Junior's Cafe
(503) 467-4971
1742 SE 12th Ave
Portland,
OR
97214
45.5104
-122.6535
Neighborhoods: Hosford - Abernethy, Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program
Reviews & Ratings for Junior's Cafe
30 reviews
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Exactly Right
by imissnystill
February 26, 2007
The portions are perfect for a HEALTHY person. Big even. Hipster service that isn't hipper than though, I thought that was nice. Excellent fresh food, a lovely neighborhood gem. Yay Juniors.
Excellent! Fresh Food, Great Menu and Friendly Service.
by vercasson
February 09, 2009
So nice to be served by people that obviously don't hate their job. I went in on a Sunday at 10am, the place was very busy but everyone was smiling and I was happy to wait. My food was perfectly prepared and tasty, I would highly recommend Junior's.
- Pros: Great Food, Friendly Service
- Cons: none
...think twice
by untoherselfalone
December 03, 2008
had an awful experience because who goes out to breakfast awake enough to realize they are cash and check only. after waiting forever and getting our hopes up on the elaborately delicious descriptions of food we were disappointed with our food, the service, and the bill. if you are a vegan it could be worth those things--i can really see that, but otherwise get a bagel sandwich at Kettleman's Bagelry just down the street.
- Pros: veggie choices in abundance
- Cons: everything else
Review on KPTV
by nopodiner
July 17, 2008
LET US KNOW WHEN YOU GET TO 90 plus points.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,we watched on channel 12 tonight and are waiting for the new review
Avoid this one
by travelerkate
October 30, 2007
What a terrible experience! We watched someone wait 20 minutes just gor a greeting and water in the nearly empty cafe. Then another half an hour for overpriced eggs. When the waitress took a guy's food before he was finished (without asking), he tried several times to get her attention. She responded by embarassing him in front of us and the other group in the cafe. I couldn't believe how the waitress treated the guy!!! He wasn't even being rude or unreasonable, but she had taken his plate away while he was still eating! Then she attacked him and insulted him and I will NEVER go to Junior's again just from seeing that whole episode. That was some of the worst service I have ever seen in my life, she totally just ruined this couple's day- and she was clearly in the wrong. The food was decent, the decor is cute, but the attitude was terrible. Cross this one off of your list.
- Pros: Decor is cute in a 60s kind of way
- Cons: The "service" is horrific
gorgeous-looking french toast
by pacificritic
June 23, 2007
Great food. The most beautiful presentation of french toast I've ever seen (fresh fruit french toast). Pleasant service. Go early to avoid the wait. Child-friendly (they have some kid books and toys to keep the little ones entertained at the table).
- Pros: tasty food, pleasant service, lots of choices on the menu, kid-friendly
- Cons: long wait on weekends after 10
Savory Breakfasts
by franmill
April 25, 2007
Let me say that I dig the decor in Juniors quite a bit. Gold is the main color here & the place gives a feel of kitsch & luxe at the same time. The waitstaff was direct and friendly and all quite lovely little hipsters that you could feel okay having your granny meet. I must admit I've been there twice & had the same dish. But it was so good the first time I couldn't help myself. I had a potato dish called the Spicy. I added an egg & a side of chicken apple sausage to go with it & experienced a kind of breakfast bliss I have not known in a while. The potatoes are cooked to a browned happiness and the home-made salsa was some of the best I've ever had from anywhere. Infact many breakfast themed places could take a lesson from Juniors on how salsa should taste. And when I cut up some of the sausage & put it on the spuds...Oh joy indeed! Tried the Spicy without the chix sausage & it was a bit more flat than the the few days prior, but good all the same. My dining partner liked her breakfast too but I forgot the name of it. What was interesting too was how darn good the toast was. I got the italian both times & the toast light & cooked perfectly with just the right amount of buttery goodness. When I went to Juniors this past Saturday the place was busy yet nothing was compromised & my other 3 dining companions finished theirs meals completely and all were very happy. I'll go back soon & maybe try something else.
- Pros: Food, service, funky decor
- Cons: can be spendy to get all your taste bud desires fufilled
Average at best.
by govegan
February 17, 2007
When someone asks for vegan food, it would be nice to NOT get butter on toast. Also, less grease and salt would be good. Maybe increase the mini sized portions a bit?
I'm still hungry.
Best service and great brunch (vegan options too)
by lilyadilly
December 16, 2006
I love Juniors. It is comfortable and tasty. The staff is the best and most consistent in town. The new owner is one of the servers which I think adds the familial touch and keeps all of the service above par. Owners changed a year or two ago (i think) and I know they tried changing the menu a bit, only to go back to what the people loved. They have tasty vegan options for those who partake and they don't taste gross (vegan french toast on the list). The scrambles all around are awesome!!
Love the gold booths and the velvet wallpaper and lights!
xoxoxoxo
- Pros: service, tasty breakfast, decor
- Cons: more options?, sometimes a wait, sometimes a little slow
Great to go with kids
by planetas
November 09, 2006
Every time I go there there are kids dancing in the aisles. The servers are great at indulging (and dodging them!). The food is fantastic and the kids slurp it down. Fresh fresh juices, rather underpriced high-quality food, great service, fun as all get out. Bring the kids!
- Pros: Awesome food, service, atmosphere
- Cons: sometimes a little busy
