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Bertie Lou's Cafe

8051 SE 17TH Ave, Portland, OR 97202-6762
(503) 239-1177
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Ranked #222 of 1,890 restaurants in Portland
5.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Cuisines: American
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Neighbourhood: Sellwood - Moreland Improvement League
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Neighbourhood: Sellwood - Moreland Improvement League
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canada
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We love to eat breakfast here, whenever we're in Portland. My grandmother lived in the neighborhood in the 30's, my aunts in the 40's-90's, my daughter in the 2000's. Now the rest of us(including my grandsons) visit when we can. We love the chicken fried steak, corned beef hash,well, just about everything. More

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West Linn, Oregon
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

We should all be so lucky to have a place like Bertie Lou's in our own neighborhood. I come here occasionally with a good friend from the neighborhood and thoroughly enjoy the food and the casual charm of the place. My personal favorite dishes are one of the Benedicts, and so I rarely order anything different, but everything I have... More

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Portland
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

I have been going to Bertie Lou's for years. It is like stepping back in time, a trippy place. The food is really good and the staff is very nice. Okay, sometimes there is a wait but, it is worth waiting. If you want a good meal at reasonable prices, this is the place to go. A friend of ours... More

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Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011

My wife and I are visiting her brother who recently moved the Sellwood are of Portland. This tiny place was in walking distance for a Sat. Morning breakfast. Had to wait in 48 degree weather outside for 45 minutes but actually worth it. The hollandaise was really good and could be had on classic and inventive dishes. My wife and... More

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Central California
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2010

I'm happy to report that Bertie Lou's Cafe is still going strong and is a great choice for breakfast or lunch. They are open early until 2pm. The portions are large and the food is good, home cooking. It's a small place with a few outside tables near Sellwood. If you are in the area, you won't be disappointed if... More

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Central California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2009

If you are near the Sellwood neighborhood of Portland, be sure to stop at Bertie Lou's. You will have one of the best breakfasts you have ever had. It's a small place with a few tables outside on the corner. The decor is eclectic and quirky. Don't expect anything fancy, just a great menu with down-home choices, great food and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2008

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Portland
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2008

EVERYTHING EXCELLENT ; FOOD , SERVICE...real small place, who cares about that??? More

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portland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2006

great breakfast; great coffee; great service. More

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