Besaw's

Besaw's is a breakfast spot Portland located in United States.

8 / 10
243
ratings
  • Phone

    (503) 228-2619

  • Website

    besaws.com

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  • Type

    Breakfast Spot

Address

1545 NW 21st Ave Portland , OR 97209 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Lunch
Drinks Full Bar

Comments / 63


Keywords:

breakfast food good service huevos rancheros gluten-free food good for dates coffee great value pancakes chicken & waffles biscuits oatmeal French toast omelettes trendy hash bar homemade food meats potatoes bacon
Rachel Mercer

Really amazing breakfast - crowded even on a weekday morning. Got the biscuits and gravy and loved it. They're spicy and a bit heavy as a warning - but if you're from the south it will feel like home.

graceface killa

The breakfast burger will cure that which ails you from the night before. The kale & roasted tomato hidden under the homemade beef patty and sausage gravy is a party in my mouth. Legit for hangovers.

Alex Dimas

Great value for your $, excellent service and quick (if needed). Had the Hella Burrito which was sweet but I spices it up with their (mostly) local and organic hot sauces . Delicious coffee too :)

Shauna Mendelow

Located in the Alphabet District in Portland, cool interior, outstanding service and tasty options for food and beverages!

Joshua Kagi

If brunch is a religion in Portland... which it is... this is its mecca. Lines are often long, but it's worth the wait. Hearty breakfast , delicious mimosas , century old charm.

Design*Sponge

Inside, you’ll find a classic, homey diner packed to bursting with happy locals. Whatever you order, make sure it comes with a side of pork apple sausage – it’s ridiculously good. Read more

Rubén García

The farmer's hash is delicious and very filling. Ask for their homemade hot sauces , they're a great addition!

Josef Pfeiffer

Bloody Marys are excellent as is just about everything else on the menu. They are also open every day for breakast, which has just about everything brunch does.

Richard Robinett

Fantastic fantastic fantastic brunch - quick friendly service and great food and drinks!

Charlotte Katz

If you're looking for a delicious, hearty breakfast , look no further than Besaw's located off NW 23rd Ave.. In the summertime, try to get outdoor seating for the perfect people-watching perch .

David Leonard

The food and drinks are very good here. You should certainly come here and wait forever to have brunch at least once. However, preferential treatment of regulars (see, the old and rich) is annoying.

VI

Omg if this is how 100 years and kicking tastes sign me up! Farmer hash , hella burrito , some alcoholic bevs! I loved ever fork-full !

Zac Snider

Awesome staff . Good diner vibes... post up over breakfast and read the newspaper.

Ryan Saul

Bloody Mary is not for the faint of heart, made with lots of veggies and very pulpy. Excellent if you like a hearty drink.

Melissa

Love the Derna Sour! Live out of town and go every time I’m in Portland

Selena Ivey

Amazing baked Mac !! Excellent service and wonderful 1903 history! Same building, same bar and stools, wonderful atmosphere!

Christoph Schillebeeckx

Amazing brunch ! Definitely get the crispy potatoes on the side!

Jen B

Really fun atmosphere with perfectly cooked food. Even the simple vegetarian stuff is really enjoyable.

Shawn Cook

The hueveros rancheros is delicious. Very cute place with a great wait staff .

Whit Breeden

The burger is phenomenal but the fries don't complement it well , unless you like them on the softer side.

Nicole Kasten

Friendly staff . Modern menu. Well done beverage menu.

Doane Atwood

Brunch bison burger , with duck egg !

Lalo H

Have a drink with your breakfast , you will thank me later.

Jason Pickens

Great brunch menu . Everything is good here.

Meme Ranken

This is an amazing restaurant ! Everyone should go here at some point in their life!

Mariana Bukvic

The duck confit hash special was amazing!

Hava

Great gluten free options . Delicious food. Pleasant, pub feel atmosphere.

Peter Badovinatz

Seafood chowder , french fries , hell, everything I've ever had there.

Jordan Zwagerman

The Burger is the 2nd best burger I have ever had, and I've had A LOT of burgers . This is a must try.

Caroline Paquin

Champagne and fruit reduction is a delicious alternative to mimosa

Javier Escobedo

Espresso is too bitter. Salmon omelette pretty good. Seasonal veggies are awesome.

Vincent Iadevaia

The best breakfast I've ever had in my 25 years on this planet.

Paul Rossi

Two different types of hot sauces and heavy use of salt and pepper couldn't make the Corned-beef hash taste more than a pile of mush.

Steve Mar

Avocado bacon Benedict on weekends. Don't even consider anything else.

Aidan Feldman

Killer breakfast . Huevos rancheros and omlettes were to die for.

Dion Barela

The Croque Madame is delicious. It's even better with a Bloody Mary and great friends!

Bella Porter

I look forward to their new location & will post review afterwards

Doniree Walker

If you're into mimosas (and who isn't) this place does not mess around. The drink is 80% champagne and 20% OJ . None of that 50/50 bs. Perfects Sunday brunch accoutrements.

Sara Robinson

Stumptown coffee , oatmeal cranberry pancakes , and Scram 23 bring heaven to my earth

Dennis Harrison

Buffalo lasagna . Delicious

David Dixon

On valentines day they had a flourless chocolate cake . It was way better than Papa Haydn's manjari chocolate cake .

Dan Holland

Really disappointed. Ordered breakfast burrito with no meat, waitress suggested veggie sausage , bit into and realized was pork sausage so obviously sent back. Worse part, NO APOLOGY from the waitress

Davina I

OMG. Their gluten free French toast is AH-MAZING.

Mookie Kaushal

Order a greyhound. They're made from fresh grapefruits .

seadit

The Mac is awesome! Try it with garlic and spinich.

CRUZiiiE

The most non-sensical hosts & waitstaff ever! Seating for 2 on average takes 45min. Go next door to Social Club instead.

Kiwi Cowgirl

Sadly this icon closed down in June 2015 as the place is being torn down and replaced with condos !

DOC 3000

Sad what this place is turning into. Hour long waits for 2 with no rational reason since there are multiple tables open for 3. Avoid the unnecessary wait and got to byways

Meredith McCreight

Try the bacon avocado Benedict. Awesome!

Tim In The House

Breakfast and lunch !

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