Fantastic service and delicious food as always! The waiter was a bundle of joy and the chicken and waffles is a must.

After church today, my assistant Donna and I decided to head downtown for lunch, and she suggested Cheryl's on 12th. Positioned right along the main avenue, the establishment is prominently located and effortlessly easy to find. Stepping inside, one is immediately enveloped in a warm, sophisticated Sunday atmosphere. The space is spotlessly clean and pristine throughout, filled with the delightful, rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee that sets an enchanting tone for the afternoon. Despite the bustling Sunday crowd, the hospitality was top-tier from start to finish. The service was extraordinarily prompt, precise, and gracious. To begin my meal, I ordered a "Dirty Chai," which arrived beautifully prepared, perfectly spiced, and wonderfully warming an absolute masterpiece of a beverage. For my main entree, I selected their signature Portuguese Fried Rice. When served, the dish proved to be an absolute culinary triumph richly aromatic, flawlessly seasoned, and executed with impressive culinary sophistication. Between the immaculate surroundings, charming decor, exquisite menu offerings, and stellar service, Cheryl's on 12th earns full marks from me. A thoroughly marvelous first visit...I shall most certainly be returning read more

Cheryl’s on 12th - My Sunday meal Portuguese Fried Rice & Dirty Chai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Had our final meal in Portland at Cheryl's! It's a fun local diner that has lots of options for everyone. Our food was good, but nothing out of this world. It seemed the dishes were lacking some flavor, or some extra love. Service was great though as both our waitresses were super kind and helpful. It didn't have any special ambience - just your typical diner. Good for a fast stop. read more

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We went to Cheryl's on a Friday afternoon after a full day of travel and it was exactly what we needed. There was some street parking but we opted for the parking garage directly across the street. We had a party of 3 and there was no wait. The waitress brought us the beignets to start (which were light and amazing) and then got us our lattes and lemonade. My friend got the banana bread latte and really enjoyed it. I got a flavored lemonade and it was really refreshing. Our server never rushed us which was good because our third person was running a little late. Two of us got the Portuguese Fried Rice and it was really good. I wish I had done two eggs over easy because I really love a saucey meal and it was a little dry. If you're a hot sauce person get some and add that! The side of cheesy hashbrowns were delicious and perfect for a cool day - cozy and warm. Our friend got the chicken biscuits and gravy and ate every single bite. He said the chicken was moist and well seasoned. Finally, the lemon blueberry French toast was delicious. It was the perfect tangy and sweet balance. I would definitely order that as a whole meal if I wanted a sweeter breakfast option. If you're on the fence, give Cheryl's a try. It was amazing! read more

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From start to finish this place was amazing. I don't think I've ever had fried rice for breakfast and wasn't going to try it, but our waitress convinced 3 out the 4 of us to give it a try. I am so glad I did. I enjoyed every single bite as did the rest of the table. It is a LOT of food, so come hungry. The next time you are in Portland, I'd definitely recommend coming here. read more

Cheryl’s on 12th - Portuguese Fried Rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cheryl's is FUN. Packed, a little chaotic, and somehow that's part of the charm. We got routed through the kitchen like we were in a behind-the-scenes tour and popped out into a whole other dining area in the back... I was like wait, there's more?? They go all in on decor too, think fall meets Halloween explosion and I was fully here for it. Super vegan friendly with a separate menu for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options which made ordering easy. Service was AAAAMAZING across the board, every single person was on it. We had a small food mishap, mentioned it, and BAM the manager appeared, apologized, and fixed it immediately. I ordered the vegan steak and yep, I'd get it again. Portions are big enough to share... or not, no judgment. read more

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I went to Cheryl's with a group of 8 people for a Sunday brunch and made a reservation on their website in advance. When we got to the restaurant, we had to wait for about 10-15 minutes to get our table. The front of house staff was very friendly but it looked like they were super busy and we didn't really know how long we would have to wait for. We ordered a bunch of different food. I got the Portugese fried rice (pictured) and the chicken and biscuits with gravy. The portugese fried rice was highly recommended so I got it. It tastes good but it wasn't anything mind-blowing. I think I might've hyped it up too much in my head. The chicken and biscuits, on the other hand, were so so so delicious. The chicken was crunchy, biscuits were fluffy, and the gravy was so flavorful. They gave us compliments beignets that were fresh out of the fryer. They were so light and eggy. So good! read more

Cheryl’s on 12th - Portuguese Fried Rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

One of Downtown Portland's better breakfast spots as listed in a local publication, it didn't disappoint. The build your own omelette was wonderful.. and the latte to accompany was perfect. They have some unique options which seem to be very popular.. but the beignets before your meal arrives is reason enough to go! Waitstaff is plentiful and very nice, I really enjoyed this large cafe style restaurant, and the outdoor seating option was a plus. read more

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Me and a friend had a great brunch here. I had biscuits & gravy and my friend tried the jumbo egg sandwich with cheesy hash browns. The biscuits were so tasty. Light and fluffy. The sandwich was excellent too. The staff is very friendly and efficient. The look of the place is open and inviting. read more

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I ordered the Ed's scramble and there was a HUGE piece of glass cooked into the eggs. Chipped my tooth and could have killed me if I swallowed it. This was a to-go order so I called in to let them know what happened and they said that someone would be in contact with me and my meal would be refunded... that was nearly 5 hours ago and I have not been contacted or refunded or emailed back. If I ever did something to threaten the life of a customer I would be much quicker to reconcile the situation, wouldn't you? Seriously unsafe food handling and poor management. read more

Cheryl’s on 12th - HUGE piece of glass in my food. Really careless food handling. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

After what I thought was an interestingly long wait (5-6 mins) when we walked in the door, we were finally seated and ended up having a really great breakfast here this morning. Our server, Sara, was absolutely delightful; one of the best servers I've had anywhere at any time. The food came out quickly, and it was a very ample portion of vegetable scramble that came with red potatoes and wheat toast. Our coffees and lattes were very good. Very clean and orderly restaurant. read more

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Visiting over Labor Day Weekend for brunch with some friends and we are so glad we made a quick stop over at Cheryl's! To our surprise, we were welcomed by Miss Cheryl herself. She was working alongside the staff clearing tables, and walking guests inside all morning! The staff were more than accommodating and the service was remarkable. It felt as though everyone was genuinely happy to help. Food was fantastic and the cinnamon rolls are a MUST. Our waiter (I forgot his name), had a great attitude despite the many moving parts. Below is a photo I shot of Cheryl that I just love and you can feel her vibrance through the lens. Highly recommend. Will be back sometime for dinner service too! read more

Cheryl’s on 12th - I love this shot. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I walked by here in afternoon and it was packed so I came back the next morning with my friends for breakfast. It was packed, and the host told us it was 15 minutes. We came back promptly since phone never rang but they moved us over to the seated line. Upon seating their complimentary beignets were super good. I also thought their corned beef hash was a must order. I ordered their biscuit and gravy and also their poutine which had the same identical sauce/gravy. (I would probably skip these two dishes tho) One of my friends had the apple frittwhich which is a play on sweet and salty. It tasted fine but I was expecting more. I really dig how superb the service was here considering how many tables this place had. I also wanted to applaud the manager on duty that morning to offer a homeless man coffee / food / emergency services when he was saying his head hurts. She handled it professionally and ironically we saw that same homeless man an hour later walking down the same street. (He never asked for any of the services also) Overall, we had an enjoyable breakfast in a bustling area closest to downtown. Reasonable prices and terrific service makes this a spot i would come back in a heartbeat. read more

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Cheryl's on 12th was okay, in my opinion. We went there on a Sunday. It was packed, however, we had a reservation. I believe even with the reservation, it took about 30 minutes for them to seat us. The food was good, but needed a bit more flavor. I had the Salmon Benedict with cheesy hash browns. I didn't realize that corn flakes would also be included with the cheesy hash browns. The restaurant was crazy loud and while the service started out good, Georgina, our server stopped coming by after a while. I had to ask someone to get her so we could pay and leave. I may try to visit again on a less busy day. read more

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Wished I had enjoyed this place more. Maybe I got the wrong dish and another would have been better. I got the short rib eggs benedict, and it was quite heavy and one-dimensional. It would have been better with spinach, maybe onions or bell peppers in the potatoes, anything to cut through the richness. Unfortunately, the flavor profile was lacking. read more

Cheryl’s on 12th - Short rib eggs benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Awesome breakfast stop! We had a small group of us, and we got a table fast. The service was great and we had our order in fast. The food took a while, but it was worth the wait. So many great dishes. From classic bacon and eggs to some wilder options, there was something for everyone. It was all great! Great food, great service! read more

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We just dined at Cheryl's, and Georgia was our waitress, she was absolutely AUHMAZING! This was our first visit, and it did not disappoint. The space is cozy and inviting, with an open kitchen right in the center as you walk up the slight incline from the entrance. There's a charming little café area to the right and restaurant seating to the left. The large windows overlooking the city from this beautiful old building create the perfect atmosphere, especially on a cold, rainy day. We were greeted with fresh, hot beignets to start, which was such a treat. My husband enjoyed the Mexican Mocha, and I had the London Fog, both were perfect for warming up on a chilly morning. We couldn't decide what to order, so we split the Huevos Rancheros, and wow... it was AUHMAZING too! It was loaded with zucchini, broccoli, potatoes, carrots, spinach, and caramelized onions. We added linguiça sausage, which took it over the top. Every bite was delicious. To make the experience even better, Georgia brought us a sample of the Portuguese Fried Rice, which was incredibly thoughtful and gave us another reason to come back and try more of the menu. By the end of our meal, our bellies were full, we were warm and cozy from our drinks, and we were already talking about our next visit. So glad we found this gem thanks to Yelp. We'll definitely be back! Thank you, Georgia, for making our first visit such a memorable one! read more

Cheryl’s on 12th - Mexican mocha and complementary beignets - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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First stop in Portland after a long day of travel and this was the perfect choice. We wanted something on the lighter side, since it was between lunch and dinnertime, and this worked out beautifully. They serve breakfast all day, which was exactly what we needed. I ordered the pancakes and they were huge. My friend had one of the breakfast sandwiches with cheesy hashbrowns on the side. The food was tasty and the service was friendly. It was a great meal to start off our vacation. read more

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We ordered room service when staying at the Royal Sonesta hotel and our breakfast was so good! The Huevos Rancheros and Breakfast Burrito with Chorizo were generously portioned (they did not skimp on the avocado!!) and everything was so hearty and flavorful. They also sent a bunch of hot sauce packets (Cholula, Sriracha and what not) which I can't thank them enough! The delivery was on time, and they are extremely reasonably priced. If you want to use your Amex Plat FHR credit for breakfast, then skip the buffet at Royal Sonesta which is like $15 per person and instead get the room service from here because they are so much better than the hotel's bare minimum breakfast offerings. read more

Cheryl's catered my husband's and my wedding reception and did a great job. But we had never tried their brick and mortar restaurant. We recently took a staycation in downtown Portland and decided to have brunch there. At 1030 on a Saturday morning, we were still able to get a table. It was crowded, but the noise level was do-able. Service was excellent, very friendly and efficient. All of the waitstaff seemed very relaxed, which I thought was great. They bring beignets to every table as a starter. They are light, airy and not too sweet. For breakfast, I had the Ed's scramble, which had a ton of veggies in it, but also cheese. It was served with a ranchero sauce and sour cream. This was very, very good. My husband had the chili and cheese omelet, he said it was great and it looked really good. This is an excellent dining spot that has been in Portland for years. I can see why. read more

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I got the migas and I enjoyed my scramble with the tortilla but wished it came with more than two as I felt like I had to ration it. eggs were fluffy and everything was well seasoned. loved the chorizo they used. the complementary beignets were delicious but not what I was expecting for a beignet. they were moist and fluffy on the inside and not too sweet. read more

Cheryl’s on 12th - Migas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Lots of great choices are on the menu at Cheryl's for breakfast. I've been here two or three times and always liked it. This time I had a cheese and mushroom omelette with rosemary potatoes. The omelette had lovely caramelized onions and I asked for them to replace the feta that came with it with cheddar. Yum. My husband and I split a big ooey-gooey cinnamon roll. It was tender and mouth watering. My husband loves corned beef hash and ordered that but he ended up not liking it very well. There was a chunk of meat that kind of put him off. It looked weird to him. It was obviously house made and shredded by hand and it looked to me like they just missed that chunk but it wasn't what he expected. He ended up not finishing the rest. I'd return but I doubt I'll convince him to go again. Sorry, Cheryl. read more

We had a reservation for 11 am on Saturday morning, but arrived at 10:40. There was no waiting and we were immediately seated at a lovely table near the window. The restaurant is really cute and feels a bit trendy. The staff were very sweet and offered us the most amazing complimentary beignets. The food came quickly and was delicious! When we left, there was a line out the door, so I recommend going early!! read more

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First time here and will try to be back next time we are in Portland. The place is cozy and eclectic, Lucy our server was great, she made us feel welcome and comfortable. read more

Today was a bad experience. I took two bites of the Ed's scramble and it was not the same caliber I am used to. Veggies were mushy and food was room temp. Order was taken wrong. Sometimes there are off days though... read more

Pretty good food, fun drinks, breakfast in a central location the wait went quickly .. enjoyable spot read more

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Bright space with lots of windows, tall ceilings and seasonal decor... tried the Green Omelet & Huevos Rancheros. If you get an omelette, I recommend try it with the potatoes. They have a nice seasoning that actually complements the Omelet. First few bites of the omelette were a little bland till got the part with the feta in it. Their coffee is a local coffee. The server did a great job of keeping the coffee topped off. Though the coffee comes with sugar and cream it's tastier on its own. The complementary beignets were delicious. Airy and not overly sweet. read more

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Been here a few times now- amazing service and lovely atmosphere. Plenty of seating and even tho it's packed, I'm able to get a table quickly. Staff is amazing and very friendly. Portuguese fried rice is recommended for a reason. It's very savory and it's the spot, especially when you add the fried egg. I've had bacon wrapped dates which were HELLA GOOD. Drinks are fire too, well crafted and they have quality mimosas. I had the cinnamon and it is ONE OF BEST I've ever had. When I'm in the area & they're open, I will stop by just to get one lol. It's famous for a reason. The quality is amazing and it not gimmicky. Just good comfort food that will hit the spot. read more

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We were visiting Portland and looking for a place to eat, and Cheryl's on 12th was on my itinerary, so we decided to check it out. The wait wasn't nearly as long as described, which was nice--probably helped that we were only a party of two. That said, once seated, it felt a bit uncomfortable being placed in the middle of a very crowded dining room, especially with tables packed closely together. The food came out quickly, and the coffee was great, which we appreciated since we were short on time. Overall, though, the experience felt a little overhyped for a breakfast spot. It wasn't bad by any means, but there are probably other places we would try next time. Since it was nearby and convenient, it worked for this trip--but I wouldn't go out of my way to return. read more

Cheryl’s on 12th - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Servers were AMAZINGLY nice to me, food was just okay. It was cooked well, but it just seems like the menu is not my taste. read more

Cheryl’s on 12th - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Sheesh, this place is busy, and understandably so. We waited approx 15 minutes on a Sunday morning, which wasn't too bad. Overall, I had a pleasant experience. While I did end up with crab cartilage in my crab benedict, and egg shell as well, it was addressed. I appreciate the customer service and acknowledgment on Cheryl's part for this. It was made right and not brushed under the rug. I enjoyed the food otherwise! I didn't care for the free beignets, but liked everything else. While I didn't get a chance to come back while visiting, next time I would still dine here, as the food was delicious and the customer service is wonderful. read more

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A very quaint spot in the heart of downtown Portland. Went on a Sunday and had very little wait . There is the main dining room and it appears they expanded to next door. When you first sit down you are greeted with warm beignets and a friendly waitress. The selections were hard to choose from just one item and from the looks of other tables the portions were very generous so I ordered a half portion which let me try a few things. read more

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Fun brunch spot we stumbled upon during our trip to Portland! The beignets were so light and delicious--truly the cherry on top of an already amazing experience. The service was fantastic: attentive, friendly, and incredibly helpful with suggestions on other places to check out around the city. Portions were generous, and definitely get the hash browns--you won't regret it! read more

Cheryl’s on 12th - Breakfast Burrito Two Eggs to Order - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Great food! Exceeded my expectations. From the moment you walk into the restaurant, you are welcomed by delicious smells and warm atmosphere. Then, the hostess and the waitresses were friendly and recommended their best dishes. The complementary beignets were delicious! Definitely a restaurant to visit next time I am in town. read more

Flavor (5/5): They started the table off with free beignets which were fluffy and warm! I got their Portuguese fried rice which was a different kind than what I'm used to but very delicious! I don't usually have avocado on my fried rice but for some reason it works. The Portuguese sausage is sweet with the savory rice it was definitely filling. Instagram Worthy (4/5): Cute restaurant with tables that felt like a french cafe. Their plating for their food is very simple, nothing fancy. Service (4/5): Got our coffee order wrong but they did give our birthday girl a free birthday dessert even for breakfast which was such a sweet touch! Takeaways: Solid breakfast spot for the area we were shopping in. read more

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Visiting Portland and found this place on yelp for breakfast. Made a reservation and glad I did, this place was very busy when we came around 10am. The servers were attentive and very kind. Even got complimentary beignets. We got a split mimosa for $22 instead of $12.50 each glass. Came with a cute bottle and a small oj. The fried rice was so yummy and the crab benedict was probably the best crab benny i've had ever. It was real Dungeness crab was and they did not skimp. potatoes were alright but the benny was so yummy and the asparagus added a nice green crunchy layer. would love to go back! read more

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Cheryl's on 12th is amazingly delicious! So cute! Such great, friendly and attentive staff, how could we ask for more? We had a couple Bloody Marys, a fig and feta cheese sandwich, and a vegan wrap. It was all super delicious, and Cheryl's on 12th is a must do every time we're in town. read more

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Great cafe with friendly service, great food and festive decor! We were able to snag a reservation for 3 we appreciate how friendly service was. This restaurant gets really busy for breakfast and brunch! They have a lot of seating! We loved the drinks and they gave complimentary beignets which were delicious! Portions are large so my husband and I shared the fried rice. Absolutely delicious! read more

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Wonderful experience! Fantastic service, and amazing food. A really diverse selection of dishes and excellent tea & coffee.

Cheryl's on 12th is in a busy part of town that really only allows for street parking other than possible parking garages in the area so it did take a few minutes of driving around to be able to find a parking spot. The place was pretty crowded so I opted to sit at the breakfast bar towards the back and am really glad I did. I got to have breakfast with a show and got food gifts to try out while I waited. One thing I have never considered for breakfast (other than maybe leftovers) would be fried rice but the kitchen staff offered me a small place of their Portuguese Fried Rice to try out. Pretty good! Along with that I got a sweet treat of a donut hole of some kind and I certainly wasn't complaining about that. I ordered my go-to breakfast to try at new place of their one biscuit & sausage gravy and had two eggs added to the top. I love that they offer a one biscuit option as two are always too much for me. I ordered a mimosa, which they offered different flavors for other than the usual so I decided to try the Lavender, they were kind enough to also bring my orange juice juuuuuuuust in case I wasn't feeling the Lavender. I gotta say, all the staff gave me exceptional service and made my breakfast wonderful. read more

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