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Food was good. Well seasoned. I did half and half on the gravy, both mushroom and sausage gravy was good. A solid choice in Portland's wild wonderland of delicious brunch. Nothing blew our minds but it was still all delicious. I will say their blood Mary mix is very good.
Walk into a bright and airy cafe near Ladd's Addition and have a tasty brunch that is worthy of Portland. It's Sunday morning and we already left our first choice for brunch due to an hour wait. We had never been to Genie's, though I had driven past it every day for the last 6 months. A quick check assured me they had gluten options. To my pleased surprise, there was no wait. The menu arrives with our water and I start to panic. Everything has either eggs or gluten or dairy! I start frantically assembling a breakfast of side dishes but then the waitress arrives. She advises me that they have vegan cheese (Daiya) and also offer tofu eggs. Suddenly, the menu opens up. While sipping my Spanish coffee (it has some whipped cream but I didn't ask for no dairy and it's a small amount, so I don't worry. I order a variation on their Campfire Burrito and add some avocado. The result is tasty and filling. The husband gets Chicken Fried Steak with 50/50 (sausage and mushroom) gravy, hash browns, and a biscuit. It was all excellent. I dared a tiny nibble of the biscuit and it had a great crumb, flavor, and was baked with coarse salt in top for an extra posh result. The wait staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. The chairs, while uncoushined, are contoured and comfortable. I enjoyed the entire experience, recommend it, and will come again. Tags: Offers gluten free, dairy free, egg free options
Though the interior is a bit simple and very reminiscent of old diners, the staff were kind, the service was prompt, and the food was really tasty. I ended up ordering a chocolate milk and the Campfire Burrito which came loaded with all of the fixings and was topped with an absolutely delicious pasilla pepper crema. The burrito was of a good size (though I personally wish it was a bit larger) and was really tasty. I will say though the presentation was a bit weird. I was expecting to be able to pick it up and eat it but it had the crema on the outside of it so you had to eat it with a knife and fork which causes a lot of the ingredients to fall out making it a bit difficult to get a bite with everything in it. Not a deal breaker of course, but something to think about. Overall, a great breakfast was had here.
Portland is chock-a-block in great breakfast and brunch places. Genie's is near the top of the pile and has the added benefit of withstanding covid and all the competition. Expect a noisy, rock-music laden environment with cool art and a variety of ages and types of Portland hipsters to be your dining companions. The menu had a wide variety of breakfast classics and lots of creative Benedicts. I had the Vegetarian Benedict served on Risotto Cakes (after a false start of the regular Benedict was returned to the kitchen-maybe a side-effect of the loud music?) and my dining partner had a classic breakfast. The risotto cakes were tender and lightly breaded and the poached eggs added creamy, yolky goodness. The potatoes were nicely seasoned and tasty. We will definitely return here again next time we visit!
I hadn't been to Genies since...probably 2016/2017 and it was such a treat to stop in today. 100% one of the best breakfasts I've had in Portland of late. Reasonably priced, really great portions and super kind, attentive staff. The veggie hash was insanely good, lots of tasty veg and the hashbrowns were perfectly crisp (I'm a big fan of potato forward breakfasts). I appreciate that it feels much less cramped then places like Screen Door, and isn't trying to be too fancy. It's just a good, solid breakfast. Excited to come back and get in on some of their vodka infusions Note: I went at 9ish on a Monday. I know weekend brunch can be a different vibe.
5 of us went there for breakfast on Saturday. As usual it's a long freaking wait while seeing other people of 2 people arrived after us get seated before us. I really don't understand the logic on seating group of more than 4. If they keep seating those 2 people in a 4 people table. The bigger group just have to wait forever. After the wait we're still squeezed into a 4 people table. Well, we should have split into 3 and 2 next time. After seated, it takes the waitress 15 mins to come order our drinks. Then another 20 mins to order our food. By the time we get our food, it's about 50 mins. If you're hungry, don't go there. Food was ok. Nothing special. Price is better than many places though. They do have lots of interesting choices of bloody Mary's.
My first time here and ordered the pancakes for breakfast, but didn't know they give you three huge ones... Not complaining, perfect amount to say for the next day if you can't finish your first service, because I definitely think this is multiple servings of goodness. The butter, the rich syrup, and a side of sausage, added, make for a perfect breakfast when you consume them all together.
Went here when I visited Portland. Was a fun medium sized restaurant. Food was great and staff was very accommodating to our large group. I had no issues with the food and was very tasty.
Genies was a post drinking staple of mine living in Portland back in 2010. Thankfully it has survived the pandemic and for my return in 2022! It was mostly as I remembered it. Has a bit of the usual diner smell to it, okay but not great service still (at least all the times I've visited) but solid food to pick from. I did miss the old bloody Mary bar they had stationed in the corner for bloody Sundays but alas times change and certainly during the pandemic it wouldn't have been a thing. This visit I had an omelet with fruit and toast. The dish was cooked as expected and the fruit even had some blueberries in it. The coffee refills were consistent and the flavor of my omelet was delish even if not the most revolutionary or mind blowing in presentation or flavor combinations. I don't remember it being so expensive though, but I understand costs have spiked these last few years. Genies still is a dependable and delish staple to stop in to- get there before 930 to avoid weekend line.
Was invited to try Genie's... A friend said that the place was very good, I stopped in to check it out. It was on a Saturday morning just before 9:00. Plenty of available seating but many folks streaming in through the morning. I was lucky that we got there when we did. There was a line by the time we left. I would've gladly stood in that line to get the meal that we did. Everyone of the meals that we ordered was the size of a hubcap. Come to find out, we didn't even order the big stuff! Menu as well thought out, prepared well, overall great experience. Top-notch greasy spoon in my book.
This place was fantastic! No wonder it was highly recommended! Packed as well. The service was great. The food was so tasty! My eggs Benedict were on point! Coffee was fresh and hot! The decor was nostalgic. Definitely a comfort food diner that everyone loves. Would recommend and make this a regular go to if I lived in the area. read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
Food was good. Well seasoned. I did half and half on the gravy, both mushroom and sausage gravy was good. A solid choice in Portland's wild wonderland of delicious brunch. Nothing blew our minds but it was still all delicious. I will say their blood Mary mix is very good. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Walk into a bright and airy cafe near Ladd's Addition and have a tasty brunch that is worthy of Portland. It's Sunday morning and we already left our first choice for brunch due to an hour wait. We had never been to Genie's, though I had driven past it every day for the last 6 months. A quick check assured me they had gluten options. To my pleased surprise, there was no wait. The menu arrives with our water and I start to panic. Everything has either eggs or gluten or dairy! I start frantically assembling a breakfast of side dishes but then the waitress arrives. She advises me that they have vegan cheese (Daiya) and also offer tofu eggs. Suddenly, the menu opens up. While sipping my Spanish coffee (it has some whipped cream but I didn't ask for no dairy and it's a small amount, so I don't worry. I order a variation on their Campfire Burrito and add some avocado. The result is tasty and filling. The husband gets Chicken Fried Steak with 50/50 (sausage and mushroom) gravy, hash browns, and a biscuit. It was all excellent. I dared a tiny nibble of the biscuit and it had a great crumb, flavor, and was baked with coarse salt in top for an extra posh result. The wait staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. The chairs, while uncoushined, are contoured and comfortable. I enjoyed the entire experience, recommend it, and will come again. Tags: Offers gluten free, dairy free, egg free options read more
10 months ago
Though the interior is a bit simple and very reminiscent of old diners, the staff were kind, the service was prompt, and the food was really tasty. I ended up ordering a chocolate milk and the Campfire Burrito which came loaded with all of the fixings and was topped with an absolutely delicious pasilla pepper crema. The burrito was of a good size (though I personally wish it was a bit larger) and was really tasty. I will say though the presentation was a bit weird. I was expecting to be able to pick it up and eat it but it had the crema on the outside of it so you had to eat it with a knife and fork which causes a lot of the ingredients to fall out making it a bit difficult to get a bite with everything in it. Not a deal breaker of course, but something to think about. Overall, a great breakfast was had here. read more
Portland is chock-a-block in great breakfast and brunch places. Genie's is near the top of the pile and has the added benefit of withstanding covid and all the competition. Expect a noisy, rock-music laden environment with cool art and a variety of ages and types of Portland hipsters to be your dining companions. The menu had a wide variety of breakfast classics and lots of creative Benedicts. I had the Vegetarian Benedict served on Risotto Cakes (after a false start of the regular Benedict was returned to the kitchen-maybe a side-effect of the loud music?) and my dining partner had a classic breakfast. The risotto cakes were tender and lightly breaded and the poached eggs added creamy, yolky goodness. The potatoes were nicely seasoned and tasty. We will definitely return here again next time we visit! read more
3 years ago
I hadn't been to Genies since...probably 2016/2017 and it was such a treat to stop in today. 100% one of the best breakfasts I've had in Portland of late. Reasonably priced, really great portions and super kind, attentive staff. The veggie hash was insanely good, lots of tasty veg and the hashbrowns were perfectly crisp (I'm a big fan of potato forward breakfasts). I appreciate that it feels much less cramped then places like Screen Door, and isn't trying to be too fancy. It's just a good, solid breakfast. Excited to come back and get in on some of their vodka infusions Note: I went at 9ish on a Monday. I know weekend brunch can be a different vibe. read more
3 years ago
5 of us went there for breakfast on Saturday. As usual it's a long freaking wait while seeing other people of 2 people arrived after us get seated before us. I really don't understand the logic on seating group of more than 4. If they keep seating those 2 people in a 4 people table. The bigger group just have to wait forever. After the wait we're still squeezed into a 4 people table. Well, we should have split into 3 and 2 next time. After seated, it takes the waitress 15 mins to come order our drinks. Then another 20 mins to order our food. By the time we get our food, it's about 50 mins. If you're hungry, don't go there. Food was ok. Nothing special. Price is better than many places though. They do have lots of interesting choices of bloody Mary's. read more
3 years ago
My first time here and ordered the pancakes for breakfast, but didn't know they give you three huge ones... Not complaining, perfect amount to say for the next day if you can't finish your first service, because I definitely think this is multiple servings of goodness. The butter, the rich syrup, and a side of sausage, added, make for a perfect breakfast when you consume them all together. read more
1 year ago
Genies was a post drinking staple of mine living in Portland back in 2010. Thankfully it has survived the pandemic and for my return in 2022! It was mostly as I remembered it. Has a bit of the usual diner smell to it, okay but not great service still (at least all the times I've visited) but solid food to pick from. I did miss the old bloody Mary bar they had stationed in the corner for bloody Sundays but alas times change and certainly during the pandemic it wouldn't have been a thing. This visit I had an omelet with fruit and toast. The dish was cooked as expected and the fruit even had some blueberries in it. The coffee refills were consistent and the flavor of my omelet was delish even if not the most revolutionary or mind blowing in presentation or flavor combinations. I don't remember it being so expensive though, but I understand costs have spiked these last few years. Genies still is a dependable and delish staple to stop in to- get there before 930 to avoid weekend line. read more
Was invited to try Genie's... A friend said that the place was very good, I stopped in to check it out. It was on a Saturday morning just before 9:00. Plenty of available seating but many folks streaming in through the morning. I was lucky that we got there when we did. There was a line by the time we left. I would've gladly stood in that line to get the meal that we did. Everyone of the meals that we ordered was the size of a hubcap. Come to find out, we didn't even order the big stuff! Menu as well thought out, prepared well, overall great experience. Top-notch greasy spoon in my book. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
I went to Portland to visit a friend and we decided to go to Genie's one rainy morning. I would give anything to be back there eating some of the best biscuits and gravy I have ever had. Our waitress was on top of everything and has great suggestions. The atmosphere couldn't have been anymore perfect. Good friends, great food and beautiful conversation in the windowed corner of a cute cafe sipping tea watching the Portland rain read more
I'm always on the lookout for that PERFECT breakfast spot - I want the best toast/French Toast/Biscuit, Belgian waffle, etc to go with the way I like my hashbrowns - crispy and hot without too much oil, and sausage links that aren't too dense or spicy. Oftentimes, I get one or two things pretty close but I've yet to find a place for me with all three! Today, we tried Genie's. We lucked out and found a ; parking spot only a block away. Walking in, the place seemed kind of dark and dingy. I know my husband was thinking, "WHERE did my wife take us this time?!?!?" I have a habit of taking us to some weird places, most are pretty good tho! We were seated in the main room next door and this area was bright and half full of people on this early Sunday morning. It made us feel better about my choice =) We ordered: French Toast, Eggs Benedict with breakfast potatoes, sausage links, jalapeño bacon, and hash browns. The French Toast was some of the best I've ever had. Sweet, crunchy and not overly soaked with the batter. I prefer just butter and powdered sugar (no syrup on my French Toast. This keeps it to the level of sweetness I prefer and doesn't let it get too soggy. Hash browns were pretty good but they only had Portland Ketchup which is not my favorite. Sausage was OK, but too dense for my personal taste. Eggs Benedict has some Hollandaise sauce where you can really feel the love. The ham was kind of plain and not temperature hot. Same with the breakfast potatoes. They had cooled down too much by the time they got to our table and this diminished the flavor a bit. The jalapeño bacon was interesting but strangely reminded us of peanut butter? We would come here again. Definitely get the French Toast and try a few other things too! read more
3 years ago
No wait time on this casual Thursday morning. Was refreshed to see they have 6-8 cocktails on their breakfast menu as well as softer drinks like mimosas. The menu is nice and full, with both sweet and savory offerings. There's plenty of natural light in every corner and soft rock playing. Perfect little brunch spot! Would be delighted to return again. read more
Had a blast having brunch here with some friends last week! But man oh man is this place always busy! Luckily our party of three had to wait for maybe 10 minutes? Staff were friendly- although busy! My pals ordered Bloody Mary's while I stuck with a chai. The alcoholic drinks came out FAST- and they tasted great! Unfortunately it took maybe 20 minutes to get my chai, as the lure were some mix ups with the staff forgetting which table ordered it. Because of the wait and mix up, I was grateful to have my drink on the house. The chai was still yummy with just the right amount of spice. My friends both ordered the Country Fried Steak while I stuck to being a typical hipster and ordered the Avocado Toast. The Country Fried Steak was a hit- especially the gravy. Both friends inhaled their meals and left their plates clean. They also wanted to shout out the potatoes as they were crispy and flavorful. My avocado toast was also rockin! Although I asked for scrambled eggs I noticed they were over rash, but no biggie. This tasted delicious and didn't feel super over filling, especially as I had the fresh fruit on the side. A great meal with a few bumps, but really nothing major. This is still a MUST VISIT for anyone looking for a great brunch with an awesome atmosphere! read more
2 years ago
Old school baby: looks and tastes like it. Someone takes your order and you don't bus your own dishes. The Chicken Fried Steak was better than okay, a very good version. Its irregular shape probably means it's not a frozen processed patty. The thinner crisp edges are a nice touch. Can't decide between mushroom and sausage gravy? Get both. The skin-on potatoes were average. Portion is very fair. At most places toast is usually included, but not here. The server was kind. However, she didn't know if the parking within eye sight of the building was metered. Maybe get to know your surroundings. My original intention was to go to Pine State Biscuits, but oh man, that line! read more
3 years ago
Genie's Cafe was my first PDX eats! With a variety of bustling businesses around (aka some long wait times) we decided to stop by Genie's Cafe situated right on the corner of the intersection. I'm surprised it wasn't busier! Food was delicious - I had the Denver omelet with all the toppings neatly tucked in the fluffy omelet and my boyfriend had the chicken apple sausage scramble. What else can I say besides it was diner/cafe food done RIGHT and I'm so glad we popped in. PLUS - check in on Yelp and you get $2 off a cocktail! And those were good too! I had the pumpkin chai latte with pumpkin flavored vodka, but the winner was there bloody marys! They have all sorts of infused vodka and I think my boyfriend ended getting a combination of one with horse radish and another with bacon and habanero infused vodka. All in all, a solid choice for breakfast/brunch if you're around this area. read more
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Genie's Cafe is a hidden gem. I had the special Strawberry Stuffed French Toast and a Morning Tonic. Both were delicious! Great food and service. Highly recommend, you won't be disappointed. read more
So we walk in to the bar area and there is no one in there. The bartender says we can sit anywhere. So we choose a high top bar table. After a few minutes he says there is more seating in the other room, if you like. We don't move, expecting someone to bring us menus and whatnot. Servers come and get drinks from the bar. A couple glance in our direction but say nothing. After 10 minutes or so we just think everyone is rude and we clearly won't be served here so we walk to the other dining room and have a seat. If it wasn't for our server, I'd be giving this place 3 stars for there service. But our server was fantastic. I was torn on which Bloody Mary to get. I love spicy and he convinced me I wouldn't die. So I got the hottest one they have, The Carolina. It was pretty fantastically spicy. It was perfect. I ordered Huevos Rancheros which was so freakin tasty. If you get a chance, eat here. Just don't sit in the bar expecting food service. read more
First time came in here from Seattle. Almost lunch hrs and ordered lunch special today. Something....pork sandwich and choice of fries or salad. It was a wonderful flavor and great taste....but messy bcz soft. Service guy was so nice and kind of me. I enjoyed here so much and food was 5 stars. read more
Our group of friends decided to grab breakfast and decided to try this gem out. Immediately upon walking in we were greeted with friendly smiles. They asked us to wait for a couple of minutes to situate our tables and provided us with coffee while waiting! Food was great, service was amazing, and we didn't have to wait that long at all and we had 9 people! I wasn't feeling adventurous so i ordered just two eggs, the breakfast potatoes and their chicken sausage patties that were made there. Wasn't a huge fan of the chicken patties but I'm glad I gave it a try! Tried my fiancé's country fried steak and it was pretty delicious as well. Seemed like all the boys enjoyed their country fried steaks and all the girls enjoyed their food as well! Our waiter was so attentive and accommodating! We really enjoyed our time there and they even made paying SUPER EASY. Would recommend this place to anyone ! read more
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1101 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202
Hosford-Abernethy, Central Eastside, Southeast Portland
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