First off, I'm a pretty picky eater. ESPECIALLY when it comes to a quality omelette. Family Cafe totally blew me away with their omelette (no mushrooms or meat, add potatoes)!! The egg was cooked perfectly and each ingredient complimented the next in a great texture with the egg cooked perfectly. We ate outside with a high chair and it was great. I got the tea while my husband got coffee and we both loved it. The cups are super nice and they're awesome about keeping the tea refilled. With our drinks, we also shared the halawa and it was fantastic. The small sized halawa was perfect for 2 people. The tea and coffee came with sugar as well which was nice, just a great experience. The cost of the meal was also fantastic for what you get. It was totally worth every penny. I recommend you check this spot out, even if you're picky like me! read more

Oh my god this place is an absolute local gem and we must protect it at all costs!! The most lovely couple run this restaurant and everything from the inside decor, friendly service, to the amazing food screams warmth, love, and dedication. We came on a Thursday morning right at opening (9am) and were able to snag a table inside for our group. The space is small inside but they do have a few outside tables too which is nice to enjoy in the summer time. Parking is standard street parking right on Broadway. We started out with Turkish coffees and Iraqi Tea. The presentation was beautiful and the complex flavors were so nice to wake our taste buds. We ordered the Beef Mix, Lamb and Eggs, Pastry #2 (hot dog, mushroom, cheese), baclava, and their special halawa to try. They were cooking right by the counter so the whole space filled with delicious aromas while we were waiting for our food. We all had full bellies between 3 adults and 2 kids and took home leftovers! You MUST get the Beef Mix! I don't even know how to describe how delicious this dish is to give it justice but it was definitely the group favorite. It came with salad and yummy boat shaped bread to scoop up all the flavorful goodness. Their house hot sauce took it to the next level. The baklava was the perfect amount of sweetness with the coffee and tea. It was our first time trying a halawa and we all loved the dense texture with a sweet taste. Please do your taste buds a favor and come support this local business!! read more

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This is an outstanding Mediterranean breakfast/brunch spot in Beaverton. Family Café truly delivers excellent flavors and warm hospitality. We tried the Iraqi tea, hot chocolate, beef wrap, and minced beef omelette -- everything tasted fantastic. The fresh bread served alongside the omelette complemented the dish perfectly and elevated the whole meal. They also include a small salad portion with their entrées, which balances the meal nicely. Definitely save room for dessert (we tried halawa) as they have some excellent Mediterranean sweets along with amazing savory rolls and baked items. read more

This spot was so so awesome! The service was super friendly, and it was the first spot our best friends, my husband, and I enjoyed together after getting to see them after their move here! Everyone was prompt and hospitable! I ordered the Turkish coffee and we all had beef and chicken plate meals and ordered an additional chicken and beef wrap! Everything was great and my husband and best friend really loved the baklava desserts they ordered! The seating area was clean and the weather was nice for the outdoor seating. I would definitely give this spot another visit! read more

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My friend and I stopped in on a Monday. She been here a few other times and recommend the beef breakfast dish. We both got Iraqi tea and the beef dish. Whoa it was simple but amazing. 10/10. The service and staff of this family owned restaurant was incredible. Note there is sweet parking and can be challenging at busy times. Overall I will be back read more

Surprise! As you walk down the street and get hit by such wonderful smells coming from this nice little café. A couple of tables inside and outside and then sidewalk/street seating in a covered patio. We had the lamb and chicken wraps, which were priced perfect, everything was wonderful, including the homemade hot sauce. I saw many good breakfast/brunch plates coming out as well. I'll be back.!!! read more

The name of the restaurant, as simple as it is, really embodies this place! It is owned and operated by a family, and they have a pretty incredible way of making you feel like you're part of their family! The ambiance is super cute and cozy, which makes you feel like you're sitting down in someone's home for a home cooked meal. My husband and I got the chicken and rice and black eyed peas and rice, the Iraqi tea, and the Turkish coffee. The coffee and tea were served in decorative glassware that felt super special, and the cardamom in both was superrrr tasty. The entire time we were eating we kept looking at each other and saying "this is so good..." while we melted further into our seats. This place was amazing and we will definitely be back!! read more

Family Cafe - The Iraqi tea and Turkish coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

What a hidden gem! My wife found this place on Yelp during our current trip, walking distance to our hotel in Beaverton. We shared the lamb shank, which was so tender and flavorful. We also had the Turkish coffee which was delightful. Lastly, we shared a baklava and it was wonderful. The service was excellent and friendly. We sat outside in covered seating and it was perfect. Five star rating is well deserved! Highly recommended! read more

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Plan some time for your meal. The taste is so worth it. We ordered the omelet and the beef dish. I am a huge fan of vegetables at every meal so the side salad was spot on. Homemade bread to accompany the beef dish. So good. The spices used are generous and delicious. A few tables inside, most of the seating is outside. Looking forward to going again! read more

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Came here because we saw the great reviews. Turned out "Meh". Ordered three things. The food was okay/decent but I was hoping it would be great given the 4.9 average. Also, the service was rather brusque and a bit unfriendly. It wasn't just some random minimum wage worker but seemed to be a member of the family who runs the place. Anyway, was expecting more of the "beef dish" and more overall for a 19 buck entree. Similar with the gyro wrap and veggie dish. Anyway it was okay, but nothing inspired the desire to return and definitely wouldn't give it a 4.9 - certainly not with the brusque service. Maybe it was just an off day. read more

We had a lovely meal. I had the scrambled eggs with dates. It was a wonderful new taste sensation! Accompanied by Iraqi tea it was perfect. Service was prompt and friendly. We'll be back. read more

Sooo goood! Everything was delicious. Great service! Ordered 3 entrees and delicious Iraqi tea. 10/10!

We had an amazing breakfast here!! The owners were lovely and made us feel right at home. Adorable intimate space inside. Plenty of covered seating out in front. We loved the flavors of the middle eastern dishes. Definitely coming back soon to try the lunch menu. read more

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First let me say this family owned restaurant/lounge is the hidden gem! We had the pleasure of having Leslie, daughter of the owners, and her sister's daughter-in-law serve us. (This is a family owned, family run place.) Both ladies were so sweet! And mom was working too!!! Okay, on to breakfast. Coffee was good black. No bitterness. Cinnamon roll was not too sweet so easy to eat as a side. Eggs were cooked to order and done perfectly. Country potatoes were seasoned just right. Biscuit was soft and not dried out. Hubby said the side is gravy was really good! Sausage was tasty. We could not eat it all so took over fifty percent home for lunch. Like I said, this is a hidden gem that you would not expect breakfast from. And service is top notched! So glad we stopped in! We'll be back. read more

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Family cafe is indeed, run by a lovely family. I've visited several times and very much enjoy the laid-back environment and friendly faces. The outdoor seating has heaters and is protected from wind. The food is comforting and excellent every time. The Iraqi tea and Turkish coffee is phenomenal, and I can't visit without ordering one or both. I'm already looking forward to the next visit. read more

Family Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

I have been here several times new and it never disappoints. The family who owns it is so friendly and the food is never short of amazing. My favorite is the chicken wrap and I always get the Iraqi tea. read more

Family Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

A small family-run business with some great food! I had the Fava Beans dish and it was delicious and filling, and the bread at the bottom soaked up the sauce quite nicely. This was my first time having a Turkish coffee. It had a fruitier taste than I usually go for but I still enjoyed it. Overall a great place that I will be visiting again. read more

Family Cafe - Fava bean dish with a Turkish coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Must try! This restaurant is such a gem, the veggie omelette had the best spices, gluten free pancakes were done well and my bf dates and eggs were surprising and tasty. read more

Family Cafe - Veggie omelette with mushrooms, tomatoes, cheese and onion. Gf pancakes. Dates and eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Amazing yummy food, cute little space with nice owners and great service. Nice family owned restaurant. read more

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We're visiting from California, and this was the very first breakfast spot we tried. It did not disappoint! I absolutely loved the beef mix and the fresh Turkish coffee. Watching the food being prepared right in front of us made the experience even better, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. The customer service was warm, welcoming, and attentive. It was a wonderful way to start our trip, and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic, delicious breakfast. read more

I love Family Cafe ! I've been going here for two years for their delicious Turkish coffee, savory pastries, and warm welcomes. They are very kind people who care a lot about their customers. I also love that they expanded their seating with heated outdoor tables ! read more

Family Cafe - Turkish coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

This is a cute little cafe a friend and I stumbled upon in Beaverton. The aesthetic is stunning and the service was amazing! The woman at the cash register was sweet and the food came out fast. I had the Baklava and Iraqi chai and it was amazing! Definitely worth the visit read more

Family Cafe - Baklava and Iraqi Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Cozy, food came out crazy fast,and portions were ridiculously flavorful. Truly a standout breakfast/brunch place whose food hits like a warm hug. The lamb and eggs with bread was easily the standout. Street parking was free but a little tight, not too bad if you can parallel park read more

We were wandering the downtown area and admiring all of the new businesses popping up and bringing life to this area and being it was Sunday, several restaurants were closed. We came to Family Cafe and my buddy mentioned that him and his family come here quite often. And yes, they did recognize him when we went in. Family Cafe is a small Iraqi restaurant that serves coffee, tea, smoothies, breakfast, lunch and dinner items. My friend typically comes here for breakfast and an item called the Beef Mix. We opted for a light lunch and some of their wonderful pastries. The spot itself is tiny with maybe five? two tops, but they just constructed a shelter outside for spring and summer seating. Everywhere you look there are signs of middle eastern culture, including many items for sale like necklaces, teapots, mugs, and hamsas (a small symbol that is a hand with an eye within it in middle eastern and Israeli culture). As for the food and drink? I had a milk tea which was quite pleasant with a strong touch of cardamom and my buddy had Turkish coffee. We each got a wrap, one beef and one lamb that are each cut into four pieces, so we swapped two so we could try both. The beef was seasoned with Iraqi spices (per the menu) with cheese and veggies and the lamb was gyro lamb strips. Both came with a very flavorful dipping sauce. We had to get some pistachio baklava (they also have a walnut version) and that was flaky and sweet and nutty. There were a few other dessert and pastry options too including some savory ones that looked tasty. Overall a great experience and I'd like to go back for more. Very friendly family and I got the impression that Family Cafe has been here for quite some time. Enjoy and as always, support our local businesses! read more

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Family Cafe is a tiny shop in central Beaverton. They offer American as well as Arabic food. I ordered a light lunch of delicious baklava, and large portion of fruit salad, and a Turkish coffee. The coffee was such a treat, great flavor. Even though I usually add milk to my coffee, this did not need it. And a lovely presentation - I should get similarly intricate serving ware for home so I can delight in the ritual of drinking coffee even more! Would love to come back for a larger savory meal. It's truly a family run business, and the family is from Bagdad. They are really sweet people, you can tell when you interact with them behind the counter or when they bring your food. Their website says they want customers to feel like they're part of their family. Just a few tables inside (four I think) so seating is limited and there isn't much standing room either. Looks like they have some outdoor seating in nicer weather. They've got a small area with cute merch for sale too. They operate Thursday through Monday, closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. read more

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Great service and food, we ordered the beef dish and it was delicious, the meat was so tender and flavorful . The outdoor covered seating area is so cozy read more

Family Cafe - Iraqi tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

The tea is amazing, the beef mix eggs were amazing, the bread was amazing, the vibe was amazing, the owners are amazing. 10/10 will be back. You will feel the love that is cooked into their delicious food!! read more

Family Cafe - Beef mix eggs and bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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We sat outside for about 25 minutes give or take before we even got water or menus had to go inside and ask for menus. So the management offered up a free salad and then offered up my parents a salad to split for free due to some understanding of the fact that their customer service at that point was not at a high level. How about you do thing correctly and you won't have to give away free things that is the indication that there is a failure in Food and or Service read more

Once you overcome the challenging parking then you're in for a treat. The service was top notch friendly and attentive. Seating in a cute and cozy interior is very limited. Iraqi tea was satisfying, they refilled it once. The veggie plate was good, a bit light on spice, but worthy nevertheless. Cheese pastry, halawa, and baklava are all future reorders. Oh, and the dessert that looks like a caramel layered parfait, ya get that. Almost every customer that frequented during my visit was Middle Eastern: a good thing. And many ordered juice smoothies so they must know something. One guy brought his own dates and snacks so it's a place where we people come to socialize. The owners are the type you root for. read more

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This is a small but great place to pick up brunch. I had one of the omelettes and lamb. Super tasty. Turkish coffee is interesting and you should definitely try. Just don't do what I did and stir up the pot that it is served in. You just pour the coffee off the top. Very friendly folks who make the food right behind you. The baklava is amazing. Pick some up before you go. Atmosphere is good. Love the decor. Seating is very limited inside the café. They're basically just four tables of two. There is additional seating in an enclosed structure on the street. Unfortunately for us mid week there wasn't too many other people there and we got to sit inside, which is really fun. read more

Amazing service and food! Definitely will come back next time I'm in Portland! The server was very friendly and professional. Thank you for the excellent service read more

True to its name, Family Cafe is completely run by an Iraqi couple. Their store is small but cozy. There are a couple tables inside and benches outside. The couple takes turn cooking and waiting so please be patient. You can definitely guarantee to get the freshest of dishes. We got the Lamb Shank dish and Mortadella and Egg to split. Both came with a plate of salad that was full of spices. The Lamb Shank dish was a spectacle when they pour boiling butter on top of their succulent lamb shank, making the dish sizzle. The dish came with lots of herby rice full of chickpeas and almond as well. You also get a side of consume to pour on top of your rice and lamb for extra flavors. This was an amazing dish. It's the pricest option on their menu but well worth it! The Egg was unique. It reminded me of Khai Jiew, a omlette dish in Thailand. Super well-salted. The Chicken Mortadella worked great with the eggs. The dish came with a side of fresh bread, a perfect pairing. We ended the meal with some Turkish Coffee and Pistachio Baklava. Let me tell you that I absolutely loved their baklava! I've never had one that was so full of pistachios and not completely droused in syrup so the phyllo pastry was still flaky and crisp. I much prefer this variation -- would totally just buy a box of their baklava. The coffee was nice and floral, very unique Couldn't be happier with the meal. A great spot to come take your time and enjoy good food and treats. read more

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Year Update Review! I'm very happy to write that everything here is just as exceptional as it was the first time we visited, and now they have their very own homemade hot sauce which has earned a dedicated spot in our fridge! The stuff is awesome on anything and everything. The staff are still probably the nicest people in the neighborhood, providing excellent and attentive service, but more than that, really making us feel like family every time we stop by. Plus, they now have a really nice outdoor dining area that's charming and matches the vibe inside. I really can't say enough nice things about this cafe, it is truly exceptional. read more

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Numnumnumnumnummmmm What? I can't post a review with numnum sounds? Fine! Here is the review in English! I have passed by this little restaurant many times and always wanted to give it a try. Today I got some extra time for my car service, so I finally took the plunge! When I entered the shop, the owner acknowledged and seated me right away. I told him it was my first time and had no clue what to order. He then went thru the menu patiently and explained what everything was. Then my eyes traveled to one of the other tables and saw the lamb shank platter. Right then I knew that's what I wanted. On top of the lamb shank dish, I also ordered a Turkish coffee as well. The owner ask if I'd like to watch him making the Turkish coffee, and of course I say yesss! He then brew the coffee in the hot sand and explained his Iraqi coffee is different than Turkish style coffee because it has cardamom. He then presented the coffee in a very lavish setting of silverware, which felt like a treat! Then the soup and salad came. The soup was savory and the salad was refreshing. The dressing was slight sweet and tangy, reminding me what I used to have in Asia. Then the lamb shank came, once again the owner told me to watch while he poured hot ghee onto the lamb shank, which created a crackling sound and flavorful aroma. He then garnished it with some freshly picked mint. The lamp shank was tender and delicious, and the rice and bread were the perfect companions as they soaked into the flavorful gravy. The portion was very generous and I found myself taking most of it home. Overall, I was very happy that I gave the family restaurant a try as I got not only the delicious food, but also quite some entertainment from the owner as well! Ps. I heard they also have delicious breakfast crepes and can't wait to give it a try next time! read more

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People were so sweet and service was great. We sat outside and they have wind screens all the way around. As for the food...well...it might literally be the best food I've had. Not just Mediterranean. I had the lamb dish, and the meat was so soft I thought it was going to melt on my tongue. Rice is rice, right? No. I'm the person who eats the rice sometimes. I usually just eat around it for the most part. I ate every single bite. I will be back. Probably far too often. read more

This review is going to echo what many other folks have said. The family that owns and runs the cafe are so warm, you feel like you're eating at a friend's house. The Turkish coffee is perfect - strong, richly flavored with cardamom, and served in a charming set. The lamb and eggs consists of three beaten eggs baked with strips of shawarma and seasoned with za'atar, a side salad with a sweet/savory dressing, and fresh samoon (flatbread). Flat out delicious. read more

Family Cafe - Turkish coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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Such friendly service and flavorful, authentic Iraqi dishes! Seating is cozy and warm either inside our outside. Our family have become big fans. read more

Had heard great things about this place. Today I went for breakfast. Easily met my expectations. If you don't like a Middle Eastern spice palette may not be the place for you. I do. I ordered the eggs and lamb. Had never heard of that combo. Not what I expected but was very pleased. I thought it would be eggs with a side of lamb. Nope, it was like an egg pizza: scrambled eggs with lamb layered on top. I am very very picky about lamb: it can be great or it can be terrible. This was great. Perfectly seasoned. Came with a mini loaf of bread. Incredibly soft and delicious. Also weird is that it came with salad. But it was really good as well. Had lettuce, tomatoes, onions, with a tangy dressing. Coffee was nice and strong. Have not talked about the service or ambiance yet because it is all about the food. The service was attentive but not overbearing. The ambiance was Middle Eastern diner. Nothing fancy. Super small, four tables inside. I want to go back for lunch next. Absolutely five stars. read more

Food: Delicious. Service: Extremely friendly. Ambiance: Coziest place I've ever been. I was so happy the first time I went, I spent a bunch of time planning what I would eat at my next trip there. Serves easily the best cup of tea I've ever had. read more

Small business running a cozy and unique cafe. You can see how they prepared your order. Servers are friendly and cheerful. Good milk tea and Nescafé! We enjoyed the food too. read more

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