I've been coming to Just Bob for a while, but I felt pulled to add a review after visiting them during Covid times to share what precautions they are taking. Very impressed and glad they are open. Overall: walk in, wait to be called to the register, and order with your mask on. They have hand sanitizer, a rag with bleach for extra hand cleaning, separate and clearly labelled dirty and clean pens. Need to ask for water be as it is not accessible to patrons. Free WiFi. Usually gentle oldies playing. During eat-in times: chairs were distanced and each station has dedicated outlets and dining or side tables. They are leaving the door open to allow for circulation I assume. Outdoor seating: they've had a few rickety wire bistro tables and chairs out front for forever, but they have added an entire seating section on the side of the building. There's a combo of picnic benches and dining tables, some covered with umbrellas and some not, and some are part of one of those new-fangled eating hut-things. There are not outside heaters, but they have a few blankets inside--also clearly marked used or clean--to take outside if it is chilly. There is a power strip outside for their patio lights and a barista told me to go ahead and plug in if I wanted. Dogs allowed outside! Food and drink: pretty typical cafe fare; coffees, teas, smoothies, scrambles, sandos, and bagels with shmear. Most servings are good portions with the exception of the scrambles. read more

Just Bob. - The view looking into my section of the sidewalk hut. Pretty spacious, tables have 2-4 chairs depending, pretty private too. - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What a wonderful playful spot. We loved talking to Bob and getting to know the story of Just Bob while enjoying our phyllo wrapped sausage and egg scramble. It's one of those places that feels like a hometown vibe plus imagination. The staff were wonderful! Truly such a lovely experience. read more

Good food but weird vibe. There was a customer there that was very very loudly going on and on about politics. It was annoying and distracting. I also kind of felt like it was neighborhood people allowed only. Like we were not part of the elite group. read more

I love Just Bob. They always have the best decorations and coziest seating. Their coffee is so good, delicious and reasonably priced as well. Baristas are always nice. I haven't tried the food yet but It'll happen someday. Always a good vibe in there. read more

Delicious food and super cute. Great location and the staff was attentive and very friendly.

The hubs doesn't care to try new restaurants and coffee spots....but I DO! There are so many breakfast offerings in NE PDX, how do you choose? Hit the right one, with Just Bob. First of all...good coffee! Again, the hubs is a coffee snob, so scored on that. Numerous offerings on the menu, so we'll return to try it all. We enjoyed the Mediterranean scramble. The goat cheese made it creamy and on a bed of fresh spinach...I gobbled it up. A nice selection of pastries, including GF. The ambiance was comfy, the staff was engaging. read more

What a great experience; after a few visits, it's now my neighborhood go-to. Great people, coffee, food, service. And it gets the western sunshine. read more

The barista's are friendly and good! The coffee latte from Ukraine is delicious and my panini was delicious

A great little hole on the wall to get fresh coffee or tea and quick delicious breakfast options. The place is very eclectic and small but we have always found a place to sit. read more

Unfortunately not my cup of coffee.... I ordered a hot hazelnut latte with oatmilk and it tasted so weird... It had a weird syrup taste to it that was not nutty at all. It tasted a bit like medicine and I couldn't drink the coffee at all. I was pretty disappointed since this place seems promising with all the great reviews. Maybe try something else on the menu, don't get the hazelnut latte! read more

Quaint hipster place but not much seating. The chai tea latte was good. Service good as well. read more

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Ordered breakfast for pickup and they rocked it today! The Spielman's bagels were really good (this coming from born n bred NYers!) and the sandwiches were each made perfectly. My husband commented that his lox was absolutely amazing! My egg, cheddar and sausage sandwich was excellent and daughter loved her gluten-free bagel. Definitely love this little local spot. Support your local business! read more

Just Bob. - Breakfast pesto bagel with cheese and sausage. - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Me and my boyfriend were looking for a good place for some good, decently priced food. And to our surprise we found the perfect place. Fun artsy Portland atmosphere and some wonderfully priced and filling food. The wait for said food was a tad long though, but certainly not enough to take away from the rest of the experience. Would definitely recommend!! read more

It was my first time coming here, was a meet up with some new business friends. I loved coffee and the vibe of this place,that was 5 stars. Loved it. BUT ... I orders the Just B scramble and there was egg shell in it and not just a little, ended up not eating much. Didn't want to make a big deal about it at the time (I was the only one having food). I may try Just Bobs again but doubt I will order food read more

This place is horrible. I got away for a time. I keep coming back, seems addicting, service food decorum. ... Oh the humanities, just purchased a scramble... ba nah na bread, coffee. MORE!!! Stay away, warning you ;-). I may have to come back tomorrow..... BTW BOB all joking aside, this place is awesome! Count on me to be a good customer - again! read more

We just moved to the Alberta/King neighborhood, and LOVE all things funky, quaint, quirky, and enjoy supporting local mom/pop. The husband and I walked by Just Bob several times, and it looked like a welcoming/fun place to visit....so we finally visited today at noon. We were greeted by an indifferent crew behind the counter. (Ok- so everyone has an "off" day...My husband and I let it pass). We knew the menu...since we studied it on Yelp. I chose a basic croissant egg/bacon sandwich garnished with a bunch of undressed greens. Mediocrity. The husband had the Mediterranean scramble, which was amazingly small, uninspired, with a nondescript taste. No mention of hot sauce or condiments were offered by the server who handed us our plates and left....never to return. I can see why "locals" would love a warm/welcoming neighborhood space that says Portland. Well....we are locals now but did not feel welcomed nor do we feel motivated to return to mediocre food when Alberta Street is loaded with friendly places that serve very good/inspiring food. Perhaps IF we were regulars....we would have been treated differently....I won't go down the path of other reasons for indifferent service to this older/gay couple. read more

Just Bob. - Fun outside...This is the Front of Just Bob. - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Vibe is super chill in here. Very relaxing unicorn theme, laid back coffee shop. Tons of hearty and light snacks, great natural light, lovely Christmas jazz playing at a rate that wasn't overwhelming, and a few different chai options, which I love. I came here to read my book and was pleasantly surprised by such a wonderful experience and atmosphere. Come, this place is not to be missed. read more

Just Bob. - View from one of the tables - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Love the funky art and decor! The German sausage in phylo dough was excellent, as was the latte.

This was our first take out visit and it is now one of my fave Alberta Street breakfast places! It was super easy to place a to-go order over the phone and their pick up process was safe and efficient. We tried the Wild Lox Bagel sandwich, oatmeal with added hazelnuts and the BBP (bacon and Brie in a phyllo filling). The oatmeal has butter, half and half, and brown sugar as add ins. Perfection! The BBP had a few diced tomatoes and extra balsamic on the side. The flavor was a nice blend of ooey-gooeyness. Definitely just the right amount yumminess! We will be back! read more

Highly recommend this place. Fantastic outdoor dining setup (with clean, sanitized blankets), private dining cubes and protection from the wind and rain. I ordered the waffles with warm oregon berries and maple syrup and just !!!!!! delicious! Yummy coffees too! read more

Just Bob. - Clean and Sanitized Unicorn Blankets for use outdoors. Saved me today in the cold! Chuck in the used bucket when done. Love! - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Learned of this when my sister, who was visiting me, wanted a bagel for breakfast without breaking the bank (which usually happens at Spielmans). After doing some digging on Yelp, we decided to go to Just Bob. I really appreciated the ambiance of the cafe. It reminded of a 90s, early 2000s coffee shop from a sitcom. Lol. After a year of being indoors, it was so nice to see people working on their laptops at a cafe. I thought it was awesome that they offered bagels from two different local bagel shops. My sister enjoyed her bagel from Gabriel's. I ordered Spielman's cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese and bacon (it was so cheap compared to Spielman's. The only down side was that my bacon tasted like tofurky, which was a huge let down. I would go back for the space and for perhaps a bagel with just cream cheese. read more

Just Bob is the BEST! They have an instantly comfy but funky vibe, the coolest play area for kids, and I have ordered almost everything off the menu and never been disappointed. My friends and family can hang there for hours and they are always welcoming. Sometimes we get lucky and get to chat with Bob himself! He is the kindest, most chill guy. read more

Ehh... Their drinks and food (got a latte, a chive shmear bagel, and a breakfast bagel) were okay, nothing special. The breakfast bagel was especially mediocre. Guy at the register wasn't the friendliest, either. read more

Great service and great food!! Such a cute, eclectic little neighborhood place. If you're looking for a relaxed and inviting atmosphere, this is the place read more

Great bagels for easy breakfast Would recommend this place rather than the neighboring places like petite provence (believe this place is over hyped) read more

Very friendly and cozy cafe. The food was delicious. Love all the unicorn themed art.

Super eclectic and cool, this place is the epitome of a cliche NE Portland hipster coffee bar / brew pub. Replete with live bootleg Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young playing over the speakers and the really cute 20-something (slightly aloof) barista (who probably has no idea who Graham Nash is), I felt like I stumbled onto a set of Portlandia the first time I walked in. I had an awesome Chai Latte and Lox Scramble. The second time I came in, I was warmly greeted by Bob - yes the same Bob of "Bob's Place". He is super nice and made a great Cafe Americano for me. Great food and coffee served in a warm and friendly atmosphere, I'm hooked and will be coming back :) read more

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awesome find! I love how they provide support for local artists. The workers are friendly and the food and coffee are great! read more

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Super friendly staff, great breakfast foods, and chai! They also have vegan and gluten free options. Definitely will be visiting this gem again. read more

Just Bob. - Breakfast Bagel Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love that you get a choice of bakery for bagels! Gabriel's bagels for me always! The food is delicious always. Cozy atmosphere for reading, working on your laptop, or catching up with a friend. read more

Ate here before the COVID apocalypse - wasn't impressed at all and I don't really understand why there's so many positive reviews. perhaps people have lower expectations than I do. The food was underwhelming at best, Which is typical to accomplish when all you're ordering are eggs. The service or lack there of was strained and on interested. As if serving customers is a burden. I truly hate leaving negative reviews, But I feel counterpoint to all the positive reviews is required in this instance. read more

Great to find gluten-free bagel and vegan butter available. We were visiting Portland and wanted a good, inexpensive breakfast and found it at Just Bob. The staff was super friendly, the coffee was good, and gluten-free options were available. My husband got the Hipster Toast which was good except the bread hardly seemed toasted at all. He's not the kind to send food back so he called it Hipster Bread and got on with his morning. Knocked a star for that - if it's called toast it should be toast. Otherwise a good experience. read more

Great coffee. Amazing scramble. Awesome service. Fun neighborhood. Great welcome to rose city!

Wow! In my top 5 of fav coffee shops I've been. Super friendly staff and a huge selection of food and beverage. The place is funky and cute, which lots of stuff to look at. Loads of vegan options, and ones that's are thoughtful, not just on the menu to have them. I ordered a latte and a breakfast bagel. The bagel sandwich was massive. I literally had to deconstruct it to fit it in my mouth. (Can't complain) Bathrooms were clean. Would give it 6 stars if I could. read more

you can never go wrong with a unicorn coffee shop!My absolute favorite coffee shop in Portland. The friendliest staff and amazing food and drinks. read more

This place is open for in dining and following proper COVID restrictions. The inside was really cute, the smoothie was the best I've ever had. Rest of the food and coffee was great too. Love that they were open at 7. read more

Just Bob. - Egg bacon and cheese Breakfast Bagel Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We're visiting Portland and wanted breakfast. Just Bob's popped up. It's a charming neighborhood cafe with delicious breakfast meals. We had bagels, croissant sandwich, the scramble and the soup. Coffee is great, food is delicious. Bob is the best. read more

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Amazing service and the food and coffee was delicious! Love the atmosphere! Chill and relaxing for a good quick breakfast.

Just Bob is cozy, friendly, and fun. There is lots of seating both indoor and outdoor, unicorn art all over the walls, and good coffee and bagels. It feels like a safe cozy space to read, do art, or meet up with friends. read more

Nice cafe, steamed eggs are phenomenal. Italian drip is excellent. Decor is uniquely fun and a very friendly staff.