Discovering the Top 10 Breakfast Destinations Around Portland, Maine, Featuring a Surprisingly Delightful Winner

The best breakfast near Portland might be served inside an old railcar with barely any seats. Yes, really. A tiny dining car fifteen miles south of the city took our top spot. That surprised me too. Portland has a famous food scene, so I expected a downtown winner. Instead, the list wanders into mill towns, suburbs, and quiet coastal communities. One pick sits beside a pond and a golf driving range. Another opens at 5 AM for the people who work the waterfront. A third bakes sea salt bagels that