40 Best Breakfast Restaurants in Portland

“My friend and I visit here every Friday evening. The staff are always friendly and accommodating. Especially Jason. He remembers regulars, and is very genuinely caring about the people he serves. The servers, including Lupita, are very prompt and nice. Your drinks never go empty! We prefer this location because it’s not only open until 10pm, but because we have had such pleasant experiences with the staff. Food is pretty darn good too! Fresh breakfast meats and French toast! Thank you!“

“Love this place! Food is delicious and I like to get their skillet breakfasts. Clean and everyone is very friendly!“

“My friends wanted to take me to breakfast at their favorite locak spot and Bertie Lou's just so happened to be where they took me! I love the atmosphere, classic tiny diner. What was a surprise was that the seating area was full of what I am guessing are regulars art peices drawn while at Berties. The food was great, the service was fast and friendly, and I would highly recommend this spot to anyone who a craving for breakfast foods and a love of a local business!“

“This is different, and better, than the OHP I used to go to in the Bay Area. The Dutch Baby is my all-time favorite and the one I got here was magnificent. I got a side order of fresh strawberries to go on it, and the dish was huge, and included whipped cream and confectioner's sugar. My husband ordered the strawberry crepes, which also had a generous amount of fresh berries. They were sweet, juicy and firm.

My grandson got the Apple Pancake and said it was very good. That's about as enthusiastic as one can expect from him. My daughter and son-in-law were pleased with their food as well, which i think included an eggs Benedict.

Service was great and there is a nice, cozy feel. Our only complaint was that it was very noisy. My husband and I are looking forward to coming back at a less busy time.“

“Excellent made from scratch menu.“

“very delicious food and even better service.“

“It’s in a food cart pod. Parking isn’t terrible but not great. Typical downtown PDX parking. Had the breakfast sandwich with aoli and harissa, sausage + egg + cheese, mocha and the honey salted latte. 100% worth the trip, fantastic sando and drinks. The english muffin lived up to the hype. Will go back again, several people standing around said the Renee was their favorite.“

“Haley was amazing!!! The food was delicious,and the service was fast, friendly and excellent. Chai ☕️ was so good!“

“I tried a waffle with an egg on top and a side of hashbrowns, and it honestly blew me away. The waffle was light and fluffy, with just the right texture, and the egg on top added a really nice savory balance without overpowering it. The hashbrowns were perfectly crisp on the outside and soft inside. I can tell the owner put a lot of thought into his recipes; everything worked together so well. Highly recommend stopping by yourself or with a couple of friends!“

“Whenever I’m in Portland I make sure I have breakfast at Elmer’s before I leave. Our server was Brittany, she was very helpful, friendly and efficient. I will return in March and look forward to dining at Elmer’s again.“

“Had to find a good spot to get some work done while enjoying the sunshine today. Achievement unlocked! #kisscoffeepdx #blackownedbusiness #blackhistorymonth“

“Food! Service! Atmosphere! And Feeling the immediate homey comfort by staff and customers, was just what two weary travelers needed. Met our niece there for breakfast and totally a joy of a cross country trip. Have been in many places across the U S A; and this one is one of major memorable treats. BTW my niece talked me into to trying your Fabulous (Homemade) Green Monster Sauce on my egg omelette and I havent stopped talking or looking for a duplicate since visiting Portland and I live in Ohio! If any one is reading this as a world traveler, believe me when I tell you If you live, or travel in this area, you gotta treat yourself to one of their fabulous stomach filing delicious entries. Really!. Bravo, I never write any kind of reviews in the possitive, I'm old, so I bitch alot. HAHA; But this place so worth the time, the price and contributing to a small family business. Which I totlally look for in any area I visit. I totally believe in supporting family owned local businesses...not the big Guys! Bravo Midpoint. If I lived in the area you'd know me by name as a regular! God Bless. And hope this will inspire the owner into marketing her Green Monster Sauce. One of the best out there. A lady who lives by the Road Less Traveled. Toni Angelo Nackino, Youngstown, Ohio“

“Update:
Fixing my review now that I understand the situation (and going off our previous experiences). I would recommend placing a note explaining on the cart so people understand why it's shut down, but food safety is 100% important. Will try them again tomorrow, then. 😊 Thank you for the quick response! Looking forward to eating there again.

Well, this is twice now we have been by this food truck from out of town during their supposed business hours that they are closed with no explanation posted anywhere. We LOVED their food here before and had started making trips from hours away just for these delicious sandwiches. It's very disappointing that there is no information about them closing their site on any of their platforms. Truck is still there, but it is just closed with no explanation.“

“Took my family who were visiting in for brunch, it didn’t disappoint! Pumpkin pancakes were delicious, the ambiance was great!“

“What a delightful breakfast! The food, the service, and the ambience each exceeded my expectations. I will come back again.“

“Awesome southern food. Relaxing atmosphere“

“Love this place! Food is delicious and I like to get their skillet breakfasts. Clean and everyone is very friendly!“

“They were a lifesaver during the snowstorm because I was stuck at work for 2 days. Ordered a great burger to go. That was warm and fresh“

“Always tasty and consistent from the service to the food.“

“Best Damn breakfast sandwich I have had. It's so good that I went to get one today and was so excited about it that I actually burnt the roof of my mouth because I couldn't wait. Did I care about the burning feeling just a smidge, but it's worth every penny for that sandwich.“

“My daughter and I love doing breakfast/brunch often. I tell all my friends about how yummy the food is and how cool the employees are. I love the layed back atmosphere and how everyone is casually dressed. I just love this restaurant 🫶🏾“

“I had breakfast with a friend at this location and I was pleasantly surprised by my discovery and well worth the drive from Tigard.

I ordered the salmon egg benedict and although the eggs were cooked right I felt the salmon was a bit choppy and sparse. I suppose it it on par with the price though. The home fries were excellent--crispy on the outside and mushy on the inside. We were offered different kinds of hot sauces that the cafe makes on the premise. They also smoke their own salmon, and make all the baked good displayed at the counter.

My friend couldn't eat some of the ingredients of what he was served, and they were happy to take it back and prepare the dish tailored to his needs.

The waiting staff was attentive and pretty friendly. The ambiance was conducive to conversations and seating was well designed.“

“Food: 10 /10
Service: 10 /10
Atmo: 10 /10

I really loved the chicken katsu curry for breakfast. I typically avoid chicken for breakfast, but they really made it work.
The matcha latte was nice. The bacon was good, but I honestly expected more of their namesake bc I've had better candied bacon. Also, was a bit expensive for 3 slices.
Service was friendly and attentive.
The Place was a cute old house with lots of vibes.“

“Awesome southern food. Relaxing atmosphere“

“Awesome southern food. Relaxing atmosphere“

“Very friendly staff & delicious avocado toast!“

“We were treated so good. We keep coming back for thanksgiving breakfast every year“

“Our favorite breakfast spot!!! Great food and great service!“

“We came in on a weekday and it was pleasantly busy. Not too packed but had a warm and welcoming atmosphere. There was only one server on at the time but she was very friendly, quick and had great recommendations. We got the French toast plate and the chicken fried steak with home style potatoes. Everything was great the gravy wasn’t too heavy you could tell it was homemade and the French toast so fluffy! Will definitely come back. It’s nice to have a classic style diner“

“This place is family owned and food is from scratch....made to order. So good and so welcoming. The homemade blackberry & Strawberry Jam is to die for. We love it here!!“

“TLDR: looks simple, tastes heavenly

When we stopped by in the morning on a weekend, the line was long and moving super slow, so we left and came back in the afternoon, which turned out to be much less of a patience-testing situation.

The sandwiches here are simply amazing - they look pretty simple, like they’d be nothing special but there’s so much flavor packed in them. I tried the Free Range Against the Machine, which was super delicious. The secret aardvark sauce also adds a ton of flavor for anyone who wants that kick of spice.

My partner also really enjoyed his sandwich. They are a bit messy to eat since the egg is cooked with a runny yolk but it’s all worth it.“

“My stepson has a ball. I don’t recommend the chocolate but the buttermilk was wonderful“

“I wear a Pine State Biscuits patch on my leather motorcycle jacket! That says it all! When in Portland, Pine State Biscuits is always on my ‘Must’ list!“

“I'm visiting from WA. We have a Biscuits Cafe but I rarely get to go due to schedules. It was a pleasant surprise to find it here. Food and service are exactly what I expected. One of the few restaurants that I love their french toast.“

“Unsure if this is the one inside of Portland State but leaving a review like it is anyways.

The vibe here is always great, the service is always good, the bagels are fantastic. I go here every morning shift I have down by the school! The people working here are very pleasant.“

“I have eaten here twice now. And I really like the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. They have 3 or so vegan breakfast options, and more vegetarian. I have tried the vegan breakfast burrito and the vegan tofu scramble. Both are really tasty, they also do a variety of freshly made juices and smoothies. Enjoyable place, always happy to spend my money there.“

““ where do you want to have lunch?” “How about the place with the really good pancakes?” “Fat City?” “YES!”“

“such good food!! ordered 4 different waffles today and devoured them all. also, BEST customer service.“

“It was a pleasure to be served by Kemella! She is always so kind and attentive, and her warm, glowing personality makes every visit feel welcoming. I love that she remembers my order by heart! it really shows how much she cares. Service like hers is what keeps me coming back!“