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Love McMinville and was hungry for breakfast. They have the BEST HASHBROWNS! It's a generous portion of shredded potato with crispy top and bottom. It was not greasy or oily in the least. It was so, so, so good. HEAVEN. I got the daily special of the pastry instead of toast and it was sour cream coffee cake - not too sweet, with the right amount of cinnamon swirl and delicious crumble on top. It was also tender and moist. So good! They also do a mean poached egg (those are hard and can be messed up easily). Friendly service, hometown feel, yummy food.
All breads are made in-house except for the gluten free which is made in-house at a dedicated gluten free facility Bierly down the street. Breakfast was made to order with locally sourced foods. Very friendly and attentive service. Excellent value. The restaurant is housed in a building over 100 years old.
I am someone who can appreciate the good in places, but unfortunately my experience here on a Saturday morning was not good. Before we arrived we based our decision on brunch by who had breakfast potatoes (not hashbrowns) and their online menu stated they did. We came in around brunch time, got seated fairly quickly in the main dining room, and ordered. They did not have any potato option besides hashbrowns, nor were they willing to make any even though a 'special' included them. We still decided to eat here. Upon receiving our meal, the sausage looked very pink / underdone so I did not eat it. The hashbrowns were fine ~ standard. Eggs my partner got were also ok... nothing extremely special. The waiter came to check on us and asked what was wrong with the sausage, I explained it looked underdone and raw (very pink). She initially said that's probably just the seasoning and that it's the texture that matters, not the color. She then said she would let the owner know. She brought the check without confronting the issue about the sausage and I didn't look and the check- gave her my card. After receiving it back, she dropped it and left (I assumed they would have comped the meat since it was underdone). They charged full price and then never came back into the dining room for 5 minutes so we signed and left. I have worked in the service industry for over ten years and it isn't a hard thing to do to own up to something so small and comp a few $$ off a meal. In the long run, they would have had a much higher chance of my return, but now I'll definitely be picking other places to dine at in McMinnville. I am not mad about them not comping the food in question, but I am disappointed in the fact that they failed to have a conversation with me directly. I would have walked away much happier as a customer if they didn't ignore my concern. If you're expecting a meal and service you'll love, nearby alternatives to CC are alpine kitchen, humble spirit, and the blue moon.
This cute little cafe is always my go to place for breakfast in McMinnville, the food is always amazing! The staff is always friendly, I highly recommend checking this cute little cafe on 3rd street
We arrived just after 11am on a busy Monday morning (Labor Day). We had to wait a few minutes to be greeted and put our name on the waiting list, which was totally understandable. All tables were full and the staff were super busy, which is a good sigh. I just knew we were in for a treat. Our wait was about 20 minutes so we strolled down third street and went into a local shop while we waited for a table. After about 15 minutes or so we received a text message that our table was ready so we walked back and got seated inside. The tables and chairs are really substantial, so you can't definitely order several plates to share and have enough space for it all, which I appreciate. Our server was kind and attentive. We ordered the 2 egg breakfast, mine with a biscuit & bacon, and my husband's with sausage & and English muffin. We also ordered the bourbon vanilla French toast to share. The food came out pretty quickly for it being such a busy day and everything tasted really great, good ingredients, fresh, perfectly cooked. No complaints!
I LOVE BREAKFAST!! If you're like me, you want to check out Crescent Cafe, located in the heart of McMinnville. This is my second visit here, and while a little bit of a drive from the Northwest Portland area, this is a wonderful, old-school charm cafe right in the heart of their downtown area. Cute neighborhood too. We had the florentine benedict, their bourbon vanilla French toast, a side of bacon, side of hash browns, and one egg over medium. NOTE: That's a lot of bacon! Also, All their breads and pastries are made in-house, and I'm told from scratch, daily. FYI, they are BIG slices, but good! Friendly staff, we like Shane, and always accommodating. On the weekends expect a bit of a wait. But in my opinion, worth it. SPECIAL NOTE: There's a McMenamin's across the street, and if you have time, check out their rooftop venue too. What a view!! We will be back as this is now one of my go-to breakfast stops. Now if you'll excuse me, I must go find a 12-Step meeting for over-breakfast-eaters anonymous.
What a cute lil joint we were introduced to! We were visiting family and our uncle recommended this place to us. Has a nice homie feel with great service. Our waitress was a seasoned veteran at the restaurant, sweet older lady that sounded like Tree Trunks from Adventure Time (weird reference I know lol). But she was very nice. She Recommend the Apple Crumble Coffee Cake thing (not its actual name) and fresh squeezed OJ. They were both delicious. The gentlemen got the biscuits and gravy while I got the Vanilla Bourbon French toast. The gravy tasted like liquid bacon, so good. The French toast was nice and thick. They must soak the French toast prior to putting it in the pan because it was nice and moist. The blueberry compote was tasty, though I think it could be better if it was warmed up prior to putting it on the toast, that's the only edit I have! So sad I don't live here to have this more often!
My sweetie and I visited our 3rd restaurant this weekend in search of the perfect Oregon breakfast and once again drove down to McMinnville, Oregon. The Crescent Cafe is well reviewed here on Yelp, so we had to try it. 30-minute wait outside, but once seated, we could smell delicious crepes and pancakes wafting temptingly across the seating area. Funny enough, we ordered egg dishes, and my wife ordered crabcakes and 2 eggs. I ordered the special, which for today was a delicious vegetable hash with egg whites and an English muffin. Both of us ordered a small cup of fresh fruit, today's fare, delicious, sweet strawberries. My wife loved the small serving size, and she finished everything, including the incredible buttermilk toast that came with her order. She also ordered a side of veggies+garlic, which was baked broccoli. The veggie hash reminded me of the same dish from my late, great favorite breakfast place in Portland, Byways. There were a couple of kinds of peppers, broccoli, and red peppers, along with freshly made warm potato squares. We both had decaf to reduce our coffee intake for the day and some fresh, clean cold water. Both of us felt like our dishes were tasty and well-prepared. This place is a 4/5 easy pushed over from 3 to 4 by their efficient and kind servers and hosts. The decor is that if an old house as it is in a 100 year old building! My only small complaint was about the serving size, which was a bit small for me. Next time, we'll try the pancakes and crepes, which are a tad more filling.
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9 months ago
Well hello again, folks! We know how this goes... I'm a brunch SNOB and it's the most difficult 5-star review to get from me. I'm picky and whiny when it comes to perfecting brunch. Crescent Cafe, kudos, you've done it again! We discovered Crescent about a year ago at the recommendation of a friend who used to live in McMinnville. We tried it then and we were very pleased with our experience. We returned again today. Met by a friendly staff, we did have a bit of a wait but that was on us... we failed to make a reservation. Nonetheless, it was worth the wait! They accommodated all 6 of us in less time than predicted. We were seated at a lovely table in the front of the restaurant and met by a lovely waitress who was so bubbly, friendly, and kind. Coffees showed up quickly and our orders were taken quite promptly. The atmosphere was lively and the staff was attentive. Food. They just do dang good here. First, yes we know what is coming now... THEY KNOW HOW TO COOK AN EGG TO ORDER! Second, the food is fresh and piping hot... hashbrowns are perfectly crisp, and the ham was delish! Overall, what more can I say? Huge portions, we each ate / drank cofee for ~$20/each and left with leftover boxes. Crescent Cafe knows how to do brunch. They thrive in all areas, you can't go wrong. Next time you're in McMinnville for the weekend, make sure you stop in for a fabulous brunch! read more
7 days ago
Love McMinville and was hungry for breakfast. They have the BEST HASHBROWNS! It's a generous portion of shredded potato with crispy top and bottom. It was not greasy or oily in the least. It was so, so, so good. HEAVEN. I got the daily special of the pastry instead of toast and it was sour cream coffee cake - not too sweet, with the right amount of cinnamon swirl and delicious crumble on top. It was also tender and moist. So good! They also do a mean poached egg (those are hard and can be messed up easily). Friendly service, hometown feel, yummy food. read more
24 days ago
All breads are made in-house except for the gluten free which is made in-house at a dedicated gluten free facility Bierly down the street. Breakfast was made to order with locally sourced foods. Very friendly and attentive service. Excellent value. The restaurant is housed in a building over 100 years old. read more
1 month ago
2 months ago
Wow wow wow! Delicious, home made ingredients at a great price. Our servers were polite, attentive, and informative about the menu. A sweet hometown vibe. Loved it! read more
I am someone who can appreciate the good in places, but unfortunately my experience here on a Saturday morning was not good. Before we arrived we based our decision on brunch by who had breakfast potatoes (not hashbrowns) and their online menu stated they did. We came in around brunch time, got seated fairly quickly in the main dining room, and ordered. They did not have any potato option besides hashbrowns, nor were they willing to make any even though a 'special' included them. We still decided to eat here. Upon receiving our meal, the sausage looked very pink / underdone so I did not eat it. The hashbrowns were fine ~ standard. Eggs my partner got were also ok... nothing extremely special. The waiter came to check on us and asked what was wrong with the sausage, I explained it looked underdone and raw (very pink). She initially said that's probably just the seasoning and that it's the texture that matters, not the color. She then said she would let the owner know. She brought the check without confronting the issue about the sausage and I didn't look and the check- gave her my card. After receiving it back, she dropped it and left (I assumed they would have comped the meat since it was underdone). They charged full price and then never came back into the dining room for 5 minutes so we signed and left. I have worked in the service industry for over ten years and it isn't a hard thing to do to own up to something so small and comp a few $$ off a meal. In the long run, they would have had a much higher chance of my return, but now I'll definitely be picking other places to dine at in McMinnville. I am not mad about them not comping the food in question, but I am disappointed in the fact that they failed to have a conversation with me directly. I would have walked away much happier as a customer if they didn't ignore my concern. If you're expecting a meal and service you'll love, nearby alternatives to CC are alpine kitchen, humble spirit, and the blue moon. read more
3 months ago
We arrived just after 11am on a busy Monday morning (Labor Day). We had to wait a few minutes to be greeted and put our name on the waiting list, which was totally understandable. All tables were full and the staff were super busy, which is a good sigh. I just knew we were in for a treat. Our wait was about 20 minutes so we strolled down third street and went into a local shop while we waited for a table. After about 15 minutes or so we received a text message that our table was ready so we walked back and got seated inside. The tables and chairs are really substantial, so you can't definitely order several plates to share and have enough space for it all, which I appreciate. Our server was kind and attentive. We ordered the 2 egg breakfast, mine with a biscuit & bacon, and my husband's with sausage & and English muffin. We also ordered the bourbon vanilla French toast to share. The food came out pretty quickly for it being such a busy day and everything tasted really great, good ingredients, fresh, perfectly cooked. No complaints! read more
6 months ago
I LOVE BREAKFAST!! If you're like me, you want to check out Crescent Cafe, located in the heart of McMinnville. This is my second visit here, and while a little bit of a drive from the Northwest Portland area, this is a wonderful, old-school charm cafe right in the heart of their downtown area. Cute neighborhood too. We had the florentine benedict, their bourbon vanilla French toast, a side of bacon, side of hash browns, and one egg over medium. NOTE: That's a lot of bacon! Also, All their breads and pastries are made in-house, and I'm told from scratch, daily. FYI, they are BIG slices, but good! Friendly staff, we like Shane, and always accommodating. On the weekends expect a bit of a wait. But in my opinion, worth it. SPECIAL NOTE: There's a McMenamin's across the street, and if you have time, check out their rooftop venue too. What a view!! We will be back as this is now one of my go-to breakfast stops. Now if you'll excuse me, I must go find a 12-Step meeting for over-breakfast-eaters anonymous. read more
2 months ago
6 months ago
3 months ago
What a cute lil joint we were introduced to! We were visiting family and our uncle recommended this place to us. Has a nice homie feel with great service. Our waitress was a seasoned veteran at the restaurant, sweet older lady that sounded like Tree Trunks from Adventure Time (weird reference I know lol). But she was very nice. She Recommend the Apple Crumble Coffee Cake thing (not its actual name) and fresh squeezed OJ. They were both delicious. The gentlemen got the biscuits and gravy while I got the Vanilla Bourbon French toast. The gravy tasted like liquid bacon, so good. The French toast was nice and thick. They must soak the French toast prior to putting it in the pan because it was nice and moist. The blueberry compote was tasty, though I think it could be better if it was warmed up prior to putting it on the toast, that's the only edit I have! So sad I don't live here to have this more often! read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
My sweetie and I visited our 3rd restaurant this weekend in search of the perfect Oregon breakfast and once again drove down to McMinnville, Oregon. The Crescent Cafe is well reviewed here on Yelp, so we had to try it. 30-minute wait outside, but once seated, we could smell delicious crepes and pancakes wafting temptingly across the seating area. Funny enough, we ordered egg dishes, and my wife ordered crabcakes and 2 eggs. I ordered the special, which for today was a delicious vegetable hash with egg whites and an English muffin. Both of us ordered a small cup of fresh fruit, today's fare, delicious, sweet strawberries. My wife loved the small serving size, and she finished everything, including the incredible buttermilk toast that came with her order. She also ordered a side of veggies+garlic, which was baked broccoli. The veggie hash reminded me of the same dish from my late, great favorite breakfast place in Portland, Byways. There were a couple of kinds of peppers, broccoli, and red peppers, along with freshly made warm potato squares. We both had decaf to reduce our coffee intake for the day and some fresh, clean cold water. Both of us felt like our dishes were tasty and well-prepared. This place is a 4/5 easy pushed over from 3 to 4 by their efficient and kind servers and hosts. The decor is that if an old house as it is in a 100 year old building! My only small complaint was about the serving size, which was a bit small for me. Next time, we'll try the pancakes and crepes, which are a tad more filling. read more
First time here for a Saturday brunch. The space is very nice...cozy and nice layout. We both ordered the two egg breakfast with bacon -- wife subbed fruit (fresh cut pears) for toast. Pretty simple order...and eggs were cooked perfect for both of us. Potatoes were very good...albeit a large amount. Her fruit was nice as was my bread. We both agreed the bacon was way too salty...it made it hard to eat. Overall service was exceptional and price was in line with market...I would definitely recommend this place but beware with the bacon! read more
4 months ago
Surprise trip for my birthday breakfast and it was definitely worth the trip. This classic bakery dinner doesn't look like much more than a hole in the wall, but the food is delicious and the service is great. It was quickly added to the list of top ten breakfast spots. This corned beef hash snob was quite impressed with their version. Not dry at all with the perfect corned beef to potatoes balance. You can tell they bake all of the breads and throw in a little extra love when they do.. the biscuit was melt in your mouth. In McMinnville...be sure to have breakfast here. read more
9 months ago
3 years ago
We heard this was the place to get breakfast in McMinnville, but I found Crescent Cafe to be A-OK. It was average breakfast food that's not cheap. But that doesn't seem to bother a lot of people around town since there's always a line at this spot. My partner and I visited Crescent Cafe for a late breakfast on a Sunday, and we were expecting a line. However, for the two of us, it was much easier to get a table, as we sat outside on the patio. The space isn't the largest, so I can see why it would be hard for groups to dine here. Shortly after we sat at our table, a line did form, with most parties having four or more peeps. My partner ordered the ham and swiss crepes while I had the veggie hash. I was able to choose the preparation of my two eggs (lightly poached) and for my bread, I went with a biscuit. My partner liked his meal, and it was large, with three crepes. But the sauce on the crepes was way too sweet, so he ended up smearing a lot of it off. My entrée was average, with most of the hash being potatoes. I did like that it came with asparagus, mushrooms and broccoli, so would've loved more of the veggies! But the best part was the housemade biscuit, which was fluffy and soft, and they gave me a side of marionberry jam to go with. Ya gotta get marionberries while in Oregon! Although the food was A-OK, service was fantastic. All of the staff here were super friendly and accommodating. I was wearing a dress and it wasn't yet warm, so they brought out two blankets for me to use while sitting outside. Now talk about service! read more
1 year ago
Great service! Friendly and kind staff + big portions of yummy food. We stayed at McMenamins across the street and came here for breakfast - definitely recommend! read more
3 years ago
How much did I enjoy Crescent Cafe? We went back the next day for second breakfast! Both mornings I had their vegetarian breakfast hash and each morning it was a little different. I liked both mornings appreciating the kitchen using what was fresh that day. Our waitress was warm, knew her menu and if it's not corny, made us feel at home (thank you!). Coffee was fine. My hubby had these sort of crepes with ham and cheese and they were worth stealing a bite by my daughter. My daughter had their scrambled eggs and sausage. Loved it. My only regret is we don't live closer. It is the kind of place I'd be a regular. read more
5 years ago
Perfect place to start your morning! Service - 5/5: we arrived at 9, were seated right away (others waited for maybe 10-20mins). Immediately we were greeted with water and a list of the specials. Coffees and waters were constantly refreshed, food came out in 15 minutes. The woman who served was the sweetest woman, so friendly! Food - 5/5 I got the veggie hash with 2 sunny side up eggs and cheese. So savory and good! My partner got the egg special which had brie and sweet and spicy bacon! They make all of their own break and you get to pick! I got the buttermilk biscuit and he got the potato toast (it was massive!). Ambiance - 5/5 very very clean. Within minutes of folks leaving they quickly cleaned tables. Very cozy and cute vibe with pretty hand pairings on the walls. Very close to all the shops! Highly recommend! read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
What a cute cafe with super friendly staff. We came for breakfast and were very pleased. The food was high quality, tasty, and came out piping hot. I have to say again, that the staff were so friendly which was the best part of breakfast for me. They greeted everyone who came in and checked on us multiple times. 5 s all around for me read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
We had a perfect breakfast with wonderful, pleasant service and delicious local sourced food. We each had one of the specials and enjoyed every bite!! Must do stop for a relaxing and delicious meal. read more
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526 NE 3rd St
McMinnville, OR 97128
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