Papa Haydn

05/28/02

Worst Brunch in Portland

by mateu at Citysearch

My girlfriend and I went to Papa Haydn's one Sunday morning for brunch. Sunday brunch has become something of a tradition for us, so we can compare Papa Haydn with easily 20 other places around town. This was the worst. Her Eggs Florentine featured two solid egg yolks on--no kidding--one piece each of spinach and mushroom, each sitting on limp English muffin halves. My french toast was dry. Like sawdust. We pointed this out to the waitress, who nicely comped us our lattes, and assured us that this never happens. The woman next to us had received likewise overcooked Eggs Florentine minutes after we did. I guess they get points for consistency, but we'll never be back.

• Pros: location, parking lot, pleasant decor
• Cons: horrible food, noisy

05/22/02

A Dulce Date

by irishfreakout at Citysearch

This place definately has the best desserts in Portland. They are rich and to say the least... satisfying. Its a good place to go late at night... its classy, so its a good place to take a lady-friend. Sharing a dessert over a glass of wine is sure to win her over.

The service may lack at times, but give them a break. They are just average Gen-X'ers who work in food service. Besides, the food and ambience easily outweigh any shortcomings.

• Pros: Dessert, Variety, Open Late
• Cons: Parking

05/22/02

Fantastic desserts

by SueOstermann_Citysearch at Citysearch

I've never had a bad dish at Papa Haydn, though I don't generally go here for anything but dessert (which is a meal in itself). Chocolate desserts are deliciously sinful. A lovely spot to stop before or after a show. Romantic. Typical Northwest parking, though...

• Pros: desserts
• Cons: parking