Portland’s Pine State Biscuits serves legendary fluffy biscuits piled with fried chicken, savory gravies, and Southern-inspired sides in a cozy, bustling spot.
"This Southern-meets-Pacific Northwest spot on Alberta filled a breakfast sandwich void when it burst onto the scene over a decade ago with The Reggie: a now legendary behemoth stuffed with chicken, bacon, and cheddar, and overflowing with so much sausage gravy that you need a knife and fork. Go for unsung heroes like the Hash Ups, a thin, golden brown shredded potato cake topped with caramelized onions and mushrooms, blanketed with melted cheese, and chopped meat of choice—we recommend the deliciously salty country ham. It’s worth taking a peek at the menu ahead of time to prevent holding up the line while ordering at the counter." - krista garcia
"This Southern-meets-Pacific Northwest spot on Alberta filled a breakfast sandwich void when it burst onto the scene over a decade ago with The Reggie: a now legendary behemoth stuffed with chicken, bacon, and cheddar, and overflowing with so much sausage gravy that you need a knife and fork. Go for unsung heroes like the Hash Ups, a thin, golden brown shredded potato cake topped with caramelized onions and mushrooms, blanketed with melted cheese, and chopped meat of choice—we recommend the deliciously salty country ham. It’s worth taking a peek at the menu ahead of time to prevent holding up the line while ordering at the counter." - Krista Garcia
"Pine State Biscuits has been a staple of the Portland brunch scene — and the related hangover cure scene — since it opened its tiny biscuit shop on SE Belmont in 2008. Though that location has long since closed, multiple new locations have sprung up around Portland to take its place. The signature dish remains the best: The Reggie, a fluffy biscuit with fried chicken, cheese, gravy, and bacon. Ordering it as deluxe means it gets a fried egg for even more breakfast appeal." - Ben Coleman, Alex Frane
"Jayden Nyx, a line cook at Pine State Biscuits, recounts losing power briefly due to the snowstorm, being slammed with customers, and the managerial decisions on whether to open or close." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden
"Pine State Biscuits has been a staple of the Portland brunch scene — and the related hangover cure scene — since it opened its tiny biscuit shop on SE Belmont in 2008. Though that location is long-since closed, the North Carolinian-founded biscuit restaurant now has three locations, each with online ordering availability. The signature dish remains the best: The Reggie, a fluffy biscuit with fried chicken, cheese, gravy, and bacon. Ordering it as deluxe means it gets a fried egg for even more breakfast appeal, though that can be a bit overkill. Dedicated fans can even order make-at-home Reggie kits now, through the website." - Alex Frane
