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    Little River Cafe

    3.9 (284 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Avery M.

    a staple breakfast spot with a lot of variety and nice scenery by the river! had the sweet plate with choco pancakes, bacon, and scrambled eggs! just a classic.

    Lisa N.

    Cute cafe! I liked the latte art. Will definitely come back if I'm in Portland again.

    Lisa S.

    This was only a short river walk from our stay at the Kimpton so we headed here before a day of hiking. We ordered at the counter. A hot latte and the açaí bowl were my breakfast choice. Loved them. We chose a table outside and enjoyed seeing all the people and pets going by. They brought out our order, including coffee and juice so once you order, head outside and enjoy the morning. Staff was great and helpful. The açaí bowl was a new menu item and apparently popular. I now know why. I had a little coffee left and we needed to leave so I bopped inside and got a Togo cup plus filled my water bottle with ice and water. Great stop. We actually stopped here the next day as well and ordered more substantial breakfasts (French toast and bacon and eggs) and still outstanding food.

    Brioche French Toast
    Ploy N.

    Got to come by for their lunch on a sunny day and the outdoor seatings plus the view here can't be beat! Service was a little slow during the brunch rush but staffs were kind. Their Omelette of the day was nice but nothing crazy. Their Frend Toast, on the otherhand, was custardy and delicious. Better than I anticipated! Great portion too. For drinks, the Cappucino was excellent. Love the cute mugs they serve their coffees in.

    Brunch over relaxing view of PDX south waterfront
    Nikky B.

    I'm so glad they have extended hours now for the summer! 8am-4 most days, and until 5-6pm on Fri-Sun. Come out supporting this amazing local business while enjoying the spectacular waterfront view and weather. Super friendly services!!!!! Their daily specials are always on point and delicious too! P.Y. Please considering providing toilet cover seats! You know people will use the toilet paper for it then make it messy on the floor.

    Old Portland, best bacon ever

    Nice friendly place on the waterfront. I'm not a breakfast food person but this place could change my mind. Will definitely come back tomorrow before checkout.

    Cheryl N.

    Love this riverfront cafe. The artwork is cool and vibrant. Service was good. Ordered a cider chai and a savory gluten free scone with chanterelle mushrooms, parmesan, and herbs. I am not a fan of mushrooms usually, but the flavors were nice and no weird textures. Great spot along the Riverfront. Decent amount of seating. Paid parking nearby.

    Lox sandwich
    Laura C.

    Cute place with seating inside and outside along the river. Great people watching lol. I ordered an iced oat milk vanilla latte which was pretty good. 7/10. They were out of a lot of stuff. I ordered the toasted salmon sourdough sandwich. Out of salmon, so used lox instead. It came out not toasted and def was not sourdough bread but was still good, felt like a sandwich I could make at home tho. Don't know if I need to go back but was a cute location.

    16 oz Caramel Macchiato
    Jacob M.

    This was a cute find by the water. We got two coffees which were great. We also had their omelette with potatoes and standard breakfast (two eggs, bacon, potatoes etc). They give you a number and you seat yourself. They bring the food to you. It was fast service. At the end you bus your table which is no problem. Food was perfect and we are looking forward to stopping in again!

    Akash P.

    It was okay. If you're looking for a quick caffeine fix or a bite to eat, this is your place. But if you want to sit down and really enjoy a cup of coffee, this might not be the spot. I ordered a dirty chai, and it was too watery, there was no creaminess to it. On the bright side, the staff were really polite and patient. There's plenty of seating and a great view. Overall, my experience with their coffee was just meh.

    Adam Z.

    I got a french toast. I thought it was pretty mediocre. It was thick, which is good. And it wasn't overly egg-y. I dunno though, it just felt mediocre. I did really like the fresh whipped cream that came with it. It was thick and sweet. Really good. I also really appreciated that the cashier mentioned that I could get a half order. I had already eaten breakfast and wasn't really hungry enough for a full order, I moreso just wanted to try it, so yeah, that was appreciated. It's also cool that you are on the riverfront. The views are nice.

    Omelette for the day with sausage and bacon
    Mattea S.

    The food was amazing. I had the omelette for the day with sausage, bacon, hot tea and it was $32 service was very helpful and quick.! Beautiful area for a nice walk.

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    Aileen H.

    The bagel sandwich was one of the best I've ever had ! The bagel was crunchy (was that right?) yes! The bagel had a nice crunch when you bite into it but not dry and then the texture turned moist and soft and delicious. OMG. I got it with bacon and egg. I also had an iced latte which was amazing too. I recommend sitting outside along the river. It's a beautiful place. Food service was slow and friendly but expected since they were busy and packed on a Saturday morning.

    Brioche French Toast & vanilla latte

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    Amazing food and service with a killer view of the waterfront! My favorite place to get food whenever I'm in the area!

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