Portland's Best Morning-After Brunch 2008

Weekend brunches feature diner-style fare at this Caddy-themed restaurant.

Reviews:

• “Absolutely delicious”
• “Not just a Breakfast place”
• “Can’t beat its breakfast, but…”
• “Overall its an ok experience.”
• “Best Breakfast and French Toast in town!!!”

Tips: The wait for weekend brunch can run close to 30 minutes. Arrive before 10am or after 1pm and you’ll be seated more quickly.

Cadillac Cafe

The folks from Viande Meat and Sausages butcher shop have created a small subterranean restaurant with an unusual twist.

Reviews:

• “Wonderful Local Cuisine and Great Value”
• “Best brunch in town”
• “Best dining experience!”
• “Unfair Review”
• “Worst Dining Experience in my Entire Life”

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Simpatica Dining Hall

Funky and eclectic art gallery in Portland also features a rockin’ cafe famous for its thick, buttery Belgian waffles.

Reviews:

• “Horrible cold, bland food”
• “Great New Place!”
• “fantastic coffee, art, waffles”
• “Seek it out”
• “Best art/waffles/beer "

Tips: Jace Gace hosts an opening reception for their rotating art gallery on the First Friday of each month.

Jace Gace or email Jace Gace

Ever-crowded cafe boasts the usual and creative takes on breakfast fare.

Reviews:

• “damn good breakfast”
• “Great Neighborhood Bistro”
• “Go early, go often”
• “I strongly dislike Milo’s!”
• “Breakfast for lunch”

Tips: Go before 10am or after 1:30pm. There tends to be a long line to get in at prime breakfast hours.

Milo’s City Café or email Milo’s City Café

Neighborhood favorite offers market-driven fare on the North Park Blocks.

Reviews:

• “Best Portland Restaurant. . . "
• “Very “interesting” menu – Glad we left our comfort zone!."
• “Outstanding & creative Food and Service”
• “Worst restaurant on the planet!!!! "
• “One of better restaurants in Portland”

Tips: The kitchen uses local farmers’ seasonal ingredients, and the menu changes twice monthly to accommodate.

Park Kitchen or email Park Kitchen

This Alberta restaurant raises the breakfast bar with homey fixins’ and a hip, artsy vibe.

Reviews:

• “Fun place!”
• “NOT impressed with the Tin Shed”
• “I love this place!”
• “it was great!”
• “loved it”

Tips: Kids’ menu items offer plainer, cheaper choices with playful names such as “Goofy Grilled Cheesy” and “Betty Burger.”

Tin Shed Garden Cafe

This friendly neighborhood diner serves up American comfort-food favorites.

Reviews:

• “The Country Cat – my refuge in Portland”
• “Who needs pork?”
• “No one I’ve recommended Country Cat to has been disappointed. They always thank me.”
• “A true success in bringing the finest in Midwest and Southern cuisine to the Pacific Northwest”
• “Always WONDERFUL !!”

Tips: Don’t forget Junior on Sundays —kids under 10 eat dinner for free.

The Country Cat Dinner House and Bar or email The Country Cat Dinner House and Bar

Dress-up dining and classically prepared fare in the stately Benson Hotel.

Reviews:

• “WOW – wish I could afford to go back again :-)”
• “Not worth it for the price”
• “Fruit Flies swarming our table”
• “Best 5-star restaurant in Portland”
• “Delish Food and ambiance!”

Tips: Secreted behind a couple of the panels in back of the dining room is the charming hidden wine cellar. You can reserve this single-table space or two other secluded nooks for a romantic night.

London Grill

Gourmet brunch and lunch options abound at this retro Southeast corner cafe.

Reviews:

• “Get Smart, Zell’s”
• “Great pancakes!”
• “Love the food, peeved by the spotty service”
• “Zell’s is a treat”
• “Amazing breakfast and good service!”

Tips: No draining tea bags in dinky teacups here. Tea is served in a large French press that allows loose leaves to steep in plenty of water.

Zell’s – An American Cafe

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