I'm not sure why y'all are waiting in lines to get breakfast when you 9 times out of 10 you can walk right into Tom's and grab a seat. They're eggs! And they're pretty darn good eggs at that. Oh, you're more of a pancake person? They have those too. No, it won't change your life and no, you won't get to pose for hipster Insta selfies as you stand out on the sidewalk freezing your butt off, but wouldn't you rather just sit down and eat already? You can do that here, and it's quite good. read more

There was this spunky, short brunette lady that waitressed here forever, but i have not seen her in many years. She was THE BEST WAITRESS! Friendly, fun, always cheerful and happy to help. She always made sure every meal had the best service possible. I miss her. I think her name was Diane. Not a single waitress since has compared. You really need to find more like her! read more

(4/18/2026) The restaurant is still closed after a fire or something, so all that's there is the bar with a limited menu. It's probably not bad for a bar (more day-drinking than mimosas on a sunny Saturday morning), but it's totally the wrong environment for actual dining. read more

Don't let the outside fool you. What a huge, fresh, tasty lunch was whipped up today. My husband had a chicken gyro with side salad and half pickle while I ordered this Cobb salad. It was almost 3, their closing time, yet no one rushed us. Bottom line- As regular visitors to Portland we recommend Toms restaurant for lunch. Not the Petit Provence, a touristy place. Toms beats others way out. Try a salad! read more

Tom's Restaurant - Cobb salad with bacon, egg, turkey, Bleu cheese, avocado and greens. - American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

9/3 What's not to like. Valerie working the counter cheerful enuff. Hashbrowns were great! The End. read more

We came on a Sunday morning and there was no wait to be seated, which was a positive! We ordered breakfast for two, I had the Eggs Benedict special posted on the chalkboard and my boyfriend had one of their "No. 3" items off the menu, the standard eggs hashbrowns and bacon with toast. The first red flag was the sticker on the menu regarding a 75c surcharge PER EGG and we let that go because prices were so low but when the eggs came out they were over done. The eggs in my Benedict were BOILED not poached and I found hair The only good parts here were the bacon, hashbrowns, and atmosphere/service (which was lowkey). We got what we needed but we will not be coming back here or recommending it to others. read more

Update: I returned to Tom's and ordered two bacon and egg breakfasts ($11.75 each) and two coffees ($3.00 each, according to the menu). The same waitress I mentioned in my earlier review served us, and I want to acknowledge that she provided good service this time, friendly, attentive, and she seemed to "happily" refill our coffees. However, when the bill came, it was $32.50 with no itemization. I added a modest $4.00 tip, because the total seemed off. Once I got home and did the math, I realized it should have been $29.50. As it is, it appears I paid a total of a 7.00 "tip" on what should have been a 29.50 bill. The breakfast itself was very good, but I'm really done with Tom's this time. I value transparency, and unexplained overcharges are a dealbreaker. read more

Food was standard diner fare. Sausage great, eggs good, Hashbrowns crispy. Atmosphere a bit dank. Service a bit slow for a half empty diner on a Saturday at 11:30am. Would try again soon. read more

Friendly and local. No pretense. No influencers. No gimmicks. No weird coffee drinks. The menu is no nonsense diner fare. Seat yourself and don't expect the staff to cater to your special needs. Usually it's the same staff and they will probably remember you. And they are one of very few diners in PDX that is open at breakfast time. read more

Have driven by this place for 30+ years and never stopped. Am glad I did. All-American truck stop breakfast. Scott's big slab of hash browns not that appealing, by my #3 of pancakes, eggs and sausage was what I thought it would be. Plenty of butter and, as usual, not enough syrup. Friendly service. Most affordable. A big high-ceilinged room with windows on two sides fairly pleasant. read more

Been goin off and on. Known about this place since i was a kid food and drinks still as i remember. Service and atmos inviting it is even with the increase in taxes. If i could nitpick just have hazelnut creamer the coffee is nice wake up just i do get why there is nt. Creamer means more coffee have to made to keep up. Yea i get it. read more

Best place in portland imo for food. Great fresh quality food, cheap prices, amazing friendly staff! Don't let the outside of the building fool you. read more

We ordered food to go. Meat in the sandwhich was fatty and the sandwiches were super soggy by the time we got home, overall not one of us enjoyed our meal- all 3 of us said we wouldn't return. Maybe there it would have been fresher but still, not great. read more

I've been going to Tom's for years. Today is the last time. This place has really gone down hill. It's a toilet. After being told they were out of Burgers. I ordered a Cobb Salad. An overpriced Cobb salad. I was served rusty lettuce and old smelly vegetables. When I complained the waitress could have cared less. I asked for a discount on the bill. She came back and gave me a card for $10.00. I told her I wasn't going to come back, as I don't trust the food, she said too bad, that's all I can do. I won't be back. The food is awful. The place is run down and filthy. It's sad. read more

Most Bartenders and Servers here act as if you are inconveniencing them for even being there and make it obvious which patrons are their friends and the ones they like, and the friend bias is overpowering. The Bartenders are not sly or subtle when they do not approve of you or do not like you. This place actually caused me to want to stay home 24/7 and not ever enjoy food out at a restaurant or bar as a single female, especially someone that actually started enjoying life outside and not as a shut-in. At least I will be saving more money, I was a regular orderer of their New York Steak & Eggs, but apparently my personality was not good enough for them to receive money for that meal 3-4 days a week. Not one person has taken the time to even ask me one personal question, yet they determined I was not worthy, because they were obvious they preferred I was not there. So, they get their wish, because as stated before, it will just save me TONS of money!!! read more

Waitress was definitely being overworked but still managed to take care of all 9 of us. The food came out quick for how many of us there were. The food was alright, I'd give it a 7/10, it beats dennys. read more

I know it hasn't been that long my rating is right up there as it was on the previous order. Toms Restaurant comes thru the food delivered thru GrubHub. I am very happy with the quality of the food the delivery of warm food in the last 2 x times they're hitting 100. I called the restaurant to confirm the order and they were very appreciative of the feedback! Will be trying different things in the future since the menu is so immense. Confident that each one will be a good experience will keep you updated read more

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The food is good and the prices great! I had an omelette and my daughter banana pancakes. The omelette was fluffy and it came with hash browns and choice of bread or 2 pancakes. The banana pancakes were fluffy with fresh banana slices, butter and syrup. Our waitress was quick, friendly, and attentive. Highly recommend! Old school diner open for breakfast and lunch with a positive vibe. Adjoining the diner is a SportsBook, bar, pool and games for the over 21. read more

Food was very tasty. This place has been here For an easy 3 decades with that in mind it's an older place. Service was quick so we were in and out, they do have some fun drinks like killer coffee, mimosas and much more. we shared a Greek omelette it was plenty of food for the two of us. read more

Tom's Restaurant - Half of a Greek Omelette - American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food is good, the service is great! The atmosphere is calm. It's a mixture of good food and good baked pastries

The tomelette was so delicious and unique I've had plenty of omelettes and gyros but never together and honestly would of never thought the two would pair together but with the Tzatziki sauce and and gyro meat coming together with the eggs and veggies it was perfect. Great prices and even exceptional service;Laura our server is a ray of sunshine on cloudy days! She was such a phenomenal help during our visit. They also make a homemade habanero salsa that was spiced perfectly. read more

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Fantastic food. Skilled and friendly staff. It feels like home its so comfortable. I'd eat there several times a week if I lived closer.

Favorite dive bar breakfast joint. Great neighborly vibe, we go there often. Chicken fried steak is delicious and their gyros hold their own, fantastic lil gem read more

Our little group of four ladies popped in here for lunch on a Wednesday.the restaurant is attached to Tom's Bar with an open access point inside but it's also got separate entrances. Our party of four was seated quickly and courteously. We did a mix of breakfast and lunch. The soup was really good. The portions generous and flavorful. I look forward to trying more options. Strongly recommend. read more

I've ordered takeout from this place the last 2 times we have eaten out - both times delivered by GH and both times the food was not piping hot. I live far from the spot so the temp is understandable - a quick zap and we are ready to eat! I love breakfast for dinner and Toms does it right! We've had the 3 meat omelette with spinach and mushrooms added, breakfast burrito, club sandwich, and gyro and everything is delish! Will definitely keep this as a "Go to" spot when I am not feeling up to cooking! read more

A great retro diner to peacefully eat. And it is connected to a small horse track betting and watching space, which is then connected to a large bar. The only thing missing is a hotel. read more

I put $5 in the lottery machine after breakfast. Won $45.10. The bartender would not give me my 10¢. Should I call the cops????

This place is what America used to be.. A big HATS OFF TO; Laura -always smiling and fun to be served by! (DEFINITELY NOT A KAREN) McKayla - cool and quick with the coffee! Kaitlyn - as sweet to the guests as she is to her own family (presumably) Alex - fun to talk to bar tender and knows his sh*t Jules - love the service and the awesome mask Rito - Portland most BAD ASS COOK - how does he feed all of us so quickly!? Hosea - always see him working weather it be painting and upkeep of busting his ass in the kitchen! Georgie - hard at work every time I see him! Chrissy - don't let the dope threads and fun attire fool you.. she will bust your chops for acting like a punk! -don't be a punk she'll treat you like royalty Nick - this guy missed his calling, should have been a high level counselor or white collar investor, either way we will never know.. makes us all feel special and easy to relate to. Of course I didn't get everyone here but I do know this whole crew works together as a close knit family. -which makes me less homesick as I'm far from home. GOD BLESS TOM AND ANTIONETTE for treating all of us with respect And keeping the dream alive. GOOD FOOD - GREAT PRICES, nice pool tables and comfort of good, not crazy, patrons. -WE LOVE YOU TOMS!! read more

I love Tom's and try to come in as often as I can. It's a great old fashioned diner with good food, friendly servers and at reasonable prices. The decor is cool and it's a go to place to meet up with friends or take visiting family. read more

I had the chili and cheese omelet. This was a dish served at a diner near where I grew up in New Jersey. I was already very happy to have found another restaurant that has this dish, after looking for literally years. In addition, the eggs were so fluffy, the chili tasted exactly as I remembered it from the restaurant near where I grew up, and I loved the addition of the sour cream. This was something the other restaurant did not do, but I liked it because it made me feel like I was eating an actual bowl of chili, which was also an omelet. I am definitely going back, and getting this again. Highly recommended! read more

Tom's Restaurant - Chili Cheddar Cheese Omelette - American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I like the waitresses, the breakfst choices and the gyros. The service is fast, the portions are generous and the waitress is honest about what's good. Its like walking into an older time at an old fashioned corner diner. Its homey and comfortable. And you don't have to usually wait too long even when it is busy. The customers are often regulars. The prices are more than reasonable. I really recommend the gyro and ask for some feta to go with it. The waitresses there don't get their noses out of joint when you ask for a special request...like a bisquit instead of toast with your breakfast. If your are a member of the clean plate club here...you won't leave hungry. And if you come alone and want some company...the other patrons are often friendly enough to give you some. read more

Disgusting. Ordered two breakfast burritos through Grubhub. Oil literally pouring out of them. Don't recommend. read more

Tom's Restaurant - Breakfast burrito dripping oil. Literally just tasted like vegetable oil. - American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

To say this place is a breath of normalcy in a city of hipster crap would be unfair, Portland is a real place with real people from many different walks of life and backgrounds, and there are lots of different styles of restaurants, but sometimes just going into a normal breakfast place is just phenomenal. No avocado toast, no mediterranean breakfast, no vegan fritatta, no breakfast sashimi, no silliness needed. No bad ideas. Nothing over the price of 10 bucks. Wait what?? 10 bucks?? Tom's is a breakfast joint with great omelettes, passable coffee, ample seating, deliciously perfect pancakes and prices so low it's amazing. There's a great counter, lots of booths, there is a adjoining bar, it looks like a proper divy operation, my bar days are mostly behind me, but if the bar is as good as the restaurant then it very well could be a great spot. That said they have giant pint sized delicious looking Bloody Mary's, even though the place doesn't look like a place with Bloodys. We didn't partake. It says they opened in 1975, and I don't think they changed much of anything, including their prices. Place is flat out amazingly cheap. read more

Love love love Tom's for breakfast. Great eggs and hashbrowns. Nice. People. And they have rye bread--my favorite!

A classic diner with above average diner style food! Service is outstanding, tables and floors are clean. Coffee is strong and hot and well served in robust mugs. It is a breakfast dining experience not to be missed! read more

I'm giving him four stars mainly because everyone there was nice, and the service was fast. They have two sections one section is the diner and the second section is the bar. We sat in the diner. It felt like we were at Denny's. There was nothing special about the diner except the friendliness of the service. I took a quick look inside the bar which was a large and spacious with many TVs. I don't know what assortment of beer they have. We came here to try the Impossible Burger which was okay. It needed a lot more flavoring, and they didn't have any vegan sauce to put on top of it. I will probably come try the bar but not the Impossible Burger. read more

Tom's Restaurant - We've been driving around the whole place for this... - American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food is good but idk about the service. First time was great; second time not so much. Walked in and the girl made it seem weird that I even stepped in. Like wtf?? Okay? I asked a question and she hesitated to answer and again, made it seem and feel weird I even asked. No smiles from them- just plain empty headed stares. No thanks!! Not very helpful. Going to places that make me feel welcome and that have a friendlier environment to walk into. Just being real. read more

Since we were visiting, we tried looking for a place for brunch that is close by and affordable. This place fits the bill completely. I'd rather go here to eat my breakfast than any other place around town. I did however experience a pretty hefty wait time as well as the waitress forgetting to take our order but honestly, it wasn't that big of a deal. The service from the waitresses is excellent and made me feel welcomed. They are very attentive which I like. Whole place was neat, cozy, clean and also packed when I went. They have a nice selection of menu items, nothing special but affordable delicious food mostly around 12$ and under. I got an omelet, decent amount of hash browns, toast, and lots of coffee for 10$. I would definitely come here again. The atmosphere is just relaxing. read more

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Professional, good service! I had not been there in years! The breakfast food was cooked fresh and delicious! My buddy and I had a blast over there! I would highly recommend coming over here! read more

Tom's Restaurant - My breakfast - American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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guten Morgen, Yes the breakfast is super dinner style and I give the place 5 stars for that. But seriously PINE SOLE CLEANERS SUPER HIGH TONE SMELL DESTROYS THE FOOD. SO THICK YOU COULD TASTE IT!!!!!! Everyone from NY to the west coast knows that ODORLESS CLEANERS ARE NUMBER ONE. They clean and are Toxic to all food. My god !! Pleaseee change cleaning supply !!!! Prost !!! read more