Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Portland, Oregon

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October 1, 2025
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Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Portland, Oregon

The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.

"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."

Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.

Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.

Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Portland using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.

Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!

#29. Cadillac Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (286 reviews)
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#28. Gravy

- Rating: 4.4/5 (252 reviews)
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#27. Slappy Cakes

- Rating: 4.4/5 (227 reviews)
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#26. Olympia Provisions

- Rating: 4.5/5 (228 reviews)
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#25. Veggie Grill - Downtown Portland

- Rating: 4.5/5 (229 reviews)
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#24. Swine Restaurant, Moonshine & Whiskey Bar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (287 reviews)
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#23. The Observatory

- Rating: 4.5/5 (230 reviews)
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#22. Bistro 23

- Rating: 4.5/5 (232 reviews)
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#21. Por Que No

- Rating: 4.5/5 (283 reviews)
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#20. Pambiche

- Rating: 4.4/5 (382 reviews)
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#19. St Honore Bakery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (393 reviews)
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#18. Ken's Artisan Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (219 reviews)
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#17. Petite Provence - Alberta

- Rating: 4.5/5 (383 reviews)
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#16. The Waffle Window

- Rating: 4.6/5 (333 reviews)
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#15. Elmer's Restaurant - Parkrose

- Rating: 4.1/5 (483 reviews)
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#14. Milo's City Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (315 reviews)
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#13. Jake's Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (840 reviews)
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#12. Jam On Hawthorne

- Rating: 4.5/5 (256 reviews)
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#11. Urban Farmer Portland

- Rating: 4.3/5 (881 reviews)
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#10. Huber's Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (795 reviews)
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#9. Portland City Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2410 reviews)
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#8. Jake's Famous Crawfish

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2824 reviews)
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#7. Elephants Delicatessen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (512 reviews)
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#6. Mothers Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3271 reviews)
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#5. Pine State Biscuits

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1104 reviews)
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#4. Cheryl's on 12th

- Rating: 4.5/5 (524 reviews)
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#3. Screen Door Eastside

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1451 reviews)
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#2. Por Que No

- Rating: 4.6/5 (387 reviews)
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#1. Tin Shed Garden Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (838 reviews)
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