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West End Bakery & Luncheonette

A Little Weird, Always Delicious

Ugly Duckling is a cozy, slightly offbeat luncheonette in Portland’s West End, built around house-made English muffins, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, lunch, coffee, and cocktails. Come early for something hot off the griddle, stay for something sweet, or come back when the lights get low, and the duck gets a little louder.

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Good Mornings Start Here

English muffins on the griddle, coffee in hand, something sweet in the case. Ugly Duckling is a cozy West End spot for breakfast, lunch, pastries, and everyday favorites made with care.

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Art Notice poster with watercolor-style illustrations of various characters, including a girl with horns, a girl with pink hair, and a hooded figure, along with text indicating art events on Mondays from 5 to 7 pm at 246 Danforth UGLY DUCKLING.

Art Mondays

Start the week with creativity at Ugly Duckling in Portland, Maine. Join us Monday nights for Art Mondays, a relaxed evening to draw, create, connect, and enjoy good food, cocktails, mocktails, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

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The perfect sandwich does exist, and it’s at Ugly Duckling. 🥖❤️ Enjoy our variety of à la carte sandwiches or dare to try our exclusive special editions, always made with the best and freshest ingredients. 📍 Our hours: Monday to Sunday