Nom Cafe

23 Forest Ave, Portland
(207) 613-9332

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First time trying Bulgarian breakfast. The patatas bravas and Shakshuka were great! Highly recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vivian F

This quaint cafe is pheNOMenal. Their Balkan style dishes are absolutely delicious and such a refreshing perspective to rival the more abundant American breakfast options in Portland. Try the Bulgarian Shakshuka for a mouth watering red pepper and tomato brunch stew with poached eggs and toast, or the Kyufte for a hearty well seasoned brunch meatball with eggs and salad. I always start the meal with some Mekitsi, a trio of perfectly balanced fried honey bread filled with feta and topped with fresh fruit. If you have someone in your group who prefers the classics, they also have tasty Belgian waffles and breakfast Sammies. However, I implore new customers to try the more cultural meals, which do a fantastic job of capturing Eastern European brunch flavors. The owners are also a wonderful couple. Will be a loyally returning patron anytime I am in Portland.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad, Mekitsi, Eggs Panagura with Kyufte

Yumna G.

Very cute place to have some breakfast. I ordered the breakfast sammie and enjoyed every single bite.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Emily Soto Feliciano

Very cute and small, went here on a date and got delicious food❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Waffles and Berries

David Hebert

This is the absolute best place to heat in Portland. The staff are friendly and the food is beyond delicious. We will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

James Hildebrand

First time here, excellent experience, delicious food, different from typical American breakfast in a good way, all outstanding, friendly, welcoming staff.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jake Groff

Avoid the avocado toast, the other food was good. It might have been a bad day, but the avocado was black and they forgot to toast the bread. The staff was friendly but busy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Angelika Hall

My first time trying Bulgarian food and I loved it here. The food was incredible and the service was perfect. The sheep feta, kyufte, and the spreads are all must-tries. Will absolutely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Toast, Eggs Panagura, Kyufte Side

Halley Metcalf

New favorite spot in Portland! As a vegetarian there was plenty of options for me. We ordered shakshuka, kyufte and eggs, waffles, and loaded veggies and eggs. Everything was amazing, flavorful and delicious! Down to the butter and toast. Service was exceptional and atmosphere is very cute. Can't wait to come back :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ffej Caplan

Had such a great meal at Nom Cafe! The food was fantastic. The crumpets are a must order. They're out of this world! The vibe is fantastic, such a lovely space to spend a morning. Staff is all amazing. Really really great spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

DrKirk M

It was ok. Dead. Not much else to say. Nothing to recommend.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Michael H

Very cute cafe with a wonderfully balanced menu.
The kyufte is very good and I like that the kyufte and eggs comes with a salad. The pepper sauce is a nice touch.
The shakshuka is nice as well, it tastes very much like chilli than other shakshukas I’ve had. The chai latte is unsweetened which I enjoyed.
Nice spot for an easy breakfast in Portland.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggs Panagura with Kyufte

Karen Jungjohann

Fabulous brunch!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark McVay

What a find! Unique wonderful breakfast with fantastic staff. Highly recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Toast, Nomlette

Jennie Leunig

Excellent and unique food, prompt and friendly service, and a wonderful atmosphere. I couldn’t imagine a better place to start your day!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Toast, Eggs Panagura with Kyufte

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