A State-by-State Guide to America's Best Breakfast Sandwiches

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Maine: Bread & Friends

Bread & Friends is a neighborhood gem in Portland’s Old Port, where the bakery and restaurant team combines naturally fermented breads, inventive pastries, and seasonally inspired brunch plates in a bright, friendly setting. Their breakfast sandwich offerings change with the seasons and often feature house?baked bread—think seeded sourdough or flaky country loaves—paired with soft scrambled eggs or fried options, local charcuterie, cultured butter spreads, and house-made relishes or jams that elevate each bite beyond the ordinary. Locals rave that the coffee is reliably excellent, and the light-filled dining room (or the sun-dappled patio, when warm) fills quickly each morning as customers come for the full sensory experience: bread made in-house, thoughtfully sourced ingredients, and creative, elevated flavors. With consistently high ratings—around 4.7 on Google and top rankings among Portland cafés—and frequent praise in local reviews, Bread & Friends has earned a serious reputation for breakfast sandwiches that feel special, artisanal, and deeply satisfying.