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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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  • Jenny K.heart icon on user image
    Jenny KornblattOctober 22, 2015
    Pumpkin pancakes.. Fall orgasm in your mouth
  • Alethea I.heart icon on user image
    Alethea IJune 14, 2016
    Everything is soooo good
  • @Courtney_IRL .
    @Courtney_IRL November 12, 2012
    The Maddie Cakes are unbelievable. Who can say no to lemon ricotta pancakes with warm blueberry compote? Nobody, that's who.
  • Rachel L.heart icon on user image
    Rachel LorberJune 26, 2012
    Not just for breakfast anymore...check out the happy hour menu...its to die for!
  • Heather R.
    Heather RoseFebruary 24, 2012
    Plan C is the perfect hangover cocktail. Mix with delicious vegan brunch and you'll be fixed up in no time!
  • Saraheart icon on user image
    SaraAugust 17, 2015
    Big Bertha drinks an breakfast is always yummy cant pick just one favorite dish
  • Jenny R.
    Jenny RetchlessFebruary 8, 2014
    The atmosphere is awesome and the food is even better.
  • Jacob C.heart icon on user image
    Jacob CohenDecember 31, 2014
    Big servings of healthy pancakes are a good option
  • Mary Joheart icon on user image
    Mary JoOctober 30, 2016
    Loved the lavender mimosa!!
  • Chrisheart icon on user image
    ChrisAugust 1, 2014
    Ty's big breakfast is amazing!
  • Mike W.heart icon on user image
    Mike WalekeJune 7, 2015
    Great cocktails and huge portions.
  • Dan L.
    Dan L.July 10, 2012
    Jam has gluten-free bread and great coffee.
  • Ryan H.heart icon on user image
    Ryan HoweyOctober 19, 2014
    The corned beef hash is mondo. Lots of horseradish.
  • lydia l.
    lydia lauerJune 18, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    I suggest Ed's Plate w/ sour dough and of course some of the jam!
  • Mordy G.
    Mordy GreenspanNovember 11, 2017
    Someone give that waiter who makes paper airplanes a raise!
  • Ian R.heart icon on user image
    Ian RyanJune 26, 2016
    Awesome breakfast restaurant.
  • Susan T.heart icon on user image
    Susan TiptonJanuary 10, 2018
    I love hash browns-and Jam serves@them
  • Mike W.heart icon on user image
    Mike WalekeApril 3, 2016
    Portions are very generous, order less than you would normally.
  • David ☕️ K.
    David ☕️ KleinSeptember 4, 2012
    Great place if you're looking for that "local" Portland vibe.
  • Dino K.
    Dino KužnikJanuary 6, 2014
    Delicious breakfast options!
  • Marie D.
    Marie DJuly 4, 2014
    Huge portions. Prepare a doggy bag.
  • Jeff C.heart icon on user image
    Jeff CohenFebruary 4, 2016
    Don't limit us as far as the length of our reviews!
  • Megan M.
    Megan McVeyAugust 2, 2013
    Grapefruit & Lavendar mimosas = perfecto
  • Alyssa C.
    Alyssa CarterJuly 3, 2010
    One of the best places to check out for BREAKFAST in Portland. You won't be sorry!
  • Josef P.
    Josef PfeifferSeptember 23, 2013
    Excellent brunch spot.
  • Nicholas M.
    Nicholas MannAugust 14, 2013
    Dat lavender mimosa. Make it a Bertha too.
  • Melissa D.heart icon on user image
    Melissa DownsDecember 24, 2015
    32 Oz adult beverages. Need I say more?
  • Angela J.
    Angela Johnson GravesDecember 23, 2012
    I love the Maddie cakes!
  • Rory K.
    Rory KaluzaJune 28, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Order the Norwester for breakfast. It's bomb! #nwsalmon
  • Christopher C.heart icon on user image
    Christopher CoffeeJuly 9, 2012
    Jam has a nice happy hour drinks and food menu.
  • Leigh A.heart icon on user image
    Leigh ArmstrongDecember 17, 2013
    We're practically in Canada and they charge extra for maple syrup? Be serious.
  • Mariam J.heart icon on user image
    Mariam JensenDecember 22, 2019
    Yummy breakfast burritos 🥳
  • aaronpk
    aaronpkAugust 28, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The tidy breakfast burritos are the best. They don't like when you ask for takeout on the weekends.
  • Kalli F.heart icon on user image
    Kalli FritzJune 7, 2015
    So overrated. Sad to see this is "portlands second best breakfast place". the prices are too high for the quality, and the food is greasy. Denny's is a fair comparison :(
  • Virginia
    VirginiaJune 24, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the curry tofu scramble with eggs instead of tofu.
  • Tara S.
    Tara SaycocieSeptember 9, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The waffle with blueberry compote, pecans & whipped cream is amazing!
  • Jill S.heart icon on user image
    Jill SchaefferDecember 31, 2019
    Ricotta hot cakes
  • Meg A.
    Meg AulDecember 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The best place for breakfast!
  • Alan M.heart icon on user image
    Alan MooimanMarch 8, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Get a Maddie cake!
  • Greg B.heart icon on user image
    Greg BrownAugust 6, 2016
    Try a Bloody Mary
  • Marshall K.
    Usually great breakfast but I am trying a tofu dish and the tofu is unseasoned!
  • Ola
    OlaNovember 8, 2013
    The Maddie's cakes rock!
  • Paul F.
    Paul FenwickNovember 9, 2012
    Courtesy Vegan Friendly Pdx by Teresa R.
  • Ae W.
    Ae WholeFebruary 18, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Eat some home-made jam on the delicious sprouted wheat bread!
  • Armain A.
    Armain AustinApril 27, 2012
    Try the Maddie Cake.
  • Gehlen E.heart icon on user image
    Gehlen ExumAugust 25, 2014
    Loaded bowl!!
  • Shrub
    ShrubJune 3, 2011
    Sunday morning Bloody Mary's will make your weekend
  • Maggie U.
    Maggie UnkeferNovember 24, 2012
    Nom nom nom!
  • Jon C.
    Jon ConantJuly 5, 2011
    JD Massacre and it's roasted red pepper sauce.
  • Topher J.
    Topher JamesMarch 15, 2023
    Long lines for ok breakfast
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