Espresso infused maple syrup on brioche french toast... fantastic. The green eggs bowl with house made salsa verde and avocado was inventive and light (if you skipped the roasted garlic potatoes, but who does that?). The cuban sandwich was rich and satisfying. I guess we'll have to come back for the lobster rolls. But the best part of Cafe Rowan is the people. Brunch in Portland on a Saturday is going to involve a wait, a run on your favorite item, and not enough seats for a group of 7. The employees here handled all of these and all of us with kindness, somehow making everything work. read more

Ok, now I get it: the buzz about Cafe Rowan is true! Places like this are sorely needed in Portland. Fast casual atmosphere and simple, but delicious, high-quality food. That's probably why Cafe Rowan was bustling with hungry brunchers when we stopped in for brunch recently. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, the yogurt and citrus, and a cortado. The cortado was made by a barista who clearly knows what they're doing. Perhaps a little too much milk, but it was still tasty. Yogurt and citrus is so, so good. Breakfast sandwich was good, but could have used more fixin's. After devouring everything and some of my partner's breakfast burrito (which was insanely good), I went back up and ordered the avocado toast. It just looked so beautiful and piled high with veggies that I had to have it. All around great experience and hoping to make Cafe Rowan a regular on our brunch circuit! read more

Something for everyone and really fresh options! Love the vibes and the staff is very kind. read more

Cafe Rowan - Crab Benedict so good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We loved this cafe! Beautifully decorated, wonderful friendly service, and the food and coffee are outstanding! Beautifully presented and delicious!! read more

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In LOVE. A friend of mine referred me here, and I can't stop visiting. Huckleberry French toast is to die for, and their take on the crab Benedict is just *chefs kiss*- the best food and drinks, love the vibe, always feel safe with Covid precautions. Thank you for such a wonderful time!! I drag friends here on the reg, and they love it read more

Cafe Rowan - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Had a lovely lunch with my friends during the week here and it was perfect! Very clean, great service and the food was delicious. We all had the weds special: lobster roll and mimosa. Loved the quality of the food, and I want to go back because there were so many delicious sounding things on the menu! read more

Friends who live in the area recommended this spot for breakfast and I'm so glad I checked it out! The burrito was amazing and HUGE! The coffee was delicious, the smoothies were tasty, highly recommend and will definitely be returning! read more

Cafe Rowan - The Juanito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food is insanely delicious!! We stumbled on this gem during our stay in Portland. Spencer the owner was super friendly and really cares about what he's doing. We got one of the eggs Benedict, the breakfast burrito, lobster roll, and burrata - all of it was delicious! I wish my stomach was bigger so I could try everything on the menu! So glad we have a new go-to spot whenever we visit Portland! read more

Cafe Rowan - Burrata, breakfast burrito, eggs Benedict, lobster roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The lobster roll is a must try. The French toast was very different from other French toasts I have had regarding sweetness and texture. The owner was kind enough to talk to us and the staff seemed very friendly. The interior of the place is minimalistic yet artistic. This place is a must try for brunch. read more

Solid breakfast spot in Portland. There was a huge line but we managed to snag a table after ordering at the counter. The matcha latte and coffee was excellent, and the food was good but not life changing. I got the green eggs bowl and thought the whole thing was a bit dry and the scrambled eggs and potatoes could've been cooked better. My friend got the Jamon Eggs Benedict and liked it. read more

Cafe Rowan - Green Eggs Bowl and Jamon Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The Benedict's are so unique and full of flavor, they had a special Korean Benedict that was perfection. The service was over the top friendly, the owner came out and talked to us, met his mom who was helping, seems so rare these days, loved the lobster roll, very rich and smooth. The setting inside was very comfortable and was not overly loud which was nice for a busy brunch spot. We can't wait to come back! read more

Such a good hidden gem avocado toast was so good and unique !!! Huckleberry toast was bomb too!! Avocado toast is the best tho! read more

Stunning presentation, thoughtful ingredients, pleasant atmosphere. Cannot wait to come back and try the rest of the menu! read more

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Ordered for delivery and the truffled egg toast was better than I expected! Paired with the golden latte, which was flavorful and charming. Definitely going to recommend this place to friends and continue ordering. read more

Cafe Rowan - Truffled egg toast, golden latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Small portions, good service, nice ambience that's all. Hmmmmneds more characters don't like this forum for this reason

I came here with my husband and newborn daughter for my first outing out of the house as a new mom. I was really looking forward to checking Cafe Rowan out and cautiously excited to be back out in the world. We grabbed a table outside and the chef came by to let us know/apologize that they had run out of a lot of things already. No biggie - at this point, having already schlepped with the baby to the place we were totally happy to just have a pastry and tea or whatever was left. We decided to switch to a table inside and went to the counter to order instead. Imagine our surprise when the chef came to the register and started yelling at us in front of his staff - accusing us of "thinking we can just come in and demand that he cook for us even though he already told us they didn't have any food." Clearly a miscommunication, we didn't realize that "we're out of a lot of things" meant "we're closed". He then proceeded to snap at the woman working the register. Looks like there are other reviews reporting similar behavior. I'm sure the food is good but there's no shortage of that in Portland from chefs I'm much happier to support. read more

I went to this place a couple of days ago and I ordered a shroom toast and a cortado. The coffee was not so great. The toast was good. I added white truffle oil, which always goes along with the mushroom very well. Each ingredient was adequately cooked and fresh. *I just wished they put a bit less of the sauce so the taste of mushroom could be lifted. read more

Cafe Rowan - Shroom toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Haven't had a great brunch in a while until I came here. Ordered the crab Benedict which was a1. The only downfall about this place is that it's really packed and you will have to wait around for a table. Line was all the way to the door. Luckily for us, we are able to get a table while waiting to order in line. read more

Cafe Rowan - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Such a lovely experience every time I come here. The owner Spencer and his mom are so friendly and welcoming. They made sure that everything was great and even gave us a free lox toast! We ordered the French toast, shrimp and grits, and the Rowan's rancheros and everything was delicious. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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The food is amazing!! We got the green egg bowl, ham Benedict and the French toast (dessert to share). And everything tasted so flavorful and delicious!! Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a brunch spot! Seating is first come first serve and despite it being pretty busy, we got our food fairly quickly! read more

Cafe Rowan - Green Egg bowl, ham Benedict, French toast. All so tasty! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Mind blown emoji! This is a son/mother run business for foodies that's not pretentious. The cafe is a gorgeous space, staff is warm and lovely, service was excellent. The "momager" was on site and chatted with us a bit--this is her retirement gig. Rowan? Her son's black lab (we even got to see a photo). The food, though, the food was sublime. I couldn't decide between the crab benedict and the huckleberry french toast so I got both. The benedict was flavorful but not heavy, which is tough to pull off, and artfully prepared with avocado, shaved asparagus, and pea shoots. Stunning. French toast was made on brioche with fresh huckleberries (in season and very expensive) and a gorgeous hazelnut and other topping that was incredible. I overdid it for sure, but so worth it. I'm an out-of-towner but I'll be back! read more

The owner was SO nice and brought us a sampler of the huckleberry french toast on the house since we couldn't decide between it and the Dungeness crab eggs benedict. Drinks were also stellar. Stop here if you get the chance - you won't regret it read more

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My wife and I eat here for brunch every weekend. It has an gentle atmosphere, clean and uncluttered seating, followed up by some of the best dishes Portland has to offer. From the Rowan Sandwich to the Shrimp and Grits it has never disappointed us. The staff is all friendly and very much interested in providing outstanding service. The Chef has made some remarkable dishes and is very passionate about his food. We attended the first dinner the chef hosted and the food was delectable. Will be continuing our tradition of weekend brunch for sure! read more

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Family of 4 doing Sunday brunch. Probably better for couples, friends, date vibe. We had the Dame, Rowan, BF French toast and Lobster eggs benny. Ingredients and quality top notch. FT was superb. Eggs Benedict best in class, I'd personally ask them not to sprinkle the extra salt on top next time. Unfortunately we never got our drinks. A simple cup of coffee and one cocktail. They need to have a less robust drink selection so as to produce beverages quicker or put the food order in later. Pretty crazy they can't even get you a cup of drip coffee in the 30 minutes you are there. Food comes out in increments so first meal came out 7 or more minutes before the last. We won't be spending the big bucks here again. read more

Please stop what you are doing and come to this awesome cafe for breakfast! Their breakfast sandwiches are out of this world delicious! My favorite of their breakfast sandwiches is the Dame which consists of house made sausage, manchego and Mama lil aioli. But I also love the Rowan with fried egg, thick cut bacon and a house made blueberry jam. They also offer great lattes and coffees l. Service was fast and friendly. They definitely have great measures in place to adhere to Covid precautions. The Chef, Owner even came up to our table and thanked us for our business. He is extremely nice and truly cares about providing an exceptional dining experience. read more

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Great neighborhood spot for coffee-to-go or dine in for full breakfast and lunch. The cafe has healthy, exciting food served quickly. It also has decadent options to choose from. It's all fresh and served by artisan chefs. The staff and service are excellent. I felt safe - social distancing is easy. The layout is comfortable - everything is sparkling new - it's fun to watch the chefs prepare your food. Espresso drinks are spot-on and the smoothies are great. Check out the menu - everything is good. read more

Cafe Rowan - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The place is clean and has a fresh feel to it, was looking forward to coming here and hopefully make it a new stop.... unfortunately it will not be. Stopped by for a morning treat for my sister and myself- Ordered an Iced cubano with almond milk and an iced mocha as well as a rowen sandwich to go. The mocha tasted like chocolate milk and the cubano tasted like cinnamon milk :( they serve Coava which I love, yet was missing out on the taste. The sandwich was small and rather underwhelming especially for the $8 price tag when in Portland a breakfast sandwich can be awesome. Wish I would have taken a picture of the sandwich. Due covid, when we do go out and decide treat each other it just sucks when the experience is so disappointing. read more

I would give Cafe Rowan five stars, but the sign-in process is confusing. It is clear if you read the directions on the door, but I'm afraid some folks just go in and sit down thus bypassing the sign-in list. That being said, it was worth the wait. The food and coffee were EXCELLENT! I had the Rowan breakfast sandwich which had good quality bacon, egg, cheese on a soft, pillowy brioche bun. You could've stopped there and had an excellent sandwich, but there was a secret ingredient...homemade blueberry jam! It sounds odd, but it all went well together. My son and husband had the Birria Rancheros. They loved it! We spoke to a nice lady who may have been the owner. She apologized for the wait and talked to us for a minute about the Birria. We definitely will be back to try the other items on the menu. Thank you Cafe Rowan for a great breakfast! read more

Cafe Rowan - The Rowan breakfast sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Loved this place! Went for brunch and everything was delicious, service was also so nice. Highly recommend the yuzu + lemongrass mimosa read more

Cafe Rowan - Avocado toast with poached eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I just moved into the Creston Kenilworth neighborhood about a week ago. Finding a good coffee shop is usually on my list of most important things to do when I am in a new area, and I was pleased to find Cafe Rowan. There are a couple of screening criteria I use whenever I am first visiting a cafe. The first is determining the kind of espresso machine. Basically, there are only two options if any coffee business is serious about their product: (1) La Marzocco and (2) Synesso. CR uses Synesso! Extra gold start for using a comparatively local (Seattle) company. My next screening criterion is the brand of coffee beans. CR brews Coava. Another gold star for using my favorite Portland-based coffee roaster. Now, putting it all together to craft a drink, I ordered a 16oz quad-Americano with oat milk. I received a 16 oz quad oat milk latte... So, the drink error aside, it tasted REALLY good! I am also a pastry junky. CR has a variety of food options including pastries. I ordered a matcha sticky bun. Oh man, this thing was ooey gooey delicious, topped with black sesame seeds. I recommend using a fork to eat it. All things considered, CR has earned itself a repeat customer. I do wish they opened at 6:30AM, because I would be a daily repeat customer versus a weekend patron. read more

So happy this opened in our neighborhood. You had to go to Division for a descent brunch. The toasts and breakfast sandwiches are so yummy and original. They are light but you can also order the weekend specials that are more substantial and equally tasty. I hope they survive the pandemic!!! read more

Cafe Rowan - Breakfast sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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One of my favorite places for brunch in Portland. Food is delicious and presentation is great. The staff and chef are very friendly and accommodating. Make sure to try their banana french toast if you like to have something sweet for brunch read more

Cafe Rowan - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I am very happy that this wonderful place has appeared in Portland. Thank you for the delicious breakfasts and coffee. This cafe has a special atmosphere that creates a great mood for the whole day. The unique design of the cafe makes me stay here much longer than just for breakfast. But, most importantly, these are extraordinary delicious recipes that distinguish this cafe from others. read more

Cafe Rowan - CORTADO - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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What a gem of a restaurant. We arrived for a late brunch as a party of 7. The place was bustling with a line outside, but there was still a nice relaxed ambiance inside. Despite a mixed-up with our reserved table and subsequent issue with our orders, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Every dish was wonderful, especially the crab Benedict. Expertly cooked (that poached egg was just perfect!) and tasted so fresh. We also appreciated that the owner personally came to talk with us to apologize for the mixed-up and even offered us a couple delicious lobster rolls to try. Excellent food, excellent service. We'll definitely return. read more

My cousins decided to take me here on my first morning in Portland. We all decided to get something different so each of us got taste what the other got. I decided on the birria rancheros and the pain killer. The food was delicious and so was the drink. I also got to try the banana foster French toast and omg it's to die for. I'm glad one of my cousins decided on getting it. The service was good, staff were very friendly. read more

Cafe Rowan - Birria Rancheros and the painkiller - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cafe Rowan is a fabulous little cafe. I found them through instagram and I had to give it a shot. And it was worth it. The food is so so yummy. I enjoy that the menu changes pretty regularly, adding specials but they have their signature dishes. I have shown a couple friends about Cafe Rowan, and now they are as obsessed and I am!! I live in SW PDX, so it is a little bit of a drive - So i don't get over there as much as i'd like - but when I do its always a treat. read more

In the short time they've been open, I've enjoyed breakfast at Cafe Rowen three times and can't wait to go back. I've had two of the breakfast sandwiches. They are superlative, and I can't believe the price! Today I had the house made granola with fresh berries, so delicious and healthy. You can tell that loving care goes into everything they produce. In addition to an incredible line up of coffee drinks (Coava Coffee) they have a delicious Bloody Mary. On my last trip I elected to have the iced tea. I believe it was lemongrass infused? Delicious and refreshing. Clearly the staff has clearly thought out covid precautions and are providing clear floor direction, distanced tables, and the place is immaculately clean. They also have outdoor seating on both sides. And outdoors is dog friendly! Maybe they should put a dog dish on the menu! If they do, I'm sure it will be better than most other breakfast spots main dishes. read more

Cafe Rowan - Housemade granola and yogurt with strawberries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My new favorite neighborhood spot! I've gone at least 2-3x per week since opening and have consistently had great food, drinks and service. The space is clean and follows COVID-19 guidelines. The best coffee! Their mochas and vanilla lattes are my favorite. Every food item I've tried has blown my mind. The staples on the menu are fantastic but I especially love the weekend specials. The Lox toast and The Emily sandwich are my favorite staples. The menu is seasonal and always super fresh and food is always expertly crafted. The staff is super nice and always do a great job. Love this place 10/10! read more

Cafe Rowan - Mocha, mimosa and "The Emily" breakfast sandwich. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Really top quality food and drink! I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu. Ham and Eggs Benedict was fantastic.

Found this neat cafe while in need of breakfast and coffee. I was not disappointed with the quality of food and coffee! Very delicious and beautiful presentation. read more

Cafe Rowan - Beet salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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