3 Best Cafe in Portland, OR

“The Waffle Window serves sweet and savory Belgian-style waffles, along with seasonal specials. Mary O'Rourke and her sons, Max and Brendan founded this cafe. In 2006, Max and Brendan traveled around Europe during their summer break from college. They first discovered these unique waffles while traveling and found them unlike anything they’d ever had. Mary, a professional pastry chef, brought some back and worked to recreate them herself. The Waffle Window serves Portland-style Liege sugar waffles handmade with local and seasonal ingredients, all in a fun and playful setting. From a bacon, brie, and basil waffle to a huckleberry jam and lemon panna cotta waffle, there’s always something new to try. Free Wi-Fi and takeout are also available for your convenience.”

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“Stepping Stone Cafe provides fresh, tasty meals and drinks in a casual and fun setting. Roger W is the owner of the cafe. Their staff gives excellent service to everyone. They offer classic homemade diner food like meatloaf and macaroni and cheese, plus great burgers, salads, and pancakes. Stepping Stone Cafe is a kid-friendly cafe. You can get breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks every day of the week. Stepping Stone Cafe is a perfect place when you want delicious diner food. They have added four picnic tables outside and you can dine in or take your food to go. Curbside pickup and free wi-fi are also available.”

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“Cadillac Cafe offers good food, consistent quality and great service in a classic American-style setting. The cafe is part of the local community and has grown a lot over time. They serve breakfast and lunch, including their famous burgers, sandwiches, and tasty lunch meals starting at 11 am. The cafe’s design is inspired by the Art Deco style and features a real 1961 pink Cadillac convertible inside the dining room. Try their house-smoked salmon hash for a special breakfast. For brunch, enjoy crispy fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. All soups and salads come with grilled baguette bread. Their Chicken Wrap includes grilled chicken, avocado, grilled leeks, roasted red peppers, pickled asparagus, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and pesto mayo, all wrapped in a flour tortilla. You can dine indoors or outdoors, or order takeout and delivery.”

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