This place is fantastic! A great blend on traditional American breakfast with an Asian twist. The Chicken Katsu Curry was delicious, chicken was perfectly prepared and the gravy a perfect compliment. My friend got the SBC Omelette and enjoyed it very much as well. If you are hungry the portions will definitely satisfy you. It was quite busy and the device was good. Great little find just looking for a random place to grab breakfast. read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - Chicken Katsu Curry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food here is always stellar and I always order the signature sweet bacon! Service is always consistent and good, super attentive staff. Parking is difficult but once you make it inside the place is so cozy. read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - Pancakes & breakfast plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Went on a Saturday morning, seemed busy but it didn't take long for us to get seated! The place does seem a little tight but it's all good!Staff was nice and welcoming. I ordered lemon pancakes and the chicken waffles with some coffee. I love how they would refill my coffee for free, very nice of them. Everything tasted delicious! read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - Lemon Creme Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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A wonderful little brunch spot in Portland! The menu here has something for everyone and has some brunch classics as well as many unique dishes. This is a homey little brunch spot that we stopped at while staying downtown. They do not do reservations so I recommend getting there early. We got there just before 10am on a Saturday and were sat immediately, but within 20mins there was a wait. The restaurant is fairly small, but it adds to the coziness of it. The staff was friendly and attentive. We got the crispy bacon to start and split it for our table. I am not a fan of bacon, but this was good and was a nice combination of salty with a hint of sweetness. The restaurant made a delcious chai latte which I had with my meal, and others at the table said their lattes and coffees were solid. For my main dish I had the chicken and waffles which looked out of a cookbook! Visually they looked splendid and they tasted just as good. My husband had the loco moco which was also solid. The pricing of everything on their menu was in line with what I expect from most brunch places now a days. If you are in or around Portland, I would definitely add this to your must-try brunch spots! read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The first time here and amazing! Service was great and so was the food. I will definitely recommend this place. read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - Parfait! Yummy!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

A cozy brunch spot in NW Portland! Homey vibes with good food, Sweet Bacon checks all the boxes. The utilize Yelp waitlist, a great option to check the wait before you head out! We waited about 25 minutes on a Sunday. Sweet Bacon has everything brunch should have - scrambles, pancakes, waffles, french toast, eggs benedicts, and even some house specialities (katsu curry, loco moco). They have it all! I got the florentine eggs benedict and it was good! Good portions and the crispy potatoes were a table favorite. Everything was prepared well despite it being rush hour. I was pleasantly surprised by my visit and would be willing to return! read more

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We stopped by for brunch around noon on a Friday. We were seated right away, but it was pretty busy. The inside is like a cute house, which I imagine gets packed on the weekends. The service was good and I appreciated the big menu with fusion items and some more traditional brunch offerings. We started with the namesake, candied bacon for the table. The bacon came out quickly and was good. I'm not sure I would get it again, but it seems like the kind of novelty thing you just have to try at least once. It was sweet, salty, and savory. I went with the sausage scrambled which was very flavorful, one of the better scrambles I've had! The sausage, onion, cheese, and spinach all worked well. I also liked the option for an English muffin on the side. I will say that I felt like their breakfast potatoes were on the large side for me. I love a crispy potato and these were too big to be crispy. Overall this is a solid brunch spot if you are looking for something special that also offers more traditional options. I've heard great things about the katsu curry and the pancakes and french toast look so good. I'll definitely be back to try more! read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - Sausage scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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That bacon was the best bacon I've ever had. I just wish it was warm at least, but I am not complaining. The place was expensive but the food has good quality so I don't mind that part the crispy chicken batter was a new and different taste that I haven't had the waffles were normal nothing crazy however the sausage Benedict was delicious. The sausage was cooked perfectly. The eggs were perfect there was this like cheddar sauce that tasted really good and I had a side of the potatoes oh my gosh, they were seasoned and cooked perfectly 9.5 out of 10. The service was really good too, and it was in a nice area read more

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Definitely worth the hype! Interesting mix: American + Southeast Asian fusion breakfast/comfort food. Great brunch spot and they have some good lunch items too. Been a few times and they are a solid choice. Weekends can be packed so I recommend during the week if you can. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. They have a couple of rooms with plenty of tables, a bar, and covered outdoor seating. It's in a resident home so it gives that warm homey feel. Had the Yakuza Katsu curry and the chick pops first time - both were amazing the sauce on the Yakuza can be really spicy if you like that; I found it very flavorful. The chick pops are a must - probably my favorite thing that I've eaten there. Perfect sweet and savory combination. I tried the seafood omelette and their famous bacon. I would like to see the bacon cooked as your order it - seems premade but it was still tasty. The seafood omelette was FULL of crab, salmon and other juicy seafood; made well and not dry despite it being in a well cooked omelette. Highly recommend this spot. read more

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Stopped in here for brunch on a Sunday morning. It was busy, but I was lucky to snag a table right before they started waiting list. Everyone who helped us was incredibly friendly. The food came out quickly but not in the way you'd think it was precooked, it was definitely freshly made. I thought the food (and drink!) were SO yummy. They had some classics on their menu but also some unique finds, which I appreciate in the populated Portland Brunch scene. I also liked that they had a few side options with their brunch menu, which you don't find often. The space is intimate, well decorated, and set up well. They do have a few tables on their covered patio under heaters. My only complaint for the day was that the acoustics were pretty intense inside so it was loud making it difficult to hear the person across the table from me. Not enough to take a star off, but a word of warning for those that would bother I'm already excited to go back and try something else! read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - Crispy Chicken Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Food was wonderful! Very tasty! Wait was not long. Staff hustled to make sure we got refills etc.

Ordered the Thai tea espresso and loved it. I would go back here just for that tbh. Also ordered the spicy chicken Benedict & berry French toast. Both were delicious. The cornflakes on the French toast were an interesting twist read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Seated quickly, at the bar, ordered egg nog martini, Bloody Mary and the sweet bacon. The martini WAS SO GOOD!!! The Bloody Mary was so citrusy, it was not very good And the bacon.....was not sweet, and was so tough it was quite literally like jerky. Unfortunate first time visit, I don't think I'll be back read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - House Specialty Sweet Bacon (3) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

2.5 rounding up to 3 because the food was good but my experience was not and that could be just a bad day for them. Came here fpr brunch today. Food was good but the service wasn't the best. It was about Noonish and to their credit they were busy. We ended up sitting outside, our choice, becaue they have heat lamps but they did little to keep me warm, so I was cold the whole time. I ordered the signature sweet bacon, healthy piggy brussel sprouts and a side of 2 poached eggs. Hubs got flying piggy and my daughter ordered toast and the fruit and yogurt parfait. What made the experience bad, was that they brought the food out randomly instead of all at once. I would have really preferred my food to all come together, but mine came out piece meal, and I didn't wait for the rest of the family. I was almost done when my husband's food came out and then both of us were done by the time our poor daughter got her parfait. Which made no sense since that should've been the easiest as it didn't need to be cooked. I hadn't ate all day and was hungry and the first thing to come out was my sweet bacon. Now I don't know if it is supposed to be cold, but my guess is maybe that is on purpose. I can understand room temp bacon but it was cold and tasted a bit burnt and because it was cold it had that cold hardened bacon fat taste. Then my brusself sprouts came, these were really good but I was trying so hard to not eat it so I could wait for my poached eggs to go on top. They did finally come and luckily I was only half way done. My poor daughter didn't get her food until we asked about it and we were done, so we took it with us. We probably should've just sent it back at that point but whatever. It's a cute spot and I imagine in the summer the patio is lovely, but the inside is small and seating was limited. I'd like to believe that service wasso poor due to being so busy or perhaps understaffed? It was ok and I probably wouldn't come here twice, but if you do come, the Brussel Sprouts were delicious. As far as the Sweet Bacon, It's their signature dish and I love bacon, but it wasn't for me. But others have givin it great reviews so try for yoirself. With non alcoholic drinks the 3 of us cost about $100. read more

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I enjoyed the salmon toast and london fog, and service was good. Would love to try the rest of the food. It was in a house, good space to have brunch. read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - Salmon Avocado Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Their bacon is nothing like I've ever tried and it's worth getting at least once! They have a large menu with so many good options it was hard to choose. I would definitely try something else next time I come because my crab benedict didn't blow me away. The tables are tiny for two so just be aware! read more

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I love this place so much!! It's in a cute house in NW Portland and has delicious food! There's one side that has a cute bar and some tables and the other side with more tables. Great breakfast spot and DELICIOUS drinks! Especially the Vietnamese coffee and Wango Spritz! I love how they fry their chicken with a light and airy batter. The house bacon is good but I felt like ours may have been a bit over torched so it tasted a bit burnt and salty. The SBC omelet was so good! I thought having the bacon jam on it may be too much but it's SO good and not as salty as I thought it would be so it complemented the omelet well. You must try this place out at least once! read more

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If there was an option to add more than 5 stars I would. Not only is it cozy but this place will for sure put you in a food coma after devouring the different dishes because to be honest we couldn't decide what we wanted so we got a little of everything. We have family that travels from out of town often and this is a place that we have definitely now added to that list of places to take them. Will be back and their service is quick, helpful and nice! read more

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I've walked by this place for over a year and finally stopped in to try it for brunch, as much as I wanted to love it I didn't. What I ordered: -Smoked Salmon Avocado toast- 1/5 -side of pancakes- 4/5 The smoked salmon avocado toast has potential however the avocado spread was entirely too mushy and they drizzled wayyyyyy too much oil on top, I tried my best to eat it but the texture made it difficult. I left about 80% of the food on the plate The pancakes were really good, they were warm and fluffy and you can tell they were definitely made fresh. I added the lemon crème sauce on the side and that sauce is amazing! Loved. I'm not sure if I just received the last of the avocado and spread before they threw it out but I am so beyond disappointed at my meal. I may come back and try something else at a different time especially now that they have included a dinner service. read more

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Came here on a lovely Sunday afternoon for brunch and the place was packed! So either make reservations or test your luck with the wait list. Of course we had to try the viral hot specialty bacon which was not hot nor special. It was more like a lightly honey glazed and super salty thick cut bacon. Maybe my tastebuds aren't sophisticated enough to understand bacon flavours. Saw the $9 Vietnamese Coffee and for that price, I was expecting the authentic taste of Vietnam. Again, was totally let down because this was more like a very faint latte and for that price, just skip it. Everything else looked good but food really didn't have any flavour to it. It was just bland and meh... definitely would not come back. Service was good and friendly. read more

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Food was great, service was ok, ambiance was ok. We got seated right away, I think it was at the tail end of the previous busy time, because there was a little lull while we were there and about halfway into our meal, it began getting busier. I'd definitely go again and it's nice to have a place in NW PDX and another option to La Provence (though La Provence is really great), but something different and options are always a plus! read more

Came here on July 4th with a group of 6. Seating on a holiday was not too bad, waited maybe 15-20 minutes. Food and drink service took a very long time, unsure if it was understaffed issue during the holiday, but we waited quite a long time before even drinks came out. Food was decent / mediocre at best. My fried chicken was unseasoned. The Thai-tini was also mediocre at best. Perhaps would come back at another time to give it another try on a non-holiday. read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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One of my favorite spots tucked away, towards the end of 21st! I've had their Morning Poutine several times and it's always delicious, filling, and for an affordable price. But this time I decided to try their Chicken n waffles + Bloody Mary! Food was amazing! The crisp texture of the chicken really scratched a spot in my brain that has a deep need for satisfying textures. Waffle and syrup were great too but the chicken was definitely the main star. I've never had a Bloody Mary before because I'm more of a sweet mixed drink girly, but decided to give it a try today. Honestly while it wasn't my thing, it still tasted amazing. I kept drinking as much as I could in hopes that the urge to chug would kick in. But it just didn't hit the same as a sweet mimosa does and maybe for that I'm a little basic. Anyways, 10/10 on the Bloody Mary because I could see a savory girl go nuts over this. Oh, and the bacon was candied I believe?? Super yummy! Service is always great! I usually end up going here alone when I'm having a self date day, and I feel as if the staff are always friendly and attentive. They regularly check in every 10-15 min or so, but seem to keep it short and sweet if they can gauge whether you prefer that or not. As someone who switches between introvert and extrovert I could come here in any mood and pretty much expect the staff to match my vibes. Love that. Oh and the outdoor seating is great. Perfect for people watching. There's a bus stop across the street and each time I've been here I have witnessed some of the most wholesome human interactions. Love this place. Only regret is that I didn't learn about it sooner :) read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - Crispy Chicken & Waffle and Bloody Mary (alcoholic) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Cozy cute little brunch spot serving asian-inspired dishes. I went with a group and we got a variety of things and all were yummy. The staff were friendly. The only negative thing I can say is that their toast that came with the scramble was really dry to the point where it was crispy. read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - SBC Omelet, Crispy Chicken Benedict, Rose City Benedict, Chicken Katsu Curry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food was amazing. The staff were wonderful and friendly. I appreciate the service that was quickly and great. The ambience was very soothing and calming. I will have to come back again. read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - This is the Trio scramble where there's sausages, egg omelet, fruits and potatoes. It was very good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is a cute breakfast spot that we came across. The menu is pretty standard breakfast fare, but we tried the crab Benedict, which delivered! Tons of chunks of crab, roasted potatoes, and a yummy hollandaise. If you like breakfast food, give this place a try! read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - Crab Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

On a random..we stopped here for a quick brunch..and what a find.. I was im the mood for some bacon..and this was the spot!! and their speciality Sweet Bacon hit the spot!! Service was on point!! and our server gave us a quick blurb on the history of the area!! Overall a great spot to enjoy a meal read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - off that ... House Specialty Sweet Bacon (3) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Our drinks were great, our entrees were seriously so delicious! The sweet bacon wasn't the tastiest but other than that everything was delicious. We would definitely come back! Service was amazing, so kind and welcoming! The space itself wave very clean and quiet. read more

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My cousin chose this place for a late brunch. Most other brunch places in the city were closed or about to be closed. We arrived just almost an hour and a half before they closed. Street parking for pay is only available for the area as far as I know. We managed to park close by and walk. The cafe looks and feels like home walking in. Beautiful 2 story craftsman with a bar area on the left of the cafe and on the right, a dining area. The decor was contemporary and modern. They have a neon sign of their name inside. There were only about 4 people inside eating. Not too busy for the being close to the end of the week and closing. We were seated in the middle and given our menus, waters, and utensils. Our waitress was nice and cordial. She made sure to repeat to us our orders and clear up any confusion there might be. I ordered the dirty matcha (matcha + coffee) for my drink. Everything on the menu looked so good, I had a little trouble deciding. I needed up with my first choice: the morning poutine. This is under the bites section. I was a little concerned if this was going to be a small plate. I asked our waitress how big the plate was and she assured me it was big. While waiting for the order, I went to the restroom. It is in the middle of the cafe, next to the staircase. Decent sized. When I came back, my drink was waiting. It tastes exactly how it is described. After maybe 10 minutes, our food was ready. The server was right, it was a good and big size. It came on a skillet, with a wood plate under it. She warned me that it would be hot. I took a bite. Very unique plate, delicious. The wedges, egg, and bacon complement each other in a way I had not expected. My family agreed that my plate was the best. My cousin ended up getting the classic Benedict and the berries lovers toast. My aunt got the farmers scramble. I particularly enjoyed my cousin dish. Very good! Everything was very good! As we ate, everyone had left and only one couple had come in. We paid with the waitress using tap. The vibe here is like having brunch at a friends, very comfortable. read more

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What a good brunch place! I had the most amazing moist cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting and berries! I also got this matcha latte which I could tell was made with quality matcha. You can tell it's a great spot by how busy it always is! Great service and cute cozy atmosphere. read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - Matcha latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great breakfast experience. A few tables (2 tops) outside, good amount inside. Service was quite fast, very friendly. The place is cute and everything was tidy and clean. Our egg plate breakfasts were good and coffees always topped off. Bonus: love that they ask how you want your bacon cooked, since I happen to only like crunchy bacon. read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - Sweet Bacon Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Came here just to try their signature Sweet Bacon. I was under the impression it would be sweet and crunchy! I was not what I had expected. It was not crunchy at all :( Husband got the Loco Moco, rated it 3/5. I had 3 eggs, chicken sausage, and pork sausage. 3/5. Service was fast, though. But there's a certain smell of an old building that interferes with the smell of the food, making the food not as appetizing. read more

Fun breakfast spot in the alphabet district. Located on 21st in the old paleys place location. They call themselves Asian fusion and have items like katsu curry and loco moco. Had the chicken and waffles with chili maple syrup and the lemon pancakes. Lemon pancakes were great - nice and light with a sauce that had a good balance of tangy lemon and sweet. Waffles and chx were decent. Will come again read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Decided to stop by here on a whim, and it was one of the best brunch spots I've had in a long time! Based off the name, I wouldn't have known that they are an Asian fusion brunch spot. We got the mimosa flight to start, and it was tasty. Would recommend so you can get a variety. For food I got the Rose City Benedict which I highly recommend if you like smoked salmon. The wasabi hollandaise sauce paired with it perfectly. There was plenty of smoked salmon and avocado making the price point well worth. I am craving it again already. My friend got the Chicken Katsu Curry which she also highly recommends. I got a bite and it was delish. Chicken was juicy inside and crispy outside while the curry had good flavor. read more

Sweet Bacon Cafe - Mimosa flight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The staff was very attentive and quick. We weren't fans of any of the food: Poutine: the curry flavor is very strong & it's mostly a dish of potatoes with curry flavor Candied bacon: interesting flavor- but not something we need to eat again. Crispy chicken Benedict: the chicken itself had no flavor whatsoever. The hollandaise sauce wasn't really spicy. Our waiter and a manager came by to ask if I disliked the poutine as I didn't touch much of it and I ended up ordering the salmon Avocado toast- which was much better but still lacking flavor. They did not comp the poutine- which I understand as it was just a taste preference. But just know- every item is expensive, so choose wisely. read more

We ordered Rose city benedict and chicken katsu curry. They were both delicious. The vibe is also very cozy since it's inside of a house. The benedict had fresh salmon, avocado and perfectly cooked eggs with unique wasabi aoli which paired perfectly with salmon. I love every part of this dish. The chicken katsu was very tender and juicy which melted in my mouth. The curry was also perfectly seasoned served with potatoes. I will definitely be coming back with everyone I know! The service was great and prompt. read more

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Love coming here! Today we tried the Yakuza breakfast. If you cannot tolerate spicy, order mild... we got the medium and it was really spicy! But it was good! We also got our standard parfait because that is my go to here! Of course I under estimated how filling it is and ordered a side of English muffins that I could not eat because I was so full on the parfait! The only let down was the caramel latte- I think they forgot the caramel because I couldn't taste it. Otherwise, this place was as perfect as always. The owner is the sweetest Asian lady who really cares that you enjoy your meal. So sweet! read more

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Food was really good. Not much sweet about it, though. Most options are very savory. Even the signature bacon at "Sweet Bacon" cafe is not sweet at all. She said it takes 6 hours to make. They should get a better and thicker cut for $4 per slice. If you're a local, coming here occasionally makes sense. Tasty. But wanting an experience? no. The restaurant is not very clean. At all. Also a basic boring small dining room RIGHT next to the dish washing station. Literally smelled like chemicals and heard the clanging and water spray in the entire restaurant. Pretty overpriced too. Quality costs; I am willing to pay for that! But not in this restaurant setting. read more

Great place for breakfast! The restaurant is very clean and has great natural lighting inside. Staff are super friendly and easy going. Ordered the Chicks Pop to help satisfy that chicken and waffles craving without having to commit to a giant waffle and lots of chicken. Was able to indulge in their House Specialty Bacon, which is super crispy! However wasn't able to taste anything different from bacon. French Toast was delicious, something to share with friends! Would want to come back for their Asian dishes , however they do seem more better for lunch than breakfast in my opinion just cause they seem very heavy. read more

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I came here with a date for brunch. We arrived and the place was very busy. I think they were a little understaffed. We finally got a table after a 30 mins wait and looking over the menu I had picked an option but learned it wouldn't fit my dietary restrictions. I ended up with the two egg plate, gluten free toast, potatoes, and a side of bacon. I also got a lavender latte made with almond milk. Overall, it was a decent breakfast and quite large. I didn't finish the whole thing and was full until later that evening. The latte I could have skipped in my opinion, not worth the price or the calories. Overall a cute place. Street parking can be a pain in this area. read more