Cheryl's on 12th

Went here on a whim while in the neighborhood and was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere and service! It was very busy, but they have an attached overflow building that they take you down a hallway to get to. At first I gawked at some of the menu prices but once the food came out I understood. Not only at the ingredients quality, each dish was unique and artfully made. A lot of creativity and flavor in each dish!

I recently visited Cheryl's on 12th for breakfast and had a pleasant experience. With it being a Monday morning, the restaurant was not very busy, although I imagine it could get crowded on weekends. The menu had multiple options, and we decided to try the Portuguese fried rice and the crab Benedict special. I had a vanilla latte, while my husband opted for a mango margarita and a blood orange margarita. To start, we were served complementary beignets, which were light and airy. They had a similar texture to churros, although I'm not sure what the coding on them was. The fried rice I ordered was filling, with avocado and an extra fried egg. It had a good sear on it, but I personally would have preferred more garlic and seasoning sauce. The crab Benedict was delicious, with a generous amount of crab, perfectly cooked eggs, and tender roasted asparagus at the bottom. The cocktails we tried were very fruity and had a strong presence of mango and blood orange, which was to be expected. However, I wasn't a fan of the latte. I have specific preferences when it comes to coffee, and there aren't many places where I enjoy the latte. It's surprising that I still order them sometimes, but I guess I'm just a glutton for punishment. The staff at Cheryl's on 12th were friendly and kind, striking a good balance between being attentive and allowing us to enjoy our meal without interruption. The only downside was that the tables were a little close together, but I understand that this is necessary to accommodate the restaurant's busier days. Overall, it was a positive dining experience.

Breakfast is good and filling. Not spectacular. Wait times were moderate. Service good, not amazing. Servers well trained and friendly. We did come during an extremely busy time, and this may have contributed. Building itself is older, and this seems to match the rest of the surrounding area. Good view. We were blasted with cold air during breakfast service.

Great place for a breakfast. People are very friendly and helpful. Service was very fast. Eggs Benedict and Veggie Scrambled eggs that we ordered were very tasty. Highly recommended.

Fine brunch spot in downtown Portland! I ordered the special fried rice, but it was just okay. I will try something else from the menu next time. The food and drinks are overpriced but overall good.

Never a bad meal here. This is my 3rd time here over the years when visiting from out of town. This establishment and Grits and Gravy are definitely my downtown go to restaurants for breakfast. They also have a huge selection of brunch cocktails although I’ve never sampled them because I’m always in town for work. Great service and the staff takes pride in their food. They welcomed me with a beignet and it was quite tasty. It did not need to be bathed in sugar to enjoy it. This time I tried their house specialty, Portuguese Fried Rice with an egg of top. This was exceptionally good with a great combination of flavors and textures. I wish we had a place like this back home in TN. Highly recommend!

Great food and service. We had a group of about 10 people and they were very accommodating, the head chef Ed even came out and gave his recommendations. We spent the whole weekend in Portland mainly trying different food, and everyone agreed this was their favorite in terms of both experience and taste. Would definitely recommend. Also the cinnamon rolls were delicious

Amazing brunch and place. It is a really big restaurant with a lot of tables. The attention was kind and gentle, and the food was delicious with very generous portions.