Zell's - An American Cafe
Portland, OR 97214-2423
Phone: (503) 239-0196
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 7am-2pm, Sat 8am-2pm, Sun 8am-3pm
Editorial Review for Zell's - An American Cafe – by Kristin Kaye
In Short
Sunday brunch wouldn't be complete without cozy environs, a bit of a wait and tasty surprises, such as complimentary mini-scones. Add the original tile soda-fountain counter with stools, huge mirrors and detailed woodwork from the pharmacy that originally inhabited the spot, and you've got one charming breakfast spot. Omelets are fluffy and filled with ingredients such as mushrooms and Gorgonzola. Corned beef hash is rife with chunks of beef blanketed by sunny-side up eggs.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasNo draining tea bags in dinky teacups here. Tea is served in a large French press that allows loose leaves to steep in plenty of water.
Know Before You GoZell's serves breakfast all day.
User Reviews for Zell's - An American Cafe
02/29/2008 Posted by havinfuninptown
I loved my pancakes - they were insanely light and fluffy, but not too fluffy. Quaint and cute. But get there early if you actually want to eat breakfast! Like, before 9am on the weekends especially.
09/28/2007 Posted by buckmandweller
I've frequented Zells many times in the last 3 years since it's so close to my house. And who wants to travel far for breakfast? The menu is a great mix of delectable sweet and savory items. Any type of pancake special they have, you should very seriously think about ordering. They do classics well and have interesting flavor combination for their scrambles. Food aside, the service is very spotty and entirely depends on your server. My biggest complaint about this place is that on slammed weekends where there's an hour wait, the staff does not hustle. Tables remain unbussed for close to 10 minutes. Staff stands around talking to each other right in front of you while you're waiting for 15 minutes for a menu. I've had to wait up to a half hour for a check to come even though we were very obviously ready for the bill. Although, other times (about half the time) the service is perfect. The food is awesome, but the service may leave you completely unsatisfied. I've seen a much better service record at other restaurants in the area. This review would be 5 stars if not for the frustrating service (at times). Although, the food is good enough to overlook it.
Pros: Great menu, free scones with fresh jam
Cons: Service is very poor at times, up to a 45 minute wait on weekends
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