Best Brunch in Portland (2025)

An employee-owned, all-day cafe where wood-fired breads, seasonal produce, and thoughtful pastries meet a lively weekend brunch. Eater Portland honored Olli among its award winners, and Portland Monthly praised it as both a brunch and pizza destination.

Aussie-style cafe famed for single-origin brews and the ricotta hotcake. Consistently recommended by local critics and national roundups; The Infatuation lauds its breakfast, and it’s frequently cited among Portland’s must-visit brunches.

North Portland’s beloved daytime spot blends vinyl-era charm with meticulous baking and a changing, market-led menu. Time Out featured it in 2025; Portland Monthly highlighted its evolution while praising standout brunch pastries and French toast.

A dog-welcoming Alberta Street stalwart serving hearty, customizable brunch with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options. Long a local favorite and cited by Eater Portland, it remains a reliable, neighborhood-first choice.

Opened in 1903 and still central to Portland’s brunch lore, Besaw’s turns out from-scratch comfort—dream cakes to hashes—in a lively Slabtown room. Frequently referenced by Eater and local media as a quintessential brunch experience.

Chef-owner Lisa Schroeder’s downtown institution channels “moms’ cooking” with polish—crunchy challah French toast, salmon hash, and monthly M.O.M. dishes. The Oregonian has spotlighted it among the city’s best brunches for years.

Chef Spencer Ivankoe’s sunny, counter-service cafe finesses brunch luxuries—Dungeness crab or Maine lobster Benedict, bananas Foster French toast—alongside good coffee. The Infatuation praises its elevated takes on staples.

Portland’s playful, prix-fixe brunch icon is back on NE 28th inside La Buca, serving choose-your-own savory and sweet combos. Frequently celebrated by local critics and Portland Mercury for maximalist, joyful plates.

A foundational indie that helped shape Portland’s farm-to-table ethos. Weekend brunch is build-your-own: breads, eggs, seasonal vegetables, seafood. Eater Portland and Portland Monthly both call it enduring and essential.

Pearl District landmark now serving a Peruvian-leaning brunch—think kiwicha pancakes, pan con chicharrón, and Peruvian coffee. Axios reported the 2025 launch; long respected by critics for its Pacific Northwest–Peruvian lens.

Worker‑owned, all‑vegan Sri Lankan spot serving weekend brunch with hoppers, kiribath, and Just Egg scrambles. Featured on Eater Portland’s vegan brunch guide; a meaningful community hub with bold flavors.

Plant-filled stunner inside Jupiter NEXT where brunch leans vibrant and fun—vegan bloody marys, chilaquiles, and sweet chile shrimp and grits. Eater Portland lists it among the city’s standout weekend brunches.