Vegan-friendly
Ovo
American
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Take-out

AND Cafe merged with Off the Griddle in Jul 2017. Serves vegan and vegetarian comfort food in a fun atmosphere with retro decor. Offers brunch and lunch, daily specials and a Bloody Mary menu. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-3:00pm.


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108 Reviews

First Review by notameat

@Kendraisoutside

Points +1101

Vegan
24 May 2025

Looks Good taste meh

I wouldn't write home about it. Lacks flavor tbh

Cons: No expresso

Desh

Points +1370

Vegan
24 May 2025

Vegan chicken and waffles

Had the vegan chicken and waffles…
It wasn’t that bad, the Hash browns weren’t that bad either.
I tried this place again to see if my first review was just a fluke.
I’m sure for people who have never had great tasting vegan chicken and waffles before, this place is amazing..

The chicken and waffles were that bad, and the Hash browns were that bad also.

Updated from previous review on 2025-05-24

Pros: It’s local, support local businesses , Chill atmosphere, coffee, Friendly servers

Cons: Some of the dishes are a hot mess, Too expensive for what it tastes like

JillBelsanPoston

Points +613

Vegan
21 May 2025

Yummy Brunch Wrap

Enjoyed our brunch wrap. It was large enough that the two of us split it for a light lunch

Pros: Tasty food, Friendly staff, Cute atmosphere

syrenofminds

Points +16

Vegan
19 May 2025

Excellent breakfast

I"m not sure why OTG doesn't show up under breakfast options on this app - they open at 9am and have some of the best traditional breakfast options in the city! Vegan eggs, sausage, gluten free biscuits and more. It's my favorite!

Pros: Vegan forward, Traditional breakfast, Awesome staff

d2lo

Points +533

Vegan
23 Mar 2025

Go to brunch spot

Everything we’ve had here is awesome. This is our go to vegan brunch spot in portland and that is saying a lot because there is a lot of options out there. Super friendly staff. Try to save room for one of their signature cinnamon buns. The Full Mess and Jackfruit Brisket with tofu scramble are a couple of our favorites. Free refills on coffee.

PaulAtreides

Points +1481

Vegan
02 Feb 2025

Off the Chain Griddle

Always loved Off The Griddle. Had a great brunch and it was nice that they have both vegan and veggie options. Service was excellent.

Pros: Vegan and vegetarian options, Amazing food, Amazing service

Ladah

Points +422

Herbivore
22 Jan 2025

Some good choices

My husband and I really love the meatloaf Benedict and the breakfast burrito was pretty good too.

We have found that their soyrizo and buffalo sauce items are unbearably salty. Their ketchup is very salty too.

I do like this place as long as I stay away from those extra salty items.

Pros: Meatloaf Benedict

Cons: Some items very very salty

delissy

Points +16

Vegan
07 Dec 2024

Always great!

I love their Rueben sandwich and the staff are always friendly.

kaled97

Points +847

Vegan
19 Nov 2024

Best brunch

Loved the blue plate! Homemade everything and nice to try a variety. Everything defaults vegan which is nice.

Aniseed

Points +5323

Vegan
14 Nov 2024

Vegan Biscuits & Gravy!

I love the food here! They offer an excellent version of my favorite breakfast dish: Biscuits & Gravy! Also loved their vegan chicken & waffles and their Nashville Hot Sandwich! great vegan breakfast at this place!

maddyborcin

Points +30

Vegan
11 Nov 2024

Favorite spot

Absolutely amazing food. The brisket hash and the biscuits n gravy are a must. Great drinks. Always friendly service. Love coming here for any occasion.

Pros: Amazing food, Great service, Tasty drinks

mandaziegelman

Points +399

Vegan
21 Oct 2024

Yum!

Haven’t been here since before the pandemic and what a pleasant surprise! The crunch wrap was sooooo enjoyable and the stuffed waffle was fun to eat.

Pros: Side salad with vegan hunny mustard, Super balanced crunch wrap assembly + taste, Out door seating

TurnipForPlants

11 Feb 2025

CSL

Points +377

Vegan
16 Oct 2024

Vegan delights!

Great place offering large menu of veganised dishes.

Pros: All vegan!, Tasty

ministerof_fate

Points +154

Vegan
27 Sep 2024

Brunch Pro’s

Fun, laid back vibes, easy brunch spot with a wide, plant based by default menu! It was fun to hear other people in the dining room modify their meals to include eggs or cheese for a change. Tempeh Bacon is 🔥

Zurv

Points +1611

Vegan
24 Sep 2024

Amazing b fast

The gravy was delicious and the tofu egg was amazing. The sausage was so good too! They have nice tea and French fries! Would come back!

Pros: Gravyyy

mccolligan

Points +178

Vegan
09 Sep 2024

95% vegan with eggs and dairy upon request

The default menu is vegan with vegan hollandaise sauce and cheeses. Can request to sub tofu scramble with eggs or add dairy cheese. They serve brunch daily with seating inside as well as picnic tables outside. Street parking. Tried the meatloaf as I was curious about walnut meat and it was really well spiced and flavorful. Their tofu scramble was actually the best I’ve ever had, they pan fried it until it had a nice crust to it, very delicious. Hollandaise sauce was super yummy. Love this diner as the prices are reasonable and the serving size plenty. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Local artists works line the walls

Pros: Default is vegan, Innovative meatloaf and brisket, Friendly staff

Moodiees

Points +271

Vegan
29 Aug 2024

My Portland stop!

Always stop by when I visit Portland! They have the mushroom melt waffle that I keep coming back for.
Tip: sub the ranch for the cashew cream and ask for syrup😄
Sometimes takes a bit for the food to come out.

pizzybot

Points +755

Vegan
14 Aug 2024

Great comfort food breakfast

We loved both the Nashville hot chick'n sandwich and the vegan blue plate breakfast! The ambiance on the patio out front was great, too. The server was super nice and helpful.

Pros: Great food, Generous portions, Nice patio

dm210126

Points +111

Vegan
01 Jun 2024

Full mess is full yum

Friendly service, indoor and outdoor seating, and great food - who could ask for more? First time here and the menu had so many tasty sounding choices! Finally opted for the Full Mess with gravy, and I could not have been happier. Really a great breakfast. I will be back!

Pros: Great breakfast , Outdoor seating , Friendly service

JustinCory

Points +1171

Vegan
18 May 2024

Still off the chain

Classic vegan brunch. I used to work at the ANd Cafe that was this place’s precursor and it still hits the spot. Recommend all of the brunch items and if you drink, bloody Mary’s

JohnWaldum

Points +772

Vegan
06 May 2024

Tasty breakfast and lunch in Foster!

Our second time coming to Off the Griddle. Great vibe. Great music. Tasty food and nice variety. Public service All advertise that all items are vegan however they will make items with dairy and eggs if requested. Had the tasty brunch wrap with fries and a side of coleslaw. Husband had chorizo burrito. Always a good place for tasty food.

Pros: Tasty food, Vibes/Building/Music

Sye

Points +92

Vegan
01 May 2024

Best breakfast/bunch spot

Definitely one of the best vegan breakfast/brunch spots in Portland now. Menu has much more than your typical basics. I love the hash and the full mess, and the meatloaf is also great. Good lunch options too. Cool diner vibes with outdoor seating and great staff.

Pros: All vegan with optional dairy/egg add on, Free coffee refills, Great prices

Cons: None

Lauralei

Points +592

Vegan
30 Apr 2024

Really really good breakfast

We ordered the Goddess Bowl and the Blue Plate. Both were great but the Goddess Bowl was the winner. The menu is default vegan but eggs/dairy can be added (bummer). We ate outside on a beautiful sunny day. Parking was easy. The staff was friendly and service was fast. Definitely recommended!

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-27

Pros: Friendly staff, Great food, Healthy choices

Cons: Serves eggs & dairy

kashicreature

Points +79

Vegan
11 Apr 2024

Yum yum yum!

Wonderful breakfast and lunch options. I especially liked the chicken and sausage (made in house). Cute vibe and excellent service. Also love that everything defaults to vegan.

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-11

Pros: House made ingredients, Fun diner , Generous portions

giantvegan

Points +537

Vegan
01 Apr 2024

Incredibly fast service, pretty good food

I always like it when a place makes their own meats so they get a star just for that. Went for brunch and was satisfied. It felt like real food, not too greasy or anything like that. Food you feel good about eat. I wasn’t blown away by the flavour or anything, but a solid brunch option. No real complaints. Service was extremely fast especially considering it was a busy brunch time.

hardworkingdiva

Points +65

Vegan
22 Mar 2024

Definitely a solid breakfast/brunch option.

My partner and I stopped by for a late brunch and I have to say I was pretty pleased! The portions are HUGE so be prepared to pack some home or split it with someone if leftovers are not your thing. They have an assortment of classics and some very inventive stuffed waffles (savory and sweet). The only two let downs for me was the tempeh bacon that tasted like yucca and the bland kombucha. The server seemed to be guiding me towards the other flavor but I didn’t listen, so that’s on me.

Pros: Vegan forward menu with huge portions, Super friendly staff and very clean restaurant , Great biscuits and gravy.

Cons: Tempeh bacon, Ginger kombucha

blueberrybandit

Points +385

Mostly Veg
02 Jan 2024

Delicious Breakfast/Brunch spot

I've been here several times with my omnivore friends and they've LOVED it. It's usually busy especially around 11am but I got lucky and showed up around 9 am and got a table right away. The Mac and cheese is mine and my partners favorite! The waffles are so filling, the tofu scramble is well seasoned and herby, and the tempeh bacon is my hands-down favorite way to eat tempeh!

Pros: Clearly labeled menu, Kind staff, Cute spot

Cons: Can get busy so plan accordingly




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