The Top 10 Brunch Spots In Deering Center, Portland

The Bayou Kitchen opened over 25 years ago to hungry Portland souls craving Cajun cuisine. The Sunday brunch has been a staple of this restaurant for as long as the locals can remember, especially because it seamlessly incorporates the spicy flavors native to Louisiana with distinctly Maine dishes. For example, each table is set with bottles of locally made hot sauces to complement your Cajun Scramble, made with Andouille sausage and freshly caught crawfish.

For a brunch with oriental flair, check out Saigon on Forest Avenue for a tantalizing fusion-inspired food. With elements of Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine, the menu serves up authentic bánh mì breakfast sandwiches at unbeatable prices. The omelet bánh mì is a simple egg and bread sandwich that still packs a flavorful Vietnamese punch, but feel free to bring it up a notch by adding grilled beef, fried pork, or steamed mincemeat. There’s no dearth of options at Saigon, so come hungry.

The Big Sky Bread Company has an offshoot restaurant that shares the same name, and it should be no surprise what their speciality is: bread. There are only two locations in the entirely of Maine, with the main bakery situated at the Deering Avenue Firehouse. Though you can of course get your bread baked fresh here, there’s also a breakfast menu with options like a grilled pesto Panini for vegetarians and a roast beef and Swiss cheese hot sandwich for meatlovers.