Little Griddle

Absolutely loved this place! The service was top-notch, and everything was packed with flavor. We shared the spinach skillet with poached egg, cheese, and bacon—so hearty and satisfying—and the fresh blueberry pancake was just perfect. I ordered the eggs Benedict with ham, and it was phenomenal. The coffee was excellent, and they even had a house-made syrup that took it to the next level. We don’t live in the area, but we’ll absolutely make a special trip just to eat here again. Highly recommend!

This is my favorite brunch spot in Portland. I really enjoy the rotating art gallery on display and cute home-diner vibe. The staff are super friendly and very accommodating to allergies. Get the potatoes, they’re divine!

This is one of the best breakfast places I have ever been to. The service was good, the food came out so fast, and the food was incredible. I will be coming back every time I’m in Portland ❤️

We were walking and just saw the place and i am happy we did! Staff are so nice, food was good, chill vibes and i liked my mimosa too. I order ham benny, and loved it. My boyfriend said sausage biscuits was a little but salty.

My eggs Benedict on chicken and potatoes was terrific. My only note is about service. They didn't notice I was done. It's not a big deal. Maybe etiquette has changed in the last year or two? And I had to wipe off my silverware a little bit.

The food was fine. Ordered fried chicken #1 but the chicken was way overcooked, hard to bite into, potatoes were cold, and far too much oil in every item. It was fine, overall, but as I looked around the place, it’s seriously lacking in cleanliness with visible dirt and dust around several areas of the store and flies everywhere. Cleanliness makes such a difference in a restaurant’s experience.

It's a cozy place to get some great brunch along the busy street of Hawthorne. The wait isn't long, and the service is pretty quick. We ordered a good amount of items and shared them. Their fried chicken benedict, huevos benedictos, biscuit and gravy, and blueberry french toast were all delightful. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the food here. It's definitely worth checking out.

Little Griddle is a grand spot for a brunch. My friend Brynn brought me there after we stopped into House of Vintage and we had a great time. I got the biscuits and Gravy sandwich and absolutely loved it. The side salad was tasty and a great appetizer. We also shared the special which was a Cinnamon Toast Crunch pancake. For five bucks it was a great deal and tasty too! The staff were super kind and refilled my water quickly and often. Overall this is a great spot for brunch and I will be back!

Food: 5/5 Service: Standard-as expected Value: On par to like for like brunch spots Ambiance: Casual My partner and I ordered the spinach and bacon skillet as I love skillets and the pork sausage biscuit with gravy pour over. I rated this place 5 as I saw no reason to deduct any stars. The skillet was unique with over easy eggs at the bottom and had great flavor. It's not one of those with hash browns as a base, so if you're expecting that you may be disappointed. The biscuit was flavorful and comparable to pine state quality. The gravy was fantastic. Service was as expected. Nothing above and beyond but nothing missing. Would come here again!

My family and I decided to grab breakfast this morning, and this was my wife's choice. Food Vegetable Hash Skillet (3/5) - Well, it definitely tasted healthy. There wasn't much in overpowering flavors. I could clearly taste the zucchini and spinach, the onions and the poached eggs, but... it wasn't anything worth writing home about. I'm giving this 3/5 as I was hoping for a tastier dish. (NOTE: Being most recently from the Midwest, this is actually one of the smaller skillet sizes I've ever seen) House Salad (4/5) - This was a good balance of flavors, very well done. It was sweet, salty and savory all in one! While I normally don't do salad with breakfast, this fit well, and I really enjoyed it. Fried Chicken Benedict (3/5) - I really wanted to give this a higher rating, but I've had better fried chicken in other places. The eggs were good, but enough to just leave this as OK. Blueberry French Toast (4/5) - This was definitely sweet and savory, however, having had the Ube French Toast at Churn Cafe twice now, I can say that this is definitely second. The serving here is very generous and it's well worth it, though. Service - Good. (Not included in my rating) Ambiance - This was a small eating hall with tables and booths. It would be great for a date.

If you're thinking about visiting Little Griddle on a weekend, brace yourself for a bit of a wait. Trust me, the line can get pretty long, so don't forget to put your name on the Yelp waitlist before you head over--it'll save you some time and frustration. But let me tell you, the wait is absolutely worth it. Start your meal with the blueberry French toast. It's heavenly, with just the right mix of sweetness from the blueberries and the perfect toast texture. Another must-try is the spinach and bacon skillet. It's packed with flavor and makes for a hearty and satisfying breakfast. If you're a fan of biscuits, the pork sausage biscuit is a must. It's savory, rich, and just downright delicious. A heads-up, though--parking can be a bit of a challenge. It's not the easiest place to find a spot, so maybe consider carpooling or getting there early. But honestly, once you're inside and seated, you'll forget all about the parking hassle. The service at Little Griddle is top-notch. The staff is super friendly and attentive, making sure you have everything you need to enjoy your meal. They really go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and taken care of.

Little Griddle - Big Miss! Came for Mothers Day breakfast with a group of 6. Very nice service! Ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich #1 with gravy smother. "Smother" is generous. My pet peeve is a restaurant that will serve something clearly burnt. It's the lack of respect to charge $19 for a burnt meal - for me. Burnt, flavorless, dry chicken in mine and my son's sandwich. I must be missing something on the griddles - because they were very underwhelming and lackluster. Tried a bite of the Benedict and French toast. It's a miss unfortunately. Only flavor was in the side salad! Take a few steps to Fried Egg I'm in Love!

Been awhile since I've weekend brunched and the lines are as long as I remembered. Didn't mind too much tho since I was catching up w friend and we grabbed a coffee nearby while we waited for text to say our table was ready. Food was def worth the wait. They had a nice twist on dishes like the Huevos Benedictos and the Bacon Hash was on point. Although it took a min to get seated. We got to eat leisurely as we were the last round before closing. Staff was sweet and didn't rush us out at all. Place was cozy w some booth seating but spacious enough to get in and out between tables. Note: don't come hangry, expect ample wait time, if you have small party ask to sit at bar to get in quicker.

Decided to take a stroll on Hawthorne. We saw so many places that looked great as far as options are concerned. We decided on "Little Griddle" it was great! The food was delicious, service was excellent. The waitress was very friendly. Atmosphere is very cozy, and everyone that was eating seemed to have the same vibes! Happy, cozy and quaint! I'll definitely be going back to try some other items on the menu!

As promised I made it back. Cuidos! The front of the house service was perfect! Friendly and attentive without being overbearing. I was happy to see some new items on the menu. I ordered coffee and the Fried Chicken Benedict. The coffee was quite good and was topped off regularly. The Benedict was plated nicely. The potatoes were well cooked, well seasoned and tasty. The flavors of the Benedict were very good. The biscuit was tender, the pepper jam was flavorsome. The chicken had a nice crunch to the crust. The chicken and the eggs were a bit over, but great flavors. Definitely worth a repeat!

This was the perfect place for brunch in Hawthorne. The portions were great, the service was speedy and the food was extra tasty. We went for the fried chicken benedict, sausage, eggs, potatoes, corn fritter pancake and breakfast salad. Prices were reasonable. They also sell art from local artists and proudly showcase it on the wall, making for a cozy ambiance.

Visited Little Griddle Hawthorne for brunch and wasn't disappointed. I went for the fried chicken Benedict and it hit the spot--really tasty. The place is pretty small and gets crowded, but that's just because the food's worth it. The service was friendly, which is always a plus, though it took a bit longer than expected. Given how packed it was, the wait was understandable. Overall, if you're after a good brunch, this place is a safe bet. Good food, nice atmosphere, just be ready for a bit of a crowd and a wait. Would go back!

Had a nice breakfast at Little Griddle with a pal a couple of days ago. We arrived on a Saturday around 10 expecting to wait, but that was not the case and we were seated right away. I blame myself for not ordering more carefully, I ended up with a poached eggs on polenta dish and it came as a bowl of polenta and I was expecting griddled slices, but that was not the restaurants fault. My companion, on the other hand, had a shredded chicken benny which was quite excellent and we shared a corn cake which was excellent. Vibe was awesome and the service attentive and friendly.

We came here for Mother's Day brunch. We got there around 9:30ish, and there was about 10-15 min wait. We put ourselves on the waiting list. We had a notice that said your table is almost ready...which, just so you know, means it's ready. We thought we'd get another message saying it was ready, so we waited another 20 mins longer than we should have. Oops. Anyway, it's a cute little place. And after the mixup, we were seated immediately. The menu has a lot of decent options. I ordered the huevos rancheros Benedict, my husband got the fried chicken Benedict, my kids got the pancakes and spinach griddle. The pancakes are very large! My son ordered 3 and finished them, but be warned they are huge. The spinach skillet was the favorite. It was creamy and full of flavor. My huevos Benedict was good and filling... with the potatoes, I could only eat half my meal. My husband didn't think his chicken had a lot of flavor, but it was okay. I also ordered a cold brew with oat milk, and it was very good. We had the best server who always seemed to notice when our water dipped even just a little bit. And he had the best personality too. So friendly with a big smile. Thank you! We enjoyed our meal and would definitely come again.

Phenomenal! This little place has big deal vibes. The atmosphere was nice, welcoming, and homely. The food was exquisite and offered unique twists on breakfast. The staff was very friendly as well. The Curry Hash was so good, that traditional curry flavor and filling inside a skillet. The bacon and spinach skillet though, might be the one of the best things ever.

Busier than expected and maybe short staffed? I did miss they have a waitlist on Yelp that would have helped. Open tables sat for a bit while many were waiting. We had to flag down someone as our water was completely out. A different wait person was filling their tables but our person wasn't. The fried chicken sandwich was good and I did simplify it some. It was skinless and boneless with flavor but not spicy, like I like. The biscuit was just okay. We smelled someone's buttermilk pancakes earlier so was hoping for strong buttermilk flavor in the biscuit but not much. I should have asked for honey sooner. Husband liked his shashuka which is more unique. He also ordered a side of pork sausage but that didn't come, asked for it again, came near the end of eating. They were nice enough to not charge us for it. Overall it was good but not sure it will be high on the list to return.

Dropped by this spot while on the prowl for brunch with a slightly larger group of friends -- aka there were 5 of us and everywhere else was absolutely packed! We were so so happy to stumble in and get a table in about 5 minutes woohoo! This spot is super quaint and has a lot of charm -- there is art on the wall that you can purchase and frankly I loved a lot of the pieces! We had a mix of dishes between the five of us. Pancakes, eggs benedict, huevos rancheros, biscuits and gravy, etc. I think we all enjoyed our food and it was overall quite tasty. I got a savory breakfast per my usual but honestly can tell you that the pancakes looked absolutely amazing! I would definitely give them a try next time. Our server/service was great, friendly and accommodating. Being on Hawthorne, fair warning that parking can be a bit difficult so plan accordingly -- we parked about 4 blocks away and just walked over to avoid the hassle. The food was yummy and appropriately priced for what you get and the ambience is great for a casual, fun brunch with friends/family. Swing by if you're in the area and looking for a cute brunch spot!

I really wanted to give it five stars but Miki was underwhelmed, myself, I was really impressed. I had the fried chicken biscuit #1. The fried chicken breast was every bit as good as Screen Door. The egg was perfect, the biscuit soft inside and crunchy out. The bacon was thick and crispy and there was a really nice salad on the side. Altogether much better than Pine Tate Biscuit's, IMHO. Miki's French toast and scrambled eggs were, rather unsurprisingly ho hum. They weren't bad, just not as next level as mine, though I'm not sure they could be much more. I think she will order better next time and maybe we can give back that missing star. Service was friendly and reasonably quick, coffee good, the bathroom clean and, by the time we finished, Powell's on Hawthorne was open already. Win!

You've done everything right. You're making history what a wonderful contribution to people's senses you're providing. Culinary breakfast supermodel. We should base american dinning off of your continuity and effort.

This place is a gem! Good that could be basic is dressed up with artistry. From the way the food is cooked, the presentation, the flavors, inspired to write, something I haven't done in a while.

Delightful breakfast food ... The cafe is pretty small and busy, though. I had the sausage biscuit and loved it.

Cute brunch spot on hawthorne. We were greeted immediately upon walking in with a very nice server. Only one server working. Luckily it wasn't too busy at 11am on Thursday. The classic ham eggs Benedict was simple yet tasty. Prepared wonderfully with the perfectly poached eggs. Hollandaise sauce was superb. Every bite was divine. The fried chicken eggs Benedict was one of the popular orders recommended by the server. It was amazing. Great balance of flavor and texture in every bite. Must have a piece of the biscuit, peppery jam, greens, fried chicken, poached egg and hollandaise sauce. Every component made sense and one did not overpower the other. Was very happy with the selection. The side salad had a beautifully light vinaigrette that complimented the dish well to off balance the heaviness of the Benedict. The cold brew with oat milk and touch of sweetened was absolutely phenomenal. Must try. Arguably the best cold brew in town. Still wish I had ordered one to go and still thinking about it as this review is written. Must go back soon. Overall, amazing food, great service, cute establishment, and excellent cold brew.

Excellent food, along with friendly staff who provide great service. I highly recommend this place. The dining 'style' is like a small and comfortable café.

4 of us ate there this morning, Feb 10. It was a first time for all of us. Everyone's food came at different times, and everyone's food was cold, not even warm. Very strange. We'll never go back.

Literally amazing! After having some less than stellar experiences with other businesses near by, we were stocked to find this hidden gem! Super cute inside with local art up for sale, really clean & the food - OMG *chefs kiss* 10/10 would come back - loved it & cannot wait to have the fried chicken eggs Benedict again, soooo delish.

Let's start with the place alone. Love the interior colors. Bright and happy Tables- too small for a group of 4 and we were small people. Area too small I couldn't slice my burrito because I'd bump my fellow neighbor. Very uncomfortable unfortunately Ambience is chill not too loud not quiet. Great for lunch and convos Food- I'm sorry guys but me and my brother in law ordered the same thing. It barley had any pork in it. Had to search for it. Hit n miss spots. Mostly egg and potatoes. Presentation of the burrito. Good presentation but right off the bat looking at the tortilla it was already a no for me. This is like a over sized burrito that you find in the grocery stores. The frozen burritos you just throw in the microwave. Yeah same tortillas chewy and cold feeling. If you're going to add a burrito to your menu just get the tortilla right and it might go a bit further. Other than that I felt like I was at a overpriced Taco Bell. Still give you a 3 because your staff was so kind, Place is clean and yet to try other items but for my first visit. It was ok for $70

Cute art on the walls and delicious coffee make for a nice breakfast. The blueberry French toast was delicious.

It's small so call ahead to get your name on the waiting list or there are fun shops near by to check out fun area food was good not amazing but good. Open for breakfast and lunch only it's an ok looking place older cafe looking type of place. Service was a bit slow. should be 3.5 stars in my option

Fun atmosphere, great service, and the best comfort food on Hawthorne. Great for a weekend brunch.

Love the food and service. Great staff and ambiance. Will be back again. Great vibes and quality of items to select from.

Breakfast to us about 2 pm on a Saturday. We made a reservation waited our turn arrived and were seated quickly. Arnold palmer was tasty served with a steel straw which makes a person feel like you're doing good. We ordered the shakshuka and huevos benedictos. We noticed the kitchen had placed the both orders to be brought and handed over to us but they sat there for several minutes. We were told careful the skillet is hot to the touch but really by then it had cooled and our food was more luke warm. Delicious the same but had it reached our table a few minutes before would have been a nice touch. Makes a person long for a dinner bell. The reason for the 4 stars. Service was friendly and charming just the same. Tourists in Portland again waiting to be seated chatting and charmed by the atmosphere. The shakshuka the peppers and onions with a good amount of tomato taste that made a nice combination the feta added to the dish as well giving a little balance. Some merguez or Italian sausage would add to the dish. The braised pork shoulder in the eggs bene dish was mouthwatering spicy although luke warm. The wait staff did pass by the dish while it sat on the chefs counter so that was our only real issue. Many content customers chatting away while they enjoyed their meals. Thank you for the great food and dishes.

Great biscuits and fried chicken! There was not enough dressing on the salad. Some dishes can be a little dry. The coffee was delicious, a local brand. It took a LONG time to get food. We did see someone order after us get their food first, of course some things cook quicker. It was a weekday morning and half the booths and tables were empty. The one server seemed very busy also doing prep duties while we waited to place orders, get check etc. The art for sale was fun to look at, but quite expensive. They had some big pothos plants as well near the windows.

Fantastic! The vibe, the service, the food, the coffee, the people. Couldn't ask for a better experience. I had the Fried Chicken Benedict, which was perfect (other than the eggs were slightly overdone for my taste), but SO SO delicious with the combination of hollandaise and pepper jam - yum! Daughter had Huevos Benedictis (minus the huevos, since she is allergic) and she loved the combination of spices in the pulled pork and fresh cilantro. Hubby had the blueberry French Toast which was outstanding and spiced nicely with cinnamon and nutmeg. Daughter wanted a side of potatoes and these were also great and high-end garlic! We happen to love extreme garlic and these potatoes provided! Watch out if your not into garlic! On top of it all the coffee was exceptional! Top notch breakfast.

Little Griddle has expanded!! They encompass everything brunch in Portland should be. They don't offer reservations, but they do use Yelp waitlist! Although when we went they weren't utilizing it? The wait said 0 minutes on Yelp, but when we got there it was closer to a 30 minute wait. Hopefully, they're using it again. We got the chicken biscuit sandwich and the bacon cheddar hash. Their biscuit was good! Flaky, buttery, not dry, it rivals Pine State's. The chicken was tender, juicy, and complemented well with the mustard sauce. It was loaded with cabbage slaw and pickles, a solid choice for pickle lovers! The bacon cheddar hash had potatoes, bacon, poached eggs, topped with romesco sauce. Little Griddle sure knows how to griddle. The savory griddle balanced well with the side salad, which was light and refreshing. All in all, Little Griddle is a lovely addition on Hawthorne, and I can't wait to be back!

This spot is so quaint and such a vibe. I definitely recommend reserving a spot in line on Yelp. We were greeted outside and was seated as soon as the group of 4 table came available. The space is quite cozy so big groups will be a bit of a challenge. Everything on the menu sounded really good but we were sold on the Huevos Benedicto and my wife went with the Country Benedict. The pork shoulder had just enough spice and savory flavor that coupled well with the sliced avocado embraced with the egg yolk cut The Country Benedict is shredded chicken with collard greens. It was not too shabby. I would like to try something that's fried chicken with the collard greens and some Crystal Louisiana Hot Sauce or even Pepper Plant Hot Sauce. But couple everything with local coffee, it was a great experience. We'll definitely back again the next time we're in Portland. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality and great food!

One of the best brunch places I've tried in awhile! Ordered the bacon and spinach griddle which was delicious! It's on the heavier side since it's in a cream sauce, and it comes with 2 eggs so I got full from it really fast. Tasted amazing with the toast that it comes with. And they have Aardvark sauce!! We also ordered the bacon cheddar hash which was also so good! Love that this one comes with a poached egg on top. There is also this red bell pepper sauce they put on top that was so delicious! Ordered the blueberry french toast to share which was fluffly, soft, and had some crispy edges. Everything I tried was so good! Can't wait to go back and try their benedicts. I have to note that we only had to wait about 5 minutes to get seated on a saturday (mother's day weekend) at 10:30, which I feel is truly unheard of in portland. They also utlilize the Yelp Waitlist, which is amazing for when it's busy.

The name says it all... it's delicious and the flavors are in your face, literally! I ordered the sausage and biscuits for lunch and didn't think it'd be much to eat but I was dead wrong. The flavors just tasted so delicious and felt homemade. The biscuits were perfection and the sausage was juicy and soft, but went well with the entire meal. It was a flavorgasm. The eggs, carmalized onion and cheese made it extra tasty too. I honestly can't describe how good it was for such a simple meal. You must try!

Literally average. They have two locations and the waitlist for both is available online. One location had a 50 minute wait the other had a zero minute wait. Obviously we chose zero minute wait location! Psych! Jokes on us because they were using their iPad for music instead of for the waitlist per the employee. So that was inaccurate even though it showed that the waitlist was active. I was with my elderly auntie, as seen in the photo, so the waitlist piece of it was important to me so that she could be comfortable and have a good experience. This was really disappointing. We ended waiting about 30 minutes. I got fried chicken sandwich and it was really dry. It's supposed to come with a sunny side up egg and came fully cooked- like pale yellow and crumbly center. Def not sunny side up lol It was also supposed to have some sort of aïoli on it and there was like one schmear. I am obsessed with fried chicken and feel like it doesn't have to be good for me to like it... And the flavor was good, but it was just really dry. It was served with a side salad that had way too much dressing so the spinach leaves were super soggy. They do not have any espresso or anything other than coffee and hot chocolate. Service was ok. First gal tried to seat us at a table that would definitely and obviously not work for us. Kinda disappointed w the lack of awareness there. But second girly was very helpful. Probably wouldn't go again or recommend.

Ate every last crumb and sad that's it gone. Would recommend friends & family to try. We ordered the bacon, egg, cheddar biscuit sandwich and fried chicken eggs Benedict. Came with a small fresh salad mixed with crunchy nuts and light vinaigrette. They hit sweet and savory notes in each dish. If you like a little spicy touch I recommend trying the habanero sauce on the tables.

The food, service and ambiance were 12/10! Totally amazing flavors and the best biscuit ever! We will absolutely be back!

4 stars for the service! Everyone helped out and were friendly and helpful. The food was mostly good but the biscuit and pancakes were odd. It is extremely loud though so we probably won't be back. We couldn't carry on a conversation of any kind due to the noise level. I have no idea how they could fix that problem but if you're young enough to be able to hear well, go ahead and give this place a try!

This place is absolutely fantastic!! Excellent food and super friendly staff. Definitely try the fried chicken or the chicken sandwich. Good strong coffee and a pleasant atmosphere. Even if it's busy food comes out usually within 15ish minutes. Been here many times and I'll continue to be a patron. Cheers to a wonderful women and lgbtqia+ brunch spot!

Amazing and quick service. Good vibes in the air with the yummy aromas of delicious foods. I was with a small child who was crying and the waitress was kind to bring her crayons and a coloring sheet without being asked! 10/10 recommend

OMG-Amazing breakfast! Can't wait to try lunch! Went back the next day for breakfast again it was so good!

Love the breakfast chicken sandwich, but they won't let you order out on the weekends!!!! Whatttttt!! Get with the program and get a food truck that can pump out those yummy sandwiches. Two different locations available for you to choose from. Make reservations through yelp. You can thank me later

Delicious and super fast service. Fantastic and better alternative to the very popular breakfast sandwich spot nearby.

Good food, especially egg dishes. Interior mostly unchanged from Cup & Saucer days. Very nice people.

Great little spot to try out. All the food looked really good. Gluten free options very limited which is why I only have 4 stars. Interesting having salad with breakfast but we enjoyed. Vinaigrette was delicious as was meal in general. Would suggest establishment add gluten free toast option and I would have gave 5 stars.

Great spot breakfast homemade cooking at its finest definitely would go for breakfast skillet sausage patty biscuits all delicious

Never been here before and was pleased to see one open in SE. my fried chicken sandwich was huge! And delish. Next time I need to try a skillet ! Our waiter (was beyond cute - oh to be in my 20s again ). The place is rather loud but maybe because there were so many kids. We will definitely be back.

Came during the week for lunch, no wait time. Overall good service and ambiance. The parking is a little tough though. And the chicken biscuit sandwich was decent, sauce was good but nothing special. Menu is pretty straightforward and service was fairly quick.

love it here the staff is great and the food is sooo good i love a mimosa with the pork biscuit. gotta get some gravy on the side!

I love this cute little place! Delicious food, great service, super cute atmosphere! The staff are friendly and sweet. I can't recommend it enough. I have gotten the sausage biscuit both times, with veggie sausage. 10/10 and I love that they give you a little side salad. Tall person working the front is so kind and does a great job!