Bayside American Cafe – American
Sun-drenched and welcoming, this coastal-inspired gem invites guests to start their day amidst the comforting aroma of sizzling homemade corned beef hash and golden, griddled buttermilk pancakes. The kitchen balances sweet indulgence with savory flair, serving up everything from decadent cinnamon bun swirls and bacon-cheddar-scallion stacks to vibrant avocado toast and chilled smoked salmon plates. With its warm, bustling energy and focus on elevated comfort food, the cafe offers a quintessential morning retreat where every bite feels like a celebrated neighborhood tradition.
98, Portland Street, Portland, ME, 04101 +12077740005 https://www.baysideamericancafe.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, vegan, sugar-free, pescatarian, diabetic, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, sirtfood, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Homemade Corned Beef Hash - $16: Black Angus corned beef, three-potato homefries, onion, house blend of herbs and seasonings, topped with two eggs any style Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Veggie Homefries - $15: Sautéed baby spinach, tomato, roasted beets, mushroom medley, red onion, red bell pepper, broccoli, Italian cheese blend, two eggs, three-potato homefries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Granola & Fruit Bowl - $12: Organic granola, freshly cut fruit, seasonal berries, Greek style vanilla yogurt, honey drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Classic Two Egg Breakfast - $11: Two eggs prepared any style, three-potato homefries, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Smoked Salmon Plate - $18: Chilled house made applewood smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, fresh capers, scrambled eggs, choice of toast or locally made bagel, herb or plain cream cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Avocado Toast - $14: Roasted garlic and black truffle avocado mash on grilled house toast, topped with soft poached egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Buttermilk Pancakes - $10: Buttermilk pancake batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Specialty Pancakes - $13: Choice of Maine Blueberry, Chocolate and/or Peanut Butter Chip, or Banana Pecan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cinnamon Bun Pancakes - $13: Swirl of cinnamon, cream cheese icing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bacon Cheddar Scallion Pancakes - $14: Applewood smoked bacon pieces, cheddar and scallion infused pancake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Classic French Toast - $11: Dipped in a batter of eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lemon Blueberry French Toast - $14: Topped with house made lemon curd and sprinkled with Maine blueberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast - $14: Topped with strawberries, cream cheese icing and caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Belgian Waffle - $11: Cast iron pressed malted waffle batter, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pecan Caramel Waffle - $13: Belgian waffle with pecans, caramel drizzle, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Waffle - $13: Cast iron pressed chocolate waffle batter, chocolate drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lobster Scramble - $24: Fresh hand picked Maine lobster, baby spinach, grape tomato, scallion, goat cheese, dab of butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Bayside Scramble - $16: House braised corned beef, onion, red bell pepper, smoked gouda, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Tuscany Scramble - $15: Roasted garlic, fresh tomato, Tuscan croutons and Italian cheese blend Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mediterranean Scramble - $15: Kalamata olive, scallion, sundried tomato and feta cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Eggs Beurre Noir - $15: Mushroom medley, capers, fresh parsley, browned butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Classic Benedict - $14: Two poached eggs, Canadian bacon and homemade hollandaise sauce over English muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Maine Lobster Benedict - $26: Hand picked fresh Maine lobster, baby spinach, two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce over English muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Smoked Salmon Benedict - $18: House hot smoked salmon, baby spinach, two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce over English muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Maine Crab Cake Benedict - $19: House crab cakes, two poached eggs, house made hollandaise sauce over English muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Florentine Benedict - $15: Wilted spinach, sautéed tomato, poached eggs, smoked bacon & onion cream sauce, Italian cheese blend, English muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Vegetable Benedict - $15: Portobello mushroom, baby spinach, tomato, button mushroom, red onion, broccoli, red bell pepper, hollandaise sauce and two poached eggs over English muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Louisiana Bayou Benedict - $16: Grilled andouille sausage, homemade corn cakes, two poached eggs and spicy Cajun hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bistro Steak Benedict - $18: Black Angus bistro steak, sundried tomato & garlic cream sauce, two poached eggs, Italian cheese blend Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Irish Benedict - $16: House-braised corned beef, two poached eggs, English muffin, hollandaise sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $15: Hot spice rub, cheddar, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato with chipotle aioli on grilled brioche roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bayside Burger - $16: Char grilled blend of short rib, sirloin & brisket, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, grilled brioche roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Crab Cake BLTA - $18: House made Maine crab cake, smoked applewood bacon, house greens, tomato, avocado & chipotle mayo on a grilled brioche roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lobster Roll - $28: Hand picked fresh Maine lobster poached in butter, sprinkling of parsley & scallion, brioche roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- VLT - $14: Pan seared tempeh, lettuce, tomato, avocado mash & house vinaigrette on a brioche roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Breakfast Sandwich - $10: Egg, cheese & 3 potato homefries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- House Greens - $9: Mixed greens tossed with our house made vinaigrette dressing Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad - $14: Strawberry, red onion, pecan, goat cheese, local lettuce, house vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Garden Salad - $12: Mixed greens, grape tomato, pickled onions, roasted beets, croutons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Mimosa - $10: Premium OJ, Brut champagne & triple sec
- Mango Mimosa - $11: Mango juice, Brut champagne & lime
- Bloody Mary - $11: Classic recipe made in house from scratch
- Bellini - $11: Brut champagne, peach juice & lime
- Absolution - $13: Mimosa with a shot of Absolut Raspberry and a splash of grenadine
- Toasted Monk - $11: Hot coffee laced with Frangelico & brandy, topped with whipped cream & a dash of cinnamon
- Bayside Irish Coffee - $11: Hot coffee, Jameson Irish Whiskey & Ryan’s Irish Cream, finished with whipped cream & a dash of cinnamon
- Grand Marnier Warmer - $12: Hot Bayside Blend coffee, warmed with Grand Marnier orange liqueur, whipped cream & a dusting of cinnamon
- Local Maine Maple Syrup - $2.5: 100% local Maine maple syrup
- Bourbon Maple Syrup - $3: Bourbon infused maple syrup