Cheryl's is FUN. Packed, a little chaotic, and somehow that's part of the charm. We got routed…read morethrough 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.

I went to Cheryl's with a group of 8 people for a Sunday brunch and made a reservation on their…read morewebsite 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!

My partner and I stopped in for breakfast and it was delicious! Migas for him (it was a legit Texas…read moresize portion) and breakfast sandwich for myself... so good. If I'm not mistaken, Fontine was our server and once he heard it was my bday, I was gifted a nice lil plate of pancakes with a candle. Perfect diner feel. Really made my morning!

I rarely if ever write reviews of restaurants, but I feel that the quality of my salad today should…read morebe brought to someone's attention. I had the roasted sweet potato salad. The spinach was spoiled to the point of being slimy -I haven't had spinach like that except for the stuff that I forgot about in the bottom of my my vegetable drawer. Especially galling to find this in Portland, where fresh produce should be easy to source and to read that your "ingredients...are the best." The over abundant caramelized onions were tasteless and added nothing to the salad except to create a gloppy sort of mess. Sweet potato bits were too small and they too were fairly tasteless. All in all, very disappointing. I was surprised at the glowing 5-star reviews online, but most folks were rating the breakfast menu. Maybe that's where I went wrong. Hope you can make some improvements in your quality control.

Since the restaurant was attached to the hotel in which we stayed, we decided to stop here for…read morebreakfast before heading back to Eugene. The place isn't large, but it was not very busy when we visited. They were able to seat our party of five quickly. We seemed to be in a weird zone of the restaurant because we had two servers coming around to check on us but the service was very good. Everyone was really happy with their meals. I ordered the cotton candy pancakes for my daughter, and though our ill-timed bathroom break led to some of the cotton candy being melted since it came out whilst we were gone, it still delighted upon our return to the table. I chose for my meal Holli's Hashbrown Casserole. It was so dang good. I love a good potato casserole and add brisket? Done. There's no dedicated parking at this restaurant, though there's street parking around and I think a parking lot.

Went here on the recommendation of someone who was just leaving while my friend and I looked at the…read moremenu. The wait staff was friendly and the overall atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. I had the bacon egg and avocado sandwich and really enjoyed it. It was huge and came with a healthy portion of fries, so it is a lot for breakfast. My friend had the Eton mess pancakes--four fluffy pancakes with strawberries, blueberries, a strawberry coulis, and topped with cotton candy! Really something to see, but also a massive amount of food. In other words, come hungry, split some dishes, or be ready for leftovers. My friend also had a house made strawberry soda that she really liked.

We were short on time, so we stuck with appetizers and sides, and this place still delivered. The…read morefried okra and black bean fritters were on point, and the biscuits with sausage gravy were seriously filling. The pecan bacon had a nice sweet kick, while the fried oysters came out crispy without being buried in breading. Add a couple of solid mimosas and friendly service, and we had zero complaints. Next time, I'm coming back hungry enough to hit the full menu.

In Portland, OR on business and I'm flying back east this evening so before I leave, I want a great…read moredinner. My co-worker mentioned wanting some "creole, southern cooking" so I did some more Yelp'ing of course, revealing yet another bookmark, Screen Door! Here's how it went. Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on Couch St. in the Pearl District is this gem. The outside isn't much to look at, it's straightforward and modern. The restaurant is set on the corner and is adorned with yellow touches with a decent-sized outdoor section. Once inside it feels like a nice old-school mansion set right out of the bayous of New Orleans. Lots of low yellow lighting, woods and bright tiles decorate the bar as well as the seating areas. It's one big open seating area with the bar off to the right. I loved the open concept. It was busy, but wasn't terribly loud. I also LOVED how this place loudly and proudly welcomed LGBTQ+ community with a rainbow of balloons as well as artwork! Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but we had no issues here whatsoever. Food: The drinks were strong, colorful and delightful. Being based on southern cooking I had to try the classing New Orleans Hurricane and Sazerac! The Hurricane was huge, delicious and of course, strong. The Sazerac was practically perfect. First up I checked out the Hush Puppies which are cornmeal fritters w/ pepper jelly. These were delicious, hot, fresh and the pepper jelly had an EXCELLENT spice to it! Next up were the Crispy Fried Oysters which are cooked then crusted with cornmeal, bacon, other seasonings and served with toast points. These were delicious and literally made me forget I was eating oysters. Next up I tried the fried chicken that came with buttermilk-battered, crispy fried boneless chicken breast & thigh w/ buttery mashed potatoes, tasso ham gravy and collard greens. Absolutely fantastic. Chicken was crispy, juicy, tender and well-seasoned. The mashed potatoes were also moist and left my mouth watering after each bite. Collard greens were fresh and everything I wanted them to be. I also got the chance to try the Chicken & Waffles which comes with 1, 2 or 3 pieces of chicken depending on how hungry you are, a sweet potato waffle and of course syrup while everything is dusted with powdered sugar. Fantastic. The savory and the sweet just balanced themselves so well. My co-worked also let me try his macaroni & cheese which was damn good. Baked so it had that layer of crispy cheese across the top and was so cheesy, so gooey underneath. Value: Macaroni & Cheese Side = $7.00 Don't Tell Me What to Do! (Drink) = $13.00 Original Sazerac (Drink) = $15.00 Baked Oysters = $12.00 Chicken & Waffles (3-Pieces) = $29.00 Fried Chicken Dinner = $27.00 It's not fine-dining pricing, but it's not cheap either. The food and the ambiance are absolutely worth the price point. The quality speaks for itself. In conclusion, I LOVED it here at Screen Door. It's worthy of its great rating, stellar reputation and pricing. I am excited to pay this place a visit again in the future when I make it back here.

The restaurant space is very cute, comfortable and inviting. Even the people working are quite kind…read moreand quick to checkin that you're ready to order and refills are taken care of. However the food isn't anything that I would say is the most exciting thing. It's traditional breakfast food that tastes about the same as food you could grab from a local chain that sells Sysco products. Something along the lines of a Dennys or a Red Robin.

Here's the good: I liked my food (tender pancakes with a lemon sauce made into a "meal" with a…read morecouple eggs and chicken apple sausage). Our server was friendly and when I asked if we could move to a different table because cold air was blowing on me making me cold, she offered to turn down the a/c. It wasn't a hot day but yesterday was so I guess the a/c was still adjusted to that. It's also cute inside and they have a porch you can eat on but we ate inside. Now for the not so good: We ordered regular drip coffee. I was hoping for some right away but our food arrived at the table before our coffee. Then we had to wait longer while she went back for cream (we told her we wanted cream when we ordered coffee). The coffee was bitter and acidic. I know some like it like that but I like smooth, rich coffee without bitterness or sourness. Portland has no shortage of quality roasters so in a place like this I would expect better. My husband ordered the farmhouse scramble. It had veggies like mushrooms, spinach, onion, etc along with tofu. I think they are trying to appeal to the healthy trend but to me "healthy" means they should try all the harder to season it properly so it tastes delicious. When asked for salsa (he was desperate!) he was informed they don't have salsa. Only Tapatio on the table. He was offered chili oil so he dumped that on but he still didn't like his food. Not sure why I have to say this but here's a tip for the chef: tofu is a sponge for flavor. It should be well seasoned with flavor (spices, herbs, garlic ) and it would make all the difference. Your tofu was barely sautéed and had zero flavor which detracted from the dish. I hope somebody shares this with you.

If you are craving a hearty, comforting breakfast Grits n Gravy is the perfect spot. I would…read moreanticipate a potential wait on weekends, as I went on a Sunday morning at 9:30am and got the last two person table available. The ambiance is welcoming and fun. The walls are full of bright, colorful artwork that is for sale and made by the resident artist. The uptown shrimp & grits are a must order. They were decadent, rich in flavor, and cheesy. The country boy breakfast was also a delicious option. I enjoyed the creamy and well seasoned gravy that comes on top of it.

On my 1st day back in downtown Portland, of course I skipped all the other treats so I could make…read moreGrits and Gravy to start my day. Overall, another great experience. However, now that I've been a few times, I notice little details like "why do the hostesses continue to seat people right next to each other?". There are plenty of other open tables that people could be seated at, but it really eliminated our ability to have a connecting conversation, as it felt like we were a party of 6 with us 2 in the middle!!! And 2 of the people clearly had some personal "issues" going on and were very disruptive. The space is small, but the visual displays of all the artwork make it a talking point conversation. The main artist was on hand & we found ourselves with the opportunity to talk with him while we waited on our food (which took a lot longer than expected). Funny, we ordered 1st & ours came out 10 mins later after everyone else. I decided to go with the Chicken and Waffles, and we also had the shrimp and grits. The food hit on all cylinders, and the only thing that was needed next was to make a move for a cocktail and a little walking in downtown to change it up. Will definitely return, but I will be more direct and vocal about seating that's for sure.

Go for the cocktails. Our bartender was a true mixologist…read more I truly enjoyed the conversation and the artistic next level drinks. Go there!

This restaurant is located inside the Hi-Lo Hotel. We had our breakfast there two days in a row…read moresince we were staying at the hotel. The dining area is spacious and has a lot of natural light. The servers are very attentive. I had the American breakfast which was very satisfying; the bacon looked to be overcooked, but that was just one side. I like my bacon somewhat crispy. Overall, it hit the spot. The next day, I had the Buttermilk Pancakes and they were light and fluffy. Again, the thick cut bacon. An enjoyable meal overall.

On August 8th 2026…read more Visiting Mother's Bistro is always a delight, and it's even better when you bring your friends along--it feels like coming home, knowing it's going to be wonderful. Our server, Jacob, was truly amazing, and to show our appreciation, you go above and beyond for us. *

Lisa S. and team NEVER fail to produce the very best in presentation, quality and service at…read moreMother's Bistro!! When we were new to Portland in 2018, Mother's was the overwhelmingly first recommendation for a "must visit" with a stern warning to "make a reservation" as we would not get in otherwise (due to its popularity! This was at their earlier location on the corner of 1st Ave and has not changed even in their larger space inside the corner of the Embassy Suites and across the street from the original Voodoo Doughnuts!! Some of my favourites over the years have included her Pot Roast, Meatloaf (in the very convenient "half & half" plate - no sacrifice of one for the other)! The breakfasts are the warm, delicious you need inside to start your busy day or to ride the "el" back up to your room to sleep off the carb coma (from the amazing waffles)!! Don't get me started on the pastries (if you truly don't wish this review to become a "50 Shades of Fatter After" ;) Don't question it, JUST GO!!

One of my all time favorite brunch spots in portland. All the food came out fairly quick and it…read moretasted amazing. I enjoy getting to try multiple dishes for the price of one which is great. So sad they announced they will be closing soon but being hopeful about the future for the restaurant.

I have been wanting to come here for years. Yes years. In my family, we don't really go to brunch…read moreor even breakfast too often. You can tell from my yelp reviews, I don't really have a lot of breakfast reviews. But I had this saved as a must try and it is in NE and not far from our place. So this morning when hubs said our pregnant daughter was coming over for breakfast I jumped at the chance to suggest this spot. In case you don't read the rest of my review, I wanted to comment that the service was really great here and I am pretty sure the nice guy in the front was the owner, but I could be wrong. There was another guy working as well when two of us arrived and the rest were parking and he told us which table would be ours but that we should wait and all order together. But he was really great because when he saw the place start to get busy he reminded us of our table in the corner, kinda letting us know so it wouldn't get snatched. So that earned points in book. The menu is brunchy in that it is a prix fix breakfast menu for $28.50 and there are 3 columns with 4-5 choices. Drinks, savory and sweet items. Boozy drinks are about $10-15 extra. There is also drinking chocolate, teas, coffee or juice. (Orange and grapefruit). The girls said the orange juice was really good. But I can't drink citrus and drinking chocolate would've been too heavy for me, so I opted for coffee. This is the only column that I could take or leave. Savory - all of us I think had something different and not one item was bad. I opted for the popcorn chicken and cheesy grits and it came with a poached egg that had a beautiful gooey egg yolk in the middle. The chicken was crispy and cooked to a crispy perfection on the outside but tender and juicy on the inside. The grits were so yummy and creamy as well. *chefs kiss* My hubs ordered the buttermilk biscuits with chorizo gravy and that was also a stellar choice. I had a bite and the biscuits were crisp on the outside and the gravy with the chorizo had such good flavor. Sweet - I had the Tres Leches French toast and once again, it was perfectly crisp on the outside and cooked to perfection on the inside with what I assume was a tres leches condensed milk concoction. It came with some berries and cream drizzled around it was perfect. My hubs had the graham cracker waffles and I am going to say it again, crispy and golden on the outside and cooked perfectly. I didn't eat any of the other items that everyone else ordered, like the baked egg and potatoes or the crepes, so I cannot comment on them, but I did take photos to share. But there are so many photos already I doubt mine offer anything new. I'm not usually a breakfast or brunch person but this was really good. 10/10 delicios on every single item and this place gets 6 stars out of 5.

There is nothing as perfect as a classic diner breakfast and Fuller's Coffee Shop delivers! There…read moreare no reservations, but the line moves very quickly. The diner is composed of several long counters with bar stools and you can see directly into the kitchen. Our waitress came over and immediately gave us waters and offered us coffees. This was perfect diner coffee served in cozy mugs. The coffee was hot and bold. Not my usual diner order but ordered the huevos rancheros and was beyond pleasantly surprised. My eggs were perfectly over easy and served over fresh salsa and homemade crunchy tortillas. The shredded hashbrowns were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I loved this breakfast place and would definitely frequent if I was local

A classic breakfast spot in Portland…read more If you like the old school style and affordable costs with no frills, this is the spot. The stuff on the menu is very similar to any diner spot that sells breakfast if that tells you anything. The only downside is their coffee isn't all that very good. The service was great. The seating is a U shape where you sit on the outside and the server is in the inside. Very unique setup. I had their basic hash browns, sausage, eggs and toast combo. Toast comes buttered for you. No complaints on the food. It's a great classic dinner that is very much American.