I am so glad that we found this café. It is such a unique little spot. The service was quick and attentive, the food came out so quickly. They definitely have it down on the grill. The decor is random funky pieces obviously gather throughout the years and family photos and news paper clippings. There's a lot of character here. One of the workers was going around, greeting tables and thanking them for being there, wishing everyone a happy new year. Really makes you want to come back because you can tell there's a lot of love that has been put into this business. Not to mention that the food itself was great diner food, and I would love to come back and try some of the Korean specials. The Korean pancake with a side of kimchi was a fantastic choice. read more

Cameo Cafe - Belgian Coconut Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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i've been wanting to try this place for a while and i finally had the chance to! it is next to a busy street, so parking was a bit hard to find but not the worst. the building is very small but the inside is adorable. i love the casual eclectic atmosphere. it was very homey and cozy. i noticed that the hot sauce they served was made by them(?) which is super awesome. i love how they fuse korean foods with american breakfast. i am very intrigued by their other fusion dishes i got the bindae tok which i ended up regretting because it was not filling at all. i finished my whole meal and still felt starved. i think it needs some more protein or something? but i really liked the crispy edges. although my meal fell flat, i still feel charmed by the restaurant and would be willing to give it another try. read more

Cameo Cafe - Bindaettok (Bin-Day-Tuck) Korean Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Just a great place. Huge portion with nice Korean flavor. Ramon soup and regular American breakfast are great. read more

Cameo Cafe is an icon in East Portland and SueGee is a legend. I grew up in Portland, but I don't come here often. However, every time I do, SueGee is there. She is greeting new arrivals and stopping by tables to visit and chat with patrons. The food here is good ol' breakfast offerings. My favorite thing is the buckwheat pancakes. I've had buckwheat pancakes at other dining establishments, but I've yet to find one that beats Cameo Cafe's. If you are feeling extra indulgent, you can add chocolate chips. :) Their strong bread and homemade raspberry jam is a delicious combo that is simple, yet just perfection. If you aren't feeling like a typical American fare, you can select from the Asian options. Korean pancake, Kimchi omelet, among other options. I don't know how else to describe the ambience other than eclectic. The chairs are a mismatch of less modern styles, but it somehow works and just perfectly Cameo Cafe. Everyone is so kind and welcoming. I've never had a bad experience. read more

Can we talk about this GEM! Seriously we enjoyed this spot immensely. Its small. It's on a corner. Good luck on parking! (Neighbors okay with you street parking) Sat at the counter. Everyone checked on us. Everyone. The vibe and energy was so good. Literally a melting pot if staff and customers. I had the Korean breakfast. He had the steak. They actually seasoned the streak. Everything cooked right there and up front. Owner seemed to know everyone. She made her rounds and helped all over. They mentioned they didn't have GF breads but some of their stuff is naturally Gf. I would love to go back read more

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Great breakfast spot. Consistently good food with quality ingredients. Wait staff is incredibly friendly and charming.

Excellent service, and cute decor- like stepping back in time with the decor from wallpaper and chandeliers. Love that it's unique. The bulgogi plate was amazing - and the kimchi is top notch. Love how the owners are working wherever they needed to help fill in / they care not only about their staff but also the customer service. read more

Cameo Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We were enthusiastically greeted when we walked inside and taken to a table immediately. We got water and coffee right after sitting down. Service was top notch. Food brought hot and fresh to the table. We'd ordered several dishes to try, so there was hardly enough room for it on the small table we had, but we figured it out! Everything was delicious and unique. I'm not sure of what the names of the meals were, but we liked everything. For someone who needs low carb options, there were several items I could have. We ended up taking some of it home to eat later, but made a good dent in it. The restaurant isn't huge, but they use all the space. A little cramped, but it kind of adds to the charm. Decor was fun and creative. Everyone was super friendly and efficient. read more

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This is a place that serves your normally American breakfast and a little of Korean dishes. I ate the Bulgogi which was very tasty and the flavors exploded in my mouth. The service was great. They had seat both inside and outside. read more

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Was here January 15. This is the biggest pancake I've ever had in my life and it's not even the biggest size they gave. The apples that it came with were awesome. I also got sausage and fried eggs and also hash browns (forgot to take a picture). The hash browns could use more seasoning even after I added a nice amount of salt and pepper. The eggs and sausage were great. The decor of the restaurant is unique and gives it a nice personal, homey touch. Service was quick and friendly. Solid 5/5. read more

Cameo Cafe - Sausage and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Oh wow! Look what they're doing at Cameo! This guy is such a great guitar artist! What a great addition for lunchtime! read more

Home. That's a word I rarely use to describe restaurants but Cameo Cafe is def it. This spot was literally a warm welcome after a quick tour of the Grotto nearby (highly recommend!). I'll jump into about the food in a bit but first! All the staff was extremely friendly and warm-- service is top notch. Beyond that, it really felt like family. Sue herself was there helping people feel welcomed, checking up on customers, and helping her staff all at the same time! Her staff also as well emulated that-- their warm genuineness really permeated the room. On top of that, there was live music that made it come together. Perfect for a family or morning brunch with your date to settle into the day. I ordered the NY steak with eggs and toast. Extremely generous with the portions and tasted great. Get the house toast! It's a must. Plus with the egg yolk with Sue Gee's spicy sauce is *chef's kiss*. Also, I'm typically a salt and pepper steak kinda guy-- but enjoying the steak with a bit of the SG spicy sauce was bomb. Definitely coming back! read more

Cameo Cafe - 6. NY Steak, Hash Brown, 2 Eggs & Toast Get the house toast! It's a must. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Every time I am in Portland - I try to eat there at least once. My favorite part - design. It's so unique and quite nice. Food is delicious and service is quick and friendly. read more

What can I say other than...utterly fantastic. We were told that we have to come to the Cameo Cafe because it is a Portland landmark serving Korean American fusion. While I think the Korean American fusion part is a bit overstated (they have Korean food and they have American food, but not many "fused" ideas), my experience here was extraordinary, so much so we came two mornings in a row...even though we had other breakfast obligations. I tried the Hot Link Omelette with hash brown and the Bin-Dae-Dduk. The Hot Link Omelette was good, but I wish the hot links had a little more hot bite to them, but other than within the sausage was spicier, it was delicious. However, I ordered the Bin-Dae-Dduk both times. It was exquisite...and don't tell my mom, but it was better than hers when she makes it. It was perfectly crispy, thin, and flavored! The other wonderful part of the visits was the service. We were cared for wonderfully each time and that alone makes me want to get back there as soon as possible. read more

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What a wonderful breakfast spot! Thisbe place looks like a time capsule from the 80s and I'm here for it. The coffee was hot and fresh. Our server kept it coming the entire meal. Not too strong but still solid. They have half and half on the table. The portion size is large! You could also easily split a meal. They have the standard breakfast food items as well as a few unique Korean additions. I had the kimchi omelette on both my visits. The house sauce on the table provides a great kick on the potatoes. We bought a bottle of it to take home. We also bought the seasoning salt. The jam is also homemade and quite good. It has a little spiced flavor that we couldn't get enough of. The price is fair for what you get but it isn't cheap. Highly recommended for sure! read more

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I've driven by the Cameo countless times, but it's always been a bit too far from my home to have made the trip there at meal time. Fortunately my wife paid a visit with friends and decided that she needed to return with me in tow. The menu is mostly breakfast classics, with numerous Korean options adding interest. We tried the Bulgogi Salad, and the Bugogi beef with veggies. Each had the expected Bulgogi flavors, and thankfully came with hot sauce on the side, letting us decide how much heat to add to the mix. Service was amazingly attentive - with staff that appears to be dedicated to ice water and coffee refills, and we got to watch another person visiting all the tables with a basket of packaged jams and jellies, making sure everything was fully stocked. The decorations took me back to the 1980s - fancy wallpaper, plum colored accents, and delightful chandeliers with additional tchochkes gilding the lilly. From the looks of the meals arriving at nearby tables, I'm looking forward to exploring more of the menu, perhaps something involving pancakes... read more

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This will now be my go to breakfast spot. Everything about this place is excellent. The service and food is so amazing. Your coffee cup never goes empty and it tastes great. The Korean American fusion is makes for great flavors. My favorite is the fusion pancake, it's savory and filling. Definitely recommend getting the bacon it is top tier. The whole restaurant feels homey and welcoming. Can't wait to come again. read more

Cameo Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Used to be a client from here but unfortunately discovered they have rats and roaches.

Great service! Pancakes are yummy! I will say the chairs are uncomfortable but overall great place. read more

Cameo Cafe - Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It isn't was it used to be. I was a regular here 10 years ago when it was always packed and the food tasted fresh. Now, the food is disgusting. The pancake was chewy, the eggs tasted like old grease, and the bacon was flavorless. We were going to get hash browns, but we were in view of the grill where they sat soggily in a lump. Everything surface was sticky and the decor was covered in grease and dust. It's in desperate need of a deep clean and a new chef. read more

I've seen a few TikTok's on this place so I decided to give it a try. The decor here reminds me Alice in Wonderland, it's kind of whimsical and weird. The server was great she was fast and friendly. I had a pancake which it was ok 7out of 10. I tried that homemade berry syrup there and I didn't care for it too much 2.5 out of 10. I also got the country fried steak meal and it was overloaded with gravy. The gravy was not very good in my opinion, it was made with water and didn't have a country gravy flavor. The chicken fried steak was weird, I can't really explain exactly what was wrong about it but it it was the flavor and then it didn't seem to have been battered like traditional chicken fried steak. I give the chicken fried steak 2 out of 10. The has browns were good though. The price here was the most expensive breakfast I have ever had. This is just my opinion I still hope that you give this place a try to get your own opinion! Ciao baby read more

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Wake up ! Wake up ! It's 6:30 am . I'm having breakfast , and you're waiting for your "Booji " breakfast spot to open at 8:00 . I'm done and parked in your parking spot at the beach or trailhead. Typical breakfast menu . I had steak and eggs , and it was fantastic . I was the only one there. This breakfast started my day . Why wait ?? read more

Cameo Cafe - NY steak ,eggs and hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great food. Was in Portland for a Timbers game and I looked up pancakes because my son wanted pancakes for breakfast. While Cameo didn't rate the highest I noticed the Korean food on the menu and it made me think of a breakfast spot in my town that has a similar menu (Brails in Eugene) and I generally don't love traditional American breakfast. Both of our meals were awesome, their pancake is massive (my son could only finish about 1/3 of it). I had the Bindaettok with a side of kimchi, I would 100% eat that again. The super nice lady that owns the place even came over and introduced her grandson to my son. It's busy and noisy but they turn out great food and their vibes are super rad. I also grabbed some hot sauce, bbq sauce and seasoning on the way out at the register. read more

Cameo Cafe - Bindaettok with two over easy eggs and a side of kimchi. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Fun spot to go for a meal. I would call this a "DIVEY DINER" with good food. Located on a triangle shaped piece of land surrounded by busy streets (it's a miracle cars don't drive through and into this place with all of the drunk drivers out there). Parking is in the street in the local neighborhood. Came for breakfast and struggled to decide what to order. Huge pancakes are real popular here but I make a good pancake myself. Decided on the eggs Benedict as this is something I don't make and is a dish I like to try to determine how good a restaurant is. A huge plate quickly arrived with tons of hash browns. Hallandaise sauce was on point, poached eggs done right, and I was happy with it. Enjoyed the hash browns more than I thought I would and ate EVERYTHING! Maybe I will come back and try those huge pancakes! read more

Cameo Cafe - Located on this corner - No Parking - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Amazing Service amazing size of pancake, and the fusion of Korean food was absolutely outstanding

Kind service and nice breakfast options. Large portion sizes. We ordered the omelets and they were tasty. Kimchi is homemade and delicious. Environment is cluttered with knick knacks and memorabilia but that's what gives it a uniqueness. Overall 4 stars. read more

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Cameo used to be the place I took friends visiting from out of town. On my most recent visit, one of the owners placed a 'reserved' sign on our table while we were still eating and encouraged us to finish quickly. After we paid, we were asked to leave so the table could be turned over. The restaurant does not take reservations and it was not clear why our table was suddenly reserved and no one else's were. It left me feeling like an unwelcome guest rather than a valued customer, and I won't be returning. read more

You know how you always want to try a restaurant but it's never the right time (other plans, ect.)? Well I have wanted to eat at Cameo Cafe for over 20 years. And either I should have done it 20 years ago, or just kept on thinking about it because today was not a good day there (unless it is always like that). Good-got quickly seated, water was super cold, nice combination of other diners, felt like we were all there to experience something great. Not so good-everything else. The menu is actually pretty good in terms of selections, but there are "specials" posted everywhere in the restaurant. Under the glass on the table, on a white board, on a paper on the wall, it made me feel like I might miss out on the best meal ever....i ordered breakfast (we went around noon) and it was $17 for eggs, meat, hash browns, and toast. I had wanted a pancake, but no substitute allowed and I didn't feel like paying $9 for the smallest order of pancakes (I really wanted diner hashbrowns as weel). When my order came it was with 4 huge pieces of bacon that were overcooked and super chewy, almost burnt. The eggs tasted good, but the hash browns had an odd taste to them, I don't know if it was the grill needed cleaned or the oil they use? I tried to salt and pepper and ketchup my through them, but alas, the weird taste won. I ate the eggs, a couple of the less cooked bacon ends, and maybe 1/4 of the hash browns. My dining companion ordered the bulgogi salad. Seemed like an interesting combo. But, the salad looked like it came out of the bag, the rice was gummy (too much water?), and the bulgogi was so overcooked and burnt that it was charred on the outside and cold on the inside. Even the little dressing on the side was not flavorful and she thought it was just some vinaigrette. The salad was also $17. While the cafe itself was cute and have a great vibe, and the staff were friendly, the food was a no go for us and I will not return. Now I'm nervous to try the one in Vancouver.... I almost forgot to mention that someone working behind the counter was talking to other staff members in an "Asian" accent. It was meant to be in a joking way, but it was very loud and offensive. read more

Well...it's been 12 years since I first visited Cameo Cafe. Hubby saw my review and suggested we check them out since it was near the airport. The one drawback is they do not have a private parking lot so street parking can be a challenge. We arrived around Monday morning around 11 and waited about 10-15 minutes. The outside dining area was not open. Our table ordered Pork Chop and Eggs, Korean Style breakfast, Senior Breakfast and Bulgogi Salad. Hubby said his Pork Chops were seasoned well and not overcooked for thin pork chops. The pork chops are served with 2 eggs, hash browns and toast. The Korean style breakfast is served with your choice of protein, bacon, ham or sausage, 2 eggs, rice and a side of kimchee. The slices of bacon were nice and thick, but I'm not sure that it really went well with the rice. I'm thinking a different protein might have been better. Over all it was okay. My friend ordered the senior breakfast thinking it would be a lighter portion. But...as you can see from the pancake it was anything but senior. The pancake covered the entire plate. Location near airport is a definite plus just be sure to allow some extra time in case you have to wait to be seated. read more

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Ambiance is a cute cafe on the corner of a busy street. There is outdoor seating in the patio area. Inside is like a diner but someone dining room too. The inside has lots of pink which is cute too. . Imagine this place like IHOP but with a korean flare. . Kimchi cheese omlette bulgogi beef - this is what I ordered. The presentation wasn't as pretty. But it was so cheesy good and flavorful. The chunks of kimchi and beef bulgogi give this omlette a different view of point with a fusion twist. . Overall we had a great start of the morning with some Korean fusion breakfast. Loved the hot coffee to start the day. As well got to meet the owner which she was friendly, funny, and stylish. If you find yourself in the Portland oregon, it's a place to not skip. Hope this helps and thanks for reading. Have a yelptastic day. read more

Cute little spot! Friendly people and the breakfast was delicious! Definitely hit the spot!

On our last full day in Portland, we decided we wanted to hike the local butte in the neighborhood to get a great view of the city. Hikes require great food, and looking on Yelp I found Cameo Cafe not far away. It ended up being a very memorable dining experience, which we all loved. Arriving we saw Cameo Cafe is part of a motel with the same name. Looking online this is the original location which has become locally known and has expanded to a few more cafe locations. Entering, it was a cute and small restaurant akin to many I remember growing up. Decor was pink and pastels, like a tea room, but the grill was going strong. They also had outdoor seating, which looked fun but not on the rainy morning we visited. We were seated inside and given the huge menu. I noticed a large selection of Korean foods and decided to go that way when I read about the Korean owners and their homemade kimchi. The Korean breakfast had rice, eggs, kimchi, and BACON. Oh so much BACON. Each of our meals had large thick strips; one friend ordered a side of bacon not knowing his already came with it and we had more than we could've ever eaten. All the food was flavorful; the meal was reasonably priced with huge portions. This is definitely a place to come if you love to eat. My favorite part of the meal was trying the Korean hot sauce on the table; it was delicious. As I was looking at the bottle of a friendly smiling lady, there she was at the table! "You're trying my kimchi? You're trying my hot sauce?! I'm proud!" The hot sauce is also homemade and she recently got a contract with a local grocery store chain to carry it so they're doing well. This is a super fun restaurant in Portland; if you're in the area be sure to make this a stop for a hearty breakfast. read more

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What a Gem!! Stopped by at the coaxing of a friend who had gone a few days earlier - so glad I listened!! Service is Great, Parking is easy, Food is the Main Reason to stop by. Described as Korean Fusion, I must admit at being very skeptical - I am very glad I was wrong!! The food was So Good and I just couldn't get over the feeling I was at a family member's house - it just feels familiar even though I had never been there. Did I mention the food was So Good?!? Worth your time... read more

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A dive in the middle of the street very much underrated! First off, staff is amazingly pleasant and cordial! Portion size rivals a buffet haul. Food comes out hot fresh off the griddle and tasting flavorful not salty. Coffee keeps coming and the decor is pleasantly quaint. Found this place on yelp coming from Sacramento, CA. We had the Eggs Jerusalem and it was just heavenly to say the least. Mind you, we went around 6:45am. read more

Cameo Cafe - Eggs jerusalem - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

How crazy is this place? Horrendous part of town, but near the airport where we were staying. Very small and just an odd looking place. Furniture was very uncomfortable, by the way. But the food? D. Lish! Though to clarify, I did pull a rookie mistake. For some reason the Steak and Eggs leapt out at me. It had been years! But like all breakfast steaks... it sucked! Over cooked, and very fatty. Not a good "Ribeye" fatty, but a cheap steak fatty. But everything else was great! They sell their pancakes by the "acre." Hahaha! It's true! My daughter had a 1/2 acre banana pancake and it was huge! And delicious, by the way. My wife had French Toast, and though I did try it, she was quite pleased. I'd so go here again, and if you haven't? You should! Prost! read more

Cameo Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Decent diner spot in Portland with a lot of history. The design is certainly eclectic which is true about the menu as well. Given it's diner inspiration paired with it's Korean history, it makes for a varied menu selection. My wife and I both ordered the #2 but she got sausage while I chose ham. Food was decent, and the standout was definitely my slice of ham which was massive despite only being 1 slice. Hash was well fried on the outside; but the ratio between crunchy and soft was a little off for me. read more

I was told they're under new ownership. I started to order the oatmeal, but waitress confessed it was $10 for just a microwaved pack of instant oatmeal so I ordered the hash. Not great. Just some meat chopped up and cooked with potatoes etc. a good hash should, I'm my opinion, be fried in a skillet until it forms a nice crust. Nothing like that here. My wife planned to order eggs benedict but was also warned off by the waitress so she ordered French toast. Don't think we'll go back. read more

Weird and cute place, very Portland. Big portions (pancakes and bacon are huge!), fast and attentive service, and a very culturally diverse menu. We got traditional breakfast this time which was very good- however I will definitely be back to try the Korean dishes, the bibimbap looked delicious! read more

Cameo Cafe - #2 and #3 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great breakfast. Service was good. But the eggs were good and the thick cut bacon was great.

Hands down, our favorite breakfast place ever. Stellar service. Fun atmosphere-lots to look at! Don't plan on getting a mimosa, they don't do drinks. DO plan on taking a nap after visiting! The cooks SLAY, every day. read more