Bridges Cafe & Catering

This has been one of my favorites since I lived on that side of Portland.

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Nice breakfast and brunch spot with many regular options on the menu and a few weekly specials. I went with the Catfish Hash and that was solid. I also enjoyed the tasty bread and coffee. The service was fast. More...

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Best kept Pdx breakfast secret. Amazing shrimp Amman's grits, get the side of greens to go with it!

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Great great food the service is wonderful the Mexican chocolate is so yummy and they have a nice varied menu not the same old hamburgers and pizza give it a try you'll absolutely love it

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This was our first time here and we'll be back for sure! We got here pretty early and there were plenty of tables but they filled up quickly. The food was great and the service was excellent. I'd recommend getting something with the gravy, it was sooo good! Their Benedict options are pretty impressive but we stuck with the classic Canadian bacon bene. Can't wait to come back and try the Mexican hot chocolate. More...

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Great food, great service, great atmosphere.

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Great neighborhood restaurant. Any of the breakfasts with grits are reliably good. Bit snug inside as kind of small with limited seating but perfect for rainy day breakfast.

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Great food, awesome service, wonderful diner atmosphere. Loved it and definitely going back!

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This place has great atmosphere, comfortable with good vibe. The service is superb, and the food is too. It is our favorite Portland breakfast place.

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Great food. Great Mexican hot chocolate. Friendly staff. Good menu. Adaptable to customer.

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Came here solo and was recommended the eggs benedict. On a weekday morning, there wasn't a crowd, which was nice. I opted for the Cajun eggs benny, which consisted of collard greens and either a cornbread or grit like breading instead of the usual English muffin. The twist on it was a nice change and was perfect with hot sauce. Portion wise - pretty filling for one person so sharing is optimal! More...

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This sh** hit different.  eggs Benedict where on punto. Huevos rancheros are satisfying with an authentic taste. Exited to return and try other things on the menu. Oh, and the host was genuine and friendly. If you are looking for a good breakfast experience without the Elmer's feel this the place for you. More...

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Good food. Not too fancy. Service was good. Noticed they had some toys for the little kid at another table . My vegetarian wife was very happy with her scramble. Decent parking a plus.

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Shrimp and grits---delish!

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It's been awhile since I've been here.  Little disappointed that they didn't tell us that the corned beef hash had been 86'd when they first brought the waters.  But the prime rib hash was delicious.  Loved the lox scramble special.  We had a toddler with us and they brought a small bucket with big LEGO's - nice touch.  Highly recommend visiting the place.  The only reason for 4 stars is that the front door slams and when you're sitting next to it the constant traffic does take away the calmness of your brunch More...

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We had four fantastic meals! Mine was a variation of Eggs Benedict which was super yummy. The Caprese scramble, the Huevos Rancheros, and homemade sausage Benedict were great too! I don't think you could go wrong with any menu item! I want to go back to eat here!!! Yummy!!! More...

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Nice service

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I have been to Bridges several times and had a consistently good experience. The food is pretty basic brunch and lunch fare, sometimes with a twist. They have lighter options and great specials menu. The food does take a while to come out, even on slower weekdays, but as soon as you start eating you forget about the wait. Good service overall - I think the owner is usually serving, as I've never seen another employee. More...

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This place was seriously so good!

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Good Food. Nice Staff.

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We had a great breakfast peppercorn bacon omelette with wheat toast, potatoes and jam. It was excellent.

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Smoothies were the best

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Good food, reasonable prices and good service. Nice calm atmosphere

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I have eaten at Bridges twice. I'll save the best part of the review (the food) for last.I like Bridges Café and Catering's location - it is in close proximity to my work and it is in a small building on the corner and you can watch the city activity while you enjoy your meal. They also have a window counter which I imagine can be used to place quick orders or to-gos. I haven't used it so can't say for sure. There's a very Portland vibe to the barebones decor. There are photos and artwork of Portland's bridges, a signed photo of Jeff Bridges (nice touch! I love "The Dude"). They also play good music (Tom Petty and Cat Stevens are two of the artists I recall hearing...two of my favorites, in fact). The service is pretty on-point. I've only seen one server both times. She is quick and efficient. She seemed a little warmer to others than to me. Perhaps it's me (a tendency toward resting b***h face) so I won't take it personally. I just heard other people receiving a cheery, "You're welcome" in response to their "thank yous". I did not get a cheery "you're welcome". In fact, none at all. (shrug)The food, now having gone twice, makes me excited to try everything on their menu! The first time I had the reuben, sans sauerkraut because I am allergic to cabbage (I know, so sad, and a reuben without sauerkraut is sacrilege to many but I'd rather not have to go to hospital). That corned beef was the best I have ever had! It was juicy and flavorful and even looked pretty. The dressing was delicious and I imagine, on theme with the café, that it was made in house and if I am correct then bravo to Bridges! The bread was delicious, a bit toasted. It was about $8-$10 for the sandwich but it was worth it. It was a good size and again, so delicious.Today was my second visit. I had a Caesar salad which is $7 and added chicken for $3. Again, $10 for a salad is a little steep but it was very good.  The salad was brought out about 10 minutes after I ordered it which is great when you are on your lunch and let me know that they were making it fresh. The chicken was warm, tasty and juicy. I love warm chicken on cold salad much better than cold chicken on a cold salad. The croutons were of the focaccia type and buttery and delicious. The lettuce was of good quality with no wilted or slimy pieces. The dressing was the star. It definitely had a noticeable hint of fishiness, I imagine from the anchovies which are generally in Caesar dressing, but I liked it. But if you are someone who doesn't like fish or a hint of it in your dressing I wouldn't recommend ordering it. Next time I'll get the Caesar salad with smoked salmon. I intended on bringing half my salad back to my office but it was so tasty I just decided to finish it.I look forward to another visit and definitely will try breakfast. Most other guests on both visits had breakfast dishes on their table.I see other reviews in favor of the catering vs. the café. I mean, the only negative thing I can say is I didn't feel super welcome. The server was efficient and bare-minimum courteous but not especially warm. Maybe if I become a regular that will change. Fingers crossed! More...

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Had the pepper bacon scramble and potatoes food was delicious staff was friendly and it wasn't a ton of grease making the food good

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Great local place, good food, and thoroughly enjoyable server! :)

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Delicious food and nice portions.

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Had breakfast here on the last day I lived 2 blocks away from this cafe. Had a super tasty waffle special. Glad I gave it a try before I moved to SE

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Spunky atmosphere. The food reminds me of home cooked meals with mom.

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we try to return to bridges for their excellent lunch, and finally did yesterday.....   i had a mimosa, and my partner had the bloody mary. ..i had the special quiche with veggies and fruit, and she had the shrimp and grits with egg.....  we shared some together too....  we love coming here...  the staff is so friendly and efficient...  she is funny and warm, and it's cozy inside...  the drinks and food are excellent...   thx so much! More...

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Best damn breakfast

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They made me a delicious breakfast sandwich with veggie patty, egg, and a biscuit and it was delicious. I really appreciate that they had a veggie option -- even for the gravy!

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Bridges is one of our consistent brunch go-to spots. Good food, and the staff treats you like family. There is a small wait at times on the weekend, but it's rarely very long. This is a great brunch spot.

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Great food, good coffee and friendly staff.

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The Catfish Hash. Oh man it was exactly what I needed in my belly this morning.

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Local PDX at it's best.

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Great little hole in the wall for breakfast and lunch. Love taking the grandkids here as the food is nutritious and wonderful. Grandson was excited they had pepper bacon. Love small local companies. Give them a try More...

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I purposely picked this breakfast spot for their many options of eggs Benedict's and their corned beef hash. Both were really yummy and the servers were kind. The place is a little small so be prepared to bump elbows with other customers. More...

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Simple and delicious. And sassy.

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Great little restaurant.

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Pretty neat little cafe. Good menu and food with fast service. Waitress wasnt exactly friendly which is why I didnt rate a 5.

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Delicious food and nice portions. One of the best meals I've had in Portland. Veggie sausage and bread are made in house and are fantastic!!

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Stumbled upon this place while shopping at the Nike store, but so glad I did. Food was fresh, felt healthy and very tasty, lots of options for vegetarians as well. Also the biscuit was very very good! Nice brunch ambience. I highly recommend visiting! More...

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We had them cater a baby shower we were throwing. They brought everything we needed and on time! The food was so good. People loved the biscuits and gravy! Will definitely use them again for my next event. It was one of the easiest parties I have ever thrown! Great for brunch! More...

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If I want a good breakfast I come here all the way from Portland! This is the place. Pepper-bacon scramble is my favorite with the wheat toast! When I pulled up my son said I love this place! The owner is hands on and that's how you know they are prideful in the food they serve! Seat yourself and make sure to check the board for specials! I've tried to go for something new but I can't I stick to my favorites! More...

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