Bertie Lou's Cafe - Portland

Imagine this; it’s your first time visiting Portland, you wanna experience the best things the city has to offer. For me, personally, I always search for the best food joints because that’s how I like to experience a new city. Now imagine, it’s Sunday morning, the hottest day of the year, you’re getting ready for a 6-hour drive back home and all you can think about is getting some breakfast to keep you fuelled through the trip. Took an extra 20 minutes, 15 minutes if I’d taken the right exit the first time, out of our way to this small cafe on the edge of Southeast Portland and was it worth it! I’m no gravy expert, but the gravy and biscuit at this joint is fantastic. I had “The Works” which included all your breakfast essentials; sausages, eggs, home fries, and of course the biscuits and gravy. The atmosphere was welcoming and lively, and the service from everyone was friendly. The wait for our food? It was brought to our table by the chef and I would barely consider it a “wait”. Overall impression; Fast, Friendly; Freaking Delicious. Worth the detour, and worth driving back 6-hours for. 5.1 s

Came across these old pictures that I took a while back, so thought I would write a little review. I have only been here a couple times, but their breakfast and brunch foods are awesome (no doubt)! Simple, no frills, and very tasty! Not to mention that I love the old, unique, classic American feel that this place has… It feels like you are stepping back in time, and it is very charming! I also loved the decor and the friendly service here.

Come early and come hungry! Limited indoor seating and you need proof of vaccination. I got the cinnamon roll French toast because I’m incorrigible when it comes to sugar. Boyfriend got The Sellwood. Would definitely come back. Classic breakfast stop.

I can't leave a better review! I am a huge fan of this café and am so grateful it is in walking distance to our home. Breakfast is amazing every time no matter what I order! The menu is hilarious and the staff are always so pleasant regardless of how busy they are. I have not yet had the chance to dine in but take out quality is fantastic and never takes more then 10 minutes from phone order to being ready to pickup. Today the server at checkout persuaded me towards a $3 brownie and it was heaven on earth! Keep up the good work Bertie Lou's staff.

Their reputation speaks for itself, great service and the food was amazing. We had the chicken fried steak with sourdough and house potatoes, which was perfectly done, the gravy was superb. Also, had the corn beef hash, can't go wrong with either. 5 stars!!