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: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Bayside American Cafe
Dairy-Free at Bayside American Cafe
Bayside American Cafe in Portland has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Greens, Classic Two Egg Breakfast and Avocado Toast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Bayside American Cafe
Bayside American Cafe in Portland has 26 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Maine Lobster Benedict, Vegetable Benedict and Mediterranean Scramble. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Bayside American Cafe
Bayside American Cafe in Portland has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Benedict and Classic Benedict. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Bayside American Cafe
Bayside American Cafe in Portland has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad, Eggs Beurre Noir and Mango Mimosa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Bayside American Cafe
Bayside American Cafe in Portland has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Bayside American Cafe
Bayside American Cafe in Portland has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Greens, Garden Salad and Local Maine Maple Syrup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Bayside American Cafe
Bayside American Cafe in Portland has 26 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Benedict, Mediterranean Scramble and Cinnamon Bun Pancakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Bayside American Cafe
Bayside American Cafe in Portland has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Benedict, House Greens and Buttermilk Pancakes. 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 Bayside American Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Scramble | 68.5 g | 47.2 g |
| Classic Benedict | 5.3 g | 33.9 g |
| Veggie Homefries | 51.3 g | 33.7 g |
| Maine Lobster Benedict | 35.3 g | 32.6 g |
| Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad | 8.3 g | 27.9 g |
| Smoked Salmon Plate | 59.2 g | 25.4 g |
| Granola & Fruit Bowl | 136 g | 23.6 g |
| Avocado Toast | 32 g | 23 g |
| Irish Benedict | 8.7 g | 21.7 g |
| Classic French Toast | 61.9 g | 19.8 g |
| House Greens | 52.9 g | 18.6 g |
| Tuscany Scramble | 2.3 g | 17 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Brunch & Favorites
- 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 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Granola & Fruit Bowl - $12: Organic granola, freshly cut fruit, seasonal berries, Greek style vanilla yogurt, honey drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Classic Two Egg Breakfast - $11: Two eggs prepared any style, three-potato homefries, toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 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: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Avocado Toast - $14: Roasted garlic and black truffle avocado mash on grilled house toast, topped with soft poached egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Sweet Breakfast
- Buttermilk Pancakes - $10: Buttermilk pancake batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Specialty Pancakes - $13: Choice of Maine Blueberry, Chocolate and/or Peanut Butter Chip, or Banana Pecan Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cinnamon Bun Pancakes - $13: Swirl of cinnamon, cream cheese icing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon Cheddar Scallion Pancakes - $14: Applewood smoked bacon pieces, cheddar and scallion infused pancake Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Classic French Toast - $11: Dipped in a batter of eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lemon Blueberry French Toast - $14: Topped with house made lemon curd and sprinkled with Maine blueberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast - $14: Topped with strawberries, cream cheese icing and caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Belgian Waffle - $11: Cast iron pressed malted waffle batter, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pecan Caramel Waffle - $13: Belgian waffle with pecans, caramel drizzle, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Waffle - $13: Cast iron pressed chocolate waffle batter, chocolate drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Scrambles
- Lobster Scramble - $24: Fresh hand picked Maine lobster, baby spinach, grape tomato, scallion, goat cheese, dab of butter Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bayside Scramble - $16: House braised corned beef, onion, red bell pepper, smoked gouda, scallion Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tuscany Scramble - $15: Roasted garlic, fresh tomato, Tuscan croutons and Italian cheese blend Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mediterranean Scramble - $15: Kalamata olive, scallion, sundried tomato and feta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Beurre Noir - $15: Mushroom medley, capers, fresh parsley, browned butter Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Benedicts
- Classic Benedict - $14: Two poached eggs, Canadian bacon and homemade hollandaise sauce over English muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Maine Lobster Benedict - $26: Hand picked fresh Maine lobster, baby spinach, two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce over English muffin Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Salmon Benedict - $18: House hot smoked salmon, baby spinach, two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce over English muffin Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Maine Crab Cake Benedict - $19: House crab cakes, two poached eggs, house made hollandaise sauce over English muffin Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Florentine Benedict - $15: Wilted spinach, sautéed tomato, poached eggs, smoked bacon & onion cream sauce, Italian cheese blend, English muffin Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Louisiana Bayou Benedict - $16: Grilled andouille sausage, homemade corn cakes, two poached eggs and spicy Cajun hollandaise Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bistro Steak Benedict - $18: Black Angus bistro steak, sundried tomato & garlic cream sauce, two poached eggs, Italian cheese blend Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Irish Benedict - $16: House-braised corned beef, two poached eggs, English muffin, hollandaise sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sandwiches
- Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $15: Hot spice rub, cheddar, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato with chipotle aioli on grilled brioche roll Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bayside Burger - $16: Char grilled blend of short rib, sirloin & brisket, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, grilled brioche roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Roll - $28: Hand picked fresh Maine lobster poached in butter, sprinkling of parsley & scallion, brioche roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- VLT - $14: Pan seared tempeh, lettuce, tomato, avocado mash & house vinaigrette on a brioche roll Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Sandwich - $10: Egg, cheese & 3 potato homefries Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Salads
- House Greens - $9: Mixed greens tossed with our house made vinaigrette dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad - $14: Strawberry, red onion, pecan, goat cheese, local lettuce, house vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad - $12: Mixed greens, grape tomato, pickled onions, roasted beets, croutons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Mimosa - $10: Premium OJ, Brut champagne & triple sec
- Mango Mimosa - $11: Mango juice, Brut champagne & lime Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- 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 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Toasted Monk - $11: Hot coffee laced with Frangelico & brandy, topped with whipped cream & a dash of cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bayside Irish Coffee - $11: Hot coffee, Jameson Irish Whiskey & Ryan’s Irish Cream, finished with whipped cream & a dash of cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Grand Marnier Warmer - $12: Hot Bayside Blend coffee, warmed with Grand Marnier orange liqueur, whipped cream & a dusting of cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Add-ons
- Local Maine Maple Syrup - $2.5: 100% local Maine maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Bourbon Maple Syrup - $3: Bourbon infused maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Frequently Asked Questions about Bayside American Cafe
- Is Bayside American Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Bayside American Cafe has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Greens, Classic Two Egg Breakfast and Avocado Toast.
- What can I eat at Bayside American Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- House Greens, Classic Two Egg Breakfast and Avocado Toast carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Bayside American Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including House Greens and Garden Salad.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bayside American Cafe?
- Mediterranean Scramble, at roughly 47.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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