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    Little Griddle

    4.6 (858 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Luke Y.

    I had a fantastic experience at The Little Griddle. The atmosphere is so fun and welcoming, and the staff is incredibly friendly. I was amazed at how super quick the food came out, and it was absolutely delicious--tasty, fresh, and gave me that perfect home-cooked breakfast feeling.

    Natalia G.

    Big fat biscuits! They had a large menu, I got a sandwich with a side of potatoes. Nothing special here for me.

    Bacon and cheddar skillet
    Alli S.

    We had breakfast here such a cute little spot. Staff were super friendly, service was fast, food was so good. We had the French toast, challah bread yum. The bacon and cheddar skillet that comes with a greens salad ( the dressing was so fresh and delicious). The sauce on the skillet was perfect with the bacon and cheddar. We also got the breakfast sandwich which for being basic was really good perfect biscuit. Definitely will be back!

    Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich
    Abbey D.

    Went here for my birthday breakfast after reading the reviews and it lived up to the hype! The staff was so sweet and provided quick service. The stars of the show were the pancake and the bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit sandwich for me. The veggie skillet was a little meh overall but the veggies themselves were seasoned well and tasty. The hot sauce they serve is great as well! Highly recommend

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    Amanda V.

    Cute/ TINY breakfast spot. Lots of local art on the wall which I absolutely love about Portland. Local coffee roasters as well- spicy Bloody Mary is spicy doesn't always work that way. Service was decent, $60 for breakfast for two only one alcoholic beverage.

    Huevos Benedictos
    John H.

    Solid breakfast spot! Small space - not great for big groups - likely a wait, even for a party of two. It's been around a while, but this was my first visit. I left satisfied! The huevos benedictos were phenomenal!!! Braised pork shoulder, poached egg, avocado, hollandaise, pico, cotija...you kidding me?!? So damn good! The side salad is a perfect compliment. My Irish coffee definitely not shy on the Irish! Loved it! My partner had some over medium eggs (good execution) with bacon and a biscuit. The biscuit was fantastic - crispy layers of dough! Service is okay, but reminiscent of a diner.

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    Travis W.

    I went to Little Griddle in Portland for brunch after spending the morning at the hospital with a friend having surgery. There was a bit of a wait (which was fine, given the small interior) but the place looks very cozy inside. I was seated and given a menu, and it was nice to see the art and plants all around, which gave the space a very welcoming vibe. I ordered a plate that had potatoes, eggs any way you wanted, some sausage and a biscuit. The potatoes were flavorful and my egg was cooked perfectly. The biscuit was interesting. I'm from the south and I had never had a biscuit quite like it. It was golden, but almost like it had been pan fried on the outside, or cooked in a salamander. It was delicious, but not flaky. That's not a critique, just it was very different than any other biscuit I had eaten before. The servers were very nice, and the coffee very good. I'd certainly come back! It's good to plan to spend a bit of time here tho. Between the parking (street only, and limited), and limited seating, there is often a wait.

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    Monalisa H.

    Our first visit was a wonderful experience. The staff at Little Griddle greeted us warmly and openly, instantly creating a friendly atmosphere for a great meal. Although the space is small, it feels cozy and intimate rather than crowded, which adds to its charm. The menu offers a wide variety of tasty options, with each dish thoughtfully made using fresh, high-quality ingredients. We added our name to the waitlist beforehand, helping us skip a long wait. The restaurant's small size and vintage decor evoke classic Portlandia charm. We're excited to go back and try more dishes from their menu. The pancake was delicious and super soft--must try!

    Aimee P.

    A little brunch before the airport. It was a great stop. Plenty of street parking. Service was good. Value yes. Food was tasty. Would come back for another delightful treat.

    BUTTERMILK PANCAKE

    We arrived right when they opened, and it was the perfect way to start the day. The restaurant is small and cozy, but the food was absolutely incredible. Service was fast, the staff was friendly, and every dish was fresh and delicious. Easily one of the best breakfasts we had during our trip to Oregon. Highly recommend!

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    Carlene P.

    Such a lovely little place! Sweet, helpful staff, clean, and really great food and drink. The drip coffee was very smooth and they kept my cup full. My breakfast partner had the veggie hash which was enjoyed very much. I had the Truckstop breakfast with 2 eggs, breakfast potatoes, veggie sausage (comes with your choice of protein), and a cat's head biscuit (that's what we called giant biscuits in the South). The cook prepared the scrambled eggs perfectly - I order eggs "scrambled, soft" but don't always come out that way, but they were expertly on target here. The breakfast potatoes were glorious- a generous serving of perfectly seasoned, fluffy soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, two pieces of tasty vegan sausage, and the biscuit had been sliced and heated on the stove and came with butter and what I suspect might have been housemade berry jam. I am fussy about pancakes and didn't see anyone else with them on their plates (as I rubbernecked around the room to see what people were eating) but I think I'll try one next time, now that I know what an exceptionally good job they did with everything on this first visit. Street parking. Use of their on-line waiting list is encouraged.

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    Quinn A.

    I absolutely love this place, first off the location on Hawthorne does not get better. There is so much to do near bye and the vibes are always perfect especially during the summer. The food is great. If you want some yummy breakfast/brunch food but don't want to spend 30$ this is the place to go. I got a coffee and an entree for under 20$ which is hard to do at most sit down breakfast lunch spots. The eggs are always amazing here and you can't go wrong with their pulled pork options as well. The service is so amazing, I usually never have any issues or problem when I come here but today they were just a tad bit late on bringing my food out compared to the rest of my party. The server apologized and even discounted my food for the inconvenience which I thought was very thoughtful. They do a great job of making you feel welcome and the ambiance inside just adds to this feeling in so many ways. I would recommend you give Little Griddle a try if you are in the area!

    French Toast, Bacon, eggs
    Christine B.

    Every. Single. Item. Was. Delicious. Country Benedict: the braised chicken was cooked to perfection, the hollandaise was perfect, and that was the tastiest, best biscuit I have ever had...AND I LIVE IN THE SOUTH! I also added a side of potatoes which were well-seasoned, crispy, and comforting. (Not pictured) My friend got the french toast which she thoroughly enjoyed and I also got to try some and loved that it was fresh bread, not overly sweet, and topped with fresh fruit sauce. We did note that it needed more but that might be the south in us that wants diabetes in everything. Lastly...the cold brew latter that they added their house made brown sugar syrup to. BEST coffee on my trip. I ordered a second one to go. The service was top notch. We laughed a lot, the place is quaint and cute. 12/10!

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    Service was fast and the food was fantastic! The portion sizes are huge and definitely filling. Will be back again!

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    Favorite brunch in Portland!! Food and service amazing every time. Get the shakshuka!!

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    place was very welcomin. food smelled Delicious and the food was beyond delicious 10/10.

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    Ask the Community - Little Griddle

    Where is the outdoor dining located? Is it a back patio, or tables on the outside sidewalk?

    we have two large picnic tables on the sidewalk! while the weather permits

    Do you have gluten free toast? We're coming in for your amazing looking eggs benedict, but my wife would need gluten free.

    Hey there! We don’t have gluten free toast, but we have done Benedict’s on a bed of polenta or… 

    Are they open for dine-in or outdoor dinning?

    We were there last week, they were open for outdoor dinning

    Am am useless at Breakfast as I cannot do egg (yolks only), bacon and gluten! Can you tell me my options as you are close to my house and I want to try your place?

    No worries! We have polenta bowls, no gluten, no bacon, and we can leave off the eggs. We do a vegetable hash that is totally vegan without eggs, easily replaced with avocado. We have a lot of options for gluten free and celiac folks, as well as… 

    Why do you list vegan options on yelp when I see none on the menu (besides possibly oatmeal)?

    I believe those options are added by yelp users. I just went to see if I could change them and I’m not sure I can. The oatmeal is definitely vegan. The collard greens as… 

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    Special lau lau plate
    Hawaiian plate with kalua pig, tako luau, lomi lomi salmon, rice and mac salad. I think the only thing missing for me is some haupia!

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    Hawaiian plate with kalua pig, tako luau, lomi lomi salmon, rice and mac salad. I think the only thing missing for me is some haupia!
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    Take my review with a big grain of salt as they have fans…read more It's reminiscent of something you'd find on the Eastside or Beaverton. I'd PASS on the lunch specials. Chips and salsa were both weak. Most restaurants at least heat/refry the chips. The Chile Relleno is the eggy batter kind, with low-end chile like you'd find in a can. If this is the only familiar style of chili relleno then do yourself a favor and try the version at Salsas Locas in Southeast. Now that's something to brag about. The lunch special taco is only available in hard shell with a limited choice of ground beef (yuck), chicken or bean and cheese. The whole thing is topped with shredded iceberg lettuce (double yuck) then drowned in old school ranchero sauce with gobs of cheese. Very 1980s like. That said, the soft taco with carnitas was very good! So it seems like they have a mishmash of gringo Mexican and some authentic dishes. The interior is very inviting while the service was friendly and fast. Only saw Mexican staff and Mexican customers, a good thing. One and done for me, but many will enjoy this type of venue.

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    Aesthetically pleasuring interior.
    Aesthetically pleasuring interior.
    Soft taco was very good, hard shell was not.
    Soft taco was very good, hard shell was not.
    Carne Asada. Yum. Best I've had in Portland ... and I am picky.

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    Carne Asada. Yum. Best I've had in Portland ... and I am picky.

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