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Becky's DinervsThe Holy Donut - Park Ave
Both restaurants are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Becky's Diner is preferred by most professionals compared to The Holy Donut. Becky's Diner comes in at 80 with praise from 4 reviews like Concierge, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Becky's Diner
Concierge
Fodor's
Zagat
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
390 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101-4610
From $0/night
"Fishermen, lobstermen, and little kids watching cartoons on TV sit elbow-to-elbow along the counter on Saturday mornings at Becky's Diner."
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In warm weather, ask for a table on the rooftop patio for the harbor views.
"You won't find a more local or unfussy place—or one that is more abuzz with conversation at 4 am—than this waterfront institution." Full review
"A Portland institution, this family-run diner on the edge of the Old Port opens before the crack of dawn and serves up classic comfort fare, from breakfast to meatloaf to lobster." Full review
"The menu is extensive, offering what you’d expect: sandwiches, fried haddock, corn dogs, tuna melts, and milky bowls of chowder with just-caught fish. " Full review
"Once a favorite of working fishermen, the booths at this wharf-side diner are now packed with Portland professionals and families with young children." Full review
The Holy Donut - Park Ave
Fodor's
On the Grid
Zagat
194 Park Avenue, Portland, ME
From $0/night
"Even if you're a health freak, you'll love the doughnuts at this place." Full review
"The hand cut, potato based donuts from The Holy Donut are truly holy and an experience not to be missed." Full review
"Donuts are made with mashed potatoes and other locally sourced ingredients at these cozy bakeries that offer rotating, imaginative flavors (e.g. sea salt, Allen's coffee brandy), as well as coffee. " Full review