We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether you’re a syrup covered ploye kind of person or the side of bacon sort, you’re going to need to start with a hearty breakfast to start the day off right! So, given its importance, it better be good! To make sure, head to this spot in Portland which might just have the best eggs benedict in the world!
Bayside American Grill, previously known as Bintliff’s American Cafe has been delighting breakfast-loving Bayside residents in Portland for more than 13 years!
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Sure, you can get the sweet breakfast plates that dreams are made of, including these bigger-than-your-noggin pancakes. But we’ll cut to the chase…
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If you love eggs Benedict, Bayside American Cafe is a must-visit.
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There’s a benny for every taste in this unassuming Portland mainstay!
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Their most famous version of the dish is the Louisiana Bayou Benedict, which is made of Grilled andouille sausage, homemade corncakes, two poached eggs and a special spicy Cajun hollandaise sauce.
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If you’re an egg-eating vegetarian, simply swap out the sausage for tempeh and you’ve got yourself a meal!
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Another local favorite is the crab cake benedict, which comes with two homemade crab cakes on english muffins.
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For a slightly lighter feel, try the eggs Florentine Benedict.
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And, if you’re the traditional type, you’ll love the return to Benedict roots with poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and Bayside’s own homemade hollandaise sauce.
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Don’t forget to grab a bloody mary!
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Then, prepare yourself for what might be the most Maine version of the Bayside Benedict offering…
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The Maine Lobster Benedict comes with huge portions of fresh lobster with spinach on an English muffin, two perfectly poached eggs and, foc course, that homemade hollandaise sauce again!
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The outside summer dining option is lovely, and the inside will make you feel nice and cozy during the winter.
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Load up on bennies and then make sure to grab something sweet for later!
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Brunch is served from 7am to 2pm on every day. They have received reviews in the Press Herald and through word of mouth by anyone in town who loves a good eggs Benedict! Bayside American Cafe is located at 98 Portland Street in Portland, Maine. You can call them on (207) 774-0005.
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Looking for more options? Check out these 10 restaurants in Maine that prove brunch is the best part of the day!
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