We had a big day plan for my birthday weekend and Jam on Hawthorne was stop one. We got there before it opened and waiting in line. We got sat right when they opened! Clearly they are use to being busy as they were well prepared. Staff was kind and made sure we got our drinks, creamer/sugar, and were able to ask questions. To be honest during our time there we were asking every 5-10 minutes if we were doing good which was nice. We both ordered a meal and got cheesy grits on the side. Those grits were the best part of the whole meal. I will say mine could have used more sauce compared to what was on the plate it was a tad dry but flavors were great! Overall this place is amazing. Cool Portland vibes, friendly staff, clean bathroom, and great food. This is exactly what you want. read more

Jam On Hawthorne - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The food was spectacular! I love that they have so many Vegan and Vegetarian Options. Service was amazing and they had just the right amount of attentiveness. I know it's a long wait to get inside, but it Worth it. Loved the French Toast, SO good! Great Food, Great Staff, Awesome Kitchen. A must have Breakfast/Brunch in Portland. read more

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I loved this place! We were having a hard time picking a breakfast spot. The reviews were super helpful. Pretty nice neighborhood and a decent sized restaurant. We got right in. We ordered several things outside our comfort zone and were pleasantly surprised. The virgin dill Bloody Mary is PERFECT! The salt rim was so yummy. The French toast surprised me. I HATE sweet breakfast and this was delicious. I ate half the piece myself which is insane. The Ty's big breakfast was good except the biscuits. They were a little too hard for me. But the sausage, gravy, and scrambled eggs with green onions was perfection. The vibe was very eclectic but I really enjoyed our breakfast and all the waitresses were super nice. I took a jam souvenir home and I'm so excited! It's homemade and so good! Absolutely recommend this place. read more

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Went on a Sunday morning and didn't have to wait too long for a table. All the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable, the atmosphere was very casual and cute, the menu was perfect (just enough choices without going overboard). I had a chia tea with almond milk that was DELICIOUS, a regular breakfast with two eggs over medium perfectly cooked, well done hashbrowns that were nice and crunchy, very flavorful bacon and a lemon ricotta pancake that was to die for! It was a bit pricey but totally worth it! Highly recommend, we will definitely be back! read more

Yummy food and drinks, wonderful staff, lots of seating. You can't go wrong with Jam on Hawthorne. Definitely a friendly neighbor classic brunch spot and would definitely come again. read more

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This is a well known spot for a reason! I went to Jam on Hawthorne for the first time, and now is a go to with friends. The energy was warm and inviting, and the experience only got better from there. The flavors were incredible, every bite was packed with personality. The pulled pork was especially standout, bursted with rich savory and flavor. And the pancake! The lemon ricotta pancake was unforgettable, and I have raved about it since! This place truly lives up to the Portland food hype! read more

Jam On Hawthorne - Pulled Pork Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Love love love this place! I bring out of towners here for brunch all the time. They have great Bloody Marys. Great vegan options.

Brought my sweet hubby here for a brunch date, and man oh man am I glad we did! We somehow arrived at the Goldilocks moment and found NO WAIT! We were seated at a window table with a great view of the entire restaurant and the beautiful bar. In no time we had our lovely lattes, a great chat with our server, and ordered our breakfast. It arrived quickly and was truly delicious! Hot and fresh... this is a big thumbs up from me! read more

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Cute little breakfast place in Portland- it was really busy but they got us in quickly anyways! They have some wholesome classic tasty breakfasts and offer lots of vegan and gluten free options as well. read more

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Jam has been my must go breakfast spot since the first time we visited. This Thanksgiving holiday, me and my partner went to Portland again, and we spent all three of our breakfasts here, as always, no hesitation, no regrets. I tried the Downtown Scramble (without cheese), the Two Eggs Breakfast, and the Kimchi Hash. To be honest, Jam hasn't failed me so far. With the tomatoes and zucchini, the Downtown Scramble is on the lighter side without cheese. I think I'll start doing that from now on, I'm really not a cheese fan anyway. The Two Eggs Breakfast can never go wrong anywhere. On the last day of our trip, I decided to try something new, so I went with the Kimchi Hash. So glad I did! It was so good. I could smell the kimchi the moment it was served. This is a flavor bomb for sure. If you love kimchi or fermented foods, or if you're not a "salt and pepper is enough" person, I highly recommend trying this. Do note that it's a carb heavy breakfast and might make you a bit drowsy afterward lol. Also, if you're on a first date or have a serious meeting later, the green onion and kimchi might linger on your breath, so prepare some mints just for the best! The portion was quite big too, I think it could easily feed two persons or fifteen almond moms. All the staff we met were so nice and friendly as well! read more

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Went for a brunch on a rainy day after a big night out and jam on Hawthorne hit the spot! The portions are huge and lots of yummy Bloody Mary options. I got eggs Benny and the poached eggs were over done but overall tasty. I prefer a little more salt than some people, so by and large I thought it was lacking a little flavor. The biscuits and gravy were tasty but the biscuits were not as fluffy as I prefer. My friends got the fall Bennie. It had a slight natural sweetness from the squash, the salty onions on top and a more lemon forward hollandaise and it all balanced very well. A side of bacon would've been nice. They said the wait was going to be 20 min and the table was ready super quickly! Our server was quick and to the point. Offered great suggestions. read more

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Jam on Hawthorne was the perfect spot for a girls' brunch date. Our group of three waited about 30 minutes for a table, but the food made it so worth it. They offer several vegan dishes, I loved the vegan house scramble with tofu, veggies, hashbrowns, and sourdough toast. Their housemade marionberry jam was amazing and so delicious with the toast. We shared a mimosa bucket with raspberry purée, which was just the right size for the three of us. Parking is limited to busy street parking, so plan ahead. Overall my experience was fantastic and I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

Jam On Hawthorne - Vegan Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Came in on a Saturday afternoon for brunch! There was a 20-30 minute wait, but it was worth it. They make their jam and hot sauce, which were both delicious. After looking over their long menu, we decided on the Frank's house scramble and some Maggie cakes. Frank's scramble was yummy, but nothing out of the ordinary. Loved how crispy the hash browns were though! Maggie cakes were the star!! The citrus notes from the cakes meshed well with the sweet blueberries. The cakes themselves were super soft and the maple syrup was great. read more

On our first morning in Portland over Thanksgiving break our son recommended this spot as it was a close walk from our Airbnb. We did not have to wait at all. We walked right in even though we're a large party of six. There was a huge booth that had just become available and were sat. Our waiter was fabulous, super helpful and patient. I had the London fog and it was delicious and I also had the fall squash Benedict dish and it was amazing. I would go back if I'm ever in Portland again. read more

Jam On Hawthorne - Fall squash Benny. So good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Delicious food and great service. Chai was perfect, not too sweet, just the right amount. The grits as well as the gravy on the loaded hashbrowns needed salt though, a little bland. Took about 30 min to get seated when we got there around 10-1030. Glad they have ample seating with two dining rooms and an outdoor seating area covered with sun-shading angled umbrellas. read more

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It was lovely to go to Portland institution Jam on Hawthorne on a weekday because there were no lines! Jam has a fun, quirky vibe with silk flowers hung from the ceiling, bright paint and local artists paintings for sale on the walls. We were greeted promptly by the friendly hostess and our server got our drink orders quickly. Our food also came out fast! I ordered the Spinach and Artichoke Bennie and my husband got Frank's Scramble and a pancake on the side. We were pleased with all of it. My Bennie had a delicious hollandaise whose acidity was complimented by the poached eggs and veggies. The scramble was more veggies than egg, which made it very tasty. The pancake was fluffy and flavorful. Both came with hash browns just they way I like them--very crisp on the outside and creamy soft in the inside. Mmmm! The manager came by and greeted us and we had a short friendly convo. Our server was attentive without being pushy. I've been to Jam before but it was very nice being there and getting right in. On the other hand, it's so good I'm glad they have lines because hopefully they'll stick around for many more years. read more

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I finally made it! Not sure I will ever go out of my way, to go back. We arrived at 8:14am and already lots of tables were filled, but we didn't have to wait for a spot. The server was friendly to us and talked over the specials with us. We ordered Bloody Mary's and while the Brams stocker was good, it didn't say come back frequently for me. The eggs Benedict was a let down. The eggs were over cooked, think boiled egg, and didn't run at all. The Maddie pancake was okay, but even the lemon curd was sweetened and didn't zing like lemon curd normally does. The table was small and it was a tight fit for two plates, 2 bloody Mary's, 2 water glasses, plus the table accessories. It was also very noisy! There is no attempt to dampen the noise and it became difficult to talk to each other as the room filled up. read more

Jam On Hawthorne - Maddie Cakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Listen to me when I say, I understand the hype around this place. *clutches pearls* I brought my mom and aunt here to brunch with a friend, need I say the service , HUNNY LA could never give you a 2.5 seconds seating on a busy mid summer morning. We walked in, it was crowded, we were seated, had menus and drinks within less than 20 mins surrounded by local talented art. The food took a while but I mean this how long food takes when you put love and seasoning into it. They did the damn thing on my meal, I don't know about everyone else's (cause they weren't trying to share). BUT my meal......Mwuah read more

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Jam is an experience that comes with culture, flavor and a dose of nostalgia. What's not to like? The menu is a lot... so don't feel discouraged if it's overwhelming at first. Start with the decision of whether to go for brunch or lunch. The rest isn't much easier but the choices are plentiful and delicious from top to bottom. Service is good but not amazing. The atmosphere is the epitome of SE: a bit dingy, part rough around the edges and too hip for the average person. The food is fairly priced and portions are generous. Plan for a long wait on weekends... weekday visits are my jam (pun intended). read more

Jam On Hawthorne - Fun cutout - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Beautiful space!! Loved the holiday vibe. Service was excellent, even though the place was Jam packed. Artwork on the walls was fantastic! Our meals were just wonderful!! Highly recommend going here. read more

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*vegan review* DELICIOUS brunch! The smoked tofu veggie hash (especially the creamy aioli on top, chef's kiss) and the summer peach pancakes were TO DIE FOR, you must try both. I also really enjoyed the non-alcoholic mimosa, the orange guava flavor that my waiter recommended was a great choice! read more

Jam On Hawthorne - Smoked Tofu & Vegetable Hash, Vegan peach pancakes (seasonal), orange guava mimosa, iced oat milk latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I've always loved this place. This has a been a go-to brunch spot for me for the last decade and it always delivers. There are so many options for all kinds of diets and they're all delicious. The place is packed to the brim on weekends and does not take reservations or give time estimates over the phone so go early. The service is always friendly and the food and drinks are so good. The stand outs of this particular review are the Maggie Cakes, of which I ordered a side of one cake because I knew my other order would be filling. The blueberry compote and lemon ricotta topping is the perfect balance of sour and sweet. I could eat these every day. I also ordered the Two Egg Breakfast and I have to say I LOVE being able to eat gravy here. It's vegetarian and made with mushrooms, and is still so flavorful. I wouldn't say it's quite as good as Pine State's veggie gravy, but it's my second favorite in the city. I always get a mimosa here, as well, which is $10 for a 12oz drink which is more than you think it is, but they also offer a quart size if you're going all out! read more

Jam On Hawthorne - Two Egg Breakfast with veggie sausage and over medium eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Jam on Hawthorne has the classic diner breakfast. I loved the variety of options and fun drink menu. I chose to order the Bennie hash, very crispy hash browns with perfectly poached eggs. I upgraded the toast option for a biscuit so I could try it with their house-made jam! I also got a London fog and it was a perfect! They were rather busy but they were able to seat a party of two in 15 minutes. Clean, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. I'll be back! read more

I am glad I took my Lyft drivers recommendation! I had the steelhead hash and it was delicious. Service was great and food excellent. I'd def come back on the weekend for brunch to check out their drink menu! read more

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We came around 9:30AM on a Saturday and waited about 25 minutes for a table. Interior was dim but much bigger than anticipated! We ordered a pistachio cardamom latte, cappuccino, french toast sticks, the Bennie Hash, and the Vegan scramble. I was interested in the French toast sticks since they were vegan friendly for my friend but they were amazing! Best French toast I've had ! The Bennie Hash was also really delicious with such a good balance of everything, starting with the crispy hashbrown to a perfect poached egg. Best brunch place I've had and would definitely come back if I visit again!! read more

We stayed at an Airbnb right across the street and decided to stop in for brunch during our stay. We were seated quickly in a booth. The walls are covered in art for sale by local artists. We ordered coffees and they were perfect. I got a classic breakfast plate and then we shared the French toast. Everything was delicious. I liked the vegetarian breakfast sausage a lot. We also tried the jam of course which was very fresh and unique. I'd definitely come back here next time! read more

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Good vibes here and cute decor, unfortunately the food was mid. Ordered the chile quiles and a vegan tofu breakfast plate. The chile quiles was odd and tasted like chili, everything overalls was under seasoned. The cappachino\espresso was delicious ! read more

I think about this place a lot. Specifically, I think about the Grand Marnier French toast as one of the most decadent sweet breakfasts I can get my paws on in Portland. I've been to Jam several times and most recently visited on a Thursday morning when I had a friend visiting from out of town (yay a day off!) I recall the weekend wait being kind of long- it was well worth the wait. I usually stop by on a Thursday or Friday morning. One of my 'treat yourself' stops. The French toast is not to be missed, but the menu is stacked full of other delicious items- sweet and savory. I'll be back again soon! read more

Jam On Hawthorne - Grand Marnier French Toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

hankering for some fuel after a weekday sunrise hike in the gorge, we thought to try jam on the way back into town because we've heard so much. disappointedly, i'm sorry to share that our experience here was just not it: mom and i got the (vegan) Smoked Tofu & Vegetable Hash; my sister got the Ty's Big Breakfast. i'm a huge tofu aficionado and open to trying it in all sorts of dishes, but the tofu here was heavy on the salt and overcooked to the point of taking on a rubbery texture. i found the cauliflower just okay, and hash was dripping in oil. i do commend the inclusion of a vegan butter alternative to complement our gluten free toast which is uncommon, but the butter had lots of artificial additives like TBHQ and stuff :( re: Ty's Big Breakfast, found the dish to be rather salty, and overall average. don't get me wrong, i appreciate the presence of gluten free and vegan dishes, but for the price commanded here, i was hoping for some elegance in the way these dishes are prepared, rather than what i found to be somewhat the bare minimum. setting: indoor/outdoor (weather permitting). seating is streetwise and on hawthorne, so just be aware that it can be noisy! but plus is that there are sun-angled umbrellas. to cap it all, i'm sad to report we felt sick after eating here :,( this just wasn't the place to be. read more

Jam On Hawthorne - Smoked Tofu & Vegetable Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This place was packed and it was well deserved! All the dishes were pretty good and very flavorful. The pancakes were perfect! Service was quick as well! The vibe inside is a little cute funky! I would recommend!! read more

Jam On Hawthorne - pancakes, Bacon, Shroom & Cheddar Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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came on a weekday for brunch, seated outside. food came rather quickly since it wasn't that busy. smoked tofu hash was so good was very filling! really appreciated that they also offer vegan butter. in addition, the huevos rancheros was not as flavorful as i had hoped. read more

Jam On Hawthorne - Tempeh Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Phenomenal for both the kiddos and parents! Went New Year's Day for the first time and was dazzled. From the get go...there's a line with no reservations but a walk up cocktail window?!? YES please!!!!! Secondly, I was curious what the personalities would accompany the quirky vibes and legendary reputation. These guys are AMAZING! So sweet, quick to help and offer suggestions. But the star? The food! So delicious and drool worthy. I ordered the Benedict hash, hubster the huevos and the kid blueberry pancakes. Everything was plate licker worthy. The next day we absolutely bantered over who was getting the last nite of leftovers. I absolutely cannot wait to return. read more

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Good: my boyfriend is not vegetarian, and yet he enjoyed Ty's Big Breakfast. When I had a bite of it, I thought the gravy was super rich. The Chicken Sausage Scramble was solid. I liked that the sourdough toast was nice and thick. The grits were okay. I added some of the house hot sauce (excellent) to them to give them some oomph. We split a buttermilk pancake, and that was good. My boyfriend said the coffee was "good" and "very strong." Service was friendly, timely, and decently attentive. The atmosphere was upbeat. There was seating inside and outside, and the restrooms were clean. All and all, a good experience. read more

Jam on Hawthorne is popular for a reason. Today was the first time I didn't have much of a wait but I did arrive right before they opened at 8 a.m. While not a vegan/vegetarian establishment, Jam does offer a clearly marked menu & I've always had pleasant, knowledgeable interactions with the staff regarding what is vegan & what is not. Today I ordered the Vegan Scramble, French Toast Sticks, & a side of Smoked Tofu. The portions are generous given the prices, & this is not oily/greasy spoon breakfast food. It's simply comfort food done well. Thank you, Jam! I look forward to visiting again. read more

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We went here for breakfast after a day at ComiCon and a salacious club. My husband was hung over and needed a Bloody Mary. I am vegan. We walked up to Jam and got a seat outside right away. We split a quart of a vegan (they are all vegan) Bloody Mary. We asked for the best one and the waiter said dill. It was so good. And so was the food. Portions were ample. Service was excellent. It hit all our spots and we decided we would make this our Portland breakfast spot. read more

Jam On Hawthorne - Dill infused vodka Vegan Bloody Mary - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The name Hash Browns incudes the word brown so the potato shreds ought to stay on the griddle long enough to turn brown. The actual food item on the plate was tooth white but al dente enough to still bring some crunch. It didn't taste nice at all, and reminded me of shredded vegan cheese straight from the package. read more

Never a disappointment when we go to jam food is always amazing and we leave with our tummys nice and full. Lots of art on the wall for sale and a full bar . read more

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A wonderful Portland brunch spot! The food is flavorful and the portions are nice. I appreciated the variety of sweet and savory options. Be sure to try the jams on your toast! This place is very popular, so expect a wait. read more

Jam On Hawthorne - Maddie Cake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Bit pricey especially for the small portions, but food was pretty good! Be prepared for a wait, we came at 1pm on a sunday and waited around 30 minutes. The homemade jam was delicious. Got the hash brown Bennie and kale and shiitake Benedict. Service is great and ambience is nice. Tried the pistachio cardomom latte, but personally disliked it as the cardomom flavor was too strong. read more

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I came here with my friend, who I was visiting for brunch. She was recommended this restaurant and was told it's somewhere to bring out-of-town friends. It was very busy as the wait was about 45 minutes at 11am. I got two eggs, which came with toast, and I picked salad with avocado. Also, I got the Maddie cake pancake the lemon ricotta. I liked how they do 1 piece of pancakes. My friend ended up taking half the pancake home. The food was great. The lemon ricotta pancake was amazing. My friend and I enjoyed the meal. I would definitely come back when visiting. read more

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