Mentioned by To & Fro Fam
Our favorite North Portland kid-friendly restaurants
"Three North Carolinian imports craved perfectly flaky and buttery biscuits from their childhood. From crazy, over-the-top creations to Southern classics, Pine State Biscuits is your ideal morning solution to soak up all that regrettable alcohol from the night before. Insider Info: The Northeast Schuyler location also serves pizza, just in case you were craving extra carbs."
"Nothing says Southern comfort food like Pine State’s buttery, flaky homemade biscuits. What started as a test drive at the Portland Farmers Market in 2006 now has six brick-and-mortar locations, several of which are open for on-site dining—patio seating on NW 23rd Avenue is a perfect spot for a warm breakfast biscuit with local apple butter and a house Bloody Mary."
"Hosford-Abernethy's Pine State Biscuits, located at 1100 S.E. Division St., Suite 100, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the breakfast, brunch and Southern spot, which offers sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 950 reviews."
"Created by the people behind Boxer Ramen, Little Big Burger, and Yakuza, it’s unsurprising that Blue Star was an instant sensation. Since their opening, the brand has become Portland’s reining donut king with eight locations in the area as well as outposts in Los Angeles. Their brioche-based donuts are topped and filled with ingredients more typically associated with that of a high-end pastry chef in flavors ranging from old fashioneds to creme brulee with a shot of Cointreau syrup."
"Ask anyone what some of the best donuts in Portland are and Blue Star will eventually make its way into the conversation. Made with brioche dough and high-quality artisanal ingredients, these donuts are the real deal. We highly recommend getting a box of 12 and sampling as many flavors as possible, but our old standbys are the buttermilk old-fashioned, valrhona chocolate crunch, and real maple bacon."
"As fun as it is to wait in line for an hour for a donut with cocoa puffs on it (plot twist: it isn’t), this donut really isn’t that great. Thankfully, there are other places in the city with shorter lines and better donuts. One of these is Blue Star."
"Canard is a cozy French bistro open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. The dishes are on the small side, so plan to order a few things to share. If you are unsure what to try, consider the French toast made with Cadillac oranges, walnuts, and créme Anglaise, it's divine."
"Ever wonder what a breakfast joint from James Beard winner Gabriel Rucker might look like?. Here it is in Canard (our Restaurant of the Year 2018): a cool Elmer’s on Paris’s Left Bank. The mood continues nonstop for 16 hours daily."
"The hotly anticipated little sibling of chef Gabriel Rucker's rightly famous Le Pigeon, Canard started winning 'best restaurant of the year' designations within weeks of opening at the start of 2018."
"If you’ve seen the brunch village episodes in Portlandia, consider that an accurate, if somewhat ridiculous, portrayal of what it’s like to eat brunch in Portland at one of the many popular and delicious restaurants in town. But it hasn’t always been so. Historically the mid-morning meal that came to be known as brunch was borne of humble family origins and often enjoyed at the family table after worship services or, in the case of indulgence or special occasion, at a local restaurant on holidays."
"It’s Gonna Be Okay is Eastburn‘s free weekly stand up comedy show. On Mondays at 8 p.m., the bar showcases many tried-and-true Portland comedians as well as the occasional national act."
"Sushi Ki-Ichi is a casual Japanese sushi restaurant that welcomes customers with a family-like atmosphere and serves guests fresh, affordable, authentic, and traditional Japanese food. Location: 11940 SW Pacific Highway, TigardPhone: 503-992-6389Facebook | Instagram"
"Every day, the team behind Kayo’s Ramen Bar makes artfully decorated toasts on a house recipe shokupan, adorned with everything from petals of sliced strawberries to classic Japanese pizza toast toppings. But it’s only on the weekends that Kimura breaks out its french toast waffles, custardy on the inside and topped with custard cream, chocolate cream, and various fruits. Kimura Toast Bar seats customers outside, offers takeout, and is available for delivery."
"Takahashi has been an outer Southeast Japanese stalwart since 1985. While the homey restaurant features a handsome wooden sushi bar, there’s also a sprawling menu that includes Japanese curry, yakitori, and a vast selection of tempura—softshell crab, oyster mushrooms, string beans, and rib-eye are just a few of the items waiting to be battered, deep-fried, and served with ponzu. The restaurant is doing takeout and delivery."
"Serving a range of classic Chinese food, Hoho Restaurant is known for its authentic taste. So authentic that they are known to be importing recipes fresh from China itself, so that their Chinese-themed food taste the same as their Chinese counterpart. They have an extensive list of food choices not only limited to Chinese food, though, ranging from pad Thai to broccoli beef, and ma po tofu, among others."