Portland: Old Port Seafood Lovers Tour
Savor a Maine seafood luncheon and learn about Portland’s iconic working waterfront with a knowledgeable local guide.
What to order at Tandem Coffee + Bakery
- Must order
- Buttermilk biscuit sandwich with bacon, fried egg and sharp cheddar.
- Editor tip
- Online ordering 07:45-10:15 for collection skips the line. Closes 13:00 sharp.
CuisineBrunch
StyleBakery brunch, biscuit sandwiches
Price$$
Price range$5-14
Neighborhoodwest-end
HoursDaily 08:00-13:00
Phone(207) 899-0235
BookingWalk-in only
Last verified
Must 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.
Book food experiences in Portland
Portland, Maine: Coastal Windjammer Sailing Cruise
Glide through the pristine waters of Casco Bay on Bagheera, Wendameen, or Timberwind sailing ships, and experience Maine's historic craftsmanship on this sailing boat ...
Portland: Fish Auction Tour & Cultural Seafood Tasting
Discover Maine’s working waterfront on a guided seafood tour. Learn about aquaculture, sustainability, and the local seafood economy, and enjoy a culturally-inspired s...
Location
Address: 742 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
Also in west-end
Hot Suppa ★ 4.5
Hot Suppa on Congress Street, founded 2006 by the Sabina brothers and under Nachreiner and Rodrigues since 2025, runs Southern brunch with andouille gravy.
Order: Eggs and biscuits with house andouille gravy; the corned beef hash.
Tip: Weekend brunch waits run 30 to 60 minutes; arrive at open. Dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 17:00.
Scratch Baking Co ★ 4.7
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.
More brunch in Portland
The Front Room ★ 4.5
The Front Room at the top of Munjoy Hill, since 2006 from Chef Harding Lee Smith, is the flagship brunch room with a full bar and Congress Street windows.
Order: Eggs benedict with house hollandaise; a side of cinnamon swirl French toast.
Tip: Weekend brunch fills 09:30 onward; OpenTable for the dining room.
Hot Suppa ★ 4.5
Hot Suppa on Congress Street, founded 2006 by the Sabina brothers and under Nachreiner and Rodrigues since 2025, runs Southern brunch with andouille gravy.
Order: Eggs and biscuits with house andouille gravy; the corned beef hash.
Tip: Weekend brunch waits run 30 to 60 minutes; arrive at open. Dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 17:00.
Rose Foods ★ 4.5
Rose Foods on Forest Avenue, since 2017 from Chad Conley, runs hand-rolled bagels, house-cured lox, smoked whitefish and matzo ball soup through the morning.
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.
Scratch Baking Co ★ 4.7
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.
Forage Market ★ 4.5
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.
The Holy Donut ★ 4.5
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.