Biked here with a couple of my buddies and had breakfast here. We arrived around 9:30a and were able to get a table outside. I got the waffle with two eggs over easy with sausage. It was good. My friends both got an egg scramble and really liked theirs. A bummer of being outside were the pesky hornets that kept buzzing us but other diners at other tables had it worse. Sitting inside was not really an option as the place is tiny.
One of the best breakfast spots in Portland. Charming staff, great value for money, and just quaint, cozy, and welcoming. So happy to have Bertie Lou’s in the neighborhood! … scratch that… so happy to be in Bertie Lou’s neighborhood! :)
Must go!!! Breakfast, brunch/ lunch restaurant!!
Absolutely heartwarming staff!
Fantastic, home-cooked food!
Reasonable prices and portions of food!
Fun loving neighborhood!
Great hole in the wall place, service was quick and hilarious. The napkin wall art is unique and menus are quirky and funny. The place is small but there is outdoor seating.
They do an amazing job for being tiny and as busy as they were. Service was a little slow, but staff was friendly and helpful and the food was great. Worth a stop
Very good biscuits and gravy. Benedicts are remarkable too. A very busy place, so expect a little wait.
Obsessed with the place. Old school diner vibes with amazing food at an unbeatable price.
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Imagine this; it’s your first time visiting Portland, you wanna experience the best things the city has to offer. For me, personally, I always search for the best food joints because that’s how I like to experience a new city.
Now imagine, it’s Sunday morning, the hottest day of the year, you’re getting ready for a 6-hour drive back home and all you can think about is getting some breakfast to keep you fuelled through the trip. Took an extra 20 minutes, 15 minutes if I’d taken the right exit the first time, out of our way to this small cafe on the edge of Southeast Portland and was it worth it!
I’m no gravy expert, but the gravy and biscuit at this joint is fantastic. I had “The Works” which included all your breakfast essentials; sausages, eggs, home fries, and of course the biscuits and gravy. The atmosphere was welcoming and lively, and the service from everyone was friendly. The wait for our food? It was brought to our table by the chef and I would barely consider it a “wait”.
Overall impression; Fast, Friendly; Freaking Delicious. Worth the detour, and worth driving back 6-hours for. 5.1 ⭐️s
Honest, quirky establishment with good quality food for a real decent price. They’ve been in business since 1943 and they are always a full house.
Best to come here for breakfast. Sit at the counter or wait for a table. Plenty of free parking out front. Nice picnic size tables for 4 outside, of the weather is also fair.
I got the veggie scramble that came loaded with Zucchini, onions, tomato, spinach with a side of country potatoes (a little over cooked) and choice of toast. Matthew got a breakfast plate with sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs alongside biscuits and gravy. Our coffee was so good, they kept pouring the rich brew.
Bring a pen and leave a piece of napkin art!
Dennis Mclemore (Dennis M)
+5
Nice breakfast selections. Several varieties of eggs Benedict. It is a small old time diner. Outside tables are available.
You're tired; you lost sleep worrying about the world last night. You walk into an incredibly cozy café with the friendliest waitress in the world (who was apparently a regular for 8 years and wound up getting hired as a result), in addition to singing a little Sheryl Crow with said waitress and another patron. You then proceed to have one of THE BEST eggs benedicts you've ever laid eyes on: The Reverend Mike; a gorgeous grilled English muffin topped with savory corned beef, perfectly poached eggs, and a cascade of Dijon Hollandaise that you will sop up with fantastically crisp potatoes. This dang thing is going to take you to church in the best ways possible because it's just that delicious.
The dish, the atmosphere, the service -- all of it will have you smiling by the time you're done. If you need cheering up hit up Bertie Lou's; it does a body good.
My new favorite brunch place. Just wow!!! We got soooo much food and it came out fast, too. Also this place wasn’t crazy packed like most brunch spots in Portland. We arrived around 10ish, got a nice spot in the shade, and pigged out. All the staff were super friendly, too. We’ll definitely be back!
Adorable, no-nonsense breakfast spot with shockingly fast service and delicious options (breakfast burrito is amazing!)
Great local restaurant. Service was great fast and efficient.
Much respect for the cooks at this little diner. And when I say tiny, wait til you go inside. These guys were great company while I ate there, great FoH too! While I enjoyed everything here, I just wasn't a fan of the country potatoes. I'll still come back though!
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This diner is a great place with really good food. I went for breakfast, the first customer of the day was I. The coffee was fresh and tasted great. Way above your typical diner coffee. I had chicken fried steak with the home fries. It was different, in a good way. There was paprika on the gravy, which was good, but made it taste more like mashed potato gravy. The home fries were great and you can tell they are cut up by hand fresh with peppers and onions. Very, very good. I requested sourdough toast. Either I mistakenly got white bread, or this happens to be the most bland sourdough bread ever. The portions are smaller than other diners, which at first had me upset, but it worked out fine. It was the perfect amount of food to start the day. I walked out not feeling bloated or like I needed a nap. Service is way awesome. Super friendly server, with a little back talk, which is cool by me. The interior is decorated with customer napkin art tastefully displayed in frames and has a legit old school vibe inside. Not something contrived or faked to make it feel old.
When I visit Portland again, I'd like to go back.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Bertie Lou's Caffe and I was blown away by the incredible breakfast options on offer. The fetch toast was especially noteworthy – it was cooked to perfection and had an amazing flavor. The cafe itself is small and intimate, with a cozy atmosphere that made for a truly enjoyable dining experience. The staff were friendly and attentive, and I can't wait to go back and try more items on the menu. Overall, I highly recommend Bertie Lou's Caffe for anyone in search of a delicious breakfast in a welcoming setting.
Been eating here for 15 years. The specials are creative and yummy. Love the bookman! Actually all the Benedicts are amazing. Good vegetarian choices. Can't beat the price or the deliciousness
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