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    Brunswick Diner

    3.9 (190 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    BRUNSWICK DINER ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    The lone waitress during my first day, but she was very friendly to all, even though she was rushing around.
    George H.

    Went to the Brunswick Diner at the recommendation of the motel manager, and he was spot on! A true gem of a local breakfast place. Sat at the counter, because there were crowds on most days. Space is a bit cramped, but the diner was very cute. On the first day, there was only one pretty waitress working. She seemed a little frazzled but still very friendly to both regulars and new, like me. Food was very good and filling. Got a typical breakfast plate on the first day, of eyes, hash browns, and toast. Second day, I had Egg Benedict , and the ham was a good half inch thick! Going again today! Day#3 Update: The beautiful manager/owner recognized me, having come in 3 days in a row! I really like this place! This time, I had the Tutti Frutti waffles, with sausage links and eggs over easy on the side. Finished everything! Will definitely stop in again, if I'm in the area!

    Johnny Cash - chicken fried steak breakfast
    Diana G.

    This place is special! We visit often, and the food and service are always awesome. True friendly neighborhood diner vibe that makes everyone feel like family. The food is truly at a high level. The prices are a bit above standard, but well worth the cost.

    Angus burger with fries and coleslaw.
    Linda S.

    What a fun place! Quaint old school diner with decent food and friendly staff. We enjoyed our food. If you're claustrophobic you'll want to use the outside seating. It is unbelievably tight in there. We pretty much had to get up close and personal with the folks at the counter just to get to and from our booth.

    Bowdoin bowl (hollandaise on the side)
    Marni M.

    Got seated for a table of 3 right away on a Friday for lunch by the kind host. They have large windows that open and allow lots of fresh air in. We were feeling pretty full from a weekend of eating so we shared all of our dishes. I got their Bowdoin bowl with a side of gravy. The tots were crispy and so all the veggies on top were perfect for it. The biggest improvement could have been the "poached" egg that was really overcooked in a cupcake tin. Miss B's was a good amount of food and prepared well. The side of avocado was a store-bought more watery version than I am used to seeing. The Demi salad was very simple and plain. The cornbeef hash was seasoned well but could have benefited from more of a char. Overall, this is a good classic diner vibe that I imagine has not changed much over multiple decades. Staff were super friendly and as efficient as they could be given the tight quarters. Would come again.

    Maine blueberry pancakes
    Lisa K.

    Our family was in the area on vacation. We love pancakes and these are the best we've had anywhere! With those tiny sweet Maine blueberries too. So good we went twice during our stay! It's an old school classic diner with a jukebox and diner classics with a twist. The owner is out front with customers and is a true delight. Great coffee too!We will definitely come back on our next visit!

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    Dave R.

    What a great find! Usually, I don't go out to eat in an area I'm not familiar with without consulting Yelp. But on this occasion, we both decided to stop for breakfast at the first appealing-looking place we encountered on the way to our destination. The Brunswick Diner caught our eye--it's hard to miss--and in we pulled (after pulling a 'u-ey' because we missed the entrance to the parking lot initially). We were happy we did. After the fact I learned that Brunswick Diner has a solid 3.8-star rating on Yelp, and I'm not surprised.  This place has 'a look' -- a combination of old-school diner meets 50's soda fountain meets a classic Maine lobster pound. Not sure if that's what they were going for, but that's what I took away.  They have outdoor seating in the summer, which looks very inviting, and indoor seating (booths and a counter). We opted for the counter because there was no wait.  They were super busy when we were there this Sunday morning, but I bet that's usually the case. Despite being slammed, the staff--starting with the hostess who's stationed outside as you enter the outdoor seating area from the parking lot--was super friendly and pleasant, as well as attentive to our needs. She had the Miss B's--two eggs you like with bacon and home fries. There's nothing special about this dish--it's typical American breakfast fare--but it arrived exactly as she wanted it (eggs over easy, bacon not too crispy, home fries, and toast).  I had the Sinatra -- homemade beef brisket hash, two eggs as you like, home fries, and toast (I opted for the grilled homemade biscuit upgrade). My hash was delicious but a little bland, honestly. There were no onions, garlic, or potatoes in the hash that I could taste--just the meat. And it was ground a little too finely for my taste. Typically, a homemade hash is on the course side. (I'm NOT suggesting it wasn't homemade. I'm only saying I prefer the coarser grind and some add-ins that I've come to expect in a homemade hash.) All in all, we were pleased with our choice and would stop here again if we were ever in the area and were looking for breakfast or lunch.

    classic eggs benny, and the bowdoin bowl!
    Carly F.

    AMAZING SERVICE EACH AND EVERY TIME!! i will never not suggest the Brunswick Diner to anyone who asks, because it's just so darn good!

    Biscuits and gravy
    R A.

    Seriously, some of the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had. A little bit spicy, and put over a griddled biscuit. Really good stuff.

    Lobster Benedict and Chocolat Chip Pancake

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    Had a delicious brunch here on the way from Portland to Rockland. As someone else mentioned, this…read moreappears to be a business people's hearts are invested into, with caring staff, attention to detail in the food, and very reasonable prices for customers. We got the salmon eggs Benedict and the fruit pancakes, and without asking they split both on to two plates. The Benedict was on a particularly fresh English muffin and the pancake was full of fruit. It's a charming old-school type place with friendly staff and good vibes on a weekend morning. Many people arrived right at opening - a number of whom looked to be locals/regulars who sat at the bar - and it took some time to get our food as a result. This was understandable, just not necessarily a place to go if you're in a rush of any kind. Looking forward to returning and trying the blintzes next time I'm in Brunswick.

    Our go-to for casual breakfast & lunch. The care & love put into making the food is evident…read more It's a cozy diner more than a deli. It's an extensive menu offering flavorful combinations that took effort, in addition to the greatest hits. Their daily specials are to die for. The service is a standout. The staff is always smiling + kind. Every.single.time. The miles they clock on their feet every day, & they treat every customer like their the most important person in the room.

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    Inside area
    One order of salmon Benedict and fruit pancakes, split in two without asking!
    One order of salmon Benedict and fruit pancakes, split in two without asking!
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    We stopped in for an early lunch to this Topsham staple home style restaurant. we were greeted with…read morea friendly hello. There were just two servers and they were hopping. Both were very pleasant and every time a meal was ready from the kitchen, you could hear them say thank you to the cooking crew. The menu options are pretty standard and the prices are reasonable. They have a special board, so make sure to check that out before placing your order. They also have lunch specials on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The dining area is very accessible. And there are no stairs upon entry. I'm not sure about the accessibility of the bathrooms, though. Besides booths and tables, there is a counter with about eight stools.

    Home cooking at its best. The restaurant is always full - doesn't seem to matter the day or time…read more I had to wait a little bit but it's definitely worth it. Not only is the "standard" menu amazing and varied but there are also always a lot of specials to peruse. The hardest part is deciding what to order. Don't worry: I don't think there's a bad choice. Today I opted for the Monte cristo. Yum!! Perfect blend of sweet and savory. Coffee cup never runs dry - always appreciated. Cash is preferred (and there is an ATM on site) but cards are accepted.

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    A small bakery display, and the register for cash tabs and take out orders
    A small bakery display, and the register for cash tabs and take out orders
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    Becky's Diner

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    If you're in Portland and craving a real diner breakfast, Becky's absolutely hits the spot. The…read morehomemade corned beef hash is the star of the plate: big chunks of corned beef and potatoes, crispy on the outside, tender inside, and super flavorful without being greasy. You can taste that it's made from scratch, not scooped out of a can. The blueberry pancake is everything you want from a Maine diner--loaded with berries, golden on the edges, and fluffy in the middle. It's one of those pancakes you tell yourself you'll share, then somehow you don't. The fiddlehead omelet is such a fun local twist, with the fiddleheads adding a tender, slightly earthy bite that makes the whole thing feel special and seasonal. Service is friendly and efficient, even when they're slammed, and the whole place has that busy, waterfront, "locals and tourists together" vibe. Expect a wait, especially at prime breakfast hours, but the homemade corned beef hash, blueberry pancake, and fiddlehead omelet make it more than worth it.

    Overall, this is a solid diner, but it doesn't particularly stand out from others. The service was…read morefast and friendly, exactly what you'd expect from a good diner. We visited around 10 a.m. on a Sunday and had about a 35-minute wait, which wasn't surprising for a busy weekend morning. The prices are on the higher side for a diner. My veggie omelette was $21, and while it was good, the home fries were just average. We also ordered the lobster omelette for $35. Although it's pricey, it came with a generous portion of lobster, which helped justify the cost. One thing to note is that there's also a 3% kitchen fee added to the bill, so keep that in mind.

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    Fairground Cafe

    Fairground Cafe

    3.3
    (87 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    I went here for brunch with a friend. I ordered 3 blueberry pancakes with bacon. To begin with…read morethere is a $4.00 charge to add meet to your pancakes. Just the 3 pancakes were $8.99. The bacon arrived completely burnt, I mean it was black. When I said something to the waitress she informed me that most of their customers liked it that way. She did bring me a new order. The pancakes were even worse. They had a horrible taste and wore raw. The waitress offered me news ones. By the time they arrived of friend was done eating. When the new pancakes arrived the waitress informed me they were perfect ,has they had been tested in the kitchen. They were still terrible. I became sick before even leaving the restaurant. I found out from a former employee that they use instead , pancake batter with artificial blueberries in that they also use the imitation butter flavored spray to cook with. Most of the fried foods or frozen and tossed in the fryer. Soups, Chowder, and chill or canned. Other food is pre-made and just warmed up. My friend was also charged $1.50 extra for gravy on their mashed potatoes and $1.25 for a slice of bread. Other friend who went here was charged $2.00 extra for there eggs and $1.75 extra for onion in their home fries. We were all shocked to be told that they rounded up on the bill and would not get are change back if we did not have the exact cash. We will never, ever, ever go back to The Fairgound Cafe. ​

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    Fisherman's Platter with a side of coleslaw. Haddock, shrimp, scallops & Fries. Excellent Meal!!!!!
    Fisherman's Platter with a side of coleslaw. Haddock, shrimp, scallops & Fries. Excellent Meal!!!!!
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    The food always hits here. I LOVE spicy food so the Diablo omelet with their homemade ghostbpepper…read moresausage is my go to. The staff is always wonderful and the atmosphere is fun, always something to look at. Love this place!

    If you're looking for one breakfast or brunch spot in Portland that lives up to the hype, The…read moreSinful 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.

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    2 egg breakfast
    2 egg breakfast
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