Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Sebago Lake

"Though the name seems somewhat vague at first, after your first meal here "Hot Suppa" starts to make a lot more sense. The menu is essentially the definition of comfort food, inspired by places as varied as Maine, Montreal and Louisiana, and it is a rare occasion to arrive for brunch — served seven days a week, at any hour — and not experience a wait for a table. Eggs Benedict with velvety BBQ pulled pork, sweet Belgian waffles, and country sides like fried green tomatoes and proper stone-ground grits anchor the brunch offerings."

"A Southern kitchen and bar, Hot Suppa is always there when you need it - whether you had a late night of brewery hopping in Bayside or have a big day of walking around the Old Port ahead of you. Just make sure to follow their number one rule found in the entryway: Be nice or leave!. Fill up on French-style rolled omelets, corned beef hash, and buttermilk waffles for breakfast, or the fried green tomato BLT and poutine with local cheese curds at lunch."

"Hot Suppa sure isn’t new to Portland; they’ve been serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch in a West End brick Victorian since 2006. But at every step of the way, Hot Suppa has been ahead of the trends. They’ve been partnering with local farms before it was cool."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. One of the best ways to start the day right in Portland is to enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Egg and I Restaurant. This charming diner-style restaurant serves up breakfast meals that are not just filling and healthy, but also delicious and fun!"

"so here's a restaurant that your kids can let their hair down!. Tables are close together, it's usually pretty packed and don't be in a hurry because food prep is s.l.o.w. They fill up quickly during the dinner hours so try to get there a bit before lunch or supper."

"When Chef Lee Farrington closed her beloved East End restaurant, Figa, in 2014 she vowed she would be back. She kept that promise by opening LB Kitchen, an oasis of cuisine that both tastes good and is geared toward making you feel good. This is apparent from the menu’s invitation to "Drink. All. Day. Long." from an assortment of freshly made juices, superfood smoothies and high-quality coffee."

"The gist: Husband and wife Randy and Ally Forrester ran Osteria Radici in Allentown, New Jersey, where they were recognized with two James Beard nominations, before moving to Portland to open this pizzeria in July 2020. The food: Randy forms his naturally fermented dough (read: yeast-free) into thin-crust rounds that, once baked, offer a pleasing subtle tang and nicely charred chewy edge. Go basic with a classic margherita or try a more complex pie."

"Bite Into Maine serves six types of lobster rolls, including a Connecticut-style one with hot butter, and others tossed with chipotle or wasabi mayo, and they’re some of the best in Portland. Regardless of when you go, both of their locations will be slammed (there’s a second trailer located at the Allagash Brewery), and each roll will cost you just under $20. But if you’re truly on a quest for the most Maine experience possible, making the 15-minute drive to this food truck parked next to a lighthouse at Cape Elizabeth is a must."

"Bite into Maine has two locations in Portland, and they almost always have a line. Here you can get six different types of lobster rolls that are all under $20. Bite into Maine has a food truck next to the lighthouse at Cape Elizabeth, and it is worth the drive."

"Somewhere that you can split a few pies with your friends, or just grab a slice on the nights when one drink turns into four. In Portland, that’s Otto Pizza, which makes some of the best and most interesting pies in the area and is slowly taking over New England. Here you’ll find pizzas topped with everything from cheese tortellini to chicken, pear, and fontina, but make sure to try The Masher, with mashed potato, scallion, and bacon."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Otto Pizza truly has something for every member of the family!. In addition to their laidback vibe and their kid-friendly facilities, Otto pizza also boasts a wide selection of pizzas, some of which are said to be among the best in the country!"

"Great on-the-go, by-the-slice pizza with creative topping combinations and a perfect crust. Be adventurous and try the Butternut Squash, Ricotta and Cranberry or the White Bean, Roasted Tomato, Herb & Red Flake. Numerous locations in Portland."

"Named after a small mining town in southwest Texas, which just so happens to be the home of America’s foremost chili cook-off, Terlingua focuses on small-batch BBQ and Tex-Mex fare. The ribs, pork shoulder, brisket and chicken are rubbed down with the house spice mix and slow-smoked until insanely tender — and have become so popular that the locals know to arrive in the early evening to make sure they get their fix before it’s all gone. Others come for the house chili, served in both a green and a red variety, as well as tamales, tacos and flaky empanadas filled with mushrooms, greens and fresh local cheese."

"The gist: Owners Pliny Reynolds and his wife, Melanie Kratovil, along with chef Wilson Rothschild brought Austin-style Tex-Mex barbecue to Portland’s Washington Avenue in 2015. After a short COVID closure, they’ve reopened in a larger space complete with a two-tiered outdoor deck and festive margarita garden. The food: From tortillas, hot sauces, and chile-laced vinegars to house-smoked meats cooked in a custom-built, wood-fired smoker, just about everything on chef Rothchild’s menu is made from scratch."

"Texas barbecue may not be the first thing you think you want when you go to the Northernmost part of the United States, but Terlingua might just change that. Think Tex-Mex-inspired dishes made with Maine ingredients, like a rotating ceviche or brisket with homemade tortillas and a decent mezcal, wine, and beer list. Their open-air deck and margarita garden are warmly welcoming (literally with their heat lamps) and large enough for relaxing or for kids to roam free."

"Located in Portland Regency Hotel & Spa, Twenty Milk Street is an elegant, romantic restaurant with warm, intimate décor that specializes in modern American dishes with a New England flair. The signature restaurant’s beautifully appointed dining room has an ornate brick fireplace and exquisite chandeliers that cast a soft glow in which diners can savor award-winning dishes of house-made porcini mushroom gnocchi, cedar plank roasted haddock, lobster stew, bone-in pork chops, and a variety of Chef’s daily specials. The cuisine is prepared using fresh locally sourced ingredients and regional produce and is accompanied by an extensive collection of local and international wines, and classic cocktails made with top-shelf spirits."

"so here's a restaurant that your kids can let their hair down!. Tables are close together, it's usually pretty packed and don't be in a hurry because food prep is s.l.o.w. They fill up quickly during the dinner hours so try to get there a bit before lunch or supper."

"The gist: Nearly 100 paper lanterns cast a warm glow over the slim, two-tiered space where owner Qi Shen offers a wide array of authentic regional dishes from China’s Sichuan province. The food: The menu includes the sorts of tongue-tingling málà dishes many American food enthusiasts know and love, but there are plenty of tamer options, too. Shen makes everything from scratch, including her own chili oil and doubanjiang—a fermented chili bean paste that gives dishes like double-cooked pork (tender flash-fried pork belly with leeks) their well-balanced, salty fermented flavor."

"Sur Lie is a cozy, contemporary tapas-style restaurant in the heart of downtown Portland that specializes in small plates prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Owned by Krista Cole and Antonio Alviar, the restaurant serves top-notch tapas of fresh seafood, charcuterie and cheeses, fresh salads, and marinated olives. A creative cocktail menu blends pre-prohibition knowledge with a quirky modern-day tipple with signature cocktails like the Grey Ghost, and other drinks from the full-service bar include a range of whiskeys, craft beers on tap and by the bottle and casual wines from around the globe."