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J & M Cafe

4.0 (290 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Andrew C.

A cafe in the best sense; a simple room in an old brick building with tall exposed wood ceilings held up by chunky beams, framed by brick walls, big old windows and a smattering of basic wood tables on the floor. Feels a bit like a slice of old Portland. On a blustery late morning, the breakfast quesadilla caught my eye and I have no regrets; fluffy eggs folded into a tortilla and topped with cheese and avocado. Warm, filling and delish (those Jalapeños, tho, beware). The coffee is self serve, but there are good beans on offer, not the usual diner swill. Also very good is the service -- efficient but not robotic, doing it all without breaking a sweat or throwing off attitude. Bathrooms are decent too...but parking can be a bit tricky

They ran out of biscuits and gravy so I was stuck eating this

Not run out of biscuits and gravy. It was kind of annoying. Actually it was really annoying

Breakfast Sammy
SJ C.

Yummy and reasonably priced no a/c do it was a little hot but I didn't mind because the food was so good

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Eric C.

We were staying at the Jupiter Next for the weekend and really needed breakfast. Yelp came through once again, THANKS YELPER'S!! J&M popped up, great reviews!! It lived up to the reviews. Really great breakfast. Food delicious. SERVICE, excellent!!! All the servers were very friendly. The place is exceptionally clean. The prices are AMAZINGLY reasonable!!!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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

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Screen Door Pearl District - Hush Puppies

Screen Door Pearl District

4.5(1.4k reviews)
1.1 mi•Pearl District
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Screen Door was our destination of choice for a celebratory meal! I've heard only good things and…read morerarely eat Southern food, so I was truly in for a treat and not disappointed. First off, what a stylish, refined-yet-casual atmosphere. Love the layout of the restaurant; it was bright and spacious. They have a variety of tables and booths for various party sizes, plus outdoor dining! All the staff were smiling, kind, and friendly! Our food and drinks came out very quickly. We ordered a good share of items since we wanted to try a variety of things! From the happy hour menu, we got the Boudin Balls and Romaine Wedge Salad. From their dinner menu, we ordered the Virginia Ham Deviled Eggs (upgraded), Local Fried Green Tomatoes, Yellow Grits, Crawfish Etouffee, and Chicken and Waffles Two Pieces. It was my first time trying most of these things. My favorite app was the fried green tomatoes; they weren't wet, were nicely breaded, and were well seasoned. All the fried items were perfectly fried! The eggs, since we upgraded to trout roe, were very salty. The boudin balls were dense, savory, and meaty--not my personal favorite. I enjoyed trying the grits, but my favorite was the crawfish! It was sweet and savory, the sauce was a good consistency, and the portion was generous. The chicken and waffles were fabulous--I can see why they're popular! I don't normally eat this, but it was the perfect mix of savory and sweet; I loved the sweet potato too! Screen Door is a popular spot in Portland, and I can see why! It's a must-visit for visitors and tourists. You'll find it in the Pearl District, off Couch Street.

Had an overall great experience at Screen Door! The wait was long, but with Powell's right down the…read moreblock, it's easy to spend time elsewhere while you wait. Of everything we ordered, the shrimp and grits and the fried chicken and biscuits with mushroom gravy were divine. Definitely worth the wait! We got the summer scramble and it was decent. Overall, we had a good experience and I'd go back for more!

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Olympia Provisions

4.3(1.2k reviews)
0.3 mi•Industrial District, Central Eastside, Buckman, Southeast Portland
•$$

Olympia Provisions is consistently one of our favorite places to frequent in PDX. Great location,…read morefun ambiance, pleasant staff, fabulous food! We are typically brunch people, making it here most often on a Saturday or Sunday for a late brunch. Their benedicts are to die for... truly, they're all wonderful. Their Laser Potato is out of this world. Truly, my favorite item on their menu. It is fabulous in all ways. I often take a side of it home just to enjoy later. We recently tried them for dinner. Their muscles are OUT OF THIS WORLD. Truly, the best I've ever had. This beats living in the southeast on the coast, any west-coast seafood restaurant, and every place I've ever enjoyed in Italy. They've certainly topped the muscle game. Highly recommend Olympic Provisions. I will gladly vouch that the negative reviews are from the haters, just to hate. The overall experience has never been anything less than fantastic. Photos to follow (hopefully, if I can find them! HA!) Enjoy OP next time you're in PDX!

Round 2 in 3 years - "Summer Grilling Starts Here." BASICS - Still kicking out mad charcuterie in…read moreSamplers, Gift Sets (+Corporate) & Boards (Catering), this day dining & enjoying a little of the former, ALSO in deep reverence for the way they're redefining raising livestock by adding transparency, local partnerships, and science-backed auditing as standards. This OG spot is still serving next door to Steven Smith, around the corner from locally-sourced COWBELL cheese, and just downstairs from MUSE Storytelling. On this visit, Kevin was taking chill care of the atrium, delivering BRIGHT, BEEFY, FRESH Hierloom Tomatoes with Burrata & crisp Focaccia breadcrumb that is SO RICH - no saucisson required! HOWEVER... if you decide to dabble, the infamous CHARCUTERIE ART should include the Green Peppercorn Paté - everything beloved about a mild sausage, more tender, seasoned to herbal perfection with split peppercorns & a sprinkle of flake salt - the meat medley is heavenly with a toasted crostini + Triple Cream Brie, cranberry/raisin chutney on top. Amen!

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Canard - Foie Gras dumplings

Canard

4.4(572 reviews)
0.1 mi•Lower Burnside, Industrial District, Buckman, Central Eastside
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One of my top favorite restaurants of all time. Will eat anything off their menu forever, it's…read morealways an amazing experience. Changing seasonal menus means it's never the same thing twice (except the steam burgers, which are a beloved institution of their own, and I hope they stay on the menu forever). The best thing about Canard, besides the food and service, is how accessible it is. You don't have to be well educated about wine to benefit from their excellent collection. Those who might find finer-dining items intimidating will also find familiar favorites on the menu. Even my teenager, who can be wary of trying new things, was persuaded by beautiful presentation to give every dish a chance (spoiler: she liked everything she ate!). Just the best place, worth every penny.

Headline: I liked the duck stacks so much I came back here a 2nd time so I could have it just for…read moremyself. I did a walk in around 6pm on a weekday and there were plenty of seats at the counter where you can watch them cook. The foie gras is delicious but not a must do for the pancakes. I think it works better with the duck frites. I think the duck was good but I just had one bite so can't remember. The fries were good though. Foie gras dumplings were also memorable but I don't necessarily need to get it again. The arugula salad was refreshing although I'd ask to have it accompany the duck stacks next time to have a refreshing side. I love fish so I expected to love the chicken fried trout but it was just alright compared to the other dishes. The Paris brest was excellent. Personally, a little too much passionfruit tartness for me but loved the milk crumbles. Heartless Rita mocktail tasted too much like juice for me.

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

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

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Hey Love - Let the good times roll

Hey Love

4.2(453 reviews)
0.2 mi•Lower Burnside, Buckman, Central Eastside
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Hey Love is tucked inside a hotel, the restaurant feels like you're dining in a lush indoor jungle,…read morewith plants and beautiful decor everywhere you look. The ambiance alone is worth the visit! If you order one thing, make it the shrimp and grits! I find myself craving this one dish and come back just for that alone! They're open late and apparently are open 365 days a year, which is wild - I've even been here on Christmas Eve and the festive drinks are so fun! Be prepared for a wait during dinner times, but it's worth it!

Giving a 2-star because of a mixed experience. Hopefully my review can help anyone who comes here…read morehave a better experience than we did. First, I'll start with the positive: Tacos de Pescado were quite good, and perhaps the only thing worth coming for here. They were seasoned very nicely and had great texture and appearance. Absolutely the highlight here. The only thing that could have improved them was just a bit of sweetness in the chipotle mayo, since the sauce was a little bit unbalanced. But they were still very tasty. However, there were a couple things that we experienced that really ruined our visit: (1) Price gouging/stinginess (2) The bitchy hostess I totally get the 2026 times that we're in and that places need to operate on tighter budgets. You want me to seat myself when times are busy? Sure. Go up to the bar to order? Alright. Refill my own water? Meh, not a big deal. But there is a way to do those things without treating customers like pests. We showed up shortly after 3pm and this place was COMPLETELY empty, other than the hostess and bartender. We saw the sign that said to seat ourselves, so we did. Hostess came over and just told us to look over the menus and go to the bar when we're ready to order. I tried to ask her for any recommendations, but her body language clearly said she just wanted to walk away. Then she just went over to the bar, and chatted with coworkers. Then one other couple showed up and I watched the same thing happen -- she just kept looking for the first opportunity to step away and go back to doing nothing. Fine, I am capable of having a good time without her, except the menu was sort of confusing about pricing for their signature "machete" quesadillas; they allow you to order a build-your-own with up to 4 different fillings, but the menu has a weird diagram showing the quesadilla spilt into 4 pieces, and each additional filling had another $4 charge to the order. I called her over to ask if the additional fillings were added to the whole machete, or just a portion of it. She said that any fillings you order are basically substitutions, and will be added IN PLACE of existing fillings. I clarified "So the amount of food is the same, and you're just charging extra for me to choose a different filling?" She confirmed yes. "So why do you guys offer a build-your-own option and then charge 2x-4x more for the same amount of food?" She got a bitchy attitude and just said "I don't know, that's just the way the chef does it," and walked away. So I just ordered a machete that was 1/2 chorizo and 1/2 steak. It makes zero sense to me that I would be charged less to order a steak machete instead of steak on one half and chicken or pork on the other half. It's the exact same amount of food. It's not like they let you combine fillings together or anything -- they literally just cut the machete into different sections and give you one filling. By the way, turns out the machete was 100% not worth ordering anyway, which is disappointing considering that this is their signature dish here. The tortillas were dry and bland, the cheese was rubbery, and the fillings were mushy and totally underwhelming. Clearly just some giant batch of meats made a couple days ago that get reheated to order, so again, not sure why they're so weird about the price-gouging. Even funnier, the menu even says that the fillings are "generous." What a scam. But then things got even worse. When the hostess brought my machete, I noticed that there was literally just one tiny dot of crema on the plate, and there was a red sauce and green sauce in the tiniest, half-filled cups. I immediately brought to her attention that there was no cup for the crema, and asked her if I could please get one. She told me I already had some on the plate, and pointed to the dot. I asked if I could please get more than the "dot," and she promptly informed me she would need to add more charges to my meal if I wanted any more sauces. Just absolutely unbelievable stinginess. Her attitude and the price-gouging completely ruined my experience. And what's worse, is the machete isn't even worth its namesake. Those fish tacos are the only thing worth getting. I hope this helps anyone planning to come here. My recommendation would be to skip this place entirely, but if you insist on coming, just get the tacos, skip the machete, and be prepared for price-gouging.

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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 mi•Downtown, Southwest Portland
•$$

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

We went to Cheryl's on a Friday afternoon after a full day of travel and it was exactly what we…read moreneeded. 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!

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Cheryl’s on 12th - Hi-Life

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Lardo

Lardo

4.2(1.5k reviews)
0.7 mi•Hosford-Abernethy, Southeast Portland
•$$

This was an incredible introduction to the Portland food scene, delivering some of the best…read moresandwiches I've ever had. Between the genuinely friendly hospitality and the flavor combinations, this spot hits it out of the park and is a must for sandwich lovers. Griddled Mortadella (5/5): An incredibly delicious sandwich that perfectly balances rich, salty, and savory flavors. It comes loaded with a generous portion of grilled mortadella and melted provolone cheese, perfectly moistened with a tangy mustard aioli. The fresh lettuce and bell peppers added a satisfying crunch to every bite. Chefwich - K-Town Steak Sandwich (5/5): A limited-time creation packed into a banh mi roll. It had a generous portion of perfectly tender and sweet bulgogi steak that pairs with their melted jack cheese. The gochujang mayo sauce had a subtle and sweet heat, while the fresh kimchi added crunch and slight acidity to balance the rich meat. Elote Tater Tots (5/5): Definitely a creative side dish. The tots were perfectly fried and topped elote style with cotija cheese, pairing well with the smoky chipotle mayo on the side. Logistics Tip: Street parking is surprisingly easy to find in the surrounding area, even on a busy weekend evening. The restaurant has a spacious layout with plenty of seating options both inside and outside. If you're a first-timer, don't hesitate to ask the staff for suggestions, as they're exceptionally warm, welcoming, and passionate about the menu.

Lunch from Lardo! My manager is a huge fan of Lardo and asked us to get our meal from here. The…read morefood was good! We got our meal delivered, so I can't speak much for the ambiance. Though, our food was made quickly and packed with care. Portions seemed good for the pricing! My manager and I got a variety of food to share. We ordered the Korean Pork Shoulder, Beeria Grilled Cheese, Lardo Fries, Hush Puppies, and Tater Tots. My pork shoulder sandwich was divine! The bread got pretty soggy, but there was a decent amount of tender, seasoned meat. The kimchi added spice and texture; I'd recommend it. The fries and tots were fine, nothing special in my opinion. The fries weren't too crispy, but the tots were. I enjoyed the hush puppies and found them pretty dense. My manager enjoyed her sandwich. If you're a sandwich lover, then I recommend trying Lardo. I can see why they're popular! Find them off SE Hawthorne Street.

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