This place isn't technically fully open as they won't be having their grand opening for 2-3 more weeks, but I stopped by today and was very pleased with the service and my food. I'll keep this review brief and save a more comprehensive review for when they've fully opened. But the space was nice and inviting and the live edge table in the middle of the restaurant was beautiful and had numerous plexiglass dividers as a COVID-19 precaution for when in person dining is allowed again. Food wasn't cheap nor was it expensive for the area...I thought it was priced fairly and was a decent portion for a downtown lunch. I got the Strami sandwich and upgraded to a Dutch crunch roll and it was fantastic. It had pastrami, havarti cheese, caramelized onion, pickled shallot, purple cabbage, and thousand island. The ingredients were perfectly balanced...all of the flavors melded and complimented each other perfectly. None of the ingredients really stood out in their own individually to me but together I loved that the pickled shallot and slaw balanced out the richness from the dressing and the pastrami. I loved the variations of texture and mouthfeel from this sandwich as well. Interior wasn't completely finished and that was fine. Customer service was very good. Will review again in after the grand opening. read more

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I have tried literally every sandwich on their regular menu. Chubby puffy, bahn mi, and the VLT are definite standouts. Recommend the Dutch Crunch bread. Order ahead and pick up to avoid the lines. The Pearl District location is now closed. read more

On an afternoon stroll we walked past this place and decided to try somewhere new --- and Break Bread definitely exceeded expectations! We ordered a take-away sandwich with Bacon jam... and now it is one of the most memorable sandwiches I've ever experienced. The ambiance was adorably decorated with wall art, the service was prompt, the price was reasonable for the deliciousness we had. I would love to come back and try more of their unique flavor combinations. read more

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They did partially refund me for the order which I do appreciate. And it is still the best sandwich shop in Portland IMO. read more

Talk about underrated hidden gems. I am glad my initial lunch spot was closed so I stumbled upon this. Open for lunch hours only, Break Bread is an elite lunch experience. They have 5 different breads to put your sandwich on and they all looked very fresh (I went with Dutch Crunch). I tried the special sandwich which was called See Ya, Space Cowboy. This had pastrami, grilled onion, jack cheese, roasted mushrooms, tomato, herb aioli and horseradish sauce. The blend of the aioli and horseradish sauce was a beautiful melody in my mouth becoming more delicious with each bite. I also enjoyed the all decor in Break Bread as its very simple. Big fan of my lunch at Break Bread. Can take your sandwich over by the waterfront and enjoy a hopefully not rainy day in Portland! read more

Break Bread - Special Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This is my favorite sandwich shop. My go to is the chubby puggy and I always think I'm going to try something different but I end up getting the same thing! The people working there are always very friendly and my sandwich is always delicious, I just wish they were open on weekends. read more

I am obsessed with this place. I come here for lunch more than what I would like to admit. I've had their BBQ at Rihanna's which is quite tasty, but the one that keeps me coming back for more is The Italian One with pepperoncini's added... ooof 10/10. read more

Love the Dutch crunch bread! Sandwich had a good meat to veggie proportion without skimping on either. Ordered online for pick up, and sandwich was ready right about the estimated time (25 min). Definitely will be back! read more

Do order the "don't pastrami me along" sandwich. It's a delicious mash up of flavors in this pastrami sandwich- using artichoke accents instead of what typically happens to these sandwiches at most restaurants (too much 1,000 island dressing.) Great French bread. Clean environment. read more

Break Bread - Don't Pastrami me along sandwich(French bread) & a chicken sandwich (gluten free bread) - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I worked downtown for several years and the one thing missing was a decent sandwich shop. Now with a new Breaking Bread location I can finally say I've found the perfect one! The store was nicely sanitized and had such a fresh look with a fully stocked beverage area in front. The line was moving swiftly but I was torn by which sandwich to get. One thing jumped out at me was the pepper bacon jam so I went with the Chubby Puggy on gluten free bun. As all sandwiches were half off on their opening week, I knew I could come back for more. This sandwich was SO good! The sweet of the jam definitely blew me away. I also appreciate that their bun choices aren't just white/wheat but so many others, including the Dutch Crunch which I'll have the check out next time. Absolutely coming back here for more. read more

Great go to lunch spot. I love that they have really good GF bread. I'm sad it's not by work anymore.

Definitely a superb sandwich shop! It's busy, so definitely order ahead. It's the fresh bread and ingredients that make it above par. There are places to sit indoors and out, but I recommend taking it to the waterfront to eat. They do offer a gluten free baguette. It was a bit sweet for my palate, but I am grateful for the choice. read more

Came here for lunch today, the place was mostly empty. We spent $94 on 5 sandwiches and 3 bags of chips which was a steep price. We let the workers know we would be sitting right outside at the provided tables. They couldn't be bothered to let us know when our sandwiches were done and they were just left sitting on the counter top as we continued to wait. Food just okay, service not so much. Won't be returning. read more

Excellent sandwiches.. I went with the Jimmy Pesto and was delighted.. Good service and nice area

A friend told me and this place and I've see it all over IG. It truly lives up to the hype. Friendly staff and amazing sandwiches. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Amazing sandwich! I got the #1 Turkey sandwich on Sourdough with the bread sauce in the side. I'm definitely coming back for this sandwich when I'm back in Portland. read more

This was close to my hotel, so I walked there after checking out the menu and some reviews. I enjoyed my sandwich very much- I got "better than chipotle" and especially enjoyed the cilantro. I was a bit surprised that the chicken was in the form of chicken salad but it was still very enjoyable. The bread was also good. read more

Break Bread - Better than chipotle - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Fantastic sandwiches and pretty good customer service! I like that you can order ahead as well. It helps with the long line that's usually there! read more

I was visiting my buddy and he was raving about this new sandwich spot that was opening up near his house. We ordered two sandwiches and pick up was easy, in and out in under 5 minutes. Tons of options and all really fresh ingredients. They definitely didn't skimp on the meat and I was full after half a sandwich (who doesn't like leftovers?). The inside was pretty funky/colorful and SUPER clean. When I'm back hopefully they'll be able to have people indoors, the space was really cool. read more

Break Bread - Funky indoors - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I work in the building adjacent to this location and tried it for the first time today. Really excellent sandwich - the bread was a standout and the flavor combinations of the turkey sandwich I had was awesome. Really a next level Lunch offering in this part of downtown. Must be hard for a sandwich shop to get started up during COVID, downtown, with only 10% of the foot traffic. But they are holding their own and I hope they stick around because I am going to be at this place multiple time's a week! No doubt others will find it as well. Definitely a place worth trying. read more

I had the "Better than Chipotle." So good!! It literally embarrassed all the other sandwiches I have had. Great people. Great spot!

This place knocks it out of the park in every aspect! There are tons of options and you can't wrong choosing any of them! The service was outstanding and the atmosphere was super funky. You might as well go all out and get a cookie because there baked to perfection. My new favorite lunch spot! read more

Break Bread - Fresh Prince - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It's good: fine ingredients, tasty, and lots of options. But the sandwich is overwhelmed by bread. Please have an option to make a wrap or use something other than a pile of carbs to contain the sandwich. It's too much. read more

this place is honestly the best.. i have picked up lunch from here four times in the last week and a half since finding out they opened this location downtown. the sandwich options are creative and SO good. the bread is a highlight in itself, and i even opt for the whole wheat(but you should def get the dutch crunch, it's the best) my favorites so far are 'the italian one' and i can't remember the name of the other but it has shredded chicken with a carolina bbq sauce, cucumbers, lettuce, tomato and a special sauce but honestly you can't go wrong with any of them here. they also have a location in the pearl so whether you're downtown or over that way, you should most definitely stop into Bread Bread and try them out. read more

Delicious sandwich spot in Portland! I got the Jimmy pesto which was delicious and HUGE. I was only able to eat half and had to save the other half for later. You could just order a half a sandwich though, for $3-$4!!! So reasonable it's amazing. I can't wait to go back and try the CAR. read more

Just went there for the first time and i work in the building above. Had the Italian. AMAZING quality and service. Sandwich was prepared in less than 3 minutes, bread was "Parisian" quality fresh, ingredients great, right amount of toppings, was absolutely not expecting it to be this good. I am a very snobby foody in Portland and this was likely the best sandwich i have seen in the city. Way better than Bunk, Charlie's Deli, even Ken's Artisan. read more

One of the best sandwiches in PDX. Ordered from them because they have bacon jam, which I had never had before. It complimented the sandwich incredibly and the cookie was a wonderful dessert. The bread itself held the sandwich together while remaining soft on the inside with that perfect combo of chewy yet crunchy French bread crust that did never became soggy. 10/10 will continue to recommend and be returning soon! ~ it should also be noted the owner went above and beyond when DoorDash was not responding and delivered my sandwich themselves. Seriously this place rules. read more

Break Bread - "Someone on the blazers" sandwich - avocado lettuce pepper jack cheese turkey and bacon jam on french bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Just what I needed. The CAR sandwich was on point. Wife got the #1 and loved it too. Filling and refreshing. Great stop to grab a sandwich. When we went the did not have indoor seating, but plenty of places nearby by to sit and enjoy. read more

As a sandwich connoisseur of the highest order, I do not say lightly that this may be the best set of sandwiches I've ever had. We happened to be staying at the AC hotel around the block, wandered in, and our day just went from great to grand. The Fresh Prince and the Italian were incredible. Thank you artists for bringing this culinary experience into being read more

Break Bread - The Fresh Prince - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Had the "Someone on the Blazers" - insanely delicious! The bread has a nice crunch to it (I got sourdough) the Dame sauce and bacon jam... no words. The Oreo cookie was super tasty as well, and his Mom makes them - so this place is 100%. Store was super clean, owner is super friendly, love the art work on the wall. Good drink options. This is my new favorite lunch spot. read more

Break Bread really raised their prices...by 20%! Example: a large BLT salad went from $8.75 to $11.00. This is now waaay overpriced. I won't be dining there again. read more

super sweet staff and pretty killer sandwich :) def recommend if you're looking for a good quality sandwich that's ready pretty fast!

The Fresh Prince is probably the best sandwich I have ever had (I'm vegetarian, for the record). Unique, great flavors, perfect amount of crunchy, right amount of heat, moist but not too sloppy. And the crispy jalapeños were super crispy. I don't live in Portland but will be dreaming of this sandwich until I can return to savor it again. read more

Best sandwich spot in the area. Wait was minimal during lunch and sandwich was great. Would recommend the Someone on the Blazers.

Delicious sandwiches, tasty vegetarian and vegan options, Dutch crunch bread is fantastic

Had Break Bread on a trip to Portland from AZ. We got it to go in the morning prior to leaving for the day to the river gorge . Ate the sandwich at the Vista House. It was AMAZING . 10/10 would recommend. I got the "someone on the blazers". The workers were super nice. I ordered online and it was ready when I got there . read more

Went in during grand opening week and got a bunch of sandwiches at 50% off. What a promo. Very good sandwiches and a friendly staff. Stop by and give them a shot! read more