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American, Cafe, Diner
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
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2.4 km from Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
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Reviewed 28 June 2023

Just a tiny little place at a triangular corner. We loved the Monte Cristo sandwiches. Should have shared it. So big!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 13 March 2022 via mobile

Love the neighborhood feel, the welcoming staff and good service. But the food lacked flavor. The eggs and hash browns were cooked in way too much grease and lacked their own flavor. It looked like the sausage patty was house made but it too didn’t...taste like much. The portions were way too big. I ate less than half of my meal and felt heavy and weighted down for hours. DisappointedMore

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 14 June 2021

After reading quite a few decent reviews for the Cameo Cafe, we thought we'd give it a try. The American/Korean fusion was intriguing.... Oh boy.... Where to start? 4.5 Rating, eh? I just don't see this in any shape or form. Let’s do a walkthrough...of our meal. Starting with the GOOD: The Coffee was good. Marionberry squirt-bottle goo was interesting, I'll put it in the good list. The Ham/Bacon comes from Gartner's butcher shop. We could quickly identify the Gartner's products. That's it for the Good.. The Bad: Service was slow and disorganized, but I can forgive this because I'm here for the food. Cleanliness, so-so. We decided to go with a Traditional entrée and a Fusion entrée; A Blazer Omelet and Sue Gee's Special Fusion pancake. Blazer Omelet: Blazer Omelet looked like the Blazer's had trampled over it about 10 times. It looked more like a disjointed Scramble, but way an omelet. The Gartner's (Sugar) Ham came through, everything else was pretty flavorless. Veggies tasted steamed vs grilled, very little grill and zero seasoning. Eggs have a strange gray tinge. The melted cheese on top appeared to have been plopped on in the last second. Even the cheese had little flavor. Hash browns were barely browned, mushy inside and greasy. Toast was OK Fusion Pancake: Kind of a cross between a Cong you bing (Chinese Scallion Pancake), a rice porridge and a pancake. It looked interesting filling the entire plate. We had mixed reviews. a. Light and delicate with a subtle savory aspect. Pretty Good b. Delicate and ricey with unseasoned Onion. Forgettable. Bacon from Gartner's was thick and smokey. Good thing they have Garnter's products or it would have been mostly flavorless meal.. Yes, the portions are HUGE, but that in no way ever can compensate for taste. I hate giving any place 2 stars. Since the Fusion pancake is exploring new territory, I'd have to give it 2.5 stars. The blandness, lack of any seasoning and poor preparation really pushes it more towards the 2.More

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed 13 September 2020

I ate here during COVID-19,, though except for a "masks required for entry" sign, there seemed to be few changes due to the pandemic. It's a nice diner that welcomes both people from the neighborhood and outside visitors. While it's an aging establishment, it's been...kept up fairly well and serves excellent food. The waitresses were almost too attentive. They were constantly refilling coffee and asking if everything was all right. I ordered a ham and cheese omelet, which was big and airy. It was accompanied by hash browns and rye toast and what appeared to be homemade jam. All the food was excellent. The only disappointment was the coffee, which was surprisingly weak for the Pacific Northwest. I saw this place while passing by on a bus and decided to stop in. I'm glad I did. It really is a lovely little diner.More

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 9 November 2019

I found this as an online recommendation for breakfast and it was great. More of a diner than a restaurant. Food was tasty, interesting, abundant. Waitress was friendly and attentive and fast. I broke my rule and had the coffee in the round pot, and...it was good. I did break my diet restrictions though...worth it.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 5 November 2019

The Cameo will NOT be everyone's "cup of tea," but if you want a basic, very old-fashioned American style breakfast, you can get it here...as folks have been doing for eons! OK, beyond the standard, classic, American fare, you're also going to find some interesting...variations and choices, i.e., Korean! LOL, the Cameo is lovingly owned and operated by a Korean woman who has preserved the past and introduced some Asian cuisine touches! YAY! The customer is in charge, however, and you get what you want and order, American, Korean, or a bit of both' win-win! So...eggs are perfect, bacon is THICK and crispy (YUM!), and hash browns are crispy outside, and buttery deelish inside. Sausage or "whatever" on the is what you want and expect...breakfast "comfort" food, safe, predictable. Sometimes, that's all I want...nothing fancy, pretentious or "fashion cuisine forward," just BREAKFAST! Cameo is Portland old traditional, not "portland weird" (although I love that too! Anyway, go try it and you like it! It's a tad pricey..."caveat emptor." But when I WANT CAMEO, I go!More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 22 October 2019

The food was very good. Atmosphere was terrific. portions good. Really enjoyed the mixture of choices on the menu. This is a do again place

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 4 September 2019 via mobile

I love this little hidden gem in Portland. The food is amazing and the portions are huge. Meals are so good you don't want to share but so big that you should. The décor is quirky and so is the staff. Walk around the building...to see the chickens.More

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 24 June 2019 via mobile

Portland vibe. Old school diner with a slight Asia. (Creative!) twist on some items. Whether sitting at the counter or at a table, breakfast, brunch or dinner are worth the visit. We’ll be back.

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed 18 June 2019 via mobile

50+ years ago Alice met the man who would lead her to be known in NW Portland as "the other Alice". Arlo Guthrie played at the Armory and she was there. This resturant has been a eating spot since the days of the trolley car....25 years ago Alice moved east and sold. Now it is a must stop if you, for whatever reason, find yourself in NW Portland. They give you a lot of food but my vegitarian wife was, for the first time in 25 years was unable to finish her spinach omelette and I left A PIECE OF BACON, BACON! on my plate.More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed 26 May 2019 via mobile

Very good service. French toast was great perfectly cooked with a nice flavor. Would definitely recommend.

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed 20 April 2019 via mobile

Had this delicious breakfast yesterday...wow 🥓 hash browns and 🍳... Sooooo good... Coffee with Irish creamer too.. huge menu and very reasonable prices

Date of visit: April 2019
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Reviewed 17 April 2019

Extended family very hungry after an early AM flight into Portland, but heaven forbid we would not even consider risking eating at the PDX, having once made that mistake. The closest recommended restaurant was the Cameo, about 3 miles away. We were not disappointed. Crowded,...but a table for 5 was found quickly, service friendly and fast. All good, in particular the waffles, if not a little pricey, Someone had Korean fare, and gave a thumbs up. Coffee refilled without asking.More

Date of visit: April 2019
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Reviewed 27 January 2019 via mobile

First off, I RARELY give bad reviews, especially restaurant reviews because I used to work in the industry and understand the struggles. Food was fine I guess, but not good enough for a $15 meal. I’m not an amazing cook and I could’ve prepared better...French toast. Cold syrup. I’m not sure I’ve been to a breakfast restaurant that doesn’t warm it up? Maybe I’m wrong. I suppose the worst part was the waitress (was clearly sick) coughing everywhere, not even attempting to cough into her shoulder - put a really bad taste in my mouth and if they can’t do something like that which is so basic, what else is going on behind the scenes?More

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed 12 December 2018

This tiny restaurant is beyond belief for the attention they give to each customer. They remember who you are and the group you have and how long you have been waiting. If you can't tell, my wife & I love this place.

Date of visit: December 2018
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Cameo Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4