A new cafe called Henny’s (instagram) is under development in the West End at 87 Brackett Street in the space formerly occupied by OhNo Cafe. The breakfast and lunch spot is being launched by Heidi and Kenny Chestnut.
The menu at Henny’s will include breakfast standards like pancakes, egg dishes, breakfast sandwiches, and waffles. For lunch Henny’s will offer a range of sandwiches including a samosa grilled cheese—a nod to the Chestnuts time working together on the Ghee food truck. Weekly specials will augment the regular menu, and grab-and-go sandwiches, salads and cut fruit for customers will also be available. Henny’s will be sourcing bread from Big Sky and coffee from Carrabassett.
Heidi Chestnut grew up in Farmingdale and Kenny hails from North Carolina. The couple moved to Portland from North Carolina in 2012 where Heidi was the kitchen manager at The Boundary House in Calabash, North Carolina. In Maine, Kenny has spent the last few years in Portland working at the Hilltop Superette.
The Chestnuts hope to launch the 30-seat Henny’s in early September. They plan to be open daily 6 am – 4 pm. This winter watch for details on dinners they plan to hold in collaboration with local food trucks.