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1438 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211

Average Rating 4 (7 Ratings)

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Cozy and eclectic, this eatery is one of the hottest happenings on Alberta. But look to the weather for a clue about how long you'll wait to be seated. When the sun's shining, the place accommodates a majority of its diners on the patio, which bumps up next to a community garden, and doubles as a beer garden on warm evenings. A fire in the huge outdoor fireplace is kept burning on showery days and cooler evenings. But during the worst weather, you will wait for one of the limited tables indoors. Most diners come for the brunch, and breakfast standouts include egg and tofu scrambles served with fresh house-baked buttermilk biscuit and potato cakes (or cheese grits, if you'd prefer); breakfast burritos, and tasty French toast, uniquely made with sweet potato cinnamon bread. You can even order breakfast for your dog here -- the Kibbles 'N' Bacon Bits (with rice, ground beef or veggie burger, mushrooms and bacon). Lunch and dinner offerings include standard cafe fare of soups, salads and sandwiches -- made nicely gourmet with quality ingredients. Sandwich standouts include a creamy artichoke and a chicken with bacon, Gorgonzola and apple. Burger fans will like the classic Shed Burger fortified with the Al Greens salad at dinner.

7 Ratings and Reviews

  • Keeps me coming back

    Review rating : 4out of 5   DonnaJoMiffs - 11/29/2008

    Okay, the food here is interesting and very well prepared - I love the atmosphere. The vegan waiter dude (if he is still there) is rude/snooty and if you ask about a dish and it isn't vegan he will say "I won't say because I would never eat that." HOW ANNOYING! How about you tell us what other customers say. "that is a very popular dish" or "this is a customer favorite." Geesh. Luckily the other staffers are so nice and the place is so original that it keeps my attention.

  • Slow Service

    Review rating : 2out of 5   Gadwall - 06/06/2008

    what is it about Portland waiters...they think they are doing you a favor instead of doing a job.

  • Super

    Review rating : 5out of 5   spiderzen - 02/01/2008

    Super!!

  • This Place Rules!

    Review rating : 5out of 5   kelbelle1014 - 04/08/2006

    I had the most delicious breakfast ever! It was called Good Dog I think. I'm on my way there right now to eat it again. So yummy. Great service. Awesome tattooed wait staff.

  • One of my favorites!

    Review rating : 4out of 5   onefenris - 03/02/2005

    So four stars? Hey, five isn't given away easily from me. The food is great and so is the atmosphere and people. I eat here often two, three times a month at least and it takes a great deal to keep me coming back for more. If you haven't been you need to be expect a wait. I suggest Heslers? just a little way down the street great food but noisy.

  • best breakfast

    Review rating : 4out of 5   patuli - 10/27/2004

    Great neighborhood
    spot for comfort food.
    I had the combination
    breakfast with the
    french toast, potato
    pancake, ham and
    eggs - it was
    delicious. For a warm
    vibe on a cool
    morning (afternoon)
    this was the perfect
    spot.

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    Review rating : 5out of 5   rfregier - 08/08/2004

    Most excellent breakfast. SIN french toast if the best I have ever eaten. Coffee is tops. Atmosphere is fun and friendly.

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