So this is a long standing establishment in the Portland area that is on its third building. And it's just... Not good enough for what it charges. The service is fine. Nothing bad about it. The food is fine. It is standard diner fare. But my meat breakfast burrito itself was roughly $21. They charge $2 to put the scramble in a flour tortilla. The mimosa I had was of poor quality and was $11. My husband just did the breakfast tacos and a coffee. Our bill was over $60. Nothing was bad, but it's just far too expensive for the quality of the food. We can and have had the same meal of the same quality for $40 down the road at Stacks. It's a shame that some of the long term staples of the Portland area are pricing out the locals but until prices come down, can't really recommend it here read more

A friend and I met here for breakfast on a Sunday at 9am. It wasn't busy at all, which was surprising for any breakfast place in Maine. There was plenty of parking for us in the private lot to the right of the building. We were greeted and seated within seconds of walking through the door. There's a lot of sun exposure, for the window seats, choose wisely. LOL Our server Logan was great. He was friendly and personable. We asked him about the "weird" item on the menu and he agreed, he didn't understand it and has only seen one person order it. If you are curious about what I'm referring to, you will have to see for yourself. Unfortunately, no one in the restaurant had it, as I was curious to see what it looked like and why they ordered it. My friend ordered the classic eggs benedict that comes with homefries. I order THE Pancake with blueberries and a side of DELICIOUS bacon. Everything looked great and was presented nicely. My friend said her dish lacked some flavor, however, it was helped by the salt and pepper on the table. My pancake was gigantic - literally bigger than the plate it was served on. It was a heavy pancake - and it was thick. It was ok - definitely recommend the real maple syrup, even though it's an extra cost. I ate half of the pancake. I prefer fluffy buttermilk pancakes, this was more "bready". It was ok enough, where I wanted to bring the leftovers home. It's convenient, it's local, service is excellent! I would certainly return if I have time and am in the area in the future. read more

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2/9/26 Up a notch, but be careful! Portions are huge. I could finish only a third of the chowder (3-5), half the Cuban omelette (4-5), and none of the hash browns. Service great. Who read more

Personally I think some of the best breakfast meals you can have are some of the local hole in the wall/mom and pop shops. My wife and I love going to places like this while traveling and despite that had yet to go to Brea Lu even though it's less than 10 minutes away from us. When you walk through the door you step into a large open space with tables and booths all over the place along with a large bar with lots of stools. They do appear to have a little bit of space available for a few more tables but that may become too much. Also thankfully they have their own parking lot, street parking available if that's full though. Staff were friendly and we were sat right away and food and drinks took no time at all. Only real knock was no check in about how the food was or if we needed anything. So, while minimal complaint, service could have been a little better. Onto the part you'd care about most, the food. They have all the usual breakfast staples you'd expect from a spot like this plus daily specials if you want something a little different. I enjoyed their breakfast tacos while my wife enjoyed their homemade cornbeef hash. The tacos were delicious and overfilled to the point a lot fell out and had to be eaten by fork. My wife said their cornbeef hash is the best homemade version she has ever had. We both found the potatoes to be on the colder side and lacking seasoning/flavor. My wife also wished they had jams on the table for the toast. Prices were a little higher than some similar vibe restaurants but not totally absurd. So overall, we were pretty happy with our meals and will return. A solid local establishment that I think is worth checking out at least once. read more

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Eggs over easy were over cooked yet egg whites still undercooked. Homefries looked appetizing but half of them undercooked or boiled previous. No sausage links available other than some very low quality patty which I could barely eat. Texas toast was again very under toasted and to top it off ketchup is served in a refillable plastic squeeze bottle and is of an extremely low quality brand that's barely edible to me read more

Let me start this review by saying that Brea Lu is a Westbrook staple, and I respect all the ways that they have contributed to the community through fundraisers and participation with the schools. It's definitely one of the few breakfast spots in the area and you can count on it always being open and ready to serve. Having said that, I think the food and atmosphere are incongruent to the menu prices. We've been a couple of times and I've always been underwhelmed. Just a few examples - the home fries need either more seasoning or more cook time so they get some nice texture. The scrambled eggs are tight and could use a hit of salt and/or butter. The coffee is not great. The pancakes are HUGE but not super fluffy or delicious. I think the best thing I've had here has been the corned beef hash and that was on the other end of the spectrum, too salty for my tastes. The dining room is wide open, which feels cold instead of welcoming. The servers are kind and efficient, which is a nice touch, but I can see how they would be stretched thin when the place fills up. As mentioned before, menu prices are as high as a nice Portland cafe/eatery ($15 - $20 per plate), but the presentation, quality, and atmosphere is more like a diner, without that craveable greasy-spoon flavor. Hoping some small tweaks to the food and maybe filling in the space a bit more will improve this spot that seems to be a local favorite. read more

I recall enjoying at least one meal at the old location and was disappointed when it closed. The old location was warm and homey, but also rather small and cramped in my recollection. In contrast, the new space is large and open with ample parking. But it's perhaps *too* large - the tables for diners only seem to cover about half the room, and the rest is just sort of .. empty space. The food has been very good each time I've been recently and the specials are appealing. But the menu is awfully short - one side of one page for breakfast and lunch each - and it feels almost like a contradiction when you consider the space. As if a longer menu might bring in more people to fill the space, assuming they have enough seating that is. Anyway, it strikes me as peculiar. read more

My son and I stopped in their newer location for an early morning breakfast at opening (7am). The private parking lot was easy and convenient, much preferred to the issues of coming on/off the rotary into their old location. Only one other table had beat us there so there was ample space in the restaurant. We were told to sit wherever we liked. The one waitress that was there seemed to be handling her tasks without any problems. My son noticed that there were many coloring pages hanging at the hostess station and asked for her to bring over supplies. She did with a smile. We ordered a kids pancake, which came out in the shape of Mickey and a florentine benedict. We've ordered these same dishes at many restaurants over the last few weeks, as we have a standing Sunday morning date, and I'd summarize the menu and food as pretty average. They were good dishes, but weren't standouts. read more

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Home of all your favorite Breakfast and Brunch standards, made with fresh ingrediants. The daily specials are designed for the more adventrurous eater, and are always delicious. I highly reccomend the house made soups on any day. Corned Beef hash is house made. They do not make their own Breakfast sausage, but it is of high quality. House made Hollandaise sauce is a winner. read more

Nice spot for breakfast service was great the place has an unusual layout . The blueberry pancakes are very good and huge the home made hash was delicious a little expensive but what isn't lol on my lists of breakfast stops read more

The staff was very friendly and helpful. However, as a breakfast/ lunch spot the food and coffee were quite meh. The bill for 2 was almost $50. Sadly, not worth it. read more

Old timey local diner feel - good place for coffee, toast, and eggs. Or a cheeseburger, fries, and a coke. It's your standard small town diner with your standard small town diner crowd. It was the perfect median in all regards, the service was alright, the food was alright, the location is alright. It was relatively tidy and inexpensive. I think if we had gone in the warmer season when outdoor seating was an option it may have been a little bit more memorable but even then it's very close to the street to be scenic. read more

The waitress Dianna is great, you can also see her sometimes at IHOP good food plenty of free parking

Stopped here for breakfast the other day at the new location and it was good. They have a lot of tables but only a few were full. It still took quite a while to get food even though there were only a few people there. I got a burrito and my boyfriend out the eggs Benedict and they were both really great but a bit overpriced. Almost 20 dollars for a burrito is a lot. Overall I do enjoy the food but wish it was faster and a little cheaper. read more

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Food was decent . I gave an extra star for the service. The food was standard diner breakfast . Just wished that food was hotter and not warm. My toast was warm and a little dry . read more

I will start this review off by reminding everyone that this is the NEW location on Main Street and not a review from the old place on the corner in Westbrook. I had some things from the old location and I thought it was ok. Was not anything to write mom home about but got the job done for what is needed in Westbrook. I stopped in yesterday for some breakfast and I was not one bit disappointed. First thing I noticed was the size of the restaurant. It is spacious and even has a full bar area to sit at if you don't want to sit at a table or in a booth. The service is and has always been a great thing here. Prompt greeting, attentive waitstaff and the place was very clean for turning over tables so quickly. With the closing of River's Edge, this is a needed thing for the area. A good breakfast/lunch spot. I had the Irish benedict and it was fresh and delicious with a homemade hash under succulent and delicious poached eggs with a creamy rich sauce drizzled over the top. The coffee was flowing and the smiles were had. The only thing I would have any complaints of was the price of some of the basic items ... I mean $19 for a benedict is a bit much but other than that, check this place out for some breakfast and local fare. Will be back. read more

Food was simple. Wasn't bad by any means but to be honest not anything that would draw me back. I had the All American Breakfast Sandwich (ham egg and cheese on an English muffin) that came with fried potatoes. I also had a coffee. The atmosphere was not to my liking; wide open space, very bright overhead shop/office style lights. Did not give the warm and cozy feel. This is just personal preference though. Service on the other hand was great. I was greeted and seated quickly. Server arrived quickly and was attentive throughout my visit. Also kind and polite. Wait time on food was minimal, it was out in a flash. Pricing was ok. However, as for the coffee pricing like all other restaurants these days they are trying to maximize profits on the drinks. I paid $2.99 which ended up being a single cup of coffee. In total $14.02 + tip. read more

Brea Lu - Front desk and wide open floor space. - New American Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

Super disorganized. The service was horrible and some of the girls were very rude. Our silverware was dirty. The wait time before someone even acknowledged us after we were sat was ridiculous. Most definitely will not be back again. The food was gross. My daughter's pancake was burnt and the potatoes weren't even cooked all way and the food was cold! When the pancake was brought to the managers attention she said "Well our pancakes are big so they have to stay in the grill longer" and was argumentative about taking it off the bill. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY HERE! read more

Brea Lu - New American Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

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A gem of a place for a great hometown breakfast feel. The food was fresh, hot and delicious. The space is large and open so you for sure don't feel crowded. The menu for breakfast is sure to satisfy your appetite. Don't miss out, put this on your list. read more

Brea Lu - Western omelet, home fries and white toast. - New American Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

Absolutely an incredible breakfast and lunch place. Not only is the food fabulous, but the workers could not be any friendlier! I highly recommend that you give this place a try, you will not be sorry!! read more

Service was great. A bit noisy for my liking but the biggest issue is they had a French Toast special with cream cheese and sour strawberries. The server did not tell us the price. We were surprised when we got the bill and saw it was $20!!!! read more

Listen, cute restaurant, it was nice inside with a good vibe. A little bit of a liminal feeling. But charging $15.99 for three silver dollar pancakes feels like a crime against humanity itself. On top of that, I would've saved money getting the plate sized pancake which cost $10 and some change. The three silver dollar pancakes were a sticker shock but fuck I needed an ambulance to escort me out when I saw that the bread pudding was $17.99 I thought someone laced my grub with PCP because they were tripping to be pricing it like that. Anyways, work on that pricing. Extra chocolate chips for $1.99??? Shiiiiiiiiit y'all are gouging!!! read more

I love dining local! I went to high school with the owner of this establishment and today did not disappoint! They always have a specials board and today I chose the Strawberry Pineapple Mimosa. It was perfect, the right balance of both the fruits! The other item I ordered of the specials menu, Boston Cream pie stuffed French toast OMG! I was worried that they may be too sweet but they were perfect. I was worried that they may be too sweet but it was not the case. The Chef got it right with the perfect balance of sweetness. My friend ordered the stuffed French toast with strawberries! She said they were perfectly amazing! Of course I had to go with a side of bacon, to add that saltiness to the sweetness! They were spot on this morning! read more

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For the third time in a matter of weeks, at 7:30 a.m. on a weekday morning, Brea Lu couldn't provide my breakfast order because they didn't have the ingredients even though my order was straight from their menu. Rather than order something different as I did the previous two times, I left, and to add insult to injury was charged $3.00 for the coffee I didn't drink. read more

I used to go to the old place in Portland all the time, but hadn't made it out to Westbrook yet. Was in the hood today so I tried it. The vibe is a bit odd as the place is enormous, but the food was as good as always, and there was plenty of it. One of the better places for brekkie around. read more

8 dollars for a bagel and a tiny packet of cream cheese is an INSULT I will never give this price gouger another penny absolutely disgusting prices read more

It is nice having an old friend back Brea Lu has been absent from the area for awhile as they were working on their new location Their current location is so bright and airy. Right when you walk in the door you just feel happy. They did an awesome job on the update As to the food you can tell that their cooks care. Stopped in for a late breakfast and enjoyed the burrito they whipped up The place fills with locals and it is nice seeing neighbors again read more

Brea Lu - Breakfast Burrito Veggie - New American Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

I had never been to the old place, so I had no preconceptions. I found it to be large, bright, and clean. Our server was quick and friendly. My sister said the corned beef has was great. We all enjoyed our breakfast, it was tasty and hot. read more

Food: Ordered an omelet dish, a hash and eggs dish, Benedict and waffle with fruits! Last meal before heading out from Maine and it definitely did not disappoint! Food was all super delicious and everyone seemed to enjoyed what they ordered as well. Cost: Everything was very reasonably priced- especially for how much food you're getting! Environment: Not too sure how the inside looked since we chose to sit outside. It was a little chilly but with COVID- we felt safer with outdoor seating! There were plenty available and the tables were well distanced from each other! Service: There seemed to be only one waitress who was working both inside and outside (which is tough) so putting that into consideration- even though it was a tad slow, it wasn't bad at all. Uniqueness: Great breakfast place- grateful that we had the chance to stop by here before we left Maine! read more

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We enjoyed a late morning meal here, A classic bacon and egg breakfast for my husband and a steak and cheese sub with french fries for me. Both were delicious and generously sized. A great value for the money. We were very impressed with the space itself...spacious, immaculate, and pleasantly decorated. Lots of other good sounding choices on the menu too. We will be returning to try them out. We also love the location! Just a short drive from our home in Gorham and a big parking lot. The coffee was very good too...important! read more

So glad to have Brea Lu back open in Westbrook. Bright & sunny space. We found 2 seats at the bar-bar seats are first come, no wait. They are still getting settled in-working things out. I'm sure they will be back in the Brea Lu groove in no time. Breakfast was delicious, nice & spicy Bloody Mary. So glad they are open again, we've missed you. read more

Brea Lu - Bloody Mary - New American Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

I've given this place a decent amount of tries at both their old location and new one and each time I leave somewhat disappointed. Went the other day for lunch and the staff were rather rude and came off as annoyed. No kids menu which is rather surprising because looking in social media it looks like the owner has kids and to not have a kids menu in what they claim is a family restaurant is rather off putting. When asked what lunch option they can do for kids the server replied with "umm we don't have a kids menu but could maybe do a grilled cheese" prices are high for sub par food. read more

We came here around 11am on Sunday, glad to see tables open but after our meal, feeling like this place should have lines out the door like a few of the other over touristy breakfast joints. I had the greek omelet with home fries and a blueberry muffin on the side. Omelet was FILLED with ingredients and so fresh! Just a delicious bite every time. Muffin was delicious and grilled. My family both got eggs benedicts, with perfect runny eggs! We will be back! read more

Not quite comfortable ambience, terrible home fries,overcooked bacon, not kid friendly menu, so my 7 year order a chicken cutlet sandwich frozen patty for 16.99. read more

This has to be the worst corn beef hash I've ever had! Stringy weird tasting corn beef with barely cooked potatoes in it for almost 15.00... For them to say in this article that people rave it, they must not have much else to base if off from. The only part of my meal I actually enjoyed was the toast. Definitely won't be returning anytime soon! read more

Brea Lu - New American Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

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Corned beef hash with 2 poached eggs was horrible. I was utterly surprised at the significant suboptimal level of quality of the food. Shocked, really. Do not waste your time or your money. Run, don't walk, to any, absolutely any, other breakfast restaurant in the area. read more

My wife and I went here for breakfast on Sunday, April 7. When we walked in there were 5 tables seated and all but one were already eating. There were also at least 4 wait staff hanging around. Just wanted to set the stage. The coffee was very strong. I don't mind, but my wife couldn't drink it. We ordered our food - I had 2 eggs, ham, home fries and a pancake on the side. My wife had 2 eggs, bacon, toast and a small pancake on the side. Now, the place wasn't very busy at all - everyone was already eating except for us and one other couple. With that in mind, our food took about 20 minutes to arrive at the table. My pancake was huge - filled the entire dinner plate. It had absolutely no taste. Other places we go, at least they have a taste. This one had none. My over-easy eggs should have had a runny yolk, mine was almost totally over cooked. The home fries were about 1/4" square. For being so small, they weren't consistently cooked - some hard, some mushy. They are also supposed to be seasoned, but they were also very bland. When they brought our food, my wife's pancake did not arrive. Our waitress said it is coming. Ok, no problem, maybe she just couldn't carry everything. NOPE. About halfway through eating, we asked about the pancake and again were told it is coming. So, my wife finished eating and still no pancake. It finally showed up a full 10 minutes after she finished her food. REALLY??!! Someone in the kitchen obviously forgot about it and so did our waitress. If it was going to be that late, we could have been asked if she still wanted it. Nope. My wife started eating it, took 3 bites and found it also very bland and didn't even finish it. Our waitress didn't even bother to ask us how our food was. My wife's home fries ranged in size from the 1/4" square to about 1/2" square and also ranged in doneness. With all those issues, I normally would have asked for a manager and complained and asked that at least her pancake be taken off the bill. But, I wanted to see what would happen. You think our waitress would have offered to take the pancake off the bill because it didn't even show up for 10 minutes after my wife finished eating. Or even offered to take it off the bill because of the other issues. But no, not a thing. Overall, it was a poor experience and I will not go back and I will not recommend that anyone ever go there. read more

I am so disappointed. We went in for brunch and we waited and waited and waited to be waited on. The food itself deserves five stars, everything was delicious and perfectly cooked . When I wanted a refill for my coffee, nobody was around. And nobody was around for the rest of the meal until it was time to give us our bill and then the girl Anna was right there. I wish I could have tipped whoever the cook is and left nothing for whoever served us. Seriously poor service here. read more

Food, was gross. Home fries were cold, no butter for the toast... or jelly. Hollandaise was absolutely unpalatable... almost tasted expired with how sour it was. Service was mid, Nancy our waitress had a horrible attitude and so did the line cook behind the counter. The ambiance made the whole experience, it looked and felt like a diner but the food and service was not the vibes , we will not be coming back. read more

Brea Lu - An Omelette w/ Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes, and Spinach w/ hollandaise. Side of home fries w/ Texas Toast. - New American Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

Been a fan since it was in Portland. Followed it up here, Food is good, the people are great, the ambiance all you could want. read more