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Sweet Bacon Cafe

4.4 (206 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Lemon Creme Pancake made into a "meal" with eggs and chicken apple sausage
Penny S.

Here's the good: I liked my food (tender pancakes with a lemon sauce made into a "meal" with a couple eggs and chicken apple sausage). Our server was friendly and when I asked if we could move to a different table because cold air was blowing on me making me cold, she offered to turn down the a/c. It wasn't a hot day but yesterday was so I guess the a/c was still adjusted to that. It's also cute inside and they have a porch you can eat on but we ate inside. Now for the not so good: We ordered regular drip coffee. I was hoping for some right away but our food arrived at the table before our coffee. Then we had to wait longer while she went back for cream (we told her we wanted cream when we ordered coffee). The coffee was bitter and acidic. I know some like it like that but I like smooth, rich coffee without bitterness or sourness. Portland has no shortage of quality roasters so in a place like this I would expect better. My husband ordered the farmhouse scramble. It had veggies like mushrooms, spinach, onion, etc along with tofu. I think they are trying to appeal to the healthy trend but to me "healthy" means they should try all the harder to season it properly so it tastes delicious. When asked for salsa (he was desperate!) he was informed they don't have salsa. Only Tapatio on the table. He was offered chili oil so he dumped that on but he still didn't like his food. Not sure why I have to say this but here's a tip for the chef: tofu is a sponge for flavor. It should be well seasoned with flavor (spices, herbs, garlic ) and it would make all the difference. Your tofu was barely sautéed and had zero flavor which detracted from the dish. I hope somebody shares this with you.

French Toast Meal
Roy H.

Visiting Portland and wanted to grab a bite. The food was pretty good.... Menu has a good spread of options. The space has fashioned like a big house with big rooms and an outdoor porch for eating as well, so nice vibe overall. My only drawback was the service. I think it may be understaffed as there was a wait for food drops. Additionally, an item I requested, a hot tea did not make it and they had to take it off my bill. If they can get that straightened out this I think would be a top tier spot.

Chicken Katsu Curry
Tommy G.

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.

Courtney C.

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!

House Specialty Sweet Bacon (3)
Grace C.

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!

Sausage scramble
Jessica P.

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!

Pancake Meal
Desiree V.

I love this place!!! I visited from out of town and went with friends. We went when they opened so it wasn't too busy just yet. The service was great and the staff were nice. The food was so delicious. They did not skimp on the serving size at all. It was a lot of food but I loved it!

Seafood omelette
Jamar U.

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.

Crispy Chicken Benedict
Jim H.

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!

Rose City Benedict
John L.

Definitely added to one of my new favorite breakfast/brunch spots. It's a nice cozy space, we found parking easily along the street. You have to pay for, but I spent about an hour there. Seating was cozy and the space was very nice. Wasn't too loud. Really busy when I was there, but Service was relatively quick. All things that got there highlight was the chick pops. Seriously the way they do the waffles in the chicken is amazing. The chicken is like Japanese kaarage style and they made the little waffle bits to perfection. One thing I would not order again is the Vietnamese coffee. It was very sweet and not enough coffee in my opinion. Overall, everything delicious satisfying and would definitely come here again. Two thumbs up and strongly recommended to anyone!!!

House Specialty Sweet Bacon (3)
Michelle R.

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

Crispy Chicken Benedict

Staff and service were great! Food was amazing and portions were sizable. Got the crispy chicken Benedict and it hit the spot! Good mix of American breakfast with some asian flavors.

Pancakes & breakfast plate
Danvy D.

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.

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Do you take reservations?

Yes, Monday through Friday and 5 or more on Saturday and Sundays.

Does this restaurant have an accessible entrance?

No wheelchair access was observed (8/31/25)

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