Memoire Cà Phê
Brunch restaurant · Vernon ·
Vietnamese-American brunch spot serving chicken & waffles, bowls
Vietnamese-American brunch spot serving chicken & waffles, bowls
"In Portland, this breakfast heavy-hitter grew out of Portland Cà Phê under Kimberly Dam." - Paolo Bicchieri
"The dac biet (special) pandan waffle lives up to its name: a green-as-grass pandan waffle arrives topped with thick fish-sauce–braised bacon, frilly arugula, fried onion crunchies, and an egg fried so gently its yolk might spill at the slightest breeze, yielding a combination that is aromatic, savory, and a little funky." - ByThe Bon Appétit Staff
"Memoire Cà Phê is doling out Vietnamese American nostalgia on Alberta. This counter-order cafe is a collaboration between the owners of Matta, Portland Cà Phê, and HeyDay, and their short menu of chicken and waffles, biscuits, hashbrown-packed burritos, and fried egg sandwiches is a nod to what the owners grew up eating as kids. The results are certified flavor bombs. The all-star is the delicate shrimp omelet. Plump shrimp, fried onions, and coconut milk-infused eggs work together to create morning meal glory. Show up early on weekends to make sure you get a table." - Lani Conway
"I appreciate the cozy five-table intimacy in northeast Portland’s Vernon neighborhood and the menu of fond memories: a shrimp omelet lightened with coconut milk and topped with basil, garlic chips, and bright fish sauce; a pandan-matcha salted-foam drink that nods to chè bánh lọt; a salty-sweet pandan waffle with thick-cut bacon braised in fish sauce; and bold touches like the furiously spicy đụ má’ hot sauce that ensure every dish leaves an impression." - ByBon Appétit Staff & Contributors
"Known for a "gastronomic mash-up of Vietnamese flavors and McDonald’s breakfast classics," this brunch destination offers items such as the Đặc Biệt Waffle, breakfast burritos, and iced Vietnamese egg cream coffee; it’s positioned as a strong morning stop on the city’s map of essential restaurants and carts." - Dianne de Guzman