Portland is known as a haven for foodies, but make no mistake about it – we have our fair share of classic diners as well. Whether you are after a breakfast as big as your head or a hearty sandwich and fries, these 10 diners have you covered. Next time you are ready to enjoy the wonderful food of a greasy spoon, check out one of these best diners in Portland.
- Stepping Stone Cafe
Stepping Stone Cafe / Facebook Located on NW Quimby in the Alphabet District. Try the plate-sized pancakes, dubbed Mancakes, for breakfast, or choose from a variety of delicious hamburgers and sandwiches for lunch.
- Original Hotcake House
Pat Castaldo / Flickr Located on Powell in Southeast Portland. This 24-hour greasy spoon serves up huge portions of breakfast and lunch favorites, and even has a juke box to add to the atmosphere.
- Twilight Room
Whateverthing / Flickr Located on North Lombard Street. Great burgers and stiff drinks abound at this diner popular with college students.
- Davidson’s Casual Dining
Davidson’s Casual Dining / Facebook Located on SW Pacific Coast Highway. A great place to stop in for a hearty breakfast, patty melt and fries, or fresh homemade root beer.
- Black Bear Diner
Black Bear Diner / Facebook Located SW Tualatin Valley Highway in Beaverton. This chain diner serves up large portions of all the favorite breakfast comfort foods for a great price.
- City State Diner & Bakery
City State Diner / Facebook Located on NE 28th Avenue. A great place to get eggs benedict, biscuits and gravy, or their specialty Louisiana crab hash.
- Good Earth Cafe
Good Earth Cafe / Facebook Located on SW 3rd Avenue. This is another great place to enjoy specialty omelettes and biscuits and gravy, as well as a full lunch menu with burgers, sandwiches and delicious fish and chips.
- Batter, Griddle & Drinkery
Batter, Griddle & Drinkery / Facebook Located on NE Fremont Street. Chicken and waffles are king here. Wash them down with a bloody Mary or mimosa for a complete meal.
- Joe’s Cellar
Joe’s Cellar / Facebook Located on NW 21st Avenue. A full menu of late night eats and cheap drinks keeps this place busy throughout the day and night.
- The Cruise In Diner
The Cruise In Diner / Facebook Located on NE 33rd Drive. Come for the cheap coffee, stay for the chicken fried steak burrito.
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Stepping Stone Cafe / Facebook
Located on NW Quimby in the Alphabet District. Try the plate-sized pancakes, dubbed Mancakes, for breakfast, or choose from a variety of delicious hamburgers and sandwiches for lunch.
Pat Castaldo / Flickr
Located on Powell in Southeast Portland. This 24-hour greasy spoon serves up huge portions of breakfast and lunch favorites, and even has a juke box to add to the atmosphere.
Whateverthing / Flickr
Located on North Lombard Street. Great burgers and stiff drinks abound at this diner popular with college students.
Davidson’s Casual Dining / Facebook
Located on SW Pacific Coast Highway. A great place to stop in for a hearty breakfast, patty melt and fries, or fresh homemade root beer.
Black Bear Diner / Facebook
Located SW Tualatin Valley Highway in Beaverton. This chain diner serves up large portions of all the favorite breakfast comfort foods for a great price.
City State Diner / Facebook
Located on NE 28th Avenue. A great place to get eggs benedict, biscuits and gravy, or their specialty Louisiana crab hash.
Good Earth Cafe / Facebook
Located on SW 3rd Avenue. This is another great place to enjoy specialty omelettes and biscuits and gravy, as well as a full lunch menu with burgers, sandwiches and delicious fish and chips.
Batter, Griddle & Drinkery / Facebook
Located on NE Fremont Street. Chicken and waffles are king here. Wash them down with a bloody Mary or mimosa for a complete meal.
Joe’s Cellar / Facebook
Located on NW 21st Avenue. A full menu of late night eats and cheap drinks keeps this place busy throughout the day and night.
The Cruise In Diner / Facebook
Located on NE 33rd Drive. Come for the cheap coffee, stay for the chicken fried steak burrito.
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