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Drew Carney
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I've been saying for years, and continue to believe, that the best breakfast spot in town is Milo's City Cafe, located in Northeast Portland on NE Broadway in the middle of the block between 13th & 14th.
I was initially introduced to Milo's about 6 years ago. My first visit also resulted in my first eggs benedict experience. Why it took me so long to try this popular breakfast dish, I don't know. Now I've been spoiled for life. I can't order eggs benedict anywhere else, because nowhere else do they make them quite as good as Milo's.
Not to mention, Milo's has the ultimate benedict variation... the Crab Cake Benedict!!! It is, quite simply, the nicest thing you can do for your sense of taste during your first meal of the day.
I have also been fortunate to meet the owner of Milo's, Loren Skogland, and have worked with him on a couple of early morning segments over the years. Loren is as genuinely kind as his menu is genuinely delicious. I feel fortunate to have gotten to know him, and to have been introduced to his restaurant.
So the question remains, where do you think the best breakfast spot in town is? And by "town", I'm not just talking about Portland. I'm talking about our entire viewing area... Vancouver, Salem, the Coast, Eastern Oregon, Bend, Washington County, Yamill County, Clackamas, Sherwood, St. Helens... wherever it is that you love to eat breakfast, I want to hear about it.
So please click on the comments link below, and post your nomination for "Best Breakfast Spot in Town" now!!!!!
We like a place in Vancouver and in Battle Ground called Fatty Patty's. Nothing says breakfast like platters of slop and a full trough! Oink! Oink!
best breakfast spot in town: cup & Saucer located on 30th and Killingsworth =) they serve breakfast until 9pm
I think the Salem Elmers makes the best triple berry crepes. Nice people too. I almost forgot, really good cheese sticks!
Tommy Os in Vancouver. Good coffee and a nice variety of Hawaiian and other favorites (i.e. white or brown rice, pulled pork, Portugese sausage, etc.)
Tin Shed on Alberta!
Mother's has a fantastic breakfast - they always have a special or two on tap and the coffee (and the service) is the best!
the best breakfast....
steak and eggs..ANYWHERE!!
The Cup and Saucer on SE 35th and Hawthorne is by far my favorite breakfast spot. try the mary anne breakfast sandwich! mmmm!
Have you been to Bertie Lou's on SE 17th in Sellwood? They have unique breakfasts and a very "Portland" atmosphere with a very cozy dining room. You should try it out.
The BEST breakfast place in Portland is Francis on Alberta and 25th. It's somewhat new, but the menu has plenty of options for vegetarians, vegans and even caters to meat-eaters too! There are muffins while you wait to be seated and lovely window seats for many. Try the strawberry jam on your fresh baked biscuts, yummy!
Oh Drew! The best is Fat Albert's in Sellwood. Where the motto is: "A waist is a terrible thing to mind!"
My favorite meal just happens to be breakfast, so whenever the opportunity arises, I eat out. Of all the breakfasts I have eaten, and of all of the restaurants I have eaten them in, the best place..still... is The Skyline Restaurant in Sweet Home, Oregon. They have incredible 3 egg omelets(my husband's favorite is the Prime, Mushroom, and Swiss.. also known as the PMS)
McCrae's in Gresham is the best breakfast spot in town. They have the best biscuit and gravy platter and the portions of food you get are amazing. They also have the omlets made with 18 eggs. Its a great place for breakfast.
I agree with you that Milo's is the very best in Pdx, however a couple of other greats are Francis Xavier's at 182nd and San Rafael and McCrae's on Powell in Gresham. Francis Xavier's is great high quality food at a fair price and McCraes has great chicken fried steak and eggs and large omelettes. Not the 18 eggs like Fatty Patty's but a more sensible 12 eggs. We always share when we go there.
Ray Hartlerode
Salem, Oregon
BUSICK in Salem!!!! Located off of Court Street, all of there breakfast is under $9.00 including chicken shrimp and prime rib dishes. There griddle toast is amazing!
Try the corned beef hash at Stephanie's Cabin in Astoria.
GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best place in Longview is the Pancake House. Located near the industrial area, the pancakes are to die for. Their sourdough are actually made with real sourdough versus a mix like a lot of places. Hash browns are also very good and all omelets are excellent.
Our favorite place in the mid-Willamette Valley is The Original Breakfast Place in Albany. The best omlettes ever! (example: chicken cordon bleu) with wonderfuly fresh ingredients.
It's got to be Biscuits!!!!!On Sandy or Johnson Creek,best breakfast I've had in a long time(except of course when my husband cooks!!!!!!!!)
Carols Corner in Vancouver on the corner of 78th and St. Johns Road. I resembles fatty pattys but much cheaper. Very tasty food and lots of it.
Hi Drew..
I have 2 places that I like to go to have a good Breakfast and they are, Blue Moon Cafe in McMinnville, Or. and Otis Cafe in Otis, Or that serves the good old farm breakfast and get there early cause there is standing room only!
Thanks..
Don S.
Have you ever tried The Bijou? We love it...great food, great service and always a waiting line. So get there early!
Lil' Cooperstown Cafe is the best place to eat in WestLinn, The food and service are th atound.
249216
Good day Drew,,
WE like the Tic-Toc 112 s,e Division st.
They have very large orders of food.at a very resnoble cost.
Bud /digger
John Street Cafe in St. John's. Their omelettes and pancakes are phenomenal!
Mother's Bistro is, by far, the best breakfast spot around. Particularly the biscuits and gravy with a side of eggs over medium!!!
Milo's is the best... but they don't do hash browns. For those -- it's the Cricket Cafe on SE Belmont. Drew... bring me Crab Cakes benedict. I'm hungry!!!
Love,
Your favorite producer
The best place is Hawthorne Cafe at 34th & Hawthorne. I have never had a bad breakfast there. I really like the Smoked Salmon Benedict when it is available.
You have to hit the Doug Fir Lounge for breakfast. Fantastic food, fantastic prices and extremely quirky staff. I guess you can't be drinking on the job, but just so you know, Doug Fir is HANDS DOWN best Bloody Mary on the PLANET...
Gravy on Mississippi.
Biscuits Cafe in Hillsboro has the best breakfast. I love their corned beef has breakfast. It's homemade. None of that canned stuff! It's at 16755 SW Baseline Rd in Hillsboro (www.biscuitscafe.com). You've gotta try it. My co-workers and I go there for breakfast.
Hill Top Cafe, Aurora, OR has the best biscuits and gravy.
Drew,
"Le Provence" in Lake Grove, OR has the best breakfast in town. French Country cuisine, with an onsite bakery and breads and muffins, etc. to die for. Week-ends are always standing room only, so let's keep this our little secret so the place doesn't get overrun!
Thanks. We enjoy your segments.
Tim
Sassy Onion in Saelm on State Street has awesome breakfast.
Jam on Hawthorne!
Drew, you gotta love a place that makes its own Jam. Yummy for anyone's tummy.
~ Karen
(Your second favorite Producer)
Fishermans Corner in Garibaldi Oregon has the BEST Crab Omlette around.
Brodsi's at OC POint in Oregon City.
My (seniors) swim group went Friday and I had Grandpa Benedict "to die for"!!
Hi, our favorite spot is at Neders Cafe in Camas. The folks are very downhome and friendly and the food is really wonderful.
oooops, sorry, its BRODSKI'S
Hi Drew...
Although I have not eaten at Milos, I have to say that I have 2 favorite breakfast places...Cadillac Cafe on NE Broadway (hands down, the best french toast ever!) and Beesaws on NW Thurman and 23rd. Hope this helps with your breakfast search!
Lisa
There are a lot of great places, but my vote is Helser's on Alberta St. Homemade crumpets, great benedicts, and great egg dishes. If you get there before 8:30 they have a list of five dishes that are under $3.50. Excellent food, great prices...
Hey Drew,
Two of the best bets for breakfast are the Prescott Cafe in Portland and the Biscuit Cafe in Vancouver or on NE Sandy in Portland.
Thanks,
Anika Curry,
Vancouver WA
If you ever get to Damascus (I live in Lake Oswego and go when the mood strikes) you have to try Dean's and be sure to bring an appetite. Good food, good service, good prices large portions. It ain't fancy but, it is where the locals go.
Little Red Bike Cafe on N. Lombard. Super duper delicious, local/organic ingredients, "bike thru" window, just opened this past summer. Go there! Really nice young couple owns it!
Drew, We have to tell you that Dean's Homestyle cafe in Damascus is the best! Both the food and the staff will keep you coming back for mone.
Biscuits Cafe. I go to NE Sandy Blvd site but I know there are others
Bella Cafe in Tualatin!!!
Le Provence in Lake Oswego. Eggs Neptune the best breakfast ever.
Buy some bread or baked goodies on your way out. Cute place, great people, wonderful food.
Jan Poole
Battle Ground, WA
Hello Drew,
Please ask "Mr. Milo", why are their portions smaller? We've been going there since 2003 and love their food! But we are most certain that the portions are smaller but the prices are the same.
Thanks!!
Janis
my favorite place is gravy on mississippi
the salmon hash and eggs is the most
Sympatico in downtown Gresham has a great breakfast. It feels like a european cafe. The food is awesome. The potatoes are amazing. Even the fruit cup, which seems to be an afterthought at most restaurants, is always great. And on top of all that, the people are among the friendliest you'll find.
I'm in Corvallis but in Northwest portland, Cameo cafe is by far the best, with half or full acre pancakes! too good, too good. :o)
Hey i know we are a long ways away from where you are but i wanted to put La Grande on the map. The "Smokehouse Restaurant" the people are great and the food is the best!
The original pancake house is always good but, If you want to try out someplace that is truly local and excellent you should try Chads in Salem.
Fishtails in Newport (South Beach, right by the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Incredible BFasts, like marionberry french toast, clam fritters-wow! Everything TOPS!
The best breakfast is at Biscuits in the OC. The strawberry freezer jam is amazing and you can't beat the prices!!
FAT ALBERTS on Milwaukie
You have to try Carol's Corner in Vancouver. Bring a big appetite because you will need a doggie bag when you leave! They have great prices and great food. The place is packed on weekends with people standing outside to get a seat.
There are a lot of good places for breakfast in Portland but HANDS DOWN, best place EVER? Genie's cafe on 12th and Division
Hay Drew,
The best fish omlets (sp) in town here (salem, Or) is the downtown McGraths Fish House.
The food is supreme and the atmosphere is good too.
Thanks Carole
Try Fat Albert's in Sellwood, it's small, there is always a waiting line on the weekends, but the food and coffee are great.
There is a new little spot in Vancouver called Cascade Springs Restaurant that recently started serving breakfast. Great Food and very good prices with the best Bloody Marys around. Lots of parking and easy to find,1 block south of Fred Meyers(112th and Mill Plain).
My favorite place to eat breakfast is the Blue Moose Cafe on NE Fremont! Fabulous food!
BLUE MOOSE CAFE on Fremont has the best breakfast ever! Tofu scrambles, pancakes to die for! Home cooking at its best!!!
Crescent Cafe in McMinnville! Fresh, outstanding recipies. The owner, Michael, is fabulous!
One more for the BLUE MOOSE CAFE! Love it! You gotta have the pancakes..The best!~
Hey Drew... you have to try the corned beef hash at Jam on Hawthorne. Big chunks of corned beef they cook in beer. It is sooooo good with poached eggs running into it. Dang. I'm going to have to go to breakfast now!
The Gateway Breakfast House. If it has "breakfast" in the name of the place, it's gotta be good. Old fashioned food and lots of it. They are only open for breakfast. How much better can you get?
To me the best places are "The Gateway Breakfast House" on SE Halsey which serves delicious meals, and "The Kettle Inn" on SE Division and 176th.
For many years in my hometown of Longview WA we have enjoyed Stuffy's Restaurant. Their unique menu includes their infamous "Stuff." Like the John Candy movie "The Great Outdoors"if you can eat a giant plate of "Stuff" you get your picture on the great wall of stuff and a free hat or t-shirt! The atmosphere is like the show "Cheers" where everybody knows your name and the servers wear poodle skirts. Homecooking and great people has made this restaurant thrive in our hometown. The people of Longvie, WA and Stuffys would love to invite you, Drew Carney to breakfast!
Marco's Cafe, Multnomah Village, SW Portland. Good food. Great people. Umbrellas on the ceiling keep the kids occupied picking their favorites. Fun kids menu/activity sheet.
Hi Drew,
One of Salem's best kept secrets is "Cravings", great & delicious variety for breakfast...other surprises for lunch! You should take the trip to the capital. It's on 17th St.NE, just off State. Little house, nicely done w/parking. Phone:503 930-4285 Let your fans in Salem know what you think!
Stepping Stone on NW 24th and Quimby. Breakfast is served even in the wee hours of the morning... nothing is better than banana nut bread French toast at 2 am.
Fat Alberts is pretty great! Yes, there are lines on the weekends (but that applys to a number of smaller places). It's worth the wait. But you, Drew, could go during the week! Bonus! No lines.
Milo's is it! Milo's is without a doubt the best breakfast in town! Hands Down!!!
In the McMinnville area,Wild Wood Cafe is the best!
Thick sliced toast from their homemade bread along with their homemade jam. Can't beat there omelets. And there Wild toast, is a french toast with a granola twist. Fun old time atmosphere with a small town friendliness.
The Everett Street Bistro is amazing. The crab benedict is my fav I also like the biscuits and gravy. The cup and saucer on hawthorne is also a fav!!
My favorite breakfast spot has to be Tosis on 62nd and Sandy! The food is delicious and I have been going there for as long as I can remember.
Oh, and Milo's is awesome! I work there, and if I didn't work there, I'd still think it's amazing!
I love Horse Brass Pub, 4534 SE Belmont. Bangers and mash and scottish egg are the best, plus you can watch soccer on the big screen!
Carol's Corner, on the corner of 78th and St. Johns. The best in Vancouver.
Fat City
Hi Drew, I am from a tiny town in WA called Vader. The best place and the ONLY place to get breakfast up here is a little place called the Little Crane Cafe.We are a registered ghost town, everyone really does know each other. Great history and even greater food! If you are ever up this way, treat yourself and stop in!
The Bijou! I second it!
Best location for a romantic dinner is the Condon Hotel in the little town of Condon, just east and south of The Dalles. The Chef prepares outstanding menus for any meal... breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Or perhaps a romantic weekend in the Hotel which has been totally redone and is luxurious. The town is charmingly original.
Burts in dallas is a great spot for breakfast it has a rustic feel with local flavor. You see both the young and old alike there and regulars pull their coffee mug from the wall with their name on it. and the food is great.
The Crescent Cafe in Mcminnville the best breakdast there is. The OJ is to die for. I can never drink a another glass of OJ again now, except for there's. Micahel is the perfect host. He is always smiling plus funny at times. It is small tho but nice. This will be our regular place now to eat or just have a glass of OJ or a cup of coffee. The food is the best around. My husband and I said the crescent cafe is one of the better places around. We have only found one other place besides this place, it is no longer operating. The music they play are all types depends on the mood I guess. I love the music there.