Bayside American Cafe

The host said we would have a 30-35 minute wait. We waited about 45 minutes. We grabbed coffee and sat down. It was phenomenal food and service. Our waiter was great and built rapport with us immediately. My wife got the lobster scramble and a couple of bloody Mary’s. I had the crab cake Benedict and a couple of bloody Mary’s. We split one classic French toast. We aren’t people who are super into bread or sweet things but if you pass up the French toast you’re missing out on the greatest thing in Portland, Maine. It’s 100% worth every minute of a wait. I’d like to point out that once we sat down- we didn’t wait long for anything. Our food and drinks came quickly. The kitchen is phenomenal. The staff is friendly and great. If you have kids or don’t want to sit with your own thoughts for a spell-you can make a reservation. I’ll recommend this place every time.

By far the best blueberry pancakes and lobster eggs benedict so far in Maine. Cappuccino is excellent, too, as is the friendly service. Highly recommended. Within walking distance from the tourist areas.

The food was good and the wait wasn't bad. They offered coffee while waiting and the atmosphere was nice. Only thing is try to be there before it opens and don't expect much if you are looking for a good espresso (I'll blame that on the server).

The food was absolutely delicious - I had the shrimp scampi scramble which was so good and the homemade toast (aka loaf of bread) was really yummy. The hour long wait to get a table, and half hour+ wait to get the food was not so fun. Apparently there are more tables in the restaurant than the kitchen can handle, so many sat empty while we waited which was not so fun. I would recommend the food, but if they say there's a long wait, just know that it might be (way) longer than they're even saying.

Great Food! Friendly service! Comfortable atmosphere! The wait to be seated and to get our food was long, but it was 100 percent worth it. There food was cooked to perfection! They have special home fries made with sweet potatoes that are delicious! The eggs benedict were amazing! The eggs were cooked just right. I was greeted by a smile and left with a “Have a Great Day Every Day!”