We are told that the Victory Cafe and Bakery used to be a deli. Now it is a small, cozy, restaurant with lots of charm. It is located in Monument Square in a pedestrian area so it has no cars passing by its windowed front wall. There is a garage next door, however. Outdoor seating is available. Tables have white tablecloths and "mix and match" china. Each elegant cup and saucer and each individual tea pot has a different pattern. Coffee pots are also distinctive and made of silver. An interesting topiary sits in one window. The Victory Cafe roasts its own coffee and also has a nice variety of loose teas to choose from. Breakfast is served all day and afternoon tea is available. If a patron would like a particular coffee roasted, it can be done by the pound in 20 - 25 minutes. The Bakery makes all the breads and has several varieties for sale by the loaf. A glass case in the restaurant displays some of the inviting pastries made on the premises. Some items are available for take-out. The day were there two of the daily specials were, Maine Lobster Benedict ($10.95) and Lobster Hash ($11.95).

For a picture, map and menu, go to:

http://yellowpages.mainetoday.com/restaurants/profile.html?restaurant=26

RESTAURANT:	VICTORY CAFE AND BAKERY
ADDRESS:	One Monument Square, Portland, ME
DATE:	June 16, 2001
MEAL:	Lunch
BREAD:
SALAD:
APPETIZER:
ENTREE:	Scottish Smoked Salmon on a Bagel with Cream Cheese ($6.25) Excellent - Served with capers, tomatoes and a Bermuda onion. Also available without the garnishes for $4.95.
	Pecan Belgian Waffle ($6.25) Very Good, but not as interesting as some of the other menu items
DESSERT:
OTHER:	Exceptionally clean
	Helpful wait staff
OVERALL:	A
	We would definitely return if we were in the Portland area