The entire experience was subpar. Our server was not friendly. My boyfriend said hi to another server as he made eye contact with him + the server didn't say hi back. The food was ok; nothing to rave about. My scramble was not cooked enough. My boyfriend said the jam was really good though! When we were done eating, our server asked if we were done. My boyfriend said yes + as she was taking the checkbook out of her apron, my boyfriend reached his hand up to take it from her. She blatantly placed it on the table disregarding his gesture. Ugh. That's so frustrating to me. I spent most of my young 20's in the food service industry. I know what great customer service is + this place did not provide it. Unfriendly + inconsiderate. read more

Don't know what the negative reviews are about. This place is super legit, great waffle selection and the chicken and waffles are so worth it. We walked from downtown and it was well worth it. Would definitely visit again. read more

I honestly can tell you I don't recall the last time I was at this restaurant before this morning around 8:20am but I hope it was a better experience. There were three other tables in the place when we arrived. We sat against the wall in the "back" next to the overpriced "art" on the walls. Save your money - there's probably better art on your refrigerator right now. Anyways, our server seemed a little put out when we asked him to repeat their offering for bread. They were open for all of 17 minutes, do you think he could have mustered up a better attitude? Nope. I accidentally ordered something they only serve on the weekends (which is probably on the menu but I didn't read that fact). I blurted out that I didn't want potatoes with my scrambled eggs and that didn't seem to warrant any discount. Shame on me. The food was great. I ordered the ABC scramble. The bread was ok. I bake better. The jam was homemade. My wife enjoyed her spinach omelette and she said the coffee was good - I just had water. But for a $30 breakfast we should have had so much food we'd have had to take most of it home in a doggie bag. So although the chairs were comfortable and food was good - it was not worth the walk down a side street just to find parking. And it seems the younger crowd of employees that showed up as we were leaving seemed a good deal more awake or possibly alive that those who greeted us when we arrived. We won't be returning. read more

Quick weekend tour through Portland, visiting from Boston. Friends from Seattle highly recommended this place. Got an eggs Benedict plate with some potatoes and it was outstanding. The Bloody Mary was out of this world too. I rarely order one out because I like the one I make better. This place makes it right. They did make a few mistakes on my friends order but the food and drinks were good enough to make up for that. Would come back again next trip. I recommend it read more

Bread and Ink Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cozy, warm and intimate. These 3 words are very necessary when wanting to spend some quality time with an old friend. And that's what we got for starters. Ambience perfect for chilling and chatting. After that we got a wonderful server who only added to our visit. We are older and wiser women. We know what we want, say for our drinks as an example. We gave her set instructions for how we like our martinis and she followed it to a T. I think she actually learned something from us as well. Once you figure out what you want, don't hesitate to ask for it. On to the wine. We were not sure what some of the wines were like and she went ahead and gave us a taste of whatever we asked for. We then ordered the scrumptious squash risotto. So perfect for that cold day and very flavorful. I had not been here in years as it had this snobberyness hit to it back in the day with their white tablecloths etc. This was not the same restaurant as this place was very comfortable. I could have sat there all day. read more

Our meal here was good, but not great, for the price we paid. We almost didn't come here - despite a high recommendation by a family member who lives around the corner - because when I consulted Yelp I was confused by the fact that almost all of the reviews were for breakfast. WTF, people? The place has more going on than breakfast. Sheesh. The decor is comfortable and reminded me of a bodega I visited in Spain. The appetizers we ordered were impeccable: the black bean cakes (delicious, and may I please have the recipe?), grilled gulf shrimp (delicious!), accompanied by several eloquent martinis (served with fresh, delicious olives stuffed with nuts). My father-in-law loved his Burger; my husband was mostly happy with his spaghetti and meatballs, but I totally fumbled when I selected the chicken pita sandwich. It was soggy and mediocre and boring. I'd return for the happy hour (3 to 6 pm, Monday - Saturday), which features drink and appetizer specials (including the shrimp and black bean cakes) but I probably wouldn't come back for dinner. read more

Easily the most shockingly apathetic and hostile waitstaff I have encountered in Portland. Didn't say hi, walked us to a table and threw menus on the table. When we said thanks the waitress was already walking away, didn't look back, and said "yup" in a tone that only translates to "screw you". Needless to say we left and won't ever be going back. read more

Mediocre ingredients and poor execution of dishes. Over priced for the quality of the food and experience. Not to mention it costs $3.50 to add a SINGLE EGG onto soggy waffles... Don't even bother read more

One of the weirdest breakfast experiences I've ever had. There were three servers and only four tables (we got there early) so we figured service would be fast. Not so. We sat down and a server took our order for coffee while we looked over the menu. A full twenty minutes later, still no coffee after much attempted eye contact and eventually wild gesturing, we finally managed to get someone to bring us coffee and take our food order. Not an awesome start. Here's where it starts getting weird. There are two normal servers, and one large drunk man in dirty clothes that the other employees defer to. I assume he was the owner? I have no idea. He smelled bad. He would take food from the window and just bring it to a random table while the other servers attempted to stop him. Weirdest damned thing. He also took to cleaning tables... with his hands. He'd just sort of rub them all over the entire table, brushing off crumbs or whatever. After waiting for another 20-ish minutes (we've been here about 40 minutes at this point) the large drunk man walks up and says, "I bet you're wondering where your food is!" I stare at him briefly, unsure how to respond. He's even dirtier than I'd realized, and the smell is overwhelming with him this close. I finally get out, "Um. Yep. I am wondering that." He smiles and says, "It's gone! We lost it in the ether!" No further explanation for several awkward seconds until he offers, "We have a new ordering system. The kitchen never got your food!" All with a smile. No apology, just grinning at us. I just stood up and walked out without saying a word, leaving him standing there.. still smiling. SO. INCREDIBLY. STRANGE. I'm never going back. The place was also quite dirty, just lots of crumbs and stuff between seat cushions, that sort of thing. I just don't know what happened. I was in town from Seattle, and got up early because I was starving. Going here was a big mistake. read more

There are times when you think a breakfast place - is just another breakfast place. Until you find out that there are subtle foodie tendencies that underlie the foundation of their fare. For instance: - they make homemade ketchup (why I've never... it was delish. and yes the have the processed variety if you prefer that) - true maple syrup - no Ms. Butterworth's here. - the lox were tender and tasty - and the servings were plentiful I had the pleasure of chatting with the owners and learning that they've been in the same place for 26 years. They must be doing something right. read more

Waffles.... omg.... Waffles. So I am VERY partial to waffles being that up until visiting Bread & Ink, the only waffles I liked are the ones my dad would cook up for us on Sunday mornings... no joke... they were magical. So I felt there was never a need to order them at a restaurant because I knew it would only lead to disappointment because they weren't my dad's magical waffles. Fast forward a few years and you find me at Bread and Ink perusing the menu for the perfect dish to satisfy my breakfast hunger. I don't know what inspired me, maybe the stars had aligned or it was a sugar craving, but I ventured to order the Belgium waffles. The cardamom syrup did partially sway my decision. When the food finally arrived and I took my first bite, ready to wince in disgust because there certainly didn't appear to be anything magical about these waffles, I was SHOCKED! The waffles were AMAZING!! Sugary vanilla goodness is what they are, and with the house syrup.... I was immediately whisked away to waffle heaven!! So that was the food... you might be wondering why only 3 stars? The service was bad enough that even my waffle nirvana experience couldn't make me give more stars. We waited for 15-20 minutes while staring at at least 4 empty tables and then it took FOREVER to get our food. That being said, you can avoid the slow service and skip straight to waffle heaven with their waffle-to-go window on the outside of the restaurant... GENIUS! read more

A group of friends and I decided to check this place out after realizing we were hungry for more than a waffle from the window. There were 6 in our group. Right away we were confronted with a rude hostess whom acted like we were in the way of other people getting in the front door. Once we were seated my friend set her purse on the floor right next to her chair. A minute later we were barked at by a waitress telling my friend that she needed to move her purse because it was in the way. Next we all ordered coffee.... 4 of us got it right away, the other 2 had to remind her that they were waiting for theirs. Our food came out in pretty much the same fashion. 5 got theirs first, the other was left to wait for theirs. Our meals were supposed to come with toast..... Yeah, we totally had to ask the waitress where the toast was. The food is just not yummy enough to put up with the snooty bitches that work there. This is why I'm a regular at Mother's Bistro. read more

We originally headed to the Waffle Window for some much-needed waffle action. The line was L-O-N-G, the sun was hot, and we saw an open two-seater at Bread and Ink - the same restaurant, basically. So we thought, ooo, let's sit down, order a waffle, and have an adult beverage! I wanted to experience the waffle in all its glory, so I got two plain waffles with some ham. I was so, SO disappointed! The waffles were not crispy, they weren't even that hot, and I wasn't crazy about the sugar coating on them. The most important characteristic of a waffle is its crispness - otherwise, it's just a pancake with pockets. This waffle did not have that, and I did NOT understand why since I was seated no more than 20 feet away from the waffle window itself. It just did not taste fresh. Did they not make the waffle to order? Do they have stacks of waffles under a heating lamp that they dole out to the Bread and Ink customers? Giving a bonus point because my boyfriend got chicken and waffles and while his waffles were the same quality, the breading on that chicken was INSANEly delicious as was the sauce/gravy that came with it. Very tasty - now apply this ability of deliciousness to the waffle. Lessons here - if you want a waffle, go to the waffle window and not the sister restaurant. I will try the Waffle Window proper again (it had a been a few years) to see if this was just a timing error. read more

Came here late Saturday morning with a girlfriend, super excited to treat ourselves to a delicious brunch. So let down. I love the way the place is decorated, great ambiance throughout, but there is no waiting area. You have to stand too close to people in the doorway, and the wait was not terribly long, but it was considerable. So at some point we were seated, and after too long our server came and asked us if we wanted coffee, which we both did. We also wanted drink-drinks, but she started walking away before we could order those. So maybe she was busy, it happens. Anyway, coffee comes, and it is weaker than the stuff my grandma makes, which is saying something. And cup of it costs $2.50. And she didn't refill it during our entire meal. The only chance she gave me to ask was when she was picking up the check. The service was nearly nonexistent. I got a mimosa, which was yummy, and my lady-friend got a bloody mary, which tasted like pickle juice. She had a hard time finishing it, but she powered through on account of the vodka inside. I ordered the black bean cakes with poached eggs and fruit salsa. When I ordered, I asked our server what was in the fruit salsa, and she told me it was mango. I told her that I had asked because I don't like pineapple. Food comes, and sure enough, pineapple salsa. I would have ordered something else, which was why I asked in the first place. Also, I don't think my black bean cakes, which were supposed to be grilled, were cooked at all. Mushy goo. Potatoes were pretty good, though, as was their house-made ketchup. The only really delicious thing we had was the house-made baguette with house-made strawberry jam. Omg yum. Our meal was too expensive (about $40 for 2 drinks and 2 plates) to be so completely disappointing. I would happily buy their baked goods, but I will never eat a meal at this place again. read more

I called the restaurant on Saturday (late) morning, I know not a good idea, but I just wanted to know how late breakfast was served till on Sunday. It is a quick question that could be answered in less than 30 seconds, not a big deal. Well I called and two different people on two different phones answered. This confused me but I still asked "How late breakfast was served till on Sunday?" No answer - dial tone. You know what, it sounded like it was busy in there, so I called back. A women picked up and I said, "How late was breakfast served till on SUNDAY?" she said. "Breakfast is served till 3pm today (Saturday)." And then she hung up on me. HAHA, seriously lady?!?! I asked about Sunday!!! First experience with the restaurant was HORRIBLE! Clearly their staff do NOT have phone manners. (1) Would I still try this place, NO! (2) Would I recommend this is place because of the experience I had, NO!!! (3) Would I put my "two-cents" in about this place, YES!!!! Bread and Ink Café dropped the ball today, disappointed. read more

3.5 stars but I am rounding up because I had quite a fun time there. I went with a group of six or seven people and everyone enjoyed their food and appeared to have a nice time. The wait staff was friendly right off the bat and was more than happy to push a few tables together for us. Our server was super friendly and just adorable, we really lucked out, she was super cool. The menu is incredibly veggie friendly and there are tons of healthy options, hurray for that! I had a tough time deciding what to order, there were easily about ten items I wanted. The menu isn't huge but chock full of good stuff! I decided on a cup of veggie soup and the grilled Greek pita which had feta, capers, olives, tomatoes, Parmesan and a bunch of spices. It was under the appetizers but it was easily enough food for an entree. The soup was quite good, very flavorful. A couple of the ladies that I was with ordered salads and wow, they looked so good. I will order a salad next time for sure! They were huge too and had tons of stuff in them. I found the food to be a bit pricey but everything was delicious and fresh so, I didn't mind as much. With the cup of soup and the appetizer I was more than full. Plus where so much of the menu is local and organic I don't mind as much if it is a bit pricier. http://www.breadandinkcafe.com/ read more

The Blackberry Basil Mimosa is amazing! I have it when I dine along with some fried chicken and toast on the side. The waffles are good but too sweet FOR ME~try them for yourself. Now those blueberry pancakes are another story, they are nothing short of amazing. After eating my food, I ate my friend's pancakes because she didn't finish them It is small in size but still a nice place for groups of 5 or more. In the heart of the Hawthorne area, there are many places to shop for things such as fashion, movies/books/music and home decor. Even if you just want to walk all the food off you just ate, this is a great place to do some window shopping. I recommend each person who reads this go give this place a try. read more

This is a great breakfast spot on Hawthorne. Caryn and I were craving waffles this morning. Something we don't crave often. So, we decided to go here because we heard they have great waffles. We heard correctly. It was good stuff. The waffles were pretty awesome. read more

Bread and Ink Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

They still have full menu displayed online, but only offering waffle window. You can eat inside, but out of to go containers after ordering at the window. I get covid protocols, but why still advertise full menu if it isn't available? read more

Food and service were both terrible. Lunch on a Saturday took 90 minutes and this was after we were seated. After a long wait for our food, I was disappointed to find out how awful it was. The mac & cheese was overloaded with garlic. I love garlic, but this was just waaaaaaay too much. I tried adding salt and pepper just to be able to get a few bites in. I tried to save the leftovers at home with lots of milk and extra cheese, but it was still inedible. It went into the trash. The wait staff moved with zero sense of urgency. Our table's waitress was inattentive and rarely seen. Someone from our table had to get up and find her to retrieve the check and then again for a box. She was found near the kitchen putting on lipstick and chatting with the other servers. I wish this was an exaggeration - I assure you, it is not. This is how bad the service is at Bread and Ink. Considering all the other restaurants nearby, don't waste your time or your money here. read more

Don't get me wrong. The Waffle Window and the people staffing it are AWESOME, but the wait staff (one guy in particular) at the Bread and Ink Cafe leave much to be desired. When I asked if I could leave onions off of a happy hour item, I was scoffed at by the waiter, who inferred that I was ridiculous for asking. Needless to say, it ruined the whole meal for me. I don't care how good your food is. I can find good food anywhere in Portland. It's the service that makes the difference, and Bread and Ink Cafe, yours BLOWS. read more

It was my first visit here today! I was so excited to try it out based on the good reviews on Yelp! However, it ended up with speechless disappointment! 1. The food is so expensive but just tastes so so! With the same amount of money, I could find much better food in Portland! 2. The service was horrible! After I stepped out, I realized that my leftover was still on the table so I turned around to get it! It was only 2 minutes since I left the table but the waitress had thrown my box into the trash already! Instead of apologizing, they picked the food out of the trash and dumped it into a clean box for me! I was so shocked and pissed off! It is called "doggie bag" but I am not a dog! How dare you!!! Would you eat the food out of the trash? A restaurant is all about the food and service! If they get neither of them, what is the point of going there? Please don't waste your time and money there! read more

The food is a OK but nothing special, so I would have to say: $9.50 for French Toast, $9.75 for Blue Berry Pancakes and real Maple Syrup is $2.00 extra? Bisquits and Gravy $9.50 Oatmeal $7.75 You've got some real cojones Bread and Ink (and a mostly empty dining room for breakfast). I've eaten here enough that I know it MIGHT be good, but I'm not going to roll the dice anymore at those prices. read more

This is an absolutely awesome find. I'm from NYC, recently relocated to Portland, and I've been experimenting with the breakfast places in Portland. I tried several others on Hawthorn that have very good reviews on Yelp, including Jam, but Bread and Ink is a completely perfect experience. I ordered a cheddar and scallion scramble (not on the menu, but they were fine with making it), with peppered bacon, and I opted for their roasted potatoes rather than their other choices. I'm pretty picky with breakfast, it's the one meal I like to ccok for other people. I ordered the bacon crispy, and it arrived perfectly cooked for me. This is hard to find in today's world. A restaurant where you actually GET your bacon cooked to order. I have to say, that the visual feast when the food arrived was pretty intense. They don't scrimp on the size of the scramble, the amount of potatoes or the size and thickness of the peppered bacon. It looked like more than I could eat, but I did... If you don't normally order the roasted potatoes, I encourage you to try them. They were so fresh and natural tasting, just the supreme, perfect essence of potato. I have no idea what potatoes they use, but they are delectable. I had deja vu from my first taste of roasted baby potatoes in Paris, where they call them "apples of the earth" for good reason. Whenever a Sunday breakfast can take you back forty some years, you've found a treasure. The servers were sincere and friendly, rather than artificial and smiley. They have character but seem seriously interested in your welfare. I was there early and it wasn't crowded, but I think they are a capable bunch, I bet the service is still pretty good when they are busy. The environment is such a nice change from typical restaurants. Comfortable chairs at every table, and I mean comfortable. I easily lingered for a few minutes with an extra cup of coffee before taking my leave. Portland has a treasure here! I'll be a regular every week, my search for a great breakfast place is over. read more

This place was your average breakfast joint with eggs and potatoes. The coffee was not very good or flavorful. One of the people at my table had pancakes they said were tasty. Reliable food but nothing special. read more

After refusing to wait in the long line for Tin Shed, we decided to hit up Bread and Ink instead and I was not disjointed. They had plenty of veggie, vegan, gluten-free options and they try to keep it all local and sustainable. I had the veg. sandwich with the salad and was plenty full and for a good price. The staff are really friendly and knowledgeable about the food and willing to accommodate any of your dietary restrictions. They will happily separate your bill for you and your friends so make sure to ask in the begging so you can save them the work later. I love coming to Portland and now I have a new favorite restaurant to add to my amazing list. read more

My recent visit to Bread and Ink was the result of some aimless hungry-wandering (practically a daily ritual for me), and both my dining partner and I were surprisingly surprised by the food and the service. It seems like the staff might be checking out yelp, because there were more than enough servers--even people specifically walking around refilling beverages. We walked in and had no wait, on a Saturday at noon--wtf? awesome! I ordered a scramble with spinach, onions, Italian sausage and some other goodness. The portion was healthy, but not huge. The food tasted great. My meal came with some home-made multi-grain bread (soo thick and delicious), and fresh fruit. My compadre had a Bacon, Avocado, Cheddar scramble, and he also declared deliciousness. The ingredients were really fresh, and the roasted potatoes were pretty good (still, I was confounded by the fact that they serve hash browns, but not on the weekends...grr). Only dings: No fresh-squeezed juice, no hash browns on weekends, prices are about $1 over what I would have expected to pay (although, that could be due to the fresh and tasty ingredients they serve). read more

Bread and Ink Cafe was recommended by a couple we met who visit their son in Portland every so often. So this wasn't much of a thought-about decision. Hunger hadn't really hit us yet, so we went with soup and salad. The daily special curry lentil soup was good, not too special, but one cup is enough to warm you up and make you comfortable. The fig salad with greens, goat cheese in plum dressing was delicious, it also came with three slices of flat bread/pita?, tasty with cumin leisurely sprinkled on top. Just checked their menu online, apparently the fig salad is a seasonal dish? I think this would make a perfect stop for something light, good portion at reasonable price. Just don't come with high expectations. :) read more

This place is a great find. Seriously good food, great service (huge in my book), presentation and wide variety of breakfast\lunch items w\sides to choose from across that menu. Went to Portland for a few days and ended up returning here for breakfast nearly every day. Give this place a try and you will be happy you did. read more

One star because yelp made me. Apparently Bread & Ink used to be the thing. Bad attitudes, weird policies (no breakfast food after noon on saturday???) and, worst, not ONE but THREE hairs in my friend's food. I would rather starve. read more

We made the mistake of hitting Sunday brunch on Mother's Day, and I expected an exorbitant wait; Bread and Ink immediately surprised me by seating us within three minutes of arriving on a busy weekend morning. I had walked by this place at least a million times, and despite the fact that the menu looked appealing enough, nothing about the place and its atmosphere had particularly caught my eye. Catering to a bit of an older crowd than some of the other cute breakfast places in Portland, this would be a great place to bring your parents for brunch when they roll through town. (I really think that, too, it's not just that the place was packed with moms!) The vegetarian and vegan options were more numerous and appetizing than I expected, and the high quality of the food more than made up for its lack of distinctive decor. I had no idea that Bread and Ink has the best vegetarian biscuits and gravy in the city, and the black bean cakes with poached eggs and fresh salsa was another vegetarian treasure an affordable price (around $8 or so). Don't forget to try the homemade ketchup! My only gripe was the steepish price of coffee; $2.15 a cup seemed a little much to me, but it is bottomless, and everything else was fantastic. read more

My out-of-town foodie guests and I were strolling through Hawthorne and decided to grab a quick bite at Bread and Ink because of the outdoor seating and prime location for people watching. We wanted to be outside and there was a table available. We didn't even really come expecting much- just a drink and a chance to put something into the stomach... But, one of my guests ordered the Black Bean Burger and ended up claiming that it was the best vegetarian burger he'd ever had. "You know me, and you know it takes a lot for me to claim something is the best, but I gotta admit this is the best vegetarian burger I've ever had," said my friend. And the salad that came with it looked as beautiful as a dinner entree salad. I didn't eat, I just had a drink, but I'll be returning soon and will comment on the food myself when I do. But until then I award Bread and Ink Cafe 5 stars for completely surpassing expectations. Here we thought we'd just grab a quick bite but instead my out of town guest had a truly outstanding and memorable food experience. THAT made me feel really good. 5 Stars for you, Bread and Ink! Thanks for helping me show my guests how good the food is here in Portland! read more

Although we had all agreed on the breakfast location ahead of time with another couple, my husband and I were secretly happy that the place we wanted to try was super busy on that particular Saturday morning and our friends didn't want to stand outside in the cold for an hour in line. So like any Waffle Window addict, we nonchalantly suggested grabbing some waffles instead. However, that Saturday really was chilly so I called up the Bread and Ink Cafe on the off chance that they also offered the WW menu (seeing as how they are connected and all) and we were super excited when we found out that yes, indeed they can cater to our WW cravings! We were pleasantly surprised to see that the Bread and Ink Cafe had a much larger dining room than we had expected and we were seated promptly in a bright corner by the windows facing Hawthorne. I ordered the Huckleberry Waffle (which was fantastic but basically the same thing as the Autumn Adieu which I had at my last visit to WW and had huckleberries instead of marionberries - please see my Waffle Window review), my husband ordered the Triple B Waffle (Brie, Bacon, and Basil) and we split the Country Omelette (hearty egg scramble over biscuits, housemade sausage, topped with gravy and a side of potatoes which were served with fresh ketchup). Our friend also ordered the Country Omelette and her husband ordered the Eggs Benedict. No need to further sing the praises for the Waffle Window (they are pretty darn awesome) but we also enjoyed our Bread and Ink Cafe scramble. The entire dish was pretty substantial and the sausage patty was fresh. The gravy was a little on the thicker side, but had great flavor. The only downside was the house ketchup. It has a very unique taste and didn't do much to boost the flavor profile of our dish. Our friends enjoyed their breakfasts as well. Service was a bit hit and miss though. Our host who seated us took our drink orders which never came and our server brought us the bill even though we were only halfway through the meal. Not sure when I'll be back to Bread and Ink Cafe since I can easily get my waffle fix around the corner (and for $1 cheaper!). read more

I haven't been to Bread and Ink Cafe for many years, but my son and I go out for breakfast every Sunday, order one sweet dish and one savory dish, and it was time to go back. I really wanted a Belgian Waffle but when I saw Frisian French Toast on the menu, we had to try it. Frisia is a province of the Netherlands, and both of my parents are Dutch immigrants, so that sealed it. Frisian sweet bread...sounded good, right? Well, we ordered that and the ABC Scramble (which was Avocado Bacon Cheese). Also, we always have the Hot Chocolate; we're kids at heart. First of all, it was the best Hot Chocolate we've had at one of our weekly breakfasts. What made it special was REAL whipped cream, not out of a spray can...and lots of it. Excellent. The ABC Scramble was really, really excellent...5 stars for that. It came with Hash Browns, which were not crisp like I like them, but were probably made in a big bunch and put under a heat lamp...not great. The French Toast we ate last, sweet...so like dessert, I guess. It was barely lukewarm when it came out, so coldish by the time we got to it. It was also sort of hard, not soft like French Toast should be. The bread wasn't dipped in the egg batter for long enough and so it wasn't eggy all the way through. Given that it didn't taste fresh, that was an even bigger problem. So, 1 star for the French Toast. I wouldn't order it again. We will probably come back and try the Belgian waffles, since that is what they are most famous for. Hopefully, that and one of their scrambles will be given a better review. read more

I craved breakfast, badly, and it was already early afternoon. When our host informed us that we could still order breakfast, this automatically became my favorite place in the world. Our waiter came by shortly to offer drinks and recite the day's specials. I only heard something that combined the words "leek" and "soup" and I was sold: I was no longer ordering breakfast. One Bacon Provolone Basil sandwich and some of that mysterious leek soup was it for me. My beloved opted for some sort of breakfast combo. Once I saw that the bacon in my sandwich was pepper bacon, I knew I had chosen well. I love pepper bacon! The sandwich was good. The leek soup, on the other hand, was phenomenal. I could have easily ordered two troughs of it.. one for there and another to go. The food served its purpose in killing my breakfast craving in ways that I couldn't have even imagined. read more

A more filling option if you need more than the Waffle Window items, which is how we ended up eating her today (I've been many times before). I ordered the cajun shrimp and cheddar grits, which were really good. The cajun salsa wasn't anything to sing about, but added a good level of spice. My friend got the Jamaican jerk chicken and it was yummy, but nothing amazing. Surprisingly, what really stood out to me was the bread they started out with. I usually never touch the stuff because I don't want to fill up, but this is one place I recommend you actually finish the basket. Bread and Ink has been around forever, so it makes sense that it tends to attract an older crowd who have probably been regulars for years. The atmosphere seems a bit defensive, if that makes sense. I've just always had a hard time with the vibe -- one of those intangible things you can't explain why it exists. I feel like everyone eating there is waiting for someone else to inconvenience them in some way (read: kind of cranky). Service was adequate and attentive. Can't complain. read more

Four stars because I'm definitely a fan... but this isn't a five-star "as good as it gets" quite yet for me. Perhaps when we return for future visits, if it stays consistently good, I'll bump it up. My wife and I have been here twice in the last month or so and taken advantage of the Happy Hour (3 - 6 and even 3 - 6 on SATURDAY). The Happy Hour prices sure are nice. I had a bacon provolone basic sandwich that came with some marinara-type sauce which, for $4.50 (or close to that), was definitely worth it. It was pretty dang tasty! My wife had the curried chicken and that looked scrumptious (as well as her saying, "This is goooood!" multiple times). The server was nice and we like the get-up inside, especially when they start busting out the tea lights. Makes for very nice dinner-time ambiance. So we'll be going back more, because we enjoy the Bread and Ink Cafe. Definitely recommend the Happy Hour! read more

With the Waffle Window right there it sort of makes it hard to make your way into Bread and Ink. But if you're looking for something besides waffles you can find something decent but not great here. I ordered the salmon scramble which was only slightly better then I could've made at home. Overall it's a place to take some non-adventurous out of towers. Perhaps a mom or even a grandmother, because that was about the age of the folks there when I stopped in. read more

I ordered a chicken fried chicken dish to go, guess what was missing? The actual chicken fried chicken! I mean, the main part of the actual dish. It's pretty clear that costumer service is not high on their list, since you would think that checking that the dish they just prepared is correctly done is priority number one. Will never prefer at this overpriced joint again. read more

It seems like a lot of people here are writing about the happy hour/night time shindigs about Bread and Ink Cafe, but I came here strictly for breakfast during a stop on a long road trip from Seattle to Eugene. We were seated immediately with an incredibly attentive waiter. He seriously came by like 4 times before we even got our food. My boyfriend and I were splitting the ABC scramble because we didn't want to fill up too much and we are both very happy we did! The portion sizes were great and our scramble came with a biscuit which they served to us on two separate plates because they knew we were sharing. It's the small things like that that make my heart sparkle for certain cafes. The bacon in the ABC scamble was nice and tender/salty/crunchy/perfectly baconey and the avocado was ripe and creamy. The biscuit made me want to take the next flight to Georgia and gain 20 pounds. It was so authentic and fluffy/crunchy/delicious. I will come here again if I am ever around this area in Portland. I really enjoyed this impromptu experience! read more