If you're looking to try something new in Portland- GO HERE! Homemade pita bread with grilled meats are amazing, everything was seasoned well and tasty. I don't have much experience with Balkan food, but I can tell everything here is made with care and attention. Service was prompt and kind. Will be gladly adding this place to my regular meal rotation is in Portland read more

2 words - Cheese Burek!!! You don't wanna miss out on the cheese Burek. It's of course cheesy, buttery, and flaky. It's great enjoyed any time of day. *Very Limited* They also have meat and cheese/spinach. Enjoy it at the restaurant, or take it home and pop it in the air fryer for 15 minutes, melt a little butter on top and sprinkle a little salt and you are in Balkan in heaven. read more

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I can't tell you how much I regret driving past this place again and again, thinking "we should definitely try it," and then just... continuing down Cesar Chavez. I regret it because those are meals I could've been eating here. I crave this place. Like lying in bed at night thinking about their fluffy pita bread--crave it. Like trailing off mid-Zoom meeting because I'm thinking about their incredible meat plate. Like full-on daydreaming about that apricot liqueur. This place is truly incredible. It's humble in its decor, but it's a true mom-and-pop, family-run spot that runs like a dream. The service is always friendly and quick. The food is consistently high-quality, deeply delicious, and it has never once disappointed me. If you're thinking about trying it--stop driving. Just pull over. read more

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Even if they have a sign up for sale, I am happy to have finally tried this restaurant. I have driven past it multiple times as it is located in a prime spot. The food is just perfect, I don't have any other word for it. My favorite is the Balkan version of pita bread (flat bread- lepinja? )with ajvar.. chicken is really tender and flavorful in the dishes too. Savory cornbread is quite filling. You can't go wrong with anything here and I have already tried it for about 7 times in the last month and half. read more

Two Brothers Cafe and Grill - Chicken Kebab Dinner - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This is my favorite restaurant in Portland! 18 years we've been coming here. The chevapi is amazing and just like Sarajevo! It's a tradition to come here every year before the Peacock Lane lights, too. Super yummy and wonderful staff. read more

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Having lived in Croatia and having visited the region often, I get cravings for Balkan food. Not so much the fancy stuff, but rather the everyday dishes I enjoy so much while I'm there. Luckily for me, Two Brothers serves exactly that. I don't eat mammals, which means no cevapcici for me. I've been told quite earnestly by folks from the region that this means I haven't really eaten local food. But my more carnivorous family members enjoy the cevap, while I'm happy with the bread, the chicken, and lots of ajvar. And rakija, of course. I just wish they still had burek on the menu. The ambience is very casual. Service can vary a bit, but the past few times has been very friendly. There's been a for sale sign up for ages--I hope the place survives. I wish there were more places to get Balkan food in Portland. In the meantime, I'll continue to enjoy. read more

We had the Cevapi and a Greek Salad. The food was delicious!!!! So fresh and flavorful! Service was prompt and the restaurant is super cute! read more

It has been so long since I had cevape, I was low key going into withdrawal so we just had to scour yelp to see if there is any to be had in Portland. Imagine my happiness to find just a restaurant just minutes away from some yummy goodness. It's a small restaurant in a busy area and luckily has its own parking. We found a table right away and the young man brought some waters and took our order immediately. They also play all of the World Cup games so you can have a really great lunch and watch some footie. Food took a bit because of a large to go order placed just before we walking but the food was more than worth the wait. The cevape portion was really big and I struggled to finish it. Cevape sausages were obviously homemade and you could definitely taste it, very moist and flavorful. The pita bread they came in was absolutely amazing, soft and chewy, best one I had here in the US. If you are in the mood to try something different, give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

My son wanted to try Balkan food so we try this place for a late lunch. We started with the Pita and humus. The bread was warm and fresh and the humus was delicious. I got the combo 2 with sudzuka and cevapi. Was so good and flavorful. The salad was really good too. My son got the combo 1 with a chicken kabob and cevapi. He loved the cevapi but the kabob lakes flavor. My gf had the goulash with mashed potatoes. She said the potatoes tasted like instant mashed potatoes and although the goulash was good it didn't tasted how she expected it to. The server was very nice and the restaurant was very clean. We actually had the place to ourselves. I would go back for sure. read more

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I was passing through Portland and accidentally found this amazing place. The food is super and you won't leave hungry. I had the burger - side of onions and ayvar. It was so good. I had some rakia and slivovitz - both were really good. If I come back to Portland I will visit Two Brothers again. read more

Amazing food with perfect portions and great service! If you're in portland you have to check this place out. Also you can smoke outside. 10/10. read more

Excellent food and service. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Highly recommended!

Oh no - I just read that they will sell the restaurant due to retirement of the parents. That will be a big lost for portlands food scene. This is as authentic as it can get - I always hoped the kids will take over - cause well it is in the name already. But the two brother are no chefs and worked a very good service. Now it's up to us all to make sure they earn as much money as possible for Retirement so please visit them as long as they are still open. (Give them a call before you drive over but do it do. Or assume they are closed until they are!) read more

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Very glad to find a casual Balkan restaurant, one thing I haven't seen a lot of in Portland. The menu is very simple with just a few quality ingredients, like almost all restaurants in Bosnia. The meats here are good quality. We went with the mixed grill pork plate, which was a perfect feast for 2. There was cevapi of course (didn't find a single restaurant in Bosnia/Serbia that didn't serve this). It is like a breakfast sausage but fluffier and meatier. You dip this in the sour cream or ayvar (red pepper paste). Also came with some other sausages that are more like American breakfast sausage links and some pork chops, salad & fries. All were good, but the cevapi was my fav. They have some Balkan beers and rakia (tastes like vodka). If you want to try some authentic no-frills Balkan cuisine just like they serve in Bosnia come here, and I would do it soon as I have heard they are looking to retire and sell the place. Hopefully I can make it back before then to try their pleskavica (juicy hamburger steak patty). I wouldn't come if your a vegetarian tho, the only thing you can eat is salad. Also, don't go anywhere in the Balkans, you will starve. Like actually. read more

Unfortunately Angel the previous owner was not there. Don't get me wrong the food was good. But less is more. The two brothers burrito was twice the size as before. Tasty but not near what it used to be. Wife's chalupa was nothing more than a giant taco. Not deep fried. Sadly Angel is probably retired. Time to find another restaurant. read more

absolutely the best homemade bread homemade sausages. It's just absolutely I always went by this place for over 10 years and thought oh it's just a bar but it's not. It's the best food and the service read more

The sign Balkan food has my friends and I curious for the last 3 years every time we drove past it. We finally made it last night for diner of 4. It was the first time for all 4 of us. The menu is small and limited. We really wanted the Cornbread but told they were out. I was disappointed no dessert on the menu. Our decided to share since none of us was really hungry. We ordered: -Pita Bread, $10.00: listed as homestyle pita bread served with Ajvar, roasted red bell pepper, tomato, eggplant, onion, and garlic, or hummus. This was a hit for us as it came out hot, light, and just the right amount of bread for the 4 of us to share. The Ajvar was balanced as a dip. We would get it again if we come back. -Mixed Grilled Chicken Combo, $42.50: the server told it it's typically for 2 people. We decided to get one and see how we felt. It was a perfect amount for the 4 of us after the Pita Bread. This dish was very standard Mediterranean food with grilled kabob chicken, ground meat, and sausage. There was nothing to brag about the flavor of them. We chatted among us about the inclusion of sour cream. We love sour cream in general so it was purely a wonder of it on the dish. Limited parking in their own lot, about 6 or so including handicap spot. Street parking is available near by. They located on the corner of a very busy intersection so it's easy to miss it and find it your first time using GPS, unless you know exactly the turns into their small parking lot. The server was friendly and chatted with us a bit about soccer. Covered outdoor sitting. The ambiance is more on the pub side feeling. P.Y. No toilet seat covers. read more

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By the time we finally stopped in for dinner here, I'd driven by Two Brothers Rakia Bar and Grill an uncountable number of times, each time vowing that someday I'd stop in and see what it was all about. Prior to our first visit (which also happened to be on my birthday), I was only vaguely aware of what Balkan cuisine is like thanks to an episode or two of Anthony Bourdain, but honestly, I had no idea of what to expect. Now I do: Delicious, hearty, filling, heartwarming, unpretentious, down-to-earth dishes that flirt with aspects of Russian, Turkish, and Mediterranean flavors and ingredients. And that Rakia? Amazing! What is Rakia, you ask? Think of it as "fruit brandy", and you're pretty close. There are several types, each distilled from a particular fruit, the most common being apples, pears, apricots, grapes and quince. It's also quite strong, so you won't be knocking back more than a few, if you plan on driving home! We ordered a hummus and pita appetizer, and the Combo 2 to split between us, as I couldn't decide between the singular cevapi, sudzuka sausage, or goulash entrées above, and decided to knock out as many as I could with one blow. Two outta three ain't bad...but I *am* coming back for that goulash! Everything that was served hit the spot! The cevapi, listed as a "beef roll", are a sort of finger food meatball (no fork required! well, I didn't use one, anyway!) that pair wonderfully with the provided sour cream and ajvar, a red pepper and eggplant spread. Dip and dunk to your heart's content! And despite looking like glorified breakfast links, the sudzuka sausages pack a powerful flavor punch that was well received by us both. The flavor is strong, earthy, unique, and really just amazing. It made me want to start poking around international grocers and strip mall Russian to find them again! The interior was a little smaller than I expected, but it was clean, cozy, dimly yet warmly lit, with an ambient glow coming from behind the bar. A couple of TVs were playing sporting events. The bartender doubled, and tripled, as our server and the bus boy, and he did so with a friendly, welcoming demeanor. He appeared to be alone at first (where is his brother?!), until we spied a woman (who was probably his mother, judging from the interactions we observed) holding down the fort in the kitchen, and doing all the cooking. To her, I say "Gemrieli! Gmadlobt! Chven davbrundebit!" Upon leaving Two Brothers, my wife and I both walked away impressed, a little more cultured, a little tipsy, a little heavier, and a little happier! Not a bad way to celebrate my 44th orbit around the sun! And the next time I end up driving by Two Brothers, there's a strong likelihood that I'll be making a detour and ending up in the parking lot instead! Gaumarjos! read more

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Great food and service. Flavorful meats, fresh breads and salad, and a quick, helpful server. Ordered a Combo 1, lamb gyro, and a side of corn bread. All of it was great. read more

Haven't even eaten this yet. Haven't ever found ćevapi in the US. It's great, the smells and atmosphere. It's called two brothers but reminds me of my grandmothers cooking read more

So good!!! Got the Chivapi and fresh pita which were both to die for! The pita is thick, warm, and fresh! Just how I like my men. read more

Two Brothers Cafe and Grill - Chivapi - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Highly recommend!! We tried this restaurant out for the first time today as soon as we discovered that they served chevapi. We were very impressed with the chevapi, particularly the thick pita bread - it even surpassed the chevapi we had in Croatia! The server was also very friendly, we enjoyed having a conversation with him about Croatia. We will definitely be back! read more

Two Brothers Cafe and Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Been meaning to try this place for a while. We live nearby and the menu seemed interesting and they have a parking lot so bonus for picking up quickly. We tried the shared platter with four types/ styles of beef and chicken. The meats were good with interesting spices. After reading the reviews of this dish we expected more food but maybe with Covid things have been cut back. The 2 chicken breasts were very thin so looked like they were sliced and maybe a 3rd of a normal breast. But not overly complaining the food was enough for a meal for two with a very small amount of leftovers. My husband enjoyed the salad. What lost a star for me and why I personally won't come back was I really like rice with this type of meal. So instead of some moist rice it came with very generic dried out French fries. Maybe if you are them in person it would help. I don't know how long the food was standing before I got there but it's only a 5 min drive home. I ate about 4 of them before giving up. They also had homemade bread which did taste good but I still prefer more of a pita bread. So again personal preference. read more

Two Brothers Cafe and Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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So been going here for years the owner knows my order by heart sent many others there. But when the kid is there suddenly even though he has 4 open tables they are for 4 or more not just two. So taking my business elsewhere. Again food and parents and the other waiter great but someone didn't learn loyalty maybe not a Bosnian trait parents teach. I will not go back give my money to others who deserve it. read more

I never see food quality that good, and recipes of the dishes they have are super amazing, family restaurant, worm welcome , affordable prices.great place for evening time. read more

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Great beer selection: ex-Yugoslavian beers, like Niško, Tuzlansko, ... "Checkwar" I loved "Ćevapi". Usually you rate them by meat and bread. Meat was good, very tasty but bread was really good. Fresh and fluffy, it was great meal all around. I recommend this place. read more

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Went to Two brothers with 5 brothers and a sister and 3 kids. It was amazing. It was a solid 4.5, but I rounded down. Hear me out. I will do the constructive feedback first and then all the encouragements. The only critical feedback would be the fries. I rounded down the 4.5 to a 4 for fries. It was nothing special, no salt, nothing. That would be the only downside. However, the rest of the food was blew up my tastebuds like marge simpson hair. Salad was litty fresh to death. All the protein was flavorful. No dry meat here. And I mean all the protein from chicken, sausage, skewers, etc. etc. So amazing. Sauces were on point. Often duplicated, never replicated. Service and people were great. So overall, I would say this spot is a must-return spot. Solid 4.5. Come back with more than 2 brothers. read more

I had the Chevapi. My Date had the Chicken Kebob and Salad. The meal was pretty good. Nice neighborhood spot. read more

Two Brothers Cafe and Grill - Chevapi Dinner - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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It took years of living in the neighborhood for me to try this place but both me and my partner really enjoyed it. It's a cozy little place with a home cooked feel and friendly service. The bread and chevapi were must haves. read more

Two Brothers Cafe and Grill - Combo 1 with delicious fresh bread, chicken kabob and chevapi. - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cevapi much? LETS! DO! TWO BROTHER CAFE & GRILL! Went here for the first time on an overcast feels-like-Fall Sunday with my plus one and two friends. They have both indoor and outdoor seating - we opted for the outdoor for extra air. It's a top covered and windowless... like sunroom. It's covered but be warned if you wanted to sit out in driving rain. For us it was perfect! They have about 10 parking places in their lot. Other than that you'll have to park on an off street nearby. Prepare for parallel parking! We also used the very clean bathrooms. Two and gender neural. Appreciated! Combo #1: 5 Chevapi Grilled Meat Rolls, 1/2 pita, Greek salad (mixed greens, red onion, tomatoes, olives, feta, cucumber, balsamic and oil), fries, and one grilled chicken skewer. We also got an extra 1/2 pita because 2 people were sharing. The portion was generous enough for both of us to feel full!! The cevapi (I don't know) is delicious! It's looser packed and shorter than the cevapi I'm used too, but with the ajvar was delicious along with the sour cream on the pita which was warm and fluffy! I straight up love the pita and am so happy we got the extra 1/2. I was not about to share. The Greek salad was great and fresh and so were the fries. Everything was just really fresh which was amazing. The chicken in the kebab was tender and juicy on the inside and lightly charred on the outside - perfect. Combo #2: 5 Chevapi, 2 sausages, 1/2 pita, fries, and a Greek salad. Out friend had this and it was too much food lol. She ate a respectable amount but also seemed to eat most of the large 1/2 her pita. I'm telling you, get the pita. Chicken gyro, Greek salad, & fries: looked amazing! Our friend had this and she ate pretty much everything but the salad. The portions are so huge though who could blame leaving something on the plate?! Fair warning the pita is not the same as the others, it's flatter like a wrap. They also got a mixed drink which looked amazing and a beer which was declared good to great by them as well. Overall I'll totally be back for the pita and appreciate the freshness of the salad and fries. I think the pork skewers are next to try, with more PITA of course. $ read more

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We finally made it in here for lunch and were not disappointed. The service was expedient and friendly, and the food was great. We ordered the grilled chicken plate, cornbread and Turkish coffee. The highlights included the chevapi, veal sausage and kebab. The bread was also good! I would definitely come back and order the chevapi as it's own dish in the future. read more

Two Brothers Cafe and Grill provides an exceptional experience. Their Pork Mixed Grill was outstanding, everything perfectly cooked with a good sear. The ajvar was so good I needed another helping. The bread, commendably fresh, something rare in many other restaurants. Service was also excellent -- attentive, swift, and personable. The atmosphere was humble and warm, with a genuine and hospitable staff. Two Brothers was wholly satisfying and I would definitely visit again. If you haven't tried Balkan food before, this is definitely the best spot in Portland to try it. read more

Two Brothers Cafe and Grill - Mixed Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is like taking a step out of America and landing on a European continent. Very small mom and pop establishment, but it was stellar stuff. Food was on point, and their Turkish coffee hit the spot. This isn't a Michelin star restaurant but it's a very unique experience. The only feedback I would have is that the cook times take longer so don't go here in a rush. read more

I'm not really too experienced with Bosnian food and heard good things about Two Brothers. Part of me really likes this place and wished it was patronized more. I love mom and pop restaurants and recognize how difficult it must be to be a business owner in today's difficult climate. Food here is good but I don't have much to draw on. The bread and chevapi are both fantastic. Food looks good and presentation was nice. I'll be back for sure. Also bonus points for onsite parking which is pretty much non existent in Portland these days. read more

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Never had Balkan food before but I love a middle Eastern and Mediterranean food, and this is similar. It's fresh and delicious, food made with simple ingredients and preparation so the flavors shine! If its your first time here, go for the Cevapi which is minced meat, garlic and spices shaped into sausage and cooked on the grill. Oh, my! Delicious on its own, even better because they are served with freshly made, puffy pita bread and Adjvar is a red pepper spread. It's similar to an Italian spread I make where eggplant, roasted red peppers, tomatoes and seasonings are cooked long and slow giving it a jammy flavor! I could live off pita and this delicious, richly flavored spread! The lamb gyro is also spectacular! The lamb is perfectly cooked so it's juicy and tender, stuffed into a pita with tzatziti, tomato and onion. I add feta and lettuce and the combo is so satisfying! If you want to sample different items, go for one of their combo plates. It's enough food for two people or dinner and lunch the next day. If you are like me, when you have a delicious meal you crave it again, order the combo platter so you can eat it twice! They have a small parking lot in back which is convenient for pick up during these Covid times. This is a family owned restaurant, serving food that tastes the way a grandmother would make or Two Brothers! With recipes passed down for generations. Definitely my kind of place! read more

We had a great first experience there yesterday. We had: GOULASH - traditional Hungarian braised beef with vegetables. Served with mashed potatoes. Comfort food amazingness. Like a tasty hug from the inside. MIXED GRILL CHICKEN Big platter of grilled meat: chevapi (Sarajevo style grilled ground beef little sausages), veal sausages, chicken kebab, and chicken breast. Served with Ajvar (roasted red bell pepper, tomato, eggplant, onion, and garlic), sour cream, side Greek salad, fries and homemade bread. TI was all excellent - the meat was high quality and none of it was overcooked - the two types of chicken were seasons completely differently, which is rare. We'll have leftovers for days. At it was our first time trying Rakia - some kind of Balkan brandy - we had the plumb flavor. It was delicious - and STRONG! Yup. We'll be back. With bells on. read more

Two Brothers Cafe and Grill - GOULASH-Hungarian braised beef with vegetables and mashed potatoes. (Half consumed in pic) - SO GOOD! - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The food here is homemade, made fresh and really good! A place up in Vancouver that served cevapi closed down and I was so upset!! So I went on the hunt, saw that they have them here and drove 30 min to taste them!! They were so good! I did wish they were a little bigger and cooked a little longer so they're not so soft or slightly pink but it has really good flavor! Also, the fries are homemade and so good! The bread!! The best! Tastes like the homemade bread my grandma used to make. Definitely give this place a try!! read more

Two Brothers Cafe and Grill - Yummy bread!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I came in on a Thursday, fucked up a platter, and left. 10/10 experience I will be back. The guy working was cool too

Wow this was some of the best food I have had in Portland! My family is Croatian so I know good Balkan food and this was some of the best I've had. The bread was amazing (definitely home made) the chevapi and veal were also amazing. The turkish coffee was perfectly made as well. The service was quick, attentive, and kind. The resteraunt itself is super clean and lovely inside. 11/10 would recommend. read more

As a native expert and avid Yelper I declare this place a complete disappointment!!!! Poor authenticity, bad service, dirty environment! They need to close down and open a food truck instead! Let's start with authenticity: it is somewhat authentic. But half of the pictures on Yelp are not relevant anymore as they discontinued Burek and Pita! How can you run a restaurant with Balkan food and not have Burek???? How did Goulash and Polish Sausage come onto the menu as they are not Balkan Foods??? Next Chevapi are small (you are being cheap with meats servings) and are served with sour cream!?! Who the hell does that. Make Kajmak or something close to it damn it!!! Ajvar is straight from the can meaning I can eat the exact thing at home! Cleanliness: if you kindly check out my pictures you will see the state that bathroom is in. I was afraid to wash my hands or touch door knobs after the fact. Oh and the clutter on the patio. Come on guys, clean up! Menus had dried up food stains on them. Lastly service! Considering I am native speaker I thought I might get better service or treatment or combination of the two. Nope. Depressed waiter came to take orders but did not bother checking on me at all. And at the end the bill was not even itemized. Now that I believe is not even legal in the United States!!! In short: terrible place that needs a heavy dose of facelift and character examination, or alternatively completely shut down! read more

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