Cafe Rowan is hands-down my favorite brunch spot in Portland…read more The seating is limited, there's usually a line (be sure to put down your name on the list), and parking is limited so it can be a pain - but it's worth it every single time! They are centered around southern/seafood style menu. Their lobster roll is incredible, the oysters are always a treat, and the shrimp and grits are our go to! Their Bloody Marys come loaded and they have rotating coffee specials. You can even just pop in and grab a coffee to go like a neighborhood coffee shop! When I lived in SE, I came here at least once a month. Be sure to schedule a nap after your meal cause you're going to be so food happy it'll put you in a coma ;)

I generally avoid brunch places because I don't like waiting in lines, and the timing typically…read moredoesn't work for at least one person in our family. So, it's a shame I waited this long to try Cafe Rowan. I was very pleasantly surprised to find that they seat people as they arrive, give them menus, and then customers order at the counter. A small menu helps food arrive quickly, and both tables and parking spaces will turn over faster than other brunch places. Their namesake sandwich is a classic, with the fantastic addition of roasted blueberry jam. My wife was thrilled with Rowan's bowl option - which appeared to have a little of everything. Once you get inside, Cafe Rowan seems bigger than it does from driving past, and high ceilings make it bright and airy. All in all, things moved quickly, the food was terrific, and I'm more of a brunch fan than I ever was before.

I honestly love this spot! It has delicious bread loaves, baguettes and pastries. I haven't tried…read moretheir regular food items yet but have really enjoyed everything from the bakery I've tried. Service is helpful and friendly. They can answer questions and are happy to chat about ingredients. It's not the coziest vibe but it is nice and clean inside the restaurant. I had to write a review after trying the maple bacon croissant. I tore into it straight out of the bag on my walk home and barely saved enough for a photo (you're welcome and sorry for the bite marks!!). This thing is so delicious! It is pricey at almost $8 for 1 piece but if you want a nice fall flavored treat, this may be worth the splurge.

Found myself walking into St. Honoré late afternoon so it was a lot calmer in the shop which was…read moredef to my liking. I went in for a double espresso shot and saw the cutest mini croissants you will ever see in your life. Obviously the pastry selection was a bit limited since everything is made fresh, but trust me I can always find something to enjoy. I waited for my rideshare for about ten minutes and it was just a nice opportunity to decompress and relax. Make it a point to come if you're in the area.

super nice staff, they make really great coffee drinks (and beautiful foam art!) and hands down…read moreconsistently the best matcha in town.

So...the number one thing I loved about this place is the coffee itself. The roast, the freshness,…read morethe smooth taste. It is easily in my top 10 as far as the coffee itself goes. Honestly, it's in the top 3. And I've had a lot of coffee in my life. That alone had me making a second trip just for the coffee. As far as the rest, it's a simple coffee shop. The staff is nice and they make cheese waffles that are tasty. The local baked goods are tasty. There's some basic seating. For me, it's all about the coffee. So good I can drink their espresso straight up.

Found this while we were out for brunch in Portland! It was busy when we came on the weekend, but…read moretheir drinks are delicious! Matcha has a strong flavor, and the space itself is intimate and small. I typically always get two drinks when I try a new matcha shop (one to taste the matcha by itself and one of their fun drinks) Definitely love their straight matcha and strawberry matcha. Need to go again when we're back in Portland!

Best matcha in all of Portland. It's the perfect level of sweetness and you can tell it's good…read morequality matcha. Every drink I've ever gotten has been consistently good. The staff put me on to my new favorite drink, their sea salt cream hojicha. The staff is sweet and they get the drinks out super quickly. I'm Yunomi's biggest fan for life!!

Always a usual stop for me on random mornings now that I'm living in the area. The coffee is always…read moregreat and the baristas are very friendly. As much as I love these guys, it's hard as the last time I ordered a Asiago jalapeño bagel, was given just an Asiago, and it was covered in poppyseeds which I am allergic to. My wife tried to swap with me for her blueberry bagel but hers had poppyseeds too. They were quick to fix it with a sesame bagel but just kinda brushed off that all their bagels probably have poppyseeds. Anyways, still good for coffee at least!

A local neighborhood coffee shop serving up some toasty bagels. I ordered the BEC bagel and a…read morecortado. Both were delicious. The BEC is simple but hits the spot. Service was very friendly and quick as well even with a line to the door. The coffeeshop itself is very homey and seems to have a lot of seating but we ate outside since it was so nice out.

I didn't think I could love Sincerely Bagel more...BUT THEN I walked in today to see they've added…read moreolive schmear to their list of options. So now I'm even more in love and even more committed to being a number one fan. The bagels here are so flavorful and unique, the texture is amazing (this is not trying to be a New York bagel so don't at them for not being that), and service is always on point. Given the long line and continuous turnover, they move quickly and still deliver a high quality product. Music is also always top tier as well. Favorite bagel place hands down. Personal favorite: Rosemary bagel with olive cream cheese.

Found a bagel shop since a friend wanted to eat something before our hike. Inside was really nice…read moreand clean, with a long row of tables/a bench to sit. Menu at first glance seemed like a lot so you really had to read through it. They called their lox bagel the Carnegie. It was good and fresh. I also got a bottle of their fresh orange juice too which was not too sweet but still good.

Jen was a wonderful waitperson who understood my budget needs. I was torn between the…read moreBacon/Mushroom/Green onion scrambled eggs and the classic pancake, but I didn't want to get both because of the price (which, I admit, was a bit on the pricey side -- but what breakfast place isn't?) and she suggested omitting the sides for the scramble and adding a single pancake instead, which rounded out to the same price. The sides would have been $6.50 in total, same price as the pancake. The pancakes are, in fact, big enough. I got full on them both and enjoyed it! Again, shoutout to Jen. Very understanding and fun. Cappuccino was also nice.

One of those classic Portland spots that everyone tells you to try, and i finally got to. They…read moredon't take reservations, so we went first thing on a Friday morning, and the main dining room was already full by 8:30. So I can only imagine how busy it would be on a saturday or sunday morning. Food is fantastic. The bennie was listed as their most popular dish and I can see why. I don't typically get egg benedicts, but this has swayed me. The eggs were perfectly runny. Hashbrowns were crispy on the outside but nice and soft on the inside. I got it with the biscuit, and i will say, i think they were a little over done? they felt harder than I would expect. A standout that i was not expecting though was their home made hot sauce. You would expect their jam to be good, given the name; but their hot sauce is nothing to scoff at. An amazing blend of sweet and spicy, without it being overly sweet or spicy.

This was a lovely spot for an afternoon coffee! They have several varieties of beans available and…read morerotate which ones they use to make brewed coffee and cold brew, which I thought was cool! The service was kind and quick and the atmosphere was super cool, tons of natural light and seating abound! Definitely on our list of Portland spots to return to!

The location is beautiful but felt the coffee was a lil overpriced and the pastry a little…read moredeceiving. I got a pistachio rose croissant ($6.50) which... looked different than the one in the display case. It was disappointing to receive such a flattened croissant when the display one was raised properly. Flavor was good but since it was so flattened, the texture wasn't what you'd expect from a croissant. Not sure if they offer pastries warmed up, was not offered so I'm assuming they do not. The persimmon cobbler latte ($8) was good but I'm not sure if enough of the flavor was coming through. And for the price, it was a little underwhelming. Service was fine and as stated, the interior was aesthetically pleasing. They also had outdoor seating. Maybe it was an off day for the pastry. It's still worth a visit but be aware it's a little pricy and be aware, what you see might not be what you're getting.

Just as good as I remember. An excellent spot to stop & enjoy a cup of coffee and a baked good,…read moreespecially if you want sweet or savory pie. The Raspberry Ginger scone was very good & had chunks of crystallized ginger. Most people are working on laptops or hanging out, so the noise level is perfectly reasonable.

Had a brief work meeting at this location this morning. Had a cup of decaf, Americano, and a…read moreraspberry scone. The scone was good, it was way too sweet for my taste. The decaf Americano was very good. The counter service here was really good, the person putting the register was very friendly, very fast, very helpful. The place was very busy with a nice vibe of people working, and people just enjoying their coffee.

All the other places near Lloyd center were closed on saturdays, so I drove five minutes out to get…read morea coffee before heading to the reptile expo. It's always the places you don't expect/ just stumble upon that charm you the best! I'm not familiar with this area of Portland so I'm glad I lucked out with this charming and moody cafe. I'm sad that I had to get it to go for the expo instead of staying longer, I much prefer darker and moodier/ cozy cafe ambience to the sterile "modern" cafes. This place felt like a warm hug. Especially once I took a sip of that hot 12oz oat milk hazelnut latte! The baristas were all really nice, too, and after I told her I was heading to the expo, she recommended a reptile shop over on division for me to visit sometime. Great vibes, everyone there including the customers and workers seemed in a good coffee morning mood! I really wish I lived closer to this cafe, but then I might get too addicted because it's so good!!

Went in because I needed a place to do my homework. Walked in, I was greeted. The tables were…read moreminimal inside, but all taken. The outside was nice and available. As I placed my order the options were in front of me along with food options. I settled down and got a latte with hazelnut and a bagel with cream cheese. I had looked in the back area to sit but I realized it was subtle outdoor seating. Kinda cute but I'm from Hawaii so I was honestly too cold. I underestimated the table I sat on, I assumed my binder was going to take up the entire space, but I actually had space for my food, coffee, binder and my laptop. While doing my homework there were other people getting things done along side parents planning their kids spring break. A lot of customers that came in seemed familiar and happy going inside and chatting with the two gals handling the bar. It felt like I was watching an episode of some sort of show for a second sort of like "how I met your mother. " Great vibes, nice workers, good and affordable coffee with affordable food, like, seriously affordable. I've seen bagels cost $7 where I'm from and that's without cream cheese. Haha.