Rolling into one of the fancier waterfront establishments on a pair of skates can make you feel self-conscious. Fortunately, Little River Cafe—deli-style eatery has wide open doors and cement floors so you can always feel comfortable in ordering a BLT and more (with melted cheese) or a huge scoop of Umpqua ice cream. Choose from lots of deli sandwiches, bakery goods, coffees, soups and salads.
Fat City, the popular quirky diner, has received yet another kudo. It has recently been named in the Best of Portland 2008 list from the Willamette Week as the Best Place for a Hangover Brunch. The old fashioned diner has been a cornerstone for comfort food in SW Portland since it opened in 1974. Located in the heart of Multnomah Village, the café is where roadside diner meets greasy spoon, meets soda fountain. Decorated with license plates and memorabilia on the walls, the diner is a hit. Fat’s City’s menu is matched with friendly service. But you won’t want to miss the Cinnamon Rolls that are still made with the same recipe used by the original owner when she opened the café 35 years ago. A customer wrote, “Awe was ours when a pair of Goliath-sized pastries hit the table. Warm to the touch, soft from the oven, and perfectly sweetened, each was slightly larger than a slow-pitch softball.”
TwentySix Cafe is an authentic neighborhood coffee shop in the middle of Northeast Portland. Terrain & Tristero coffee, beautiful Metolius teas, Mizuba matcha, Jen's pastries (vegan options), Spielman bagels (vegan options), Grand Central breads, Delicious Donuts and Secretly Awesome breakfast burritos. Located on a tree-lined street between Irvington and Eliot neighborhoods. The cafe is a short walk from Irving Park. Low-key, indoor and covered, heated outdoor seating. Proud to serve our neighborhood and greater Portland. Come spend time at a cherished neighborhood gathering place.
This restored 1910 building is a favorite spot for those in Multnomah Village. The popular restaurant offers burgers, Indonesian rice salad, French toast, cheese blintzes and more. Dark wood tables add to the warmth of Marco's Cafe & Espresso Bar, as does the friendly staff; perhaps the reason that patrons cannot get enough of the place. In addition to coffee and tea, a small selection of wine and beer is also available. They are fond of collecting umbrellas, give them your spare one and get a discount!
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This Hawthorne cafe is perfect for a lingering breakfast consisting of waffles, scrambles, omelets, pancakes and French toast. Join the ranks of locals, tourists and students to who consist the mixed lunch crowd and savor, pastas, ravioli, breads, and wines. It's easy to go overboard with the desserts with the cassata being a hot favorite among the patrons. The cozy cafe with its dark, earthy colors and bright pictures on the walls is always bustling with activity and absolutely perfect for a family meal.
