Vegan-friendly
Lacto
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American
Take-out
Bakery
Breakfast
Breakfast and lunch diner opened 2011 by the owners of Off The Griddle truck. Offers American comfort foods in vegan and vegetarian versions, with items like vegan mac & chz, waffles with fruit, biscuit sandwich, biscuits and gravy, plus daily vegan specials. Non-dairy milk available for coffee drinks. LAST DAY JUN 30, 2017 - moved and merged with Off The Griddle restaurant -- see that listing.
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Added by greenvegan on 26 Nov 2011
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36 Reviews
First Review by greenvegan
saprock
Points +49
Sill the BEST... - Edit
I've been living in Portland, almost 2 years & I've been hunting for a better brunch place & I CANNOT FIND ONE! They have innovative specials & delicious menu regular options. This is a MUST VISIT!
Read morePros: Delicious options, Great specials
Cons: they close too early, they don't deliver to my house, I can't have them become my personal cooks (4free)
Guest
veggielinds
Points +290
My favorite spot for breakfast/brunch - Edit
Always delicious, but usually a waiting list to get in (this means it's worth it!) They provide free coffee and water for people waiting outside, it usually doesn't take too long.
Read moreThe food is incredible. The only non-vegan items they offer are cheddar cheese, eggs, and dairy milk, but the menu besides that is entirely vegan. Highly recommend.
Pros: food, friendly staff
Cons: wait list, small-ish restaurant
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vegan jeanne
Points +110
Wow! This little spot is a gem! - Edit
My hubby and I stopped in on a Saturday at 11:30am for a late breakfast. On a cool February day, we were a little put off by the wait list. We decided to stick it out, and had to wait about 15 mins for a table. We were surprised by the selection on the menu! There's a lot of creativity with this kitchen. There's both savory and sweet waffles, creative bowls, sandwiches, and other breakfast fare. We went for the "hot nests" which are hash brown potatoes in a nest shape that are covered with an assortment of veggies, and the "hashtastic" which was a butternut squash and veggie combination. We added the jackfruit bacon and herb tofu to the hastastic to create a divine combination of flavors. Don't be fooled by the portion size. After eating all that was on our plates, we were both STUFFED! We loved this cafe and are putting it high on our Portland favorites list!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-02-19
Pros: Extremely flavorable, Very filling portions, Creative menu options
Cons: Small dining area, Short wait for table seating
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AlexanderCase
Points +38
one of the best vegan brunch spots in the world - Edit
End of review, not much else is needed, I've never had a bad meal here, and their specials always take it to the next level. Wish they would bring back the burger food cart too.
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Naeko
Points +54
Okay - Edit
Everyone we dealt with here was very nice, but the food was just so-so. The hashbrown "nests" were just shredded potatoes likely baked in a muffin tin, and they were hard to eat. They were chewy and tasted stale, but I've tried baking hash browns before and since they turned out just like these, I think these were fresh-made, just cooked poorly. The rest of the food (biscuits and gravy and seasoned tofu) tasted okay, but my roommate agreed everything tasted kind of sweet. It wasn't really a savory, filling breakfast, which is was we thought we were ordering.
Read morePros: Free coffee outside for people waiting, Very nice and attentive staff
Cons: Cramped seating
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MizzB
Points +3833
Vegan brunch done well - Edit
Delicious vegan brunch! The Super Vegano Burrito was excellent, good hot & cold. Since it is so filling, I saved a third of it for breakfast the next day and it was just as good. Imagine a whole wheat burrito wrapping a moist filling of pepper kale tofu, sausage, hash browns, mozarella, avocado, & cashew cream drizzled with cashew cream sauce. The kale, red cabbage, carrot side salad with citrus dressing was a fitting accompaniment as a side. My non vegan dining companion opted for the Veggies in a mess; greens, tomato, avocado on a biscuit with vegan option of herbed tofu or vegetarian option of two poached eggs, which she chose & enjoyed. Fruit plat we ordered for my toddler grandson was beautifully presented, cut into pieces that fit well into his hands - good finger food.
Read moreFriendly, knowledgeable service. Small location so we had a slight wait for seating, & food service since everything is freshly prepared. We were there on a Friday. Small parking lot to the side, and plenty of street parking out front. Affordable prices, ample portions. Rated a four since Not 100% vegan, though, since offers eggs and some animal-milk cheeses. All dishes can be made vegan.
Pros: Tasty dishes, mostly vegan or can be made vegan, Ample portions, affordable prices, Friendly, knowledgeable staff
Cons: Not 100% vegan, Small, so might be a wait for seating
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Pips
Points +1596
Lots of Awesome Vegan Comfort Food - Edit
We had the Biscuits and Gravy and the Tofu Holindaze Eggs with hash browns. Both vegan and amazing! As well had a Bloody Mary all vegan too and the coffee is great! Would recommend anyone around the area to get here. Loved it!!! :-D
Read moreEverything on the menu except 4 things are vegan and there is lots of parking.
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nafanc
Points +1615
Good brunch - Edit
I met up with an old friend here for brunch. Most of the menu is vegan or can be made vegan, which is nice. I was worried about having to wait a long time, since I heard from friends (and seen on Portlandia) the challenges of getting a brunch table in Portland. But my fears turned out to be misplaced, as we were seated pretty soon after arriving.
Read moreI had the Feast Waffle, which was a savory waffle covered with gravy. It was pretty good, but not exceptional; I've made similar gravies at home before, so next time I would probably opt for something more unusual.
That said, I had a good experience here. The staff was nice and attentive, and the prices were affordable.
Pros: Nice staff, Affordable
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Raesock
Points +675
Decent Brunch - Edit
We came for brunch around noon on a Saturday. The wait was quick, about 20 minutes? Our waiter was ok, he seemed pretty annoyed to be seating us and getting us drinks, but once we were ordering he was great. It was so strange. My husband got the feast waffle, which is a savory waffle topped with tofu scramble and gravy. He really enjoyed it! I got the garden grilled cheese which was yummy with the avocado and spinach on it. I loved the flavor of the herb casher ricotta too. I'm giving it four stars because the food took FOREVER. Almost an hour from the time we ordered. It was a busy time, but the place is small, there aren't that many tables and nothing was said to us. A little "Sorry guys, the kitchen is backed up, we'll have everything out as soon as we can" goes a long way.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Sunday November 01, 2015
Pros: vegan options, savory waffles
Cons: wait for food, waiter
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CommanderCort
Points +128
Very, very good. - Edit
Very good, high quality food. Their waffles are awesome. Had a side of their vegan sausage, it was the best I've had. I'm very satisfied with the experience.
Read morePros: Everything starts vegan, but they have Tillamook , Worth the trip.
Cons: Slightly expensive, but comparable with other veg
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rveganadventures
Points +30
Waffles!!!! - Edit
Love their brunch items here. At one point we had tried all the menu items, then they changed some up so we had more to try. The waffles are amazing, GF too. We used to make a weekly visit on Sunday mornings, but had to get there right at 8 so we got one of the first tables. Only downside is the place has a very small kitchen, so the wait can be a little long, but it is SO worth it.
Read morePros: Waffles, Super Vegano Burrito
Cons: small kitchen= long wait
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The Hungry Vegan
Points +3685
Love. - Edit
The food here was so good! It's small and crowded. I had to wait a long time for my table, but I got the meal of my dreams. I had a jalapeno popper waffle that I'm probably going to dream about tonight. My entire party was similarly enthralled.
Read morePros: Great Food
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lai.9292
Points +371
Wonderful waffles! - Edit
Come for the vegan waffles and spiked coffee if you want some rocket fuel.
Read moreI took off one star for the dairy on the menu. I hope they choose to transition to a strictly vegan establishment in the future because I usually stick to supporting completely vegan businesses.
Pros: crispy pumpkin waffles
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Bird215
Points +241
BEST BREAKFAST!!! - Edit
We had the vegan burrito, the nest, and the waffle special. Everything was amazing. Long wait but it was well worth it
Read morePros: flavorful, authentic, great drinks
Cons: long wait
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SummerLee
Points +1677
so delicious - Edit
Absoulutley delcious food! I got the Philly cheesesteak ( portobello) sandwich it was so good if it was on the full time menu I would go there every day!
Read morePros: delicious, well labeled menu
Cons: service could be better
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JustineC
Points +201
Great menu! - Edit
I went to AND cafe for brunch when I was in Portland recently and I wish I could go back! When we arrived there was a queue for a table but there was coffee outside that we could help ourselves to which I thought was a great idea. The queue moved reasonably quickly so we didn't have to wait for a table for too long. The menu is comfort food based and there was so much to choose from! I ended up ordered one of the day's specials which was a vegan mac'n'cheese. It was wonderful! There were so many other tasty looking things on the menu. There were delicious sounding cocktails and even spiked Sailor Jerry Rum coffee. Next time I'm in Portland I'll be back for sure.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Sailor Jerry Rum Coffee!
Cons: Slight wait for a table
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LadyVolsFreakDeb
Points +79
Breakfast every morning of trip - Edit
When I find a breakfast place, I stick with it. A N D Cafe was the spot on my recent trip to Portland. Their menu is creative and the food was incredible. The first two days I had the Blue Plate and the last two, the Feast Waffle. Both were beautifully presented, hot, and amazingly good. I'd never enjoyed a stuffed savory waffle before, now I'm hooked. My spouse enjoyed the Hashtastic, with a to-die-for cashew ricotta and the Super Vegano Burrito. We both would highly recommend all four of these choices. The portion sizes were ample and were an excellent value.
Read moreThe service was fast, friendly, and attentive. Get there early on the weekends to avoid a wait.
Pros: Excellent, creative food, Good value, Portion sizes
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cottrellbentley
Points +235
High scale amazing! - Edit
My daughter and I had two weeks in downtown Portland and after a week we discovered this place. We immediately fell in love. The food! WOW! Such seemingly simple flavors are mixed together in such a way that uniquely amazing and filling meals are born. We ended up going three times, and everything was devine every time. I recommend the Hashtastic.
Read moreIf possible, get there at opening or an on off time, as they seem like they fill up quickly.
Pros: Amazing/unique flavors, Healthy and Hearty, Great service
Cons: Not 100% vegan, A little pricey, No external sign when closed
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FoodAndLoathing
Points +294
Best breakfast I had in Portland! - Edit
Not only was this the best breakfast in Portland, but I actually think it's the best breakfast I've had anywhere. No place in the SF Bay has anything comparably good for breakfast. My boyfriend and I got biscuits and gravy, Waffle Florentine, and Nuevos Rancheros. It was all so good that we kinda wanted to go back for lunch, even though there were plenty more vegan places to hit up during our short visit. Really inspired food, we LOVED it.
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holter
Points +52
My favorite breakfast spot - Edit
Excellent vegan/veggie food! I've tried a few different items and am always happy with the service and food. The weekends can be busy so prepare for a wait (it's a small place). Well worth it!
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ASomerville
Points +512
BEST Breakfast in Portland - Edit
This is hands down the best breakfast in Portland. It's a smallish menu, but every single thing is delicious. I love the blue plate special, as well as the drink options. The space is small, but I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes for a table.
Read morePros: Food quality, Ambiance, Value
Cons: None
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drdiquila
Points +101
Fabulous vegan comfort food - Edit
We got there at prime Sunday brunch time, so there was about a 30 minute wait for a table. However, we asked for and received drinks (2 coffees and a fresh juice) while we waited. We read the menu while waiting and we're ready to order when we were seated. Food came out pretty quickly for such a packed house. I had the vegan "nests" of hashbrowns, vegan sausage, veggies, tofu scramble and vegan Hollandaise sauce. Husband had the special waffle covered in fruit, and the non vegan had the nests with poached eggs. All arrived piping hot and delicious.
Read moreIt is a very small space, so it wouldn't work for a group of more than about 4. Here's hoping they do well enough to expand to a larger space!!
Pros: NO MEAT!!, Great food, creative items, Great coffee
Cons: Very small space
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pdxjen
Points +49
Tasty vegan comfort food - Edit
Never had a bad dish here! Usually don't have much of a wait if any, despite it being on the small size. Better than the other classic pdx vegan breakfast/lunch spots in my opinion.
Read morePros: Flavorful food, Changing menu, Vegan
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bitebitebite
Points +88
Nice place to grab a bite - Edit
I like this place.
Read moreIt's a cozy little cafe within walking distance of Mt. Tabor. I've been there a couple times and each time has been a pleasant experience. The atmosphere is more homey than upscale, it's small without feeling cramped.
The food is decent. I haven't had anything spectacular there, nor anything bad. But that's most cafe food for you. And most cafe's don't have a menu that is almost entirely vegan.
The staff are friendly and the service is fairly fast (perhaps because they are small).
For early risers it would be nice if they opened before 9/8 am (weekdays/weekends).
Pros: Mostly vegan menu, Pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff
Cons: Prices a little high for cafe food
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Conniemm
Points +1765
Great place! - Edit
My son and I were passing through Portland and were thrilled to find this restaurant.
Read moreHe chose the mushroom stuffed waffles with vegan ranch dressing. They were outstanding. I had the special of English muffins topped with caramelized Brussels sprouts and artichoke, also good.
The decor was fun with unique artwork on the walls and very friendly staff.
I just wish this restaurant was closer to my home!
Pros: Friendly staff, Large menu selection, Fun environment
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phyl
Points +42
Nice comfort food! - Edit
A N D is a great little cafe in the diner style. The service is good and the food is very yummy! I particularly love the birds nest vegan scramble!
Read morePros: vegan!, comfort food, nice staff
Cons: it's small
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JohnGardner
Points +646
Have the special! - Edit
Lots of good stuff on the menu, but the day I was here the lunch special was a savory tempeh mole waffle, and I had to try it. They should make this a menu regular! So good!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Friday October 25, 2013
Pros: Friendly atmosphere
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