Looking for the best brunch in Portland? Well, you’re in the right place!
It is without a doubt that Portland offers breathtaking scenery and lots of “must-visit” brunch spots to satisfy your hunger.
If that is what you’re looking for – no worries. We have everything for you, from light and tasty dishes to start your day to more hearty and substantial options.
So, without further ado, let’s dive in! Here is our list of the 13 best brunch spots in Portland and what to get at each spot:
1. Tusk
Living up to the slogan “Bright, airy, and full of good vibes as far as the eye can see”, Tusk is a must-visit spot for you to enjoy the freshest seasonal produce of the Pacific Northwest, with fascinating seasoning in every dish.
If you’re looking for a light option but still appetizing to start your day, check out the Mezze Platter (they’re vegan, so no worries!).
It’s a healthy dish with loads of vegetables, including hummus, olive, asparagus, pears, and some savory pickles. The taste is so rich and well-balanced that you can’t help having another bite.
Now, it’s time for something more meaty and juicy, Half Roasted Chicken! Tender meat covered in an umami sense from the mushroom and delicate oil-cured black olive gives every slice of chicken an addictive taste.
And the creamy and buttery mashed potato that comes along, no doubt, is a hit!
What to order: Mezze Platter, Half Roasted Chicken, Black Key Lime Pie
Address: 2448 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
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2. Mother’s Bistro & Bar
At Mother’s Bistro & Bar, you’ll get to go on a homeward journey to experience traditional homemade dishes with classic techniques.
At this bistro, it is all about LOVE and hearty, delicious meals.
Lox Platter has proven from time to time to be the all-time fav dish on Mother’s Breakfast menu.
Soft and moist cured salmon that is cooked to perfection is added a light touch of creaminess and sourness from cream cheese, all together, be nicely balanced with some succulent tomatoes and red onions.
Oh, the Kenny & Zuke’s toasted bagel undoubtedly completes the taste.
Migas is another crowd-fav with delicious taste. It comes with whole wheat toast, sweet onions, buttery roasted potato, and their special housemade salsa, Migas has surely won everybody’s heart only at the first bite. So, don’t hesitate to check it out!
What to order: Lox Platter, Migas, Greek Frittata
Address: 121 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204
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3. Grain & Gristle
Looking for a place to share tasty meals and enjoy joyful moments with friends and family? This is THE perfect spot for you!
At Grain & Gristle, you are offered to experience only the freshest ingredients and the diversity in seasonings. Even the ambiance is so comfortable and relaxing.
Feeling Kind of Corny is highly recommended with a French-style soft and moist set omelette filled with classic gruyere, smoked corn, and their signature sauce, all spiced up with some spicy jalapenos and chanterelle mushrooms.
Coming up is a healthy and hearty dish – The Big Salad! Comes with a generous portion, including some freshness and bitterness from curly endive and oyster mushrooms served with creamy poached egg.
Oh, and the white truffle oil definitely complete the deliciousness.
P.S. Reservations are HIGHLY recommended for indoor seating
What to order: Feeling Kind of Corny, The Big Salad, In The Gnudi
Address: 1473 NE Prescott Street Portland, OR 97211
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4. Proud Mary Cafe
Proud Mary Cafe is a true hidden gem in Portland with not only good cafe, sweet and comfortable ambiance but also exquisite dishes with surprisingly flavorful seasoning and fresh ingredients.
The Avo Toast is a must when you get to visit here. It is so appetizing that you can’t help observing without your mouth open.
The crunchy toast with creamy, buttery avocado goes so well together. Some thin slice of radish on top prevents you from getting satiated.
And how can we forget the perfect poached egg with runny egg yolk? Heaven!
We highly recommend you try their Ricotta Hotcake. It is definitely something TO DIE FOR. The shiso roast peach has brought this dish to another level with its addictive and unique sweetness along with some freshness from the bergamot.
All the elements go so well together making every bite so pleasant to enjoy!
What to order: Avo Toast, Ricotta Hotcake, Korean Fried Chicken Sando
Address: 2012 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
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5. Off The Griddle
Lack of vegan options? Off The Griddle has everything you need! It is a vegetarian-friendly vegan restaurant that serves the tastiest and meanest dishes made with so much love.
Embracing you with a cozy ambiance and aesthetic decorations, Off The Griddle is ready to take care of your hunger.
You can’t go wrong with their famous Breakfast Burrito, a substantial start for your active day. Comes with perfectly-golden hashbrowns stuffed with soft tofu scramble and most importantly, the creamy and sweet cashew cream brings the rich in flavor to another level. Yum!
The Goddess Bowl is also a worth-highlighting dish with a refreshing taste from fresh vegetables, including some crunchiness from cabbage, fresh kale, and brussel sprout.
All is nicely covered in a special “honey mustard” sauce that brings the right sweetness to balance all the elements.
What to order: Breakfast Burrito, Goddess Bowl, Hashtastic
Address: 6526 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206
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6. The Daily Feast
Located in a bustle and hustle avenue, The Daily Feast pops up as a different touch to the street with its calming atmosphere.
Serving wholesome comfort food in Portland, the restaurant is always proud of its freshly made dishes and lovely staff that are so helpful and cheerful.
If you’re in the mood for some sweet options, the Daily Porridge is a perfect match for you.
The Bob’s Red Mill steel-cut oats simmered in coconut milk bring out an addictive taste topped with fresh, juicy berries and bananas with a touch of honey.
No worries if you’re looking for something savory and more substantial.
Smoked Salmon Scramble surely wins your heart with fluffy scrambled eggs mixed with cream cheese giving the dish a creamy and buttery taste and also elevates the smoky sense from salmon topped with fresh dill, capers, and red onion.
What to order: Daily Porridge, Smoked Salmon Scramble, Buttermilk Pancakes, Chilaquiles
Address: 837 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
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7. Screen Door
Capturing and sharing all that is quintessential in their own history, Screen Door is famous for eating local, eating fresh from the garden, being passionate about food and about where it comes from.
And one thing that makes Screen Door different from others is their revenue goes straight back into the community, whether to our employees, our vendors or supporting schools as well as local & national causes.
How inspiring, right?
Let’s dive in with their all-time fav one, Sawmill Breakfast! Be prepared to fall in love with the fresh baked, fluffy buttermilk biscuit served open-faced and smothered in savory flavorful pork sausage gravy, or veggie mushroom gravy if you’re not into meaty pork sausage.
And only at Pearl’s Screen Door, you will have a chance to experience their scrumptious Braised Pork Shoulder Benedict with tender braised & seared pork coppa topped with perfectly poached eggs.
Oh, and the sweetness from French onions & runny hollandaise on an oversized Dos Hermanos English muffin is truly a masterpiece!
What to order: Sawmill Breakfast, Braised Pork Shoulder Benedict, Bananas Foster French Toast,
Address:
-Pearl District Location 1131 Nw Couch Portland, Or 97209
-East Side Location 2337 E Burnside St. Portland, Or 97214
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8. The Mont
The Mont is a new star of breakfast & lunch in the heart of historic Belmont district in Portland, OR.
Bringing you the old-school, casual and minimalist diner feel with classic American comfort food, The Mont promises to satisfy every picky guest with their appetizing menu and comforting atmosphere.
The Chicken & Waffles is SO GOOD! A standard brunch with fluffy buttermilk waffles with crispy fried chicken on top served, and don’t forget the house whip and special Cinna MONT syrup.
The juiciness and savoriness from the chicken doesn’t overtake, but nicely balance the waffles’ sweetness. Worth every penny!
Don’t miss out the Mont De Cristo! A thick-cut Challah french toast sandwich with a perfect sunny-side-up egg and tasty ham with some savory swiss cheese is everything you need to start your enjoyable day.
Oh, it does come with the Cinna MONT syrup, of course.
P.s: They don’t take reservations so make sure to be in the queue early!
What to order: The Chicken & Waffles, Mont De Cristo, Breakfast Burrito
Address: 2411 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
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9. Canard
If you’re looking for a spot that specializes in duck, you came to the right place because OMG, every option here is finger-licking good!
The open kitchen is a plus since you can observe how every dish is made and smell the mouthwatering aroma.
Everyone always comes back to Canard for a reason – is because of the Duck Stack!
The pancakes are so soft and moist with flavorful duck gravy and duck egg creates a perfect combo of savoriness and sweetness.
The Duck Frites is another crowd-fav with peppercorn demi, savory goat cheese butter bacon and of course, you can’t go wrong with the fries.
Every bite is full of flavor with tender meat and its perfect duo – the sauce promises to make you leave with fully satisfaction.
What to order: Duck Stack, Duck Frites, Steak Tarta
Address: 734 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
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10. HunnyMilk
Being declared as one of the top 15 places for brunch, especially for pancakes in Portland, HunnyMilk’s dishes really live up to the reputation.
This restaurant hits the brunch sweet spot with food that is deliciously whimsical and promises to be the perfect brunch for visiting kids and families.
Ask for “Everything” Beignet Benedict and be ready to be amazed. This dish is so well-balanced with the nutty, creamy taste from fresh avocado and the addictive runny yolk from a poached egg.
Can’t forget about the crunchiness and light sweetness from shallot and the signature crème fraîche hollandaise. Chef’s kiss!
Let’s change the vibe with some sweet treats with their famous Sourdough Pancake Donut.
Freshly made glazed pancake with juicy blueberry stuffed and topped with creamy yogurt.
Oh, it also has some fascinating sourness from the key lime curd ice-cream and is balanced with toasted coconut, so you won’t feel too overwhelmed by the sweetness.
What to order: “Everything” Beignet Benedict, Sourdough Pancake Donut, Monte Cristo-Nut, Apple Pie Churro-Nut
Address: 1981 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
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11. Pine State Biscuits
Being known for having lines 30 deep – to get their hands on steaming biscuits, mouthwatering sausage gravy, and tender buttermilk breaded chicken – Pine State Biscuits has been a “must-visit” brunch spot for the local in Portland.
And if you’re simply homesick for the perfect, buttery, flaky, homemade biscuits, you’ve come to the right place.
Perfectly fried chicken with tender meat or house-smoked brisket, crispy and savory bacon embraced by the freshness and juiciness from tomato, topped with flavorful house blue cheese (or ranch).
Sounds appealing, right? If you’re into that, ask for The Club and enjoy!
Let’s go with something more healthy – Classic Wedge Salad. Comes with a fresh organic iceberg wedge topped with some bacon bits to add a little touch of flavorsome, sweet fried onions and creamy, tasty house ranch.
What to order: The Club, Classic Wedge Salad, Double Down, The McIsley
Address: 1100 SE Division St #100, Portland, OR 97202
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12. Genies Cafe
Genies Cafe is a place where you can experience clearly the freshness of every ingredient since they only use local cage-free eggs, local farm-raised meats & local produce.
So, if you’re the type of person who adores local ingredients and calming ambiance, you will surely love this place.
Campfire Burrito is a good choice if you don’t know what to choose from the menu since all the dishes sound appetizing.
The burrito comes with generous portions and diverse fillings making every bite simply satisfying.
Looking for something more signature? No worries! Genies Traditional is the answer.
Perfectly cooked eggs with crispy, golden hash browns, crunchy and sweet Sunny Valley apple and smoky sense from the ham creates a stunning look and taste for this crowd-fav dish.
What to order: Country Fried Steak, Campfire Burrito, Genies Traditional
Address: 1101 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
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13. Salty’s on the Columbia River
Searching for the best seafood and steak restaurant in Portland? It’s right on the Columbia River. Salty’s Waterfront Seafood Grill is truly in a class by itself.
You will be pleased with their amazing award-winning fresh Northwest seafood cuisine and attentive friendly service.
Every seat at Salty’s offers an inspiring view with its two-story decks and walls of windows.
Enjoying Open-Faced Crab Melt in this pleasant space has always been fancied by most of the guests.
With savory, cheesy white cheddar mornay adorned with fresh vine-ripened tomato on top of the crunchy, golden brown dough, Open-Faced Crab Melt is a big YES to satisfy your hunger!
You can’t leave the restaurant without giving the Smoked Salmon Pappardelle Pasta a try! The flavorful leek cream sauce is a hit to the dish and really elevates the soft pasta and the savory taste of pickled peppers and parmesan.
No words can describe how good it is so make sure to check it out!
What to order: Open-Faced Crab Melt, Smoked Salmon Pappardelle Pasta, Key Lime Pie
Address: 3839 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97211
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What a fantastic day to take care of your tummy with hella good food and enjoy unforgettable moments with your loving one, right?
If you’re looking for more (a perfect spot for dinner, for instance), check out our list of Best Restaurants in Portland for more worth highlighting options!
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How We Create Our “Best” Lists
All Noms Magazine’s “best” lists are created using multiple factors and signals to help readers find the best restaurants, things to do, and places to stay at. Some of these factors and signs include personal experiences, correspondence with locals, and compiling experiences from review sites.
Each list is also created to be balanced (in terms of price, cuisine type, ambiance, and more) as possible. This means that the lists are not specifically created in ranking order. You should be comfortable picking from any of the spots on the list and generally have a good time. But of course, YMMV (your mileage may vary) and everyone may have different experiences/palates.