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    J & M Cafe

    4.0 (285 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Breakfast Sammy
    Joshua L.

    I was in town visiting and my boy said this place down the street was fire.. he wasn't lying! I was low key against that giner butter...then i had it and there wasn't enough!! Pure genius. The Sammy was also fire! The home fries couldn't have been a little more crispy for my personal taste but overall very good!! Top tier!!

    Creole bloody mary
    Ainsley E.

    Had a lovely breakfast here. Serve yourself coffee (pretty good!) and water, they also offer speciality coffee drinks and cocktails. I really enjoyed my Mediterranean scramble -- the pesto and sundried tomatoes really made it special. Good bread for the toast. Potatoes looked better than they were, I think they are just under seasoned. Would have no issue returning to this pleasant little spot to try more of the menu!

    Kristen H.

    Previous reviews did not mislead; little to no wait to be seated. Friendly service and the vibe is light and inviting. Bloody Mary's were delicious and our breakfasts orders filled and satisfied; breakfast Sammy, biscuits and gravy and a side of turkey sausage. Did not disappoint.

    Iced latte with coffee in the ice instead of water!
    Lauren T.

    Loved how they use coffee in their ice cubes instead of water! Everyone loved their meals. I got the banana bread which was super delicious. Loved the ambiance and the service was good, but if you are in a rush don't go here, it's a little slow.

    Jam
    Shae B.

    This quaint little breakfast spot was a hidden gem. The food was delicious and seasoned well. The bacon thick and crispy. With plant based and vegan option. I had the Mediterranean and I can't wait to go back for another round. My partner in foodie adventures had the 2 egg breakfast. The chai latte was perfection, not two sweet and not to spice. The sever and owner is so sweet. She even share the type of jam and where to get it.

    Steve H.

    I just recently dropped in for breakfast after a long while. It's amazing how little J&M has changed. And that's a good thing. When I first moved to Portland in 2000 I lived just a few blocks away. Consequently I had lots and lots of breakfasts here. Here's what's great about J&M: -It's not super pretentious, which, for a breakfast joint in Portland, Oregon, is saying something. Weekend brunch is high religion in this town. This place is casual and not trying to wow the pants off of you. -They have self-serve coffee, with mugs and carafes out in the open. This is great. When you arrrive, if there is a line, you can leave your name on the list and then go grab yourself a coffee before you've even been seated or waited on. This is brilliant. -The food is all decent. Not overly fancypants, but solid breakfast stuff. -Wait staff is super friendly.

    Menu

    Super welcoming and accommodating waitress. Cool spot and really tasty food! Absolutely killer breakfast burrito!

    J&M plate (poached benedict)
    Kayla S.

    Fantastic ambience! Loved by locals and run by a fantastic waitress. This was recommended by our hostel and the food was hearty and perfectly balanced. Loved sampling the local coffee too! Highly recommend

    Breakfast burrito.
    Jennifer J.

    While I was in Portland recently I met up with a couple of friends for breakfast at this quaint cafe in a really cool old building. The building was incredible! I don't know what it used to be, but why the exposed brick walls and ginormous paned windows I felt like I was dining back in time. For food, I opted for their breakfast burrito with added avocado. My friends got the French toast and the waffle. While everything was tasty, I gotta say the star of the show were the crispy homestyle potatoes that accompanied my burrito. Their prices were a little steep here, though that seems to be par for the course these days. Service was friendly and fast, too. And of course, they had great coffee!

    Menu - 2/17/24
    Hee Y.

    No wait on a Saturday at 12:30pm. We easily found street parking. The tofu scramble and breakfast sandwich come with perfectly crispy potatoes. I asked for no bacon with my sandwich which was subbed for avocado. The crispy grits were delicious. Service was friendly. The prices were reasonable. The bathroom requires a key (located near the water station) to enter.

    Renata L.

    Great friendly service, food choices and drinks. My scrambled garden eggs were delicious.

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    old school diner, gorgeous building space! historic and lovely. they smoke their own bacon!

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    Good food, reasonable prices. Great place to go while getting your Subaru serviced. We've done it 3 times now.

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    What a great restaurant. We had a large party and they sat us all together. The service was great and the food was delicious.

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    Best breakfast/brunch/lunch spot in my neighborhood. Cornmeal Belgian waffles with the pecans and ginger butter is my jam!

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    Canard - Foie Gras dumplings

    Canard

    4.4(551 reviews)
    0.1 miLower Burnside, Industrial District, Buckman, Central Eastside
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    Canard was participating in this month's Portland Dining Monthly. I'm glad we participated…read more The food Canard was both interesting and delicious. We especially enjoyed the chicken fried trout. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

    Canard has been on my to try list and was finally got the motive to go since they participated in…read moreDining Month! Made a reservation, so we were able to be seated quickly. The space itself is smaller and intimate, so bringing a larger group than about 4-5 people might not be ideal. The ambiance definitely gave Italy vibes, for sure. The chicken liver mousse was a good consistency, paired with the figs gave a nice balance between sweet and savory. The steak frites was a classic, steak was a good portion and cooked medium rare, but I'm sure if you wanted it more cooked through, you could make that request. The fries were definitely a standout, great texture and the garlic flavor gave a good contrast to the steak. My favorite dish was the dessert, the flaky crust gave a nice texture to the cream insides. I'm a huge passionfruit fan, so once I saw it was on the menu, I knew I had to try it. It didn't disappoint and I would definitely come back just for this dish alone. Overall a solid experience and would recommend people to try Canard out at least once!

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    Canard - Foie Gras dumplings..... the dish that kisses you back.

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    Hey Love - Let the good times roll

    Hey Love

    4.2(441 reviews)
    0.2 miLower Burnside, Buckman, Central Eastside
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    Hey Love is such a vibe. The moment you walk in, it feels like you stepped into a tropical little…read moreescape with plants everywhere, warm lighting, and that fun energy that just makes you want to stay longer than you planned. The drinks are super unique and really well-balanced, not just the usual cocktail menu. Everything tastes fresh, a little creative, and honestly, dangerously good. The food is great for sharing, and the whole place just has this effortlessly cool atmosphere. It's one of those spots that works for anything, catching up with friends, a chill night out, or even just sitting there people-watching. Definitely one of my favorite finds in Portland so far. We tried this place on weekends most of the times and everyone loves this place. Their vegan ceviche is to die for and honestly I can just go there for their ceviche. The service is really good. Definitely, a must visit when you are around.

    Hey love has a beautiful ambience…read more It's primarily a bar so the variety in food is limited. You order from the QR code and you don't get serviced otherwise, but they want a tip. It's just like ordering from McDonalds. The prices are high for very little. I paid $16 for a small drink called Home for the Holiday. Go to Sandy Hut instead, cheaper stronger and tastes better too. Jk, that's comparing apples to oranges....but if you want an espresso martini that's actually worth it...

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    Mother’s Bistro & Bar - Portebello spinach omelette.

    Mother’s Bistro & Bar

    4.3(5.3k reviews)
    0.7 miDowntown, Southwest Portland
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    I'm always cautious about giving some place I've only tried once five stars, but I'll take a chance…read moreand do that in this case. Mothers is a great place to eat downtown, but I'd recommend making reservations or at least calling ahead. They get busy! Service was very friendly and our server checked in on us an acceptable number of times. Everyone we interacted with was also friendly and warm. The food came out quickly, hot, and prepared correctly. All items were quite tasty. It's not exactly gourmet in terms of you taking a bite and thinking it's the best thing you've ever eaten, but it's solid. I really want to try dinner there. Ambience is busy and bustling. Really it's what you'd expect for a downtown diner. This is the kind of place I would take people to who are coming in from out of town and I'm not sure how adventurous they are (mom & pop from Ohio for example) We will definitely eat here again.

    I thought the staff was nice. It was really busy as it was Mother's Day, so I don't think it's a…read morefair representation of timely and attentive service. But when our server was with us, they were very nice and patient with my questions and requests. It's a bit loud when the place is on the full side, making it difficult to have a conversation. I wouldn't bring my girlfriend who is hard of hearing, at least with a group. I'd be curious to try more of the menu. I was very much not wowed by the breakfast. The beverages were however very nice, and I recently had the cobbler dessert and it looked amazing and tasted better. We had the coffee (Extracto, love.), I had a really good hef and my mother a very well balanced Bellini that I was very pleasantly surprised with trying. From what I saw, the lunch sounds very good and I'd be more apt to recommend folks give that a shot if they happened to be going there too. I'm not sure if I'd recommend as a must go stop. Vibe wise, the ambience is overall really nice. I think having rolled flatware, even with just upgraded napkins, would better complete the aesthetic you initially see and feel. This would also connect with the price point of the food and quality of the beverages. As a fellow server, on that note I would expect more consistent stronger visual appearance standards with servers. (Sorry guys! But some of you looked great!) Overall, I'd definitely join a friend for coffee and lunch over there in the future. Just wouldn't be my top pick for a celebratory brunch or intimate dinner with a date or friends and fam.

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    Mother’s Bistro & Bar - Dining room

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    Mother’s Bistro & Bar - Getting ready for Strawberry Shortcake Week!!!

    Getting ready for Strawberry Shortcake Week!!!

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    Original Hotcake House

    Original Hotcake House

    3.6(661 reviews)
    1.4 miSoutheast Portland
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    It's a greasy spoon, with an interior that hasn't been updated in 30 years. DO NOT LET THIS SCARE…read moreYOU. Their all-day menu includes breakfast favorites as well as lunch & (ersatz) steak dinners. Stanford recommendations include the chicken-fried steak (save some of your gravy for the very very good hash browns). Pancakes are basic but exemplary quality -- fluffy but holding up well to butter and syrup. If the idea of having your food made on one big grill right next to everything else scares you, skip this place. But if you realize that from that grill and sometimes-shared grease you get delicious flavor, you'll love this place. The only downside is that they used to be 24h, but didn't fully recover from the pandemic. Still a classic PDX destination whether you're in the mood for comfort food or looking to sop up a night of drinking.

    Original Hotcake House -- Blink and You'll Miss It, But Your Stomach Won't…read more You'd walk right past this joint if you weren't looking for it--and you probably wouldn't step inside unless Yelp put it on your radar. That's exactly how I ended up here, killing time between appointments at the nearby VA Medical Center. The drill is simple: read the board, order at the counter, pay up, grab a number, and find a seat. No ceremony, no nonsense. Your food shows up fast. Easy peazzy. I went with the classic combat loadout: two eggs over-medium, bacon, crispy hash browns, and a biscuit with a side of country gravy... HOOAH! Execution? Nailed it. Eggs cooked perfectly, bacon thick and meaty, hash browns plentiful and done right, and a massive biscuit drowning in gravy. Mission accomplished. I left full, satisfied, and oddly respected. Now let's be honest--the place could use a facelift. It looks like it's been through a few campaigns. But clearly, whatever they're doing works. Bonus points: open 24 hours, which already puts them ahead of half the competition. The staff were friendly, efficient, and squared away. And all this for about $20? That's a win in today's battlefield economy. CombatCritic gives Original Hotcake House 8 Bombs Out of 10 More bombs are better - unless you're on the receiving end - HOOAH!

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    Inside of the place.

    Cheryl’s on 12th - You Don't Have To Be In La. To Enjoy These Beignets

    Cheryl’s on 12th

    4.4(3k reviews)
    1.1 miDowntown, Southwest Portland
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    Cheryl's catered my husband's and my wedding reception and did a great job. But we had never tried…read moretheir 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.

    First time here, and not impressed…read more We were seated in what seems like "overflow" seating in the back/lower part of the restaurant, which is more cafeteria-style and not a good ambiance. After we ordered, I went to the bathroom and the food was already out when I came back to the table. I ordered a salmon benedict, so it did not seem like it was "made to order." The salmon benedict, although highly recommended by the waitress, was extremely fishy, even though the "hollandaise sauce" (which had no depth of flavor, and was just thick) covered the entirety of the egg, salmon, and english muffin. It came with cheesy hash browns which again had no depth of flavor. Cheese makes anything tasty but it was just too much. The service, while friendly, was not attentive. We were unsure who our server was and I had to flag down the server for the bill and then to take my card 10 minutes later.

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