At 8:55 AM on Sunday morning 10 of us were waiting to get into Caiola’s for brunch. The popular West End eatery was running late, opening 5 minutes past its 9:00 AM appointed hour. Yes, I’ve written about Caiola’s brunch prowess many times and here I am again. Yes, other Portland restaurants have distinctive brunch menus beyond the usual eggs Benedict. And I should venture forth.
August 3, 2025
