Marcy's Diner

Marcy’s Diner certainly left an impression on my family. The French Toast was the best I’ve ever had. They were so kind, that they even told us how to make it!! The portions were large (the mimosa was certainly worth it), the service was EXCELLENT, the ambiance was a tried-and-true, locals-love-it, hidden-gem, must visit!! So glad we decided to have breakfast here. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Have travelled recently in Boston and NYC and Marcy’s is at the top of the list. Take a ride to Portland, ME and give them the chance to get your day started correctly. 2 eggs, 2 slices of French toast and hash browns. Wonderful !!

Great diner to stop at! The service was fast and polite. The food is good however they can get rid of their plastic sauce containers. The tables were small so no room for strollers. Other than that, great breakfast stop. Best banana pancake ever!

I'm a self confessed breakfast foodie. My professional and personal travels take me all over the United States and the world. I'm usually in a place for ten to thirteen weeks or so. Today I went to Marcy's Diner. Even after I asked the simple question, the origin story wasn't presented with any depth. Marcy was simply mentioned as a previous owner. So what? This place is the trifecta for the breakfast foodie in all of us. As I walked in the man behind the diner bar, Stanley, barked out, "Just one?!" I gave him the Northsouth nod and he pointed at a diner stool and said, " Here's where you are." He accepted my challenge when I said, I'd be sitting in a different spot. Stanley is wearing the classic tuxedo t shirt along with a pair of gym shorts. During my entire breakfast, all I ever saw him do was wash dishes and wipe down coffee mugs and he remained in constant motion. He comes across like an older more sarcastic Joe Pesci. The waitress, Grace, has the resonant voice of an FM DJ. The diner itself is cluttered and authentically filled with things from yesteryear. It emanates the field, then the Cracker Barrel chain tries to emulate. I asked grace to bring me a ham and cheese omelet, hash browns, toast, and crispy bacon. I told her she could pick the cheese for my omelet and she chose swiss. This was a great twist to my usual omelet. Thanks Grace. The cook prepared a perfect breakfast meal. He's a guy that knows how to make a great breakfast and you'd love to have him as your wingman in a fight. Everything was top notch. If I had to do anything over again, I would just ask for one piece of toast, because as you'll see in the pics, one piece of toast in that place he's as big as a mud flap on a Ford F150. Grace kept my ☕️ coffee full and I liked that she brought me a glass of water even though I didn't ask for it. This level of conscientious anticipation and attention to detail is apparent as you look around what seems like a cluttered place. It seems like someone has just enough OCD to be a value add to the operation. They even have a bin for the lids for to-go containers that have already been stamped with Marcy's Diner. The pricing is fair, the service is above average, and the feel reminds me of a hometown greasy spoon where people just know who you are and you are welcome. They have a few booths and a lot of diner stools.

Adorable small and timeless diner. Expect classic diner offerings, friendly and engaging staff, and an intimate (small) space. There’s tons of butter in everything so of course everything tastes phenomenal. The classics are epic combos and a ton of food - well worth the price. Although food service was slow (30+ minutes for 2 meals), the staff were very nice and brought us free cinnamon buns until food arrived. Come early to beat the line!

Cool local dinner, with old school flavor. Small inside so get there early.

This is a cute little diner in the heart of Portland. We had exceptional service and food. My husband had the french toast, and I had a breakfast special. We are from the south, so we struggled to find a good home-cooked breakfast. This hit the spot! If you make friends with the cook, she might just give you a homemade cinnamon roll!

Friendly wait staff, comfortable seating, fast service. Plenty of locals and some travelers. Many gluten free options. Lovely spot

Looking for a new spot to check out for my wife's birthday breakfast and this was the spot she wanted to try! It did not disappoint and thanks to getting up early and it being Decemeber we had no wait, although by the time we were leaving all the booths were full and some families were waiting. So expect a possible wait but I would say worth it based on the food! It's all you can ask for in a local diner. Small little booths and two sections of a bar top with the old school stools. They serve breakfast and lunch all day and have special boards for both breakfast and lunch! The breakfast menu had exactly what you'd expect a diner to offer! Everyone should easily find something they enjoy. The staff were friendly enough, but the only negative I would mention is that our server seemed much more friendly to every other table than to us. Just in the sense that it seemed to be more natural conversation and they seemed interested in talking to others. For us, it was more of a get it over with vibe. But, won't really let that factor into my rating as it seemed to be a small thing. My wife got the Number 4 and loved it, French Toast was on the colder side than we expected but wow some real tasty French Toast! I got their spicy pepper jack omelette and it alongside the hash browns and raisin bread were so good! The food is 100% worth coming here for especially if you want that small local diner vibe! I would enjoy coming back regularly to see and try their daily specials!

Fun breakfast spot in the heart of downtown Portland. Place was small (5 booths plus 10 counter seats) so we had to wait about 20 minutes outside for seating to open up. Food was super delicious. I got the corn beef hash and eggs while my partner got the pastrami sandwich. Was fun to watch the staff work which ran like a machine in such a small space. Biggest complaint I saw from other reviews was the price. I will admit it was a hair on the high side, but it is a small independent restaurant so it was good knowing what we paid was staying in the local economy. Don't pass this place up.

This is definitely a gem in Portland, Maine. We've been to most breakfast places and wanted to go where locals go and this is it. It's a small space, but you're in and out pretty quickly. Our waiter was very attentive to everyone and extremely friendly. I would definitely go back!

Had a big night out, and while I didn't have a hangover, I also didn't want to make breakfast. Never been to Marcy's before because I thought it would probably be crowded being so small (and I'm usually at work during the week). But things lined up and I decided to try Marcy's on a Thursday. I sat at the counter and immediately felt welcome. The staff is friendly and seemed to be having a great time behind the counter. Ordered "the neuge" - a breakfast sandwich consisting of two eggs over hard, pork roll, american cheese, and a grilled roll - and an iced coffee. The sandwich was served with hash browns. This was one huge sandwich, egg and cheese spilling out the sides of the roll, yet still held together when I picked it up. Hash browns were delicious, crispy and well seasoned. Pork roll is something I don't think I've had before and I thought this was great. What really made the sandwich for me I think was actually the grilled bread, since the sandwich doesn't have any other toothy, crunchy aspects to it. The bread also did a lot of work I imagine soaking up the grease and fat and was all the more flavorful for it. My doctor says I need to watch my cholesterol and watch I did. It looked delicious and was. The waiter asked if i wanted anything else and I asked for hot sauce. He put a BUCKET of hot sauces on the counter for me. Mostly run of the mill fare like tobasco and cholula, but an impressive array nonetheless. Just a great breakfast all around and I'm so excited to go back again soon.

Classic diner vibes, classic diner fare. It's a small space with just a few tables but we were able to get a seat at the bar on a Saturday. Service was extremely friendly. I ordered "the classics" #1 - 2 eggs (I got them scrambled), 2 pieces toast (choice of white, wheat, cinnamon raisin - there might have been other options too), and hash browns. Everything was tasty and service was quick. Nothing blew me away but I did order something very simple so I didn't expect it to. Fair prices too, although a bit higher than what is listed online. Would definitely return!

Classic, old-timey diner in Portland. Prices used to be much much lower but it is what it is. So many classic options as well as creative spin offs with local places like the Holy Donut French Toast that it's hard to choose. I came with a party of 3 on a Sunday morning, about quarter to 9am and we were able to get seated within 10 minutes. I got the No.4 and chose the Cap'n Crunch French Toast and sausage. Just be aware that if you prefer real maple syrup, it's a $3 upcharge. The French toast was perfect, and the savory dishes were standard. They do have an assortment of hot sauces that were nice. I also wish they served espresso drinks!

I found out what the locals are onto....one of the best diners north of New York Best breakfast I've had in years - everything fresh-coffee served in real mugs - can't drink enough Here for business and instead of the tired hotel restaurant this is a great local place with good vibes. Wish we had one in New York!"

Had an amazing experience. Not the type to leave a review but my time was so great here that I had to. I would come back to Portland maine just to eat here again. This place will always be in my heart. Owner gifted us with free food, drinks, and stickers for the ride home. 10/10

Cute diner w excellent service! Blueberry pancakes and breakfast special #6 delicious. Hash browns are nice and crispy and the cook knows how to properly cook bacon. Breakfast sausages were also very tasty! Impressed by the young team of waiters and cooks! Enjoyed the breakfast experience in Portland

One of Portlands hidden gems, quaint corner diner near Cross arena. Really awesome Breakfast Burrito. 10/10, even really great home fries.

Sorry, the food was fine. A little greasy, but it's a diner. The coffee was just not very good. Service was very good.

Awesome, don't miss it. Pancake are to die for. Good coffee. Add blue berries to take it up a level.

Absolutely delicious!!! My husband and I come to Portland Maine twice a year and this is always a stop for us! Their service is friendly and food is tasteful and scrumptious... I always want more!

I had the No.4 French toast, hash browns, eggs and sausage. Overall, everything was excellent!! The French toast and hash browns were the best I have ever had. This place is a must if you are in Portland, Maine.

We sold Marcy a replacement motor for her kitchen exhaust fan and had it shipped over night so she could stay operational and not lose out on busy summer weekend business. She has not answered her phone or provided payment since the order was placed back on August 1st. She seems to be a dead beat in bill paying! Do not recommend doing business with her unless paid in advance. BAP

Ok Marcy's is so good. We went on a Saturday around 930, we snagged the last two seats at the bar. The atmosphere is 10/10 so cozy like high ceilings and the restaurant is narrow and long and it's intentionally outdated/unchanged and it's awesome. So initially we looked at the menu and was like eh menu is small. I was sweating a little because I chose BUT it was like the absolute best. They had home made cinnamon rolls that are so nostalgic they reminded me of the pilsbury cinnamon rolls that I had growing up but so much better like bigger and almost under cooked but in a really good way. You know how sometimes you order a cinnamon roll and the sides are like stiff and kind of dry these were soooo doughy and the frosting was ooc. Ok and that was just the impulse buy. Edit:: came back just to tell you they heated the frigging cinnamon roll up before they gave it to me. Which was obviously incredible. So for main breakfast I had a custom veggie omelette feta, onion, broccoli. Oh god it was so good the egg part is very thin and not over cooked at all, again, you know how you order an omelette and the outside is rubbery- not the case. The frigging hash browns are incredible I saw them putting them on the grill pretty sure they were using fresh potato only because they were going on and they weren't frozen. So the hash browns they cook CRISPY and id like to know what type of potato because parts were almost mashed potato-y. My partner had the burrito which he said was "best breakfast I Eva had- I told the owna, then they gave me a muffin" (Boston accent). So whatever place was so good I loved it you should go.

Great retro diner. It's small, woody and cozy staffed by really nice folks. The food was as good as it gets for breakfast- perfectly cooked and fresh. Good coffee served in a mug, as it should be.

Wonderful old-timey New England diner in the heart of Portland. Pretty standard dinner fare, with a homey vibe inside. We tried the veggie omelette (loaded with fresh veggies and cheese), pancakes, and various grilled breakfast meats. The service was very friendly, the wait was honest, and the grilled blueberry muffin was the highlight of the meal! It does get pretty busy particularly on weekend mornings, so I'd recommend getting there a bit earlier than you'd like to eat.

I feel like being a Portland local means I just re-review the same places over and over as time progresses as we watch the city change. This diner is one of the very few things in town that just gets better and better with time. The food is incredible, serving sizes are generous, and the muffins are out of this world. They even give you hot sauce packets and butter to go with takeout. Thank you to the owner- she's the real real- and the amazing employees here that keep us coming back. Even when packed with tourists, hot, loud- the Marcy's crew is ready with the best food you've ever had. This is Portland. I love you Marcy's.

Cute, busy diner. Gluten free options. We had the chili bean omelet, it was pretty good! Fast service, nice people. The owner is the cook - always a good sign for a diner!

The food was delicious and the service was fast. The most delightful thing was the diner was exactly what one would hope for from a diner, breakfast is coffee in front of you in seconds, and French toast in front of you in less than five minutes. I think the whole thing was less than 15 bucks including the tip. Next time I'm in Portland, I will be eating at Marcy's for sure.

I cannot say enough good things about Marcy's diner. The owner, Mandy, is amazing and such a wonderful small business owner and community member. Her food is amazing. Pumpkin pancakes better than anywhere else on the planet!! You will always have a great meal here. It's worth the wait if you don't beat the rush / without a doubt!

We are in town for a weekend baseball tournament. Maine has not disappointed in terms of food, and Marcy's Diner was fabulous! It has an old school feel, with excellent music setting the ambiance. Very friendly and attentive staff. And the food -- fabulous! My wife and I had veggie omelettes, crispy bacon, hash browns and toast. Our youngest had two pancakes and sausage. Finished about 1 3/4 -- the pancakes are quite large. Highly recommend!

Love this place! Like an "olde tyme" diner. Sit at the bar and watch 'em work. Grab one of the 5 booths (for 2-4 only unless you have tinctures and you might fit 6). Enjoy the diner fare and the music. Food is delicious. Service is friendly. Be ready for a wait on the weekends! 30-45 minutes at peak hours even on the weekends. Note the 7a-1p hours Wednesday through Sunday only!

It's not your grungy and greasy diner experience but it's THE diner experience you don't want to miss out on. The quality of the food is amazing. Best hashbrowns I've ever had. The raspberry grilled muffin was super delicious and crunchy! Best of all, the staff and everyone working there is so pleasant so it feels extra cozy inside. The prices are really reasonable so why would you go anywhere else.

Marcy's is a special place to a good friend of mine, and she has been begging me to try it for years. I am so glad that I was finally able to make the trip! This diner is the best little hole in the wall in Portland. Great service, awesome decor, and the best muffins in town (try the raspberry one if they have it!). I was excited to see that they have many vegetarian-friendly options on their menu as well. My only regret is not ordering some muffins to go - next time I will be bringing home a dozen!

Best diner breakfast I've ever had in my life and I consider myself a diner connoisseur. A very small space, so there will likely be a wait. Whatever the wait time-it's worth it. They are efficient moving people in and out. 10/10 recommend their homemade blueberry muffins (grilled). I'm still having dreams about this meal!!

Interesting place. Cozy joint. Interesting menu. Stop by. You won't be disappointed.

While it might be a great place for a plate of bacon and eggs, it is a basic diner that serves awful coffee. I don't understand why it has received rave reviews.

Mold on French toss. Almost raw bacon hash browns uncooked and food made wrong. Would be 0 if I could.

We just left Marcy's Diner. We're not locals. What a great breakfast. We first tried a place on Commercial Street. 45 minute wait. Forget that. By chance we found Marcy's Diner, 47 Oak Street, Portland, ME. The hostess, Kim, greeted us with a warm smile. She explained it was a 15 minute wait. It was actually about 2 minutes. My wife and daughter are vegetarian. I enjoy meat. We started with a toasted pumpkin cinnamon and raspberry muffins. We followed up with a vegetarian breakfast burrito with potato hash brown and I had the corned beef hash, scrambled eggs with potato hash browns and toast. The potato hash was perfectly crispy, as was the corned beef. We were presented with a "bucket" of different hot sauces. Quite an interesting novelty. The wait staff were accommodating. Food was prepared rather quickly. The food was outstanding, spot on. There are about 5 - 4 person booths and counter service with 10 stools. The vibe was really warm, welcoming and homey. It is always great when you come to a new city and find a gem!

Thanks to yelp I was able to locate a cool diner in downtown Portland with charm and character! Sitting at the counter provided the best show of well organized staff preparing our breakfast. The owner is a glowing entrepreneur taking pride in her work and it show in the details! The vege inlet was melt in your mouth style with the freshest ingredients, especially loved the shrooms. The coffee was hot and bottomless. Excellent find I will certainly return when I make my Trader Joe's run

Oh my sweet Marcy's, it has been too long. I just want to thank you for a perfect Sunday breakfast! Not only was the food amazing and made with love, but the staff was perfection. They worked like a symphony in such a small place. Our waitress joked with us and we adored her from the start. I asked for my home fries well done and let me tell you, they were perfection! My scramble was cheesy and full of flavor! The pancake had a ring of sugar crunch that made my tastebuds sing. I was even yelled at by my partner, because I had never brought him there. Thank you for being a staple in Portland! In the world of all these new restaurants, it's comforting to know that you are still perfection!

Best hash browns hand down. Egg sandwich with meat was incredible. Cute restaurant with fun ambiance and good music. We were able to sit quickly - We came twice! Muffins are amazing. Special pancake/egg sandwich was incredible. The coffee was weak. Pass and get it from a local shop after. A must do. The staff was kind, easy going and happy. Win win. A must do.

Best breakfast place in Portland. Good coffee and great food. Staff is wonderful. Just make sure you get here early

Great lil diner with fantastic food and excellent service!! Gives you the warm n fuzzies w all the good old diner feels! And those hashbrowns are bomb

We were in Portland last week staying in an Aib&b around the corner from Marcy's. It was our go to breakfast place for all 3 days in town. Why wouldn't it be? 5 stars for the staff and food. The staff had a great vibe and they worked their tails with a smile. They get the breakfast basics right. Try the grilled bagels. (I even miss them now) We never waited more than 10 minutes to get in. You won't be disappointed. This place is awesome.

Food was excellent! Staff were perfectly attentive. The place is small and the booths are on the small side, but it's an old diner in a great little location.

Must visit while in Portland Maine! delicious food and a hidden gem since 1989. Solid team serving fantastic food! if there is a wait, just wait it's worth it.

Delicious, high quality food, prepared with excellence! A fun place for travelers because the locals eat here also. Varied menu with something for everyone, including vegans and picky children. In a word, YUM!

Amazing spot to grab an old school diner style breakfast. Waitress was very accommodating us with bad weather outside and a toddler in tow early in the morning. The pancakes were great and the eggs hit the spot. The place is popular and can fill up quick, I suggest waking up early and getting in fast or you could be in for a wait.

Great staff and fun brunch spot - warning the delicious silver dollar pancakes are the size of a medium plate. I ate too much (no self control) and enjoyed the whole experience Thanks Tim Mc Milwaukee WI

Anything you get is made with love and care; I especially recommend getting a grilled muffin. The staff are kind, hardworking, and hilarious, and take breakfast very seriously. If you're impatient or want fancy don't bother, if you're looking for a great joint for coffee and people watching, grab a stool at the bar or bring your friends and squeeze into a booth. Get a hot coffee to go on your way out so you can stroll around, or if there's a wait POLITELY ask for one and you shall receive. (I swear if I catch anyone being rude to the peeps there we'll have words).

We were visiting for the day and didn't want hotel breakfast so we searched and found Marcy's. I'm so glad we found this place. Not your grandma's diner. The rock playlist is just as the food which was 10/10. Loved the size of the egg portions and also the banana pancakes were delish. We brought our 8 month old and decided to leave the stroller behind. I'm glad we did because there wouldn't be much room for a stroller in the diner. Loved the food, service and music. Glad we got there early so we had one of the first tables. We'll definitely be back on our next trip.

Was a little bit of a wait on a Saturday morning but definitely worth it. Grillled muffin was delicious. Enjoyed an omelette which was delicious. Hash browns with perfect amount of crisp. Great way to start the day in portmand

Just go...that's the advice, throwback to the 70's Portland or any other place actually...great backed goods, super pancakes and super hash...nice people too!

MARCYS IS A MUST!!! Found this on Yelp and was close to hotel. Went our first morning in Portland and was so good we went back the next 2 mornings of our trip. 3 days in a row and still amazing. I had the Cap'n Crunch french toast and a breakfast sandwich. 10/10 for both. The french toast is sweet, but the slight saltiness of the cereal crust makes it just right. Breakfast sandwich was phenomenal as well with the perfect ratio of egg, cheese & sausage. My mom had the breakfast burrito & added jalapeños. She said it was one of the best she's had. The staff was beyond friendly and remembered us each morning. The owner was beyond sweet and gave us a blueberry muffin just for raving about her restaurant. Already dreaming of when I can come back just for Marcy's!!

You gotta respect a no frills breakfast joint that serves unpretentious food. This is the reason I chose to come here. I also wanted to try some pancakes with wild maine blueberries. To be honest, was slightly disappointed by them because the pancakes were a tad dry but I loved the amount of blueberries they pack into these. The other parts of my breakfast were pretty standard, nothing to write home about. But I do like the homey feel of this place!

Cute little diner. Very small on the inside but the food and service was great. I ordered the breakfast burrito and it was huge! It came with some of the best hashbrowns I've ever had. Crunchy and delicious. I also got the grilled blueberry muffin. Amazing!