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John Street Cafe

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Local(503) 247-1066

8338 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97203

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John Street Cafe
Local(503) 247-1066

8338 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97203

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The Open View

For three star American, try John Street Cafe in Portland. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features breakfast and brunch. People who have eaten here found the food traditional breakfast and excellent.

Expert Reviews of John Street Cafe

Citysearch | Fresh and familiar local ingredients prepared with skill and care in a sunny environment.

All stripes of Portlanders make the trek here for breakfast or lunch. The art alone, including magnificent originals by locals Mike Russo and Sally Haley, is enough to justify the trip. On weekends there's...
citysearch.com - expert review - 06/19/2006
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User Reviews of John Street Cafe

Yelp.com Review - by Natalie B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm serious about this people. I love John Street Cafe. I never thought I'd be "one of those people" who goes to the same breakfast restaurant every weekend. I mean, how boring can you be? After…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ed B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is my first-ever Yelp review, so be kind. :-) I've eaten at the John Street Cafe several times now, but until today I'd only had breakfasts there. The breakfasts are wonderful, and I will join…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nelson W.

4.0 of 5 stars. We got there at 8:35 on a Sunday morning. We were told to expect a wait. I guess a wait means 10 minutes. Not really a big deal. There were many more people outside when we left, so I can see the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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My favorite for breakfast!

Here's what you do... order the omelette select, and in the paragraph of stuff you could throw into it, go down the list and ask for every single item you like (and I mean every one). For example I usually...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jaine p.

4.0 of 5 stars. The John Street Cafe is one of the very best places to eat in St Johns. The menu is rather limited, but every dish is unique and fabulously executed. The ingredients are always fresh. They do great…
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Reece D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Huge portions of great, artery-clogging food. There's always a wait for brunch though. However, lunch on the back patio in the summer is so nice.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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One of the best breakfast's in North Portland

I come here about once a month and always forget to write a review! What a wonderful place to have breakfast--even if there is a wait, it's well worth it. The service is so sweet and I love the owner--he's...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa P.

5.0 of 5 stars. The bacalavo omelette and brie scrambled eggs was the spot-hittinist of Saturday brunch goodness. I went here on the direct recommendation of my fellow Yelp folk, and I was not disappointed. Having…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian M.

5.0 of 5 stars. No Haiku today. This is a GREAT breakfast place in St. John's area. Don't be afraid of ordering the omllettes. What sounds strange comes out and tastes wonderful. I had the one with black beans and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea V.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you can't give John St. Cafe 5 stars, there is something wrong with you. That something may be that you are not a fan of the avocado, in which case, GOOD, more for me. The Bacavo omlette here is…
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela R.

4.0 of 5 stars. The only reason these guys don't get five stars is because their menu and seating are limited. But their food is great, and they do special orders if you ask. I like to ask Marie to make me a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Great Breakfast

So good that the lines are always too long. We need more places like this in...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Esther H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food is just OK, I would give this only 3 stars if it wasn't basically the only place to eat high-quality breakfast in St. Johns, AND if they didn't have that AMAZING garden. Seriously...sit…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Robin S.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I lived in SE, I would frequent Zell's for breakfast. Yum! Now I live in St Johns and I am so happy that this little gem is right down the street. The omelettes are incredible especially the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Black bean omelette...'nuff said

Well, not really. Everything I've had here is good. I haven't been recently, but in the past the wait staff has always been very pleasant, despite being consistently busy throughout the weekend. If you're...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jill R.

5.0 of 5 stars. The John Street cafe is really, really good. The purple walls are a little disconcerting, but maybe it makes the food go down better. The service is great and super friendly. The menu is pretty small,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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Consistent quality food restaurant

I've been to the John's Street Cafe in St. Johns many times through the years and for a Portlander it's a trip I enjoy. On a weekend morning you may want to go early to beat the line. And why is there a line...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alice R.

4.0 of 5 stars. There are so many charming places in Portland and this little cafe is no exception. This place has a crisp, clean feeling and on this particular morning, the place was bathed in white sunlight. So…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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Worth the drive

No matter what you order the food is always the best! John St. has a very clean atmosphere and friendly staff. Specials are unique and change often enough that there is always something NEW to try, but then...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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worth the drive!

she says: tastes great! this was the third time I've been here and I really think it's a great spot for breakfast. I have had the bacavo omelette twice, it is one of my favorite omelettes in town. fair prices...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2005
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Best Grilled Cheese EVER!

I've had 5 breakfasts and 4 lunches in 3 mos. The food is excellent and consistent. The grilled cheese is crispy and has so much flavor. The sausage at breakfast is the best in the city. And salads are always...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2004
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PANCAKES!!!

By far the best pancakes in Portland. The size of a dinner plate 1 1/2" thick and for only $4!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2003
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Great Breakfast

I love thier food so much! You might want to go there when you have time to wait and chat with friends. SOMETIMES you have to wait for a long line to get to the seat or food, but it will be worth eating there!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2003
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Food comes first

I went for the first time with 3 other friends and got very basic service. Eventually we were put on a waiting list after first being brushed off (note: you can put yourself down on the list). We were seated...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2003
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MMMMMM.......

....most delicious breakfast and lunch food.....great apples pancakes and best burger I've ever had!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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Gayot

the owners once operated a legendary spot called the tabor hill cafe, and the friendly ghosts of that popular operation linger here. the atmosphere is fresh, immaculate and arty. the food is traditional...
gayot.com - user review
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AOL CityGuide

on the weekends you can be standing in line outside, drinking coffee and talking to strangers and it's ok cause you know what to expect when you get your table....some of the best food in town..the corned beef...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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