day and the place was mobbed. Very glad we left and came back the next day. Delightful old building with tables scattered in all nooks. Ate upstairs in a lovely booth. Had to have lobster one last time in Portland - I had the lobster scramble (add the homemade biscuit, they're outstanding) and hubby had lobster benedict. Both meals had a ton of lobster meat and were delicious. The potatoes were also wonderful, my husband hardly ever eats them but loved these. Our service was very slow but very friendly. Glad we came back to try! read more

My sister and I were visiting from NY and this place came highly recommended. We had a short wait and were seated upstairs. I had the lobster Hollondaise and my sister built an omelette with goat cheese, spinach, a mushroom medley and tempeh. Laura was our server and went above and beyond! She was so sweet, very attentive and even helped with directions after our meal. I would definitely check this restaurant out if you haven't already! read more

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Really good brunch food in a cute environment. Very homey decor and food. Expect a wait but it was well worth it. The lobster scramble was excellent, as was the blueberry pancake I tried. read more

Bayside American Cafe - Lobster scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Cute multi level place. Our wait was about 20 minutes which wasn't bad at all. Ordered a Maine blueberry pancake with Maine maple syrup and one scrambled egg. The service was very slow and it took quite awhile for the food to come out. I wouldn't consider the egg scrambled as it was paper thin and flat, and tasteless. The pancake was huge, good value for $6. The butter was frozen. Not sure I would come back. read more

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Immediate 10/10!! The food was phenomenal served hot and fresh. Every bite of food packed a delicious punch that had my licking my fingers! I ordered the bayside burger with in egg inside and was devastated when my I finished my burger because I couldn't wait to get another bite! The service was absolutely phenomenal and super speedy. The wait time was about 15 minutes when we arrived for brunch which was fantastic. The restaurant itself was super cute although we didn't see the upstairs the downstairs looked very nice and I could only imagine how much nicer the upstairs would be. read more

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Heading to Bayside American Cafe for brunch is literally a treat. In a quirky part of the old port, you'll find a gem of a restaurant. The staff are friendly and the bottom level allows an open view into the kitchen - which I always appreciate. The food is wholesome and delicious, and the menu is plentiful! My only complaints are the size of the restaurant (it's very small), typically creates a situation in which you experience a long wait. read more

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Bayside is always the best experience for me. I went for Sunday brunch with my cousin and we only had to wait about 25-30 mins. 100% worth the wait. They have limited seating between the downstairs and upstairs. They do have a few tables outside in the warmer months. Once seated we were given water. We ordered drinks first. They took a little while but not too long. The server helped with any questions on the menu. We ordered and got the food in a good amount of time. The food was fantastic. I got an omelette with their honey wheat toast. Everything was so delicious. I love the three potato homefries/hash. The prices are totally worth it. Their entrance and bathrooms are not handicap accessible. There are some parking spaces outside but no lot. It does get super busy on the weekends. I will 100% keep coming back. read more

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The classic everything was cooked just the way I like it. The eggs not over scrambled the home fries nice and tender and the sausage cooked well done. The waffles had sweetness to them already didn't really need syrup. The bacon I should've requested to be crunchy. Our waitress Jade was very friendly and helpful with helping us get familiarized with the menu. She made sure we had everything we needed and she is much appreciated for her service. This is has a loud ambiance because it is definitely full to capacity for breakfast and now I see why. Everything the offer is well worth coming here to get. I strongly recommend this place for breakfast if ever in the area. read more

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I cannot say enough good things about this place! The menu has such a variety of options from classic breakfast/brunch to tasty original plates! I love eggs Benedict and they had several options to choose from/ Louisiana style eggs Benedict omg chefs kiss and don't get me started on the breakfast potatoes- YUM! Our waitress was SO kind and welcomed us in as it was our first visit. I'd suggest getting in the waitlist as early as possible because there's always a line BUT it's completely worth the wait and they're quick with the turn around! read more

Bayside American Cafe - Louisiana eggs Benedict and seasoned breakfast potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

A great place for breakfast or brunch. Nice setup in a old house. We had to wait about 45 mins but once seated we were served quickly. The food is great we had the lobster scramble, avocado toast, and benedicts. All very tasty and with large portions. For a sweet ending to our meal we had the blueberry coffee cake pancake which we shared. Very satisfied. read more

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Stopped here for a quick bite during our stop in Portland - was pretty good. Their coffee was like top tier diner coffee- nothing fancy but tasted pretty good. The homemade Tuscan bread was THICC and dense. Wasn't ready for that haha but their eggs and home potatoes were good. The best part of the meal? The cinnamon bun pancake omg, was so delicious sweet but not overpowering. And it's a big pancake so don't feel like you need to get more than one. They do have non dairy milk. The restaurant itself is super cute and cozy. And our waitress was so chill and nice. read more

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This was our first time in Portland & this place was SO good. Service was excellent & staff was so kind. Lobster eggs Benedict was to die for. Cozy atmosphere- will definitely be back read more

Bayside American Cafe - Lobster eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Don't think about stopping by here JUST GO! From the food to the service its a wonderful experience. I stopped in before heading to the airport and usually I never have to high of expectations when it comes to breakfast food. I mean its just eggs and pancakes right? Well Bayside American Cafe blew my socks off! Everything was absolutely delicious and the bartenders were great and personable, i'm not sure her name but she wore a seagull on her shoulder and she provided amazing service! I tried the crabcake benedict and the bacon + cheddar + scallion pancake with bourbon maple syrup and both were divine! That may be one of the best benedicts i've ever had and those potatoes were perfectly seasoned! Everything tasted fresh and cooked with care. I will 10000% be stopping by the next time I visit Portland! The restaurant is nice and cozy inside! read more

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We came here at 10:30 on a Saturday. I will say there was a long wait, but it was worth it. They will put your name down and text you when they have your table ready. There is also a waitlist link so you can see how many people are ahead of you (which I love). Our server was very bubbly and attentive. I ordered the lobster Benedict and every bite was flavorful. It was buttery goodness. I highly recommend! read more

Bayside American Cafe - Lobster Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

I wouldn't recommend. Food wasn't great. Service was eh. Ordered several things and took about 35 minutes to come out.

We must have came in at a good time because we were seated right away when we came in. Everybody was very nice. Coffee was pretty good. I am not a Maine local so I wanted to try their blueberry soda, I loved it! I got the cinnamon roll pancakes, they were delicious. My boyfriend really enjoyed the corned beef hash plate. This place was awesome. read more

Bayside American Cafe - Corned beef hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

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I had the avocado toast, the Avocado and truffle mix/paste that was on the bread was tasteless, and had a weird smell. For my drink I ordered a latte with oat milk, the foam on top looked like soap, and quickly dissolved, Turing into just a normal bitter coffee. The service was decent and our waitress was very kind. Overall didn't taste all too good, wouldn't recommend. read more

Bayside American Cafe - Avocado toast with spinach - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Super busy place and justifiably so! Even in a chaotic space, the team is calm and kind. As if it's only you in the anarchy that is a table over! Timely and fantastic food. A must breakfast spot. read more

Bayside American Cafe - Very cute neighborhood place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Best breakfast in Portland, hands down. That Cinnaswirl Pancake was to die for! In a cute old building, fresh and high quality, and a super helpful staff. Will always return! read more

Bayside American Cafe - My grandma and I enjoying brunch together at Bayside! Yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Had family in town and took them here twice (their request the second time). Unfortunately they were really understaffed the first time we came (graduation weekend) and two servers were running their behinds off up and down the stairs to take care of everyone. Coffee was excellent and the food was great, which often times brunch places have one or the other. That's what made this place shine for us. I'm sure we'll be back as we are walkable, though brunch is a bit pricy for locals to come often. I do really like that you can order many things a la cart to get exactly what you want. I wish all the local places here allowed check in on yelp to minimize wait times! read more

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Had the most wonderful breakfast at Bayside. We arrived around 7:30 am, which was perfect timing because the place was almost empty. I heard this place books up super quickly so we were happy to beat the crowd. Had an amazing server and the most delish food. My husband got the lobster Benedict, he did say that it was not 100% worth it for the amount of lobster you get. I got the Maine blueberry pancakes with real Maine maple syrup with a side of bacon. It was SO GOOD! The pancakes are HUGE so one would have been enough for me but I did 2 and my husband had some. We also got the starter of the fiddleheads which were amazing! Definitely one of our fave eats in Portland. read more

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Service was fantastic. Coffee was delicious. Louisiana Bayou Benny was excellent, potatoes tasted good but were pretty cold. read more

Bayside American Cafe - Louisiana Bayou Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Classic breakfast spot a little north of downtown! We got there around 9:45 on Friday morning and there was a bit of a wait, but we were able to be seated within 10-15 minutes. You can put your name in for them to text you when your table is ready too. We were marveling at the old timey decor and framed menus from years when lobster cost $1.50! Our server Sophia was so sweet and helpful with recommendations. I ordered the Maine blueberry pancakes and they were great. Packed with fruit and they had that nice crispy pancake upper crust! You can upgrade to Maine maple syrup too. I was advised against getting two pancakes unless I wanted leftovers and that was a good call! One was a perfect portion. Service was really quick! read more

Bayside American Cafe - Blueberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Yes yes yes !! If you're thinking about going, please do. One of my favorite breakfasts I've ever had. I got the louisiana bayou eggs benedict and it was perfection. It had a cajun hollandaise sauce that I'll be thinking about all week. Also got a pancake for the table, the correct answer is the cinnamon bun pancake. Ordered the kids portion and it was still huge. Sat at the bar but the whole restaurant has a cozy feel. Exactly what you're looking for at breakfast. Parking is the only thing that kinda stinks but I would never let that ruin this meal. The kiss on the forehead for me is their homemade hot sauces. I wasn't able to grab a picture but other reviews have. Best way to start my day. read more

Bayside American Cafe - Louisiana bayou eggs benedict and three potato hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

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came in on a blizzard morning after another local hot spot referred us here, and thankfully bayside was open! joe was extremely welcoming and informed us they were short staffed, so there would be a 45 minute wait. sophia was our server, and she had an amazing demeanor, was so pleasant and kind and cute! we ordered a florentine benedict, and swapped the red onion cream sauce with garlic sauce per sophia's recommendation (delicious!), eggs & sausage classic breakfast, and a maine blueberry pancake. the florentine with garlic sauce was one of the best breakfasts i've had, and the blueberry pancake was huge, fluffy and completely stuffed with maine blueberries. we couldn't finish it, it was so filling! we loved the classic breakfast as well. florentine benedict sub garlic sauce 10/10 classic two egg breakfast + sausage 9.5/10 blueberry pancake: 10/10 we really appreciated their warm welcome and hospitality, and i'm happy to find a new favorite breakfast spot in portland! thank you joe, sophia & staff for your generous hospitality. ambiance: 4.5/5 food: 5/5 service: 6/5 bayside american cafe: 5/5 read more

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On the way to Rockport and decided to stop for breakfast in Portland on the way. This place is small and comfortable. There was a 45 minute wait. We were finally seated and we each ordered the blueberry pancake with a side order of sausage. The pancake was huge and stuffed with Maine blueberries. We had Maine maple syrup. It was worth the wait! read more

Bayside American Cafe - Maine Blueberry Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Was excited to get here. Love the ambiance, it's a cozy place with some upstairs and downstairs seating and they also have patio seats. The food "looked" great and our host and server were both awesome BUT, the food was bland. Hence 3.5! BF had to add hot sauce (they have homemade sauces which he said were great) to his corned beef. Some of the potatoes in my side hash were not fully cooked. The flavor was great for mine. We wouldn't rush to go back here. Parking might be tough but you can always look for a few blocks away to park and walk here. This area is also the underbelly of the city, so beware of homeless people sleeping by the side of the road. read more

Bayside American Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Stately second floor dining room in one of Portland's bleakest neighborhoods. Meter parking if you can find it. High concept. High prices. That's okay, quality is worth it. But was there any? Coffee: Strong, but unusually sour. Not sure whether it was intentional or something went awry. Also not sure whether I hated it or loved it. It was interesting for sure. Scrambled Eggs: Cooked just right, not dry, not wet. But not that voluminous. Not that warm. English Muffin: Nicely doughy and an upgrade from your typical Thomas' variety. Also not warm. Also not crisp. Home Fries: Having seen the photos previously, this was what I was looking forward to most, because they appeared heavily seasoned. They arrived indeed heavily seasoned, but unusual seasoning, and I think heavy on the cumin, which isn't a standard ingredient. A few crispy bits scattered underneath, but the main cubes were limp throughout with no crispness. Not that warm. They had to have either been hanging around a while or reheated. Maple Sausage: If it wasn't for a hint of browning in a few spots, I'd swear these were cooked in a microwave. Very steamy, dull gray, not that warm (notice a trend?), and zero crispness (ditto). If the menu hadn't said Maple, I would never would have guessed. Bleaker than the neighborhood, as the photo suggests. Pancake: Gigantic, so one is more than sufficient. Coarse texture and somehow both fluffy and very heavy. Not bad, and easily the best item of the breakfast. Maple syrup is an option and the small pitcher sufficed. Service was fine. Besides struggling with temperature and texture, the food took a good while (a little more than a half hour) to arrive, and that was as the first order of the day. Nothing was disastrous, nothing was a fixable error, and the disappointment spanned enough items that if wasn't worth asking for a re-do, waiting another half hour (or more) for it, and feeding the parking meter again. Who knows, on another day, everything might've been hot and crisp. Or maybe I'd have had better luck with other items. There are plenty of five star reviews for your perusal, but, sorry, this isn't one of them. Yelpers can see the twos and the fives and decide for themselves. read more

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Adding to the other hundreds of 5-star reviews. They were incredibly dog friendly and the service was outstanding. The Irish Benedict and custom omelet were A+. The everything bagel, herb cream cheese, homemade bread, and strawberry jam hit the spot...highly recommend for breakfast and brunch. read more

Second time at this place. First time was remarkable. However, times have changed. We intentionally showed up at opening time so we could sit at bar. We were scolded by the waitress who said "next time please wait to be seated because it throws off her whole schedule". The drinks that were amaxing last time (bloody mary and irish coffee") were average at best. The bloody mary was actually quite good to be honest. Overall, the resturant that made me get out of bed early on a Saturday (my only day off) left me remembering to stay in bed next time. read more

Oh I love this place. We ordered lobster benedict and French toast with lemon blueberry sauce on top. Oh it's heaven!!! We love the ambience, very cozy. The servers are very nice, always checking if everything is good and if we need anything. Love it!! read more

Bayside American Cafe - Huge portion of French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

It's rare that I ever finish any dish when dining out, but today I did! Coming from an area where fresh seafood is scarce, I had to get lobster (when in Maine, what else would you get?). Even the coffee was incredible! We were seated at the bar on the second floor. The dining area is small, making the wait time long. But in my opinion, it was well worth it. You can tell the chefs take pride in the food they make. My omelette was perfectly cooked. Hats off to the chefs! Sophia was our waitress who was nothing short of amazing. The staff were friendly. Eat here! Arrived at: 10:25 Wait time: approximately 40 minutes read more

Bayside American Cafe - Create-your-own Omelette (lobster, spinach, scallions, smoked Gouda), blueberry pancake, & lobster Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

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The ambiance is comfy pub. The waitstaff is well informed and friendly, delivering great service. The parking is pretty tough, and the growing homeless epidemic makes the locale slightly less appealing...but the food makes up for it. We had the fantastic lobster eggs Benedict and the equally delicious blueberry streusel pancake. I'm still trying to figure out how they got perfectly crisped streusel on top of a pancake. The habanero sauce is not holding anything back. I love spicy....and it's good....but hot. One of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time. read more

Hearty, fresh ingredients, well-prepared. Graciousness of the proprietor and service suggests this is a new restaurant. Warm and welcoming atmosphere in a renovated brownstone building. Homemade hot sauces, good selections of scrambles and Benedict's. À step above the usual American breakfast. We enjoyed having breakfast here! read more

I'm not sure anything here is special. On a rainy March day, I stumbled into Bayside for a Sunday morning breakfast. The friendly front of house sat me right away at the upstairs bar, which has 3 seats. There's a real lived-in feel to the establishment. I went with a granola French toast special. I realized belatedly that I hadn't specified that I wanted the wheat toast option, but the waitress didn't catch it either. Then it took nearly 20 minutes to come out. The fruit was delicious, and honey with vanilla yogurt is a classic combination. But I wanted much, much more crust from the French toast. The granola was soft - it should've sat in the skillet for at least two more minutes per side. And it was plated in the yogurt, making part of the bread soft. I got a real kick out of reading the breakfast cocktails menu, which included not only mimosas, but also the bourbon smash, which is a bold choice for a breakfast drink! I might've been happier if I'd gotten a lobster or crab benedict. read more

Bayside American Cafe - Granola French toast with vanilla yogurt, honey, and fresh fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Bayside American Cafe is always tough to get into on a weekend. Usually more than an hour wait. The staff are very nice, however service kind of dies down once you are seated. I've come here numerous times, and I've been really pleased with the drinks (apple cinnamon-rimmed mimosa on a fall morning, yes god), andouille sausage, French toast specials, and the cinnamon roll pancakes. However, the potatoes and toast? always fall short and lack a lot of flavor. I appreciate the rustic style of the restaurant being in a house, but seating is extremely cramped when you're not at a booth. I wish this restaurant took reservations in some capacity. read more

Bayside American Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

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