City State Diner

Kilee

Oh. My. Gosh. This place is an absolute hidden gem of Portland. I ordered the biscuit and gravy plate and the biscuits taste homemade, homemade sauce, eggs cooked my way, and these delicious crispy seasoned potato bits. Everything was bursting with flavor. You will not be disappointed. I also got a mocha and you can tell their espresso machine is tuned nicely because I was able to get the notes of earthy cherry flavor as you should with a good espresso. Also- they sub everything meat on the menu with veggie if you want at no additional cost for the change. 10/10 breakfast and lunch restaurant.

Meredith D

First visit today. The staff was fun! I ordered a scramble with cheddar and sautéed veggies. There were meaty, chewy mushrooms (yea!) in small pieces so no need for cutting. Red peppers, chopped spinach, red onions: everything sliced small for the perfect bite. The music, WOW! Old Bowie (Ziggy Stardust), Black Sabbath, etc, not stuff ever overplayed on any radio station, volume so I could hear the music but just right so I could hear my husband and the staff too. Atmosphere, classic diner with Portlandia undertone. My husband had the chicken fried steak, made in-house, not frozen!!! He likes joking with the staff and they played along (thank you!!) The smiley photo is what he did with leftovers. He got the grits as his side. Yes, we will be back. Lots of good looking food. They Have Real Butter on the tables! I had to get a shot of that, too.

Melody Broten

The perfect spot on a weekend for brunch. This diner has Portland written all over it. From the excellent food and drink options to the homey vibes and pet friendly patio, it's extremely welcoming. Our server was helpful with allergy issues and offered up substitutions. I highly recommend this place, especially if you love a good diner like I do!