Denizen's Cafe Reviews

I'm kicking myself for not discovering this hidden gem sooner! This breakfast and lunch spot delivers exceptional fresh food and genuinely warm, family-style service. The quality is truly outstanding, and the vibrant atmosphere makes any wait enjoyable. We loved cozying up to the window bar, watching the world go by while enjoying fresh coffee and browsing National Geographic and Mad Magazine. The food? It exceeded all expectations, both in presentation and flavor. And knowing the owner and his daughter are a hands-on team makes supporting them even more rewarding. A must-try!

We stopped into this little neighborhood cafe for a late breakfast on Tuesday on our way from Seattle through Portland to Corvallis. The breakfast sandwiches were so fresh, unique and delicious that we decided to stop on our way back through on Thursday where the four of us had lunch. We had a curry wurst (amazing!), and some savory crepes. Their smashed potatoes are fantastic - it's the way they are spiced. Their coffee is their own very good brew and they allow free refills. It was good enough to cause us to purchase a bag of their beans. They also do espresso drinks which we did not try. They bake much of their own desserts and that makes for a nice smelling ambiance. We loved this place and will make it a point to stop here anytime we are rolling through Portland.

This cafe is a wonderful little gem. We both had the roseway hash and it was outstanding. They do something especially magical with their potatoes that you have to taste to understand. In addition, the food is very fresh, which matters when you have allergies to many preservatives that are added to boxed, frozen or canned food. They did an amazing job accommodating my allergies and the whole experience was fantastic. We have been there multiple time with a great experience each time. Highly recommended!

What a great find! It seems most Eastside neighborhoods in Portland are missing that cozy cafe where they know your name and how you like your food made. My buddy and I stopped in to this new spot off NE Sandy for breakfast and coffee. The owner, James, greeted us with a warm smile and explained his menu and vision for the cafe. I opted for a veggie breakfast sandwich. It came packed full of eggs, veggies, melted cheese, and avocado on a toasted English muffin. They offer add-ons as well and I went for the roasted/smashed potatoes perfectly seasoned with a little spicy kick! Let's just say it was a breakfast to remember and will be a go-to for future visits. My buddy ordered a Denizen's Bowl, one of the house specialties. It was a rice bowl full of veggies and smothered in sublime house sauce! He loved it! We both had several refills of their great coffee, a local one called Rocky Butte Coffee Roasters. It's an excellent warm up for sure! The owner let us know they make their baked goods in house too. That fresh focaccia was all too tempting, and the sample he gave us will bring me back soon for a full sandwich! We opted to split a few extras like their dill- heavy potato salad which was great, and a fresh oatmeal cake that was next level yummy! It tasted just like those Little Debbie's I had as a kid only made with real ingredients! I'm a sucker for these "old-timey" nostalgic feeling cafe's. They even have an old fashioned lunch counter looking out the window! You can't beat excellent food, warm and friendly service, and a squeaky clean cafe I would bring everyone that comes to town for a visit. Great experience overall, we can't wait to go back!