Byways Cafe
Portland, OR 97209-3015
Phone: (503) 221-0011
- Price:
- $
- Directions:
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat 7:30am-3pm, Sun 7:30am-2pm
Editorial Review for Byways Cafe – by Rachel Bellacera
The Scene
Kitschy and fun, Byways feels like a blast from the past with its vinyl banquettes, 3-D viewfinders, friendly servers and soda fountain. The crowd is mixed: 20-somethings nursing weekend hangovers, young families and Pearlites converge for hearty, satisfying breakfasts and lunches.
The Food
The Pearl's own greasy spoon transcends diner fare by improving on the classics. At breakfast, try the Mt. Rushmore Hash, a mix-mash of potatoes, spicy corned beef, melted cheese and hot peppers. Amaretto-infused French toast is pure indulgence; creamy, aromatic brioche topped with honey butter is well worth the 15-minute wait. For lunch, attempt the juicy, 1/3-pound hamburger with tasty homemade potato salad, or the Crater Lake Cobb salad, which is done with spinach instead of lettuce and doused in crumbly blue cheese. Don't miss the sweet treats: Chewy brownies, piping-hot scones and cookies have a loyal following.
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Insider Tips
When to GoOn weekends, this small diner fills up quick, so bring the paper to read while you wait and enjoy the lazy day.
User Reviews for Byways Cafe
05/10/2008 Posted by Kelleyknd
I took my mom here because she saw it on the food network. Talk about a disappointment. We had to wait about thirty minuites, this did not bother us as we thought the food would be great. When we got in and received our food it was a complete letdown. Not only did it not even come close to what was shown on TV it actually sucked. Please think twice or three times before going there. Nothing like paying thirty bucks for a crappy breakfast. This is the kind of thing that makes you wish you could get a refund because your actually embaressed that you paid that much for the the crummy food.
Pros: None
Cons: Carls Jr. serves a better breakfast!!!!!
05/04/2008 Posted by dirtyfroggy
My friends and I tried Byways after seeing it on Diners Drivins and Dives, and absolutely fell in love and are going back again and again. The service was great and even though we had to wait 35 minutes to get in it was worth it. Food was wonderful and our waitress was great too. She was very attentive and sweet, very grandmotherly.
Pros: Cozy, friendly and fun
Cons: NONE
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