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Brunch in Portland: The Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots
Portland makes brunch the most important meal of the day, with standout breakfast and brunch spots across the city.
Officially, Portland boasts only two major league sports: soccer and basketball. But any resident will tell you there’s a third game in town — brunch. With the talented roster of breakfast and brunch restaurants and the passionate dining fanbase that comes out to play every day, it’s no wonder Portland’s food scene thrives before lunch. Faithful believers queue up for tables in lines so epic they were fodder for Portlandia. But with food worth the wait and these tips and tricks to optimize your choices, getting a mouthwatering meal is never out of reach.
From the comfort of biscuits and benedicts to kid-friendly pancakes and adult-friendly charcuterie and cocktails, brunch in Portland is a smorgasbord of the finest assortment.
Restaurants Serving Breakfast and Brunch
Visit these breakfast and brunch spots to see why Portland loves its morning meal.
Diner Classics & Cozy Cafes
The Daily Feast
Downtown’s Daily Feast is a brunch spot fit for the heart of the city. From breakfast classics to the chilaquiles and porridge, the Feast’s diner setting and attentive staff offer a unique experience with a hearty meal.
Fuller’s Coffee Shop
Fuller’s Coffee Shop is a vintage-style Pearl District diner offering classic breakfast and bottomless coffee all day. Come for the thick pancakes and country-fried steak, stay for the classic U‑shaped counter, chrome stools and Formica countertops straight out of mid‑century America.
Stepping Stone Cafe
Stepping Stone Cafe is a relaxed NW Portland diner famous for its hearty portions and the “mancake,” a massive pancake challenge made popular on Man v. Food. With a menu that includes omelets, biscuits and gravy, and classic breakfast plates, it delivers comfort food in a friendly, old‑school setting.
Cricket Cafe
With an inclusive menu full of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, Belmont’s Cricket Cafe covers the brunch bases with omelets, skillets, pancakes and more.
Sweedeedeee
North Portland’s Sweedeedee is an “insanely cute little place,” as one reviewer put it, that shares a corner lot with the beloved Mississippi Records. Some level of emphasis should be placed on “little” here, as the cafe is quite small for its level of popularity. But bite into the corn cake plate with lemon curd, a buttery and delicious pastry, or a seasonal special from the rotating menu, and it all just makes sense.
Skip The Lines…
These popular breakfast and brunch spots take reservations.
Southern-Inspired
Screen Door
Even with locations in the Pearl District and on East Burnside, the wait can be daunting at this perpetually packed standout. Fortunately, Screen Door’s down-home brunch menu rarely fails to please guests. Try their smoked pork shoulder eggs Benedict, or enlist a friend to help tackle the jaw-dropping plate of crunchy fried chicken breasts stacked on a sweet-potato waffle. Whatever you order, pair it with a side of praline bacon or cheesy grits.
Pine State Biscuits
Every morning, rain or shine, locals line up for North Carolina-style buttermilk biscuits and gravy at Pine State Biscuits. Try the Reggie Deluxe, a biscuit sandwich of fried chicken, cheese, egg and bacon smothered with sausage or mushroom gravy. Growing from a beloved Portland Farmers Market pop-up, Pine State now has four locations on SE Division, NE Alberta, NE Schuyler and NW 23rd Ave.
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Grits N’ Gravy
Grits N’ Gravy serves up soul-warming comfort food that evokes Southern home cooking in downtown Portland. The hearty menu includes classics like biscuits and gravy and omelets, but the “Uptown” shrimp and grits, with its rich Cajun cream sauce and andouille sausage, is one of the menu’s stars.
Portland Brunch Originals
Fat City Cafe
A longtime Multnomah Village favorite, the cash-only Fat City Cafe harkens to a different era with its vinyl booths, license-plate–lined walls and generous, old-school diner portions. The menu leans classic and satisfying, but the must-try standout is the giant cinnamon roll paired with a bottomless cup of coffee.
Cameo Cafe
With a menu that serves up Korean American fusion and a cozy, quirky atmosphere, the Cameo Cafe is a brunch experience all its own. The robust menu has plenty of options for all types of brunch lovers, but if the thought of a homemade kimchi omelet excites you, this is definitely your spot.
Bertie Lou’s Cafe
With its limited seating and unique takes on menu items like the Bertie Cristo, Bertie Lou’s is a Sellwood neighborhood brunch gem. Given its size and popularity, you should expect a wait, but as many raving reviewers put it, it’s well worth it.
The Original Pancake House
While you’ll find over 100 franchises of this chain across the U.S., this Portland site is The Original Pancake House. Founded in 1953 and lovingly maintained to look the same today, they’re still using real butter, house-made whipped cream, and fresh fruits in their fluffy pancakes and waffles. Try the delicious and enormous Dutch Baby or the mouth-watering cinnamon-glazed, Granny Smith-topped apple pancake.
P’s & Q’s Market
A small gourmet grocer with a stellar menu and outdoor dining space, P’s & Q’s Market is a standout brunch option in the Woodlawn neighborhood.
Where Brunch Feels a Little Fancy
Mother’s Bistro & Bar
Comfort food is the mantra at Mother’s Bistro & Bar. Enjoy beloved standbys from crunchy challah French toast to house-cured lox. If you visit on the weekend, try their rich eggs Benedict with a Bellini for a decadent brunch pairing. And for something special any day of the week, order a recipe from the featured “Mother of the Month.”
Cheryl’s on 12th
Cheryl’s on 12th serves up hearty New American breakfast, brunch and lunch in a warm, bright setting. Enjoy a tasty beignet to kick things off before diving into the expansive menu, which ranges from a brunch sandwich with an apple-fritter bun to Portuguese fried rice topped with an egg.
Broder
It all started with a sunny little café serving traditional and playful takes on Nordic fare in the Division-Clinton neighborhood of Southeast Portland. But once people tasted the delicately baked eggs, aebleskivers (crispy pancake puffs with lingonberry jam), and bords (breakfast charcuterie boards), demand brought growth to North Portland and beyond. Don’t miss a chance to end your meal with an age-old Scandinavian digestif; they’re proudly serving the largest selection of aquavit on the West Coast.
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Maurice
While it opens a bit later than many spots on this list, the Norwegian + French fare of Maurice is worth a shift in your schedule. The self-described modern pastry luncheonette offers a tasty assortment of unique pastries and heartier European breakfast fare.
Navarre
The always farm-to-table weekend brunch offering at Navarre includes a striking blend of benedicts, scrambles, seafood and more. Enjoy a mimosa, some coffee and the daily special for a true seasonal experience.
Proud Mary Cafe
Proud Mary Cafe serves up a refined, globally‑influenced brunch and coffee experience in the Alberta Arts District, blending its Australian origins with Pacific Northwest ingredients. High-end coffee service and a menu that includes ricotta pancakes, smoked fish, avocado toast and more combine for a standout brunch experience.
Cafe Rowan
Opened in 2020, Cafe Rowan is a farm-to-table café in Southeast Portland offering a seasonal brunch experience with bright, modern vibes and an open kitchen. The fresh, creative menu offers options ranging from the Maine Lobster Benedict to Bananas Foster French Toast and their namesake sandwich, with two eggs, bacon, smoked Tillamook cheddar, roasted blueberry jam and sea salt on a brioche bun.
Kid-Approved
Slappy Cakes
Embracing Portland’s DIY culture, Slappy Cakes installed griddles at each table, allowing eaters to make their own pancakes with a selection of batters and toppings, including everything from berries and lavender honey to chocolate chips. Naturally, kids love this chance to cook and create for themselves (with supervision, of course).
Wonderwood Springs
From the imagination of Mike Bennett to your plate, the all-day weekend brunch menu at Wonderwood Springs includes breakfast sandwiches, burritos and scrambles with a hearty side of fun for the kiddos and kids of all ages. From the cartoon decor to the “eye spy” scavenger hunt and claw machine, you might not even need coffee before the first smile hits your face. Lighter breakfast options are also available during the week.
Tin Shed Garden Café
Tin Shed Garden Café is an Alberta Arts District breakfast staple. This funky little shack is notable for its rib-sticking provisions such as fluffy biscuits drenched in apple-wood-smoked bacon gravy and crisp potato cakes topped with free-range eggs and a veritable riot of organic veggies. The cozy garden seating has an outdoor fireplace and is dog-friendly, adding to the convivial feel. Combine a robust kids menu with dog-watching fun and you’ve got a pretty stellar experience for the young ones.
Jam On Hawthorne
Jam on Hawthorne is always a lively scene. A tasty and diverse brunch menu pleases omnivores and vegans alike, with pancakes, french toast, scrambles, hash browns and more. Family-friendly vibes, including a kids menu, coloring sheets and an accommodating staff, pair with art-filled walls and delicious coffee and cocktails to offer something for diners of all ages.
New Morning Favorites
Pamana
Filipino-American eatery Pamana serves an inspired brunch seven days a week. Enjoy a unique pancake or french toast experience or dive into the savory Pork Belly Tocino or Crispy Eggplant.
Memoire Cà Phê & RJ Skillets
If you chose a neighborhood for maximum brunch immersion, the Alberta-Arts District would likely top your list. And Memoire Cà Phê would be one of your first stops for its unique take on breakfast classics. Just up the street, you’ll find RJ Skillets and its Oaxacan-influenced brunch, such as mole breakfast enchiladas and chilaquiles.
Cafe Olli
The robust beverage menu at Cafe Olli pairs nicely with its self-described simple food, made from locally-sourced seasonal ingredients. Enjoy the warm glow of the wood-fired oven, frittata or ricotta toast and a cocktail and espresso for a luxurious start to your day. Pop next door to Olli’s little sister, Ollini, for a scratch-made pastry.
Flattop & Salamander
Flattop & Salamander is a modern brunch spot in Southeast Portland offering delicious food with a full bar. Try the hot-honey or maple butter chicken and waffles or biscuits and gravy with a Bloody Mary for a lively, satisfying start to your day.
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