These Are Portland, Maine’s Most Popular Brunch Spots Right Now

I would like to finally end the debate about which meal is the best.

Is it breakfast, with its delicious savory choices or fresh fruits and breads?
Is it lunch, with its tasty sandwiches, soups, and salads?
Is it dinner, with its wonderful main options and perfect sides?

No. It’s none of those.

The correct answer is brunch, and it’s not even a debate.

Why is Brunch so Much Better Than Other Meals?

Brunch is uniquely perfect—the best of two different meals, blended into one to create an ideal plate. It’s a meal only the gods could deliver to us. It’s literally one of the top five reasons why life is such a miracle.

Brunch was created for those yearning for comfort food—especially after a long night of taxing your body and in need of medical intervention by way of massive caloric intake.

Thankfully, Portland is ready to take care of the masses with a plethora of delicious and iconic restaurants at our fingertips.

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The brunch scene in the Forest City is exemplary. I’ve been fortunate enough to eat in some of the greatest foodie towns in America, yet many of my favorite brunch meals come from restaurants right here in our little city.

Portland is extraordinarily lucky to have so many homegrown chefs, as well as those “from away” who’ve discovered how amazing it is to live and work in our fine state. That melting pot has helped turn Portland into a can’t-miss culinary paradise—especially when it comes to brunch.

While I have my favorite spots, I was curious to see what the masses believe are Portland’s best brunch locations. I decided to take a look at the latest “best of” list from TripAdvisor. The popular review site compiled its list based on a number of factors, including popularity and relevant write-ups.

What are the Best Brunch Restaurants in Portland, Maine?

Below is a list of the top 10 Portland brunch restaurants according to TripAdvisor. It’s a solidly diverse group. Some of these may surprise folks, but I think it’s a strong representation of many of Portland’s finest establishments.

How many of these have you been to? Is your favorite missing from the list? And most importantly—how hungry are you at this point?