First time to Dutchess and had a decent experience. Service was with a smile. Food was brought to the table quickly and flavors overall we're good. This is sausage biscuits I get in the south, but it had nice flavor and I would recommend. read more

Dutch's - Sausage biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

I had errands to run in Portland and a quick search of Yelp-reviewed places brought me to Dutch's. It's a pretty cool place inside with a decor that mixes modern with Maine woods. There is a mix of tables, booths, and high-tops. The person running the counter was pretty friendly and the kitchen got my order up quickly. I had the turkey sandwich, which was very tasty. The bread was top notch. I had heard about their hashbrowns so I ordered them as a side. They were hot from the fryer, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside (you can also get them loaded with toppings). I'd definitely come back with my only reservation is that it's on the pricey side. read more

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Tasty breakfast sandwiches, so delicious! They came out quick too. The spicy chicken sandwich was delicious, I added an egg on mine too! read more

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Love the food and the vibe. We've never been disappointed, regardless of what we order.

Wow. Dutch's is a GEM!! We came here for an early lunch with the kiddos and we're not disappointed. The prices were adorable and the portions were generous. Staff was nice and made some kid friendly options for us. We asked for some chicken from the bang bang chicken sandwich kept on the side so our toddler could eat as "nuggets". We also ordered mac n cheese (5 stars) and butternut squash soup. Every single item we ordered was phenomenal. The butternut squash soup was $8 and came with two giant crusty pieces of bread. The soup was SO good. In one bite, you got notes of nuttiness, spice from the chili flakes maybe, sweetness- simply umami. You have to order the soup. The bang bang chicken sandwich was delicious as well. I was a fan of the broccoli salad on the sandwich. Compliments to the chef- chef's kiss and 5 stars. My ONLY gripe was there were only 2 high chairs in the entire restaurant. Cmon guys...that's not enough. You know it, get more high chair. For the kids!!! read more

Dutch's - Butternut squash soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

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This place has an old-fashioned diner vibe. The food was decent and flavorful. The banana pudding was a bit too moist for my taste, but the hash browns were great - they had an interesting shape and were perfectly crispy. Service was good as well. read more

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Finally got to try this spot out! Came in around 11 on a Sunday and it was super busy, but the line moved pretty fast. I got a breakfast sandwich on an everything bagel and it was really great. Also tried the hash browns and I think those are my favorite. I would get those again for sure! You order at the front and then they bring the food to your table. Big space with lots of seating. I will be back to try some of the delicious looking pastries! read more

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Came in for brunch on Saturday, 10/26/24 around 11am. The line was fairly long and it's my understanding that it usually moves quickly. Not the case this morning. The 2 women working the register were working hard, but my guess is they were understaffed. With all that said the woman that took our order at the counter was friendly and patient while I had to make a new choice because they were out of cheese grits. I was so bummed! I had a Bloody Mary and my friend had the Antioxidant Screwdriver. Both were served in a good sized plastic cup with a lot of ice - which I really appreciated. Who wants a tepid cocktail!? Both drinks were delightful. Much to my surprise and delight - I was given a little bowl of cheese grits!! The woman that delivered them to our table said there wasn't enough for an order and they wanted me to have them! So incredibly kind!! To eat my friend had the special that was an everything bagel with chive, cream cheese, heirloom tomato, a green relish of some sort and bacon. It was so good! She kept saying "there are so many flavors popping in my mouth!" Apparently I JUST missed out on the cheese grits so I went with the loaded hash browns with 2 eggs. Ermergerd. Those hash browns were golden puffs of goodness. I don't know how else To explain them. They have to be made in house. It's as if grated potatoes were cooked to perfection, made into 1" squares and fried. They were topped with cheese sauce, bacon and scallions. I ate every single one of them. I also ordered a brioche cinnamon roll that I ate a couple bites of and was too full to finish. But you better believe I had a to-go box and had it for a snack later The decor is so cute and a lovely representation of Maine. The signs look like the Maine Stare Park signs, the bathroom was wallpapered in pages from the gazetteer. It's so cute. If I lived here, this would be a regular spot. Highly recommend! read more

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Everything we tried was delicious! I appreciate the vegetarian options and the potato cubes were a nice alternative to ordinary hash browns. Service was excellent! read more

YES. One of those few places that lives up to the hype/expectation. Exceeds it in so many ways. Dutch's is a Portland staple for breakfast and lunch - counter service, quick turn around, bus-your-own-table kinda joint. But they do everything SO well. Some of my favorites: the Breakfast Burrito - MASSIVE, fully loaded, delicious. Chicken Biscuit - heavenly. Perfectly crispy chicken thigh, well seasoned gravy, sweet and crumbly biscuit (add bacon and an egg, thank me later!) Loaded Hash browns - their hashbrowns are these crispy little cubes of deliciousness, and loading them up with cheese sauce and scallions just brings them to another level. Additionally, the pastries here are exceptional. I just had a rhubarb almond danish that knocked my socks off. But the variety changes every day and the reality is that no matter what you choose, you will be a happy camper. Speaking of camping, that's the theme here - the great Maine wilderness. Little gems of decoration make you almost feel like you are urban camping. Yeah parking kinda sucks but it's downtown Portland so that goes with the territory. Staff is super friendly and the food comes out quicker than you would think. Coffee is delicious - cold brew is the way to go for summer. I can't think of a single thing I don't like about Dutch's. read more

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Tasty food, affordable and diner style atmosphere which is a breath of fresh air amongst a sea of "upscale" and "pretentious" cocktail bars and new hot spots. Solid breakfast/lunch eatery. Get there early because it's popular and gets busy! Line is sometimes out the door. read more

Seeing all the reviews, I was excited to try this place, but found it to be underwhelming. The biscuit was decent and the chicken was okay. Was expecting the chicken to be crisper and for it to have more spiced flavoring. I think it is a good spot for a quick bite and if you want something filling, but nothing to go out of your way for. read more

Dutch's - Spicy chicken biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

The breakfast in Portland has been immaculate!! spicy chicken biscuit fr just melted in my mouth. The biscuit was crumbly in the best way possible. I WANT IT AGAIN read more

Dutch's - Spicy Chicken biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Sandwiches and the pastries were a hit! We ordered a big bag of sandwiches and box of pastries for the family and they were gone almost instantly. read more

Had the pancakes, as well as the banana bread while we were in the restaurant, and it was good but nothing to write home about. With that being said, the cinnamon roll was absolutely a top 5 cinnamon roll that I've ever had. It was very fluffy and had a delicious cream cheese icing. read more

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I worked in downtown Portland for over a decade and never, because of the schedule of my job, went to Dutch's! What a huge mistake. This cinnamon roll with cream cheese icing would have changed my life. I meant to take a photo of it before I ate it, but I got distracted. Now I want to go back weekly and try everything else! Wow. read more

Dutch's - Cinnamon roll remainders - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

More breakfasts, more pastries, more excellence. Somehow most of my photos from my first review got deleted, so I'm reposting here with an updated review. Everything I said last time I still think, only more, with one improvement and a couple of additions. Great place. Chocolate Croissant: Just tried theirs again after liking it last year but not thinking of it as elite. This time it was elite: warm, crisp, light, flaky, buttery, and melty of chocolate. This time on the same level as the place to the east that specializes in them. Danish: The Danish that wowed me and continues to do so is a regular thing but with a rotating filling: strawberry, grape, and melon have all impressed, but I'm hoping they do the pineapple again. But the star is the buttery, flaky dough with plenty of crunch and plenty of give. Funky Bun: Basically monkey bread, firmer and denser than the other pastries, with a light cinnamon glaze. Fun to pull apart. I prefer the muffins and danish, but your mileage may vary. Bagel: They only offer two kinds, plain and everything, choosing to keep it simple and execute. Solid, especially the everything bagel. Not the best in a town with good bagels, but right there with them. Their veggie deluxe bagel sandwich is a thing of beauty. Blueberry Muffin: Like a mini pie with compote and richly luxurious dough. Still among the best few I've ever had anywhere, if not the absolute best. The dough is another winner: fluffy, often warm, rich, moist, and just the right amount of heaviness. Avocado Toast: Thick, crusty bread that's crisp outside but still has delightful fluffiness within. A jolt in that avocado, plus the crunch and nuttiness of the seeds and spices. So good. I like this more than the bagel and I can't imagine a better avocado toast. Add the house made hot sauce to really bring out the flavor. Pancakes: Thick, yet still fluffy and light, with browned flavor too. Real maple syrup. Service: Friendly and quick. Only downside is the order-at-the-counter service model, which means you might have to wait in line again for a coffee refill. Bottom line, Dutch's is the most versatile breakfast joint I know. Some things they're the very best at, and the rest they're very close. read more

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Dutch's Bakery is one of my favorite favorite Bakery cafes in the entire greater Portland area! The owners are amazing and kind and they go the extra mile to provide great customer service and a great experience. Lucy is an amazing Baker and they have such a great array of pastries that it's impossible to choose just one thing so I end up choosing three four or five things at a time! I've never been disappointed for the many dozens of times that I have been to their cafe. I love getting their breakfast sandwiches on the honey biscuit with the sausage and egg and cheese.... it is absolutely delicious! I wish that there were more restaurants that cared about their products and their customers in fact Duchess Bakery has so much passion and love for what they do that it shines through everything! Thank you for being a shining star in the Portland restaurant scene!! see you soon! read more

Came to Dutch's bright and early around 8am on a Saturday with a couple friends. A line to the door was formed by the time I ordered my food, a testament to the reputation of Dutch's! I love me a biscuit with gravy type of brekkie, so I got the Crispy Chicken Biscuit. The chicken was topped with a sausage gravy, and I got a side of hashbrowns. The way to order this biscuit was a bit confusing, so be very explicit about what you want (wish Dutch's would change the menu in person on how to interpret it). I got a (average) cup of coffee as well where you can self serve milk/sugar at a table. The biscuit was not what I expected -- square dough and not really fluffy. I also did not expect the hashbrowns to be huge cubes of potato that needed more seasoning. They have hot sauce, but it has pineapple in it, so be aware of that if you don't like fruity hot sauces. All in all, I would try something else if I came back. read more

Dutch's - Chicken Biscuit with Hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

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I had much bigger expectations for this place given the reviews. For starters it was very dirty. Floors sticky , bathrooms were gross ,tables and floor had food on it. I am not sure if this is the norm but not acceptable. It's also self-serve dining. You order at register and pay , they bring you the food. Not a fan of this but that's my personal feeling. Your utensils , condiments and clean up is on you. I probably can even get past all that if the food was great, but it was ok. Nothing special. It's a thumbs down for me. read more

Dutch's - Broccoli hash and avocado toast , hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Yummy and delicious. The hashbrowns are a must. The lady , I believe the owner, was super nice and explained about what's in the blueberry jam. I asked for their breakfast without meat so they substituted it with avocado for free! Yippy. The place was packed on a Sunday morning. Like the vibes. read more

Dutch's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Plenty of street parking. Meters are free on Saturday. There are a few garages nearby as well. Order at counter. Line moves pretty quick. Lots of seating options. National Park and Maine theme on the inside. Pastries looked amazing. Had the Raspberry French Danish flaky and crispy like a yummy croissant. Loved the ham deluxe pimento and red pepper jelly makes anything amazing. The ham was hash like consistency. Hashbrowns were almost like fried mashed potato squares. Super yummy. read more

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Good food and diner. Wish I had tried a pastry of some kind. Quick service. Not the prettiest, but nice enough.

I was underwhelmed here. Ordering is done at the counter. Prepare to wait a while in line. I decided to go the breakfast route but I think I missed an opportunity to indulge in their pastries. I'm thinking that's what all the rave is about. For what we ordered, I felt the prices steep and nothing was so good that I want to go back for it again. Out of our three dishes, the Finger Licking Hot Maple was the best. The first few bites were pretty darn good, but the longer it sits, the mushier the bottom biscuit becomes. You've really gotta scoff it down to capitalize. I'll be back again to try the homemade treats. They were all huge and looked scrumptious. read more

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I've reviewed Dutch's before but today I had the turkey hash and I wanted to write about it, because it was awesome. The eggs were cooked to order, the toast was soft and delightful, and the jelly that came with the toast was I think an underrated gem. But the hash! Incredible. It's always a treat when a diner makes their own hash. Not quite Becky's or Miss Portland level hash, but great in its own right. And as compared with Becky's, it's not offered as a premium against the canned stuff, it's just homemade. I've also talked about the restaurant's aesthetic before, but I had two realizations today. I think the tables are a perfect shade to be the background in food porn - and the cool reggae and smooth electronic music here is ideal for the wake-and-bakers among us. Savvy. read more

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We visit Portland every year around this time to celebrate my wife's birthday for the weekend. We were craving a tuna melt on Saturday around lunchtime and I just googled "tuna melt near me" . Dutch's came up and it was nearby, so we stopped in. Wow, did we strike it big! We ordered a tuna melt, curly fries and their butternut squash soup to share. First off, the tuna melt is the stuff of legends. It's served on thick seemingly homemade crusty bread, and then the perfect amount of tuna, cheese and lettuce. Maybe two types of cheese (I'm working off memory). It was a large sandwich and perfect for sharing. The butternut squash soup was also incredible, so smooth with incredible flavor and mouth feel. It's not your everyday butternut squash recipe. There's definitely some Indian spices in there; that give it a slight curry taste. We LOVED it. Along with the soup you get another big crusty piece of bread for dipping. Hot damn! This place is fun and simple. It's counter service (though they'll come find you when your food is ready) with large comfortable booths to hang out in. Don't miss it! read more

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Came here for Sunday brunch with friends. Line looks longer than it actually is, moves quickly. I got the chicken biscuit with a side of grits.... if you like grits, do not pass on these!! This has the feel of a diner, but the food is incredible. Will definitely be back. read more

Good breakfast!! Tasty food, comfortable ambiance and good coffee. Can't go wrong here.

The place was great!!!! Best home fries ever and I love home fries. Had the sausage gravy and biscuits. Loved the inside decor as well. read more

Dutch's - Sausage gravy and biscuits. Side of home fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Biscuit and gravy was great. Eggs, toast, and coffee were fine. Potatoes were pretty bland but overall decent breakfast spot. read more

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Delicious!! Had the Veggie bagel (add bacon), grilled banana bread, and biscuits and gravy. Will be back! read more

Dutch's - Veggie Delight with Bacon and Hash Browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Orders the chicken biscuit with sausage gravy. I was a happy camper. Ask for their house hot sauce on the side. It's worth it. Ambiance is blah. You order at the counter when you walk in and then they call your number when it's ready. My brother ordered the lox sandwich and for some reason took exceptionally longer than our other orders. It was odd bc his sandwich was the only one that didn't require any cooking. When we asked about it they just replied, "it's coming" as we see later orders getting their food first. I chalk it up as an odd encounter and hopefully an anomaly, but would have been nice if they just said "sorry we had to remake it" or "sorry (insert honest answer)." read more

Fun ambiance and amazing breakfasts! Got the Portland breakfast with biscuit and maple sausage. The maple sausage was a little strange and took some getting used to...hints of sweetness, plus rosemary in the sausage patty. My wife got it with bacon and that was great. Their home fries are heaven. Little pillowy cubes of boiled potato that seem like they are cubes and deep fried. And their blueberry pancake, blueberry muffin and pastries are fantastic! read more

Dutch's - Raspberry lychee danish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Great breakfast/ brunch spot, friendly service and a great casual spot. Parking can be a challenge during summer, so be ready to walk - though it is a city after all read more

Long wait on weekend (as expected) but delicious food. Arrived around 10:45am on a Sunday as we were heading back to NY. The line began outside the door but you couldn't gauge how long it would take bc of the line inside. One register w/ one cashier that day. Took about 45 mins before I reached the front. 2 people working the kitchen. One assistant helping the cashier. One bar back clearing and cleaning tables. The cashier had to step away and clear tables as well, this pissed off some of the customers as the line was slow and long but I empathized with her as it would just be different groups of people getting pissed off if there wasn't a clean table to dine in at. I got my order to go, I wish i ordered more! We got a hot chicken sandwich, another breakfast sandwich w ham and pimento cheese, Italian sandwich, pastry with jalapeño sausage, blueberry muffin. Word of advice to get there early if you plan on dining in or taking out (one line) and some items sell out, I snagged the last blueberry muffin but there were plum ones remaining. If I lived local, I would come often! read more

Dutch's is the best breakfast/lunch in town. Everything is from scratch, which is an incredible achievement considering the range of the menu. Many simple foods made remarkably well, and then some elaborate foods that are also very pleasing. Make sure to take a bakery item to-go, as they are exceptional. This is the place to take guests in from out of town, and to go once a week as a weekend ritual (as we do). Dutch's exemplifies perfectly why Portland is known as a food destination. I recommend it to everyone and all are delighted! read more

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Loved the decor of the place. Walk up counter to order. Large screens full of tasty images. Easy order/pay. Seats and tables clean. Despite a grey, wet day, inside was bright and warm and cheerful Food was amazing. Hash was crisp on bottom, abundant, and great rich flavors. Eggs spot on. Hash browns were amazingly shaped cubes - crunchy, potatoy & almost a meal unto themselves. For second time in 12 hours was super impressed by the bread accompanying the meal Go. You won't be disappointed read more

I came here hoping to try their Popover Benedict special, but they've stopped making since COVID due to the volatility of hollandaise sauce. So I got their Portland Breakfast instead with poached eggs, pulled ham, and sour dough bread. The pulled ham was flavorful and tasted great with the poached eggs. However, the sour dough bread was tough and dry. My friend got the MacDutch special with egg, cheddar, bacon on a maple griddle cake. It was a step up from McDonald's breakfast sandwiches, but nothing special. We were most excited for their crispy hashbrowns. They looked amazing from the outside, but when we bit into them, we found that they were under seasoned. Very disappointing! Overall, it was an okay experience. I like that everything is made in house. However, their execution missed the mark. read more

Dutch's - Portland Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

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The hype is 1000% real!! We finally made it to Dutch's (literally the minute they opened on a Saturday morning!) And was honestly stunned we were alone on our breakfast adventure! The menu has so much to choose from it can be a bit overwhelming - but everything we tried was spot on. The hash browns and banana bread came highly recommended so we got both and they did not disappoint. That butterscotch sauce on the banana bread is insane. The breakfast burrito was delicious (I have a cilantro aversion so that part wasn't my fave) and my husbands fried chicken biscuit was insanely good. Service was extremely friendly and quick! You order at the register, get a number, and they bring your food. Remember to grab silverware for your meal and also clean up at the appropriate stations when you're done. Next time- I gotta try the blueberry muffin and some of their special baked goods (donuts!!!). I can't wait to come back! read more

Dutch's - Burrito, hash browns, fried chicken sandwich, banana bread! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

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First time into Dutch's and it was memorable. No line. Friendly waitstaff. The menu is eclectic and innovative. I ordered the PORTLAND BREAKFAST. Consisting of, 2 eggs any style & crispy hash browns choice of bacon, sausage, or pulled ham & choice of English muffin, biscuit, bagel or country toast($12.50). This was a behemoth amount of food! The scrambled eggs were moist and fluffy. These are the best hash browns I have ever eaten, big and crispy with a luscious center. The pulled ham was interesting. A whole baked ham, pulled, then griddled. Nice crispy edges but a little salty. The homemade English muffin was also griddled, it was light with a pillowy texture. Dutch's also makes their own cultured butter, jams, and hot sauce. This place is a solid choice for Breakfast and Lunch. Serving up the trifecta of quality, low prices, and epic portions. GET HERE!! read more

Dutch's - DUTCH'S PORTLAND BREAKFAST - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

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