Bayou Kitchen – American
Stepping into Bayou Kitchen feels like a vibrant morning escape to the Louisiana coast, where the sizzle of the griddle and the scent of savory "Red Eye" gravy fill the air with soulful warmth. The kitchen transforms the first meal of the day into an adventurous feast, serving up hearty, spice-kissed plates like the "Gator Eggs" and the legendary "Huey P. Long" that capture the bold, untamed spirit of the swamp.
Bayou Kitchen, Deering Avenue, Woodfords Corner, Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, 04103, United States +12077744935 https://www.thebayoukitchenmaine.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Bayou Kitchen
Dairy-Free at Bayou Kitchen
Bayou Kitchen in Portland has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Smokin’ Caterpillar, Grits and Build Your Own Omelet or Scramble. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Bayou Kitchen
Bayou Kitchen in Portland has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Smokin’ Caterpillar, Build Your Own Omelet or Scramble and Homemade Hash Side. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Bayou Kitchen
Bayou Kitchen in Portland has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bayou Cornbread, The Smokin’ Caterpillar and The Veggie Homie Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Bayou Kitchen
Bayou Kitchen in Portland has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Mudbug Madness and The Hurricane. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Bayou Kitchen
Bayou Kitchen in Portland has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Andouille Sausage, The #2 and Classic Mimosa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Bayou Kitchen
Bayou Kitchen in Portland has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Andouille Sausage, The Smokin’ Caterpillar and The Mudbug Madness. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Bayou Kitchen
Bayou Kitchen in Portland has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Smokin’ Caterpillar, Grits and Classic Mimosa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Bayou Kitchen
Bayou Kitchen in Portland has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bayou Cornbread, The Smokin’ Caterpillar and The Veggie Homie Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Bayou Kitchen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| The Swamp | 45.1 g | 44.8 g |
| Veggie Jambalaya (Bowl) | 59.9 g | 42.8 g |
| The Hurricane | 63.3 g | 42.1 g |
| The Veggie Homie Plate | 59.3 g | 41.9 g |
| The Meat Homie Plate | 15.8 g | 39.2 g |
| Classic Jambalaya (Bowl) | 105.1 g | 34.8 g |
| Traditional Red Beans & Rice (Bowl) | 40.1 g | 28.3 g |
| The Cajun Scramble | 27.3 g | 24.8 g |
| The Custom Pancake Shop (Tall) | 141.8 g | 23.9 g |
| The Mudbug Madness | 10.9 g | 23.6 g |
| Gator Eggs | 111.1 g | 19.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Eggs
- Baton Rouge - $10: 2 eggs any style. Served with choice of cornbread, biscuits, or toast and grits, homies, or beans & rice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Gator Eggs - $11: 2 eggs scrambled with 3 fixins. Served with choice of cornbread, biscuits, or toast and grits, homies, or beans & rice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Red Eye - $11: BBQ Polish sausage with 2 spicy eggs any style. Served with choice of cornbread, biscuits, or toast and grits, homies, or beans & rice. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Homemade Hash & Eggs - $14: Fresh corned beef hash with 2 eggs any style. Served with choice of cornbread, biscuits, or toast and grits, homies, or beans & rice. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Huey P. Long - $13: Andouille sausage with 2 spicy eggs any style. Served with choice of cornbread, biscuits, or toast and grits, homies, or beans & rice. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Sandwich - $10: Egg and cheese sandwich on English muffin with choice of ham, bacon, sausage patty, spinach, or tomato. Choice of grits, homies, or beans & rice. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $12: 2 scrambled eggs, 3 fixins wrapped in a warm tortilla. Served with grits, homies, or beans & rice. Available at: breakfast, brunch
Omelets & Scrambles
- The Swamp - $15: Tomatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, and cheddar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Hurricane - $16: Onions, mushrooms, broccoli, bacon, sausage, and cheddar. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
- El Rancho Verde - $16: Black bean chili, spinach and American cheese, topped with salsa verde and sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tri-Sausage Scramble - $16: Andouille sausage, Polish sausage and Chorizo with cheddar. Dietary tags: Low-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Cajun Scramble - $15: Crawfish, Andouille sausage, jalapeños and cheddar. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Mudbug Madness - $17: Crawfish, cheddar and our homemade salsa. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Three Alarm Eggs - $16: Spicy beef chili, onions and cheddar topped with our homemade salsa and sour cream. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Smokin’ Caterpillar - $16: Homemade hash, grilled onions and Swiss. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Build Your Own Omelet or Scramble - $15: 3 egg omelet or scramble with any 3 fixins. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The #2 - $16: Polish sausage, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions and Provolone. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
From The Griddle & More
- Buttermilk Pancake Stack (Tall) - $14: Three buttermilk pancakes. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Custom Pancake Shop (Tall) - $15: Choose from ginger, coffee, pecan, blueberry, banana, chocolate chip, or granola. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast - $13: Choose from white, wheat, raisin, or hand-cut Italian. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros (Beef Chili) - $16: Beef chili with cheddar wrapped in a flour tortilla topped with 2 eggs, salsa, and sour cream. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Veggie Homie Plate - $15: Home fries and salsa topped with onions, peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, and melted cheddar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- The Meat Homie Plate - $16: Home fries topped with bacon, sausage, cheddar, sour cream and scallions. Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Ginty Bowl - $13: A big bowl of fresh fruit, yogurt, and granola. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Cajun Classics
- Chicken & Sausage Gumbo (Bowl) - $17: Louisiana country stew with peppers, onions, okra, chicken, and Andouille in a home-style gravy served over rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Piquant (Bowl) - $16: Cajun hot and sour soup with chicken simmered in olive oil and vinegar with onions, peppers, garlic, tomato and spices. Served over rice. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Jambalaya (Bowl) - $16: Louisiana rice specialty with chicken, Andouille sausage, onions, peppers, garlic, rice, and Jamba juice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Jambalaya (Bowl) - $15: Onions, peppers, garlic, mushrooms, tomato, broccoli, rice and Jamba juice. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Beef Chili (Bowl) - $16: No beans! Topped with cheddar and sour cream. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Chili (Bowl) - $15: Topped with cheddar and sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Red Beans & Rice (Bowl) - $15: Red kidney beans stewed with smoked ham, onions, peppers, garlic and celery. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Cajun Burger - $15: Cajun-spiced 6oz beef burger topped with sautéed onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapeños, cheddar, and salsa. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basic Burger - $14: 6oz beef burger with lettuce and tomato, choice of cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Homemade Hash Side - $9 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Andouille Sausage - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Bayou Cornbread - $5: Blueberry or Jalapeño & Cheddar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grits - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coffee - $4: Endless Cup
- Bayou Bloody Mary - $13: Homemade Cajun Bloody mix with Vodka garnished with fried andouille and pepperoncini.
- Classic Mimosa - $10: OJ, Apple, Cranberry, Grapefruit and Champagne Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lone Pine Brightside IPA - $8 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Bayou Kitchen
- Is Bayou Kitchen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Bayou Kitchen has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Smokin’ Caterpillar, Grits and Build Your Own Omelet or Scramble.
- What can I eat at Bayou Kitchen on a dairy-free diet?
- The Smokin’ Caterpillar, Grits and Build Your Own Omelet or Scramble carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Bayou Kitchen have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including The Smokin’ Caterpillar and Grits.
- Is Bayou Kitchen gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bayou Kitchen?
- Breakfast Burrito, at roughly 62.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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