Maine’s Top Breakfast Diner: Becky’s in Portland Named Best in State

The last two decades have seen a meteoric rise in Maine's culinary reputation.

Greater Portland, the Midcoast, Bar Harbor, and Coastal York County are just a few of the foodie hotspots that both Mainers and tourists have flocked to for delicious meals and unforgettable experiences.

From fine dining to hot dog stands, folks can find delicious options wherever they go.

One of these options is an iconic diner right on Portland's waterfront, which has been serving up classic and creative dishes since opening in the early 1990s: Becky's Diner.

Portland's Maine's Iconic Becky's Diner is a True Gem

Becky's is an absolute staple in Portland's working waterfront. As the story goes, Becky's originally opened after owner Becky Rand successfully argued for a zoning change on the waterfront to allow her restaurant to open.

It would be a place for Portland's fishermen to eat before and after their haul. The mother of six opened Becky's in 1991, and the rest is history. It still opens daily at 4am for the fisherman and other early risers.

Becky's Diner Has Shined on TV and was Even Visted by Taylor Swift

Becky's popularity has only continued to grow due to its tasty menu and national attention from numerous television appearances, including $40 a Day and Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. And yes, even Taylor Swift stopped by for a late dinner after a shoot in Maine. She even spent some time chatting it up with the Becky's crew and taking some photos.

Well, it's time for Becky's to add a little more space in the trophy room because one publication just named it the best breakfast diner in the entire state.

Becky's Diner Named Maine's Best Diner for Breakfast

The popular culinary site LoveFood decided to put together a list of the best breakfast diners in the entire country. The site selected one from every state, with Becky's being Maine's representative. That's quite a wise choice by the foodie blog.

Here's a little from LoveFood on why Becky's earned the title of Maine's finest:

Becky's Diner is a Portland legend. Customers settle into booths, or at the long counter, and order happily from a menu of diner classics, interspersed with seafood and lobster creations. Lobster omelet? When in Maine! We love the quaint atmosphere and the mixture of tourists and locals

It's the authentic diner meal, combined with Portland's wonderful charm. It's exactly what people look for when they want that true Maine dining experience.

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Congratulations to one of Portland's legendary eateries, and congrats to another family-run small business that continues to succeed. I hope Becky knows how much she means to our community.