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1. Mother's Bistro & Bar
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 464-1122
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown
"Don't just return a kindness, pass it along." Nice sentiment from their menu which also featured a fun story about the "Mother of the Month." I was completely charmed by this place when I had breakfast there this morning with friends. It was a…More »
2. Tin Shed
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 288-6966
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Northeast Portland, King
Serendipity is the effect by which one accidentally discovers something fortunate, especially while looking for something else entirely.
I took Friday off work and the world (aka Portland) was my oyster. I had my day all planned out. Breakfast at…More »
3. The Big Egg
Portland, OR 97217
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Food Stands
Neighbourhoods: North Portland, Boise, Mississippi
Ever since the Oregonian posted their top 10 food carts list last month, I'd been dying to visit the new Mississippi Marketplace pod since carts in the area snagged three of the top spots.
What a great way to start the day. They have just a few items…More »
4. Screen Door
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 542-0880
Categories:
Southern,
Cajun/Creole,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Northeast Portland, Kerns
2 hours, 31 minutes and 22 seconds.
That, my friends, was the winning time for the Portland Marathon last year. And also approximately the time it took for me to take my first bite of chicken and waffles and praline bacon after my arrival for Sunday…More »
5. Pine State Biscuits
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 236-3346
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Southern
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Belmont, Sunnyside
"I've spent the last twenty years living like a sailor on shore leave." Roger Sterling, Mad Men
Dear Roger (for those of you that are missing out on one of the best shows on television) is a rapacious glutton. He goes through cocktails, meals,…More »
6. Meriwether's Restaurant & Skyline Farm
Portland, OR 97210
(503) 228-1250
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Alphabet District, Northwest
The buzz has left the building. Ever since Tommy Habetz left to start Bunk, I very rarely see Meriwether's mentioned in Portland's foodie press. And while food trends come and go and other spots have garnered much more attention, this restaurant is…More »
7. Tasty n Sons
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 621-1400
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Boise, Mississippi
It took a little cajoling to get Mr. K in the door. Our first attempt to dine here over the summer was aborted by the long line out the door. That and the 'atmosphere' was a little too much for my casual Mr. K. That day we ended up at a waffle cart,…More »
8. The Original Pancake House
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 246-9007
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Multnomah Village, Southwest Portland
Portland is obsessed with breakfast. And no list of Portland hot spots would be complete without mentioning The Original Pancake House which started it all way back in 1953. Not remotely trendy, they have been doing it pretty much the same way for…More »
9. Voodoo Doughnut
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 241-4704
If you wait an hour in line for these doughnuts, you're a punk. If you live in Portland, then at some point you have to make the pilgrimage because it is 'that famous place in Portland'. Just be smart about it and catch it when there is no line. It…More »
10. Jam On Hawthorne
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 234-4790
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne, Hosford-Abernathy
Another wonderful spot I've discovered on Hawthorne thanks to my fellow Yelpers. Arrived pretty darn early this morning (8:45a), but we were rewarded with no waiting. Yeah!
Service was friendly and downright sweet. The menu was drool worthy with…More »
11. Helser's on Alberta
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 281-1477
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Northeast Portland, Alberta Arts District, Vernon
Sweetie is an interesting word. Used by a man and it can sound demeaning. Used by a fun and sassy waitress and I can't help but smile. And lets face it, anything is better than ma'am, which makes me cringe every time, no matter the gender tossing…More »
12. Detour Cafe
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-7499
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Clinton, Richmond
I am crushing on Detour big time.
Now I'm a counter girl at heart and while I normally prefer to sit where I can watch the chefs at work, looking out over the flower boxes to the patio was mighty fine. What I adored about this place were the…More »
13. Fuller's Coffee Shop
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 222-5608
Categories:
Diners,
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Pearl District
It was a sunny Sunday morning in the Pearl and I didn't feel up to hitting one of the hot spots and waiting in a long line. As I hoped, I was seated after only a couple minutes inside at one of the U-shaped counters. I followed Elizabeth E's…More »
14. Bertie Lou's
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 239-1177
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Sellwood
"Eat. You look thin"
Perfect motto for this quirky little gem in Sellwood. But seriously, if you ate here every day, I doubt you'd fit through the door or manage to squeeze into the tight seating areas. About eight stools at the counter by the…More »
15. Zell's Cafe
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 239-0196
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Belmont, Buckman
There is something really comforting about a neighborhood place. While I've had absolutely amazing breakfasts this year at Mother's, Helser's on Alberta, Jam on Hawthorne and Tin Shed, I think they would strike some as pretentious. There are times…More »
16. Byways Cafe
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 221-0011
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Pearl District
The definition of byway is a secondary road. It is an apt name, because while I enjoy the food, I'm not a fanatic.
To put it into context....
*Friendlier than Fuller's
*More kitschy than Zell's
*Bigger hash than Helser's
*Not as fancy as Everett Street…More »
17. Parkers Waffles & Coffee - CLOSED
Portland, OR 97201
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Food Stands
Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown
This is a worthy breakfast option when I'm cruising into Portland for morning appointments. Just a few blocks from I-405, when I'm lucky I can park right in front of the food cart since it is the only one open early hours at the PSU cart pod.
AND they…More »
18. Utopia Cafe
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-7606
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Belmont, Sunnyside
The Utopia Cafe is easy like Sunday morning.
While it isn't on the top of my Portland brunch list, the Utopia Cafe has served me two solid breakfasts this summer. And in both cases my visits came with that, "I really don't want to wait an hour in line…More »
19. Everett Street Bistro - CLOSED
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 467-4990
Categories:
French,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Pearl District
What a fabulous dining opportunity wasted. I had a great day in the Pearl planned and decided in advance to have lunch at Bluehour. I'd heard about it for years and a former co-worker was a bartender there and had some crazy stories so I had to…More »
20. Bijou Café
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 222-3187
Categories:
French,
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Old Town - Chinatown
Portland can be a breakfast eater's paradise. As diners we are fortunate to have so many choices depending on our appetite and budget: old school diners, upscale cafes, food carts and trendy bistros. Many of these places have long lines on the…More »
21. Besaw's
Portland, OR 97210
(503) 228-2619
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Alphabet District, Northwest
I don't do lines. Seriously, I don't. I've waited 15 minutes or less at many fabulous places in town famous for long lines (Apizza Scholls, Tin Shed, Mother's, Farm Cafe). Probably contributed to why I loved them all.
In fact, the longest line I…More »
Recently updated lists from Jen K.
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Once a Nor Cal girl.... (23)Some places I've discovered or rediscovered when I go back to N. Cal. |
Ashland Favorites (33)The play (and the food) are the thing. How I love this place. Live theatre, the people, Lithia Park, the vibe... |
Service me (now) (12)OK, I'm really not that demanding. |
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Bend Rover, Bend Rover, Jen's Coming on Over! (54)My home away from home in Oregon. Favorites in Bend, Redmond, Sisters and beyond. |
Hey to the L-O (24)I can't hate on a burb with this much good stuff. |
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