What to order at Rose Foods

Must order
Lox bagel with whipped cream cheese; matzo ball soup on the side.
Editor tip
Daily 07:30-14:00. Online ordering for collection saves the queue at peak brunch.
CuisineBrunch
StyleJewish-deli brunch, bagels
Price$$
Price range$8-16
Neighborhoodwoodfords-deering
HoursDaily 07:00-14:00
BookingWalk-in only
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Must order: Lox bagel with whipped cream cheese; matzo ball soup on the side.

Tip: Daily 07:30-14:00. Online ordering for collection saves the queue at peak brunch.

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Scratch Baking Co ★ 4.7

BrunchBagel-and-coffee morning$$$5-12west-endWed-Sat 07:00-13:00; Sun 07:00-12:00; Mon-Tue closedWalk-in only

Scratch Baking Co in South Portland's Willard Square pulls Portland's deepest weekend bagel queue, with house cream cheese, lox and Sunday morning lines.

Order: Scratch sea salt bagel with house cream cheese and lox.

Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Sunday queues form before 08:00; pre-order online is the fast lane.

416 Preble Street, South Portland, ME 04106

Forage Market ★ 4.5

BrunchBagel and bread brunch$$$6-14east-baysideMon 08:00-13:00, Thu-Sun 08:00-13:00Walk-in only

Forage Market on Washington Avenue runs Montreal-style wood-fired bagels and sourdough breads with bagel sandwiches, salads and soups in East Bayside.

Order: Wood-fired bagel sandwich with house cream cheese and lox.

Tip: Closes 13:00; bagels often sell out by noon weekends. Counter ordering, no seating in the small storefront.

123 Washington Avenue, Portland, ME 04101

The Holy Donut ★ 4.5

BrunchPotato donut and coffee$$$3-12old-portMon-Thu 07:00-15:00; Fri-Sun 07:00-17:00Walk-in only

The Holy Donut on Commercial Street pulls a weekend morning queue for Leigh Kellis's Maine potato donuts in rotating seasonal flavours, like wild blueberry.

Order: Wild Maine blueberry potato donut and a flat white.

Tip: Sells out by mid-afternoon. The Park Avenue site has same product, often shorter lines.

177 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101

Bayside Bowl ★ 4.2

BrunchBowling-alley brunch, rooftop bar$$$12-18east-baysideSat-Sun 10:00-14:00 brunchWalk-in only

Bayside Bowl on Alder Street runs weekend brunch from the kitchen of the downstairs bowling alley, with a rooftop bar that opens at noon through summer.

Order: Breakfast sandwich on Standard Baking biscuit; the bloody mary bar.

Tip: Rooftop bar opens at noon in summer; weekend brunch tables are walk-in only without reservations.

58 Alder Street, Portland, ME 04101

Becky's Diner ★ 4.3

BrunchAll-day breakfast, working waterfront$$$10-22old-portMon-Thu 04:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 04:00-22:00, Sun 04:00-21:00Walk-in only

Becky's Diner on Commercial Street has run on the working waterfront since 1991, opening at 05:00 for the fishing crews and the breakfast queue behind them.

Order: Short stack with bacon and a cup of clam chowder.

Tip: Cash and card both fine. Queues longest 09:00-11:00 weekends; early arrivals get the counter seats.

390 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101

Tandem Coffee + Bakery ★ 4.7

BrunchBakery brunch, biscuit sandwiches$$$5-14west-endDaily 08:00-13:00Walk-in only

Tandem Coffee + Bakery on Congress Street is the West End brunch shop, opened 2014 by Will and Kathleen Pratt, with biscuit sandwiches and house pour-overs.

Order: Buttermilk biscuit sandwich with bacon, fried egg and sharp cheddar.

Tip: Online ordering 07:45-10:15 for collection skips the line. Closes 13:00 sharp.

742 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102

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