Cadillac Cafe
Portland, OR 97232-1429
Phone: (503) 287-4750
- Price:
- $
- Best of Citysearch:
- Morning-After Brunch 2008, Breakfast 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm, Sat-Sun 7am-3pm
Editorial Review for Cadillac Cafe – by Kristin Kaye
In Short
This spot produces the fun factor with a neon pink sign, light-pink walls, an open kitchen and a '61 Caddy safely locked behind a wood- and glass-paneled garage door. Weekend brunch offers staples like buttermilk pancakes--fluffy and abundantly layered with blueberries, bananas and hazelnuts. French toast gets soaked in custard before hitting the griddle. Steak and eggs are a perfectly grilled filet mignon beside a hearty scramble with spinach, peppers and Gorgonzola.
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Insider Tips
When to GoThe wait for weekend brunch can run close to 30 minutes. Arrive before 10am or after 1pm and you'll be seated more quickly.
Know Before You GoFor large parties, send an envoy ahead to get your party on the list, but make sure the rest of the group follows close behind. Incomplete parties won't be seated. Reservations are taken for parties of six or more on weekdays.
User Reviews for Cadillac Cafe
03/23/2008 Posted by breakfastfan
and a wonderful overall experience..thoughtful service..not a bad wait..chicken apple sausage is one of the very best I have ever tasted...the potatoes were perfectly spiced and crisp..an excellent value..three people including coffee and two additional beverages as well as full plate breakfasts and a bread all for under $40--charming decor and very very clean...perfect.
Pros: everything
Cons: not one
01/06/2008 Posted by nobsts
Typically I've thought of the Cadillac Café as a great place for breakfast, which it is, but I went there for lunch and was not disappointed. I had the Red Curry Salmon and it was delicious. The salmon was cooked to perfection and while there wasn't a lot of it, I didn't complain as the rice more than made up for the lack of fish. Afterwards, we ordered dessert and I had the Pumpkin Mousse. I love Pumpkin but even this was a bit much of a Pumpkin aftertaste even for me. My only real compliant was the service. Our waitress was pretty unfriendly, had no sense of humor, and my friend and I felt like she didn't really want to be there. When he ordered dessert, there were two choices, and he said we'd take one of each. It seemed pretty straight-forward but she just stood there with a combination of "duh" and attitude on her face. He repeated it again and she took our order. This is a pretty interesting place inside. There is a tricked out Pink Cadillac inside the restaurant. It's hard to miss and gives a Happy Days kind of feel even though the dishes, clientele, and prices are pretty sophisticated. They like their color pink, too. You'll see what I'm talking about when you go here. There is also a small little bar where you can order coffee, spirits, or soda pop. I've been here before and never noticed that before now. I also noticed quite a bit of diversity amongst the clientele, which is a welcome change from the suburbs. I will continue to go back to the Cad Café, while only hoping I don't get stuck with the same waitress. I'd mention her name here but I'd like to think that by the next time I come back she'll no longer be working there.
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