A meal on a wooden table in a colorful restaurant includes a sandwich with ham, cheese, lettuce, and tomato on a bun, a basket of fried cheese sticks, a small plate with two fried cheese sticks, a cup of pink soda with ice and a straw, and a basket of fried mozzarella sticks lined with paper.

Lunch · Portland, Maine

Lunch Is Kind of Our Whole Thing

Sandwiches on house-made English muffins, smash burgers, tots, English muffin pizzas, sweets and strong coffee — served every day until 3 PM at 246 Danforth Street in the West End. Order ahead and skip the wait.

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The Afternoon Lineup

Ugly Duckling is Portland, Maine’s favorite luncheonette, serving carefully brewed coffee, refreshing cocktails and wine, and a seasonal menu of brunch and quick bites. Cozy and inclusive, we welcome neighbors and visitors alike for relaxed mornings, lively afternoons, and cozy evenings in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Lunch Sandwiches

Built on our house-made griddled English muffins, piled high with fresh ingredients, crisp produce, and bold house sauces. From smash burgers to house beef pastrami, these hands-on favorites define lunch in the West End.
Breakfast Tots & Bowls

Golden, extra-crispy tater tots served plain, loaded with melted cheeses, fried eggs, and garlic mayo, or served as a savory base bowl for any of our signature lunch sandwiches.
English Muffin Pizzas

Personal-sized pizzas crafted directly on our split buttermilk English muffins. Choose rich white garlic or classic tomato-oregano sauce, melted mozzarella, and top with crispy pepperoni or prosciutto.
Artisanal Sweets & Pastries

Fresh-baked indulgences handcrafted daily, featuring classic Portuguese Pastel de Nata, cream-filled Trocaderos, Bordelaise Canelés, and rich gluten-free cake slices.
Drinks & Craft Cocktails

Quench your afternoon thirst with house-brewed iced coffees, tea refreshers, mocktails, local craft beers, crisp wines, or a specialty spiked coffee cocktail.