Gateway Breakfast House

There is not much more I can say about Gateway Breakfast House that I have not said already ...BEST BREAKFAST IN PORTLAND ... HOOAH!It is the first restaurant I visit when I return to Portland and for good reason, they have great food, reasonable prices, and the service is extraordinary, always.This place is an institution in East Portland and I hope they flourish for years to come.CombatCritic Gives Gateway Breakfast House 10 Bombs Out Of 10 And Remains On My ¨WALL OF FAME¨... More Bombs Are Better!

Very nice staff and great food! One of the best chicken fried steak ive had 10 out of 10

Oh sure the food is excellent and the service is fantastic... But, this place is an iconic Portland Landmark.Obama had breakfast here, and so should you! Gateway Breakfast House has a very Portland-E vibe. It's pretty cool... I can promise you that you'll be happy with this one... you have Mark In The Dark's personal guarantee!Gateway Breakfast House can get busy, so plan accordingly. We went at 10:30 AM and had no problems.Check the menu on their website, here is the link.gatewaybreakfasthouse.com

Gateway Breakfast House is a small old school restaurant for breakfast and lunch. If you want classic dishes with large portions in a clean unassuming atmosphere, this is it. Prices are mid. My 3 eggs, hash browns, sausage, toast, and coffee was about $20 without tip. There can be a wait, they have a seating area inside with benches for that, and a wait list. The staff keeps the list moving. The crowd was all ages, from families to grandparents and no hipsters in sight. The children at the next table were delighted by the waffles with strawberries and whipped cream. I had 3 eggs, classic shredded hash browns, wheat toast and German sausage, 2 links, interestingly served sliced lengthwise. I wouldn't say the sausage was particularly German, but Germany is big. They have a little local fame as President Obama visited for breakfast back in the day, so if it's OK for him, it's OK for me!

This is what it is- a breakfast joint. The food was "okay", but the service was exceptional. All the wait staff were friendly, polite, and expedient. I prefer to avoid chain restaurants, especially when traveling. Gateway fit the bill. I could tell they had a regular clientele. There is no better way to become "part of the neighborhood" than to take a seat, then watch and listen to the interactions. I got fueled up, and headed out for an awesome day. Check it out if you're in the neighborhood!

Came here for an American breakfast and got just exactly that! Everyone was so delicious and satisfied my cravings. Many people were ordering burgers so I'll be coming back to try one of those. Highly recommend if you are looking for a place with great service and food!

There is a reason you have to wait to get a seat here. Food is hot and tasty and the service always comes with a smile. Will definitely be returning.

Great place to eat. Wonderful service and people. Very affordable and gives it that small town vibe. Our omelettes were delicious and served up quickly. Sadly the place isn't open very late but when it is, it's quite busy every day of the week.Obama did eat here and if you're lucky you can snag the same booth he sat in.

This small cozy restaurant has fast and friendly service with good food at a great value. Love that they support other local businesses by printing their business information onto the dining tables. Also the fact that former President Obama ate here! If he ate there, you know it's good!

It was exactly what I wanted it to be. A relaxed breakfast shop, good food and service.