This place is awesome. I read some bad reviews and I can just tell those people are the type that are offended by Portlandia. I bring my whole band here all the time. We LOVE it. These people used to own Cup n Saucer! Legendary. The food is awesome and the Portland vibe is classic. Dont believe the negative hype. One of those complainers is from LA. Their nickname is probably "Precious". Most the comments are stellar. Add me to the stellar list. On my way there now. If you wanna fight I'll be there 1pm ish. read more

The service this morning was outstanding--friendly and attentive and helpful with anything we needed. We got a table outside (inside was very loud) and they got us some chalk for the kids. We enjoyed the food too: it's fairly standard diner fare, but there were great vegetarian and vegan options, which were exactly what we were looking for. read more

This cafe is so cute, their food is delicious, and Sarah is great! They have lots of GF, sourdough, vegan, and vegetarian options. I got french toast and a side of hash browns. Both were delicious but the hash browns were amazing. They were crispy and oily like what you want from diner hash browns but tasted like they use good quality oil. All the indoor seating is comfy booths. They were busy on a Saturday morning at 9 but Sarah the waitress/part owner was wonderful! read more

Great staff, well seasoned food , and no wait! Best classic breakfast I've had in Portland in a long time!

Loved the vibe at Junior's Cafe! Had a delicious breakfast with some strong and tasty coffee! Really appreciated the kind and efficient service as well! Will definitely be back! read more

Junior's Cafe - A Florentine Benny (add bacon) and a Ham Benny (add avocado) with some buttermilk pancakes on the side! - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Probably the best pancakes I have ever had! This place is GOOD! Very cute spot but small so expect a wait if you go during typical brunchy times. Luckily we only had to wait maybe 10 minutes on a Sunday morning around 10am but they were attentive to us from start to finish. Food came out super fast and of course tasty. We ordered one pancake to try, the Jr. cristo, JJs Benedict and a peppermint mocha. The mocha was very sweet so I couldn't finish it but loved the little peppermint peep on top, great touch. The Benedict was soooo good! Loaded with chorizo and green chilis, I was in heaven with every bite. The Jr. Cristo was good but the bread was like Texas toast so the bread to filling ration seemed off. It still tasted great though! Applesauce is a MUST! It's smooth, creamy and has some delicious spices. This place is a must try for sure! read more

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Juniors is reliably good. I wouldn't say it blows me away but it is classic breakfast food - it hits the spot. I always get their egg benny and it's yummy, like I said pretty average. The service is nice. It feels like a mom & pop shop! Love that they have unique mugs collected over the years, it's always fun to see what mug you get! read more

Junior's Cafe - Eggs Ham Benedict - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Hadn't been in for some time but just had the best experience. Food, ambiance, staff, music, vibes - all A+. This is the Junior's I remember from 10 years ago.. also may as well have been 1999.. a mood I'm always after these days. Food options for everyone including plenty of vegan selections. Maybe the best pancakes in town. From the sparkly gold vinyl booths to the random vintage coffee mugs.. it's all so perfect. If a sterile modern decor and precious pour-overs are what you're seeking, you should prob go elsewhere. This is the Portland of yesteryear that I miss dearly! read more

Very sweet service and food was yummy! Cute little place finally checked it out and was not disappointed. A little pricey compared to other breakfast places nearby, but worth it. read more

Junior's Cafe - Breakfast menu - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cute interior, friendly staff, but a bit pricey. I ordered the Florentine Benedict and sadly the hollandaise was broken and kinda bland. The coffee is good and the fruit cup is fresh and diverse, but not much to come back for. read more

Junior's Cafe - Broken sauce - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Awesome place to grab some breakfast! The eggs Benny and hash browns were perfect and I loved the unassuming vibe of the place - including the fact that the plates and mugs appeared to be thrifted. The service was great too and the prices were reasonable. I'd highly recommend Junior's! read more

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I enjoyed this place very much. It's a small place, (maybe 8 booths) they do offer some outside seating. The server was really friendly and attentive. My food was excellent, had the envy Benedict & would recommend it! Also had a bloody Mary I felt had too much salt but it was good otherwise in flavor. It's not fancy, and the building is old. That takes nothing away from great service and an excellently prepared meal. I will be back! read more

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This cafe is a gem! The owner, chefs are all wonderful and so happy to serve us a flavorful breakfast...... this is well worth the drive away from Hawthorn with its many spots.... Such a comfortable place.... They deserve all the respect and reputation as a great restaurant!!!! Being from Los Angeles, and here for a short stay, Junior's was a high point of a my dining experiences..... I'll be back soon on my next trip. read more

Beautiful decor. Delicious food. Always an interesting special on offer. Friendly attentive service.

This place has pretty good in my opinion, but the winning factor is the endless coffee and the hot sauce! check this place out for the locally made hot sauce if nothing else. But you won't be disappointed by the food. read more

Junior's Cafe - Tofu scramble - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great breakfast! Super friendly and fun staff. I haven't been here in a while, but it's the same good quality food and charm as before. We both had the Outlaw Scram.... Chicken apple sausage, mushrooms, a little shredded potato and fresh parsley. Hashbrowns side with rye toast. So good. Lots of alternative options with tofu scram, gluten free options instead of toast. read more

Good service and good waitstaff. Very small restaurant so we had to wait a few minutes for a seat.

WOW! This place is awesome!! When First sat down to order I was excited to try almost everything on their menu. Very cute ambience, try to get here early to avoid the wait ! read more

Sarah (Owner) has a great presence about her. This is a sweet hole-in-the-wall type of family-owned restaurant. The food is great and they have new specials every 3 days or so, it's fantastic and they have a great vibe. Family friendly read more

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What a great surprise! Never been before. A classic local hole in the wall petit diner with old school charm, great food and truly awesome staff. Pauly (sp?) was extremely pleasant, quick witted and attentive to our hungry, coffee loving group of 5. I know we'll be back for more. Cheers! read more

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This cute cafe has been around for years and has a lot of vegan options. They have great hash browns now (their potatoes have been hit and miss over the years, but these are good!) and I've always had nice servers. The vegan burrito on the menu is my current favorite! It's a small place so expect to wait on weekends. read more

Cute place and made exactly as requested (I didn't change the menu, don't do that folks).

Canned food heat up and served. My fdish was tasteless worst than cafeteria food. Save your money ! read more

We stopped in last weekend for breakfast at Junior's, it's so nice that this portland staple has re-opened! The menu has been revamped while keeping the classics... my partner LOVES the Migas with chorizo, and I was really happy to choose from a variety of vegan and vegetarian options. It appears that they are taking covid safety precautions seriously, and they have a cute little outdoor set up now. Also, we love the friendly staff! read more

Junior's Cafe - Burrito with tofu and vegan sausage, with hand shredded hash browns. - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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BREAKING: New Owners of Junior's Cafe bring cheerful energy, prompt friendly service, and perfectly accurate orders to an almost forgotten brunch spot in Southeast Portland. Longtime patrons of Junior's who regrettably acknowledged that one of Portland's late-breakfast mainstays was circling the drain, will be pleased to know that a mother-daughter team have taken the reins, triumphantly wresting this velvet flocked greasy spoon from the depths of complacency and ironic impertinence. Gone is the acrid and contemptuous staff who needn't be bothered with your "egg allergies" or "being open during posted hours" Go back. Let bygones be bygones. Tepid water under the bridge, served in a warm plastic bleach bouquet. read more

Food was great. Didn't have to wait on a Sunday noon. Sarah, the host/waitress was the best! So, so compassionate and helpful (she even tried to contain a persistent yellow jacket friend). The other staff we interacted with were all friendly and seemed happy. Would definitely come back. read more

We ordered the 2 piece French toast breakfast. It was 1 piece, nothing in a scramble except for tofu. No syrup. Just a bummer. read more

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Charming low key diner tucked away in a neighborhood. Not overcrowded on a Sunday at 9:30 am. Herblette was underwhelming. My friend loved the pancakes.The food was overall good. read more

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03/07/20:  3.85 out of 5 - I came here with my Saturday Running Group.  We've been to Junior's Cafe many times.  Just haven't gotten around to doing a proper review. The Business The location isn't much to look at.  It's a small location and somewhat off the beaten path.  It is an old space that looks like a house in Portland.  It's not as clean and kept as it could be.  I have a thing for poorly maintained vents in any restaurant.  Therefore, Junior's Cafe can do with some cleaning with the vents. Scored:  2.5 out of 5. The Staff The friendliness and attentiveness of the staff have always seemed to be great.  Always nice and accommodating.  The staff seems to go above and beyond each time I have eaten here. Scored:  4.75 out of 5. The Food I had ordered the Hot Whole Oat Cereal with Fruits and Nuts.  There's not much to say about it except that it was very tasty. Scored:  4.75 out of 5. The Bathroom This may seem to be a funny thing to rate, but the bathroom in any restaurant/eatery should ALWAYS BE CLEAN and in tip top condition and working order...ALWAYS.  Unfortunately, Junior's bathroom is small.  More like a Water Closet, and it's pretty dirty.  Not sure it could be better, but... Scored:  2.5 out of 5. The Price Fortunately for Junior's Cafe, the prices seem fair for a brunch spot in Portland, Oregon.  Keep it low and fair, and the patrons will keep coming back. Scored:  4.75 out of 5. I have only come in to Junior's Cafe with my running group, so more than likely I will coming back for more.  I will update this review accordingly.  If you are in the area and finding yourself wanting a good meal at fair prices then give Junior's Cafe a try.  I hope your experience is as good as mine. As I always say, try it out once and decide for yourself.   Enjoy! read more

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JUNIORS HAS REOPENED! New staff is fantastic. The service was wonderful, and the food was amazing!!! If you're an old regular you won't be DISAPPOINTED! If you're new, it's AMAZING! The hashbrowns (they call them something else) are out of the world! We have eaten here 3 times in the past 2 weeks and can't get enough. We will be back every weekend. Ps if you're a big sweetie, like my fiancé, get the chocolate French toast! The migas, envy Benny, and JJ Benny are also amazing. Pps After writing this I want it right now! Especially that lavender black tea and a Benny! read more

great breakfast and outstanding biscuit. Best vegan French toast. in my most humble opinion, Biscuit outranks Pine State and Grand Central. read more

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Holy guacamole, french toast with caramelized peaches as a special?! I don't know if I will ever be the same. Love love this place because it has a cute diner feel, but it's still young and cozy nuzzled in the cutest little neighborhood. The glittery gold booths and gaudy wallpaper are super charming and I find myself pointing out new things every time I come here. Will be back for sure, please keep the peaches french toast "special" indefinitely! read more

Junior's Cafe - the best french toast ever in existence... those there are caramelized peaches! please keep "special" indefinitely, juniors. - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Don't go - the service was an absolute disaster, the food quite bland and low quality--the coffee was pretty good though and the price was right but man--since the new ownership has taken hold it's seriously gone down hill. read more

Ordered an eggs Benedict, received no eggs nor hollandaise sauce. But really though how the fuck do you serve an eggs Benedict and forget the eggs. I'm sure the foods good when they aren't passing the pipe in the kitchen, but definitely not stoked on the place. read more

The wait staff was super friendly, but that is where the good news ends. Both my breakfast date and I spent the remainder of the day running to the bathroom after eating at Junior's. We used to go there all the time, under former ownership, but now... the tofu was soggy and gross, the toast was burned, the restaurant was freezing, they opened an hour later than their online listing claims, the table was dirty (and we were the first customers of the morning), and, like I said, we literally spent hours trying to get whatever bug we picked up there out of our bodies. HUGE disappointment from a place that used to be so dependable. read more

Wow!!! This place is an incredible diner. Has the exact look and feel you want in a diner, and has plenty of neighborhood parking. We didn't get the waiters name but he was a cool cat, very chill but informative and efficient. Everyone who worked there seemed to be passionate about the food coming out. The chai tea was out of this world. The Orange juice was solid, not from concentrate deliciousness. The best part about this diner is the abundance meat, Omni, vegetarian, and vegan options. It's so hard finding a place that caters to both crowds equally. If ever in a mixed crowd this is the place to go. The French toast was chewy and fluffy, exactly how it should be. The applesauce was homemade with lots of warming spices and the jam for the bread was fantastic. What a gem of a diner. read more

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Best vegan French toast around! Very chill diner feel and super nice service every time I visit. Highly recommend!

Junior's was our favorite spot for years - close to our apartment, great coffee, cozy atmosphere, & they knew how to make great vegan options. Due to the pandemic the owners sold the place to new people. We were very excited to visit 'our place' again, but it's just not the same anymore. Coffee is still Extracto. Booths are still comfy & gold. However, the new hash browns were mushy - made further soggy by the inexpertly prepared, completely unseasoned (I'm talking just white unpressed chunks here) tofu scramble leaking water all over the plate. I used to order this scramble all the time (superhero) & the dish in front of me was unrecognizable by comparison. There are also several typos/mistakes on the menu (i.e. it said my scramble came with vegan cheese - it didn't - then also says you can add cheese for an extra charge) which made me wary. My partner had eggs, hashbrowns, & sausage & expressed that he was quite underwhelmed as well. My water glass was also visibly dirty so I didn't take a sip - my coffee mug was also coated in a film of something that I tried my best to ignore. The toast was good. I have beautiful memories of meeting friends & family at Junior's & want nothing more than to keep loving it. I'm hoping the new staff can find their groove & work through the kinks - I really want it to be so much better than what we experienced. I see the two 5 stars before me & hope that we just went at the 'wrong time' (the Monday morning of Memorial Day?) or wonder if the old cook left. Dot's is run by the old Junior's owners (as far as I remember) so we'll be going there. Maybe Cricket will be our new 'regular' breakfast place? 2 stars & not 1 for old times sake. The fond memories will endure. read more

How can you run such a mediocre place with such terrible food in a city like Portland? Aside from the fact that we waited over 45 minutes for our food, the quality was just atrocious. I feel really terrible leaving this review, but it's not fair that paying customers get back so little for what they pay. Waitress was kind. read more

This place has gone way downhill... First off, the food quality is not good. The prep and cooking is even worse. Their veggie sausages (gimme lean brand) are awful. The potatoes are terrible. A smashed patty: burned on the outside and undercooked on the inside. And the party of four that got seated before my party of two?... They weren't even around the entire 45 mins we waited for a table. The were treated like a royal family and it became obvious that they were friends with someone who worked there. Which is total bullsh*t. And finally, the awful sounding stereo/speaker setup: the sound was beyond shrill. When you bast your music to obviously entertain your staff (partially deaf, burnout hipster musician-by-night, S.I.-worker-by-day), and EQ the sound so that the high frequencies are boosted, you have a recipe for audio disaster. Or is it a plan to turn tables over faster? Is that why your "fiends" that got seated before us got to sit in the only hospitable booth (beneath your shitty sounding speakers where they are spared the offensive, awful sound)? Just no good at all. Don't waste your time or money. read more

Junior's Cafe - An awful "smashed" potato, burned on the outside, undercooked in the inside - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon