Proud Mary Cafe

So first off, the place is often PACKED. Recommend if you’re going for Sat/Sun breakfast—get there early. They open at 8am so be there by 8 if you want no wait. First time I ate there I had to wait an hour. The area surrounding is nice and has cute shops so walking around while waiting wasn’t bad at all.

Okay—their food is amazing. The melting moment hot cake is the BEST pancake I’ve ever had, and it’s beautifully plated and very creative. The potato hash is crunchy and creamy and super filling. The avocado toast is the best avo toast I’ve ever had, likewise super creative, pesto, goat cheese, mint, dill, cucumber, broccoli, etc. etc. etc.

Their coffee is great (house roasted) and they have good smoothies. The host, waitresses and waiters have good vibes and are friendly and helpful. All in all it’s a must for Portland brunch.

The only complaint, i eat too much every time I go there.

It's like Christmas morning in the form of food. Words can't really explain how amazing this place is! My family and I went to Proud Mary's for our birthday brunch and simply couldn't stop talking about how amazing our experience was.
Be prepared, there is likely ALWAYS going to be a line/wait but it is well worth it! It's always a bit of a gamble when there is a long wait, hoping its THAT good... well it is!!
The atmosphere is fun and inviting. It is a bit different in the sense that there are some shared tables, it's cool, make new friends!! Each family member had a different dish and each one was simply delicious. The flavors, rich ingredients and true art from the chefs was apparent and lend itself to the fact that this is probably one of the best brunches I've ever had.
Menu is full of many different options from sweet to savory, all of which you want to try a bite of each!! Bloody Mary was so good, oatmeal was out of this world, pancakes were perfect and that is barely scratching the surface.
Rose was our waitress and she was wonderful. Super kind and really sweet.
At the end of our meal we were all so impressed that we went up to the chefs in the cool open kitchen set up to not only thank them for sharing their amazing art but also to give them a standing ovation!!
Don't take my word for it, go try it for yourself. You won't be sorry!

Best brunch place I’ve been to in North America! I don’t live in Portland but I eat at this place whenever I’m visiting Portland or just passing through. I’m always impressed by their refreshing menu options, beautiful presentations and flavorful dishes.

This is a wonderful little brunch spot! Make sure to get there before you're hungry since there is a wait ;). The seating is mostly shared and bar seating especially if you're in a smaller party. The food is Instagram worthy every time it comes out and there is a great selection of coffee. A little pricey but there are side dishes too but definitely a good place to check out!

My husband and I absolutely love proud Mary! It’s our favorite coffee shop / restaurant here in Portland. Everything from the service, to the coffee and food is amazing. It’s worth every penny for the foodie experience. The avocado toast is one of my favorites in town, the hash is delicious as well as the honey Dutch cake to share! 5 stars always! We love this local place!