HISTORY

In 2004, two brothers from Portland embarked on a gastronomic tour, eating their way across America’s finest diners, barbecue fests, soul food joints, and fish frys.  They journeyed from one out-of-the-way eatery to the next, seeking the simple perfection of everyday regional dishes served in establishments where original recipes are still made from scratch.  Their goal was to learn how a good neighborhood restaurant becomes a food institution; the type of place that a friend tells a friend not to miss.

In 2006, the brothers established Hot Suppa! in an 1860 brick Victorian on Portland’s West End.  Featuring high ceilings, brick walls, and original moldings, the unique character of the building provides a complementary setting for the American classics they offer. 

Inspired by the best of the fare they sampled on the tour, the menu at Hot Suppa! is all made from scratch from quality ingredients; local goods are used whenever possible. We offer Breakfast Cocktails and Mimosas. Or kick off your day with a spicy Bloody Mary or cold draft beer.

So if you get a hankering for some simple, affordable food done right, head up to 703 on the Congo, slide into a booth, warm your hands on a hot mug, and discover one of the locals’ most addictive secrets — Hot Suppa!
 

 

HISTORY

In 2004, two brothers from Portland embarked on a gastronomic tour, eating their way across America’s finest diners, barbecue fests, soul food joints, and fish frys.  They journeyed from one out-of-the-way eatery to the next, seeking the simple perfection of everyday regional dishes served in establishments where original recipes are still made from scratch.  Their goal was to learn how a good neighborhood restaurant becomes a food institution; the type of place that a friend tells a friend not to miss.

In 2006, the brothers established Hot Suppa! in an 1860 brick Victorian on Portland’s West End.  Featuring high ceilings, brick walls, and original moldings, the unique character of the building provides a complementary setting for the American classics they offer. 

Inspired by the best of the fare they sampled on the tour, the menu at Hot Suppa! is all made from scratch from quality ingredients; local goods are used whenever possible. We offer Breakfast Cocktails and Mimosas. Or kick off your day with a spicy Bloody Mary or cold draft beer.

So if you get a hankering for some simple, affordable food done right, head up to 703 on the Congo, slide into a booth, warm your hands on a hot mug, and discover one of the locals’ most addictive secrets — Hot Suppa!
 

 

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OUR LOCAL VENDORS

OLIVIA'S GARDERN, NEW GLOUCESTER
www.oliviasgardenmaine.com

 

COFFEE BY DESIGN ESPRESSO, PORTLAND
www.coffeebydesign.com

 

COOL PLANT LADY, WESTBROOK
www.coolplantlady.com

 

BACKYARD FARMS, MADISON
www.backyardfarms.com

 

SNELL FARM, BUXTON
www.snellfamilyfarm.com

 

BOTTO'S BAKERY, PORTLAND
www.bottosbakery.com

 

OTTER COVE FARMS
www.ottercovefarms.com

 

WYMAN'S OF MAINE
www.wymans.com

 

THE BAKER'S BENCH, WESTBROOK
www.thebakersbench.blogspot.com

GRANDYOATS, BROWNFIELD
www.grandyoats.com

 

MARSHALL WHARF BREWING, BELFAST
www.marshallwharf.com 

 

OXBOW BREWING, NEW CASTLE
www.oxbowbeer.com

 

BAGEL MAINEA, AUGUSTA
www.bagelmainea.com

 

WE COMPOST I T!, SCARBOROUGH
www.zerofoodwaste.com/

 

URBAN FARM FERMENTORY, PORTLAND
www.urbanfarmfermentory.com/

 

PINELAND FARMS, NEW GLOUCESTER
www.pinelandfarms.org

 

BROADTURN FARM
www.broadturnfarm.com

 

MAINE MAPLE PRODUCTS, MADISON
www.mainemapleproducts.com 

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