I love this area of town! Grand Central on N Fremont Street is a popular and typically busy location. The space has both indoor and outdoor seating. Finding parking can at times be a pain. You may have to find a space on a residential side street.
The staff are friendly, but as there are most often people in line, ordering can feel a bit rushed. The indoor space can feel tight and crowded when the queue is long. In nicer weather, the outdoor seating area feels more open and less cramped.
The coffee menu is small and quite basic. Food options are plentiful. Freshly made bread, coffee cakes, pastries, scones, quiche, and sandwiches are available. Soup, seasonal salads, and meal specials are also on offer. One of my personal favorite food items is the Pecan Pull Apart pastry!
There is a public restroom at this location.
I’ve always loved the bread. I’ve had a years long love affair with the pecan rolls…I wasn’t prepared for the BLT. Perfect in every way, bread toasted but not enough to destroy the roof of your mouth, thick slightly sweet bacon, huge slabs of summer tomatoes, fresh green leaf and (extra) best foods. Nothing fancy, everything where it should be. Thank you for making my day!
A really great cafe. Lots of inside and outside seating available, and very spacious. The coffee was fantastic and they had a sugar free option. The coffee was high quality and made with skill. The croissant sandwich was very good as well. Good quality food and coffee and a great place to enjoy it indoor or outdoor, so it's a win for me. I recommend them.
Absolutely love this place! When I'm in Portland this is my go-to for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Great options and their seasonal sandwich are so yummy! Great coffee and pastries! And the customer service is fantastic! And thier loafs of bread are soooo tasty!
Hadn't been to Grand Central in a while, and thought I'd go for lunch. I really should stop in more often! I got the turkey and chutney sandwich with a bowl of the Thai Curry soup. It was all awesome! The bread is so fresh and flavorful, and the soup was really tasty. Everything I've ever had from Grand Central has always been good... why don't I remember to stop in more?!?!
Don’t come here in a rush: this place was nearly packed at 2p on a weekday.. but because it’s so lovely you’ll want to return! Had a delicious cup of soup with fresh bread and a lay of butter. Perfect after a long walk this morning! Seating for small parties or solo at the window bar seats. So happy I saw the +++++ reviews for this place. $5 for meal, with added tip
Delicious breakfast sandwich and Chai. Friendly staff. Busy place.
One of the finest bakeries in earth. Grand Central’s croissants and bread fill a good portion of our household calories. The cafe is cozy and warm, and consistently busy during the brunch and lunch hour. The staff are a happy accommodating bunch. Highly recommend!
The best sourdough bread in Portland. I get a loaf of sourdough every time I go to a new bakery, and I've never had better. Great crust, tremendous crumb - it's a bread with a point of view. GC has a strong sandwich game, too.
Great place for a breakfast sandwich, pastries or bread. Love the bacon egg bolo or croissant. Jammers are great, and soda bread (now seasonal) is one of my favorite items for breakfast.
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