Utopia Cafe

11/30/09

Great Job!

by PDXAndrew at Citysearch

Way to go Utopia! I have been a regular of Utopia for a long time and I must say they are the most consistant restaurant when it comes to great food and nice service. Lemon riccota raspeberry pancakes are the greatest.....Great Job!

• Pros: Food, Cleanliness & Friendly Service

08/02/09

Service with a Scowl

by nailbiter at Citysearch

This used to be my FAVORITE cafe. I've been going for years! But the last few times I've been there I've been disappointed. Today was a very busy sunday, not unlike other weekends I've been there, but the service was dismal. My server never made eye contact and she walked around like an aloof ghost, hardly keeping up with the pace. No coffee refills, no "how is everything?"....

I was a server for years and worked busy sunday brunches, so I'm aware of the stress involved but I was quick and smiley and I made SURE everyone always had enough coffee!

Anyway, I'm done with Utopia. There are many other breakfast places to choose from.

• Pros: good corned beef hash
• Cons: the current wait staff

06/08/09

Great Breakfast

by orderout at Citysearch

WOW what's happening here. Things must be worse with the economy here in Portland than I thought. Utopia Cafe not busy at 10:00 on a Sunday morning. This place is what breakfast in Portland is all about. The food and service can't be beat. I spoke with the owner and she said business is down, down about 30% and she's struggling. Help keep local businesses alive in these tough times. You won't regret trying Utopia or remembering that they're there.

• Pros: Great Service and Food