We went to Zell's at rush hour, but the wait was definitely still a little longer than other places around here. Once we were seated, the staff was super friendly and responsive. We had the Florentine Benedict with hash browns (they were out of breakfast potatoes) and a cold brew, the Portabello Scramble with hash browns, Huevos Rancheros, and the Dutch Baby pancake. The Florentine Benedict was by far the best item, the hollandaise was nice and creamy and flavorful and the eggs were perfectly poached. The portabello scramble did the job but was nothing special, as was the huevos rancheros (although the huevos rancheros sauce was sweet, which is interesting but not necessarily good). The dutch baby looked beautiful, but it was really just a flat piece of bread with some berries and was a bit underwhelming. The vibes here are cute and the location is awesome, stick to the classics and get some eggs benedict and you won't be disappointed.
Lorena S
A great place for breakfast, it was busy so we had to wait for a table and after 15mins we got a table for 9 people. They sat us down and brought us some amazingly warm scones that practically melted in our mouths. I loved my Greek omelette too. Everything was great and the service was pretty quick. The coffee had the cutest design. When we went they were out of German pancakes but I have to come back to try them. Thanks for a great time with friends from out of town
Zach Burton
Awesome breakfast and brunch spot in Portland. Great atmosphere, outdoor and indoor seating. Gets busy on the weekend but worth the wait!
Cass Wahl
Fast service, including hot yummy coffee delivered immediately to the table after sitting down. Any condiment you could need is already on the table! I was misgendered immediately too, though, with a “hey, ladies” greeting. Womp Womp. The food was subpar at best. Everything tasted like it was out of a giant can and nothing was really homemade or special. (That’s how it tasted; I don’t know how they prepare the food.) not rushing to come back anytime soon!Ordered the huevos rancheros, the mushroom Brie quiche special, and the lemon yogurt blueberry pancakes special. My partner didn’t want to eat her Huevos- the red sauce tasted like marinara with some spice thrown in it. The lemon yogurt pancakes were really wet but burned on the outside. Overpriced, don’t recommend.
Stacey Sibayan
Amazing food, location and staff! My partner and I have been looking for a solid, affordable breakfast place ever since Cup and Saucer on Hawthorne closed and Zell's made us feel right at home. We were started off with warm scones and jam, delicious coffees and a spunky pink-haired waiter. I ordered the quiche special with a side salad and bacon balsamic, my partner the corned beef hash and we split the pumpkin pecan french toast special with rhubarb compote. There wasn't a single thing on the table we didn't finish, even the waiter was surprised we weren't taking part of the french toast home! We went on a sunny Saturday morning and the vibes were unmatchable. We've already begun telling our friends about this place too :)
Brittney
I'm giving this restaurant a 2 star because it's an OKAY place to stop and grab something to eat, but not a spot I'd return to. There was no parking for starters, I had to park a few blocks away just to get here. When we arrived, we sat, and were greeted by an older man who brought us water and some biscuits with jam (they are not scones). We looked over the menu, decided what we wanted, and sat there waiting for the lady to come take our order for a good 15 minutes. Once the food arrived, it was OKAY, but extremely SMALL portions. I also asked if the bacon Waffle had the bacon cooked INSIDE or just on top, and was told they cook it inside the Waffle which was not accurate. The bacon tasted like day old packaged bacon, nothing fresh. The blueberries in my french toast tasted artificial, and not fresh, juicy berries. Needless to say, we came, we tried, and won't be back.
Nina Boyd
The egg Benedict was delicious but the potatoes were barely warm. Would have liked my food to be hot. The scones were complementary, warm and delicious.
Marti Leon
Kuddos for the super friendly and attentive staff! As you wait for your order a delicious set of scones are provided for each person. I ordered the spinach salad with smoked salmon and vinaigrette dressing on the side. I wanted something in the lighter side and this was perfect. The salad had pecans, feta, red onions, strawberries and thinly sliced red onions. We also had the brunch omelet and smoked salmon scramble. All were quite yummy!If the weather is great highly recommend the outside seating.
Monica O
Great place for casual breakfast. Staff were all nice and attentive. Food was amazing. Had the cornflake French toast, a must try. Also had the chorizo omelet, also super tasty. They give you scones when you first sit down, so good with jam and butter. Coffee was great and when asked for hot tea they provided you with a French press for loose leaf tea, amazing!
D. Lewis Champie
Ya know, big points for the setting, staff, and prices. All those things were great. But to be honest, the food was just "food". Nothing spectacular. It was all done well, don't get me wrong, and I'll be back, but it wasn't fantastic.
Good food, attentive service, and classic atmosphere of old neighborhood restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Melody Broten
What a hidden gem on the east side. Absolutely loved the kick back retro vibe of this place and the food was sooooo good. They are most known for their German pancakes and the one with cinnamon apples was delish! A must try!! Really enjoyed the lovely staff here too. On weekends, there will be a wait but I promise, it's worth it!!
Travers McEntyre
Had the chorizo omelette and it was one of the best omelettes I’ve ever had! Great chorizo, perfect spice level and not greasy. The scones and jelly are a great touch as well. A top breakfast in Portland!
Adam Bliven
We had breakfast here and enjoyed the neighborhood diner. My wife enjoyed the German pancakes and I enjoyed the Corned beef hash. The corn beef hash was obviously homemade as it contained shredded beef rather than chopped beef like you get from a can. Service was great and the wait staff was hustling taking care of everyone. Very busy, especially considering we had breakfast on a Monday!
lynn osti
Friendly waiters and great food. We tryed the eggs Benedict. One baked salmon and one traditional. Both came with breakfast red potatoes that were well seasoned.
We went to Zell's at rush hour, but the wait was definitely still a little longer than other places around here. Once we were seated, the staff was super friendly and responsive. We had the Florentine Benedict with hash browns (they were out of breakfast potatoes) and a cold brew, the Portabello Scramble with hash browns, Huevos Rancheros, and the Dutch Baby pancake. The Florentine Benedict was by far the best item, the hollandaise was nice and creamy and flavorful and the eggs were perfectly poached. The portabello scramble did the job but was nothing special, as was the huevos rancheros (although the huevos rancheros sauce was sweet, which is interesting but not necessarily good). The dutch baby looked beautiful, but it was really just a flat piece of bread with some berries and was a bit underwhelming. The vibes here are cute and the location is awesome, stick to the classics and get some eggs benedict and you won't be disappointed.
A great place for breakfast, it was busy so we had to wait for a table and after 15mins we got a table for 9 people. They sat us down and brought us some amazingly warm scones that practically melted in our mouths. I loved my Greek omelette too. Everything was great and the service was pretty quick. The coffee had the cutest design. When we went they were out of German pancakes but I have to come back to try them. Thanks for a great time with friends from out of town
Awesome breakfast and brunch spot in Portland. Great atmosphere, outdoor and indoor seating. Gets busy on the weekend but worth the wait!
Fast service, including hot yummy coffee delivered immediately to the table after sitting down. Any condiment you could need is already on the table! I was misgendered immediately too, though, with a “hey, ladies” greeting. Womp Womp. The food was subpar at best. Everything tasted like it was out of a giant can and nothing was really homemade or special. (That’s how it tasted; I don’t know how they prepare the food.) not rushing to come back anytime soon!Ordered the huevos rancheros, the mushroom Brie quiche special, and the lemon yogurt blueberry pancakes special. My partner didn’t want to eat her Huevos- the red sauce tasted like marinara with some spice thrown in it. The lemon yogurt pancakes were really wet but burned on the outside. Overpriced, don’t recommend.
Amazing food, location and staff! My partner and I have been looking for a solid, affordable breakfast place ever since Cup and Saucer on Hawthorne closed and Zell's made us feel right at home. We were started off with warm scones and jam, delicious coffees and a spunky pink-haired waiter. I ordered the quiche special with a side salad and bacon balsamic, my partner the corned beef hash and we split the pumpkin pecan french toast special with rhubarb compote. There wasn't a single thing on the table we didn't finish, even the waiter was surprised we weren't taking part of the french toast home! We went on a sunny Saturday morning and the vibes were unmatchable. We've already begun telling our friends about this place too :)
I'm giving this restaurant a 2 star because it's an OKAY place to stop and grab something to eat, but not a spot I'd return to. There was no parking for starters, I had to park a few blocks away just to get here. When we arrived, we sat, and were greeted by an older man who brought us water and some biscuits with jam (they are not scones). We looked over the menu, decided what we wanted, and sat there waiting for the lady to come take our order for a good 15 minutes. Once the food arrived, it was OKAY, but extremely SMALL portions. I also asked if the bacon Waffle had the bacon cooked INSIDE or just on top, and was told they cook it inside the Waffle which was not accurate. The bacon tasted like day old packaged bacon, nothing fresh. The blueberries in my french toast tasted artificial, and not fresh, juicy berries. Needless to say, we came, we tried, and won't be back.
The egg Benedict was delicious but the potatoes were barely warm. Would have liked my food to be hot. The scones were complementary, warm and delicious.
Kuddos for the super friendly and attentive staff! As you wait for your order a delicious set of scones are provided for each person. I ordered the spinach salad with smoked salmon and vinaigrette dressing on the side. I wanted something in the lighter side and this was perfect. The salad had pecans, feta, red onions, strawberries and thinly sliced red onions. We also had the brunch omelet and smoked salmon scramble. All were quite yummy!If the weather is great highly recommend the outside seating.
Great place for casual breakfast. Staff were all nice and attentive. Food was amazing. Had the cornflake French toast, a must try. Also had the chorizo omelet, also super tasty. They give you scones when you first sit down, so good with jam and butter. Coffee was great and when asked for hot tea they provided you with a French press for loose leaf tea, amazing!
Ya know, big points for the setting, staff, and prices. All those things were great. But to be honest, the food was just "food". Nothing spectacular. It was all done well, don't get me wrong, and I'll be back, but it wasn't fantastic.
Restaurantji Recommends
Good food, attentive service, and classic atmosphere of old neighborhood restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
What a hidden gem on the east side. Absolutely loved the kick back retro vibe of this place and the food was sooooo good. They are most known for their German pancakes and the one with cinnamon apples was delish! A must try!! Really enjoyed the lovely staff here too. On weekends, there will be a wait but I promise, it's worth it!!
Had the chorizo omelette and it was one of the best omelettes I’ve ever had! Great chorizo, perfect spice level and not greasy. The scones and jelly are a great touch as well. A top breakfast in Portland!
We had breakfast here and enjoyed the neighborhood diner. My wife enjoyed the German pancakes and I enjoyed the Corned beef hash. The corn beef hash was obviously homemade as it contained shredded beef rather than chopped beef like you get from a can. Service was great and the wait staff was hustling taking care of everyone. Very busy, especially considering we had breakfast on a Monday!
Friendly waiters and great food. We tryed the eggs Benedict. One baked salmon and one traditional. Both came with breakfast red potatoes that were well seasoned.
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