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    Sweet Bacon Cafe

    4.4 (201 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Upscale
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Katsu Curry
    Tommy G.

    This place is fantastic! A great blend on traditional American breakfast with an Asian twist. The Chicken Katsu Curry was delicious, chicken was perfectly prepared and the gravy a perfect compliment. My friend got the SBC Omelette and enjoyed it very much as well. If you are hungry the portions will definitely satisfy you. It was quite busy and the device was good. Great little find just looking for a random place to grab breakfast.

    Pancake Meal
    Desiree V.

    I love this place!!! I visited from out of town and went with friends. We went when they opened so it wasn't too busy just yet. The service was great and the staff were nice. The food was so delicious. They did not skimp on the serving size at all. It was a lot of food but I loved it!

    Courtney C.

    A wonderful little brunch spot in Portland! The menu here has something for everyone and has some brunch classics as well as many unique dishes. This is a homey little brunch spot that we stopped at while staying downtown. They do not do reservations so I recommend getting there early. We got there just before 10am on a Saturday and were sat immediately, but within 20mins there was a wait. The restaurant is fairly small, but it adds to the coziness of it. The staff was friendly and attentive. We got the crispy bacon to start and split it for our table. I am not a fan of bacon, but this was good and was a nice combination of salty with a hint of sweetness. The restaurant made a delcious chai latte which I had with my meal, and others at the table said their lattes and coffees were solid. For my main dish I had the chicken and waffles which looked out of a cookbook! Visually they looked splendid and they tasted just as good. My husband had the loco moco which was also solid. The pricing of everything on their menu was in line with what I expect from most brunch places now a days. If you are in or around Portland, I would definitely add this to your must-try brunch spots!

    House Specialty Sweet Bacon (3)
    Grace C.

    A cozy brunch spot in NW Portland! Homey vibes with good food, Sweet Bacon checks all the boxes. The utilize Yelp waitlist, a great option to check the wait before you head out! We waited about 25 minutes on a Sunday. Sweet Bacon has everything brunch should have - scrambles, pancakes, waffles, french toast, eggs benedicts, and even some house specialities (katsu curry, loco moco). They have it all! I got the florentine eggs benedict and it was good! Good portions and the crispy potatoes were a table favorite. Everything was prepared well despite it being rush hour. I was pleasantly surprised by my visit and would be willing to return!

    Sausage scramble
    Jessica P.

    We stopped by for brunch around noon on a Friday. We were seated right away, but it was pretty busy. The inside is like a cute house, which I imagine gets packed on the weekends. The service was good and I appreciated the big menu with fusion items and some more traditional brunch offerings. We started with the namesake, candied bacon for the table. The bacon came out quickly and was good. I'm not sure I would get it again, but it seems like the kind of novelty thing you just have to try at least once. It was sweet, salty, and savory. I went with the sausage scrambled which was very flavorful, one of the better scrambles I've had! The sausage, onion, cheese, and spinach all worked well. I also liked the option for an English muffin on the side. I will say that I felt like their breakfast potatoes were on the large side for me. I love a crispy potato and these were too big to be crispy. Overall this is a solid brunch spot if you are looking for something special that also offers more traditional options. I've heard great things about the katsu curry and the pancakes and french toast look so good. I'll definitely be back to try more!

    Seafood omelette
    Jamar U.

    Definitely worth the hype! Interesting mix: American + Southeast Asian fusion breakfast/comfort food. Great brunch spot and they have some good lunch items too. Been a few times and they are a solid choice. Weekends can be packed so I recommend during the week if you can. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. They have a couple of rooms with plenty of tables, a bar, and covered outdoor seating. It's in a resident home so it gives that warm homey feel. Had the Yakuza Katsu curry and the chick pops first time - both were amazing the sauce on the Yakuza can be really spicy if you like that; I found it very flavorful. The chick pops are a must - probably my favorite thing that I've eaten there. Perfect sweet and savory combination. I tried the seafood omelette and their famous bacon. I would like to see the bacon cooked as your order it - seems premade but it was still tasty. The seafood omelette was FULL of crab, salmon and other juicy seafood; made well and not dry despite it being in a well cooked omelette. Highly recommend this spot.

    Crispy Chicken Benedict
    Jim H.

    Stopped in here for brunch on a Sunday morning. It was busy, but I was lucky to snag a table right before they started waiting list. Everyone who helped us was incredibly friendly. The food came out quickly but not in the way you'd think it was precooked, it was definitely freshly made. I thought the food (and drink!) were SO yummy. They had some classics on their menu but also some unique finds, which I appreciate in the populated Portland Brunch scene. I also liked that they had a few side options with their brunch menu, which you don't find often. The space is intimate, well decorated, and set up well. They do have a few tables on their covered patio under heaters. My only complaint for the day was that the acoustics were pretty intense inside so it was loud making it difficult to hear the person across the table from me. Not enough to take a star off, but a word of warning for those that would bother I'm already excited to go back and try something else!

    House Specialty Sweet Bacon (3)
    Michelle R.

    Seated quickly, at the bar, ordered egg nog martini, Bloody Mary and the sweet bacon. The martini WAS SO GOOD!!! The Bloody Mary was so citrusy, it was not very good And the bacon.....was not sweet, and was so tough it was quite literally like jerky. Unfortunate first time visit, I don't think I'll be back

    Parfait! Yummy!!
    JC C.

    The first time here and amazing! Service was great and so was the food. I will definitely recommend this place.

    Pancakes & breakfast plate
    Danvy D.

    The food here is always stellar and I always order the signature sweet bacon! Service is always consistent and good, super attentive staff. Parking is difficult but once you make it inside the place is so cozy.

    Amanda L.

    Went on a weekday morning while on vacation and was not busy at all! Didn't have to wait long for a table, or our meal. Inside the restaurant is very cute visually! I will say, there were parts of the place that looked like they needed a little love. The cushion bench we were sitting on had a big piece of tape over part of it (assuming from a tear) which didn't bother me, but was a bit of an eye sore. You could also see partially into the kitchen a little and the parts we could see were not very well kept. Not anywhere they were actually service food, but looked more of an area where they may put dirty rags or crates. Again didn't bother me or take away from my experience, just a bit of an eye sore. Our service was wonderful, and the food was even better. Their hollandaise on the eggs Benedict was to die for, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I also ordered my eggs with a side of potatoes, and they were seasoned well, crispy, but not dry on the inside at all. Loved the bacon as well! Crispy with a nice smoke. Coffee was great too!!

    Adalicia G.

    I was visiting Portland, when I noticed the Kastu Chicken Curry on the menu and it was a short walk from my Hostel. Asian Fusion Breakfast spot - heck yes! The Curry was yummy, the lemon pancakes were yummy, the chai latte was yummy. I came here on Sunday and had to come back the next day before I left Portland. Back to back visits. I love the exterior is of an old Victorian House, modern inside, and nice music. I would come here regularly, if I was local. One of my favorite places I ate at in Portland.

    Laura C.

    Ordered the Thai tea espresso and loved it. I would go back here just for that tbh. Also ordered the spicy chicken Benedict & berry French toast. Both were delicious. The cornflakes on the French toast were an interesting twist

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    Ask the Community - Sweet Bacon Cafe

    Do you take reservations?

    Yes, Monday through Friday and 5 or more on Saturday and Sundays.

    Does this restaurant have an accessible entrance?

    No wheelchair access was observed (8/31/25)

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