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Jam on Hawthorne

Jam on Hawthorne

Breakfast Spot and Café$$$$
Portland
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8.7/10
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    cami j.
    "the maddie cakes are amazing, and they poach their eggs perfectly!"(10 Tips)
    Mary Jo
    "Loved the lavender mimosa!!"(3 Tips)
    Nicole M.
    "The loaded bowl was so good!"(4 Tips)
    Serious Eats
    "Get the corned beef hash and wash it down with a Bloody Mary."(5 Tips)
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  • Carl F.heart icon on user image
    Carl FigueiredoAugust 7, 2016
    The brunch here is off-the-chain..so good. Cocktails, eggs, French toast, etc. That being said, getting a seat here on the weekend requires the patience of a monk. Brunch is a bloodsport in Portland.
  • Nick S.heart icon on user image
    Nick SawyerSeptember 9, 2017
    The food was amazing, the staff was excellent, and they're super kid-friendly, with their own place settings and even a play area!
  • Joyce O.
    Joyce O.December 4, 2014
    Incredible French toast, and mason jar drinks that will knock you on your big ol' toosh! Their menu is diverse and caters to all the veggie fanatics and meat eating carnivores.
  • Aimée Jane P.heart icon on user image
    Aimée Jane ParrAugust 12, 2018
    Breakfast/Brunch menu was amazing, with vegetarian and vegan options to choose from. Good size portions, unlimited coffee! Would definitely go back! Tip: get there for opening as there is often a que!
  • Mary Ann S.heart icon on user image
    Mary Ann SullivanMay 29, 2021
    The Maddie Pancakes are delicious. If you order the full, come with an appetite. Service is excellent. They take reservations due to limited seating. Go to their website to make reservations.Thanks.
  • Marion D.
    Marion DavisFebruary 22, 2016
    A lot of food (one meal = 2). Great vegetarian options. Nice atmosphere. Just wish we didn't get the seats near the restrooms. Will come back to try the cocktails!
  • Megan M.
    Megan McVeyAugust 2, 2013
    Cannot say enough good things about this place! Amazing wait staff, extremely reasonable prices, double thumbs up for food. Highly, highly recommend.
  • Brook S.heart icon on user image
    Brook ShelleyJanuary 4, 2015
    The portions at brunch are large, and the food is delicious. Hang out and drink coffee outside and the line goes pretty quick. Get a bottle of champagne/mimosa kit for 16 bucks.
  • Christopher C.heart icon on user image
    Christopher CoffeeJuly 4, 2012
    Amazing find. The Sasquatch with jack cheese and the spicy pork sausage has a nice kick. The sourdough toast is so tasty you won't want butter. The Dirty Harry in the Big Bertha glass hits the spot!!
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsDecember 20, 2013
    One of the most popular brunch spots in town, for good reason. Get the corned beef hash and wash it down with a Bloody Mary.
  • Max B.heart icon on user image
    Max Blue 🚴🍔November 21, 2014
    best breakfast in a long time. You can't go wrong with any savoury dish just don't forget to order the blueberry pancake on the side!
  • Nicole M.heart icon on user image
    Nicole MaroneAugust 3, 2016
    The loaded bowl was so good! I added bacon and avocado to it, and it was everything I could've wanted. Also, try the lavender mimosa.
  • Paul L.heart icon on user image
    Paul LewandowskiMay 17, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Kid friendly, good food, and nice servers. Great place to eat if you can get there before the "brunch rush".
  • Tami M.heart icon on user image
    Tami McNabbJanuary 2, 2015
    Had the Maddie Cakes and they were tasty! They were out of the Corn Beef Hash much to my husbands dismay. The Brian's Hash was a bit hot but good.
  • Star B.heart icon on user image
    Star BjorgeMarch 18, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    The hashes are amazing. Get a cocktail in the "Big Bertha" size. It's cheaper than buying two regular sized ones!
  • Iris W.
    Iris WillowMay 25, 2014
    Get the Sassy Mary! The smoked salmon bene is awesome and the corned beef hash was yummy too!
  • cami j.heart icon on user image
    cami j.April 5, 2017
    the maddie cakes are amazing, and they poach their eggs perfectly! super friendly staff and expansive menu!
  • Hemant J.heart icon on user image
    Hemant JJanuary 5, 2015
    Bella sunrise is an awesome savory breakfast dish! Have one of the awesome mimosas with that!
  • Yitong W.heart icon on user image
    Yitong WangOctober 15, 2018
    Hearty spot for breakfast & brunch. Bella sunrise is a hidden gem!!
  • Christopher C.heart icon on user image
    Christopher CoffeeJuly 9, 2012
    The Smith & Wesson is AWESOME. I'm guessing they call it the Smith and Wesson because you taste the Bang before you feel the bullet.
  • Arash N.heart icon on user image
    Arash NarchiOctober 24, 2015
    Oatmeal chai blueberry vegan pancakes were delicious but huge portion. This place is awesome for breakfast
  • Rob M.
    Rob MeronekAugust 14, 2014
    Super good breakfast for lunch. This is Brian's Hash. Kids friendly too.
  • Jason H.
    Jason HillardAugust 21, 2011
    apparently this is a great breakfast place, but i came at night. great drinks, mixed with awesome hip hop on the overhead speakers. chilled out vide, but bobbin my head. dig it
  • Alex B.heart icon on user image
    Alex BrehmOctober 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Lots of great food on the menu, you'll be happy with anything. Order one Maddie Cake as a side to share.
  • Hava
    HavaJanuary 1, 2014
    Great food! Does a good job of catering to larger groups and groups with kids. There's even a little play area.
  • Kyle K.
    Kyle K.June 17, 2014
    Good little breakfast joint! Staff was very friendly (even when there was an issue) and food was very good!
  • Roman A.
    Roman AroNovember 29, 2014
    Huge portions here! You gotta get Ty's big breakfast (vegetarian) ! Also had the gluten free waffles.. Noms!
  • Gehlen E.heart icon on user image
    Gehlen ExumMay 15, 2017
    My go to is the Loaded Bowl with a scrambled egg. Just sampled a Maddie Cake, which was delightful!
  • Nicole K.heart icon on user image
    Nicole KastenMay 12, 2017
    The spicy bloody Mary's are great. Order whatever the special is. Super vegan friendly.
  • Andrew D.heart icon on user image
    Andrew DeVigalOctober 21, 2012
    If you have a little one with you, get a table near the staged off play area for them. Super thoughtful convenience. The food is also Jammin'.
  • Kevin M.heart icon on user image
    Kevin MaguireSeptember 14, 2015
    Wow. Go with someone you love, and grab the corned beef hash and Maddie Cakes. Swap plates halfway through. 💞
  • Christian B.heart icon on user image
    Christian BakerDecember 31, 2014
    Best savory vegetarian breakfast options in all of SE, and possibly the whole city.
  • Hemant J.heart icon on user image
    Hemant JAugust 2, 2015
    Love this place! The waffles are silky smooth and rich. Love their mimosas!
  • Ian C.heart icon on user image
    Ian CollinsFebruary 20, 2016
    Good for kids, vegetarians and other picky eaters.
  • Brook S.heart icon on user image
    Brook ShelleyOctober 5, 2014
    Delicious salmon scramble. One of the best breakfasts I've had in Portland
  • Stephanieheart icon on user image
    StephanieFebruary 27, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Vegan oatmeal chai pancakes, Ty's big breakfast, Maddie Cakes, Large Mimosas!
  • Shannon Z.heart icon on user image
    Shannon ZMarch 31, 2015
    Lots of vegan, vegetarian& gluten free choices. The Bloody Mary looked amazing.
  • Sam S.heart icon on user image
    Sam SmolenskiMarch 1, 2016
    Tons of vegan / veggie opts here! Everything I've had is great!!
  • Saraheart icon on user image
    SaraOctober 28, 2013
    The corn beef is awesome the sand which was the best! If I didn't have to drive I probably would've had the big Bertha
  • Schlomo R.heart icon on user image
    Schlomo RabinowitzDecember 6, 2014
    They know how to make breakfast paired with booze.
  • Timothy H.heart icon on user image
    Timothy HongNovember 28, 2016
    Two egg breakfast was amazing. Hash browns were on point. Big deal.
  • Robin H.
    Robin HealyAugust 8, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    If you get the (incredible) Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes, the blueberries WILL turn your teeth blue! Fair warning if you have a date or business meeting afterwards!
  • Jason X.
    Jason XJanuary 5, 2014
    Excellent fruit cups. Vegetarian sausage gravy. Aardvark sauce!! Friendly staff.
  • Annie T.
    Annie TunnicliffeJune 7, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Vegan blueberry chai pancakes are incredible! Very, very filling and delicious
  • WhyGo Travel
    WhyGo TravelDecember 8, 2011
    Order Ty's Big Breakfast, Lemon Ricotta pancakes, or the Loaded Bowl. (& Little Jam is cozier than the newer Big Jam for seating) Read more
  • Phil D.heart icon on user image
    Phil DoughtyFebruary 11, 2016
    Add a single slice of French Toast to whatever you order for dessert 😁
  • Billy B.heart icon on user image
    Billy BJanuary 7, 2020
    Great place awesome breakfast
  • Ryan K.heart icon on user image
    Ryan KApril 15, 2017
    Great vegan blueberry oatmeal pancakes!
  • Michelle N.
    Michelle NguyenMay 11, 2014
    The secret aardvark sauce is amazing!!!!
  • Ankur N.
    Ankur NaikAugust 4, 2012
    "You will not be seated until everyone in your party has arrived. Thank you." (it's worth the wait)
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