Milo's City Cafe

I had pretty high expectations for this place. The server was AMAZING, but the portion sizes were so small for how much you pay. The taste was pretty good. The pancakes were dense. I won't be coming back but I am glad I at least tried this place.

I hadn’t been here in a number of years but it still had the same friendly vibe from the staff. The prices mostly average around $20 a meal (breakfast, brunch or lunch). I had Eggs Florentine and was told they had “the best Benedicts” in town. I’ve had this in the past and enjoyed it more last time. One of my English muffins was burned badly on about a 1/3 of it. That and the fatty bacon with burnt ends gave one half of my Benedict an overpowering burnt flavor which was quite disappointing. The hollandaise was excellent with a nice boost in the lemon flavor. Eggs were cooked perfectly. So, I’d say this was a 3 out of 5 but would have been a 5 out of 5 if the bacon wasn’t burnt, was less fatty and the muffin wasn’t blackened. On a better note, my wife really enjoyed the chicken and waffles. I had a bite and especially liked the strawberry and maple syrup choices and it was a perfectly cooked waffle. The chicken was pretty chewy - possibly because I had a bit of an end piece. The service is eclectic and attentive. Nice folks!

I went there for breakfast. I had high hopes, but unfortunately, everything on my plate was overcooked. Overcooked dry pork chop, overcooked dry potatoes, English muffin was like wood. Very unfortunate. The waiter was fantastic, very attentive. All the cook had to do is pull the food sooner, I don’t understand why Everything on my plate was cooked to a point of being dried out. I had a daily special too, something that was not on the menu.

Cute place that's open early. Very nice wait staff - immediately got me coffee. Had the Mediterranean Scramble with potatoes and an English muffin. Coffee strong and tasty -and frequently refilled! Eggs included feta, spinach, onion and tomato and were very tasty. I recommend this place for early risers or folks like me who dropped someone off at the airport. Oh, the restroom was very clean and modern.

Wow! Just wow! Got lost in Portland. And ended up stopping for breakfast. And found this awesome little place! I totally recommend. Milo's. This place has one of the coolest family atmospheres in Portland. Great food, great menu, GREAT SERVICE!

Albert was a delight. I felt right at home in this small neighborhood spot. I am sad I haven't been in before today. Will make it a frequent stop moving forward.

Such good food - highly recommend the oyster benedict. The staff is amazing, attentive and has a killer sense of humor!

We came in for the Saturday dinner, and the owner was attentive, kind, and his wife was absolutely great with our baby. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was comforting, and the dining staff made us feel like family. We especially loved the Peruvian options on the menu, and the Chicken was absolutely incredible. I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough.

Can I give 4.5 stars? Eh, these things are so subjective. Anyway, let me just say that Milo's will definitely get put into my regular breakfast spot rotation, thanks to awesome servers, a warm and eclectic interior and, yea, the breakfast standards done right. OK, so the menu ain't exactly what you'd call experimental-- it holds most of your usual suspects, with lots of scrambles and Benedict's and a few salads and sandwiches to mix it up. It's all good comfort food and the Salmon Scramble I requested was spot on - fluffy eggs and loads of nice pink salmon chunks. The breakfast potatoes were excellent too, and the coffee was, ah, decent. Place is bigger inside than it looks from the street, with high ceilings, and tables scattered in the middle of the large room, and booths around the edges. It looks like Milo's is open to 2pm most days so I guess it's a breakfast/ lunch typa place, though our sassy waitress says there's dinner on weekends too - so who knows, call and check first. A warm, welcoming spot, and a Portland institution for a reason. Thumbs up!

Was going to see a matinee movie at Lloyd Center and had time for breakfast beforehand. A quick search on Yelp showed Milo's had great reviews. We found free parking right out front. The bright dining room wasn't full so we chose a booth under the life sized llama. Staff was super friendly. I had two eggs, home fries and toast. My friend had the salmon omelette. Both solid good! The star of the show was definitely the housemaid strawberry jam. Really nice touch. I would definitely go back.

My first time to Milo's. I had the Oyster Benedict. It came out promptly. I would have made some different plating choices and the eggs were a bit over. But what it may have lack d in finesse, it made up for with flavor. The potatoes were crisp and well seasoned. The oysters were plump, juicy and briny. But the star was the hollandaise. It was generous and it had the perfect punch of lemon, that helps lighten the rich sauce. The coffee was nice and the front of house staff was friendly, welcoming and attentive.

Milo's city cafe is locally owned and is super delicious. We met the owner and he is a delightful nice man. The omelette was delicious and would could back here for breakfast any day of the week. The jam for my English muffin is homemade just like all the food here. The Jam is a must try.... SUPER DELICIOUS. If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Hot sauce homemade...his wife made it along with the jam... AMAZING Service was perfect, fast and efficient. Inside is super clean and super nice Highly recommend

I really wish you could leave a review that is negative stars because I would. The pancakes were undercooked/doughy, my bacon was burnt/ black and my corned beef was unseasoned and poorly sautéed. The service was amazing but the cooks worse than mediocre.

Really wanted to eat here- tried several times to access through the phone number on their website and Google- nope phone number does not work. Disappointed for sure-

We have been going to Milo's for at least 20 (?) years, maybe longer. Milo's has been our breakfast restaurant for so long because the food, service and atmosphere are consistently excellent. Milo's offers so many tasty dishes , it's hard to decide. Try the Eggs Benedict , well worth it. I think Milo's is quite reasonable with their pricing. ENJOY!

This is a must stop if you are in the area. Definitely in the top five breakfast places I have ever been too. The restaurant is very clean and neat on the inside. I had the meat lovers omelet and wow was it good. That was before I added the homemade Jam and hot sauce to it. Our server wasn't new owner and let me let you. He takes pride in his business and has the best customer service skills. We will be back next time we are in town. Thank you sir and good luck.

Service is absolutely fabulous, and the crab cake Benedict was delicious! Decor is nothing to scream about but I love the wall of Milo. Main takeaway was that everything was a little more expensive than it needs to be, for example a side of dressing is $2, kind of crazy!

Let me say, It's a vibe fs! I love the decor at this cafe! The waitresses were very attentive and food got out at a decent time considering how busy it was. Staffs were very nice hyping up my fit & all. I got the Salmon Benedict, which came with crispy potatoes and a side of sliced pineapple. The Eggs Benedict and potatoes were perfect! In my opinion, the salmon was too salty for me, but the pineapple surprisingly balanced that out for me! All in all, it was a good experience and I would definitely come again to try something new :)

The salmon linguini was well seasoned and the drinks were yummy! The place was packed when we walked in but the servers immediately cleaned the only empty table and sat us within two minutes. Our server was wonderful and she was so knowledgeable about the menu.

I used to go here all the time until (Mothers?) bought them out, took me awhile to figure out they changed their potatoes completely. I read in the paper that the server bought them out so I have been back a few times. They even put Mushroom & Cheddar Cheese scramble back on the menu! Still the food is uneven. The last time the potatoes were really good. The scramble's mushrooms had an odd flavor, but not as bad as when there was a different cook (all I could do not to spit it out)!.. One time it was wonderful, I even talked to the waitress about them cooking in butter, clarified it turns out. Coffee is a bit weak. Only one type of Jam which changes, toast was white last time. The bacon is really good but not on my diet, they used to serve it cold! Tried there waffle when the other cook was there , rather heavy, not sure that was the cook though.

Wanted to enjoy this more but the food quality made it difficult. Over easy eggs were served with pools of grease; desiccated hash browns, which were requested to be crisped on the grill were instead tossed in the deep fryer; and the coffee was watery. On the upside service was warm and friendly. Work on the food Milo.

Excellent service. Good food. Lots of different choices and always willing to make items you order just what you want. The new owner is a longtime employee who took over the restaurant and is doing a wonderful job retaining all the best parts of the original menu and adding in new items. Can't say enough good things about the folks who work there. Super wait staff that cares about the customers.

We absolutely loved this place! I cannot recommend it enough between the incredible staff, delicious food, beautiful dining room, and a great location with easy street parking. We learned that the current owner kept the original aesthetic and brought back the old menu from the original owners. Best way to describe it is that even though it was my first time and others in my party had been numerous times, it just felt so welcoming the way you are greeted walking in made it feel like a true local spot. Oscar (the owner) is amazing and you should definitely make it a point to meet him... pretty easy considering he walks around to all the tables and checks in on everyone. I can't wait to come back!!

Excellent, friendly service. The hollandais on the Benedict was the best I've ever had. It's got a little kick that was fantastic on the crab cake Benedict

Ordered the black stone Benny, vegetarian Benny (no mushroom - noted due to allergy), coffee, and guava juice. Coffee was overpriced and my benny came with fully cooked through poached eggs and a piece of mushroom. I pushed it to the side and flagged the staff. They apologized and said the server didn't note that it was an allergy on the ticket. Then that same server came back to me with THAT SAME Benny on a new plate with new potatoes and said there were no mushrooms. I said I had it pushed on the side on the original plate, which I pointed out to staff. After he gaslit me about the mushroom I had found, I pointed out how hard the eggs were too. He finally agreed to give me a replacement. A long while later, my replacement came with no watermelon (boo), no mushrooms (yay!), but the egg was running off the plate (ewww). Like the chef was like "oh she wants it raw, I'll give them raw" and just cracked an egg on my plate. Ridiculous. The only reason why I give this 2 star is because my husband enjoyed his meal. I do not appreciate being gaslit about the mushroom on the plate and having to convince my server to give me a replacement after he messaged up. My replacement tasted like soup and was not enjoyable to eat.

My wife and I were beyond pleased with our Breakfast and lunch. Having been patrons of Milo's since it's start, we had big expectations for the latest owner. Our Breakfast and lunch included Eggs Benedict and Hungarian Mushroom Soup. The recipe's were as fresh as those of the original founder. Our delight was that the latest Owner was our favorite former waiter. The restaurant was buzzing with energy and customers.

Not good delivered . Seems like other people are happy with the dine in experience . I ordered the bacon and eggs plate . It came with yolk all over the box and packaged very bad . It was on its side in a brown bag . Whoever packages to go orders needs to be trained !

A+ food, service, and experience! I woke up craving a cozy diner breakfast and a piping hot cup of diner coffee. Milo's delivered (not literally... We went there) and ticked all the boxes! You know it's a good spot when there's only one table available when you arrive and a line starts to form as you sip your coffee. We didn't get any morning libations, but the Bloody Mary looked and sounded insane. Why get any real food at all when you can get Milo's Bloody Mary and have like 1,000 toppers!? Ok, so they have the usual fare, but some fun takes... Like Hungarian Mushroom soup (so thick and creamy! Add a dash of Cholula hot sauce for a kick and to thin it out a bit if you need to), a Forest Omelette (which can be a scramble, if you want) stuffed with Cremini mushrooms and cheese, big fluffy Brioche French Toast, and the tastiest little biscuits! Seriously, more biscuits. Make them bigger. Sheet pan biscuits! I'm so sad I couldn't use all of my whipped honey butter because the biscuits are little

Everything about Milo's is an absolute yes! Any Benedict = yes! Sandwiches = absolutely! Bloody Mary = gorgeous! Scrambles = please!! The service was amazing, our waitress was hilarious! Thank god we live right around the corner cuz we will be BACK!! 12/10 all day!

This place kind of reminds me of the cafe you would find in the lobby of a nice hotel. I'm annoyed in general by the QR code menu but I appreciate the descriptions and accurate pictures of theirs. I came right before closing. I know this is kind of not cool but they were very friendly and accommodating. I ended up getting the corned beef. Basically all of the components of a corned beef hash but not all put together. Fair amount of meat for the price. The potatoes were cooked well but under seasoned. The perfect bite with the peppers potatoes eggs and beef was pretty good. Not life changing or something I would intentionally drive across town for but tasty and satisfying. The biscuit was kind of disappointing. Looked like it was going to be a hit but very chewy and not very flaky. I'm not sure if I would intentionally come back but glad I gave it a try.

I have been meeting my Uncles here for breakfast on Sundays for over 15 years. (They've been meeting there over 20!) The savvy server we call Red is the star, keeps the coffee pouring and really makes the place special. She is clairvoyant and knows what you want before you even open the menu. A great selection of breakfast basics with seasonal specials, and they don't scowl if you request substitutions. New owners, survived the pandemic and going strong--Milos is the best!

Our walking group of 7 met here for breakfast on Thursday morning at 9:30. Not crowded. Happy with our choices and our breakfast several us ordered split breakfasts since plenty of food to do so. We were all happy. Good service, hot coffee, including decaf, which some places don't have. We will be back!

This restaurant is now closed for good. It was my favorite place to eat in Portland. So sad to see it go. Bummer.

**temporarily closed for a new owner change** I am visiting Portland and loved Milo's last Sunday morning. I went there today and it's fully closed up and waiting for changes. Hoping it reopens soon!

Had a great meal at Milo's. Since it was our first time, we were a little generous with what we ordered. There were two of us-one got the "build your own Bloody Mary" and the other got a cranberry mimosa with a fruit skewer. The fruit skewer came on a plate, it in the mimosa. The BYOBM had all the extras on the side-and it's in a small mason jar mug with a lot of ice. The mimosa ($10) and the Bloody Mary ($14) were good but it's really more about the flair with the drinks. The food was amazing. Their eggs Benedict has a gorgeous, lush and lemony Hollandaise sauce, that paired beautifully with the house potatoes (I left the peppers out). The other breakfast was an amazing pile of French toast with bananas foster, whipped cream and spring berries. A side of bacon served melting and perfectly cooked complimented the sweetness (make a note-4 slices for $6). Blueberry scone with lemon curd was the absolute bomb! Really wanted to try the croissant, but they were out. Their menu is diverse and the smell is appetizing-but their hours are not user friendly for families or dinner, even though the sign says they serve dinner (current hours-8am-2pm). The biggest reasons I did not give them 5 stars is the soft drink prices are prohibitive ($3.45 ea) and the portions on the drinks is pretty small. Food is definitely worth the trip.

This was a DoorDash order. No utensils or napkins. No salt/pepper. Food was fine, nothing special, a little bland.

I was very disappointed. We read all the reviews and this looked like a great option for breakfast. The staff were very nice, but it took forever for service. We waited forever for our drinks and then our food. When we finally received it, it was very cold. The flavors were good, but it was just gross since it was cold. We didn't have time to send it back, so we ate the cold food.

This has been a neighborhood staple for more than two decades now so I was a bit concerned when new owners took over. They wisely kept the decor (art by children in local schools which is actually quite good) and seem to be holding on to the dependable menu while slowly bringing in their own flavor. We headed over for breakfast to check thing out. Got there at 9:00 am on a Saturday and the wait line was just kicking into gear. Our wait? 10 minutes. But by 9:30, the wait for others was averaging a half hour. I noticed several new servers. I mean, there were folks working there before on Saturdays who have been there a long, long time. Good. Seasoned. Skilled. Today's new crop were younger, energetic, doing a decent job so no complaints. I just missed some of the friendly originals. The coffee is tasty and the refills come without you asking. Water on the other hand? You gotta ask. I was served a glass, but for some reason my partner wasn't. Not until we were halfway through our meal. Hmmmmm. I ordered the mushroom and cheese scramble, add tomatoes. It was basic and dependable. The potatoes, once a real standout at Milo's, were disappointing. I mean, they tarted them up some by adding peppers and onions (good move) but some of those spuds were only halfway cooked and that beautiful golden brown, not greasy at all, appeal of earlier iterations was a fail. Sigh. The pepper bacon was... okay. Some of it was properly cooked, some of it was slimy and limp. And it sure looked like the slices were narrower than I remember. Sure did. Where they excelled today was in the preparation of a duck bacon Benedict. I didn't even know duck bacon was a thing. Well, hush my puppies, but it certainly is. My dining partner tore into that dish so fast that I couldn't even catch a pic. And yes, he really, really liked it. Duck bacon tastes a lot like pork bacon, incidentally. What elevated the dish was the orange hollandaise. So good. I was skeptical when they described it because it would so easy to go wrong trying too hard, but they nailed it. Light, just enough of an orange accent flavor to be exciting, creamy. And it paired nicely with the arugula, perfectly poached eggs, and that quack stack. I only managed to snag a wee taste because my companion had no interest in giving any of it up. Technically, one could share it with another who also has chosen a good dish to offer up, so order wisely and hope for a positive outcome. All in all, we had a relaxed meal in a comfortable environment. When they iron out some of the kinks and get their quality control act together, Milo's should return to being a four star restaurant.

Delicious food in a cute and cozy space. Crab cake egg Benedict is my favorite go to dish here.

We keep coming back to this local eatery for breakfast. It's so good. Everything on the menu is really terrific. The eggs Benedict are a favorite. In my opinion the Hollandaise sauce is one of the best I've tasted. Very friendly staff makes it a delightful meal. Highly recommend!

The breakfast here is good, but the dinner selection is AMAZING! Chorizo stuffed trout. Chicken piccata. Meatloaf. Service is top notch. Highly recommend.

I love this place, and it's story. The food and portion sizes are great. It is the type of place where the servers are consistent and remember you. Please support Milo's. The current owner started as a bus boy years ago and purchased the restaurant to keep it from closing. His is a real rags to riches (hopefully) story.

We were on a mission and between unpacking all my daughter's stuff in her new apartment and doing other errands, we just didn't have time to sit and linger around Milos. But they did come through for a quick To-Go breakfast. Decently size from what I saw with Counter Service and kitchen in the back. Ordering my breakfast with Nathaniel seemed fine. Prices though, were outrageous for Breakfast. For 2 Ham-Scallions & Pepper Jack Sandwiches, a Vegan Hash and my 2 Crab Meat patties (delicious...albeit skimpy) and undercooked hash browns. But at $56 and change...come on. Breakfast??? And no beverages??? Aside from the expensive breakfast, Milos Cafe just reeked of bacon- and I did too. And by the time I left with breakfast in hand, it turned me off. Listen, Milos wasn't, "Ooooh" and "Fabulous"......it was edible for the moment.

Absolutely disappointing experience. Let me preface by saying the Greek omelette and Luck of the Irish French toast were yummy. Were they anything to write home about? Not really, but they tasted as they should and the portions were large and filling. That aside, our waiter was exceptionally rude and ruined the entire experience for us. Christian was anything but warm and made us feel so uncomfortable that we contemplated leaving before placing our order. We asked some pretty basic questions and he was cold and unresponsive. For example: Us: "What's in the vegetarian sausage?" Him: "I couldn't tell you." Us: "Okay, do you know if it's made in house?" Him: "No." Good grief, man, can you at least pretend to be nice? At some point, I wasn't sure if this was a racial thing or not. I really hope that it wasn't. Not only will we never come back to Milo's City Cafe, but we will make sure our friends who are visiting the area avoid it as well.

Two words: smoked salmon eggs Benedict! Perfect and delicious. Don't sleep on the doughnuts with molten chocolate dipping sauce..... while the food was absolutely amazing the service complimented the food. We were immediately waited on; water and hot coffee soon followed. Shortly after came the doughnuts and then the eggs Benedict. If you've never had smoked salmon instead of Canadian bacon is advise you try it here at Milo's. We initially selected Milo's because it was the name of our hosts dog and took it as a sign. It totally was! If you're in Portland it's worth the trip even if you have to cross one of the many bridges to get here. An absolute no brainer, however, if you live in NE Portland.

The service was great but the quality and quantity of food was very very VERY low with too high of price tag.

It was good it was great I don't know about the pricing; however service helped to overlook that definitely good spot try it out...

Amazing Food. We wanted a great brunch and we got it. Smoked Salmon Benedict, corn Beef Hash, scone, all so good!

Incredible dinner menu. My friends and I each got different dishes to try and were all impressed by the breadth of flavor in every dish. The service was great. There was hardly anyone in the restaurant for our 7:30 Friday reservation, which felt like an aberration. The quality of food is such that once people know about it this place will be packed. Get in there and try it out before it becomes hard to get a table -- because it will with food this quality.

This was the best breakfast/meal I've had in Portland in a LONG time. I can't wait to go back to try other items. The Benedicts look amazing. Waitstaff were polite, helpful friendly & very apologetic and generous when an order got messed up. Milo's has real ketchup - ON THE TABLE, and were not stingy with other condiments, coffee or water. Maybe turn the music down a little? I like the music playing, but I also like hearing my conversation. See you soon Milo's.

Reliable quality food- friendly service . Good size portions. Comfortable space. A little expensive.

I LOVE this place and will continue to return when I visit portland. I recently decided to try being a vegetarian for a couple months and have had mixed results when it comes to veggie patties... this place makes it sooo easy to customize the patty though. Not a huge problem, but the veggie patties they use have soy in them if that's not your thing. The staff are chill, down to earth portland types. Very attentive and my kinda people. Really liked the smith piano music in the morning, great start to my day along side some delicious coffee. And did I mention the home made jam?!?! Tasty stuff. Not over sugared. They make it fresh in house and rotate it every week or so. I was in when they had the peach jam there and really liked it. Great on sourdough. Festive, decorative, and a place worth a second and third visit. One comment to owner - it would be great to have a no soy option for the veggie patty for those of us that read that one random article online that scared soy out of us... but hey, I'm not a doctor and have no idea if it really matters. Oh, Kerman is a badass and took the time to answer all my needy, millennial questions - thanks! Cheers!

Food is ok. Service is somewhat slow. For a traditional breakfast we waited for 30mins for our food to be served.

Happened to come across this place during a walk. Decided to give it a try and honestly, I still think about the food til this day. I ordered the Waffles with chicken & it was amazing! The staff were very attentive and welcoming. It felt as if I was eating at my local restaurant. We went on a Wednesday and there was no wait. Hoping to stop by again next time we're in Portland!

I'm delighted Milo's City Cafe has reopened! It is our family's go-to neighborhood spot for breakfast and lunch. Servers are welcoming and efficient. The eggs Benedict is wonderful, as is the chicken Piccata! Everything on the menu is great.

Oh man oh man! This place was delicious! Stopped in for breakfast with a party of give and we were seated quickly even though they were pretty busy. Ordered a peach Mimosa, and it was so crisp and refreshing I wanted to order three more but held myself back... The Broadway Omelette I ordered was HUGE! Filled in the inside with chedder cheese, bacon, and Italian sausage pieces that hit the spot. The country potatoes on the side we're also very tasty and not too salty. I am proud to say I left absolutely nothing on the plate. I will be back!

Reading through reviews before coming here, it seemed hard to peg exactly what kind of place Milo's is. There seems to be the step-above-greasy-spoon brunch for regulars, and then dinner priced for middle-aged (or older) professionals. We were looking for a place to eat while staying in the area on vacation, so despite being slightly above our usual price point, we chose Milo's for dinner. The place was kind of dark like a fancy restaurant, but we were seated in a booth. Hubby ordered the filet, while I opted for the risotto. No complaints, but it wasn't exactly special.