Such a cute spot! Nice and quiet, warm, cozy, and well decorated. I ate here right after getting off the plane & it really hit the spot. The aebleskiver were delicious, I especially liked the lemon curd, however, I thought the texture would be different than a normal pancake. It was literally a spherical pancake, but a good one. The pytt i panna was the best. I wasn't sure about having trout for breakfast, but I highly recommend it. The flavor balances really well with everything else in the skillet, and its the perfect hearty-but-not-too-heavy breakfast. I also had the Swedish coffee, which warms you up from the inside out. It has a pretty heavy black licorice flavor, which I usually don't like, but when set off with coffee was really a treat.
(5)
Chris L.
Wonderful, unique restaurant tucked into SE portland neighborhood, offering an assortment of well executed dishes. I went for brunch, and in very Portland style, there was a wait. It's a pleasant neighborhood to walk around, with a cozy produce co-op with a juice cart in the small parking lot just a few blocks away. Further, the associated coffee shop next door makes the tedium of waiting fly by.
(5)
Ben K.
Honestly, I hate brunch. Whenever my gf suggest we go for brunch I just think of pretentious hipsters making me wait two hours to sit in a jam packed restaurant--of course it is packed, it only has 3 tables. So, we were on vacation in Portland and I thought I would surprise my GF by taking her to Broder. We came on a monday around noon and the wait wasn't too bad. About 30 minutes. There are a decent number of tables and a bar area where you can sit. We had the danish pancakes and the trout scramble. I have to say I was extremely impressed. The food was amazing. The staff were really nice and provided pretty good service considering it is a hipster-brunch spot. I did not detect an ounce of pretentiousness. I tried their famous bloody mary which was pretty epic, definitely will wake you up in the morning. Take it from me, this is a brunch place that can't be missed (My gf, brunch aficionado, also approves)
On my way there I was listening to Erykah Badu's cd and when I arrived ( and didn't have a long wait), I was surprised to hear that the same song I had on repeat during my drive to the restaurant, was the first song I heard when I was seated. That, to me, was a sign that I had made a good decision to eat there. The baked eggs, the hash,jam and toast never disappoints. I love the ambience. It's not a place for groups, but quaint enough for a date or if you want to eat alone. Or if you're with another couple. As a matter of fact, I will be there in the morning. I love this place.
(5)
Ariel A.
I was visiting Portland and my friend and I decided to try broder. I'd read all about the crazy wait times, so we decided to get there before they opened. We ended up arriving a minute or two after their 9am opening, and were seated with the first wave, so our wait was about 2 minutes. I ordered the æbelskiver, which were quite good. The lemon curd sauce was yummy and very interesting. The more traditional apple and lingonberry were also good. She had the vegetarian pytt i panna. She didn't like the baked egg with runny yolk (to be fair, the menu warned us) but the potato, bell pepper, apple, and onion hash was very good, though a bit greasy. The walnut toast was delicious. They don't have many vegetarian options, but they're sufficient. The service was fine, but nothing special.
(4)
Blake M.
Brb, 2 hour wait for brunch. No thanks. They do how ever have the entire bar next door for you to wait in. For another option try SubRosa right acrross the street.
(2)
Stephanie W.
I think we came here on a Saturday around 2pm, we were able to be seated immediately. So no complaints in that regard! The mimosas were delicious, definitely taste as though they have fresh fruit and high quality products within the drink. Each of us were completely enamored with the dishes once they arrived at our table - which seemed again, to arrive very quickly. Though I really wanted to try the Danish Pancakes (this will have to be on a second visit), I decided to get the apple fritters with a side of sausage and baked eggs. Amazing! They definitely have a lock on visual presentation, but it tastes just as good as it looks. My sister got a scramble with a potato pancake - they must roll some cream cheese into those suckers, because it was again so delicious! I'll have to go back for those as well. I'm just looking forward to going to broder at least once more, at least.
(5)
Sarah S.
The service here is super nice. The food was ok. I ordered the club with salmon, bacon, lettuce and tomato. I found it to be a bit lacking. Salmon wasn't too noticeable. The bread was pretty hard, especially the crust area. While I liked the bread by itself, I didn't really enjoy it for the sandwich
(3)
Foodster I.
Cool breakfast place with great food. One concern, the place smells like mildew/ bacteria. I hope we don't get sick for lack of sanitation. Would have given 4 stars but the smell is horrendous.
(3)
Rita N.
Love it! So delicious. Service was slow but great. Server was really nice. Took his time making suggestions. Even though wait is very long it was totally worth it!
(5)
Sudipto G.
Awesome, awesome food! Had to wait 2 hours to get a seat, but was worth the wait. Had the Aebleskiver (Danish pancakes) as an appetizer, which were incredible. For the entree I had the Scrambled eggs with pork, and raspberry lemon fritters. Incredible tastes, and the whole menu looked incredible, have to find out a way to combat the wait time and go back to try out the rest of the dishes..!
(5)
Robbie B.
Killer trout hash. Great service. Cool vibe, felt like I was back in nyc. Great coffee. Will return to try Pancakes...
(4)
Jose A.
I'm free styling this one as I go. A tiny bit of a wait (as expected when the goods are sought-after) and you have to wait in the old bar next door which I found enchanting, but my significant other did not enjoy the experience because she said it smelled funny. She can be a little "cray" as the kids say so don't listen to her (I don't a lot of the time). We've been asked to sit at the bar which seems like it could the crap spot on the couch that nobody likes, but I thought it was cool. Kitchen seems clean and the lady cooking is "murdering" the grill (that is a good thing if you don't understand my mad street language). To my surprise she also likes the seating since she usually whines about things of this sort. Update: I'm questioning the seating now because she keeps spouting off "oooh look at that" every 7.24 seconds... My orange juice turned out to be fresh squeezed. I am currently full of enjoyment. Here's a shocker; we liked the food. She ranted and raved the entire time. She liked the food, but she hasn't specifically said that because I'm currently on timeout. They cook their eggs in the oven which was a nice touch. Lots of bacon per serving. Bacon was also great in the taste department. Toast, I'd give it a toast celebrating its magnificence. My pancakes came in 3D form and though not the flat, circular, syrup soaked deliciousness I'm accustomed to, I was still full of enjoyment. My true star rating is 4.5, but that's not an option. Everything was excellent. Our total was more than I expected, but I guess I should read prices before ordering like I'm a rich CEO for non-profit like goodwill or UNICEF (side note: you should read up on these crooks). I am being told we are coming back and I have no beef with that decision. Guess timeout is over.
(5)
Holly D.
SOOOO good. I bring people here and tell them its worth the wait! I love the food. Dang it now I am craving Broder!
(5)
Eunice L.
Excellent service (although the place was very warm). Two soft baked eggs were good but I wish the toasts were bit bigger in size. The salad was excellent.
(3)
Sarah N.
Man oh man. Those Danish pancakes with that lemon curd! The lingonberry was okay by itself, but it did compliment the combined flavors of the lemon curd and pancakes. The texture of the pancakes were a bit crunchy on the outside with a fluffy soft inside texture. Presentation was well thought out. Seating is very tight, you can hear everyone's conversations. There's about 10 tables. Server was a but rude, which in unfortunate.
(4)
Marc T.
I know Portland is well-known for long brunch lines, and this place is no exception, particularly when you combine the weekend with a holiday. At least they allowed indoor seating and drink service in the business next door. Otherwise, in our party of 4, everyone enjoyed everything we ordered. I definitely intend on returning, only at a different time and maybe with fewer people.
(4)
Scott W.
Wow. The Danish pancakes are crazy good here. I also had the porridge which was really yum as well. There was a bit of a wait at 1230p but it was well worth it. Friendly service and they really seem to care about their food here. It's hard to stand out in Portland but this place definitely does.
(5)
susan l.
let's do brunch! like the swedes! what i ate: - daily special: baked egg scrable w/potato pancake. the baked eggs were in this adorable square pan. the texture of the baked egg reminded me a bit of steamed egg but less wet. i cant complain about these eggs, but it was nothing to write home about. - the potato pancake on the other hand was pretty delicious. like a really fancy hash brown in pancake form. why doesnt loved fried potato? - danish pancakes: round, moist, fluffy, slightly sweet balls of magic. okay, maybe not magic, but these balls were pretty darn tasty. i got it with the lemon curd and ligonberry jam. i highly suggest getting a batch to share for your table! pros: - food: food was all yummy. the kind of brunch you would put on pants and leave the house for - service: attentive servers who always kept my coffee cup filled - decor: oh so european. oh so portland. very clean, peppered with natural materials like wood. - get your drink on! mimosas, danish mary (their version of a blood mary), and other cocktails. - price is just right for a delicious brunch. - the small square pans. theyre just delightful. what can i say, im a packaging whore ^_^ cons: - narrow cafe: long and narrow room with a handful of tables along one wall and some seats at the bar, so not the kind of place to come with eight of your brunchin buddies. i can definitely see the wait being long on the weekends, depending on turnover. my friends and i came middle of the week and we still had to wait about 10 mins - crowded: due to the limited seating things can be a bit tight. would i come again? yes
(4)
Becky H.
Really cute place, great service and good quality. The hash (both meat and veggie) was a bit under-salted but delicious eggs and veggies and the walnut toast is lovely. Will definitely return.
(4)
Sandy A.
The eggs with chard and chèvre were delicious! Stump town coffee, and the walnut toast was so tasty. We sat at the bar and watched them make Swedish pancakes. So cool! Cute little dough balls that pop up and are covered with powdered sugar. Yummmm!
(4)
Louise L.
Broder is heaven on earth. No joke. I found it and I'm so grateful that I experienced orgasmic food. In short: orgasms + heaven = broder. So come on over already! I sat at the bar for a breakfast and had friendly service. Breakfast included one cup of Stumptown coffee, A+; pytt i panna with smoked trout (Swedish hash), A+; forlorade agg (lost egg), A+; and ordered aebleskiner (Danish pancakes) to go, A+ hot or cold. Next time, I want to come back for their lunch or dinner.
(5)
Dan H.
Do you need another review for Broder? Probably not. Are you going to get another review for Broder? Yes. Yes you are. I'll keep it brief. You already know that you should get here early. Broder is not big, but it is very popular. We waited close to an hour and a half to get a table, but we didn't arrive until after 10:30 on a Sunday morning. That is our own fault. I had the Pytt I Panna (Swedish Hash) ($10) and it was very good. Small cubed potatoes, bell peppers, onions, roast beef and ham topped with 2 baked eggs and pickled beets and served with walnut toast. This is a hearty meal. The moral of the story is get to Broder when they open. If you have patience, get here after 10:30 on a Sunday morning. You will need it.
(4)
Bufo A.
Got there when the wait was none, still pretty full. Waited like 30 minutes for food, all the while they forgot my girlfriends tea, and no one asked us about it. Food was very tasty, Aebleskiver was surprisingly filling. Their chorizo was some of the best I had. Would have been a much better experience if we hadn't sat there for so long.
(3)
Alex G.
To say there is an abundance of breakfast and brunch options in Portland is, perhaps, a comical understatement. However, though there are too many options for one lifetime and one set of arteries, there are a select few that undoubtedly deserve at least one visit. Without a doubt, broder is one of them. The boyfriend and I went in on a dreary Sunday morning, and although there was a wait, the ingenious partnership with the neighboring bar made it one of the most bearable brunch lines in the area. Instead of standing in the winter drizzle, we sat inside with our coffees and Kindles for the surprisingly short wait (25 minutes on a Sunday!). The place was obviously packed, but the service was prompt and the coffee and water floweth freely for the entire meal. My boyfriend ordered a daily special, but what shined were the absolutely mind-blowing Swedish meatballs. They were perfectly seasoned, and the sauce was what I assume to be what heaven tastes like. I write a lot of glowing reviews, sure, but it was honestly one of the best things I've ever eaten. Five stars for the fantastic meatballs and the surprisingly prompt and pleasant service for a Sunday morning. They hadn't reopened for dinner yet when we went, but they're open again now and I'm itching to go back to try it out for dinner. Also, pro tip: the wait for weekend brunch is infinitely shorter when you don't go with more than four people. Just saying.
(5)
Jennifer L.
I went here for a Sunday brunch and it was well worth the wait. Our wait was approx 1hr for two people around 11am. We sat next door and enjoyed some quality bottomless coffee and their danish mary's made with the dill aquavit. I really enjoyed the danish mary and recommend it. After our wait we sat at the bar and got to watch the cooks make the food which was enjoyable. Our meals where absolutely delicious (salmon baked scramble, trout hash, side of gravlax) and after inquiring about the danish pancakes an extra plate of them was "accidentally" made and given to us no charge. In short, the whole experience was lovely and I got to eat one of the best and most enjoyable brunches I've ever had.
(5)
Ruby O.
Brought my sister and two year old niece here during the weekend. I forgot about Portland's thing for brunch, and we had to wait next door for a table. It wasn't so bad tho. The wait was reasonable and they provided coffee for those in line. Service and food was lovely. It really was. My sister and I both had baked egg scramble and Aebleskivers. It was the first time I wanted to 'fight' my little niece as she loved the Danish pancakes too and was taking it all! That little monster! So for my tip: DON'T SHARE THOSE AEBLESKIVERS! Keep it for your self!
(5)
Sharon F.
Bland food and long wait. Had a dish with potato salad but it was sour. Asked waitress to replace and they didn't discount off the ticket but added the replacement pancake cost. How disappointed. I didn't even touch the food because none of them tasted right.
(1)
C.W. J.
No complaints. Very nice Sunday breakfast. I'm Danish and was raised on smorgasbord by grandma and mom. The abelskiver (Danish round pancakes) were excellent. I will be back for sure
(5)
Megan C.
Loved everything about this little nook, from the little pancakes with lemon curd, to the delicious potato pancake. The solstice bord was spectacular. We will definitely visit again the next time we are in Portland.
(5)
Nicolas L.
If you are anywhere near here, stop what you're doing and go to Broader. I like the grilled cheese and my wife likes to get the board. The food is so great and the waiters are very helpful. You might have to wait next door at the bar so don't be in a rush. If I had to complain it would be that the seating is very tight.
(5)
Sara M.
Whoa! I am unsure if I can even find the right words to review Broder. It was fun, exciting, unique and delicious. This is probably the only breakfast spot in Portland, I have forgotten about all others. I have been nagging to go, but my other half does not like to wait in lines. I think lines for food can be fun. You can kiss and cuddle, drink coffee and anticipate what is going to be. This was very much worth the wait. We both looked up and down the menu and realized the bords are probably the way to go. I ordered the Swedish breakfast bord and he ordered the solstice bord. I never want a traditional breakfast again. The bords came with small pieces of bread and crackers. There was 2 styles of cured meats and interesting cheese. They came with a small yogurt parfait and a little scone. It was just delightful to have little nibbles of many flavorful things. The presentation was also very wonderful. The staff took a lot of care preparing everything. I cannot finish this review without saying our waiter was very nice. We thought the steamed milk was a wonderful touch to the coffee. The little dish of sugar cubes was so adorable. All of these things really added to the experience of Broder.
(5)
Sita P.
While reading reviews, I noted that people were raving about something unusual - the eggs! Before eating at broder, I didn't quite understand how you can make an exceptional egg, but broder definitely brought it. It was the silkiest most perfectly cooked egg I've ever had. And everything else was delicious as well. I've had the trout hash, danish pancakes, fritters, and bord and everything has never disappointed. Had great flavors, not too heavy, and not processed tasting as some breakfasts can be. The only reason I'm not giving it a fifth star is because the food took its time, the hot chocolate didn't come out very hot nor did it taste like anything special, and because they serve European portions so it does seem to be a little spendier for breakfast. Don't expect a brunch food coma! (but that's probably a good thing because the way it should be.. I was satisfied though)
(4)
Nick B.
Hands down one of the best breakfast/brunch places I've ever been to. Came on a weekday and there was a 30 min wait and for good reason. Once we sat down it wasnt a very long wait from ordering to getting our food. The food was delicious as were the drinks! Would definitely repeat next time Im in PDX.
(5)
James T.
Have to wait for a long time to get in but it's so worth it afterwards. The food/atmosphere/service are all top notch.
(5)
Ellie H.
We come at Tuesday noon, so only wait for 30 mins. The Danish pancake is a must. We also order a baked scramble with sausage side. These dishes are enough to be shared by 2 girls.
(4)
EmKay B.
Meh...shrimp salad was delish...mustard over gravlax tasted like burnt plastic, bf's eggs w cheese and panko crumbs was tasty yet soupy... Potato pancake is not my mom's...greasy, slightly burnt, and grease was rancid :/ Portions small for price. I don't think I'm sophisticated enough for the caraway aquavit in my bloody. Won't return.
(3)
Holly C.
I'm only giving this a 4 because I waited over an hour for a table for 2. I kept thinking, "this better be worth it." I would say it (mostly) was worth the wait. The food was amazing. The plates are small. So we ordered 3 and shared between us. After reading yelp reviews, I decided to try the danish pancakes. DIVINE. I had the baked egg scramble with baked northwest salmon, lemon, shallots and dill. It was amazing. The only thing that could have been better was the dill was all in the middle and could have been spread throughout. My husband got a baked egg skillet; which one I can't remember. But he got the fruit fritter on the side which was absolutely amazing. I SAY GO. GO NOW.
(4)
chris t.
I had a really enjoyable breakfast. I remember ordering two different dishes. It was really heavy and I'm a big eater!
(4)
Mirina Y.
Very cool Scandinavian food place, decoration is warm and inviting, staff is very friendly, the only thing is that you have to wait long time in line, because is usually over-crowded. I had the Pytti Panna Swedish hash with smoked trout, it was made of small potato cubes mixed with pieces of smoked rainbow trout and with a big slice of Swedish walnut bread, delicious.. and my friend had the ebleskhivers, I think they are called, they are Danish pancakes, they look yum.. fluffy and soft with plenty of powdered sugar. Next time I am going to try the chorizo with the Norwegian dark cheese, the Gouda and their pie, with the lingonberry jam. Very good authentic food!!
(5)
Anna K.
Everyone talks about broder's breakfast because it's simply cute, simple, yet so delish. However, the breakfast didn't win me over. It was their lamb burger that did. I'm a huge burger person and I have always told people that I wanted to travel the world to find the best burger and beer. I wouldn't mind having my belly filled with that when I died. Just saying.. Anyways, the lamb burger had the right juicy-ness and seasoning to make me go WOWOWOWOWOW. It's topped off with herbed chevre (AMAZING!), butter lettuce, red onions, and pickled radish (?). There was a side of their house made ketchup but honestly, don't waste your time putting it on. The burger is perfect as is!!! Your burger comes with a side and I opted for the salad. Best 11 bucks spent that day!! Move aside breakfast, lamb burger is the true winner at broder!!
(4)
Julia B.
We went here for brunch this morning and were totally delighted. I can be a picky eater, and easily eliminate items that i don't like from menus. At broder, I liked everything, I wanted to try every single thing. I ended up getting the swedish bord,, because I really wanted to try the trout, and a soft boiled egg because they are delicious. My husband got the seasonal fritter. It was all perfectly cooked and the plating was nicely done. I'm not the kind of person who takes a photo of my food, but on this occasion I felt it was necessary. We also really enjoyed trying the swedish pancakes. And to top it off our server was incredibly friendly, nice and helpful. This is my new favorite brunch place and I can't wait till I get a chance to return.
(5)
Shy A.
I love you, Broder. Danish pancakes with lemon curd and lingonberry, Baked egg scramble with bacon and breakfast boards. All were delicious! And did I mention the coffee? Let me just say that steaming the cream is genius, why has no other place realized this? Service is fun and a bit cheeky-my type of place! We have always avoided the lines, so I can't speak to when it gets busy... Get there early, there is always a line but well worth it. We left, stuffed but feeling good without the usual slug from brunch. Hands down one of my favorite places in P town!
(5)
Aaron V.
2nd time here and won't be my last. I really enjoy the Scandinavian motif which matches their traditional dishes. I had the fruit fritters which were cooked perfectly. Added a side of bacon (as every native Portlander must) and I was set! The service was friendly and accommodating! The only reason I had to give this place 4 stars was because of the long wait to be seated and my sausage being a bit under cooked.
(4)
Marissa T.
BRO DERRRRRRR Seriously, I think only BROs work here. None of the ladies. Hence, the name??? So I got invited to brunch last Saturday. I didn't know where we were going till I got in the car. As soon as I heard BRODER I wished I had ate a Pre Breakfast!!!! I've been to this Rodeo before. It's been a year. So, I was kinda hopin' the hype had died down. NOPE. Broder is a TEENY WEENY little place in SE. Apparently NOBODY serves breakfast in SE PDX!?!?!?! 'Cause like EVERYBODY goes to BRODER. It's good, but really? The little tavern next door opens up and provides room for the "wait listers". This is quite convenient for like a 20min wait or so. They have Great Coffee for you to serve yourself while you wait. Pretty Sure it's Stumptown. 'Cause it's AMAZING. Sadly, the wait was over an hour. Unfortunately me +2 cups of coffee+ no pre breakfast+ hour wait = STARVING. The BROs service could have been a little better!!!!! Hour wait and and super hype means food and service should be AMAZING. I ordered the apple pancakes with apple sausage and baked eggs. My baked eggs came sunny side up. What? The BRO stated I was to state whether I wanted my eggs to come a certain way. They don't ask. What? Runny eggs make me sad. So, it was another 5min wait. Eventually it all came back to me. The pancakes were STELLAR. The sausage very bland. The eggs, were just eggs. What's really funny is that at the bottom of the menu, it asks you to please be conscious of those waiting to eat! BROs have got some Balls!!!! Overall, SUPER Cute little Place. Pretty good food. BRO service. ;)
(4)
John L.
oh Portland, oh Portland! How I love thee. This was our last day in Portland and so far it has been a foodgasm. It is crazy that you can drive around residential areas and see a restaurant, pubs, and breweries in the middle of it. Broders is one of these places. The place is small and luckily we didnt have to wait too long. This place serves scandanavian breakfast. I had the scramble eggs with chorizo and feta cheese with toast along with 2 shots of espresso. The cheese with fruit platter was delicious and well made. The presentation was amazing. This place is a must go while in portland. Scandanavian breakfast wow!!!
(4)
Linda C.
Tiny little place with a sign up sheet for the waiting list but liked that they offered you the chance to wait next door and get a free coffee. Not much space inside and it was fairly loud, but the decor is cute and the service prompt and friendly. I had the Arugula, Morel Mushrooms and Chevre Baked Egg Skillet with Apple Fritters (so good!) and hubby had Vegetarian Swedish Hash. Both meals were excellent and just the right portions. Did I mention the apple fritters? Yeah, really really good! We also really enjoyed the walnut toast that came with both dishes. Hubby also had a Vaporizer from Double Mountain Brewery (he said it was good). Next time, we're going to try the Danish Pancakes. Yep, despite the wait and cramped interior, we plan to go back as the food is totally worth it.
(4)
Anna Marie C.
I wasn't so sure what to expect for breakfast here , but I sure wasn't disappointed. I was surprised by the wait on a weekday (don't people work in Portland?!?). Service is fast, and just...nice. I got the Lefse, and it was the perfect blend of sweet and savory. If you like eggs and eggs in breakfast dishes, this is the place to go, as they do them oh-so-well.
(4)
Chris L.
This place has amazing food, and a great atmosphere. Potato pancake is a must. Get ready for a long wait however. It's a small place with lots of people wanting to eat here.
(5)
Elvira K.
Oh my goodness. One of the tastiest and most unique brunches I have had in a long time. I highly recommend one of the plates! Can't go wrong eating here! Also, the service is very attentive!
(4)
Jenna C.
I wish the line wasn't so long! This is the only downside! Go early, before 9, to get in quicker. The food is absolutely amazing, I've been for brunch and dinner and was very satisfied with both. The restaurant is very small and often I think the music is too loud, but the food is a blend of comfort and artistic and portions are perfect sized to leave you full but not too full .
(4)
Krista V.
This restaurant is absolutely phenomenal. Had breakfast on a Thursday, little bit of a wait but well worth it. Staff is amazing and you can tell they take the utmost pride in what they are serving you. I had the lefse special... Yummmmmm! I will definitely be back
(5)
Valery C.
Scandinavian food is not well represented in North America, even in the multicultural dining scene of NYC. Yet in Portland, one of the most popular breakfasts is at broder, a charming sliver of a restaurant dishing out surprisingly elegant Swedish food. The low-key exterior blends with other shops on a quiet commercial block, with the word "cafe" lit in old-fashioned neon lights. The street window is large and left open, with the bench outside frequently occupied by the folks waiting for a seat. And those waits can be expected. The restaurant is tiny, with 12 tables and some bar seats, a total seating capacity under 40. So even on an early weekday morning, we put our names down to wait, which happily turned out to only be 15 minutes. Seated by the sunny window, we perused the always available breakfast menu (with dinner hours probably being an easier way to enjoy it). Chances are, Norwegian foods will be unfamiliar to most people, and can be hard to approach. Breakfast/brunch is a great way to showcase a cuisine's flavors and ingredients on a familiar canvas of eggs, breads, and pancakes, and broder does it very well. The concise menu leaves the decisions to savories (baked egg skillets, hashes, crepes), sweets (pancake, fritters, granola parfait), or one of two smorgasbords. Those "pancakes" are Danish aebleskivers, fluffy spheres lightly browned, with an irresistibly subtle tart and sweet apple flavor, paired with two sauces of your choice. The sauces are excellent too; both the fresh sour tang of lemon curd and the bright house-made applesauce. The aebleskivers are easily a must-order and rightly shareable; get one for the table. A signature dish is the pytt i panna, a hash of smoked trout cooked with tender cubes of potato, peppers and onions in a shallow earthenware bowl, topped with eggs baked into a square shape and pickled beets. It is a simple, satisfying dish, where the trout works quite well and the beets add a nice tang. Just as good was the very savory forlorade agg, which translates as poached eggs, but at broder, these are sandwiched between ham and spinach and a crunchy parmesan-panko topping; the Swedish angle seems missing but its a delicious dish. The Swedish Breakfast Bord is a lovely, balanced cutting board filled with goodies such as smoked trout, cured meats, chunks of cheese, fresh cut watermelon cubes and orange wedges, whole grain bread and rye crisps, a slice of cake, and a small cup of granola and yogurt parfait. A very complete breakfast by itself, and just enough of each item to sample. Dining at broder is a pleasant experience; despite the waiting crowds, there is an unhurried atmosphere inside, like that of an easygoing neighborhood cafe. Their rendition of Swedish breakfast is instantly appealing and well-executed, and different enough from the usual American version to start a new craving. Great breakfast.
(4)
Lacey M.
Would love to give this place five stars but wow what lame service. I have been here twice and always the food blows me away but the service just lacks. I was sat right away but waited more than five minutes to even get water. I was sat by the owner but it seemed that he forgot to tell his servers he sat us. Enough about the bad... Here's the Good... Every single thing on that menu excited my taste buds! I've so far tried the lamb burger, lefse, ableskivers, and trout hash. All are must haves! The little pillow-puff-ball pancakes are to die for. They are made perfectly, not to heavy. Another favorite was the lamb burger, never want beef again! So moist and pastoral! I will brave the lines, and aloof service. Wish the guys would get it together! Take care of your guests treat them with commonsense hospitality.
(4)
Silvie P.
Very charming place with good service. We enjoyed our visit here very much. My husband and I both ordered coffee and what was cute was that they serve the cream steamed (like they do a latte) in a little miniature milk glass bottle. My husband never uses cream in his milk but since the presentation was so darn cute he poured some in his coffee anyway. It's always a nice touch when they warm your milk for your coffee. For breakfast we both chose the Solstice Bord which comes with: 1) brown bread (very dense but good), 2) rye crisp (good, it's a rye cracker and I love rye in any form), 3) soft boiled egg (cooked perfectly, wished there were 2 of them!), 4) ham (just ok, wish they would use a Thuringer type meat with more flavor), 5) daily side (for us it was horseradish coleslaw which I thought was too watery), 6) hard and soft cheeses (the hard cheese was pretty flavorless and the soft was goat cheese which was very good), 7) yogurt and granola parfait (AMAZING, the best part of the whole bord for me), 8) the daily sweet (my husband got a nice brownie like cookie but I got a super overly sweet one with butterscotch chips). I loved the variety of items in this dish. It was a lot of fun to eat and reminded me of the breakfasts I have when I go back home to Czech. Even though not all the items were wonderful it was still a lovely breakfast which I would recommend. And for $12 per bord it is a very good deal for 8 different things to try. We left full and happy!
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Bee C.
I liked the food though it wasn't extraordinary considering other options in Portland. What was disappointing is the lack and neglect in service, such as my friend asking for firmly cooked eggs. Twice staffed asked about the eggs, and she said it was too wet and jiggly to which they did not offer to replace or even discount off the ticket. We did not get coffee refills during our meal, we had to ask twice and so we're enjoying coffee after finishing our food (remember my friend did not touch her eggs so had less to eat) when we were told to finish our coffee as there is a wait for tables. I'm sure they aren't losing sleep or business over this, just such a disappointment as I've never been before and won't return.
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Jeff H.
We tried to get here when it opened to beat the snoozing hipsters, but we ended up snoozing too. We signed in and waited in the staging area, where they offer complimentary coffee (but didn't have any mugs available). After about an hour and twenty minutes we were seated. I enjoyed the subway-style tile in the dining room. Bring a date, so you can order different things (savory and sweet) and share! She ordered the Lost Eggs, while I ordered the Swedish pancakes (with lemon curd and lingonberry jam). I'm usually a savory only eater, but since I quit smoking I developed a sweet tooth. The lemon curd is the winner as a Swedish pancake topping, though the lingonberry was delicious too. Maybe, I should have asked for more powdered sugar on the pancakes. Ree loved here Lost Eggs, which is an egg, spinach, ham dish baked in a mini cast iron pan. Really tasty, but I could have used a couple of slices of bacon on it. The eggs were done perfectly (yolks were still running so I could dip my buttery toast in it). I'll be here again.
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Jed J.
Yum yum yum! Two friends and I went for the first time, and loved it! Friend 1 had the Scandinavian hash, Friend 2 had the special scramble of the day (ham), and I enjoyed the chorizo scramble with Gouda and a side of potato pancake. The three of us shared the Danish Pancakes. I highly recommend the chorizo scramble, the potato pancake and the Danish pancakes - Scrumptious! Only finished half my food, so took it home and ate it for dinner. Delicious food - enjoyed it so much! The wait was over an hour, but completely worth it.
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John Jr. B.
Absolutely no way am I waiting to get a table here for breakfast on the weekends. This is however, my absolute #1 destination for breakfast on my occasional "sick" day from work. Come here in off hours, enjoy the lost eggs and a cup of piping hot coffee and stagger out the door
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Jenny H.
I've been here several times now for brunch and each time I left very impressed. The only down side is the long wait time of more than an hour but it's always well worth it. The nice thing is they have a room for you to sit while you wait, so at least you aren't freezing outside during the winter. I haven't found anything I dislike on the menu, but I definitely know my favorite is the extremely popular Danish Pancakes. These super fluffy little balls of pancake are really delicious with the lemon curd and lingonberry jam. Their Pytt I Panna dishes are also really good and I love their presentation in the mini skillets.
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Sophia C.
This is seriously one of my favorite brunch places in Portland! Everything I've ordered--the soft Danish pancakes, all the hashes, the egg scrambles, and the apple fritters--have been amazing. It's comfort food with a Scandinavian spin, different from other brunch places in town. Wait times can vary, but like most popular brunch places in Portland, expect to wait for about an hour. You get a chance to wait inside and sit with hot coffee, a step up from waiting out in the cold with coffee that gets cold too quickly to enjoy.
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O P.
Set for life! This place is a great place to have quality food! I am not impressed when breakfast places offer food in great quantities only to have your tastebuds revolting. This place is pleasing to the eyes and tastebuds. Great place to start the day with wonderful food. The service is good; entertaining servers. Try this place out, expect long wait though. That tells you something...people love this place.
(5)
Duane P.
I'm having a good week. Two 5 star restaurants in a week. HA VL and now Broder. I have been trying for awhile to get into here and it finally happened. We arrived about 10:15 on a Wednesday and it was full. After waiting only about 5 minutes they were ready. It was a hard menu to narrow down to 2 choices. Alot of items looked good to try. We decided on the Danish Blue cheese, smoked bacon and tomato scramble. It came with walnut toast and potato pancake. It looked wonderful coming out. The scramble was light and fluffy, the potato cake had strands of potato running thru it and not mushy and the toast was toasted perfectly. Susan said it is the best breakfast to date for her. I had the Friterade Applen. It consisted of Chicken Apple Sausage, Apple Fritters and baked eggs. All ingredients were a home run. This a must try in PDX for breakfast and I can't wait to try lunch/dinner next.
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Diana C.
This place is somewhere between three and four stars, but I'll go with four because there is no 3.5 option. For starters, this place is exactly what you would expect in a trendy Portland-hipster breakfast place as far as size and wait times. It's located in a cute little neighborhood off Division and it's a pretty small venue situated in a row of several other bars/restaurants/shops. On a Sunday morning, parking was surprisingly easy. I was about an hour early to meet the friend I was going to be dining with, so I killed some time at the K&F Clinton Street Coffee house across the street. As is standard with these tiny Portland breakfast spots, there is going to be a wait. I started to see people waiting outside so with about 30 minutes left before my friend was supposed to meet me, I walked over and put our names on the list. If I was going to give this place three stars, this would be why: You actually put your name on a sign-up sheet at the bar next door, and there is no hostess there to tell you how long the wait is going to be (for some people or on some occasions, the time of the wait determines your plans. If it's a few minutes fine, but if it's going to be a while you might go elsewhere - or head across the street for a cup of coffee or go browse the other shops around to kill time). There was about four parties in front of me, so I figured by the time my friend showed up, we would be close to being seated - or I would have just gotten the table. But here is what was not good: the waiter is coming out to check off names and seat people and starts asking 'if all your party is here.' For me, she wasn't so I said she was on her way. I get why they do this as they don't want someone sitting down an hour early to get a table while other people have to wait. BUT, I was there, had been waiting about 30 minutes, put my name in like everyone else and my friend was almost there. However, since our full party wasn't there, he began seating people on the list AFTER me. About three minutes later my friend shows up and we had to wait another 15 minutes as I was not seated in order. That's not really good service but whatever. We let is slide. We got two seats at the bar and the waitstaff was extremely friendly - which is sometimes hard to find in the hipster-super cool spots. We ordered two mimosa's, the Danish pancakes and the open-faced breakfast sandwich to share. Then we watched as the cook made the food in front of us, which was pretty entertaining. As for the food/service: waitstaff was friendly and prompt. Other reviews have stated they had to wait a long time or never got condiments that they asked for, but we didn't have that problem. We asked for some hot sauce and the waiter opened a cupboard up and asked us what we preferred from three or four bottles of hot sauces they had. Our silverware was delivered without asking and the waiter checked several times to see if we wanted anything else - (this might seem standard but in cities like Portland, getting the waiter to even acknowledge you can see like five-star service). Danish pancakes were soft and fresh and chewy and the lemon curd and jelly was just the right amount of sweet. The breakfast sandwich was good, however I can see perhaps it being a little bland for some. The breakfast cheese doesn't have a lot of taste, but I also think it is authentic... so it just is what it is. There was a little bit of sauce on the sandwich as well, but a little extra hot sauce did the trick. I can easily see some palates preferring a little extra salt and pepper. Mimosa's were standard in taste and price. All in all, $35 for two cocktails and two entrees, split between two people seems like a fair price for what we got. I would definitely go back for a second try.
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Diane L.
The line for this place is a little reminiscence of that Portlandia episode about brunch where all the cool kids wait in this huge line for brunch. Everyone is eagerly waiting for their names to be called so that they can sit down at one of the coveted seats in Broder's tiny space. Luckily, they open the bar/space next door so that customers can wait inside and sit at tables instead of standing outside. There's coffee while you wait and you can order a pastry as well. When your name finally gets called - you should feel like you won the lottery because I have a feeling that anything you order here will be delicious. I tried the Swedish meatballs which were so decadent. The berry sauce is nicely balanced between tart and sweet and the cream sauce is so rich (read: fattening and delicious). My friend ordered the special which was a potato pancake with gralax and poached eggs. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the gralax was subtle and not too fishy. The platings here are gorgeous and the food is delicous. It's a nice departure from the typical brunch fare.
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Diana P.
Get there earlier. For brunch even before they open! Once we were in and I ordered the pancakes...it was horrible! Thick, dense and hard. I make my own ebelsciver pancakes at home, and they are way better.
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Elizabeth G.
I visited Broder a few months ago for breakfast. I knew we were in for a treat when we had to wait 30 minutes for a table on a weekday morning. The atmosphere is adorable, intimate and the perfect spot for a delicious breakfast with friends. I started with a bloody mary, which was made with aquavit. It had a really fresh taste, which isn't my usual favorite when it comes to this cocktail, but it was yummy nonetheless. The baked egg skillets are a hit, as you can customize them to your specific tastes. Our server was great- very genuine, funny, and attentive. Overall, a great experience and somewhere I will be looking forward to visiting again soon!
(4)
Robyn T.
Hanging around in Portland after H2C and randomly found this place for breakfast. A little out of the way but bus ride wasn't bad. Yes, there was a wait even on a Monday morning...weather was perfect and we lucked out by getting an outside table after 20 minutes or so. I had the leftse with these potato crepe rolls, baked eggs, dressed arugula and meat rolls. I have no idea what the almond stuff was in the meat roll purses but it was pretty amazing stuff. My friend had the trout hash and raved about how perfectly cooked the potatoes were. Add in 2 cups of coffee and a glass of bubbly and check came out to $45. Seemed like a steep price tag but that was the worst part of the experience. FYI, if you like hot sauce ask for the Aardvark habanero hot sauce. It had great flavor and wasn't just about the hotness.
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Kris N.
I'm sorry to say that this place is slightly overrated. It was good but not in the top tier of Portland breakfast/brunch spots. Its definately original and i think a lot of people are blinded by the novelty of the place. In my opinion everything missed the mark just a tiny bit. The swedish meatballs that everyone raves about were, well, bland. One of the girls at our table said they "had a delicate taste". See how people can be blinded by the novelty? We shared the open faced sandwiches were disappointed. The fish was over-pickled and the chicken salad was just ok. It came with the tomato soup which had the taste and texture of pasta sauce rather than soup. There were 5 people at our table and none of them wanted more than a bite or two. The saving grace was the Lamb Burger. It was tasty and perfectly cooked. I also thought that the decor was slightly off. I get the whole swedish look and colors but if you look closely at the walls, it reminds you of a bathroom. Seriously! There are small white tiles that go 3 or 4 feet up the wall and really look like bathroom tiles. If you're shaking your head, take another look when you go next and you'll see what I mean. The servers were awesome and really earned that third star. I'll give it another go next time I'm in Ptown just in case it was an off day. But only if Ive already been to The Screen Door on that trip!
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T T.
It is difficult to find a place without an hour's wait on a Sunday morning. Well, I found one this morning right on Clinton Street. I had read about Broder and love me some Danish food, so I thought I would give it a try. I think my friend and I only waited 10-15 minutes before our table was sat. In the meantime, one of the servers was kind enough to take our drink orders while we waited. The place was small and quaint with quite a home-like feeling. I loved the logo and image and the baby blue IKEA-esque chairs that accompanied the small tables for two. The seating is definitely cozy with not more than a foot between you and your neighbor. I ordered the Aebleskivers....traditional Danish pancakes....and my plate was quite the popular sight to see. I would catch people several tables down eyeing my plate from afar with amazement. My pancakes arrived in the cutest little blue skillet with 3 condiment dishes on the side (lemon curd, lingonberries and maple syrup). YUM! There was a bit of a wait for our food, but it was well worth it in the end. BTW, the servers and cooks weren't hard to look at either....hehehehe.
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Betsy S.
I had the good fortune of just learning of this place today, unassumingly tucked away off the intersection of 26th and Clinton. I felt guilty that I had not sooner discovered this gem within a short walk of my house. My daughters and I shared one of the breakfast sandwiches and an egg bake with I think ham and brie. The breakfast sandwich was huge, pulled high with cheese, thinly shaved ham, and 2 fried eggs. Messy and delicious. The baked eggs came with a potato pancake and wonderful crunchy walnut bread. I didn't eat again until dinner! It stuck to my ribs all day... Service was prompt and friendly, and accommodating to the kids. I'm really looking forward to going again for breakfast AND lunch and sampling other Scandinavian specialties. We'll be back here often. Oh, and we were here on a Thurs morning around 10, and it was pretty quiet, so you CAN get your fix sooner!
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Tom P.
Oh my gosh, I like lemon curd! I went expecting to eat Danish pancakes with lingonberry jam, but by the end of breakfast, I was spooning the last of the lemon curd straight into my mouth! We had lots of time to think about the meal as we waited in the rain, but all things considered, it was worth it. In addition to the Ableskiver, we also had trout hash, which was slightly greasy, but not too trout-y and very tasty. Seating is tight, but good for 2-person groups. On a chilly, rainy day, I was hot and cold with the tight atmosphere. My Swedish/Norwegian heritage demands that I like this type of food, so my review is biased, but I would sure go back again (earlier to avoid the weekend-hipster-hangover wait though).
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Natalie B.
YES! You want to go to Broder? Me too! So. delicious. I. love. it. My foodie friend from San Francisco sometimes makes me choose where to eat when he visits Portland, and man, it is a LOT of pressure. I'd heard good things about Broder, so I went for it. We had the Swedish pancakes which came with three delightful dipping sauces, and also had the baked eggs with mushrooms and carmelized onions. There was walnut toast involved. I liked it. My friend thought Broder was great too. Yes! Score one for me. If this d*mn snow would ever stop, I'd go back to Broder again, straightaway. Instead, I'm snowed in at home, eating chips from a bag and trying to figure out what to make with pesto, gorganzola and a bag of celery. But that's beside the point. Eat. at. Broder.
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Sonora G.
Good coffee, nice enough staff, okay waffle, but everything else was suspect. The ham was too salty, as was the bloody mary--which tasted like their spice cupboard blew up in my glass--the tomatoes on the breakfast sandwich tasted rotten (maybe pickled?), the eggs managed to taste like nothing, and I'm not sure the rest of it could have been any greasier in they had just dumped a bottle of oil on our plates. $9.00 a plate gets you better food--not to mention more of it--just about anywhere else in the neighborhood. I kept wishing we had gone to Clinton Corner, Detour, or the Press Club... we won't be returning to Broder any time soon.
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Amado L.
Whoa. Everything came in square plates. Some came in rectangular ones to mix things up a bit. Two eggs sunny side up don't take on their familiar circular shape at the hands of the Broder chefs. Instead, they are just as square as the tiny orthogonal iron skillet in which they were fried. Even the toast-- square to begin with-- were cut into smaller, bite-size squares, as if the sight of anything remotely resembling a curve will dramatically affect the space-time continuum. I had to escape to the water closet (pronounced "restroom") in order to get my fix of anything round. I swear, I stared at the three circular mirrors in there for nearly two minutes just to achieve equilibrium. "Are you finished in there?!" an antsy fellow customer bellowed as she rapped on the door. "It's my turn to look at those mirrors!" All kidding aside, Broder produced quite possibly one of the best breakfasts I've had in a while. I ordered their baked scramble, opting for the mushroom and caramelized onions as the main ingredients, accompanied with a side of sauteed greens (a smartly chopped blend of what appeared to be bokchoy, onions, collard greens, garlic, and sundried tomatoes). My glass of OJ-- the juice, not the killer-- was fresh-squeezed, pulpy, and uber-good! Plus, the table service is simple yet impeccable. The only downside that other reviewers have already pointed out is that the food does have a tendency to take forever. So, make sure you have your go-to list of topics of discussions in your pocket whenever you decide to enjoy Broder with friends or family-- or bring a magazine or book with you if dining alone-- and you won't notice the slowness of the food at all.
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Petrea H.
Dear Broder, Scandinavian open faced sandies: a rather large slice of moist, very dense (not toasted!) rye a serious slather of butter, from edge to edge a generous (hence you have to use a knife and fork) serving of very, very fresh fish, meat, salad whatever a surprise: a bit of fish roe, a sprinkle of dill, capers, a slice of bacon, a little sour cream with fresh shrimp on top? If it is like a canape, it is not smorrebrod. The food was fine, but I didn't feel like I was back in Scandinavia.
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Kody L.
I. loved. Broder. I went for lunch on a weekday when it wasn't very busy, but I can imagine weekends for brunch are insane: this place is small and going to be busy with how delicious it is. Good news: I heard from the server today that they're staying open an hour later every day, making closing time at 3:00 pm. I started with the gravlax, which was out of this world. The salmon was served on a nice homemade slide of bread and was amazing. Such a great start to the meal. My friend got the Winter Board, which was a charming mix of a simple, yet flavorful breakfast. The jam was sweet and fresh, the roasted squash was full of flavor for something so simple, and the yogurt made for a nice sweet ending (there's more served with this dish, that's just what stood out to me). This is going to bring back some European nostalgia in a lot of people. I had the Smoked Trout Hash, which was perfectly made. I'm not usually an egg person, but the baked eggs on top of the hash were cooked just right -- not rubbery and not too runny. The trout was reminiscent of my fishing days as a kid in eastern Oregon and the hash was a great salty, peppery compliment. I will go back to Broder. It's a very unique restaurant to Portland and should be applauded for the quality of food. The service was great, but like I said we were one of very few patrons at the time. I can't speak for busier days when the place is packed. Yum, yum, yum.
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Ziyan C.
Awesome brunch! We came around 1pm on a Saturday. The estimated wait was about 1 hour, but it took about 20 minutes (we seemed to be in the last big seating rush). MUST-HAVES: Lost Eggs, by far! FRUKOST/BREAKFAST * Förlorade Ägg (Lost Eggs): 2 eggs on bed of sliced ham & spinach baked under a parmesan-panko crust in an iron skillet. $12 - 4.5 stars pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/brod… Just as amazing as the last time we had this! I love the crunchy crust, the contrast of the soggy spinach underneath, and the burst of flavor when that's mixed with the thick, juicy, savory sliced ham. And all this mixed together with runny yolk.. delicious! BRODER SIGNATURES * Pytt I Panna (Swedish Hash): small cubed potatoes cooked w/ bell peppers & onions, topped w/ 2 baked eggs & pickled beets. W/ smoked trout, $13 - 4 stars pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/brod… My boyfriend expressly came back to Broder just to have this smoked trout, and he definitely satisfied that craving! I think overall this dish is a little less exciting than the Lost Eggs as all the ingredients are uniformly cubed, the eggs are laid out a little too neatly on top. and this dish just has a little less pop in flavor, but the trout mixed into the cubed veggies are great. MIDDAG/LUNCH * Stockholm Hotdog: beef frank wrapped w/ lavash, potato pancake, pickled onions & house mustard - 3.5 stars pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/brod… My boyfriend really liked this but I found it to be a little boring. It's definitely unique for a hot dog, but I kind of regretted choosing this over one of the burgers while looking at the lunch section. I'm not a big fan of pickled items, so the filling around the sausage wasn't too appealing to me. I don't remember noticing any potato. The wrap is pretty good, fresh and with a good slightly toasted texture to it so it has a crisp outer edge and is still soft without being too fluffy/thick. DAILY SIDE * Sweet potatoes - 2.5 stars pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/brod… The server recommended this over the potato pancakes, which he did say were the most popular, but he may have just be "pancaked out". I regretted this choice once again, as this was a) a COLD dish and b) not very flavorful. Brunch menu: yelp.com/biz_photos/brod…
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Lisa C.
Sure you'll have to wait a little bit for your spot and meal but it's so worth the wait. All of the staff is super kind and helpful with meal decision making The Danish pancakes are a must with the lemon jam. One neat thing that they do, when you order coffee, they steam your milk in a separate little jug for you. Thank you!! I hate adding cold milk to my coffee so this was glorious. I am so coming back :)
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Angel I.
I cannot visit Portland, OR without going to Broder for brunch. Wow! Scandinavian food is hard to find, and Broder does it so well. We usually get sweet and savory dishes to share. The Danish Pancakes are a MUST. Though everything on the menu is delicious. Expect a wait when you go...no worries, the wait is worth it!
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Amanda C.
Cute little place with a cozy waiting area/bar next door. Considering the nearly 2 hour wait for brunch, food was rather disappointing. I love cheese and I thought the Lost Eggs were way too cheesy. And subsequently, overly salty. The description states that the eggs, spinach ad ham are baked underneath a Parmesean-panko crust. However, I would argue that in addition to this cheese crust they speak of, what was underneath was also swimming in cheese. I did not have enough bread to get through all the salt. I did enjoy that the Aebleskiver (Danish Pancakes) came out hot and fresh. The short rib and ham hash was nothing special. I have determined that the main reason for the wait at this restaurant is not because the food is all that amazing but because the place is little and seats too few people at a time.
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Melissa M.
It's so great to find yummy Scandinavian food! I only had Smørrebrød in Copenhagen prior to eating here. And dare I say it, the Cardamom bun was one of the best ones I've ever had! This is coming from someone who has eaten them from a lot of different bakeries in Scandinavia and makes these herself from a recipe passed down through the generations. I think it's pretty smart that they have some very Scandinavian dishes mixed with select Scandinavianized American food. I convinced my boyfriend to go for the Aebleskiver instead of the Lamb Burger, while I'm sure it's great, it's not exactly a Scandinavian dish. So if you really want to try Scandinavian food, go for the menu items that say they are Swedish, Danish or Norwegian, etc. As a note: My boyfriend's Aebleskiver did arrive a lot later than the rest of our dishes, but they did comp his beer, but you may want to be aware that sometimes this dish may take longer than other ones. It was very yummy though!
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Yuan J.
I actually only want to give 4.5 stars, but let's just round up. Echoing other reviewers, the wait here is pretty terrible. I came first on a Saturday morning around 10:30am as a SINGLE person willing to sit at the bar, and they told me that the wait would be around 2 hours. I left after a bit because the female server in charge of letting people in was extremely rude - she was so openly aggressive to all the people waiting for a table, either blatantly ignoring them or snubbing them when they approached her (made me extremely uncomfortable). I then came the next morning at exactly 8am - they just opened and there were a few people around. If you want to be guaranteed a table for weekday brunch, I suggest you get here before 9am. I had the Lost Eggs and the Aebleskiver - both just as delicious as I remembered them. The Aebleskiver had a really nice crispy crust on the outside, but was soft and fluffy on the inside. I'll be back again the next time I'm in Portland, but definitely not on a weekend.
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Concetta M.
Had the smoked trout hash. Absolutely perfect. Got the Hollander, a coffee cocktail while waiting. It was unlike anything I've had before. Oh, and it was also perfect. Come here for a delicious and unique brunch and lovely atmosphere.
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Kristine Y.
This place seems highly overrated to me. Overpriced and somewhat of a hipster doofus cafe. We got super lucky only waited 15 mins to be seated, that was a blessing. I would have been quite upset to wait an hour for a $13 meal with $3 cup of coffee. I will agree with others that the baked eggs are really unique, a nice idea - but in desperate need of salt and pepper. And service came to our table 3 times in the hour we dined. To take our order, to bring a refill prior to food coming out, and to deliver the check. Maybe would have thought a little more if condiments or salt/pepper were brought - but the tables are cramped and tiny. If you're claustrophobic skip this place! Heard our neighbors conversations as if we were dining with them. The country apple pork sausage link was good, I enjoyed the seasonal fruit fritter (blueberry pancakes basically), and as previously stated, eggs were bland. For a $30 brunch for 2 without a cocktail it is a shame in my humble opinion. Maybe we got the wrong items?? His lefse seemed store bought - but I grew up with mom making this at home.
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Melody P.
I never really enjoyed Scandinavian food but this place is really tasty. We had a few dishes to share and everything was good. The short rib and ham hash was very good with the walnut toast, salmon fish cakes were really good flavor and texture. I had the Swedish donuts and they were warm and fluffy and soft. The only minor downside is that it has no AC and since they have an indoor kitchen it is very hot on a summer day. But the food is totally worth it!
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Victoria E.
Clinton reminds me of Berkeley. Billed as a Scandinavian spot with a small restaurant space in Clinton, Broder is a must have while in Portland. I was warned it is at least a 40 minute wait. It was more like an hour and half but completely worth it. The pytt panna aka the smoked trout hash was a local favorite. Got that. Aebleskiver is a crowd pleaser. Check. I was eying the Norwegian crepe but decided against it because it was too much food. Also had the Breakfast. Once a girlfriend in distress asked me what I could offer in terms of advice, what is that you do when you are so sad and depressed and it seemed the world is ending that you have no place to go? What happens? I used to tell people, "When you think things can't get any worse. it does." It's not the most positive advice I'd give to people, so I had to think about that answer. I finally told her, "Think of a happy place, and stay there." Find that place in your heart that you know that was a good place, a place you want to be linger at, a place you'd like to revisit, to live in for the rest of your life, and try to go there again. She nodded her head. We spoke later about where that place for her was and she wanted to try that. For me, one of my happiest place on earth, was Sweden. I have been to Malmo and Stockholm and I have loved both places. I wondered if it was also because once a Swede I was seeing got very serious with me and wanted me to move back with him to start a future. I was barely 22 and did the thing any sensible 22 year would do, I said no, then spent the subsequent early to mid 20s pondering my decision, and indulging myself with Swedish food on occasion. While visiting Sweden last year for the second time, I noticed the food was actually quite lighter fare than you'd expect, given most Americanized Swedish food tend to go heaven on the starch. Broder offers both options. I should have stuck with the lighter fare, but this is very good. I wondered, though, where is the pickled herring?
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Karen B.
I drove 1 3/4 hours to eat breakfast here. Found a parking spot in a hurry, then waited in the lounge next door (where they direct people when they're full, which appears to be frequently) for 30 minutes. This was fine since I met some really interesting people and the time didn't seem so long; plus they had bottomless cups of self-serve coffee available (part of my bill of course). Once I got a table, however, OH BOY! Yummalicious (onolicious in Hawaiian). The majority of patrons were hipster millennials & a few GenXer's with me and another lady being over 40! I LOVE IT! I didn't quite know where to begin, so my waiter Chad offered some suggestions at my request. I ended up having the Special of the Day, Leftsa (potato pancake--no fluffy cake here but the real thing!) with meat (bacon?) and 2 baked eggs the way I requested. Do you know how many restaurants can't seem to either poach, bake or fry my eggs hard so it's not runny? These guys did an amazing job. I also wanted to try the Aebleskivers, this amazing Scandinavian donuts with a hint of citrus, but I didn't want to the whole order. Chad suggested I get a half order and I was all over that! Once the meal arrived, it was great. I shared a couple of my Aebleskivers with my neighbors and enjoyed good conversation. I recommend this place. Chad--I wish you the best and hope Broder opens up in White Salmon!!! And you, cook who manning the Aebleskivers--I hope you migrate back to Olympia and open up a Broders up here. We sorely need a few breakfast choices that make their food from scratch--especially Scandinavian. A hui hou and ALOHA!
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Jasmeen P.
Went with a group. Everything was seriously delicious. Like . . . try a bite of everyone's and your eyes pop wide or roll back every time DELICIOUS. We had to wait an hour but I enjoyed a unique bloody Mary and some coffee while we waited. We had 3 different kinds of hash, a breakfast sandwich, and the open faced club. House pickled veggies are awesome too. Definitely worth the wait.
Delicious good for the soul. I would definitely recommend the crepes as that was the best dish. I went with the hash but felt that unless your in the mood for lots of potatoes than you can definitely go with something else. I also paired my meal with the hot cocoa which was great but could be a tad but hotter. Service was fast and cool thing was if you sit at the bar can view the chef cooking. Food came out in a timely fashion and meal was inexpensive. Come early as a line began to form shortly after we arrived. Place is small but a great place to get brunch. Overall lives the restaurant and variety in food. Will definitely come back on the next visit.
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Nish N.
Real Swedish meatballs Pancakes: potato, daNish No Ikea near!
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WasThere S.
Whoa!!!! Bad chef day this morning? After seeing all those great reviews I was expecting something special. It did not happen. Things in my baked egg dish were floating in grease, the waiter was somewhere else in his mind and the coffee tasted like some instant powder stuff. With many other choices of breakfast places I'm not sure if I will give them another chance. Oh yeah, the music selection was nice, just little too loud. .
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April C.
This was a great alternative to the classic American breakfast. There was a serious wait (before getting in the place and also waiting on first dish) but that was to be expected on a Saturday afternoon. The menu is simple and interesting with so many things to try which, I believe, is why people feel the need to return again and again. I ordered the lefse (Norwegian potato pancake) with ham, cheese, and marinated mushrooms. Upon first look, it seemed pretty small but damn, it was so incredibly flavorful and filling! I could barely finish the last few bites but refused to leave that much deliciousness on the plate. My male breakfast companion ordered the baked eggs and venison chili, which were equally filling although he wasn't the biggest fan of the bake eggs (perhaps a texture thing for him). We also split the abelskiver which is a must; you can get a half-order of 3 for a few dollars cheaper just to try them. The accompanying lemon curd and ligonberry jam is so good that I contemplated shoving the tiny bowls in my purse (I didn't, promise).
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Stacy S.
This is a gem of a place! The food is absolutely spectacular, and the specials are definitely worth trying. The whole meal was great. I got a scramble, with ham, spinach, and bleu cheese, and a potato pancake. My friend got some sort of hash I think. We also got the Aebleskivers, which were delicious! The service was really great, and the manager was very kind to us. Definitely a must try if you want some great Swedish food! My only complaint is that it was abnormally hot in the restaurant, and it made eating kind of uncomfortable. Other than that, it was great!
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Kim P.
Amazing breakfast!! Try the solstice bord, it has a variety of super cool items, all arranged in a beautiful way. We sat in a private booth called a "pod", which totally added to the experience. The service was excellent. The Stumptown coffee was so good. The patio outside had a variety of happy families with cute dogs. Does it get any better?!
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Wendy S.
We didn't have to wait on a weekday, but the inside of the restaurant was like an oven. It was so hot that I was basically sweating while eating. Couldn't enjoy the food fully, but the smoked trout hash was delicious. The Danish pancakes were just okay. Looked pretty though :)
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Nat W.
I had Smoked Trout PYTT I PANNA and AEBLESKIVER. I loved the PYTT I PANNA. It was not greasy like a typical American breakfast. We went there Friday morning and had to wait for about half an hour.
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JM C.
So it's rare that reality matches up to the hype. This place is super awesome with hella good food. Had the "Lost Eggs", "Aebleskiver", and "Lefse". Never had this type of cuisine but am sold. Sign me up. Next time I'm in PDX, I'll be back here FO SHO!
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Nikhil B.
Not sure why this place has so many great reviews. The sad part is that my bad experience can't be blamed on just one off day. I'll try to review this place objectively in the grounds that need to be considered. Let's start with the location which is not bad. We arrived here and found a page to write our name on the waiting list at the bar next door. There was nobody to tell us how much the wait was going to be. I don't mind waiting as long as someone lets us know approx how long. The we got seated. Now the place has a nice vibe to it but it congested enough to feel claustrophobic. Tables were so close together that we could hear each and every word from the adjoining tables no matter how hard we tried to mask it. That ruined the whole experience throughout the meal. Let's move on to the service. Our server seemed to be really busy and we felt rushed (unintentionally it may be but rushed all the same). It was odd that he asked us to just read the specials off the board from a considerable distance rather than telling/explaining us what they were. We got served with coffee and I asked for Splenda which never arrived and I had to go back to get it ( could be an honest miss and I understand). Then came the food which looked great on the plate but tasted surprisingly bland. We had the lefsa and the fritter and there was nothing out of the ordinary about my meal. On top of that, there was no salt n pepper on the table and our sever was too busy to accommodate that request in a timely manner. We were finally glad to be done with brunch and finally breathe outside the congested restaurant. It was a bad experience and I have no reason to believe it will improve next time (unless they fix the layout) so I won't be going back.
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Krissy L.
Went on a Sunday morning and wasn't sure what to expect regarding wait time so I got a latte from Coava Coffee Roasters to-go before I arrived here. You enter in Savoy Tavern (also owned by Broder owner Peter Bro) and put your name down and are free to relax in the cozy tavern until you are called. There is a drink menu, from which you can order. We got there at about 9:20 and were lucky to beat the rush. There were only 2 parties ahead of us. The wait was barely 15 minutes. However, people started bum rushing right after we came in the place, so had we come any later we would have been embroiled in a bar fight initiated by my hungry stomach. The restaurant is tiny but the space is pretty well utilized. Just know that you will be within strangling reach of your neighbors. I ordered the aebleskivers for the table, which I recommend doing as its a nice appetizer to split before your meal. The balls have a wonderful, fluffy cake-like crumb. The aebleskivers come with homemade lemon curd and lingonberry jam. I enjoyed both options, but preferred the jam. For the main meal, I ordered the lost eggs and my boyfriend ordered the breakfast sandwich. Both were incredibly satisfying and delicious without being too heavy. However, I am a stickler when it comes to proportions and I wish there was more bread to accompany the lost eggs. While tasty, the lost eggs do veer towards salty so they are best eaten with the bread. We asked the waiter for more bread and he was happy to oblige. The food was great and the service was quick, friendly, and attentive. The prices are a bit higher than I would like to pay for brunch but they are about on par with other trendy brunch places. I understand why everyone recommends this place. I would recommend it to family members who come from out of town, but I don't expect that I will frequent this place often because of the prices and the potential wait if you come after 9:30.
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Brooke G.
I love this place for breakfast, but it's critical that you go anticipating a leisurely coffee hour before getting seated...after all the wait is usually an hour or more. Abelskivers have a special place in my heart (my family makes them every Christmas morning) and throw in some lemon curd and I'm in seventh heaven. But the dish to indulge yourself in: smoked trout hash. It's a yummy mix of all things delicious about brunch and Scandanavia--smoked fish, buttery potatoes, eggs over easy--and coupled with the most delicious walnut brown bread. I don't make it here for brunch very often, but I enjoy it immensely when I do. That said, for dinner I would give Broder just 3 stars. It was underwhelming and overly heavy for my taste.
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Marysol V.
I am absolutely enchanted by this hole in the wall brunch spot! For a Sunday, the wait was not as treacherous as expected. We waited in the bar next door (owned by the same people) ad drank unlimited cups of coffee for one set price $3. Other drink options are available while you wait (alcohol!!!). If you are not down for the wait, hit up a drive thru instead, and don't come here when you are already hungry because the wait might make you hangry. The restaurant dinning area is very cozy and cute filled with vintage waffle makers and other kitchen appliances. It will be crowded - to me thats a good sign! The food offered is pretty inventive and not your typical brunch offering (no eggs benedict on the menu.... which is a good thing) This is straight up Swedish comfort food. I will go back for the smoked trout hash! Before you eat there, know they do not accept Amex.
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Bob K.
If you like long waits to get in a crowed noisy restaurant for bland food.... This is the place for you. Two stars means, for me, just OK. This place has a 4 1/2 star rating with lots and lots of review. So our expectations were up. Its in a very cute neighborhood on a quiet cute street. We knew that lines form quickly and it opens at 9am on Sunday. We got here later than planned at 9:15am. And they were packed. It was a 30 min wait. We normally don't wait like that but hey 4.5 stars and a zillion of review.... Got to try it. The restaurant is very cute and SMALL. Had to pull in stomach and stand on toes to get into the bench seat. And the place is way too noisy. Its a combo of music, while nice but played loudly, and conversation. Its also a bit warm as a stove and oven are cranking on high about 12 ft from us. Service was fast. We did a bunch of Yelp research before coming and decided to split the potato pancake balls (forgot name) and traditional hash and eggs with walnut toast. The hash was a really bland. Maybe some salt and pepper and hot sauce would have livened it up. I asked for some but it never came. There are pickled beets on top, which i would have guessed would have added some nice flavor but i could not taste them. The potatoes were like par boiled.... Would have liked them cooked more. The bell pepper and onions did not stand out either? walnut toast came with it and it was dry. I ate it but thought what a waste of calories on such bland taste. The round or spherical pancakes were light and tasty but a bit bland as well. The lingonberry and lemon curd jams were the stars and brought this from a 1 to 2 star place. We will not be back.
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Shanna C.
Waited for over an hour to eat brunch here. It was a wonky system, as you had to sign yourself in at the bar next door and a hostess was going between there and the restaurant. Finally, after an hour, she offered to serve us outside because for some reason everything was moving really slow that day? We agreed because we were all very hungry and my kids were done being patient. We were also really looking forward to the meal due to all the great Yelp reviews. Unfortunately, when the food came out, mine was basically an unidentifiable hash with a raw egg on top. I know it's posh, but i'll pass on the salmonella. I didn't want to send it back because who knows how long that would have taken. Thankfully, my husband will eat anything. There's no chance we will be going back though. It was really a horrible experience.
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Kai B.
I don't mind waiting for a good brunch spot but if the wait is longer than two hours you really ought to make that explicit. It's lame to wait 1.5 hours only to be told it's going to be at least another hour.
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Jessica D.
Wow, this place filled up fast. The atmosphere and service were both wonderful. My scramble was dry but looking around at other plates it appears I just didn't order the best they had to offer. My husband really enjoyed his meal. I would certainly go back!
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Stefan K.
First impression: tiny, they dont take your name for a wait?? you have to go next door and write it down yourself with a PENCIL?! What am I, a #&@!ing pilgrim?! The good news: this place is awesome. Had a fantastic server and had a hard time making up our mind because everything looks phenomenal. We sat at the bar and well recommend it--the view of the kitchen is great. Food was fantastic--all the menu items are swedish or nordic inspired. Other downside: paper menus...am I the only one who thinks this is a bit tacky? Apparently not in Portland. If you can be that packed and charge $14 for an omelet, you can afford to at least laminate your menus, Broder.
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jack s.
The balance of flavors are spot-on here: just enough starch and the tang of pickling vinegar in all the myriad bites. The potato pancakes have great crisp; the meatballs are flavorful and moist. The salmon fish cakes finish beautifully with some salad. I find the little sauces perfect accompaniment with full flavors and are not overly-complex. I highly recommend heading over on slightly-less populated weekdays, and grabbing a spot at the bar. Wear layers to shed, as the heat from the kitchen will keep you toasty.
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Heather C.
My boyfriend and I are both half Norwegian. When you put us together, that makes an entire one! Anyway, we immensely enjoyed our breakfasts and reminiscing about our Scandinavian grandmothers who used to make stacks and stacks of lefse for the holidays. I had the Aebleskivers, and he had the Lost Eggs. Both were hot out of the oven without too long of a wait. We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the choreography of the silent chefs. We will be back to try more items from the menu.
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courtney f.
I crave your delicious dishes that come served in your ridiculously cute little Scandinavian food receptacles. BUT.... Waiting in your lines makes me crazy! Thanks for providing coffee, but maybe decrease the price of said coffee served in a shitty air pot. Seriously? Shouldn't cost more than $1.50... Oy!
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Kushal D.
This visit was my first venture into Scandinavian food. We went for brunch on a Saturday and there was a 1hr wait. So be aware of that. Due to rain, the management was kind enough to seat us in the adjacent cafe. This cafe smelled funny, but the server there was absolutely friendly and repeatedly asked us for drinks or coffee. Once we made into Broder, we realized the reason for the long wait time - the seating area was small, maybe 7-8 two -seater tables. Also, all food are made after order, so there's an additional 15-20mins wait. The Danish puffs or traditional Aebleskivers were on the house and tasty. We had the smoked trout hash - average I'd say. Not super tasty, very little trout :). We also had the lost eggs with ham and it was really good. We also had the potato pancakes. Again, not super fan of it, tasted pretty much like regular potato hash to me. I would love to go back again, but once you tasted the hash and hidden eggs, that's pretty much it. There's not a lot more to explore and the food was average. However, good for the first timers.
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Kojo K.
I'm never in portland much, so when I'm here, I turn up. My friend and I arrived here to a wait, as expected. Once we were seated we ordered the Danish pancakes, lost eggs, and the salmon open faces sandwich. The Danish pancakes were heaven. The dipping sauces with the fluffy texture of the pancakes just worked so well together. I will say, however, after about 2 you won't want to eat anymore. They are somewhat heavy. The lost eggs dish was a disappointment. Lacking in seasoning, in flavor. I was expecting more, especially because the presentation was so on point. The open faced sandwich was very good though. That dish is one I would go back for. I'm not dying to go back anytime soon. This is one of those places where you go because everyone goes. Then, you don't really go back.
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Sophie L.
Came here three times already. First with my mother, then twice with different girlfriends. All like their own type of breakfast, and they can still find what they like. I love their smoked trout hash, reminded me of salt fish fried rice for some at Seafood restaurant on Powell's. The wait is not that long if you can come on the weekday. But if it's the weekend, please come at least an hour before you're hungry, because it is a long wait. Their place is pretty small, and not made for large group.
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Sarah V.
I will definitely be going back to this spot for brunch next time I'm in Portland. The place is small but the ambiance is lovely. I ordered the smoked salmon baked egg scramble - yum!!
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Sharolyn K.
I went to Broder on a Sunday after a night of drinking with one of my friends. I ordered the waffles, and they were delicious. Fluffy. Drenched in syrup. Yum. The bacon, however, got a little too much attention in the pan and was pretty burnt. The service was great, especially for a Sunday afternoon. Not a lot of traffic. They were attentive yet not hovering. Only thing I really didn't like was the high prices. I only got two waffles and a couple of slices of bacon, which cost me over $15 not including a tip. The food was good but not that good. I'm going to stick with my more frequent spots in NE from now on.
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Justin T.
The food here arrives from outerspace, from a breakfast planet that orbits a star similar to our own. The gravity is slightly different, causing the laws of physics to bend and shift. As the Danish pancakes enter our orbit, they roll into perfect spheres, touching down on your plate pulsing with Scandinavian warmth. A transverse incision with utensil, not-otherwise-specified reveals the presence of geothermal venting. A little man pops out. He waves his tiny fingers and removes a helmet. "I am Lars," he says, "Field Marshall of the Breakfast Expeditionary Forces of Snowland Alpha Nine. I claim this stomach for the Lord of Breakfast, yes? You will place the tines of your fork into my leftse transport craft. Are you understanding of me? You will bring it into your mouth. You masticate slowly, deliberately, yes? Then, you swallow it. You must obey, yes? You will be my ligonberry lover, ya?" After the man departed, the other pancake balls rolled toward me, and I slathered them in ligonberry jam, and jammed them into my mouth, which looked like a squirrel mouth. Next, I traversed an alien breakfastscape to a place of Lost Eggs, held inside a universe called a "skillet". The lost eggs lay dormant below a crust of bread stuffs, floating in a sea of cream like a hidden lake beneath Anarctica, a chemosynthetic ecosystem, alive with breakfast-based lifeforms unknown to the eyes of man. These, I shoveled into my mouth with a wanton, heedless, devil-may-care grin. I rolled, I mixed, I chewed, I loved. Leftse crash-landed in a sea of cream. Swedish hash islands formed a new terra firma, beside the sea of Lost Eggs. My stomach sailed on, squishing and digesting. I feel I really INTERNALIZED this experience. I feel I am no longer fully human. I am a cyborg. I am half-man, half-breakfast. My senses are permanently altered by my plunge in the abyss of synesthesia. I now only think pancakes when I see balls, and I now know what lies in the dark depths where alien eggs do hide.
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Nathasha S.
Okay, first offs a really cute breakfast/brunch spot. A bit of a wait though so be prepared for that. **BAKED EGG SCRAMBLE - smoked chorizo, yukon gold potatoes & gouda: it was good for what it is, but not entirely special. I like eggs for breakfast which is why I shraed this with a friend, but thinking back, I don't recall the gouda being there at all. **AEBLESKIVER (DANISH PANCAKES) - definitely order this item!! The danish pancakes are almost like small round donuts, soft and yummy. We got the housemade lemon curd ( bomb.com - do order this sauce) and the housemade apple sauce (do order something different, I could tell it was fresh but didn't have too much flavor). Next visit, I'd try their Swedish Hash or their Baked Egg (which I've had at other places and is entirely to die for, but not sure about this joint). Worth the visit, I just wasn't wow-ed.
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Eric B.
A few groups waiting outside before they open on a Friday morning... good sign. Full house within 20 minutes. We had the traditional hash and a potato pancake. Hash was terrific with eggs perfectly cooked. Great hot sauce I saw a couple places around town really took it to the next level. Potato pancake was great, but could have used a touch more salt. Everything else coming off the line looked great. Full kitchen right in front of you at the bar. Very cool spot.
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Geoff K.
On a recent trip back to Portland, I decided to hit some of my favorite places. For brunch, Broder was high on that list. In terms of everything on the plate, it was a good as I remembered. Amazing eggs, great bread, and delicious bacon. The attitude was anything but great. I arrived before the person I was meeting and had to stand in the doorway and wait, even though there were open tables and open counters. Broder won't seat you until everyone is there. After 15-20 mins of waiting they asked me if I wanted a beverage, and gave me tea standing here. At the 30 minute mark, they let me know they had a waiting area next door, at this point, it was a little too little, a little to late. When my friend came we had a delightful meal, I hadn't seen him in 2 1/2 years so we were catching up. About 5 mins after the bill came one of the waiters informed us that he had other customers and if we wanted to continue to be served we could move to the counter. It was rude, and curt. Great food, but the attitude just sucks.
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Kemi A.
If you go, order the pancakes with lemon curd and jam!!! /DROOOOOOOOOL
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Kate B.
My girlfriend and I came here during our brief stay in Portland. We were staying at the Hilton executive tower hotel downtown and so we had to plot a bus ride to this place. No biggie. I dig on Portland's relatively easy to comprehend public transportation system. I like it faaar more than Seattle's as their bus system can be confusing to a newbie. Portland kicks ass though. ;D We ended up having to wait for almost 2 frickin' hours to get our table. It was insanity. If they didn't have such amazing mimosas and coffee for our wait, and a comfy waiting area, we probably would have left. We got drunk and chatted with a random lady and her daughter about what it's like to live in the surrounding Hawthorne neighborhood (which I am officially in love with and furiously want to move to.) We had a great time and probably looked like silly tourists but oh well. The food was fucking amazing but still not sure if it is worth a 2 hour something wait. I had a dish involving salmon hash with lots of really delicious and fresh ingredients. If only they took reservations! Dang it. Trendy places! I also loved the decor in both the bar area and the dining room area. Small place though. Everyone who works here is pretty damn friendly though (this was a trend I noticed throughout my stay in Portland. Random people are super fucking friendly which I LOVE!) so yeah... we left stumbling out of here kinda shitfaced at 11 something in the morning and then went on to do some drunken thrift shopping. The weather was perfect too! My kind of day. :) Damn...now I want a mimosa. xD
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Stephanie S.
Broder is a small restaurant placed in the Clinton street neighborhood (I find myself in that area often). There can be a long wait, especially on the weekends (duh), and ask for an approximate wait time? Fuhgetabout it! But it is worth it if you have the time. Potato pancakes! Specials every day! A wide array of Scandinavian style dishes that cover a sweet to salty pallet. I am not really a salad person but I get their apple vinaigrette salad every time, it's the perfect amount of tart. Not really a kid friendly restaurant; I wouldn't recommend bringing yours if you have an unruly child, nor on a day where you have to wait a long time, but my daughter loves the Swedish pancakes; they're like little fluffy pancake balls you dip in lemon curd and jam. The servers are very knowledgable and competent. With a no nonsense attitude I can appreciate.
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Vic M.
Decent breakfast with unique choices. Good coffee and they heat the milk if you use milk with your coffee. Tight seating. Meaning very close tables. Both the potato pancakes as well as the potatoes in their :"traditional" hash to us were slightly undercooked potatos. Love their egs as they bake rather than fry their eggs. Good service, fair prices.
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Ash H.
This place was great we went on a weekend and got a bloody Mary and coffee while we waited in the bar next-door. The service was great we got our food promptly. My boyfriend had the Lefse special which is a potato crêpe paired with other featured ingredients. I had the Swedish Bord with Apple smoked sausage as my side. Our meal came out quickly and all in all we had a wonderful afternoon thanks to Bord! Exquisite Scandinavian experience! Would go back for sure.
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Dave D.
I have a soft spot for Broder since my dad's side is from Scandinavia and it has a Scandinavian theme/menu. I just love the atmosphere and food. Of course my dad's side is Norwegian and I guess there is a rivalry between Nords and the Swedes but oh well. I'm an American so these things don't affect me. I would love to visit both Norway and Sweden on the same trip! Cool part of the world, with great food and stunningly gorgeous women. I need to go back soon for brunch to one of the nicest little blocks in Southeast (Clinton Theater district). Broder it up, yo!
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Vanessa J.
Loove this place for brunch. The food is always delicious and the staff is super sweet and great at what they do. The lefse is my favorite! Consistently good food!
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Jennifer K.
I know what I want for breakfast even before my travel mates woke me up. I want those Pancake Balls (Æbleskiver) Waiting for our table was painless as there is other coffee shops in the area where we can chill out a bit and our table was ready even before I finish my coffee. Broder is small and homely. Our waiter has this smile that is so cheerful and warm. We shared: Forlorade Agg (Lost Eggs) - $11 Aebleskiver (Danish Pancakes) - $9 Swedish Breakfast Bord - $12 Pytt I Panna Smoked Trout (Swedish Hash) - $12 Why was I eating all these eggs and all I wanted was to those round pancakes? Why my Yelp friend making me eat those cold "healthy" thing (smoked trout, hard cheese, cured meat..) on the Breakfast Bord he ordered.... I did enjoy the Lost Eggs as the parmesan-panko crust was so delicious! I will come back to broder just to order aebleskiver all for myself next time!
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Jean K.
Very charming brunch. I ordered the Swedish meatballs and it came out in a little tray with 5 meatballs + sherry sauce in a bowl, the potato pancake on separate small plate, a small dipping bowl of lingonberry jam, another small dipping bowl of pickles (cucumber, beet, onion) and some toast wedged in between. The tray had a cute blue checkered place mat too. Kinda reminded me of the way meals are served in Japan - lot of different small portions each in it's own plateware. The meatballs were good but the sherry sauce was a little bland. I think I prefer them with gravy and bread sauce. It's nice to have a different option for brunch. It was pretty good but not the best Scandinavian food I've had. Next time I'll bring hubby here to judge, though being Norwegian he'll probably complain about how the Swedes just do it all wrong.
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Nory B.
I was surprised at the 30 min wait at 10:00 on a Wed morning; normally I don't wait for breakfast because I'm really hungry when I go out for breakfast! But I'm so glad I did! (We had a noon appt in the city center, so I didn't mind the wait) Hubby had the Danish pancakes, which turned out to be 4 fluffy 3" dia balls of yum! They were really light and moist, and the lemon curd and lingonberry sauce they come with are so flavorful! I had the skillet scramble with asparagus, mushrooms and chèvre(no Brie today), with a strawberry fritter as the side. The fritter was good, but it was really a pancake--fritters are supposed to be more like the "pancakes" my husband got! The scramble was really good, and just the right size! I would definitely come back if I didn't have to wait for a table.
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Mike B.
One word... "Aebleskivers." One of the best brunches I've ever had. Waited 25 mins on a Tuesday morning, kinda afraid to go on a weekend. It's small and popular, but totally worth it.
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Doug P.
We waited for 2 hours, 1.5 at the bar next door. 30 minutes to get our first cocktail from the bar when only 2 drink orders were in front on us. The bartender informed us: "I don't even work here." How hard is it to find experienced bar staff in Portland? When we finally got next door to order our mouths were watering with anticipation. Our group ordered a few varieties of hash as well as some of the dumpling type fritters. The dumplings were vastly undercooked, no crispy exterior and pure uncooked dough in the center. Very disappointing. The trout and beef hashes were both virtually devoid of flavor, with the beef hash having a rancid taste, and the trout being almost entirely lacking; 1 sliver of trout!? When our service staff paid a visit and we expressed our concern we were rebuked gruffly by his assertion: "I'm sorry your palette doesn't agree with our food." What sort of response is that? No offer to fix or assist, just the check and a smug attitude. An overall disappointing experience that pales in comparison to my own kitchen.
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Bill J.
Very authentic Scandinavian breakfast. I had the Swedish breakfast, cold cuts cheese, smoked fish, granola and yogurt,beet salad, right toast, and a brownie. Ordered Apple chicken sausage on the side. All very good my dad and my aunt would be very proud. I recommend this restaurant hideaway. Get there early it fills up fast on a weekend.
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Rob A.
Fantastic cuisine, attentive and friendly service, even when they were quite busy. We were seated at the bar, watching the cooks do their stuff. Very clean and well organized for such a small space. It was a thing of art. My partner and I shared the Danish pancakes with lingonberry jam and lemon curd. Delicious, fluffy and full of flavor! For the entree, I ordered the Swedish hash special with ham and assorted veggies, which had amazing flavor and was perfect cooked. My partner ordered the Swedish hash with smoked trout. I tried his (mind you I am not a person that craves fish), and it was absolutely delicious. That is what I'll order the next time I come here, without a doubt! We could not have been happier - quaint atmosphere, delicious food, excellent service. We can't wait to return!
(5)
Lisa E.
I've wanted to go here for years but the long line is such a turn-off I never did. We happened to go here for breakfast on a whim and there wasn't a long line! Crazy! The food: it was amazing. The Abelskivers are fantastic--light and fluffy with a hint of lemon. Love the lemon curd on the side. It was like eating donut holes for breakfast. :) My fiance got the baked eggs with ham, roast beef and pickled beets. It was unique and delicious. The service: decent. Our server seemed a little flustered or overwhelmed at times and forgot to bring our coffee. The price: decent for Portland breakfast joints. The atmosphere: Not great. It was crowded, small and people were packed in. If you have to get up to use the restroom, good luck. You're sandwiched in there for the duration. It's also loud and just uncomfortable. The food was great, so 4 stars. The atmosphere and obnoxiously hipster lines would make this a three star joint but the food swayed me. Would I go back? Only if there wasn't a line. Maybe get a bigger space Broder?
(4)
Tina M.
Came here for breakfast on our last day in Portland. The place is rather tiny and every table was taken when we got there. We were lucky and only had to wait a little less than 10 min for a table for four. I love the look and decor of the place...I love the lights on the ceiling and the open kitchen concept. They have tables along with wall and a small bar you can sit at too. I got a baked egg scramble with chorizo, potatoes and gouda along with sauteed veggies. We all got aebleskivers (Danish pancakes) to share with lemon curd and lingonberry jam. My friend got a Swedish breakfast bord and the other two got the same thing I did. I loved the aebleskivers...the lemon curd was delicious and the lingonberry jam was great. Everyone enjoyed this dish. The baked egg scramble was a lot smaller than it looks on pictures but it was the perfect size for one person. The eggs were a little bland but the chorizo definitely helped with the flavor. The breakfast bord was absolutely delicious. You get a little taste of everything and it's a nice blend of salty and sweet. The granola yogurt was so fresh tasting and I loved the bread that came with both the breakfast bord and egg scramble. The service was great and everyone was very nice. I'm glad I was able to try this place out.
(4)
Lala N.
True to their roots, this Scandinavian eatery runs like clockwork. Was there a line? No worries about cutting or door-swarming, they took your name and number in the party AT THE TIME YOU WERE WAITING, and they plan the seating before they open. When the doors open, in you go, and your table awaits IN ORDER. Did your fourth person not arrive? SORRY: table for three, or back of the line. Why punish others who were orderly with their arrival? Service was genuinely friendly as though they loved working there and loved being in the service industry. Eating there made me even more proud to be Danish. ps: the food was effing awesome!
(5)
Carolina A.
The lamb burger was exquisite, delicious, yummy.. Service was excellent and price was good!
(5)
Megan R.
I went with a friend a couple of weekends ago and we loved it. On a Sunday afternoon around 1:30, the wait wasn't too bad - we sat next door, where we could order drinks, but we chose to wait for the real deal. I ended up getting the lefse special and a grapefruit mimosa - wow! Be sure to check out whatever the day's specials are before you order. We also sat at the bar, where we got to watch the chefs cooking at full Sunday brunch force - it was a real treat to see them create. For those of you who have only had Scandinavian food at Ikea, be prepared to have your mind blown. Also, be prepared to wait a little while on busy weekend days. It might be a little soon to call it, but I think this is my favorite brunch spot in PDX; I can't wait to bring guests here!
(5)
Anastasia J.
This place is adorable. Very intimate and cool and the service is great. If you're looking for a new cuisine to try definitely go. The menu is so unique and I can't really think of any other truly Scandinavian restaurants around. Very authentic and clean cut. So delicious. The little donuts are so cute and yummy.
(4)
Jenny T.
This place is so adorable but it was very disappointing. I really wanted to like this place too! We got the Swedish pancakes and one of the egg bakes. It took a while to get our food which was fine, but when we got it, my boyfriend didn't get what he ordered-_-. They were really nice and took it off of our bill because we didn't have the time to wait for them to make the correct one. We tries the egg bake and it was SO dry and wasn't very flavorful so we actually ended up not eating it. The Swedish pancakes were tasty BUT they didn't use real maple syrup which made me sad. Overall, the place is adorable and the good is just meh.
(2)
Chris C.
I already reviewed the other location but more of the same here. This is one of the most unique and fantastic brunch places in Portland.
(5)
linda-lou n.
If you're here for the experience and art of cooking - you'll love it. If you're here for the food, the truth is it could be better. We waited 1.5 hrs for a table - the longest I have ever ever waited for a table. It wasn't too bad since they allow you to wait at the bar next door. We actually walked down to get a proper espresso down the street, and 30 minutes later, we were still waiting. 1.5 hrs later, our name was called. The seating is tiny and super close together - talk about no leg room or personal space - but it was decorated to perfection. Very inline with the theme it's going for. Food came out, unfortunately wasn't amazing but wasn't bad. We needed tons of tobasco to add flavor to our dishes. Truth is I'd never wait to eat there again, and also wouldn't eat there again even if there were no lines. We got the hash & a scramble -- total was only $21. That in itself made up for the lack luster flavor. All in all, the experience and food art was spectacle, but it's a shame the food wasn't up to par.
(3)
Anita N.
Broder says to be a Scandinavian restaurant. The look and feel is definitely Scandinavian: little cosy cafe with wooden tables. The food is close to Scandinavian (/Danish). Me and my husband had omelettes for breakfast: more American than Scandinavian sized portions, made us very happy. The coffee was tasteful as well. The place was superbusy when we arrived around 11 am. I was surprised how quickly people left their brunch and we got a table in 15 mins. The customer service was nice, the location is little drive from downtown.
(4)
Megan S.
Love this place! The only bad thing about it is that it's often pretty crowded and you have to wait. However, that's more a sign that Broder is doing things right, so I can't really complain too much about that. I've heard that off-days and evenings are way less crowded, so that's something to consider. The food is exceptional. I've never had a bad experience. I usually get the breakfast board, but the lost eggs are superb (eggs baked in a little cast iron skillet on a bed of spinach with ham and bread crumbs on top), and you really can't go wrong with the hash. They usually have lovely pastries, including saffron buns--yum! If I could give a sixth star for their bloody Mary alone, I would--aquavit, tons of black pepper, and awesome pickles!
(5)
Sophia Y.
Hands down my favorite brunch place in PDX. There's no other place to start my PDX roadtrip excursion than a brunch at Broder. I constantly dream about these amazing aebleskivers. Let me tell you - once you take your first bite of the fluffy cloud puff pancakeness, you will NEVER look at a regular pancake the same. The lemon curd, lingonerry jam and apple sauce are all on POINT and go heavenly with the round fluff of amazingness. After my first exposure to aebleskivers, I couldn't stop thinking about them and purchased my very own aebleskiver pan. My homemade aebleskivers resulted in disappointing, dense, and dull doughy mess. Broder - I WANT TO KNOW YOUR SECRETS to making the most fluffy cloud puffs of joy. What else is the rage at Broder? Either the heavenly smoked trout hash or the perfectly baked egg scramble will satiate your savory cravings you have after you gobble the order of aebleskivers. If this review hasn't swayed you and you are still thinking "is it really worth the wait?" YES. A thousand times YES. You will never taste a tastier brunch with an awesome staff! You can grab a coffee or a cocktail next door. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to broders today. I am thinking I need to give them a visit ASAP now. Of note, my Instagram photos of Broder have inspired many fellow Seattlelites to make the trek down to Broder and no one's been dissapointed
(5)
Malvika B.
If you can't go to Sweden, try Broders instead!!! The Danish pancakes with Lingonberry Jam and lemon curd we're amazing! The lost eggs were rich and delicious. The only reason I'm giving it a 4 star is the long wait. You can wait in the bar next door and they take drink orders there - our wait was 30-40 mins, but I can't imagine waiting longer. Overall, a neat experience!
(4)
Amiee H.
I'm SO SORRY to say this but this place did not meet my expectations. Maybe I set my expectations too high? I found this place months ago and had been waiting and waiting to come. I would check out the pictures of food that were posted by other Yelpers and would just dream about coming here for breakfast. When I finally got the chance...it was a disappointment. Don't get me wrong, this place was still good, but it wasn't GREAT, like how I imagined. Food: 1) Danish pancakes: very interesting, instead of being flat and round, it was in a shape of a ball, topped with powdered sugar and served with jam and syrup. It had the components of regular pancakes but it's disguised in a different shape just to spice things up. I enjoyed a different presentation, but the taste was just so so for me. 2) Fish fillet baked scramble(??): I'm sorry, my memory escapes me, I just remembered it was a baked scramble with bits of fish in it, but I don't remember the intimate details. It's mainly because I didn't really enjoy the dish. I found it largely tasteless. No impact on my taste buds. But I must say, FANTASTIC presentation on the food! The scramble came on a mini iron skillet and the handle came with it's own mini oven mitt. Aww, so cute. Yes, it was. It also came with some home fries or potatoes, which I'm not a big fan of potatoes. Service: Very nice and friendly. No complaints here. Ambiance: It's small and quaint. Very loud and busy. It's difficult to even carry on a conversation with a person sitting across a small table from you. It's not a lazy place to go to for breakfast and try to enjoy a nice newspaper with some coffee after you are done eating. It's a place that you eat and go home because there is a HUGE line of people waiting outside the door for your table. Price: It's decently priced for breakfast food. Overall: I think it was a gallant effort with amazing presentation, but the food didn't really wow me like I thought it would. It was just mediocre. I still think Mother's Bistro is #1.
(3)
Kelly L.
I couldn't have been more disappointed in my experience at Broder. As is the norm, we waited a 1/2 an hour for a table which I was expecting. What I didn't expect was that at a non peak time on a non peak weekday, it would take an hour to be served. When we were finally served (there must have been a kerfuffle in the kitchen b/c people who came in long after us were receiving their food way before us. The ebelskevers were delicious, however, all three of the members of our party who ordered egg dishes were greatly disappointed. The eggs were all tremendously overcooked bordering on hard boiled. Plus, the wait staff offered no apology for the wait and were extremely cavalier about providing service in general. We had to ask twice for the bill and paying over $110 for a party of 5 (two children included) for bad service and bad eggs really was the icing on the cake. Two members of our party have dined there regularly and agreed that the change in the institution/staff definitely marked an extreme shift in quality and service levels. Their recommendation is to go to go to the N Portland location as the original crew has moved there. Urgh, I must admit that I would be hard pressed to give them a second chance.
(1)
Natasha J.
As I Scandinavian, I just had to check this place out. The decor was charming and the location fantastic. I got there at 8:30 and nobody was there, so I easily got a table. By the time, I left at 9:30 - there was a line. So, get there early-ish. I got coffee and really appreciated warmed up cream. That was a nice touch. Service was quick, competent, and friendly (without being overbearing). I ordered the Swedish hash with smoked trout. Do not order that. I should have sent the food back but it did not occur to me until I left the restaurant. I think the fish was/is either very poor quality, or it was bad. It just did not taste fresh. at. all. Yuck. I hate to waste food so I ate half of it. Scandinavia has known uniquely high rates of gluten intolerance. Therefore, this place should have some gluten free options. Maybe, they can incorporate that in the future. I would go back and I'm hopeful about this place. I would just never ever order anything with fish in it here. They have unique Scandinavian breakfast options that other places just don't offer, they heat up coffee cream, and service was good.
(3)
Caro M.
Absolutely delicious!!!!! We came with a friend for breakfast Saturday morning and had a short wait. They get busy fast so be ready! I ordered the special which was some sort of yummy flatbread layered with red peppered and minced sausage, topped with an egg (sunnyside up), and arugula salad with pickled red opinion. Oh and melted cheese! Yummy!!! Plus delicious coffee served with steamed milk, I loved it so much I drank 5 cups!
(4)
Sage M.
I have nothing but love for this place. Perfection in every way. Every meal I have ever had there has been wonderful. If you arrive later than 9:00 for brunch they don't make you wait in line... You sign in and sit in the coffee shop next door. It makes the whole experience that much nicer not to have to stand in the rain or the sun. Don't worry too much about what you order ... It will all be good.
(5)
Jeff E.
We went to broder because the food was said to be healthy and Scandinavian. What we got was a meal I will never forget. Smoked trout, potato salad, yogurt parfait. It was all amazing. Staff got us seated quickly and our food was brought out promptly. Prices a little high, but it's worth every penny. Enjoy!!
(5)
Karena S.
Tiny building so have to wait a long time for a table. But definitely worth the wait. The potato crepe was one of the best things I've ever eaten. There was cheese and ham in it. With an egg on top. Definitely a must try. They also have ginger beer which is my favorite.
(4)
Elizabeth L.
This is one of the best breakfast places in town. Seriously. It's worth the wait, even on a Sunday when I'm hungover and would rather be back in my warm bed. Once the food gets delivered to your table, you feel like you're in heaven. If you ever get a chance to go on a morning that ISN'T Friday-Sunday, the wait is next to nothing and the food and service still rock! Thank you for existing, Broder. Your Danish pancakes, your unique cast-iron scrambles, your steamed cream for my coffee and your freaking amazing pastries make me swoon.
(5)
J1 J.
This place gets 4 stars for experience alone. It's like getting transported to a small cafe in Sweden or Norway - only with Portland hipsters in skinny jeans as servers. The place definitely has character, and the immersive experience is really what makes it. Even the open kitchen, with the gruff, muscley, tattooed, and fair-skinned cook screams, "Welcome to Scandinavia." I came on a whim, when some work consults got cancelled last minute on a weekday morning. There was no wait, sat right down at an open table. Best tip: head to this place on a weekday if you can, because - as the other reviews mention (and the servers confirmed) - waits can be up to 2hrs on a weekend. But for good reason. It's the only restaurant in Portland outside of the one at Ikea (that I'm aware of) where you can get Scandinavian food. And the food itself seems pretty authentic - lots of smoked salmon and trout, potato pancakes and crepes - all with polysyllabic, unpronounceable names like aebleskiver and ugnspannkaka The food is also beautifully plated - simple and clean (much like Ikea furniture), without excess. The eggs are cooked in a square pan, so they come out square-shaped, which scores points in my book. I ordered the Lefse, which is basically a potato crepe with a savory filling that apparently varies on a day to day basis. The morning I went, it was smoked trout, bacon and arugula - all of which were good but the combination was on the overly salty side. Fortunately, the potato crepe itself was relatively bland, which mitigated some of that saltiness. It was served with a salad of arugula, topped with bacon and candied cherries - which I didn't really care for. The combination of the sweet cherries with the bacon and the bitterness of the arugula confused my tastebuds. I wanted to try the aebleskiver (their danish pancakes), but knew I wouldn't be able to eat an entire order. Fortunately, the server pointed out that they also have a half order (not on the menu), which I went with. The aebleskiver are probably better described as spherical crepes. Think doughnut holes, made of a soft crepe batter. The half order order came with four of them, served with lingonberry jam and a really awesome lemon curd on the side. They were unique, interesting, different - though I can't say I was totally blown away. I had one, and it was good - and also good enough. They serve lunch at this location (and dinner at their North Portland location), with interesting items, including salmon cakes and a club sandwich made with smoked salmon. Naturally, swedish meatballs are also on the menu. I think the experience alone is worth the trip. The place is just (and I use this word rarely, if ever) adorable, and clean, and it does feel like walking into a quaint, family-run cafe in Sweden. And there are enough unique menu items here to keep me coming back.
(4)
Brody L.
Before dining we waited to be called to our table at the cafe/bar next door. A mimosa and some kind of alcoholic coffee drink later we were ready to be seated and eat a main course. I went big here and that's the way to do it. I ordered some Swedish meatballs, a hot dog, a salad, some little cake things and the table shared a few plates as well. Every moment was amazing. The food was so good. I wish this place was on every corner of every city so I could always eat here.
(5)
Jenny K.
I Absolutely love everything about this place!! My first stop after getting off the plane in Portland. The smoked trout hash was out of this world! Crazy there was a wait on a Friday morning but totally worth it and can't wait to come back!!
come at the right time. do not be stupid and come on sunday at eleven because that is stupid. come on tuesday at noon and get this: aebleskivers + baked egg skillet do not share.
(5)
Alissa R.
O Broder, Where art thou? We was was feelin' a mite peckish and decided to give Broder a shot.. heard many a good thing bout the joint. The wait staff, them be a group of lookers, let me tell ya somethin! And the food... I am a wo-man of constant sorrow... but not after havin me some of that there cedar plank salmon tart. The lamb burger also be Bon-a-fide! This kitchen must have found themselves in a tight spot cuz it took a long while for our meal to arrive, but since those boys be bon-a-fide, they let us feast on some DEEEElicious pastry whiles we waited... free o' charge. Most certainly will return.
(5)
John B.
My wife and I read about Broder in the recent issue of Portland Monthly and thought it sounded like a nice break from our usual spot, Jam on Hawthorne. Now, one of my pet peeves about Jam is that there's always a long wait to be seated. Thankfully, the amazing food and quick service there more than make up for the wait. Anyone who's gone to Broder on a Saturday morning knows where this is headed... To say this place is slow is an understatement. It took us a full hour to be seated and about another 15 minutes just to have our orders taken. We opted for one of the scrambles and the Swedish hash. It literally took 30 minutes for them to prepare these two dishes and bring them to our table. At one point while we were waiting to be served, I pointed out to my wife that none of the tables had food on them. Not even the party of four who were seated about 20 minutes before we were. There are only about 10 tables and a few seats at the bar. I can't, for the life of me, figure out why it could be that slow to prepare food for that few people. It took us two hours from the time we put our name on the list till we paid our bill. My Swedish hash was flavorful but my wife's potato pancake was mushy and had an off putting fishy/oily aftertaste. Also, the portions are on the small side. While we both didn't leave hungry, the point of brunch is that it basically does you fine for breakfast *and* lunch - there should be a good amount of food on your plate. I felt really bad for the person at the table next to us who ordered a breakfast sandwich. It occupied less than half of the plate they brought it out on. I mean how hard is it to just like throw a couple orange slices or a piece of lettuce on the plate? Anything, but don't serve a customer a half empty plate. I think I would've cried if I'd been served this lonely looking meal. I don't think we'll go here again as there are places like Zell's and Jam on Hawthorne nearby that make your wait worthwhile. If you decide to go, bring a snack along with you. And a nice long novel to read while you wait.
(3)
Desmond S.
If you're looking for a good breakfast place in Portland I can't imagine it getting better than this. My other half had Danish Pancakes and I had a scramble with hash and a side of ham. The Danish Pancakes were practically perfect in every single way. They were light and delicious and was accompanied by a variety of sides. I can't really convey how great these were except by saying that I think pancakes will forever be ruined by these. And I love pancakes. The scramble was nice as it was served in small cast iron skillet. It had bacon bits inside which were nicely browned while the eggs themselves weren't overcooked in anyway. The has browns were just to my liking as well. Crispy on the outside but still soft and delicious on the inside. Lastly the ham was nice. Nothing crazy but nicely colored without them being oily and thinly cut such that they weren't heavy in any way. I heart this place. If you're looking for something different and interesting in a great ambiance this is a must see in Portland. If you're looking for the typical American breakfast in extra-huge portions... mmm maybe that Denny's down the road is a better fit.
(5)
Julie T.
Accidentally stumbled into this place when other plans were bust. It was certainly a happy accident. I actually ate here twice in two days because it was good enough to beckon me back. In a city with myriad delicious food cart opportunities, that's sayin' something.
(5)
Emily C.
It really pains me to have to give this amazing gem of a restaurant only 4 stars, but I have to. If you come in on the verge of collapse from starvation, then you will be absolutely DELIRIOUS waiting for your food. If the restaurant didn't have an open kitchen I would have sworn they walked to Sweden and back to get the ingredients for my meal. Negativity aside, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The smoked trout hash with baked eggs on top is without a doubt the best brunch dish I have ever had in my entire life. The eggs were perfectly cooked and seasoned. And I must say they were quite generous with the smoked trout, which always wins brownie points in my book. The interior is very inviting, with light blue walls and dark brown tables. Aside from the horrendous wait, I absolutely adored my cute server who made sure I was taken care of. Portland is a breakfast city and this restaurant is not to be missed for foodies looking to visit.
(4)
Brandi B.
"Man berömmer för att bli berömd igen" --Swedish saying which means "We praise in order to be praised in return." My praise of Broder however, is selfless and true. Altruistic, if you will. Gravlax makes me want to be a better person. Put it on a club sandwich and I may even go back to church. Not really. There's another Swedish saying: "Bidande man fr medvind." (The waiting man gets the wind behind him.) Meditate on that a minute. I'll be at Broder.
(5)
Brigitte S.
Noticing my recent addiction to Yelp, my boyfriend took me and my best friend out to breakfast at his new favorite breakfast place, just to give me a new place to review. (Cue the "awwww" here.) There wasn't a table ready when we got there, but we each had a cup of coffee while we waited for one to clear, and were in love with Broder at first sip. Nectar of the Gods coffee! The three of us were looking at each other like we had never even had a cup of coffee before, grinning our coffee loving faces off at each other. I must know what this is, I thought. Why doesn't everyone in this city know about this coffee? We wondered out loud... Well, turns out it was Stumptown. But unlike the acid-slush-stomach-lining-destroying-cup-of-tar that all of the NW breakfast places seem to brew with Stumptown this was AMAZING!! Maybe they just have the proportions right? A different blend? I don't know what they had going on over there, but I wanted to stand on the breakfast bar and dance a Scandinavian jig! When seated we ordered a couple of dishes; the Danish pancakes, which are little golf-ball sized rolls of sweet/lemon/savory goodness that you can dip in a lemon curd or maple syrup, a yogurt honey granola cup while we waited, a baked onion, bacon and pepper omlette, that came in this adorable little mini-cast iron pan that I wanted to put in my purse it was so cute (I refrained), a potato, roast beef, and ham hash (that also came in an adorable mini le cruset orange pan) and fresh squeezed OJ. Holla'! I think that our server probably thought that we were batty because the three of our were grinning and nodding and thanking him for everything over and over again. So good. Go there. Get coffee. Eat breakfast. Don't steal the cute pans.
(5)
leela r.
broder is pretty sweet. broder is pretty small. i would not go to broder with more than two other people. i would not go to broder on a weekend. i met two friends there this morning and it was great. i like the (tiny) space, the open shelving in the kitchen, the fancy milk frothers, the chemex coffee thingies, the wood on the wall that makes it look extra-scandinavian. i am seriously lusting after the yellow tolix stools at the bar. to work there, you apparently must be a dude in his mid-20s with a beard. well, not everyone had a beard yet; some were incipient, but you could tell they were working on growing them as fast as they could. at least it wasn't mustaches. sorry, mustachio'd dudes. it's icky. to me. the food was good. one of my little open-faced sandwiches consisted simply of beets on bread, which was weird. i think it was supposed to have goat cheese as well, but maybe they forgot. but i didn't say anything about it, so i can't really complain now. the chicken salad one was good, and the gravlax was nice. my friends' food looked good and they seemed pleased with it. the coffee was great, which leads me to the best surprise that the morning offered: BRODER GIVES YOU HOT MILK WITH YOUR COFFEE! this is the best thing about broder. also the servers (bearded and almost-bearded) are attentive with refills, which is important to my mental health.
(4)
Rachel B.
I finally went to Broder after having a recommended to me by about a dozen people (including some folks that don't even live in Portland) and it was exactly as wonderful as everyone says! They won't let you down. BTW, for a non-date-like-outing it's super fun to sit at the bar, watch the food go out and gazing at the cute tattoos peeking out of the cook's sleeves.
(5)
kate m.
Oh my gosh, I am totally smitten with Broder! I have a thing for small spaces. I love it when everything has a place and every space is used. The tall shelves along the kitchen wall are full of restaurant necessities as well as some collections of interesting things to look at (seashells, vintage espresso machines). And I LOVED the overhead light. (I do see the "ikea influence", but it's like ikea grew up and got some depth, you know?) The food is just a neat and put together as the rest of the place. Presentation accounts for a lot with a meal, and I would have been happy just looking at my food. That is, until I started eating it. Then I didn't want to leave a bite behind!
(5)
Neal W.
Well I'm sure you've heard it all before but this place is like Jesus in restaurant form. Or if you're not into Jesus then something you love... IN RESTAURANT FORM. I've been twice. The first time my friend absentmindedly came to breakfast without enough time to eat and get to work on time, so we became kind of annoying and stressed out, asking that everything be boxed up as it was being made. It was a busy morning, so not the type of day to be in a hurry. Don't get me wrong the food was fast, but we were just in a hurry and it was our fault! They were VERY nice about it and the food we ate later was incredibly good. Upon a second visit everything went smoothly and I was crazy satisfied. This place is well decorated and they play good music. Side note: Does anyone else think that the word Gravlax sounds like an interstellar warlord? Apparently it's just another way of saying "salmon"... fascinating.
(5)
Eric L.
We came for late breakfast on Saturday. The wait was way too long, and it seemed to last longer than the beard on a Portland scene kid waiting for his newest knuckle tattoo to be done. BUT!!! the flavor were amazing! I got the pork and beans special and it was great and had so much flavor. I enjoyed the decor and ambiance a lot. My wife and sister in law had the vegetarian bowl and they both loved them. So if you like veggie options go here. The pork was very juicy and the portions were small but very flavorful. I would recommend this place to everyone but try to go in off peak time so you don't wait for an hour like us.
(4)
Britt C.
The menu at Broder is great and the place itself is pretty damn cute. You'll almost certainly have to wait for a table, but it will be worth it. You MUST have one of their delicious coffee beverages and regardless of what you order, be sure to get a side of potato pancakes. The Danish pancakes are good, but not very exciting. If you get them, be sure to get the lemon curd and lingonberries. The Swedish hash is excellent. Next time I plan to go for lunch. Mmm...Swedish meatballs.
(4)
Robert H.
I had the meatball sandwich. It was delicious, the meatballs fried before me, placed atop a svelte bun. Runny cheese sauce covered the meatballs, and only enhanced their flavor. On the side were served pickled beets and other pickled delights in addition to a nice lingonberry jam (made from Swedish lingonberries). I used both as sandwich toppings, and, though the menagerie of pickled veggies seemed to fall off, the lingonberries really complemented the savory nature of the meatballs and their cheese sauce. A word of warning: this is a messy sandwich. The cheese [i]will[/i] run off the back of the sandwich and all over the artistically composed serving board. The meatballs are guaranteed to fall off the sandwich, so, in the end, it really requires some sort of utensil. On the side, I had the onion soup, which, like the meatballs, was tasteful and filling. According to our hipster of a waiter (who liked my watch), it was comprised of five different varieties of onion. This soup was good, from the first bites of soup mixed with the crouton, chive topping, to the final drops, gleamed from the clutches of the dishwasher by my IKEA spoon. I just wished I lived in Portland so I could eat here more often.
(5)
Mc G N.
Its REALLY frickin good. consistently. go for breakfast if you can deal with the wait. wish they served more than just coffee in the wait room but, heck.. i love it there. saves a trip on an airplane if i want to feel like i traveled.
(5)
Brandy S.
I got here before 9 on a Sunday morning and waited in line with the rest of the hungry hoard. I'm glad that I came early, because there was a crush on the kitchens and it took a while to get the food. Good news was that the food was delicious (I'll never look at yogurt in the same way) and the waiters were very friendly. I highly recommend it - but be prepared to wait it out.
(4)
Kelly R.
On a complete stranger's recommendation I made Broder my lunch stop on the beautiful and suddenly sunny yesterday. ( Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 ) What I had: Baked scramble with Trout and red onions. Side of Potato Pancake. A delicious, deceptively adequately proportioned, and might I add, very healthy meal. What I thought: The presentation was totally cute, square ( I love square presentation ) but looked small. I was worried it wouldn't be enough food. This turned out to be a very unrealistic fear. To start, the food was absolutely amazing. The flavor of the baked scramble was so strong and perfect. The trout was fresh and flavorful and the toast was full of delicious grains. The potato pancakes were the icing on the cake though. A very subtle flavor with the right a mount of seasoning made this little starch a perfect lunch / breakfast treat. Not only was it filling, it was also super tasty. It's also pretty yummy with some Chalula Hot Sauce, though I only ate one bite this way. The overall is, This place is cozy, small, square, and delicious. The wait staff is mega friendly, the cooks are too. They have sugar cubes for your coffee convenience and the atmosphere is dim and relaxing. If you have 10 bucks to blow on lunch, I'd highly recommend that you give this place a try. It's tucked away in an adorable neighborhood, but most of the good eats in Portland are.
(4)
Sara C.
I love a good breakfast and Broder does not dissapoint. Great food and exceptional service. Even though we went here on a weekend around 1:00, the place wasn't overcrowded and the food came quickly enough. Among two of us, we shared a small order of the aebleskiver (danish pancakes), a smoked trout scramble, and a winter bord. All of the food was excellent, reasonably priced, and generously proportioned. The service was great--the waiter was funny and my water glass was never empty. We left very full and very impressed. One of the best breakfast eateries in Portland.
(5)
h p.
heaven. heaven. heaven. there's nothing else to say. really.
(5)
Jason G.
Oh Yes! This place is tight. I went on a Tuesday morning when it was not busy at all. The waiter was thrilled to seat us despite a rambunctious 2 year old, we got some coffee, and really started to marinate int his joint. First, it's on Clinton st., which adds instant points for funk. Second, the menu has what seems to be a serious Scandinavian fare which resembles the usual breakfast items we know and love and what on a weekend morning. The pancakes are like mini delicious muffin-shaped puffs which you can dip into a custard, syrup, or lingen-berry. Hell yeah. Of course, little Mia got down with the pancakes and all that. My girlfriend got eqqs and bacon which were flavorful and served in the skillet they were cooked in. I don't know what kind of coffee they had, but it comes in this modern looking glass mug and was very bold and tasty. Although I live 4 blocks away, this isn't quite an everyday spot. That's because it's something specific and special, and would go here when I'm feeling dangerous. You all will enjoy this. Btw...That guy in the picture behind the bar was my waiter...he did an excellent job and I have no doubt he is a quality person.
(5)
Shienny S.
YUMMMMMMMMY !! i love love love the danish pancakes!.. best with lemon custard jam. must try!
(4)
Ania S.
This place serves the best food AND plays the best music!
(5)
Adrienne B.
Sat solo at the bar a few mornings ago... One star for cute, friendly boys working the floor and a chick on the line. Ordered a cup of coffee and the summerbord. Scrumptious! Exactly how I like to eat, a little sampling of different flavors, accompanied by great bread. On the bord was a soft-boiled egg, delightful yogurt with fresh blueberries and honey, a small piece of strong, hard cheese, a little bit of great ham (I like to think of myself a connoisseur in the pork department), some ricotta and lingonberry jam, an incredible pea and blue cheese salad, and a couple pieces of flavorful toasted bread. I'm not a sweet tooth, so a few bites of the honey/fruit/yogurt combo was sufficient, but I was quite full after enjoying the rest of the items. Going to try to replicate that pea salad... As I was at the counter, I had a view of the gal doing the cooking. Each dish looked fantastic, from the hash to the dutch babies to the various egg skillets. The eggs-in-skillet were all delightfully fluffy when they came out of the oven, reminiscent of a lovely souflee. I'm a major stickler when it comes to eggs, and rarely order them, as I find that I do a better job at home, but they looked great, and I will have to return to try them. Cute interior, no wait, good service and great food. Maybe a little pricey, but I'm willing to pay for the good stuff.
(4)
Andrea V.
Ah, Broder. It was hard to convince my picky-eating friends to come to Broder. I waited until 10 am on a Monday so that 1) they were appropriately hungry and 2) there was NO ONE ELSE in the place, thus, no wait. They couldn't find a good reason to back out. As it turns out, given a fairly small number of breakfast selections, even the picky eaters were happy. The aebelskivers are a must - if no one wants them for breakfast, at least get an order for the table. So adorable and tasty! The lemon curd makes them even more so. The breakfast bord was pure Northern Euro bliss. Smoked trout...heavenly. Coffee was nice and strong. Waitstaff was friendly and attentive. The interior design is very calming - check out the custom light fixture overhead. Certainly Scandinavian influenced, but I don't agree with the IKEA comparisons (do you go to the same IKEA I go to?!). We didn't have a wait for a table or much of a wait for our food, although the space is quite small and it wouldn't take much to be overrun. Price was a bit on the higher side, breakfast for 3 with tip was pushing $50. This is a place I'd take someone to impress them - the boss, the in-laws, a morning-after date. Its not Pig'n Pancake, but then, did you want it to be??
(5)
Connie O.
I finally made it in to Broders! Its been on my list of places for sometime. I wanted to give it a 5 star just because I am 1/2 Swedish but...sadly no. I ordered the Broder Club sandwich and it came with the most delicious rye bread. This in itself is remarkable because I am not a fan of bread. The little square plates that my salad and sandwich came on were very dear to my little swedish heart. The sandwich while flavorful was very small and the salad...well, the salad is the main cause of the lack of the fifth star. It was the most meh of salads. Just a small plate of lettuce with something of no particular flavor. No other veggie, not even a measy slice of red onion or a pickled beet. So: the Good: Great bread, sweet little swedish plates The meh: bland salad, small sandwich Overall, I would say my lunch was not worh the price I paid. It made me very sad because I wanted to be wow'ed. I will return again someday and try it once again. All you fine Yelp people can't be wrong.
(3)
Jason L.
This is my favorite place for breakfast in Portland. The food is of excellent quality and it's unique - breaking up the breakfast monotony in Portland. The potions are perfectly sized and everything is healthy without tasting like "health food." The atmosphere is nice - quaint and modern. The staff are very friendly. I go here often.
(5)
Mike K.
I've been here several times. Most of the time we've been very lucky and haven't had to wait, an oddity at Broder, from what I've read in other reviews. Broder food is invariably delicious. I had the lefse of the day today, and it was the least favorite thing I've ever had there, I think because it had been slightly overcooked and the casing tasted and looked more like a leathery tortilla than the potato pancake I was expecting; however, the fillings and accompanying eggs were delicious. My dining companions loved their food (one also had the lefse, the other the Danish pancakes). The service was excellent, prompt and courteous.
(4)
tim c.
They put two fried eggs on a piece of toast with some cheese and a sliced tomato on the side and it was out of this world. how does that happen? i've had all those thing before, but when Broder prepares then and put them in front of me it's like i'm in some pleasure coma that I never want to wake from. Only four stars for the lack of vegetarian items, but i'll keep going back like a junkie to a dealer who has quality but lacks variety.
(4)
Kathleen B.
This place is a gem. Tucked unassumingly amongst a few other small storefronts, Broder gives one of the most unusual and delicious breakfasts I have ever enjoyed. The tastefully decorated and designed space is the perfect place to have a relaxed, pleasant breakfast. Generally, eggs can only be done in so many ways, but Broder definitely delivered something different. I had a baked egg dish with mushrooms that came in its own cute little metal pan. I had it with some delicious roasted tomatoes that were perfect. Mr. T got the Swedish hash that was perfectly crusty and delicious. We also ordered a potato pancake which I'd say is a must-order. There were many things on the menu that sounded intriguing, so we'll definitely be back.
(5)
Jennifer A.
Broder is sooo good! I went 3 times in a 4 week period and I live on the east coast, including twice in one day this summer. We went around mid-day on a Wednesday and the place was packed. It's not a big place, so it fills up quickly. I had the breakfast bord with trout b/c I love variety, and my friend had the hash. delicious. We came back at 5 later that day for happy hour and there was almost no one there--I highly recommend coming at this hour if you can make it. We had pretty much everything on the happy menu--Swedish meatballs, aebleskiver, lefse, and I think I'm missing something. We also got some drinks--I had the Midnight Sun. When we came back a few weeks later, it was on a Monday around noon again, and we waited about 30 minutes for a table, but it was so worth it. I had the Swedish hash. Everyone in the group loved this place. Next time I'm in Portland, I will definitely be back.
(5)
Jennifer T.
It's been a while since I've had a surprise as lovely as breakfast at Broder on 26th & Clinton. Whoa. We sat at the bar, they let us, and watched while the chef made tiny pancakes in cast iron molds, grilled my apple fritters, prepared a variety of eggs also in cast iron small skillets, then to the hot oven. Watching was interesting and hot. The ovens and grills and skillets are ablaze in the tiny space, and next time we will opt for a table as we are hot by nature. By the end of the meal, the heat in there was getting to me, but think of the CHEF!!! He is in there slaving over that area for hours and hours. He must be used to it but I give him props all the way. So here it comes; two crispy, apple-ey fritters, not greasy but with a good butter flavor in the batter, nothing lazy here - fullness and richness of the fritter puts donuts by the same name to shame. These were the real thing, with good body and delicate apple flavor with creme freche on the side and syrup too. The sausage that was standard with this dish was outstanding, hubby agreed. Fresh flavor, perfect for breakfast, no gristle. Hubby had the potato latke (please don't quote me, I'm not sure that's right) and it was surrounded by tiny fresh tomatoes cut in half and other lusciousness on the plate - he'll do a review under separate cover no doubt. Coffee was great, with a little tiny pitcher of cream and the welcome silver spoon to catch up the real sugar cubes you never see anymore. The staff is gracious and professional, friendly and knowledgeable. They all are serious about what they are doing and you can tell. One funny final story: We got there early because we knew they have five stars and were popular, and so 10 minutes to 9 we were there. There were already 2 ahead of us. Before long, a group of 3 more joined the two ahead of us, and then another group of three more joined that same group. The place only holds about 20 people total, so we were in dire straits for seats - hence the bar. So word of caution - GET THERE EARLY. Or call and ask what the wait time is. Broder also serves beautiful fired cocktails - watch the extraordinary wait staff make some fired off drinks carefully and with finesse. Gorgeous. Five stars, no holds barred. Bravo. I'll not only be back, I'll be back next weekend. You can bet on it. Early.
(5)
Leland R.
Here from Ca and so happy that we stopped here! Delicious Swedish fare, including Aebleskivers! No time for a full review, but you need to eat here.
(5)
Art V. B.
A great option for breakfast or lunch. Friendly service and nice decor. Their menu is creative and it offers a wide variety of Scandinavian inspired dishes. Just be aware that options for vegetarians are quite limited and not necessarily their strength.
(4)
Robert D.
Went for Sunday brunch. Waited next door with many others. Food was good (potato pancakes undercooked - squishy in the middle) Noise level was a big downer. Staff had volume of rock music up to where you had to almost shout to be heard. When asked to lower volume it was quickly turned back up to where the kitchen staff wanted it. Sorry but it took a 5 star rating down to a 3.
(3)
Abigail S.
Not worth the wait and uninformative service. Empty tables and no seating? Can't even sit at the bar? Watching people who have been seated for 40 minutes still not receive their food. Come on guys it's a Wednesday. There wasn't even a mad line like everyone keeps saying. Understaffed perhaps. Slow service definitely. Seemed snooty. Walked out before they could ruin my day off even more. Sad, because I really wanted to enjoy this place! An older gentlemen couldn't even get one seat, he left too. Didn't seem happy with the fact that he couldn't sit at the bar. Broder you could let us sit at a table instead of waiting by the door. Let us at least order coffee, some water and peruse the menu. If we have to wait for the kitchen cause theirs a line of orders...we would be happier than sitting staring at you not doing much.
(1)
Alice H.
Just wonderful! Everything was delicious and served piping hot. I doubt that they have a warming station, and that's a good thing with so many egg dishes. We had the Danish pancakes and the smoked trout hash. Just wonderful with a very generous glass of "bubbles". Even though it is tiny and loud the ambiance works and the waithelp are very attentive and quick to respond.The place is always crowded with about a 20 minute or more wait but even so - go!
(5)
K M.
Excellent breakfast and athmosphere. The server was very friendly. The place was very clean and cosy. Very small and you have to add your name to a list to be seated, so go early, you might have to wait almost 30 minutes. It's worth the wait.....
(5)
Linnea M.
Came back here today with a friend, and I was even more impressed than the first time. The lefse was delicious! filled with applesauce, served with 2 baked eggs. Can't wait to bring my husband back.
(5)
Jennie M.
I have been looking forward to breakfast here since we crossed the Oregon border. Truly amazing, remarkably authentic Scandinavian fare. Great service! I had baked eggs and my husband had the scrambled egg & ham bake. Both heavenly. They really do have the best potato pancakes you'll find. This is my 3rd visit - returning again before we leave Portland.
(5)
Suzy L.
Oh, Broder, how I love your Solstice Board. The crackers, the boiled egg in its perfect cup and tiny spoon, your amazing coffee (with cream served warm to the table). The food is perfect, the tiny room is crowded but charming, and the servers are easy on the eyes. It's a perfect 10, and worth the wait. Plus, amazingly given the tiny room, they are kid friendly too. One of our favorite places to bring friends and family.
(5)
Jason D.
I love this place called Broder. The food, atmosphere, and especially the service. Sit at the bar to get the full experience and watch the chefs cook your meal. They work their tails off. I can't wait to visit Portland to come here again. I got the variety bord, so good! And the little pancakes are awesome too.
(5)
Chrissy S.
It should be known right here and right now that I am a fan of breakfast. I love it. No no. I'm sorry. I don't think you understand. I LOOOOVE BREAKFAST. I am not one of those people who say, "i don't usually eat breakfast." also, I am not likely to eat cold pizza or tamales for breakfast. Or be one of those people who hates on breakfast food. No no no. I AM however, likely to be the sort to get caught making 'breakfast for supper', a favorite of mine only made better when consuming said food in your pj's. Now that this has been understood in it's full capacity, let me rave for a moment about the breakfast i just had at Broder, the cute little Scandinavian eatery on Clinton. Innovative. Delicious. Mouth-watering. Bad ass. Fancy. Casual. All-that-and-a-bag-of-chips, Creative, Scrumptious, Hearty, and Awesome. These are just a few words to describe my breakfast here. And I am picky about my eggs. I will be a huge breakfast bitch if you mess up my eggs. grrr. But not, Broder. No no. I feel Broder and I have a mutual understanding. On top of the fact that they serve breakfast ALL DAY, you can also order off the lunch menu at breakfast-time if you so choose. Hoooo-ray! The service was amazing. This dude constantly made sure my coffee was not only full, but warm. He would come by whenever it was lacking even a little bit and offer me a "warmer." I blushed a little bit, and pushed the 3rd grade version of my mind away, and said, "That would be lovely." OKAY OKAY! so the food! I ordered the breakfast sandwich. Not just any ole' breakfast sandwich. It comes with fresh Duroc ham, Gruyere, marjoram cream, and tomatoes topped with baked eggs, and served with walnut toast. I added a little hot sauce for the hell of it, and it was PERFECT. The toast was really incredible. Seriously. I'm not one to give toast a whole bunch of love, but they obviously know what they're doing. I cannot rave enough about the amazing attention to detail on the food. Wow. just wow. I kind of wussed out as far as being adventurous goes. They have so many options on the menu that sounded unique and fantastic. The Swedish Breakfast Board sounded yummtastic. It is described as follows: "Rye crisp, salami, smoked trout, grapefruit, yogurt and honey, lingonberry jam, and hard cheese." yeaaaah. Tell me you don't want a bite of that? Come on. Plenty of veggie options if you so desire, i'm just a bit carnivorous of late. They are apparently known for the dishes with their trout in it. Next time, fo' sho. Put this on your places to immediately try. Just do it! Seriously. Bookmark it right now! Come on...you know you wanna. :)
(5)
Steve B.
One of Portland's Best! Really nice food.
(5)
Erin E.
We've had our eye on Broder for quite some time now, but everytime we drove by, there was a massive crowd of people waiting to get it. This time, though, we got there a few minutes before they opened, and didn't have to wait to be seated. We did, however, wait quite a long time to get our food. Was it worth it? Yeah, those teeny little Aebelskiver pancakes were adorable and yummy (I could make a meal of the Lemon Curd). Too bad about the limited vegetarian options, though I think they let you substitute quite a bit. The space is small and pretty cramped, which only slightly bothered me until a woman was seated at the table next to us rrreeeeeking of perfume and determined to read the entire sports section to her companion.
(4)
Ellen M.
Really quite delicious! Fair priced, fair portions. Great presentation of the food, fabulous recipes. Quite vegetarian-friendly. Would go there again!
(5)
Tim B.
Broder does not serve what I think of as typical Scandanavian food (bland/colorless is typical what I think of), but it seems like Scandanavian inspired Portland food. Now thanks to yelp and that pic Stephanie C. took (seriously I looked at that every day for two weeks) I had to try Broder. I had the autumn board, and it was amazing. The soft boiled egg was cooked perfectly, and soft boiled eggs are so hard to get right. Every part of the meal was paid attention to. There was a light-flavored hard cheese served with the ham, a soft stronger soft cheese served next to a lingdonberry jam that was perfectly tart. The granola was fantastic, the butter seemed homemade; there was nothing that seemed like a side, everything by itself was made to be important. Their bread right now is from Pearl Bakery, and is good, but I'm looking forward to trying the bread they make themselves, which they tell me is happening soon. They are also going to make their own rye crisp, which is super cool. Oh yeah, great service as well. As someone who has worked in the industry, I truly enjoy when my server makes the experience even better. It was perfect.
(5)
Christina N.
Do NOT eat here if you are vegetarian! I really wanted to love this place because I'm Swedish, but everything was wrong with this place. The wait was long, the music was blaring so loud that you couldn't here the person next to you and as others have suggested they aren't concerned with making sure your vegetarian dish is actually meat free. I ordered the vegetarian hash and started eating it and realized there was fish in it. They mixed my order up with someone else's. When I mentioned it to the server, he kind of shrugged and said that this happens from time to time. um, sorry, but if i order a vegetarian dish, i do NOT want there to be fish in it ever. When we got the bill, the didn't comp us anything but did add an automatic 18.5% gratuity. um, excuse me? We called the manager over and he explained that they automatically tack on gratuity for large parties (ie more than 4 people). He tried to make things right by comping my meal and removing the automatic gratuity but at that point my experience was already soured.
(1)
C. C.
Extra, Extra delicious! I really have nothing bad to say. The wait was long but the food made up for it. The staff was pleasant. We sat at the bar so we had the opportunity to see all of the food go out. I couldn't believe my eyes. There were sooooo many things I want to try now. I already made plans to go again later this week.
(5)
Christina S.
Once again another place I found on Yelp. Broder also came highly recommended by a bartender at Central speaking highly of the brunch here. So, birthday morning we strolled down here. It's a charming little place with tons of European aesthetics to it. I love Ebelskivers and it's not very often that I have them though I have the pan to make them in I am just too busy to do this so we split an order which I highly recommend ordering. It's Scandinavian Pancakes but looks like little doughnut holes rather large than a doughnut hole and not gross and fried tasting. I also tried the bake eggs. SUPER DELISH. OH, and yes they have a bar here which you can get the typical Mimosa with brunch or you can try Glögg. It's like mulled wine just better. My food was delish and the bake eggs were amazing. I now seriously jones for this place. This was the best brunch that we had while in Portland and I too highly recommend coming here. It does get busy here but it is worth the wait!
(5)
Erin H.
I don't normally like to wait a long time for breakfast. But Broder has an agreement with the bar next door so we were able to sit comfortably (warmly) and talk & drink complimentary coffee. I didn't mind the wait AT ALL! And once I got inside and tasted the food I saw why the wait was long, but for once well deserved. I have traveled to Sweden and Denmark so I have a soft spot for all things Scandinavian. That is not however a requirement for loving this restaurant. The decor, the excellent service, & the amazing & thoughtful menu speak for themselves. As does the food. I had the apple fritters (after grappling with the decision to get the club sandwich) which came with eggs, creme fresh, syrup and a herb pork sausage. I also got a baked grapefruit. I normally hate grapefruit but I was intrigued and decided to trust the waiter. It was divine - the cinammon, cardommon, sugar and other awesome things on top (nuts?) melded and "killed" whatever flavor I normally disliked in grapefruit. The textures and the juice with the spices were unique & tasty. The rest of my breakfast was also excellent. Perfect really. Both of my companions liked their breakfasts just as much too. We didn't get drinks, but the bloody mary looked divine!
(5)
Shefali K.
It wasn't until a year ago that I learned about Portland's notorious Brunch scene. Come Saturday or Sunday and expect to find lines of hungry Portlanders standing outside some delicious-smelling hubs. On the cozy Southeast side of Portland I didn't find a line dripping out of Broder's door. Nor did I find irritated, hungry Portlanders griping about the wait. Surprisingly (and I do mean surprisingly, because this is definitely a staple brunch spot in Portland) there was no wait to get into Broder. (That could have been because I was about an hour late) Yet, the dining room was filled to the limit. Breakfast-fans were even sliding into the Ikea-like stools at the bar to get their meal. Fortunately, once we were seated I began to notice the decor: Ikea-meets-cozy diner. You know this place has some heavy Swedish influences, from the Loganberry jam sides, to the various trout dishes on the menu. For a satisfying (not too heavy not too light) brunch, try the baked eggs. They come with a variety of 'mix ins' (I tried the caramelized onions and wild mushrooms) and are served in a mini square-shaped omelet pan. The service was pleasent--still friendly despite the subtle line forming at the door as we ate. In fact, because our food was taking a while to come to us, our waiter slipped us a Danish Crown Pastry with lemon curd and loganberry jam. Almondy, sweet and buttery, I would have eaten about a thousand of them. (So American of me...) But it was a great snack to tie us over and went great with our Stumptown coffee. (He didn't even charge us for the pastry!) Mad "Brunch-Love" to Broder.
(5)
amy h.
I love you, Broder. Everything about you. Lamb burger with goat cheese.... holy crap. Swedish meatballs in sherry cream with walnut toasts and jam. I think I just peed a little thinking about it. And you are so, so adorable. Teensy tiny little cups of pickles and jam. Itty bitty baby cream bottles. I don't like eggs but you have so many other things for me to eat for brunch. Sauteed greens. Potato pancakes. Lox. Did I mention the meatballs? And for about $10 per order I can afford to see you often. I think about you every day, Broder. Even my boyfriend loves you too. Will you be our asexual restaurant life partner? Sigh.
(5)
Chelsea E.
I have only been for breakfast. So delicious. Often a wait, but so far, worth it every time.
(5)
Lee F.
This small restaurant introduced me to baked eggs, a technique that I was familiar with but had not tried before. The special "Lost Eggs" was presented in an aged cast iron skillet, two eggs, lamb sausage slices, a slice of tomato and onion baked in a bath of milk and a kiss of an aromatic spice (Cardamom I suspect). It was delightful. My partner enjoyed the Danish Pancakes a bit too vigorously, they disappeared very quickly... The service at brunch on a Tuesday was efficient and unobtrusive, perfect. There was a bit of D-B/hipster vibe in the clientele, yucking it up over predictive spelling in texting... as if it was a recent revelation. Not Broder's fault. Small restaurants are often so intimate that you could be dating the couple at the next table against your will. Attention to small details, serving room temperature bottles of water, (ice water interferes with your taste-buds) and the not overly unctuous, yet attentive staff coupled with the simple delicious food bodes well for this neighborhood asset.
(4)
Patty H.
I came across this place when I was looking for a good breakfast place. I will definitely recommend it to all of my friends that go to Portland. It's a cute little place with fantastic food. The food is prepared in the open so you can see the chef at work. I got the lefsa of the day and it was fantastic. I wish I lived in Portland because this would become my regular weekend breakfast place.
(5)
M B.
Ok, Ok. So when you normally think, "Countries with great food," Sweden, Denmark, Norway are not countries that come to mind. However, Broder is so awesome you may have to reconsider. I used to date this Swedish guy who was obsessed with finding Husmanskost--authentic, delicious Scandinavian food that tasted just like it did at home. Even though the Northwest was at one time a haven for his kind (granted, nearly half a century ago), you'd think it'd be easy to find good Husmanskost. Not so. Until there was Broder. Now, me and the Swede broke up years ago, but this place is so rad, so deliciously awesome that part of me is tempted to call him up and tell him about this amazing breakfast/brunch place in SE Portland. One of the things I loved about eating at Broder (and about eating breakfast in Sweden) is that you get a little buffet type plate called a "Bord" with various cured meats/fish, crackers, salads and other awesome foods not quite breakfast, not really lunch, but savory and yummy all the same time. The menu selections are fantastic and I (along with a couple other tables nearby--yes I was eavesdropping) had a very hard time deciding between various menu items. This is NOT your average breakfast place. Everything on the menu sounds too good to pass up. The lefse with goat cheese and sauteed pears with whipped cream and honey? Oh. My. Gods. As Rachel Zoe would say, "I Die." The Bords, as I said, are delicious. The Baked Eggs? Yum. Yes, there is a wait, but they have a cute and cozy space to do it in, and the coffee is strong and good. God. I think I might just love everything about this place--service was really sweet too--and all the dudes were wearing very Scando-type sweaters and logging boots (probably not on purpose, but more in a Portland hipster type way), but everything was just. Ahhh. Yes. Awesome.
(5)
Danielle P.
This is probably one of the cutest restaurants I've ever been to. The decor is just the right mix of hipster, scandinavian and old school diner. And the food is delicious! Simple, but not plain - just the way I like it. Next time I'm definitely going to order the apple fritters - I kept watching them being made but by the end of my breakfast I was too full...so sad....
(4)
Kristen M.
If you love IKEA food, you'll love Broder! Broder is a Scandinavian restaurant full of cute and delicious breakfast food from hash to scrambles they have lovely pairings of sides with they're dishes. It's a unique place to have brunch in Portland. The food is delicious and everything I tried was impeccable and never overpowering. Simple food with a bang of flavor! I would definitely go back for the food. I haven't tried them for dinner but I will for breakfast.
(5)
Valerie F.
Whoa! My favorite original breakfast place. I have been there numerous times and I have never been dissappointed. I am lucky to be able to enjoy this place during week days and never fight with the line! The food is great and funky. The Sweedish pancakes are a must with the lemon curd!!!! I have had the meatballs, but really anjoy the plates with the numerous sides. Never left hungry! Au contraire!
(5)
Kathleen G.
Best breakfast in town. Wait staff is knowledgeable and obviously proud of the product that they serve. We slipped in without waiting to two seats at the counter. Best seats in the house as you can be thoroughly entertained watching the cook make the most amazing Danish pancakes. We asked for a recommendation that was spot on though can't wait to return to try other things being prepared in front of our eyes.
(5)
Jen R.
I am half Swedish.. and have actually been to Sweden, BUT that does not mean that I like Swedish food. You see, the Swedes are known for their baked goods, but not their cuisine. Lutfisk anyone?! Broder was above and beyond what I would expect for Swedish food. Granted I knew I was going to be eating pizza in about 4 hrs, so I didn't want to over do it. I chose the granola yogurt parfait. The presentation was adorable, a glass dish set on-top a wooden tray with a blue and white check napkin laid out for color. The parfait had thinly sliced Fuji apples fanned out on top, and was layered with delicious (obviously homemade) granola, thick Greek style yogurt, honey and lingonberries on the bottom. This was a wonderful treat, and huge! I couldn't finish it! The servers here were fun to watch, they were playing a what sounded like either an 80's playlist or David Bowie's Greatest Hits. They were all dancing with each other in the open kitchen. I will definitely be back.
(5)
Rad S.
I've been meaning to write a review about this place for a long time. This is one of my favorite breakfast spots in Portland. The food is tasty, their choice in dishware is creative and fun, and they basically have a full bar as well so your friends who "don't eat breakfast" can continue the party from the night before while you enjoy a delicious meal. Definitely try the danish pancakes, they're amazing and a great breakfast appetizer. And one of my favorite dishes on the menu is the mushroom baked scramble with a side of greens. Perfectly delicious and the greens are a great compliment to a tasty carb filled entree...
(5)
JoLee S.
SUN morning @ 9:30, yup - it was packed and they sent us next door to wait in the empty closed bar, which at that point had no heat, coffee or anything. That was soon remedied. Wait was an hour and 15 minutes. No, actually we didn't mind - we needed to all catch up talking. ;) Service was great; greeter kept checking on all of us and brought coffee several times. When seated the wait staff was great. The food was outstanding. Breakfast sandwiches & Danish Ebelskivers were amazing! The lemon curd served with them was outstanding. Never felt rushed even tho we knew there was a room next door packed with people all wanting our seats. Coffee and grapefruit juice were also wonderful. But then it is Stumptown coffee! We all agreed as we walked to the car - the wait was horrid and the food was outstanding. We had certainly caught up on everything when we walked out at 12:05pm. When we go back, and we will, we will make sure to go when not everyone in PDX wants to get in the door of Broder. We had time while waiting for our food to 'watch' the performance of all of the staff. It was an amazing ballet of men doing a terrific job of feeding a large number of people without running into each other. They each had a job and they did it well. We were quite impressed and they were all very personable.
(4)
Eeeeestar T.
This place is simply adorable!!! If you feel like something different for lunch -- a more adventurous menu, smaller portions, European ambience, a dash of quirk -- you should DEFINITELY visit Broder. I love my breakfast board, which featured little bites of meat, cheese and condiments to eat with bread, and a huge cup of yogurt and berries. Our party also enjoyed the piping-hot bowl of meatballs and cute rectangular omelettes. If you like the IKEA cafeteria...well, Broder is like IKEA times 5 million!
(5)
Lisa D.
Yup. It's a winner. Waaaay better than eating at the Ikea cafeteria. I had the ham and farmer's cheese scramble and my husband had the lamb burger and they were both great. Fantastic coffee too! The one not so perfect thing about this place is the plates come on these overly designed rectangular boards. In theory this would be cool, but it actually is a bit awkward to eat off of because you can't get at your food at a comfortable angle. We had no wait at noon on a Monday and there were plenty of free tables. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Next time we'll go back for dinner to see that cool light fixture at night.
(4)
Devon D.
Though I hold to my 4 star rating, I feel the need to explain. The menu looks exciting and the plates are presented in an eclectic fashion, but the flavor profile rates 3 stars all around. Combined with the 5 stars it deserves for ridiculously enjoyable atmosphere and unique presentation, Broder rounds out to a nice 4 star joint.
(4)
lynnette f.
Stopped by Broder for lunch today. Such a treat! Today, we shared the meatball sandwich (served with sherry cream, pickled beets, and lingonberry jam), the lamb burger with goat cheese, and a bowl of tomato bisque. Pure heaven. Tip: the lingonberry jam is served on the side of the meatball sandwich. Just toss it all on your sandwich--it sounds weird, but it is crazy delicious.
(4)
Rowan H.
My girlfriend and I went to brunch on a Saturday around 1:30 or 2. We only had to wait about 10 minutes. The place was fantastic. I'm pretty much just going to repeat some of what other people have said: - This place is amazingly cute. The salt and pepper are in these little black and white stone dishes, the tea leaves have a little metal stirry-thing that looks really cool, everything about all the dishes and such just looks cute and awesome. (I also got a kick out of the tiny pot holder.) - The food was great. I had the breakfast sandwich and it was so damn tasty. Baked eggs on top of their walnut toast with ham and this amazing cheese, and tomatoes on top. It was insane. We split an order of the danish donuts and the lingonberry jam and lemon curd were perfect. - I liked how it was just the right amount of food. I was worried by some the reviews that I wouldn't be satisfied, but I was nice and full by the end of the meal. - My girlfriend had a ham and cheese scramble. She had to ask for salt, which wasn't on the table. (She thinks that there should be salt and pepper on the table, but I don't really agree.) They were out of the side she wanted (acorn squash) so they gave her a squash salad instead, which was delicious--it had apples and fresh mint in it. - They put a big bottle of water on every table, which was great--it sucks to run out of water in the middle of a meal and have to wait for the waiter to come fill it. - The coffee was very strong.
(5)
Todd S.
I went to Scandinavia a few years ago, and ever since have longed to eat the kind of food I found there -- not the kind of food people imagine (and fear) like lutefisk, but the light, tasty, simple fare that I enjoyed. Broder does an amiable job of taking me back to Oslo or Stockholm. I've had the breakfast bord (and while I loved it, I also noted that I'm basically paying for someone to assemble a bunch of tasty snacks, since nothing on it appeared to be cooked at Broder) and the open-faced sandwiches (both herring and gravlax). Both were tasty and wholesome, a nice change from brunches that can be so heavy.
(4)
Stephanie C.
the summer bord: my dream brekkie. EURO food! the good kind. salted fish, berry pancakes, good hearty bread. PDX is lucky to have it. everything's beautiful too, from the saucers to the waitstaff. and the mini oven mitts, adorable.
(5)
Jenn S.
scandinavian brekkie in a hip neighborhood? yes, please! we hopped on the 4 to get from downtown to east pdx to see what all the fuss is about (yelp, you haven't steered me wrong yet). the cafe is tucked into set of shops off division and right when you walk in you feel like you've arrived at your friend's hip swedish grandma's house. from nifty honey dispensers to typical swedish aesthetic dinnerware, the experience dining here is complete. stumptown coffee brews while we got acclimated with the drool-worthy menu...don't come without your appetite! i got the mushroom scramble with a roasted apple topped with caramelized onions and bacon, which was so divine bite after bite. the boy got the smoked trout hash which was topped with two perfectly-cooked sunny-side-up eggs. some tasty tea accompanied our meal as we ate extra slow. it's just the best little breakfast in town...i'm getting all zen thinking about it. i think it's a must-visit, depending on how much time you have to spend on breakfast, or lunch since those meatballs at the table next to us looked pretty enticing as well.
(4)
Shannon F.
Abelskeiver! This is my new war cry. These tiny Danish Pancakes accompanied by marrionberry jam and some near perfect lemon curd truly made breakfast. The smoked trout scramble was tasty, but somehow lacking a bit in smokiness and flavor. The presentation of everything was wonderful, and the braised greens were fantastic! Broder is definitely a recommended experience.
(4)
Parker P.
Wow! Great service, great food...can't wait to come back. Swedish meatballs are AMAZING!
(5)
K N.
There is something about this place, beyond the incredibility good apple pancakes and to die for swedish meatballs. There is a feeling of comfort and relax. Five stars to the food presentation. I sat at the bar so it was fun seeing the workers put together the plates and the artistic efforts they made. I don't know when I last enjoyed a lunch meal quite so much.
(5)
Kari V.
I've only been there once, but it was an excellent breakfast. I had the trout scramble, and all 5 of us were very happy with our meals. The menu items were unique with sensible portions. Long wait to get in.
(4)
Mike N.
Had the Swedish meatballs...a bit salty, but still quite tasty!
(4)
A. B. C.
two reasons (among many others, no doubt) to eat at broder: 1. ableskievers! with many sauces to dip them in! 2. attractive and attentive waitstaff more? ok. the ableskievers (or as my auntie calls them, anklesneakers) are delightful little puff-ball pancakes, about the size on an apricot. traditionally they are served with powdered sugar and lingonberry jam, and broder offers a really yummy lemon custard and maple syrup as well. in the pancake family tree, i would put them somewhere alongside the beignet. broder serves them on a really cute litle tray! i've heard rave reviews about their baked eggs...but haven't tried them myself...i don't know if i could come here and NOT get me some anklesneakers. as for the staff, well...see for yourself! the decor is appropriately modern scandanavian, but not ikea/cheap, not kitschy old-world scandanavian a la solvang, califonia (best road trip stop on I5 south!). i am in love with the branch light on the ceiling...it's amazing. another bonus, they serve stumptown, in clear glass mugs no less! plus clinton is a sweet little neighborhood! go for a post-breakfast walk!
(4)
Cheryl G.
Broder is an awesome mix of comfortable and stylish. Their attention to detail, the creamers, the butter balls, the pot holders and the mini cast iron skillets, are all adorable and should be in my home. It's like eating delicious food my Norwegian grandma used to make but in a way, way cooler space. Sorry, Grandma Skjerve.
(5)
Randy D.
I really like Broders. They have good coffee. The staff is friendly. And their food is great! I ordered Pytt I Panna (swedish has) and the Norwegian potato pancakes; both are very good so I recommend ordering either. Its much easier to get in on the weekdays than it would be for on the weekend; been there on both occasions If you are dining on a weekend, expect a half hour wait. They do have an area next door where you can sit and have coffee. This place opens at 8am which is a mega plus. Most other breakfast/brunch establishments in the area open their doors at 10am.
(4)
Oulie T.
My breakfast experience here was exceptional. I love a restaurant that pays attention to detail. Getting the little things right add up to making that big thing exceptional. Their baked eggs done in a square castiron skillet was the perfect way to have eggs. I'm going to do some research and try to emulate them at home. The consistency and texture of the eggs were perfect and served in a square shape they are novel and fun. MY eggs were served on their Trout Hash with the most deliciously perfect little square shaped breakfast potatoes. This dish is going to be one i crave often and unfortunately because i reside far away won't be able to have again anytime soon. I would also highly recommend trying one of their aquavit beverages for breakfast they are so delicious and novel. I had the one with beet juice in it and the earthiness of the beets paired so well with the anise flavor of the aquavit.
(5)
Tamsen G.
Win. Win. Win. Try the apple fritter with sausage. Just do it. Don't waffle on this - no pun intended. DO IT. The fritter is tender and not at all like what most people consider an apple fritter, served with a side of traditional sour cream. The sausage is heavenly. I want to be one when I grow up. Also win? The coffee. And the Fjord, if you're feeling like imbibing, adult-style. Line too long? Go for brunch. Like, slightly after noon. Plus then you can order a Fjord guilt-free.
(5)
Lisa D.
What a lovely way to start the day. Tucked into a groovy little neighborhood Cafe Border surprised and delights! Don't miss it. Sat next to not one but two other tables that have never been and were new to Portland as well. We all swamped stories and enjoyed a great a great breakfast together complete with delicious mimosas and meat & veggie packed bloody mary's. Yum!
(5)
Joni W.
This place exceeded my expectations from beginning to end. I came after hearing glowing reviews, and from the minute I walked in I was impressed--the interior design is amazing! They somehow made a tiny space work so efficiently. The galley kitchen is open and in plain sight which means the chefs are under a lot of visual pressure and have to work quickly and quietly, while running a tight ship with clean workstations, which they did. The cute staff members worked efficiently without running into each other which was amazing considering how little room they had to move. We ordered brunch with fluffy apple fritters, eggs, delicious sausage. The coffee was good and I really liked the touch of cute warm cream. Honestly, my favorite part of the whole meal was the presentation. They have an incredible selection of little Scandinavian plates, pans, and cast irons that seal the deal presentation wise. Every dish, cup, and glass was cute and on theme. Little details like that really matter to me as a diner. The staff were nice enough, nothing extraordinary service wise, but the owner was really sweet to us as we left. I had an amazing experience here and will definitely be back!
(5)
Sorcha P.
Great food poor service. Let me say the food at cafe Broder is something like you've never had before it's delicious surprising and filling. I feel the quality and price are commiserate with one another. I've been here twice and the food was consistent both times. However I am giving them 2.5 stars because the server at my most recent brunch was so awful I will never bring friends here again. As anyone who's been here can attest to Broder usually has a bit of a line on the weekends. Which frankly I think is worth the wait because the food is so good. I had some friends in from Boisie ID who wanted to go to a great brunch place. We arrived and it took about 40mins to seat us which was 20 mins faster then we were told we'd have to wait. We were seated and our waiter came over. He asked if we knew what we wanted or if we'd need more time. We said we'd need time and my best friend who is a restaurant manager in Boisie asked for recommendations. The waiter was like " I dunno , umm a lot of people like this this and this" no explanation of what the food was, no questions about what her tastes were just a short unarticulated answer. Not terrible but no where near the awesome first experience we had with our waiter the first time my husband and I came. He then left after taking our drink orders and came back quickly and took our orders. We were a group of 8 obviously not related and he mentioned nothing about what their bill splitting policy was. We proceeded to eat our delicious meal of hashes lost eggs and spherical pancakes and as the consuming came to a close he dropped the check on our table. We asked if he could please split it. He responded with "we don't split checks 8 ways, our rule is 2 cards and cash for the rest." This I feel was something he should have said when we sat down as a large group. He swiftly left the table and us who all had no cash to figure it out. After deliberating about how to do things he came back and asked if we were ready. We explained that only two of us had cash and the rest cards and attested that we really wished he would have said something to us when we sat down. Or heck! Someone could've said something during the 40 effing minute wait for a table!!! We asked if he could make an exception he said he could do one additional card. He then rudely mentioned that he didn't include gratuity on there and that he trusted us. Which my friend the restaurant manager mentioned was extremely tacky. After about another 35 mins (oh yes I timed it) we figured out how to spit it and paid. Having nearly forgotten the delicious food an pleasant company we'd just shared. Then the waiter had the nerve to mention how it was a small restaurant and people were waiting to be seated. If he'd just informed us ahead of time of the billing policy and or made an exception the extra time we had to take would have been avoided. Heck you probably could've seated another 4 parties in that time period. The asshole waiter basically ruined brunch with my friends and embarrassed me as i attested to how amazing this place was just before! So if you're the manager or owner and you read this you not only will be missing out on future business from my husband and I who've patroned your restaurant 2 time in the last month and would have made it a regular Saturday brunch stop but you've also missed out on the future business of me bringing my grandparents and parents little sister aunt uncle and cousins here on their various visits this summer as I had planned to do. We were really disappointed. And if the manager or owner read this and want the waiters name I saved the rect. and the tab with his initials on it. I'd post a pic but my goal was not to publicly shame him. I just want anyone that comes here to be aware of the billing rules for groups of 3 or more so that they won't have their brunch wrecked by incompetent service staff.
(2)
Flavia A.
I've been to Broder over the past two years and I've never had less than a five-star experience. There are times and I've been known to go every saturday for a stretch of time. It's that good. At first, I was like, "really? swedish food? that sounds weird." Until i had their trout hash. It was like brunch heaven in my mouth. Salty smoky trout mixed in with my baked eggs with my buttery potato cubes, YUM. Also Danish Pancakes. I could die a happy death if the last thing i ate was a bite of Broder's danish pancakes dipped generously into their homemade lemon curd. YUM YUM. And then to top it all off, their wait staff are friendly, they recognize us, and they always give amazing service. TIP: Get there at 9 am, otherwise you will wait a very long time. It's worth it, but it's a long time. Thank you Broder for being here! We love u!
(5)
Scott M.
5 stars all the way, no hesitation. A simply amazing lunch. We got the trio of open-faced sandwiches and chose gravlax (cured salmon), shrimp salad, and pickled beets + chevre. Honestly, they were all so unbelievably good that we couldn't pick a clear favorite of the three. We also got an order of ebleskivers with lemon curd and lingonberry jam. They were light, airy, not greasy in any way - absolutely perfect and delicious. After my first taste of Scandinavian food, I'm looking forward to many more. I can't recommend Broder enough ... it made me so food-happy.
(5)
Skegger S.
Good food; for Scandies. I had the smoked trout omelette in a bowl like thing. Really good! The missus had some concoction with eggs and potatoes. Equally tasty. Folks seemed to enjoy the experience, not mind the wait (which wasn't long) and the staff kept at a feverish pace to try to ensure everybody ate well, fast and healthfully. I think a proper Swedish diet entails slaving at a stove until one looks like a rock climber. Not for me. The food was good though. So yeah, I'm a fan.
(4)
Karen B.
When 4 paying customers come in and eat before the major breakfast rush, not even staying that much longer after paying the check maybe you could say "we hate to ask you this but would you mind giving up your seat for people waiting" instead of glancing dirty looks in our direction and then abruptly telling us to leave. Very abrupt, very rude way to treat your customers. There are other places to eat in Portland that know how to treat customers that don't kick you out after an hour.
(1)
Stephanie F.
Oh, Broder. I don't think I was more impressed with any other dining establishment during my visit to Portland. I actually really enjoyed sitting at the bar and watching the talented chef work his magic. He is SO GOOD at multitasking and makes everything look so easy. When I was here, I got: the elderflower mimosa - yes! apple frittada - double yes! It was one of those meals that makes you appreciate life. Mmm.
(5)
Hells Bells P.
4.5! We didn't have to wait too long, as we had brunch at around 1:30. Normally, when I hear Swedish food, I don't think yummy brunch food. But Broder has made me a convert. Wish there was a Broder next door instead of 3.5 hours away :( she had: (drink) black coffee (very tasty) and the bloody mary (my favorite part was the cherry tomato, pickled onions, beets, and gurken instead of the typical celery stick) (to eat) aebleskiver, chose homemade lemon curd and applesauce. also ordered a soft boiled eggs on the side he had: (drink) improved gin cocktail (to eat) salmon cakes on a bed of arugula and a side of potato pancakes we shared: the cardomon cake OMG everything was DEEEELICIOUS!!!!! and the waitstaff was attentive. quick, sincere and friendly, and they laughed at my jokes :)
(4)
Bryan A.
had the hash, can't remember what else was in it, but it was soooo good.
(4)
Samuel V.
Not only was the "lost boy," found; it tasted amazing and the waiter Chad was absolutely ON point! Top quality people and provisions!
(5)
Tiffany N.
Don B tricked me when we ate here. He told me all the servings were fairly small so I could get whatever I wanted and it wouldn't be too much. I ordered the Swedish Food Board and it was massive! The smorgasbord of food included a yogurt parfait with granola and fruit, fancy cheese, salami, trout, oranges, toast, rye crisps, and some sort of green pea salad. There might have been some other stuff, but that's most of it as far as I remember and I did my best, but I could only finish about half the serving. Besides the delicious food, I absolutely love this space. It's fairly small which means you're almost guaranteed a wait, but the food, service and experience was worth it for me.
(4)
Camille R.
I love the food here. I always get the meatball lunch. It's absolutely delicious. My husband ordered something that he didn't enjoy and they took it back and gave us something else. I would give this five stars but the wait to eat here is totally ridiculous..two hours plus! My third time here and third time i've waited that long. Doh! The saving grace? You can hang out in their "coffee bar" and have coffee while you wait. I wish they'd expand.
(4)
Heidi K.
My manfriend and I ended up eating here on a Tuesday... we were both under-the-weather and felt we deserved a weekday brunch. I'm not sure if I would ever try to brunch here on a weekend - the lines are craaazzzyyyy long. Understandably, as they only have about 10 tiny tables. I loved the decor. I liked the menu. I enjoyed the breakfast board immensely - a visual and tasty treat. Tasty smoked trout, tasty mini toast things, tasty cheese, etc. Servers mostly ignored us, but that is the Portland way... *sigh* This is definitely one of my "top ten" brunches so far... And you know how important brunch is.
(5)
Lizzie T.
Took awhile, but it was worth the wait the portion wasn't big and it wasn't enough to fill me up the plating was very nice & neat (more appealing) i still enjoyed it, i would of totally ordered again if i wasn't in the rush the waiter was funny, friendly, and very nice. the homemade ketchup was refreshing my omelette was so fluffy & tasty
(5)
Rebecca N.
I've been waiting a few months to try this place out. Boyfraaaan and I are up here in Portland and we basically figured out everything we're going to eat based on Yelp. Broder was one of the first places I had my heart set on. The place is located in a quiet neighborhood and is super cute. We were greeted and told that there was a sign up sheet outside and that we could help ourselves to coffee outside. I thought it was really adorable and so we enjoyed ourselves a cup of coffee while waiting. We had a couple groups in front of us but we were seated within half an hour. I had a hot chocolate which was awesome, and the boyfriend had more coffee. They brought out warm cream (which honestly I think they make their hot chocolate with, it's ridiculously decadent and rich) for the coffee. I had the baked eggs with the potato pancake and Jon had the Breakfast Bord. His was really delicious. Little bits of everything added up to a substantial and yummy breakfast. He had bits of smoked trout, some cured meat, hard cheese, yogurt and granola, and a bunch of other things. My eggs were soft and cooked to perfection (I serially don't think there is anything better than a perfectly cooked egg) and the potato pancake was good. Like another person who reviewed, I thought the coffee was complimentary, but saw it on the tab. I wasn't upset or anything, I just didn't know. But psh, come on Becca, what in life is free? In all, the food and draaaaank came out to 30 dollars. A little bit higher than what you expect to pay for breakfast but the quality of the food was great, the service was sweet, and honestly, I really liked just sitting outside with the boyfriend enjoying a good cup of coffee. You totes made my morning, Broder.
(4)
Nicole L.
Having come to snug, adorable broder after an eighty-minute bus ride across town, and encountering a thirty-minute long lineup on a Monday morning, I knew I was in for either the most hyped up brunch of my life, or the best. Thankfully, it was the latter. broder is a true Scandinavian experience -- it's teensy, robin's egg-blue, and amazingly comforting. Service is snappy and quick, their menu short but sweet (and delineated at the bottom with an equally polite note stating that "substitutions [are] politely declined"). Coffees came with a tiny apothecary jug full of warmed milk, with sugar cubes on the side to help sweeten the deal. Smoked trout hash was a great pick -- the tiny bowl put me off at first, until I realised how filling it was. I was left wondering at the tiny cubed potatoes (do they have elves in the back?) and the salty, flaky trout that melted on my tongue, the two baked eggs and the teensy spoonful of pickled beets that added a not-too-sour note to the whole experience. Add a slice of walnut toast, liberally buttered, and you have the makings of a true post-meal roll-out. If I lived in Portland, I would be here every week -- huge crowds and long bus trips be damned!
(5)
A M.
Got to Broders early this morning to avoid lines and was seated at the counter. The service was excellent, the wait staff was attentive and polite. They made sure my coffee was always full and water plentiful. I ordered a traditional Pytt I Panna (Swedish Hash) it was Delicious! The serving was filling and the baked eggs and almond toast were cooked perfectly. The hash was filled with meat, vegetables and flavor. Sitting at the counter allowed me to see the chefs cooking all the other scrumptious dishes that were ordered off the menu. I can't wait to go back and try another item, baked fresh and authentic.
(5)
Sylvia C.
I rarely, raaaarely want to slowly and methodically eat my way through an establishment's entire menu (over a period of time, mind you. Of course, if it were physically possible to do it in one sitting, I might...) but Broder makes me want to do this many times over. Went for brunch on a Sunday, so we had to wait for around 45 minutes, but we got to sit down in the place nextdoor and have free Stumptown while we waited, so absolutely no complaints there! I had some kind of Scandinavian breakfast Hash from Heaven involving fresh trout, potatoes, red and green bell peppers, and a perfectly baked egg on top. Boyfriend and I split some of the braised greens and we each had some walnut toast as well...I was so into mine that I completely forgot what he had, but he's a vegetarian and he loved his, too. Excellent service even though they were slammed. I will be back, Broder, I will be back :)
(5)
Dan H.
This tiny cafe is a must for Portland brunch, as evidenced by the long lines you will probably encounter. We enjoyed some nice self-serve coffee in the waiting area and the leafy SE Portland neighborhood is a great setting, especially during the beautiful weather we're having right now. Us Portlanders might not be in a hurry and more willing to wait, but the staff is mindful of the business imperative for quick turnover and rapid service. In retrospect, Æbleskiver is like an over-inflated, bread-like Dutch poffertje, which I inevitably compare it to every time, so the fact that I was underwhelmed has more to do with me than the excellent chefs at Broder. Anything on a griddle is due to wow, so go with those. I never had a "brunch beer" before, but now I'm sold!
(4)
Sasha B.
Very unique brunch. It's rare that you find a new concept that you really enjoy. So many restaurants truly follow the same formula. This Scandinavian meal was a refreshing new concept. The food was great.
I have been here for breakfast many times. Every single time I enjoyed the must have danish pancake and different specials, including Pyttipanna, Forlorade Agg, and smoke trout. The Forlorade Agg surprised me the most. Basically it contains two things I am very picky in a dish, tomato and cheese. When not balanced properly, the strong flavor of these two ingredients will kill other tastes I try to feel in the meal. To me they made it perfect. Soft tomato taste with mild cheese note, plus the lost egg, serve as well balanced base. In every single bit I got different combination of meat and veg. I would say this is the best plate I had ever. I really like food prepared with cast iron plate and oven. All precious juices are well preserved. Broder is the restaurant doing very good job on this. Bar seats provide good view for watching the kitchen flow, but be ware of the heat during the summer.
(5)
Jules D.
Before this, the only Swedish food we'd had was at Ikea.. Fortunately, this was nothing like that. This place is fantastic. We stumbled across Brodeur without reading rave reviews. No matter though-It was wonderful. My girls had the Swedish pancakes. I had the gravlax(sp) club sandwich and a glass of white wine our server recommended. I was absolutely blown away by the deliciousness. My neighboring diners were all gushing over their meals as well. Highly recommended!!!
(5)
Elizabeth C.
i would love to comment on the food BUT we never got it. the waitress said our order got "lost." then said it would only take 10 minutes to come out. she wasn't as apologetic about the whole situation. we got a free (not very great) pastry. 10 minutes later still no food. I was furious. this whole thing took an hour. my friends and i decided to leave. this was a completely crappy way to start our day. i called the restaurant later on to tell them about this whole situation. the hostess was one of the rudest people i have ever talked to. i then decided to send a short email about our experience. like their customer service, their feedback to my email was useless. i do not recommend this place whatsoever.
(1)
Nichole A.
"Meh, I've experienced better." SO TRUE. Went this morning, was super excited because I've typically heard great things. Host was rude-ish, got in my friend's face to tell her he would BE WITH HER IN JUST A MINUTE (repeat 4x with a red face) when we were just waiting to ask if we needed to put our names down/how long the wait would be- honestly the dood could have answered the question in the time it took him to say what he said over and over. He tried to redeem himself by generously offering to take our orders before a party of 6 got theirs in- that was nice, but you just don't work well under pressure, and it's a little stressful. I ordered the veggie hash, it was bland and soggy and overdone in butter. Yuck. I then ordered a potato pancake because I was hella craving GOOD potatoes, it was burnt on the top and still undercooked inside (my pal got one with her scramble that was perfect, and that's what I was hoping for- no luck). The coffee didn't even taste like coffee, we both had some and agreed. At least the caffeine was there, but the flavor was seriously lacking... weird. I think the highlight was the walnut toast. There are plenty of other places that are much more delish than here, with badass smiling servers to boot! Go there!
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Dayna D.
It was a few months back when I went there and I am just getting around to writing the review now, but the experience stuck in my mind. We went for breakfast, hoping to experience something wonderful after blasting through the Girl With A Dragon Tattoo books - yep that was a bit lemming-like of us, but still wanted to try Scandinavian food. I know Scandinavian food is all fish and funny flat bread and pickles, but I figured I could try potato pancakes or something. I had to admit the prices kind of bummed me out a little - $13 for breakfast?? It better be great. The wait staff was all guys, which in itself is not a bad thing, but I felt like maybe there was an atmosphere of "don't give a crap" going on the day we were there. Crammed into little tables, which there are not many of them, a rather reserved atmosphere in some way which made me uncomfortable. So before the food even came I was starting to regret the decision to eat there. Food came - I got the Baked Egg Scramble for $11 with the Farmer's Cheese,etc. and wished I had gotten the Swedish Pancakes instead - boring. If you are Danish or Swedish this is probably comfort food for you, but places that are crammed in, small, overpriced and overrated are getting on my nerves in the Portland area.
(2)
Holley R.
It really doesn't get better than this as far as my taste buds are concerned. I love sitting at the bar and watching everything being cooked in front of me. I've been here for breakfast four times and lunch once, ordered different items each time and each and every item was, "ohmygawdgood!!!" Aside from the amazing flavor blasts to the mouth, everything is so well presented. Certain dishes come in cute little cast irons and the decor is simple, practical and adorable. Great variety of mimosas and brunch cocktails too! The service has always been friendly and pretty quick. I'll come back again and again....yes, the wait can take an hour but as long as you haven't reach the point of hunger where you're about to rip someone's arm off and start gnawing, it's definitely worth waiting!
(5)
Holly P.
I was somewhat reluctant to give this five stars, because the wait to be seated and served was very, very long. But in the end, it was worth it. The food was straightforward, but intriguing. Most of all, it was delicious. I got the smoked trout hash, and I loved every bite. I will definitely be back, regardless of the wait.
(5)
Heather S.
Really fabulous potato pancakes, and great Swedish pancakes (more like light, fluffy popovers or muffins) served with homemade lemon curd are our two favorites at this small, contemporary cafe. We also liked the smoked trout baked eggs with sour cream, though we wished they would have been more salted and there was no salt or pepper on the tables. They do, however, serve the water without ice, which is always a plus in my book. They serve breakfast until 3:00, and who doesn't love that? Plus, dinner is served Thurs through Saturday from 6:00 p.m. on. Broder's is a delight!
(5)
Holy-foo' X.
Looking at the hundreds of Yelp reviews for this place and that they've retained a solid 4.5 cume, I just have to shake my head, do a double take. In the first place, their mixed drinks are supremely weak. I raise a toast--but just barely!-- each Sunday to their mixed marvels like the Midnight Sun-- in homage both to Broder and Flacido Domingo. If that joke failed to wow you, don't worry, once I was presented w/the bill it was clear the joke was on moi the whole time... In the second place, although they offer lamb burgers, and the guy double-checked with me how I wanted it cooked, he also called me "Boss," which is a total deal breaker for me. One of the things I learned working in the corrections field was that inmates call the staff "Boss" as a form of blatant disrespect--- "B-O-S-S" spelled out backwards stands for "Stupid SOB" and so you should know that whenever someone attempts to use the term on you (gas station jockeys seem especially fond of the word, but they are not the only ones, by any means). Is it possible that people might be using the term "Boss" in a harmless, or merely smarmy, but unknowing fashion? Sure it is. But they need to know that people like me automatically wonder "Is this person a convicted felon? And does he think he's being sly?" whenever they use that vulgar term. The other thing w/the burger was, it's all directly behind the counter, so you can watch them make your food, which isn't always the best idea, as it turns out. I watched my guy poke my burger w/his bare hand repeatedly to see if it was done. I did not observe him wash his hands a single time. What, do they not believe in latex gloves @ Broder? Maybe he has a "sensitivity" to latex, which brings us to the final point, in a round-about fashion..... The final observation about Broder was the staff. Every last one of them were supremely skinny, effeminate, pretty boys with more than a little bit of attitude.None of 'em could've been much more than 140#. This cannot possibly have been a coincidence. What are these guys doing working this place? They should be CK models, seriously though "Boss"! (see? It's obnoxious, isn't it? Maybe they could work for Hugo Boss! *snap!* that's it!) They are clearly window dressing, or eye candy, appealing to a certain demographic, though I could not tell you precisely what that graphic might be. All I know for certain is that it isn't anyone even remotely like me......
(2)
Chris M.
Yep, there is pretty much always a wait but is it worth it? I say, yes! Have been there twice now and very impressed with the food -- potato pancakes with blueberries, baked eggs with trout, the breakfast boards, all fantastic. And best of all very reasonably priced. We had three brunch items from the special menu, three coffees and one totally awesome cocktail for the low, low price of $45! Broder, you are on my new list of PDX faves.
(5)
Josh M.
I've been here 5 or 6 times now and they never fail to impress. Also, I've taken a handful of out-of-towners here and I'm always nervous that they won't like someplace I've said is really good, so far Broder hasn't let me down. I'd give them 6 stars if I could.
(5)
Amber L.
The first time we went, it was probably a four-star experience. Flavors surprisingly delightful, decor an interesting and well-appointed modern take on traditional Scandinavian interiors, the only complaints being the crammed-in feel and the wait. The second time we went, we brought my parents in the interest of showing them great breakfast food in Portland and came away frankly embarrassed. The cheap speakers were screaming so loudly I couldn't hear the people at my table. I said to a waiter, "This is really loud." He replied "it's always this loud!" with a horsey laugh. I told him I couldn't hear myself. He didn't say anything - poor attitude - but shortly thereafter the music got slightly quieter. That left the problem of the crowding. broder knows they have a tiny space - either embrace it and remove a table or move into a larger space. The empty tavern next door where everyone waits their hour and a half for a table could probably use the trade. As it was, I could hear the stranger next to me far better than the person sitting across from me. Two of our four dishes were good; the remaining two were middlin'. One hash was overcooked and far too salty, the other lacked flavor. If it weren't for the remaining two I'd have said they'd abandoned their values completely. One of our party ordered orange juice which he turned down when it arrived because it tasted and smelled "off." The waiter, thinking he was asking for a fresh glass of juice, brought over the gallon jug he was pouring it out of. It's the extremely cheap brand sold at Fred Meyer in the jugs that look like milk gallons. Ick. Bottom line: overrated; service and ambience needs improvement; and hit-and-miss on the food, their only claim to fame.
(2)
Jeanne Z.
I had the trout hash and it was really, really amazing! I was a little disappointed over the portion sizes, I was still hungry after eating every single thing on my plate. (But I also ran 5 miles and had a light breakfast before going to lunch, so I had a slightly bigger-than normal appetite) I went with my dad, and he loved his sandwich a lot, and it was the perfect portion size for him, he was really pleased. And, I was lucky enough to get to go during the weekday, so the wait was not long at all.
(4)
Rachel J.
Nom Nom Nom Nom.....! Oh yeah, I love this place. I am kind of a picky eater and we were going to eat at other place nearby for dinner, but it was packed. Didn't realize how close we were to Broders. A friend recommended we try this place so we gave it a whirl. Best new discovery! The food is fresh, delicious and flavorful. Even my picky gluten-free, no potatoes palate found a very satisfying plate with something with salmon and pickled veggies. My husband's choice was also wonderful. And the prices are so good for the quality of food you get. I had a chance to talk to one of the guys behind the counter, who was very friendly and helpful, who told me that they offer GF bread options. Dinner is the least busy time to go. Try it!
(4)
John W.
Call me wierd, but the braised greens were better than sex. Elk meatballs, luscious. Yukon gold mash, perfectly buttered and salted. And the lingonberry sauce! Aebelskiever to finish! Light & fluffy as it should be! Abandon fear of the doughy! The only reason I'm giving two stars is the music, ambiance & courtesy. Very off-key rasty world roots crap cranked loud overpowering conversation in this small place that has the acoustics of a cramped tiled hallway. Which it is. And the peeps didn't turn it down or change it out when asked nicely. And it was a Sunday afternoon with maybe 4 tables of us over 50 gentry types. Uhh, guys? Who's serving whom?? Don't get me wrong, the peeps weren't outright rude (that's an instant one star) and I don't need fancy ambience. I do need common courtesy. The food deserved far, far better. Sorry, Bro, I love great food, but this city abounds with great food and you need to pay attention to who's in your premise.
(2)
Phillip K.
Stopped in for breakfast, and it was fantastic! I *will* be back. - Service was good, reasonable ratio of staff to clients. - Food was delicious and served right out of the oven - Street parking wasn't a challenge
(4)
Thomas B.
Limited menu. Amazing. Enough said.
(5)
Teresa S.
I guess this is European food...? Fish and meats and grains done in some odd ways, but rather good. I'd eat here again.
(4)
Michael A.
This place has great food and a lot of style, but they crank their music like it's a dance club. Don't go here if you want to eat in peace or hear the person sitting next to you. The hour-long wait adds to the disappointment. We've been here multiple times before, but today will be our last visit. Too bad.
(2)
A. L.
I took my dad here a few days ago. I hadn't seen him in a long time and I wanted to take him someplace nice for breakfast. Broder's didn't let me down. It was a bit of a wait, but that was to be expected. The service was great, the food was amazing and everyone there was really friendly! I'm really glad I took him there, and hopefully next time I visit we'll go back.
(5)
Vahid J.
I've been here twice now and both times have found the food amazing. I'm slowly working my way through the different hashes and baked egg dishes. The service is always attentive and friendly, no matter how packed it gets here (and trust me, it gets packed during the brunch hours).
(5)
Nick S.
This place is the bomb and probably top 5 breakfast places all time on my list. This place does it right. They offer quality service and quality inventive food. Man, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. I had the special, It was a lefsa with asparagus, chèvre, bacon, arugula, egg and parmesan. Talk about a plesant palate extravaganza delicious factory of yum. I also had a bloody and it was one of the best, ok fine, two of the best bloodys I have ever had. The cool thing about this place as well is that you can watch them prep everything right in front of you. You see them putting in the effort to make your meal special.
(5)
Brian S.
Exceptional. The room is small. We showed up at 9:20 thinking we would be early. Little did we know... Ended up waiting about an hour but they have space in the tavern next door and good self-serve coffee to ease your bleary-eyed suffering. We sat at the bar (which consists of four whole seats) and were treated to a show! The guy manning the griddle was a true badass. The space is absolutely adorable with well appointed knick-knack shelves. There was a collection of antique waffle irons above the line. I couldn't tell which pieces were decorative and which could be used at any second since most of the dishes come presented on wooden boards in an assortment of cast iron wares. Cocktails were delicious and artfully prepared. The bar program emphasizes Aquavit which is a nice complement to the Scandinavian theme. The waitstaff was friendly, prompt and helpful. Really, everybody was friendly, prompt and helpful since the bartender mixed a drink then turned around and served it to us and the line cooks prepared our meal and, likewise, turned around and served us, even asking if there was anything else they could get us. Awesome. I don't know a lot of back of house guys who will interact with guests so readily. Many thoughtful small touches throughout the experience such as a small pitcher of steamed milk served along with your coffee. The food itself was spectacular. Very clean and balanced flavors. Smoked trout hash, lefse, and Danish pancakes all hit the mark. Will return. I wanted everything on the menu but my stomach and wallet can only handle so much at a time.
(5)
RJ H.
I really love broder. I consider it a welcome change of pace, both in terms of restaurants and in terms of offerings. The food is fresh, simple, unique, well proportioned, satisfying, and lovely. The wait can be obnoxious, but I think that's simply a testament to the its reputation and consistency. broder is a favorite.
(5)
Rachael M.
I'm a fan of broder! I work nearby, and I had been hearing for so long that the food here is just amazing. My boyfriend and I decided to check it out one weekday (since weekends are a long wait... like 2 hours) and we were seated right away. It did start to fill up quickly; it's a tiny place! We wanted to try the aebleskivers, but also wanted eggs, so we shared the aebleskivers before we got our full breakfasts. The waitstaff here is awesome. So awesome. Just crazy nice, and so attentive that at one point we had two waiters helping us. We thought it was great that they wanted us to be taken care so much they helped each other out. My boyfriend got the veggie hash breakfast, which was SO delicious. I cannot explain how delicious. I got a baked veggie egg dish. It was okay. I'm not a big fan of frittata-style eggs, and didn't know that's what it was when I ordered. But, the potato pancake was amazing!! I wanted 3 of them! I will definitely return here. It would be worth a 2 hour wait on the weekends. But, I definitely recommend trying it on a weekday!
(4)
Rachel D.
A solid experience overall! Our party of 2 waited outside for around 20-25 minutes on a Sunday mid-morning. Not sure where the reviews mentioning free coffee are coming from, as I believe the menu stated that self-serve coffee was $3. Either way, it's available! We ordered the aebleskiver and smoked salmon hash with a side of sauteed greens. Everything was great, but I was especially pleasantly surprised with the sauteed greens - super lemony, quite oily, and really really good! We ended up waiting a while for our food to arrive (couple next to us ordered after us, ate, and left, all before we got our food) - not sure if something got mixed up with our order or not. Luckily, we had nowhere to immediately be (hooray vacations), so we were able to wait. Our server brought us a small pastry plate and espresso/egg custard cocktail on the house, which was very kind and very tasty!
(5)
Vincent L.
My friend brought me here for brunch and we ended up sitting at the bar. The experience was pretty cool because we got to see the cooks do their thing (like a mini show) and the heat produced in that area acted like a fireplace. The food was so enjoyable. We got the Swedish Hash - Braised Short Ribs and Smoked Ham and it's like all the breakfast fixins you love topped with two eggs in the shape of a square. The potatoes were nicely sweet and I liked how all the pieces were small so when you got a spoonful you got the array of different flavors, ingredients, and textures. And no meal here is complete without some Aebleskivers (Danish Pancakes). Fluffly little pancake balls with your choice of lemon curd or lingonberry jam. I'm a big fan of lingonberry, so it was exciting to see it outside the context of Ikea. Haha. The meal was a bit heavy, so I was glad that I shared with my friend. I'd definitely come back with friends to try the other menu items.
(4)
Carmen C.
Cute place for brunch! Theres a few tables outside but inside seating is just as lovely. I never had scandinavian breakfast but everything on the menu looked good, so I went with the hash! Everyone told me to get the trout hash, but since I'm not a fish fan, I got the ham hash. Very yummy with a sunny side egg on top! I got a side of potato pancake and that was light and fluffy was sooo crispy on the outside. Their walnut bread with butter is amazing too!
(4)
Jessica Y.
SCANDINAVIAN BREAKFAST. I had no idea what to expect, except maybe some swedish meatballs and fish paste... for breakfast... Oh little did I know.. Broder was the first food spot we hit up in Portland and we were extremely hungry with an hour+ wait to be seated. Portland is STUMPTOWN city, so they had free Stumptown coffee as you wait. A nice touch, most definitely. We got... Bloody Mary - Spicy. Strong. Beer is, by default, part of the bloody mary mix, so G.G & good morning to you too. Smørrebrød - Beautiful variety of smoked fish on toast. This dish is on the lighter side (I knew I would be eating my face off in Portland, so I picked this). It was light, visually pretty and delicious. I got to chose 3: gravlax (cured salmon), smoked trout, and pickled herring. If you're a smoked fish lover, DO IT! It was delightful. Stockholm HotDog - JY and I had no idea what to expect from a Scandinavian Hot dog. Seriously, what comes to mind? It was a super delicious dog with pickled onions and a potato pancake INSIDE lavash bread, the pickled onions were reminiscent of sauerkraut. So amazing. Smoked Trout Chowder - Pffffffffffffffffffffft. Seriously, blows your lame ass clam chowder out of the water. This was the shit. Very excellent. A+ unique brunch!
(5)
Vicky M.
Wow just wow! I've been hearing about this place for quite some time now and finally had a day to come for breakfast/brunch. When we came the place was packed- we had to wait next door in a waiting area they had set up. After about 10-15 minute wait, we were seated inside at the bar. Our waiter was very nice and took our order along with giving us a few suggestions on what was good. We had a first hand view of how they make all the food so that was pretty neat! We ordered mimosas, aebleskivers and the Frlorade gg (lost eggs). Everything was simply amazing. The aebleskivers were hot and fresh and delicious with the cream, lemon curd and jam. The eggs came in a small skillet and was literally bubbling fresh out the oven. It was a delicious mix of eggs, cheese, ham and spinach- like nothing I've ever had before. This was one of the best meals I've had to date and I am really looking forward to returning!!!
(5)
Calvin L.
Wait sucks but the food DOES NOT. Awesome food. Awesome service. Lost Eggs ($13) If you don't get the Lost Eggs, you are a fool. The entire skillet is money! The flavor is unique and dish works together magically. I love the eggs buried in the dish! Try to go early and during a weekday to avoid longer wait times. Don't be shy to ask the servers what they recommend. Ours was very friendly and super helpful
(5)
Greg D.
Awesome food-awesome drinks-friendly staff- and best of all- got in early and walked right to a table!
(5)
Michael L.
I'd have to say I'm very impressed with Portland's restaurant scene. Came here for brunch and they had a 90 minute wait. They did their best to make folks comfortable. I had two cocktails whole waiting and we got an excellent pastry. Free coffee was also very appreciated. We had a great Swedish breakfast dish with some rich rye bread, a tasty fish accompaniment and a fresh avocado and onion whipped combo. The hidden egg dish was creamy and flavorful with a spicy habanero sauce. We substituted the pork for mushrooms which were perfectly cooked and creamy. Highlight of the meal was the Swedish pancakes, rolled and crispy, I think with powdered sugar coating. Was quite full and impressed by the end of the meal. I would definitely come back again for brunch!
(5)
Daniel L.
Santi and I came to meet our friends at this Swedish restaurant for brunch, and left fully satisfied with the overall experience. Upon entering, the vertically shaped interior encompassed a narrow walkway for patrons to maneuver in-between the full bar area, and a row of tables arranged closely against the wall. The wait for seating was long, and the atmosphere was casual, young, and festive. We started off with the Ableskiver ($10), which is the Swedish version of pancakes that were served in an iron skillet with sides of lemon curd and lingonberry jam. Shaped like enlarged donut holes, each Ableskiver was easy to cut into from the slightly firm exterior to the soft and fluffy center. The lemon curd and lingonberry jam each rendered a refined airy sour and sweet flavors, so these pancakes were a complete hit. Highly recommend it, I wished I had the appetite to go for a repeat. My Pytt I Panna with Smoked Trout ($13) baked in an iron skillet filled with cube potatoes cooked with onions, peppers, and smoked trout. The hash was then topped with two sunny side up eggs and pickled beets. Except for the lack of trout, the rest of the hash was delicious, hearty, and filled with good textures. The runny egg yolks were baked perfectly, and the trout was delicious when I could find them. The dish was good, but I probably will opt for the same dish with braised short ribs on the next visit. At the end of the meal, our server was very kind to offer us a complimentary Swedish Almond Cake. The almond cake was dry and lacked flavor, but the kind gesture was still much appreciated. Overall, our brunch was underscored by great presentation, fresh ingredients, balanced textures, and refined flavors. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and kind. Santi and I would love to return to try their Sjuman Sidflask, Lefse, Forlorade Agg, and more Ableskiver.
The sauteed greens (side order) were the BOMB. The trio of sandwiches were interesting too. "Pancakes" were okay. It was a really hot weekend and they only had a small fan on. My dining experience was probably affected by that.
(4)
Lee A.
We got the trout and the vegetable hash. They were both good but overloaded on the potatoes and very little of the trout and very little veggies.
(3)
Susan S.
Wow. This little place is a gem! Every single item was delicious!! The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because of the deafening sound. More on that later. There was a short wait on a Wednesday late morning, but they kindly provide coffee and mugs on the sidewalk outside. (Rumor has it the wait on weekends can be long.) Our server was warm and friendly, and right away we put in an order of Aebelskiver, while we pondered the menu. So many interesting choices, not your typical fare. The Aebelskiver arrived shortly, a plate of piping hot hollow balls, similar to popovers, served with tiny dishes of exceptional lemon curd and lingonberry jam (slightly tart, similar to currants). OMG, these were SO good!! For breakfast, our family's choices ranged from the daily special plate, to creamy baked eggs with spinach under a Parmesan crust, to smoked trout or veggie hash with baked eggs on top. Most egg dishes were garnished with lightly pickled radishes or beets--unexpected and tasty. My grandson got two baked eggs with a huge sausage. (They had high chairs and booster seats, but no toys, crayons, or other distractions--be sure to bring your own--it's not fast food.) The menu also included several 'boards', consisting of fruit, meat, yogurt, cheese, breads, etc. BTW, the bread served with all breakfasts is delicious, filled with walnuts. Because the meals are individually prepared, it takes a while to get your meal. But it is worth the wait. The only downside is the noise level. It is a small restaurant with hard surfaces and nothing to absorb noise. That would have been tolerable, but they play music VERY loudly on top of all the noisy conversations and bustling kitchen. We literally had to shout at each other. We asked them to turn it down a tad, but nothing happened. Next time I would try to snag one of the few outside tables, as the noise level inside is crazy. Also, it was very hot inside (no A/C). But the unique and delicious food will bring us back.
(4)
Kait K.
I was very fortunate to not have to wait because I came by myself so I was able to get right in at the counter. I was created by my server immediately and ordered the Elderflower mimosa (champ and st. germaine, Yum). The menu is smaller but literally EVERYTHING looked amazing. I went with the mushroom, spinach and chèvre scramble with a potato cake. While I sipped on my cocktail and waited for brunch the guy next to me struck up conversation, asking if I have been in before (no) and he hadn't either. He had a full breakfast and aebleskivers. I asked him how the aebleskivers were because I've only had them one other place and they were pretty gosh darn amazing. He said everything was just wonderful and offered me one of his aebleskivers, I was hesitant at first.... stranger danger!!! ;) But eventually caved in as we continued to chat and he continued to talk about how delicious they were. AND they were! They come with lemon curd and a perserve. The lemon curd was the bomb diggity no doubt. When my food came it was presented on a cute little skillet and extra wooden plate for the potato cake. The scramble was good. The potato cake was Stellar. Holy moses I could've just had a huge potato cake with like a fried egg on top and called it a day. They had aardvark, which always makes this girl smile. And I finished my brunch with a delicious soy latte, cause I gots ish ta do today. I'll definitely be back.
(4)
Donna S.
ambiance//**** a small cafe that is focused on the food and the people adorable setup...great for small parties of 2-4 i read a slightly angry review about no bar service...that is no longer true they fully utilize every available seating surface because yes they are THAT popular service//*** they were friendly nice and laidback just like the typical nw style despite the lines snaking out the door, they never rushed us like how many others would coffee is free outside while you wait if your purchase the mug...think of it as a jumpstart to your breakfast food//***** the plating is adorable! as if you were eating at your grandma's kitchen with the various combination of individualized skillets and plates hands down must order favorite is the aebleskiver...i could eat it all day...so soft fluffy and cloud like~ =9 as far as i'm concerned, they did not americanize the menu...some of the dishes were salty for my taste, just ilke the scandinavian cuisine i remember ~*~ the line is long, but the food is worth the wait~ especially if you would like an authentic taste of scandinavia!
(4)
Kay G.
My 3rd visit and I always receive Great Service & Amazing Food. The Trout Hash is 5 stars and Danish pancakes are a must!
(5)
Cat N.
What am I missing? Went here because the reviews were great. I wanted to like it so much. The pictures looked amazing too. Our waiter was a bit snobbish which probably started us out on the wrong foot. I asked him what his favorite breakfast item was. He stated "I don't have favorites"! Alrighty then! After he brought us some pastries (that were nothing special) he was quick to point out which one was his favorite ha ha! Hypocrite! We ordered the hidden eggs and I wish they stayed hidden because they were under cooked and I could see the clear gooey raw egg swimming underneath. I started to lose my appetite. The farmers cheese mixed in tasted like goat cheese which I'm not a fan of either. My daughter ordered the smoked trout hash which was pretty good but not amazing. It was kind of greasy too. We both felt kind of sick after we left and kept burping up the nasty farmer's cheese. The pancakes, eggs and sausage plate looks really good and the potato cake. I'd be willing to give it a try if I ever go back because I feel I'm missing something with all the great reviews. Loved the coffee!!!
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Elaine N.
Guten Morgen, I would like your pillowy fluffly Danish pancakes with lingonberry sauce and housemade lemon curd. If those sauce was on your face, I would literally lick it off...j/k...maybe not! Two eggs on a bed of slice ham, spinach, and baked under breadcrumbs in a cast iron skillet never tasted so freaking good. The epitome of lost eggs. A wholesome and substantial breakfast option in Portland, probably my favorite by far. Glad we were able to squeeze this last minute breakfast spot before heading to the airport. Danke Broder for an amazing hearty meal. I am one happy girl with a happy fat belly.
(5)
Juan C.
I am definitely not an expert on Swedish food, but what I can say is that the food here is very delicious. I had the Smoked Trout Hash and a Potato Pancake side. My beverages were coffee and water. The place has an open kitchen layout. I love this layout because I think it's important to be able to have eye contact with the cook (the person making your food), and the cook with the person they're making food for. It also adds a more "homemade" and cozy feeling to the venue, and allows you to see the food being made, if that's something you appreciate. The staff was great. Especially considering temps were in the 90's (even hotter for the cooks). The Smoked Trout Hash with 2 eggs on top was very savory. No need for additional seasoning or sauces. Potato pancake was different from a Jewish or German one. No sour cream or apple sauce. And that's ok because it was seasoned very well and great on its own. As you can see from all the shared pictures on Yelp, many of their dishes are served to you in a mini cast iron pan. This means served to you straight out of the oven, or off the stove top. Either round or square shaped. This is comfortable aesthetically, and especially if you're in to cast iron cookware. I am. I visited this place on my own visiting from Seattle. My only negative note is that they wouldn't serve my food to-go, and they hesitated to sit me at their bar. Don't build a bar and place stools under it if you don't want to use it. It's very confusing, and irritating.
(4)
In B.
wow!! fantasticfulious!! This place has been on my yelps bookmark for the longest time and i finallly had a chance to check it out. we walked in around 2 and the wait wasnt too shabby. (about 20min) the place was a lot smaller than I thought but it was cozy. loveddd how i can see the kitchen right in front of me. it allowed me to spy on all the other dishes and everything just looked so damn fresh and delicious! we ordered their danish pancake balls? smoked trout hash and potato cakes. holy moly.... every dish was cooked to perfecttion!! bold flavors and fresh ingredients.. after we finished our meal.. we sat there for another 10min talking about how we need to come back and try all the other dishes... left there very satisfied and happyyy!!
(5)
Jana C.
Aebleskiver--$10-- were really perfect in texture. I needed double the # (6 to an order), but my was it great!!
(5)
Lisa T.
Definitely not worth the wait. We waited for over an hour for a table, and the food was just alright. The only thing I liked about this place was the service.
(2)
Fiona H.
So good. Only complaint was that it took 30 mins. for a table and it was a Tuesday. This will have to be a tradition whenever visiting Portland. Wish there was a Broder in San Francisco!
(5)
Susanna B.
Second time we are here for breakfast- absolutely the best place in the area. I recommend the baked porridge and breakfast sandwich- both are unexpectedly elegant with complex flavor layers.
(5)
Klee L.
Not really pleased. Yes it's cute, yes it smells great, yes the service rocked.....but. The food was VERY greasy! The coffee was weak. And to be quite honest my husband and I both got sick to our stomachs in a few hours. We both had different hash's, (hidden eggs & one other) so I can't say what was the common thread. My daughter was fine, but she is 14 with a cast iron stomach! She had the fritter. Frustrated....to say the least.
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Ben M.
I cannot say enough about Broder. Amazing food, everyone is friendly, and amazing dining and cultural experience all around. The chef has really done a great job here, I look very forward to his next creation :-) he has captured the Norwegian/Scandinavian dining experience very well here, if you want to experience the breakfast traditions as they exist in Scandinavian countries, this is where you need to dine. Immediately. And don't mind the wait; they offer you coffee while you wait, it's a cozy little place and very, very worth the wait :-)
(5)
Tiffany L.
Broder is such a cute neighborhood spot. We came to enjoy brunch on our last day in Portland. We came right at opening and didn't have to wait. It was filled up in about 30 minutes though. We started with Aebleskivers (my new favorite word), and followed with the daily Lefse and a Swedish Hash with short rib. I was considering getting Fika too, because I am obsessed with pastries, but common sense got the better of me. The temptation of Swedish pastries is strong though and I left with a cardamom roll for later. Then we went to sauna right after (just kidding).
(4)
Tiffany I.
Had the ham and Swiss crepe with the "egg blanket". It was quite tasty! I wasn't that impressed with the abbleskiver. Expect to wait a while. We can at 10:30 on a Monday and waited almost an hour.
(4)
Andrea C.
This is definitely one of my new favorite brunch locales. It's perfect for any slower, laid back morning. The line is long, but it is certainly worth the wait. Plus, they offer free Stumptown coffee (how can one pass up on Stumptown?)
(5)
Janet C.
I love this Scandinavian-inspired place for brunch.
(5)
Em P.
I had the Scandinavian Breakfast- there was a shareable amount to eat and the food was amazing. The atmosphere was excellent, our server was helpful and friendly and the prices were more than reasonable.
(5)
Erin W.
Such a delicious spot in PDX. Many options for the picky eater (me) and for the meat lover (my bf). Enjoyed being able to sit next door in the dark bar and wake up with a cup of coffee while waiting for our table - nice option.
(5)
Nicole N.
These people go the extra mile. Everything about this place commands an above and beyond attitude. Exceptional food paired with a genuine desire to do right by the customer. We shared (between two of us) the Lost Eggs, which was divine. The parmesan-panko crust combined with creamy eggs, ham and spinach left us more than satisfied. We also ordered the Swedish Breakfast Bord, which I highly recommend to those that like to sample a little bit of everything. Top that off with a Bloody Mary and I promise you'll be smiling from ear to ear!
(5)
Jen D.
I'm just going to say it: Best breakfast spot in Portland. I know, it's a BOLD statement. BUT - I stand behind it. Why? 1. The food is incredible! It's unique and you won't find another place in Portland that does this food quite like this and quite as well as Broder. My favorite: the creation of the Daily Lefse but their scrambles and the Lost Eggs are amazing too! And, if you're in the mood for some sweet and scrumptious dessert type breakfast, try the Friterade Applen, which will, I promise, blow your mind. 2. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. I want to be their buddies. I also can't stop gushing about the place when they pop by our table. 3. The space is small, but the turn around time is great. 4. For waiting purposes, Savoy Bar (next door) is opened up where you can grab a seat, get out of the rain and get started on some coffee 5. As are the great spots in Portland, Broder is reasonably priced, average $10-$12 plate 6. It's the little things that matter to me, like a) warmed up cream for your milk, unique and antiquey dishes, humility and kindness from the restaurateur and chef. Broder has it ALL!
(5)
Marcie C.
Breakfast date with my hubby on an odd day we were both off of work and the kid had school (sucker!) Great service, food too. Love to tap into the one-quarter Swede in me. The cream for the coffee was warm (awesome). But the coffee snob side of me missed having the alternative sweeteners readily available. I should have asked, but they were busy and I needed to start on that cup of coffee so in went two cubes. The Swedish bord did not disappoint. Danish pancakes were awesome (but blistering hot, I still have a chunk of skin hanging from the roof of my mouth). We will be back.
(4)
Tamara K.
Love their smoked trout hash!!!
(5)
Emily W.
My bf was in town, so we decided to come here for brunch. The wait was about an hr. long and we mistakenly walked away and lost our place in line, but the server graciously seated us anyway. The serve was fantastic, being that my bf was visiting, the serve hooked us up with the Norwegian donuts with the lemon and berry jam, so yummy! I got the lefse stuffed with leeks and cheese complimented with raw salmon and an arugula salad. Everything just matched perfectly and was a party in my mouth! I can't wait to go back. It definitely had a small neighborhood feel that made for a great Saturday morning.
(5)
Sarah D.
I was hungry, so I looked up breakfast places on yelp. Holy moly, yelp you do not steer us wrong. The lefse was amazing, and the place offered unlimited refills of coffee. Short wait to be seated. If you're going out for breakfast, you probably want something outside the usual eggs and toast. This place delivers.
(5)
Seasons K.
LOVE this place! I have been here several times now & have never been disappointed. I'm a huge fan of their "hash", hotdog, lost eggs, danish pancakes... OK, pretty much everything I have tried so far... Don't forget to check out the daily specials & their killer sides. Potato pancakes MMmmmm! The decor is so lovely & it combined with the food, plating & portions reminds me so much of Europe. On top of all this is their incredible service, always outstanding. Oh, their cocktails are also very good! The Danish Mary is really delish, as is the punch.
(5)
Jens J.
It's interesting that Broder has a full bar even though they close at 3:00pm daily. The hard drinks section of the menu lists Gammel Dansk, a dark green medicinal-tasting liquor. I wouldn't recommend it, though there may be a bottle of it in my own liquor cabinet, tradition being a hard thing to ignore. Admittedly, I will offer a shot of Gammel Dansk to an unsuspecting guest to see their reaction (and it can be precious). As far as Broder's aquavits - thumbs up to the pristine clear Aalborg. A dash always improves a martini. Entering Broder to the sound of Aretha Franklin, I was seated promptly by a hipster Dane. I definitely got the feeling this restaurant is dominated by regulars and I felt a bit the outsider. The cold ceramic tile wall which served as my seatback in this tiny restaurant restrains me from describing Broder as "hyggelig" (Danish for cozy and comfortable). But yes, do add points for the curtain they have in the entry to cut down on cold air coming in. I ordered the Royal Pot Roast sandwich and the soup of the day - potato chive. Even though the restaurant was not filled, I observed that the small stove prevents orders from being delivered to the tables quickly. However, the food is very much worth the wait. The potato soup had a wonderful smooth and thick texture. Seasoned just right and served at a perfect temperature. The roast beef sandwich was outstanding. It came with a delicious creamy horseradish sauce and a little bowl of pickled carrot, beet and cucumber. Because the top half of the toasted bun was set jauntily halfway off the sandwich I took that as the cue that this was to be eaten as a Danish open-face sandwich, i.e. with a fork. The roast beef was flavorful and came with a few rings of red onion. Absolutely perfect! I saw that many people ordered the aebleskiver, which come with three different dipping jams/sauces. The menu calls them Danish "pancakes", but I like to think of them as little round waffles since it's really a waffle recipe. I do have an aebleskiver skillet at home, but I'd rather have Broder's skillet. Theirs makes bigger aebleskiver! I will definitely be back to delight in some more of Broder's just the very best cooking.
(5)
Rich M.
Very overpriced for the portions. Coffee was very weak. Tasty, though.
(2)
Gerry N.
Friends talked me into this place. The food is stellar. Its not your typical american breakfast fare, but that doesnt make it bad. I end up getting the baked eggs because they are incredibly tasty and not heavy. Its a wonderful place. I just wish it was easier to get to from East Vancouver.
(5)
David H.
Broder is in the Clinton district, which gives it immediate credibility. It does get very crowded, so expect a wait. This is especially true for brunch on weekends and breakfast and lunch on the weekdays. The baked eggs and apple fritters/pancakes are stellar as are the Swedish meatballs. Scandinavian food has never been my favorite genre (these are the same people who eat Lutefisk) despite that it's my primary heritage. Broder, however, does a fantastic job of making the most of the style.
(4)
Clif B.
just what this place needs...another smashing review. wish the Lefse were Gluten Free.
(5)
Adrienne I.
This joint is Swedish to the max! The reader should note that Broder is a very small space so you will probably get to wait next door and drink some free coffee but its worth the wait. They have an original menu that you wont find anywhere else. I had the original hash and loved it! The place is cozy and without pretense. The waitstaff is the friendliest of any place ive ever been. I will be honest that I debated even writting a review so I could keep this jem selfishly to myself BUT Broders should be enjoyed by all!
(5)
Sally S.
As Delicious as it gets! Broder is the place to have a lovely brunch... In Portland, you can't really go wrong with eateries... but the Mexican Coffee or the Bloody Mary are unreal. Joe our server was AMAZING... this my friends is a rarity in Portland Restaurants! I dream of the Breakfast Sandwich while I sleep.... You must visit and... tell him I sent 'cha!! Trust.
(5)
Ken N.
The scrambles are amazing! After all the shining reviews I was anxious to eat at Broder. Seeing the pictures I was a little nervous that although the dishes looked nice they may not be filling. We arrived at 9:00am was greeted by a snooty host and was told of a 30 min wait. After 30 min we were seated. The host was being very nice so I think we may have caught him at a busy time. I ordered a scramble and my wife order the danish cakes. The food took a long time but when it arrived all was forgiven. The scramble was so savory. The best I've had. The danish cakes were good too, although not as good as the scramble. I was full after the meal but not overly full. The price was very fair for the quality of the food. I can' t wait to return.
(5)
N. M.
I'd been looking forward to going to Broder for a couple months but hadn't had the opportunity to get there. It was worth it when the time came. I had an herb and Gouda scramble that was served in its own little cast iron skillet and my husband had those danish pancakes that look so good in the pictures. I recommend getting there early so you can pick a nice little table for yourself and companions-- the seating is a bit tight, er, cozy-- and order the danish pancakes for the table. Everyone will want to try one anyway and nobody would like watching those delicious little treats disappear from their board. The service was good and an empty coffee cup didn't last long.
(5)
Jules M.
The food was incredible and service was prompt and friendly. I'm only taking off a star for the 75 minute wait, however, they use the bar next door as a waiting room and have coffee available. Even after the long wait we all said we would come back again soon! Lots of people were ordering fancy brunch mixed drinks-- looked good!
(4)
David C.
Fav breakfast place in Portland. Love the uniqueness and the presentation. The pancakes were delicious and adorable. Portions look smal but they were satisfying enough to start out your day. I love finding these hidden jewels among residential areas.
(4)
Gime More F.
OH MY GOD.... wish we had this place in New Jersey! My husband had the baked egg scrambles with mushrooms and bacon and it was one of the best breakfasts he's ever had. It was served in a cast iron skillet so it stayed warm the whole time he ate it. I had the "Forlorade Agg" and again, served in an iron skillet and was warm the whole time. The walnut bread was awesome as well. Of course we had to have the aeble skiver but were so full, we ordered them to go with the lingonberry jam and it wasn't long before I had to dip into the box and have one... yummy yummy yummy!!!! The restaurant itself has alot of character and is in a cute neighborhood. Check out the art store across the street, it had some very interesting cross-dressing Ken & Barbie dolls in the window, along with a Christmas manger scene out of rubber ducks! Gives you a taste of the neighborhood!!!
(5)
Paige Z.
Love the trout hash, then pancake balls and the hot chocolate. The staff is nice. I just wish the restaurant was a little bigger, you have to wait a while to get in.
(4)
Jon G.
Come here on a full stomach, by the time you get a table, you will be hungry again. The neighboring bar that serves as a waiting room has decent coffee. Never got to try the food but I hear it is good.
(1)
Cody W.
This is where you go if you want æbleskivers. The whole menu is tasty, but don't miss this signature breakfast.
(5)
Jason K.
The pancakes are a must have.
(4)
H M.
This place is so cute, from the decor to the presentation. Ideal for smaller parties. The waitstaff was great. Food was excellent.Get in line shortly before it opens and you should get seated.
(5)
Jessica M.
It was a weekday morning and my +1 and I waited about 45 minutes (which I expected...sometimes the case with restaurants that are worth it around here). Once they seated us, we knew what we wanted, so the waiter took our order. We didn't have to wait too long for the food. It was a very small portion size which I don't mind in most cases, but for the price and quality, I DO. Everything I had was tasteless- the apple fritters, the eggs, the sausage. I don't know if they forgot to season my meal, but it just tasted bland. My boyfriend reported the same of his meal. We saw our waiter twice- when we got there, and when we asked for the ticket. Someone else brought out our food and then we were completely ignored. I know they were busy, but they are always busy...I would expect more out of them for the price and the "charm" they claim to have. Not worth the hype in my opinion.
(1)
Terry S.
3.5 stars...waited an hour or a liitle more today. Maybe they might consider expanding? Reasonably priced and good coffee. The apples were somewhat tasteless...grannysmiths would liven the pancakes im sure. I suggest comming after 11am on a weekday. The music sucks and a little loud. I'll come again.
(3)
A. L.
I've eaten here four times; three times the food was perfect. I've had the delicious breakfast board twice, and potato lefse once. The only meal I didn't really care for was a salmon sandwich, as it was kinda dry. Service is friendly and the food is delicious. They make their own curry catsup and cook everything with REAL BUTTER. YAY! I especially like the bread they serve with the breakfast board, and the board itself, which is a smorgasbord of delightful items of contrasting tastes. As others mention, the place is tiny, so be prepared to wait if you go during prime time on the weekend.
(4)
Allison C.
why it took me so long to arrive here i don't know. we came without the kiddos one Saturday morning and the wait wasn't too terrible which is strange for such a tiny eatery with such rave reviews in Portland. We grabbed some coffee next door at the bar portion of Broder and sat down to wait our turn. People watching was great and time flew by. We were seated at the bar where we could watch all the action and let me tell you, it was amazing! That chef was so precise and measured, it looked like he was just a well oiled machine, stress free and enjoying his work. The restaurant is so clean, even the kitchen area gleams. Hubs ordered the crepe of the day, don't ask me to try and repeat the Dutch word, I rodered the Lost Eggs. YUM. Holy YUM. And we ordered the Ableskiver, Dutch pancakes, which are not flat American things but round balls of delish. Service was prompt and friendly, coffee refills aplenty. Second time we went and hubs had blue cheese. apple, bacon, and eggs crepe. Sound weird? Was sooo good and unexpected, the flavors were subtle and gorgeous. in comparison my Lost Eggs (I'm predictable what can I say) though amazing as always, seemed salty. Mind you, that's just the Parmesan talking, the food is not over salted. Both dishes were so good and we can't wait to go back for more.
(5)
Suzanne F.
I still love Broder! In fact, I wish I could move in! Went just recently to celebrate a friend's birthday (we are 29 again)...we had trout hash! Trout hash!! So delicious! We had a special potato pancake with farmer's cheese & Black Forest ham tucked inside and 2 perfectly fried eggs on top! But mostly we had the best Bloody Mary's in town ~ made with Aquavit and served with house-made pickles (the cucumber are the best I've had)...Our waiter is absolutely amazing - kind, funny, attentive, & an all-round fun guy. He comp'd our espresso pots de creme since it was a birthday...it was heavenly. Broder does not need my 2 cents' worth, but here it is. I adore this sweet spot on Clinton!
(5)
Zara E.
Lovely place. _Delicious_ brunch food. I recommend sitting at the bar for the great view of the kitchen (pretty much my favorite spot in any restaurant). I really want to try those awesome little buttery pop-over looking balls they were baking in the cast iron. I ate the apple fritter with sausage and baked egg. YUM, friggin yum. It soothed my aching hungover belly perfectly. The wait was terribly excruciating, but the cozy tavern next door addresses this problem for most I assume. I can't wait to go back and try more items on the menu!
(5)
Brian T.
Dishes were excellently prepared, but sat on the counter a bit long before we received them. I got the lost egg and a half order of traditional aebleskiver. only complaint is that we waited 45 minutes before we were next on the list. We were let in and seat ourselves at the end. We were followed by two other groups: a couple and another guy. The waiter took the other couples order, then took the guys order, then finally our order, despite us being there 10 minutes before they had arrived. So the guy got his food first...then the couple got their food. The guy finished his food before we got ours and the couple got through 3/4 of their before we had even been served. Food was good, but they need to hire more waiters or serve people who arrived first. We ended up being there for an hour and a half even though there were only two small groups ahead of us on the wait list. Food was not worth the wait, and the waiter mistakenly tried to charge us full price on the half order of aebleskiver.
(3)
Meilian J.
Seriously the best breakfast I have had in a long time. Everything was amazing, the tea (which I'm a total snob about), the presentation of the food and the service were all excellent. Even the music they played was good! I ordered the solstice bord and it was glorious. I always struggle with wanting to order yogurt and fruit (because it's good for me and my body likes that stuff) but find it hard to choose paying $7 for fruit and yogurt that I can make at home over $9 for eggs and meat. Here I didn't have to choose! For $12 I got a perfectly soft boiled egg, thinly sliced ham, yogurt with fruit and granola, goat cheese and strawberry jam, a slice of a hard cheese with rye crackers and toast. The server didn't mind bringing me more hot water, honey and milk for my tea, which sometimes is such a hassle at other places, I have no idea why. This place makes me want to eat that kind of food every single day for the rest of my life. This is one of those places I was so impressed with that I kinda don't want anyone to know about so I can go there as often as possible without having to wait in line, but I went during the week and had no problem being seated right away and didn't feel rushed to leave either. I will definitely be going back as often as possible and am so thankful to have stumbled upon this gem.
(5)
Brittany L.
Cute and cozy place. Delicious smoked trout hash and danish pancakes. Adorable presentation of the food. The wait isn't as bad as it may seem since it's a small place and people are in and out fairly quickly. Overall, a pleasant dining experience.
(4)
Emma L.
Even though I couldn't eat most of the breakfast menu with my gluten-intolerance, I had a delicious, fantastic breakfast at Broder this morning. My baked egg scramble with applewood smoked bacon, gouda and mushrooms was perfect, and plated beautifully -- tiny cast iron pan! My boyfriend was amazed to find a restaurant that serves abelskiver, and while they weren't quite as good as his mom's, they were pretty great, and the homemade lemon curd and lingonberry jam were delightful additions. Delicious Stumptown coffee rounded out the breakfast, a great way to send us off before our ride back to Vancouver.
(5)
Paolina T.
When breakfast starts with a Spanish coffee (Spanskas), you can't help me in a good mood. :-) We ordered our Spanish coffee and sat at Savoy waiting for our names to be read off the waiting list. As many other people waiting probably wondered, why not open the Savoy and feed Broder's overflow? Hmmmm... Someone at the table had the Bloody Mary. Way too spicy. I had the Norwegian Punch... yummy! We all shared the Danish Pancakes. The lemon and lingonberry sauces really made the pancakes. I has the special of the day which was a mussel scramble. YUMMY! Unbelievably good and creamy. Completely sinful. My almost 2 year old daughter had the yogurt and granola and loved the lingonberry sauce, as well. Friends had the Swedish meatball which was sensational and nothing like the ones at Ikea. It was great and we are definitely going back again!
This place deserves seven stars! Smoked trout pytt with perfectly brunoised potatoes, an amazing acquavit bloody mary, the BEST pickled beets ever (there needed to be more of them on my hash, so I used the ones from the Danish bloody's garnish), peaches & cream and arugula, and they even sent me an adorable Swedish Creme with berries & lemon curd for my birthday. It was everything I'd hoped for and more. No wait, handsome waitstaff, and delicious delicious foods.
(5)
sarah y.
ebelskivers anyone? who doesn't like powdered sugar covered pancake bites dipped in gooey sweetness? you'd be nuts not to. (and the server was kind enough to bring all the different dips so we could try them all!) having lived in minnesota, i can tell you -- broder knows scandinavian food. it's one of those places where you could stare at the menu for the longest time and still not know what to order because it ALL sounds good. only downfall: you'll be waiting. the place is small. but trust me, it's worth the wait.
(4)
Justin S.
Short Story: I brought my mom and guests from out of town to eat here. I was yelled at by a tall reddish-haired employee (or manager) that came outside the restaurant to call me out. He very aggressively asked if "I was glaring at him?" and "Did I want to start something?" I did not glare at you, and all I really wanted to do was treat my mom to something different. Thank you. Full Story: Party of 6, ok, maybe too many for this little cafe... I was told 15-20 mins, and sat patiently on the bench outside. After 30 minutes the six seat table near the front bay window opened up. It was cleared and set up for 6, assuming for my party. Two minutes later a tall, angry-looking employee (manager?) slid apart the two tables, broke it into 2 3-settings, and took the party of three (who was signed-in before me), and the party of three (signed-in after us). Not to worry, I asked another waiter how long for my party to get seated. Another 15 minutes. It was obvious that the person in charge had no desire to hold a table (even for 5 minutes) for a larger party. I checked over the seating, and my party and I started to leave. Employee came rushing out, yelling at my party and me, asking if I was glaring at him, basically calling me out. Dear Broder: Please act like your name, and show some politeness to your customers.
(1)
Danielle F.
Broder was well worth the wait! It's a super cute small restaurant and boy is breakfast great! I had apple fritters that came with chicken sausage and baked eggs and my friend had the baked egg scramble with a potato pancake on the side. The breakfast service is pretty unique too. My baked eggs were cooked in a square skillet which was kind of fun and my friends eggs came on a board with a square skillet for the eggs and another plate for his potato pancake. The baked egg scramble reminded me a lot of a frittata. It wasn't very thick though (maybe half an inch). It was amazing. I had a bloody mary to drink which I also thought was pretty good, it was nice and spicy. This place is definitely worth the wait and it's reasonable too! Breakfast for two with adult drinks was just over 40 dollars with tip.
(5)
Liz C.
Delicious! Baked eggs, grilled apple fritter and soft hot danish pancakes w lemon curd!! Great job guys!!
(5)
Thomas M.
I could not have asked for a better Scandinavian breakfast to power my Northern-European metabolism. The whole day after eating my trout hash and lingonberry'd walnut toast, I had the energy to: -climb several fjords, -slay Nidhogg to defend Yggdrasil -befriend a family of trolls and go ice fishing with them -build a North-Sea oil rig by hand -sail to two North Atlantic islands, colonize them, and give them deceiving names -sack the Britons -and so much more. Thank you, Broder, for giving me that well-needed boost. And thank you also to your waitstaff who gave us awesome recommendations on what to do/see in Portland. One question remains: wheres the lutefisk?
(5)
David Z.
If there's one thing I hate about going out for breakfast, it's that all to often you pay $10+ for some food that would have taken me a few minutes and far less money to make myself. Thankfully, broder is not that type of breakfast place. This rather small cafe dishes up Swedish inspired breakfast and lunch food. While it's often crowded, we were lucky enough to grab a seat without issue. After perusing the menu, it was settled - I must get the Swedish Hash. What a great decision. The dish was perfectly portioned - not too much and not too little. The flavors were amazing, perfectly complimenting each other. I can see why people are willing to wait quite some time to get in and eat here! Well... I guess that's all. I seem to have lost my train of thought after thinking about that Swedish Hash!
(5)
Michael W.
Abelskivers - great flavor. Very fluffy. Great jams that go with it. Hash - superb, very flavor. Will come back for this. Apple fritters - nice crisp apples, but there wasn't enough batter. Apple sausage - juicy and flavorful , but texture is a bit rough. The crew that runs this place is very efficient. They only have 1 chef and 1 assistant to make all the dishes. I sat at the bar and it was amazing watching the chef cook, he was doing 10 things at once and never losing track of anything, without having a timer for anything. I will be back here for the abelskivers and the hash.
(4)
Chris L.
8 AM is awful early to get up for breakfast on a Sunday. Yet the In-Laws are in town, and there is nothing worse then hungry relatives, especially when your home is their base of operations for the week. They start foraging through the house, and the last thing you want to find is your In-Laws going through your drawers. Having heard of possible long waits for those arriving later in the morning, the Tall Leggy Blonde and I decide to forgo some extra shut eye time and took the parental-unit-in-laws to Broder for a Scandinavian breakfast. We got the last table upon opening, yet still found our wait for food to be close to an hour. As the in-laws were accompanying us, I decide to play it conservative and abstain from the "AM Booze" specials and stuck with coffee. Black...and lots of it. Well, by the time our food did arrive, I had consumed way too much java, and was jitterier than a hyper active, attention deficit disordered four year old on a candy binge. I should have gone for the Bloody Mary. The food was good; the TLB and I both had the waffles topped with egg and ham. Excellent...very fresh tasting, with unique flavors. I would order it again, but seeing the baked eggs, would probably go that route. The In-Laws both selected the Breakfast Bords. I don't think they were impressed; being from the Midwest, I think something a little more hearty would have been to their liking. And to mine as well. While the waffle combo was terrific, I can become a glutton when it comes to breakfast. I like something that either fills me up for the large part of the day, or else put me into an immediate food coma. The other item that keeps Broder from being a 5 star breakfast stop was the waitress who was borderline rude...never smiled, and had a very obvious dislike for being at work that day. When you make hungry people wait an hour for their meal, you might want to amp up the happy factor. Just a suggestion.
(4)
Brittany K.
I'm Scandinavian. I do not take pride in our food. Never have been one to love on the pickled herring or the crappy melba toast crackers. I'm not nuts about jam on my meatballs, and I don't like slabs of flabby ham...so...Scandinavian food is always somewhat iffy for me. OK so the service sucked. Perhaps this affects my review a bit too much, but I swear this place was run by the Senior Varsity Lacrosse team who were hammering out required community service hours. Let's get a move on! Come on! I mean, the guys there were really nice, but s.l.o.w. on the service. 50 minutes after we ordered and I was still waiting for my food. Then the food came and the portions were small and the food overly greasy and just, for lack of better term, forced. The potato pancakes were boring, the baked egg scramble was just lame, and the garlic-herb omelette on the special's list was way too garlicy, and the cheese wasn't even melted. Would I give this place another try while in Portland? Maybe-and I'd get the Danish pancakes, and eat a granola bar on the way there...
(3)
Lynne D.
I really love this place. They don't just bring you coffee....they bring you a heated mug, piping hot milk and fabulous coffee. The Danish Pancakes are neat, NOW I know what that pan is I have at home (an antique I picked up 20 years ago). My personal fav, lemon curd and lingonberry as an accompaniment. I've been here twice, second time was with my Mum. Even SHE liked it...and she's tough folks. She's tough. Love the fact diners are sheltered from the cold with draperies (popular in Portland, why don't they do this everywhere)... staff is super friendly, decor is modern and inviting, menu is varied - I MUST come back here for lunch/dinner.
(5)
Manish P.
AMAZING. Best Breakfast we've eaten in a LOONG time.. Best Swedish breakfast we've ever eaten (We've tried a few alrady). Tried their Swedish "Pancakes" as well as their Walnut Bread toasted. They make everything fresh to order.. Friendly service, smart looking place! Kitchen is right behind their bar counter, so you can see how they cook the food! Since food is being prepared fresh to order, its very hard to keep your hands off from your neighbor's table (Don't worry, we didn't do it) Must visit!
(5)
Max M.
OK, I'll be the one to say it: this emperor has no clothes. Portlanders have this perverse fetishization of restaurants with tiny seating areas and long waits, as though the amount of time one spends waiting for the food somehow increases its quality. Maybe it's just that people are trying to justify to themselves how long they had to wait to eat here, but I can't sort out why people love this place so much. The first 3 times I told myself maybe it was just what I ordered, but after 5 times ordering different dishes, and being pretty strongly let down by each of them, I'm throwing in the towel. Sure, the dishes they bring your food out on are nice. Yes, the plating is aesthetically pleasing. Absolutely, the staff is friendly (once you get a seat). Doesn't matter--the food is bland, and honestly not worth it even if you can get seated right away.
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J B.
This is the second time that I've eaten here. The first was several years ago with my wife. We sat at the large table at the very front of the restaurant and had a, generally, good experience (mainly, I now see, due to that specific table - more on that in a moment) although I can't say that I was knocked out by the place. This time, however, I saw proverbial cracks in the façade - some my fault, some the fault of the restaurant. I had my mom in town and thought that it might be nice to take her somewhere for breakfast with a more Portland feel like broder. We arrived 30 minutes early to find no line (Yep, NO line.) so we drove around for ten minutes. When we returned, the line was to the end of the block and we were still 20 minutes prior to opening! From that point, we waited over an hour on the very top of the waiting list. In fact, they sat at least two full tables of people lower on the waiting list while we waited. We asked why we were being bypassed, and he responded that it was due to our having a child with us. Apparently, the child-specific table we needed was casually being occupied. Hmmm.... So we wait.....and wait....Finally, we were seated at a table that, no kidding, is small enough to seat two dwarfs let alone two full-grown adults and a child. Perhaps they gave up on our table for 2 1/2 and just gave us the table for 1 1/2....Upon seating us, they removed the booster seat which completely mystified me - I asked for it back. The rest of the meal was, no kidding, a battle to get the right number of napkins, silverware, and room to breathe. That, and the ableskivers that my mom makes are way less cakey (better) than theirs. The service wasn't bad - it was just clueless, the restaurant seems desperately short of space, and the "flow" is terrible. Sorry, but I was in the mood for a decent breakfast not for a hassle a la hipster. I won't be back which probably won't affect them much. Y'all will only have to wait 2 hours and 55 minutes now with one less person in line.
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Chiemi N.
Broder's is a wonderful place to have brunch! The atmosphere was quaint and the waitstaff was friendly. I had the special of the day which was an egg scramble with guyere cheese, bacon and mushrooms...truly delicious! The potato pancake that came with it was flavorful. My friend ordered the danish pancakes which he generously shared with me. They were awesome!
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Zachary Sam Z.
When planning for a couple days in Portland, I was instantly drawn to the novelty of a Scandenavian cafe. Coupled with the great reviews, how could you go wrong? It was a perfect experience. Calvin Y and I had just spent a couple hours at Mt. Tabor, and we needed to relax, rehydrate, get some lunch, and do a bit of reading. Broder was all around perfect - the staff was chill, the seating by the open window was nice, and the food came out super fast. I opted for the hot dog off their brunch menu. It came wrapped in flatbread with a potato cake, onions, carrots, and I added shrimp for $1. So. Good. It was a fun combo of flavors that you really can't get somewhere else. I got the English Pea "Salad" on the side. It was basically peas, bacon, and a mayo-based dressing - so not really healthy as far as salads go, but it was pretty tasty. One of my new Portland favorites.
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Monica R.
Oh. My. Goodness. Okay, I'll admit that it was a drag to wait for my food for about 45 minutes after ordering and that it was even more of a drag that it got cold pretty quick because the windows were open (on a chilly November morning!). All of that's forgivable, though, because the food is so darn good. The bacon is thick and juicy, the potato pancakes are heavenly, and the coffee is made about as well as anywhere else that takes coffee seriously in this town. If you're feeling adventurous, try the lefse on the specials menu. It'll probably be filled with whatever is in season, and usually that's something pretty awesome. I should mention, too, that the staff is friendly and professional, despite how busy they are from the moment they open their doors until closing time. They could definitely get away with being rude and surly; I'm so glad they don't try to.
(5)
Miss K.
There are these places... they have well thought out menus and great execution. They have sweet interiors and interesting details. They have good presentation and appropriate portion sizes. They provide perfect pairings and tasty beverages. They have attentive service that makes you feel respected and cared for. They are broder- I can't think of any other restaurant in Portland that makes me feel the way that broder does and has every time i've been. consistently excellent.
(5)
Cindy I.
I have to echo Rachele G's review. The Æbleskiver was wonderful which we never had in our travels in Scandinavia but wish we had seen them. They were so tasty, different and fun. The waffle was also excellent since we prefer the thin style waffle (not Belgium). Our guests had some egg dishes and they enjoyed them and the hearty bread. The eggs with the trout was salty but I think that was expected for that type of fish. The surprise for me was the side of ham with the waffle was not your typical breakfast ham. It was very thin not too salty and great flavor. I eat ham almost every day and feel I am quite a ham connoisseur and it was great. The presentation was interesting and the experience was very enjoyable. FYI - It can be noisy because of all the hard surfaces. It will be interesting to see what they will serve for dinner (starts in June).
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April C.
oh, broder, how do we love thee.... sitting at the counter to watch the hyper-efficient kitchen workings is a great way to pass the time, though it may make you hungrier. i imagine the saturday brunch crowds can be a bit much, but if you can manage to go for breakfast on a weekday, the wait is little if any. the lefse of the day was ham with a pear mustard - heaven! there were so many things we wanted to try. we went twice on a trip that was less than one week, and wish we could ctrl+c and then ctrl+v once back in LA. if only it were that easy.
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Claire W.
"There are two kinds of truth; one that lights the way and one that warms the heart. The first of these is science, and the other is art." Raymond Chandler Broder has down the science of cooking, with everything perfectly prepared. The flavors and quality of ingredients is an art. It was a heart-warmingly good breakfast that has me ready to saunter forth and start my day. I love the decor and atmosphere so much. A charming mix of clean modern and homey touches of the traditional. Broder, can I move in? The apple fritter plate is a great mix of savory and sweet. Perfectly cooked, juicy herb sausage and zesty baked eggs (my eyes rolled back at one bite), and apple fritters with sour cream and syrup.
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G S.
Even though the wait was long, coffee and a nice lounge next door, along with people watching, made it go by fast. Moreover, the staff was in and out giving updates, so it never felt like we were on our own. In fact, everybody we interacted with there made it great. The apple fritters were amazing, along with everything else. For the love that we ate, perfectly reasonable price. The mini-football pancakes next time.
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Jessica H.
There's nothing I can say about Broder that hasn't been said before, but it's unfair to hold back a 5 star review, from one of my local favorites, just because they already have so many. Their Swedish Breakfast Bord is comprised of little pods of happiness, in fact, a happy dance ensues every single time that bord is presented. Great Service Great Presentation Great Food Great Bloody Marys Great Coffee Great Music (I've heard Sade twice) My friend describes Broder as all the good parts of IKEA in real life. For real.
(5)
H O.
+: One of the best restaurants that I have been to in a while. Service was great, interior decor is spot on, food came out fast and was delicious, price is so affordable, location is awesome...these guys know what they're doing, definitely come check it o
(5)
Leslie D.
Great atmosphere, great service, beautiful presentation of each meal and amazing food. Nice morning adult beverages, and excellent coffee. Long wait so plan ahead. Can't wait to go back.
(5)
Joshua C.
twelve hour restaurant shifts leave me laconic. my words and energy used up i become a hulu addicted couch potato, too lazy for capital letters, sentence structure, or logical thought. and while i may never have a friday or saturday night off, i can eat a broder breakfast midweek without having to wait. hell yeah. while not under the radar, i consider broder a must for every pdx breakfast aficionado. swedish. neighborhoody. a narrow banquette bar space accented by clean modern lines and warm wood. intimate. better half selected it for our anniversary brunch. go wifey. go yelp. while intriguing i put down the menu after a quick glance to the left. i did an "i'll take one of those" "one of those" turned out to be a "pytt i panna (swedish hash)." potatoes, peppers, roast beef and ham, topped with baked eggs, served w/ walnut toasts. as tempting as an aebliskiver might be, i doubt i'd ever order a different breakfast here. lunch is another story though...the lamb burger with tomatoes, pickled red onions, curried ketchup, and chevre pretty much had me at "lamb burger." {drool} i imagine its crowded here on the weekends. it should be. this isn't ubiquitous mindless artery clogging drivel. not cheap, but worth it. crafted with the care and thought of an evil genius blog post. little-red-hen.net creative. well executed. delicious. a perfect place to celebrate the best seven years of my life. quite possibly a perfect place. pictures: pdxploration.com/2010/04…
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Nikki G.
Our group of 6 waited an hour for a table on a Friday morning at 1030 am, but it was well worth the delay. The staff is friendly and entertaining, and we loved our food! My partner and I shared the Lost Eggs- ham and cheese sauce topped with baked eggs and Panko bread crumbs...sublime. Our friends had the potato pancakes and the breakfast board, and they were also extremely happy with their dishes. We love Broder and feel so fortunate to have it just a short distance away from our home.
(5)
Jonathan S.
I really love this place. I get the same thing everytime, the smoked trout hash. I figure, I experimented when I tried that, I don't need to keep trying stuff. The wife tries stuff, likes it. Our first experience with the wait was bad, people went ahead of us. Now that they have us wait next door in the bar, with coffee freely available, it has been much better. The wait is long but comfortable. We always head down the street and get a tea/danish/donut while we wait. Portion size seems spot on. I never feel too full or too hungry when I leave. I also like to have a draft beer with lunch/brunch so good for that too. I've only ever been for breakfast, so keep that in mind.
(5)
Lisa S.
Read it and weep: Swedish meatballs with sherry cream, pickled beets, lingonberry jam, walnut toasts, and green salad. The best potato pancakes - not too greasy, floppy or onion-y. Waffle was soft and crispy with a slightly lemon-y batter with powdered sugar, butter and ligonberry jam. Ham and baked egg were cooked perfectly, not rubbery or greasy. The prices are astonishingly low for this level of gourmet food. Lucky you, if you make it in. Yes, the wait is long for both a table and for the food. We probably waited at least 30 minutes after our order to get our grub, but coffee refills are frequent, and it was most certainly worth the wait. Again, if you are able to sample the food at Broder: lucky, lucky you.
(5)
Sam W.
We came here one night for the "Dining Out for Life" night and were not disappointed. I expected it to be more crowded, but there was plenty of seating (something I hear is not the case for weekend brunch). The wait staff were very nice and attentive, and I get the feeling that's how it always is (not just for the special occasion). They helped me pick a beer and explained aqua vit to us. They were Johnny on the Spot for recommendations, actually. We started with the fish bites, which were tender and refreshing. Our main courses were delicious. Also, I'm not usually in to presentation, but all of the food looked beautiful. They had a special dessert that was some sort of layered mousse that came with cookies. We split that because we were pretty full from everything else. We even got more cookies when the bill came. With the great food and service, we definitely want to come back. The one problem is parking. Street parking in the area is very hard to come by, but it was worth it. Maybe we'll brave the line for brunch sometime!
(5)
Lucky B.
Good food, too long of a wait. Food was yummy but not worth waiting over an hour. I recommend getting there at 9.
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Ashley D.
I showed up today for Saturday brunch, expecting to wait forever but was willing to try 30 minutes before they closed, and didn't have to wait. The staff was very courteous and the food was wonderful. Got the vegetarian hash, they were happy to sub out the eggs for me.
(5)
Jessie H.
All of my Portland friends were positively raving about this place, and my companion and I were freaking out a little bit about all these crazy Scandinavian food options. In fact, the drive over there was a little bit hilarious: "BAKED EGGS??! What the....?" "No, dude, no. It's not just eggs. They have BAKED GRAPEFRUIT." "What? You can put grapefruit in the oven?" "In Scandinavia you sure can. They have round pancakes too. They're shaped like balls. Balllssssss." "Put 'dem balls in my mouth!" We were a little excited and hungover. After a slight wait in the bar next door (it's cool, there was coffee), we were seated. The tables are really close together, and as I took the inside seat, I had that age-old debate of whether to slide by the adjacent table with my ass or crotch. I went with ass. Always a good choice. Um, where was I? Oh yeah. I ordered the Vegetarian Pytt I Panna, which was a hash containing potatoes, a variety of veggies, and baked eggs on top. The baked eggs were totally the best part, and any bite containing egg, potatoes, and pickled beets was a winner. The dish was warm and comforting, but a little light on flavor. I wanted to douse that mofo in a lake of ketchup, but I refrained for the sake of authenticity. I feel like the mushrooms could have been left out, as the consistency was chewier than the rest of the dish and the Pytt I Panna could have benefited from more salt and less mushroom-ness (uhh, worst word choice ever). Nonetheless, the dish was still savory, creative, and a perfect accompaniment to those ball-shaped Danish pancakes. My companion had the apple fritter thing topped with baked eggs, it looked amazing! I'm pretty sure he totally loved it, but I was kind of busy creating perfect bites of egg and pickled beet to try it myself. To drink, we both ordered jasmine lavender tea, which came in a really awesome diffuser and tasted, seriously, soooooo good. The service was good, the restaurant played good music, and it was a great start to the day. In summary: warm, soothing food that is at once both comforting and exotic. If I lived in Portland I would come here all the time. If you want to open a Broder in San Francisco, I promise I will be there.
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Carli P.
This place is pretty great. The place is right down from my house, I went here for the first time this morning, I was wanting a big hang over breakfast. I am so SO proud that this is not that kinda place. Broder is amazing, the guys are great. Friendly, even when you feel not so up to par. Thanks Clinton, you continue to surprise me! I knew there was always a line out front for some reason, now I know why! Just dont go when you're hung over.
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Tani S.
We were surprised to see a long wait when we arrived at 9:30 but after seeing the tiny restaurant we understood why. It was well worth the wait! I loved my baked scramble that with its custard like texture reminded me of a quiche without the sinful crust. Our little one enjoyed her lefse which was a cross between a sweetened tortilla/roti. It was such a nice, mellow restaurant. It's going to enter our breakfast place rotation :)
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Luna P.
First of all, I hate the wait, it was almost an hour. and then, more waiting after being seated... comes the food, just like everyone says, it was good. but we were already too hungry to tell too much. and it was not enough food. Breakfast is very important for healthy lifestyle, so don't bring kids or elders, coz they might not make it till the food is on the table.
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Lisa T.
It is official. I love broder! Love it, love it, love it! This actually comes as something of a surprise to me. I have never really been intrigued by Scandinavian food, in fact it sounded... maybe.. boring. I tend toward cuisines from warmer climes full of spice and heat, or cuisines that are largely infused by butter, like French. But me-oh-my I am a convert now! We wandered into broder a few Saturdays ago and through some act of God we immediately able to have a table (this is not normal on Saturdays, do not expect this). Since I know absolutely nothing about Scandanavian ordering was pretty much a shot in the dark. Both the lunch and breakfast menus are available all day, but I was intrigued by the baked eggs and wanted a sample. I ordered the Swedish hash with ham and roast beef, and Matt ordered this amazing creation from the lunch menu involving an apple fritter-like item with creme fraiche on top with sausage and sauteed greens. They both were amazing. The hash is made of delicate bits of potato, ham, pepper, and the best roast beef you ever dreamed of. The baked eggs were creamy and soft. Matt's apple fritter was jealousy inducing. It wasn't overly sweetened so the natural flavor of the apples was still the dominant taste, clean and crisp and lovingly smothered in cream. I love that there was sausage on the side. Everything, the service, the decor, the food, was so great we were back three days later for lunch. I had the pot roast sandwich. Where do they get this beef, it is so good I resented having to share with my daughter. Matt had the much touted lamb burger, which was very good, though I wish their was a garnish besides the goat cheese and beets (I still can't find the love for beets), I just wanted more moisture. We are now definitely dedicated to eating our was through the entire menu. I love you broder, can't wait to see you again.
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Liz S.
I loved this place. I went on a Saturday night and my husband and I were the only people there. The food was delicious, the service was superb, and the atmosphere was awesome. The only downside was that I thought it was a little expensive. I think $10 for 6 aebleskivers is a little pricey, even if they were fantastic.
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Chelsea A.
Broder. Why do you have to be so difficult? I mean I like you, I think we have something going on. Your nice atmosphere, those amazing Danish Pancakes, you tease me with those awesome breakfast boards. You're beginning to understand Broder, we have a connection, there's chemistry. But you throw it all off with your shit service. Somehow the magic ends up lost when I have to watch you ignore me for 15 minutes while the waiter stirs his coffee/latte/cappuccino thing. Or how about the time that I went and you had a line (which would have been fine) but I sat there and stared at three empty tables that weren't sat for 15 minutes. And I hear the excuses that could be offered, "you have to stagger it, for the wait staff/kitchen/room". You know what I have to say to that? What.Ever.
(3)
Megan Q.
Broder is at the top of my list right now for breakfast, brunch and lunch in Portland. When I first came into Broder, I put my name on the list. While waiting to be seated, I stepped directly next door to the waiting area, which also happens to be in another restaurant. I helped myself to coffee and creamer.Since it was just me, they were able to get me a table within five minutes or so. Quick! After being seated at my cozy table, I ordered the apple fritters with two eggs, sausage and more with coffee. The fritters were so tasty! The temperature of the food was just right. I especially liked how they give you cream with your coffee in a mini tiny glass milk bottle, but they steam the milk! Nothing worse than cold coffee halfway through your meal with no way to heat it up! The price was right and I was really impressed by their friendly service! The waiters were super friendly and attentive. For such a small little place, I was happy to see how quick and attentive the service was. Can't wait to go back and try something else!
(5)
Caitlin W.
New to Portland - but this is already a favorite of mine! A good place to go during the week and not too bad of a wait for a table on the weekend. Their pancakes are amazing - especially with their house-made lemon curd. Walnut toast that comes with most breakfast is super yummy! Love the wait staff here too! We've brought a couple of visitors here already and they love it too! Nice change of pace from your standard breakfast fare!!
(4)
Kimberly F.
broder, oh broder. you were delicious. i can definitely see how this little joint gets packed on the weekends. luckily, i went on a weekday and there was no wait! we got seated and then after a few minutes asked to be seated at the bar-- the tables were pretty close to each other. i'm glad we sat at the bar though because it was really fun to watch the guys behind the counter cook/prep the food. it reminded me how much passion you need to have in order to own a restaurant or be a cook... so much work. to the cooks and staff at broder: thank you so much for filling my stomach with a wonderful meal, it was simple and delicious just as it should be. we got the danish pancakes which were cool. they're a pancake in a round ball form and served with lingonberry jam, maple syrup, and lemon curd, mmmm! the other dish we had was the lefse of the day. they make different lefse's (they are like a scandinavian crepe) and it was filled with apple, bacon, and onions, topped with two sunny side eggs, and arugula that had been tossed in a vinaigrette. the lefse was by far my favorite-- the flavor of the dish just bursts in your mouth. little sweet, little savory. yummssss. i would definitely go back to try the other dishes.
(5)
David W.
A place that looks like its been there for ages (the stove certainly does) BUT is of more recent vintage. This is a great Breakfast and Brunch place. Long waiting times on Sundays, however!! Favorite Dish: Anything in a skillet!
(4)
Gigi P.
I've been meaning to try this place for ages based on the rave reviews, but the weekend crowds have kept me away. How fortunate hubby and I are on vacation this week and could go on a weekday. Or maybe not. I don't understand what the excitement is all about. Granted, we ordered lunch, not breakfast, but I was extremely underwhelmed. I had their Broder Club, which featured 3 slices of whole grain bread, gravlax, bacon, avocado, and cooked tomato. The bread was the only thing in abundance, and the flavor not only overpowered the lox, but it did not go with the rest of the flavors of the sandwich. I grew up next to a Danish lady, and this sandwich would have been much better if it was served on really thin slices of pumpernikel and with at least twice the lox (I mean, it was something like one really small piece of lox). I ended up not eating at least half the bread. Yuck! Hubby faired better (thank goodness) with their lamb burger. This was quite good, which is the reason they got 2 stars instead of one. If I ever find myself there for some unknown reason I will be sure to order this. We both had a bowl of tomato soup with lunch. It was OK, but it was quite sweet (I could taste honey). Definately not a winner. What really took away from the charm of the place (it is really cute inside) is the volume of the music. Hubby and I could not converse over our brunch because we could not hear each other. When the server finally did come by to take our order I could not hear a word he said and had to ask him to repeat himself several times. Subtract at least 8 stars for this. The other big downer was the service. The server waited until hubby had gone out to the car to get something to come take our order. I had no idea what he wanted to order because I could not hear a word he said when he got up from the table. It took another 5 minutes to get the server back once hubby returned. Our server delivered our food quickly, but never came back to check on us. Not OK. FAIL. So, all you Broder lovers out there will not have to compete with this foodie for your fix. I will give it a big PASS and head over to Arleta Library Cafe where they know what good service and good food is.
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Gabriel D.
The wait's not as bad as some of Portland's other favorites, and the place is worth it. I tried three items: - Apple fritter w/ sausage - Danish pancakes - Ham and cheese egg scramble The sausage was amazing. The fritter was pretty damned good. The pancakes were only ok, IMHO, but they came with some nice lemon curd that redeemed the taste. I liked the scramble, but it received less than rave reviews from others. All told, pretty good brunch...
(4)
Alvarez W.
Very damn good food and drinks. I wish I had more time to go there again but the once was very very good...drinks as well. I absolutely recommend.
(4)
Alexandra S.
The ableskiver here is crazy delicious! Served with amazing lemon curd and lingonberry jam and maple syrup. So good so good ! best breakfast in town!
(5)
Amy S.
Great laid back atmosphere. It feels like you're in on a secret when you find it. The Swedish meatball platter is just incredible, and the walnut toast that accompanies it is so good. We also ordered the lamb burger... they are no words. Just order it. Their assortment of cocktails is also extensive and oh so good.
(5)
Katrina W.
After reading the previous reviews, I feel seriously under-qualified to open my yap, seeing as how: - I am not European or an overt Euro-phile by any means - I generally think of breakfast as a luxury, reserved for lazy weekends - I'm really just a regular girl who likes tasty-ness on a plate. But here we are, and yesterday there we were at Broder. It's within walking distance of my place, so one star for location. And while its dining room is pretty teeny, the wait never appeared to be too terribly long, so one more star there. The food gets two stars: one for being beautifully presented and one for being flavorful and satisfying. One star stays in reserve, though, because the staff, although nice, seemed a bit absentminded (my friend's word was "inattention"), especially given their numbers (which I'm calculating at about 1 per every 5 customers), and catching the eye of our guy to get a coffee refill became a challenge to the point of some obsession.
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Dana D.
one of the best breakfasts I've ever had - my group of 4 sat at the counter (highly recommended) and watched the chef AMAZINGLY prepare a million dishes seamlessly. Quality food, Fantastic taste. you have to go here.
(5)
Dave R.
Had some real good food and drinks. Staff was friendly. Thanks team!
(4)
Henry H.
Mmmmm! This place just seems to get better. 5m+!! This run: Danish Pancakes and Daily Crepe - everything was really wonderful. The lingonberry jam and house-made lemon curd were very delicious. Thanks again for a quality breakfast experience - your cook is a whirlwind! My adventures here will continue!
(5)
Mobius S.
Well, it was okay, I guess, except it was PROBABLY THE BEST BREAKFAST I'VE EVER HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. Now to be fair, I love Scandinavian food and anything with smoked fish is bound to win me over, so smoked trout hash and a Danish Mary (Aquavit Bloody Mary) is pretty much as good as it's gonna get for me. Perfect, freindly service and a sweet little neighborhood round it out. I would go back to Portland just to eat here.
(5)
Susanne K.
I never had Scandinavian food ever before. It turns out... I love it! broder is a small restaurant with Scandinavian flair. Scandinavian utensils, and unique platters. The portions are small and potent. The blood sausage special is amazing! Bursting my taste buds with every bite. The servers are friendly. Good prices! $10-12 entree. Superb.
(5)
KRYSTEL A.
This place was very cute/cozy... The food was good, but can be scarce if you are really really hungry or used to getting large portions. I didnt mind the portions, but I did find myself hungry like 2 hours later. The danish pancakes were delicious, I liked the sweedish meatballs & the potato pancake was also good. Even the way they plate your food is super cute!
(4)
Darth E.
This is my second favorite breakfast place in Portland. (My favorite is a secret. No line.) When I first sat down with the menu I couldn't decide what I wanted (because it all looked so good, instead of the usual "nothing quite grabs me). Instead of deciding on one dish I figured I would just commit to eating my way through the menu in order. Six months later, mission accomplished. I love to Breakfast Bords, with the breakfast salads. I love that I can get braised greens for breakfast. I love that the eggs are always prepared right. I love the hash. I've had waffles that were great and some that were just good. The little Swedish pancakes are too cool for school. The pickled beets with the bloody mary were a great touch. I've had the Lamb burger for lunch which was really good with great house pickles. Now I need to get in for dinner some time.
(5)
Diana T.
Really delicious food and super unique when it comes to taste and presentation. Only drawbacks would be the insane wait if you're going on a weekend and the price is definitely high! Overall, one of my FAVORITE brunch places in PDX.
(5)
Hannah E.
i love this place. I love breakfast, especially when you mix it with liquor. especially when it is open for breakfast and booze weekdays as well! The staff is great. A bit slow... but it's all good. The wait on the weekends is pretty bad. Go early saturday or a weekday. Coffee is strong. Bloody mary's unique, with the aquavit especially. The danish pancakes are the best! The hash is amazing! The lefse waffles (like a crepe made of potato) is AWESOME. With eggs and ham on it. I love love love this place. It is my fav breakfast joint. I DO NOT just love places because they are trendy. I am not a hipster. Though, it is over run with them. But hey, it's southeast portland. It's what ya get.
(5)
Lisa M.
I live in Seattle and somehow we always make it to broder for brunch when in Portland. Swedish breakfast bord with smoked trout is always a treat. I love the variety of food you get on the bords. From yogurt with lovely fruit & granola and cheeses/brown bread. They have a soft boiled egg on one of the other bords that comes in a cute egg cup. Try the raspberry apple cider it's a taste sensation. Some things to note, it's a small place, so if going on a weekend plan on waiting- but it's worth the wait!!
(4)
Jared W.
This is the best breakfast in Portland! I might own the business exactly next door.... So I really get to try everything. They have 2 or 3 different specials every single day! So I never get bored. I cant speak highly enough.The staff are the best! Thank guys your rule ultimate.
(5)
Meredith K.
While the wait was a tad long, the staff of broder was nice and very accommodating. they provided extra seating outside for us hungry brunch goers with a full coffee bar located next door in the savoy. Once I was called, the food was nothing short of amazing, and the servers were extremely attentive. I had the vegetarian swedish hash, and couldn't believe how rich the flavors were. While sitting at the bar I marveled at the efficiency of the cooks and even struck up a conversation about the food. There are so many things I want to try and will definitely go back when I have the resources. Overall I am very impressed with Broder and am eager to try their other delicious looking food on the menu!
(5)
Daddy O.
Of all my favorite things to do in Portland, eating breakfast is in the top 3, perhaps followed by dinner and lunch. Part of the reason for this was our meal at Broder. This was NYW's favorite meal on our Portland trip. Tucked away in a little pocket commercial corner in Southeast Portland, Broder serves up Scandinavian breakfast like woah. We arrived around 11ish, and it took almost 45 minuts to be seated. However, we were sent next door to a bar called Savoy while we waited. Here bartenders offered us coffee and drinks while we waited in comfy lounge-type booths. How civilized! Unable to order everything off of the menu, we went with highlights: I had the Danish pancakes, which were actually more like fluffy light pancake balls than your typical pancakes, flapjacks or crepes. So fabulous! I enjoyed mine with applesauce and lemon curd, although the lemon curd stole the show. If I could do it over I'd have doubled down on the lemon, for sure like Stacy M suggested. My one complaint about this dish was the sauces did not last through the entire meal despite my best efforts to stretch them. I was extremely ginger with my dipping and still ran out with about 3 pancakes left. NYW ordered the Broder plate which included smoked trout, farmer's cheese, salami, rye toast, yoghurt with fruit, and some other delicious odds and ends. It practically vanished before our very eyes, and as it turns out was just light enough to feel satisfied after eating it without feeling uncomfortably full. Always a plus. Our friend had the grilled cheese and was delighted with it as well. Ultimately, grilled cheese is typically just grilled cheese, so I can't comment too thoroughly on whether it was mind-blowing or just so-so. The dining atmosphere was pleasant and unpretentious. It almost felt like you were in a good friend's extended dining room. Service was exceptional; staff were extremely friendly and went the extra mile to accommodate us and ensure that we had a thoroughly pleasant meal. At one point I noticed a very interesting tap pull and asked about their beer on draft. Our server poured me a sizeable taste of a delicious ale from Double Mountain Brewing Company, based in Hood River. Alas, they only sell it by the keg or I'd have brought it home. I wanted more than the taste but couldn't justify beer with my pancakes. Guess I'm not a real Scandinavian... Even with the side waiting area, the wait seemed obscene...we waited almost an hour over at Savoy, and I thought that was overkill even despite our fabulous meal, so I axed a star for the wait.
(4)
Tin-Tin M.
I waited over two hours to eat a meal here. We got there at 11:00 AM on a weekend and waited and waited and drank free coffee at the restaurant next door. During this wait period, I had to listen to whining hipsters, crying babies and my stomach growling. Then my husband told me a party of six just put their name on the waiting list just ahead of ours. I almost went blind with caffeinated fury and my low blood sugar clouded my judgment. Then a server called my name. Table ready. Crisis averted. I ordered some orange juice and fish-potato hash served with eggs and walnut toast. It was good, but not waiting for two hours good. My husband got the omelette, which was overcooked but flavorful. Ebelskivers with lemon curd and berry jam were very good as well. Next time, I will visit on a weekday.
(4)
Sean M.
Based on a single experience at Broder, I'll make the sweeping generalization that Scandinavians seem to be as gifted at brunch as they are at design. Both embrace the tenets of simplicity, functionality, and understated style. My wife's Danish pancakes were quite good. But I'm an Egg Man and had to try the baked scramble. Several eggs with ham and veggies are baked in an individual cast-iron skillet until puffy and crusty, and then topped with a scoop of farmer's cheese and fresh herbs. Like most dishes that came out of the kitchen, it's presented on a simple wooden plank with a potato pancake and several slices of walnut bread. The interior, food, and presentation all demonstrate restraint. It's a refreshing exception to the "more-is-more" brunch standard.
(4)
Alyse M.
It was a lovely sunny day and my gf and I strolled in. We were greeted and seated (granted it was a Friday at 1) quickly, to their outside table. The staff is extremely nice and knowledgable. they even steamed the milk for your coffee! The food stands alone in Portland for amazing flavor and true talent. We plan on returning and telling all friends. GREAT!
(5)
Lizzie V.
Oh Broder! What do I say about you? There's too much. I am going to simplify and adopt the plus and minus method for this one: + They keep everything REALLY clean in the kitchen. Which is important, but it is REALLY clean. Like the stainless steel cabinets don't even have grease build-up on them. I know because I checked. To hell with keeping it simple, I am doing the same thing I always do, and writing too much, but feeling a little better about it because I have the plus and minus thing. + I want to make love to your trout hash. + Your dishes are adorable with their little mits and all. I feel so cutesy when I eat it. - I want more. -Not cheap, but I understand. I'm tired. I should not be writing a review when I'm like this. I don't know what I'm saying. I love this place. Everything about it makes me feel good, except the price, but I make exceptions for things I love, and I love you broder!
(5)
Regis L.
This place is so over hyped. Rudest service ever. After waiting for almost 2 hours my 5 y old had to use the restroom. I accompanied her there, and during that time my name was finally called. When I came back 5 min later and realized my name had been crossed out from the waiting list, I told an employee who literally berated me for not being there when they called my name and basically told me I had to get my name back at the bottom of the list (that employee happened to be the owner... Sigh!) My kids were starving and I could not stomach giving my money to such a loser. I've told this story all around to make sure none of my friends venture their way. Being French I am certainly familiar with rude service but that, I have never seen.
(1)
Laney P.
Such a different place to eat compared to the regular joints in town - you are transported to Sweden for the meal. Small tables but very efficient use of space. Coffee is not great, kinda acidic. I order cappuchino. Abelskivers - oh my!!! Love the little round babies...so much more fun than pancakes. Wonderful mixed plates with boiled egg, rye krisp, walnut bread, cheese, fruit, meat...:-) Very hearty.
(4)
Rachael J.
I've been wanting to try Broder for a while now and the review in the Portland Monthly moved it to the top of my must try list. Great atmosphere, nice and warm on a cold rainy day. This place was packed even during the week for brunch and space was limited. I ordered the trout pytt I panna which was incredibly fresh and flavorful. Everything was cooked to perfection. Nice details as well with glass water carafes and cute stacking dishes with salt and pepper. The jasmine lavender tea was excellent as well. I have a feeling I will be back again soon. I need to try the baked eggs everyone is raving about!
(5)
Amanda L.
I'm almost hesitant to dole out a five-star rating here just because I seem to be five-star-happy lately, but screw it. It just so happens that I have been to some amazing restaurants lately, including my new love, Broder. I wasn't sure what to expect from Broder, given all of the reviews and opinions I've read of it. I imagine sparse, minimalist Euro-ambiance and even sparser, simple plates. Not so. Broder is surprisingly warm and inviting, and the hot and cold plates of Scandinavian food satiate the tummy very satisfyingly. I went there for breakfast (more like brunch, really) and ordered a plate, er, slab, of baked eggs with mushrooms and leeks accompanied by rye sourdough toast and a potato pancake, and an order of the famous round Danish pancakes served with three different dipping options. It was all washed down with hot Stumptown served in warmed glass mugs. This attention to detail is what really sets Broder apart--from the whimsical platings to the water jugs and sugar cubes on every table. It was all quite delightful.
(5)
Chris Z.
Great food & presentation! Sometimes it might be a wait but definitely worth it, especially when coffee is waiting for you next door...
(5)
Aaron I.
Trout hash, mmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And yes those danish pancakes are something special, mmmmmm!!!!!!!!! Excellent breakfast and service, limited seating, not good for groups.
(5)
Tracy J.
Don't bother unless you want to wait. We waited 1.5 hrs for lunch on a Friday and gave up. 15 doubles got seated while our 4top waited for one of the 'large' tables to open up. That is more than 1 full turn of the restaurant. Seriously?! It isn't that hard to put 2 doubles together. This was my third attempt to get in here (not always as a 4) and I'm not sure I'll bother again. It can't be THAT good.
(1)
IH K.
3.5 Stars Yum! Yum! Yum! It's like scandinavian bento + Love. If you're like me and appreciate the "no mixing of the flavors" approach to food, this is your kind of place. Everything comes out compartmentalized in the cutest little dishes - the perfect amount of food to be satisfied.
(4)
Liz C.
I finally went back to Broder for breakfast. I don't remember the name of what I had, but it was like corned beef hash, but smoked trout instead of corned beef. at first i thought, "really? fish for breakfast?...what the hell. I'll take it" It's topped with 2 baked eggs and served with walnut toast and butter. pair it with some stumptown coffee and you're golden. And, can i just say I love the waitstaff?! They are so laid back. they know when to refill your coffee and when to back off a bit and let you enjoy your meal. i just love this place.
(5)
Jenny C.
Aebleskivers = Bomb. In fact, they kind of look like them too... little filled dough balls that drop in front of you in an explosion of powered sugar and blow up your stomach in a feat of blissful glory... Where's my white napkin? Because I surrender. I had dinner with friends for a birthday celebration. Unlike breakfast (which I hear can be quite the wait) we walked right in to an empty shop and snagged the prized window seat overlooking the Clinton Neighborhood. We ordered our breakfasty meals and chatted. While the wait for food did seem a little long for it being so empty, it didn't really feel like that big of a deal. It's definitely reminiscent of a more casual European dining pace rather than a the speedy American grab-n-go that we're so used to. The guys behind the operation were attentive and cool, it's apparent that they really dig what they're doing. And while you might not care at all, I'm completely smitten with the design of this tiny Swedish Cafe. The warm wood and soft colors bode well in the 85% cloudy with a chance of rain climate. The huge branch like lighting fixture that stretches across the entire ceiling illuminating the room in the process is as much an art piece as feat of electrical design. It's my favorite part of the restaurant. While there really is nothing fancy about Broder, the honest expression of good food and good design is commendable. So much of Portland (especially in these quirky neighborhoods) fosters the cluttered look with unoriginal menus doctored up with strange concoctions. It's welcoming to see the "less is more" mantra embraced, and done so successfully. And seriously... trust me on the Aebleskivers.
(5)
Ron M.
These guys have the best Scandinavian food in the northwest. If you like the minimalist but good feel of Scandinavian food this is the place to go!
(5)
Lena H.
Fantastic food and even better service. Glad there were four of us so we could try everything...just outstanding. Our favorite restaurant in Portland, hand's down.
(5)
C. C. C.
The good: *It's obvious that a lot of thought went into the decor and design of Broder. *Although the wait is long for brunch (ours was about an hour), there's free coffee and comfortable places to sit next door at Savoy. * Once seated the service is quick, friendly and attentive. * The greens (a side dish) and the pancakes are both quite good. The bad: * The egg dishes are decidedly mediocre. Both people who got eggs in our party thought they smelled a little off, and weren't very impressed. * The portion sizes are, for the most part, quite small, and don't justify the price. One person in our party ordered the special, meatloaf in puff pastry, which was laughably tiny. It was small for an appetizer sized serving, and absolutely pathetic for an entree sized portion. While good, it was a single, .75 inch thick slice (think off a beef wellington) on a plate. That's it. It looked like a sample plate from a caterer who was trying to get fired. * The potato pancake (a side), while fine, comes completely unadorned. They have homemade apple sauce as I recall. Why not a dollop? Why not anything? Overall: This is a fine brunch place. A lot of thought has obviously gone into it, but it's certainly not worth the hour long wait. Most importantly, if you're going to be waiting an hour, you shouldn't go hungry, as you'll be even more hungry by the time you get a seat, and ultimately disappointed by surprisingly small portions of uneven food. It's certainly not bad, but not quite a standout either.
(3)
Kelli B.
I had my socks knocked clean off by my breakfast at broder! This is definitely the place to bring people who are visiting and you'd like to show them how wonderful and amazing Portland eats can be. The ambiance is great and the food is spectacular. I had the smoked trout skillet (I can't remember the Swedish name) and it was DELICIOUS. Also, the baked grapefruit is to die for. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and simply precious!
(4)
Cameron K.
Quite tasty, good food for the price.
(4)
Nichole S.
I really enjoy coming here and always have a great meal Best Bloody Mary in town no doubt It is a different brunch and I appreciate it I can only eat eggs benedict so many ways before I get sick of it. It is on the expensive side but then again I do end up have 3 bloodies. Be prepared to wait its small and word is out Broder is awesome
(4)
Young L.
Honestly, everything I knew about food from Sweden I learned from Ikea so naturally I was a little wary of eating here. No swedish meatballs, cinnamon buns and frozen yogurt here. This shit is legit. I'm going to bake all my food from now on. The hash was great. Lots of veges and the roast beef was excellent. I really enjoyed the pancakes with the berry jam. The baked egg scrambles are really good and it comes with potato pancakes too. it's a lot of food to consume at once. I'd recommend eating at the bar so you can see them making the food. Those guys are a well oiled machine. Egg baking machines. Ikea, time to step up your game. your food mart no longer is good enough for me.
(4)
Michelle S.
The lost eggs and danish pancakes were incredible. Wonderfully friendly staff and a great atmosphere to boot.
(5)
Susan M.
went there for lunch on a Wednesday around 2. The place was almost empty (good time to go). I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich and the special side of the day which was a corn, asparagus salad. It was WONDERFUL! Next time I'm in Portland I will make sure I go there again!!
(5)
Zoe T.
The food is a reasonable enough imitation of Scandinavian fare, but the service was beyond terrible. I made the mistake of going here hungry. I understood waiting for a table, but I didn't understand why the staff consisted of a half-dozen skinny guys in tight jeans with forearm tattoos, looking awkward and confused. It took a long time for anyone to take our order and when the food was ready, I watched four different servers walk by it before someone finally brought it to our table. We wolfed down our tiny over-priced snack plates and left to go have a real lunch at home. We haven't been back.
(1)
Debbie O.
Simply put, broder is wonderful. Yes, it's tiny, and yes, there is usually a wait, but--I have never once had a bad experience there. The other patrons, though we may have to sit rather close, are always pleasant, the staff is amazing and always attentive, and the food is consistently delicious. An easy winner, in my opinion.
(5)
Erin K.
My husband and I celebrated our "1 year Broder" anniversary on Labor Day! It has been exactly 1 year since we discovered this amazing little jewel! (Yes, we are dorks, and yes we love it this much!) We invited some friends to join us and they experienced the Broder wait, and we were happy to enjoy the self serve coffee set outside on this brisk fall-feeling morning... it was extra strong and I was sufficiently over caffeinated by the time we were seated a half hour later (part of the long wait was due to there being 5 of us, groups of 2-3 seemed to be seated within 15-20 minutes). We dined on meatball, ableskivers, and a variety of skillets. The ableskivers are good, but sort of more of a novelty, and unless you require a sweet breakfast, I would strongly recommend the meatballs, a breakfast bord, or a hash... they are all divine, and also sort of a novelty also, especially the bord with all of its adorable little bowls and plates that I would hate to have to deal with washing myself. We didn't stick around for dessert this time around, but if you have time (and room) stick around for it. You may die from a food coma after it, but it will be SO worth it. And if you don't die, you will be back. The people watching opportunities at this place are well worth a visit. We have seen some amazing sites here, most recently a guy (a cook) with "vegan" tattooed on the back of his neck (is anything at Broder vegan?? And wouldn't it be weird to make all those meatballs if you were vegan...all the wonderful cream and meat!) and an amazingly bushy almost handle-bar mustache, and a guy sitting behind us at the bar had his pants down past his butt crack with holey see thru underwear.... pretty amazing.
(5)
Rick E.
Yeah, I know that you can get breakfast at Ikea for $1.99 and say "I ate Scandinavian breakfast today". But for just five times the price, you can enjoy so plausibly authentic, so unique, and so heavenly-tasting and artfully presented. My foodie friend in PDX has been raving about this place to anyone who'll listen lately, so Broder was high on my list of priorities during last weekend's visit. And as much as he built it up to me, it did indeed deliver! Smoked trout hash sounds akin to something I've had before, but I've surely never had anything quite like this! The texture of the hash was so fine. The flavor so trouty and smoky. The eggs just perfect! The bread was so nutty and mealy and perfect for sopping up that yolk. Size queens will complain that the serving sizes are too dainty, but this is the perfect meal to start a day of biking across Portland. (We Sacto flatlanders were hardly prepared for your deceptively hilly city. It's a credit to the many bike-riders that you pedal up and down these hills everyday.) It certainly was plenty nourishing, yet left us feeling pretty fleet of foot.
(5)
Steel F.
Came in with my girl one Sunday looking for some good brunch. Even though we had to wait a while for a table (typical at any PDX brunch spot on the weekend) we weren't disappointed. The potato pancakes were magnificent and so was the baked egg dish. Definitely adding this spot to my brunch rotation.
(5)
Nisha D.
I feared coming to this place for a long time because I assumed the line would be the equivalent to the Space Mountain line at Disneyland. Luckily, I was wrong! We got there at 10 a.m. on a Saturday, were first on the list, and got a table for five people within 20 minutes. The wait was also extremely bearable because they have a cute bar next door where patrons can sip on amazing Stumptown coffee while they wait. Not a bad deal. When we first looked at the menu, my friend whispered, "Is anything in English?" Don't be scared by the names of the items--just read the extremely helpful descriptions, and you'll realize it's all familiar enough, just with a Scandinavian twist. For example, the Danish pancakes I ordered were indeed round like donut holes, but not as sweet. My friends loved their food as well; the potato pancakes, french toast, and baked eggs seemed to be favorites. And the cuteness of this place, from the waiters to the little pan holding my pancakes, is adorable, without being too saccharine. Broder is a great little Portland gem. Glad I tried it!
(4)
ReviewInHaik u.
OH AEBLESKIVVER! Making them so delicious, Really does take balls.
(5)
Erin M.
Broder definitely earns its 4+ star average here on Yelp. Despite the busy and somewhat hectic atmosphere, the wait staff remains friendly, helpful, and hard working. But Broder isn't just about the great service. It's about the awesome breakfast. Two words: Danish Pancakes. These aren't your average, bland, flat, boring American pancakes. These are little balls of goodness, something like a sweet roll. You will love dipping them in lemon curd or jam. I suggest a group of 4+ should share the pancakes alongside the regular meal. My boyfriend got the hash with fish, and it was also excellent. The flavoring and texture were both on point. Although he didn't care for the bitterness in the coffee, I loved how it tasted. I will definitely return to Broder, and save myself the wait by getting there near 9am when they open.
(5)
Sherry Y.
This is just the cutest little place, I just want to put it in my pocket and take it home. A small restaurant, not too many seats. I had lunch there today (more like breakfast) and I enjoyed it. It was simple, but well executed. I specified how my eggs were to be done and they were. The baked omelet looked delicious though, something I'm going to be sure and try next time. I have to say my potato pancake did not seem to be fully cooked through in the middle. The waiter checked on his tables often. A little Swedish jem. So cute.
(4)
Amanda B.
I knew I wanted to eat at Broder when I saw all these pictures of their little pancakes. So when I went for breakfast, guess what I got? That's right. Aebleskiver! (or Danish pancakes) Not only are they fun to say but they also happen to be downright delicious. They are served with lingonberry jam, lemon custard and maple syrup! I really love dipping options so I can totally appreciate that. I wish I would have gotten our server's name because he was truly great. Yelp kudos to you, mystery waiter.
(4)
Jessica C.
I like Broder's breakfast, but it's not really amazing enough to justify the wait these days. But this review is really about the dinner, which we had for the first time on Friday night. Pros: -Delicious. I had the special- cod on shredded grill root vegetables with sweet potato puree. Boyfriend had the lamb burger and LOVED it. -Atmosphere. I just think this place is so darn cute. I liked it back when it was Henry's and I like it even more now. -Beer. Served in a chilled stein? I like! Cons: -Serving sizes! I really do not believe that a dinner entree should be served on a dessert plate! It was like a doll's meal! I think I had literally one tablespoon of the delicious sweet potato puree! -After draining our steins we were never offered a second beer. This is a pet peeve of mine. Servers should always keep the drinks flowing. So, that's that. We'll probably go again, since it's in the hood and the guy likes that burger so much, but it will never be a top choice if we're especially hungry.
(3)
B. A.
We went to Broder for Swedish brunch and didn't even mind the 40-minute wait for a table. When you're in Portland, there will inevitably be a wait for a table for brunch. It was even parodied on "Portlandia." It's a small cold space, much less gracious than you find in Sweden, and hella noisy (all hard surfaces) for a Sunday morning. Our table ordered a baked egg scramble, aebelskivers (I make these at home so it was interesting to compare and contrast), and the Swedish Breakfast bord. This bord consisted of small -- nearly miniature -- servings of things - cheese, processed meats, a cracker or two, a gherkin? - you can buy at most any "Swedish store." We're not extreme foodies, but we do know how to cook breakfast. From ingredients to preparation to presentation, there was nothing in this breakfast that was special or different, really, from a home-cooked breakfast. And the 40 minutes it took to be seated was more than it would have taken, at home, to whip up this stuff. Underwhelming.
(1)
Naina A.
Incredible food! We ordered: * The specials - cabbage rolls with elk meat, on a potato pancake, topped with a fresh slaw. Super yummy - the sweet notes of the filling was a pleasant surprise. * The scramble with gravlax - smoked salmon with a dill flavor! Served with potato pancakes and walnut toast * The smoked trout hash - diced potatoes with peppers and smoked trout, topped with a double baked egg and some roasted beets. Flavorful, maybe a notch underseasoned, but pretty tasty * Danish pancakes - balls of pancakes? Wow. With lingonberry jam, this may well have become my new favorite brunch food! We stopped by on a road trip from Portland to SF bay area, driving along the OR and CA coast. This was one of our favorite meal-highlights of the trip! You can check out what I wrote about Broder at bitesout.wordpress.com !
(5)
J L.
Great, unique brunch food if you are willing to wait a while during brunch rush hour.
(5)
Mary K.
small, intimate. best coffee I have had in a restaurant...hands down. the best breakfast ever, ever, ever. and I eat breakfasts out a lot. aebilskivers to swoon over, eggs to adore. Go there!
(5)
Jessica Faith J.
I've been to Broder twice and had a 4.5 star experience and a 2 star, so we'll go with 3 for now, subject to change in the future. The first visit, my sister, brother-in-law and I (all Midwestern, Scandinavian descent transplants to PDX ) went on a weekday morning. The restaurant had very quiet music playing, about half the tables were occupied, and although service was a little on the slow side, we had time to spare and the food was excellent. We chatted to the waiter about who makes their lefse (we know the little town in Minnesota where they get theirs!) and left happy and fed. Portions looked deceptively small but were filling. So, very excitedly, the three of us took my non-Scandi husband there for his birthday last weekend. Sunday morning, we showed up around 10 to find an enormous line. We signed in on the list and waited. And waited. And waaaaited. As tables emptied, it took the waitstaff forever to fill them in again. About fifteen minutes into our wait, they brought out cups and coffee, which we thought was very sweet. We each had about half a cup of coffee so the other patrons could have some and then my brother-in-law took the cups inside. The waiter was completely confused why he was trying to be helpful and just kept asking him if we were leaving, which confused us. We waited for just over an hour and had started to call other restaurants about wait times when we finally got seated. The music was turned up loud enough to make us raise our voices to have conversation. The mimosas were great and we were all very pleased with the quality food, passing bits of sausage or hash around for everyone to try. The portions were smaller than the last time, less filling. When the check arrived, there was the 18% auto-gratuity (for a table of 4, Broder? Really?) and they had ADDED FOUR COFFEES to the bill at $2.50 each. There was NO sign on the stand saying the coffee would be billed to you, and since we'd each had half a cup, it was a huge snub. It took us so long to flag down a waiter to get our check and then pay that we all just sucked it up and paid for it, but it's very important that others know that you'll get charged. I'm going to say it again, in case you're skimming: if you drink the "complimentary" coffee while waiting forever in line, YOU WILL BE BILLED no matter how much you had or how long you waited. Pros: food is quality, good selection of aquavit and other alcohol, nice decor, good for a lazy weekday breakfast with one or two friends Cons: small space, wait on weekends is beyond ridiculous, NOT complimentary coffee, overpriced, 18% required gratuity for groups of FOUR or more, not ideal for large groups at all
(3)
Laura G.
I don't get it. All these stars flying around like this is the best brunch in PDX to be had. I went with the best intentions of liking the place but to be honest the most memorable part was when I walked up there were 3 dogs happily outside the door waiting to be petted by me. So lets see I ordered the pancakes which were more like lil balls (see photo) that i put filling in; nothing extraordinarily tasty about them. My friend ordered the caramelized onion and bacon baked egg which was a weird consistency and tasted mainly of bacon. the best part of his was that it came with a side of potato pancake that was yummy but they didn't have sour cream or apple sauce to eat with it. I dunno I just wasn't that impressed. There are many more places to brunch where you don't have a long wait and there is more than one delicious flavor and texture to be savored. Meh indeed. just my 2 cents.
(2)
Winthur D.
Broder does not dissapoint. Everything on the menu is so good. I feel like they don't need another glowing review, but I feel compelled to write one because I love this place so much. The food is awesome, everything is good, but one thing that sets broder apart from other crowded brunch spots is the attentiveness of the staff in a not-cloying way. If I ever needed something, it seems like there was some one immediately there to help. Maybe it's jsut cause the place is so small, there is always some one nearby, whatever it is- I like it.
(5)
Jeff W.
Qualified A-Ok. Love the food. Great Portland vibe. I found the music a little too loud for last Friday's lunch crowd. Broder isn't known for it's music and it made the place too noisy. In addition, our host/bartender/waiter was abrupt and refused to provide a detailed receipt which was needed for my partner's work reimbursement needs.
(3)
Lenny B.
I had fried apple fritters, which of course I have only ever had as a doughnut, and wow and I am mean WOW were they good! The food here is just amazing and wonderful! Presentation is also super cute, so much so you almost don't want to eat it. Prices are comparable to most nice/trendy but not nearly as good breakfast/brunch places. It's of course super busy and small, but the food is so good, it's worth any wait!
(5)
Rex N.
i'd heard a lot of chatter about broder, but i was too busy shoving food in my face every other place that i neglected to listen to what the folks were saying. my girlfriend and i went in for breakfast, on a tuesday, around 1pm. not only did they HAVE breakfast available, but they were PACKED. we were shown to the last little table along the wall. the have a delightful open kitchen/bar setup and all the guys working looked so calm and relaxed. my esteemed dining companion had the special, a smoked trout baked scramble with capers and a dijon creme fraiche, i had the broder bord with the soft boiled egg and cheeses and loveliness and to drink, a grapefruit mimosa and broder'd bloody mary with aquavit. hot holy hell, the food came out quickly, but no part of it was rushed, by any means. the presentation was beautiful, the drinks were unreal. (personally, i could've done without the onions in the garnish and just a touch more horseradish in my bloody, but that's just me) the scramble looks small when it comes out (in it's own little, square skillet) but when you start eating, you realize that it's the perfect size (perhaps even too big) because it's sooooo rich and delicious and there are other lovely things on your bord to eat as well. my soft boiled egg was actually the first i'd ever had and it has literally changed my whole world. i've eaten a dozen or more soft boiled eggs with toast at home since. everything was delicious, everything was top shelf and i can completely understand why they were packed to the gills on a tuesday, at one in the afternoon. i will be back for more breakfast, more drinks and sometime, some dinner. broder, let's be new best friends.
(5)
Tara M.
Don't worry if you have to wait for a table at Broder. Which is inevitable at any brunch joint on the weekend. They share the space with Savoy,the restaurant next door. This means you can sit inside(great for the soggy NW)relax and enjoy a cup of coffee as your more than competent servers take care of your every need even before you are seated at Broder. Seriously relax&let em do their job. Once seated you can expect some amazing Swedish inspired fare,amazing adult beverages and great tunes as you enjoy the company of your friends&or family. So it's not Denny's& you're not going to get giant plates of greasy "food". What you're going to get is satiated.
(5)
Cortney R.
Huh? I don't get it. Sure the place is cute, but what the hell?!?!? So the Hubby and I wake up bright and early after getting home from Mexico the night before, and we decide...Let's Go Get Yummies! Several of our friends wax poetic about this place, so we figured can't go wrong. We get there just before it opens, and we are 2nd in line! Wow, this rocks, good food on a Sunday morning, and no waiting? Hello - We are in! We get seated, 10 mins later they give us water and coffee (coffee sucked, or maybe it was just strange...) and then nothing for 20 mins. Oh, whoops, guess they are now taking orders. We order, and they pour us more sucky/strange coffee and we wait. Still waiting. And yes, still waiting. Oh, look, other tables that placed their order 20 mins after us now have their food! Hmm, wonder if they forgot about us. Damn, our water is gone. Now we have to drink the sucky/strange coffee. Baby..Look, the waiter is coming over...Shit, no food. Food is almost up...ok great, cuz we are STARRRVINGGGGGG! Joy! We have food! Very Small Food, but whatever, eat quick before they think we are done and take it away. Mmm, good VSM. Long Sad/Funny Story Short...First to place order, 45 mins later, 8th table to get order (how long does it take to bake eggs for 2 people?) 5 mins to eat, 3 to pay, and we are out! Word to the wise...don't go starving like we did. It takes forever to get your meal and portions are pretty small. Food was good, and I don't mind waiting in a line for Sunday yummies, but I do mind waiting 45 mins or more after placing my order to be served. Maybe they just had an off day. Most of these reviews look amazing, so I will try it again, but I was sadly disappointed.
(3)
Lauren B.
Oh my goodness. What a wonderful place. I grew up with Scandinavian foods of all sorts, and Broder very successfully took me back to my younger years. The service was friendly and efficient, the menu had me debating for a good while, and the results were awesome. We had the egg salad sandwich and the hash with smoked trout. So good. The eggs were fried perfectly (I'd prefer my yolks a little runnier, but I didn't specify, so no big deal) and the potatoes and peppers mingled together in a way I can only call divine, though the childhood memories may bias that a little. The egg salad sandwich was impressive, too. Each bite burst with cherry tomato, lightly curried egg salad, crunchy romaine, and good toasty bread. So. Good. I am looking forward to going there again and again.
Almost didn't write a review since it seemed like broder has numerous great reviews already, but they're so great I feel happily obligated! I always come here with my girlfriend on special days and we always leave having the place become more and more sentimental to us. From the delicious and beautifully presented breakfast, to the considerate and friendly staff, and to the awesome musical selection that I can't help but get extremely excited for, this place has quickly meant a lot to me. I can only speak for the breakfast items so far, but am very excited to come by for dinner one day.
(5)
Marybel M.
Loved this breakfast! It was exciting, fresh and unique. We had the baked eggs, (deliciously made) Swedish hash (oh, the tiny potatoes!), and last but not least the Danish pancakes in all of their round powdered sugar splendor! Can't wait to return!
(5)
Lora E.
Yes. The baked eggs are that good! Always an incredible experience dining here for breakfast.
(5)
Stacy C.
Unnipurro- breakfast porridge, cardamom milk. Soothing. Filling. I cant remember what its called, perhaps I was in some type of coma but...they have a heavy, wonderful almond cake. Moist, dense, luscious, heavenly, eye rolling, simple yet deep.
(4)
Anne S.
The best food I've had in a long time! My brother in law chose his place based on some research and I'm so glad he did. We went at about 1130am on a Thursday and had to wait 30-45 minutes for a table. But it was worth the wait. The service after that was quick. It was a bit warm in the restaurant even though the windows were open, but it was summer. I had a toast, ham and egg platter (don't remember the name) and some aebleskivers of course. Those are a must have. My husband had a scramble and a potato pancake. So yum! I would highly recommend this place.
(5)
Chris H.
I want to really like this place, but so far cannot. I have been here twice. First time I had a scramble, today one of the hash dishes. Each time, the food was fine but nothing special or particularly tasty. Maybe I am ordering the wrong items. The atmosphere is fun, though. and it is a treat to watch the chefs preparing the food, particularly the cold dishes.
(3)
Adrienne S.
Went on a Monday @ 9:30 to avoid the crowds we read about and got the last table! Tiny little place, totally adorable. I had the Bord- small portions of about 10 different things appeared on a long wooden board and I wandered through breakfast- trying everything in different combinations. My friend got an apple pancake that was almost dessert. Yum. Everything was yummy and delicious. Next time I'm trying the pancake balls!
(5)
Gina K.
I've been here several times. It is nice to find a breakfast place where everything isn't swimming in butter and sugar, plus the plating is absolutely beautiful. I'd give them 5-stars for food aesthetics. Their portions are also decent, though the plating makes it look like less food than it is. It's sort of like the Voodoo Donuts of brunch places though. The wait is hideous. The food is good, but not quite good enough to justify the wait times. Great place to bring tourists, and suck down cups of Stumptown while staring at a giant deer head. That's about the only time I swing by... unless you happen to be in the area before noon and there's no giant line/waitlist. Basically, I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. The smoked trout is delicious. The pancakes are worth a try, but I find them a little doughy. My favorite dishes are the Swedish hashes (which also happen to be on the buttery side for this place). I'd say this is a fantastic spot to brunch, if you like clean (and somewhat bland) flavors and have lots of time. However, if you're looking for a traditional salty, sweet, fatty diner-style breakfast, this will not be your cup of tea.
(3)
Vadim V.
Ok. Yes. This is the place for breakfast in Portland. They are really good at what they do, make great breakfast. The place isn't large but great,CLEAN, and nice atmosphere. I had the trout hash. It was perfect. That's all I have to say.
(5)
S P.
The food is amazing. We've been to this location several times and have never been disappointed. Last week, we were silly enough to go with a party of 9 on a Saturday morning (10am), and the south location said it would likely be 2 hours. We went to the larger north restaurant and were seated in a little over an hour. We brought 4 kids under 10 who thought they would die of starvation during the wait, and the amazing waiter brought them pastries and milk to help them pass the time and fill their bellies a little. If you like IKEA's Swedish meatballs, then get the meatballs here. You won't be sorry. They are amazing. The cardamom milk for the oatmeal is amazing too. The aebleskivers were also amazing... well, it all is great. It's a family favorite.
(5)
Nicole B.
I can see why there is a line here daily. We live close enough to walk here, and would try a different restaurant if the line is way too long. We came here on a Monday and there were only 2 groups ahead of us. The wait was only 10 minutes. We came at a perfect time. Luckily there was coffee and a comfortable waiting area in Savoy Tavern! I had the smoked trout hash, which was pretty delicious. My man, got the seasonal fritters which came with baked eggs and sausage. Pretty delicious! I probably wouldn't wait more than 30 minutes for Broder! One shouldn't have to wait that long for brunch. This was my 3rd attempt, which was more successful than the other tries. It's pretty small in the restaurant.
(4)
Kai H.
We have been here in the past and the food was great. Right now we have been sitting nxt door waiting for over 40 min when the restaurant is actually not very busy. Waiter is clueless - needed instructions for 3 simple beverages 3 times. Just got handed menus that I don't want to touch without gloves - gross. How hard can it be to replace a couple pieces of paper every other day? Hope the food will make up for it. Overall cleanliness is questionable...
(2)
Raechel S.
I enjoyed most my experience here so the reason for my one star is the fact that my best friend is a vegetarian and ordered a VEGETARIAN HASH and it arrived with ham. Ok, an easy fix just, explain he ordered the vegetarian... They they took it away when he politely explained there was ham. They came back 30 seconds later with his dish.. To find out THEY HAND PICKED THE HAM OUT. He ate it and still found pieces in it. And if you're vegetarian it's obvious when there is meat In a dish Not cool. Don't feel the need to return there after that. They didn't apologized or really admit that they just hand removed the ham. Really disappointing
(1)
Ray I.
Ebelskeivers were bomb dipped in the sauces. Fluffy donut holes but imagine a pancake texture. The Lost Egg was very mediocre- something I can make easily at home. It was salty and a bit runny. Our open-faced sandwich and service were good though. Alright place but it's not on my list to go back next time I'm in Portland
(3)
Samantha C.
This is one of my favorite breakfast spots in Portland! It is quite popular and usually busy, but the staff is great, the food is great, you will not regret waiting!
(5)
Ruth B.
Holy god what an amazing place. We got pretty much the entire menu and I can say all of it was amazing. A completely unique experience you must try when visiting Portland. I will be back.
(5)
Haroun K.
No, there's no way the experience justifies the hype, and it wouldn't be worth it to wait more than 30 minutes. But if you get in quickly, it's a very good brunch place. The best thing I ordered was a simple soft boiled egg, served in a soft-boiled egg dish, lightly salted and peppered, with a tiny egg spoon. That was just perfect. The Aebleskivers - well, they're quite good, but not life-altering. Back in my ancient homeland, there's a place that makes equally good Danish pancakes, minus the hyperbole. The lemon curd is the winner of the 3 dipping sauces. They actually remind me a better, breakfasty version of doughnut holes, which is a good thing. Service is quite good, and you are seated very close to other parties (which I think is a good thing), although the seats themselves aren't so comfortable. I like how they put up a sign directing everyone to Savoy next door to wait, so that you don't have waiting people breathing down your neck. That is genius. Service is quite friendly, fast, and knowledgeable, and I like having a view of the guy making all the food. All said, definitely worth a visit, if you can avoid the wait.
(4)
Chris B.
Wow it doesn't get better than this no question the Lingdenberry crapes are amazing. The brunch is one of top 3 in Pdx. And the waiting room is savvoy tavern which is awesome. Free coffee too. Awesome neighborhood as well. Would recommend for sure.
(5)
Ron S.
Love to eat at places that are local and different . Must try this place out . It's small and cozy and great for weekend brunch . I had the potato crepe and it was amazing . I love my eggs and crepes were on point . I'll definitely come here again !
(5)
Michael U.
With lunch plans for Pok Pok and an impromptu stop at Lauretta Jeans' as I misread the opening time as 8:00am as opposed to 9:00 my Tuesday breakfast took place at the Scandinavian hot-spot, Broder - a restaurant that intrigued me largely due to the lack of Swedish cuisine (outside of Ikea) in most major cities but also because I'd heard the space itself was quite unique, a quaint spot on Clinton Street that felt like a throwback to the 1950s in terms of setting, servicewear, and style - a clean minimalism that certainly applied to the long and narrow room, but also, unfortunately to the service. Arriving just after doors opened to find a few seats filled, notably one of the chefs' mother and grandmother at the table next to me, I was handed a menu only after answering "no" to the question of 'do you know what you want' as I sat down. Perhaps mistaken as a regular, or perhaps just part of the restaurant's style I did at this point request coffee - a thin and watery brew served in a clear glass mug that I was surprised to find out later was Stumptown...and a mug again served with prompting for my order; at this point bordering on impolite as I'd been seated for less than 5 minutes. Eventually having a chance to peruse the menu as my server took to schmoozing with the ladies next to me I finally made my selection of two plates and sat listening to random American (not at all Scandinavian) music playing at a modest volume until the dishes arrived simultaneously and although both looked quite good, the results - largely due to the poor quality ingredients - were substandard, beginning first with "Friterade Applen," a pair of greasy apple fritters largely lacking in apple flavor alongside baked eggs and apple pork sausage - again without any semblance of an apple and only saved by the high quality of the pure maple syrup which was still largely lost on the fritters. Moving next to my second item, this option a definite improvement to the fritters, a quintet of Aebleskivers sat piled golden, fluffy, and piping hot with just a bit of powdered sugar to highlight the mild buttermilk tones. Baked in a traditional Aebleskiver pan and thus devoid of any semblance oiliness each of these little puffs tasted like a nice quality buttermilk pancake and when paired with the house lemon curd and lingonberry jam the overall effect was pleasant, though at $9 one could have just as easily gotten far more interesting baked goods made with better quality ingredients at dozens of Portland bakeries, breakfast nooks, or even donut shops.
(2)
Allison T.
Love the scrambles and seasonal sides. Wait time is variable- not bad for midweek lunch.
(5)
J I.
This review is for a weekday breakfast. Overall, the experience was very pleasant and the food was great. Atmosphere: Very quaint, somewhere between authentic Scandinavian style and Portland esque decor. Food: We tried a half order of the pancakes, a bloody Danish, the trout hash, and the lox scramble. Each were very good though I do have the agree with the other reviews that pancakes may be their best dish. Service: our main waiter was wonderful very attentive but not annoying, the other staff however was a bit slow and left us sitting for about 10 minutes before we got any real service. To the best of my knowledge this is the closest thing u can get to Scandinavian food in portland so you owe it to yourself to try it!
(4)
Diane C.
I have been avoiding Broder due to the concern about wait times. I hate to wait. But we got an early start (prior to 9 a.m.), so we decided to try it. Plus my DIL was in town and we wanted to try something really special together, so... We got to Broder at about 8:45. There was already a bit of a line, but we were near enough to the front that we felt reasonably confident that we would get in the first seating. Broder is not a large restaurant, about 8 -10 tables. We got a great table by the front window. Then we ordered and waited. Since the restaurant is small and they immediately filled all the tables, there was inevitably going to be a bit of a wait for the food. No problem. We ordered some sort of eggy-ginny-creamy drink and enjoyed. We ordered the abelskivvers (a MUST). You get to choose two toppings for them. We had the lemon curd and the lingonberry jam. I think we should have had just 2 orders of the lemon curd...incredible puffs of pancakey/donuty goodness with lemon. We also had the apple fritters (really just apple pancakes); it came with bacon (good bacon!) and 2 eggs. We also had the potato pancakes with smoked trout. All were delicious. BUT we did order a 2nd order of the abelskivvers, because we just couldn't help ourselves. Definitely worth it, but go early to get a good seat.
(5)
Michelle Y.
Came her on a Monday morning and there was a line. We got there right when it opened and was able to get a seat. Trout Hash- so yummy! I loved the smoke flavor and the square over easy egg! That was pretty cool looking. I would recommend this to anyone who likes hash and a smokey flavor! Swedish Pancakes- can't remember the same of this, but it's pretty much a German pancake but in a ball. It was so light and fluffy! I loved dipping it in the lemon curd! So delicious!
(5)
Kathleen T.
Came here on a Sunday morning about 20 minutes before they opened and there was already a good-sized line waiting to be seated. The restaurant itself is pretty small, so make sure to get here early! They serve Stumptown coffee here, which is a good plus. We got one order of aebleskivers (danish pancakes) with lemon curd and lingonberry jam and an order of smoked trout hash. The walnut toast that the hash comes with is delicious! The hash itself was also good; I also appreciated the eggs in the shape of a square :) The hash (besides the smoked trout) was the standard cubed potato with bell peppers and onions. The aebleskivers were good and came with a healthy amount. I'm glad we got to share our dishes to have a little bit savory, a little bit sweet. Service here was great! Glad I got to try it, but I don't know if I'd wait in line for it if I missed the initial seating!
(4)
Meghan L.
Border does not need our 5 star review. It has enough of a following. They even now use a former next door bar as their 'waiting room' for weekend brunch. But alas! You don't wait thirsty! They offer a selection of cocktails off their menu and a pastry or two to ease the waiting pain. Two spicy Bloody Marys in and we were seated. Everyone in the brunch crowd went with breakfast choices. Tempting but we hadn't been here in two years so on our last day in Portland we went old reliable. The hot dog and the lamb burger. No regrets. We ended up with an accidental order of the aebelskiver and despite already having to unbutton my pants- we dove in. Never a let down. Drinks are great. Food is reliable and atypical comparatively. Worth the wait. Staff is friendly and informative and likable. Ween's 'White Pepper' played throughout our brunch which was a especialllllly delightful. Till next time Broder.
(5)
Edward B.
ATMOSPHERE: Cute, in a small-casual-portland-cafe sort of way. Charming presentation. SERVICE: Extremely casual, but not to the point of being inappropriate. FOOD: Lost Eggs: too salty. Aebleskiver: good, but I don't see what the big deal is. PRICE/VALUE: Right around $40 for breakfast for two. No fancy drinks, just coffee. If I had been served this meal not knowing where I was, I'd have guessed under $30. Considering I wasn't wowed by the food, and taking into account the long waits, it would take a 50% off coupon to get me back.
(2)
Vanessa M.
We had an okay brunch here. We waited for awhile to get in, so maybe it was the wait that turned us off. The food was just eh especially after having to wait to get in and wait for the food. Probably wont choose to go back with all of the other places to try in the area
This broder, it is something, no? Ebelskivers, pletta, smoked trout hash in a enameled pan, dense rye bread, and a Aquavit bloody mary accompanied by something of a pickling masterpiece on a spear. Since I married a Swede whose Aunt Dagny made stacks of delicate swedish pancakes smothered in homemade lingonberry jam as a treat when we visited her in her Upper East Side walk-up, and tucked a tin of fresh-baked butter cookies under our arm as we left her at the end of the day, I knew I'd probably hit a good nerve with this choice. Since stoicism comes with the territory I married into, I tried not to tremble at the two hour wait. Fortunately, the little tavern next door, by day transforms into a staging area for the broder brunch wait, complete with Stumptown coffee and guys in pegged pants wearing brogues who explain there is really no telling how long the wait is. They simply cannot predict. Once you commit to the wait, then wait it out you must. If you've made it through several Ingmar Bergman movies, you know it can be done. (Plus importantly, how would we know if it was any good, if we weren't made to suffer?) Once seated inside the restaurant after an almost two hour wait (Gasp. Quick, try to look bored.) we found Broder adorable. It reminds me of a Portland version of a 60s kitchen complete with enamelware, blue and white checked napkins, Chermex coffeemakers, and an endless supply of wood cutting boards. Framed New York Times reviews hang on the walls, along with awards for the Best Brunch spot in Portland. The food that arrives in its primary colored swedish-inspired enamelware does look fantastic. I had to look carefully for signs of approval from my stoic guy, but I take a finished plate and a (yes, pretty sure that was) slight glimmer in the eye as a sign that this place had the Swedish seal of approval. My little pint sized half-swede is an easy read --she downed the ebelskivers with glee, devoured the whipped cream off her hot chocolate, and showed that she was every bit approving of her birthright.
(4)
Alla S.
I got the smoked trout with the 2 eggs. The Danish balls and a vanilla latte. The service was pretty slow but everything else was delicious. I would recommend the smoked trout breakfast dish. The server was giving us attitude for whatever reason. Other then that it was pretty good
(4)
Daniel Z.
Incredible breakfast spot. Was only in Portland for 48 hrs and I'm so glad that I picked this out of a very small list of places to eat.
(5)
Jeri M.
Oh my, ate here twice during my visit to Portland and I'll be sure to pay this lovely establishment another visit when I come back! The egg dishes are amazing and the Æbelskivers are a lovely intro snack while waiting for your meal. Visited in a Saturday and waited for over an hour but it was well worth it. The potato pancake was amazing, too! I know there's a plethora of places to eat in Portland, but Broder is definitely a must.
(5)
Steph H.
While visiting Portland for the weekend, Broder was our first stop! The wait on a rainy Saturday was about an hour for 2 people but it was definitely worth the wait. The great perk about Broder was that the bar next door was open as a waiting area; therefore, you don't have to wait in the rain or cold and in the meantime enjoy some stumptown coffee or Bloody Mary. Now onto the food... food here was awesome! We ordered the Danish Pancakes, Lost Eggs, Swedish Hash and was not disappointed! Everything came out great.. eggs runny, pancakes moist, hash crispy! Also, I love their food presentation! Will come again the next time I'm in Portland.
(4)
Kelley R.
What a sweet surprise tucked away on SE Clinton. DEElicious indeed! It was packed on weekday morning but service was still fairly fast. The only complaint and the loss of a star was for as good of breakfast the coffee was subpar for Pacific NW standards.
I really don't get it. I ordered the eggs w/ smoked salmon and the apple fritter. Both were just ok. The eggs themselves had very little salmon and were definitely lacking salt. The walnut toast was pretty good, and the apple fritter was fine but nothing out of this world. It seemed like a pretty "blah" brunch - not bad, but not something worth standing in line for for hours!
(2)
Dominique B.
Showed up at Broader just after 11 with a group of 4. They have lots of room for waiting which is good because it took about two hours until we got seated. Went through 4 rounds of mimosas so were able to try all flavors available. By the time we ordered we started things off with the swedish pancake balls or whatever they were called. Those were super good!! Mostly the lemon dipping sauce, yummmmm! Our dishes were all good as well, nothing particulary amazing. I did appreciate the different spin on items offered. Not your regular run of the mill brunch options. If you dont mind the wait give it a shot!
(4)
Carolina M.
This was my second time back to Broder and instantly, I knew I wanted Swedish pancakes. They're moist, slightly sweet, and so delicious. When choosing the two sauces, I like both the lemon curd and the lingonberry jam. I mean this literally. I will slice my pancake ball in quadrants, smother some lemon curd and then top it with the lingonberry sauce. Together, it's a combination of sweet and tangy fruit. I got a chance to try their lefse. The first and only other time I've had lefse was at the Viking Soul Food food cart, so I was looking forward to the thin potato pancake. Although, it was served a little differently, I felt like I couldn't fully enjoy the pancake for what it was, but it was still delicious. The lefse of the day was country ham, egg over easy, and chevre, topped with arugula and thin strings of pickled red onion and thin apple slices that also tasted a bit pickled. Altogether, in one bite it was very creamy, savory with a few sour notes. Both the wait and food can be a bit long, but it's worth it. Service is great. I'd say that this place was probably the most friendliest restaurant I had been on for this trip. If I came back, it would definitely be for the Swedish pancakes, or "balls" as my friend likes to call them.
(4)
Meryam B.
I live in NYC and have tons of fantastic food options available, and I have yet to find a place comparable to Broder. I won't even get started on how amazing the price point is for their delicious, healthy, filling, interesting menu, but I will tell you how the salmon fish cakes, smoked trout, and gravlax left their mark on my palette forever. I was on food-cation with a good friend and this was hands down the best place that we visited. As I mentioned earlier in this post, I live in NYC, and so I have very little patience for lines but I stuck it out on Broder's line a second time on our last day there because I knew I wouldn't be returning to PDX any time soon. I've sought Nordic cuisine in NYC but it does not compare. Portlandians, I'm jealous that you have not one Broder, but two!
(5)
Gregarious G.
I am sorry to disappoint readers l, but this place is not the best out there. Am being generous giving border two stars by the way. Let me riddle you with a lot of good reasons for my bad review. To begin with, the place is so crammed and so small that you can actually rest your elbow onto your Neigbour table and that is uncontested. Secondly the big kitchen is in front of your eyes and you get to see your meal cooked in front of your eyes, but you get to inhale all the cloud formed by the cooking from the kitchen and the restaurants only entry door happens to be closed, so the heat and the atmosphere is very dangerous for those having asthma or allergic to smoke. The customer service is great, but the manager may want to consider reopening new and bigger place and accommodating one so customers feel relaxed and more at home.
(2)
Mel H.
Without a doubt one of the best brunches the Mister and I have ever had, and that's saying a lot, considering we moved to Portland from San Francisco, and have had our fair share of eggs and potatoes. But not like this. Holy shit, guys. This place is legit. It was the Mister's birthday, and being a Polish man who likes good food, we went for it. We had the Swedish pancakes with lingonberry jam and lemon curd (don't miss this!), followed by the Hidden Eggs, which are perfectly cooked eggs, spinach and ham topped with Panko and Parmesan, broiled to perfection (the best I've very had!), meatballs in a rich cream sauce with potato pancakes (the Mister licked his plate!), and a side of sausage with homemade ketchup, which is less ketchup-ey and more tomato sauce-ey. The Mister dubbed it flurbengerd (non-Swedish for 'fucking delicious'). There's a wait but it's worth it. And there's a place next door to get your stumptown fix while you wait. Go here.
(5)
Jenny C.
Loved loved loved this little spot in Portland. I had eyed this place for a while on yelp. The review looked great and the pictures of the food were mouth watering. My husband and I took a short ride down to Portland and had brunch at broder. Boy were were disappointed. The good was gobbled up. Even my husband who is particular about European breakfast ( despite our living in Germany for a number of years). He could never truly wrap his head around their breakfast. He loved the breakfast and all Broder had to offer. I am already planning a trip to Portland just to eat at this great little gem. Note the place is small so seating is limited often time there will be a wait to be seated. But, it's well worth the wait.
(5)
Rachael M.
The whole experience was wonderful, from the home-y cafe you can wait in for your table, to the friendly service and delicious food. Warmed milk for our coffee and great lemon curd with the Danish Pancakes (they offer a half order!). The Swedish Breakfast had all kinds of little bits to delight amd satisfy and the Swedish meatballs were perfect. All the accompanying preserves and jams and cremas and such were both appropriate and elevating. Thanks for everything! We'll definitely be back.
(5)
Julie M.
Oh my goodness... Wish I lived in Portland just to eat at this place more!! When we walked in to this stylish restaurant we were warmly greeted and quickly seated. The menu looked so amazing it was hard to decide what to get!! I finally decided on the fruit fritters which comes with sour cream and syrup. So good!! It also came with two perfectly cooked eggs and applewood sausage link. My husband ordered the smoke salmon skillet with comes with a side and walnut toast. He loved his meal too!! Looking around at the other tables, all the food looked amazing! Thoughtfully prepared and with quality ingredients! The dark chocolate hot chocolate was so tasty and my husband's local stumptown coffee was superb. Go here... You won't regret it!!
(5)
Steph W.
I came here for my birthday for brunch and had a delightful meal and a good chuckle with a couple of the servers. I asked for a diet coke and the waiter said "Would you like to try something weird? It's just watered down coke but it tastes SO much better." I told him what the heck, why not? He brings it to me and tells me that if I don't like it it's free. Not bad! Then another waiter came by to tell me it's drink 'name' that they came up with (totally forgot but it ended with 'boy', 'light boy' or 'fat boy'?). Such friendly staff that it made the dining experience all the better. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the little fruit fritters were amazing. A place I look forward to going to again soon.
(4)
Sarah D.
Yum! Went early in the morning to avoid the rush and was seated immediately. Friendly staff, yummy food. Will certainly be back. Thank you!
(5)
Yota R.
Come here to find the lost egg... say it with me in your best nacho libre voice... "its the best!!!". Great option for for brunch. It's small so dont bring a big group 4 is your max.
(4)
Hil P.
lefsa just like my Norwegian grandmother makes it! brunch here is inspired! great combinations of food with a Scandinavian flare. Recommend ordering the pancake balls for the table and then getting skillets or other egg dishes! Also, try the Bloody Mary is has pickled veggies and an amazing smokey flavor!
(5)
Victoria V.
First of all, y'all, Portlanders are Very Serious About Their Brunch. So, to the whiners and complainers: yep. You're gonna have to wait, especially for a decent breakfast, anywhere you go in PDX. So don't take it out on the restaurant. That said: we arrived here at about 9:15 on a Saturday morning. The place opens at 9 and it looks like there was already a mass of folks waiting that were seated right when it opened, so we were round two (we finally sat around 10, 10:15ish). Good news: you can sit next door in Savoy while you wait, and drink coffee until you're bouncing off the walls. To the dude who complained about the coffee not being complimentary a few reviews down: there's a very clear sign on the carafe that says it's going to cost you $2.50 for a bottomless cup. When we were ushered in, yes, the space was a little bit cramped but the fact that they had a bounty of Scandanavian food on the menu more than made up for any ass-related real estate we had to give up. Our table had the lefse special, a scramble, and I went with two eggs and potato pancakes (I truly believe restaurants are only as good as their basics). Verdict? Holy fucking shit. Hands down the best eggs I've ever put in my face, and potato pancakes that would have made my Lithuanian grandmother proud. Bonus points for the adorable server boy who brought us complimentary pancake balls and chatted with us about Seattle!
(4)
Diana Y.
Of all the brunch places we tried in Portland, this was the big winner for me. LOVED everything this restaurant had to offer. Their food isn't overly showy but everything is so damn good. The meatballs are legit. Their swedish breakfast board & solstice board are similar but this was so worth the order. I like having dishes where you can try a little bit of everything. It doesn't leave you in a food coma but it leaves you feeling full and good about your life.
(5)
Shirley N.
Hands down one my favorite restaurants during my last visit to Oregon. Everything about this place i love! There was a good 30 min wait for a table but their free delicious hot stumptown coffee w sugar cubes and outdoor seating helped the wait tremendously. The restaurant itself was so cute, loved everything about the decor. It was also entertaining watching them prepare the foods. After contemplating for the longest time, we settled on the hot cocoa (get this!), baked eggs with potato pancake and the traditional hash. Everything was sooooo good but what stood out the most was the hash w beets and potato pancake! No ketchup or anything was needed to compliment these dishes.Service was good, food was awesome. One of our most memorable meals from our trip!
(5)
H. L.
We had to wait 3 hours for a party of 5. I think that's the longest we have ever waited for brunch in Portland. We were not sure if it was worth the long wait. The Swedish board is solid. I liked the smoked trout and beet salad. The granola was tasty too. The lamb burger is moist and tasty. The homemade ketchup that comes with it is great with the burger. The curry soup was not good. They put too much curry in it and it had no depth of flavor. The dill Bloody Mary was unique & spicy. I would recommend that to Bloody Mary lovers. Again our meal was ok compared to the long wait. We'll try somewhere else next time.
(3)
L A.
Lovely. Buddy and I came here for a late breakfast, yesterday, and enjoyed every bit of our experience. We sat in the only open seats, at the counter, and were very comfortable. I actually really enjoyed watching the cook make the different entrees. Our server (Justin) was super friendly and attentive, the food was delicious, and my coffee was always full. We tried the aebleskivers (!), the fritters, and the ham scramble with mushrooms and tellegio (sp?) cheese- all very delicious. And! the warm and cozy ambiance was super complementary to the crisp, cool autumn day outside... one of those experiences where everything just seemed to come together. Thank you.
(5)
JW R.
First, the food. Swedes apparently love themselves some walnuts. They're in a lot of stuff here, including the toast. I got the crepe thingies, which came like a square turnover. This day they had bacon and some other stuff in them. Topped with two baked eggs (which are functionally identical to fried eggs, not poached or some b.s.) that thankfully the waiter warned us were normally served snot-like. I mean sunny side up (WTF is wrong with people who eat that shit?). Mine came a solid medium, white set, yolk slightly thickened. The menu didn't indicate they had pop, but they did. Good save, viking bro. Brandon got some kind of scramble thing. She liked it. Second, the service. Good. We put ourselves on the sign up sheet but someone appeared quickly to tell us there was no wait (on a sunny Saturday!). Our waiter came quickly and the food was out plenty quickly. Third, why only three stars? Poor decision making. At the bottom of the menu, "substitutions politely declined." First, no subs is a dick move, end of story. Second, just be a dick and save the keystrokes. You can't politely say, fuck you, eat it the way we feel like giving it to you. Normally that's a two star max, but the menu had plenty of options and the staff was accommodating (like with the mucus eggs). So I would have let that go if they'd given us salt and pepper shakers. Instead we got two weird ramekins and a spoon. Didn't work. I got one bite that was downright briny and everything else was untouched. Brandon just used her fingers to sprinkle. Smart cookie, her. So, Broder, it's okay. It's just okay.
(3)
M.W. H.
I stopped in here while on Clinton for a block party. The food was quite good and well presented. I had a very nice gravlax club on a dense, chewy bread. The cucumber salad had too much dill, but was cooling on a warm day. For the prices the portions could stand to be a little larger. Service was slow and indifferent, but that's really to be expected in Portland. The server forgot to bring extra ice as I requested. The environment was not great. It was terribly noisy - the typical combination of loud music and patrons raising their voices to be heard. This is not helped by a restaurant that is nothing but hard surfaces - they should bring in some kind of textiles to help deaden the sound. It was also fantastically hot, I understand that they don't have a/c (most places don't) but they could at least turn on the ceiling fans. All in all, it was a fine meal but not a restaurant I'm likely to seek out again.
(3)
Cierra B.
So admittedly, I would have nicer things to say about this place if I didn't have to wait 2 hours for a weekday breakfast. But here goes. Food was okay. The tiny puffed pancakes (abelskievers?) were awesome, but the smoked trout hash was just okay. Just kind of underseasoned and bland. The coffee was very good, but I ended up drinking so many cups while I was waiting that I ended up full up from coffee. Good, not great. Not worth the wait.
(3)
Martha P.
I had the vegetarian Pytt i Panna. It was really filling and tasty, and the baked eggs are nifty. Afterwards I felt a strange urge to talk about the Old Country. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and the staff seems to be entirely cute hipster guys.
(4)
Omi Y.
6 mouthful of orgasm if you order the ball looking thing pancakes. Everything is very petite and is classy. It's good if you have smaller appetite. The ambiance is nice and the interior of the restaurant is nicely decorated. Other than that...... well.... kinda like Ikea food but nicer, more classy, more delicious, and better atmosphere .
(5)
Madeline S.
I love broder. I could stop there but I'll go on just to detail the adorable decor, the friendly staff, the delicious lattes, the perfectly cooked eggs and the yummy pancakes with lemon curd (get the lemon curd) and lingonberry sauce. The portions are also perfect, not too big but you're full. I had a great first experience here with a friend a while back and I've been hankering to return. The best is if you can get there right as they open and you don't have to wait.
(5)
Jensie M.
sitting at the bar in front of the huge old oven watching Abelskievers (Danish donut) be rolled in a pan made this girl feel at home. The solstice board is the way to taste nearly everything. Skillets don't disappoint and challenge yourself to order whatever is on special. Don't forget the lemon curd.
(4)
Kevin L.
Excellent meal and service. All of our dishes were full of flavor and serving sizes were spot on. We'll be back! (Trust me)
(5)
Rutger F.
Amazing restaurant! Great authentic Scandinavian food with a creative twist. Amazing atmosphere and good service as well. Just be warned that they don't take on more than they can handle, so make sure to get there at least twenty minutes before they open if you don't want to be stuck in a line that wraps around the block. By the way, the Raspberry-Apple Cider is divine.
(5)
Ryan M.
Amazing breakfast. Stayed in Portland three days over the summer and ate at Broder all three mornings. Long wait for a table but its worth it if you have the time. Service is good, food even better.
(5)
Tamz O.
I can't imagine what I can add that hasn't been said before, except that we were a party of two and we did wait over 2 hours and during that time I got through almost the entire Sunday New York Times. (That includes reading articles) And although we were STARVING, our food was great. I'm not sure about it being worth the wait, but it was delicious. I only wish the host would give a rough time check of seating. It's really impressive that this place has been open for so long continues to have such long waits. A real testament to their great food and niche market. We were equally impressed with how well the operation runs. These guys, and they are all men, are a well oiled machine. It was awesome to watch the guys in action, as we had front row seats at the bar. Loved our Danish pancakes, can't imagine eating regular pancakes or waffles ever again. The flavor is light, sweet and filling. The side dipping sauces of lemon curd and lingonberry was special. And there is something to be said about powdered sugar, we don't use it enough in American cooking. I had the eggs w trout over the hash and hubby had a well deserved stout with eggs and ham over toast. We were staying downtown (hotel Monaco-best hotel in Portland) do we took a cab there, but bused it back. It was an easy ride both ways but we sure were stuck in terms of not having other good food options in the neighborhood.
(4)
Mike N.
Saturday morning, time to escape the 'burbs and feed my inner hipster. Where to but broder on Clinton, Portland hipster central. broder a cafe so cool it doesn't know the meaning of capital letters. After all the great reviews, a short 30 minute wait and friendly service, I was sadly underwhelmed by the food. It was cooked freshly and the ingredients were good, but it was greasy. Which is a shame because it tasted really promising. Watching the cook work I could see he is very very liberal with cooking oil. Portions were small prices were high. Lastly, the Stumptown coffee was brewed too strongly and I like strong coffee. The staff was chill, though.
(3)
P L.
An all time favorite Portland restaurant. SO GOOD! A great place to take out of town guests. There is a bit (or a lot) of a wait these days... But welcome to the brunch capitol of the universe... You pretty much wait everywhere. Their Breakfast Board is my favorite. A little of this that and the other. And we love and miss manager Joe. He was always a pleasant face. I think he may be at the North location now.
(5)
Lily D.
cute place, different style and food. the Danish pancakes were especially tasty. It was interesting because I had no idea what Scandinavians ate before I visited this place ha. I'm Danish, Swedish,Norwegian and I'm related to Lief Erikson but I had no idea
(4)
Naomi V.
Everyone goes here for brunch, but we like to go for dinner. I love the Geneveve (sp?) liquor you can get with a beer back--it is sort of like a cross between gin and aquavit--it pairs perfectly with cured fish or the meatballs. And the service is always great.
(5)
Linda L.
OMG! Let me take this place to Heaven with me! Hands down the BEST breakfast I have ever had in my life. (The only reason for four stars instead of five is because their potato pancakes just suck.) First visit we tried: - Apricot Fritters. This was DH's dish and it was gone in no time. - Baked scramble of Pork belly and corn. Daughter got this and, much like DH's dish, was gone in no time. I tried this. It was pretty darn good. This dish came with a side and we chose the potato pancake, which turned out to be gummy, bland and cold. - Lost Eggs. This was my breakfast and boy did I lose myself in them. Ham, spinach, cream and eggs, baked to perfection under a parmesan-panko crust. I can not begin to describe how ethereal that egg experience was! Second trip, second visit we tried: - Breakfast sandwich. Holy cow can an open-faced breakfast sandwich get any better? Loaded with ham and eggs and everything that makes a good breakfast sandwich. - Baked scramble of ham and mushrooms. Again, this was a good and flavorful scramble. - Lost Eggs. This visit, the eggs were quite done, but the dish was still darn good. Subsequent visits I'll be sure to order the eggs soft. The wait for Broder's can be daunting - upto 45 minutes. They offer coffee while you wait in the tavern next door. Service moves quickly and so does the wait, but still be prepared to entertain yourself for a bit.
(4)
Tom T.
Wait a minute....wait a minute.........wait a minute!! Don't even THINK of going through that door without looking at the "wait list" posted at the entrance. Off to the right is a "waiting lounge" for guests to have coffee and write down their names in order of being seated. This place is very popular for breakfast. My wife and I had one of the best breakfasts ever, in a long time. We both has egg scrambles. Hers was the trout. Mine was the chorizo. We decided to have cocktails, too. I has an Aquavit Bloody Mary. The best. Crowded and loud, the place is a magnet for retirees and stay at home moms. I think I will buy some peel and stick tatoos so I can fit in with the "hipsters" more easily. Every thing on the menu is something I want to try. That means more waiting. The Maitre d' turned out to be a Maitre A' by saving our morning. Not only do Vikings make great snap-together furniture, they make one Hell of a breakfast !
(5)
Cynthia S.
Completely awesome!!! I loved broder so much we went twice during our stay in Portland. The food was well seasoned, fresh and delicious. Presentation was unique and beautiful. We were able to sit at the bar and watch the chefs prepare our breakfast. Both of the times we went there was a line of people waiting to eat. We actually saw the same couple we had sat next to the first time we went. Complimentary hot coffee, cream and sugar were set out for those waiting in line. They don't take reservations so I recommend you get there early. I wish I lived in Portland just so that I could spend my mornings at broder.
(5)
Carolyn C.
Go here for something different. The "pancakes" with lingonberry and lemon custard are puffs instead of flat cakes, and they are excellent. You get three of them dusted with powdered sugar. The platter with the mix of cheese, bread, meat, fish is a must. It comes with a cup of a type of granola with yogurt and honey that could serve as a dish alone. There is a small slice of something similar to pecan pie/baklava that you won't forget. Go here, feel like you're in Scandinavia for an hour, try something new. It's worth it!
(5)
Lacey O.
Not sure how I haven't reviewed this place before since it's a long time favorite - and do they really need another 5-star gushy review? They seem to have already have a fair amount of those. :) Well, here's another one anyway. We love this place. It's like the "going home again" of breakfast when we don't actually feel like eating at home. It's a small place that fills up fast - so get there...well, I was going to say early, but it occurs to me that would mean longer lines for ME - so nevermind. Get there really late, you'll be FINE. So the food is great. The service is great. I am partial to the breakfast board because I like variety. But I've also gotten the trout hash a few times because you just can't beat fish for breakfast. My husband rolls the dice most of the time and tries to order new stuff. I think it's very impressive that he has never been unhappy with anything he's ordered. And we've been there A BUNCH. So, in summary - GREAT!!
(5)
Abby P.
Awesome, so what you have to wait to sit and eat delicious food. Service was polite and food is hot and great. That's all you really need.
(4)
Alison R.
Got there first thing Saturday morning, waited in line but luckily got in. The place is small but not oppressively so. Wait staff is clearly hipster but not pretentious. All 3 meals we ordered were really good, potato pancakes, a special egg scramble, and Danish pancakes. I was slightly let down by the pancakes, but just because there was so much hype about them. They weren't as decadent as I expected. Go here for a different twist on brunch, but if you're like me you feel the need to hurry through it so more people can be seated.
(4)
Kaitlin R.
Now I will start by saying, I like eggs but I'm not like an egg fanatic or anything... so when I say I've had dreams about these eggs, you understand it's not because I'm crazy. Like vivid lustful oh dear god I need them kind of dreams about these eggs. Seriously the best no seasoning needed what the hell did you lace these with kind of eggs I have ever had. The rest of the food was fantastic too. I think my only negative knocking off a star is based more on the service. The service was a bit pretentious honestly, a little sarcastic in a way you expect from a bar tender but not at 8am at a breakfast place. I want polite, fun, and nice at 8am before coffee. To top it off my friend came back later and was asked to leave when she brought her service dog with her. So, against law, they told her it bothered another customer and she needed to leave. She refuses to ever go back, I'd probably still go back for the eggs. I would still recommend this place based on the food but the staff may need some coaching.
(4)
Leah N.
Homey food, cozy interior, great coffee, and reasonable prices. The wait can be long, but they open up the bar next door on the weekends as a waiting area. I heart Broder.
(5)
Christine D.
Portland has so many food options that my friends and I really had a hard time picking a brunch place for our day trip from Seattle. We finally decided on Broder's and it turned out to be a very good decision! We arrived around lunch time and found the restaurant to be pretty packed. But we didn't have to wait long for a table for 4, it was maybe around 15 minutes. It was the perfect day to eat outside so luckily we did score a table outside. We were glad we did because when we went inside to use the bathroom, it felt really stuffy. We all ordered the aebleskivers to share with lemon curd and lingonberry jam. The lemon curd is highly recommended! The lingonberry jam was not bad, but a little too light for my taste. I can't say that I've had authentic aebleskivers before so I can't attest to the authenticity of the product, but it was very enjoyable with its slightly crispy exterior and light and fluffy interior. These warm Danish pancakes don't have much taste by itself, so the sauces were a perfect addition. I ordered the vegetarian hash, two of my friends ordered the smoked trout scramble, and another friend ordered the traditional hash. The vegetarian hash was SO DELICIOUS! I love that the potatoes were diced up much smaller than your usual hash. It really allowed for the hash to have a crispy exterior and not just become a big pile of tasteless mush. Seasoning was perfect, and my baked sunny-side up eggs were cooked just the way I liked them with a slightly runny egg yolk. I wasn't a huge fan of the walnut toast...too hard and tasteless. But other than that, the portions were just perfect and I'd definitely recommend this restaurant as a different kind of brunch spot.
(4)
William V.
Brought my dad here and am not from area so used yelp. He just wanted eggs and hashbrowns, coffee. Dont look for omelette.. They could not do that. So waiter recommended he eat there potato patty and two sunny side eggs. He sent the potato patty back. He ate the two eggs, I knew he was still hungry. I had the club sand to be safe, ended up having some slice of fish in it,no choice of bread,not good. Bill was 27$. Just wanted to get out and move on. I will not blindly trust ratings anymore on Yelp. Not a Swedish hater I love IKEA breakfast, lol.
(1)
Michelle L.
It really frightens me how popular this place is. I always thought that Portlanders had better taste, especially with regards to brunch. That being said, I can see the appeal. It's basically one of the only non-American brunch places in town. And sure, their Danish pancakes are cute and have little sauce dishes and are totally adorable -- but they also taste remarkably like Trader Joe's Danish pancakes. But the baked omelettes made me want to gag. They were rubbery and flavorless and blah. Come on Portland! What about Tasty and Son's? Or even Genie's? We can do better than this.
(2)
Miles S.
This place is the best breakfast in Portland. Let the servers order for you and prepare for transcendency
(5)
Sandy G.
Waited for 2 hrs only to be disappointed.....Ok, by the time I got seated my stomach was already pissed at me for making it wait so long between its daily feedings. It was brunch time and I wanted eggs! and pickled vegetables! and some other thing our waiter suggested because as he put it, " the pickles don't cost a lot your better off getting something more expensive with it"??. I got the baked egg skillet that was on special that had apples, ham, y cheese. It was aight. But, I did liked how it did not have sweat grease dripping all ova da place. The apples provide a nice crunch and the ham was not roided up with salt. It just felt like it was missing something....the other adult size half perhaps. Also, the walnut bread that came with it was hella good and I felt outshined the rest of skillet. However, If the place had ketchup and not RAGUIKEA Sauce, I would of spread that shat on like peanut butter jelly with a baseball bat. The pickles were pickles, really how can you fuck up some pickled shit anyways. The side dish was like 2 tbs of peas that were doused in cheese and maybe something else like mayo? did not deliver the big "O" in my mouf. IF your mom made it, I would of lied and told her it was the best though. Overall maybe I could of tried more stuff and given it a better rating and raved to my hipster friends about this swedish place I went to that was, "like so so so like literally, whoa, OMG, literally you just don't know so so good, hey we should go!" . But," Ain't nobody got time fo dat". It was too pretentious, too expensive for what I felt I got, and the food just felt like "meh". So, as I drove off into the sunset I gave it the bambi bouche hated it middle finger salute. Anyways, they probably flipped me off when I left too, so its okay.
(2)
Sara B.
There is nothing that isn't wonderful!!! The food was OUTSTANDING! I can't wait to go back for some more. Thanks for the bike date Andrew W.
(5)
Rick S.
Bottom Line - I liked the atmosphere and the food. However, from my experience, stick to the staples. I was not a fan of the "special" of the day (a meatloaf). The lefse and mussels were pretty good. I'd come back. My friend and I came for dinner a couple weeks ago, and we ordered the following: Lefse of the day ($11.00) - Mmmm, so good! I could eat a couple of these plates. The eggs were cooked perfectly. I love the runny yolk. Meatloaf de Scandanavia ($14.00) - This was the day's special. Ugh. I did not like it and neither did my meal-mate. I would definitely not order anything meatloaf-y again. I wish we would have ordered the meatballs instead. I bet those would have been fantastic. Mussels in curry broth ($14.00) - Mmmm! The mussels were good, the broth was fantastic! I wish they would give more of the bread to soak up all of the broth-y goodness. I'd definitely order this again. Along with a glass of wine ($9.00) and iced tea ($2.50), our bill came to $50.50 + 11.00 tip = $61.50 total for the two of us. PS, our waiter was really nice and a cuuuutie patootie to boot!
(3)
Yannie Y.
This place is fantastic! [+] Uberly friendly people, cute little place, and most of all great food! First time here and it was fantastic. My friend ordered traditional swedish hash and I ordered the baked egg scramble. My scramble came with a choice of side; either salad, soup, and other stuff I didn't pay attention to; my heart was set on your potato soup. At first I was a bit skeptical at first; I mean I make a pretty good potato chowder.. however, their homemade soup was YUMS! Definitely want to steal their recipe! It was delicious! I'm pretty sure whatever you order, you can't go wrong! Both our food came with walnut toast, it was very, very, very good! [-] How can a 5-star rating have any negatives? Probably just the wait, had to sit around for about 45 minutes before seating, however, it's not their fault when everyone decides that this is the hip place to be for brunch! SHOOTZ! They even tried to make you feel at home by providing coffee for you to sit on while you patiently wait for your turn to be seated! [?] I will definitely come back here again! There were a lot of things on the menu I would love to come back and try. I was told the "lost eggs" were a good pick too! Did I tell you they have an espresso bar too? I HAD to order an caramel mocha. YUMS! A MUST GO GO GO.. or ehh, wait.. don't go .. or else you'll make me wait in line longer...
(5)
Daniel C.
Excellent food good service. Breakfast brunch and great burgers. Picked from Yelp and not disappointed. Lots of good food in Portland and this is a great addition.
(5)
Nic K.
One of the best breakfasts I had in Portland. I got the hash, which was awesome. Came with a dense, nutty and delicious toast. But HIGHLY recommended is the Danish pancakes. They are little balls of joy that are light, fluffy, and just sweet enough that you could eat the whole plate. We sat at the bar, which I actually enjoyed as I could see all the food being prepared which was fun.
(5)
Lin F.
Danish pancakes are awesome here! The other stuff is good as well but I go straight for those :)
(5)
Tanwistha S.
Awesome food. I order the Swedish hash and it was great. Also the Bloody Mary was the best I have tasted on months!
(5)
Ahmad R.
We had the Danish pancakes and the lefse with ham and chèvre. All of it was delicious. Not overpriced in my IMO. Fast service.
(5)
Jack O.
I really felt like the food and the value is overrated. I waited an hour next door to get cramped into a tiny table next to a bunch of hipsters. The portions were incredibly small (while admittedly being fairly tasty). I feel like I could've had a better overall experience just grabbing take out. But the hip Portland crowd probably loves this crap.
(2)
betty b.
It's a bit of a wait usually, but with good reason. The food is good and the service is too
(4)
Jenni L.
I stopped in here with a friend for brunch on Saturday for the first time after attempting Jam on Hawthorn. I wasn't in the mood to wait for the 9 parties ahead of us before we could get in to Jam, so off to Broder we went. The one thing I have to say that I find really weird in Portland is the occasional tendancy to have the restaurant and the waiting room in two different outside entrances (Apizza Scholls for example), but I suppose it makes practical sense in a really odd way. Either way, I was very happy that the wait was only a mere 5 minutes here before we were seated. The restaurant itself was really tiny, but in an exceptionally charming way. We were squashed up elbow to elbow with the people sitting next to us at really tiny tables, but somehow that didn't bug me, plus it can bring some great comedic entertainment when faced with all of your neighbors conversations.. I would definitely say, however, that this is not a place to bring a group. I'm guessing they could probably seat about 20 people max to retain a full house. Our waiter was very friendly as he killed two birds with one stone and rifled off the morning specials to both our table and the group next to us. I decided to try the salmon gravlax with capers, on a potato pancake with a side of walnut toast and poached eggs, and my friend got the Lefsa of the day, filled with ham and topped with Poached Eggs. Both of our meals were incredibly good. My potato pancake was probably the best I have ever had. It was somehow both flaky and crisp, yet creamy on the inside and the eggs were poached to perfection. My friend said that the Lefsa was amazing as well. The table next to us ordered the Abelskivers, which looked even better than the late Everett St. Bistros used to be, and came with an array of dipping sauces. I will definitely be trying their take on them next time. Ther brunch drink menu also looked very tasty. I love when you go to a restaurant and you already know exactly what you want next time. I will be back here again very soon.
(4)
kim g.
So so good! Adorable little laid back (mid afternoon weekday) cafe restaurant in a cute corner of town. Had the scramble special which was perfectly hot to table and seasoned well. Definitely the best lemon curd I've had, served with their version of pancake (think donut/beignet). You can get a smaller order of three instead of the full 5, a plus for me who can't resist also getting a main dish.
(5)
Jae K.
Besides the long wait, it was great. We got there at 9:30 AM on Saturday. Even though the wait was long, we could wait in the bar next door, drinking coffee. So, it was not really bad. Once we got in, the service was good. The food came out pretty fast. The food was delicious. Tried the bake egg scramble & Danish pancake. The server let us try all the dippings with the pancake. This is now one of my favorite breakfast places. Probably will have to come during weekdays to avoid the wait, however.
(5)
Hannah J.
I got the lefse and it was really good. I liked this place because the food wasn't typical Portland brunch food, there was a lot of variety and different foods! Super yummy!
(5)
Jessica S.
I went to Broder for my bday last year. It was so interesting that people waited for more than 75 mins to sit. I was excited because i thought it would good! But i dont think it is very yummy for my tongue basically. It was all plain taste! And all of my friends said we should have gone pine state instead! But still give a try! U never know!
(3)
Caitlin C.
Broder has received a lot of positive press from the likes of the Willamette Week and others. Being a bit of a brunch connoisseur and a lover of Scandinavian cuisine, I had to try it. First, the pluses: the food is fabulous, with lots of delicious skillets full of scrambles, baked eggs, and hashes. With fresh ingredients and perfect seasonings, the food could not be better! Add delicious breakfast cocktails to the mix and you have top-notch brunch! Now, the minuses: like so many fantastic brunch spots in Portland, the wait of over 45 minutes was excruciating. Even with the option of hanging out in the bar next door, it felt like forever. Once we were finally escorted over to the restaurant portion, we were seated at a table with a pretty intense cold draft that was a bit uncomfortable. Nevertheless, broder is worth the wait, though maybe not on a regular basis. Like Screen Door, it's the kind of exercise in patience that can only be undertaken on an annual basis.
(4)
Lara E.
I don't think they're open for dinner anymore. Their website and phone lines are useless.
(3)
Kaitey R.
Such nice staff! Went here for my friends bday, and I was reluctant because I'm vegan, but they were super accommodating and my oh my it was all delicious! They even brought out a little chocolate mousse desert to surprise the birthday girl! What sweethearts! Just be prepared to wait for a table, this place is hoppin'!!!
(5)
L.A. W.
Yum!!! Had the apple pancakes w sausage and eggs (sunny side up - not my style but I didn't think to ask while ordering). Coffee great and the bring this tiny carafe with hot milk - so wonderful!! Can't wait to bring spouse and try dinner. BTW, this is where the cute boys in Portland work. Nice eye candy!! One negative - the music was too loud. It got a little noisey with conversation but then everyone needed to talk louder to go over the music.
(4)
Molly R.
this place was worth the small wait we had. brunch was perfect and the coffee was delicious. this was our last stop before leaving the area and i am glad we came to the cute neighborhood.
(5)
Matthew N.
I know I'm 2 years late to the Cafe Broder party, finally we made it! Went in at 2pm and there was not too much of a wait, what can I say, amazing food. I had the Swedish Breakfast Bord of bread, rye crsip, jam, cheeses, meat, smoked trout with onion, grapefuit and orange slices, peas in a bacon creamy relish, a chocolate cookie and a yogurt parfait, phew. We topped it off with the Danish pancakes (Aebleskiver) with jam and lemon curd- small balls that taste like a cross between a donut/pancake/cake doused in powdered sugar. A perfect brunch!
(5)
Andrew W.
OMFG!
(5)
Marina P.
I always enjoy Broders. It feels like i'm in a little shop in Europe. I've been there a few times, and each time i've enjoyed their dishes.
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J D.
A Casa DeMarco B&B recommended place. Excellent Scandinavian foods and a very friendly and attentive staff.
(5)
Huong T.
Be prepared to wait more than an hour. Basically you put our name down, walk around the neighborhood/Division Street for about an hour, come back, wait, and they call your name just in time. Advice about waiting: you have to put your name and wait in this hipster bar next door because they don't have enough room to fit everyone. I suggest they expand to a larger place. We are finally seated, in this cramped room where I can feel myself almost rubbing elbows with other customers. Since they try so hard to fit a lot of people into one small room, everyone is shouting to get their voice heard. Too loud. We order our foods. I got the house smoked salmon egg skillet. It took awhile for our food to come out. When it did come out, it was such a small portion! Maybe it's because I'm a fatty, but I was only partially fully by the time I was done. The food was pretty good though. Eggs and salmon were cooked really well. It was all very tasty and flavorful. After finishing, my friend and I wanted to get out of there ASAP because we were getting claustrophobic and I was tired of raising my voice so my friend can hear what I'm saying. Three stars because of the small, loud space and the ridiculous wait. Don't try asking how long the wait is going to be. They'll just say "We don't know." I bet they say that just to keep you waiting around long enough for your name to finally get called. While waiting, I saw some customers get frustrated with the 1+ hour wait and leave. In a SE neighborhood such as this one, there are plenty of other good breakfast places to go to.
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John L.
Great little breakfast find. Both the baked egg scramble and the hash (panna) were egg-sellent! I really also liked the potato pancake... more like a hashbrown though. Don't expect a pancake pancake. They really do eggs better than anywhere else I know. I can't wait until I can return and try the other dishes....
(4)
Allen W.
Love the food and friendly service at this small, neighborhood Swedish restaurant that makes me regret ever eating one of those meatballs from IKEA. We feared the lines so we arrived 30 minutes before opening and were 10th in line, so we were seated as soon as they opened. Don't worry if you're not first in the door -- they use the bar space next door as a waiting area and provide coffee. I had the Solstice Bord -- so much variety and each part exceptionally delicious, from the yogurt parfait to the piece of pasty.
(5)
Celeste L.
Went on Sunday for brunch. We waited in the warm Tavern room next door. Great place to wait - plenty of space and cozy warm on a winter day. We were offered seats at the bar and I took them. They were worried because I was with my pre-schooler (high bar stools) but it was the best idea because watching chefs prepare meals was very entertaining. He didn't move out of his seat, not once, during the wait. Food was great. I think watching them prepared added to the experience. My kid had aebleskiver (Danish pancakes shaped into balls). We couldn't decide on a dip so they gave us all 4 dips to try! So nice of them! We'll definitely be back!!!
(5)
George P.
1 hour wait, though with complementary coffee. Food was good. Not fantastic, but good. $30 for breakfast for two just struck us as being a bit much.
(3)
Chris D.
After letting the long wait scare me away on previous attempts to dine here, I figured the only way I was going to get my first Swedish breakfast experience was to show up before the line formed. Having hyped the place to my girlfriend already, I brought her along to get a 2nd opinion. We started with some champagne (mine in the form of a Bellini) and both commented on how generous the pour was. Our breakfast was off to a cheery start. We settled on the Danish pancakes and Breakfast Bord, not really knowing what we were getting into, but that is half the fun of trying foreign cuisine. The "pancakes" were what I had known before as Aebleskivers, but didn't realize it until they hit the table. Oh well, easier to dunk in the trio* of flavors they came with, my favorite being the lemon curd and the lady preferred the apple sauce. The Bord was a melange of tastes with everything from smoked trout to rye crisps. The star of the Bord was unanimously the parfait. Sweet cream yogurt topped with the most wonderful granola I have ever tasted--I could easily have made an entire meal out of a larger portion. Bottom Line: Glad I didn't give up on Broder because of the crowds and it's easy to see why this quaint place is so popular. *The menu said they came with your choice of two sauces but we received all three; a Broder Bonus if you will.
(5)
Melissa L.
We headed here around 9:30 on a Sunday morning for breakfast, which is I think the only reason that there wasn't a huge wait. We sat outside at a sidewalk table, and since it was a nice day, that was good, however the way the tables are set up with the bench out front, it meant that I basically had to hover over my food. The food, once we got it, was really outstanding. Fresh, healthy food (well, okay, as healthy as pancakes CAN be), good coffee. One side of my family is Swedish/Norwegian, so the food hit a certain genetic spot for me, especially the lingonberry jam and lemon curd. Service, however was SLOOOOW. We ordered all of our food at once: we shared the aebleskivers, and I ordered the Swedish bord; husband ordered the pytt i panna (baked eggs). The aebleskivers came out fairly promptly...within 10 mins. The couple at the next table hadn't even ordered food yet. As time rolls by, the folks next to us not only ordered, but received their bords...and we were still waiting for our food. I'm sure that the baked eggs take longer to prepare than a bord full of not-warm items, but come on. Eventually our waiter comes back and apologizes for the delay, and makes a vague reference to my husband's order having to be remade because it wasn't correct. I think we spent about 90 mins eating breakfast here, and trust me when I say that we are not slow eaters. It was nice to sit and enjoy the peaceful Clinton Sunday morning, however. Seems like it would be a great neighborhood to live in (even though there's no way we would.)
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Ainsley D.
I loved this place, so much. In a cute neighborhood with lots of parking. The inside was very cozy and small, yet the atmosphere and decor is awesome, the waiters are nice and the food is phenomenal. I got the smoked trout pytt i panna (swedish hash) for breakfast and it was delish! I loved that their eggs were baked and square :) Their walnut toast was different, a nice change to the regular toast you get from breakfast places. I actually have no idea if they do dinner, but I would love to try if so when I go back to Portland!
(5)
Jason H.
My girlfriend's way into this type of Scandinavian cuisine so we decided to go here for date night and I was blown away. It was a Friday night at around six or seven o'clock and there were barely anyone there (which was great because the place is a little hole in the wall joint). The waiter was really nice and attentive, the atmosphere is very simple in a casual diner sort of way, and there were really good drink and dinner specials. Being a little boring I got the Swedish Meatballs, which were absolutely the creamiest most wonderful ones I've ever had in my life. My girlfriend got an assortment of Danish small sandwiches, which all tasted amazing especially the potato pancake on the side. The meals aren't large, but modest and are so rich that you'll leave very happy and fulfilled anyway--easily quality over quanitity here. Not only that, but you see the chef making all of the food right behind the counter. The jug full of cold water instead of the warm Hipster water was also a wonderful plus and kept me happy. I will definitely come back here again--especially because of how close in proximity it is to our house (quick date night whoop whoop!).
(5)
Archie R.
Amazing food. ! The Danish pancakes were delicious. The lemon curd was just finger licking good. The vegetarian Swedish hash was so yummy and buttery . Perfect on a cold morning. Try their Norwegian cocktail. Their mimosas are a miss. It is a pretty long wait but worth it . You have to sign in and wait in their lounge. You can order a few bites and drinks while waiting. This is a nice cozy place tucked in the streets.
(4)
Aaron W.
I went in on a Thursday, around peak lunchtime, and the place was filled with happy customers. Breakfast is served all day at broder, and I came for one of the more talked-about items on the menu: Aebleskiver. Six Danish pancakes, in spherical form, are made to order, then topped with powdered sugar. You can get two of the following dipping sauces: housemade lemon curd, ligonberry jam, syrup, or housemade applesauce. I went with the lemon curd and the applesauce, since both are made in-house and is thus unique to this establishment. I now know why people rave about these pancakes so much. They were light and airy, and it was hard to stop eating them. The lemon curd was my favorite of the two sauces. It brought that lemony zing, but the sugar inside the curd worked against the tartness, keeping everything in check. The applesauce had a great pureed consistency, and the cinnamon really enhanced everything. I will have to come back for some of their other menu items. Other popular breakfast offerings include the smoked trout hash (Smoked Trout Pytt I Panna; $12); the Swedish Breakfast Bord ($12); and their baked egg scrambles ($11). Go to broder for your Scandinavian food fix!
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K Q.
Q: it was a great breakfast! Full of flavor and just the right amount of food for us without walking out feeling sluggish with food coma. I got the "lost eggs" and Bloody Mary. It was delicious. And the staff was awesome! It gets super packed but definitely worth the wait. K: one of the best breakfasts I've ever had! I got the smoked trout hash with the peach bellini and it was amaaazing! No wonder its a signature dish! The staff was super nice and we loved sitting up at the bar watching the all the magic happen :)) It was packed so we had to wait for a bit at the bar next door but its totally worth the wait!
(5)
Jordyn Yian C.
We came here for breakfast on our trip to Portland because we'd never had Scandinavian food before. It was a weekday morning so there wasn't a wait. My very first impression was F*** THIS PLACE IS ADORABLE. Their decor is absolutely adorable. And if that food presentation doesn't reduce you into a giggly mess then I'm not sure you're even human. Those square eggs are CUTE AF ALRIGHT. After contemplating the menu for (what felt like) many hours, my boyfriend decided on the lost eggs ($13) and I got the baked egg scramble ($12), which came with toast and a fruit pastry which I want to say was an apple fritter, but I am not 100% sure or even 69% sure. I never, ever eat lamb but that's what was in my baked egg scramble and it's not everyday you find yourself in Portland, so I went for it. And it was delicious. There were so many foods going on on my plate, so my mouth was entertained from beginning to end. The fruit pastry was freshly made and piping out and drowning in syrup. The toast and the butter were delicious and wholesome. My boyfriend loved his Lost Eggs. As he put it, "You know you had a good meal when you don't even realize you burned your mouth until you're finished." It came with a crispy cheese top and layers of delicious meat and veggies. I give this place 5 stars for presentation and 5 stars for decoration and 100 stars for taste.
(5)
Hollis A.
I love broader so much even the simplest things done with the herbs they use are wonderful, delicious and surprising. The fritters are excellent. I love to have little things they did to my pancakes. I recommend the counter if it's available seeing the way that they take loving care of their food is a delight. On my top 10 for Portland breakfast, oh how I miss you.
What a wonderful experience! Felt like I was somewhere in Europe. An amazing selection of food, it's not your around the corner cafe breakfast. I had the egg scramble with Ham and peas with sour cream with an amazing potato pancake! So good! I wish I had one where I from.
(5)
Yannie S.
Very cute quaint little brunch spot, so it does fill up quickly. Love the ambiance that it gives off, it's like walking into someone's house and enjoying some of their homemade goods. My friend wanted to come here for their baked eggs and let me just say...they were some legit cracking ass eggs. Hehe. It took me awhile to finalize what I wanted, I've never had Scandinavian food before and I didn't want to make the wrong decision!! I ended up ordering their breakfast crepe, and it was DELISH!! Only thing though was that the ham was a tad bit too salty when you got to the center... But overall, the crepe was probably the best out of all our orders. The food here is pretty simple, but their presentation is well put. I liked that we got to sit by the bar and had the chance to watch everything made right in front of our eyes.
(4)
Wenday L.
This was my first time having Scandinavian food and I was amazed! I had the day's special lefse, which had lamb sausage and asparagus with an herbed Sherry creamy sauce, which was divine. My boyfriend had the seasonal fritter plate. The fritters were like slightly dense pancakes but not quite as sweet. But I liked that it wasn't so overly sweet like a typical pancake platter. It was delicious.
(5)
Anthony K.
This place is different. Different good, not different bad. It is however small. I would not wait in line for this place longer than a standard 20 minute breakfast wait. But... I would go later in the morning with hopes to get in. I ordered the trout hash or whatever it was. My only issue was that it tasted nothing like fish, nor did i even see any pieces of trout in the dish. The dish was excellent but I was a little confused with what was going on here. The bloody Mary that I ordered was excellent. I would go back, but like I mentioned, not wait for too long. Too many other options. I went at about noon, so it wasnt horrible.
(4)
Justine W.
Awesome food!! This restaurant was located in a hip part of town. We received our food right away! I loved the decor of the restaurant.
(4)
Russell C.
Three and a half stars. Waited a very long time, considering that it was a Monday. Our waiter wasn't especially attentive, meaning that we waited even longer once we sat. We ordered the hits. The lost eggs were fantastic, everything everyone was raving about. Did not care as much for the Danish pancakes, I think people like them because they are a unique specialty more than for their actual taste. Overall a perfectly good brunch with some really interesting menu items, but there's so much competition for best brunch in Portland that I don't think I would come back.
(3)
Amy L.
I love the presentation of the food I had two soft boiled eggs breakfast that came with walnut toast and tomato soup. Wait is a bit long on weekends, food comes made to order very fresh eggs are perfectly boiled. I love the soup and the homemade walnut toast. I would go back on the weekdays if possible since food's a bit overpriced for the wait. Here's my vegetarian skepticism: A place to go if you plan to spend a while (1.5 hrs) waiting in line to pay for someone else to cook eggs, toast bread and arrange it nicely for you.....
(4)
Adrien W.
I want to love Broder more. Their menu is unique and their interior is stupidly adorable. But for as many times as I've been, I always leave with a stomach ache and a bunch of guilt about how much I've spent on eggs. They have some great staples (their scrambles and ableskiver), but their specials often don't taste right and their lefse had a burnt taste to it the last time I tried it. The service is great and I've never had a bad experience with the waitstaff. The gentlemen who work there are lovely and personable. Drinks are also fantastic, as they have a lot of variety and serve delicious delicious aquavit! Not sure why people refer to it as hipster...the place is swarmed by Lululemon moms and their shrieking kids. Unfortunately the tables are much too close together to handle the noise. If you don't like your breakfast with a side of a toddler having a fit, I would by and large avoid Broder.
(3)
Anthony N.
Portland has soooo many good brunch places and Broder was definitely one of them. I came here on a Sunday around noon and had to wait about 30 minutes. This place is nice because they have a whole room/bar area where you can wait so you're not outside. I had the lost eggs, two eggs, ham, spinach and breadcrumbs in a cast iron skillet! I've never really had Scandinavian foods before and I couldn't tell with my dish, but it tasted like breakfast foods, only better. Maybe bc it was in a cast iron or maybe it's the crispy breadcrumbs, I'm not sure, but I like this place and will be returning the next time I'm in town.
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Sasha W.
I lived a block from here on Division and started going here in 2008. This was my go-to brunch place for years. When friends were in town I always brought them here. Since I've moved out of Portland, I still make it a point to come here for brunch. I'm glad to see that it's still there and hasn't lost any of it's charm or delicious food. I've had almost everything on the menu, and nothing short of amazing. It's not good for groups, and even sitting 4 adds to the time you'll have to wait, so I suggest trying to keep it to a small amount of people.
(5)
Astha M.
Yes, we had to wait for 2 hours for brunch on a Saturday but it was worth it and the waiting area is a seating area where they serve drinks, coffee and couple of bakery items, so it's not bad at all! Now for the food..even though I didn't have high hopes from Swedish breakfast (think Ikea!!!) it was 5 stars all the way! We ordered Lefse (potato crepes with chicken liver pate), Lamb Burger and vegetarian version of Pytt I Panna (swedish hash). To go with it, we ordered a Polish stout beer. Everyone was very happy with the quality, taste and presentation of food. Delicious! Also, the swedish pancakes are a must. The ambiance is great and the open kitchen made it more wonderful. We will definitely be going back.
(5)
Don B.
Holy shit those baked eggs were good. I mean really, really good. Paired with a side of braised chard with mustard and vinegar and some walnut toast... God I love this place, and I'm so glad I am able to go there on Weekdays because, well, I frickin' HATE waiting for breakfast. Word up.
(5)
Joyce H.
This is my new favorite breakfast place in Portland, OR. Here are two tips that I have about visiting this place. The first is that you need to write your name on the waiting list next door, at the bar. The restaurant is really busy and has limited seating. The second tip is that the crowd seems to die down after noon so if you don't want to wait, you can sleep in and eat a little later. The staff at Broder is great. They are all really friendly, efficient and quick. They get you seated as quickly as they can, take your orders and get your food on your table as soon as it comes up. I usually start out with a latte. They make excellent espresso drinks here. Then I usually get the "Two baked eggs" dish ($9). It comes with one slice of walnut bread cut in half and one side. I usually pick the potato pancake as my side. It's crispy and delicious on the outside but has a soft and warm center. My boyfriend always gets the "Aebleskiver (Danish Pancakes) ($10). I love the pancakes too. They usually come with lemon curd and lingonberry jam. Both are mouthwateringly delicious. I've been here twice now and I intend to keep coming here every time I visit Portland.
(5)
Bill Q.
Scandinavian breakfast for the first time. The food was good and the environment feels pretty chill. My smoked trout hash was tasty and presented nicely. Worth trying. This is my first experience with Scandinavian food. My girlfriend and I decided to try this place out because of the high reviews. This spot did not disappoint. As we arrived there was a wait for breakfast at around 10am. It took about 20 mins to get seated. During the wait we were offered coffee placed outside, self serve style. And we were seated shortly. The environment of the place itself is quite charming. Wood and warmth feeling and nice displays of cookware and liquor. It is actually kinda loud inside and the place seems super busy with the workers running around and loud music playing. However, I do like how you get to view the cooking and platting of the meals. The food was filling and quite tasty. I got the smoked trout hash which is served with two eggs cooked on top and served on cast iron. The taste of potato and trout in the morning with eggs was quite nice. The texture if the hash was good, the potato is diced and served as little cubes. The fish was flaky but held together enough to eat without completely falling apart. Mine had portions that were unevenly salted though. Also, I did notice the food seemed quite oily. The bottom of my pan at the end of the meal was soaked and glistening. My girlfriend got the Danish pancakes. The texture was great, fluffy and soft inside with a nice crunch to the exterior. It was served with powdered sugar on top and jams on the side. Overall this place seems like a good spot for breakfast. The food was good and unique. The environment is charming. Worth a try.
(4)
Lisa T.
First time trying Scandinavian food and it did not disappoint. I came here with my boyfriend on a Wednesday morning and the place was packed! The wait wasn't too bad though, around 20ish minutes or so. I decided to try out the Danish pancakes and my boyfriend got the Smoked trout hash. The presentation of the food on the little skillets were so cute and made the food look as good as it tastes. The portions may seem small but it's quite filling! I was stuffed after finishing my meal. The service was a little slow, but considering how many people they had in the place it was understandable. I like how they cook and prepare the meals outside so we can see. Eating here is definitely a great way to start off your morning!
(4)
Steve H.
A unique brunch spot in a town that elevates brunch as a religion. That's not easy to pull off, but Broder does it. Those Scandinavian flavors. They're funky and unique in a lunch or dinner configuration, the beets, dill, cream, fish, pickled things. But for breakfast? Holy mackerel! I'm Finnish/Swedish, so this is the food of my people. I just recently had the breakfast special, which was herring cakes. Pickled herring cakes. Sour, vinegary fish, with perfect poached eggs on top, with a citrusy white bean side. Not a breakfast you'll get anywhere else in Portland. You like pancakes and jammy, sweet confections? Fancy baked eggs and scrambles? They've got you covered there too. Put down that Kierkegaard and head on down, Svenska. This place is GREAT.
(5)
Elizabeth M.
So grateful that Portland has Broder. This place is always consistent, inventive, fresh, and worth the wait. The staff is attentive, friendly and incredibly helpful at answering any questions. The coffee during the wait is always a nice touch. I always feel so taken care of and cozy at Broder.
(5)
Ken L.
Morning Swedish breakfast in Portlandia, how can one resist? Staff Easygoing, pleasant and overall welcoming. We sat at the bar counter watching them make everyone's food. Food Swedish Hash: mini cubes of potatoes grouped with bell peppers and onions, topped with baked eggs, pickled beets and served with crunchy walnut toast. Breaking the yolk sack, I allowed the yellow to runneth over the the hash mix. I requested the hash be extra well done for that crispiness; overall this could not be compared to the traditional corned beef hash though. If you ever had skillet type meals where the quantity of potatoes overwhelm everything, this would be similar. Small bits of ham and roast beef mixed in didn't a ton of flavor. However, with the addition of the beets, the nutty toast and the egg yolk, the dish as a whole satisfied the morning hunger. A 3.5 star if I had to put a rating to it. Swedish Hash but with Smoked Trout instead - same as above. Could not tell much of a difference as the trout did not stand out as expected. More meat, please!! Æbleskivers (Danish Pancakes) - these round pancake balls come with two sauces to choose from: their housemade lemon curd, lingonberry jam (what Swedish place don't have lingoberry, right?), syrup or housemade applesauce. These babies we treated as a breakfast dessert; the round spheres are similar to doughnut holes in appearance. The outer browned crust is slightly crispy with the inner core hot and fluffy. As tradition, the other half asked for honey to drizzle over this treat and boy was that a fabo idea! Thought This stop represented a welcome departure from our normal type of breakfast, a fitting choice for a Saturday morning.
(4)
Mike T.
Sunday at 11:30am = 2 hour wait No thanks
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Tim F.
After Tasty N Sons and Screendoor, this is the place to try. So, yes, I put it in 3rd place. The food is awesome, the wait is long, and it'll be worth it. The dough thingies are sooo soo good! Excellent hash too.
This is one of the very best places to eat in Portland. My sister and I came here for breakfast/brunch on a weekday morning. We were seated immediately and sat at a lovely window table. Having backpacked Europe in college, I immediately had flashbacks to sitting at a restaurant window there and served amazing cuisine by natives. We ordered different things so we could try as much as possible. The Swedish hash and Swedish breakfast were our picks and we ate every single bite. We even ordered some pancakes on the side. My suggestion for such a popular spot - don't go on the weekend when all the other idiots try to.
(5)
Kait B.
This place is the best. I've been here at least 20 times. For a weekday brunch, it doesn't get any better. The food is so unique and delicious, the service is so pleasant, the ambiance is so special... it's the entire package. You pay for it, but it's wonderful!!!
(5)
Chandini S.
We came here on our way out of Portland. The reviews were so great, and why the heck not. Ultimately, it's just not worth the wait. While the food was fine, it wasn't magical. We sat at the bar and watched the cooks work their magic. It's fun to watch it all happen. We were mildly disturbed by how much better is in restaurant food, but that's not a problem with Broder. The food just wasn't memorable. The pancakes were delicious, but everything else we ordered was just so-so. If we lived in the neighborhood and got an early start (no wait), we'd probably eat here regularly. But for an out-of-towner, we'd skip it.
(3)
Nathan T.
Such a cool way to get into Scandinavian foods! I'm pretty sure it was my first time trying this cuisine and it was amazing. Their service is quick and friendly. Just expect a 25 minute wait on a weekday. The food was really lovely and served really nicely. Everything was just pretty! We ordered the Danish pancakes (mini balls of lovely fluff with nice jam), Smoked Trout Scramble (hard scramble with a nice tossed salad with two slices of toast), and Smoked Trout Hash (hash with two eggs over easy on top and two slices of toast). Everything we order was delicious and presented cleanly.
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Hly N.
I don't really get the hype about this place, but I really like the fact that it's not your typical diner food. We tried the baked egg scramble served with walnut toast and a side of applewood smoked bacon and Æbleskiver (Danish pancakes.) The squash, chèvre and fennel baked egg scramble was okay. It lacked the intense flavors I was expecting. It didn't taste much different than egg dishes I have had elsewhere. I did like the way they cooked the bacon so it wasn't crunchy and charred. The Danish pancakes were delicious though - kind of like plain donut holes (more doughy than cakey.) We tried it with tart lemon curd and sweet lingonberry jam. Yum! The decor of the tiny cafe and the presentation of the food was fantastic. I loved the small carafe of freshly steamed milk they brought out with the black coffee. However our experience with the service was disappointing. It was a slow Tuesday morning (though there were a few people waiting by the time we left.) We asked for a high chair and waited and waited. Another family came in after us with an older child and they got the only high chair. We asked about a high chair again and all they had was a booster seat without a seat belt or front panel that would have been more appropriate for a much older child. This may not seem like a big deal, but how enjoyable is breakfast while trying to restrain a fidgety toddler? Probably will not visit again. There are too many delicious places with good service in Portland!
(2)
Mai H.
Came here for a super early brunch and it was still packed but we were able to snag a table..fittingly, one of the artists I work for is Swedish and this was like an ode to them. The place is quite small, but super cute and charming! A country feel. I didn't like that because it's such a small place you and your neighbors don't get too much space to eat..and sometimes it gets pretty loud. I felt like our server was attentive and it was kind of fun to go to something that isn't typically found here in the states. I had lunch at noma a year ago and they also had something similar to Aebleskiver..although their version had grasshoppers in it..this one at Broder was more traditional and light and fluffy and I could just drink their lingonberry jam. I got the sausage, yukon gold potatoes, & havarti baked egg scramble and it was pretty tasty. Nothing out of this world but it was done well and the vibe of the restaurant was quite nice and sometimes that is all you need for brunch. Wish I had been slightly more adventurous in my brunch selection but I would definitely come back to try lunch or dinner.
(4)
Erik L.
Incredible place. If it wasn't for the price and wait times it would be perfect--considering them, I can't see myself eating here on a regular basis. The restaurant can only seat a small number of people at a time, but a clever agreement with the bar next door provides a place for eager patrons to sit and drink free coffee. Actually, the constant flow of people made me wonder what exactly adults do on a Tuesday in Portland. I mean, there were all types of group size, age, and level of professionalism, leaving my girlfriend to ask aloud what they were all doing on a Tuesday at 11. I suppose we were "people" too, however. All told, a two hour wait saw us seated in the trendy interior of dark wood and stainless appliances. Our food was rich, served in tiny portions, and completely stuffed us. My lefse was done perfectly, the poached eggs were unbelievable. It's easy to see why Broder imposes the wait times required, but I hope their continued success will eventually mean a restaurant with a larger capacity. Highly recommend if you're willing to commit the time.
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Lindsay D.
This place was a pretty long wait (understandably because it's kind of a cramped space). We were able to order coffee and a pastry while hanging out at the place next door, not too shabby! They had some old soul/funk music playing in that space, which I enjoyed (I always notice the music, it's a curse!) Something like Taylor Swift can really ruin ambience for me (no joke) so thank you for uplifting my hangover with funky-ness instead! :) We were seated at the bar and were able to watch the chef in action. Interesting to watch but a hotter seat (literally) right next to the ovens. We had Danish pancakes as a starter, hot and fluffy with powdered sugar, I would highly recommend those! For my main dish, I got an egg scramble with sausage, gouda, apple and potatoes; it was tasty but pretty darn rich (lots of butter, etc). This came with walnut bread and I ordered their split pea soup as a side, the stand out of the meal actually! Really delicious stuff. All in all, we weren't completely blown away and it was kind of hectic BUT, this was a tasty brunch experience!
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Janelle O.
I got the little pancake donut things....so good. Do yourself a favor and order those as a side for the table. We got some baked egg dish which was good. I really liked the greens that came as a side. My Finnish friend said to get their version of hash...I will be getting that next time! Small place! I'm fairly small and it was hard for me to squeeze between the tables to get to the booth side.
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Brittany F.
I love coming to Broder because of the atmosphere, I feel like I've been transported out of Portland to a quaint European village. I recommend sitting at the counter so you can watch the cooks! The coffee is great, and they steam up the cream for you which is a nice little treat. I ordered the Swedish pancakes and they were good-nothing amazing for me. They had a strong pepper flavor to me, that kept throwing me off. We also order the apple fritters and they were delicious! You get two seasonal fritters, some great sausage and two eggs. I will order the fritters again but not the pancakes.
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Irene S.
I've come here a couple times and tried something new each time. Everything is pretty good and had a little different feel and flavor, it is definitely more European than American, not just in name and food type. The pancake balls are very good.
(4)
Chandra L.
The fruit fritter was delicious! My dad got the lesfe (sp?) and it was really different and not too heavy. Really happy we detoured to eat here!!
(5)
Brittany G.
While I can't pronounce half of what I ordered, I can tell you it was delicious. From the little balls of wonder, to the baked egg skillet- it was heavenly! While we did have to wait a bit, they had us hangout at the bar next door and order drinks. Mimosas while I wait? Yes, please! Finally, our lucky time had arrived. Granted, I'm pretty picky with my food, I tend to play it safe. My colleague who brought me here though, was going to have none of that and really forced me out of my shell to try some new things. I was so happy he did. I tried their dishes, but eventually came back to my egg and ham type dish. It was so damn good. The space can get a little crowded, but we luckily ended up at the very end table, so it wasn't too bad. I can honestly give this place two thumbs up, both for food, service, and restaurant flow.
(4)
Daisy K.
After combing through a couple dozen Yelp listings for the right brunch spot, my friend and I decided that Broder was out top choice and HAD to have a wonderful Swedish breakfast. We came around 10am on a Saturday and there was roughly a 1/2 wait. However, they told us to go next door and hang out at the bar with free Stumptown coffee! Staff was super friendly. They have outdoor seating, but it was too brisk for us that day. All the food we had was amazing and I will definitely be visiting again when I'm back in Portland. Here's a rundown on what we had: Danish Pancakes: round fluffy pancake balls... that are absolutely delicious. We chose to get it with two side sauces of lemon curd and lingonberry jam, but I think you also have the choice of housemade applesauce and maple syrup. This was a unique offering compared to the traditional "pancakes" you get at American breakfast places. Cured salmon egg scramble: comes in a small iron cast skillet. Wonderful egg omelette with cured salmon, shallots and an AMAZING dill caper relish (which I would buy by the bottle). It came with a free side order, which was the apple fritter. It was a heavy pancake but so amazing and absolutely wonderful. It also comes with two half slices of toast. Overall, AMAZING meal. It's a fantastic blend of flavors and a unique take on brunch... so if you're looking for something more unique than strawberry waffles, come here!
(5)
Lindsay A.
We are brunchers. We go to brunch at least once most weekends. How is it that we've never been to Broder? We arrive and there's a sign on the door advising us that 'they're full' and directing us to wait at the bar next door. Brilliant. Indoors, not crowded, hot coffee and Broder's drink menu! 2 coffees, 2 dill Aquavit bloody Mary's and 45 minutes later our table was ready. Just sat down...got a warm up on our coffee and they steamed the cream! How amazing is that? Steamed cream? Next up...Danish pancakes. Notice there's not a photo...we dug right in before I could think to take one. Glad we just got a small order, there would have been no room for anything else, but a hot bite, with lemon curd and lingonberries is pretty perfect. Even husband liked them and sweet breakfast is just not his thing. For real breakfast I got the lost eggs....so good. A little salty from the ham and Parmesan, but so good. Husband got the egg scramble with potatoes and Gouda with tomato soup on the side. My breakfast was better, but his was definitely respectable. Overall...I'm looking forward to going back. It was fun to talk to the folks around us...lots of food envy. My only complaint is it was hot in there....wear layers! Glad to have a new great brunch place!
(5)
Eric M.
Today I thought we could try this place to celebrate my birthday over breakfast. Called in to ask the wait time for a table for two. I was answered by an exasperated tone and told 'we get this question all morning long, and I will give you the same speech I give everyone else, Sunday is our busiest day, the wait time is always 30 minutes to 2 hours, so just come expecting a long wait'. Yeah, no thanks. I haven't even walked into your establishment, and I have been made to feel foolish and unwelcome. If that's how rude you are on the phone, I don't need to come in and spend money to be disrespected by what I can only assume to be just more horrible customer service.
(1)
Connie T.
This place is so cute. We started with coffee drinks. The Finnish Line was nice (dark rum, amaretto, espresso, whipped cream), but I thought the Baby Spanska (miniature Spanish coffee) was too sweet. The regular coffee is good. The Danish pancakes were my favorite of the meal. They are lovely, cake-y spheres that are golden and slightly crisp on the outside, with a slight dusting of powdered sugar. They aren't too sweet, and are served with lemon curd and jam. I had the smoked trout pytt, which was smoked trout with cubed peppers, onions and beets, topped with two eggs. The flavors were good, but I did not have much smoked trout at all. I also wished the egg yolks were runnier (the yolks were soft but not runny at all). I also sampled the solstice bord, which is a super cute board with various items. I was surprised that the soft-boiled egg was not runnier - so, maybe that's just not how eggs are done with this type of food. The potato salad, yogurt, etc. were good, but it's more the cuteness I remember than the food. Overall, a very enjoyable brunch experience.
(4)
Cheryl D.
I spent 5 days eating and drinking my way through Portland at the beginning of April, and the breakfast at Broder was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. It had been recommended by some local friends and I had noticed its name coming up on more than one "best breakfast in Portland" list. A group of 4 of us decided on a Sunday morning breakfast and were warned that we will have to wait quite a while, so we decided to get there about 15 minutes before it opened in hopes of getting a table on the earlier side. When we arrived we were actually the first in line and relaxed on the stone bench outside the door. 15 minutes went by quickly and there was quite a line when they opened the door. When they did open, one of the service staff came up to each party to get an idea of the numbers in groups to make the best use of their limited space. My group was seated at a table along the wall and were welcomed by a very friendly waiter. He took our drink order and let us peruse the menu. We ordered shortly after our drinks arrived and our waiter let us know to expect a plate of complimentary Aebleskiver (Danish pancakes). Not even two minutes later a plate of piping hot, deliciously golden round pancakes arrived at the table. We ate them with some tangy and eggy lemon curd as well as with some tart lingonberry preserves. We weren't sure if the complimentary pancakes were because we waited anxiously until they opened or we were first in line, but regardless, they were superb and a nice gesture by the restaurant. My breakfast comrades ordered the Lost Eggs and two versions of the Swedish Hash. I indulged in the Solstice Board and was thrilled with the lovely variety of tasty goodies put in front of me in such an artistic manner. The yogurt and granola was my favorite part of the board, though everything was exceptionally prepared and tasted delicious. The service was impeccable, even without noting the complimentary pancakes. We never felt rushed, even with a giant line of eager breakfast patrons waiting outside.
(5)
Mary J.
I feel like such a sell-out giving 5-stars, but if there ever was a brunch place to deserve it, this would be the place. I'm actually not much of a breakfast person, mainly because eggs are usually gross and poorly cooked, syrups are too sweet, orange juice too pulpy, etc. I have been converted, all thanks to Broder. I had the apple smoked bacon and mushroom egg bake with a potato pancake, and of course a Dutch Mary made with dill aquavit. Extraordinary! After reading several reviews, I chose to come a bit later in the day around 11am to miss the morning crew, and only had to wait about 25 minutes. Well worth every minute of it. It gets a bit warm sitting at the counter, as opposed to one of the tables lining the place, but it was actually all right and was entertaining watching the cooking taking place. Also... best fresh lemon curd ever. E.V.E.R.
(5)
Stephanie B.
The hype is real! I generally don't go for the whole "we don't take reservations wait in line" thing, but I will say - the hour wait here was worth it. If you're looking for a unique yet delicious brunch option GO HERE. We arrived at 9:15 AM (15 minutes after it opened) and had an hour wait for 2 people. Not bad, as they offer all you can drink Stumptown coffee while you wait. The food itself was awesome - we got egg scrambles, egg hash and the danish pancakes. Service was good, food was awesome. One of our most memorable meals from our Portland trip!
(5)
Jason P.
Bad attitudes aplenty - We all know your food is fabulous, which is why there is a giant line of people waiting to get in. However, it is not so fabulous that I am prepared to put up with rude, abominable service and attitude from 4 men in beards (aka hipsters) serving a swedish breakfast. You guys and your service blow. And if you too want lousy or worse service plus a nice health dose of attitude mixed in, with a long wait, then this place for you.
(1)
Robin E.
I love Broder!!! I love food, I love going out to eat good food, and I love making a connection with the people who are serving me, cuz life is short and I don't want to waste a minute of it having anything less than a great time. And after many visits to Broder, I'm happy to say that's always been the case. The fantastic food, the ambiance, the service, the warm milk that's served with my coffee, the adorable boys who work there; one who always winks at me, one who has the coolest tatoo of Where The Wild Things Are, one who always makes a perfect recommendation. I took my mom here for Mother's Day. We didn't mind waiting over an hour, cuz we could sit next door at The Savoy and drink coffee and chat. My mom is very hard of hearing, and the place is pretty loud, but the ambiance is so fantastic, everyone was in a great mood, we made friends with the people at the next table, and my 89-year-old mom had the time of her life. And oh yeah...one time they were playing Silver Jews when I was there for breakfast. For me, that's as good as it gets. Thanks Broder!! I love you guys!!
(5)
Tuan L.
Very small and quaint breakfast place serving Scandinavian inspired dishes. I personally am not an expert on Scandinavian cuisine, so i can't really say how authentic the dishes are, but i can vouch on whether the food was good. Because seating is very limited, we had to wait about 30 minutes before being seated. I ordered the baked eggs and an order of danish pancakes. The baked eggs were cooked in this square shaped skillet which also served as the platting platform. I've never seen anything like it before, so I thought that was a cool and unique idea. The eggs also came with walnut toast and potato pancake. I was really digging the potato pancake because It had tons of flavor. The danish pancakes were like little muffins coated with powder sugar and came with two different fruit flavor sauces. I only wish was that they were served warm. It didn't appear they were served to order. I also tried one of my friend's Swedish meatballs which I thought was okay. I honestly thought they tasted like the ones from ikea. The service was okay. After our waiter took our order, he came back asking us again what we ordered. I thought that was kind of odd because it looked like he wrote it down.
(3)
Amber L.
Meh. Way over rated. Food was good but certainly wasn't worth the hour long wait for 2 people. We'll be going to screen door next time we want mind blowing food and are willing to wait an hour.
(3)
Sharon S.
Had the solstice board it was excellent. Really enjoyed breakfast so far it was the best meal in Portland
(4)
Jo G.
I am Swedish-American and lived on a farm in Sweden in high school... My heart was warmed and filled with glee and nostalgia when I glimpsed the dinner menu... The pitt i panna was amazing and reminded me of my days on the dairy farm. The open-faced sandwiches were classic and delicious. And as a bonus -- what a great mixed-drink menu! Plenty o aquavit to go around.
(5)
Sophie A.
The wait was brutal, but the food... So worth it. The salmon and eggs combo was so flavorful- not too salty, cooked to perfection (I would know, I watched it all happen before my eyes in their open kitchen/dining room). And of course, the Swedish pancakes were fantastic
(4)
Loke Uei T.
The experience was great from the start but very quickly turned bad because they somehow forgot our order, leaving us to wait for almost an hour for our food. I wish they figured it out quicker and perhaps apologized better. After we got our food, it wasn't as good as expected. It could be because we were already somewhat disappointed with the experience but we were really hungry, that should have made the food taste better right? Not the case. We had the Lefse, Ableskiver and pork belly scramble. All were mediocre. Definitely not worth the hour wait. YMMV.
(2)
Anita H.
I have to admit when I first dined at Broder several years ago, I thought it was decent but wasn't blown away. However, fast forward several years later to this past weekend, I was really impressed! My second experience definitely trumped the first! I ordered the Swedish hash with smoked trout and it was delicious. The diced potatoes, green bell peppers, onions, and trout pieces were perfectly seasoned. No fishiness whatsoever. For someone who is geometrically inclined, I was just amazed that the potatoes were all so consistently cubed. The dish was also aesthetically appealing with the perfectly cubed potatoes and trout covered with two eggs sunny side up in a square form. Talk about another unique geometric feature -- I mean, how often do you seen a square sunny side up?! The meal also came accompanied with two triangular (yay for shapes!) pieces of walnut bread. I love the prevalence of the walnut and the density of the bread. It tastes wonderful when spread with the soft butter and jam. Also, we arrived here on a Sunday morning about 10 minutes before it opened. A wise thing otherwise you will find yourself in a long wait. Even though we got there early, a line had already formed but we were able to get seated once the cafe opened. Servers were friendly. The food took a little while to come out, but I have no complaints because we were the first patrons and they had just opened.
(5)
aleks k.
This place is amazing, and all the guys who were working there when I cam in were so sweet and competent. Everything was beautiful and rich and tasty. Baked eggs, potato cakes, Danish pancakes. All of it was great.
(5)
Tiffany B.
Worth the wait! A lot of great Portland breakfast spots have a long wait, it's something we are used to and expect...broder had a real long wait last Sat when we went. Yes it was a Sat, we work M-F what can we say...but I would totally do it again, it's that good! We were famished and jittery from all the coffee when we finally seated. We all shared some pastries to start with. Cardamom roll was heavenly, and the coffee cake was moist with a crunchy crust, yum yum! I loved how all the eggs were served square! Unique for sure! I had the baked eggs with brie, asparagus and carlton farms ham, and a side of potato cake. I'm still trying to figure out what was in the potato cake to make it soooo moist? Delish! The place is really small, and very cute. Staff is very friendly...and they have a full bar. Next time I'm in, will try the Bloody Mary with Aquavit! Just go- don't have it in your bookmarks for a year like me, just go now!
(4)
Shawn S.
Visted here for brunch while in Portland for a weekend, and really dug the food, a big part being it's offerings were different than the normal breakfast spots I'm used to frequenting. (ie: greasy spoon joints run by hipsters). Service was totally fine when I went so I can't relate to those who find it so terrible. Got the Autumn Bord which was a rye crisp, bread, jam, hard & soft cheeses, soft boiled egg, yogurt with berries & sliced apple and some ham. All tasted fresh and delicious. Had a side order of the potato pancake, and it was just alright - I've had better in that department. Would I go back? I certainly would.
(4)
John P.
Broder. Broder. Broder. What to write? Well, first of all, it's damn good... at least for breakfast. Looks like some of the haters had lunch or dinner here. Broder is for breakfast. Period. Yes--you will have to wait for a table. It might be a long time. But not that long. Really, it's Sunday morning at a popular brunch place... did you forget that? Chill, man. Drink some coffee and wait. And shut the f-ck up. One time I saw a guy get aggro with one of the staff here, because he felt like him and his lady should have been seated already. Guess what? The staff-guy got a little aggro back. Nothing wrong with that in my opinion. If you're a d-bag, why should a waiter be nice to you? Having said that, every waiter at Broder has always been nice to me and my wifey, every time we've been there. I guess I'm not a d-bag... at least not to waitstaff at restaurants. In fact, the whole vibe in Broder is great. The people are all very friendly. So, if you don't like them... if you LOATHE them... maybe it's time to shine up that hallway mirror and take a good look at yourself. Me: vegetarian. I always get the veggie hash. It is the bomb. They use fresh seasonal veggies... sometimes there are leeks, other times fennel... mmmmm... Broder. Eggs cooked to perfection. Tasty and stylish little skillet. Mmmmmm.... Broder. Super finely diced potatoes with diced beets on top. Mmmmmm.... Broder. Me: large appetite. Sure, I could eat a bigger plate of veggie hash. But this ain't Denny's. You don't go to Broder for a "Grand Slam," fat-boy. So take off yer overalls and put on yer church-goin' clothes... yer goin' ta the big city, fer a fancy meal where they don't just slop a big pile on yer plate! Pretend like you're fine with a normal, human-sized amount of food. That's what I do. Is Broder a "hipster" establishment, as some hater-yelpers have pointed out? Maybe; maybe not. Do you need a handlebar mustache and a PBR t-shirt to get in the door? No; absolutely not. Mmmmmm.... Broder.
(5)
James F.
SO GOOD! came here for lunch while on vacation. A bit of a wait, but totally worth it. I had the lamb burger with a side of the potato pancake. Everything was super fresh and perfectly prepared. I will be having dreams about the food here. The best part though was the dill bloody mary. REALLY strong (i left the restaurant in a VERY good mood). It was more tart than most places and pretty spicy - just what a bloody mary should be. The ambiance and decor is really cute and homey. The space is REALLY well done and it's nice to be able to see the food being prepared.
(5)
Jesse S.
Had the smoked trout hash. It was fantastic, was worried it would be too fishy but all was balanced very well. It was a hearty breakfast without being heavy or too greasy. When we arrived the place was full and we had to sign in and wait for a few minutes but, there was coffee. I could see having to wait a very long time as the place is rather small but once seated I felt very comfortable. The steamed cream was a nice touch with the coffee.
I'm clearly in the minority but I was far from impressed. Admittedly we arrived late-ish on a Sunday (10am) and waited for just under three hours for a fifteen minute meal. It's nice that they open up the bar next door, but for a party of two you just end up irritated. We waited one hour and at that point decided we might as well continue waiting. And then we waited another hour... I mean at that point, you've waited that long, right? We waited another 45 and were finally seated. They have nine 2-person tables and one larger 6-person table if I recall. We gave our order, which the waiter took to memory: daily scramble, salmon scramble, and the danish pancakes. The waiter came back five minutes later and asked again which sauces we wanted with the pancakes, to which my gf joked to me "if you can't remember it write it down." Well, he should have because we never did get the pancakes. The gf loved her salmon scramble. I thought the blue cheese and sausage scramble was good, but nothing I'd ever wait more than 15 minutes for. I liked that it wasn't greasy and the blue cheese had good flavor, but the scramble overall was nothing you wouldn't expect at any quality breakfast spot.
(2)
Esther Y.
I live 2 blocks away from Broder and discovered it on Yelp/Portland Monthly, so I had no excuse not to come over, even if there'd be a wait. But when we arrived mid-morning on Saturday (10ish?), we were seated within 5 minutes! Lucky us, no infamous long wait...just good food! There is coffee on a table outside for those who do have to wait though ($2.50). It was really tough deciding what to get. I read the reviews on Yelp, but ended up going with the apple fritters which not as many people talked about. It's basically just 2 apple pancakes, a sausage, and some greens that tasted like sauerkraut. Can't go wrong with that, it was good. My friends had the Swedish Hash and the Swedish Breakfast Bord, both of which I sampled and found pretty tasty. The Breakfast Bord looked really healthy. Great presentation of all the dishes too. Nice servers and outdoor seating available!
(4)
Brian B.
I got the lost eggs special with smoked salmon and my wife got one of the scrables. They were both amazing. The bread that came with the meal was warm and chewy and the entire menu sounded brilliant. I would eat here all the time if I was local. A must try if you are in the area. Great recommendation from a local we met on the coast. It's not very big, and they is very often a wait, but well worth it.
(5)
Jessica W.
I am sure I won't be popular for giving this beloved restaurant 3 stars, but I have to be true to my experience. Broder had been recommended to us several times before we went, so we may have had too high of expectations. The place was cute, albeit quite small and a little crowded. We chose the Danish pancakes and the apple fritter pancakes. The Danish pancakes were delicious with the lingonberry jam and lemon curd. The apple fritter pancakes were a little blah and underwhelming. We enjoyed breakfast here, but have no plans to return in the immediate future. With so many wonderful brunch locations in Portland, you have to balance how much your wait time is worth in comparison to the food/experience you are getting. We may come back at some point for dinner. If you have never been here, I would still recommend a try if you can find a time to avoid the crowd.
(3)
Emee P.
I don't go at high traffic times, so I can't comment regarding those who choose to brave the crowds. Every time I have been, I have loved what I ordered. I've had baked eggs, the aebleskivers, and the trout hash...yum yum yum. The coffee is good too, and served with a cute little glass beaker of cream. Nice touch. The space is adorable but TINY, so I would not ever recommend bringing a child except the immobile, swaddled kind, in a sling.
(5)
Debra P.
Oh my! Everything here is very tasty! Make sure your group orders the Danish Pancakes to share. We went with a group of four and each ordered our own meal and as we waited for our meals enjoyed the delicious coffee (they bring a small picture of steamed milk/cream to add to the coffee which is dreamy!) along with the wonderful little round Danish Pancakes. Yummy! I can't wait to go back again!
(5)
Andy W.
65 reviews of Broder and some form of the word "cute" has been used 16 times. Take note: "cuteness" is an unusual characteristic among breakfast/brunch establishments. More often than not you'll read about mountains of hash and seas of gravy, with adjectives like "copious" and "ridiculous" describing the portions. Broder is indeed cute, and almost entirely unlike the typical Portland breakfast. But first, one unfortunate similarity: the wait. The ubiquitous long wait is alive and in full force here, and on top of that, the service is slloowww. Don't get me wrong, the staff are working their asses off -- I am in no way criticizing them. I'm criticizing the owner for starting a restaurant without the physical capacity to serve the room in a timely fashion. Whatever salary/benefits the staff members are earning there, considering the impossibility of their task, it's not enough. (One other complaint: music. People, I like Elliott Smith, but one song at a time, please. Don't play all of XO from beginning to end. Mix it up a little.) In every other respect, though, Broder sets itself completely apart. As has been noted repeatedly here, the aebleskivers, Danish pancakes that look almost entirely unlike non-Danish pancakes, top a long list of really good reasons to eat here at least once. Honorable mentions: potato pancakes, baked eggs, and the whole notion of "salad" at breakfast. And smoked trout hash? You mean, you can make hash with a smoked fish not called salmon? Plus, the (stumptown) espresso drinks are vastly superior to those at most breakfast places I've patronized. Also appreciated: the complimentary drip coffee they serve at the bar next door for those sad folks (myself included) who have chosen to spend part of their weekend morning waiting for a table. Not quite enough for me to forgive the wait, but it's a nice touch. I'm gonna have to figure out a place to put my deep loathing of having to wait for a table so I can come back soon, because there's nowhere else in town that serves breakfast remotely like this.
(4)
Shaina S.
Broder really has something special. I think it's somewhere mixed in with the shapely food (square eggs?), the cute tall blond waiters with the hipster glasses, and the flawlessly simple ambience. I didn't have to wait in a long line for my brunch, but I did have to wait a while for our food to come out and it was totally worth it. My sister and I shared the daily egg scramble which was pillow-like in it's fluffy-ness but sprinkled with cheese and herbs. With that came fruit-nut bread and a delicious potato pancake which was surprisingly different from the ones I might make at Hanukkah time. Though all of that was wonderful, the danish pancakes stole the show. They had a pancake's flavor and a biscuit's texture, slightly larger than golf balls, lightly powdered sugared and accompanied by syrup, lingonberry jam, and a perfect lemon curd. Pretty much a joy to eat. Other notables: Tall glass bottles of water on the table so you never run out and deliciously strong Stumptown coffees and espressos. Also, if you like tea, try theirs just for all the fun knick-knacks you get to play with before drinking it. Gotta get me one of those bottom-dispensing honey thingies!
(5)
Asso F.
This is how we will eat breakfast in the future. Way in the future when we are living on space ships. When we eat pills for nourishment. However, when we want to eat for enjoyment we will go to little restaurants that will serve you square meals of baked eggs, toast, and pancake balls. This will cost you $12,000 then. Today, you can still get a filling breakfast at Broder for $10 - $15. Worth every penny.
(5)
Melody D.
I went to Broder on a weekday about an hour before closing and experienced a wait time of exactly 0 minutes--walked into a more or less empty house and was immediately seated by an adorably redheaded waiter. And the food took all of maybe 10-15 minutes to prepare (I was held over by a fantastic, varied wine list). The food was (to borrow a term from a friend) TECHNICOLOR. Vivid. Mmm! I cannot get enough of Portland eating. I've gotten the Swedish Breakfast Bord, Danish Pancakes, Gravlax Board and Swedish Meatballs and would recommend all of them--especially the pancakes (which are more like puffs!) Loved the interior of the place as well and the location. Will no doubt return on all subsequent visits to my favorite rainy city.
(5)
Ozzy R.
I wish I had gotten some of that Kool-Aid that's going around, 'cause to me the food at Broder is just bland. Yes, cute decor and adorable little blocky plates, but the food is bloodless. If you're the type of person who can spend days picking out the right shade of white for your boxy living room, you could perhaps detect the flavor or soul in this food.
(2)
Cecile D.
Wow! Broder is fantastic! While small, the atmosphere is nice. As is the staff. Coffee is served while you wait-I imagine there is often, if not always, a wait...but it's well worth it! The Bloody Mary's are SO good! I am always on the search for a great bloody mary. Aquavit bloody marys are yummy. My husband and I had the Solstice bord and the Swedish bord. Both were great. But we wanted to try everything! Can't wait to go back to Portland for Broder. It is definitely getting added to my list of regular PDX stops. A little spendy, but worth it! I love that everything is aesthetically pleasing!
(5)
Brit S.
My husband and I came by accident for dinner. We were looking for something new and Clinton was our neighborhood of choice. The first restaurant we looked at was full, so we ventured down the street and popped in. The welcome was warm, the service was attentive but not overbearing, the suggestions were spot on, the food was delish, and the drinks were delectable. I only wish I'd had more room in my belly, as everything I'd tasted was pretty much amazing. We will most definitely be back SOON!
(5)
Rian M.
Different but familiar breakfast, very attractively presented in reasonable (rather than mammoth) portions. Be fore-warned, the service is slow and the wait-time for brunch grows fast. Overall we got there early and had a great meal! I sampled the Baked Scramble with wild mushroom & caramelized onion (plus potato pancake), Danish Pancakes and a Danish Crown pastry. The potato pancakes had an odd, heavy cooking oil taste that wasn't for me, but everything else was excellent. I would definitely visit again for brunch and will have to make an effort to come for lunch/dinner sometime.
(4)
John M.
I had the baked eggs breakfast and it was quite good. The ingredients are quality ones and the results are stellar. On that dimension Broder is a clear 5. The wait, however, is sooooo long. We waited nearly an hour. They do provide coffee, but when you haven't had breakfast and are closing in on 11am a person needs some food, not just a little caffeine. Glad for the experience, but the wait really worked against it. Would have been better if there was some expectation of the wait when we got on the list...but that function lamentably is self service.
(4)
Trevor G.
This was one of the best restaurants I've been to in awhile, from atmosphere, to taste, to customer service. The staff was extremely friendly and quick, the coffee was strong, and the food was delicious. I'd recommend the "LEFSE", it was unbelievable. If you're going through Portland, make sure to check this place out!
(5)
Brandon S.
Literally the best food I have had in awhile. Headed down to LA and stopped here. Great environment, great food, great service
(5)
Kassie P.
waited an hour and a half; hostesses was really slow about turning tables over. when we finally got seated, the server seemed a little impatient. the food was really good and the atmosphere was cute, but when we finished the server told us to leave so they could seat more tables. we had been finished maybe two minutes and weren't planning on staying much longer, but he was super rude about getting us to leave. as we were leaving we noticed there was only 1 other group waiting to be seated, so we really didn't need to be kicked out. really rude and terrible service, which is a bummer because I really wanted to like this place.
(2)
Taryn K.
Breakfast here was good and filling! Although we had to wait a bit because it was so crowded. At least they don't make you wait in the cold. There is a restaurant or a bar or something next door that you wait in with tables and chairs until they call your name. The restaurant itself was very cute with all the decorations, but there wasn't much room. I would definitely suggest you try here though! Try the pancake donut things for sure.
(4)
Royce L.
Scandinavian cuisine? Never had it before and don't know what it's all about but I didn like breakfast @ Broder. Clean flavor. Healthy options. Lively atmosphere with friendly service.
(4)
Stephanie N.
Best breakfast I've had, maybe ever. BF and I shared the Danish pancakes and the hidden eggs. Yum. Don't forget the Aardvark sauce!
(5)
Francis L.
My husband, father in law, and mother in law came here for dinner, we had an appetizer the surf and turf which was awesome I loved the salmon,Herring,salami, and this other fish and the cheese. The walnut bread was the bomb!! Everything was good, each of us ordered almost the same thing a dish with three different sandwiches we could choose our own meat. I chose smoke salmon with goat cheese,pickled Jerry,and chicken salad. Every bit of it was DE-LISH!!!! This was my in-law first time here, we had told them of our breakfast experience on Jan 12th and they wanted to give it a try too. I am really glad we got them to go out and get out of the house and have an awesome experience and try something new:-) all the food was really good:-)
(5)
Simon T.
I had a chance to try Broder during a weekday and took advantage of the fairly low wait time (about 15 minutes on a late Friday morning). I'm glad I did. Had the Seasonal Fritters(platter with fritters, baked eggs, and apple pork sausage) and the aebleskiver (Danish pancakes) upon recommendation from the server. Everything was awesome - but the star of the show was hands down, the baked eggs. I normally don't care for sweet things (especially during breakfast) so I kind of surprised myself when I heard "Danish pancakes" come out of my mouth - but they were really good. They kind of reminded me of softer beignets; they were soft, round, pillowy-fried dough balls with powdered sugar and two kinds of dipping sauces (a lemon curd and lingonberry jam). You get 5 of those for $9. I enjoyed them but I probably wouldn't order them again, especially since there are so many other options that involve pork and eggs. The fritters themselves were also very good; not too sweet, not terribly heavy. The sausage and eggs...definitely winners. Also, they serve Jasmine Pearl Teas, which are all AWESOME.
(5)
Summer B.
The food was great, so as expected the line was long. They have a strong alcoholic coffee (Swedish coffee) and the beer was delicious too. As for price, I wouldn't say cheap but every penny is well worth it. They're not an open late place, so throw your shoes on early and have a nice Swedish breakfast. Enjoy!!!
(5)
Kevin M.
30 min wait on a Monday morning, the dishes were well-presented and mighty tasty; very buttery fare, just how I like it! Not a super-sized portion place, so don't plan on leftovers, but do expect quality.
(4)
Ryan L.
Waited a while, and well worth it. I enjoyed the breakfast sandwich along side the potato pancake. Everything was savory and delicious. One of the better breakfasts I've had the pleasure of eating.
(5)
William C.
Last stop for my friend before she departed the city. When the place fills up you have to sit in the neighboring bar in a dark room full of taxidermy, luckily we only had to wait for one other group before us. From what I could tell, you should avoid coming here with a large group, the interior is pretty small and you will have a hard time getting a table to accommodate more than four people. I was pretty surprised that it was full up at 9:30 am on a Monday morning. Unique vibe and very tasty food. I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast scramble and the potato soup with sausage was delicious. Also just going to throw it out there, the male staff working that day were all super handsome. +1 star for the eye candies as I devoured my delicious meal. I will be back for more, Creeptown Lurkerman
(5)
Sabrina B.
We were here in Nov 2013. We had the Lost Eggs, and I can say that as a foodie, I haven't ever tasted something like it... amazing. Coffee with the fresh, steamed milk was great on a chilly day. Even though we were stuffed, we couldn't resist the Danish pancakes, which are like beignets, so we took some to go and ate them after we hiked around Multnomah Falls. Much better when hot, however. Terrific all around!!!
(5)
Jeremy P.
Apparently most people go here for breakfast/brunch. We went here for dinner, and the place was nearly empty. They serve their breakfast food all day, so if you want to avoid the wait, just go here for dinner, and have breakfast. Problem solved! But enough about the crowds. I'm more interested in the food. I suggested this place because (a) I like Scandinavian food (there is a really awesome Scandinavian place here in Phoenix, and for some reason I feel the whole balance of the world would be off (or something) if there is not another as good), and (b) I really wanted a lamb burger. Yes, they have lamb burgers. That is reason enough to pay it a visit. The only people who wouldn't find that appealing are vegetarians and unadventurous carnivores, and I have no need for either of those groups. (I kid! Vegetarians are great: they help keep the price of meat down, after all.) They recommend you get the lamb burger with chevre. I recommend you follow their instructions. Others in our party had the hamburg a la lindstrom (or something like that, probably a little more Swedish), the grilled cheese, and the daily lefse. Those items were said to be good, although I don't think my siblings had quite the appreciation for the nuances of the food that I do, and just thought they were good, but overpriced, hamburger and grilled cheese. This tells me that if you, the reader, do not care for nuance in your food, and just want to stuff your face, this might not be the place for you. With my meal I had the Fever Tree Ginger Beer. This was a pretty good ginger beer, a solid B, but not as spicy as some I have had. Only comes in a 6oz. bottle, which is unfortunate. Dinner portions are small. You'll leave with room for dessert. This makes perfect sense, considering Vikings would have had to avoid overeating so as to be able to pillage foreign villages swiftly and adeptly. I left here thinking this is an excellent restaurant, but not as good as my beloved Beaver Choice in Mesa, AZ. I will give it five stars, though, for having awesome food, appropriately sized portions, and being Scandinavian enough to at least inspire me to pillage the shrubbery in my brother's front yard.
(5)
S Luc S.
Sure, I'm going to add my two cents to the pot and sing the praises of Broder. I have been a bit skeptical about going because I knew that it was one of those places that people line up before it opens to eat and I hate lines. However, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and give it a go. Well, luck would have it that I'm a wonderful planner and got there really friggin early, so I was first (I'm number one!). I went all out and order whatever the heck I wanted. So on deck was the Friterade Applen, a baked egg scramble with bacon, gouda, mushrooms with sauteed greens on the side (Holy yum! Escarole, chard, and some kinda cabbage cooked in apple cider vinegar and some chile flakes) and a potato pancake to round out the meal. My dining companion got one of the hash dishes. All of the food was consumed eagerly and quasi rapidly as we still wanted to maintain our table manners. Surprisingly, my favorite was the greens. Such a delicate and flavorful dish. Also, the coffee, typically you get your cup, some cream that is fresh out of the fridge and then you play the temperature game where you hope you put enough cream in the cup to get the right shade and it also hasn't turned into an iced drink. At Broder, they steam the milk for you! So you get hot milk and hot coffee! So simple, yet genius! And the portions are a good size. Places were you can get food piled high with starch, meat and cheese are really appreciated in this town. I really like that the dishes weren't a challenge to consume. Mind you, I did order a few plates, so I definitely got my fill, but in general, you will leave pleasantly satisfied. When I'm up early and have a hankering from some lingonberries, I now know where to go to get my fix!
(5)
Joanna M.
A Swedish restaurant?! We don't have one of those in the Bay Area, except for the Ikea Cafe. I can't tell you how tempted I was to ask if the Swedish Chef was working on the morning I went here. I didn't see any Muppets, but to make up for that travesty, this was one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. Broder is all about eggs. There are eggs in every form. In Swedish Chef-ese, "Zeese-a ere-a sume-a demn guud iggs." Translation: These are some damn good eggs! I prefer savory breakfast foods over sweets, and as the broder menu is mostly baked egg based, I had a very difficult time choosing from the endless egg dishes. I think our server had to come back three times while we deliberated and divided and conquered-I could hear the Swede 'bork, bork, borking' the utensils in the back waiting for our order. The smoked trout pytt i panna-the fancy Swedish term for 'hash'-was not only the most colorful breakfast I've ever had, but so flavorful and filling. The friterade äpplen is the token non-commitment plate, with apple fritters, baked eggs (of course), and some apple pork sausage, and I was so happy that my friend ordered it so I could take some bites. Everything was deleeciuoos, but I also have to give a shout out to the open-faced broder breakfast sandwich, which as you may have guessed, also has eggs on top. Broder is a small place with about ten tables, so I recommend getting there just when they open or planning on a long wait. Even though we got there before they opened, food nerds we are, there were somehow people already there. Miss Piggy's VIP guest list, I presume. Whatever the wait, it is definitely worth it for this underrepresented cuisine. Swedish food is not just lingonberries and meatballs, so I found out. And it might be hard to tell, but it's more than baked eggs too. And the chef with the white hat, bowtie, bushy eyebrows, and puppeteer strings is the best. As he would say, "bun eppeteet!"
(5)
layla k.
We came upon this tiny brunch spot on our bike tour of the neighborhoods of Portland. I highly recommend getting on a bIke and getting out of downtown if you're visiting the city. Every neighborhood was charming and filled with unique shops and delicious places to eat. Broder was a recommendation from a local and we could see why. The aquavit bloody Mary's, complimentary beignets (we only mentioned we were from out of town and the were soo sweet and welcoming), crepes and hash were all unusually tasty and special. Worth the wait in he bar next door, with fab coffee on hand, of course! there's a wait for most of the great food in Portland, but it's amazing to see how friendly and respectful everyone is. The pace of life in general seems so much more relaxed and warm than the bay area,
(4)
Marcus J.
Showed up 15 minutes after they opened for breakfast. Result: 45 minute wait to be seated. I ordered the Lost Eggs. The dish was too rich for me. I could barely finish it. and the eggs were supposed to be over easy I think, but the yolk was fully cooked through. I didn't know what to make of that. Either way, I was not impressed. Although I liked that they served the dish in a steaming hot cast iron skillet. Bonus points for that. I will be back to try other items and give this place another shot.
(3)
Jesse H.
Im an old school breakfast eater that enjoys his steak, eggs, pan cakes and french toast but on occasion enjoys trying somethgin different. So If you are looking to try a new breakfast spot then stop here. The food choices are different but very tasty. We had to wait 40 minutes but well worth it. Space is small and the breakfast choices are limited compared to other places. I enjoy quality and quantity and this strikes a good balance of both. Don't expect to be stuffed but its a great choice for those looking for a great alternative with a healthy twist. It's also a great place to take out of town visitors.
(4)
CJ B.
Really yummy peach soup followed by two orders of the small open face sandwiches: gravlax, chicken salad and herring. Our only complaint was the waiter did not write anything down so one of the six open face sandwiches was incorrect when our orders arrived. Not a big deal but a pen and paper would have made the experience complete.
(4)
Braden P.
Broder has become a favorite brunch spot in the years that I have been in SE Portland. Their menu is carefully considered, bringing together traditional Swedish cuisine and seasonal ingredients. Friendly and knowledgeable staff bring the whole package together. This is a popular destination, but the meal is well worth the wait.
(5)
Bryan I.
WoW... I don't eat skandinavian food much, but this was excellent stuff! The meatloaf, Swedish meatballs, ableskiver (sp?), & chocolate/raspberry mousse were good enough that we'd get it again without any hesitation! The only thing dropping it from 5 stars was the SLOW Service; they only had 1 waitress for the whole restaurant which is inexcusable when the place is packed! Oh yeah, and sit by the door only if you're ok with outside air (be it hot or cold) blasting in because the door opens itself every time someone doesn't take the time to shut it all the way (apparently an engineering defect that hasn't been fixed in years :P
(4)
Krissy H.
Broder was amazing. It was a little hard to find, but when we arrived we were excited by the menu. We didn't know there was a list to be seated so we were waiting much longer than we should have, but not too too long. Seating is tight, the benches are shared and move when other customers move around too much which I found disturbing since I was in the seat between two benches that pinched when people moved around. There is a counter though, and chairs. Everyone who was seated after us were served before us, which was odd, maybe something we got? We ordered hot chocolate and it was phenomenal! We split two meals, the apple fritters and the eggs and hash. We got the pickled beets on the side because we thought they'd be huge and dripping juices but they were tiny little diced beets so if you are weary, just leave em in, no biggie. Eggs are baked and were great. Hash was different because the potatoes were tiny diced pieces and I really liked it. The beef was little chunks, not the roast beef I pictured but also great. The fritters were really good! We looked at our neighbors pancakes which were little fried dough balls and def wanna try them next time. Food was awesome, place was cute, staff were busy, but not too bad- it was hot and packed, we were satisfied and can't wait to go back.
(5)
May L.
This was our first time in Oregon and found this place on yelp. So worth the drive and wait. I can say this is a unique place and never had a breakfast like this one.
(5)
Megan R.
broder is super charming and they always add an extra touch-- like steaming the cream for your coffee. We've always waited at least an hour, but it's a solid choice that everyone in our family loves-- very few places can please the whole fam.
(5)
Julie P.
SO GOOD. We tried four different dishes and all were equally delicious and satisfying. Portions were right on and no one at the table was disappointed. Despite the insane rush of people as they opened (there was a line down the block as we arrived at 9am), the service was super friendly and the food didn't take all that long. I can't wait to go back.
(5)
Alfred F.
Long lines but worth the wait. The food was a new taste for me since I don't typically many restaurants serving Scandinavian cuisine.
(4)
Amy T.
I don't understand all the hype about Broder. I typically don't mind waiting an hour or longer to be seated at a great brunch spot, but this place was not worth the wait. The menu itself is quite unique, offering many Scandinavian dishes that aren't always offered in American Brunch, such as baked eggs, potato crepes, and apple fritters. I ordered the Danish Pancakes (which are just balls of dough by-the-way) with the lemon curd and the lingonberry sauces, and the smoked trout hash to share with a friend. Each dish on the menu was about $9 - $12 a plate, which is pretty reasonable for brunch in Portland. As the food came out, each dish was presented on cute wooden boards with plates (or a skillet) the size of a tea saucer. The food wasn't terribly bland or greasy, but it definitely wasn't super flavorful and filling either. Overall, the food is just slightly above average in the taste and quality category, and the portion sizes are WAY TOO SMALL for the price. If you're going to have to wait over an hour for GREAT breakfast food, you're better off heading over to the place with the Southern style chicken and waffles, or the place with the Tasty bacon wrapped dates.
(3)
Alison P.
If you come around 9:30 or 10 on the weekend, be prepared to wait. A long time. We tried to come here a few moths ago for a Saturday brunch, and we sure weren't the only ones. They told us to write our name on the list at the coffee shop next door. We took one look at the list and the line waiting, and decided to come back another time. We came back around 10:45 today (a Monday), and it was pretty packed. Luckily, there were to seats at the bar, so we got seated quickly. Totally love the ambiance of this place. Super cozy, and you can watch the cooks work their magic at the bar. I opted for the Lost Eggs, while my b/f had the hash. Both were freaking amazing, although I think I feel in love with the Lost Eggs...they were seriously fantastic. I ordered a coffee, and they steamed up my cream before giving to me, which I hadn't seen before. Not sure if it's supposed to change anything with the flavor, but I thought it was an interesting touch. Service was great. Like I said, it was pretty busy, so we had to wait just a bit to get our order taken, but it wasn't an outlandish time to wait so I was fine. Overall, I will definitely be back. If you're like me and hate waiting 45 minutes for brunch, either come extra early on the weekend, or early-ish on a weekday. If you do decide to come a bit later and wait it out, you won't be disappointed.
(4)
Grace C.
Really solid breakfast place. One of the few places in Portland where I thought it lived up to all the reviews and the hype. I got the smoked trout and it was delicious. The food was made really well and not pretending to be something it is not. The service was also great! I highly recommend if you are visiting Portland. Make sure to come early or during non peak hours as the lines get crazy.
(4)
Jenna F.
They cook an egg so perfectly. I would go here just for the baked egg. But then there are the aebleskivers, the apple fritters, and the hash. I never feel overfull when I eat here, just perfectly happy. The long wait is okay, I don't mind waiting with coffee and a seat next door.
(5)
Lily S.
CUTEST. PLACE. EVAR. Well, cutest Swedish restaurant in Portland EVAR. We'd been meaning to go to Broder for quite some time now, but always got sidetracked. Until this last weekend. We got up, got ready, and headed over, only to find a line & a list. Not to worry - got our name on the list and went next door to Savoy's bar area for free (!) tasty coffee and to chill out beforehand. The wait was about a half hour (give or take) and we were all getting hopped up a bit on the caffeine, when one of the servers came in and took us over to our table. Baked scrambles w/ Danish blue cheese and roma tomatoes plus a potato pancake, a ridiculous ham & cheese sandwich w/ fabulous tomato soup, & whatever scrambles our friends ordered and we were so v v happy. DEFINITELY worth the wait. Thank you teeny tiny Broder. We heart you.
(5)
Hamody H.
Broder is both charming and delicious! Worth the wait! I went there for breakfast and had the smoked trout pytt (trout hash and eggs) as well as the Swedish pancakes. The trout hash is flavorful and is served with nicely cooked eggs with the whites in a peculiar square shape. The pancakes are shaped like donut holes and come with your choice of two spreads to put on them (we chose lemon curd and lingonberry jam). Though they look like donut holes they have the fluffy moist taste of traditional pancakes with none of the heavy grease of a fried donut. If I hadn't had company I would have ordered another side of lemon curd and eaten it straight! Yum! The trout hash also comes with walnut bread which I'm definitely looking forward to eating again. The coffee is served with WARM cream, which was a very happy surprise, although the coffee itself could have been stronger. The staff is very friendly : ) We did have to wait a little over an hour, which is a long time, but here's why it was a happy wait: (1) coffee and pastries were available during the wait (2) Clinton is a quiet pedestrian street with plenty of interesting passers-by (3) there were plenty of benches and tables to wait at, which beats standing in line (4) Clinton Street video is right across the street, so you can peruse new releases during the early part of your wait. The food is reasonably priced, unique, and very tasty. I will be back!
(5)
William W.
I've had one of the best breakfasts of my life at Broders. I've been there enough now to I've also had some less then stellar experiences but thankfully the amazing have outweighed the poor. Fresh, fresh, fresh ingredients. Amazing mash up of Scandanavian food. The salmon cakes are amazeballs along with the fresh salmon fillets in their entrees. It's small so you might have to wait for a table.
(4)
Christine N.
Lost a star for the wait. It really is ridiculous. We waited for about an hour and since we are not in the area that often we had to. This really would be unnecessary if they took reservations. People were getting so angry in the bar next door it was sort of unpleasant. The food was pretty good. I really enjoyed the lost eggs. The crispy panko crumb parmesan crust was a nice compliment to the soft baked egg and cooked spinach. Husband had the baked eggs with bacon that was just alright. Abelskivers were ok but I'm not usually a fan. I'd definitely go back for the lost eggs if I happened to drive by an there was a shorter wait.
(4)
Danny A.
So damn good I can cry... EVERY.TIME.. Not to mention the hot dudes that work there. Eye candy and dancing taste buds?!?! Are you kidding me??? No they're not.. Can't wait for the second location.
(5)
Nick K.
We got here right at 9 AM and didn't have to wait. Check plus for that! The food was okay and pricey. I'm not quite sure what all the fuss is about. The baked eggs were rather bland and the coffee was meh. Those little Danish pancake things were good, though. They bumped some serious jams on the speakers, which I always appreciate. Also, our waitress screwed up the bill, so we got ten dollars off! Not a bad deal, so another check plus for service. So, is it worth the wait? Maybe once. Twice? I don't think so. Like the average decor, there isn't too much flavor here. Look elsewhere, curious Yelpers.
(3)
Debra H.
I've been to Broder's three times, and as an avid brunch lover, I'm sorry to say that I'm out. It's unfortunate because the flavors of the trout hash are the kind that smack you in the face just like I love. Aesthetically, the food is beautiful. However, there are just too many things that overshadow the lovely food. The second time that I went to Broder was midmorning during the week, and it was just me and my husband. All of the tables were full and we were told that we could either wait or sit at the bar. We asked if we could sit at the bar and move once a table opened up. The server threw us some attitude and reluctantly agreed. If it had been a problem and we had been told to wait, then we would have opted to wait. My husband and I are both tall and I knew that we wouldn't be comfortable sitting through the meal at the bar. After a couple of tables opened up, I thought that we'd be moved but others were quickly seated in those seats. I finally asked if we could move since that tiny bar was forcing me to sit sideways. The waiter threw us more attitude, but the food was so good that I decided to give Broder another chance. The last time that I dined there we brought our two kids. They love the able skivers. We were the first people in line when they opened, first people seated, and yet we waited 40 minutes for our lattes. On top of that, half of the restaurant received their food before we received our 3 dishes. As much as I enjoy the food there, between the attitude from the wait staff and the ridiculous wait for coffee, it's hardly worth it.
(2)
Ross K.
Setting is typical SE Portland hip. Service was responsive and friendly. Menu is super interesting. Lefse (potato flour crepe/tortilla creation) with smoked trout and eggs was delicious but needed a bit of hot sauce to sex it up. Granola parfait was a bit too sweet. Swedish hash was good, but a little bland considering the ingredients. Will return to sample other dishes. Overall the food & dining experience was very good.
(4)
Giggly C.
SO why is this listed year after year in portland monthly magazine's breakfast place? came on a fri afternoon. Long wait. Slow service. They gave my table to another person behind me because a baby chair needs to be in a special table? (the other table had more space! wtf. (not kid friendly)). Danish pancakes are OK, apple fritter were ok. should I like the sausage the best of the the dishes? Guess this place is not for me.
(3)
Bruce R.
Wow, if you like breakfast you will love this place. We sat at the counter which was well worth it just for the show. Watching them cook our food was sheer entertainment and then add the value of eating great and different style breakfast food. Bruce R.
(5)
Sze Ling Y.
There's always a line for this place, at least for breakfast/brunch. It could be because the place is kind of small, or it could be that the food is really good. I believe it's the latter. The husband and I love this place, even though we have to wait in line every single time we're here. He favors the trout hash, while I like the baked eggs with potato pancake. Both are equally yummy, though he might disagree. Hah! And did I mention the coffee is really, really good? I believe it's Stumptown. I've been to other places that brew Stumptown, but none of them make it as nice as Broder. Overall, good food and nice setting (if you don't mind being quite close to the person in the next table). Friendly service too.
(5)
Shane S.
Top notch old friends. Top notch. I say old friends because I want future me to still be frequenting this place when I someday go back to the yelp archives and read all of my sad, pathetic attempts at writing good reviews for places that deserve them. By then ill probably hate technology anyway, IT'S THE DEVIL! Right then, on with my review.... Top notch. My friend and I decided to try this place even after I protested many many times. You see, I'm a big fan of the good old American pile of deep-fried-everything-dripping-with-oh-so-Âdelicious-gravy. So when I look for a breakfast place, I certainly don't usually stray from the norm on that one. However I have this inherent need to stay somewhat cultured--who knows why, I guess so I can be cool or whatever. Wait, it's so my wife will love me for being more than a self-loathing, steak hungry beast of a man. NAILED IT! Anyways, my buddy and I set off walking. 23 blocks later we arrived. With feet numb from the cold, noses red and dripping, and relatively soaked from the rain, we arrived. We walk inside and are immediately greeted with a big smile and a cozy table. After doing some reading I realize we were lucky to have gotten a table so quickly. The server/manager that helped us was unbelievable. Coffee? Done. Smiles? Done. High fives? Done. This guy was ridiculous. He gathered that this was our first time here and brought us a tray of abelskivers on the house! I ordered the Swedish meatballs with a potato pancake side. My friend, the apple fritters. What happened next could only be described as a ballet of tiny little flavor pixies kissing each and every one of my taste buds at the same time. You know what else is great? This was just the right amount of food. Admittedly, when I eat "the American breakfast" I'm left with a stomach so full it hurts, and a body that needs to shut down in order to process it all. But this was juuuuuust right. No matter what you do, you simply MUST go to Broder. It will be ridiculously worthwhile for you. Take the lady on a date or something ya bum.
(5)
Kylie A.
Broder, you have won my heart in every way possible. This place is supreme. The whole menu is glorious. The food is glorious. By far, one of the best breakfasts I've ever had in my life. Yes. It's that damn good. I mean, c'mon, you can't win my heart over any more by having roasted acorn squash with fried sage leaves as a vegetable side dish. And having humungous cardamom sweet rolls bigger than the size of my face. Over-easy eggs cooked to perfection with funny yolks and sweet apple sausage. Not to mention the hidden apple pancakes below the eggs, mixed in with the luscious sour cream and maple syrup. By far, my dream breakfast. Better than my dream breakfast. Holy crap. Hip, casual kitschy Scandinavian decor, cute ceramic dishes, this place is five stars, hands down. I can't wait to try their aebleskivers. I can't wait to try out their dinner! Swedish meatballs with lingonberry jam? Yes, please! As Portlander M.Ward would say, "oh, take me back and try me one more time". Oh boy, it would be more than one more time. Yes, indeed.
(5)
Jason G.
I came in on a Friday morning and it never really got busy. Its a small place though and doesn't look it would take much to fill up. Is it worth waiting? I don't think so, it was mostly meh. My lady got the special, I don't remember what it was, but it was good though not great. I had apple fritters and they were about mediocre. Along with the danish pancakes, it wasn't an impressive experience. The sausage had a very even texture which I thought was a little strange. I had a pretty good experience wth the waitstaff, and I almost want to rate it a four for that reason. The high rating though was one of the reasons why I tried the place though, so it could probably use a little correcting. Don't wait in line for this place, and unless you're already here I would probably try something else instead.
(3)
Heather J.
This is probably my favourite brunch place in town. There's always a wait, but the design is cute, the food is delicious, different than your usual fare, and not too heavy. I like the breakfast bords because you get a bit of everything, the lefse are usually delicious, and the apple fritters/sausage combo remain one of the go-tos. Also, the gin & milk drink is surprisingly delicious. Like me, you may order it because it sounds weird, but you'll find yourself craving it far into the future.
(5)
Jennifer F.
Okay, just got home from an AMAZING brunch here and all I can do is add to the Broder love! Did we have to wait... yes, did I mind... no. Broder is pretty small, so they're geniuses and somehow worked it out with the bar/restaurant next door (Savoy Tavern) to open their doors and allow brunch people to wait in the bar and help themselves to Stumptown Coffee. So, once we were seated it was kind of a no brainer to put in an order of Aebleskivers to start things off right, I had read about them, so I had to try them myself! Um, yes, they are delicious, so delicious I forgot to take a picture until we had completely devoured them! We had brought our coffee over from next door and they brought us fresh steamed milk with no request, but just another great awesome factor they have going for them. For brunch I went with the Smoked Trout Pytt I Panna and my friend went for the special Baked Egg Scramble that happened to be Smoked Salmon with Chevre today and a potato pancake as the side! Both were AMAZING! Both come in their own little pan, which everything is cooked individually in and the presentation was simple, yet elegant. The entire meal we were both constantly saying, this is so good! So, will I be back... No doubt! Now we want to try dinner and I will be sending plenty friends, family and out of town guest here as well!
(5)
Alyssa A.
This is the sweetest little cafe for Scandinavian-like breakfasts that I've found in Portland thus far. And it's popular so expect to wait a lonnngggg time on the weekends. 'nough said about that. Portlanders sure do like their weekend brunches. The Swedish bord is very well done. If Broder would open at 7am on a weekday I think I would stop here every day for a bord breakfast. Tasty, good bang for your buck and relatively healthy. The aebleskivers are good (though not like my Mom's version but she's 3/4 Norwegian so I'd expect hers to be authentic). The hash is delicious. I definitely recommend trying Broder out if you haven't yet. Just come early. Or come prepared to be patient.
(4)
Kevo R.
The portions are on the small end so I would suggest getting 3 dishes per two people and eat family style.
(5)
Julie H.
Broder. Yummmy self-serve coffee for you to drink while you are waiting, and yes, you will be waiting, super cute interior decor, DEE-LICIOUS potato pancakes and a cozy fun atmosphere? Welcome to Broders. The golf ball shaped Swedish pancakes aka ebelskivers, with their assortment of lovely dipping sauces (including the lick-it-clean worthy mini bowl of lemon curd) are a must-order for the table as are an order of multiple potato pancakes. The bacon bloody mary looked quite impressive (I didn't taste it) and there were rave reviews of the pot roast hash. The charcuterie plate looked well put together and people also seemed to like the Swedish meatballs. Across the street there is a cute, well-edited vintage clothing shop for you to kill some time at as well. Broder = a cute breakfast spot for a weekend morning when time is not of the essence, you aren't starving (because you are going to have to wait) and when you feel like checking out the cute waiters =)
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Jack D.
Arrived on a Friday morning (12/30/11) within 30 minutes of opening the doors and there was a massive wait. The folks on the wait list, were filling the Savoy bar next door. We were led to a place that was almost full. They needed a waiting room for the waiting room. We stuck around drinking free coffee using Yelp to find another spot. SubRosa was a welcome surprise with great food that Broder failed to deliver.
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Steven H.
I had the most amazing breakfast of potato crepes topped with chevre cheese and baked eggs and grilled arugula and brussel sprouts. Not to be forgotten!
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Adrian Robert H.
I'd rate 40% Gimmicky & unsatisfying breakfast. The concept of having Swedish inspired breakfast is an intriguing concept. However, it fails to deliver anything memorable. I came with a party of 6 on a Sunday morning around 10am. Wait was a bit longer than usual, but understandable given how busy the place is and the limited number of tables. It was pleasant touch that we were given a waiting room with free coffee. The food was an overall dissapointment. We ordered swedish meatballs, some cold cuts type breakfast, potatoe pancakes, swedish ball pancakes, fried egg with mushrooms. Nothing really stood out in particular, and the novelty did not work any better than a regular breakfast. The cold cut, and potato pancake were fairly substandard. The meatballs were pretty decent, but not really far and beyond what they serve at Ikea. Service was a about average. Our food arrived within 20 mins of ordering. Ambience is pleasant albeit the tables can be a bit cramped. I can understand how this might appeal to some. To me, it was one of the more underwhelming dining experiences I've had this year. As far as quality of cooking goes, the cooking did not appear to be particulary refined. Ingredients seemed like something sourced from the local supermarket. It borders on slop. As far as quantity goes, I got the impression the portions were about average. There was plently of starch, but meat servings are more on the stingy side. As an adamant carnivore, it's not the place I can enjoy myself. I don't see any resemblance to authentic Scandinavian cooking either. I've visited Sweden a number of years ago, and I do not recall the food sharing any resemblance at all. The subtle, clean, and refined flavors of Swedish cooking is absent from Broder. For the price you pay, the value is mediocre. I can honestly say that I prefer a meal at Ikea instead. Broder just doesn't do anything for me.
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danielle l.
here i was, thinking i'd found my perfect breakfast/ brunch spot and i could move on to forge a relationship with some other local restaurant for my indulgent lunch needs. boy was i WRONG. for as much as i talked up broder's amazing breakfasts, i didn't think their lunch menu could compare. but oh. my. heck. housemade meatballs with sherry cream AND lingonberry jam? yes please. and i want to marry the person who had the idea to put gravlax on a blta. and i want to spend the night with their pot roast sandwich. i fully intend on returning to try their egg salad sandwich, liver pate sandwich, and lamb burger. i expect to become a full-blown stalker once i make it there for dinner.
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Jennyfer B.
Charming restaurant in downtown Portland. Many great choices to pick from. I had the Scandinavian pancakes with lemon curd and lingonberry. It was heaven on my plate! Yummy! Make sure you get there early because the restaurant fills up quickly. There is only street parking available. I want to try their lamb burgers next. Can't wait to go back, too bad they close at 3pm. The staff was friendly and efficient.
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Eva W.
My companion and I waited outside and drank Broder's delicious coffee while we waited for a table. THIS PLACE IS CUTE!! It's very futuristic, like Ikea meets quaint cafe. Very Swedish with modern square-shaped cups and bowls and an artfully arranged menu and ceiling lights, with exposed beams. We flipped through little modern, mini catalogs featuring trendy places to shop and eat all over the country. Breakfast was served in square pans and plates with an individual sized omelette in a pan with it's own little polka dot pot holder---like I said, cute! I ordered something summery and multisyllabic which was in a Scandinavian language I can't properly pronounce. What it consisted of was a soft boiled egg, sitting empirically in a miniature little egg dish with it's own little spoon to eat it with, fruit drizzled with honey, lingonberries, and yogurt, cold wedges of ham and cheese, and a breakfast salad...the breakfast salad was like oniony coleslaw (yuk). I am not a salad fan anyways, and especially not for breakfast, but other than that, everything was scrumptious....and cute.
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Windy S.
Love this place so much we had to bring our Sous Chef friend. We showed up Sunday around 1pm and only had to wait about 20min for our party of 3. Had to order the Danish pancakes for a starter. This time they gave us all three sauces. I still love the lemon curd but also thought the apple sauce was pretty awesome! Damn these Danish pancakes!!! This is the kind of crap I crave and dream about until I get it! I told myself I would try one of the breakfast bords this time, but I couldn't get myself to do it! Smoked Trout Hash it is!!! Again!!! My husband ordered the Lamb burger w/chevre. It was SO GOOD! The burger was so flavorful, the roasted tomato relish was FANTASTIC! He had the onion soup as a side with big croutons, also very good. Our friend had the wild mushroom and carmelized onion baked scramble and added bacon with the potato pancake. He is super critical when it comes to food and he had nothing but compliments for everything! Service was extremely friendly. I AM A FAN!
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Cassandra R.
Went for a busy Sunday brunch, wait was a while, but it was worth it. The food was very good, the service was very good also. I would have loved to try one of the cocktails but unfortunately had to drive south directly after. Definitely will go back, and will try lunch and dinner another time. Highly recommended.
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Matt K.
Awesome awesome awesome! Be prepared to wait though. As we drove past to find parking, there was at least 20 people standing outside waiting for a table. I think we waited for at least 45 mins, but it was SO worth it!!! What we ordered: - Orange Juice - Swedish Hash: Delicious, looks small when they bring it out but SO filling. - Baked Omelet: Very good, I didn't like the rock salt on top but not a deal breaker here. - Aebleskiver: So light and fluffy. Lemon curd dipping sauce was nice and tart, raspberry dipping sauce was nice as well. - Potato Pancake: YUM!!! Perfectly made potato pancake.
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Adam A.
Presentation of everything is amazing. I have difficulty with menus because I want a little of everything, and Broder has a lot of dishes that offer you multiple little dishes. Absolutely fantastic. Vibe is great, food is tasty, it's a great place for breakfast or lunch. And very unique in an environment of unique restaurants. Great place to take a someone who is visiting Portland.
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Rachele G.
I saw Broder in Portland Monthly's Breakfast issue and had to go there since they had Æbleskiver on the menu. Being 1/4 danish and having a yearly cook=off at family events made me HAVE to try it out. My sister and I went and wound up moving and sitting at the bar to get a better view. We were impressed at how they made the Æbleskiver and loved the idea that they were made differently (mildly, mostly batter consistency and length of time left in pan) and tasted just as good! Gave us some good ideas for next years cook-off! I loved the presentation of all the food, sitting at the bar gave us a different view as to how they made the food and the presentation. Obviously having the kitchen open like that made me very happy, my curiosity was satiated and I can't wait to go back. The employees were SO nice and they didn't hesitate to answer our questions even though it was really busy.
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Don C.
The food, cleanliness, and service are top notch. Expect a wait, but its well worth it. Definitely an important addition to portland breakfast scene.
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Steven G.
What a hoot (Duluth terminology); when a friend decided to celebrate my Norwegian heritage at Broder. The people there were fun and attentive {not the usual experience in SE PDX] and the food was delicious. Now realize this was nothing close to Scandinavian fare regardless of what your newly arrived waitperson to Portland told you. OMG! That said, there is a reason why there are no Norsk/Svenska dining establishments anywhere, because they broke my dog from begging at the table {budumbum!}. Still Broder is a fine arrival and you won't leave hungry; although as a Wkipedia experience I suggest you search out Kumla, Letfiske, Krum de Kake, and the like[as in Norwegian food]. So for all of the Scandinavian imagery (great health/teeth/skin, etc), you'd never know we predicate our cuisine on one staple...butter, butter, butter! That said, enjoy Broder and be happy you won't have to crack a live fish in the head for breakfast!
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Char M.
Possibly my favorite brunch place of all time. The apple fritters and baked eggs - amazing! My husband had the Swedish Hot Dog and practically passed out with delight. We live 90 minutes away and will make special trips to Portland just to eat here. Stop reading and go eat there!
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Beric D.
I feel compelled to expound on my quick tip. The fact is, Broder is one of the best breakfast options in a town full of 'em. The food here is always beautifully presented, and the taste matches the appearance. I can honestly say I've never been disappointed with my meal; in fact, I've had some of my best meals EVER at this joint. In addition to the food, the service is great. Keep in mind: it's small, and the kitchen is smaller. It isn't fast, but it's worth it... and be nice to Joe- he's the best.
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Erika B.
I can't believe I waited this long to try Broder...but really glad I did! We arrived at 8:50 on a Sunday morning because we are early risers and loathe waiting on a long line for breakfast. When we pulled up there was already a line! A will admit that I got a little anxious when I saw that. Luckily we were still within the first wave of people and got seats at a great table by the window. I loved the clean lines of the interior and choice of color...the aqua chairs were a nice contrast to the dark tables. I also enjoyed the interesting touches for simple things such as steaming the milk for the coffe and serving it in cute glass bottles. Really liked the bottles of water that are given to each table as well. Love the coarse salt & pepper set too. We each ordered something different and there was not a dissappointment among us. Standouts were the smoked Trout on the Board, the walnut bread, Baked eggs,Abelskiever, and AMAZING Cardamom roll. Coffee was excellent. Service was efficient and unhurried even though there were people waiting to be seated outside.
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Denis G.
One word - Aebelskiver. It's like a pancake mated with a Dunkin Donuts munchkin to create light little balls of goodness. Lingonberry jam and you're set. The salmon tart was also excellent. Trout hash was ok but I would do the tart with potato pancake with a side of aebelskiver any weekend day. Go next door to the bar for free coffee while you wait.
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Grammar G.
I gave this place another try, despite my misgivings. I've been back three times since, but I only go in off hours to avoid the wait. I enjoy the gravlax board. If you like Scandinavian food, much better than IKEA. --------- ORIGINAL REVIEW: After reading all the good press this place has received lately, I was excited to finally have an opportunity to try it. I arrived around 12:30 on a Saturday and was excited to see there weren't too many people waiting because I was meeting up with some friends over at Clinton St. Theater at 2PM. When the guy asked me how many were in my party, I told him there were two of us and that we'd be happy to sit at the bar if needed. He proceed to tell me how busy they were and that there were actually many people ahead of us waiting next door. Since I had a time constraint, I asked how many people were ahead of us and about how much time he though it would be before we were seated. He proceeded to tilt his ironic trucker hat back in disgust, point at the list in front of him and inform me in a snide tone, "It's the weekend, here, you know." I informed him that indeed I knew it was the weekend and that I would be celebrating this fact elsewhere. I turned around and walked my ass down right down the block to Sub Rosa where I got a table straight away, the food was organically delicious, and the prices were fair. People of Portland--I don't care how good the food might be, it's never worth being treated like shit.
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Tai T.
Great scandanavian breakfast joint. The danish pancakes are to live for! This place is a must in Portland. Everytime we head to Portland, we hit this place up. The Omlette's are great (try the smoke trout or the mushroom) and come with choice of cooked greens, salad, or potato pancake. Go for the potato pancake! If you prefer lunch, do the swedish meatball sandwich.
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Sylvia S.
Fantastic food and presentation. The service was fantastic as well and the menu really unique. Smoked trout hash is delicious as is the walnut bread. Will be coming back very soon!
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Daniel E.
I stopped in at Broder today for breakfast. I had read that the wait times could be exceptionally long, so I brought a good book to read (Virgile's Vineyard by P. Moore); however, it was about 10:30am so I was seated immediately. I ordered the Smoked Trout and Red Onion Baked Scramble and chose the Potato Pancake side. The Scramble arrives in a ~4x4" square cast iron skillet - very cute. I thought it was very good, though I might have hoped for a bit more trout or a bit more smoky. But very tasty, nonetheless. Next to that was a Potato Pancake, which was rich and heavenly, very crispy and brown on the outside - just like I like 'em. Sitting between these two was a little stack of multigrain toast. Wow that toast was good! I asked if that was made in-house and was told that it's made for them by Pearl Bakery. (Can you guess my next destination...) As we Americans edge closer to embracing portion control, I'd say that the amount of food I got for $9 was just fine. Next time I'll go for the Swedish Pancakes - which looked delicious at the table next to mine. (Poorly designed web site makes it difficult to know how much information is really there...) I heartily recommend Broder.
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Jeff H.
After reading reviews on Yelp - decided to try this place for breakfast on Labor Day. Interior - clean, very Ikea looking - Scandanavian Euro inside. Nice -Modern - Unique. Seating -tables are squeezed in pretty tight -it's a small space. The table at the front window seems to be the best seat in the house - more spacious. Menu - put together nicely. Good selection of breakfast and lunch. I had the Swedish Hash - was good except for the bacon was undercooked - I like my bacon done a bit more. I substitued bacon for the roast beef that is standard with ham in the hash. I like that they serve their food in mini-skillets and crocks. Keeps the food hot as it comes out. My friend had the Jordbruken baked scramble w/ potato pancake as a side. From looking around this seemed to be a popular dish as did the Swedish Hash I had. It was bascially an omelet with potato, carmelized onion, bell pepper and bacon served on a mini-square skillet. What they called a baked egg on top of my Swedish hash simply came off to me a sunny side up egg. Potato Pancake was a bit undercooked for me. Sauteed Greens are a side dish you can choose from on my items - I didn't have them, but noticed someone else having them and they looked delicious - I will try those next time. A girl next to me was having the Broder Club - gravlax, bacon, avocado, tomato, horseradish cream on whole grain toast - looked fantastic. Great presentation. Their standard walnut toast/bread was excellent. I believe it was swirled rye w/ walnuts. Very good. Staff - friendly. Coffee - Stumptown - good.
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Amy R.
soooo so good; go on a weekday if you can. my perfect meal is to split the apple fritter meal and one of the scrambles with my husband. add two drinks and out the door for $28.00. my perfect breakfast / brunch.
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Jenn F.
After a very long wait (we had a large group and it was the weekend) supplemented by free coffee we received top notch service from our very apologetic and sincere waiter. The food was quite good (my eggs were a tad bit cool, but I can live with that), but what I really loved was the decor. I felt at ease and really enjoyed my meal. I'd like to go back again with just my husband. If our wait is shorter and we get the same wonderful service, I'll give them five stars.
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S A R A H.
The food is worth the wait and you will wait. The good news is that you wait next store and there's fresh free coffee available. The bad news is that you may wait a very long time. We waited 1 hour (we really wanted to eat here). The good news is that the food is really good and I personally thought it was worth the wait. The server was very nice and get this... was aware of just how long we waited (we THANK YOU for being cognizant). He brought us a little something extra that was extra delicious and made us forget how long we waited (otherwise I think 3-4 stars would be appropriate). The fact that Broder's tasty fame hasn't gone to their head wins them 5 stars and a repeat customer.
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Martha G.
I don't mind waiting for brunch. People who complain about a wait for weekend brunch are assholes. That being said, the coffee was great, the service was friendly and the place is cute but I've been there twice and the food was waaaaay too salty both times. Yuck. I won't be back again.
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Laura M.
OMG, this could be my favorite resteraunt in Portland which is saying A LOT! Come to breakfast with a newspaper or a magazine--it is worth the wait! I havn't gone for dinner yet, but if it's just as awsome as breakfast, then prepare to go crazy....
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Eric H.
An absolute favorite in the Clinton neighborhood. No secret on the quality of the lemon curd. Love the baked eggs, pickled boards, Aebleskiver. And hands down, one of the better Bloody Marys in town (keep it Swedish with the Aquavit).
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Jake D.
My wife and I stumbled onto Broder one night as volunteers for the Dining Out For Life event. Never having been we were excited to try it. SInce then we have been for breakfast and it is now MY PERSONAL FAVORITE BREAKFAST IN PORTLAND, and in my top 5 places to go! When friends come visit from out of town this has moved to the top of the list for places must seen. We are also looking for a place to live and Broder makes me really want to live in Clinton, anyone have a cheap house to rent? DECOR: The decor is phenomenal, well suited for the type of restaurant without being kitschy or obvious scandinavian. Very tasteful and classy. SERVICE: Always great! Very knowledgeable with an interest to serve and go above and beyond! FOOD: to die for! The Lefsa's are amazing as are the danish pancakes. It is always a blast to try new things but when they are also heavenly and decadent and delicious...it makes the new experience all the more fun and exciting! GO TO BRODER.
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Cam T.
did you ever wonder why you can't shut your ears unlike your eyes or mouth? it's because the universe wants you to pretend deafness whilst overhearing such juicy tidbits like, "I'm a serial monogamist, she was my tenth type-A photographer," or "It's great having the run of the house with my 2 kitty children!" so i think of the Mona Lisa & smile enigmatically while appreciating the cool branch chandelier suspended from the ceiling. needless to say, i never mind waiting for my dining companion to show up. even if i didn't have Days of Our Kitties to keep me amused, the cute wooden horses, streamlined subway tile, & sunny window make even the Radiohead tracks seem cheery. sometimes i crave swedish meatballs enough that i actually contemplate a trip to Ikea until i picture the meandering masses, listing handcarts, & the interminable lines from heck. my swedish meatball sandwich was delectable, from the toothy meatballs to the flavorful but not overly rich gravy to the springy, toasted sesame bun. definitely plop some lingonberry jam onto the sandwich, the tanginess gives it an extra zing! loved the homemade pickled cucumbers, red onion & beets on the side. my friend succumbed to the wiles of the carmelized onion & wild mushroom scramble. wah-ha! if you caramelize cardboard i'd eat it. the onions here were tender & sweet encased in fluffy egg with little islands of earthy mushrooms. [drool.] i'll be back for my Scandinavian fix & my next installment of As the Photographer Turns.
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Blaine E.
great food and atmosphere!
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Emily A.
WOW! This place is awesome-- very original !!! The sweedish puffs were amazing with great lemon curd, jam, and maple syrup! Such high quality food here and at decent rates, considering. Smallish portions and long waits-- but you get free coffee while waiting so its worth it!
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Julie T.
broder rocks my world! not only is this place cute, the coffee keeps being poured, the servers are nice, and the potatoe pancakes make me fall in love with them again and again. the baked eggs are neat. they come in a cute, little, iron skillet with its own little oven mitt for the handle. everything is served on boards. not sure what that thing outside the bathroom is....vintage urinal?
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Travis L.
A bit cramped, but the cozy atmosphere lets you feel like you're almost not in Portland. The presentation is artful and the taste is exquisite.
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Reed W.
I went to Broder for lunch. I had the Winter Board. Was it good...yes. Would I have it again for $10.....no. I'd call it quaint or different but not something I'd crave anytime soon. The baked squash was very dry and although I liked the bread that came on the board, none of the condiments really blew me away. The yogurt with fruit and honey was good and enjoyable but really nothing on the "Board" got me excited. Maybe that's just the way it is......plain and simple. I didn't feel stuffed and miserable after eating there which was good thing but I wouldn't write home about it either. The waiter was very friendly and did a great job but the other girl behind the counter looked like she was hung over or having a bad hair day.
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Anna L.
I moved to Portland from Chicago and am sad to say that the breakfast scene here is a little one note....not bad food...just a lot of the same stuff. I was happy to stumble upon Broder and score a delicious waffle and Jasmine Pearl tea. I also liked the potato pancake a lot! My partner ordered one of their boards and was also pleased. Although I won't make this my weekly eat out (lines can be long as it is popular and there are not that many tables), I will be back again soon and this is likely to be the place I will take out-of-towners tofor a good brunch.
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Adam C.
my wife and i had one of the best dining experiences ever here. i can't remember how we heard about it and we really only made it there by chance almost on a rare day we found ourselves both to be off work. i'd say it made our day but we were already having a pretty good day. it just made it almost a perfect day. the atmosphere is great. modern but not lame, trendy, we got this at ikea and it doesn't realy fit in modern. the music was thoughtful and good. the staff were very friendly, professional, but not snooty. and the price was pretty good. the food was great. i kept saying to my wife, "why aren't there more swedish restaurants around?" we loved it all. first, there was the most divine swedish meatballs you've ever had. then there were the abelskievers that knocked your socks off. but what really tied it all together was that NOTHING WAS JUST OK. EVERYTHING WAS GREAT. the coffee was awesome, the various cheeses were different but good, the bread was rustic and perfect after some meatballs, the various pickled veggies were pickled just right, and the lingonberry jam was even better. the portions were also perfect. we've been back once since then so far and although it wasn't on our day off and thus not as perfect it was still easily one of the best restaurants in town.
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Lucy L.
Sister raved about Broders especially their Danish pancakes. So, today we finally got the opportunity to see if Broders lived up to her hype . There was a slight wait on a Monday for brunch. I have to say the decor was quite cute and quaint. She ordered the Danish Pancakes (of course) with lingonberry jam and their housemade lemon curd. Dad ordered the Smoked Trout Pytt I Panna, and I ordered the Baked Scramble with applewood smoked bacon, wild mushrooms, and gouda. We had to wait for a good 20 minutes before our food arrived, but I guess it was ok because I was mesmerized watching the sole chef pull together multiple orders manning the grill making potato pancakes, filling mini cast iron skillets with diced goodies and eggs, and plating food in colorful dishware. I took my sip of my sister's Spanska. It was a bit too strong for my empty stomach, but my sis thoroughly enjoyed it. I stuck with the mocha, which was acceptable. The Danish pancakes were cute and resembled mini muffins and tasted like light fluffy larger versions of eggettes. I preferred the lemon curd over the lingonberry jam. I snuck some to smother my mini slices of walnut toast . I loved the potato pancake. The baked scramble was tasty as well, but became a tad rich for my taste buds after eating half of it. The diced potatoes in the Pytt I Panna was a bit too char for my father's taste, but the smoked trout was excellent. The slivers of pickled beets on it was also very tasty and served as a nice complement to the baked eggs and smoked trout. Next time, I might stick with just a platter of those mouth-watering potato pancakes. Nice ambiance if you don't mind cozy seating. I guess I'll have to give credit to my sis for this rec.
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iliana p.
Great service and AMAZING food! The baked eggs and potato pancakes are delicious. Also, the danish pancakes (with the lemon curd) are excellent. Overall, a very cute and unique place.
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B S.
super service, amazing food, everytime
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E W.
I thought this place was great. I would suggest the "pancakes" which are kind of little puffballs, the egg dishes are king of like baked pie style, and their bloody marys are awesome. Not your normal american brunch, but that's probably because it's not an american place. I recommend it at least one. Good for dates or family.
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Matthew M.
After living in the area for half a year we decided to check out Broder. Having relocated from Chicago where there's a pretty good variety of Swedish restaurants and brunch spots, we thought we'd see how it measured up. Broder is definitely "nicer" fare than the average Swedish diner/establishment. However, there are some factors that detracted from our first experience there. Timing is an issue. Brunch in Portland is a hot commodity and people seem willing (more so than I) to wait indefinitely. Broder was nice in that there was only a single party ahead of us, even though the place is somewhat small... still, despite that, getting a table took a reasonable amoutn of time. This made more sense when we sat down, when it took quite a while to order, and then an even longer time for our food to arrive. It's not that large of a restaurant, and I know they probably only had a single cook behind the counter, but 30-35 min for our straightforward order seemed a bit much. We saw my plate on the counter for a good 5-10 min before our other dish came out to us with it, so one was quite hot and one was slightly warm. The food itself was good (not what I'd call "great") although here's fair warning that the scramble portion is pretty small. All of these complaints aren't intended to take away from the spirit of the restaurant, as it has potential -- it may have just been an "off" day. The menu is a healthy balance of traditional Sweden and a contemporary twist, and the interior is surprisingly comfortable given how small the tables are, all lined up railroad style. (You wouldn't know this from their website, which features a variety of nearly abstract detail photos of chairs and biscuits, but no useful view of the restaurant itself.) But a word of caution if you are hoping to be in and out in any reasonable amount of time... you won't. Perhaps best enjoyed with a side order of extra patience.
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Branden T.
This is my favorite place for brunch in the city. It's warm, comforting, and the service is excellent.
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Vinh T.
OK, I went here with the gf and a friend from out of town, expecting excellence, based on the rave reviews on yelp. Sadly, we were disappointed. I will give it an A for originality with the Swedish food theme, super amazing bloody mary (it's quite serious), and the friendly staff. But unfortunately, those highlights are brought down by the bland, under-seasoned food (and there's no excuse for the absence of salt/pepper at the tables). For the price, better tasting food (brunch anyway) can be had Mothers, Simpatica, even Screen Door.
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Brandi M.
Excellent food, hyggelig (cozy) vibe, great service and coffee well-brewed (believe it or not there are an increasing number of places serving Stumptown that don't do it justice). Having lived in Denmark for a very long time, it's kind of amusing to see what a hit this place is here in PDX. I can't speak for the Swedes and Norwegians, but Danes certainly don't make hot dishes for breakfast. 'American breakfast/brunch' is a huge trend in DK but it's our fare as well. Danish breakfast is extremely simple- mostly bread and some things to put on it. Perhaps some fruit and yogurt. Lunch is the same minus the yogurt. Broder's menu is rather authentic albeit slightly adapted...WELL adapted I must say since, although I definitely came to appreciate Scandinavian food, it is very simple and can easily become a bit...boring which may be why it lacks the far-reaching fame of French and Italian cuisine. So hats off to Broder for making a 'good' thing GREAT! The only thing I will say is actually better in DK is the aebleskiver (oh, and I must admit to not having tried Broder's 'Danish' pastry. I've yet to find authentic Danish pastry in the U.S. Not even in Solvang.) But if you've never tasted Else-Marie's homemade aebleskiver, you don't know what you're missing!
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cory n.
Broder was fantastic, my wife and I try and go to a different breakfast spot every Sunday. This Sunday we had the pleasure of going to Broder, we love the location and at 930 on a Sunday and sat right down. I had the Swedish pancakes with applesauce, and my wife the veggie panna. Both dishes came quickly and were fantastic, the only negative was the amount of applesauce I got but I am sure if I asked I could have got more. Overall a fantastic experience. We will be back.
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dean c.
Brunch on Sunday, about 1:00. I bought some records at the little shop right next door during the brief wait to be seated. The food was great, while the portions were on the small side. I was duly sated by the hash, though my girlfriend's order of baked eggs and greens left a little more substance to be desired. Good mimosa, egg yolks could have been runnier. Everything was well-seasoned and the staff were on point despite being busy. I'm from Seattle where it seems to be slightly more expensive to eat out, but I'd say this place was pretty reasonably priced, especially considering the pleasant ambience. I would be back if we lived in town to check out more dishes.
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Amber B.
awesome. we had the street dog and swedish meatballs. both were very nicely prepared and full of flavor. the staff was friendly and prompt. cant wait to go back and try something else!
(4)
Cup K.
smoked trout hash was super yum and unique. danish pancakes are puffier than beignets--thumbs up
(5)
G J J.
Awesome, unique, tasteful Brunch food that is well worth returning for next weekend....and the one after that.
(5)
Morgan S.
I lived in Sweden for nearly 5 years. This place does a great job at reflecting the great food from Sweden and Scandinavia. Traditional Swedish fare with the Chef's own twists keep me coming back. I especially love the hash with ham and roast beef - make sure to get the butter crown (even better than the aebelskiver!).
(5)
Rebecca A.
Not only is the food authentic Scandinavian, but the show the chef puts on preparing the food is entertainment in itself. We recommend sitting at the counter for the best view! High energy! The food was a Scandinavian treat and the the coffee was wonderful! Repeat business for sure!
(5)
Pat U.
Went back for the second time and it only reinforced what I thought the first time....do NOT go to Broder for dinner! The portions are RIDICULOUS in that the entrees are the size of appetizers. Even the Swedish coffee, while tasty, was 1/3 the size of a "normal" coffee drink. And here in Portland, that just doesn't cut it! Once again, we left hungry. It's the last time. I am sorry to say that we can go to IKEA for good food and it's affordable, even cheap. BIG THUMBS DOWN FOR DINNER AT BRODER!
(2)
Tim B.
If you are looking for a huge breakfast, the kind where you need to unbutton the top button of your pants when you're done, don't eat here, this isn't what you will get. Broder is one of the few restaurants where when I am done eating, I feel full, but I do not need to waddle out of the building. The food at Broder tasted extremely fresh, perfectly cooked, and beautifully presented. We arrived at the restaurant around 10.30 and there was a pretty long line of people waiting to be seated, but it only took them about 20 minutes to seat us. Once seated we immediately placed our order, but we had to wait another 30-40 minutes for our food to arrive, and during this time we only had our coffee refilled a few times, because they kept running out of it as soon as they got to our table. Though this should not detour you from eating here; good things come to those who wait. I had one of their scrambles served with a potato pancake; both were mouthwatering and cooked to perfection. The scramble had ham and some sort of Scandinavian cheese in it, YUMMM. The pancake was thick, browned on the outside, and had a fluffy soft inside. Both were wonderful. The staff is super friendly, they answered all of our questions, chatted with us, and made us feel really welcomed. I look forward to eating here again! Even though the service is not fast (at all), they are doing it up right! Broder has it all: -full bar (including nice wine list and great beers) -great "feel-good-guiltless" food -strong coffee -comfortable, interesting, and fun atmosphere -great staff AND -it's close to home!
(5)
roger s.
had the smoked trout hash. totally recommend. very nice, friendly. well worth the wait.
(4)
mayzie h.
i made a yelp profile just so i could rave about how great broder is. i've been a couple times and i can always count on having an excellent experience. joe makes the best latte i've ever had, and it doesn't hurt that he's easy on the eyes. it's worth the wait for the danish pancakes, although i don't know why anyone would bother with something so pedestrian as maple syrup when they also come with lemon curd and lingonberry jam. all of the egg dishes, in their cute little cast iron pans, are superb. my boyfriend took me here for my birthday breakfast, and now he can't stop talking about tiny pans. delicious food, cute space, great music (on a drizzly october morning he was playing pinback--perfect). broder is a must.
(5)
Linh D.
Yummy food - great omelette and danish pancakes!
(4)
Ashley S.
I have never been to Sweden but sitting in the shop I felt like I could be there. The shop has a mixture of clean modern design mixed with a rustic fishing town feel. The counters being a dark wood complemented by yellow metal chairs totally gives you this feel. I ordered the Solstice bord which has changed my expectations of lunch. Each item was perfectly portioned and arranged on the plate like a piece of art work. It seem like a lot, ham, granola parfait, hard boiled egg, fruit,cheese, bread and rye crisps, however it is just right. I started with the ham and cheese and work my way around the board. Every things was so savory and delicious. When I took my last bite was was convinced I was in Sweden with a happy tummy. I'm glad I don't live in Portland anymore or I would go broke wanting to eat here everyday! (Not really, I want to move back to Portland so bad, seriously if you know of a job tell me, especially a job that will support my broder addiction) If you have never been here, take the morning off work and get yourself some breakfast.
(5)
Adam B.
Worst dining experience I've ever had. Ever. Having only two parties of four in front of our party of four, it took us two hours to sit down. The entire time we waited we were ignored completely, with no word on how long the wait would be. The hostess told us it would be just a minute more about an hour and a half in, and then we didn't see her for another thirty minutes. Once we sat down we waited for another 10 minutes to be seen by our waiter when there are only 10 tables and two waiters in the whole restaurant. There was no apology or understanding about how long we had waited or any acknowledgment at all as the waiter and hostess and cook spent most of the time we were there chatting or taking coffee breaks. The food itself was an incredible rip off. I understand the concept of this restaurant is supposed to be quaint and progressive but they confused classy with shoddy. Spending $11 for half a plate of food is ridiculous for brunch specials. Everyone at the table was still hungry after the tiny portions were eaten. The food was poorly made, lukewarm, and low quality for an exorbitant price. We never saw our waiter again. Ever. We had to flag down the hostess to get our check, flag down the busser to take our check, and left without our plates being cleared. To top it off, the waiter showed up to the table to look at the tip we didn't leave faster than we'd seen him move all day. He was actually shocked that we left no tip. If I could give this negative stars, I would.
(1)
Olivier D.
I had breakfast today at this awesome Scandinavian restaurant in the SE. Be ready to wait a little to have a table during the weekends as the place is rather small, popular... and the service is not the fastest. Be also ready for great scrambles served on hot plates with brown bread. I still need to go to Sweden to know if this is typical, but it's definitely good to eat and watch.
(5)
Simon L.
Wow! I thought Scandinavians can't cook. I had the Swedish Breakfast Boad. It was the most variety of food I've ever had for breakfast. I almost broke into tears when I dropped a piece of smoked trout. Coffee was good too (well, Stumptown). That little ball shaped pastry was also my favorite. I wish Seattle had a place like this.
(5)
Eric F.
Second visit to Broder. The food is quite good, at least as far as breakfast goes, but the service is another matter. It's SLOOOOOOOW. Super slow. Mind you, this is a restaurant with maybe 8 tables, plus a counter, that seats maybe 20-25 people. We arrived shortly after they opened at 9:00 a.m., so there were a few customers already there; as there were a couple of empty tables, we were promptly seated. And then the waiting game ensued... A few minutes later, a waiter came by to deliver menus and take drink orders (coffee, OJ, etc.), and although this happened in a totally reasonable time frame, what happened next was an indication of what was to follow: the coffee arrived about 10 minutes later. This seemed a bit anomalous, but the waiter did go ahead and take our food order right about then. By this time, the restaurant was nearly full, but not particularly busy, and certainly not "slammed," i.e. with a line of customers going out the door and so forth. It did not seem a good omen to me that the people at the next table, who were seated just before we arrived, got their food at least 20 minutes after placing their order. In our case, It took a full 30 minutes for the food to hit the table. By this time, the coffee had grown cold, and it took a bit of doing to get a refill. Yes, the food was good, and yes, the wait staff were perfectly courteous. It just seems a bit odd to me that they would have apparently only one line cook on duty... although, with that said, I've seen solo short order cooks at other breakfast joints slam out dishes, one after another, without getting unreasonably behind. At Broder, it appeared that the cook was making one order at a time, and maybe part of a second. This was our second visit, and I witnessed the same thing on our first, although the restaurant was less busy that time so the wait wasn't as long. Would I recommend this place to others? Yes, but with reservations. First, you cannot be in a hurry whatsoever. If we had had some sort of time-sensitive commitment, I would have put down $5 for the coffee, canceled the order, and left. Second, it helps if you are enamored with Scandinavian paraphernalia and decor, in which case you can admire your surroundings while waiting for the food to arrive. I mean no sarcasm here -- if you like what you see in the pictures above, you may very well adore this place from the standpoint of decor alone, for it has real charm. And third, do not come on a blustery winter/spring/fall day if you can help it, since the front door doesn't close properly and it gets pretty drafty near the front of the restaurant. (Question to Portland restauranteurs: would it kill your bottom line to fix the door frame if you're keeping shop in a "vintage" location? I mean, this is not the first place that I've been to with this problem.) But, with all that said, I'd give it better-than-average odds that we'll be back again some day.
(3)
Mahogany J.
Yum Yum Yum. I went with friends based on a few other reviews and it was delicious. I have to agree with another Yelper that the soft boiled eggs are a little to far into the hard boiled territory, but still great. A little bit of everything with the Autumn something choice: soft boiled egg, hearty bread which was warm and tasty, ligonberry jam, a soft cheese spread, butter, and yogurt with granola, nuts fruit and jam that was lovely. The food took a bit to come out but it was worth the wait. Also the latte is fantastic. Great vibe, good music. Definitely recommend it!
(5)
Richard R.
Arrived at Broder at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Grabbed a table by the window, ordered the Danish pancakes, and watched the crowd gather slowly. The pancakes with lemon curd, lingonberry jam, and maple syrup were obviously awesome as stated in many other reviews as was the waffle/ham/egg combo I helped my wife eliminate of the plate. I'm an early-bird, so getting Portland's favorite meal (yeah, breakfast) and a good table doesn't seem to be not much of a problem for me. But here's the timeline, if you are looking to not be standing in the rain. Tables were full by roughly 9:25 a.m., the sign-in sheet was broken out about 9:30 a.m., and the line outside was 6-8 people deep by 9:40 when we departed. Bottom line is that the placed is swamped and people even seem to linger a bit after their meals (creating a longer wait) because Broder's breakfasts are great, it has a very comfortable setting, and it has no shortage of positive press.
(4)
Dingo M.
Their lamb burger is to fight for! I take my business clients here as often as possible. Great personable service... paced right to have a conversation and I'm willing to wait to have great food.
(4)
Kim L.
We had our first Broder experience today and it was good. Got there at 8:40 not realizing they don't open 'til 9. I'm not sure this is a good tactic because the whole place filled up exactly at 9 which means all stations were slammed at once: waiter, kitchen, etc. When we told our waiter we could order right away (hoping to get our ticket in early since the kitchen would soon be overwhelmed) he gave us attitude about how everyone had come in at once, etc. I wish they would open at 8 which would allow for a more gentle moving into it for those who might be willing to start breakfast out before 9 on a weekend. I say this because I doubt there are that many people in SE who would line up before 8 and fill the joint up but I could be wrong. We tend to be a little slower getting going in this part of town. We had the smoked trout hash and aebleskivers. Both were really good. The hash is really finely diced which makes for lots of nice browned bits. If you like chunky hash, you would be disappointed but I liked it. The walnut toast with the hash has a really nice almost sourdough kind of flavor and might even have some rye in it? One of the eggs was a little firm while the other was softer and somewhat runny. For the hash, I think the softer egg is better! We have a 'skiver griddle at home and sometimes make them so we knew what to expect. Broder has good ones and the lemon curd, maple syrup, and lingonberry jam are nice condiments. The 'skivers are light, fluffy, nice and hot and have a good eggy flavor. I only wish Broder would whip up some real Swedish pancakes - one of my favorite breakfast dishes ever. Swedish pancakes as I know them are thin, light, eggy, almost crepe-like pancakes and usually served with lingonberry jam. They are simple to make as long as you whip up your batter the day before and allow it to cure overnight in the fridge. We only had OJ for drinks but it was good quality juice. I'll be back to try other dishes since some of the things around us like the club sandwich made with gravlax looked amazing. You can't help but see everyone's food since the space is very small with tables lined up next to each other very close. It's very bistro-style in that way. Our neighbors had the danish crown pastry that came with lemon curd and some kind of berry sauce and it looked super good and appeared to be fresh from the oven with a slightly gooey interior. The little scones were cute and so tempting I nearly stole one from the table on the other side. I hope to try a breakfast board soon.
(4)
Liz T.
There are so many great brunch places in Portland, but this place is my favorite by far. And I can't exactly describe why. It must be the cute factor of this place. I love all things cute. Things are served in you own mini skillet, or pot on little checkerboard parchment sqaures. It may also be the fact that breakfast food is hard to get wrong, it is also hard to make special or memorable. And this place is just different enough with the swedish inspired dishes while still feeling like breakfast food. Or maybe it's because most of the egg dishes come baked giving you the impression that that are just a tad healthier for you. The first time here I had the aebleskiver (danish pancakes) and the pytti panna (swedish hash), the second time I had the the special- a savory ham streudal topped with cream and lingonberry jam. All delicious!
(5)
Amy T.
We arrived at 11:30 AM on an idle Tuesday and there was a 30 minute wait. We waited a copious amount of time, but the host was super friendly and got us a cup of coffee. Once we sat down and saw everyone else's food, we knew it was worth the wait- we wanted what everyone else was eating! We ordered the special of the day: a potato crepe with corn, tomatoes, and pork belly, and we also tried the baked scramble with pork belly. What we received was cooked to perfection and so tender we didn't even need a knife. The flavor was perfect and the portion was enough to leave you sated without feeling gorged. We will be back!!!
(5)
Win L.
Had the lost eggs, Swedish meatballs, Danish pancakes and potato pancakes! All delicious!!! Waiter forgot to put in order for potato pancake and apologized by making them on the house when they finally arrived, very classy. Really friendly service and worth the wait! Yummmmmy! Must try for any potato pancake lovers!
(5)
Megan S.
This was the location of my very first Portland brunch, and I was fully prepared for a looong wait. Happily, my friend and I were seated at the bar after only about ten minutes sipping coffee in the area next door (a...bar? A mystery, at any rate). Soon after sitting down, we were enjoying some tasty breakfast cocktails (Dutchman's Milk and an Aperol spritz) And watching the action in the kitchen. I had the smoked trout hash, which was topped with baked eggs that were just runny enough to coat the hash with deliciously unctuous yolk (breakfast is serious business, so I have to use only the best adjectives). I know there are many, many places for brunch in Portland, but Broder is too lovely not to revisit.
(5)
Elizabeth B.
Their food is so delicious! I had aebleskiver and loved it. Their chai is a little strong on the anise (I think it was anise), but I added lots of sugar and a bit of cream and enjoyed the results. My husband had the apple fritter and said it was very good. Their bacon is a little smoky for my taste. The ambiance is very pleasant and the staff are all great. Highly recommended.
(4)
Julie C.
Cured meat and smoked trout for breakfast? Yes, please! I'm a protein whore, so I LOVE when I can find meaty breakfasts that aren't tempered by sugary pastries or pancakes (though you can order aebleskivers, too). The baked eggs are very delicious and I'm in love with the tiny cast iron pans they're served in. I also like eating off the wooden board for the Swedish Breakfast Bord ($12). The boi says, "I liked the vibe." It's sunny, small, and doesn't take itself too seriously for how popular the place is.
(4)
Tom M.
I and my friends Jan-Olaf and Sven tried this establishment in anticipations of a day of ice carving and reading Kierkegaard. Being Sandanavians and finding emotional outbursts boring, I was surpised to find that my friends and I had enjoyed the experience at this Broder so much. Sven had the egg sandwich, with moist bread, ham and a tomato that pulled it all together. Jan-Olaf tried Broder's Aebleskivers (Danish pancakes), remarking that they were as good as his mother's, though in the summer months at their cabin in Provence, she would cook the Aebleskivers with her top off. Sven and I were stomach ill from that point forward, and I could not finish my trout hash, due to visions of Jan-Olaf's mom naked with the Aebleskivers. (Trout Hash was good, though it was missing something to take it over the top). Later, inspired by a review of the works of Edvard Munch, I thought back to this meal and reflected on my good fortune at finding Broders.
(4)
Stacey D.
New fav breakfast spot. Love love love!
(5)
Andrew C.
Sometimes you can't help but being THAT guy. You know, like the guy who meets a new girl and gets all up in arms about how amazing she is. How she could do no wrong. How her being on the planet is a gift to mankind...etc. Only to realize a few months later the disappointment that she isn't really any of those things - in fact, she's pretty normal. You just had some rose colored classes on the whole time. Similar to how the nation is now viewing our most recent presidential pick... However, after a couple visits to Broder I will stand up in it's defense to anyone that the food is amazing. It could do no wrong and it being in the same city I live in is a gift to...well, me - and all of us. Before you jump off the computer to go check it out some morning (or to counter my claims) know what Broder is not: Broder is NOT hangover food. Broder does NOT offer breakfast that one might consider "hearty" While fairly cheap, Broder is NOT breakfast on a budget (Go to MFP for that) Broder offers Scandinavian artisan breakfast, and pardon my french, but it's fucking great. This morni......afternoon I tried the breakfast sandwich which I had reservations about since they can be pretty plain at most places. Not here. What you receive is less traditional sandwich with two baked eggs, damn good spices, duroc ham, gruyere, marjoram cream, and tomatoes grilled on top and between two slices of walnut bread. Yeah, I said it. Walnut bread. Last visit's breakfast was the Pytt I Panna, Swedish Hash. It was mind blowing with potatoes, peppers, roast beef and ham, topped with baked eggs and served with (again) walnut bread. Portions are smaller than you would find at traditional American hearty breakfast shops but not small enough to not be satisfied when through with the meal. I've only been back for breakfast so far, but Broder offers a lunch and dinner menu that I'm anxious to order from after reading it on the wall today. Broder also serves an AWESOME spicy bloody mary topped with tomatoes and beets. No clever ending this time around - just do yourself a first-meal favor and give Broder a shot.
(5)
Michelle H.
I've been sitting on this review for a while. Thinking. Brainstorming. Collecting my thoughts. I needed the perfect, most poetic words to express my love for Broder. Unfortunately all I could come up with was: Best. Breakfast. Ever. Period. It's true. It's a bold statement, but it's true. I can't stop talking about it. It was the result of another 2pm breakfast adventure, but I'd gather any time is okay for Broder. The breakfasts are simple. They aren't gut busting. They're made with such a passion for simplicity. I can definitely get behind Scandinavian cuisine. My ham and beef hash came out on a simple wooden board. It was presented in an adorable red dish, and the two baked eggs sat atop the mound of tender meat proudly. There weren't any garish potatoes to muck up the flavor and add filler. The experience was pure, unadulterated dining. Four quaint squares of walnut toast were off to the side. It was the perfect size. Perfect for soaking up egg yolk. Perfect for smothering with lingonberry jam. They don't pre-butter said toast, of which I am a firm believer. I cannot stand toast being buttered with a heavy hand. Frankly, I can't stand butter on my toast. I want to try every random thing on the menu. The Scandinavian food presents unique combinations and presentations that I can't help but want to try. It's like taking yourself out of the hustle and bustle of life and gut busting omelets, and stepping in for a quick bite in Europe. Yes, it's a smaller portion, but you know what? It's a perfect portion. I've never left a meal so completely comfortable and satisfied in a long time. Even their iced tea tasted different, but still incredible. It was rich and slightly bitter. It was just perfect. I see they serve Stumptown, but I wasn't in a coffee mood. The decor alone is simple, clean, and lovely. I love the track lighting along the ceiling. I love the mirrors. I love the tile. It's homey without being kitschy. It really compliments the food. Good, clean food for a good, clean restaurant. Smelling the open kitchen is fun while you wait. It gives you something to watch and take in. It does get a little warm in there when the weather is the same. It's still all very worth it. The perfect breakfast comes in a Scandinavian box. Who knew? It left me in such a state of euphoria; it might have instilled in me the desire to go purchase vinyl at Green Noise across the street. Oh wait, I don't amazing breakfast to do that.
(5)
Buford C.
Oh my super-duper-bitchin' gawd! This place rocks. Super cool presentations of eggs, meat and potatoes through a Swedish kaleidoscope! Baked eggs are delicious, the apple fritters downright expialidocious! Coffee is solid, made in a Chemex I think, but my it was good. Hard working staff makes the service great. Creative fun atmosphere. I absolutely love Portland because sometimes you find restaurants just as good as this one with zero 'tude and delicious food. Keep it up Broder.
(5)
JOSHUA K.
The pancakes are something entirely different and so good (basically round balls of fluffy pastry puff that has a lemon/bread flavour. The trout has is really tasty with diced peppers and excellent fish cuts. Breakfast cocktail was an aquavite base with grapefruit and cream, also great. Long wait - but totally worth it
(5)
Nataliya R.
Always so good! The wait is a bit ridiculous.
(5)
Desiree I.
Very good. Will be back.
(5)
Chris S.
I finally decided to sit out the wait on a Sunday morning to eat at this institution. Oh I was so happy!!!!! The food was so memeorable and those cooks at the grill at top notch. Whenever I want to make my tummy happy I will go there. Good job fella's.
(5)
Paul E.
Broder did a fine job of sorting me out after the previous evening's over indulgence in Oregonian beer... Our lunch there on a quiet Monday afternoon (no waiting!) consisted of a three open faced sandwiches (two herring, one gravlax) with a potato pancake ($11), and smoked trout Swedish hash (also $11). The sandwiches had generous chunks of tender gravlax and just-right herring that were complimented well by the slightly bitter dark rye bread and crunchy pancake. The hash came well presented, but quickly ended up as a very tasty mess in which the smokiness of the trout cut through, exactly as it should. Easily as good as my experience of eating similar dishes in Stockholm and Copenhagen, if not better. Broder is a great place.
(5)
Karen G.
The space inside is tiny, for sure. Maybe a dozen tables, so yeah, you're probably going to wait if you showed up at 10 on a weekend morning. But show me a (good) place where you're NOT going to wait in Portland. We got here at 8:55 on a Sunday and were able to make the first seating. The food arrived in a fairly timely manner, though it felt like longer since we were sitting at the bar and could watch them make everyone else's food. The danish pancakes were tasty, and yes, round. I was expecting something more like a crepe, but wasn't disappointed. The lemon curd was absolutely delicious. We also got the lefse of the day- today it was ham, poached pears and an onion marmalade. I was hesitant about the onion marmalade, but it was quite a nice surprise. The price is decent, though you might want to get 3 dishes for 2 people if you're planning on breakfasting like you normally do in Portland. The plates aren't small- they're probably sized like humans SHOULD be eating. It's just that they seem small compared to the breakfast plates we're all used to getting. I didn't leave feeling hungry, but I wasn't full either. So maybe next time I'll add the apple fritters or some other side. But there will be a next time.
(4)
Rodrigo H.
Portland's best breakfast!
(4)
Megan L.
I just don't know how someone can rate this place anything less than 5 stars. They must not get it-- travel to Denmark or Sweden, and then you'll understand why. There is nothing on the menu at Broder that I haven't loved. They serve their coffee with warmed milk in little personalized bottles, and you feel like you're going to step out onto a cobblestone street and tour around Copenhagen after eating. Unfortunately (or fortunately for some), you're just in Portland. But Broder brings a slice of familial Scandinavian life to Clinton Street. The flavor combinations of all dishes at Broder are fantastic, and everything just melts in your mouth. Order everything. You'll love it. Try something you're unsure of; you'll be impressed. Yes, you will be bumping elbows with your neighbors and listening onto their conversations. If that's not your cup of tea, don't visit Europe. Barstools, warm coffee mugs, breakfast smorgasbords (literally), fresh lingonverry jam... amazing. Yes you will wait- but they take care of you. And please don't compare this to Ikea. It doesn't count.
(5)
Frank R.
My wife and I went to Broder for the first time on a Wednesday morning to avoid the dreaded lines on the weekends and we're thankful we did as the food was certainly not worthy of waiting hours to eat. I had the Trout Swedish Hash while my wife opted for the Swedish Breakfast Bord. The portions were small for the price and we both left feeling a bit hungry. The quality of the food was ok, but certainly couldn't stand up to the breakfasts we have at our favorite spot: Petite Provence ( yelp.com/biz/petite-prov… ) in taste or portion. I was sorely disappointed with Broder's coffee - I mean this is Portland and mediocre coffee doesn't fly around here. To Broder's credit, they have team of 5 staff members who work quickly and effectively to get orders to the tables in a timely fashion. Overall, I think Broder might get a 5 star rating from us if it were in Beaverton, or a cultural wasteland like Tigard, but in the heart of SE Portland, a breakfast joint really needs to have game to compete and Broder wasn't all that...
(3)
Stanley T.
Woohoo! is right. Damn, that was a good lunch! We were doing some shopping in the neighborhood and we decided to give Broder a try. My sweetie is largely of Scandinavian decent and has a propensity toward this sort of cuisine. I had the (obviously mistaken) mental picture of blandness, but chose this spot to please her. It pleased us both and opened my eyes to a whole new world of food. 2 PM on a Wednesday seems to be a good time to frequent Broder. While they were moderately busy, it was nothing like the lines-out-the-door stories I've heard. We were seated and served promptly. I wanted a glass of red wine and described to our entirely pleasant server the attributes I desired. He gave me a sample of one that, while praiseworthy, was a bit less full-bodied than what I had in mind. Our server seemed to have an "Ah Ha" moment and ran out the door to the establishment next door (Savoy - same owner) and came back with a bottle that produced a delightful glass. Now, that's service! Ronda ordered the gravlax, pickled herring and pate bord. I got a little bite of each and each taste was incredible. I ordered the lamb burger. There's no doubt in my mind that this was a five-star burger. I'm tempted to say it was the best burger ever, but I've had some wonderful burgers. Might need some side-by-side to make this ultimate judgment, but it says a lot that I would consider the need for such a tournament. This thing had me wondering why I would ever have to think beef when I think burger. Both of us had salad with our entrees. This was so much the opposite of the salads I reported on in my last review (of a different establishment) - Broder's were the freshest of fresh. The pickled vegetables in the salad and as a condiment were so tasty. I regret having taken so long to have found this gem. Very much looking forward to a return.
(5)
Landon T.
Long line on Sunday. We waited for an hour and a half for a table. What we thought was complimentary coffee for those waiting outside ended up being charged on our bill at $2.50 each. The food was excellent as always but it ended up being much more expensive than expected because of the coffee fiasco. To be honest the coffee wasn't even that good (bitter). I hope our next visit is better. If so, I will update this.
(3)
Steph C.
I'll be the first to admit that most of my opinions about Scandinavia have been culled from trips to Ikea- so I didn't really know what to expect with broder. Finally got a chance to have brunch here and have to say that it absolutely lived up to the hype. Expect a very long wait- as it's a fairly small restaurant. Managed to snag one of the outside tables, which was really nice. The service was really excellent. When the server heard it was our first time at the restaurant, the kitchen brought out a plate of abelskivers (resembling donuts)- fluffy and accompanied by two different jams. Then ordered lefsa of the day- which are a fairly thin swedish pancake with rotating accompaniments. The version we had was delicious though. The lost eggs were a very good light dish- eggs over some spinach. Well executed, but maybe not quite as unique as some of the other stuff. Looking forward to going back!
(4)
Beka M.
I liked this place. But we had to tag team to make it worthwhile. Someone who lives nearby ran out in pajamas to sign us up just so we could eat there 2 hours later. We ordered and ate as fast as people should. Getting checked out took a while, then waiting for one of our peeps to come back from the bathroom they asked us to get up because so many more were waiting. That said, the food was interesting and mostly good. We did like the baked scramble (frittata-like) that came with excellent tomato soup and the apple fritters. We weren't too keen on that square tortilla like thing.The horseradish potato salad needed a bit of something, at least lemon or salt maybe. The lefse maybe should be left alone.
(3)
Erik G.
Skipped the wait at Pok Pok after NOT beating the early dinner crowd and were seated directly at Broder. Nice casual but chic ambiance. Had My Morning Jacket playing just loud enough to hear but not quite loud enough to enjoy fully. The place was calm at 6:30pm just a few other couples eating and drinking. I I ordered a burger with a few pickled delights and blue cheese on a brioche bun. Nice and juicy, good balance of flavor a treat all around. The wife had the Stockholm Hot dog with shrimp salad. Very different from any other dog on the planet, served in flat bread, with a potato pancake and the a fore mentioned shrimp salad. So I only managed to get one bite and it was great. Put it on the bucket list. If you will never have the chance to eat one late night after the disco in Sweden do yourself a favor and try one at Broder. In summary, good food, not overly complex but tasty and well executed. Oh, we did bring the 3 year old with us and she fared OK. Had the Apple Fritters with sausage and baked eggs. Great all around, loved the baked eggs.
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Sabrina C.
What we loved about this place was not only that the breakfast was the best we've ever had, but they have very different breakfast options on the menu (i.e., it isnt your typical omelettes and eggs benedict). We shared the danish pancakes for an appetizer, and then had the apple fritter and smoked trout hash for our meal. All three were phenominal. Oh, and the coffee was great too (and I'm not a big coffee fan). We can't stop talking about this place.
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Karl S.
As a native Swede, this is where I go when homesickness strikes. The food is authentic and executed well. The wait can be long and it's not Michelin three star dining, but the food is fantastic and in the end that's what really matters.
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Jeremy S.
Quite frankly, Broder is perfect. My wife came here by herself a few weeks ago and had been raving about it ever since. Today, we found ourselves with a few lunchtime hours sans kid, so she said "hey, let's go to Broder for lunch!" So off we went. We showed up around 12:30pm on Tuesday, and I would say that was a great time to get there, because there were only a few other people there. The restaurant did fill up a bit during our time there, but not terribly. Anyway, as I said, pretty much everything was perfect, from the little dish of pickled vegetables that comes with the salad to the cute little plastic dish that the sugarcubes are served with for the iced tea, they definitely consider the details here. And the food? Well, pretty much perfect. My wife enjoyed the meatball sandwich (entertainingly abbreviated on the bill as "Ball Sando") so much the first time she came that she decided to get it again, and I couldn't turn down the Broder Club (I certainly never would have thought to put gravlax, bacon and avocado together on a sandwich, would YOU? But damn if it isn't delicious!). Perfect amount of food, just enough to leave you pleasantly full. And did I mention delicious? I think I could eat here every day.
(5)
Joe B.
Stunning. Absolutely wonderful. Nothing anywhere else like it. Even rivals Scandinavia!
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JL i.
Love this place for breakfast - you definitely need to get there early if you want to avoid a wait. I'd give it 5 stars if it didn't always take so long to get your food, which some Saturdays I don't mind at all, but I always see people in there who are clearly there for their first time and quite frustrated! The hash is delicious (I always order a side of yogurt to eat while I wait, it's so good) as are the seasonal bords. Coffee is always hot and strong. Haven't ever had anything here that I don't like. It's a nice break from ordinary American breakfast food. I think if they expanded the size of the restaurant, it'd be perfect!
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snood s.
F and I had the one of the best meals that either of us have had in Portland when we went to Broder for my Bday. It was such a treat to experience the $24 four course menu. We kicked it off with some bang'n gravlax and king crab legs and Saison beer from Denmark. We each picked two items from the 2nd course menu -deviled eggs, cured beef, melt-in-your-mouth cheese tart and meatballs that I can't get my mind off of. I felt like I was eating gold. The main course was just as tasty and unique - venison and duck - each with an interesting twist on a lingonberry accompaniment. The food was so good we called the chef out of the open kitchen to say thanks so much - did I mention we had several Nordic beers? The meal closed with a lovely cream and lignonberry dessert served with gingersnap cookies - a new and delicious flavor combination for me and a oil chocolate cake that was dense and earthy without being heavy or overly sweet. Our waiter provided us with a shot of some type of liqueur to settle our stomachs. The presentation was fun and reminiscent of sushi - with well paced dishes arriving on small white platters set on wooden boards. The service was fun and professional. We had a blast and the food was incredible.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast, Brunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Ambience : Hipster Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
M B.
Such a cute spot! Nice and quiet, warm, cozy, and well decorated. I ate here right after getting off the plane & it really hit the spot. The aebleskiver were delicious, I especially liked the lemon curd, however, I thought the texture would be different than a normal pancake. It was literally a spherical pancake, but a good one. The pytt i panna was the best. I wasn't sure about having trout for breakfast, but I highly recommend it. The flavor balances really well with everything else in the skillet, and its the perfect hearty-but-not-too-heavy breakfast. I also had the Swedish coffee, which warms you up from the inside out. It has a pretty heavy black licorice flavor, which I usually don't like, but when set off with coffee was really a treat.
(5)Chris L.
Wonderful, unique restaurant tucked into SE portland neighborhood, offering an assortment of well executed dishes. I went for brunch, and in very Portland style, there was a wait. It's a pleasant neighborhood to walk around, with a cozy produce co-op with a juice cart in the small parking lot just a few blocks away. Further, the associated coffee shop next door makes the tedium of waiting fly by.
(5)Ben K.
Honestly, I hate brunch. Whenever my gf suggest we go for brunch I just think of pretentious hipsters making me wait two hours to sit in a jam packed restaurant--of course it is packed, it only has 3 tables. So, we were on vacation in Portland and I thought I would surprise my GF by taking her to Broder. We came on a monday around noon and the wait wasn't too bad. About 30 minutes. There are a decent number of tables and a bar area where you can sit. We had the danish pancakes and the trout scramble. I have to say I was extremely impressed. The food was amazing. The staff were really nice and provided pretty good service considering it is a hipster-brunch spot. I did not detect an ounce of pretentiousness. I tried their famous bloody mary which was pretty epic, definitely will wake you up in the morning. Take it from me, this is a brunch place that can't be missed (My gf, brunch aficionado, also approves)
(5)Pamela F.
Waited nearly an hour but well worth the wait! The friendly waiter brought us the pancake balls to try, delicious with the lemon curd! I ordered the eggs with chicken sausage and apple cakes, the sausage was delicious! We also enjoyed the special, pancakes filled with ham, eggs, and greens with a pea purée! Probably the best breakfast I've ever had!!! Will be back next time in in Portland. The Spanish coffee is a must too!
(5)Alex G.
On my way there I was listening to Erykah Badu's cd and when I arrived ( and didn't have a long wait), I was surprised to hear that the same song I had on repeat during my drive to the restaurant, was the first song I heard when I was seated. That, to me, was a sign that I had made a good decision to eat there. The baked eggs, the hash,jam and toast never disappoints. I love the ambience. It's not a place for groups, but quaint enough for a date or if you want to eat alone. Or if you're with another couple. As a matter of fact, I will be there in the morning. I love this place.
(5)Ariel A.
I was visiting Portland and my friend and I decided to try broder. I'd read all about the crazy wait times, so we decided to get there before they opened. We ended up arriving a minute or two after their 9am opening, and were seated with the first wave, so our wait was about 2 minutes. I ordered the æbelskiver, which were quite good. The lemon curd sauce was yummy and very interesting. The more traditional apple and lingonberry were also good. She had the vegetarian pytt i panna. She didn't like the baked egg with runny yolk (to be fair, the menu warned us) but the potato, bell pepper, apple, and onion hash was very good, though a bit greasy. The walnut toast was delicious. They don't have many vegetarian options, but they're sufficient. The service was fine, but nothing special.
(4)Blake M.
Brb, 2 hour wait for brunch. No thanks. They do how ever have the entire bar next door for you to wait in. For another option try SubRosa right acrross the street.
(2)Stephanie W.
I think we came here on a Saturday around 2pm, we were able to be seated immediately. So no complaints in that regard! The mimosas were delicious, definitely taste as though they have fresh fruit and high quality products within the drink. Each of us were completely enamored with the dishes once they arrived at our table - which seemed again, to arrive very quickly. Though I really wanted to try the Danish Pancakes (this will have to be on a second visit), I decided to get the apple fritters with a side of sausage and baked eggs. Amazing! They definitely have a lock on visual presentation, but it tastes just as good as it looks. My sister got a scramble with a potato pancake - they must roll some cream cheese into those suckers, because it was again so delicious! I'll have to go back for those as well. I'm just looking forward to going to broder at least once more, at least.
(5)Sarah S.
The service here is super nice. The food was ok. I ordered the club with salmon, bacon, lettuce and tomato. I found it to be a bit lacking. Salmon wasn't too noticeable. The bread was pretty hard, especially the crust area. While I liked the bread by itself, I didn't really enjoy it for the sandwich
(3)Foodster I.
Cool breakfast place with great food. One concern, the place smells like mildew/ bacteria. I hope we don't get sick for lack of sanitation. Would have given 4 stars but the smell is horrendous.
(3)Rita N.
Love it! So delicious. Service was slow but great. Server was really nice. Took his time making suggestions. Even though wait is very long it was totally worth it!
(5)Sudipto G.
Awesome, awesome food! Had to wait 2 hours to get a seat, but was worth the wait. Had the Aebleskiver (Danish pancakes) as an appetizer, which were incredible. For the entree I had the Scrambled eggs with pork, and raspberry lemon fritters. Incredible tastes, and the whole menu looked incredible, have to find out a way to combat the wait time and go back to try out the rest of the dishes..!
(5)Robbie B.
Killer trout hash. Great service. Cool vibe, felt like I was back in nyc. Great coffee. Will return to try Pancakes...
(4)Jose A.
I'm free styling this one as I go. A tiny bit of a wait (as expected when the goods are sought-after) and you have to wait in the old bar next door which I found enchanting, but my significant other did not enjoy the experience because she said it smelled funny. She can be a little "cray" as the kids say so don't listen to her (I don't a lot of the time). We've been asked to sit at the bar which seems like it could the crap spot on the couch that nobody likes, but I thought it was cool. Kitchen seems clean and the lady cooking is "murdering" the grill (that is a good thing if you don't understand my mad street language). To my surprise she also likes the seating since she usually whines about things of this sort. Update: I'm questioning the seating now because she keeps spouting off "oooh look at that" every 7.24 seconds... My orange juice turned out to be fresh squeezed. I am currently full of enjoyment. Here's a shocker; we liked the food. She ranted and raved the entire time. She liked the food, but she hasn't specifically said that because I'm currently on timeout. They cook their eggs in the oven which was a nice touch. Lots of bacon per serving. Bacon was also great in the taste department. Toast, I'd give it a toast celebrating its magnificence. My pancakes came in 3D form and though not the flat, circular, syrup soaked deliciousness I'm accustomed to, I was still full of enjoyment. My true star rating is 4.5, but that's not an option. Everything was excellent. Our total was more than I expected, but I guess I should read prices before ordering like I'm a rich CEO for non-profit like goodwill or UNICEF (side note: you should read up on these crooks). I am being told we are coming back and I have no beef with that decision. Guess timeout is over.
(5)Holly D.
SOOOO good. I bring people here and tell them its worth the wait! I love the food. Dang it now I am craving Broder!
(5)Eunice L.
Excellent service (although the place was very warm). Two soft baked eggs were good but I wish the toasts were bit bigger in size. The salad was excellent.
(3)Sarah N.
Man oh man. Those Danish pancakes with that lemon curd! The lingonberry was okay by itself, but it did compliment the combined flavors of the lemon curd and pancakes. The texture of the pancakes were a bit crunchy on the outside with a fluffy soft inside texture. Presentation was well thought out. Seating is very tight, you can hear everyone's conversations. There's about 10 tables. Server was a but rude, which in unfortunate.
(4)Marc T.
I know Portland is well-known for long brunch lines, and this place is no exception, particularly when you combine the weekend with a holiday. At least they allowed indoor seating and drink service in the business next door. Otherwise, in our party of 4, everyone enjoyed everything we ordered. I definitely intend on returning, only at a different time and maybe with fewer people.
(4)Scott W.
Wow. The Danish pancakes are crazy good here. I also had the porridge which was really yum as well. There was a bit of a wait at 1230p but it was well worth it. Friendly service and they really seem to care about their food here. It's hard to stand out in Portland but this place definitely does.
(5)susan l.
let's do brunch! like the swedes! what i ate: - daily special: baked egg scrable w/potato pancake. the baked eggs were in this adorable square pan. the texture of the baked egg reminded me a bit of steamed egg but less wet. i cant complain about these eggs, but it was nothing to write home about. - the potato pancake on the other hand was pretty delicious. like a really fancy hash brown in pancake form. why doesnt loved fried potato? - danish pancakes: round, moist, fluffy, slightly sweet balls of magic. okay, maybe not magic, but these balls were pretty darn tasty. i got it with the lemon curd and ligonberry jam. i highly suggest getting a batch to share for your table! pros: - food: food was all yummy. the kind of brunch you would put on pants and leave the house for - service: attentive servers who always kept my coffee cup filled - decor: oh so european. oh so portland. very clean, peppered with natural materials like wood. - get your drink on! mimosas, danish mary (their version of a blood mary), and other cocktails. - price is just right for a delicious brunch. - the small square pans. theyre just delightful. what can i say, im a packaging whore ^_^ cons: - narrow cafe: long and narrow room with a handful of tables along one wall and some seats at the bar, so not the kind of place to come with eight of your brunchin buddies. i can definitely see the wait being long on the weekends, depending on turnover. my friends and i came middle of the week and we still had to wait about 10 mins - crowded: due to the limited seating things can be a bit tight. would i come again? yes
(4)Becky H.
Really cute place, great service and good quality. The hash (both meat and veggie) was a bit under-salted but delicious eggs and veggies and the walnut toast is lovely. Will definitely return.
(4)Sandy A.
The eggs with chard and chèvre were delicious! Stump town coffee, and the walnut toast was so tasty. We sat at the bar and watched them make Swedish pancakes. So cool! Cute little dough balls that pop up and are covered with powdered sugar. Yummmm!
(4)Louise L.
Broder is heaven on earth. No joke. I found it and I'm so grateful that I experienced orgasmic food. In short: orgasms + heaven = broder. So come on over already! I sat at the bar for a breakfast and had friendly service. Breakfast included one cup of Stumptown coffee, A+; pytt i panna with smoked trout (Swedish hash), A+; forlorade agg (lost egg), A+; and ordered aebleskiner (Danish pancakes) to go, A+ hot or cold. Next time, I want to come back for their lunch or dinner.
(5)Dan H.
Do you need another review for Broder? Probably not. Are you going to get another review for Broder? Yes. Yes you are. I'll keep it brief. You already know that you should get here early. Broder is not big, but it is very popular. We waited close to an hour and a half to get a table, but we didn't arrive until after 10:30 on a Sunday morning. That is our own fault. I had the Pytt I Panna (Swedish Hash) ($10) and it was very good. Small cubed potatoes, bell peppers, onions, roast beef and ham topped with 2 baked eggs and pickled beets and served with walnut toast. This is a hearty meal. The moral of the story is get to Broder when they open. If you have patience, get here after 10:30 on a Sunday morning. You will need it.
(4)Bufo A.
Got there when the wait was none, still pretty full. Waited like 30 minutes for food, all the while they forgot my girlfriends tea, and no one asked us about it. Food was very tasty, Aebleskiver was surprisingly filling. Their chorizo was some of the best I had. Would have been a much better experience if we hadn't sat there for so long.
(3)Alex G.
To say there is an abundance of breakfast and brunch options in Portland is, perhaps, a comical understatement. However, though there are too many options for one lifetime and one set of arteries, there are a select few that undoubtedly deserve at least one visit. Without a doubt, broder is one of them. The boyfriend and I went in on a dreary Sunday morning, and although there was a wait, the ingenious partnership with the neighboring bar made it one of the most bearable brunch lines in the area. Instead of standing in the winter drizzle, we sat inside with our coffees and Kindles for the surprisingly short wait (25 minutes on a Sunday!). The place was obviously packed, but the service was prompt and the coffee and water floweth freely for the entire meal. My boyfriend ordered a daily special, but what shined were the absolutely mind-blowing Swedish meatballs. They were perfectly seasoned, and the sauce was what I assume to be what heaven tastes like. I write a lot of glowing reviews, sure, but it was honestly one of the best things I've ever eaten. Five stars for the fantastic meatballs and the surprisingly prompt and pleasant service for a Sunday morning. They hadn't reopened for dinner yet when we went, but they're open again now and I'm itching to go back to try it out for dinner. Also, pro tip: the wait for weekend brunch is infinitely shorter when you don't go with more than four people. Just saying.
(5)Jennifer L.
I went here for a Sunday brunch and it was well worth the wait. Our wait was approx 1hr for two people around 11am. We sat next door and enjoyed some quality bottomless coffee and their danish mary's made with the dill aquavit. I really enjoyed the danish mary and recommend it. After our wait we sat at the bar and got to watch the cooks make the food which was enjoyable. Our meals where absolutely delicious (salmon baked scramble, trout hash, side of gravlax) and after inquiring about the danish pancakes an extra plate of them was "accidentally" made and given to us no charge. In short, the whole experience was lovely and I got to eat one of the best and most enjoyable brunches I've ever had.
(5)Ruby O.
Brought my sister and two year old niece here during the weekend. I forgot about Portland's thing for brunch, and we had to wait next door for a table. It wasn't so bad tho. The wait was reasonable and they provided coffee for those in line. Service and food was lovely. It really was. My sister and I both had baked egg scramble and Aebleskivers. It was the first time I wanted to 'fight' my little niece as she loved the Danish pancakes too and was taking it all! That little monster! So for my tip: DON'T SHARE THOSE AEBLESKIVERS! Keep it for your self!
(5)Sharon F.
Bland food and long wait. Had a dish with potato salad but it was sour. Asked waitress to replace and they didn't discount off the ticket but added the replacement pancake cost. How disappointed. I didn't even touch the food because none of them tasted right.
(1)C.W. J.
No complaints. Very nice Sunday breakfast. I'm Danish and was raised on smorgasbord by grandma and mom. The abelskiver (Danish round pancakes) were excellent. I will be back for sure
(5)Megan C.
Loved everything about this little nook, from the little pancakes with lemon curd, to the delicious potato pancake. The solstice bord was spectacular. We will definitely visit again the next time we are in Portland.
(5)Nicolas L.
If you are anywhere near here, stop what you're doing and go to Broader. I like the grilled cheese and my wife likes to get the board. The food is so great and the waiters are very helpful. You might have to wait next door at the bar so don't be in a rush. If I had to complain it would be that the seating is very tight.
(5)Sara M.
Whoa! I am unsure if I can even find the right words to review Broder. It was fun, exciting, unique and delicious. This is probably the only breakfast spot in Portland, I have forgotten about all others. I have been nagging to go, but my other half does not like to wait in lines. I think lines for food can be fun. You can kiss and cuddle, drink coffee and anticipate what is going to be. This was very much worth the wait. We both looked up and down the menu and realized the bords are probably the way to go. I ordered the Swedish breakfast bord and he ordered the solstice bord. I never want a traditional breakfast again. The bords came with small pieces of bread and crackers. There was 2 styles of cured meats and interesting cheese. They came with a small yogurt parfait and a little scone. It was just delightful to have little nibbles of many flavorful things. The presentation was also very wonderful. The staff took a lot of care preparing everything. I cannot finish this review without saying our waiter was very nice. We thought the steamed milk was a wonderful touch to the coffee. The little dish of sugar cubes was so adorable. All of these things really added to the experience of Broder.
(5)Sita P.
While reading reviews, I noted that people were raving about something unusual - the eggs! Before eating at broder, I didn't quite understand how you can make an exceptional egg, but broder definitely brought it. It was the silkiest most perfectly cooked egg I've ever had. And everything else was delicious as well. I've had the trout hash, danish pancakes, fritters, and bord and everything has never disappointed. Had great flavors, not too heavy, and not processed tasting as some breakfasts can be. The only reason I'm not giving it a fifth star is because the food took its time, the hot chocolate didn't come out very hot nor did it taste like anything special, and because they serve European portions so it does seem to be a little spendier for breakfast. Don't expect a brunch food coma! (but that's probably a good thing because the way it should be.. I was satisfied though)
(4)Nick B.
Hands down one of the best breakfast/brunch places I've ever been to. Came on a weekday and there was a 30 min wait and for good reason. Once we sat down it wasnt a very long wait from ordering to getting our food. The food was delicious as were the drinks! Would definitely repeat next time Im in PDX.
(5)James T.
Have to wait for a long time to get in but it's so worth it afterwards. The food/atmosphere/service are all top notch.
(5)Ellie H.
We come at Tuesday noon, so only wait for 30 mins. The Danish pancake is a must. We also order a baked scramble with sausage side. These dishes are enough to be shared by 2 girls.
(4)EmKay B.
Meh...shrimp salad was delish...mustard over gravlax tasted like burnt plastic, bf's eggs w cheese and panko crumbs was tasty yet soupy... Potato pancake is not my mom's...greasy, slightly burnt, and grease was rancid :/ Portions small for price. I don't think I'm sophisticated enough for the caraway aquavit in my bloody. Won't return.
(3)Holly C.
I'm only giving this a 4 because I waited over an hour for a table for 2. I kept thinking, "this better be worth it." I would say it (mostly) was worth the wait. The food was amazing. The plates are small. So we ordered 3 and shared between us. After reading yelp reviews, I decided to try the danish pancakes. DIVINE. I had the baked egg scramble with baked northwest salmon, lemon, shallots and dill. It was amazing. The only thing that could have been better was the dill was all in the middle and could have been spread throughout. My husband got a baked egg skillet; which one I can't remember. But he got the fruit fritter on the side which was absolutely amazing. I SAY GO. GO NOW.
(4)chris t.
I had a really enjoyable breakfast. I remember ordering two different dishes. It was really heavy and I'm a big eater!
(4)Mirina Y.
Very cool Scandinavian food place, decoration is warm and inviting, staff is very friendly, the only thing is that you have to wait long time in line, because is usually over-crowded. I had the Pytti Panna Swedish hash with smoked trout, it was made of small potato cubes mixed with pieces of smoked rainbow trout and with a big slice of Swedish walnut bread, delicious.. and my friend had the ebleskhivers, I think they are called, they are Danish pancakes, they look yum.. fluffy and soft with plenty of powdered sugar. Next time I am going to try the chorizo with the Norwegian dark cheese, the Gouda and their pie, with the lingonberry jam. Very good authentic food!!
(5)Anna K.
Everyone talks about broder's breakfast because it's simply cute, simple, yet so delish. However, the breakfast didn't win me over. It was their lamb burger that did. I'm a huge burger person and I have always told people that I wanted to travel the world to find the best burger and beer. I wouldn't mind having my belly filled with that when I died. Just saying.. Anyways, the lamb burger had the right juicy-ness and seasoning to make me go WOWOWOWOWOW. It's topped off with herbed chevre (AMAZING!), butter lettuce, red onions, and pickled radish (?). There was a side of their house made ketchup but honestly, don't waste your time putting it on. The burger is perfect as is!!! Your burger comes with a side and I opted for the salad. Best 11 bucks spent that day!! Move aside breakfast, lamb burger is the true winner at broder!!
(4)Julia B.
We went here for brunch this morning and were totally delighted. I can be a picky eater, and easily eliminate items that i don't like from menus. At broder, I liked everything, I wanted to try every single thing. I ended up getting the swedish bord,, because I really wanted to try the trout, and a soft boiled egg because they are delicious. My husband got the seasonal fritter. It was all perfectly cooked and the plating was nicely done. I'm not the kind of person who takes a photo of my food, but on this occasion I felt it was necessary. We also really enjoyed trying the swedish pancakes. And to top it off our server was incredibly friendly, nice and helpful. This is my new favorite brunch place and I can't wait till I get a chance to return.
(5)Shy A.
I love you, Broder. Danish pancakes with lemon curd and lingonberry, Baked egg scramble with bacon and breakfast boards. All were delicious! And did I mention the coffee? Let me just say that steaming the cream is genius, why has no other place realized this? Service is fun and a bit cheeky-my type of place! We have always avoided the lines, so I can't speak to when it gets busy... Get there early, there is always a line but well worth it. We left, stuffed but feeling good without the usual slug from brunch. Hands down one of my favorite places in P town!
(5)Aaron V.
2nd time here and won't be my last. I really enjoy the Scandinavian motif which matches their traditional dishes. I had the fruit fritters which were cooked perfectly. Added a side of bacon (as every native Portlander must) and I was set! The service was friendly and accommodating! The only reason I had to give this place 4 stars was because of the long wait to be seated and my sausage being a bit under cooked.
(4)Marissa T.
BRO DERRRRRRR Seriously, I think only BROs work here. None of the ladies. Hence, the name??? So I got invited to brunch last Saturday. I didn't know where we were going till I got in the car. As soon as I heard BRODER I wished I had ate a Pre Breakfast!!!! I've been to this Rodeo before. It's been a year. So, I was kinda hopin' the hype had died down. NOPE. Broder is a TEENY WEENY little place in SE. Apparently NOBODY serves breakfast in SE PDX!?!?!?! 'Cause like EVERYBODY goes to BRODER. It's good, but really? The little tavern next door opens up and provides room for the "wait listers". This is quite convenient for like a 20min wait or so. They have Great Coffee for you to serve yourself while you wait. Pretty Sure it's Stumptown. 'Cause it's AMAZING. Sadly, the wait was over an hour. Unfortunately me +2 cups of coffee+ no pre breakfast+ hour wait = STARVING. The BROs service could have been a little better!!!!! Hour wait and and super hype means food and service should be AMAZING. I ordered the apple pancakes with apple sausage and baked eggs. My baked eggs came sunny side up. What? The BRO stated I was to state whether I wanted my eggs to come a certain way. They don't ask. What? Runny eggs make me sad. So, it was another 5min wait. Eventually it all came back to me. The pancakes were STELLAR. The sausage very bland. The eggs, were just eggs. What's really funny is that at the bottom of the menu, it asks you to please be conscious of those waiting to eat! BROs have got some Balls!!!! Overall, SUPER Cute little Place. Pretty good food. BRO service. ;)
(4)John L.
oh Portland, oh Portland! How I love thee. This was our last day in Portland and so far it has been a foodgasm. It is crazy that you can drive around residential areas and see a restaurant, pubs, and breweries in the middle of it. Broders is one of these places. The place is small and luckily we didnt have to wait too long. This place serves scandanavian breakfast. I had the scramble eggs with chorizo and feta cheese with toast along with 2 shots of espresso. The cheese with fruit platter was delicious and well made. The presentation was amazing. This place is a must go while in portland. Scandanavian breakfast wow!!!
(4)Linda C.
Tiny little place with a sign up sheet for the waiting list but liked that they offered you the chance to wait next door and get a free coffee. Not much space inside and it was fairly loud, but the decor is cute and the service prompt and friendly. I had the Arugula, Morel Mushrooms and Chevre Baked Egg Skillet with Apple Fritters (so good!) and hubby had Vegetarian Swedish Hash. Both meals were excellent and just the right portions. Did I mention the apple fritters? Yeah, really really good! We also really enjoyed the walnut toast that came with both dishes. Hubby also had a Vaporizer from Double Mountain Brewery (he said it was good). Next time, we're going to try the Danish Pancakes. Yep, despite the wait and cramped interior, we plan to go back as the food is totally worth it.
(4)Anna Marie C.
I wasn't so sure what to expect for breakfast here , but I sure wasn't disappointed. I was surprised by the wait on a weekday (don't people work in Portland?!?). Service is fast, and just...nice. I got the Lefse, and it was the perfect blend of sweet and savory. If you like eggs and eggs in breakfast dishes, this is the place to go, as they do them oh-so-well.
(4)Chris L.
This place has amazing food, and a great atmosphere. Potato pancake is a must. Get ready for a long wait however. It's a small place with lots of people wanting to eat here.
(5)Elvira K.
Oh my goodness. One of the tastiest and most unique brunches I have had in a long time. I highly recommend one of the plates! Can't go wrong eating here! Also, the service is very attentive!
(4)Jenna C.
I wish the line wasn't so long! This is the only downside! Go early, before 9, to get in quicker. The food is absolutely amazing, I've been for brunch and dinner and was very satisfied with both. The restaurant is very small and often I think the music is too loud, but the food is a blend of comfort and artistic and portions are perfect sized to leave you full but not too full .
(4)Krista V.
This restaurant is absolutely phenomenal. Had breakfast on a Thursday, little bit of a wait but well worth it. Staff is amazing and you can tell they take the utmost pride in what they are serving you. I had the lefse special... Yummmmmm! I will definitely be back
(5)Valery C.
Scandinavian food is not well represented in North America, even in the multicultural dining scene of NYC. Yet in Portland, one of the most popular breakfasts is at broder, a charming sliver of a restaurant dishing out surprisingly elegant Swedish food. The low-key exterior blends with other shops on a quiet commercial block, with the word "cafe" lit in old-fashioned neon lights. The street window is large and left open, with the bench outside frequently occupied by the folks waiting for a seat. And those waits can be expected. The restaurant is tiny, with 12 tables and some bar seats, a total seating capacity under 40. So even on an early weekday morning, we put our names down to wait, which happily turned out to only be 15 minutes. Seated by the sunny window, we perused the always available breakfast menu (with dinner hours probably being an easier way to enjoy it). Chances are, Norwegian foods will be unfamiliar to most people, and can be hard to approach. Breakfast/brunch is a great way to showcase a cuisine's flavors and ingredients on a familiar canvas of eggs, breads, and pancakes, and broder does it very well. The concise menu leaves the decisions to savories (baked egg skillets, hashes, crepes), sweets (pancake, fritters, granola parfait), or one of two smorgasbords. Those "pancakes" are Danish aebleskivers, fluffy spheres lightly browned, with an irresistibly subtle tart and sweet apple flavor, paired with two sauces of your choice. The sauces are excellent too; both the fresh sour tang of lemon curd and the bright house-made applesauce. The aebleskivers are easily a must-order and rightly shareable; get one for the table. A signature dish is the pytt i panna, a hash of smoked trout cooked with tender cubes of potato, peppers and onions in a shallow earthenware bowl, topped with eggs baked into a square shape and pickled beets. It is a simple, satisfying dish, where the trout works quite well and the beets add a nice tang. Just as good was the very savory forlorade agg, which translates as poached eggs, but at broder, these are sandwiched between ham and spinach and a crunchy parmesan-panko topping; the Swedish angle seems missing but its a delicious dish. The Swedish Breakfast Bord is a lovely, balanced cutting board filled with goodies such as smoked trout, cured meats, chunks of cheese, fresh cut watermelon cubes and orange wedges, whole grain bread and rye crisps, a slice of cake, and a small cup of granola and yogurt parfait. A very complete breakfast by itself, and just enough of each item to sample. Dining at broder is a pleasant experience; despite the waiting crowds, there is an unhurried atmosphere inside, like that of an easygoing neighborhood cafe. Their rendition of Swedish breakfast is instantly appealing and well-executed, and different enough from the usual American version to start a new craving. Great breakfast.
(4)Lacey M.
Would love to give this place five stars but wow what lame service. I have been here twice and always the food blows me away but the service just lacks. I was sat right away but waited more than five minutes to even get water. I was sat by the owner but it seemed that he forgot to tell his servers he sat us. Enough about the bad... Here's the Good... Every single thing on that menu excited my taste buds! I've so far tried the lamb burger, lefse, ableskivers, and trout hash. All are must haves! The little pillow-puff-ball pancakes are to die for. They are made perfectly, not to heavy. Another favorite was the lamb burger, never want beef again! So moist and pastoral! I will brave the lines, and aloof service. Wish the guys would get it together! Take care of your guests treat them with commonsense hospitality.
(4)Silvie P.
Very charming place with good service. We enjoyed our visit here very much. My husband and I both ordered coffee and what was cute was that they serve the cream steamed (like they do a latte) in a little miniature milk glass bottle. My husband never uses cream in his milk but since the presentation was so darn cute he poured some in his coffee anyway. It's always a nice touch when they warm your milk for your coffee. For breakfast we both chose the Solstice Bord which comes with: 1) brown bread (very dense but good), 2) rye crisp (good, it's a rye cracker and I love rye in any form), 3) soft boiled egg (cooked perfectly, wished there were 2 of them!), 4) ham (just ok, wish they would use a Thuringer type meat with more flavor), 5) daily side (for us it was horseradish coleslaw which I thought was too watery), 6) hard and soft cheeses (the hard cheese was pretty flavorless and the soft was goat cheese which was very good), 7) yogurt and granola parfait (AMAZING, the best part of the whole bord for me), 8) the daily sweet (my husband got a nice brownie like cookie but I got a super overly sweet one with butterscotch chips). I loved the variety of items in this dish. It was a lot of fun to eat and reminded me of the breakfasts I have when I go back home to Czech. Even though not all the items were wonderful it was still a lovely breakfast which I would recommend. And for $12 per bord it is a very good deal for 8 different things to try. We left full and happy!
(3)Bee C.
I liked the food though it wasn't extraordinary considering other options in Portland. What was disappointing is the lack and neglect in service, such as my friend asking for firmly cooked eggs. Twice staffed asked about the eggs, and she said it was too wet and jiggly to which they did not offer to replace or even discount off the ticket. We did not get coffee refills during our meal, we had to ask twice and so we're enjoying coffee after finishing our food (remember my friend did not touch her eggs so had less to eat) when we were told to finish our coffee as there is a wait for tables. I'm sure they aren't losing sleep or business over this, just such a disappointment as I've never been before and won't return.
(1)Jeff H.
We tried to get here when it opened to beat the snoozing hipsters, but we ended up snoozing too. We signed in and waited in the staging area, where they offer complimentary coffee (but didn't have any mugs available). After about an hour and twenty minutes we were seated. I enjoyed the subway-style tile in the dining room. Bring a date, so you can order different things (savory and sweet) and share! She ordered the Lost Eggs, while I ordered the Swedish pancakes (with lemon curd and lingonberry jam). I'm usually a savory only eater, but since I quit smoking I developed a sweet tooth. The lemon curd is the winner as a Swedish pancake topping, though the lingonberry was delicious too. Maybe, I should have asked for more powdered sugar on the pancakes. Ree loved here Lost Eggs, which is an egg, spinach, ham dish baked in a mini cast iron pan. Really tasty, but I could have used a couple of slices of bacon on it. The eggs were done perfectly (yolks were still running so I could dip my buttery toast in it). I'll be here again.
(4)Jed J.
Yum yum yum! Two friends and I went for the first time, and loved it! Friend 1 had the Scandinavian hash, Friend 2 had the special scramble of the day (ham), and I enjoyed the chorizo scramble with Gouda and a side of potato pancake. The three of us shared the Danish Pancakes. I highly recommend the chorizo scramble, the potato pancake and the Danish pancakes - Scrumptious! Only finished half my food, so took it home and ate it for dinner. Delicious food - enjoyed it so much! The wait was over an hour, but completely worth it.
(5)John Jr. B.
Absolutely no way am I waiting to get a table here for breakfast on the weekends. This is however, my absolute #1 destination for breakfast on my occasional "sick" day from work. Come here in off hours, enjoy the lost eggs and a cup of piping hot coffee and stagger out the door
(4)Jenny H.
I've been here several times now for brunch and each time I left very impressed. The only down side is the long wait time of more than an hour but it's always well worth it. The nice thing is they have a room for you to sit while you wait, so at least you aren't freezing outside during the winter. I haven't found anything I dislike on the menu, but I definitely know my favorite is the extremely popular Danish Pancakes. These super fluffy little balls of pancake are really delicious with the lemon curd and lingonberry jam. Their Pytt I Panna dishes are also really good and I love their presentation in the mini skillets.
(5)Sophia C.
This is seriously one of my favorite brunch places in Portland! Everything I've ordered--the soft Danish pancakes, all the hashes, the egg scrambles, and the apple fritters--have been amazing. It's comfort food with a Scandinavian spin, different from other brunch places in town. Wait times can vary, but like most popular brunch places in Portland, expect to wait for about an hour. You get a chance to wait inside and sit with hot coffee, a step up from waiting out in the cold with coffee that gets cold too quickly to enjoy.
(5)O P.
Set for life! This place is a great place to have quality food! I am not impressed when breakfast places offer food in great quantities only to have your tastebuds revolting. This place is pleasing to the eyes and tastebuds. Great place to start the day with wonderful food. The service is good; entertaining servers. Try this place out, expect long wait though. That tells you something...people love this place.
(5)Duane P.
I'm having a good week. Two 5 star restaurants in a week. HA VL and now Broder. I have been trying for awhile to get into here and it finally happened. We arrived about 10:15 on a Wednesday and it was full. After waiting only about 5 minutes they were ready. It was a hard menu to narrow down to 2 choices. Alot of items looked good to try. We decided on the Danish Blue cheese, smoked bacon and tomato scramble. It came with walnut toast and potato pancake. It looked wonderful coming out. The scramble was light and fluffy, the potato cake had strands of potato running thru it and not mushy and the toast was toasted perfectly. Susan said it is the best breakfast to date for her. I had the Friterade Applen. It consisted of Chicken Apple Sausage, Apple Fritters and baked eggs. All ingredients were a home run. This a must try in PDX for breakfast and I can't wait to try lunch/dinner next.
(5)Diana C.
This place is somewhere between three and four stars, but I'll go with four because there is no 3.5 option. For starters, this place is exactly what you would expect in a trendy Portland-hipster breakfast place as far as size and wait times. It's located in a cute little neighborhood off Division and it's a pretty small venue situated in a row of several other bars/restaurants/shops. On a Sunday morning, parking was surprisingly easy. I was about an hour early to meet the friend I was going to be dining with, so I killed some time at the K&F Clinton Street Coffee house across the street. As is standard with these tiny Portland breakfast spots, there is going to be a wait. I started to see people waiting outside so with about 30 minutes left before my friend was supposed to meet me, I walked over and put our names on the list. If I was going to give this place three stars, this would be why: You actually put your name on a sign-up sheet at the bar next door, and there is no hostess there to tell you how long the wait is going to be (for some people or on some occasions, the time of the wait determines your plans. If it's a few minutes fine, but if it's going to be a while you might go elsewhere - or head across the street for a cup of coffee or go browse the other shops around to kill time). There was about four parties in front of me, so I figured by the time my friend showed up, we would be close to being seated - or I would have just gotten the table. But here is what was not good: the waiter is coming out to check off names and seat people and starts asking 'if all your party is here.' For me, she wasn't so I said she was on her way. I get why they do this as they don't want someone sitting down an hour early to get a table while other people have to wait. BUT, I was there, had been waiting about 30 minutes, put my name in like everyone else and my friend was almost there. However, since our full party wasn't there, he began seating people on the list AFTER me. About three minutes later my friend shows up and we had to wait another 15 minutes as I was not seated in order. That's not really good service but whatever. We let is slide. We got two seats at the bar and the waitstaff was extremely friendly - which is sometimes hard to find in the hipster-super cool spots. We ordered two mimosa's, the Danish pancakes and the open-faced breakfast sandwich to share. Then we watched as the cook made the food in front of us, which was pretty entertaining. As for the food/service: waitstaff was friendly and prompt. Other reviews have stated they had to wait a long time or never got condiments that they asked for, but we didn't have that problem. We asked for some hot sauce and the waiter opened a cupboard up and asked us what we preferred from three or four bottles of hot sauces they had. Our silverware was delivered without asking and the waiter checked several times to see if we wanted anything else - (this might seem standard but in cities like Portland, getting the waiter to even acknowledge you can see like five-star service). Danish pancakes were soft and fresh and chewy and the lemon curd and jelly was just the right amount of sweet. The breakfast sandwich was good, however I can see perhaps it being a little bland for some. The breakfast cheese doesn't have a lot of taste, but I also think it is authentic... so it just is what it is. There was a little bit of sauce on the sandwich as well, but a little extra hot sauce did the trick. I can easily see some palates preferring a little extra salt and pepper. Mimosa's were standard in taste and price. All in all, $35 for two cocktails and two entrees, split between two people seems like a fair price for what we got. I would definitely go back for a second try.
(4)Diane L.
The line for this place is a little reminiscence of that Portlandia episode about brunch where all the cool kids wait in this huge line for brunch. Everyone is eagerly waiting for their names to be called so that they can sit down at one of the coveted seats in Broder's tiny space. Luckily, they open the bar/space next door so that customers can wait inside and sit at tables instead of standing outside. There's coffee while you wait and you can order a pastry as well. When your name finally gets called - you should feel like you won the lottery because I have a feeling that anything you order here will be delicious. I tried the Swedish meatballs which were so decadent. The berry sauce is nicely balanced between tart and sweet and the cream sauce is so rich (read: fattening and delicious). My friend ordered the special which was a potato pancake with gralax and poached eggs. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the gralax was subtle and not too fishy. The platings here are gorgeous and the food is delicous. It's a nice departure from the typical brunch fare.
(5)Diana P.
Get there earlier. For brunch even before they open! Once we were in and I ordered the pancakes...it was horrible! Thick, dense and hard. I make my own ebelsciver pancakes at home, and they are way better.
(2)Elizabeth G.
I visited Broder a few months ago for breakfast. I knew we were in for a treat when we had to wait 30 minutes for a table on a weekday morning. The atmosphere is adorable, intimate and the perfect spot for a delicious breakfast with friends. I started with a bloody mary, which was made with aquavit. It had a really fresh taste, which isn't my usual favorite when it comes to this cocktail, but it was yummy nonetheless. The baked egg skillets are a hit, as you can customize them to your specific tastes. Our server was great- very genuine, funny, and attentive. Overall, a great experience and somewhere I will be looking forward to visiting again soon!
(4)Robyn T.
Hanging around in Portland after H2C and randomly found this place for breakfast. A little out of the way but bus ride wasn't bad. Yes, there was a wait even on a Monday morning...weather was perfect and we lucked out by getting an outside table after 20 minutes or so. I had the leftse with these potato crepe rolls, baked eggs, dressed arugula and meat rolls. I have no idea what the almond stuff was in the meat roll purses but it was pretty amazing stuff. My friend had the trout hash and raved about how perfectly cooked the potatoes were. Add in 2 cups of coffee and a glass of bubbly and check came out to $45. Seemed like a steep price tag but that was the worst part of the experience. FYI, if you like hot sauce ask for the Aardvark habanero hot sauce. It had great flavor and wasn't just about the hotness.
(4)Kris N.
I'm sorry to say that this place is slightly overrated. It was good but not in the top tier of Portland breakfast/brunch spots. Its definately original and i think a lot of people are blinded by the novelty of the place. In my opinion everything missed the mark just a tiny bit. The swedish meatballs that everyone raves about were, well, bland. One of the girls at our table said they "had a delicate taste". See how people can be blinded by the novelty? We shared the open faced sandwiches were disappointed. The fish was over-pickled and the chicken salad was just ok. It came with the tomato soup which had the taste and texture of pasta sauce rather than soup. There were 5 people at our table and none of them wanted more than a bite or two. The saving grace was the Lamb Burger. It was tasty and perfectly cooked. I also thought that the decor was slightly off. I get the whole swedish look and colors but if you look closely at the walls, it reminds you of a bathroom. Seriously! There are small white tiles that go 3 or 4 feet up the wall and really look like bathroom tiles. If you're shaking your head, take another look when you go next and you'll see what I mean. The servers were awesome and really earned that third star. I'll give it another go next time I'm in Ptown just in case it was an off day. But only if Ive already been to The Screen Door on that trip!
(3)T T.
It is difficult to find a place without an hour's wait on a Sunday morning. Well, I found one this morning right on Clinton Street. I had read about Broder and love me some Danish food, so I thought I would give it a try. I think my friend and I only waited 10-15 minutes before our table was sat. In the meantime, one of the servers was kind enough to take our drink orders while we waited. The place was small and quaint with quite a home-like feeling. I loved the logo and image and the baby blue IKEA-esque chairs that accompanied the small tables for two. The seating is definitely cozy with not more than a foot between you and your neighbor. I ordered the Aebleskivers....traditional Danish pancakes....and my plate was quite the popular sight to see. I would catch people several tables down eyeing my plate from afar with amazement. My pancakes arrived in the cutest little blue skillet with 3 condiment dishes on the side (lemon curd, lingonberries and maple syrup). YUM! There was a bit of a wait for our food, but it was well worth it in the end. BTW, the servers and cooks weren't hard to look at either....hehehehe.
(4)Betsy S.
I had the good fortune of just learning of this place today, unassumingly tucked away off the intersection of 26th and Clinton. I felt guilty that I had not sooner discovered this gem within a short walk of my house. My daughters and I shared one of the breakfast sandwiches and an egg bake with I think ham and brie. The breakfast sandwich was huge, pulled high with cheese, thinly shaved ham, and 2 fried eggs. Messy and delicious. The baked eggs came with a potato pancake and wonderful crunchy walnut bread. I didn't eat again until dinner! It stuck to my ribs all day... Service was prompt and friendly, and accommodating to the kids. I'm really looking forward to going again for breakfast AND lunch and sampling other Scandinavian specialties. We'll be back here often. Oh, and we were here on a Thurs morning around 10, and it was pretty quiet, so you CAN get your fix sooner!
(5)Tom P.
Oh my gosh, I like lemon curd! I went expecting to eat Danish pancakes with lingonberry jam, but by the end of breakfast, I was spooning the last of the lemon curd straight into my mouth! We had lots of time to think about the meal as we waited in the rain, but all things considered, it was worth it. In addition to the Ableskiver, we also had trout hash, which was slightly greasy, but not too trout-y and very tasty. Seating is tight, but good for 2-person groups. On a chilly, rainy day, I was hot and cold with the tight atmosphere. My Swedish/Norwegian heritage demands that I like this type of food, so my review is biased, but I would sure go back again (earlier to avoid the weekend-hipster-hangover wait though).
(4)Natalie B.
YES! You want to go to Broder? Me too! So. delicious. I. love. it. My foodie friend from San Francisco sometimes makes me choose where to eat when he visits Portland, and man, it is a LOT of pressure. I'd heard good things about Broder, so I went for it. We had the Swedish pancakes which came with three delightful dipping sauces, and also had the baked eggs with mushrooms and carmelized onions. There was walnut toast involved. I liked it. My friend thought Broder was great too. Yes! Score one for me. If this d*mn snow would ever stop, I'd go back to Broder again, straightaway. Instead, I'm snowed in at home, eating chips from a bag and trying to figure out what to make with pesto, gorganzola and a bag of celery. But that's beside the point. Eat. at. Broder.
(4)Sonora G.
Good coffee, nice enough staff, okay waffle, but everything else was suspect. The ham was too salty, as was the bloody mary--which tasted like their spice cupboard blew up in my glass--the tomatoes on the breakfast sandwich tasted rotten (maybe pickled?), the eggs managed to taste like nothing, and I'm not sure the rest of it could have been any greasier in they had just dumped a bottle of oil on our plates. $9.00 a plate gets you better food--not to mention more of it--just about anywhere else in the neighborhood. I kept wishing we had gone to Clinton Corner, Detour, or the Press Club... we won't be returning to Broder any time soon.
(1)Amado L.
Whoa. Everything came in square plates. Some came in rectangular ones to mix things up a bit. Two eggs sunny side up don't take on their familiar circular shape at the hands of the Broder chefs. Instead, they are just as square as the tiny orthogonal iron skillet in which they were fried. Even the toast-- square to begin with-- were cut into smaller, bite-size squares, as if the sight of anything remotely resembling a curve will dramatically affect the space-time continuum. I had to escape to the water closet (pronounced "restroom") in order to get my fix of anything round. I swear, I stared at the three circular mirrors in there for nearly two minutes just to achieve equilibrium. "Are you finished in there?!" an antsy fellow customer bellowed as she rapped on the door. "It's my turn to look at those mirrors!" All kidding aside, Broder produced quite possibly one of the best breakfasts I've had in a while. I ordered their baked scramble, opting for the mushroom and caramelized onions as the main ingredients, accompanied with a side of sauteed greens (a smartly chopped blend of what appeared to be bokchoy, onions, collard greens, garlic, and sundried tomatoes). My glass of OJ-- the juice, not the killer-- was fresh-squeezed, pulpy, and uber-good! Plus, the table service is simple yet impeccable. The only downside that other reviewers have already pointed out is that the food does have a tendency to take forever. So, make sure you have your go-to list of topics of discussions in your pocket whenever you decide to enjoy Broder with friends or family-- or bring a magazine or book with you if dining alone-- and you won't notice the slowness of the food at all.
(4)Petrea H.
Dear Broder, Scandinavian open faced sandies: a rather large slice of moist, very dense (not toasted!) rye a serious slather of butter, from edge to edge a generous (hence you have to use a knife and fork) serving of very, very fresh fish, meat, salad whatever a surprise: a bit of fish roe, a sprinkle of dill, capers, a slice of bacon, a little sour cream with fresh shrimp on top? If it is like a canape, it is not smorrebrod. The food was fine, but I didn't feel like I was back in Scandinavia.
(2)Kody L.
I. loved. Broder. I went for lunch on a weekday when it wasn't very busy, but I can imagine weekends for brunch are insane: this place is small and going to be busy with how delicious it is. Good news: I heard from the server today that they're staying open an hour later every day, making closing time at 3:00 pm. I started with the gravlax, which was out of this world. The salmon was served on a nice homemade slide of bread and was amazing. Such a great start to the meal. My friend got the Winter Board, which was a charming mix of a simple, yet flavorful breakfast. The jam was sweet and fresh, the roasted squash was full of flavor for something so simple, and the yogurt made for a nice sweet ending (there's more served with this dish, that's just what stood out to me). This is going to bring back some European nostalgia in a lot of people. I had the Smoked Trout Hash, which was perfectly made. I'm not usually an egg person, but the baked eggs on top of the hash were cooked just right -- not rubbery and not too runny. The trout was reminiscent of my fishing days as a kid in eastern Oregon and the hash was a great salty, peppery compliment. I will go back to Broder. It's a very unique restaurant to Portland and should be applauded for the quality of food. The service was great, but like I said we were one of very few patrons at the time. I can't speak for busier days when the place is packed. Yum, yum, yum.
(5)Ziyan C.
Awesome brunch! We came around 1pm on a Saturday. The estimated wait was about 1 hour, but it took about 20 minutes (we seemed to be in the last big seating rush). MUST-HAVES: Lost Eggs, by far! FRUKOST/BREAKFAST * Förlorade Ägg (Lost Eggs): 2 eggs on bed of sliced ham & spinach baked under a parmesan-panko crust in an iron skillet. $12 - 4.5 stars pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/brod… Just as amazing as the last time we had this! I love the crunchy crust, the contrast of the soggy spinach underneath, and the burst of flavor when that's mixed with the thick, juicy, savory sliced ham. And all this mixed together with runny yolk.. delicious! BRODER SIGNATURES * Pytt I Panna (Swedish Hash): small cubed potatoes cooked w/ bell peppers & onions, topped w/ 2 baked eggs & pickled beets. W/ smoked trout, $13 - 4 stars pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/brod… My boyfriend expressly came back to Broder just to have this smoked trout, and he definitely satisfied that craving! I think overall this dish is a little less exciting than the Lost Eggs as all the ingredients are uniformly cubed, the eggs are laid out a little too neatly on top. and this dish just has a little less pop in flavor, but the trout mixed into the cubed veggies are great. MIDDAG/LUNCH * Stockholm Hotdog: beef frank wrapped w/ lavash, potato pancake, pickled onions & house mustard - 3.5 stars pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/brod… My boyfriend really liked this but I found it to be a little boring. It's definitely unique for a hot dog, but I kind of regretted choosing this over one of the burgers while looking at the lunch section. I'm not a big fan of pickled items, so the filling around the sausage wasn't too appealing to me. I don't remember noticing any potato. The wrap is pretty good, fresh and with a good slightly toasted texture to it so it has a crisp outer edge and is still soft without being too fluffy/thick. DAILY SIDE * Sweet potatoes - 2.5 stars pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/brod… The server recommended this over the potato pancakes, which he did say were the most popular, but he may have just be "pancaked out". I regretted this choice once again, as this was a) a COLD dish and b) not very flavorful. Brunch menu: yelp.com/biz_photos/brod…
(4)Lisa C.
Sure you'll have to wait a little bit for your spot and meal but it's so worth the wait. All of the staff is super kind and helpful with meal decision making The Danish pancakes are a must with the lemon jam. One neat thing that they do, when you order coffee, they steam your milk in a separate little jug for you. Thank you!! I hate adding cold milk to my coffee so this was glorious. I am so coming back :)
(5)Angel I.
I cannot visit Portland, OR without going to Broder for brunch. Wow! Scandinavian food is hard to find, and Broder does it so well. We usually get sweet and savory dishes to share. The Danish Pancakes are a MUST. Though everything on the menu is delicious. Expect a wait when you go...no worries, the wait is worth it!
(5)Amanda C.
Cute little place with a cozy waiting area/bar next door. Considering the nearly 2 hour wait for brunch, food was rather disappointing. I love cheese and I thought the Lost Eggs were way too cheesy. And subsequently, overly salty. The description states that the eggs, spinach ad ham are baked underneath a Parmesean-panko crust. However, I would argue that in addition to this cheese crust they speak of, what was underneath was also swimming in cheese. I did not have enough bread to get through all the salt. I did enjoy that the Aebleskiver (Danish Pancakes) came out hot and fresh. The short rib and ham hash was nothing special. I have determined that the main reason for the wait at this restaurant is not because the food is all that amazing but because the place is little and seats too few people at a time.
(3)Melissa M.
It's so great to find yummy Scandinavian food! I only had Smørrebrød in Copenhagen prior to eating here. And dare I say it, the Cardamom bun was one of the best ones I've ever had! This is coming from someone who has eaten them from a lot of different bakeries in Scandinavia and makes these herself from a recipe passed down through the generations. I think it's pretty smart that they have some very Scandinavian dishes mixed with select Scandinavianized American food. I convinced my boyfriend to go for the Aebleskiver instead of the Lamb Burger, while I'm sure it's great, it's not exactly a Scandinavian dish. So if you really want to try Scandinavian food, go for the menu items that say they are Swedish, Danish or Norwegian, etc. As a note: My boyfriend's Aebleskiver did arrive a lot later than the rest of our dishes, but they did comp his beer, but you may want to be aware that sometimes this dish may take longer than other ones. It was very yummy though!
(5)Yuan J.
I actually only want to give 4.5 stars, but let's just round up. Echoing other reviewers, the wait here is pretty terrible. I came first on a Saturday morning around 10:30am as a SINGLE person willing to sit at the bar, and they told me that the wait would be around 2 hours. I left after a bit because the female server in charge of letting people in was extremely rude - she was so openly aggressive to all the people waiting for a table, either blatantly ignoring them or snubbing them when they approached her (made me extremely uncomfortable). I then came the next morning at exactly 8am - they just opened and there were a few people around. If you want to be guaranteed a table for weekday brunch, I suggest you get here before 9am. I had the Lost Eggs and the Aebleskiver - both just as delicious as I remembered them. The Aebleskiver had a really nice crispy crust on the outside, but was soft and fluffy on the inside. I'll be back again the next time I'm in Portland, but definitely not on a weekend.
(5)Concetta M.
Had the smoked trout hash. Absolutely perfect. Got the Hollander, a coffee cocktail while waiting. It was unlike anything I've had before. Oh, and it was also perfect. Come here for a delicious and unique brunch and lovely atmosphere.
(5)Kristine Y.
This place seems highly overrated to me. Overpriced and somewhat of a hipster doofus cafe. We got super lucky only waited 15 mins to be seated, that was a blessing. I would have been quite upset to wait an hour for a $13 meal with $3 cup of coffee. I will agree with others that the baked eggs are really unique, a nice idea - but in desperate need of salt and pepper. And service came to our table 3 times in the hour we dined. To take our order, to bring a refill prior to food coming out, and to deliver the check. Maybe would have thought a little more if condiments or salt/pepper were brought - but the tables are cramped and tiny. If you're claustrophobic skip this place! Heard our neighbors conversations as if we were dining with them. The country apple pork sausage link was good, I enjoyed the seasonal fruit fritter (blueberry pancakes basically), and as previously stated, eggs were bland. For a $30 brunch for 2 without a cocktail it is a shame in my humble opinion. Maybe we got the wrong items?? His lefse seemed store bought - but I grew up with mom making this at home.
(3)Melody P.
I never really enjoyed Scandinavian food but this place is really tasty. We had a few dishes to share and everything was good. The short rib and ham hash was very good with the walnut toast, salmon fish cakes were really good flavor and texture. I had the Swedish donuts and they were warm and fluffy and soft. The only minor downside is that it has no AC and since they have an indoor kitchen it is very hot on a summer day. But the food is totally worth it!
(5)Victoria E.
Clinton reminds me of Berkeley. Billed as a Scandinavian spot with a small restaurant space in Clinton, Broder is a must have while in Portland. I was warned it is at least a 40 minute wait. It was more like an hour and half but completely worth it. The pytt panna aka the smoked trout hash was a local favorite. Got that. Aebleskiver is a crowd pleaser. Check. I was eying the Norwegian crepe but decided against it because it was too much food. Also had the Breakfast. Once a girlfriend in distress asked me what I could offer in terms of advice, what is that you do when you are so sad and depressed and it seemed the world is ending that you have no place to go? What happens? I used to tell people, "When you think things can't get any worse. it does." It's not the most positive advice I'd give to people, so I had to think about that answer. I finally told her, "Think of a happy place, and stay there." Find that place in your heart that you know that was a good place, a place you want to be linger at, a place you'd like to revisit, to live in for the rest of your life, and try to go there again. She nodded her head. We spoke later about where that place for her was and she wanted to try that. For me, one of my happiest place on earth, was Sweden. I have been to Malmo and Stockholm and I have loved both places. I wondered if it was also because once a Swede I was seeing got very serious with me and wanted me to move back with him to start a future. I was barely 22 and did the thing any sensible 22 year would do, I said no, then spent the subsequent early to mid 20s pondering my decision, and indulging myself with Swedish food on occasion. While visiting Sweden last year for the second time, I noticed the food was actually quite lighter fare than you'd expect, given most Americanized Swedish food tend to go heaven on the starch. Broder offers both options. I should have stuck with the lighter fare, but this is very good. I wondered, though, where is the pickled herring?
(4)Karen B.
I drove 1 3/4 hours to eat breakfast here. Found a parking spot in a hurry, then waited in the lounge next door (where they direct people when they're full, which appears to be frequently) for 30 minutes. This was fine since I met some really interesting people and the time didn't seem so long; plus they had bottomless cups of self-serve coffee available (part of my bill of course). Once I got a table, however, OH BOY! Yummalicious (onolicious in Hawaiian). The majority of patrons were hipster millennials & a few GenXer's with me and another lady being over 40! I LOVE IT! I didn't quite know where to begin, so my waiter Chad offered some suggestions at my request. I ended up having the Special of the Day, Leftsa (potato pancake--no fluffy cake here but the real thing!) with meat (bacon?) and 2 baked eggs the way I requested. Do you know how many restaurants can't seem to either poach, bake or fry my eggs hard so it's not runny? These guys did an amazing job. I also wanted to try the Aebleskivers, this amazing Scandinavian donuts with a hint of citrus, but I didn't want to the whole order. Chad suggested I get a half order and I was all over that! Once the meal arrived, it was great. I shared a couple of my Aebleskivers with my neighbors and enjoyed good conversation. I recommend this place. Chad--I wish you the best and hope Broder opens up in White Salmon!!! And you, cook who manning the Aebleskivers--I hope you migrate back to Olympia and open up a Broders up here. We sorely need a few breakfast choices that make their food from scratch--especially Scandinavian. A hui hou and ALOHA!
(5)Jasmeen P.
Went with a group. Everything was seriously delicious. Like . . . try a bite of everyone's and your eyes pop wide or roll back every time DELICIOUS. We had to wait an hour but I enjoyed a unique bloody Mary and some coffee while we waited. We had 3 different kinds of hash, a breakfast sandwich, and the open faced club. House pickled veggies are awesome too. Definitely worth the wait.
(5)Debbie L.
I loved Broder!!! I took a friend today to who is Norwegian and grew up making many of the things on the menu! We shared the aebleskiver which is delicious by the way. We each ordered the Swedish Hash and I had mine without the eggs and added some sauté veggies on top. It was all delicious! Before we ever ordered our meal, I knew I'd love this place. It's sweet from the outside and even sweeter on the inside. The staff was awesome and there's a coziness to Broder that just felt right. There are only a few places in Portland that really give me that great feeling. I highly recommend Broder for breakfast or lunch and it's a perfect place to take visiting friends and family to show off just how sweet Portland can be!
(5)Darryl S.
Delicious good for the soul. I would definitely recommend the crepes as that was the best dish. I went with the hash but felt that unless your in the mood for lots of potatoes than you can definitely go with something else. I also paired my meal with the hot cocoa which was great but could be a tad but hotter. Service was fast and cool thing was if you sit at the bar can view the chef cooking. Food came out in a timely fashion and meal was inexpensive. Come early as a line began to form shortly after we arrived. Place is small but a great place to get brunch. Overall lives the restaurant and variety in food. Will definitely come back on the next visit.
(4)Nish N.
Real Swedish meatballs Pancakes: potato, daNish No Ikea near!
(4)WasThere S.
Whoa!!!! Bad chef day this morning? After seeing all those great reviews I was expecting something special. It did not happen. Things in my baked egg dish were floating in grease, the waiter was somewhere else in his mind and the coffee tasted like some instant powder stuff. With many other choices of breakfast places I'm not sure if I will give them another chance. Oh yeah, the music selection was nice, just little too loud. .
(2)April C.
This was a great alternative to the classic American breakfast. There was a serious wait (before getting in the place and also waiting on first dish) but that was to be expected on a Saturday afternoon. The menu is simple and interesting with so many things to try which, I believe, is why people feel the need to return again and again. I ordered the lefse (Norwegian potato pancake) with ham, cheese, and marinated mushrooms. Upon first look, it seemed pretty small but damn, it was so incredibly flavorful and filling! I could barely finish the last few bites but refused to leave that much deliciousness on the plate. My male breakfast companion ordered the baked eggs and venison chili, which were equally filling although he wasn't the biggest fan of the bake eggs (perhaps a texture thing for him). We also split the abelskiver which is a must; you can get a half-order of 3 for a few dollars cheaper just to try them. The accompanying lemon curd and ligonberry jam is so good that I contemplated shoving the tiny bowls in my purse (I didn't, promise).
(4)Stacy S.
This is a gem of a place! The food is absolutely spectacular, and the specials are definitely worth trying. The whole meal was great. I got a scramble, with ham, spinach, and bleu cheese, and a potato pancake. My friend got some sort of hash I think. We also got the Aebleskivers, which were delicious! The service was really great, and the manager was very kind to us. Definitely a must try if you want some great Swedish food! My only complaint is that it was abnormally hot in the restaurant, and it made eating kind of uncomfortable. Other than that, it was great!
(5)Kim P.
Amazing breakfast!! Try the solstice bord, it has a variety of super cool items, all arranged in a beautiful way. We sat in a private booth called a "pod", which totally added to the experience. The service was excellent. The Stumptown coffee was so good. The patio outside had a variety of happy families with cute dogs. Does it get any better?!
(5)Wendy S.
We didn't have to wait on a weekday, but the inside of the restaurant was like an oven. It was so hot that I was basically sweating while eating. Couldn't enjoy the food fully, but the smoked trout hash was delicious. The Danish pancakes were just okay. Looked pretty though :)
(4)Nat W.
I had Smoked Trout PYTT I PANNA and AEBLESKIVER. I loved the PYTT I PANNA. It was not greasy like a typical American breakfast. We went there Friday morning and had to wait for about half an hour.
(4)JM C.
So it's rare that reality matches up to the hype. This place is super awesome with hella good food. Had the "Lost Eggs", "Aebleskiver", and "Lefse". Never had this type of cuisine but am sold. Sign me up. Next time I'm in PDX, I'll be back here FO SHO!
(5)Nikhil B.
Not sure why this place has so many great reviews. The sad part is that my bad experience can't be blamed on just one off day. I'll try to review this place objectively in the grounds that need to be considered. Let's start with the location which is not bad. We arrived here and found a page to write our name on the waiting list at the bar next door. There was nobody to tell us how much the wait was going to be. I don't mind waiting as long as someone lets us know approx how long. The we got seated. Now the place has a nice vibe to it but it congested enough to feel claustrophobic. Tables were so close together that we could hear each and every word from the adjoining tables no matter how hard we tried to mask it. That ruined the whole experience throughout the meal. Let's move on to the service. Our server seemed to be really busy and we felt rushed (unintentionally it may be but rushed all the same). It was odd that he asked us to just read the specials off the board from a considerable distance rather than telling/explaining us what they were. We got served with coffee and I asked for Splenda which never arrived and I had to go back to get it ( could be an honest miss and I understand). Then came the food which looked great on the plate but tasted surprisingly bland. We had the lefsa and the fritter and there was nothing out of the ordinary about my meal. On top of that, there was no salt n pepper on the table and our sever was too busy to accommodate that request in a timely manner. We were finally glad to be done with brunch and finally breathe outside the congested restaurant. It was a bad experience and I have no reason to believe it will improve next time (unless they fix the layout) so I won't be going back.
(3)Krissy L.
Went on a Sunday morning and wasn't sure what to expect regarding wait time so I got a latte from Coava Coffee Roasters to-go before I arrived here. You enter in Savoy Tavern (also owned by Broder owner Peter Bro) and put your name down and are free to relax in the cozy tavern until you are called. There is a drink menu, from which you can order. We got there at about 9:20 and were lucky to beat the rush. There were only 2 parties ahead of us. The wait was barely 15 minutes. However, people started bum rushing right after we came in the place, so had we come any later we would have been embroiled in a bar fight initiated by my hungry stomach. The restaurant is tiny but the space is pretty well utilized. Just know that you will be within strangling reach of your neighbors. I ordered the aebleskivers for the table, which I recommend doing as its a nice appetizer to split before your meal. The balls have a wonderful, fluffy cake-like crumb. The aebleskivers come with homemade lemon curd and lingonberry jam. I enjoyed both options, but preferred the jam. For the main meal, I ordered the lost eggs and my boyfriend ordered the breakfast sandwich. Both were incredibly satisfying and delicious without being too heavy. However, I am a stickler when it comes to proportions and I wish there was more bread to accompany the lost eggs. While tasty, the lost eggs do veer towards salty so they are best eaten with the bread. We asked the waiter for more bread and he was happy to oblige. The food was great and the service was quick, friendly, and attentive. The prices are a bit higher than I would like to pay for brunch but they are about on par with other trendy brunch places. I understand why everyone recommends this place. I would recommend it to family members who come from out of town, but I don't expect that I will frequent this place often because of the prices and the potential wait if you come after 9:30.
(5)Brooke G.
I love this place for breakfast, but it's critical that you go anticipating a leisurely coffee hour before getting seated...after all the wait is usually an hour or more. Abelskivers have a special place in my heart (my family makes them every Christmas morning) and throw in some lemon curd and I'm in seventh heaven. But the dish to indulge yourself in: smoked trout hash. It's a yummy mix of all things delicious about brunch and Scandanavia--smoked fish, buttery potatoes, eggs over easy--and coupled with the most delicious walnut brown bread. I don't make it here for brunch very often, but I enjoy it immensely when I do. That said, for dinner I would give Broder just 3 stars. It was underwhelming and overly heavy for my taste.
(4)Marysol V.
I am absolutely enchanted by this hole in the wall brunch spot! For a Sunday, the wait was not as treacherous as expected. We waited in the bar next door (owned by the same people) ad drank unlimited cups of coffee for one set price $3. Other drink options are available while you wait (alcohol!!!). If you are not down for the wait, hit up a drive thru instead, and don't come here when you are already hungry because the wait might make you hangry. The restaurant dinning area is very cozy and cute filled with vintage waffle makers and other kitchen appliances. It will be crowded - to me thats a good sign! The food offered is pretty inventive and not your typical brunch offering (no eggs benedict on the menu.... which is a good thing) This is straight up Swedish comfort food. I will go back for the smoked trout hash! Before you eat there, know they do not accept Amex.
(5)Bob K.
If you like long waits to get in a crowed noisy restaurant for bland food.... This is the place for you. Two stars means, for me, just OK. This place has a 4 1/2 star rating with lots and lots of review. So our expectations were up. Its in a very cute neighborhood on a quiet cute street. We knew that lines form quickly and it opens at 9am on Sunday. We got here later than planned at 9:15am. And they were packed. It was a 30 min wait. We normally don't wait like that but hey 4.5 stars and a zillion of review.... Got to try it. The restaurant is very cute and SMALL. Had to pull in stomach and stand on toes to get into the bench seat. And the place is way too noisy. Its a combo of music, while nice but played loudly, and conversation. Its also a bit warm as a stove and oven are cranking on high about 12 ft from us. Service was fast. We did a bunch of Yelp research before coming and decided to split the potato pancake balls (forgot name) and traditional hash and eggs with walnut toast. The hash was a really bland. Maybe some salt and pepper and hot sauce would have livened it up. I asked for some but it never came. There are pickled beets on top, which i would have guessed would have added some nice flavor but i could not taste them. The potatoes were like par boiled.... Would have liked them cooked more. The bell pepper and onions did not stand out either? walnut toast came with it and it was dry. I ate it but thought what a waste of calories on such bland taste. The round or spherical pancakes were light and tasty but a bit bland as well. The lingonberry and lemon curd jams were the stars and brought this from a 1 to 2 star place. We will not be back.
(2)Shanna C.
Waited for over an hour to eat brunch here. It was a wonky system, as you had to sign yourself in at the bar next door and a hostess was going between there and the restaurant. Finally, after an hour, she offered to serve us outside because for some reason everything was moving really slow that day? We agreed because we were all very hungry and my kids were done being patient. We were also really looking forward to the meal due to all the great Yelp reviews. Unfortunately, when the food came out, mine was basically an unidentifiable hash with a raw egg on top. I know it's posh, but i'll pass on the salmonella. I didn't want to send it back because who knows how long that would have taken. Thankfully, my husband will eat anything. There's no chance we will be going back though. It was really a horrible experience.
(1)Kai B.
I don't mind waiting for a good brunch spot but if the wait is longer than two hours you really ought to make that explicit. It's lame to wait 1.5 hours only to be told it's going to be at least another hour.
(1)Jessica D.
Wow, this place filled up fast. The atmosphere and service were both wonderful. My scramble was dry but looking around at other plates it appears I just didn't order the best they had to offer. My husband really enjoyed his meal. I would certainly go back!
(4)Stefan K.
First impression: tiny, they dont take your name for a wait?? you have to go next door and write it down yourself with a PENCIL?! What am I, a #&@!ing pilgrim?! The good news: this place is awesome. Had a fantastic server and had a hard time making up our mind because everything looks phenomenal. We sat at the bar and well recommend it--the view of the kitchen is great. Food was fantastic--all the menu items are swedish or nordic inspired. Other downside: paper menus...am I the only one who thinks this is a bit tacky? Apparently not in Portland. If you can be that packed and charge $14 for an omelet, you can afford to at least laminate your menus, Broder.
(4)jack s.
The balance of flavors are spot-on here: just enough starch and the tang of pickling vinegar in all the myriad bites. The potato pancakes have great crisp; the meatballs are flavorful and moist. The salmon fish cakes finish beautifully with some salad. I find the little sauces perfect accompaniment with full flavors and are not overly-complex. I highly recommend heading over on slightly-less populated weekdays, and grabbing a spot at the bar. Wear layers to shed, as the heat from the kitchen will keep you toasty.
(5)Heather C.
My boyfriend and I are both half Norwegian. When you put us together, that makes an entire one! Anyway, we immensely enjoyed our breakfasts and reminiscing about our Scandinavian grandmothers who used to make stacks and stacks of lefse for the holidays. I had the Aebleskivers, and he had the Lost Eggs. Both were hot out of the oven without too long of a wait. We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the choreography of the silent chefs. We will be back to try more items from the menu.
(5)courtney f.
I crave your delicious dishes that come served in your ridiculously cute little Scandinavian food receptacles. BUT.... Waiting in your lines makes me crazy! Thanks for providing coffee, but maybe decrease the price of said coffee served in a shitty air pot. Seriously? Shouldn't cost more than $1.50... Oy!
(5)Kushal D.
This visit was my first venture into Scandinavian food. We went for brunch on a Saturday and there was a 1hr wait. So be aware of that. Due to rain, the management was kind enough to seat us in the adjacent cafe. This cafe smelled funny, but the server there was absolutely friendly and repeatedly asked us for drinks or coffee. Once we made into Broder, we realized the reason for the long wait time - the seating area was small, maybe 7-8 two -seater tables. Also, all food are made after order, so there's an additional 15-20mins wait. The Danish puffs or traditional Aebleskivers were on the house and tasty. We had the smoked trout hash - average I'd say. Not super tasty, very little trout :). We also had the lost eggs with ham and it was really good. We also had the potato pancakes. Again, not super fan of it, tasted pretty much like regular potato hash to me. I would love to go back again, but once you tasted the hash and hidden eggs, that's pretty much it. There's not a lot more to explore and the food was average. However, good for the first timers.
(3)Kojo K.
I'm never in portland much, so when I'm here, I turn up. My friend and I arrived here to a wait, as expected. Once we were seated we ordered the Danish pancakes, lost eggs, and the salmon open faces sandwich. The Danish pancakes were heaven. The dipping sauces with the fluffy texture of the pancakes just worked so well together. I will say, however, after about 2 you won't want to eat anymore. They are somewhat heavy. The lost eggs dish was a disappointment. Lacking in seasoning, in flavor. I was expecting more, especially because the presentation was so on point. The open faced sandwich was very good though. That dish is one I would go back for. I'm not dying to go back anytime soon. This is one of those places where you go because everyone goes. Then, you don't really go back.
(3)Sophie L.
Came here three times already. First with my mother, then twice with different girlfriends. All like their own type of breakfast, and they can still find what they like. I love their smoked trout hash, reminded me of salt fish fried rice for some at Seafood restaurant on Powell's. The wait is not that long if you can come on the weekday. But if it's the weekend, please come at least an hour before you're hungry, because it is a long wait. Their place is pretty small, and not made for large group.
(4)Sarah V.
I will definitely be going back to this spot for brunch next time I'm in Portland. The place is small but the ambiance is lovely. I ordered the smoked salmon baked egg scramble - yum!!
(5)Sharolyn K.
I went to Broder on a Sunday after a night of drinking with one of my friends. I ordered the waffles, and they were delicious. Fluffy. Drenched in syrup. Yum. The bacon, however, got a little too much attention in the pan and was pretty burnt. The service was great, especially for a Sunday afternoon. Not a lot of traffic. They were attentive yet not hovering. Only thing I really didn't like was the high prices. I only got two waffles and a couple of slices of bacon, which cost me over $15 not including a tip. The food was good but not that good. I'm going to stick with my more frequent spots in NE from now on.
(4)Justin T.
The food here arrives from outerspace, from a breakfast planet that orbits a star similar to our own. The gravity is slightly different, causing the laws of physics to bend and shift. As the Danish pancakes enter our orbit, they roll into perfect spheres, touching down on your plate pulsing with Scandinavian warmth. A transverse incision with utensil, not-otherwise-specified reveals the presence of geothermal venting. A little man pops out. He waves his tiny fingers and removes a helmet. "I am Lars," he says, "Field Marshall of the Breakfast Expeditionary Forces of Snowland Alpha Nine. I claim this stomach for the Lord of Breakfast, yes? You will place the tines of your fork into my leftse transport craft. Are you understanding of me? You will bring it into your mouth. You masticate slowly, deliberately, yes? Then, you swallow it. You must obey, yes? You will be my ligonberry lover, ya?" After the man departed, the other pancake balls rolled toward me, and I slathered them in ligonberry jam, and jammed them into my mouth, which looked like a squirrel mouth. Next, I traversed an alien breakfastscape to a place of Lost Eggs, held inside a universe called a "skillet". The lost eggs lay dormant below a crust of bread stuffs, floating in a sea of cream like a hidden lake beneath Anarctica, a chemosynthetic ecosystem, alive with breakfast-based lifeforms unknown to the eyes of man. These, I shoveled into my mouth with a wanton, heedless, devil-may-care grin. I rolled, I mixed, I chewed, I loved. Leftse crash-landed in a sea of cream. Swedish hash islands formed a new terra firma, beside the sea of Lost Eggs. My stomach sailed on, squishing and digesting. I feel I really INTERNALIZED this experience. I feel I am no longer fully human. I am a cyborg. I am half-man, half-breakfast. My senses are permanently altered by my plunge in the abyss of synesthesia. I now only think pancakes when I see balls, and I now know what lies in the dark depths where alien eggs do hide.
(4)Nathasha S.
Okay, first offs a really cute breakfast/brunch spot. A bit of a wait though so be prepared for that. **BAKED EGG SCRAMBLE - smoked chorizo, yukon gold potatoes & gouda: it was good for what it is, but not entirely special. I like eggs for breakfast which is why I shraed this with a friend, but thinking back, I don't recall the gouda being there at all. **AEBLESKIVER (DANISH PANCAKES) - definitely order this item!! The danish pancakes are almost like small round donuts, soft and yummy. We got the housemade lemon curd ( bomb.com - do order this sauce) and the housemade apple sauce (do order something different, I could tell it was fresh but didn't have too much flavor). Next visit, I'd try their Swedish Hash or their Baked Egg (which I've had at other places and is entirely to die for, but not sure about this joint). Worth the visit, I just wasn't wow-ed.
(4)Eric B.
A few groups waiting outside before they open on a Friday morning... good sign. Full house within 20 minutes. We had the traditional hash and a potato pancake. Hash was terrific with eggs perfectly cooked. Great hot sauce I saw a couple places around town really took it to the next level. Potato pancake was great, but could have used a touch more salt. Everything else coming off the line looked great. Full kitchen right in front of you at the bar. Very cool spot.
(5)Geoff K.
On a recent trip back to Portland, I decided to hit some of my favorite places. For brunch, Broder was high on that list. In terms of everything on the plate, it was a good as I remembered. Amazing eggs, great bread, and delicious bacon. The attitude was anything but great. I arrived before the person I was meeting and had to stand in the doorway and wait, even though there were open tables and open counters. Broder won't seat you until everyone is there. After 15-20 mins of waiting they asked me if I wanted a beverage, and gave me tea standing here. At the 30 minute mark, they let me know they had a waiting area next door, at this point, it was a little too little, a little to late. When my friend came we had a delightful meal, I hadn't seen him in 2 1/2 years so we were catching up. About 5 mins after the bill came one of the waiters informed us that he had other customers and if we wanted to continue to be served we could move to the counter. It was rude, and curt. Great food, but the attitude just sucks.
(3)Kemi A.
If you go, order the pancakes with lemon curd and jam!!! /DROOOOOOOOOL
(5)Kate B.
My girlfriend and I came here during our brief stay in Portland. We were staying at the Hilton executive tower hotel downtown and so we had to plot a bus ride to this place. No biggie. I dig on Portland's relatively easy to comprehend public transportation system. I like it faaar more than Seattle's as their bus system can be confusing to a newbie. Portland kicks ass though. ;D We ended up having to wait for almost 2 frickin' hours to get our table. It was insanity. If they didn't have such amazing mimosas and coffee for our wait, and a comfy waiting area, we probably would have left. We got drunk and chatted with a random lady and her daughter about what it's like to live in the surrounding Hawthorne neighborhood (which I am officially in love with and furiously want to move to.) We had a great time and probably looked like silly tourists but oh well. The food was fucking amazing but still not sure if it is worth a 2 hour something wait. I had a dish involving salmon hash with lots of really delicious and fresh ingredients. If only they took reservations! Dang it. Trendy places! I also loved the decor in both the bar area and the dining room area. Small place though. Everyone who works here is pretty damn friendly though (this was a trend I noticed throughout my stay in Portland. Random people are super fucking friendly which I LOVE!) so yeah... we left stumbling out of here kinda shitfaced at 11 something in the morning and then went on to do some drunken thrift shopping. The weather was perfect too! My kind of day. :) Damn...now I want a mimosa. xD
(4)Stephanie S.
Broder is a small restaurant placed in the Clinton street neighborhood (I find myself in that area often). There can be a long wait, especially on the weekends (duh), and ask for an approximate wait time? Fuhgetabout it! But it is worth it if you have the time. Potato pancakes! Specials every day! A wide array of Scandinavian style dishes that cover a sweet to salty pallet. I am not really a salad person but I get their apple vinaigrette salad every time, it's the perfect amount of tart. Not really a kid friendly restaurant; I wouldn't recommend bringing yours if you have an unruly child, nor on a day where you have to wait a long time, but my daughter loves the Swedish pancakes; they're like little fluffy pancake balls you dip in lemon curd and jam. The servers are very knowledgable and competent. With a no nonsense attitude I can appreciate.
(5)Vic M.
Decent breakfast with unique choices. Good coffee and they heat the milk if you use milk with your coffee. Tight seating. Meaning very close tables. Both the potato pancakes as well as the potatoes in their :"traditional" hash to us were slightly undercooked potatos. Love their egs as they bake rather than fry their eggs. Good service, fair prices.
(4)Ash H.
This place was great we went on a weekend and got a bloody Mary and coffee while we waited in the bar next-door. The service was great we got our food promptly. My boyfriend had the Lefse special which is a potato crêpe paired with other featured ingredients. I had the Swedish Bord with Apple smoked sausage as my side. Our meal came out quickly and all in all we had a wonderful afternoon thanks to Bord! Exquisite Scandinavian experience! Would go back for sure.
(5)Dave D.
I have a soft spot for Broder since my dad's side is from Scandinavia and it has a Scandinavian theme/menu. I just love the atmosphere and food. Of course my dad's side is Norwegian and I guess there is a rivalry between Nords and the Swedes but oh well. I'm an American so these things don't affect me. I would love to visit both Norway and Sweden on the same trip! Cool part of the world, with great food and stunningly gorgeous women. I need to go back soon for brunch to one of the nicest little blocks in Southeast (Clinton Theater district). Broder it up, yo!
(5)Vanessa J.
Loove this place for brunch. The food is always delicious and the staff is super sweet and great at what they do. The lefse is my favorite! Consistently good food!
(5)Jennifer K.
I know what I want for breakfast even before my travel mates woke me up. I want those Pancake Balls (Æbleskiver) Waiting for our table was painless as there is other coffee shops in the area where we can chill out a bit and our table was ready even before I finish my coffee. Broder is small and homely. Our waiter has this smile that is so cheerful and warm. We shared: Forlorade Agg (Lost Eggs) - $11 Aebleskiver (Danish Pancakes) - $9 Swedish Breakfast Bord - $12 Pytt I Panna Smoked Trout (Swedish Hash) - $12 Why was I eating all these eggs and all I wanted was to those round pancakes? Why my Yelp friend making me eat those cold "healthy" thing (smoked trout, hard cheese, cured meat..) on the Breakfast Bord he ordered.... I did enjoy the Lost Eggs as the parmesan-panko crust was so delicious! I will come back to broder just to order aebleskiver all for myself next time!
(4)Jean K.
Very charming brunch. I ordered the Swedish meatballs and it came out in a little tray with 5 meatballs + sherry sauce in a bowl, the potato pancake on separate small plate, a small dipping bowl of lingonberry jam, another small dipping bowl of pickles (cucumber, beet, onion) and some toast wedged in between. The tray had a cute blue checkered place mat too. Kinda reminded me of the way meals are served in Japan - lot of different small portions each in it's own plateware. The meatballs were good but the sherry sauce was a little bland. I think I prefer them with gravy and bread sauce. It's nice to have a different option for brunch. It was pretty good but not the best Scandinavian food I've had. Next time I'll bring hubby here to judge, though being Norwegian he'll probably complain about how the Swedes just do it all wrong.
(4)Nory B.
I was surprised at the 30 min wait at 10:00 on a Wed morning; normally I don't wait for breakfast because I'm really hungry when I go out for breakfast! But I'm so glad I did! (We had a noon appt in the city center, so I didn't mind the wait) Hubby had the Danish pancakes, which turned out to be 4 fluffy 3" dia balls of yum! They were really light and moist, and the lemon curd and lingonberry sauce they come with are so flavorful! I had the skillet scramble with asparagus, mushrooms and chèvre(no Brie today), with a strawberry fritter as the side. The fritter was good, but it was really a pancake--fritters are supposed to be more like the "pancakes" my husband got! The scramble was really good, and just the right size! I would definitely come back if I didn't have to wait for a table.
(5)Mike B.
One word... "Aebleskivers." One of the best brunches I've ever had. Waited 25 mins on a Tuesday morning, kinda afraid to go on a weekend. It's small and popular, but totally worth it.
(5)Doug P.
We waited for 2 hours, 1.5 at the bar next door. 30 minutes to get our first cocktail from the bar when only 2 drink orders were in front on us. The bartender informed us: "I don't even work here." How hard is it to find experienced bar staff in Portland? When we finally got next door to order our mouths were watering with anticipation. Our group ordered a few varieties of hash as well as some of the dumpling type fritters. The dumplings were vastly undercooked, no crispy exterior and pure uncooked dough in the center. Very disappointing. The trout and beef hashes were both virtually devoid of flavor, with the beef hash having a rancid taste, and the trout being almost entirely lacking; 1 sliver of trout!? When our service staff paid a visit and we expressed our concern we were rebuked gruffly by his assertion: "I'm sorry your palette doesn't agree with our food." What sort of response is that? No offer to fix or assist, just the check and a smug attitude. An overall disappointing experience that pales in comparison to my own kitchen.
(1)Bill J.
Very authentic Scandinavian breakfast. I had the Swedish breakfast, cold cuts cheese, smoked fish, granola and yogurt,beet salad, right toast, and a brownie. Ordered Apple chicken sausage on the side. All very good my dad and my aunt would be very proud. I recommend this restaurant hideaway. Get there early it fills up fast on a weekend.
(5)Rob A.
Fantastic cuisine, attentive and friendly service, even when they were quite busy. We were seated at the bar, watching the cooks do their stuff. Very clean and well organized for such a small space. It was a thing of art. My partner and I shared the Danish pancakes with lingonberry jam and lemon curd. Delicious, fluffy and full of flavor! For the entree, I ordered the Swedish hash special with ham and assorted veggies, which had amazing flavor and was perfect cooked. My partner ordered the Swedish hash with smoked trout. I tried his (mind you I am not a person that craves fish), and it was absolutely delicious. That is what I'll order the next time I come here, without a doubt! We could not have been happier - quaint atmosphere, delicious food, excellent service. We can't wait to return!
(5)Lisa E.
I've wanted to go here for years but the long line is such a turn-off I never did. We happened to go here for breakfast on a whim and there wasn't a long line! Crazy! The food: it was amazing. The Abelskivers are fantastic--light and fluffy with a hint of lemon. Love the lemon curd on the side. It was like eating donut holes for breakfast. :) My fiance got the baked eggs with ham, roast beef and pickled beets. It was unique and delicious. The service: decent. Our server seemed a little flustered or overwhelmed at times and forgot to bring our coffee. The price: decent for Portland breakfast joints. The atmosphere: Not great. It was crowded, small and people were packed in. If you have to get up to use the restroom, good luck. You're sandwiched in there for the duration. It's also loud and just uncomfortable. The food was great, so 4 stars. The atmosphere and obnoxiously hipster lines would make this a three star joint but the food swayed me. Would I go back? Only if there wasn't a line. Maybe get a bigger space Broder?
(4)Tina M.
Came here for breakfast on our last day in Portland. The place is rather tiny and every table was taken when we got there. We were lucky and only had to wait a little less than 10 min for a table for four. I love the look and decor of the place...I love the lights on the ceiling and the open kitchen concept. They have tables along with wall and a small bar you can sit at too. I got a baked egg scramble with chorizo, potatoes and gouda along with sauteed veggies. We all got aebleskivers (Danish pancakes) to share with lemon curd and lingonberry jam. My friend got a Swedish breakfast bord and the other two got the same thing I did. I loved the aebleskivers...the lemon curd was delicious and the lingonberry jam was great. Everyone enjoyed this dish. The baked egg scramble was a lot smaller than it looks on pictures but it was the perfect size for one person. The eggs were a little bland but the chorizo definitely helped with the flavor. The breakfast bord was absolutely delicious. You get a little taste of everything and it's a nice blend of salty and sweet. The granola yogurt was so fresh tasting and I loved the bread that came with both the breakfast bord and egg scramble. The service was great and everyone was very nice. I'm glad I was able to try this place out.
(4)Lala N.
True to their roots, this Scandinavian eatery runs like clockwork. Was there a line? No worries about cutting or door-swarming, they took your name and number in the party AT THE TIME YOU WERE WAITING, and they plan the seating before they open. When the doors open, in you go, and your table awaits IN ORDER. Did your fourth person not arrive? SORRY: table for three, or back of the line. Why punish others who were orderly with their arrival? Service was genuinely friendly as though they loved working there and loved being in the service industry. Eating there made me even more proud to be Danish. ps: the food was effing awesome!
(5)Carolina A.
The lamb burger was exquisite, delicious, yummy.. Service was excellent and price was good!
(5)Megan R.
I went with a friend a couple of weekends ago and we loved it. On a Sunday afternoon around 1:30, the wait wasn't too bad - we sat next door, where we could order drinks, but we chose to wait for the real deal. I ended up getting the lefse special and a grapefruit mimosa - wow! Be sure to check out whatever the day's specials are before you order. We also sat at the bar, where we got to watch the chefs cooking at full Sunday brunch force - it was a real treat to see them create. For those of you who have only had Scandinavian food at Ikea, be prepared to have your mind blown. Also, be prepared to wait a little while on busy weekend days. It might be a little soon to call it, but I think this is my favorite brunch spot in PDX; I can't wait to bring guests here!
(5)Anastasia J.
This place is adorable. Very intimate and cool and the service is great. If you're looking for a new cuisine to try definitely go. The menu is so unique and I can't really think of any other truly Scandinavian restaurants around. Very authentic and clean cut. So delicious. The little donuts are so cute and yummy.
(4)Jenny T.
This place is so adorable but it was very disappointing. I really wanted to like this place too! We got the Swedish pancakes and one of the egg bakes. It took a while to get our food which was fine, but when we got it, my boyfriend didn't get what he ordered-_-. They were really nice and took it off of our bill because we didn't have the time to wait for them to make the correct one. We tries the egg bake and it was SO dry and wasn't very flavorful so we actually ended up not eating it. The Swedish pancakes were tasty BUT they didn't use real maple syrup which made me sad. Overall, the place is adorable and the good is just meh.
(2)Chris C.
I already reviewed the other location but more of the same here. This is one of the most unique and fantastic brunch places in Portland.
(5)linda-lou n.
If you're here for the experience and art of cooking - you'll love it. If you're here for the food, the truth is it could be better. We waited 1.5 hrs for a table - the longest I have ever ever waited for a table. It wasn't too bad since they allow you to wait at the bar next door. We actually walked down to get a proper espresso down the street, and 30 minutes later, we were still waiting. 1.5 hrs later, our name was called. The seating is tiny and super close together - talk about no leg room or personal space - but it was decorated to perfection. Very inline with the theme it's going for. Food came out, unfortunately wasn't amazing but wasn't bad. We needed tons of tobasco to add flavor to our dishes. Truth is I'd never wait to eat there again, and also wouldn't eat there again even if there were no lines. We got the hash & a scramble -- total was only $21. That in itself made up for the lack luster flavor. All in all, the experience and food art was spectacle, but it's a shame the food wasn't up to par.
(3)Anita N.
Broder says to be a Scandinavian restaurant. The look and feel is definitely Scandinavian: little cosy cafe with wooden tables. The food is close to Scandinavian (/Danish). Me and my husband had omelettes for breakfast: more American than Scandinavian sized portions, made us very happy. The coffee was tasteful as well. The place was superbusy when we arrived around 11 am. I was surprised how quickly people left their brunch and we got a table in 15 mins. The customer service was nice, the location is little drive from downtown.
(4)Megan S.
Love this place! The only bad thing about it is that it's often pretty crowded and you have to wait. However, that's more a sign that Broder is doing things right, so I can't really complain too much about that. I've heard that off-days and evenings are way less crowded, so that's something to consider. The food is exceptional. I've never had a bad experience. I usually get the breakfast board, but the lost eggs are superb (eggs baked in a little cast iron skillet on a bed of spinach with ham and bread crumbs on top), and you really can't go wrong with the hash. They usually have lovely pastries, including saffron buns--yum! If I could give a sixth star for their bloody Mary alone, I would--aquavit, tons of black pepper, and awesome pickles!
(5)Sophia Y.
Hands down my favorite brunch place in PDX. There's no other place to start my PDX roadtrip excursion than a brunch at Broder. I constantly dream about these amazing aebleskivers. Let me tell you - once you take your first bite of the fluffy cloud puff pancakeness, you will NEVER look at a regular pancake the same. The lemon curd, lingonerry jam and apple sauce are all on POINT and go heavenly with the round fluff of amazingness. After my first exposure to aebleskivers, I couldn't stop thinking about them and purchased my very own aebleskiver pan. My homemade aebleskivers resulted in disappointing, dense, and dull doughy mess. Broder - I WANT TO KNOW YOUR SECRETS to making the most fluffy cloud puffs of joy. What else is the rage at Broder? Either the heavenly smoked trout hash or the perfectly baked egg scramble will satiate your savory cravings you have after you gobble the order of aebleskivers. If this review hasn't swayed you and you are still thinking "is it really worth the wait?" YES. A thousand times YES. You will never taste a tastier brunch with an awesome staff! You can grab a coffee or a cocktail next door. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to broders today. I am thinking I need to give them a visit ASAP now. Of note, my Instagram photos of Broder have inspired many fellow Seattlelites to make the trek down to Broder and no one's been dissapointed
(5)Malvika B.
If you can't go to Sweden, try Broders instead!!! The Danish pancakes with Lingonberry Jam and lemon curd we're amazing! The lost eggs were rich and delicious. The only reason I'm giving it a 4 star is the long wait. You can wait in the bar next door and they take drink orders there - our wait was 30-40 mins, but I can't imagine waiting longer. Overall, a neat experience!
(4)Amiee H.
I'm SO SORRY to say this but this place did not meet my expectations. Maybe I set my expectations too high? I found this place months ago and had been waiting and waiting to come. I would check out the pictures of food that were posted by other Yelpers and would just dream about coming here for breakfast. When I finally got the chance...it was a disappointment. Don't get me wrong, this place was still good, but it wasn't GREAT, like how I imagined. Food: 1) Danish pancakes: very interesting, instead of being flat and round, it was in a shape of a ball, topped with powdered sugar and served with jam and syrup. It had the components of regular pancakes but it's disguised in a different shape just to spice things up. I enjoyed a different presentation, but the taste was just so so for me. 2) Fish fillet baked scramble(??): I'm sorry, my memory escapes me, I just remembered it was a baked scramble with bits of fish in it, but I don't remember the intimate details. It's mainly because I didn't really enjoy the dish. I found it largely tasteless. No impact on my taste buds. But I must say, FANTASTIC presentation on the food! The scramble came on a mini iron skillet and the handle came with it's own mini oven mitt. Aww, so cute. Yes, it was. It also came with some home fries or potatoes, which I'm not a big fan of potatoes. Service: Very nice and friendly. No complaints here. Ambiance: It's small and quaint. Very loud and busy. It's difficult to even carry on a conversation with a person sitting across a small table from you. It's not a lazy place to go to for breakfast and try to enjoy a nice newspaper with some coffee after you are done eating. It's a place that you eat and go home because there is a HUGE line of people waiting outside the door for your table. Price: It's decently priced for breakfast food. Overall: I think it was a gallant effort with amazing presentation, but the food didn't really wow me like I thought it would. It was just mediocre. I still think Mother's Bistro is #1.
(3)Kelly L.
I couldn't have been more disappointed in my experience at Broder. As is the norm, we waited a 1/2 an hour for a table which I was expecting. What I didn't expect was that at a non peak time on a non peak weekday, it would take an hour to be served. When we were finally served (there must have been a kerfuffle in the kitchen b/c people who came in long after us were receiving their food way before us. The ebelskevers were delicious, however, all three of the members of our party who ordered egg dishes were greatly disappointed. The eggs were all tremendously overcooked bordering on hard boiled. Plus, the wait staff offered no apology for the wait and were extremely cavalier about providing service in general. We had to ask twice for the bill and paying over $110 for a party of 5 (two children included) for bad service and bad eggs really was the icing on the cake. Two members of our party have dined there regularly and agreed that the change in the institution/staff definitely marked an extreme shift in quality and service levels. Their recommendation is to go to go to the N Portland location as the original crew has moved there. Urgh, I must admit that I would be hard pressed to give them a second chance.
(1)Natasha J.
As I Scandinavian, I just had to check this place out. The decor was charming and the location fantastic. I got there at 8:30 and nobody was there, so I easily got a table. By the time, I left at 9:30 - there was a line. So, get there early-ish. I got coffee and really appreciated warmed up cream. That was a nice touch. Service was quick, competent, and friendly (without being overbearing). I ordered the Swedish hash with smoked trout. Do not order that. I should have sent the food back but it did not occur to me until I left the restaurant. I think the fish was/is either very poor quality, or it was bad. It just did not taste fresh. at. all. Yuck. I hate to waste food so I ate half of it. Scandinavia has known uniquely high rates of gluten intolerance. Therefore, this place should have some gluten free options. Maybe, they can incorporate that in the future. I would go back and I'm hopeful about this place. I would just never ever order anything with fish in it here. They have unique Scandinavian breakfast options that other places just don't offer, they heat up coffee cream, and service was good.
(3)Caro M.
Absolutely delicious!!!!! We came with a friend for breakfast Saturday morning and had a short wait. They get busy fast so be ready! I ordered the special which was some sort of yummy flatbread layered with red peppered and minced sausage, topped with an egg (sunnyside up), and arugula salad with pickled red opinion. Oh and melted cheese! Yummy!!! Plus delicious coffee served with steamed milk, I loved it so much I drank 5 cups!
(4)Sage M.
I have nothing but love for this place. Perfection in every way. Every meal I have ever had there has been wonderful. If you arrive later than 9:00 for brunch they don't make you wait in line... You sign in and sit in the coffee shop next door. It makes the whole experience that much nicer not to have to stand in the rain or the sun. Don't worry too much about what you order ... It will all be good.
(5)Jeff E.
We went to broder because the food was said to be healthy and Scandinavian. What we got was a meal I will never forget. Smoked trout, potato salad, yogurt parfait. It was all amazing. Staff got us seated quickly and our food was brought out promptly. Prices a little high, but it's worth every penny. Enjoy!!
(5)Karena S.
Tiny building so have to wait a long time for a table. But definitely worth the wait. The potato crepe was one of the best things I've ever eaten. There was cheese and ham in it. With an egg on top. Definitely a must try. They also have ginger beer which is my favorite.
(4)Elizabeth L.
This is one of the best breakfast places in town. Seriously. It's worth the wait, even on a Sunday when I'm hungover and would rather be back in my warm bed. Once the food gets delivered to your table, you feel like you're in heaven. If you ever get a chance to go on a morning that ISN'T Friday-Sunday, the wait is next to nothing and the food and service still rock! Thank you for existing, Broder. Your Danish pancakes, your unique cast-iron scrambles, your steamed cream for my coffee and your freaking amazing pastries make me swoon.
(5)J1 J.
This place gets 4 stars for experience alone. It's like getting transported to a small cafe in Sweden or Norway - only with Portland hipsters in skinny jeans as servers. The place definitely has character, and the immersive experience is really what makes it. Even the open kitchen, with the gruff, muscley, tattooed, and fair-skinned cook screams, "Welcome to Scandinavia." I came on a whim, when some work consults got cancelled last minute on a weekday morning. There was no wait, sat right down at an open table. Best tip: head to this place on a weekday if you can, because - as the other reviews mention (and the servers confirmed) - waits can be up to 2hrs on a weekend. But for good reason. It's the only restaurant in Portland outside of the one at Ikea (that I'm aware of) where you can get Scandinavian food. And the food itself seems pretty authentic - lots of smoked salmon and trout, potato pancakes and crepes - all with polysyllabic, unpronounceable names like aebleskiver and ugnspannkaka The food is also beautifully plated - simple and clean (much like Ikea furniture), without excess. The eggs are cooked in a square pan, so they come out square-shaped, which scores points in my book. I ordered the Lefse, which is basically a potato crepe with a savory filling that apparently varies on a day to day basis. The morning I went, it was smoked trout, bacon and arugula - all of which were good but the combination was on the overly salty side. Fortunately, the potato crepe itself was relatively bland, which mitigated some of that saltiness. It was served with a salad of arugula, topped with bacon and candied cherries - which I didn't really care for. The combination of the sweet cherries with the bacon and the bitterness of the arugula confused my tastebuds. I wanted to try the aebleskiver (their danish pancakes), but knew I wouldn't be able to eat an entire order. Fortunately, the server pointed out that they also have a half order (not on the menu), which I went with. The aebleskiver are probably better described as spherical crepes. Think doughnut holes, made of a soft crepe batter. The half order order came with four of them, served with lingonberry jam and a really awesome lemon curd on the side. They were unique, interesting, different - though I can't say I was totally blown away. I had one, and it was good - and also good enough. They serve lunch at this location (and dinner at their North Portland location), with interesting items, including salmon cakes and a club sandwich made with smoked salmon. Naturally, swedish meatballs are also on the menu. I think the experience alone is worth the trip. The place is just (and I use this word rarely, if ever) adorable, and clean, and it does feel like walking into a quaint, family-run cafe in Sweden. And there are enough unique menu items here to keep me coming back.
(4)Brody L.
Before dining we waited to be called to our table at the cafe/bar next door. A mimosa and some kind of alcoholic coffee drink later we were ready to be seated and eat a main course. I went big here and that's the way to do it. I ordered some Swedish meatballs, a hot dog, a salad, some little cake things and the table shared a few plates as well. Every moment was amazing. The food was so good. I wish this place was on every corner of every city so I could always eat here.
(5)Jenny K.
I Absolutely love everything about this place!! My first stop after getting off the plane in Portland. The smoked trout hash was out of this world! Crazy there was a wait on a Friday morning but totally worth it and can't wait to come back!!
(5)Lizzie B.
Tack sa mycket, Broder! I have been reluctant to review you as so many other Yeeps have already contributed. Being raised in the Midwest in a strictly Scandinavian family, having lived in Sweden for a year, and after completing my third dining experience; I feel I am now ready to contribute to the hype. This tiny (seats about 28 people at one time) establishment in the trendy Clinton blocks really delivers an overall quality food experience. It is by no means perfect, but then again Scandinavians are known for being humble and avoiding praise. Be prepared to wait. Most likely outdoors since the waiting area stands five people at best. Today's visit proved a ridiculous amount of waiting time - 2 hours from signing in to walking back out the door. We were seated near the back of the restaurant, and I had a birds-eye view of the food preparation. The absolute care that the cooks take makes it so worth the wait. Every plate is a small portion of perfection - in taste and presentation. Also there are some tiny yet authentic touches to the overall décor that contribute to the experience - like the WC (water closet) sign next to the bathroom door. I opted today to start with the gravlax; one of my favorite Swedish treats which has been damn good on each and every visit. Then onto the Swedish meatballs. It was served with a perfectly fresh small salad topped of with an assortment of pickled vegetables and light dressing. The meatball size and quantity was perfect. While I still think my Auntie Mary Carol's meatballs taste better alone, the sauce Broder serves theirs up with is amazing! Add a dollop of tart lingonberry jam, and I was transported straight back to Stockholm in 1999. My dining companion had the mushroom and carmelized onion scramble that was light, fluffy and flavorful. Even my vanilla latte was one of the best I've had in a long while. I have had the same server on every visit, and he is the most adorable blonde hipster on Clinton Street. He was overwhelmed with the busy morning, yet still attentive and apologetic regarding the ridiculous wait. I asked for the second time if they happened to carry semla (my most favorite and delectable Swedish Christmas pastry) and was excited to hear that they had prepared it a couple of times for special dinner desserts, and that he would mention to the chef that maybe they should carry it more often. Oh dear Broder, please, please carry it more often, I promise I will make it worth your while! Also, dear cute hipster server, please do away with the overly loud Madonna and Cyndi Lauper being played all morning. I will make that worth your while as well! While Broder may be perfectly flawed; I can guarantee that it is authentic Scandinavian fare that Grandma Eriksson used to make!
(5)Chloe D.
come at the right time. do not be stupid and come on sunday at eleven because that is stupid. come on tuesday at noon and get this: aebleskivers + baked egg skillet do not share.
(5)Alissa R.
O Broder, Where art thou? We was was feelin' a mite peckish and decided to give Broder a shot.. heard many a good thing bout the joint. The wait staff, them be a group of lookers, let me tell ya somethin! And the food... I am a wo-man of constant sorrow... but not after havin me some of that there cedar plank salmon tart. The lamb burger also be Bon-a-fide! This kitchen must have found themselves in a tight spot cuz it took a long while for our meal to arrive, but since those boys be bon-a-fide, they let us feast on some DEEEElicious pastry whiles we waited... free o' charge. Most certainly will return.
(5)John B.
My wife and I read about Broder in the recent issue of Portland Monthly and thought it sounded like a nice break from our usual spot, Jam on Hawthorne. Now, one of my pet peeves about Jam is that there's always a long wait to be seated. Thankfully, the amazing food and quick service there more than make up for the wait. Anyone who's gone to Broder on a Saturday morning knows where this is headed... To say this place is slow is an understatement. It took us a full hour to be seated and about another 15 minutes just to have our orders taken. We opted for one of the scrambles and the Swedish hash. It literally took 30 minutes for them to prepare these two dishes and bring them to our table. At one point while we were waiting to be served, I pointed out to my wife that none of the tables had food on them. Not even the party of four who were seated about 20 minutes before we were. There are only about 10 tables and a few seats at the bar. I can't, for the life of me, figure out why it could be that slow to prepare food for that few people. It took us two hours from the time we put our name on the list till we paid our bill. My Swedish hash was flavorful but my wife's potato pancake was mushy and had an off putting fishy/oily aftertaste. Also, the portions are on the small side. While we both didn't leave hungry, the point of brunch is that it basically does you fine for breakfast *and* lunch - there should be a good amount of food on your plate. I felt really bad for the person at the table next to us who ordered a breakfast sandwich. It occupied less than half of the plate they brought it out on. I mean how hard is it to just like throw a couple orange slices or a piece of lettuce on the plate? Anything, but don't serve a customer a half empty plate. I think I would've cried if I'd been served this lonely looking meal. I don't think we'll go here again as there are places like Zell's and Jam on Hawthorne nearby that make your wait worthwhile. If you decide to go, bring a snack along with you. And a nice long novel to read while you wait.
(3)Desmond S.
If you're looking for a good breakfast place in Portland I can't imagine it getting better than this. My other half had Danish Pancakes and I had a scramble with hash and a side of ham. The Danish Pancakes were practically perfect in every single way. They were light and delicious and was accompanied by a variety of sides. I can't really convey how great these were except by saying that I think pancakes will forever be ruined by these. And I love pancakes. The scramble was nice as it was served in small cast iron skillet. It had bacon bits inside which were nicely browned while the eggs themselves weren't overcooked in anyway. The has browns were just to my liking as well. Crispy on the outside but still soft and delicious on the inside. Lastly the ham was nice. Nothing crazy but nicely colored without them being oily and thinly cut such that they weren't heavy in any way. I heart this place. If you're looking for something different and interesting in a great ambiance this is a must see in Portland. If you're looking for the typical American breakfast in extra-huge portions... mmm maybe that Denny's down the road is a better fit.
(5)Julie T.
Accidentally stumbled into this place when other plans were bust. It was certainly a happy accident. I actually ate here twice in two days because it was good enough to beckon me back. In a city with myriad delicious food cart opportunities, that's sayin' something.
(5)Emily C.
It really pains me to have to give this amazing gem of a restaurant only 4 stars, but I have to. If you come in on the verge of collapse from starvation, then you will be absolutely DELIRIOUS waiting for your food. If the restaurant didn't have an open kitchen I would have sworn they walked to Sweden and back to get the ingredients for my meal. Negativity aside, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The smoked trout hash with baked eggs on top is without a doubt the best brunch dish I have ever had in my entire life. The eggs were perfectly cooked and seasoned. And I must say they were quite generous with the smoked trout, which always wins brownie points in my book. The interior is very inviting, with light blue walls and dark brown tables. Aside from the horrendous wait, I absolutely adored my cute server who made sure I was taken care of. Portland is a breakfast city and this restaurant is not to be missed for foodies looking to visit.
(4)Brandi B.
"Man berömmer för att bli berömd igen" --Swedish saying which means "We praise in order to be praised in return." My praise of Broder however, is selfless and true. Altruistic, if you will. Gravlax makes me want to be a better person. Put it on a club sandwich and I may even go back to church. Not really. There's another Swedish saying: "Bidande man fr medvind." (The waiting man gets the wind behind him.) Meditate on that a minute. I'll be at Broder.
(5)Brigitte S.
Noticing my recent addiction to Yelp, my boyfriend took me and my best friend out to breakfast at his new favorite breakfast place, just to give me a new place to review. (Cue the "awwww" here.) There wasn't a table ready when we got there, but we each had a cup of coffee while we waited for one to clear, and were in love with Broder at first sip. Nectar of the Gods coffee! The three of us were looking at each other like we had never even had a cup of coffee before, grinning our coffee loving faces off at each other. I must know what this is, I thought. Why doesn't everyone in this city know about this coffee? We wondered out loud... Well, turns out it was Stumptown. But unlike the acid-slush-stomach-lining-destroying-cup-of-tar that all of the NW breakfast places seem to brew with Stumptown this was AMAZING!! Maybe they just have the proportions right? A different blend? I don't know what they had going on over there, but I wanted to stand on the breakfast bar and dance a Scandinavian jig! When seated we ordered a couple of dishes; the Danish pancakes, which are little golf-ball sized rolls of sweet/lemon/savory goodness that you can dip in a lemon curd or maple syrup, a yogurt honey granola cup while we waited, a baked onion, bacon and pepper omlette, that came in this adorable little mini-cast iron pan that I wanted to put in my purse it was so cute (I refrained), a potato, roast beef, and ham hash (that also came in an adorable mini le cruset orange pan) and fresh squeezed OJ. Holla'! I think that our server probably thought that we were batty because the three of our were grinning and nodding and thanking him for everything over and over again. So good. Go there. Get coffee. Eat breakfast. Don't steal the cute pans.
(5)leela r.
broder is pretty sweet. broder is pretty small. i would not go to broder with more than two other people. i would not go to broder on a weekend. i met two friends there this morning and it was great. i like the (tiny) space, the open shelving in the kitchen, the fancy milk frothers, the chemex coffee thingies, the wood on the wall that makes it look extra-scandinavian. i am seriously lusting after the yellow tolix stools at the bar. to work there, you apparently must be a dude in his mid-20s with a beard. well, not everyone had a beard yet; some were incipient, but you could tell they were working on growing them as fast as they could. at least it wasn't mustaches. sorry, mustachio'd dudes. it's icky. to me. the food was good. one of my little open-faced sandwiches consisted simply of beets on bread, which was weird. i think it was supposed to have goat cheese as well, but maybe they forgot. but i didn't say anything about it, so i can't really complain now. the chicken salad one was good, and the gravlax was nice. my friends' food looked good and they seemed pleased with it. the coffee was great, which leads me to the best surprise that the morning offered: BRODER GIVES YOU HOT MILK WITH YOUR COFFEE! this is the best thing about broder. also the servers (bearded and almost-bearded) are attentive with refills, which is important to my mental health.
(4)Rachel B.
I finally went to Broder after having a recommended to me by about a dozen people (including some folks that don't even live in Portland) and it was exactly as wonderful as everyone says! They won't let you down. BTW, for a non-date-like-outing it's super fun to sit at the bar, watch the food go out and gazing at the cute tattoos peeking out of the cook's sleeves.
(5)kate m.
Oh my gosh, I am totally smitten with Broder! I have a thing for small spaces. I love it when everything has a place and every space is used. The tall shelves along the kitchen wall are full of restaurant necessities as well as some collections of interesting things to look at (seashells, vintage espresso machines). And I LOVED the overhead light. (I do see the "ikea influence", but it's like ikea grew up and got some depth, you know?) The food is just a neat and put together as the rest of the place. Presentation accounts for a lot with a meal, and I would have been happy just looking at my food. That is, until I started eating it. Then I didn't want to leave a bite behind!
(5)Neal W.
Well I'm sure you've heard it all before but this place is like Jesus in restaurant form. Or if you're not into Jesus then something you love... IN RESTAURANT FORM. I've been twice. The first time my friend absentmindedly came to breakfast without enough time to eat and get to work on time, so we became kind of annoying and stressed out, asking that everything be boxed up as it was being made. It was a busy morning, so not the type of day to be in a hurry. Don't get me wrong the food was fast, but we were just in a hurry and it was our fault! They were VERY nice about it and the food we ate later was incredibly good. Upon a second visit everything went smoothly and I was crazy satisfied. This place is well decorated and they play good music. Side note: Does anyone else think that the word Gravlax sounds like an interstellar warlord? Apparently it's just another way of saying "salmon"... fascinating.
(5)Eric L.
We came for late breakfast on Saturday. The wait was way too long, and it seemed to last longer than the beard on a Portland scene kid waiting for his newest knuckle tattoo to be done. BUT!!! the flavor were amazing! I got the pork and beans special and it was great and had so much flavor. I enjoyed the decor and ambiance a lot. My wife and sister in law had the vegetarian bowl and they both loved them. So if you like veggie options go here. The pork was very juicy and the portions were small but very flavorful. I would recommend this place to everyone but try to go in off peak time so you don't wait for an hour like us.
(4)Britt C.
The menu at Broder is great and the place itself is pretty damn cute. You'll almost certainly have to wait for a table, but it will be worth it. You MUST have one of their delicious coffee beverages and regardless of what you order, be sure to get a side of potato pancakes. The Danish pancakes are good, but not very exciting. If you get them, be sure to get the lemon curd and lingonberries. The Swedish hash is excellent. Next time I plan to go for lunch. Mmm...Swedish meatballs.
(4)Robert H.
I had the meatball sandwich. It was delicious, the meatballs fried before me, placed atop a svelte bun. Runny cheese sauce covered the meatballs, and only enhanced their flavor. On the side were served pickled beets and other pickled delights in addition to a nice lingonberry jam (made from Swedish lingonberries). I used both as sandwich toppings, and, though the menagerie of pickled veggies seemed to fall off, the lingonberries really complemented the savory nature of the meatballs and their cheese sauce. A word of warning: this is a messy sandwich. The cheese [i]will[/i] run off the back of the sandwich and all over the artistically composed serving board. The meatballs are guaranteed to fall off the sandwich, so, in the end, it really requires some sort of utensil. On the side, I had the onion soup, which, like the meatballs, was tasteful and filling. According to our hipster of a waiter (who liked my watch), it was comprised of five different varieties of onion. This soup was good, from the first bites of soup mixed with the crouton, chive topping, to the final drops, gleamed from the clutches of the dishwasher by my IKEA spoon. I just wished I lived in Portland so I could eat here more often.
(5)Mc G N.
Its REALLY frickin good. consistently. go for breakfast if you can deal with the wait. wish they served more than just coffee in the wait room but, heck.. i love it there. saves a trip on an airplane if i want to feel like i traveled.
(5)Brandy S.
I got here before 9 on a Sunday morning and waited in line with the rest of the hungry hoard. I'm glad that I came early, because there was a crush on the kitchens and it took a while to get the food. Good news was that the food was delicious (I'll never look at yogurt in the same way) and the waiters were very friendly. I highly recommend it - but be prepared to wait it out.
(4)Kelly R.
On a complete stranger's recommendation I made Broder my lunch stop on the beautiful and suddenly sunny yesterday. ( Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 ) What I had: Baked scramble with Trout and red onions. Side of Potato Pancake. A delicious, deceptively adequately proportioned, and might I add, very healthy meal. What I thought: The presentation was totally cute, square ( I love square presentation ) but looked small. I was worried it wouldn't be enough food. This turned out to be a very unrealistic fear. To start, the food was absolutely amazing. The flavor of the baked scramble was so strong and perfect. The trout was fresh and flavorful and the toast was full of delicious grains. The potato pancakes were the icing on the cake though. A very subtle flavor with the right a mount of seasoning made this little starch a perfect lunch / breakfast treat. Not only was it filling, it was also super tasty. It's also pretty yummy with some Chalula Hot Sauce, though I only ate one bite this way. The overall is, This place is cozy, small, square, and delicious. The wait staff is mega friendly, the cooks are too. They have sugar cubes for your coffee convenience and the atmosphere is dim and relaxing. If you have 10 bucks to blow on lunch, I'd highly recommend that you give this place a try. It's tucked away in an adorable neighborhood, but most of the good eats in Portland are.
(4)Sara C.
I love a good breakfast and Broder does not dissapoint. Great food and exceptional service. Even though we went here on a weekend around 1:00, the place wasn't overcrowded and the food came quickly enough. Among two of us, we shared a small order of the aebleskiver (danish pancakes), a smoked trout scramble, and a winter bord. All of the food was excellent, reasonably priced, and generously proportioned. The service was great--the waiter was funny and my water glass was never empty. We left very full and very impressed. One of the best breakfast eateries in Portland.
(5)h p.
heaven. heaven. heaven. there's nothing else to say. really.
(5)Jason G.
Oh Yes! This place is tight. I went on a Tuesday morning when it was not busy at all. The waiter was thrilled to seat us despite a rambunctious 2 year old, we got some coffee, and really started to marinate int his joint. First, it's on Clinton st., which adds instant points for funk. Second, the menu has what seems to be a serious Scandinavian fare which resembles the usual breakfast items we know and love and what on a weekend morning. The pancakes are like mini delicious muffin-shaped puffs which you can dip into a custard, syrup, or lingen-berry. Hell yeah. Of course, little Mia got down with the pancakes and all that. My girlfriend got eqqs and bacon which were flavorful and served in the skillet they were cooked in. I don't know what kind of coffee they had, but it comes in this modern looking glass mug and was very bold and tasty. Although I live 4 blocks away, this isn't quite an everyday spot. That's because it's something specific and special, and would go here when I'm feeling dangerous. You all will enjoy this. Btw...That guy in the picture behind the bar was my waiter...he did an excellent job and I have no doubt he is a quality person.
(5)Shienny S.
YUMMMMMMMMY !! i love love love the danish pancakes!.. best with lemon custard jam. must try!
(4)Ania S.
This place serves the best food AND plays the best music!
(5)Adrienne B.
Sat solo at the bar a few mornings ago... One star for cute, friendly boys working the floor and a chick on the line. Ordered a cup of coffee and the summerbord. Scrumptious! Exactly how I like to eat, a little sampling of different flavors, accompanied by great bread. On the bord was a soft-boiled egg, delightful yogurt with fresh blueberries and honey, a small piece of strong, hard cheese, a little bit of great ham (I like to think of myself a connoisseur in the pork department), some ricotta and lingonberry jam, an incredible pea and blue cheese salad, and a couple pieces of flavorful toasted bread. I'm not a sweet tooth, so a few bites of the honey/fruit/yogurt combo was sufficient, but I was quite full after enjoying the rest of the items. Going to try to replicate that pea salad... As I was at the counter, I had a view of the gal doing the cooking. Each dish looked fantastic, from the hash to the dutch babies to the various egg skillets. The eggs-in-skillet were all delightfully fluffy when they came out of the oven, reminiscent of a lovely souflee. I'm a major stickler when it comes to eggs, and rarely order them, as I find that I do a better job at home, but they looked great, and I will have to return to try them. Cute interior, no wait, good service and great food. Maybe a little pricey, but I'm willing to pay for the good stuff.
(4)Andrea V.
Ah, Broder. It was hard to convince my picky-eating friends to come to Broder. I waited until 10 am on a Monday so that 1) they were appropriately hungry and 2) there was NO ONE ELSE in the place, thus, no wait. They couldn't find a good reason to back out. As it turns out, given a fairly small number of breakfast selections, even the picky eaters were happy. The aebelskivers are a must - if no one wants them for breakfast, at least get an order for the table. So adorable and tasty! The lemon curd makes them even more so. The breakfast bord was pure Northern Euro bliss. Smoked trout...heavenly. Coffee was nice and strong. Waitstaff was friendly and attentive. The interior design is very calming - check out the custom light fixture overhead. Certainly Scandinavian influenced, but I don't agree with the IKEA comparisons (do you go to the same IKEA I go to?!). We didn't have a wait for a table or much of a wait for our food, although the space is quite small and it wouldn't take much to be overrun. Price was a bit on the higher side, breakfast for 3 with tip was pushing $50. This is a place I'd take someone to impress them - the boss, the in-laws, a morning-after date. Its not Pig'n Pancake, but then, did you want it to be??
(5)Connie O.
I finally made it in to Broders! Its been on my list of places for sometime. I wanted to give it a 5 star just because I am 1/2 Swedish but...sadly no. I ordered the Broder Club sandwich and it came with the most delicious rye bread. This in itself is remarkable because I am not a fan of bread. The little square plates that my salad and sandwich came on were very dear to my little swedish heart. The sandwich while flavorful was very small and the salad...well, the salad is the main cause of the lack of the fifth star. It was the most meh of salads. Just a small plate of lettuce with something of no particular flavor. No other veggie, not even a measy slice of red onion or a pickled beet. So: the Good: Great bread, sweet little swedish plates The meh: bland salad, small sandwich Overall, I would say my lunch was not worh the price I paid. It made me very sad because I wanted to be wow'ed. I will return again someday and try it once again. All you fine Yelp people can't be wrong.
(3)Jason L.
This is my favorite place for breakfast in Portland. The food is of excellent quality and it's unique - breaking up the breakfast monotony in Portland. The potions are perfectly sized and everything is healthy without tasting like "health food." The atmosphere is nice - quaint and modern. The staff are very friendly. I go here often.
(5)Mike K.
I've been here several times. Most of the time we've been very lucky and haven't had to wait, an oddity at Broder, from what I've read in other reviews. Broder food is invariably delicious. I had the lefse of the day today, and it was the least favorite thing I've ever had there, I think because it had been slightly overcooked and the casing tasted and looked more like a leathery tortilla than the potato pancake I was expecting; however, the fillings and accompanying eggs were delicious. My dining companions loved their food (one also had the lefse, the other the Danish pancakes). The service was excellent, prompt and courteous.
(4)tim c.
They put two fried eggs on a piece of toast with some cheese and a sliced tomato on the side and it was out of this world. how does that happen? i've had all those thing before, but when Broder prepares then and put them in front of me it's like i'm in some pleasure coma that I never want to wake from. Only four stars for the lack of vegetarian items, but i'll keep going back like a junkie to a dealer who has quality but lacks variety.
(4)Kathleen B.
This place is a gem. Tucked unassumingly amongst a few other small storefronts, Broder gives one of the most unusual and delicious breakfasts I have ever enjoyed. The tastefully decorated and designed space is the perfect place to have a relaxed, pleasant breakfast. Generally, eggs can only be done in so many ways, but Broder definitely delivered something different. I had a baked egg dish with mushrooms that came in its own cute little metal pan. I had it with some delicious roasted tomatoes that were perfect. Mr. T got the Swedish hash that was perfectly crusty and delicious. We also ordered a potato pancake which I'd say is a must-order. There were many things on the menu that sounded intriguing, so we'll definitely be back.
(5)Jennifer A.
Broder is sooo good! I went 3 times in a 4 week period and I live on the east coast, including twice in one day this summer. We went around mid-day on a Wednesday and the place was packed. It's not a big place, so it fills up quickly. I had the breakfast bord with trout b/c I love variety, and my friend had the hash. delicious. We came back at 5 later that day for happy hour and there was almost no one there--I highly recommend coming at this hour if you can make it. We had pretty much everything on the happy menu--Swedish meatballs, aebleskiver, lefse, and I think I'm missing something. We also got some drinks--I had the Midnight Sun. When we came back a few weeks later, it was on a Monday around noon again, and we waited about 30 minutes for a table, but it was so worth it. I had the Swedish hash. Everyone in the group loved this place. Next time I'm in Portland, I will definitely be back.
(5)Jennifer T.
It's been a while since I've had a surprise as lovely as breakfast at Broder on 26th & Clinton. Whoa. We sat at the bar, they let us, and watched while the chef made tiny pancakes in cast iron molds, grilled my apple fritters, prepared a variety of eggs also in cast iron small skillets, then to the hot oven. Watching was interesting and hot. The ovens and grills and skillets are ablaze in the tiny space, and next time we will opt for a table as we are hot by nature. By the end of the meal, the heat in there was getting to me, but think of the CHEF!!! He is in there slaving over that area for hours and hours. He must be used to it but I give him props all the way. So here it comes; two crispy, apple-ey fritters, not greasy but with a good butter flavor in the batter, nothing lazy here - fullness and richness of the fritter puts donuts by the same name to shame. These were the real thing, with good body and delicate apple flavor with creme freche on the side and syrup too. The sausage that was standard with this dish was outstanding, hubby agreed. Fresh flavor, perfect for breakfast, no gristle. Hubby had the potato latke (please don't quote me, I'm not sure that's right) and it was surrounded by tiny fresh tomatoes cut in half and other lusciousness on the plate - he'll do a review under separate cover no doubt. Coffee was great, with a little tiny pitcher of cream and the welcome silver spoon to catch up the real sugar cubes you never see anymore. The staff is gracious and professional, friendly and knowledgeable. They all are serious about what they are doing and you can tell. One funny final story: We got there early because we knew they have five stars and were popular, and so 10 minutes to 9 we were there. There were already 2 ahead of us. Before long, a group of 3 more joined the two ahead of us, and then another group of three more joined that same group. The place only holds about 20 people total, so we were in dire straits for seats - hence the bar. So word of caution - GET THERE EARLY. Or call and ask what the wait time is. Broder also serves beautiful fired cocktails - watch the extraordinary wait staff make some fired off drinks carefully and with finesse. Gorgeous. Five stars, no holds barred. Bravo. I'll not only be back, I'll be back next weekend. You can bet on it. Early.
(5)Leland R.
Here from Ca and so happy that we stopped here! Delicious Swedish fare, including Aebleskivers! No time for a full review, but you need to eat here.
(5)Art V. B.
A great option for breakfast or lunch. Friendly service and nice decor. Their menu is creative and it offers a wide variety of Scandinavian inspired dishes. Just be aware that options for vegetarians are quite limited and not necessarily their strength.
(4)Robert D.
Went for Sunday brunch. Waited next door with many others. Food was good (potato pancakes undercooked - squishy in the middle) Noise level was a big downer. Staff had volume of rock music up to where you had to almost shout to be heard. When asked to lower volume it was quickly turned back up to where the kitchen staff wanted it. Sorry but it took a 5 star rating down to a 3.
(3)Abigail S.
Not worth the wait and uninformative service. Empty tables and no seating? Can't even sit at the bar? Watching people who have been seated for 40 minutes still not receive their food. Come on guys it's a Wednesday. There wasn't even a mad line like everyone keeps saying. Understaffed perhaps. Slow service definitely. Seemed snooty. Walked out before they could ruin my day off even more. Sad, because I really wanted to enjoy this place! An older gentlemen couldn't even get one seat, he left too. Didn't seem happy with the fact that he couldn't sit at the bar. Broder you could let us sit at a table instead of waiting by the door. Let us at least order coffee, some water and peruse the menu. If we have to wait for the kitchen cause theirs a line of orders...we would be happier than sitting staring at you not doing much.
(1)Alice H.
Just wonderful! Everything was delicious and served piping hot. I doubt that they have a warming station, and that's a good thing with so many egg dishes. We had the Danish pancakes and the smoked trout hash. Just wonderful with a very generous glass of "bubbles". Even though it is tiny and loud the ambiance works and the waithelp are very attentive and quick to respond.The place is always crowded with about a 20 minute or more wait but even so - go!
(5)K M.
Excellent breakfast and athmosphere. The server was very friendly. The place was very clean and cosy. Very small and you have to add your name to a list to be seated, so go early, you might have to wait almost 30 minutes. It's worth the wait.....
(5)Linnea M.
Came back here today with a friend, and I was even more impressed than the first time. The lefse was delicious! filled with applesauce, served with 2 baked eggs. Can't wait to bring my husband back.
(5)Jennie M.
I have been looking forward to breakfast here since we crossed the Oregon border. Truly amazing, remarkably authentic Scandinavian fare. Great service! I had baked eggs and my husband had the scrambled egg & ham bake. Both heavenly. They really do have the best potato pancakes you'll find. This is my 3rd visit - returning again before we leave Portland.
(5)Suzy L.
Oh, Broder, how I love your Solstice Board. The crackers, the boiled egg in its perfect cup and tiny spoon, your amazing coffee (with cream served warm to the table). The food is perfect, the tiny room is crowded but charming, and the servers are easy on the eyes. It's a perfect 10, and worth the wait. Plus, amazingly given the tiny room, they are kid friendly too. One of our favorite places to bring friends and family.
(5)Jason D.
I love this place called Broder. The food, atmosphere, and especially the service. Sit at the bar to get the full experience and watch the chefs cook your meal. They work their tails off. I can't wait to visit Portland to come here again. I got the variety bord, so good! And the little pancakes are awesome too.
(5)Chrissy S.
It should be known right here and right now that I am a fan of breakfast. I love it. No no. I'm sorry. I don't think you understand. I LOOOOVE BREAKFAST. I am not one of those people who say, "i don't usually eat breakfast." also, I am not likely to eat cold pizza or tamales for breakfast. Or be one of those people who hates on breakfast food. No no no. I AM however, likely to be the sort to get caught making 'breakfast for supper', a favorite of mine only made better when consuming said food in your pj's. Now that this has been understood in it's full capacity, let me rave for a moment about the breakfast i just had at Broder, the cute little Scandinavian eatery on Clinton. Innovative. Delicious. Mouth-watering. Bad ass. Fancy. Casual. All-that-and-a-bag-of-chips, Creative, Scrumptious, Hearty, and Awesome. These are just a few words to describe my breakfast here. And I am picky about my eggs. I will be a huge breakfast bitch if you mess up my eggs. grrr. But not, Broder. No no. I feel Broder and I have a mutual understanding. On top of the fact that they serve breakfast ALL DAY, you can also order off the lunch menu at breakfast-time if you so choose. Hoooo-ray! The service was amazing. This dude constantly made sure my coffee was not only full, but warm. He would come by whenever it was lacking even a little bit and offer me a "warmer." I blushed a little bit, and pushed the 3rd grade version of my mind away, and said, "That would be lovely." OKAY OKAY! so the food! I ordered the breakfast sandwich. Not just any ole' breakfast sandwich. It comes with fresh Duroc ham, Gruyere, marjoram cream, and tomatoes topped with baked eggs, and served with walnut toast. I added a little hot sauce for the hell of it, and it was PERFECT. The toast was really incredible. Seriously. I'm not one to give toast a whole bunch of love, but they obviously know what they're doing. I cannot rave enough about the amazing attention to detail on the food. Wow. just wow. I kind of wussed out as far as being adventurous goes. They have so many options on the menu that sounded unique and fantastic. The Swedish Breakfast Board sounded yummtastic. It is described as follows: "Rye crisp, salami, smoked trout, grapefruit, yogurt and honey, lingonberry jam, and hard cheese." yeaaaah. Tell me you don't want a bite of that? Come on. Plenty of veggie options if you so desire, i'm just a bit carnivorous of late. They are apparently known for the dishes with their trout in it. Next time, fo' sho. Put this on your places to immediately try. Just do it! Seriously. Bookmark it right now! Come on...you know you wanna. :)
(5)Steve B.
One of Portland's Best! Really nice food.
(5)Erin E.
We've had our eye on Broder for quite some time now, but everytime we drove by, there was a massive crowd of people waiting to get it. This time, though, we got there a few minutes before they opened, and didn't have to wait to be seated. We did, however, wait quite a long time to get our food. Was it worth it? Yeah, those teeny little Aebelskiver pancakes were adorable and yummy (I could make a meal of the Lemon Curd). Too bad about the limited vegetarian options, though I think they let you substitute quite a bit. The space is small and pretty cramped, which only slightly bothered me until a woman was seated at the table next to us rrreeeeeking of perfume and determined to read the entire sports section to her companion.
(4)Ellen M.
Really quite delicious! Fair priced, fair portions. Great presentation of the food, fabulous recipes. Quite vegetarian-friendly. Would go there again!
(5)Tim B.
Broder does not serve what I think of as typical Scandanavian food (bland/colorless is typical what I think of), but it seems like Scandanavian inspired Portland food. Now thanks to yelp and that pic Stephanie C. took (seriously I looked at that every day for two weeks) I had to try Broder. I had the autumn board, and it was amazing. The soft boiled egg was cooked perfectly, and soft boiled eggs are so hard to get right. Every part of the meal was paid attention to. There was a light-flavored hard cheese served with the ham, a soft stronger soft cheese served next to a lingdonberry jam that was perfectly tart. The granola was fantastic, the butter seemed homemade; there was nothing that seemed like a side, everything by itself was made to be important. Their bread right now is from Pearl Bakery, and is good, but I'm looking forward to trying the bread they make themselves, which they tell me is happening soon. They are also going to make their own rye crisp, which is super cool. Oh yeah, great service as well. As someone who has worked in the industry, I truly enjoy when my server makes the experience even better. It was perfect.
(5)Christina N.
Do NOT eat here if you are vegetarian! I really wanted to love this place because I'm Swedish, but everything was wrong with this place. The wait was long, the music was blaring so loud that you couldn't here the person next to you and as others have suggested they aren't concerned with making sure your vegetarian dish is actually meat free. I ordered the vegetarian hash and started eating it and realized there was fish in it. They mixed my order up with someone else's. When I mentioned it to the server, he kind of shrugged and said that this happens from time to time. um, sorry, but if i order a vegetarian dish, i do NOT want there to be fish in it ever. When we got the bill, the didn't comp us anything but did add an automatic 18.5% gratuity. um, excuse me? We called the manager over and he explained that they automatically tack on gratuity for large parties (ie more than 4 people). He tried to make things right by comping my meal and removing the automatic gratuity but at that point my experience was already soured.
(1)C. C.
Extra, Extra delicious! I really have nothing bad to say. The wait was long but the food made up for it. The staff was pleasant. We sat at the bar so we had the opportunity to see all of the food go out. I couldn't believe my eyes. There were sooooo many things I want to try now. I already made plans to go again later this week.
(5)Christina S.
Once again another place I found on Yelp. Broder also came highly recommended by a bartender at Central speaking highly of the brunch here. So, birthday morning we strolled down here. It's a charming little place with tons of European aesthetics to it. I love Ebelskivers and it's not very often that I have them though I have the pan to make them in I am just too busy to do this so we split an order which I highly recommend ordering. It's Scandinavian Pancakes but looks like little doughnut holes rather large than a doughnut hole and not gross and fried tasting. I also tried the bake eggs. SUPER DELISH. OH, and yes they have a bar here which you can get the typical Mimosa with brunch or you can try Glögg. It's like mulled wine just better. My food was delish and the bake eggs were amazing. I now seriously jones for this place. This was the best brunch that we had while in Portland and I too highly recommend coming here. It does get busy here but it is worth the wait!
(5)Erin H.
I don't normally like to wait a long time for breakfast. But Broder has an agreement with the bar next door so we were able to sit comfortably (warmly) and talk & drink complimentary coffee. I didn't mind the wait AT ALL! And once I got inside and tasted the food I saw why the wait was long, but for once well deserved. I have traveled to Sweden and Denmark so I have a soft spot for all things Scandinavian. That is not however a requirement for loving this restaurant. The decor, the excellent service, & the amazing & thoughtful menu speak for themselves. As does the food. I had the apple fritters (after grappling with the decision to get the club sandwich) which came with eggs, creme fresh, syrup and a herb pork sausage. I also got a baked grapefruit. I normally hate grapefruit but I was intrigued and decided to trust the waiter. It was divine - the cinammon, cardommon, sugar and other awesome things on top (nuts?) melded and "killed" whatever flavor I normally disliked in grapefruit. The textures and the juice with the spices were unique & tasty. The rest of my breakfast was also excellent. Perfect really. Both of my companions liked their breakfasts just as much too. We didn't get drinks, but the bloody mary looked divine!
(5)Shefali K.
It wasn't until a year ago that I learned about Portland's notorious Brunch scene. Come Saturday or Sunday and expect to find lines of hungry Portlanders standing outside some delicious-smelling hubs. On the cozy Southeast side of Portland I didn't find a line dripping out of Broder's door. Nor did I find irritated, hungry Portlanders griping about the wait. Surprisingly (and I do mean surprisingly, because this is definitely a staple brunch spot in Portland) there was no wait to get into Broder. (That could have been because I was about an hour late) Yet, the dining room was filled to the limit. Breakfast-fans were even sliding into the Ikea-like stools at the bar to get their meal. Fortunately, once we were seated I began to notice the decor: Ikea-meets-cozy diner. You know this place has some heavy Swedish influences, from the Loganberry jam sides, to the various trout dishes on the menu. For a satisfying (not too heavy not too light) brunch, try the baked eggs. They come with a variety of 'mix ins' (I tried the caramelized onions and wild mushrooms) and are served in a mini square-shaped omelet pan. The service was pleasent--still friendly despite the subtle line forming at the door as we ate. In fact, because our food was taking a while to come to us, our waiter slipped us a Danish Crown Pastry with lemon curd and loganberry jam. Almondy, sweet and buttery, I would have eaten about a thousand of them. (So American of me...) But it was a great snack to tie us over and went great with our Stumptown coffee. (He didn't even charge us for the pastry!) Mad "Brunch-Love" to Broder.
(5)amy h.
I love you, Broder. Everything about you. Lamb burger with goat cheese.... holy crap. Swedish meatballs in sherry cream with walnut toasts and jam. I think I just peed a little thinking about it. And you are so, so adorable. Teensy tiny little cups of pickles and jam. Itty bitty baby cream bottles. I don't like eggs but you have so many other things for me to eat for brunch. Sauteed greens. Potato pancakes. Lox. Did I mention the meatballs? And for about $10 per order I can afford to see you often. I think about you every day, Broder. Even my boyfriend loves you too. Will you be our asexual restaurant life partner? Sigh.
(5)Chelsea E.
I have only been for breakfast. So delicious. Often a wait, but so far, worth it every time.
(5)Lee F.
This small restaurant introduced me to baked eggs, a technique that I was familiar with but had not tried before. The special "Lost Eggs" was presented in an aged cast iron skillet, two eggs, lamb sausage slices, a slice of tomato and onion baked in a bath of milk and a kiss of an aromatic spice (Cardamom I suspect). It was delightful. My partner enjoyed the Danish Pancakes a bit too vigorously, they disappeared very quickly... The service at brunch on a Tuesday was efficient and unobtrusive, perfect. There was a bit of D-B/hipster vibe in the clientele, yucking it up over predictive spelling in texting... as if it was a recent revelation. Not Broder's fault. Small restaurants are often so intimate that you could be dating the couple at the next table against your will. Attention to small details, serving room temperature bottles of water, (ice water interferes with your taste-buds) and the not overly unctuous, yet attentive staff coupled with the simple delicious food bodes well for this neighborhood asset.
(4)Patty H.
I came across this place when I was looking for a good breakfast place. I will definitely recommend it to all of my friends that go to Portland. It's a cute little place with fantastic food. The food is prepared in the open so you can see the chef at work. I got the lefsa of the day and it was fantastic. I wish I lived in Portland because this would become my regular weekend breakfast place.
(5)M B.
Ok, Ok. So when you normally think, "Countries with great food," Sweden, Denmark, Norway are not countries that come to mind. However, Broder is so awesome you may have to reconsider. I used to date this Swedish guy who was obsessed with finding Husmanskost--authentic, delicious Scandinavian food that tasted just like it did at home. Even though the Northwest was at one time a haven for his kind (granted, nearly half a century ago), you'd think it'd be easy to find good Husmanskost. Not so. Until there was Broder. Now, me and the Swede broke up years ago, but this place is so rad, so deliciously awesome that part of me is tempted to call him up and tell him about this amazing breakfast/brunch place in SE Portland. One of the things I loved about eating at Broder (and about eating breakfast in Sweden) is that you get a little buffet type plate called a "Bord" with various cured meats/fish, crackers, salads and other awesome foods not quite breakfast, not really lunch, but savory and yummy all the same time. The menu selections are fantastic and I (along with a couple other tables nearby--yes I was eavesdropping) had a very hard time deciding between various menu items. This is NOT your average breakfast place. Everything on the menu sounds too good to pass up. The lefse with goat cheese and sauteed pears with whipped cream and honey? Oh. My. Gods. As Rachel Zoe would say, "I Die." The Bords, as I said, are delicious. The Baked Eggs? Yum. Yes, there is a wait, but they have a cute and cozy space to do it in, and the coffee is strong and good. God. I think I might just love everything about this place--service was really sweet too--and all the dudes were wearing very Scando-type sweaters and logging boots (probably not on purpose, but more in a Portland hipster type way), but everything was just. Ahhh. Yes. Awesome.
(5)Danielle P.
This is probably one of the cutest restaurants I've ever been to. The decor is just the right mix of hipster, scandinavian and old school diner. And the food is delicious! Simple, but not plain - just the way I like it. Next time I'm definitely going to order the apple fritters - I kept watching them being made but by the end of my breakfast I was too full...so sad....
(4)Kristen M.
If you love IKEA food, you'll love Broder! Broder is a Scandinavian restaurant full of cute and delicious breakfast food from hash to scrambles they have lovely pairings of sides with they're dishes. It's a unique place to have brunch in Portland. The food is delicious and everything I tried was impeccable and never overpowering. Simple food with a bang of flavor! I would definitely go back for the food. I haven't tried them for dinner but I will for breakfast.
(5)Valerie F.
Whoa! My favorite original breakfast place. I have been there numerous times and I have never been dissappointed. I am lucky to be able to enjoy this place during week days and never fight with the line! The food is great and funky. The Sweedish pancakes are a must with the lemon curd!!!! I have had the meatballs, but really anjoy the plates with the numerous sides. Never left hungry! Au contraire!
(5)Kathleen G.
Best breakfast in town. Wait staff is knowledgeable and obviously proud of the product that they serve. We slipped in without waiting to two seats at the counter. Best seats in the house as you can be thoroughly entertained watching the cook make the most amazing Danish pancakes. We asked for a recommendation that was spot on though can't wait to return to try other things being prepared in front of our eyes.
(5)Jen R.
I am half Swedish.. and have actually been to Sweden, BUT that does not mean that I like Swedish food. You see, the Swedes are known for their baked goods, but not their cuisine. Lutfisk anyone?! Broder was above and beyond what I would expect for Swedish food. Granted I knew I was going to be eating pizza in about 4 hrs, so I didn't want to over do it. I chose the granola yogurt parfait. The presentation was adorable, a glass dish set on-top a wooden tray with a blue and white check napkin laid out for color. The parfait had thinly sliced Fuji apples fanned out on top, and was layered with delicious (obviously homemade) granola, thick Greek style yogurt, honey and lingonberries on the bottom. This was a wonderful treat, and huge! I couldn't finish it! The servers here were fun to watch, they were playing a what sounded like either an 80's playlist or David Bowie's Greatest Hits. They were all dancing with each other in the open kitchen. I will definitely be back.
(5)Rad S.
I've been meaning to write a review about this place for a long time. This is one of my favorite breakfast spots in Portland. The food is tasty, their choice in dishware is creative and fun, and they basically have a full bar as well so your friends who "don't eat breakfast" can continue the party from the night before while you enjoy a delicious meal. Definitely try the danish pancakes, they're amazing and a great breakfast appetizer. And one of my favorite dishes on the menu is the mushroom baked scramble with a side of greens. Perfectly delicious and the greens are a great compliment to a tasty carb filled entree...
(5)JoLee S.
SUN morning @ 9:30, yup - it was packed and they sent us next door to wait in the empty closed bar, which at that point had no heat, coffee or anything. That was soon remedied. Wait was an hour and 15 minutes. No, actually we didn't mind - we needed to all catch up talking. ;) Service was great; greeter kept checking on all of us and brought coffee several times. When seated the wait staff was great. The food was outstanding. Breakfast sandwiches & Danish Ebelskivers were amazing! The lemon curd served with them was outstanding. Never felt rushed even tho we knew there was a room next door packed with people all wanting our seats. Coffee and grapefruit juice were also wonderful. But then it is Stumptown coffee! We all agreed as we walked to the car - the wait was horrid and the food was outstanding. We had certainly caught up on everything when we walked out at 12:05pm. When we go back, and we will, we will make sure to go when not everyone in PDX wants to get in the door of Broder. We had time while waiting for our food to 'watch' the performance of all of the staff. It was an amazing ballet of men doing a terrific job of feeding a large number of people without running into each other. They each had a job and they did it well. We were quite impressed and they were all very personable.
(4)Eeeeestar T.
This place is simply adorable!!! If you feel like something different for lunch -- a more adventurous menu, smaller portions, European ambience, a dash of quirk -- you should DEFINITELY visit Broder. I love my breakfast board, which featured little bites of meat, cheese and condiments to eat with bread, and a huge cup of yogurt and berries. Our party also enjoyed the piping-hot bowl of meatballs and cute rectangular omelettes. If you like the IKEA cafeteria...well, Broder is like IKEA times 5 million!
(5)Lisa D.
Yup. It's a winner. Waaaay better than eating at the Ikea cafeteria. I had the ham and farmer's cheese scramble and my husband had the lamb burger and they were both great. Fantastic coffee too! The one not so perfect thing about this place is the plates come on these overly designed rectangular boards. In theory this would be cool, but it actually is a bit awkward to eat off of because you can't get at your food at a comfortable angle. We had no wait at noon on a Monday and there were plenty of free tables. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Next time we'll go back for dinner to see that cool light fixture at night.
(4)Devon D.
Though I hold to my 4 star rating, I feel the need to explain. The menu looks exciting and the plates are presented in an eclectic fashion, but the flavor profile rates 3 stars all around. Combined with the 5 stars it deserves for ridiculously enjoyable atmosphere and unique presentation, Broder rounds out to a nice 4 star joint.
(4)lynnette f.
Stopped by Broder for lunch today. Such a treat! Today, we shared the meatball sandwich (served with sherry cream, pickled beets, and lingonberry jam), the lamb burger with goat cheese, and a bowl of tomato bisque. Pure heaven. Tip: the lingonberry jam is served on the side of the meatball sandwich. Just toss it all on your sandwich--it sounds weird, but it is crazy delicious.
(4)Rowan H.
My girlfriend and I went to brunch on a Saturday around 1:30 or 2. We only had to wait about 10 minutes. The place was fantastic. I'm pretty much just going to repeat some of what other people have said: - This place is amazingly cute. The salt and pepper are in these little black and white stone dishes, the tea leaves have a little metal stirry-thing that looks really cool, everything about all the dishes and such just looks cute and awesome. (I also got a kick out of the tiny pot holder.) - The food was great. I had the breakfast sandwich and it was so damn tasty. Baked eggs on top of their walnut toast with ham and this amazing cheese, and tomatoes on top. It was insane. We split an order of the danish donuts and the lingonberry jam and lemon curd were perfect. - I liked how it was just the right amount of food. I was worried by some the reviews that I wouldn't be satisfied, but I was nice and full by the end of the meal. - My girlfriend had a ham and cheese scramble. She had to ask for salt, which wasn't on the table. (She thinks that there should be salt and pepper on the table, but I don't really agree.) They were out of the side she wanted (acorn squash) so they gave her a squash salad instead, which was delicious--it had apples and fresh mint in it. - They put a big bottle of water on every table, which was great--it sucks to run out of water in the middle of a meal and have to wait for the waiter to come fill it. - The coffee was very strong.
(5)Todd S.
I went to Scandinavia a few years ago, and ever since have longed to eat the kind of food I found there -- not the kind of food people imagine (and fear) like lutefisk, but the light, tasty, simple fare that I enjoyed. Broder does an amiable job of taking me back to Oslo or Stockholm. I've had the breakfast bord (and while I loved it, I also noted that I'm basically paying for someone to assemble a bunch of tasty snacks, since nothing on it appeared to be cooked at Broder) and the open-faced sandwiches (both herring and gravlax). Both were tasty and wholesome, a nice change from brunches that can be so heavy.
(4)Stephanie C.
the summer bord: my dream brekkie. EURO food! the good kind. salted fish, berry pancakes, good hearty bread. PDX is lucky to have it. everything's beautiful too, from the saucers to the waitstaff. and the mini oven mitts, adorable.
(5)Jenn S.
scandinavian brekkie in a hip neighborhood? yes, please! we hopped on the 4 to get from downtown to east pdx to see what all the fuss is about (yelp, you haven't steered me wrong yet). the cafe is tucked into set of shops off division and right when you walk in you feel like you've arrived at your friend's hip swedish grandma's house. from nifty honey dispensers to typical swedish aesthetic dinnerware, the experience dining here is complete. stumptown coffee brews while we got acclimated with the drool-worthy menu...don't come without your appetite! i got the mushroom scramble with a roasted apple topped with caramelized onions and bacon, which was so divine bite after bite. the boy got the smoked trout hash which was topped with two perfectly-cooked sunny-side-up eggs. some tasty tea accompanied our meal as we ate extra slow. it's just the best little breakfast in town...i'm getting all zen thinking about it. i think it's a must-visit, depending on how much time you have to spend on breakfast, or lunch since those meatballs at the table next to us looked pretty enticing as well.
(4)Shannon F.
Abelskeiver! This is my new war cry. These tiny Danish Pancakes accompanied by marrionberry jam and some near perfect lemon curd truly made breakfast. The smoked trout scramble was tasty, but somehow lacking a bit in smokiness and flavor. The presentation of everything was wonderful, and the braised greens were fantastic! Broder is definitely a recommended experience.
(4)Parker P.
Wow! Great service, great food...can't wait to come back. Swedish meatballs are AMAZING!
(5)K N.
There is something about this place, beyond the incredibility good apple pancakes and to die for swedish meatballs. There is a feeling of comfort and relax. Five stars to the food presentation. I sat at the bar so it was fun seeing the workers put together the plates and the artistic efforts they made. I don't know when I last enjoyed a lunch meal quite so much.
(5)Kari V.
I've only been there once, but it was an excellent breakfast. I had the trout scramble, and all 5 of us were very happy with our meals. The menu items were unique with sensible portions. Long wait to get in.
(4)Mike N.
Had the Swedish meatballs...a bit salty, but still quite tasty!
(4)A. B. C.
two reasons (among many others, no doubt) to eat at broder: 1. ableskievers! with many sauces to dip them in! 2. attractive and attentive waitstaff more? ok. the ableskievers (or as my auntie calls them, anklesneakers) are delightful little puff-ball pancakes, about the size on an apricot. traditionally they are served with powdered sugar and lingonberry jam, and broder offers a really yummy lemon custard and maple syrup as well. in the pancake family tree, i would put them somewhere alongside the beignet. broder serves them on a really cute litle tray! i've heard rave reviews about their baked eggs...but haven't tried them myself...i don't know if i could come here and NOT get me some anklesneakers. as for the staff, well...see for yourself! the decor is appropriately modern scandanavian, but not ikea/cheap, not kitschy old-world scandanavian a la solvang, califonia (best road trip stop on I5 south!). i am in love with the branch light on the ceiling...it's amazing. another bonus, they serve stumptown, in clear glass mugs no less! plus clinton is a sweet little neighborhood! go for a post-breakfast walk!
(4)Cheryl G.
Broder is an awesome mix of comfortable and stylish. Their attention to detail, the creamers, the butter balls, the pot holders and the mini cast iron skillets, are all adorable and should be in my home. It's like eating delicious food my Norwegian grandma used to make but in a way, way cooler space. Sorry, Grandma Skjerve.
(5)Randy D.
I really like Broders. They have good coffee. The staff is friendly. And their food is great! I ordered Pytt I Panna (swedish has) and the Norwegian potato pancakes; both are very good so I recommend ordering either. Its much easier to get in on the weekdays than it would be for on the weekend; been there on both occasions If you are dining on a weekend, expect a half hour wait. They do have an area next door where you can sit and have coffee. This place opens at 8am which is a mega plus. Most other breakfast/brunch establishments in the area open their doors at 10am.
(4)Oulie T.
My breakfast experience here was exceptional. I love a restaurant that pays attention to detail. Getting the little things right add up to making that big thing exceptional. Their baked eggs done in a square castiron skillet was the perfect way to have eggs. I'm going to do some research and try to emulate them at home. The consistency and texture of the eggs were perfect and served in a square shape they are novel and fun. MY eggs were served on their Trout Hash with the most deliciously perfect little square shaped breakfast potatoes. This dish is going to be one i crave often and unfortunately because i reside far away won't be able to have again anytime soon. I would also highly recommend trying one of their aquavit beverages for breakfast they are so delicious and novel. I had the one with beet juice in it and the earthiness of the beets paired so well with the anise flavor of the aquavit.
(5)Tamsen G.
Win. Win. Win. Try the apple fritter with sausage. Just do it. Don't waffle on this - no pun intended. DO IT. The fritter is tender and not at all like what most people consider an apple fritter, served with a side of traditional sour cream. The sausage is heavenly. I want to be one when I grow up. Also win? The coffee. And the Fjord, if you're feeling like imbibing, adult-style. Line too long? Go for brunch. Like, slightly after noon. Plus then you can order a Fjord guilt-free.
(5)Lisa D.
What a lovely way to start the day. Tucked into a groovy little neighborhood Cafe Border surprised and delights! Don't miss it. Sat next to not one but two other tables that have never been and were new to Portland as well. We all swamped stories and enjoyed a great a great breakfast together complete with delicious mimosas and meat & veggie packed bloody mary's. Yum!
(5)Joni W.
This place exceeded my expectations from beginning to end. I came after hearing glowing reviews, and from the minute I walked in I was impressed--the interior design is amazing! They somehow made a tiny space work so efficiently. The galley kitchen is open and in plain sight which means the chefs are under a lot of visual pressure and have to work quickly and quietly, while running a tight ship with clean workstations, which they did. The cute staff members worked efficiently without running into each other which was amazing considering how little room they had to move. We ordered brunch with fluffy apple fritters, eggs, delicious sausage. The coffee was good and I really liked the touch of cute warm cream. Honestly, my favorite part of the whole meal was the presentation. They have an incredible selection of little Scandinavian plates, pans, and cast irons that seal the deal presentation wise. Every dish, cup, and glass was cute and on theme. Little details like that really matter to me as a diner. The staff were nice enough, nothing extraordinary service wise, but the owner was really sweet to us as we left. I had an amazing experience here and will definitely be back!
(5)Sorcha P.
Great food poor service. Let me say the food at cafe Broder is something like you've never had before it's delicious surprising and filling. I feel the quality and price are commiserate with one another. I've been here twice and the food was consistent both times. However I am giving them 2.5 stars because the server at my most recent brunch was so awful I will never bring friends here again. As anyone who's been here can attest to Broder usually has a bit of a line on the weekends. Which frankly I think is worth the wait because the food is so good. I had some friends in from Boisie ID who wanted to go to a great brunch place. We arrived and it took about 40mins to seat us which was 20 mins faster then we were told we'd have to wait. We were seated and our waiter came over. He asked if we knew what we wanted or if we'd need more time. We said we'd need time and my best friend who is a restaurant manager in Boisie asked for recommendations. The waiter was like " I dunno , umm a lot of people like this this and this" no explanation of what the food was, no questions about what her tastes were just a short unarticulated answer. Not terrible but no where near the awesome first experience we had with our waiter the first time my husband and I came. He then left after taking our drink orders and came back quickly and took our orders. We were a group of 8 obviously not related and he mentioned nothing about what their bill splitting policy was. We proceeded to eat our delicious meal of hashes lost eggs and spherical pancakes and as the consuming came to a close he dropped the check on our table. We asked if he could please split it. He responded with "we don't split checks 8 ways, our rule is 2 cards and cash for the rest." This I feel was something he should have said when we sat down as a large group. He swiftly left the table and us who all had no cash to figure it out. After deliberating about how to do things he came back and asked if we were ready. We explained that only two of us had cash and the rest cards and attested that we really wished he would have said something to us when we sat down. Or heck! Someone could've said something during the 40 effing minute wait for a table!!! We asked if he could make an exception he said he could do one additional card. He then rudely mentioned that he didn't include gratuity on there and that he trusted us. Which my friend the restaurant manager mentioned was extremely tacky. After about another 35 mins (oh yes I timed it) we figured out how to spit it and paid. Having nearly forgotten the delicious food an pleasant company we'd just shared. Then the waiter had the nerve to mention how it was a small restaurant and people were waiting to be seated. If he'd just informed us ahead of time of the billing policy and or made an exception the extra time we had to take would have been avoided. Heck you probably could've seated another 4 parties in that time period. The asshole waiter basically ruined brunch with my friends and embarrassed me as i attested to how amazing this place was just before! So if you're the manager or owner and you read this you not only will be missing out on future business from my husband and I who've patroned your restaurant 2 time in the last month and would have made it a regular Saturday brunch stop but you've also missed out on the future business of me bringing my grandparents and parents little sister aunt uncle and cousins here on their various visits this summer as I had planned to do. We were really disappointed. And if the manager or owner read this and want the waiters name I saved the rect. and the tab with his initials on it. I'd post a pic but my goal was not to publicly shame him. I just want anyone that comes here to be aware of the billing rules for groups of 3 or more so that they won't have their brunch wrecked by incompetent service staff.
(2)Flavia A.
I've been to Broder over the past two years and I've never had less than a five-star experience. There are times and I've been known to go every saturday for a stretch of time. It's that good. At first, I was like, "really? swedish food? that sounds weird." Until i had their trout hash. It was like brunch heaven in my mouth. Salty smoky trout mixed in with my baked eggs with my buttery potato cubes, YUM. Also Danish Pancakes. I could die a happy death if the last thing i ate was a bite of Broder's danish pancakes dipped generously into their homemade lemon curd. YUM YUM. And then to top it all off, their wait staff are friendly, they recognize us, and they always give amazing service. TIP: Get there at 9 am, otherwise you will wait a very long time. It's worth it, but it's a long time. Thank you Broder for being here! We love u!
(5)Scott M.
5 stars all the way, no hesitation. A simply amazing lunch. We got the trio of open-faced sandwiches and chose gravlax (cured salmon), shrimp salad, and pickled beets + chevre. Honestly, they were all so unbelievably good that we couldn't pick a clear favorite of the three. We also got an order of ebleskivers with lemon curd and lingonberry jam. They were light, airy, not greasy in any way - absolutely perfect and delicious. After my first taste of Scandinavian food, I'm looking forward to many more. I can't recommend Broder enough ... it made me so food-happy.
(5)Skegger S.
Good food; for Scandies. I had the smoked trout omelette in a bowl like thing. Really good! The missus had some concoction with eggs and potatoes. Equally tasty. Folks seemed to enjoy the experience, not mind the wait (which wasn't long) and the staff kept at a feverish pace to try to ensure everybody ate well, fast and healthfully. I think a proper Swedish diet entails slaving at a stove until one looks like a rock climber. Not for me. The food was good though. So yeah, I'm a fan.
(4)Karen B.
When 4 paying customers come in and eat before the major breakfast rush, not even staying that much longer after paying the check maybe you could say "we hate to ask you this but would you mind giving up your seat for people waiting" instead of glancing dirty looks in our direction and then abruptly telling us to leave. Very abrupt, very rude way to treat your customers. There are other places to eat in Portland that know how to treat customers that don't kick you out after an hour.
(1)Stephanie F.
Oh, Broder. I don't think I was more impressed with any other dining establishment during my visit to Portland. I actually really enjoyed sitting at the bar and watching the talented chef work his magic. He is SO GOOD at multitasking and makes everything look so easy. When I was here, I got: the elderflower mimosa - yes! apple frittada - double yes! It was one of those meals that makes you appreciate life. Mmm.
(5)Hells Bells P.
4.5! We didn't have to wait too long, as we had brunch at around 1:30. Normally, when I hear Swedish food, I don't think yummy brunch food. But Broder has made me a convert. Wish there was a Broder next door instead of 3.5 hours away :( she had: (drink) black coffee (very tasty) and the bloody mary (my favorite part was the cherry tomato, pickled onions, beets, and gurken instead of the typical celery stick) (to eat) aebleskiver, chose homemade lemon curd and applesauce. also ordered a soft boiled eggs on the side he had: (drink) improved gin cocktail (to eat) salmon cakes on a bed of arugula and a side of potato pancakes we shared: the cardomon cake OMG everything was DEEEELICIOUS!!!!! and the waitstaff was attentive. quick, sincere and friendly, and they laughed at my jokes :)
(4)Bryan A.
had the hash, can't remember what else was in it, but it was soooo good.
(4)Samuel V.
Not only was the "lost boy," found; it tasted amazing and the waiter Chad was absolutely ON point! Top quality people and provisions!
(5)Tiffany N.
Don B tricked me when we ate here. He told me all the servings were fairly small so I could get whatever I wanted and it wouldn't be too much. I ordered the Swedish Food Board and it was massive! The smorgasbord of food included a yogurt parfait with granola and fruit, fancy cheese, salami, trout, oranges, toast, rye crisps, and some sort of green pea salad. There might have been some other stuff, but that's most of it as far as I remember and I did my best, but I could only finish about half the serving. Besides the delicious food, I absolutely love this space. It's fairly small which means you're almost guaranteed a wait, but the food, service and experience was worth it for me.
(4)Camille R.
I love the food here. I always get the meatball lunch. It's absolutely delicious. My husband ordered something that he didn't enjoy and they took it back and gave us something else. I would give this five stars but the wait to eat here is totally ridiculous..two hours plus! My third time here and third time i've waited that long. Doh! The saving grace? You can hang out in their "coffee bar" and have coffee while you wait. I wish they'd expand.
(4)Heidi K.
My manfriend and I ended up eating here on a Tuesday... we were both under-the-weather and felt we deserved a weekday brunch. I'm not sure if I would ever try to brunch here on a weekend - the lines are craaazzzyyyy long. Understandably, as they only have about 10 tiny tables. I loved the decor. I liked the menu. I enjoyed the breakfast board immensely - a visual and tasty treat. Tasty smoked trout, tasty mini toast things, tasty cheese, etc. Servers mostly ignored us, but that is the Portland way... *sigh* This is definitely one of my "top ten" brunches so far... And you know how important brunch is.
(5)Lizzie T.
Took awhile, but it was worth the wait the portion wasn't big and it wasn't enough to fill me up the plating was very nice & neat (more appealing) i still enjoyed it, i would of totally ordered again if i wasn't in the rush the waiter was funny, friendly, and very nice. the homemade ketchup was refreshing my omelette was so fluffy & tasty
(5)Rebecca N.
I've been waiting a few months to try this place out. Boyfraaaan and I are up here in Portland and we basically figured out everything we're going to eat based on Yelp. Broder was one of the first places I had my heart set on. The place is located in a quiet neighborhood and is super cute. We were greeted and told that there was a sign up sheet outside and that we could help ourselves to coffee outside. I thought it was really adorable and so we enjoyed ourselves a cup of coffee while waiting. We had a couple groups in front of us but we were seated within half an hour. I had a hot chocolate which was awesome, and the boyfriend had more coffee. They brought out warm cream (which honestly I think they make their hot chocolate with, it's ridiculously decadent and rich) for the coffee. I had the baked eggs with the potato pancake and Jon had the Breakfast Bord. His was really delicious. Little bits of everything added up to a substantial and yummy breakfast. He had bits of smoked trout, some cured meat, hard cheese, yogurt and granola, and a bunch of other things. My eggs were soft and cooked to perfection (I serially don't think there is anything better than a perfectly cooked egg) and the potato pancake was good. Like another person who reviewed, I thought the coffee was complimentary, but saw it on the tab. I wasn't upset or anything, I just didn't know. But psh, come on Becca, what in life is free? In all, the food and draaaaank came out to 30 dollars. A little bit higher than what you expect to pay for breakfast but the quality of the food was great, the service was sweet, and honestly, I really liked just sitting outside with the boyfriend enjoying a good cup of coffee. You totes made my morning, Broder.
(4)Nicole L.
Having come to snug, adorable broder after an eighty-minute bus ride across town, and encountering a thirty-minute long lineup on a Monday morning, I knew I was in for either the most hyped up brunch of my life, or the best. Thankfully, it was the latter. broder is a true Scandinavian experience -- it's teensy, robin's egg-blue, and amazingly comforting. Service is snappy and quick, their menu short but sweet (and delineated at the bottom with an equally polite note stating that "substitutions [are] politely declined"). Coffees came with a tiny apothecary jug full of warmed milk, with sugar cubes on the side to help sweeten the deal. Smoked trout hash was a great pick -- the tiny bowl put me off at first, until I realised how filling it was. I was left wondering at the tiny cubed potatoes (do they have elves in the back?) and the salty, flaky trout that melted on my tongue, the two baked eggs and the teensy spoonful of pickled beets that added a not-too-sour note to the whole experience. Add a slice of walnut toast, liberally buttered, and you have the makings of a true post-meal roll-out. If I lived in Portland, I would be here every week -- huge crowds and long bus trips be damned!
(5)A M.
Got to Broders early this morning to avoid lines and was seated at the counter. The service was excellent, the wait staff was attentive and polite. They made sure my coffee was always full and water plentiful. I ordered a traditional Pytt I Panna (Swedish Hash) it was Delicious! The serving was filling and the baked eggs and almond toast were cooked perfectly. The hash was filled with meat, vegetables and flavor. Sitting at the counter allowed me to see the chefs cooking all the other scrumptious dishes that were ordered off the menu. I can't wait to go back and try another item, baked fresh and authentic.
(5)Sylvia C.
I rarely, raaaarely want to slowly and methodically eat my way through an establishment's entire menu (over a period of time, mind you. Of course, if it were physically possible to do it in one sitting, I might...) but Broder makes me want to do this many times over. Went for brunch on a Sunday, so we had to wait for around 45 minutes, but we got to sit down in the place nextdoor and have free Stumptown while we waited, so absolutely no complaints there! I had some kind of Scandinavian breakfast Hash from Heaven involving fresh trout, potatoes, red and green bell peppers, and a perfectly baked egg on top. Boyfriend and I split some of the braised greens and we each had some walnut toast as well...I was so into mine that I completely forgot what he had, but he's a vegetarian and he loved his, too. Excellent service even though they were slammed. I will be back, Broder, I will be back :)
(5)Dan H.
This tiny cafe is a must for Portland brunch, as evidenced by the long lines you will probably encounter. We enjoyed some nice self-serve coffee in the waiting area and the leafy SE Portland neighborhood is a great setting, especially during the beautiful weather we're having right now. Us Portlanders might not be in a hurry and more willing to wait, but the staff is mindful of the business imperative for quick turnover and rapid service. In retrospect, Æbleskiver is like an over-inflated, bread-like Dutch poffertje, which I inevitably compare it to every time, so the fact that I was underwhelmed has more to do with me than the excellent chefs at Broder. Anything on a griddle is due to wow, so go with those. I never had a "brunch beer" before, but now I'm sold!
(4)Sasha B.
Very unique brunch. It's rare that you find a new concept that you really enjoy. So many restaurants truly follow the same formula. This Scandinavian meal was a refreshing new concept. The food was great.
(5)Cage H.
Totally worth both the walk and the wait. (I would second the multiple suggestions here to arrive before 10:30 if possible; otherwise you'll have to wait in the pub next door for an open table.) Broder has wonderful Scandinavian food. We skipped the æbleskivers because I already make them at home (family is part Danish), but they looked totally authentic. I had the smørrebrød, which tasted just like in København: a trio of shrimp salad with dill, house-cured gravlax, and pickled herring. The latter was ordinary herring, but topped with Broder's phenomenal pickled onions, which are like tangy pink shreds of crack. The sautéed greens were an intriguing blend of baby kale, Napa cabbage, and possibly collards. My companion had the justly famous granola parfait with yogurt and honey. In addition to a variety of coffee-based drinks, they have an assortment of unique cocktails involving Scandinavian & Dutch liqueurs: aquavit, Swedish punsch, jenever, St. Germain. The Dutchman's milk is a creamy iced blend of milk, orgeat, and jenever. Service was prompt and polite. Food was excellent and unique. Only regret is that we're leaving Portland tomorrow and won't be back soon enough to sample other dishes.
(4)Cheng-Tsung L.
I have been here for breakfast many times. Every single time I enjoyed the must have danish pancake and different specials, including Pyttipanna, Forlorade Agg, and smoke trout. The Forlorade Agg surprised me the most. Basically it contains two things I am very picky in a dish, tomato and cheese. When not balanced properly, the strong flavor of these two ingredients will kill other tastes I try to feel in the meal. To me they made it perfect. Soft tomato taste with mild cheese note, plus the lost egg, serve as well balanced base. In every single bit I got different combination of meat and veg. I would say this is the best plate I had ever. I really like food prepared with cast iron plate and oven. All precious juices are well preserved. Broder is the restaurant doing very good job on this. Bar seats provide good view for watching the kitchen flow, but be ware of the heat during the summer.
(5)Jules D.
Before this, the only Swedish food we'd had was at Ikea.. Fortunately, this was nothing like that. This place is fantastic. We stumbled across Brodeur without reading rave reviews. No matter though-It was wonderful. My girls had the Swedish pancakes. I had the gravlax(sp) club sandwich and a glass of white wine our server recommended. I was absolutely blown away by the deliciousness. My neighboring diners were all gushing over their meals as well. Highly recommended!!!
(5)Elizabeth C.
i would love to comment on the food BUT we never got it. the waitress said our order got "lost." then said it would only take 10 minutes to come out. she wasn't as apologetic about the whole situation. we got a free (not very great) pastry. 10 minutes later still no food. I was furious. this whole thing took an hour. my friends and i decided to leave. this was a completely crappy way to start our day. i called the restaurant later on to tell them about this whole situation. the hostess was one of the rudest people i have ever talked to. i then decided to send a short email about our experience. like their customer service, their feedback to my email was useless. i do not recommend this place whatsoever.
(1)Nichole A.
"Meh, I've experienced better." SO TRUE. Went this morning, was super excited because I've typically heard great things. Host was rude-ish, got in my friend's face to tell her he would BE WITH HER IN JUST A MINUTE (repeat 4x with a red face) when we were just waiting to ask if we needed to put our names down/how long the wait would be- honestly the dood could have answered the question in the time it took him to say what he said over and over. He tried to redeem himself by generously offering to take our orders before a party of 6 got theirs in- that was nice, but you just don't work well under pressure, and it's a little stressful. I ordered the veggie hash, it was bland and soggy and overdone in butter. Yuck. I then ordered a potato pancake because I was hella craving GOOD potatoes, it was burnt on the top and still undercooked inside (my pal got one with her scramble that was perfect, and that's what I was hoping for- no luck). The coffee didn't even taste like coffee, we both had some and agreed. At least the caffeine was there, but the flavor was seriously lacking... weird. I think the highlight was the walnut toast. There are plenty of other places that are much more delish than here, with badass smiling servers to boot! Go there!
(2)Dayna D.
It was a few months back when I went there and I am just getting around to writing the review now, but the experience stuck in my mind. We went for breakfast, hoping to experience something wonderful after blasting through the Girl With A Dragon Tattoo books - yep that was a bit lemming-like of us, but still wanted to try Scandinavian food. I know Scandinavian food is all fish and funny flat bread and pickles, but I figured I could try potato pancakes or something. I had to admit the prices kind of bummed me out a little - $13 for breakfast?? It better be great. The wait staff was all guys, which in itself is not a bad thing, but I felt like maybe there was an atmosphere of "don't give a crap" going on the day we were there. Crammed into little tables, which there are not many of them, a rather reserved atmosphere in some way which made me uncomfortable. So before the food even came I was starting to regret the decision to eat there. Food came - I got the Baked Egg Scramble for $11 with the Farmer's Cheese,etc. and wished I had gotten the Swedish Pancakes instead - boring. If you are Danish or Swedish this is probably comfort food for you, but places that are crammed in, small, overpriced and overrated are getting on my nerves in the Portland area.
(2)Holley R.
It really doesn't get better than this as far as my taste buds are concerned. I love sitting at the bar and watching everything being cooked in front of me. I've been here for breakfast four times and lunch once, ordered different items each time and each and every item was, "ohmygawdgood!!!" Aside from the amazing flavor blasts to the mouth, everything is so well presented. Certain dishes come in cute little cast irons and the decor is simple, practical and adorable. Great variety of mimosas and brunch cocktails too! The service has always been friendly and pretty quick. I'll come back again and again....yes, the wait can take an hour but as long as you haven't reach the point of hunger where you're about to rip someone's arm off and start gnawing, it's definitely worth waiting!
(5)Holly P.
I was somewhat reluctant to give this five stars, because the wait to be seated and served was very, very long. But in the end, it was worth it. The food was straightforward, but intriguing. Most of all, it was delicious. I got the smoked trout hash, and I loved every bite. I will definitely be back, regardless of the wait.
(5)Heather S.
Really fabulous potato pancakes, and great Swedish pancakes (more like light, fluffy popovers or muffins) served with homemade lemon curd are our two favorites at this small, contemporary cafe. We also liked the smoked trout baked eggs with sour cream, though we wished they would have been more salted and there was no salt or pepper on the tables. They do, however, serve the water without ice, which is always a plus in my book. They serve breakfast until 3:00, and who doesn't love that? Plus, dinner is served Thurs through Saturday from 6:00 p.m. on. Broder's is a delight!
(5)Holy-foo' X.
Looking at the hundreds of Yelp reviews for this place and that they've retained a solid 4.5 cume, I just have to shake my head, do a double take. In the first place, their mixed drinks are supremely weak. I raise a toast--but just barely!-- each Sunday to their mixed marvels like the Midnight Sun-- in homage both to Broder and Flacido Domingo. If that joke failed to wow you, don't worry, once I was presented w/the bill it was clear the joke was on moi the whole time... In the second place, although they offer lamb burgers, and the guy double-checked with me how I wanted it cooked, he also called me "Boss," which is a total deal breaker for me. One of the things I learned working in the corrections field was that inmates call the staff "Boss" as a form of blatant disrespect--- "B-O-S-S" spelled out backwards stands for "Stupid SOB" and so you should know that whenever someone attempts to use the term on you (gas station jockeys seem especially fond of the word, but they are not the only ones, by any means). Is it possible that people might be using the term "Boss" in a harmless, or merely smarmy, but unknowing fashion? Sure it is. But they need to know that people like me automatically wonder "Is this person a convicted felon? And does he think he's being sly?" whenever they use that vulgar term. The other thing w/the burger was, it's all directly behind the counter, so you can watch them make your food, which isn't always the best idea, as it turns out. I watched my guy poke my burger w/his bare hand repeatedly to see if it was done. I did not observe him wash his hands a single time. What, do they not believe in latex gloves @ Broder? Maybe he has a "sensitivity" to latex, which brings us to the final point, in a round-about fashion..... The final observation about Broder was the staff. Every last one of them were supremely skinny, effeminate, pretty boys with more than a little bit of attitude.None of 'em could've been much more than 140#. This cannot possibly have been a coincidence. What are these guys doing working this place? They should be CK models, seriously though "Boss"! (see? It's obnoxious, isn't it? Maybe they could work for Hugo Boss! *snap!* that's it!) They are clearly window dressing, or eye candy, appealing to a certain demographic, though I could not tell you precisely what that graphic might be. All I know for certain is that it isn't anyone even remotely like me......
(2)Chris M.
Yep, there is pretty much always a wait but is it worth it? I say, yes! Have been there twice now and very impressed with the food -- potato pancakes with blueberries, baked eggs with trout, the breakfast boards, all fantastic. And best of all very reasonably priced. We had three brunch items from the special menu, three coffees and one totally awesome cocktail for the low, low price of $45! Broder, you are on my new list of PDX faves.
(5)Josh M.
I've been here 5 or 6 times now and they never fail to impress. Also, I've taken a handful of out-of-towners here and I'm always nervous that they won't like someplace I've said is really good, so far Broder hasn't let me down. I'd give them 6 stars if I could.
(5)Amber L.
The first time we went, it was probably a four-star experience. Flavors surprisingly delightful, decor an interesting and well-appointed modern take on traditional Scandinavian interiors, the only complaints being the crammed-in feel and the wait. The second time we went, we brought my parents in the interest of showing them great breakfast food in Portland and came away frankly embarrassed. The cheap speakers were screaming so loudly I couldn't hear the people at my table. I said to a waiter, "This is really loud." He replied "it's always this loud!" with a horsey laugh. I told him I couldn't hear myself. He didn't say anything - poor attitude - but shortly thereafter the music got slightly quieter. That left the problem of the crowding. broder knows they have a tiny space - either embrace it and remove a table or move into a larger space. The empty tavern next door where everyone waits their hour and a half for a table could probably use the trade. As it was, I could hear the stranger next to me far better than the person sitting across from me. Two of our four dishes were good; the remaining two were middlin'. One hash was overcooked and far too salty, the other lacked flavor. If it weren't for the remaining two I'd have said they'd abandoned their values completely. One of our party ordered orange juice which he turned down when it arrived because it tasted and smelled "off." The waiter, thinking he was asking for a fresh glass of juice, brought over the gallon jug he was pouring it out of. It's the extremely cheap brand sold at Fred Meyer in the jugs that look like milk gallons. Ick. Bottom line: overrated; service and ambience needs improvement; and hit-and-miss on the food, their only claim to fame.
(2)Jeanne Z.
I had the trout hash and it was really, really amazing! I was a little disappointed over the portion sizes, I was still hungry after eating every single thing on my plate. (But I also ran 5 miles and had a light breakfast before going to lunch, so I had a slightly bigger-than normal appetite) I went with my dad, and he loved his sandwich a lot, and it was the perfect portion size for him, he was really pleased. And, I was lucky enough to get to go during the weekday, so the wait was not long at all.
(4)Rachel J.
Nom Nom Nom Nom.....! Oh yeah, I love this place. I am kind of a picky eater and we were going to eat at other place nearby for dinner, but it was packed. Didn't realize how close we were to Broders. A friend recommended we try this place so we gave it a whirl. Best new discovery! The food is fresh, delicious and flavorful. Even my picky gluten-free, no potatoes palate found a very satisfying plate with something with salmon and pickled veggies. My husband's choice was also wonderful. And the prices are so good for the quality of food you get. I had a chance to talk to one of the guys behind the counter, who was very friendly and helpful, who told me that they offer GF bread options. Dinner is the least busy time to go. Try it!
(4)John W.
Call me wierd, but the braised greens were better than sex. Elk meatballs, luscious. Yukon gold mash, perfectly buttered and salted. And the lingonberry sauce! Aebelskiever to finish! Light & fluffy as it should be! Abandon fear of the doughy! The only reason I'm giving two stars is the music, ambiance & courtesy. Very off-key rasty world roots crap cranked loud overpowering conversation in this small place that has the acoustics of a cramped tiled hallway. Which it is. And the peeps didn't turn it down or change it out when asked nicely. And it was a Sunday afternoon with maybe 4 tables of us over 50 gentry types. Uhh, guys? Who's serving whom?? Don't get me wrong, the peeps weren't outright rude (that's an instant one star) and I don't need fancy ambience. I do need common courtesy. The food deserved far, far better. Sorry, Bro, I love great food, but this city abounds with great food and you need to pay attention to who's in your premise.
(2)Phillip K.
Stopped in for breakfast, and it was fantastic! I *will* be back. - Service was good, reasonable ratio of staff to clients. - Food was delicious and served right out of the oven - Street parking wasn't a challenge
(4)Thomas B.
Limited menu. Amazing. Enough said.
(5)Teresa S.
I guess this is European food...? Fish and meats and grains done in some odd ways, but rather good. I'd eat here again.
(4)Michael A.
This place has great food and a lot of style, but they crank their music like it's a dance club. Don't go here if you want to eat in peace or hear the person sitting next to you. The hour-long wait adds to the disappointment. We've been here multiple times before, but today will be our last visit. Too bad.
(2)A. L.
I took my dad here a few days ago. I hadn't seen him in a long time and I wanted to take him someplace nice for breakfast. Broder's didn't let me down. It was a bit of a wait, but that was to be expected. The service was great, the food was amazing and everyone there was really friendly! I'm really glad I took him there, and hopefully next time I visit we'll go back.
(5)Vahid J.
I've been here twice now and both times have found the food amazing. I'm slowly working my way through the different hashes and baked egg dishes. The service is always attentive and friendly, no matter how packed it gets here (and trust me, it gets packed during the brunch hours).
(5)Nick S.
This place is the bomb and probably top 5 breakfast places all time on my list. This place does it right. They offer quality service and quality inventive food. Man, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. I had the special, It was a lefsa with asparagus, chèvre, bacon, arugula, egg and parmesan. Talk about a plesant palate extravaganza delicious factory of yum. I also had a bloody and it was one of the best, ok fine, two of the best bloodys I have ever had. The cool thing about this place as well is that you can watch them prep everything right in front of you. You see them putting in the effort to make your meal special.
(5)Brian S.
Exceptional. The room is small. We showed up at 9:20 thinking we would be early. Little did we know... Ended up waiting about an hour but they have space in the tavern next door and good self-serve coffee to ease your bleary-eyed suffering. We sat at the bar (which consists of four whole seats) and were treated to a show! The guy manning the griddle was a true badass. The space is absolutely adorable with well appointed knick-knack shelves. There was a collection of antique waffle irons above the line. I couldn't tell which pieces were decorative and which could be used at any second since most of the dishes come presented on wooden boards in an assortment of cast iron wares. Cocktails were delicious and artfully prepared. The bar program emphasizes Aquavit which is a nice complement to the Scandinavian theme. The waitstaff was friendly, prompt and helpful. Really, everybody was friendly, prompt and helpful since the bartender mixed a drink then turned around and served it to us and the line cooks prepared our meal and, likewise, turned around and served us, even asking if there was anything else they could get us. Awesome. I don't know a lot of back of house guys who will interact with guests so readily. Many thoughtful small touches throughout the experience such as a small pitcher of steamed milk served along with your coffee. The food itself was spectacular. Very clean and balanced flavors. Smoked trout hash, lefse, and Danish pancakes all hit the mark. Will return. I wanted everything on the menu but my stomach and wallet can only handle so much at a time.
(5)RJ H.
I really love broder. I consider it a welcome change of pace, both in terms of restaurants and in terms of offerings. The food is fresh, simple, unique, well proportioned, satisfying, and lovely. The wait can be obnoxious, but I think that's simply a testament to the its reputation and consistency. broder is a favorite.
(5)Rachael M.
I'm a fan of broder! I work nearby, and I had been hearing for so long that the food here is just amazing. My boyfriend and I decided to check it out one weekday (since weekends are a long wait... like 2 hours) and we were seated right away. It did start to fill up quickly; it's a tiny place! We wanted to try the aebleskivers, but also wanted eggs, so we shared the aebleskivers before we got our full breakfasts. The waitstaff here is awesome. So awesome. Just crazy nice, and so attentive that at one point we had two waiters helping us. We thought it was great that they wanted us to be taken care so much they helped each other out. My boyfriend got the veggie hash breakfast, which was SO delicious. I cannot explain how delicious. I got a baked veggie egg dish. It was okay. I'm not a big fan of frittata-style eggs, and didn't know that's what it was when I ordered. But, the potato pancake was amazing!! I wanted 3 of them! I will definitely return here. It would be worth a 2 hour wait on the weekends. But, I definitely recommend trying it on a weekday!
(4)Rachel D.
A solid experience overall! Our party of 2 waited outside for around 20-25 minutes on a Sunday mid-morning. Not sure where the reviews mentioning free coffee are coming from, as I believe the menu stated that self-serve coffee was $3. Either way, it's available! We ordered the aebleskiver and smoked salmon hash with a side of sauteed greens. Everything was great, but I was especially pleasantly surprised with the sauteed greens - super lemony, quite oily, and really really good! We ended up waiting a while for our food to arrive (couple next to us ordered after us, ate, and left, all before we got our food) - not sure if something got mixed up with our order or not. Luckily, we had nowhere to immediately be (hooray vacations), so we were able to wait. Our server brought us a small pastry plate and espresso/egg custard cocktail on the house, which was very kind and very tasty!
(5)Vincent L.
My friend brought me here for brunch and we ended up sitting at the bar. The experience was pretty cool because we got to see the cooks do their thing (like a mini show) and the heat produced in that area acted like a fireplace. The food was so enjoyable. We got the Swedish Hash - Braised Short Ribs and Smoked Ham and it's like all the breakfast fixins you love topped with two eggs in the shape of a square. The potatoes were nicely sweet and I liked how all the pieces were small so when you got a spoonful you got the array of different flavors, ingredients, and textures. And no meal here is complete without some Aebleskivers (Danish Pancakes). Fluffly little pancake balls with your choice of lemon curd or lingonberry jam. I'm a big fan of lingonberry, so it was exciting to see it outside the context of Ikea. Haha. The meal was a bit heavy, so I was glad that I shared with my friend. I'd definitely come back with friends to try the other menu items.
(4)Carmen C.
Cute place for brunch! Theres a few tables outside but inside seating is just as lovely. I never had scandinavian breakfast but everything on the menu looked good, so I went with the hash! Everyone told me to get the trout hash, but since I'm not a fish fan, I got the ham hash. Very yummy with a sunny side egg on top! I got a side of potato pancake and that was light and fluffy was sooo crispy on the outside. Their walnut bread with butter is amazing too!
(4)Jessica Y.
SCANDINAVIAN BREAKFAST. I had no idea what to expect, except maybe some swedish meatballs and fish paste... for breakfast... Oh little did I know.. Broder was the first food spot we hit up in Portland and we were extremely hungry with an hour+ wait to be seated. Portland is STUMPTOWN city, so they had free Stumptown coffee as you wait. A nice touch, most definitely. We got... Bloody Mary - Spicy. Strong. Beer is, by default, part of the bloody mary mix, so G.G & good morning to you too. Smørrebrød - Beautiful variety of smoked fish on toast. This dish is on the lighter side (I knew I would be eating my face off in Portland, so I picked this). It was light, visually pretty and delicious. I got to chose 3: gravlax (cured salmon), smoked trout, and pickled herring. If you're a smoked fish lover, DO IT! It was delightful. Stockholm HotDog - JY and I had no idea what to expect from a Scandinavian Hot dog. Seriously, what comes to mind? It was a super delicious dog with pickled onions and a potato pancake INSIDE lavash bread, the pickled onions were reminiscent of sauerkraut. So amazing. Smoked Trout Chowder - Pffffffffffffffffffffft. Seriously, blows your lame ass clam chowder out of the water. This was the shit. Very excellent. A+ unique brunch!
(5)Vicky M.
Wow just wow! I've been hearing about this place for quite some time now and finally had a day to come for breakfast/brunch. When we came the place was packed- we had to wait next door in a waiting area they had set up. After about 10-15 minute wait, we were seated inside at the bar. Our waiter was very nice and took our order along with giving us a few suggestions on what was good. We had a first hand view of how they make all the food so that was pretty neat! We ordered mimosas, aebleskivers and the Frlorade gg (lost eggs). Everything was simply amazing. The aebleskivers were hot and fresh and delicious with the cream, lemon curd and jam. The eggs came in a small skillet and was literally bubbling fresh out the oven. It was a delicious mix of eggs, cheese, ham and spinach- like nothing I've ever had before. This was one of the best meals I've had to date and I am really looking forward to returning!!!
(5)Calvin L.
Wait sucks but the food DOES NOT. Awesome food. Awesome service. Lost Eggs ($13) If you don't get the Lost Eggs, you are a fool. The entire skillet is money! The flavor is unique and dish works together magically. I love the eggs buried in the dish! Try to go early and during a weekday to avoid longer wait times. Don't be shy to ask the servers what they recommend. Ours was very friendly and super helpful
(5)Greg D.
Awesome food-awesome drinks-friendly staff- and best of all- got in early and walked right to a table!
(5)Michael L.
I'd have to say I'm very impressed with Portland's restaurant scene. Came here for brunch and they had a 90 minute wait. They did their best to make folks comfortable. I had two cocktails whole waiting and we got an excellent pastry. Free coffee was also very appreciated. We had a great Swedish breakfast dish with some rich rye bread, a tasty fish accompaniment and a fresh avocado and onion whipped combo. The hidden egg dish was creamy and flavorful with a spicy habanero sauce. We substituted the pork for mushrooms which were perfectly cooked and creamy. Highlight of the meal was the Swedish pancakes, rolled and crispy, I think with powdered sugar coating. Was quite full and impressed by the end of the meal. I would definitely come back again for brunch!
(5)Daniel L.
Santi and I came to meet our friends at this Swedish restaurant for brunch, and left fully satisfied with the overall experience. Upon entering, the vertically shaped interior encompassed a narrow walkway for patrons to maneuver in-between the full bar area, and a row of tables arranged closely against the wall. The wait for seating was long, and the atmosphere was casual, young, and festive. We started off with the Ableskiver ($10), which is the Swedish version of pancakes that were served in an iron skillet with sides of lemon curd and lingonberry jam. Shaped like enlarged donut holes, each Ableskiver was easy to cut into from the slightly firm exterior to the soft and fluffy center. The lemon curd and lingonberry jam each rendered a refined airy sour and sweet flavors, so these pancakes were a complete hit. Highly recommend it, I wished I had the appetite to go for a repeat. My Pytt I Panna with Smoked Trout ($13) baked in an iron skillet filled with cube potatoes cooked with onions, peppers, and smoked trout. The hash was then topped with two sunny side up eggs and pickled beets. Except for the lack of trout, the rest of the hash was delicious, hearty, and filled with good textures. The runny egg yolks were baked perfectly, and the trout was delicious when I could find them. The dish was good, but I probably will opt for the same dish with braised short ribs on the next visit. At the end of the meal, our server was very kind to offer us a complimentary Swedish Almond Cake. The almond cake was dry and lacked flavor, but the kind gesture was still much appreciated. Overall, our brunch was underscored by great presentation, fresh ingredients, balanced textures, and refined flavors. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and kind. Santi and I would love to return to try their Sjuman Sidflask, Lefse, Forlorade Agg, and more Ableskiver.
(4)Michelle P.
I can't recommend Broders enough. Everything about the place is on point. Let's talk about the food! The flavors are interesting and not what you'd typically find here in America. I've gotten the Lost Eggs every time I go in and I still enjoy them. It's the perfect combination of flavors. I usually split it with someone and order a few side dishes so I can have a variety. I'd recommend the potato pancakes and the Fika platter (mini muffins). I would not recommend the sautéed greens as they have a strong taste that I didn't particularly enjoy. The wait staff has always been really friendly, plus they're all really cute guys so....bonus! (Hahaa had to add that in). Whoever planned out the restaurant had an eye for detail. It is laid out beautifully and decorated well. I enjoyed the clear coffee cups and the little bowls that things came in. Came across well. I'll repeat what everyone else is saying. There's a long wait. BUT! If you go on the weekdays, there's no wait at all usually. So, unless you have your heart set on a Sunday morning brunch, I'd avoid that 2 hour wait and just come during the week. Cheers! Enjoy.
(5)Victoria C.
The sauteed greens (side order) were the BOMB. The trio of sandwiches were interesting too. "Pancakes" were okay. It was a really hot weekend and they only had a small fan on. My dining experience was probably affected by that.
(4)Lee A.
We got the trout and the vegetable hash. They were both good but overloaded on the potatoes and very little of the trout and very little veggies.
(3)Susan S.
Wow. This little place is a gem! Every single item was delicious!! The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because of the deafening sound. More on that later. There was a short wait on a Wednesday late morning, but they kindly provide coffee and mugs on the sidewalk outside. (Rumor has it the wait on weekends can be long.) Our server was warm and friendly, and right away we put in an order of Aebelskiver, while we pondered the menu. So many interesting choices, not your typical fare. The Aebelskiver arrived shortly, a plate of piping hot hollow balls, similar to popovers, served with tiny dishes of exceptional lemon curd and lingonberry jam (slightly tart, similar to currants). OMG, these were SO good!! For breakfast, our family's choices ranged from the daily special plate, to creamy baked eggs with spinach under a Parmesan crust, to smoked trout or veggie hash with baked eggs on top. Most egg dishes were garnished with lightly pickled radishes or beets--unexpected and tasty. My grandson got two baked eggs with a huge sausage. (They had high chairs and booster seats, but no toys, crayons, or other distractions--be sure to bring your own--it's not fast food.) The menu also included several 'boards', consisting of fruit, meat, yogurt, cheese, breads, etc. BTW, the bread served with all breakfasts is delicious, filled with walnuts. Because the meals are individually prepared, it takes a while to get your meal. But it is worth the wait. The only downside is the noise level. It is a small restaurant with hard surfaces and nothing to absorb noise. That would have been tolerable, but they play music VERY loudly on top of all the noisy conversations and bustling kitchen. We literally had to shout at each other. We asked them to turn it down a tad, but nothing happened. Next time I would try to snag one of the few outside tables, as the noise level inside is crazy. Also, it was very hot inside (no A/C). But the unique and delicious food will bring us back.
(4)Kait K.
I was very fortunate to not have to wait because I came by myself so I was able to get right in at the counter. I was created by my server immediately and ordered the Elderflower mimosa (champ and st. germaine, Yum). The menu is smaller but literally EVERYTHING looked amazing. I went with the mushroom, spinach and chèvre scramble with a potato cake. While I sipped on my cocktail and waited for brunch the guy next to me struck up conversation, asking if I have been in before (no) and he hadn't either. He had a full breakfast and aebleskivers. I asked him how the aebleskivers were because I've only had them one other place and they were pretty gosh darn amazing. He said everything was just wonderful and offered me one of his aebleskivers, I was hesitant at first.... stranger danger!!! ;) But eventually caved in as we continued to chat and he continued to talk about how delicious they were. AND they were! They come with lemon curd and a perserve. The lemon curd was the bomb diggity no doubt. When my food came it was presented on a cute little skillet and extra wooden plate for the potato cake. The scramble was good. The potato cake was Stellar. Holy moses I could've just had a huge potato cake with like a fried egg on top and called it a day. They had aardvark, which always makes this girl smile. And I finished my brunch with a delicious soy latte, cause I gots ish ta do today. I'll definitely be back.
(4)Donna S.
ambiance//**** a small cafe that is focused on the food and the people adorable setup...great for small parties of 2-4 i read a slightly angry review about no bar service...that is no longer true they fully utilize every available seating surface because yes they are THAT popular service//*** they were friendly nice and laidback just like the typical nw style despite the lines snaking out the door, they never rushed us like how many others would coffee is free outside while you wait if your purchase the mug...think of it as a jumpstart to your breakfast food//***** the plating is adorable! as if you were eating at your grandma's kitchen with the various combination of individualized skillets and plates hands down must order favorite is the aebleskiver...i could eat it all day...so soft fluffy and cloud like~ =9 as far as i'm concerned, they did not americanize the menu...some of the dishes were salty for my taste, just ilke the scandinavian cuisine i remember ~*~ the line is long, but the food is worth the wait~ especially if you would like an authentic taste of scandinavia!
(4)Kay G.
My 3rd visit and I always receive Great Service & Amazing Food. The Trout Hash is 5 stars and Danish pancakes are a must!
(5)Cat N.
What am I missing? Went here because the reviews were great. I wanted to like it so much. The pictures looked amazing too. Our waiter was a bit snobbish which probably started us out on the wrong foot. I asked him what his favorite breakfast item was. He stated "I don't have favorites"! Alrighty then! After he brought us some pastries (that were nothing special) he was quick to point out which one was his favorite ha ha! Hypocrite! We ordered the hidden eggs and I wish they stayed hidden because they were under cooked and I could see the clear gooey raw egg swimming underneath. I started to lose my appetite. The farmers cheese mixed in tasted like goat cheese which I'm not a fan of either. My daughter ordered the smoked trout hash which was pretty good but not amazing. It was kind of greasy too. We both felt kind of sick after we left and kept burping up the nasty farmer's cheese. The pancakes, eggs and sausage plate looks really good and the potato cake. I'd be willing to give it a try if I ever go back because I feel I'm missing something with all the great reviews. Loved the coffee!!!
(2)Elaine N.
Guten Morgen, I would like your pillowy fluffly Danish pancakes with lingonberry sauce and housemade lemon curd. If those sauce was on your face, I would literally lick it off...j/k...maybe not! Two eggs on a bed of slice ham, spinach, and baked under breadcrumbs in a cast iron skillet never tasted so freaking good. The epitome of lost eggs. A wholesome and substantial breakfast option in Portland, probably my favorite by far. Glad we were able to squeeze this last minute breakfast spot before heading to the airport. Danke Broder for an amazing hearty meal. I am one happy girl with a happy fat belly.
(5)Juan C.
I am definitely not an expert on Swedish food, but what I can say is that the food here is very delicious. I had the Smoked Trout Hash and a Potato Pancake side. My beverages were coffee and water. The place has an open kitchen layout. I love this layout because I think it's important to be able to have eye contact with the cook (the person making your food), and the cook with the person they're making food for. It also adds a more "homemade" and cozy feeling to the venue, and allows you to see the food being made, if that's something you appreciate. The staff was great. Especially considering temps were in the 90's (even hotter for the cooks). The Smoked Trout Hash with 2 eggs on top was very savory. No need for additional seasoning or sauces. Potato pancake was different from a Jewish or German one. No sour cream or apple sauce. And that's ok because it was seasoned very well and great on its own. As you can see from all the shared pictures on Yelp, many of their dishes are served to you in a mini cast iron pan. This means served to you straight out of the oven, or off the stove top. Either round or square shaped. This is comfortable aesthetically, and especially if you're in to cast iron cookware. I am. I visited this place on my own visiting from Seattle. My only negative note is that they wouldn't serve my food to-go, and they hesitated to sit me at their bar. Don't build a bar and place stools under it if you don't want to use it. It's very confusing, and irritating.
(4)In B.
wow!! fantasticfulious!! This place has been on my yelps bookmark for the longest time and i finallly had a chance to check it out. we walked in around 2 and the wait wasnt too shabby. (about 20min) the place was a lot smaller than I thought but it was cozy. loveddd how i can see the kitchen right in front of me. it allowed me to spy on all the other dishes and everything just looked so damn fresh and delicious! we ordered their danish pancake balls? smoked trout hash and potato cakes. holy moly.... every dish was cooked to perfecttion!! bold flavors and fresh ingredients.. after we finished our meal.. we sat there for another 10min talking about how we need to come back and try all the other dishes... left there very satisfied and happyyy!!
(5)Jana C.
Aebleskiver--$10-- were really perfect in texture. I needed double the # (6 to an order), but my was it great!!
(5)Lisa T.
Definitely not worth the wait. We waited for over an hour for a table, and the food was just alright. The only thing I liked about this place was the service.
(2)Fiona H.
So good. Only complaint was that it took 30 mins. for a table and it was a Tuesday. This will have to be a tradition whenever visiting Portland. Wish there was a Broder in San Francisco!
(5)Susanna B.
Second time we are here for breakfast- absolutely the best place in the area. I recommend the baked porridge and breakfast sandwich- both are unexpectedly elegant with complex flavor layers.
(5)Klee L.
Not really pleased. Yes it's cute, yes it smells great, yes the service rocked.....but. The food was VERY greasy! The coffee was weak. And to be quite honest my husband and I both got sick to our stomachs in a few hours. We both had different hash's, (hidden eggs & one other) so I can't say what was the common thread. My daughter was fine, but she is 14 with a cast iron stomach! She had the fritter. Frustrated....to say the least.
(2)Ben M.
I cannot say enough about Broder. Amazing food, everyone is friendly, and amazing dining and cultural experience all around. The chef has really done a great job here, I look very forward to his next creation :-) he has captured the Norwegian/Scandinavian dining experience very well here, if you want to experience the breakfast traditions as they exist in Scandinavian countries, this is where you need to dine. Immediately. And don't mind the wait; they offer you coffee while you wait, it's a cozy little place and very, very worth the wait :-)
(5)Tiffany L.
Broder is such a cute neighborhood spot. We came to enjoy brunch on our last day in Portland. We came right at opening and didn't have to wait. It was filled up in about 30 minutes though. We started with Aebleskivers (my new favorite word), and followed with the daily Lefse and a Swedish Hash with short rib. I was considering getting Fika too, because I am obsessed with pastries, but common sense got the better of me. The temptation of Swedish pastries is strong though and I left with a cardamom roll for later. Then we went to sauna right after (just kidding).
(4)Tiffany I.
Had the ham and Swiss crepe with the "egg blanket". It was quite tasty! I wasn't that impressed with the abbleskiver. Expect to wait a while. We can at 10:30 on a Monday and waited almost an hour.
(4)Andrea C.
This is definitely one of my new favorite brunch locales. It's perfect for any slower, laid back morning. The line is long, but it is certainly worth the wait. Plus, they offer free Stumptown coffee (how can one pass up on Stumptown?)
(5)Janet C.
I love this Scandinavian-inspired place for brunch.
(5)Em P.
I had the Scandinavian Breakfast- there was a shareable amount to eat and the food was amazing. The atmosphere was excellent, our server was helpful and friendly and the prices were more than reasonable.
(5)Erin W.
Such a delicious spot in PDX. Many options for the picky eater (me) and for the meat lover (my bf). Enjoyed being able to sit next door in the dark bar and wake up with a cup of coffee while waiting for our table - nice option.
(5)Nicole N.
These people go the extra mile. Everything about this place commands an above and beyond attitude. Exceptional food paired with a genuine desire to do right by the customer. We shared (between two of us) the Lost Eggs, which was divine. The parmesan-panko crust combined with creamy eggs, ham and spinach left us more than satisfied. We also ordered the Swedish Breakfast Bord, which I highly recommend to those that like to sample a little bit of everything. Top that off with a Bloody Mary and I promise you'll be smiling from ear to ear!
(5)Jen D.
I'm just going to say it: Best breakfast spot in Portland. I know, it's a BOLD statement. BUT - I stand behind it. Why? 1. The food is incredible! It's unique and you won't find another place in Portland that does this food quite like this and quite as well as Broder. My favorite: the creation of the Daily Lefse but their scrambles and the Lost Eggs are amazing too! And, if you're in the mood for some sweet and scrumptious dessert type breakfast, try the Friterade Applen, which will, I promise, blow your mind. 2. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. I want to be their buddies. I also can't stop gushing about the place when they pop by our table. 3. The space is small, but the turn around time is great. 4. For waiting purposes, Savoy Bar (next door) is opened up where you can grab a seat, get out of the rain and get started on some coffee 5. As are the great spots in Portland, Broder is reasonably priced, average $10-$12 plate 6. It's the little things that matter to me, like a) warmed up cream for your milk, unique and antiquey dishes, humility and kindness from the restaurateur and chef. Broder has it ALL!
(5)Marcie C.
Breakfast date with my hubby on an odd day we were both off of work and the kid had school (sucker!) Great service, food too. Love to tap into the one-quarter Swede in me. The cream for the coffee was warm (awesome). But the coffee snob side of me missed having the alternative sweeteners readily available. I should have asked, but they were busy and I needed to start on that cup of coffee so in went two cubes. The Swedish bord did not disappoint. Danish pancakes were awesome (but blistering hot, I still have a chunk of skin hanging from the roof of my mouth). We will be back.
(4)Tamara K.
Love their smoked trout hash!!!
(5)Emily W.
My bf was in town, so we decided to come here for brunch. The wait was about an hr. long and we mistakenly walked away and lost our place in line, but the server graciously seated us anyway. The serve was fantastic, being that my bf was visiting, the serve hooked us up with the Norwegian donuts with the lemon and berry jam, so yummy! I got the lefse stuffed with leeks and cheese complimented with raw salmon and an arugula salad. Everything just matched perfectly and was a party in my mouth! I can't wait to go back. It definitely had a small neighborhood feel that made for a great Saturday morning.
(5)Sarah D.
I was hungry, so I looked up breakfast places on yelp. Holy moly, yelp you do not steer us wrong. The lefse was amazing, and the place offered unlimited refills of coffee. Short wait to be seated. If you're going out for breakfast, you probably want something outside the usual eggs and toast. This place delivers.
(5)Seasons K.
LOVE this place! I have been here several times now & have never been disappointed. I'm a huge fan of their "hash", hotdog, lost eggs, danish pancakes... OK, pretty much everything I have tried so far... Don't forget to check out the daily specials & their killer sides. Potato pancakes MMmmmm! The decor is so lovely & it combined with the food, plating & portions reminds me so much of Europe. On top of all this is their incredible service, always outstanding. Oh, their cocktails are also very good! The Danish Mary is really delish, as is the punch.
(5)Jens J.
It's interesting that Broder has a full bar even though they close at 3:00pm daily. The hard drinks section of the menu lists Gammel Dansk, a dark green medicinal-tasting liquor. I wouldn't recommend it, though there may be a bottle of it in my own liquor cabinet, tradition being a hard thing to ignore. Admittedly, I will offer a shot of Gammel Dansk to an unsuspecting guest to see their reaction (and it can be precious). As far as Broder's aquavits - thumbs up to the pristine clear Aalborg. A dash always improves a martini. Entering Broder to the sound of Aretha Franklin, I was seated promptly by a hipster Dane. I definitely got the feeling this restaurant is dominated by regulars and I felt a bit the outsider. The cold ceramic tile wall which served as my seatback in this tiny restaurant restrains me from describing Broder as "hyggelig" (Danish for cozy and comfortable). But yes, do add points for the curtain they have in the entry to cut down on cold air coming in. I ordered the Royal Pot Roast sandwich and the soup of the day - potato chive. Even though the restaurant was not filled, I observed that the small stove prevents orders from being delivered to the tables quickly. However, the food is very much worth the wait. The potato soup had a wonderful smooth and thick texture. Seasoned just right and served at a perfect temperature. The roast beef sandwich was outstanding. It came with a delicious creamy horseradish sauce and a little bowl of pickled carrot, beet and cucumber. Because the top half of the toasted bun was set jauntily halfway off the sandwich I took that as the cue that this was to be eaten as a Danish open-face sandwich, i.e. with a fork. The roast beef was flavorful and came with a few rings of red onion. Absolutely perfect! I saw that many people ordered the aebleskiver, which come with three different dipping jams/sauces. The menu calls them Danish "pancakes", but I like to think of them as little round waffles since it's really a waffle recipe. I do have an aebleskiver skillet at home, but I'd rather have Broder's skillet. Theirs makes bigger aebleskiver! I will definitely be back to delight in some more of Broder's just the very best cooking.
(5)Rich M.
Very overpriced for the portions. Coffee was very weak. Tasty, though.
(2)Gerry N.
Friends talked me into this place. The food is stellar. Its not your typical american breakfast fare, but that doesnt make it bad. I end up getting the baked eggs because they are incredibly tasty and not heavy. Its a wonderful place. I just wish it was easier to get to from East Vancouver.
(5)David H.
Broder is in the Clinton district, which gives it immediate credibility. It does get very crowded, so expect a wait. This is especially true for brunch on weekends and breakfast and lunch on the weekdays. The baked eggs and apple fritters/pancakes are stellar as are the Swedish meatballs. Scandinavian food has never been my favorite genre (these are the same people who eat Lutefisk) despite that it's my primary heritage. Broder, however, does a fantastic job of making the most of the style.
(4)Clif B.
just what this place needs...another smashing review. wish the Lefse were Gluten Free.
(5)Adrienne I.
This joint is Swedish to the max! The reader should note that Broder is a very small space so you will probably get to wait next door and drink some free coffee but its worth the wait. They have an original menu that you wont find anywhere else. I had the original hash and loved it! The place is cozy and without pretense. The waitstaff is the friendliest of any place ive ever been. I will be honest that I debated even writting a review so I could keep this jem selfishly to myself BUT Broders should be enjoyed by all!
(5)Sally S.
As Delicious as it gets! Broder is the place to have a lovely brunch... In Portland, you can't really go wrong with eateries... but the Mexican Coffee or the Bloody Mary are unreal. Joe our server was AMAZING... this my friends is a rarity in Portland Restaurants! I dream of the Breakfast Sandwich while I sleep.... You must visit and... tell him I sent 'cha!! Trust.
(5)Ken N.
The scrambles are amazing! After all the shining reviews I was anxious to eat at Broder. Seeing the pictures I was a little nervous that although the dishes looked nice they may not be filling. We arrived at 9:00am was greeted by a snooty host and was told of a 30 min wait. After 30 min we were seated. The host was being very nice so I think we may have caught him at a busy time. I ordered a scramble and my wife order the danish cakes. The food took a long time but when it arrived all was forgiven. The scramble was so savory. The best I've had. The danish cakes were good too, although not as good as the scramble. I was full after the meal but not overly full. The price was very fair for the quality of the food. I can' t wait to return.
(5)N. M.
I'd been looking forward to going to Broder for a couple months but hadn't had the opportunity to get there. It was worth it when the time came. I had an herb and Gouda scramble that was served in its own little cast iron skillet and my husband had those danish pancakes that look so good in the pictures. I recommend getting there early so you can pick a nice little table for yourself and companions-- the seating is a bit tight, er, cozy-- and order the danish pancakes for the table. Everyone will want to try one anyway and nobody would like watching those delicious little treats disappear from their board. The service was good and an empty coffee cup didn't last long.
(5)Jules M.
The food was incredible and service was prompt and friendly. I'm only taking off a star for the 75 minute wait, however, they use the bar next door as a waiting room and have coffee available. Even after the long wait we all said we would come back again soon! Lots of people were ordering fancy brunch mixed drinks-- looked good!
(4)David C.
Fav breakfast place in Portland. Love the uniqueness and the presentation. The pancakes were delicious and adorable. Portions look smal but they were satisfying enough to start out your day. I love finding these hidden jewels among residential areas.
(4)Gime More F.
OH MY GOD.... wish we had this place in New Jersey! My husband had the baked egg scrambles with mushrooms and bacon and it was one of the best breakfasts he's ever had. It was served in a cast iron skillet so it stayed warm the whole time he ate it. I had the "Forlorade Agg" and again, served in an iron skillet and was warm the whole time. The walnut bread was awesome as well. Of course we had to have the aeble skiver but were so full, we ordered them to go with the lingonberry jam and it wasn't long before I had to dip into the box and have one... yummy yummy yummy!!!! The restaurant itself has alot of character and is in a cute neighborhood. Check out the art store across the street, it had some very interesting cross-dressing Ken & Barbie dolls in the window, along with a Christmas manger scene out of rubber ducks! Gives you a taste of the neighborhood!!!
(5)Paige Z.
Love the trout hash, then pancake balls and the hot chocolate. The staff is nice. I just wish the restaurant was a little bigger, you have to wait a while to get in.
(4)Jon G.
Come here on a full stomach, by the time you get a table, you will be hungry again. The neighboring bar that serves as a waiting room has decent coffee. Never got to try the food but I hear it is good.
(1)Cody W.
This is where you go if you want æbleskivers. The whole menu is tasty, but don't miss this signature breakfast.
(5)Jason K.
The pancakes are a must have.
(4)H M.
This place is so cute, from the decor to the presentation. Ideal for smaller parties. The waitstaff was great. Food was excellent.Get in line shortly before it opens and you should get seated.
(5)Jessica M.
It was a weekday morning and my +1 and I waited about 45 minutes (which I expected...sometimes the case with restaurants that are worth it around here). Once they seated us, we knew what we wanted, so the waiter took our order. We didn't have to wait too long for the food. It was a very small portion size which I don't mind in most cases, but for the price and quality, I DO. Everything I had was tasteless- the apple fritters, the eggs, the sausage. I don't know if they forgot to season my meal, but it just tasted bland. My boyfriend reported the same of his meal. We saw our waiter twice- when we got there, and when we asked for the ticket. Someone else brought out our food and then we were completely ignored. I know they were busy, but they are always busy...I would expect more out of them for the price and the "charm" they claim to have. Not worth the hype in my opinion.
(1)Terry S.
3.5 stars...waited an hour or a liitle more today. Maybe they might consider expanding? Reasonably priced and good coffee. The apples were somewhat tasteless...grannysmiths would liven the pancakes im sure. I suggest comming after 11am on a weekday. The music sucks and a little loud. I'll come again.
(3)A. L.
I've eaten here four times; three times the food was perfect. I've had the delicious breakfast board twice, and potato lefse once. The only meal I didn't really care for was a salmon sandwich, as it was kinda dry. Service is friendly and the food is delicious. They make their own curry catsup and cook everything with REAL BUTTER. YAY! I especially like the bread they serve with the breakfast board, and the board itself, which is a smorgasbord of delightful items of contrasting tastes. As others mention, the place is tiny, so be prepared to wait if you go during prime time on the weekend.
(4)Allison C.
why it took me so long to arrive here i don't know. we came without the kiddos one Saturday morning and the wait wasn't too terrible which is strange for such a tiny eatery with such rave reviews in Portland. We grabbed some coffee next door at the bar portion of Broder and sat down to wait our turn. People watching was great and time flew by. We were seated at the bar where we could watch all the action and let me tell you, it was amazing! That chef was so precise and measured, it looked like he was just a well oiled machine, stress free and enjoying his work. The restaurant is so clean, even the kitchen area gleams. Hubs ordered the crepe of the day, don't ask me to try and repeat the Dutch word, I rodered the Lost Eggs. YUM. Holy YUM. And we ordered the Ableskiver, Dutch pancakes, which are not flat American things but round balls of delish. Service was prompt and friendly, coffee refills aplenty. Second time we went and hubs had blue cheese. apple, bacon, and eggs crepe. Sound weird? Was sooo good and unexpected, the flavors were subtle and gorgeous. in comparison my Lost Eggs (I'm predictable what can I say) though amazing as always, seemed salty. Mind you, that's just the Parmesan talking, the food is not over salted. Both dishes were so good and we can't wait to go back for more.
(5)Suzanne F.
I still love Broder! In fact, I wish I could move in! Went just recently to celebrate a friend's birthday (we are 29 again)...we had trout hash! Trout hash!! So delicious! We had a special potato pancake with farmer's cheese & Black Forest ham tucked inside and 2 perfectly fried eggs on top! But mostly we had the best Bloody Mary's in town ~ made with Aquavit and served with house-made pickles (the cucumber are the best I've had)...Our waiter is absolutely amazing - kind, funny, attentive, & an all-round fun guy. He comp'd our espresso pots de creme since it was a birthday...it was heavenly. Broder does not need my 2 cents' worth, but here it is. I adore this sweet spot on Clinton!
(5)Zara E.
Lovely place. _Delicious_ brunch food. I recommend sitting at the bar for the great view of the kitchen (pretty much my favorite spot in any restaurant). I really want to try those awesome little buttery pop-over looking balls they were baking in the cast iron. I ate the apple fritter with sausage and baked egg. YUM, friggin yum. It soothed my aching hungover belly perfectly. The wait was terribly excruciating, but the cozy tavern next door addresses this problem for most I assume. I can't wait to go back and try more items on the menu!
(5)Brian T.
Dishes were excellently prepared, but sat on the counter a bit long before we received them. I got the lost egg and a half order of traditional aebleskiver. only complaint is that we waited 45 minutes before we were next on the list. We were let in and seat ourselves at the end. We were followed by two other groups: a couple and another guy. The waiter took the other couples order, then took the guys order, then finally our order, despite us being there 10 minutes before they had arrived. So the guy got his food first...then the couple got their food. The guy finished his food before we got ours and the couple got through 3/4 of their before we had even been served. Food was good, but they need to hire more waiters or serve people who arrived first. We ended up being there for an hour and a half even though there were only two small groups ahead of us on the wait list. Food was not worth the wait, and the waiter mistakenly tried to charge us full price on the half order of aebleskiver.
(3)Meilian J.
Seriously the best breakfast I have had in a long time. Everything was amazing, the tea (which I'm a total snob about), the presentation of the food and the service were all excellent. Even the music they played was good! I ordered the solstice bord and it was glorious. I always struggle with wanting to order yogurt and fruit (because it's good for me and my body likes that stuff) but find it hard to choose paying $7 for fruit and yogurt that I can make at home over $9 for eggs and meat. Here I didn't have to choose! For $12 I got a perfectly soft boiled egg, thinly sliced ham, yogurt with fruit and granola, goat cheese and strawberry jam, a slice of a hard cheese with rye crackers and toast. The server didn't mind bringing me more hot water, honey and milk for my tea, which sometimes is such a hassle at other places, I have no idea why. This place makes me want to eat that kind of food every single day for the rest of my life. This is one of those places I was so impressed with that I kinda don't want anyone to know about so I can go there as often as possible without having to wait in line, but I went during the week and had no problem being seated right away and didn't feel rushed to leave either. I will definitely be going back as often as possible and am so thankful to have stumbled upon this gem.
(5)Brittany L.
Cute and cozy place. Delicious smoked trout hash and danish pancakes. Adorable presentation of the food. The wait isn't as bad as it may seem since it's a small place and people are in and out fairly quickly. Overall, a pleasant dining experience.
(4)Emma L.
Even though I couldn't eat most of the breakfast menu with my gluten-intolerance, I had a delicious, fantastic breakfast at Broder this morning. My baked egg scramble with applewood smoked bacon, gouda and mushrooms was perfect, and plated beautifully -- tiny cast iron pan! My boyfriend was amazed to find a restaurant that serves abelskiver, and while they weren't quite as good as his mom's, they were pretty great, and the homemade lemon curd and lingonberry jam were delightful additions. Delicious Stumptown coffee rounded out the breakfast, a great way to send us off before our ride back to Vancouver.
(5)Paolina T.
When breakfast starts with a Spanish coffee (Spanskas), you can't help me in a good mood. :-) We ordered our Spanish coffee and sat at Savoy waiting for our names to be read off the waiting list. As many other people waiting probably wondered, why not open the Savoy and feed Broder's overflow? Hmmmm... Someone at the table had the Bloody Mary. Way too spicy. I had the Norwegian Punch... yummy! We all shared the Danish Pancakes. The lemon and lingonberry sauces really made the pancakes. I has the special of the day which was a mussel scramble. YUMMY! Unbelievably good and creamy. Completely sinful. My almost 2 year old daughter had the yogurt and granola and loved the lingonberry sauce, as well. Friends had the Swedish meatball which was sensational and nothing like the ones at Ikea. It was great and we are definitely going back again!
(5)Melissa O.
There are lots of reasons why broder is so popular. 1. It's a Scandinavian breakfast place. Even though it's in a suburban neighborhood, it's worth the adorable public transit (bus) ride over. 2. Despite the fact that it's ridiculously busy even in the early morning, they don't make you wait outside in the rain. They use the next door restaurant as a waiting room and provide excellent free coffee. Sign in and grab yourself an adorable mismatched mug full of warmth. 3. If you're seated at the bar like we were, you can watch this well-oiled machine in action. It's fun just to watch the cook flip the aebelskivers. 4. The service is so friendly and attentive. 5. The food is delicious. We ordered too much, but it was worth the food coma for sure. I ordered the smoked trout pytt i panna (hash) which was yum and a half! It consisted of small cubed potatoes, peppers, smoked trout, and was topped with two baked eggs, pickled beets, and a side of walnut toast. My fiancé ordered the apple pancakes, which I think were a special of the day. He loved it. We shared the aebelskivers (danish pancakes) and dipped them in lemon curd and lingonberry jam. Yum! There are so many reasons to love Portland, and broder is definitely one of them.
(5)Danielle D.
This place deserves seven stars! Smoked trout pytt with perfectly brunoised potatoes, an amazing acquavit bloody mary, the BEST pickled beets ever (there needed to be more of them on my hash, so I used the ones from the Danish bloody's garnish), peaches & cream and arugula, and they even sent me an adorable Swedish Creme with berries & lemon curd for my birthday. It was everything I'd hoped for and more. No wait, handsome waitstaff, and delicious delicious foods.
(5)sarah y.
ebelskivers anyone? who doesn't like powdered sugar covered pancake bites dipped in gooey sweetness? you'd be nuts not to. (and the server was kind enough to bring all the different dips so we could try them all!) having lived in minnesota, i can tell you -- broder knows scandinavian food. it's one of those places where you could stare at the menu for the longest time and still not know what to order because it ALL sounds good. only downfall: you'll be waiting. the place is small. but trust me, it's worth the wait.
(4)Justin S.
Short Story: I brought my mom and guests from out of town to eat here. I was yelled at by a tall reddish-haired employee (or manager) that came outside the restaurant to call me out. He very aggressively asked if "I was glaring at him?" and "Did I want to start something?" I did not glare at you, and all I really wanted to do was treat my mom to something different. Thank you. Full Story: Party of 6, ok, maybe too many for this little cafe... I was told 15-20 mins, and sat patiently on the bench outside. After 30 minutes the six seat table near the front bay window opened up. It was cleared and set up for 6, assuming for my party. Two minutes later a tall, angry-looking employee (manager?) slid apart the two tables, broke it into 2 3-settings, and took the party of three (who was signed-in before me), and the party of three (signed-in after us). Not to worry, I asked another waiter how long for my party to get seated. Another 15 minutes. It was obvious that the person in charge had no desire to hold a table (even for 5 minutes) for a larger party. I checked over the seating, and my party and I started to leave. Employee came rushing out, yelling at my party and me, asking if I was glaring at him, basically calling me out. Dear Broder: Please act like your name, and show some politeness to your customers.
(1)Danielle F.
Broder was well worth the wait! It's a super cute small restaurant and boy is breakfast great! I had apple fritters that came with chicken sausage and baked eggs and my friend had the baked egg scramble with a potato pancake on the side. The breakfast service is pretty unique too. My baked eggs were cooked in a square skillet which was kind of fun and my friends eggs came on a board with a square skillet for the eggs and another plate for his potato pancake. The baked egg scramble reminded me a lot of a frittata. It wasn't very thick though (maybe half an inch). It was amazing. I had a bloody mary to drink which I also thought was pretty good, it was nice and spicy. This place is definitely worth the wait and it's reasonable too! Breakfast for two with adult drinks was just over 40 dollars with tip.
(5)Liz C.
Delicious! Baked eggs, grilled apple fritter and soft hot danish pancakes w lemon curd!! Great job guys!!
(5)Thomas M.
I could not have asked for a better Scandinavian breakfast to power my Northern-European metabolism. The whole day after eating my trout hash and lingonberry'd walnut toast, I had the energy to: -climb several fjords, -slay Nidhogg to defend Yggdrasil -befriend a family of trolls and go ice fishing with them -build a North-Sea oil rig by hand -sail to two North Atlantic islands, colonize them, and give them deceiving names -sack the Britons -and so much more. Thank you, Broder, for giving me that well-needed boost. And thank you also to your waitstaff who gave us awesome recommendations on what to do/see in Portland. One question remains: wheres the lutefisk?
(5)David Z.
If there's one thing I hate about going out for breakfast, it's that all to often you pay $10+ for some food that would have taken me a few minutes and far less money to make myself. Thankfully, broder is not that type of breakfast place. This rather small cafe dishes up Swedish inspired breakfast and lunch food. While it's often crowded, we were lucky enough to grab a seat without issue. After perusing the menu, it was settled - I must get the Swedish Hash. What a great decision. The dish was perfectly portioned - not too much and not too little. The flavors were amazing, perfectly complimenting each other. I can see why people are willing to wait quite some time to get in and eat here! Well... I guess that's all. I seem to have lost my train of thought after thinking about that Swedish Hash!
(5)Michael W.
Abelskivers - great flavor. Very fluffy. Great jams that go with it. Hash - superb, very flavor. Will come back for this. Apple fritters - nice crisp apples, but there wasn't enough batter. Apple sausage - juicy and flavorful , but texture is a bit rough. The crew that runs this place is very efficient. They only have 1 chef and 1 assistant to make all the dishes. I sat at the bar and it was amazing watching the chef cook, he was doing 10 things at once and never losing track of anything, without having a timer for anything. I will be back here for the abelskivers and the hash.
(4)Chris L.
8 AM is awful early to get up for breakfast on a Sunday. Yet the In-Laws are in town, and there is nothing worse then hungry relatives, especially when your home is their base of operations for the week. They start foraging through the house, and the last thing you want to find is your In-Laws going through your drawers. Having heard of possible long waits for those arriving later in the morning, the Tall Leggy Blonde and I decide to forgo some extra shut eye time and took the parental-unit-in-laws to Broder for a Scandinavian breakfast. We got the last table upon opening, yet still found our wait for food to be close to an hour. As the in-laws were accompanying us, I decide to play it conservative and abstain from the "AM Booze" specials and stuck with coffee. Black...and lots of it. Well, by the time our food did arrive, I had consumed way too much java, and was jitterier than a hyper active, attention deficit disordered four year old on a candy binge. I should have gone for the Bloody Mary. The food was good; the TLB and I both had the waffles topped with egg and ham. Excellent...very fresh tasting, with unique flavors. I would order it again, but seeing the baked eggs, would probably go that route. The In-Laws both selected the Breakfast Bords. I don't think they were impressed; being from the Midwest, I think something a little more hearty would have been to their liking. And to mine as well. While the waffle combo was terrific, I can become a glutton when it comes to breakfast. I like something that either fills me up for the large part of the day, or else put me into an immediate food coma. The other item that keeps Broder from being a 5 star breakfast stop was the waitress who was borderline rude...never smiled, and had a very obvious dislike for being at work that day. When you make hungry people wait an hour for their meal, you might want to amp up the happy factor. Just a suggestion.
(4)Brittany K.
I'm Scandinavian. I do not take pride in our food. Never have been one to love on the pickled herring or the crappy melba toast crackers. I'm not nuts about jam on my meatballs, and I don't like slabs of flabby ham...so...Scandinavian food is always somewhat iffy for me. OK so the service sucked. Perhaps this affects my review a bit too much, but I swear this place was run by the Senior Varsity Lacrosse team who were hammering out required community service hours. Let's get a move on! Come on! I mean, the guys there were really nice, but s.l.o.w. on the service. 50 minutes after we ordered and I was still waiting for my food. Then the food came and the portions were small and the food overly greasy and just, for lack of better term, forced. The potato pancakes were boring, the baked egg scramble was just lame, and the garlic-herb omelette on the special's list was way too garlicy, and the cheese wasn't even melted. Would I give this place another try while in Portland? Maybe-and I'd get the Danish pancakes, and eat a granola bar on the way there...
(3)Lynne D.
I really love this place. They don't just bring you coffee....they bring you a heated mug, piping hot milk and fabulous coffee. The Danish Pancakes are neat, NOW I know what that pan is I have at home (an antique I picked up 20 years ago). My personal fav, lemon curd and lingonberry as an accompaniment. I've been here twice, second time was with my Mum. Even SHE liked it...and she's tough folks. She's tough. Love the fact diners are sheltered from the cold with draperies (popular in Portland, why don't they do this everywhere)... staff is super friendly, decor is modern and inviting, menu is varied - I MUST come back here for lunch/dinner.
(5)Manish P.
AMAZING. Best Breakfast we've eaten in a LOONG time.. Best Swedish breakfast we've ever eaten (We've tried a few alrady). Tried their Swedish "Pancakes" as well as their Walnut Bread toasted. They make everything fresh to order.. Friendly service, smart looking place! Kitchen is right behind their bar counter, so you can see how they cook the food! Since food is being prepared fresh to order, its very hard to keep your hands off from your neighbor's table (Don't worry, we didn't do it) Must visit!
(5)Max M.
OK, I'll be the one to say it: this emperor has no clothes. Portlanders have this perverse fetishization of restaurants with tiny seating areas and long waits, as though the amount of time one spends waiting for the food somehow increases its quality. Maybe it's just that people are trying to justify to themselves how long they had to wait to eat here, but I can't sort out why people love this place so much. The first 3 times I told myself maybe it was just what I ordered, but after 5 times ordering different dishes, and being pretty strongly let down by each of them, I'm throwing in the towel. Sure, the dishes they bring your food out on are nice. Yes, the plating is aesthetically pleasing. Absolutely, the staff is friendly (once you get a seat). Doesn't matter--the food is bland, and honestly not worth it even if you can get seated right away.
(2)J B.
This is the second time that I've eaten here. The first was several years ago with my wife. We sat at the large table at the very front of the restaurant and had a, generally, good experience (mainly, I now see, due to that specific table - more on that in a moment) although I can't say that I was knocked out by the place. This time, however, I saw proverbial cracks in the façade - some my fault, some the fault of the restaurant. I had my mom in town and thought that it might be nice to take her somewhere for breakfast with a more Portland feel like broder. We arrived 30 minutes early to find no line (Yep, NO line.) so we drove around for ten minutes. When we returned, the line was to the end of the block and we were still 20 minutes prior to opening! From that point, we waited over an hour on the very top of the waiting list. In fact, they sat at least two full tables of people lower on the waiting list while we waited. We asked why we were being bypassed, and he responded that it was due to our having a child with us. Apparently, the child-specific table we needed was casually being occupied. Hmmm.... So we wait.....and wait....Finally, we were seated at a table that, no kidding, is small enough to seat two dwarfs let alone two full-grown adults and a child. Perhaps they gave up on our table for 2 1/2 and just gave us the table for 1 1/2....Upon seating us, they removed the booster seat which completely mystified me - I asked for it back. The rest of the meal was, no kidding, a battle to get the right number of napkins, silverware, and room to breathe. That, and the ableskivers that my mom makes are way less cakey (better) than theirs. The service wasn't bad - it was just clueless, the restaurant seems desperately short of space, and the "flow" is terrible. Sorry, but I was in the mood for a decent breakfast not for a hassle a la hipster. I won't be back which probably won't affect them much. Y'all will only have to wait 2 hours and 55 minutes now with one less person in line.
(1)Chiemi N.
Broder's is a wonderful place to have brunch! The atmosphere was quaint and the waitstaff was friendly. I had the special of the day which was an egg scramble with guyere cheese, bacon and mushrooms...truly delicious! The potato pancake that came with it was flavorful. My friend ordered the danish pancakes which he generously shared with me. They were awesome!
(5)Zachary Sam Z.
When planning for a couple days in Portland, I was instantly drawn to the novelty of a Scandenavian cafe. Coupled with the great reviews, how could you go wrong? It was a perfect experience. Calvin Y and I had just spent a couple hours at Mt. Tabor, and we needed to relax, rehydrate, get some lunch, and do a bit of reading. Broder was all around perfect - the staff was chill, the seating by the open window was nice, and the food came out super fast. I opted for the hot dog off their brunch menu. It came wrapped in flatbread with a potato cake, onions, carrots, and I added shrimp for $1. So. Good. It was a fun combo of flavors that you really can't get somewhere else. I got the English Pea "Salad" on the side. It was basically peas, bacon, and a mayo-based dressing - so not really healthy as far as salads go, but it was pretty tasty. One of my new Portland favorites.
(4)Monica R.
Oh. My. Goodness. Okay, I'll admit that it was a drag to wait for my food for about 45 minutes after ordering and that it was even more of a drag that it got cold pretty quick because the windows were open (on a chilly November morning!). All of that's forgivable, though, because the food is so darn good. The bacon is thick and juicy, the potato pancakes are heavenly, and the coffee is made about as well as anywhere else that takes coffee seriously in this town. If you're feeling adventurous, try the lefse on the specials menu. It'll probably be filled with whatever is in season, and usually that's something pretty awesome. I should mention, too, that the staff is friendly and professional, despite how busy they are from the moment they open their doors until closing time. They could definitely get away with being rude and surly; I'm so glad they don't try to.
(5)Miss K.
There are these places... they have well thought out menus and great execution. They have sweet interiors and interesting details. They have good presentation and appropriate portion sizes. They provide perfect pairings and tasty beverages. They have attentive service that makes you feel respected and cared for. They are broder- I can't think of any other restaurant in Portland that makes me feel the way that broder does and has every time i've been. consistently excellent.
(5)Cindy I.
I have to echo Rachele G's review. The Æbleskiver was wonderful which we never had in our travels in Scandinavia but wish we had seen them. They were so tasty, different and fun. The waffle was also excellent since we prefer the thin style waffle (not Belgium). Our guests had some egg dishes and they enjoyed them and the hearty bread. The eggs with the trout was salty but I think that was expected for that type of fish. The surprise for me was the side of ham with the waffle was not your typical breakfast ham. It was very thin not too salty and great flavor. I eat ham almost every day and feel I am quite a ham connoisseur and it was great. The presentation was interesting and the experience was very enjoyable. FYI - It can be noisy because of all the hard surfaces. It will be interesting to see what they will serve for dinner (starts in June).
(5)April C.
oh, broder, how do we love thee.... sitting at the counter to watch the hyper-efficient kitchen workings is a great way to pass the time, though it may make you hungrier. i imagine the saturday brunch crowds can be a bit much, but if you can manage to go for breakfast on a weekday, the wait is little if any. the lefse of the day was ham with a pear mustard - heaven! there were so many things we wanted to try. we went twice on a trip that was less than one week, and wish we could ctrl+c and then ctrl+v once back in LA. if only it were that easy.
(5)Claire W.
"There are two kinds of truth; one that lights the way and one that warms the heart. The first of these is science, and the other is art." Raymond Chandler Broder has down the science of cooking, with everything perfectly prepared. The flavors and quality of ingredients is an art. It was a heart-warmingly good breakfast that has me ready to saunter forth and start my day. I love the decor and atmosphere so much. A charming mix of clean modern and homey touches of the traditional. Broder, can I move in? The apple fritter plate is a great mix of savory and sweet. Perfectly cooked, juicy herb sausage and zesty baked eggs (my eyes rolled back at one bite), and apple fritters with sour cream and syrup.
(5)G S.
Even though the wait was long, coffee and a nice lounge next door, along with people watching, made it go by fast. Moreover, the staff was in and out giving updates, so it never felt like we were on our own. In fact, everybody we interacted with there made it great. The apple fritters were amazing, along with everything else. For the love that we ate, perfectly reasonable price. The mini-football pancakes next time.
(5)Jessica H.
There's nothing I can say about Broder that hasn't been said before, but it's unfair to hold back a 5 star review, from one of my local favorites, just because they already have so many. Their Swedish Breakfast Bord is comprised of little pods of happiness, in fact, a happy dance ensues every single time that bord is presented. Great Service Great Presentation Great Food Great Bloody Marys Great Coffee Great Music (I've heard Sade twice) My friend describes Broder as all the good parts of IKEA in real life. For real.
(5)H O.
+: One of the best restaurants that I have been to in a while. Service was great, interior decor is spot on, food came out fast and was delicious, price is so affordable, location is awesome...these guys know what they're doing, definitely come check it o
(5)Leslie D.
Great atmosphere, great service, beautiful presentation of each meal and amazing food. Nice morning adult beverages, and excellent coffee. Long wait so plan ahead. Can't wait to go back.
(5)Joshua C.
twelve hour restaurant shifts leave me laconic. my words and energy used up i become a hulu addicted couch potato, too lazy for capital letters, sentence structure, or logical thought. and while i may never have a friday or saturday night off, i can eat a broder breakfast midweek without having to wait. hell yeah. while not under the radar, i consider broder a must for every pdx breakfast aficionado. swedish. neighborhoody. a narrow banquette bar space accented by clean modern lines and warm wood. intimate. better half selected it for our anniversary brunch. go wifey. go yelp. while intriguing i put down the menu after a quick glance to the left. i did an "i'll take one of those" "one of those" turned out to be a "pytt i panna (swedish hash)." potatoes, peppers, roast beef and ham, topped with baked eggs, served w/ walnut toasts. as tempting as an aebliskiver might be, i doubt i'd ever order a different breakfast here. lunch is another story though...the lamb burger with tomatoes, pickled red onions, curried ketchup, and chevre pretty much had me at "lamb burger." {drool} i imagine its crowded here on the weekends. it should be. this isn't ubiquitous mindless artery clogging drivel. not cheap, but worth it. crafted with the care and thought of an evil genius blog post. little-red-hen.net creative. well executed. delicious. a perfect place to celebrate the best seven years of my life. quite possibly a perfect place. pictures: pdxploration.com/2010/04…
(5)Nikki G.
Our group of 6 waited an hour for a table on a Friday morning at 1030 am, but it was well worth the delay. The staff is friendly and entertaining, and we loved our food! My partner and I shared the Lost Eggs- ham and cheese sauce topped with baked eggs and Panko bread crumbs...sublime. Our friends had the potato pancakes and the breakfast board, and they were also extremely happy with their dishes. We love Broder and feel so fortunate to have it just a short distance away from our home.
(5)Jonathan S.
I really love this place. I get the same thing everytime, the smoked trout hash. I figure, I experimented when I tried that, I don't need to keep trying stuff. The wife tries stuff, likes it. Our first experience with the wait was bad, people went ahead of us. Now that they have us wait next door in the bar, with coffee freely available, it has been much better. The wait is long but comfortable. We always head down the street and get a tea/danish/donut while we wait. Portion size seems spot on. I never feel too full or too hungry when I leave. I also like to have a draft beer with lunch/brunch so good for that too. I've only ever been for breakfast, so keep that in mind.
(5)Lisa S.
Read it and weep: Swedish meatballs with sherry cream, pickled beets, lingonberry jam, walnut toasts, and green salad. The best potato pancakes - not too greasy, floppy or onion-y. Waffle was soft and crispy with a slightly lemon-y batter with powdered sugar, butter and ligonberry jam. Ham and baked egg were cooked perfectly, not rubbery or greasy. The prices are astonishingly low for this level of gourmet food. Lucky you, if you make it in. Yes, the wait is long for both a table and for the food. We probably waited at least 30 minutes after our order to get our grub, but coffee refills are frequent, and it was most certainly worth the wait. Again, if you are able to sample the food at Broder: lucky, lucky you.
(5)Sam W.
We came here one night for the "Dining Out for Life" night and were not disappointed. I expected it to be more crowded, but there was plenty of seating (something I hear is not the case for weekend brunch). The wait staff were very nice and attentive, and I get the feeling that's how it always is (not just for the special occasion). They helped me pick a beer and explained aqua vit to us. They were Johnny on the Spot for recommendations, actually. We started with the fish bites, which were tender and refreshing. Our main courses were delicious. Also, I'm not usually in to presentation, but all of the food looked beautiful. They had a special dessert that was some sort of layered mousse that came with cookies. We split that because we were pretty full from everything else. We even got more cookies when the bill came. With the great food and service, we definitely want to come back. The one problem is parking. Street parking in the area is very hard to come by, but it was worth it. Maybe we'll brave the line for brunch sometime!
(5)Lucky B.
Good food, too long of a wait. Food was yummy but not worth waiting over an hour. I recommend getting there at 9.
(4)Ashley D.
I showed up today for Saturday brunch, expecting to wait forever but was willing to try 30 minutes before they closed, and didn't have to wait. The staff was very courteous and the food was wonderful. Got the vegetarian hash, they were happy to sub out the eggs for me.
(5)Jessie H.
All of my Portland friends were positively raving about this place, and my companion and I were freaking out a little bit about all these crazy Scandinavian food options. In fact, the drive over there was a little bit hilarious: "BAKED EGGS??! What the....?" "No, dude, no. It's not just eggs. They have BAKED GRAPEFRUIT." "What? You can put grapefruit in the oven?" "In Scandinavia you sure can. They have round pancakes too. They're shaped like balls. Balllssssss." "Put 'dem balls in my mouth!" We were a little excited and hungover. After a slight wait in the bar next door (it's cool, there was coffee), we were seated. The tables are really close together, and as I took the inside seat, I had that age-old debate of whether to slide by the adjacent table with my ass or crotch. I went with ass. Always a good choice. Um, where was I? Oh yeah. I ordered the Vegetarian Pytt I Panna, which was a hash containing potatoes, a variety of veggies, and baked eggs on top. The baked eggs were totally the best part, and any bite containing egg, potatoes, and pickled beets was a winner. The dish was warm and comforting, but a little light on flavor. I wanted to douse that mofo in a lake of ketchup, but I refrained for the sake of authenticity. I feel like the mushrooms could have been left out, as the consistency was chewier than the rest of the dish and the Pytt I Panna could have benefited from more salt and less mushroom-ness (uhh, worst word choice ever). Nonetheless, the dish was still savory, creative, and a perfect accompaniment to those ball-shaped Danish pancakes. My companion had the apple fritter thing topped with baked eggs, it looked amazing! I'm pretty sure he totally loved it, but I was kind of busy creating perfect bites of egg and pickled beet to try it myself. To drink, we both ordered jasmine lavender tea, which came in a really awesome diffuser and tasted, seriously, soooooo good. The service was good, the restaurant played good music, and it was a great start to the day. In summary: warm, soothing food that is at once both comforting and exotic. If I lived in Portland I would come here all the time. If you want to open a Broder in San Francisco, I promise I will be there.
(4)Carli P.
This place is pretty great. The place is right down from my house, I went here for the first time this morning, I was wanting a big hang over breakfast. I am so SO proud that this is not that kinda place. Broder is amazing, the guys are great. Friendly, even when you feel not so up to par. Thanks Clinton, you continue to surprise me! I knew there was always a line out front for some reason, now I know why! Just dont go when you're hung over.
(4)Tani S.
We were surprised to see a long wait when we arrived at 9:30 but after seeing the tiny restaurant we understood why. It was well worth the wait! I loved my baked scramble that with its custard like texture reminded me of a quiche without the sinful crust. Our little one enjoyed her lefse which was a cross between a sweetened tortilla/roti. It was such a nice, mellow restaurant. It's going to enter our breakfast place rotation :)
(5)Luna P.
First of all, I hate the wait, it was almost an hour. and then, more waiting after being seated... comes the food, just like everyone says, it was good. but we were already too hungry to tell too much. and it was not enough food. Breakfast is very important for healthy lifestyle, so don't bring kids or elders, coz they might not make it till the food is on the table.
(3)Lisa T.
It is official. I love broder! Love it, love it, love it! This actually comes as something of a surprise to me. I have never really been intrigued by Scandinavian food, in fact it sounded... maybe.. boring. I tend toward cuisines from warmer climes full of spice and heat, or cuisines that are largely infused by butter, like French. But me-oh-my I am a convert now! We wandered into broder a few Saturdays ago and through some act of God we immediately able to have a table (this is not normal on Saturdays, do not expect this). Since I know absolutely nothing about Scandanavian ordering was pretty much a shot in the dark. Both the lunch and breakfast menus are available all day, but I was intrigued by the baked eggs and wanted a sample. I ordered the Swedish hash with ham and roast beef, and Matt ordered this amazing creation from the lunch menu involving an apple fritter-like item with creme fraiche on top with sausage and sauteed greens. They both were amazing. The hash is made of delicate bits of potato, ham, pepper, and the best roast beef you ever dreamed of. The baked eggs were creamy and soft. Matt's apple fritter was jealousy inducing. It wasn't overly sweetened so the natural flavor of the apples was still the dominant taste, clean and crisp and lovingly smothered in cream. I love that there was sausage on the side. Everything, the service, the decor, the food, was so great we were back three days later for lunch. I had the pot roast sandwich. Where do they get this beef, it is so good I resented having to share with my daughter. Matt had the much touted lamb burger, which was very good, though I wish their was a garnish besides the goat cheese and beets (I still can't find the love for beets), I just wanted more moisture. We are now definitely dedicated to eating our was through the entire menu. I love you broder, can't wait to see you again.
(5)Liz S.
I loved this place. I went on a Saturday night and my husband and I were the only people there. The food was delicious, the service was superb, and the atmosphere was awesome. The only downside was that I thought it was a little expensive. I think $10 for 6 aebleskivers is a little pricey, even if they were fantastic.
(4)Chelsea A.
Broder. Why do you have to be so difficult? I mean I like you, I think we have something going on. Your nice atmosphere, those amazing Danish Pancakes, you tease me with those awesome breakfast boards. You're beginning to understand Broder, we have a connection, there's chemistry. But you throw it all off with your shit service. Somehow the magic ends up lost when I have to watch you ignore me for 15 minutes while the waiter stirs his coffee/latte/cappuccino thing. Or how about the time that I went and you had a line (which would have been fine) but I sat there and stared at three empty tables that weren't sat for 15 minutes. And I hear the excuses that could be offered, "you have to stagger it, for the wait staff/kitchen/room". You know what I have to say to that? What.Ever.
(3)Megan Q.
Broder is at the top of my list right now for breakfast, brunch and lunch in Portland. When I first came into Broder, I put my name on the list. While waiting to be seated, I stepped directly next door to the waiting area, which also happens to be in another restaurant. I helped myself to coffee and creamer.Since it was just me, they were able to get me a table within five minutes or so. Quick! After being seated at my cozy table, I ordered the apple fritters with two eggs, sausage and more with coffee. The fritters were so tasty! The temperature of the food was just right. I especially liked how they give you cream with your coffee in a mini tiny glass milk bottle, but they steam the milk! Nothing worse than cold coffee halfway through your meal with no way to heat it up! The price was right and I was really impressed by their friendly service! The waiters were super friendly and attentive. For such a small little place, I was happy to see how quick and attentive the service was. Can't wait to go back and try something else!
(5)Caitlin W.
New to Portland - but this is already a favorite of mine! A good place to go during the week and not too bad of a wait for a table on the weekend. Their pancakes are amazing - especially with their house-made lemon curd. Walnut toast that comes with most breakfast is super yummy! Love the wait staff here too! We've brought a couple of visitors here already and they love it too! Nice change of pace from your standard breakfast fare!!
(4)Kimberly F.
broder, oh broder. you were delicious. i can definitely see how this little joint gets packed on the weekends. luckily, i went on a weekday and there was no wait! we got seated and then after a few minutes asked to be seated at the bar-- the tables were pretty close to each other. i'm glad we sat at the bar though because it was really fun to watch the guys behind the counter cook/prep the food. it reminded me how much passion you need to have in order to own a restaurant or be a cook... so much work. to the cooks and staff at broder: thank you so much for filling my stomach with a wonderful meal, it was simple and delicious just as it should be. we got the danish pancakes which were cool. they're a pancake in a round ball form and served with lingonberry jam, maple syrup, and lemon curd, mmmm! the other dish we had was the lefse of the day. they make different lefse's (they are like a scandinavian crepe) and it was filled with apple, bacon, and onions, topped with two sunny side eggs, and arugula that had been tossed in a vinaigrette. the lefse was by far my favorite-- the flavor of the dish just bursts in your mouth. little sweet, little savory. yummssss. i would definitely go back to try the other dishes.
(5)David W.
A place that looks like its been there for ages (the stove certainly does) BUT is of more recent vintage. This is a great Breakfast and Brunch place. Long waiting times on Sundays, however!! Favorite Dish: Anything in a skillet!
(4)Gigi P.
I've been meaning to try this place for ages based on the rave reviews, but the weekend crowds have kept me away. How fortunate hubby and I are on vacation this week and could go on a weekday. Or maybe not. I don't understand what the excitement is all about. Granted, we ordered lunch, not breakfast, but I was extremely underwhelmed. I had their Broder Club, which featured 3 slices of whole grain bread, gravlax, bacon, avocado, and cooked tomato. The bread was the only thing in abundance, and the flavor not only overpowered the lox, but it did not go with the rest of the flavors of the sandwich. I grew up next to a Danish lady, and this sandwich would have been much better if it was served on really thin slices of pumpernikel and with at least twice the lox (I mean, it was something like one really small piece of lox). I ended up not eating at least half the bread. Yuck! Hubby faired better (thank goodness) with their lamb burger. This was quite good, which is the reason they got 2 stars instead of one. If I ever find myself there for some unknown reason I will be sure to order this. We both had a bowl of tomato soup with lunch. It was OK, but it was quite sweet (I could taste honey). Definately not a winner. What really took away from the charm of the place (it is really cute inside) is the volume of the music. Hubby and I could not converse over our brunch because we could not hear each other. When the server finally did come by to take our order I could not hear a word he said and had to ask him to repeat himself several times. Subtract at least 8 stars for this. The other big downer was the service. The server waited until hubby had gone out to the car to get something to come take our order. I had no idea what he wanted to order because I could not hear a word he said when he got up from the table. It took another 5 minutes to get the server back once hubby returned. Our server delivered our food quickly, but never came back to check on us. Not OK. FAIL. So, all you Broder lovers out there will not have to compete with this foodie for your fix. I will give it a big PASS and head over to Arleta Library Cafe where they know what good service and good food is.
(2)Gabriel D.
The wait's not as bad as some of Portland's other favorites, and the place is worth it. I tried three items: - Apple fritter w/ sausage - Danish pancakes - Ham and cheese egg scramble The sausage was amazing. The fritter was pretty damned good. The pancakes were only ok, IMHO, but they came with some nice lemon curd that redeemed the taste. I liked the scramble, but it received less than rave reviews from others. All told, pretty good brunch...
(4)Alvarez W.
Very damn good food and drinks. I wish I had more time to go there again but the once was very very good...drinks as well. I absolutely recommend.
(4)Alexandra S.
The ableskiver here is crazy delicious! Served with amazing lemon curd and lingonberry jam and maple syrup. So good so good ! best breakfast in town!
(5)Amy S.
Great laid back atmosphere. It feels like you're in on a secret when you find it. The Swedish meatball platter is just incredible, and the walnut toast that accompanies it is so good. We also ordered the lamb burger... they are no words. Just order it. Their assortment of cocktails is also extensive and oh so good.
(5)Katrina W.
After reading the previous reviews, I feel seriously under-qualified to open my yap, seeing as how: - I am not European or an overt Euro-phile by any means - I generally think of breakfast as a luxury, reserved for lazy weekends - I'm really just a regular girl who likes tasty-ness on a plate. But here we are, and yesterday there we were at Broder. It's within walking distance of my place, so one star for location. And while its dining room is pretty teeny, the wait never appeared to be too terribly long, so one more star there. The food gets two stars: one for being beautifully presented and one for being flavorful and satisfying. One star stays in reserve, though, because the staff, although nice, seemed a bit absentminded (my friend's word was "inattention"), especially given their numbers (which I'm calculating at about 1 per every 5 customers), and catching the eye of our guy to get a coffee refill became a challenge to the point of some obsession.
(4)Dana D.
one of the best breakfasts I've ever had - my group of 4 sat at the counter (highly recommended) and watched the chef AMAZINGLY prepare a million dishes seamlessly. Quality food, Fantastic taste. you have to go here.
(5)Dave R.
Had some real good food and drinks. Staff was friendly. Thanks team!
(4)Henry H.
Mmmmm! This place just seems to get better. 5m+!! This run: Danish Pancakes and Daily Crepe - everything was really wonderful. The lingonberry jam and house-made lemon curd were very delicious. Thanks again for a quality breakfast experience - your cook is a whirlwind! My adventures here will continue!
(5)Mobius S.
Well, it was okay, I guess, except it was PROBABLY THE BEST BREAKFAST I'VE EVER HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. Now to be fair, I love Scandinavian food and anything with smoked fish is bound to win me over, so smoked trout hash and a Danish Mary (Aquavit Bloody Mary) is pretty much as good as it's gonna get for me. Perfect, freindly service and a sweet little neighborhood round it out. I would go back to Portland just to eat here.
(5)Susanne K.
I never had Scandinavian food ever before. It turns out... I love it! broder is a small restaurant with Scandinavian flair. Scandinavian utensils, and unique platters. The portions are small and potent. The blood sausage special is amazing! Bursting my taste buds with every bite. The servers are friendly. Good prices! $10-12 entree. Superb.
(5)KRYSTEL A.
This place was very cute/cozy... The food was good, but can be scarce if you are really really hungry or used to getting large portions. I didnt mind the portions, but I did find myself hungry like 2 hours later. The danish pancakes were delicious, I liked the sweedish meatballs & the potato pancake was also good. Even the way they plate your food is super cute!
(4)Darth E.
This is my second favorite breakfast place in Portland. (My favorite is a secret. No line.) When I first sat down with the menu I couldn't decide what I wanted (because it all looked so good, instead of the usual "nothing quite grabs me). Instead of deciding on one dish I figured I would just commit to eating my way through the menu in order. Six months later, mission accomplished. I love to Breakfast Bords, with the breakfast salads. I love that I can get braised greens for breakfast. I love that the eggs are always prepared right. I love the hash. I've had waffles that were great and some that were just good. The little Swedish pancakes are too cool for school. The pickled beets with the bloody mary were a great touch. I've had the Lamb burger for lunch which was really good with great house pickles. Now I need to get in for dinner some time.
(5)Diana T.
Really delicious food and super unique when it comes to taste and presentation. Only drawbacks would be the insane wait if you're going on a weekend and the price is definitely high! Overall, one of my FAVORITE brunch places in PDX.
(5)Hannah E.
i love this place. I love breakfast, especially when you mix it with liquor. especially when it is open for breakfast and booze weekdays as well! The staff is great. A bit slow... but it's all good. The wait on the weekends is pretty bad. Go early saturday or a weekday. Coffee is strong. Bloody mary's unique, with the aquavit especially. The danish pancakes are the best! The hash is amazing! The lefse waffles (like a crepe made of potato) is AWESOME. With eggs and ham on it. I love love love this place. It is my fav breakfast joint. I DO NOT just love places because they are trendy. I am not a hipster. Though, it is over run with them. But hey, it's southeast portland. It's what ya get.
(5)Lisa M.
I live in Seattle and somehow we always make it to broder for brunch when in Portland. Swedish breakfast bord with smoked trout is always a treat. I love the variety of food you get on the bords. From yogurt with lovely fruit & granola and cheeses/brown bread. They have a soft boiled egg on one of the other bords that comes in a cute egg cup. Try the raspberry apple cider it's a taste sensation. Some things to note, it's a small place, so if going on a weekend plan on waiting- but it's worth the wait!!
(4)Jared W.
This is the best breakfast in Portland! I might own the business exactly next door.... So I really get to try everything. They have 2 or 3 different specials every single day! So I never get bored. I cant speak highly enough.The staff are the best! Thank guys your rule ultimate.
(5)Meredith K.
While the wait was a tad long, the staff of broder was nice and very accommodating. they provided extra seating outside for us hungry brunch goers with a full coffee bar located next door in the savoy. Once I was called, the food was nothing short of amazing, and the servers were extremely attentive. I had the vegetarian swedish hash, and couldn't believe how rich the flavors were. While sitting at the bar I marveled at the efficiency of the cooks and even struck up a conversation about the food. There are so many things I want to try and will definitely go back when I have the resources. Overall I am very impressed with Broder and am eager to try their other delicious looking food on the menu!
(5)Daddy O.
Of all my favorite things to do in Portland, eating breakfast is in the top 3, perhaps followed by dinner and lunch. Part of the reason for this was our meal at Broder. This was NYW's favorite meal on our Portland trip. Tucked away in a little pocket commercial corner in Southeast Portland, Broder serves up Scandinavian breakfast like woah. We arrived around 11ish, and it took almost 45 minuts to be seated. However, we were sent next door to a bar called Savoy while we waited. Here bartenders offered us coffee and drinks while we waited in comfy lounge-type booths. How civilized! Unable to order everything off of the menu, we went with highlights: I had the Danish pancakes, which were actually more like fluffy light pancake balls than your typical pancakes, flapjacks or crepes. So fabulous! I enjoyed mine with applesauce and lemon curd, although the lemon curd stole the show. If I could do it over I'd have doubled down on the lemon, for sure like Stacy M suggested. My one complaint about this dish was the sauces did not last through the entire meal despite my best efforts to stretch them. I was extremely ginger with my dipping and still ran out with about 3 pancakes left. NYW ordered the Broder plate which included smoked trout, farmer's cheese, salami, rye toast, yoghurt with fruit, and some other delicious odds and ends. It practically vanished before our very eyes, and as it turns out was just light enough to feel satisfied after eating it without feeling uncomfortably full. Always a plus. Our friend had the grilled cheese and was delighted with it as well. Ultimately, grilled cheese is typically just grilled cheese, so I can't comment too thoroughly on whether it was mind-blowing or just so-so. The dining atmosphere was pleasant and unpretentious. It almost felt like you were in a good friend's extended dining room. Service was exceptional; staff were extremely friendly and went the extra mile to accommodate us and ensure that we had a thoroughly pleasant meal. At one point I noticed a very interesting tap pull and asked about their beer on draft. Our server poured me a sizeable taste of a delicious ale from Double Mountain Brewing Company, based in Hood River. Alas, they only sell it by the keg or I'd have brought it home. I wanted more than the taste but couldn't justify beer with my pancakes. Guess I'm not a real Scandinavian... Even with the side waiting area, the wait seemed obscene...we waited almost an hour over at Savoy, and I thought that was overkill even despite our fabulous meal, so I axed a star for the wait.
(4)Tin-Tin M.
I waited over two hours to eat a meal here. We got there at 11:00 AM on a weekend and waited and waited and drank free coffee at the restaurant next door. During this wait period, I had to listen to whining hipsters, crying babies and my stomach growling. Then my husband told me a party of six just put their name on the waiting list just ahead of ours. I almost went blind with caffeinated fury and my low blood sugar clouded my judgment. Then a server called my name. Table ready. Crisis averted. I ordered some orange juice and fish-potato hash served with eggs and walnut toast. It was good, but not waiting for two hours good. My husband got the omelette, which was overcooked but flavorful. Ebelskivers with lemon curd and berry jam were very good as well. Next time, I will visit on a weekday.
(4)Sean M.
Based on a single experience at Broder, I'll make the sweeping generalization that Scandinavians seem to be as gifted at brunch as they are at design. Both embrace the tenets of simplicity, functionality, and understated style. My wife's Danish pancakes were quite good. But I'm an Egg Man and had to try the baked scramble. Several eggs with ham and veggies are baked in an individual cast-iron skillet until puffy and crusty, and then topped with a scoop of farmer's cheese and fresh herbs. Like most dishes that came out of the kitchen, it's presented on a simple wooden plank with a potato pancake and several slices of walnut bread. The interior, food, and presentation all demonstrate restraint. It's a refreshing exception to the "more-is-more" brunch standard.
(4)Alyse M.
It was a lovely sunny day and my gf and I strolled in. We were greeted and seated (granted it was a Friday at 1) quickly, to their outside table. The staff is extremely nice and knowledgable. they even steamed the milk for your coffee! The food stands alone in Portland for amazing flavor and true talent. We plan on returning and telling all friends. GREAT!
(5)Lizzie V.
Oh Broder! What do I say about you? There's too much. I am going to simplify and adopt the plus and minus method for this one: + They keep everything REALLY clean in the kitchen. Which is important, but it is REALLY clean. Like the stainless steel cabinets don't even have grease build-up on them. I know because I checked. To hell with keeping it simple, I am doing the same thing I always do, and writing too much, but feeling a little better about it because I have the plus and minus thing. + I want to make love to your trout hash. + Your dishes are adorable with their little mits and all. I feel so cutesy when I eat it. - I want more. -Not cheap, but I understand. I'm tired. I should not be writing a review when I'm like this. I don't know what I'm saying. I love this place. Everything about it makes me feel good, except the price, but I make exceptions for things I love, and I love you broder!
(5)Regis L.
This place is so over hyped. Rudest service ever. After waiting for almost 2 hours my 5 y old had to use the restroom. I accompanied her there, and during that time my name was finally called. When I came back 5 min later and realized my name had been crossed out from the waiting list, I told an employee who literally berated me for not being there when they called my name and basically told me I had to get my name back at the bottom of the list (that employee happened to be the owner... Sigh!) My kids were starving and I could not stomach giving my money to such a loser. I've told this story all around to make sure none of my friends venture their way. Being French I am certainly familiar with rude service but that, I have never seen.
(1)Laney P.
Such a different place to eat compared to the regular joints in town - you are transported to Sweden for the meal. Small tables but very efficient use of space. Coffee is not great, kinda acidic. I order cappuchino. Abelskivers - oh my!!! Love the little round babies...so much more fun than pancakes. Wonderful mixed plates with boiled egg, rye krisp, walnut bread, cheese, fruit, meat...:-) Very hearty.
(4)Rachael J.
I've been wanting to try Broder for a while now and the review in the Portland Monthly moved it to the top of my must try list. Great atmosphere, nice and warm on a cold rainy day. This place was packed even during the week for brunch and space was limited. I ordered the trout pytt I panna which was incredibly fresh and flavorful. Everything was cooked to perfection. Nice details as well with glass water carafes and cute stacking dishes with salt and pepper. The jasmine lavender tea was excellent as well. I have a feeling I will be back again soon. I need to try the baked eggs everyone is raving about!
(5)Amanda L.
I'm almost hesitant to dole out a five-star rating here just because I seem to be five-star-happy lately, but screw it. It just so happens that I have been to some amazing restaurants lately, including my new love, Broder. I wasn't sure what to expect from Broder, given all of the reviews and opinions I've read of it. I imagine sparse, minimalist Euro-ambiance and even sparser, simple plates. Not so. Broder is surprisingly warm and inviting, and the hot and cold plates of Scandinavian food satiate the tummy very satisfyingly. I went there for breakfast (more like brunch, really) and ordered a plate, er, slab, of baked eggs with mushrooms and leeks accompanied by rye sourdough toast and a potato pancake, and an order of the famous round Danish pancakes served with three different dipping options. It was all washed down with hot Stumptown served in warmed glass mugs. This attention to detail is what really sets Broder apart--from the whimsical platings to the water jugs and sugar cubes on every table. It was all quite delightful.
(5)Chris Z.
Great food & presentation! Sometimes it might be a wait but definitely worth it, especially when coffee is waiting for you next door...
(5)Aaron I.
Trout hash, mmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And yes those danish pancakes are something special, mmmmmm!!!!!!!!! Excellent breakfast and service, limited seating, not good for groups.
(5)Tracy J.
Don't bother unless you want to wait. We waited 1.5 hrs for lunch on a Friday and gave up. 15 doubles got seated while our 4top waited for one of the 'large' tables to open up. That is more than 1 full turn of the restaurant. Seriously?! It isn't that hard to put 2 doubles together. This was my third attempt to get in here (not always as a 4) and I'm not sure I'll bother again. It can't be THAT good.
(1)IH K.
3.5 Stars Yum! Yum! Yum! It's like scandinavian bento + Love. If you're like me and appreciate the "no mixing of the flavors" approach to food, this is your kind of place. Everything comes out compartmentalized in the cutest little dishes - the perfect amount of food to be satisfied.
(4)Liz C.
I finally went back to Broder for breakfast. I don't remember the name of what I had, but it was like corned beef hash, but smoked trout instead of corned beef. at first i thought, "really? fish for breakfast?...what the hell. I'll take it" It's topped with 2 baked eggs and served with walnut toast and butter. pair it with some stumptown coffee and you're golden. And, can i just say I love the waitstaff?! They are so laid back. they know when to refill your coffee and when to back off a bit and let you enjoy your meal. i just love this place.
(5)Jenny C.
Aebleskivers = Bomb. In fact, they kind of look like them too... little filled dough balls that drop in front of you in an explosion of powered sugar and blow up your stomach in a feat of blissful glory... Where's my white napkin? Because I surrender. I had dinner with friends for a birthday celebration. Unlike breakfast (which I hear can be quite the wait) we walked right in to an empty shop and snagged the prized window seat overlooking the Clinton Neighborhood. We ordered our breakfasty meals and chatted. While the wait for food did seem a little long for it being so empty, it didn't really feel like that big of a deal. It's definitely reminiscent of a more casual European dining pace rather than a the speedy American grab-n-go that we're so used to. The guys behind the operation were attentive and cool, it's apparent that they really dig what they're doing. And while you might not care at all, I'm completely smitten with the design of this tiny Swedish Cafe. The warm wood and soft colors bode well in the 85% cloudy with a chance of rain climate. The huge branch like lighting fixture that stretches across the entire ceiling illuminating the room in the process is as much an art piece as feat of electrical design. It's my favorite part of the restaurant. While there really is nothing fancy about Broder, the honest expression of good food and good design is commendable. So much of Portland (especially in these quirky neighborhoods) fosters the cluttered look with unoriginal menus doctored up with strange concoctions. It's welcoming to see the "less is more" mantra embraced, and done so successfully. And seriously... trust me on the Aebleskivers.
(5)Ron M.
These guys have the best Scandinavian food in the northwest. If you like the minimalist but good feel of Scandinavian food this is the place to go!
(5)Lena H.
Fantastic food and even better service. Glad there were four of us so we could try everything...just outstanding. Our favorite restaurant in Portland, hand's down.
(5)C. C. C.
The good: *It's obvious that a lot of thought went into the decor and design of Broder. *Although the wait is long for brunch (ours was about an hour), there's free coffee and comfortable places to sit next door at Savoy. * Once seated the service is quick, friendly and attentive. * The greens (a side dish) and the pancakes are both quite good. The bad: * The egg dishes are decidedly mediocre. Both people who got eggs in our party thought they smelled a little off, and weren't very impressed. * The portion sizes are, for the most part, quite small, and don't justify the price. One person in our party ordered the special, meatloaf in puff pastry, which was laughably tiny. It was small for an appetizer sized serving, and absolutely pathetic for an entree sized portion. While good, it was a single, .75 inch thick slice (think off a beef wellington) on a plate. That's it. It looked like a sample plate from a caterer who was trying to get fired. * The potato pancake (a side), while fine, comes completely unadorned. They have homemade apple sauce as I recall. Why not a dollop? Why not anything? Overall: This is a fine brunch place. A lot of thought has obviously gone into it, but it's certainly not worth the hour long wait. Most importantly, if you're going to be waiting an hour, you shouldn't go hungry, as you'll be even more hungry by the time you get a seat, and ultimately disappointed by surprisingly small portions of uneven food. It's certainly not bad, but not quite a standout either.
(3)Kelli B.
I had my socks knocked clean off by my breakfast at broder! This is definitely the place to bring people who are visiting and you'd like to show them how wonderful and amazing Portland eats can be. The ambiance is great and the food is spectacular. I had the smoked trout skillet (I can't remember the Swedish name) and it was DELICIOUS. Also, the baked grapefruit is to die for. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and simply precious!
(4)Cameron K.
Quite tasty, good food for the price.
(4)Nichole S.
I really enjoy coming here and always have a great meal Best Bloody Mary in town no doubt It is a different brunch and I appreciate it I can only eat eggs benedict so many ways before I get sick of it. It is on the expensive side but then again I do end up have 3 bloodies. Be prepared to wait its small and word is out Broder is awesome
(4)Young L.
Honestly, everything I knew about food from Sweden I learned from Ikea so naturally I was a little wary of eating here. No swedish meatballs, cinnamon buns and frozen yogurt here. This shit is legit. I'm going to bake all my food from now on. The hash was great. Lots of veges and the roast beef was excellent. I really enjoyed the pancakes with the berry jam. The baked egg scrambles are really good and it comes with potato pancakes too. it's a lot of food to consume at once. I'd recommend eating at the bar so you can see them making the food. Those guys are a well oiled machine. Egg baking machines. Ikea, time to step up your game. your food mart no longer is good enough for me.
(4)Michelle S.
The lost eggs and danish pancakes were incredible. Wonderfully friendly staff and a great atmosphere to boot.
(5)Susan M.
went there for lunch on a Wednesday around 2. The place was almost empty (good time to go). I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich and the special side of the day which was a corn, asparagus salad. It was WONDERFUL! Next time I'm in Portland I will make sure I go there again!!
(5)Zoe T.
The food is a reasonable enough imitation of Scandinavian fare, but the service was beyond terrible. I made the mistake of going here hungry. I understood waiting for a table, but I didn't understand why the staff consisted of a half-dozen skinny guys in tight jeans with forearm tattoos, looking awkward and confused. It took a long time for anyone to take our order and when the food was ready, I watched four different servers walk by it before someone finally brought it to our table. We wolfed down our tiny over-priced snack plates and left to go have a real lunch at home. We haven't been back.
(1)Debbie O.
Simply put, broder is wonderful. Yes, it's tiny, and yes, there is usually a wait, but--I have never once had a bad experience there. The other patrons, though we may have to sit rather close, are always pleasant, the staff is amazing and always attentive, and the food is consistently delicious. An easy winner, in my opinion.
(5)Erin K.
My husband and I celebrated our "1 year Broder" anniversary on Labor Day! It has been exactly 1 year since we discovered this amazing little jewel! (Yes, we are dorks, and yes we love it this much!) We invited some friends to join us and they experienced the Broder wait, and we were happy to enjoy the self serve coffee set outside on this brisk fall-feeling morning... it was extra strong and I was sufficiently over caffeinated by the time we were seated a half hour later (part of the long wait was due to there being 5 of us, groups of 2-3 seemed to be seated within 15-20 minutes). We dined on meatball, ableskivers, and a variety of skillets. The ableskivers are good, but sort of more of a novelty, and unless you require a sweet breakfast, I would strongly recommend the meatballs, a breakfast bord, or a hash... they are all divine, and also sort of a novelty also, especially the bord with all of its adorable little bowls and plates that I would hate to have to deal with washing myself. We didn't stick around for dessert this time around, but if you have time (and room) stick around for it. You may die from a food coma after it, but it will be SO worth it. And if you don't die, you will be back. The people watching opportunities at this place are well worth a visit. We have seen some amazing sites here, most recently a guy (a cook) with "vegan" tattooed on the back of his neck (is anything at Broder vegan?? And wouldn't it be weird to make all those meatballs if you were vegan...all the wonderful cream and meat!) and an amazingly bushy almost handle-bar mustache, and a guy sitting behind us at the bar had his pants down past his butt crack with holey see thru underwear.... pretty amazing.
(5)Rick E.
Yeah, I know that you can get breakfast at Ikea for $1.99 and say "I ate Scandinavian breakfast today". But for just five times the price, you can enjoy so plausibly authentic, so unique, and so heavenly-tasting and artfully presented. My foodie friend in PDX has been raving about this place to anyone who'll listen lately, so Broder was high on my list of priorities during last weekend's visit. And as much as he built it up to me, it did indeed deliver! Smoked trout hash sounds akin to something I've had before, but I've surely never had anything quite like this! The texture of the hash was so fine. The flavor so trouty and smoky. The eggs just perfect! The bread was so nutty and mealy and perfect for sopping up that yolk. Size queens will complain that the serving sizes are too dainty, but this is the perfect meal to start a day of biking across Portland. (We Sacto flatlanders were hardly prepared for your deceptively hilly city. It's a credit to the many bike-riders that you pedal up and down these hills everyday.) It certainly was plenty nourishing, yet left us feeling pretty fleet of foot.
(5)Steel F.
Came in with my girl one Sunday looking for some good brunch. Even though we had to wait a while for a table (typical at any PDX brunch spot on the weekend) we weren't disappointed. The potato pancakes were magnificent and so was the baked egg dish. Definitely adding this spot to my brunch rotation.
(5)Nisha D.
I feared coming to this place for a long time because I assumed the line would be the equivalent to the Space Mountain line at Disneyland. Luckily, I was wrong! We got there at 10 a.m. on a Saturday, were first on the list, and got a table for five people within 20 minutes. The wait was also extremely bearable because they have a cute bar next door where patrons can sip on amazing Stumptown coffee while they wait. Not a bad deal. When we first looked at the menu, my friend whispered, "Is anything in English?" Don't be scared by the names of the items--just read the extremely helpful descriptions, and you'll realize it's all familiar enough, just with a Scandinavian twist. For example, the Danish pancakes I ordered were indeed round like donut holes, but not as sweet. My friends loved their food as well; the potato pancakes, french toast, and baked eggs seemed to be favorites. And the cuteness of this place, from the waiters to the little pan holding my pancakes, is adorable, without being too saccharine. Broder is a great little Portland gem. Glad I tried it!
(4)ReviewInHaik u.
OH AEBLESKIVVER! Making them so delicious, Really does take balls.
(5)Erin M.
Broder definitely earns its 4+ star average here on Yelp. Despite the busy and somewhat hectic atmosphere, the wait staff remains friendly, helpful, and hard working. But Broder isn't just about the great service. It's about the awesome breakfast. Two words: Danish Pancakes. These aren't your average, bland, flat, boring American pancakes. These are little balls of goodness, something like a sweet roll. You will love dipping them in lemon curd or jam. I suggest a group of 4+ should share the pancakes alongside the regular meal. My boyfriend got the hash with fish, and it was also excellent. The flavoring and texture were both on point. Although he didn't care for the bitterness in the coffee, I loved how it tasted. I will definitely return to Broder, and save myself the wait by getting there near 9am when they open.
(5)Sherry Y.
This is just the cutest little place, I just want to put it in my pocket and take it home. A small restaurant, not too many seats. I had lunch there today (more like breakfast) and I enjoyed it. It was simple, but well executed. I specified how my eggs were to be done and they were. The baked omelet looked delicious though, something I'm going to be sure and try next time. I have to say my potato pancake did not seem to be fully cooked through in the middle. The waiter checked on his tables often. A little Swedish jem. So cute.
(4)Amanda B.
I knew I wanted to eat at Broder when I saw all these pictures of their little pancakes. So when I went for breakfast, guess what I got? That's right. Aebleskiver! (or Danish pancakes) Not only are they fun to say but they also happen to be downright delicious. They are served with lingonberry jam, lemon custard and maple syrup! I really love dipping options so I can totally appreciate that. I wish I would have gotten our server's name because he was truly great. Yelp kudos to you, mystery waiter.
(4)Jessica C.
I like Broder's breakfast, but it's not really amazing enough to justify the wait these days. But this review is really about the dinner, which we had for the first time on Friday night. Pros: -Delicious. I had the special- cod on shredded grill root vegetables with sweet potato puree. Boyfriend had the lamb burger and LOVED it. -Atmosphere. I just think this place is so darn cute. I liked it back when it was Henry's and I like it even more now. -Beer. Served in a chilled stein? I like! Cons: -Serving sizes! I really do not believe that a dinner entree should be served on a dessert plate! It was like a doll's meal! I think I had literally one tablespoon of the delicious sweet potato puree! -After draining our steins we were never offered a second beer. This is a pet peeve of mine. Servers should always keep the drinks flowing. So, that's that. We'll probably go again, since it's in the hood and the guy likes that burger so much, but it will never be a top choice if we're especially hungry.
(3)B. A.
We went to Broder for Swedish brunch and didn't even mind the 40-minute wait for a table. When you're in Portland, there will inevitably be a wait for a table for brunch. It was even parodied on "Portlandia." It's a small cold space, much less gracious than you find in Sweden, and hella noisy (all hard surfaces) for a Sunday morning. Our table ordered a baked egg scramble, aebelskivers (I make these at home so it was interesting to compare and contrast), and the Swedish Breakfast bord. This bord consisted of small -- nearly miniature -- servings of things - cheese, processed meats, a cracker or two, a gherkin? - you can buy at most any "Swedish store." We're not extreme foodies, but we do know how to cook breakfast. From ingredients to preparation to presentation, there was nothing in this breakfast that was special or different, really, from a home-cooked breakfast. And the 40 minutes it took to be seated was more than it would have taken, at home, to whip up this stuff. Underwhelming.
(1)Naina A.
Incredible food! We ordered: * The specials - cabbage rolls with elk meat, on a potato pancake, topped with a fresh slaw. Super yummy - the sweet notes of the filling was a pleasant surprise. * The scramble with gravlax - smoked salmon with a dill flavor! Served with potato pancakes and walnut toast * The smoked trout hash - diced potatoes with peppers and smoked trout, topped with a double baked egg and some roasted beets. Flavorful, maybe a notch underseasoned, but pretty tasty * Danish pancakes - balls of pancakes? Wow. With lingonberry jam, this may well have become my new favorite brunch food! We stopped by on a road trip from Portland to SF bay area, driving along the OR and CA coast. This was one of our favorite meal-highlights of the trip! You can check out what I wrote about Broder at bitesout.wordpress.com !
(5)J L.
Great, unique brunch food if you are willing to wait a while during brunch rush hour.
(5)Mary K.
small, intimate. best coffee I have had in a restaurant...hands down. the best breakfast ever, ever, ever. and I eat breakfasts out a lot. aebilskivers to swoon over, eggs to adore. Go there!
(5)Jessica Faith J.
I've been to Broder twice and had a 4.5 star experience and a 2 star, so we'll go with 3 for now, subject to change in the future. The first visit, my sister, brother-in-law and I (all Midwestern, Scandinavian descent transplants to PDX ) went on a weekday morning. The restaurant had very quiet music playing, about half the tables were occupied, and although service was a little on the slow side, we had time to spare and the food was excellent. We chatted to the waiter about who makes their lefse (we know the little town in Minnesota where they get theirs!) and left happy and fed. Portions looked deceptively small but were filling. So, very excitedly, the three of us took my non-Scandi husband there for his birthday last weekend. Sunday morning, we showed up around 10 to find an enormous line. We signed in on the list and waited. And waited. And waaaaited. As tables emptied, it took the waitstaff forever to fill them in again. About fifteen minutes into our wait, they brought out cups and coffee, which we thought was very sweet. We each had about half a cup of coffee so the other patrons could have some and then my brother-in-law took the cups inside. The waiter was completely confused why he was trying to be helpful and just kept asking him if we were leaving, which confused us. We waited for just over an hour and had started to call other restaurants about wait times when we finally got seated. The music was turned up loud enough to make us raise our voices to have conversation. The mimosas were great and we were all very pleased with the quality food, passing bits of sausage or hash around for everyone to try. The portions were smaller than the last time, less filling. When the check arrived, there was the 18% auto-gratuity (for a table of 4, Broder? Really?) and they had ADDED FOUR COFFEES to the bill at $2.50 each. There was NO sign on the stand saying the coffee would be billed to you, and since we'd each had half a cup, it was a huge snub. It took us so long to flag down a waiter to get our check and then pay that we all just sucked it up and paid for it, but it's very important that others know that you'll get charged. I'm going to say it again, in case you're skimming: if you drink the "complimentary" coffee while waiting forever in line, YOU WILL BE BILLED no matter how much you had or how long you waited. Pros: food is quality, good selection of aquavit and other alcohol, nice decor, good for a lazy weekday breakfast with one or two friends Cons: small space, wait on weekends is beyond ridiculous, NOT complimentary coffee, overpriced, 18% required gratuity for groups of FOUR or more, not ideal for large groups at all
(3)Laura G.
I don't get it. All these stars flying around like this is the best brunch in PDX to be had. I went with the best intentions of liking the place but to be honest the most memorable part was when I walked up there were 3 dogs happily outside the door waiting to be petted by me. So lets see I ordered the pancakes which were more like lil balls (see photo) that i put filling in; nothing extraordinarily tasty about them. My friend ordered the caramelized onion and bacon baked egg which was a weird consistency and tasted mainly of bacon. the best part of his was that it came with a side of potato pancake that was yummy but they didn't have sour cream or apple sauce to eat with it. I dunno I just wasn't that impressed. There are many more places to brunch where you don't have a long wait and there is more than one delicious flavor and texture to be savored. Meh indeed. just my 2 cents.
(2)Winthur D.
Broder does not dissapoint. Everything on the menu is so good. I feel like they don't need another glowing review, but I feel compelled to write one because I love this place so much. The food is awesome, everything is good, but one thing that sets broder apart from other crowded brunch spots is the attentiveness of the staff in a not-cloying way. If I ever needed something, it seems like there was some one immediately there to help. Maybe it's jsut cause the place is so small, there is always some one nearby, whatever it is- I like it.
(5)Jeff W.
Qualified A-Ok. Love the food. Great Portland vibe. I found the music a little too loud for last Friday's lunch crowd. Broder isn't known for it's music and it made the place too noisy. In addition, our host/bartender/waiter was abrupt and refused to provide a detailed receipt which was needed for my partner's work reimbursement needs.
(3)Lenny B.
I had fried apple fritters, which of course I have only ever had as a doughnut, and wow and I am mean WOW were they good! The food here is just amazing and wonderful! Presentation is also super cute, so much so you almost don't want to eat it. Prices are comparable to most nice/trendy but not nearly as good breakfast/brunch places. It's of course super busy and small, but the food is so good, it's worth any wait!
(5)Rex N.
i'd heard a lot of chatter about broder, but i was too busy shoving food in my face every other place that i neglected to listen to what the folks were saying. my girlfriend and i went in for breakfast, on a tuesday, around 1pm. not only did they HAVE breakfast available, but they were PACKED. we were shown to the last little table along the wall. the have a delightful open kitchen/bar setup and all the guys working looked so calm and relaxed. my esteemed dining companion had the special, a smoked trout baked scramble with capers and a dijon creme fraiche, i had the broder bord with the soft boiled egg and cheeses and loveliness and to drink, a grapefruit mimosa and broder'd bloody mary with aquavit. hot holy hell, the food came out quickly, but no part of it was rushed, by any means. the presentation was beautiful, the drinks were unreal. (personally, i could've done without the onions in the garnish and just a touch more horseradish in my bloody, but that's just me) the scramble looks small when it comes out (in it's own little, square skillet) but when you start eating, you realize that it's the perfect size (perhaps even too big) because it's sooooo rich and delicious and there are other lovely things on your bord to eat as well. my soft boiled egg was actually the first i'd ever had and it has literally changed my whole world. i've eaten a dozen or more soft boiled eggs with toast at home since. everything was delicious, everything was top shelf and i can completely understand why they were packed to the gills on a tuesday, at one in the afternoon. i will be back for more breakfast, more drinks and sometime, some dinner. broder, let's be new best friends.
(5)Tara M.
Don't worry if you have to wait for a table at Broder. Which is inevitable at any brunch joint on the weekend. They share the space with Savoy,the restaurant next door. This means you can sit inside(great for the soggy NW)relax and enjoy a cup of coffee as your more than competent servers take care of your every need even before you are seated at Broder. Seriously relax&let em do their job. Once seated you can expect some amazing Swedish inspired fare,amazing adult beverages and great tunes as you enjoy the company of your friends&or family. So it's not Denny's& you're not going to get giant plates of greasy "food". What you're going to get is satiated.
(5)Cortney R.
Huh? I don't get it. Sure the place is cute, but what the hell?!?!? So the Hubby and I wake up bright and early after getting home from Mexico the night before, and we decide...Let's Go Get Yummies! Several of our friends wax poetic about this place, so we figured can't go wrong. We get there just before it opens, and we are 2nd in line! Wow, this rocks, good food on a Sunday morning, and no waiting? Hello - We are in! We get seated, 10 mins later they give us water and coffee (coffee sucked, or maybe it was just strange...) and then nothing for 20 mins. Oh, whoops, guess they are now taking orders. We order, and they pour us more sucky/strange coffee and we wait. Still waiting. And yes, still waiting. Oh, look, other tables that placed their order 20 mins after us now have their food! Hmm, wonder if they forgot about us. Damn, our water is gone. Now we have to drink the sucky/strange coffee. Baby..Look, the waiter is coming over...Shit, no food. Food is almost up...ok great, cuz we are STARRRVINGGGGGG! Joy! We have food! Very Small Food, but whatever, eat quick before they think we are done and take it away. Mmm, good VSM. Long Sad/Funny Story Short...First to place order, 45 mins later, 8th table to get order (how long does it take to bake eggs for 2 people?) 5 mins to eat, 3 to pay, and we are out! Word to the wise...don't go starving like we did. It takes forever to get your meal and portions are pretty small. Food was good, and I don't mind waiting in a line for Sunday yummies, but I do mind waiting 45 mins or more after placing my order to be served. Maybe they just had an off day. Most of these reviews look amazing, so I will try it again, but I was sadly disappointed.
(3)Lauren B.
Oh my goodness. What a wonderful place. I grew up with Scandinavian foods of all sorts, and Broder very successfully took me back to my younger years. The service was friendly and efficient, the menu had me debating for a good while, and the results were awesome. We had the egg salad sandwich and the hash with smoked trout. So good. The eggs were fried perfectly (I'd prefer my yolks a little runnier, but I didn't specify, so no big deal) and the potatoes and peppers mingled together in a way I can only call divine, though the childhood memories may bias that a little. The egg salad sandwich was impressive, too. Each bite burst with cherry tomato, lightly curried egg salad, crunchy romaine, and good toasty bread. So. Good. I am looking forward to going there again and again.
(5)Emi T.
I don't think I'm adding much here since it seems like there's some relatively unanimous Broder love goin' on here. I think the trick is just to avoid the place like the plague weekend mornings/brunchtimes, and just go when it's nice and calm. Broder offers great service, such a friendly staff, totally cute décor, and amazing food. The baked eggs and sweet pancake roll thingies are my two top recommendations. Yummy! It is a small menu though, so if you don't like breakfast or swedish meatballs or sandwiches, this probably isn't the best pick for you.
(5)Sean M.
Almost didn't write a review since it seemed like broder has numerous great reviews already, but they're so great I feel happily obligated! I always come here with my girlfriend on special days and we always leave having the place become more and more sentimental to us. From the delicious and beautifully presented breakfast, to the considerate and friendly staff, and to the awesome musical selection that I can't help but get extremely excited for, this place has quickly meant a lot to me. I can only speak for the breakfast items so far, but am very excited to come by for dinner one day.
(5)Marybel M.
Loved this breakfast! It was exciting, fresh and unique. We had the baked eggs, (deliciously made) Swedish hash (oh, the tiny potatoes!), and last but not least the Danish pancakes in all of their round powdered sugar splendor! Can't wait to return!
(5)Lora E.
Yes. The baked eggs are that good! Always an incredible experience dining here for breakfast.
(5)Stacy C.
Unnipurro- breakfast porridge, cardamom milk. Soothing. Filling. I cant remember what its called, perhaps I was in some type of coma but...they have a heavy, wonderful almond cake. Moist, dense, luscious, heavenly, eye rolling, simple yet deep.
(4)Anne S.
The best food I've had in a long time! My brother in law chose his place based on some research and I'm so glad he did. We went at about 1130am on a Thursday and had to wait 30-45 minutes for a table. But it was worth the wait. The service after that was quick. It was a bit warm in the restaurant even though the windows were open, but it was summer. I had a toast, ham and egg platter (don't remember the name) and some aebleskivers of course. Those are a must have. My husband had a scramble and a potato pancake. So yum! I would highly recommend this place.
(5)Chris H.
I want to really like this place, but so far cannot. I have been here twice. First time I had a scramble, today one of the hash dishes. Each time, the food was fine but nothing special or particularly tasty. Maybe I am ordering the wrong items. The atmosphere is fun, though. and it is a treat to watch the chefs preparing the food, particularly the cold dishes.
(3)Adrienne S.
Went on a Monday @ 9:30 to avoid the crowds we read about and got the last table! Tiny little place, totally adorable. I had the Bord- small portions of about 10 different things appeared on a long wooden board and I wandered through breakfast- trying everything in different combinations. My friend got an apple pancake that was almost dessert. Yum. Everything was yummy and delicious. Next time I'm trying the pancake balls!
(5)Gina K.
I've been here several times. It is nice to find a breakfast place where everything isn't swimming in butter and sugar, plus the plating is absolutely beautiful. I'd give them 5-stars for food aesthetics. Their portions are also decent, though the plating makes it look like less food than it is. It's sort of like the Voodoo Donuts of brunch places though. The wait is hideous. The food is good, but not quite good enough to justify the wait times. Great place to bring tourists, and suck down cups of Stumptown while staring at a giant deer head. That's about the only time I swing by... unless you happen to be in the area before noon and there's no giant line/waitlist. Basically, I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. The smoked trout is delicious. The pancakes are worth a try, but I find them a little doughy. My favorite dishes are the Swedish hashes (which also happen to be on the buttery side for this place). I'd say this is a fantastic spot to brunch, if you like clean (and somewhat bland) flavors and have lots of time. However, if you're looking for a traditional salty, sweet, fatty diner-style breakfast, this will not be your cup of tea.
(3)Vadim V.
Ok. Yes. This is the place for breakfast in Portland. They are really good at what they do, make great breakfast. The place isn't large but great,CLEAN, and nice atmosphere. I had the trout hash. It was perfect. That's all I have to say.
(5)S P.
The food is amazing. We've been to this location several times and have never been disappointed. Last week, we were silly enough to go with a party of 9 on a Saturday morning (10am), and the south location said it would likely be 2 hours. We went to the larger north restaurant and were seated in a little over an hour. We brought 4 kids under 10 who thought they would die of starvation during the wait, and the amazing waiter brought them pastries and milk to help them pass the time and fill their bellies a little. If you like IKEA's Swedish meatballs, then get the meatballs here. You won't be sorry. They are amazing. The cardamom milk for the oatmeal is amazing too. The aebleskivers were also amazing... well, it all is great. It's a family favorite.
(5)Nicole B.
I can see why there is a line here daily. We live close enough to walk here, and would try a different restaurant if the line is way too long. We came here on a Monday and there were only 2 groups ahead of us. The wait was only 10 minutes. We came at a perfect time. Luckily there was coffee and a comfortable waiting area in Savoy Tavern! I had the smoked trout hash, which was pretty delicious. My man, got the seasonal fritters which came with baked eggs and sausage. Pretty delicious! I probably wouldn't wait more than 30 minutes for Broder! One shouldn't have to wait that long for brunch. This was my 3rd attempt, which was more successful than the other tries. It's pretty small in the restaurant.
(4)Kai H.
We have been here in the past and the food was great. Right now we have been sitting nxt door waiting for over 40 min when the restaurant is actually not very busy. Waiter is clueless - needed instructions for 3 simple beverages 3 times. Just got handed menus that I don't want to touch without gloves - gross. How hard can it be to replace a couple pieces of paper every other day? Hope the food will make up for it. Overall cleanliness is questionable...
(2)Raechel S.
I enjoyed most my experience here so the reason for my one star is the fact that my best friend is a vegetarian and ordered a VEGETARIAN HASH and it arrived with ham. Ok, an easy fix just, explain he ordered the vegetarian... They they took it away when he politely explained there was ham. They came back 30 seconds later with his dish.. To find out THEY HAND PICKED THE HAM OUT. He ate it and still found pieces in it. And if you're vegetarian it's obvious when there is meat In a dish Not cool. Don't feel the need to return there after that. They didn't apologized or really admit that they just hand removed the ham. Really disappointing
(1)Ray I.
Ebelskeivers were bomb dipped in the sauces. Fluffy donut holes but imagine a pancake texture. The Lost Egg was very mediocre- something I can make easily at home. It was salty and a bit runny. Our open-faced sandwich and service were good though. Alright place but it's not on my list to go back next time I'm in Portland
(3)Samantha C.
This is one of my favorite breakfast spots in Portland! It is quite popular and usually busy, but the staff is great, the food is great, you will not regret waiting!
(5)Ruth B.
Holy god what an amazing place. We got pretty much the entire menu and I can say all of it was amazing. A completely unique experience you must try when visiting Portland. I will be back.
(5)Haroun K.
No, there's no way the experience justifies the hype, and it wouldn't be worth it to wait more than 30 minutes. But if you get in quickly, it's a very good brunch place. The best thing I ordered was a simple soft boiled egg, served in a soft-boiled egg dish, lightly salted and peppered, with a tiny egg spoon. That was just perfect. The Aebleskivers - well, they're quite good, but not life-altering. Back in my ancient homeland, there's a place that makes equally good Danish pancakes, minus the hyperbole. The lemon curd is the winner of the 3 dipping sauces. They actually remind me a better, breakfasty version of doughnut holes, which is a good thing. Service is quite good, and you are seated very close to other parties (which I think is a good thing), although the seats themselves aren't so comfortable. I like how they put up a sign directing everyone to Savoy next door to wait, so that you don't have waiting people breathing down your neck. That is genius. Service is quite friendly, fast, and knowledgeable, and I like having a view of the guy making all the food. All said, definitely worth a visit, if you can avoid the wait.
(4)Chris B.
Wow it doesn't get better than this no question the Lingdenberry crapes are amazing. The brunch is one of top 3 in Pdx. And the waiting room is savvoy tavern which is awesome. Free coffee too. Awesome neighborhood as well. Would recommend for sure.
(5)Ron S.
Love to eat at places that are local and different . Must try this place out . It's small and cozy and great for weekend brunch . I had the potato crepe and it was amazing . I love my eggs and crepes were on point . I'll definitely come here again !
(5)Michael U.
With lunch plans for Pok Pok and an impromptu stop at Lauretta Jeans' as I misread the opening time as 8:00am as opposed to 9:00 my Tuesday breakfast took place at the Scandinavian hot-spot, Broder - a restaurant that intrigued me largely due to the lack of Swedish cuisine (outside of Ikea) in most major cities but also because I'd heard the space itself was quite unique, a quaint spot on Clinton Street that felt like a throwback to the 1950s in terms of setting, servicewear, and style - a clean minimalism that certainly applied to the long and narrow room, but also, unfortunately to the service. Arriving just after doors opened to find a few seats filled, notably one of the chefs' mother and grandmother at the table next to me, I was handed a menu only after answering "no" to the question of 'do you know what you want' as I sat down. Perhaps mistaken as a regular, or perhaps just part of the restaurant's style I did at this point request coffee - a thin and watery brew served in a clear glass mug that I was surprised to find out later was Stumptown...and a mug again served with prompting for my order; at this point bordering on impolite as I'd been seated for less than 5 minutes. Eventually having a chance to peruse the menu as my server took to schmoozing with the ladies next to me I finally made my selection of two plates and sat listening to random American (not at all Scandinavian) music playing at a modest volume until the dishes arrived simultaneously and although both looked quite good, the results - largely due to the poor quality ingredients - were substandard, beginning first with "Friterade Applen," a pair of greasy apple fritters largely lacking in apple flavor alongside baked eggs and apple pork sausage - again without any semblance of an apple and only saved by the high quality of the pure maple syrup which was still largely lost on the fritters. Moving next to my second item, this option a definite improvement to the fritters, a quintet of Aebleskivers sat piled golden, fluffy, and piping hot with just a bit of powdered sugar to highlight the mild buttermilk tones. Baked in a traditional Aebleskiver pan and thus devoid of any semblance oiliness each of these little puffs tasted like a nice quality buttermilk pancake and when paired with the house lemon curd and lingonberry jam the overall effect was pleasant, though at $9 one could have just as easily gotten far more interesting baked goods made with better quality ingredients at dozens of Portland bakeries, breakfast nooks, or even donut shops.
(2)Allison T.
Love the scrambles and seasonal sides. Wait time is variable- not bad for midweek lunch.
(5)J I.
This review is for a weekday breakfast. Overall, the experience was very pleasant and the food was great. Atmosphere: Very quaint, somewhere between authentic Scandinavian style and Portland esque decor. Food: We tried a half order of the pancakes, a bloody Danish, the trout hash, and the lox scramble. Each were very good though I do have the agree with the other reviews that pancakes may be their best dish. Service: our main waiter was wonderful very attentive but not annoying, the other staff however was a bit slow and left us sitting for about 10 minutes before we got any real service. To the best of my knowledge this is the closest thing u can get to Scandinavian food in portland so you owe it to yourself to try it!
(4)Diane C.
I have been avoiding Broder due to the concern about wait times. I hate to wait. But we got an early start (prior to 9 a.m.), so we decided to try it. Plus my DIL was in town and we wanted to try something really special together, so... We got to Broder at about 8:45. There was already a bit of a line, but we were near enough to the front that we felt reasonably confident that we would get in the first seating. Broder is not a large restaurant, about 8 -10 tables. We got a great table by the front window. Then we ordered and waited. Since the restaurant is small and they immediately filled all the tables, there was inevitably going to be a bit of a wait for the food. No problem. We ordered some sort of eggy-ginny-creamy drink and enjoyed. We ordered the abelskivvers (a MUST). You get to choose two toppings for them. We had the lemon curd and the lingonberry jam. I think we should have had just 2 orders of the lemon curd...incredible puffs of pancakey/donuty goodness with lemon. We also had the apple fritters (really just apple pancakes); it came with bacon (good bacon!) and 2 eggs. We also had the potato pancakes with smoked trout. All were delicious. BUT we did order a 2nd order of the abelskivvers, because we just couldn't help ourselves. Definitely worth it, but go early to get a good seat.
(5)Michelle Y.
Came her on a Monday morning and there was a line. We got there right when it opened and was able to get a seat. Trout Hash- so yummy! I loved the smoke flavor and the square over easy egg! That was pretty cool looking. I would recommend this to anyone who likes hash and a smokey flavor! Swedish Pancakes- can't remember the same of this, but it's pretty much a German pancake but in a ball. It was so light and fluffy! I loved dipping it in the lemon curd! So delicious!
(5)Kathleen T.
Came here on a Sunday morning about 20 minutes before they opened and there was already a good-sized line waiting to be seated. The restaurant itself is pretty small, so make sure to get here early! They serve Stumptown coffee here, which is a good plus. We got one order of aebleskivers (danish pancakes) with lemon curd and lingonberry jam and an order of smoked trout hash. The walnut toast that the hash comes with is delicious! The hash itself was also good; I also appreciated the eggs in the shape of a square :) The hash (besides the smoked trout) was the standard cubed potato with bell peppers and onions. The aebleskivers were good and came with a healthy amount. I'm glad we got to share our dishes to have a little bit savory, a little bit sweet. Service here was great! Glad I got to try it, but I don't know if I'd wait in line for it if I missed the initial seating!
(4)Meghan L.
Border does not need our 5 star review. It has enough of a following. They even now use a former next door bar as their 'waiting room' for weekend brunch. But alas! You don't wait thirsty! They offer a selection of cocktails off their menu and a pastry or two to ease the waiting pain. Two spicy Bloody Marys in and we were seated. Everyone in the brunch crowd went with breakfast choices. Tempting but we hadn't been here in two years so on our last day in Portland we went old reliable. The hot dog and the lamb burger. No regrets. We ended up with an accidental order of the aebelskiver and despite already having to unbutton my pants- we dove in. Never a let down. Drinks are great. Food is reliable and atypical comparatively. Worth the wait. Staff is friendly and informative and likable. Ween's 'White Pepper' played throughout our brunch which was a especialllllly delightful. Till next time Broder.
(5)Edward B.
ATMOSPHERE: Cute, in a small-casual-portland-cafe sort of way. Charming presentation. SERVICE: Extremely casual, but not to the point of being inappropriate. FOOD: Lost Eggs: too salty. Aebleskiver: good, but I don't see what the big deal is. PRICE/VALUE: Right around $40 for breakfast for two. No fancy drinks, just coffee. If I had been served this meal not knowing where I was, I'd have guessed under $30. Considering I wasn't wowed by the food, and taking into account the long waits, it would take a 50% off coupon to get me back.
(2)Vanessa M.
We had an okay brunch here. We waited for awhile to get in, so maybe it was the wait that turned us off. The food was just eh especially after having to wait to get in and wait for the food. Probably wont choose to go back with all of the other places to try in the area
(3)Kevin C.
Not very Vegan friendly but shame on me for not studying the menu while I waited over an hour to sit at the counter. They do have side dishes like sautéed greens and potato pancakes. Vegetarians who like eggs will have more options. Cool staff and quick service once seated.
(3)Rachel H.
This broder, it is something, no? Ebelskivers, pletta, smoked trout hash in a enameled pan, dense rye bread, and a Aquavit bloody mary accompanied by something of a pickling masterpiece on a spear. Since I married a Swede whose Aunt Dagny made stacks of delicate swedish pancakes smothered in homemade lingonberry jam as a treat when we visited her in her Upper East Side walk-up, and tucked a tin of fresh-baked butter cookies under our arm as we left her at the end of the day, I knew I'd probably hit a good nerve with this choice. Since stoicism comes with the territory I married into, I tried not to tremble at the two hour wait. Fortunately, the little tavern next door, by day transforms into a staging area for the broder brunch wait, complete with Stumptown coffee and guys in pegged pants wearing brogues who explain there is really no telling how long the wait is. They simply cannot predict. Once you commit to the wait, then wait it out you must. If you've made it through several Ingmar Bergman movies, you know it can be done. (Plus importantly, how would we know if it was any good, if we weren't made to suffer?) Once seated inside the restaurant after an almost two hour wait (Gasp. Quick, try to look bored.) we found Broder adorable. It reminds me of a Portland version of a 60s kitchen complete with enamelware, blue and white checked napkins, Chermex coffeemakers, and an endless supply of wood cutting boards. Framed New York Times reviews hang on the walls, along with awards for the Best Brunch spot in Portland. The food that arrives in its primary colored swedish-inspired enamelware does look fantastic. I had to look carefully for signs of approval from my stoic guy, but I take a finished plate and a (yes, pretty sure that was) slight glimmer in the eye as a sign that this place had the Swedish seal of approval. My little pint sized half-swede is an easy read --she downed the ebelskivers with glee, devoured the whipped cream off her hot chocolate, and showed that she was every bit approving of her birthright.
(4)Alla S.
I got the smoked trout with the 2 eggs. The Danish balls and a vanilla latte. The service was pretty slow but everything else was delicious. I would recommend the smoked trout breakfast dish. The server was giving us attitude for whatever reason. Other then that it was pretty good
(4)Daniel Z.
Incredible breakfast spot. Was only in Portland for 48 hrs and I'm so glad that I picked this out of a very small list of places to eat.
(5)Jeri M.
Oh my, ate here twice during my visit to Portland and I'll be sure to pay this lovely establishment another visit when I come back! The egg dishes are amazing and the Æbelskivers are a lovely intro snack while waiting for your meal. Visited in a Saturday and waited for over an hour but it was well worth it. The potato pancake was amazing, too! I know there's a plethora of places to eat in Portland, but Broder is definitely a must.
(5)Steph H.
While visiting Portland for the weekend, Broder was our first stop! The wait on a rainy Saturday was about an hour for 2 people but it was definitely worth the wait. The great perk about Broder was that the bar next door was open as a waiting area; therefore, you don't have to wait in the rain or cold and in the meantime enjoy some stumptown coffee or Bloody Mary. Now onto the food... food here was awesome! We ordered the Danish Pancakes, Lost Eggs, Swedish Hash and was not disappointed! Everything came out great.. eggs runny, pancakes moist, hash crispy! Also, I love their food presentation! Will come again the next time I'm in Portland.
(4)Kelley R.
What a sweet surprise tucked away on SE Clinton. DEElicious indeed! It was packed on weekday morning but service was still fairly fast. The only complaint and the loss of a star was for as good of breakfast the coffee was subpar for Pacific NW standards.
(4)Terence L.
Scandinavia? Sounds pretty familiar. Ikea's furniture and café? Saab? No I am talking about Broder. Food pretty impressive. The wait is pretty impressive too. 1 over hour wait for brunch on a Sunday morning at 9am. The café is really tiny with a little more than 10 tables on SE Clinton Street. They probably rented the space from Savoy Bar beside as a waiting room so guests don't have to freeze and get drenched in the cold and wet weather. Plenty of seats and Stumptown coffee served in the waiting room @ $2.50 Bottomless! *thumbs up* Aebleskivers (Danish Pancakes) were probably the best thing I had there. Completed with housemade lemon curd, lingoberry jam, syrup and housemade applesauce. Usually served with a choice of 2 sauces but server gave us all 4! Their signature dish, Pytt I Panna, Smoked Trout Swedish Hash in the mini cast iron skillets was good too! Also had baked egg scrambles with house smoked salmon, roasted brussel sprouts and Swedish farmer's cheese. Staff is friendly and amazing! Definitely will be back again!
(5)Lis M.
I really don't get it. I ordered the eggs w/ smoked salmon and the apple fritter. Both were just ok. The eggs themselves had very little salmon and were definitely lacking salt. The walnut toast was pretty good, and the apple fritter was fine but nothing out of this world. It seemed like a pretty "blah" brunch - not bad, but not something worth standing in line for for hours!
(2)Dominique B.
Showed up at Broader just after 11 with a group of 4. They have lots of room for waiting which is good because it took about two hours until we got seated. Went through 4 rounds of mimosas so were able to try all flavors available. By the time we ordered we started things off with the swedish pancake balls or whatever they were called. Those were super good!! Mostly the lemon dipping sauce, yummmmm! Our dishes were all good as well, nothing particulary amazing. I did appreciate the different spin on items offered. Not your regular run of the mill brunch options. If you dont mind the wait give it a shot!
(4)Carolina M.
This was my second time back to Broder and instantly, I knew I wanted Swedish pancakes. They're moist, slightly sweet, and so delicious. When choosing the two sauces, I like both the lemon curd and the lingonberry jam. I mean this literally. I will slice my pancake ball in quadrants, smother some lemon curd and then top it with the lingonberry sauce. Together, it's a combination of sweet and tangy fruit. I got a chance to try their lefse. The first and only other time I've had lefse was at the Viking Soul Food food cart, so I was looking forward to the thin potato pancake. Although, it was served a little differently, I felt like I couldn't fully enjoy the pancake for what it was, but it was still delicious. The lefse of the day was country ham, egg over easy, and chevre, topped with arugula and thin strings of pickled red onion and thin apple slices that also tasted a bit pickled. Altogether, in one bite it was very creamy, savory with a few sour notes. Both the wait and food can be a bit long, but it's worth it. Service is great. I'd say that this place was probably the most friendliest restaurant I had been on for this trip. If I came back, it would definitely be for the Swedish pancakes, or "balls" as my friend likes to call them.
(4)Meryam B.
I live in NYC and have tons of fantastic food options available, and I have yet to find a place comparable to Broder. I won't even get started on how amazing the price point is for their delicious, healthy, filling, interesting menu, but I will tell you how the salmon fish cakes, smoked trout, and gravlax left their mark on my palette forever. I was on food-cation with a good friend and this was hands down the best place that we visited. As I mentioned earlier in this post, I live in NYC, and so I have very little patience for lines but I stuck it out on Broder's line a second time on our last day there because I knew I wouldn't be returning to PDX any time soon. I've sought Nordic cuisine in NYC but it does not compare. Portlandians, I'm jealous that you have not one Broder, but two!
(5)Gregarious G.
I am sorry to disappoint readers l, but this place is not the best out there. Am being generous giving border two stars by the way. Let me riddle you with a lot of good reasons for my bad review. To begin with, the place is so crammed and so small that you can actually rest your elbow onto your Neigbour table and that is uncontested. Secondly the big kitchen is in front of your eyes and you get to see your meal cooked in front of your eyes, but you get to inhale all the cloud formed by the cooking from the kitchen and the restaurants only entry door happens to be closed, so the heat and the atmosphere is very dangerous for those having asthma or allergic to smoke. The customer service is great, but the manager may want to consider reopening new and bigger place and accommodating one so customers feel relaxed and more at home.
(2)Mel H.
Without a doubt one of the best brunches the Mister and I have ever had, and that's saying a lot, considering we moved to Portland from San Francisco, and have had our fair share of eggs and potatoes. But not like this. Holy shit, guys. This place is legit. It was the Mister's birthday, and being a Polish man who likes good food, we went for it. We had the Swedish pancakes with lingonberry jam and lemon curd (don't miss this!), followed by the Hidden Eggs, which are perfectly cooked eggs, spinach and ham topped with Panko and Parmesan, broiled to perfection (the best I've very had!), meatballs in a rich cream sauce with potato pancakes (the Mister licked his plate!), and a side of sausage with homemade ketchup, which is less ketchup-ey and more tomato sauce-ey. The Mister dubbed it flurbengerd (non-Swedish for 'fucking delicious'). There's a wait but it's worth it. And there's a place next door to get your stumptown fix while you wait. Go here.
(5)Jenny C.
Loved loved loved this little spot in Portland. I had eyed this place for a while on yelp. The review looked great and the pictures of the food were mouth watering. My husband and I took a short ride down to Portland and had brunch at broder. Boy were were disappointed. The good was gobbled up. Even my husband who is particular about European breakfast ( despite our living in Germany for a number of years). He could never truly wrap his head around their breakfast. He loved the breakfast and all Broder had to offer. I am already planning a trip to Portland just to eat at this great little gem. Note the place is small so seating is limited often time there will be a wait to be seated. But, it's well worth the wait.
(5)Rachael M.
The whole experience was wonderful, from the home-y cafe you can wait in for your table, to the friendly service and delicious food. Warmed milk for our coffee and great lemon curd with the Danish Pancakes (they offer a half order!). The Swedish Breakfast had all kinds of little bits to delight amd satisfy and the Swedish meatballs were perfect. All the accompanying preserves and jams and cremas and such were both appropriate and elevating. Thanks for everything! We'll definitely be back.
(5)Julie M.
Oh my goodness... Wish I lived in Portland just to eat at this place more!! When we walked in to this stylish restaurant we were warmly greeted and quickly seated. The menu looked so amazing it was hard to decide what to get!! I finally decided on the fruit fritters which comes with sour cream and syrup. So good!! It also came with two perfectly cooked eggs and applewood sausage link. My husband ordered the smoke salmon skillet with comes with a side and walnut toast. He loved his meal too!! Looking around at the other tables, all the food looked amazing! Thoughtfully prepared and with quality ingredients! The dark chocolate hot chocolate was so tasty and my husband's local stumptown coffee was superb. Go here... You won't regret it!!
(5)Steph W.
I came here for my birthday for brunch and had a delightful meal and a good chuckle with a couple of the servers. I asked for a diet coke and the waiter said "Would you like to try something weird? It's just watered down coke but it tastes SO much better." I told him what the heck, why not? He brings it to me and tells me that if I don't like it it's free. Not bad! Then another waiter came by to tell me it's drink 'name' that they came up with (totally forgot but it ended with 'boy', 'light boy' or 'fat boy'?). Such friendly staff that it made the dining experience all the better. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the little fruit fritters were amazing. A place I look forward to going to again soon.
(4)Sarah D.
Yum! Went early in the morning to avoid the rush and was seated immediately. Friendly staff, yummy food. Will certainly be back. Thank you!
(5)Yota R.
Come here to find the lost egg... say it with me in your best nacho libre voice... "its the best!!!". Great option for for brunch. It's small so dont bring a big group 4 is your max.
(4)Hil P.
lefsa just like my Norwegian grandmother makes it! brunch here is inspired! great combinations of food with a Scandinavian flare. Recommend ordering the pancake balls for the table and then getting skillets or other egg dishes! Also, try the Bloody Mary is has pickled veggies and an amazing smokey flavor!
(5)Victoria V.
First of all, y'all, Portlanders are Very Serious About Their Brunch. So, to the whiners and complainers: yep. You're gonna have to wait, especially for a decent breakfast, anywhere you go in PDX. So don't take it out on the restaurant. That said: we arrived here at about 9:15 on a Saturday morning. The place opens at 9 and it looks like there was already a mass of folks waiting that were seated right when it opened, so we were round two (we finally sat around 10, 10:15ish). Good news: you can sit next door in Savoy while you wait, and drink coffee until you're bouncing off the walls. To the dude who complained about the coffee not being complimentary a few reviews down: there's a very clear sign on the carafe that says it's going to cost you $2.50 for a bottomless cup. When we were ushered in, yes, the space was a little bit cramped but the fact that they had a bounty of Scandanavian food on the menu more than made up for any ass-related real estate we had to give up. Our table had the lefse special, a scramble, and I went with two eggs and potato pancakes (I truly believe restaurants are only as good as their basics). Verdict? Holy fucking shit. Hands down the best eggs I've ever put in my face, and potato pancakes that would have made my Lithuanian grandmother proud. Bonus points for the adorable server boy who brought us complimentary pancake balls and chatted with us about Seattle!
(4)Diana Y.
Of all the brunch places we tried in Portland, this was the big winner for me. LOVED everything this restaurant had to offer. Their food isn't overly showy but everything is so damn good. The meatballs are legit. Their swedish breakfast board & solstice board are similar but this was so worth the order. I like having dishes where you can try a little bit of everything. It doesn't leave you in a food coma but it leaves you feeling full and good about your life.
(5)Shirley N.
Hands down one my favorite restaurants during my last visit to Oregon. Everything about this place i love! There was a good 30 min wait for a table but their free delicious hot stumptown coffee w sugar cubes and outdoor seating helped the wait tremendously. The restaurant itself was so cute, loved everything about the decor. It was also entertaining watching them prepare the foods. After contemplating for the longest time, we settled on the hot cocoa (get this!), baked eggs with potato pancake and the traditional hash. Everything was sooooo good but what stood out the most was the hash w beets and potato pancake! No ketchup or anything was needed to compliment these dishes.Service was good, food was awesome. One of our most memorable meals from our trip!
(5)H. L.
We had to wait 3 hours for a party of 5. I think that's the longest we have ever waited for brunch in Portland. We were not sure if it was worth the long wait. The Swedish board is solid. I liked the smoked trout and beet salad. The granola was tasty too. The lamb burger is moist and tasty. The homemade ketchup that comes with it is great with the burger. The curry soup was not good. They put too much curry in it and it had no depth of flavor. The dill Bloody Mary was unique & spicy. I would recommend that to Bloody Mary lovers. Again our meal was ok compared to the long wait. We'll try somewhere else next time.
(3)L A.
Lovely. Buddy and I came here for a late breakfast, yesterday, and enjoyed every bit of our experience. We sat in the only open seats, at the counter, and were very comfortable. I actually really enjoyed watching the cook make the different entrees. Our server (Justin) was super friendly and attentive, the food was delicious, and my coffee was always full. We tried the aebleskivers (!), the fritters, and the ham scramble with mushrooms and tellegio (sp?) cheese- all very delicious. And! the warm and cozy ambiance was super complementary to the crisp, cool autumn day outside... one of those experiences where everything just seemed to come together. Thank you.
(5)JW R.
First, the food. Swedes apparently love themselves some walnuts. They're in a lot of stuff here, including the toast. I got the crepe thingies, which came like a square turnover. This day they had bacon and some other stuff in them. Topped with two baked eggs (which are functionally identical to fried eggs, not poached or some b.s.) that thankfully the waiter warned us were normally served snot-like. I mean sunny side up (WTF is wrong with people who eat that shit?). Mine came a solid medium, white set, yolk slightly thickened. The menu didn't indicate they had pop, but they did. Good save, viking bro. Brandon got some kind of scramble thing. She liked it. Second, the service. Good. We put ourselves on the sign up sheet but someone appeared quickly to tell us there was no wait (on a sunny Saturday!). Our waiter came quickly and the food was out plenty quickly. Third, why only three stars? Poor decision making. At the bottom of the menu, "substitutions politely declined." First, no subs is a dick move, end of story. Second, just be a dick and save the keystrokes. You can't politely say, fuck you, eat it the way we feel like giving it to you. Normally that's a two star max, but the menu had plenty of options and the staff was accommodating (like with the mucus eggs). So I would have let that go if they'd given us salt and pepper shakers. Instead we got two weird ramekins and a spoon. Didn't work. I got one bite that was downright briny and everything else was untouched. Brandon just used her fingers to sprinkle. Smart cookie, her. So, Broder, it's okay. It's just okay.
(3)M.W. H.
I stopped in here while on Clinton for a block party. The food was quite good and well presented. I had a very nice gravlax club on a dense, chewy bread. The cucumber salad had too much dill, but was cooling on a warm day. For the prices the portions could stand to be a little larger. Service was slow and indifferent, but that's really to be expected in Portland. The server forgot to bring extra ice as I requested. The environment was not great. It was terribly noisy - the typical combination of loud music and patrons raising their voices to be heard. This is not helped by a restaurant that is nothing but hard surfaces - they should bring in some kind of textiles to help deaden the sound. It was also fantastically hot, I understand that they don't have a/c (most places don't) but they could at least turn on the ceiling fans. All in all, it was a fine meal but not a restaurant I'm likely to seek out again.
(3)Cierra B.
So admittedly, I would have nicer things to say about this place if I didn't have to wait 2 hours for a weekday breakfast. But here goes. Food was okay. The tiny puffed pancakes (abelskievers?) were awesome, but the smoked trout hash was just okay. Just kind of underseasoned and bland. The coffee was very good, but I ended up drinking so many cups while I was waiting that I ended up full up from coffee. Good, not great. Not worth the wait.
(3)Martha P.
I had the vegetarian Pytt i Panna. It was really filling and tasty, and the baked eggs are nifty. Afterwards I felt a strange urge to talk about the Old Country. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and the staff seems to be entirely cute hipster guys.
(4)Omi Y.
6 mouthful of orgasm if you order the ball looking thing pancakes. Everything is very petite and is classy. It's good if you have smaller appetite. The ambiance is nice and the interior of the restaurant is nicely decorated. Other than that...... well.... kinda like Ikea food but nicer, more classy, more delicious, and better atmosphere .
(5)Madeline S.
I love broder. I could stop there but I'll go on just to detail the adorable decor, the friendly staff, the delicious lattes, the perfectly cooked eggs and the yummy pancakes with lemon curd (get the lemon curd) and lingonberry sauce. The portions are also perfect, not too big but you're full. I had a great first experience here with a friend a while back and I've been hankering to return. The best is if you can get there right as they open and you don't have to wait.
(5)Jensie M.
sitting at the bar in front of the huge old oven watching Abelskievers (Danish donut) be rolled in a pan made this girl feel at home. The solstice board is the way to taste nearly everything. Skillets don't disappoint and challenge yourself to order whatever is on special. Don't forget the lemon curd.
(4)Kevin L.
Excellent meal and service. All of our dishes were full of flavor and serving sizes were spot on. We'll be back! (Trust me)
(5)Rutger F.
Amazing restaurant! Great authentic Scandinavian food with a creative twist. Amazing atmosphere and good service as well. Just be warned that they don't take on more than they can handle, so make sure to get there at least twenty minutes before they open if you don't want to be stuck in a line that wraps around the block. By the way, the Raspberry-Apple Cider is divine.
(5)Ryan M.
Amazing breakfast. Stayed in Portland three days over the summer and ate at Broder all three mornings. Long wait for a table but its worth it if you have the time. Service is good, food even better.
(5)Tamz O.
I can't imagine what I can add that hasn't been said before, except that we were a party of two and we did wait over 2 hours and during that time I got through almost the entire Sunday New York Times. (That includes reading articles) And although we were STARVING, our food was great. I'm not sure about it being worth the wait, but it was delicious. I only wish the host would give a rough time check of seating. It's really impressive that this place has been open for so long continues to have such long waits. A real testament to their great food and niche market. We were equally impressed with how well the operation runs. These guys, and they are all men, are a well oiled machine. It was awesome to watch the guys in action, as we had front row seats at the bar. Loved our Danish pancakes, can't imagine eating regular pancakes or waffles ever again. The flavor is light, sweet and filling. The side dipping sauces of lemon curd and lingonberry was special. And there is something to be said about powdered sugar, we don't use it enough in American cooking. I had the eggs w trout over the hash and hubby had a well deserved stout with eggs and ham over toast. We were staying downtown (hotel Monaco-best hotel in Portland) do we took a cab there, but bused it back. It was an easy ride both ways but we sure were stuck in terms of not having other good food options in the neighborhood.
(4)Mike N.
Saturday morning, time to escape the 'burbs and feed my inner hipster. Where to but broder on Clinton, Portland hipster central. broder a cafe so cool it doesn't know the meaning of capital letters. After all the great reviews, a short 30 minute wait and friendly service, I was sadly underwhelmed by the food. It was cooked freshly and the ingredients were good, but it was greasy. Which is a shame because it tasted really promising. Watching the cook work I could see he is very very liberal with cooking oil. Portions were small prices were high. Lastly, the Stumptown coffee was brewed too strongly and I like strong coffee. The staff was chill, though.
(3)P L.
An all time favorite Portland restaurant. SO GOOD! A great place to take out of town guests. There is a bit (or a lot) of a wait these days... But welcome to the brunch capitol of the universe... You pretty much wait everywhere. Their Breakfast Board is my favorite. A little of this that and the other. And we love and miss manager Joe. He was always a pleasant face. I think he may be at the North location now.
(5)Lily D.
cute place, different style and food. the Danish pancakes were especially tasty. It was interesting because I had no idea what Scandinavians ate before I visited this place ha. I'm Danish, Swedish,Norwegian and I'm related to Lief Erikson but I had no idea
(4)Naomi V.
Everyone goes here for brunch, but we like to go for dinner. I love the Geneveve (sp?) liquor you can get with a beer back--it is sort of like a cross between gin and aquavit--it pairs perfectly with cured fish or the meatballs. And the service is always great.
(5)Linda L.
OMG! Let me take this place to Heaven with me! Hands down the BEST breakfast I have ever had in my life. (The only reason for four stars instead of five is because their potato pancakes just suck.) First visit we tried: - Apricot Fritters. This was DH's dish and it was gone in no time. - Baked scramble of Pork belly and corn. Daughter got this and, much like DH's dish, was gone in no time. I tried this. It was pretty darn good. This dish came with a side and we chose the potato pancake, which turned out to be gummy, bland and cold. - Lost Eggs. This was my breakfast and boy did I lose myself in them. Ham, spinach, cream and eggs, baked to perfection under a parmesan-panko crust. I can not begin to describe how ethereal that egg experience was! Second trip, second visit we tried: - Breakfast sandwich. Holy cow can an open-faced breakfast sandwich get any better? Loaded with ham and eggs and everything that makes a good breakfast sandwich. - Baked scramble of ham and mushrooms. Again, this was a good and flavorful scramble. - Lost Eggs. This visit, the eggs were quite done, but the dish was still darn good. Subsequent visits I'll be sure to order the eggs soft. The wait for Broder's can be daunting - upto 45 minutes. They offer coffee while you wait in the tavern next door. Service moves quickly and so does the wait, but still be prepared to entertain yourself for a bit.
(4)Tom T.
Wait a minute....wait a minute.........wait a minute!! Don't even THINK of going through that door without looking at the "wait list" posted at the entrance. Off to the right is a "waiting lounge" for guests to have coffee and write down their names in order of being seated. This place is very popular for breakfast. My wife and I had one of the best breakfasts ever, in a long time. We both has egg scrambles. Hers was the trout. Mine was the chorizo. We decided to have cocktails, too. I has an Aquavit Bloody Mary. The best. Crowded and loud, the place is a magnet for retirees and stay at home moms. I think I will buy some peel and stick tatoos so I can fit in with the "hipsters" more easily. Every thing on the menu is something I want to try. That means more waiting. The Maitre d' turned out to be a Maitre A' by saving our morning. Not only do Vikings make great snap-together furniture, they make one Hell of a breakfast !
(5)Cynthia S.
Completely awesome!!! I loved broder so much we went twice during our stay in Portland. The food was well seasoned, fresh and delicious. Presentation was unique and beautiful. We were able to sit at the bar and watch the chefs prepare our breakfast. Both of the times we went there was a line of people waiting to eat. We actually saw the same couple we had sat next to the first time we went. Complimentary hot coffee, cream and sugar were set out for those waiting in line. They don't take reservations so I recommend you get there early. I wish I lived in Portland just so that I could spend my mornings at broder.
(5)Carolyn C.
Go here for something different. The "pancakes" with lingonberry and lemon custard are puffs instead of flat cakes, and they are excellent. You get three of them dusted with powdered sugar. The platter with the mix of cheese, bread, meat, fish is a must. It comes with a cup of a type of granola with yogurt and honey that could serve as a dish alone. There is a small slice of something similar to pecan pie/baklava that you won't forget. Go here, feel like you're in Scandinavia for an hour, try something new. It's worth it!
(5)Lacey O.
Not sure how I haven't reviewed this place before since it's a long time favorite - and do they really need another 5-star gushy review? They seem to have already have a fair amount of those. :) Well, here's another one anyway. We love this place. It's like the "going home again" of breakfast when we don't actually feel like eating at home. It's a small place that fills up fast - so get there...well, I was going to say early, but it occurs to me that would mean longer lines for ME - so nevermind. Get there really late, you'll be FINE. So the food is great. The service is great. I am partial to the breakfast board because I like variety. But I've also gotten the trout hash a few times because you just can't beat fish for breakfast. My husband rolls the dice most of the time and tries to order new stuff. I think it's very impressive that he has never been unhappy with anything he's ordered. And we've been there A BUNCH. So, in summary - GREAT!!
(5)Abby P.
Awesome, so what you have to wait to sit and eat delicious food. Service was polite and food is hot and great. That's all you really need.
(4)Alison R.
Got there first thing Saturday morning, waited in line but luckily got in. The place is small but not oppressively so. Wait staff is clearly hipster but not pretentious. All 3 meals we ordered were really good, potato pancakes, a special egg scramble, and Danish pancakes. I was slightly let down by the pancakes, but just because there was so much hype about them. They weren't as decadent as I expected. Go here for a different twist on brunch, but if you're like me you feel the need to hurry through it so more people can be seated.
(4)Kaitlin R.
Now I will start by saying, I like eggs but I'm not like an egg fanatic or anything... so when I say I've had dreams about these eggs, you understand it's not because I'm crazy. Like vivid lustful oh dear god I need them kind of dreams about these eggs. Seriously the best no seasoning needed what the hell did you lace these with kind of eggs I have ever had. The rest of the food was fantastic too. I think my only negative knocking off a star is based more on the service. The service was a bit pretentious honestly, a little sarcastic in a way you expect from a bar tender but not at 8am at a breakfast place. I want polite, fun, and nice at 8am before coffee. To top it off my friend came back later and was asked to leave when she brought her service dog with her. So, against law, they told her it bothered another customer and she needed to leave. She refuses to ever go back, I'd probably still go back for the eggs. I would still recommend this place based on the food but the staff may need some coaching.
(4)Leah N.
Homey food, cozy interior, great coffee, and reasonable prices. The wait can be long, but they open up the bar next door on the weekends as a waiting area. I heart Broder.
(5)Christine D.
Portland has so many food options that my friends and I really had a hard time picking a brunch place for our day trip from Seattle. We finally decided on Broder's and it turned out to be a very good decision! We arrived around lunch time and found the restaurant to be pretty packed. But we didn't have to wait long for a table for 4, it was maybe around 15 minutes. It was the perfect day to eat outside so luckily we did score a table outside. We were glad we did because when we went inside to use the bathroom, it felt really stuffy. We all ordered the aebleskivers to share with lemon curd and lingonberry jam. The lemon curd is highly recommended! The lingonberry jam was not bad, but a little too light for my taste. I can't say that I've had authentic aebleskivers before so I can't attest to the authenticity of the product, but it was very enjoyable with its slightly crispy exterior and light and fluffy interior. These warm Danish pancakes don't have much taste by itself, so the sauces were a perfect addition. I ordered the vegetarian hash, two of my friends ordered the smoked trout scramble, and another friend ordered the traditional hash. The vegetarian hash was SO DELICIOUS! I love that the potatoes were diced up much smaller than your usual hash. It really allowed for the hash to have a crispy exterior and not just become a big pile of tasteless mush. Seasoning was perfect, and my baked sunny-side up eggs were cooked just the way I liked them with a slightly runny egg yolk. I wasn't a huge fan of the walnut toast...too hard and tasteless. But other than that, the portions were just perfect and I'd definitely recommend this restaurant as a different kind of brunch spot.
(4)William V.
Brought my dad here and am not from area so used yelp. He just wanted eggs and hashbrowns, coffee. Dont look for omelette.. They could not do that. So waiter recommended he eat there potato patty and two sunny side eggs. He sent the potato patty back. He ate the two eggs, I knew he was still hungry. I had the club sand to be safe, ended up having some slice of fish in it,no choice of bread,not good. Bill was 27$. Just wanted to get out and move on. I will not blindly trust ratings anymore on Yelp. Not a Swedish hater I love IKEA breakfast, lol.
(1)Michelle L.
It really frightens me how popular this place is. I always thought that Portlanders had better taste, especially with regards to brunch. That being said, I can see the appeal. It's basically one of the only non-American brunch places in town. And sure, their Danish pancakes are cute and have little sauce dishes and are totally adorable -- but they also taste remarkably like Trader Joe's Danish pancakes. But the baked omelettes made me want to gag. They were rubbery and flavorless and blah. Come on Portland! What about Tasty and Son's? Or even Genie's? We can do better than this.
(2)Miles S.
This place is the best breakfast in Portland. Let the servers order for you and prepare for transcendency
(5)Sandy G.
Waited for 2 hrs only to be disappointed.....Ok, by the time I got seated my stomach was already pissed at me for making it wait so long between its daily feedings. It was brunch time and I wanted eggs! and pickled vegetables! and some other thing our waiter suggested because as he put it, " the pickles don't cost a lot your better off getting something more expensive with it"??. I got the baked egg skillet that was on special that had apples, ham, y cheese. It was aight. But, I did liked how it did not have sweat grease dripping all ova da place. The apples provide a nice crunch and the ham was not roided up with salt. It just felt like it was missing something....the other adult size half perhaps. Also, the walnut bread that came with it was hella good and I felt outshined the rest of skillet. However, If the place had ketchup and not RAGUIKEA Sauce, I would of spread that shat on like peanut butter jelly with a baseball bat. The pickles were pickles, really how can you fuck up some pickled shit anyways. The side dish was like 2 tbs of peas that were doused in cheese and maybe something else like mayo? did not deliver the big "O" in my mouf. IF your mom made it, I would of lied and told her it was the best though. Overall maybe I could of tried more stuff and given it a better rating and raved to my hipster friends about this swedish place I went to that was, "like so so so like literally, whoa, OMG, literally you just don't know so so good, hey we should go!" . But," Ain't nobody got time fo dat". It was too pretentious, too expensive for what I felt I got, and the food just felt like "meh". So, as I drove off into the sunset I gave it the bambi bouche hated it middle finger salute. Anyways, they probably flipped me off when I left too, so its okay.
(2)Sara B.
There is nothing that isn't wonderful!!! The food was OUTSTANDING! I can't wait to go back for some more. Thanks for the bike date Andrew W.
(5)Rick S.
Bottom Line - I liked the atmosphere and the food. However, from my experience, stick to the staples. I was not a fan of the "special" of the day (a meatloaf). The lefse and mussels were pretty good. I'd come back. My friend and I came for dinner a couple weeks ago, and we ordered the following: Lefse of the day ($11.00) - Mmmm, so good! I could eat a couple of these plates. The eggs were cooked perfectly. I love the runny yolk. Meatloaf de Scandanavia ($14.00) - This was the day's special. Ugh. I did not like it and neither did my meal-mate. I would definitely not order anything meatloaf-y again. I wish we would have ordered the meatballs instead. I bet those would have been fantastic. Mussels in curry broth ($14.00) - Mmmm! The mussels were good, the broth was fantastic! I wish they would give more of the bread to soak up all of the broth-y goodness. I'd definitely order this again. Along with a glass of wine ($9.00) and iced tea ($2.50), our bill came to $50.50 + 11.00 tip = $61.50 total for the two of us. PS, our waiter was really nice and a cuuuutie patootie to boot!
(3)Yannie Y.
This place is fantastic! [+] Uberly friendly people, cute little place, and most of all great food! First time here and it was fantastic. My friend ordered traditional swedish hash and I ordered the baked egg scramble. My scramble came with a choice of side; either salad, soup, and other stuff I didn't pay attention to; my heart was set on your potato soup. At first I was a bit skeptical at first; I mean I make a pretty good potato chowder.. however, their homemade soup was YUMS! Definitely want to steal their recipe! It was delicious! I'm pretty sure whatever you order, you can't go wrong! Both our food came with walnut toast, it was very, very, very good! [-] How can a 5-star rating have any negatives? Probably just the wait, had to sit around for about 45 minutes before seating, however, it's not their fault when everyone decides that this is the hip place to be for brunch! SHOOTZ! They even tried to make you feel at home by providing coffee for you to sit on while you patiently wait for your turn to be seated! [?] I will definitely come back here again! There were a lot of things on the menu I would love to come back and try. I was told the "lost eggs" were a good pick too! Did I tell you they have an espresso bar too? I HAD to order an caramel mocha. YUMS! A MUST GO GO GO.. or ehh, wait.. don't go .. or else you'll make me wait in line longer...
(5)Daniel C.
Excellent food good service. Breakfast brunch and great burgers. Picked from Yelp and not disappointed. Lots of good food in Portland and this is a great addition.
(5)Nic K.
One of the best breakfasts I had in Portland. I got the hash, which was awesome. Came with a dense, nutty and delicious toast. But HIGHLY recommended is the Danish pancakes. They are little balls of joy that are light, fluffy, and just sweet enough that you could eat the whole plate. We sat at the bar, which I actually enjoyed as I could see all the food being prepared which was fun.
(5)Lin F.
Danish pancakes are awesome here! The other stuff is good as well but I go straight for those :)
(5)Tanwistha S.
Awesome food. I order the Swedish hash and it was great. Also the Bloody Mary was the best I have tasted on months!
(5)Ahmad R.
We had the Danish pancakes and the lefse with ham and chèvre. All of it was delicious. Not overpriced in my IMO. Fast service.
(5)Jack O.
I really felt like the food and the value is overrated. I waited an hour next door to get cramped into a tiny table next to a bunch of hipsters. The portions were incredibly small (while admittedly being fairly tasty). I feel like I could've had a better overall experience just grabbing take out. But the hip Portland crowd probably loves this crap.
(2)betty b.
It's a bit of a wait usually, but with good reason. The food is good and the service is too
(4)Jenni L.
I stopped in here with a friend for brunch on Saturday for the first time after attempting Jam on Hawthorn. I wasn't in the mood to wait for the 9 parties ahead of us before we could get in to Jam, so off to Broder we went. The one thing I have to say that I find really weird in Portland is the occasional tendancy to have the restaurant and the waiting room in two different outside entrances (Apizza Scholls for example), but I suppose it makes practical sense in a really odd way. Either way, I was very happy that the wait was only a mere 5 minutes here before we were seated. The restaurant itself was really tiny, but in an exceptionally charming way. We were squashed up elbow to elbow with the people sitting next to us at really tiny tables, but somehow that didn't bug me, plus it can bring some great comedic entertainment when faced with all of your neighbors conversations.. I would definitely say, however, that this is not a place to bring a group. I'm guessing they could probably seat about 20 people max to retain a full house. Our waiter was very friendly as he killed two birds with one stone and rifled off the morning specials to both our table and the group next to us. I decided to try the salmon gravlax with capers, on a potato pancake with a side of walnut toast and poached eggs, and my friend got the Lefsa of the day, filled with ham and topped with Poached Eggs. Both of our meals were incredibly good. My potato pancake was probably the best I have ever had. It was somehow both flaky and crisp, yet creamy on the inside and the eggs were poached to perfection. My friend said that the Lefsa was amazing as well. The table next to us ordered the Abelskivers, which looked even better than the late Everett St. Bistros used to be, and came with an array of dipping sauces. I will definitely be trying their take on them next time. Ther brunch drink menu also looked very tasty. I love when you go to a restaurant and you already know exactly what you want next time. I will be back here again very soon.
(4)kim g.
So so good! Adorable little laid back (mid afternoon weekday) cafe restaurant in a cute corner of town. Had the scramble special which was perfectly hot to table and seasoned well. Definitely the best lemon curd I've had, served with their version of pancake (think donut/beignet). You can get a smaller order of three instead of the full 5, a plus for me who can't resist also getting a main dish.
(5)Jae K.
Besides the long wait, it was great. We got there at 9:30 AM on Saturday. Even though the wait was long, we could wait in the bar next door, drinking coffee. So, it was not really bad. Once we got in, the service was good. The food came out pretty fast. The food was delicious. Tried the bake egg scramble & Danish pancake. The server let us try all the dippings with the pancake. This is now one of my favorite breakfast places. Probably will have to come during weekdays to avoid the wait, however.
(5)Hannah J.
I got the lefse and it was really good. I liked this place because the food wasn't typical Portland brunch food, there was a lot of variety and different foods! Super yummy!
(5)Jessica S.
I went to Broder for my bday last year. It was so interesting that people waited for more than 75 mins to sit. I was excited because i thought it would good! But i dont think it is very yummy for my tongue basically. It was all plain taste! And all of my friends said we should have gone pine state instead! But still give a try! U never know!
(3)Caitlin C.
Broder has received a lot of positive press from the likes of the Willamette Week and others. Being a bit of a brunch connoisseur and a lover of Scandinavian cuisine, I had to try it. First, the pluses: the food is fabulous, with lots of delicious skillets full of scrambles, baked eggs, and hashes. With fresh ingredients and perfect seasonings, the food could not be better! Add delicious breakfast cocktails to the mix and you have top-notch brunch! Now, the minuses: like so many fantastic brunch spots in Portland, the wait of over 45 minutes was excruciating. Even with the option of hanging out in the bar next door, it felt like forever. Once we were finally escorted over to the restaurant portion, we were seated at a table with a pretty intense cold draft that was a bit uncomfortable. Nevertheless, broder is worth the wait, though maybe not on a regular basis. Like Screen Door, it's the kind of exercise in patience that can only be undertaken on an annual basis.
(4)Lara E.
I don't think they're open for dinner anymore. Their website and phone lines are useless.
(3)Kaitey R.
Such nice staff! Went here for my friends bday, and I was reluctant because I'm vegan, but they were super accommodating and my oh my it was all delicious! They even brought out a little chocolate mousse desert to surprise the birthday girl! What sweethearts! Just be prepared to wait for a table, this place is hoppin'!!!
(5)L.A. W.
Yum!!! Had the apple pancakes w sausage and eggs (sunny side up - not my style but I didn't think to ask while ordering). Coffee great and the bring this tiny carafe with hot milk - so wonderful!! Can't wait to bring spouse and try dinner. BTW, this is where the cute boys in Portland work. Nice eye candy!! One negative - the music was too loud. It got a little noisey with conversation but then everyone needed to talk louder to go over the music.
(4)Molly R.
this place was worth the small wait we had. brunch was perfect and the coffee was delicious. this was our last stop before leaving the area and i am glad we came to the cute neighborhood.
(5)Matthew N.
I know I'm 2 years late to the Cafe Broder party, finally we made it! Went in at 2pm and there was not too much of a wait, what can I say, amazing food. I had the Swedish Breakfast Bord of bread, rye crsip, jam, cheeses, meat, smoked trout with onion, grapefuit and orange slices, peas in a bacon creamy relish, a chocolate cookie and a yogurt parfait, phew. We topped it off with the Danish pancakes (Aebleskiver) with jam and lemon curd- small balls that taste like a cross between a donut/pancake/cake doused in powdered sugar. A perfect brunch!
(5)Andrew W.
OMFG!
(5)Marina P.
I always enjoy Broders. It feels like i'm in a little shop in Europe. I've been there a few times, and each time i've enjoyed their dishes.
(4)J D.
A Casa DeMarco B&B recommended place. Excellent Scandinavian foods and a very friendly and attentive staff.
(5)Huong T.
Be prepared to wait more than an hour. Basically you put our name down, walk around the neighborhood/Division Street for about an hour, come back, wait, and they call your name just in time. Advice about waiting: you have to put your name and wait in this hipster bar next door because they don't have enough room to fit everyone. I suggest they expand to a larger place. We are finally seated, in this cramped room where I can feel myself almost rubbing elbows with other customers. Since they try so hard to fit a lot of people into one small room, everyone is shouting to get their voice heard. Too loud. We order our foods. I got the house smoked salmon egg skillet. It took awhile for our food to come out. When it did come out, it was such a small portion! Maybe it's because I'm a fatty, but I was only partially fully by the time I was done. The food was pretty good though. Eggs and salmon were cooked really well. It was all very tasty and flavorful. After finishing, my friend and I wanted to get out of there ASAP because we were getting claustrophobic and I was tired of raising my voice so my friend can hear what I'm saying. Three stars because of the small, loud space and the ridiculous wait. Don't try asking how long the wait is going to be. They'll just say "We don't know." I bet they say that just to keep you waiting around long enough for your name to finally get called. While waiting, I saw some customers get frustrated with the 1+ hour wait and leave. In a SE neighborhood such as this one, there are plenty of other good breakfast places to go to.
(3)John L.
Great little breakfast find. Both the baked egg scramble and the hash (panna) were egg-sellent! I really also liked the potato pancake... more like a hashbrown though. Don't expect a pancake pancake. They really do eggs better than anywhere else I know. I can't wait until I can return and try the other dishes....
(4)Allen W.
Love the food and friendly service at this small, neighborhood Swedish restaurant that makes me regret ever eating one of those meatballs from IKEA. We feared the lines so we arrived 30 minutes before opening and were 10th in line, so we were seated as soon as they opened. Don't worry if you're not first in the door -- they use the bar space next door as a waiting area and provide coffee. I had the Solstice Bord -- so much variety and each part exceptionally delicious, from the yogurt parfait to the piece of pasty.
(5)Celeste L.
Went on Sunday for brunch. We waited in the warm Tavern room next door. Great place to wait - plenty of space and cozy warm on a winter day. We were offered seats at the bar and I took them. They were worried because I was with my pre-schooler (high bar stools) but it was the best idea because watching chefs prepare meals was very entertaining. He didn't move out of his seat, not once, during the wait. Food was great. I think watching them prepared added to the experience. My kid had aebleskiver (Danish pancakes shaped into balls). We couldn't decide on a dip so they gave us all 4 dips to try! So nice of them! We'll definitely be back!!!
(5)George P.
1 hour wait, though with complementary coffee. Food was good. Not fantastic, but good. $30 for breakfast for two just struck us as being a bit much.
(3)Chris D.
After letting the long wait scare me away on previous attempts to dine here, I figured the only way I was going to get my first Swedish breakfast experience was to show up before the line formed. Having hyped the place to my girlfriend already, I brought her along to get a 2nd opinion. We started with some champagne (mine in the form of a Bellini) and both commented on how generous the pour was. Our breakfast was off to a cheery start. We settled on the Danish pancakes and Breakfast Bord, not really knowing what we were getting into, but that is half the fun of trying foreign cuisine. The "pancakes" were what I had known before as Aebleskivers, but didn't realize it until they hit the table. Oh well, easier to dunk in the trio* of flavors they came with, my favorite being the lemon curd and the lady preferred the apple sauce. The Bord was a melange of tastes with everything from smoked trout to rye crisps. The star of the Bord was unanimously the parfait. Sweet cream yogurt topped with the most wonderful granola I have ever tasted--I could easily have made an entire meal out of a larger portion. Bottom Line: Glad I didn't give up on Broder because of the crowds and it's easy to see why this quaint place is so popular. *The menu said they came with your choice of two sauces but we received all three; a Broder Bonus if you will.
(5)Melissa L.
We headed here around 9:30 on a Sunday morning for breakfast, which is I think the only reason that there wasn't a huge wait. We sat outside at a sidewalk table, and since it was a nice day, that was good, however the way the tables are set up with the bench out front, it meant that I basically had to hover over my food. The food, once we got it, was really outstanding. Fresh, healthy food (well, okay, as healthy as pancakes CAN be), good coffee. One side of my family is Swedish/Norwegian, so the food hit a certain genetic spot for me, especially the lingonberry jam and lemon curd. Service, however was SLOOOOW. We ordered all of our food at once: we shared the aebleskivers, and I ordered the Swedish bord; husband ordered the pytt i panna (baked eggs). The aebleskivers came out fairly promptly...within 10 mins. The couple at the next table hadn't even ordered food yet. As time rolls by, the folks next to us not only ordered, but received their bords...and we were still waiting for our food. I'm sure that the baked eggs take longer to prepare than a bord full of not-warm items, but come on. Eventually our waiter comes back and apologizes for the delay, and makes a vague reference to my husband's order having to be remade because it wasn't correct. I think we spent about 90 mins eating breakfast here, and trust me when I say that we are not slow eaters. It was nice to sit and enjoy the peaceful Clinton Sunday morning, however. Seems like it would be a great neighborhood to live in (even though there's no way we would.)
(4)Ainsley D.
I loved this place, so much. In a cute neighborhood with lots of parking. The inside was very cozy and small, yet the atmosphere and decor is awesome, the waiters are nice and the food is phenomenal. I got the smoked trout pytt i panna (swedish hash) for breakfast and it was delish! I loved that their eggs were baked and square :) Their walnut toast was different, a nice change to the regular toast you get from breakfast places. I actually have no idea if they do dinner, but I would love to try if so when I go back to Portland!
(5)Jason H.
My girlfriend's way into this type of Scandinavian cuisine so we decided to go here for date night and I was blown away. It was a Friday night at around six or seven o'clock and there were barely anyone there (which was great because the place is a little hole in the wall joint). The waiter was really nice and attentive, the atmosphere is very simple in a casual diner sort of way, and there were really good drink and dinner specials. Being a little boring I got the Swedish Meatballs, which were absolutely the creamiest most wonderful ones I've ever had in my life. My girlfriend got an assortment of Danish small sandwiches, which all tasted amazing especially the potato pancake on the side. The meals aren't large, but modest and are so rich that you'll leave very happy and fulfilled anyway--easily quality over quanitity here. Not only that, but you see the chef making all of the food right behind the counter. The jug full of cold water instead of the warm Hipster water was also a wonderful plus and kept me happy. I will definitely come back here again--especially because of how close in proximity it is to our house (quick date night whoop whoop!).
(5)Archie R.
Amazing food. ! The Danish pancakes were delicious. The lemon curd was just finger licking good. The vegetarian Swedish hash was so yummy and buttery . Perfect on a cold morning. Try their Norwegian cocktail. Their mimosas are a miss. It is a pretty long wait but worth it . You have to sign in and wait in their lounge. You can order a few bites and drinks while waiting. This is a nice cozy place tucked in the streets.
(4)Aaron W.
I went in on a Thursday, around peak lunchtime, and the place was filled with happy customers. Breakfast is served all day at broder, and I came for one of the more talked-about items on the menu: Aebleskiver. Six Danish pancakes, in spherical form, are made to order, then topped with powdered sugar. You can get two of the following dipping sauces: housemade lemon curd, ligonberry jam, syrup, or housemade applesauce. I went with the lemon curd and the applesauce, since both are made in-house and is thus unique to this establishment. I now know why people rave about these pancakes so much. They were light and airy, and it was hard to stop eating them. The lemon curd was my favorite of the two sauces. It brought that lemony zing, but the sugar inside the curd worked against the tartness, keeping everything in check. The applesauce had a great pureed consistency, and the cinnamon really enhanced everything. I will have to come back for some of their other menu items. Other popular breakfast offerings include the smoked trout hash (Smoked Trout Pytt I Panna; $12); the Swedish Breakfast Bord ($12); and their baked egg scrambles ($11). Go to broder for your Scandinavian food fix!
(4)K Q.
Q: it was a great breakfast! Full of flavor and just the right amount of food for us without walking out feeling sluggish with food coma. I got the "lost eggs" and Bloody Mary. It was delicious. And the staff was awesome! It gets super packed but definitely worth the wait. K: one of the best breakfasts I've ever had! I got the smoked trout hash with the peach bellini and it was amaaazing! No wonder its a signature dish! The staff was super nice and we loved sitting up at the bar watching the all the magic happen :)) It was packed so we had to wait for a bit at the bar next door but its totally worth the wait!
(5)Jordyn Yian C.
We came here for breakfast on our trip to Portland because we'd never had Scandinavian food before. It was a weekday morning so there wasn't a wait. My very first impression was F*** THIS PLACE IS ADORABLE. Their decor is absolutely adorable. And if that food presentation doesn't reduce you into a giggly mess then I'm not sure you're even human. Those square eggs are CUTE AF ALRIGHT. After contemplating the menu for (what felt like) many hours, my boyfriend decided on the lost eggs ($13) and I got the baked egg scramble ($12), which came with toast and a fruit pastry which I want to say was an apple fritter, but I am not 100% sure or even 69% sure. I never, ever eat lamb but that's what was in my baked egg scramble and it's not everyday you find yourself in Portland, so I went for it. And it was delicious. There were so many foods going on on my plate, so my mouth was entertained from beginning to end. The fruit pastry was freshly made and piping out and drowning in syrup. The toast and the butter were delicious and wholesome. My boyfriend loved his Lost Eggs. As he put it, "You know you had a good meal when you don't even realize you burned your mouth until you're finished." It came with a crispy cheese top and layers of delicious meat and veggies. I give this place 5 stars for presentation and 5 stars for decoration and 100 stars for taste.
(5)Hollis A.
I love broader so much even the simplest things done with the herbs they use are wonderful, delicious and surprising. The fritters are excellent. I love to have little things they did to my pancakes. I recommend the counter if it's available seeing the way that they take loving care of their food is a delight. On my top 10 for Portland breakfast, oh how I miss you.
(5)Robert G.
Overall broder is a happy place with a buzz of conversation. The presentation of the food has noticeably been orchestrated to impress. The Danish pancakes are perfectly moist on the inside and crisp on the outside. I could cry. The sauté greens are well balanced amount of flavor. The seasonal salad is fresh and perfect amount of dressing. Walnut bread is a great addition to my entree. I've read reviews here about the displeasure of slow service. That did not happen with us. It's a delicious place and it's busy. So, if in a hurry - cook at home or try a drive through. The coffee outside is stale - awful. Once inside, waiter serves a new cup that is very good. I will return and not order eggs. If I owned a Danish restaurant, then, I'd make the eggs in a cast iron pan and then pull them out of it. Also, no American Express.
(4)Megan S.
What a wonderful experience! Felt like I was somewhere in Europe. An amazing selection of food, it's not your around the corner cafe breakfast. I had the egg scramble with Ham and peas with sour cream with an amazing potato pancake! So good! I wish I had one where I from.
(5)Yannie S.
Very cute quaint little brunch spot, so it does fill up quickly. Love the ambiance that it gives off, it's like walking into someone's house and enjoying some of their homemade goods. My friend wanted to come here for their baked eggs and let me just say...they were some legit cracking ass eggs. Hehe. It took me awhile to finalize what I wanted, I've never had Scandinavian food before and I didn't want to make the wrong decision!! I ended up ordering their breakfast crepe, and it was DELISH!! Only thing though was that the ham was a tad bit too salty when you got to the center... But overall, the crepe was probably the best out of all our orders. The food here is pretty simple, but their presentation is well put. I liked that we got to sit by the bar and had the chance to watch everything made right in front of our eyes.
(4)Wenday L.
This was my first time having Scandinavian food and I was amazed! I had the day's special lefse, which had lamb sausage and asparagus with an herbed Sherry creamy sauce, which was divine. My boyfriend had the seasonal fritter plate. The fritters were like slightly dense pancakes but not quite as sweet. But I liked that it wasn't so overly sweet like a typical pancake platter. It was delicious.
(5)Anthony K.
This place is different. Different good, not different bad. It is however small. I would not wait in line for this place longer than a standard 20 minute breakfast wait. But... I would go later in the morning with hopes to get in. I ordered the trout hash or whatever it was. My only issue was that it tasted nothing like fish, nor did i even see any pieces of trout in the dish. The dish was excellent but I was a little confused with what was going on here. The bloody Mary that I ordered was excellent. I would go back, but like I mentioned, not wait for too long. Too many other options. I went at about noon, so it wasnt horrible.
(4)Justine W.
Awesome food!! This restaurant was located in a hip part of town. We received our food right away! I loved the decor of the restaurant.
(4)Russell C.
Three and a half stars. Waited a very long time, considering that it was a Monday. Our waiter wasn't especially attentive, meaning that we waited even longer once we sat. We ordered the hits. The lost eggs were fantastic, everything everyone was raving about. Did not care as much for the Danish pancakes, I think people like them because they are a unique specialty more than for their actual taste. Overall a perfectly good brunch with some really interesting menu items, but there's so much competition for best brunch in Portland that I don't think I would come back.
(3)Amy L.
I love the presentation of the food I had two soft boiled eggs breakfast that came with walnut toast and tomato soup. Wait is a bit long on weekends, food comes made to order very fresh eggs are perfectly boiled. I love the soup and the homemade walnut toast. I would go back on the weekdays if possible since food's a bit overpriced for the wait. Here's my vegetarian skepticism: A place to go if you plan to spend a while (1.5 hrs) waiting in line to pay for someone else to cook eggs, toast bread and arrange it nicely for you.....
(4)Adrien W.
I want to love Broder more. Their menu is unique and their interior is stupidly adorable. But for as many times as I've been, I always leave with a stomach ache and a bunch of guilt about how much I've spent on eggs. They have some great staples (their scrambles and ableskiver), but their specials often don't taste right and their lefse had a burnt taste to it the last time I tried it. The service is great and I've never had a bad experience with the waitstaff. The gentlemen who work there are lovely and personable. Drinks are also fantastic, as they have a lot of variety and serve delicious delicious aquavit! Not sure why people refer to it as hipster...the place is swarmed by Lululemon moms and their shrieking kids. Unfortunately the tables are much too close together to handle the noise. If you don't like your breakfast with a side of a toddler having a fit, I would by and large avoid Broder.
(3)Anthony N.
Portland has soooo many good brunch places and Broder was definitely one of them. I came here on a Sunday around noon and had to wait about 30 minutes. This place is nice because they have a whole room/bar area where you can wait so you're not outside. I had the lost eggs, two eggs, ham, spinach and breadcrumbs in a cast iron skillet! I've never really had Scandinavian foods before and I couldn't tell with my dish, but it tasted like breakfast foods, only better. Maybe bc it was in a cast iron or maybe it's the crispy breadcrumbs, I'm not sure, but I like this place and will be returning the next time I'm in town.
(5)Sasha W.
I lived a block from here on Division and started going here in 2008. This was my go-to brunch place for years. When friends were in town I always brought them here. Since I've moved out of Portland, I still make it a point to come here for brunch. I'm glad to see that it's still there and hasn't lost any of it's charm or delicious food. I've had almost everything on the menu, and nothing short of amazing. It's not good for groups, and even sitting 4 adds to the time you'll have to wait, so I suggest trying to keep it to a small amount of people.
(5)Astha M.
Yes, we had to wait for 2 hours for brunch on a Saturday but it was worth it and the waiting area is a seating area where they serve drinks, coffee and couple of bakery items, so it's not bad at all! Now for the food..even though I didn't have high hopes from Swedish breakfast (think Ikea!!!) it was 5 stars all the way! We ordered Lefse (potato crepes with chicken liver pate), Lamb Burger and vegetarian version of Pytt I Panna (swedish hash). To go with it, we ordered a Polish stout beer. Everyone was very happy with the quality, taste and presentation of food. Delicious! Also, the swedish pancakes are a must. The ambiance is great and the open kitchen made it more wonderful. We will definitely be going back.
(5)Don B.
Holy shit those baked eggs were good. I mean really, really good. Paired with a side of braised chard with mustard and vinegar and some walnut toast... God I love this place, and I'm so glad I am able to go there on Weekdays because, well, I frickin' HATE waiting for breakfast. Word up.
(5)Joyce H.
This is my new favorite breakfast place in Portland, OR. Here are two tips that I have about visiting this place. The first is that you need to write your name on the waiting list next door, at the bar. The restaurant is really busy and has limited seating. The second tip is that the crowd seems to die down after noon so if you don't want to wait, you can sleep in and eat a little later. The staff at Broder is great. They are all really friendly, efficient and quick. They get you seated as quickly as they can, take your orders and get your food on your table as soon as it comes up. I usually start out with a latte. They make excellent espresso drinks here. Then I usually get the "Two baked eggs" dish ($9). It comes with one slice of walnut bread cut in half and one side. I usually pick the potato pancake as my side. It's crispy and delicious on the outside but has a soft and warm center. My boyfriend always gets the "Aebleskiver (Danish Pancakes) ($10). I love the pancakes too. They usually come with lemon curd and lingonberry jam. Both are mouthwateringly delicious. I've been here twice now and I intend to keep coming here every time I visit Portland.
(5)Bill Q.
Scandinavian breakfast for the first time. The food was good and the environment feels pretty chill. My smoked trout hash was tasty and presented nicely. Worth trying. This is my first experience with Scandinavian food. My girlfriend and I decided to try this place out because of the high reviews. This spot did not disappoint. As we arrived there was a wait for breakfast at around 10am. It took about 20 mins to get seated. During the wait we were offered coffee placed outside, self serve style. And we were seated shortly. The environment of the place itself is quite charming. Wood and warmth feeling and nice displays of cookware and liquor. It is actually kinda loud inside and the place seems super busy with the workers running around and loud music playing. However, I do like how you get to view the cooking and platting of the meals. The food was filling and quite tasty. I got the smoked trout hash which is served with two eggs cooked on top and served on cast iron. The taste of potato and trout in the morning with eggs was quite nice. The texture if the hash was good, the potato is diced and served as little cubes. The fish was flaky but held together enough to eat without completely falling apart. Mine had portions that were unevenly salted though. Also, I did notice the food seemed quite oily. The bottom of my pan at the end of the meal was soaked and glistening. My girlfriend got the Danish pancakes. The texture was great, fluffy and soft inside with a nice crunch to the exterior. It was served with powdered sugar on top and jams on the side. Overall this place seems like a good spot for breakfast. The food was good and unique. The environment is charming. Worth a try.
(4)Lisa T.
First time trying Scandinavian food and it did not disappoint. I came here with my boyfriend on a Wednesday morning and the place was packed! The wait wasn't too bad though, around 20ish minutes or so. I decided to try out the Danish pancakes and my boyfriend got the Smoked trout hash. The presentation of the food on the little skillets were so cute and made the food look as good as it tastes. The portions may seem small but it's quite filling! I was stuffed after finishing my meal. The service was a little slow, but considering how many people they had in the place it was understandable. I like how they cook and prepare the meals outside so we can see. Eating here is definitely a great way to start off your morning!
(4)Steve H.
A unique brunch spot in a town that elevates brunch as a religion. That's not easy to pull off, but Broder does it. Those Scandinavian flavors. They're funky and unique in a lunch or dinner configuration, the beets, dill, cream, fish, pickled things. But for breakfast? Holy mackerel! I'm Finnish/Swedish, so this is the food of my people. I just recently had the breakfast special, which was herring cakes. Pickled herring cakes. Sour, vinegary fish, with perfect poached eggs on top, with a citrusy white bean side. Not a breakfast you'll get anywhere else in Portland. You like pancakes and jammy, sweet confections? Fancy baked eggs and scrambles? They've got you covered there too. Put down that Kierkegaard and head on down, Svenska. This place is GREAT.
(5)Elizabeth M.
So grateful that Portland has Broder. This place is always consistent, inventive, fresh, and worth the wait. The staff is attentive, friendly and incredibly helpful at answering any questions. The coffee during the wait is always a nice touch. I always feel so taken care of and cozy at Broder.
(5)Ken L.
Morning Swedish breakfast in Portlandia, how can one resist? Staff Easygoing, pleasant and overall welcoming. We sat at the bar counter watching them make everyone's food. Food Swedish Hash: mini cubes of potatoes grouped with bell peppers and onions, topped with baked eggs, pickled beets and served with crunchy walnut toast. Breaking the yolk sack, I allowed the yellow to runneth over the the hash mix. I requested the hash be extra well done for that crispiness; overall this could not be compared to the traditional corned beef hash though. If you ever had skillet type meals where the quantity of potatoes overwhelm everything, this would be similar. Small bits of ham and roast beef mixed in didn't a ton of flavor. However, with the addition of the beets, the nutty toast and the egg yolk, the dish as a whole satisfied the morning hunger. A 3.5 star if I had to put a rating to it. Swedish Hash but with Smoked Trout instead - same as above. Could not tell much of a difference as the trout did not stand out as expected. More meat, please!! Æbleskivers (Danish Pancakes) - these round pancake balls come with two sauces to choose from: their housemade lemon curd, lingonberry jam (what Swedish place don't have lingoberry, right?), syrup or housemade applesauce. These babies we treated as a breakfast dessert; the round spheres are similar to doughnut holes in appearance. The outer browned crust is slightly crispy with the inner core hot and fluffy. As tradition, the other half asked for honey to drizzle over this treat and boy was that a fabo idea! Thought This stop represented a welcome departure from our normal type of breakfast, a fitting choice for a Saturday morning.
(4)Mike T.
Sunday at 11:30am = 2 hour wait No thanks
(3)Tim F.
After Tasty N Sons and Screendoor, this is the place to try. So, yes, I put it in 3rd place. The food is awesome, the wait is long, and it'll be worth it. The dough thingies are sooo soo good! Excellent hash too.
(5)Angela T.
We arrived early, to a sign on the door that the waiting area is next door in the Savoy Tavern, so we walked over and put our name on the list. Coffee was free, or you could order a cocktail. My friends ordered a really good looking peach mimosa, I thought I'd be different and order a Swedish Coffee (when in Rome, right?), this was terrible, the liquor is called Aquavit, and it is caraway flavored. We waited close to an hour for a table. Which was fine, we were enjoying ourselves at the tavern. Finally seated in a charming diner, we were greeted immediately by a apologetic waiter, he knew we waited a long time and he got our orders in fast. This time I had two vegan diners with me, and he was more than accommodating with them, both ordered the vegan hash, I had the Lost Eggs as well as an order of the Aebleskivers at came with lemon curd and lingonberry jam. Wow. It was worth the 1 hour wait. The Lost Eggs were probably one of the best breakfast dishes I have had. Two eggs on sliced ham & spinach under a parmesan-panko crust, served in a cute little skillet. The flavors went so well together, I would definitely recommend. How can you not order Aebelskivers at a Swedish Café? These were fantastic and the jams that came with it were so fresh. Both my vegan friends raved about their hash, they were really happy. We all walked out very full and very happy.
(5)Stefanie S.
This is one of the very best places to eat in Portland. My sister and I came here for breakfast/brunch on a weekday morning. We were seated immediately and sat at a lovely window table. Having backpacked Europe in college, I immediately had flashbacks to sitting at a restaurant window there and served amazing cuisine by natives. We ordered different things so we could try as much as possible. The Swedish hash and Swedish breakfast were our picks and we ate every single bite. We even ordered some pancakes on the side. My suggestion for such a popular spot - don't go on the weekend when all the other idiots try to.
(5)Kait B.
This place is the best. I've been here at least 20 times. For a weekday brunch, it doesn't get any better. The food is so unique and delicious, the service is so pleasant, the ambiance is so special... it's the entire package. You pay for it, but it's wonderful!!!
(5)Chandini S.
We came here on our way out of Portland. The reviews were so great, and why the heck not. Ultimately, it's just not worth the wait. While the food was fine, it wasn't magical. We sat at the bar and watched the cooks work their magic. It's fun to watch it all happen. We were mildly disturbed by how much better is in restaurant food, but that's not a problem with Broder. The food just wasn't memorable. The pancakes were delicious, but everything else we ordered was just so-so. If we lived in the neighborhood and got an early start (no wait), we'd probably eat here regularly. But for an out-of-towner, we'd skip it.
(3)Nathan T.
Such a cool way to get into Scandinavian foods! I'm pretty sure it was my first time trying this cuisine and it was amazing. Their service is quick and friendly. Just expect a 25 minute wait on a weekday. The food was really lovely and served really nicely. Everything was just pretty! We ordered the Danish pancakes (mini balls of lovely fluff with nice jam), Smoked Trout Scramble (hard scramble with a nice tossed salad with two slices of toast), and Smoked Trout Hash (hash with two eggs over easy on top and two slices of toast). Everything we order was delicious and presented cleanly.
(5)Hly N.
I don't really get the hype about this place, but I really like the fact that it's not your typical diner food. We tried the baked egg scramble served with walnut toast and a side of applewood smoked bacon and Æbleskiver (Danish pancakes.) The squash, chèvre and fennel baked egg scramble was okay. It lacked the intense flavors I was expecting. It didn't taste much different than egg dishes I have had elsewhere. I did like the way they cooked the bacon so it wasn't crunchy and charred. The Danish pancakes were delicious though - kind of like plain donut holes (more doughy than cakey.) We tried it with tart lemon curd and sweet lingonberry jam. Yum! The decor of the tiny cafe and the presentation of the food was fantastic. I loved the small carafe of freshly steamed milk they brought out with the black coffee. However our experience with the service was disappointing. It was a slow Tuesday morning (though there were a few people waiting by the time we left.) We asked for a high chair and waited and waited. Another family came in after us with an older child and they got the only high chair. We asked about a high chair again and all they had was a booster seat without a seat belt or front panel that would have been more appropriate for a much older child. This may not seem like a big deal, but how enjoyable is breakfast while trying to restrain a fidgety toddler? Probably will not visit again. There are too many delicious places with good service in Portland!
(2)Mai H.
Came here for a super early brunch and it was still packed but we were able to snag a table..fittingly, one of the artists I work for is Swedish and this was like an ode to them. The place is quite small, but super cute and charming! A country feel. I didn't like that because it's such a small place you and your neighbors don't get too much space to eat..and sometimes it gets pretty loud. I felt like our server was attentive and it was kind of fun to go to something that isn't typically found here in the states. I had lunch at noma a year ago and they also had something similar to Aebleskiver..although their version had grasshoppers in it..this one at Broder was more traditional and light and fluffy and I could just drink their lingonberry jam. I got the sausage, yukon gold potatoes, & havarti baked egg scramble and it was pretty tasty. Nothing out of this world but it was done well and the vibe of the restaurant was quite nice and sometimes that is all you need for brunch. Wish I had been slightly more adventurous in my brunch selection but I would definitely come back to try lunch or dinner.
(4)Erik L.
Incredible place. If it wasn't for the price and wait times it would be perfect--considering them, I can't see myself eating here on a regular basis. The restaurant can only seat a small number of people at a time, but a clever agreement with the bar next door provides a place for eager patrons to sit and drink free coffee. Actually, the constant flow of people made me wonder what exactly adults do on a Tuesday in Portland. I mean, there were all types of group size, age, and level of professionalism, leaving my girlfriend to ask aloud what they were all doing on a Tuesday at 11. I suppose we were "people" too, however. All told, a two hour wait saw us seated in the trendy interior of dark wood and stainless appliances. Our food was rich, served in tiny portions, and completely stuffed us. My lefse was done perfectly, the poached eggs were unbelievable. It's easy to see why Broder imposes the wait times required, but I hope their continued success will eventually mean a restaurant with a larger capacity. Highly recommend if you're willing to commit the time.
(4)Lindsay D.
This place was a pretty long wait (understandably because it's kind of a cramped space). We were able to order coffee and a pastry while hanging out at the place next door, not too shabby! They had some old soul/funk music playing in that space, which I enjoyed (I always notice the music, it's a curse!) Something like Taylor Swift can really ruin ambience for me (no joke) so thank you for uplifting my hangover with funky-ness instead! :) We were seated at the bar and were able to watch the chef in action. Interesting to watch but a hotter seat (literally) right next to the ovens. We had Danish pancakes as a starter, hot and fluffy with powdered sugar, I would highly recommend those! For my main dish, I got an egg scramble with sausage, gouda, apple and potatoes; it was tasty but pretty darn rich (lots of butter, etc). This came with walnut bread and I ordered their split pea soup as a side, the stand out of the meal actually! Really delicious stuff. All in all, we weren't completely blown away and it was kind of hectic BUT, this was a tasty brunch experience!
(4)Janelle O.
I got the little pancake donut things....so good. Do yourself a favor and order those as a side for the table. We got some baked egg dish which was good. I really liked the greens that came as a side. My Finnish friend said to get their version of hash...I will be getting that next time! Small place! I'm fairly small and it was hard for me to squeeze between the tables to get to the booth side.
(5)Brittany F.
I love coming to Broder because of the atmosphere, I feel like I've been transported out of Portland to a quaint European village. I recommend sitting at the counter so you can watch the cooks! The coffee is great, and they steam up the cream for you which is a nice little treat. I ordered the Swedish pancakes and they were good-nothing amazing for me. They had a strong pepper flavor to me, that kept throwing me off. We also order the apple fritters and they were delicious! You get two seasonal fritters, some great sausage and two eggs. I will order the fritters again but not the pancakes.
(4)Irene S.
I've come here a couple times and tried something new each time. Everything is pretty good and had a little different feel and flavor, it is definitely more European than American, not just in name and food type. The pancake balls are very good.
(4)Chandra L.
The fruit fritter was delicious! My dad got the lesfe (sp?) and it was really different and not too heavy. Really happy we detoured to eat here!!
(5)Brittany G.
While I can't pronounce half of what I ordered, I can tell you it was delicious. From the little balls of wonder, to the baked egg skillet- it was heavenly! While we did have to wait a bit, they had us hangout at the bar next door and order drinks. Mimosas while I wait? Yes, please! Finally, our lucky time had arrived. Granted, I'm pretty picky with my food, I tend to play it safe. My colleague who brought me here though, was going to have none of that and really forced me out of my shell to try some new things. I was so happy he did. I tried their dishes, but eventually came back to my egg and ham type dish. It was so damn good. The space can get a little crowded, but we luckily ended up at the very end table, so it wasn't too bad. I can honestly give this place two thumbs up, both for food, service, and restaurant flow.
(4)Daisy K.
After combing through a couple dozen Yelp listings for the right brunch spot, my friend and I decided that Broder was out top choice and HAD to have a wonderful Swedish breakfast. We came around 10am on a Saturday and there was roughly a 1/2 wait. However, they told us to go next door and hang out at the bar with free Stumptown coffee! Staff was super friendly. They have outdoor seating, but it was too brisk for us that day. All the food we had was amazing and I will definitely be visiting again when I'm back in Portland. Here's a rundown on what we had: Danish Pancakes: round fluffy pancake balls... that are absolutely delicious. We chose to get it with two side sauces of lemon curd and lingonberry jam, but I think you also have the choice of housemade applesauce and maple syrup. This was a unique offering compared to the traditional "pancakes" you get at American breakfast places. Cured salmon egg scramble: comes in a small iron cast skillet. Wonderful egg omelette with cured salmon, shallots and an AMAZING dill caper relish (which I would buy by the bottle). It came with a free side order, which was the apple fritter. It was a heavy pancake but so amazing and absolutely wonderful. It also comes with two half slices of toast. Overall, AMAZING meal. It's a fantastic blend of flavors and a unique take on brunch... so if you're looking for something more unique than strawberry waffles, come here!
(5)Lindsay A.
We are brunchers. We go to brunch at least once most weekends. How is it that we've never been to Broder? We arrive and there's a sign on the door advising us that 'they're full' and directing us to wait at the bar next door. Brilliant. Indoors, not crowded, hot coffee and Broder's drink menu! 2 coffees, 2 dill Aquavit bloody Mary's and 45 minutes later our table was ready. Just sat down...got a warm up on our coffee and they steamed the cream! How amazing is that? Steamed cream? Next up...Danish pancakes. Notice there's not a photo...we dug right in before I could think to take one. Glad we just got a small order, there would have been no room for anything else, but a hot bite, with lemon curd and lingonberries is pretty perfect. Even husband liked them and sweet breakfast is just not his thing. For real breakfast I got the lost eggs....so good. A little salty from the ham and Parmesan, but so good. Husband got the egg scramble with potatoes and Gouda with tomato soup on the side. My breakfast was better, but his was definitely respectable. Overall...I'm looking forward to going back. It was fun to talk to the folks around us...lots of food envy. My only complaint is it was hot in there....wear layers! Glad to have a new great brunch place!
(5)Eric M.
Today I thought we could try this place to celebrate my birthday over breakfast. Called in to ask the wait time for a table for two. I was answered by an exasperated tone and told 'we get this question all morning long, and I will give you the same speech I give everyone else, Sunday is our busiest day, the wait time is always 30 minutes to 2 hours, so just come expecting a long wait'. Yeah, no thanks. I haven't even walked into your establishment, and I have been made to feel foolish and unwelcome. If that's how rude you are on the phone, I don't need to come in and spend money to be disrespected by what I can only assume to be just more horrible customer service.
(1)Connie T.
This place is so cute. We started with coffee drinks. The Finnish Line was nice (dark rum, amaretto, espresso, whipped cream), but I thought the Baby Spanska (miniature Spanish coffee) was too sweet. The regular coffee is good. The Danish pancakes were my favorite of the meal. They are lovely, cake-y spheres that are golden and slightly crisp on the outside, with a slight dusting of powdered sugar. They aren't too sweet, and are served with lemon curd and jam. I had the smoked trout pytt, which was smoked trout with cubed peppers, onions and beets, topped with two eggs. The flavors were good, but I did not have much smoked trout at all. I also wished the egg yolks were runnier (the yolks were soft but not runny at all). I also sampled the solstice bord, which is a super cute board with various items. I was surprised that the soft-boiled egg was not runnier - so, maybe that's just not how eggs are done with this type of food. The potato salad, yogurt, etc. were good, but it's more the cuteness I remember than the food. Overall, a very enjoyable brunch experience.
(4)Cheryl D.
I spent 5 days eating and drinking my way through Portland at the beginning of April, and the breakfast at Broder was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. It had been recommended by some local friends and I had noticed its name coming up on more than one "best breakfast in Portland" list. A group of 4 of us decided on a Sunday morning breakfast and were warned that we will have to wait quite a while, so we decided to get there about 15 minutes before it opened in hopes of getting a table on the earlier side. When we arrived we were actually the first in line and relaxed on the stone bench outside the door. 15 minutes went by quickly and there was quite a line when they opened the door. When they did open, one of the service staff came up to each party to get an idea of the numbers in groups to make the best use of their limited space. My group was seated at a table along the wall and were welcomed by a very friendly waiter. He took our drink order and let us peruse the menu. We ordered shortly after our drinks arrived and our waiter let us know to expect a plate of complimentary Aebleskiver (Danish pancakes). Not even two minutes later a plate of piping hot, deliciously golden round pancakes arrived at the table. We ate them with some tangy and eggy lemon curd as well as with some tart lingonberry preserves. We weren't sure if the complimentary pancakes were because we waited anxiously until they opened or we were first in line, but regardless, they were superb and a nice gesture by the restaurant. My breakfast comrades ordered the Lost Eggs and two versions of the Swedish Hash. I indulged in the Solstice Board and was thrilled with the lovely variety of tasty goodies put in front of me in such an artistic manner. The yogurt and granola was my favorite part of the board, though everything was exceptionally prepared and tasted delicious. The service was impeccable, even without noting the complimentary pancakes. We never felt rushed, even with a giant line of eager breakfast patrons waiting outside.
(5)Mary J.
I feel like such a sell-out giving 5-stars, but if there ever was a brunch place to deserve it, this would be the place. I'm actually not much of a breakfast person, mainly because eggs are usually gross and poorly cooked, syrups are too sweet, orange juice too pulpy, etc. I have been converted, all thanks to Broder. I had the apple smoked bacon and mushroom egg bake with a potato pancake, and of course a Dutch Mary made with dill aquavit. Extraordinary! After reading several reviews, I chose to come a bit later in the day around 11am to miss the morning crew, and only had to wait about 25 minutes. Well worth every minute of it. It gets a bit warm sitting at the counter, as opposed to one of the tables lining the place, but it was actually all right and was entertaining watching the cooking taking place. Also... best fresh lemon curd ever. E.V.E.R.
(5)Stephanie B.
The hype is real! I generally don't go for the whole "we don't take reservations wait in line" thing, but I will say - the hour wait here was worth it. If you're looking for a unique yet delicious brunch option GO HERE. We arrived at 9:15 AM (15 minutes after it opened) and had an hour wait for 2 people. Not bad, as they offer all you can drink Stumptown coffee while you wait. The food itself was awesome - we got egg scrambles, egg hash and the danish pancakes. Service was good, food was awesome. One of our most memorable meals from our Portland trip!
(5)Jason P.
Bad attitudes aplenty - We all know your food is fabulous, which is why there is a giant line of people waiting to get in. However, it is not so fabulous that I am prepared to put up with rude, abominable service and attitude from 4 men in beards (aka hipsters) serving a swedish breakfast. You guys and your service blow. And if you too want lousy or worse service plus a nice health dose of attitude mixed in, with a long wait, then this place for you.
(1)Robin E.
I love Broder!!! I love food, I love going out to eat good food, and I love making a connection with the people who are serving me, cuz life is short and I don't want to waste a minute of it having anything less than a great time. And after many visits to Broder, I'm happy to say that's always been the case. The fantastic food, the ambiance, the service, the warm milk that's served with my coffee, the adorable boys who work there; one who always winks at me, one who has the coolest tatoo of Where The Wild Things Are, one who always makes a perfect recommendation. I took my mom here for Mother's Day. We didn't mind waiting over an hour, cuz we could sit next door at The Savoy and drink coffee and chat. My mom is very hard of hearing, and the place is pretty loud, but the ambiance is so fantastic, everyone was in a great mood, we made friends with the people at the next table, and my 89-year-old mom had the time of her life. And oh yeah...one time they were playing Silver Jews when I was there for breakfast. For me, that's as good as it gets. Thanks Broder!! I love you guys!!
(5)Tuan L.
Very small and quaint breakfast place serving Scandinavian inspired dishes. I personally am not an expert on Scandinavian cuisine, so i can't really say how authentic the dishes are, but i can vouch on whether the food was good. Because seating is very limited, we had to wait about 30 minutes before being seated. I ordered the baked eggs and an order of danish pancakes. The baked eggs were cooked in this square shaped skillet which also served as the platting platform. I've never seen anything like it before, so I thought that was a cool and unique idea. The eggs also came with walnut toast and potato pancake. I was really digging the potato pancake because It had tons of flavor. The danish pancakes were like little muffins coated with powder sugar and came with two different fruit flavor sauces. I only wish was that they were served warm. It didn't appear they were served to order. I also tried one of my friend's Swedish meatballs which I thought was okay. I honestly thought they tasted like the ones from ikea. The service was okay. After our waiter took our order, he came back asking us again what we ordered. I thought that was kind of odd because it looked like he wrote it down.
(3)Amber L.
Meh. Way over rated. Food was good but certainly wasn't worth the hour long wait for 2 people. We'll be going to screen door next time we want mind blowing food and are willing to wait an hour.
(3)Sharon S.
Had the solstice board it was excellent. Really enjoyed breakfast so far it was the best meal in Portland
(4)Jo G.
I am Swedish-American and lived on a farm in Sweden in high school... My heart was warmed and filled with glee and nostalgia when I glimpsed the dinner menu... The pitt i panna was amazing and reminded me of my days on the dairy farm. The open-faced sandwiches were classic and delicious. And as a bonus -- what a great mixed-drink menu! Plenty o aquavit to go around.
(5)Sophie A.
The wait was brutal, but the food... So worth it. The salmon and eggs combo was so flavorful- not too salty, cooked to perfection (I would know, I watched it all happen before my eyes in their open kitchen/dining room). And of course, the Swedish pancakes were fantastic
(4)Loke Uei T.
The experience was great from the start but very quickly turned bad because they somehow forgot our order, leaving us to wait for almost an hour for our food. I wish they figured it out quicker and perhaps apologized better. After we got our food, it wasn't as good as expected. It could be because we were already somewhat disappointed with the experience but we were really hungry, that should have made the food taste better right? Not the case. We had the Lefse, Ableskiver and pork belly scramble. All were mediocre. Definitely not worth the hour wait. YMMV.
(2)Anita H.
I have to admit when I first dined at Broder several years ago, I thought it was decent but wasn't blown away. However, fast forward several years later to this past weekend, I was really impressed! My second experience definitely trumped the first! I ordered the Swedish hash with smoked trout and it was delicious. The diced potatoes, green bell peppers, onions, and trout pieces were perfectly seasoned. No fishiness whatsoever. For someone who is geometrically inclined, I was just amazed that the potatoes were all so consistently cubed. The dish was also aesthetically appealing with the perfectly cubed potatoes and trout covered with two eggs sunny side up in a square form. Talk about another unique geometric feature -- I mean, how often do you seen a square sunny side up?! The meal also came accompanied with two triangular (yay for shapes!) pieces of walnut bread. I love the prevalence of the walnut and the density of the bread. It tastes wonderful when spread with the soft butter and jam. Also, we arrived here on a Sunday morning about 10 minutes before it opened. A wise thing otherwise you will find yourself in a long wait. Even though we got there early, a line had already formed but we were able to get seated once the cafe opened. Servers were friendly. The food took a little while to come out, but I have no complaints because we were the first patrons and they had just opened.
(5)aleks k.
This place is amazing, and all the guys who were working there when I cam in were so sweet and competent. Everything was beautiful and rich and tasty. Baked eggs, potato cakes, Danish pancakes. All of it was great.
(5)Tiffany B.
Worth the wait! A lot of great Portland breakfast spots have a long wait, it's something we are used to and expect...broder had a real long wait last Sat when we went. Yes it was a Sat, we work M-F what can we say...but I would totally do it again, it's that good! We were famished and jittery from all the coffee when we finally seated. We all shared some pastries to start with. Cardamom roll was heavenly, and the coffee cake was moist with a crunchy crust, yum yum! I loved how all the eggs were served square! Unique for sure! I had the baked eggs with brie, asparagus and carlton farms ham, and a side of potato cake. I'm still trying to figure out what was in the potato cake to make it soooo moist? Delish! The place is really small, and very cute. Staff is very friendly...and they have a full bar. Next time I'm in, will try the Bloody Mary with Aquavit! Just go- don't have it in your bookmarks for a year like me, just go now!
(4)Shawn S.
Visted here for brunch while in Portland for a weekend, and really dug the food, a big part being it's offerings were different than the normal breakfast spots I'm used to frequenting. (ie: greasy spoon joints run by hipsters). Service was totally fine when I went so I can't relate to those who find it so terrible. Got the Autumn Bord which was a rye crisp, bread, jam, hard & soft cheeses, soft boiled egg, yogurt with berries & sliced apple and some ham. All tasted fresh and delicious. Had a side order of the potato pancake, and it was just alright - I've had better in that department. Would I go back? I certainly would.
(4)John P.
Broder. Broder. Broder. What to write? Well, first of all, it's damn good... at least for breakfast. Looks like some of the haters had lunch or dinner here. Broder is for breakfast. Period. Yes--you will have to wait for a table. It might be a long time. But not that long. Really, it's Sunday morning at a popular brunch place... did you forget that? Chill, man. Drink some coffee and wait. And shut the f-ck up. One time I saw a guy get aggro with one of the staff here, because he felt like him and his lady should have been seated already. Guess what? The staff-guy got a little aggro back. Nothing wrong with that in my opinion. If you're a d-bag, why should a waiter be nice to you? Having said that, every waiter at Broder has always been nice to me and my wifey, every time we've been there. I guess I'm not a d-bag... at least not to waitstaff at restaurants. In fact, the whole vibe in Broder is great. The people are all very friendly. So, if you don't like them... if you LOATHE them... maybe it's time to shine up that hallway mirror and take a good look at yourself. Me: vegetarian. I always get the veggie hash. It is the bomb. They use fresh seasonal veggies... sometimes there are leeks, other times fennel... mmmmm... Broder. Eggs cooked to perfection. Tasty and stylish little skillet. Mmmmmm.... Broder. Super finely diced potatoes with diced beets on top. Mmmmmm.... Broder. Me: large appetite. Sure, I could eat a bigger plate of veggie hash. But this ain't Denny's. You don't go to Broder for a "Grand Slam," fat-boy. So take off yer overalls and put on yer church-goin' clothes... yer goin' ta the big city, fer a fancy meal where they don't just slop a big pile on yer plate! Pretend like you're fine with a normal, human-sized amount of food. That's what I do. Is Broder a "hipster" establishment, as some hater-yelpers have pointed out? Maybe; maybe not. Do you need a handlebar mustache and a PBR t-shirt to get in the door? No; absolutely not. Mmmmmm.... Broder.
(5)James F.
SO GOOD! came here for lunch while on vacation. A bit of a wait, but totally worth it. I had the lamb burger with a side of the potato pancake. Everything was super fresh and perfectly prepared. I will be having dreams about the food here. The best part though was the dill bloody mary. REALLY strong (i left the restaurant in a VERY good mood). It was more tart than most places and pretty spicy - just what a bloody mary should be. The ambiance and decor is really cute and homey. The space is REALLY well done and it's nice to be able to see the food being prepared.
(5)Jesse S.
Had the smoked trout hash. It was fantastic, was worried it would be too fishy but all was balanced very well. It was a hearty breakfast without being heavy or too greasy. When we arrived the place was full and we had to sign in and wait for a few minutes but, there was coffee. I could see having to wait a very long time as the place is rather small but once seated I felt very comfortable. The steamed cream was a nice touch with the coffee.
(5)Andrew H.
If IKEA had a child (I'm assuming via a-sexual reproduction) that decided to break free of the family business and start a breakfast joint, his (a-sexual reproduction would mean he'd be a hermaphrodite, but for the sake of my story he's male) name would be "Broder". Call me what you will, but I seriously love the décor and feel of Broder. I had my camera with me and couldn't stop snapping pictures...and it's not a very big place. Everything from the little milk-bottles the coffee cream comes in to the little square plates exudes a unique blend of cute and cool, which I have dubbed: cüöl. I've never been to the "Northern European" countries, but if they're stacked with places like this, I need too. Breakfast dishes feature lots of ham and eggs, often prepared in funky ways (baked, "soft"-boiled). Although I'm not a picky eater, ham and non-scrambled eggs are some of the only foods I DON'T like. So my endorsement of this place should SAY SOMETHING. This morning I got the "special scramble". This consisted of: sundried tomatoes, aged Gouda cheese, and herbs. It was served with nut toast (with LINGON berry* jam) and a choice of side (I got a potato pancake, which combines two of the best things ever). The staff here was also super cüöl. They tolerated my touristy photo-snapping (I'm so in love with Portland that I am most definitely a tourist in my own town). Not only do I find the place to be very photogenic, but I sat at the bar so I got to see a plethora of dishes being cooked and served (the kitchen is right in back of the bar, endless entertainment plus ambient heat can be yours if you chose to sit here) I saw a beer on tap here that I had never heard of before. Not only did I get an ace description of it (a pilsner-type beer with IPA hops...some beer-centric places lack people that can talk about beer in such a manner, cüöl), I was also given a *BONUS* free sample. It was pretty good; when I come here for dinner I'm definitely getting a full pint. One more thing of note: the last time I came here one of the specials was a venison steak. It's hard to eat a slab of rare deer meat without feeling like a beastly Viking**. *I'm not convinced this isn't a conspiracy by Nordic people to re-badge cranberries. Step 1: cranberries = lingon berries, Step 2 ______, Step 3: profit. **Vikings are the new pirates, btw. Pirates are less jovial now that they actually exist. I'm backing Vikings to fill this newly-created void in our vampire/zombie/ninja/etc. lives.
(5)An D.
I'm clearly in the minority but I was far from impressed. Admittedly we arrived late-ish on a Sunday (10am) and waited for just under three hours for a fifteen minute meal. It's nice that they open up the bar next door, but for a party of two you just end up irritated. We waited one hour and at that point decided we might as well continue waiting. And then we waited another hour... I mean at that point, you've waited that long, right? We waited another 45 and were finally seated. They have nine 2-person tables and one larger 6-person table if I recall. We gave our order, which the waiter took to memory: daily scramble, salmon scramble, and the danish pancakes. The waiter came back five minutes later and asked again which sauces we wanted with the pancakes, to which my gf joked to me "if you can't remember it write it down." Well, he should have because we never did get the pancakes. The gf loved her salmon scramble. I thought the blue cheese and sausage scramble was good, but nothing I'd ever wait more than 15 minutes for. I liked that it wasn't greasy and the blue cheese had good flavor, but the scramble overall was nothing you wouldn't expect at any quality breakfast spot.
(2)Esther Y.
I live 2 blocks away from Broder and discovered it on Yelp/Portland Monthly, so I had no excuse not to come over, even if there'd be a wait. But when we arrived mid-morning on Saturday (10ish?), we were seated within 5 minutes! Lucky us, no infamous long wait...just good food! There is coffee on a table outside for those who do have to wait though ($2.50). It was really tough deciding what to get. I read the reviews on Yelp, but ended up going with the apple fritters which not as many people talked about. It's basically just 2 apple pancakes, a sausage, and some greens that tasted like sauerkraut. Can't go wrong with that, it was good. My friends had the Swedish Hash and the Swedish Breakfast Bord, both of which I sampled and found pretty tasty. The Breakfast Bord looked really healthy. Great presentation of all the dishes too. Nice servers and outdoor seating available!
(4)Brian B.
I got the lost eggs special with smoked salmon and my wife got one of the scrables. They were both amazing. The bread that came with the meal was warm and chewy and the entire menu sounded brilliant. I would eat here all the time if I was local. A must try if you are in the area. Great recommendation from a local we met on the coast. It's not very big, and they is very often a wait, but well worth it.
(5)Jessica W.
I am sure I won't be popular for giving this beloved restaurant 3 stars, but I have to be true to my experience. Broder had been recommended to us several times before we went, so we may have had too high of expectations. The place was cute, albeit quite small and a little crowded. We chose the Danish pancakes and the apple fritter pancakes. The Danish pancakes were delicious with the lingonberry jam and lemon curd. The apple fritter pancakes were a little blah and underwhelming. We enjoyed breakfast here, but have no plans to return in the immediate future. With so many wonderful brunch locations in Portland, you have to balance how much your wait time is worth in comparison to the food/experience you are getting. We may come back at some point for dinner. If you have never been here, I would still recommend a try if you can find a time to avoid the crowd.
(3)Emee P.
I don't go at high traffic times, so I can't comment regarding those who choose to brave the crowds. Every time I have been, I have loved what I ordered. I've had baked eggs, the aebleskivers, and the trout hash...yum yum yum. The coffee is good too, and served with a cute little glass beaker of cream. Nice touch. The space is adorable but TINY, so I would not ever recommend bringing a child except the immobile, swaddled kind, in a sling.
(5)Debra P.
Oh my! Everything here is very tasty! Make sure your group orders the Danish Pancakes to share. We went with a group of four and each ordered our own meal and as we waited for our meals enjoyed the delicious coffee (they bring a small picture of steamed milk/cream to add to the coffee which is dreamy!) along with the wonderful little round Danish Pancakes. Yummy! I can't wait to go back again!
(5)Andy W.
65 reviews of Broder and some form of the word "cute" has been used 16 times. Take note: "cuteness" is an unusual characteristic among breakfast/brunch establishments. More often than not you'll read about mountains of hash and seas of gravy, with adjectives like "copious" and "ridiculous" describing the portions. Broder is indeed cute, and almost entirely unlike the typical Portland breakfast. But first, one unfortunate similarity: the wait. The ubiquitous long wait is alive and in full force here, and on top of that, the service is slloowww. Don't get me wrong, the staff are working their asses off -- I am in no way criticizing them. I'm criticizing the owner for starting a restaurant without the physical capacity to serve the room in a timely fashion. Whatever salary/benefits the staff members are earning there, considering the impossibility of their task, it's not enough. (One other complaint: music. People, I like Elliott Smith, but one song at a time, please. Don't play all of XO from beginning to end. Mix it up a little.) In every other respect, though, Broder sets itself completely apart. As has been noted repeatedly here, the aebleskivers, Danish pancakes that look almost entirely unlike non-Danish pancakes, top a long list of really good reasons to eat here at least once. Honorable mentions: potato pancakes, baked eggs, and the whole notion of "salad" at breakfast. And smoked trout hash? You mean, you can make hash with a smoked fish not called salmon? Plus, the (stumptown) espresso drinks are vastly superior to those at most breakfast places I've patronized. Also appreciated: the complimentary drip coffee they serve at the bar next door for those sad folks (myself included) who have chosen to spend part of their weekend morning waiting for a table. Not quite enough for me to forgive the wait, but it's a nice touch. I'm gonna have to figure out a place to put my deep loathing of having to wait for a table so I can come back soon, because there's nowhere else in town that serves breakfast remotely like this.
(4)Shaina S.
Broder really has something special. I think it's somewhere mixed in with the shapely food (square eggs?), the cute tall blond waiters with the hipster glasses, and the flawlessly simple ambience. I didn't have to wait in a long line for my brunch, but I did have to wait a while for our food to come out and it was totally worth it. My sister and I shared the daily egg scramble which was pillow-like in it's fluffy-ness but sprinkled with cheese and herbs. With that came fruit-nut bread and a delicious potato pancake which was surprisingly different from the ones I might make at Hanukkah time. Though all of that was wonderful, the danish pancakes stole the show. They had a pancake's flavor and a biscuit's texture, slightly larger than golf balls, lightly powdered sugared and accompanied by syrup, lingonberry jam, and a perfect lemon curd. Pretty much a joy to eat. Other notables: Tall glass bottles of water on the table so you never run out and deliciously strong Stumptown coffees and espressos. Also, if you like tea, try theirs just for all the fun knick-knacks you get to play with before drinking it. Gotta get me one of those bottom-dispensing honey thingies!
(5)Asso F.
This is how we will eat breakfast in the future. Way in the future when we are living on space ships. When we eat pills for nourishment. However, when we want to eat for enjoyment we will go to little restaurants that will serve you square meals of baked eggs, toast, and pancake balls. This will cost you $12,000 then. Today, you can still get a filling breakfast at Broder for $10 - $15. Worth every penny.
(5)Melody D.
I went to Broder on a weekday about an hour before closing and experienced a wait time of exactly 0 minutes--walked into a more or less empty house and was immediately seated by an adorably redheaded waiter. And the food took all of maybe 10-15 minutes to prepare (I was held over by a fantastic, varied wine list). The food was (to borrow a term from a friend) TECHNICOLOR. Vivid. Mmm! I cannot get enough of Portland eating. I've gotten the Swedish Breakfast Bord, Danish Pancakes, Gravlax Board and Swedish Meatballs and would recommend all of them--especially the pancakes (which are more like puffs!) Loved the interior of the place as well and the location. Will no doubt return on all subsequent visits to my favorite rainy city.
(5)Ozzy R.
I wish I had gotten some of that Kool-Aid that's going around, 'cause to me the food at Broder is just bland. Yes, cute decor and adorable little blocky plates, but the food is bloodless. If you're the type of person who can spend days picking out the right shade of white for your boxy living room, you could perhaps detect the flavor or soul in this food.
(2)Cecile D.
Wow! Broder is fantastic! While small, the atmosphere is nice. As is the staff. Coffee is served while you wait-I imagine there is often, if not always, a wait...but it's well worth it! The Bloody Mary's are SO good! I am always on the search for a great bloody mary. Aquavit bloody marys are yummy. My husband and I had the Solstice bord and the Swedish bord. Both were great. But we wanted to try everything! Can't wait to go back to Portland for Broder. It is definitely getting added to my list of regular PDX stops. A little spendy, but worth it! I love that everything is aesthetically pleasing!
(5)Brit S.
My husband and I came by accident for dinner. We were looking for something new and Clinton was our neighborhood of choice. The first restaurant we looked at was full, so we ventured down the street and popped in. The welcome was warm, the service was attentive but not overbearing, the suggestions were spot on, the food was delish, and the drinks were delectable. I only wish I'd had more room in my belly, as everything I'd tasted was pretty much amazing. We will most definitely be back SOON!
(5)Rian M.
Different but familiar breakfast, very attractively presented in reasonable (rather than mammoth) portions. Be fore-warned, the service is slow and the wait-time for brunch grows fast. Overall we got there early and had a great meal! I sampled the Baked Scramble with wild mushroom & caramelized onion (plus potato pancake), Danish Pancakes and a Danish Crown pastry. The potato pancakes had an odd, heavy cooking oil taste that wasn't for me, but everything else was excellent. I would definitely visit again for brunch and will have to make an effort to come for lunch/dinner sometime.
(4)John M.
I had the baked eggs breakfast and it was quite good. The ingredients are quality ones and the results are stellar. On that dimension Broder is a clear 5. The wait, however, is sooooo long. We waited nearly an hour. They do provide coffee, but when you haven't had breakfast and are closing in on 11am a person needs some food, not just a little caffeine. Glad for the experience, but the wait really worked against it. Would have been better if there was some expectation of the wait when we got on the list...but that function lamentably is self service.
(4)Trevor G.
This was one of the best restaurants I've been to in awhile, from atmosphere, to taste, to customer service. The staff was extremely friendly and quick, the coffee was strong, and the food was delicious. I'd recommend the "LEFSE", it was unbelievable. If you're going through Portland, make sure to check this place out!
(5)Brandon S.
Literally the best food I have had in awhile. Headed down to LA and stopped here. Great environment, great food, great service
(5)Kassie P.
waited an hour and a half; hostesses was really slow about turning tables over. when we finally got seated, the server seemed a little impatient. the food was really good and the atmosphere was cute, but when we finished the server told us to leave so they could seat more tables. we had been finished maybe two minutes and weren't planning on staying much longer, but he was super rude about getting us to leave. as we were leaving we noticed there was only 1 other group waiting to be seated, so we really didn't need to be kicked out. really rude and terrible service, which is a bummer because I really wanted to like this place.
(2)Taryn K.
Breakfast here was good and filling! Although we had to wait a bit because it was so crowded. At least they don't make you wait in the cold. There is a restaurant or a bar or something next door that you wait in with tables and chairs until they call your name. The restaurant itself was very cute with all the decorations, but there wasn't much room. I would definitely suggest you try here though! Try the pancake donut things for sure.
(4)Royce L.
Scandinavian cuisine? Never had it before and don't know what it's all about but I didn like breakfast @ Broder. Clean flavor. Healthy options. Lively atmosphere with friendly service.
(4)Stephanie N.
Best breakfast I've had, maybe ever. BF and I shared the Danish pancakes and the hidden eggs. Yum. Don't forget the Aardvark sauce!
(5)Francis L.
My husband, father in law, and mother in law came here for dinner, we had an appetizer the surf and turf which was awesome I loved the salmon,Herring,salami, and this other fish and the cheese. The walnut bread was the bomb!! Everything was good, each of us ordered almost the same thing a dish with three different sandwiches we could choose our own meat. I chose smoke salmon with goat cheese,pickled Jerry,and chicken salad. Every bit of it was DE-LISH!!!! This was my in-law first time here, we had told them of our breakfast experience on Jan 12th and they wanted to give it a try too. I am really glad we got them to go out and get out of the house and have an awesome experience and try something new:-) all the food was really good:-)
(5)Simon T.
I had a chance to try Broder during a weekday and took advantage of the fairly low wait time (about 15 minutes on a late Friday morning). I'm glad I did. Had the Seasonal Fritters(platter with fritters, baked eggs, and apple pork sausage) and the aebleskiver (Danish pancakes) upon recommendation from the server. Everything was awesome - but the star of the show was hands down, the baked eggs. I normally don't care for sweet things (especially during breakfast) so I kind of surprised myself when I heard "Danish pancakes" come out of my mouth - but they were really good. They kind of reminded me of softer beignets; they were soft, round, pillowy-fried dough balls with powdered sugar and two kinds of dipping sauces (a lemon curd and lingonberry jam). You get 5 of those for $9. I enjoyed them but I probably wouldn't order them again, especially since there are so many other options that involve pork and eggs. The fritters themselves were also very good; not too sweet, not terribly heavy. The sausage and eggs...definitely winners. Also, they serve Jasmine Pearl Teas, which are all AWESOME.
(5)Summer B.
The food was great, so as expected the line was long. They have a strong alcoholic coffee (Swedish coffee) and the beer was delicious too. As for price, I wouldn't say cheap but every penny is well worth it. They're not an open late place, so throw your shoes on early and have a nice Swedish breakfast. Enjoy!!!
(5)Kevin M.
30 min wait on a Monday morning, the dishes were well-presented and mighty tasty; very buttery fare, just how I like it! Not a super-sized portion place, so don't plan on leftovers, but do expect quality.
(4)Ryan L.
Waited a while, and well worth it. I enjoyed the breakfast sandwich along side the potato pancake. Everything was savory and delicious. One of the better breakfasts I've had the pleasure of eating.
(5)William C.
Last stop for my friend before she departed the city. When the place fills up you have to sit in the neighboring bar in a dark room full of taxidermy, luckily we only had to wait for one other group before us. From what I could tell, you should avoid coming here with a large group, the interior is pretty small and you will have a hard time getting a table to accommodate more than four people. I was pretty surprised that it was full up at 9:30 am on a Monday morning. Unique vibe and very tasty food. I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast scramble and the potato soup with sausage was delicious. Also just going to throw it out there, the male staff working that day were all super handsome. +1 star for the eye candies as I devoured my delicious meal. I will be back for more, Creeptown Lurkerman
(5)Sabrina B.
We were here in Nov 2013. We had the Lost Eggs, and I can say that as a foodie, I haven't ever tasted something like it... amazing. Coffee with the fresh, steamed milk was great on a chilly day. Even though we were stuffed, we couldn't resist the Danish pancakes, which are like beignets, so we took some to go and ate them after we hiked around Multnomah Falls. Much better when hot, however. Terrific all around!!!
(5)Jeremy P.
Apparently most people go here for breakfast/brunch. We went here for dinner, and the place was nearly empty. They serve their breakfast food all day, so if you want to avoid the wait, just go here for dinner, and have breakfast. Problem solved! But enough about the crowds. I'm more interested in the food. I suggested this place because (a) I like Scandinavian food (there is a really awesome Scandinavian place here in Phoenix, and for some reason I feel the whole balance of the world would be off (or something) if there is not another as good), and (b) I really wanted a lamb burger. Yes, they have lamb burgers. That is reason enough to pay it a visit. The only people who wouldn't find that appealing are vegetarians and unadventurous carnivores, and I have no need for either of those groups. (I kid! Vegetarians are great: they help keep the price of meat down, after all.) They recommend you get the lamb burger with chevre. I recommend you follow their instructions. Others in our party had the hamburg a la lindstrom (or something like that, probably a little more Swedish), the grilled cheese, and the daily lefse. Those items were said to be good, although I don't think my siblings had quite the appreciation for the nuances of the food that I do, and just thought they were good, but overpriced, hamburger and grilled cheese. This tells me that if you, the reader, do not care for nuance in your food, and just want to stuff your face, this might not be the place for you. With my meal I had the Fever Tree Ginger Beer. This was a pretty good ginger beer, a solid B, but not as spicy as some I have had. Only comes in a 6oz. bottle, which is unfortunate. Dinner portions are small. You'll leave with room for dessert. This makes perfect sense, considering Vikings would have had to avoid overeating so as to be able to pillage foreign villages swiftly and adeptly. I left here thinking this is an excellent restaurant, but not as good as my beloved Beaver Choice in Mesa, AZ. I will give it five stars, though, for having awesome food, appropriately sized portions, and being Scandinavian enough to at least inspire me to pillage the shrubbery in my brother's front yard.
(5)S Luc S.
Sure, I'm going to add my two cents to the pot and sing the praises of Broder. I have been a bit skeptical about going because I knew that it was one of those places that people line up before it opens to eat and I hate lines. However, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and give it a go. Well, luck would have it that I'm a wonderful planner and got there really friggin early, so I was first (I'm number one!). I went all out and order whatever the heck I wanted. So on deck was the Friterade Applen, a baked egg scramble with bacon, gouda, mushrooms with sauteed greens on the side (Holy yum! Escarole, chard, and some kinda cabbage cooked in apple cider vinegar and some chile flakes) and a potato pancake to round out the meal. My dining companion got one of the hash dishes. All of the food was consumed eagerly and quasi rapidly as we still wanted to maintain our table manners. Surprisingly, my favorite was the greens. Such a delicate and flavorful dish. Also, the coffee, typically you get your cup, some cream that is fresh out of the fridge and then you play the temperature game where you hope you put enough cream in the cup to get the right shade and it also hasn't turned into an iced drink. At Broder, they steam the milk for you! So you get hot milk and hot coffee! So simple, yet genius! And the portions are a good size. Places were you can get food piled high with starch, meat and cheese are really appreciated in this town. I really like that the dishes weren't a challenge to consume. Mind you, I did order a few plates, so I definitely got my fill, but in general, you will leave pleasantly satisfied. When I'm up early and have a hankering from some lingonberries, I now know where to go to get my fix!
(5)Joanna M.
A Swedish restaurant?! We don't have one of those in the Bay Area, except for the Ikea Cafe. I can't tell you how tempted I was to ask if the Swedish Chef was working on the morning I went here. I didn't see any Muppets, but to make up for that travesty, this was one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. Broder is all about eggs. There are eggs in every form. In Swedish Chef-ese, "Zeese-a ere-a sume-a demn guud iggs." Translation: These are some damn good eggs! I prefer savory breakfast foods over sweets, and as the broder menu is mostly baked egg based, I had a very difficult time choosing from the endless egg dishes. I think our server had to come back three times while we deliberated and divided and conquered-I could hear the Swede 'bork, bork, borking' the utensils in the back waiting for our order. The smoked trout pytt i panna-the fancy Swedish term for 'hash'-was not only the most colorful breakfast I've ever had, but so flavorful and filling. The friterade äpplen is the token non-commitment plate, with apple fritters, baked eggs (of course), and some apple pork sausage, and I was so happy that my friend ordered it so I could take some bites. Everything was deleeciuoos, but I also have to give a shout out to the open-faced broder breakfast sandwich, which as you may have guessed, also has eggs on top. Broder is a small place with about ten tables, so I recommend getting there just when they open or planning on a long wait. Even though we got there before they opened, food nerds we are, there were somehow people already there. Miss Piggy's VIP guest list, I presume. Whatever the wait, it is definitely worth it for this underrepresented cuisine. Swedish food is not just lingonberries and meatballs, so I found out. And it might be hard to tell, but it's more than baked eggs too. And the chef with the white hat, bowtie, bushy eyebrows, and puppeteer strings is the best. As he would say, "bun eppeteet!"
(5)layla k.
We came upon this tiny brunch spot on our bike tour of the neighborhoods of Portland. I highly recommend getting on a bIke and getting out of downtown if you're visiting the city. Every neighborhood was charming and filled with unique shops and delicious places to eat. Broder was a recommendation from a local and we could see why. The aquavit bloody Mary's, complimentary beignets (we only mentioned we were from out of town and the were soo sweet and welcoming), crepes and hash were all unusually tasty and special. Worth the wait in he bar next door, with fab coffee on hand, of course! there's a wait for most of the great food in Portland, but it's amazing to see how friendly and respectful everyone is. The pace of life in general seems so much more relaxed and warm than the bay area,
(4)Marcus J.
Showed up 15 minutes after they opened for breakfast. Result: 45 minute wait to be seated. I ordered the Lost Eggs. The dish was too rich for me. I could barely finish it. and the eggs were supposed to be over easy I think, but the yolk was fully cooked through. I didn't know what to make of that. Either way, I was not impressed. Although I liked that they served the dish in a steaming hot cast iron skillet. Bonus points for that. I will be back to try other items and give this place another shot.
(3)Jesse H.
Im an old school breakfast eater that enjoys his steak, eggs, pan cakes and french toast but on occasion enjoys trying somethgin different. So If you are looking to try a new breakfast spot then stop here. The food choices are different but very tasty. We had to wait 40 minutes but well worth it. Space is small and the breakfast choices are limited compared to other places. I enjoy quality and quantity and this strikes a good balance of both. Don't expect to be stuffed but its a great choice for those looking for a great alternative with a healthy twist. It's also a great place to take out of town visitors.
(4)CJ B.
Really yummy peach soup followed by two orders of the small open face sandwiches: gravlax, chicken salad and herring. Our only complaint was the waiter did not write anything down so one of the six open face sandwiches was incorrect when our orders arrived. Not a big deal but a pen and paper would have made the experience complete.
(4)Braden P.
Broder has become a favorite brunch spot in the years that I have been in SE Portland. Their menu is carefully considered, bringing together traditional Swedish cuisine and seasonal ingredients. Friendly and knowledgeable staff bring the whole package together. This is a popular destination, but the meal is well worth the wait.
(5)Bryan I.
WoW... I don't eat skandinavian food much, but this was excellent stuff! The meatloaf, Swedish meatballs, ableskiver (sp?), & chocolate/raspberry mousse were good enough that we'd get it again without any hesitation! The only thing dropping it from 5 stars was the SLOW Service; they only had 1 waitress for the whole restaurant which is inexcusable when the place is packed! Oh yeah, and sit by the door only if you're ok with outside air (be it hot or cold) blasting in because the door opens itself every time someone doesn't take the time to shut it all the way (apparently an engineering defect that hasn't been fixed in years :P
(4)Krissy H.
Broder was amazing. It was a little hard to find, but when we arrived we were excited by the menu. We didn't know there was a list to be seated so we were waiting much longer than we should have, but not too too long. Seating is tight, the benches are shared and move when other customers move around too much which I found disturbing since I was in the seat between two benches that pinched when people moved around. There is a counter though, and chairs. Everyone who was seated after us were served before us, which was odd, maybe something we got? We ordered hot chocolate and it was phenomenal! We split two meals, the apple fritters and the eggs and hash. We got the pickled beets on the side because we thought they'd be huge and dripping juices but they were tiny little diced beets so if you are weary, just leave em in, no biggie. Eggs are baked and were great. Hash was different because the potatoes were tiny diced pieces and I really liked it. The beef was little chunks, not the roast beef I pictured but also great. The fritters were really good! We looked at our neighbors pancakes which were little fried dough balls and def wanna try them next time. Food was awesome, place was cute, staff were busy, but not too bad- it was hot and packed, we were satisfied and can't wait to go back.
(5)May L.
This was our first time in Oregon and found this place on yelp. So worth the drive and wait. I can say this is a unique place and never had a breakfast like this one.
(5)Megan R.
broder is super charming and they always add an extra touch-- like steaming the cream for your coffee. We've always waited at least an hour, but it's a solid choice that everyone in our family loves-- very few places can please the whole fam.
(5)Julie P.
SO GOOD. We tried four different dishes and all were equally delicious and satisfying. Portions were right on and no one at the table was disappointed. Despite the insane rush of people as they opened (there was a line down the block as we arrived at 9am), the service was super friendly and the food didn't take all that long. I can't wait to go back.
(5)Alfred F.
Long lines but worth the wait. The food was a new taste for me since I don't typically many restaurants serving Scandinavian cuisine.
(4)Amy T.
I don't understand all the hype about Broder. I typically don't mind waiting an hour or longer to be seated at a great brunch spot, but this place was not worth the wait. The menu itself is quite unique, offering many Scandinavian dishes that aren't always offered in American Brunch, such as baked eggs, potato crepes, and apple fritters. I ordered the Danish Pancakes (which are just balls of dough by-the-way) with the lemon curd and the lingonberry sauces, and the smoked trout hash to share with a friend. Each dish on the menu was about $9 - $12 a plate, which is pretty reasonable for brunch in Portland. As the food came out, each dish was presented on cute wooden boards with plates (or a skillet) the size of a tea saucer. The food wasn't terribly bland or greasy, but it definitely wasn't super flavorful and filling either. Overall, the food is just slightly above average in the taste and quality category, and the portion sizes are WAY TOO SMALL for the price. If you're going to have to wait over an hour for GREAT breakfast food, you're better off heading over to the place with the Southern style chicken and waffles, or the place with the Tasty bacon wrapped dates.
(3)Alison P.
If you come around 9:30 or 10 on the weekend, be prepared to wait. A long time. We tried to come here a few moths ago for a Saturday brunch, and we sure weren't the only ones. They told us to write our name on the list at the coffee shop next door. We took one look at the list and the line waiting, and decided to come back another time. We came back around 10:45 today (a Monday), and it was pretty packed. Luckily, there were to seats at the bar, so we got seated quickly. Totally love the ambiance of this place. Super cozy, and you can watch the cooks work their magic at the bar. I opted for the Lost Eggs, while my b/f had the hash. Both were freaking amazing, although I think I feel in love with the Lost Eggs...they were seriously fantastic. I ordered a coffee, and they steamed up my cream before giving to me, which I hadn't seen before. Not sure if it's supposed to change anything with the flavor, but I thought it was an interesting touch. Service was great. Like I said, it was pretty busy, so we had to wait just a bit to get our order taken, but it wasn't an outlandish time to wait so I was fine. Overall, I will definitely be back. If you're like me and hate waiting 45 minutes for brunch, either come extra early on the weekend, or early-ish on a weekday. If you do decide to come a bit later and wait it out, you won't be disappointed.
(4)Grace C.
Really solid breakfast place. One of the few places in Portland where I thought it lived up to all the reviews and the hype. I got the smoked trout and it was delicious. The food was made really well and not pretending to be something it is not. The service was also great! I highly recommend if you are visiting Portland. Make sure to come early or during non peak hours as the lines get crazy.
(4)Jenna F.
They cook an egg so perfectly. I would go here just for the baked egg. But then there are the aebleskivers, the apple fritters, and the hash. I never feel overfull when I eat here, just perfectly happy. The long wait is okay, I don't mind waiting with coffee and a seat next door.
(5)Lily S.
CUTEST. PLACE. EVAR. Well, cutest Swedish restaurant in Portland EVAR. We'd been meaning to go to Broder for quite some time now, but always got sidetracked. Until this last weekend. We got up, got ready, and headed over, only to find a line & a list. Not to worry - got our name on the list and went next door to Savoy's bar area for free (!) tasty coffee and to chill out beforehand. The wait was about a half hour (give or take) and we were all getting hopped up a bit on the caffeine, when one of the servers came in and took us over to our table. Baked scrambles w/ Danish blue cheese and roma tomatoes plus a potato pancake, a ridiculous ham & cheese sandwich w/ fabulous tomato soup, & whatever scrambles our friends ordered and we were so v v happy. DEFINITELY worth the wait. Thank you teeny tiny Broder. We heart you.
(5)Hamody H.
Broder is both charming and delicious! Worth the wait! I went there for breakfast and had the smoked trout pytt (trout hash and eggs) as well as the Swedish pancakes. The trout hash is flavorful and is served with nicely cooked eggs with the whites in a peculiar square shape. The pancakes are shaped like donut holes and come with your choice of two spreads to put on them (we chose lemon curd and lingonberry jam). Though they look like donut holes they have the fluffy moist taste of traditional pancakes with none of the heavy grease of a fried donut. If I hadn't had company I would have ordered another side of lemon curd and eaten it straight! Yum! The trout hash also comes with walnut bread which I'm definitely looking forward to eating again. The coffee is served with WARM cream, which was a very happy surprise, although the coffee itself could have been stronger. The staff is very friendly : ) We did have to wait a little over an hour, which is a long time, but here's why it was a happy wait: (1) coffee and pastries were available during the wait (2) Clinton is a quiet pedestrian street with plenty of interesting passers-by (3) there were plenty of benches and tables to wait at, which beats standing in line (4) Clinton Street video is right across the street, so you can peruse new releases during the early part of your wait. The food is reasonably priced, unique, and very tasty. I will be back!
(5)William W.
I've had one of the best breakfasts of my life at Broders. I've been there enough now to I've also had some less then stellar experiences but thankfully the amazing have outweighed the poor. Fresh, fresh, fresh ingredients. Amazing mash up of Scandanavian food. The salmon cakes are amazeballs along with the fresh salmon fillets in their entrees. It's small so you might have to wait for a table.
(4)Christine N.
Lost a star for the wait. It really is ridiculous. We waited for about an hour and since we are not in the area that often we had to. This really would be unnecessary if they took reservations. People were getting so angry in the bar next door it was sort of unpleasant. The food was pretty good. I really enjoyed the lost eggs. The crispy panko crumb parmesan crust was a nice compliment to the soft baked egg and cooked spinach. Husband had the baked eggs with bacon that was just alright. Abelskivers were ok but I'm not usually a fan. I'd definitely go back for the lost eggs if I happened to drive by an there was a shorter wait.
(4)Danny A.
So damn good I can cry... EVERY.TIME.. Not to mention the hot dudes that work there. Eye candy and dancing taste buds?!?! Are you kidding me??? No they're not.. Can't wait for the second location.
(5)Nick K.
We got here right at 9 AM and didn't have to wait. Check plus for that! The food was okay and pricey. I'm not quite sure what all the fuss is about. The baked eggs were rather bland and the coffee was meh. Those little Danish pancake things were good, though. They bumped some serious jams on the speakers, which I always appreciate. Also, our waitress screwed up the bill, so we got ten dollars off! Not a bad deal, so another check plus for service. So, is it worth the wait? Maybe once. Twice? I don't think so. Like the average decor, there isn't too much flavor here. Look elsewhere, curious Yelpers.
(3)Debra H.
I've been to Broder's three times, and as an avid brunch lover, I'm sorry to say that I'm out. It's unfortunate because the flavors of the trout hash are the kind that smack you in the face just like I love. Aesthetically, the food is beautiful. However, there are just too many things that overshadow the lovely food. The second time that I went to Broder was midmorning during the week, and it was just me and my husband. All of the tables were full and we were told that we could either wait or sit at the bar. We asked if we could sit at the bar and move once a table opened up. The server threw us some attitude and reluctantly agreed. If it had been a problem and we had been told to wait, then we would have opted to wait. My husband and I are both tall and I knew that we wouldn't be comfortable sitting through the meal at the bar. After a couple of tables opened up, I thought that we'd be moved but others were quickly seated in those seats. I finally asked if we could move since that tiny bar was forcing me to sit sideways. The waiter threw us more attitude, but the food was so good that I decided to give Broder another chance. The last time that I dined there we brought our two kids. They love the able skivers. We were the first people in line when they opened, first people seated, and yet we waited 40 minutes for our lattes. On top of that, half of the restaurant received their food before we received our 3 dishes. As much as I enjoy the food there, between the attitude from the wait staff and the ridiculous wait for coffee, it's hardly worth it.
(2)Ross K.
Setting is typical SE Portland hip. Service was responsive and friendly. Menu is super interesting. Lefse (potato flour crepe/tortilla creation) with smoked trout and eggs was delicious but needed a bit of hot sauce to sex it up. Granola parfait was a bit too sweet. Swedish hash was good, but a little bland considering the ingredients. Will return to sample other dishes. Overall the food & dining experience was very good.
(4)Giggly C.
SO why is this listed year after year in portland monthly magazine's breakfast place? came on a fri afternoon. Long wait. Slow service. They gave my table to another person behind me because a baby chair needs to be in a special table? (the other table had more space! wtf. (not kid friendly)). Danish pancakes are OK, apple fritter were ok. should I like the sausage the best of the the dishes? Guess this place is not for me.
(3)Bruce R.
Wow, if you like breakfast you will love this place. We sat at the counter which was well worth it just for the show. Watching them cook our food was sheer entertainment and then add the value of eating great and different style breakfast food. Bruce R.
(5)Sze Ling Y.
There's always a line for this place, at least for breakfast/brunch. It could be because the place is kind of small, or it could be that the food is really good. I believe it's the latter. The husband and I love this place, even though we have to wait in line every single time we're here. He favors the trout hash, while I like the baked eggs with potato pancake. Both are equally yummy, though he might disagree. Hah! And did I mention the coffee is really, really good? I believe it's Stumptown. I've been to other places that brew Stumptown, but none of them make it as nice as Broder. Overall, good food and nice setting (if you don't mind being quite close to the person in the next table). Friendly service too.
(5)Shane S.
Top notch old friends. Top notch. I say old friends because I want future me to still be frequenting this place when I someday go back to the yelp archives and read all of my sad, pathetic attempts at writing good reviews for places that deserve them. By then ill probably hate technology anyway, IT'S THE DEVIL! Right then, on with my review.... Top notch. My friend and I decided to try this place even after I protested many many times. You see, I'm a big fan of the good old American pile of deep-fried-everything-dripping-with-oh-so-Âdelicious-gravy. So when I look for a breakfast place, I certainly don't usually stray from the norm on that one. However I have this inherent need to stay somewhat cultured--who knows why, I guess so I can be cool or whatever. Wait, it's so my wife will love me for being more than a self-loathing, steak hungry beast of a man. NAILED IT! Anyways, my buddy and I set off walking. 23 blocks later we arrived. With feet numb from the cold, noses red and dripping, and relatively soaked from the rain, we arrived. We walk inside and are immediately greeted with a big smile and a cozy table. After doing some reading I realize we were lucky to have gotten a table so quickly. The server/manager that helped us was unbelievable. Coffee? Done. Smiles? Done. High fives? Done. This guy was ridiculous. He gathered that this was our first time here and brought us a tray of abelskivers on the house! I ordered the Swedish meatballs with a potato pancake side. My friend, the apple fritters. What happened next could only be described as a ballet of tiny little flavor pixies kissing each and every one of my taste buds at the same time. You know what else is great? This was just the right amount of food. Admittedly, when I eat "the American breakfast" I'm left with a stomach so full it hurts, and a body that needs to shut down in order to process it all. But this was juuuuuust right. No matter what you do, you simply MUST go to Broder. It will be ridiculously worthwhile for you. Take the lady on a date or something ya bum.
(5)Kylie A.
Broder, you have won my heart in every way possible. This place is supreme. The whole menu is glorious. The food is glorious. By far, one of the best breakfasts I've ever had in my life. Yes. It's that damn good. I mean, c'mon, you can't win my heart over any more by having roasted acorn squash with fried sage leaves as a vegetable side dish. And having humungous cardamom sweet rolls bigger than the size of my face. Over-easy eggs cooked to perfection with funny yolks and sweet apple sausage. Not to mention the hidden apple pancakes below the eggs, mixed in with the luscious sour cream and maple syrup. By far, my dream breakfast. Better than my dream breakfast. Holy crap. Hip, casual kitschy Scandinavian decor, cute ceramic dishes, this place is five stars, hands down. I can't wait to try their aebleskivers. I can't wait to try out their dinner! Swedish meatballs with lingonberry jam? Yes, please! As Portlander M.Ward would say, "oh, take me back and try me one more time". Oh boy, it would be more than one more time. Yes, indeed.
(5)Jason G.
I came in on a Friday morning and it never really got busy. Its a small place though and doesn't look it would take much to fill up. Is it worth waiting? I don't think so, it was mostly meh. My lady got the special, I don't remember what it was, but it was good though not great. I had apple fritters and they were about mediocre. Along with the danish pancakes, it wasn't an impressive experience. The sausage had a very even texture which I thought was a little strange. I had a pretty good experience wth the waitstaff, and I almost want to rate it a four for that reason. The high rating though was one of the reasons why I tried the place though, so it could probably use a little correcting. Don't wait in line for this place, and unless you're already here I would probably try something else instead.
(3)Heather J.
This is probably my favourite brunch place in town. There's always a wait, but the design is cute, the food is delicious, different than your usual fare, and not too heavy. I like the breakfast bords because you get a bit of everything, the lefse are usually delicious, and the apple fritters/sausage combo remain one of the go-tos. Also, the gin & milk drink is surprisingly delicious. Like me, you may order it because it sounds weird, but you'll find yourself craving it far into the future.
(5)Jennifer F.
Okay, just got home from an AMAZING brunch here and all I can do is add to the Broder love! Did we have to wait... yes, did I mind... no. Broder is pretty small, so they're geniuses and somehow worked it out with the bar/restaurant next door (Savoy Tavern) to open their doors and allow brunch people to wait in the bar and help themselves to Stumptown Coffee. So, once we were seated it was kind of a no brainer to put in an order of Aebleskivers to start things off right, I had read about them, so I had to try them myself! Um, yes, they are delicious, so delicious I forgot to take a picture until we had completely devoured them! We had brought our coffee over from next door and they brought us fresh steamed milk with no request, but just another great awesome factor they have going for them. For brunch I went with the Smoked Trout Pytt I Panna and my friend went for the special Baked Egg Scramble that happened to be Smoked Salmon with Chevre today and a potato pancake as the side! Both were AMAZING! Both come in their own little pan, which everything is cooked individually in and the presentation was simple, yet elegant. The entire meal we were both constantly saying, this is so good! So, will I be back... No doubt! Now we want to try dinner and I will be sending plenty friends, family and out of town guest here as well!
(5)Alyssa A.
This is the sweetest little cafe for Scandinavian-like breakfasts that I've found in Portland thus far. And it's popular so expect to wait a lonnngggg time on the weekends. 'nough said about that. Portlanders sure do like their weekend brunches. The Swedish bord is very well done. If Broder would open at 7am on a weekday I think I would stop here every day for a bord breakfast. Tasty, good bang for your buck and relatively healthy. The aebleskivers are good (though not like my Mom's version but she's 3/4 Norwegian so I'd expect hers to be authentic). The hash is delicious. I definitely recommend trying Broder out if you haven't yet. Just come early. Or come prepared to be patient.
(4)Kevo R.
The portions are on the small end so I would suggest getting 3 dishes per two people and eat family style.
(5)Julie H.
Broder. Yummmy self-serve coffee for you to drink while you are waiting, and yes, you will be waiting, super cute interior decor, DEE-LICIOUS potato pancakes and a cozy fun atmosphere? Welcome to Broders. The golf ball shaped Swedish pancakes aka ebelskivers, with their assortment of lovely dipping sauces (including the lick-it-clean worthy mini bowl of lemon curd) are a must-order for the table as are an order of multiple potato pancakes. The bacon bloody mary looked quite impressive (I didn't taste it) and there were rave reviews of the pot roast hash. The charcuterie plate looked well put together and people also seemed to like the Swedish meatballs. Across the street there is a cute, well-edited vintage clothing shop for you to kill some time at as well. Broder = a cute breakfast spot for a weekend morning when time is not of the essence, you aren't starving (because you are going to have to wait) and when you feel like checking out the cute waiters =)
(4)Jack D.
Arrived on a Friday morning (12/30/11) within 30 minutes of opening the doors and there was a massive wait. The folks on the wait list, were filling the Savoy bar next door. We were led to a place that was almost full. They needed a waiting room for the waiting room. We stuck around drinking free coffee using Yelp to find another spot. SubRosa was a welcome surprise with great food that Broder failed to deliver.
(1)Steven H.
I had the most amazing breakfast of potato crepes topped with chevre cheese and baked eggs and grilled arugula and brussel sprouts. Not to be forgotten!
(5)Adrian Robert H.
I'd rate 40% Gimmicky & unsatisfying breakfast. The concept of having Swedish inspired breakfast is an intriguing concept. However, it fails to deliver anything memorable. I came with a party of 6 on a Sunday morning around 10am. Wait was a bit longer than usual, but understandable given how busy the place is and the limited number of tables. It was pleasant touch that we were given a waiting room with free coffee. The food was an overall dissapointment. We ordered swedish meatballs, some cold cuts type breakfast, potatoe pancakes, swedish ball pancakes, fried egg with mushrooms. Nothing really stood out in particular, and the novelty did not work any better than a regular breakfast. The cold cut, and potato pancake were fairly substandard. The meatballs were pretty decent, but not really far and beyond what they serve at Ikea. Service was a about average. Our food arrived within 20 mins of ordering. Ambience is pleasant albeit the tables can be a bit cramped. I can understand how this might appeal to some. To me, it was one of the more underwhelming dining experiences I've had this year. As far as quality of cooking goes, the cooking did not appear to be particulary refined. Ingredients seemed like something sourced from the local supermarket. It borders on slop. As far as quantity goes, I got the impression the portions were about average. There was plently of starch, but meat servings are more on the stingy side. As an adamant carnivore, it's not the place I can enjoy myself. I don't see any resemblance to authentic Scandinavian cooking either. I've visited Sweden a number of years ago, and I do not recall the food sharing any resemblance at all. The subtle, clean, and refined flavors of Swedish cooking is absent from Broder. For the price you pay, the value is mediocre. I can honestly say that I prefer a meal at Ikea instead. Broder just doesn't do anything for me.
(2)danielle l.
here i was, thinking i'd found my perfect breakfast/ brunch spot and i could move on to forge a relationship with some other local restaurant for my indulgent lunch needs. boy was i WRONG. for as much as i talked up broder's amazing breakfasts, i didn't think their lunch menu could compare. but oh. my. heck. housemade meatballs with sherry cream AND lingonberry jam? yes please. and i want to marry the person who had the idea to put gravlax on a blta. and i want to spend the night with their pot roast sandwich. i fully intend on returning to try their egg salad sandwich, liver pate sandwich, and lamb burger. i expect to become a full-blown stalker once i make it there for dinner.
(5)Jennyfer B.
Charming restaurant in downtown Portland. Many great choices to pick from. I had the Scandinavian pancakes with lemon curd and lingonberry. It was heaven on my plate! Yummy! Make sure you get there early because the restaurant fills up quickly. There is only street parking available. I want to try their lamb burgers next. Can't wait to go back, too bad they close at 3pm. The staff was friendly and efficient.
(5)Eva W.
My companion and I waited outside and drank Broder's delicious coffee while we waited for a table. THIS PLACE IS CUTE!! It's very futuristic, like Ikea meets quaint cafe. Very Swedish with modern square-shaped cups and bowls and an artfully arranged menu and ceiling lights, with exposed beams. We flipped through little modern, mini catalogs featuring trendy places to shop and eat all over the country. Breakfast was served in square pans and plates with an individual sized omelette in a pan with it's own little polka dot pot holder---like I said, cute! I ordered something summery and multisyllabic which was in a Scandinavian language I can't properly pronounce. What it consisted of was a soft boiled egg, sitting empirically in a miniature little egg dish with it's own little spoon to eat it with, fruit drizzled with honey, lingonberries, and yogurt, cold wedges of ham and cheese, and a breakfast salad...the breakfast salad was like oniony coleslaw (yuk). I am not a salad fan anyways, and especially not for breakfast, but other than that, everything was scrumptious....and cute.
(4)Windy S.
Love this place so much we had to bring our Sous Chef friend. We showed up Sunday around 1pm and only had to wait about 20min for our party of 3. Had to order the Danish pancakes for a starter. This time they gave us all three sauces. I still love the lemon curd but also thought the apple sauce was pretty awesome! Damn these Danish pancakes!!! This is the kind of crap I crave and dream about until I get it! I told myself I would try one of the breakfast bords this time, but I couldn't get myself to do it! Smoked Trout Hash it is!!! Again!!! My husband ordered the Lamb burger w/chevre. It was SO GOOD! The burger was so flavorful, the roasted tomato relish was FANTASTIC! He had the onion soup as a side with big croutons, also very good. Our friend had the wild mushroom and carmelized onion baked scramble and added bacon with the potato pancake. He is super critical when it comes to food and he had nothing but compliments for everything! Service was extremely friendly. I AM A FAN!
(5)Cassandra R.
Went for a busy Sunday brunch, wait was a while, but it was worth it. The food was very good, the service was very good also. I would have loved to try one of the cocktails but unfortunately had to drive south directly after. Definitely will go back, and will try lunch and dinner another time. Highly recommended.
(4)Matt K.
Awesome awesome awesome! Be prepared to wait though. As we drove past to find parking, there was at least 20 people standing outside waiting for a table. I think we waited for at least 45 mins, but it was SO worth it!!! What we ordered: - Orange Juice - Swedish Hash: Delicious, looks small when they bring it out but SO filling. - Baked Omelet: Very good, I didn't like the rock salt on top but not a deal breaker here. - Aebleskiver: So light and fluffy. Lemon curd dipping sauce was nice and tart, raspberry dipping sauce was nice as well. - Potato Pancake: YUM!!! Perfectly made potato pancake.
(5)Adam A.
Presentation of everything is amazing. I have difficulty with menus because I want a little of everything, and Broder has a lot of dishes that offer you multiple little dishes. Absolutely fantastic. Vibe is great, food is tasty, it's a great place for breakfast or lunch. And very unique in an environment of unique restaurants. Great place to take a someone who is visiting Portland.
(4)Rachele G.
I saw Broder in Portland Monthly's Breakfast issue and had to go there since they had Æbleskiver on the menu. Being 1/4 danish and having a yearly cook=off at family events made me HAVE to try it out. My sister and I went and wound up moving and sitting at the bar to get a better view. We were impressed at how they made the Æbleskiver and loved the idea that they were made differently (mildly, mostly batter consistency and length of time left in pan) and tasted just as good! Gave us some good ideas for next years cook-off! I loved the presentation of all the food, sitting at the bar gave us a different view as to how they made the food and the presentation. Obviously having the kitchen open like that made me very happy, my curiosity was satiated and I can't wait to go back. The employees were SO nice and they didn't hesitate to answer our questions even though it was really busy.
(5)Don C.
The food, cleanliness, and service are top notch. Expect a wait, but its well worth it. Definitely an important addition to portland breakfast scene.
(5)Steven G.
What a hoot (Duluth terminology); when a friend decided to celebrate my Norwegian heritage at Broder. The people there were fun and attentive {not the usual experience in SE PDX] and the food was delicious. Now realize this was nothing close to Scandinavian fare regardless of what your newly arrived waitperson to Portland told you. OMG! That said, there is a reason why there are no Norsk/Svenska dining establishments anywhere, because they broke my dog from begging at the table {budumbum!}. Still Broder is a fine arrival and you won't leave hungry; although as a Wkipedia experience I suggest you search out Kumla, Letfiske, Krum de Kake, and the like[as in Norwegian food]. So for all of the Scandinavian imagery (great health/teeth/skin, etc), you'd never know we predicate our cuisine on one staple...butter, butter, butter! That said, enjoy Broder and be happy you won't have to crack a live fish in the head for breakfast!
(3)Char M.
Possibly my favorite brunch place of all time. The apple fritters and baked eggs - amazing! My husband had the Swedish Hot Dog and practically passed out with delight. We live 90 minutes away and will make special trips to Portland just to eat here. Stop reading and go eat there!
(5)Beric D.
I feel compelled to expound on my quick tip. The fact is, Broder is one of the best breakfast options in a town full of 'em. The food here is always beautifully presented, and the taste matches the appearance. I can honestly say I've never been disappointed with my meal; in fact, I've had some of my best meals EVER at this joint. In addition to the food, the service is great. Keep in mind: it's small, and the kitchen is smaller. It isn't fast, but it's worth it... and be nice to Joe- he's the best.
(5)Erika B.
I can't believe I waited this long to try Broder...but really glad I did! We arrived at 8:50 on a Sunday morning because we are early risers and loathe waiting on a long line for breakfast. When we pulled up there was already a line! A will admit that I got a little anxious when I saw that. Luckily we were still within the first wave of people and got seats at a great table by the window. I loved the clean lines of the interior and choice of color...the aqua chairs were a nice contrast to the dark tables. I also enjoyed the interesting touches for simple things such as steaming the milk for the coffe and serving it in cute glass bottles. Really liked the bottles of water that are given to each table as well. Love the coarse salt & pepper set too. We each ordered something different and there was not a dissappointment among us. Standouts were the smoked Trout on the Board, the walnut bread, Baked eggs,Abelskiever, and AMAZING Cardamom roll. Coffee was excellent. Service was efficient and unhurried even though there were people waiting to be seated outside.
(4)Denis G.
One word - Aebelskiver. It's like a pancake mated with a Dunkin Donuts munchkin to create light little balls of goodness. Lingonberry jam and you're set. The salmon tart was also excellent. Trout hash was ok but I would do the tart with potato pancake with a side of aebelskiver any weekend day. Go next door to the bar for free coffee while you wait.
(4)Grammar G.
I gave this place another try, despite my misgivings. I've been back three times since, but I only go in off hours to avoid the wait. I enjoy the gravlax board. If you like Scandinavian food, much better than IKEA. --------- ORIGINAL REVIEW: After reading all the good press this place has received lately, I was excited to finally have an opportunity to try it. I arrived around 12:30 on a Saturday and was excited to see there weren't too many people waiting because I was meeting up with some friends over at Clinton St. Theater at 2PM. When the guy asked me how many were in my party, I told him there were two of us and that we'd be happy to sit at the bar if needed. He proceed to tell me how busy they were and that there were actually many people ahead of us waiting next door. Since I had a time constraint, I asked how many people were ahead of us and about how much time he though it would be before we were seated. He proceeded to tilt his ironic trucker hat back in disgust, point at the list in front of him and inform me in a snide tone, "It's the weekend, here, you know." I informed him that indeed I knew it was the weekend and that I would be celebrating this fact elsewhere. I turned around and walked my ass down right down the block to Sub Rosa where I got a table straight away, the food was organically delicious, and the prices were fair. People of Portland--I don't care how good the food might be, it's never worth being treated like shit.
(4)Tai T.
Great scandanavian breakfast joint. The danish pancakes are to live for! This place is a must in Portland. Everytime we head to Portland, we hit this place up. The Omlette's are great (try the smoke trout or the mushroom) and come with choice of cooked greens, salad, or potato pancake. Go for the potato pancake! If you prefer lunch, do the swedish meatball sandwich.
(5)Sylvia S.
Fantastic food and presentation. The service was fantastic as well and the menu really unique. Smoked trout hash is delicious as is the walnut bread. Will be coming back very soon!
(4)Daniel E.
I stopped in at Broder today for breakfast. I had read that the wait times could be exceptionally long, so I brought a good book to read (Virgile's Vineyard by P. Moore); however, it was about 10:30am so I was seated immediately. I ordered the Smoked Trout and Red Onion Baked Scramble and chose the Potato Pancake side. The Scramble arrives in a ~4x4" square cast iron skillet - very cute. I thought it was very good, though I might have hoped for a bit more trout or a bit more smoky. But very tasty, nonetheless. Next to that was a Potato Pancake, which was rich and heavenly, very crispy and brown on the outside - just like I like 'em. Sitting between these two was a little stack of multigrain toast. Wow that toast was good! I asked if that was made in-house and was told that it's made for them by Pearl Bakery. (Can you guess my next destination...) As we Americans edge closer to embracing portion control, I'd say that the amount of food I got for $9 was just fine. Next time I'll go for the Swedish Pancakes - which looked delicious at the table next to mine. (Poorly designed web site makes it difficult to know how much information is really there...) I heartily recommend Broder.
(4)Jeff H.
After reading reviews on Yelp - decided to try this place for breakfast on Labor Day. Interior - clean, very Ikea looking - Scandanavian Euro inside. Nice -Modern - Unique. Seating -tables are squeezed in pretty tight -it's a small space. The table at the front window seems to be the best seat in the house - more spacious. Menu - put together nicely. Good selection of breakfast and lunch. I had the Swedish Hash - was good except for the bacon was undercooked - I like my bacon done a bit more. I substitued bacon for the roast beef that is standard with ham in the hash. I like that they serve their food in mini-skillets and crocks. Keeps the food hot as it comes out. My friend had the Jordbruken baked scramble w/ potato pancake as a side. From looking around this seemed to be a popular dish as did the Swedish Hash I had. It was bascially an omelet with potato, carmelized onion, bell pepper and bacon served on a mini-square skillet. What they called a baked egg on top of my Swedish hash simply came off to me a sunny side up egg. Potato Pancake was a bit undercooked for me. Sauteed Greens are a side dish you can choose from on my items - I didn't have them, but noticed someone else having them and they looked delicious - I will try those next time. A girl next to me was having the Broder Club - gravlax, bacon, avocado, tomato, horseradish cream on whole grain toast - looked fantastic. Great presentation. Their standard walnut toast/bread was excellent. I believe it was swirled rye w/ walnuts. Very good. Staff - friendly. Coffee - Stumptown - good.
(3)Amy R.
soooo so good; go on a weekday if you can. my perfect meal is to split the apple fritter meal and one of the scrambles with my husband. add two drinks and out the door for $28.00. my perfect breakfast / brunch.
(4)Jenn F.
After a very long wait (we had a large group and it was the weekend) supplemented by free coffee we received top notch service from our very apologetic and sincere waiter. The food was quite good (my eggs were a tad bit cool, but I can live with that), but what I really loved was the decor. I felt at ease and really enjoyed my meal. I'd like to go back again with just my husband. If our wait is shorter and we get the same wonderful service, I'll give them five stars.
(4)S A R A H.
The food is worth the wait and you will wait. The good news is that you wait next store and there's fresh free coffee available. The bad news is that you may wait a very long time. We waited 1 hour (we really wanted to eat here). The good news is that the food is really good and I personally thought it was worth the wait. The server was very nice and get this... was aware of just how long we waited (we THANK YOU for being cognizant). He brought us a little something extra that was extra delicious and made us forget how long we waited (otherwise I think 3-4 stars would be appropriate). The fact that Broder's tasty fame hasn't gone to their head wins them 5 stars and a repeat customer.
(5)Martha G.
I don't mind waiting for brunch. People who complain about a wait for weekend brunch are assholes. That being said, the coffee was great, the service was friendly and the place is cute but I've been there twice and the food was waaaaay too salty both times. Yuck. I won't be back again.
(3)Laura M.
OMG, this could be my favorite resteraunt in Portland which is saying A LOT! Come to breakfast with a newspaper or a magazine--it is worth the wait! I havn't gone for dinner yet, but if it's just as awsome as breakfast, then prepare to go crazy....
(5)Eric H.
An absolute favorite in the Clinton neighborhood. No secret on the quality of the lemon curd. Love the baked eggs, pickled boards, Aebleskiver. And hands down, one of the better Bloody Marys in town (keep it Swedish with the Aquavit).
(4)Jake D.
My wife and I stumbled onto Broder one night as volunteers for the Dining Out For Life event. Never having been we were excited to try it. SInce then we have been for breakfast and it is now MY PERSONAL FAVORITE BREAKFAST IN PORTLAND, and in my top 5 places to go! When friends come visit from out of town this has moved to the top of the list for places must seen. We are also looking for a place to live and Broder makes me really want to live in Clinton, anyone have a cheap house to rent? DECOR: The decor is phenomenal, well suited for the type of restaurant without being kitschy or obvious scandinavian. Very tasteful and classy. SERVICE: Always great! Very knowledgeable with an interest to serve and go above and beyond! FOOD: to die for! The Lefsa's are amazing as are the danish pancakes. It is always a blast to try new things but when they are also heavenly and decadent and delicious...it makes the new experience all the more fun and exciting! GO TO BRODER.
(5)Cam T.
did you ever wonder why you can't shut your ears unlike your eyes or mouth? it's because the universe wants you to pretend deafness whilst overhearing such juicy tidbits like, "I'm a serial monogamist, she was my tenth type-A photographer," or "It's great having the run of the house with my 2 kitty children!" so i think of the Mona Lisa & smile enigmatically while appreciating the cool branch chandelier suspended from the ceiling. needless to say, i never mind waiting for my dining companion to show up. even if i didn't have Days of Our Kitties to keep me amused, the cute wooden horses, streamlined subway tile, & sunny window make even the Radiohead tracks seem cheery. sometimes i crave swedish meatballs enough that i actually contemplate a trip to Ikea until i picture the meandering masses, listing handcarts, & the interminable lines from heck. my swedish meatball sandwich was delectable, from the toothy meatballs to the flavorful but not overly rich gravy to the springy, toasted sesame bun. definitely plop some lingonberry jam onto the sandwich, the tanginess gives it an extra zing! loved the homemade pickled cucumbers, red onion & beets on the side. my friend succumbed to the wiles of the carmelized onion & wild mushroom scramble. wah-ha! if you caramelize cardboard i'd eat it. the onions here were tender & sweet encased in fluffy egg with little islands of earthy mushrooms. [drool.] i'll be back for my Scandinavian fix & my next installment of As the Photographer Turns.
(4)Blaine E.
great food and atmosphere!
(5)Emily A.
WOW! This place is awesome-- very original !!! The sweedish puffs were amazing with great lemon curd, jam, and maple syrup! Such high quality food here and at decent rates, considering. Smallish portions and long waits-- but you get free coffee while waiting so its worth it!
(5)Julie T.
broder rocks my world! not only is this place cute, the coffee keeps being poured, the servers are nice, and the potatoe pancakes make me fall in love with them again and again. the baked eggs are neat. they come in a cute, little, iron skillet with its own little oven mitt for the handle. everything is served on boards. not sure what that thing outside the bathroom is....vintage urinal?
(5)Travis L.
A bit cramped, but the cozy atmosphere lets you feel like you're almost not in Portland. The presentation is artful and the taste is exquisite.
(5)Reed W.
I went to Broder for lunch. I had the Winter Board. Was it good...yes. Would I have it again for $10.....no. I'd call it quaint or different but not something I'd crave anytime soon. The baked squash was very dry and although I liked the bread that came on the board, none of the condiments really blew me away. The yogurt with fruit and honey was good and enjoyable but really nothing on the "Board" got me excited. Maybe that's just the way it is......plain and simple. I didn't feel stuffed and miserable after eating there which was good thing but I wouldn't write home about it either. The waiter was very friendly and did a great job but the other girl behind the counter looked like she was hung over or having a bad hair day.
(3)Anna L.
I moved to Portland from Chicago and am sad to say that the breakfast scene here is a little one note....not bad food...just a lot of the same stuff. I was happy to stumble upon Broder and score a delicious waffle and Jasmine Pearl tea. I also liked the potato pancake a lot! My partner ordered one of their boards and was also pleased. Although I won't make this my weekly eat out (lines can be long as it is popular and there are not that many tables), I will be back again soon and this is likely to be the place I will take out-of-towners tofor a good brunch.
(4)Adam C.
my wife and i had one of the best dining experiences ever here. i can't remember how we heard about it and we really only made it there by chance almost on a rare day we found ourselves both to be off work. i'd say it made our day but we were already having a pretty good day. it just made it almost a perfect day. the atmosphere is great. modern but not lame, trendy, we got this at ikea and it doesn't realy fit in modern. the music was thoughtful and good. the staff were very friendly, professional, but not snooty. and the price was pretty good. the food was great. i kept saying to my wife, "why aren't there more swedish restaurants around?" we loved it all. first, there was the most divine swedish meatballs you've ever had. then there were the abelskievers that knocked your socks off. but what really tied it all together was that NOTHING WAS JUST OK. EVERYTHING WAS GREAT. the coffee was awesome, the various cheeses were different but good, the bread was rustic and perfect after some meatballs, the various pickled veggies were pickled just right, and the lingonberry jam was even better. the portions were also perfect. we've been back once since then so far and although it wasn't on our day off and thus not as perfect it was still easily one of the best restaurants in town.
(5)Lucy L.
Sister raved about Broders especially their Danish pancakes. So, today we finally got the opportunity to see if Broders lived up to her hype . There was a slight wait on a Monday for brunch. I have to say the decor was quite cute and quaint. She ordered the Danish Pancakes (of course) with lingonberry jam and their housemade lemon curd. Dad ordered the Smoked Trout Pytt I Panna, and I ordered the Baked Scramble with applewood smoked bacon, wild mushrooms, and gouda. We had to wait for a good 20 minutes before our food arrived, but I guess it was ok because I was mesmerized watching the sole chef pull together multiple orders manning the grill making potato pancakes, filling mini cast iron skillets with diced goodies and eggs, and plating food in colorful dishware. I took my sip of my sister's Spanska. It was a bit too strong for my empty stomach, but my sis thoroughly enjoyed it. I stuck with the mocha, which was acceptable. The Danish pancakes were cute and resembled mini muffins and tasted like light fluffy larger versions of eggettes. I preferred the lemon curd over the lingonberry jam. I snuck some to smother my mini slices of walnut toast . I loved the potato pancake. The baked scramble was tasty as well, but became a tad rich for my taste buds after eating half of it. The diced potatoes in the Pytt I Panna was a bit too char for my father's taste, but the smoked trout was excellent. The slivers of pickled beets on it was also very tasty and served as a nice complement to the baked eggs and smoked trout. Next time, I might stick with just a platter of those mouth-watering potato pancakes. Nice ambiance if you don't mind cozy seating. I guess I'll have to give credit to my sis for this rec.
(4)iliana p.
Great service and AMAZING food! The baked eggs and potato pancakes are delicious. Also, the danish pancakes (with the lemon curd) are excellent. Overall, a very cute and unique place.
(5)B S.
super service, amazing food, everytime
(5)E W.
I thought this place was great. I would suggest the "pancakes" which are kind of little puffballs, the egg dishes are king of like baked pie style, and their bloody marys are awesome. Not your normal american brunch, but that's probably because it's not an american place. I recommend it at least one. Good for dates or family.
(4)Matthew M.
After living in the area for half a year we decided to check out Broder. Having relocated from Chicago where there's a pretty good variety of Swedish restaurants and brunch spots, we thought we'd see how it measured up. Broder is definitely "nicer" fare than the average Swedish diner/establishment. However, there are some factors that detracted from our first experience there. Timing is an issue. Brunch in Portland is a hot commodity and people seem willing (more so than I) to wait indefinitely. Broder was nice in that there was only a single party ahead of us, even though the place is somewhat small... still, despite that, getting a table took a reasonable amoutn of time. This made more sense when we sat down, when it took quite a while to order, and then an even longer time for our food to arrive. It's not that large of a restaurant, and I know they probably only had a single cook behind the counter, but 30-35 min for our straightforward order seemed a bit much. We saw my plate on the counter for a good 5-10 min before our other dish came out to us with it, so one was quite hot and one was slightly warm. The food itself was good (not what I'd call "great") although here's fair warning that the scramble portion is pretty small. All of these complaints aren't intended to take away from the spirit of the restaurant, as it has potential -- it may have just been an "off" day. The menu is a healthy balance of traditional Sweden and a contemporary twist, and the interior is surprisingly comfortable given how small the tables are, all lined up railroad style. (You wouldn't know this from their website, which features a variety of nearly abstract detail photos of chairs and biscuits, but no useful view of the restaurant itself.) But a word of caution if you are hoping to be in and out in any reasonable amount of time... you won't. Perhaps best enjoyed with a side order of extra patience.
(3)Branden T.
This is my favorite place for brunch in the city. It's warm, comforting, and the service is excellent.
(5)Vinh T.
OK, I went here with the gf and a friend from out of town, expecting excellence, based on the rave reviews on yelp. Sadly, we were disappointed. I will give it an A for originality with the Swedish food theme, super amazing bloody mary (it's quite serious), and the friendly staff. But unfortunately, those highlights are brought down by the bland, under-seasoned food (and there's no excuse for the absence of salt/pepper at the tables). For the price, better tasting food (brunch anyway) can be had Mothers, Simpatica, even Screen Door.
(3)Brandi M.
Excellent food, hyggelig (cozy) vibe, great service and coffee well-brewed (believe it or not there are an increasing number of places serving Stumptown that don't do it justice). Having lived in Denmark for a very long time, it's kind of amusing to see what a hit this place is here in PDX. I can't speak for the Swedes and Norwegians, but Danes certainly don't make hot dishes for breakfast. 'American breakfast/brunch' is a huge trend in DK but it's our fare as well. Danish breakfast is extremely simple- mostly bread and some things to put on it. Perhaps some fruit and yogurt. Lunch is the same minus the yogurt. Broder's menu is rather authentic albeit slightly adapted...WELL adapted I must say since, although I definitely came to appreciate Scandinavian food, it is very simple and can easily become a bit...boring which may be why it lacks the far-reaching fame of French and Italian cuisine. So hats off to Broder for making a 'good' thing GREAT! The only thing I will say is actually better in DK is the aebleskiver (oh, and I must admit to not having tried Broder's 'Danish' pastry. I've yet to find authentic Danish pastry in the U.S. Not even in Solvang.) But if you've never tasted Else-Marie's homemade aebleskiver, you don't know what you're missing!
(5)cory n.
Broder was fantastic, my wife and I try and go to a different breakfast spot every Sunday. This Sunday we had the pleasure of going to Broder, we love the location and at 930 on a Sunday and sat right down. I had the Swedish pancakes with applesauce, and my wife the veggie panna. Both dishes came quickly and were fantastic, the only negative was the amount of applesauce I got but I am sure if I asked I could have got more. Overall a fantastic experience. We will be back.
(4)dean c.
Brunch on Sunday, about 1:00. I bought some records at the little shop right next door during the brief wait to be seated. The food was great, while the portions were on the small side. I was duly sated by the hash, though my girlfriend's order of baked eggs and greens left a little more substance to be desired. Good mimosa, egg yolks could have been runnier. Everything was well-seasoned and the staff were on point despite being busy. I'm from Seattle where it seems to be slightly more expensive to eat out, but I'd say this place was pretty reasonably priced, especially considering the pleasant ambience. I would be back if we lived in town to check out more dishes.
(5)Amber B.
awesome. we had the street dog and swedish meatballs. both were very nicely prepared and full of flavor. the staff was friendly and prompt. cant wait to go back and try something else!
(4)Cup K.
smoked trout hash was super yum and unique. danish pancakes are puffier than beignets--thumbs up
(5)G J J.
Awesome, unique, tasteful Brunch food that is well worth returning for next weekend....and the one after that.
(5)Morgan S.
I lived in Sweden for nearly 5 years. This place does a great job at reflecting the great food from Sweden and Scandinavia. Traditional Swedish fare with the Chef's own twists keep me coming back. I especially love the hash with ham and roast beef - make sure to get the butter crown (even better than the aebelskiver!).
(5)Rebecca A.
Not only is the food authentic Scandinavian, but the show the chef puts on preparing the food is entertainment in itself. We recommend sitting at the counter for the best view! High energy! The food was a Scandinavian treat and the the coffee was wonderful! Repeat business for sure!
(5)Pat U.
Went back for the second time and it only reinforced what I thought the first time....do NOT go to Broder for dinner! The portions are RIDICULOUS in that the entrees are the size of appetizers. Even the Swedish coffee, while tasty, was 1/3 the size of a "normal" coffee drink. And here in Portland, that just doesn't cut it! Once again, we left hungry. It's the last time. I am sorry to say that we can go to IKEA for good food and it's affordable, even cheap. BIG THUMBS DOWN FOR DINNER AT BRODER!
(2)Tim B.
If you are looking for a huge breakfast, the kind where you need to unbutton the top button of your pants when you're done, don't eat here, this isn't what you will get. Broder is one of the few restaurants where when I am done eating, I feel full, but I do not need to waddle out of the building. The food at Broder tasted extremely fresh, perfectly cooked, and beautifully presented. We arrived at the restaurant around 10.30 and there was a pretty long line of people waiting to be seated, but it only took them about 20 minutes to seat us. Once seated we immediately placed our order, but we had to wait another 30-40 minutes for our food to arrive, and during this time we only had our coffee refilled a few times, because they kept running out of it as soon as they got to our table. Though this should not detour you from eating here; good things come to those who wait. I had one of their scrambles served with a potato pancake; both were mouthwatering and cooked to perfection. The scramble had ham and some sort of Scandinavian cheese in it, YUMMM. The pancake was thick, browned on the outside, and had a fluffy soft inside. Both were wonderful. The staff is super friendly, they answered all of our questions, chatted with us, and made us feel really welcomed. I look forward to eating here again! Even though the service is not fast (at all), they are doing it up right! Broder has it all: -full bar (including nice wine list and great beers) -great "feel-good-guiltless" food -strong coffee -comfortable, interesting, and fun atmosphere -great staff AND -it's close to home!
(5)roger s.
had the smoked trout hash. totally recommend. very nice, friendly. well worth the wait.
(4)mayzie h.
i made a yelp profile just so i could rave about how great broder is. i've been a couple times and i can always count on having an excellent experience. joe makes the best latte i've ever had, and it doesn't hurt that he's easy on the eyes. it's worth the wait for the danish pancakes, although i don't know why anyone would bother with something so pedestrian as maple syrup when they also come with lemon curd and lingonberry jam. all of the egg dishes, in their cute little cast iron pans, are superb. my boyfriend took me here for my birthday breakfast, and now he can't stop talking about tiny pans. delicious food, cute space, great music (on a drizzly october morning he was playing pinback--perfect). broder is a must.
(5)Linh D.
Yummy food - great omelette and danish pancakes!
(4)Ashley S.
I have never been to Sweden but sitting in the shop I felt like I could be there. The shop has a mixture of clean modern design mixed with a rustic fishing town feel. The counters being a dark wood complemented by yellow metal chairs totally gives you this feel. I ordered the Solstice bord which has changed my expectations of lunch. Each item was perfectly portioned and arranged on the plate like a piece of art work. It seem like a lot, ham, granola parfait, hard boiled egg, fruit,cheese, bread and rye crisps, however it is just right. I started with the ham and cheese and work my way around the board. Every things was so savory and delicious. When I took my last bite was was convinced I was in Sweden with a happy tummy. I'm glad I don't live in Portland anymore or I would go broke wanting to eat here everyday! (Not really, I want to move back to Portland so bad, seriously if you know of a job tell me, especially a job that will support my broder addiction) If you have never been here, take the morning off work and get yourself some breakfast.
(5)Adam B.
Worst dining experience I've ever had. Ever. Having only two parties of four in front of our party of four, it took us two hours to sit down. The entire time we waited we were ignored completely, with no word on how long the wait would be. The hostess told us it would be just a minute more about an hour and a half in, and then we didn't see her for another thirty minutes. Once we sat down we waited for another 10 minutes to be seen by our waiter when there are only 10 tables and two waiters in the whole restaurant. There was no apology or understanding about how long we had waited or any acknowledgment at all as the waiter and hostess and cook spent most of the time we were there chatting or taking coffee breaks. The food itself was an incredible rip off. I understand the concept of this restaurant is supposed to be quaint and progressive but they confused classy with shoddy. Spending $11 for half a plate of food is ridiculous for brunch specials. Everyone at the table was still hungry after the tiny portions were eaten. The food was poorly made, lukewarm, and low quality for an exorbitant price. We never saw our waiter again. Ever. We had to flag down the hostess to get our check, flag down the busser to take our check, and left without our plates being cleared. To top it off, the waiter showed up to the table to look at the tip we didn't leave faster than we'd seen him move all day. He was actually shocked that we left no tip. If I could give this negative stars, I would.
(1)Olivier D.
I had breakfast today at this awesome Scandinavian restaurant in the SE. Be ready to wait a little to have a table during the weekends as the place is rather small, popular... and the service is not the fastest. Be also ready for great scrambles served on hot plates with brown bread. I still need to go to Sweden to know if this is typical, but it's definitely good to eat and watch.
(5)Simon L.
Wow! I thought Scandinavians can't cook. I had the Swedish Breakfast Boad. It was the most variety of food I've ever had for breakfast. I almost broke into tears when I dropped a piece of smoked trout. Coffee was good too (well, Stumptown). That little ball shaped pastry was also my favorite. I wish Seattle had a place like this.
(5)Eric F.
Second visit to Broder. The food is quite good, at least as far as breakfast goes, but the service is another matter. It's SLOOOOOOOW. Super slow. Mind you, this is a restaurant with maybe 8 tables, plus a counter, that seats maybe 20-25 people. We arrived shortly after they opened at 9:00 a.m., so there were a few customers already there; as there were a couple of empty tables, we were promptly seated. And then the waiting game ensued... A few minutes later, a waiter came by to deliver menus and take drink orders (coffee, OJ, etc.), and although this happened in a totally reasonable time frame, what happened next was an indication of what was to follow: the coffee arrived about 10 minutes later. This seemed a bit anomalous, but the waiter did go ahead and take our food order right about then. By this time, the restaurant was nearly full, but not particularly busy, and certainly not "slammed," i.e. with a line of customers going out the door and so forth. It did not seem a good omen to me that the people at the next table, who were seated just before we arrived, got their food at least 20 minutes after placing their order. In our case, It took a full 30 minutes for the food to hit the table. By this time, the coffee had grown cold, and it took a bit of doing to get a refill. Yes, the food was good, and yes, the wait staff were perfectly courteous. It just seems a bit odd to me that they would have apparently only one line cook on duty... although, with that said, I've seen solo short order cooks at other breakfast joints slam out dishes, one after another, without getting unreasonably behind. At Broder, it appeared that the cook was making one order at a time, and maybe part of a second. This was our second visit, and I witnessed the same thing on our first, although the restaurant was less busy that time so the wait wasn't as long. Would I recommend this place to others? Yes, but with reservations. First, you cannot be in a hurry whatsoever. If we had had some sort of time-sensitive commitment, I would have put down $5 for the coffee, canceled the order, and left. Second, it helps if you are enamored with Scandinavian paraphernalia and decor, in which case you can admire your surroundings while waiting for the food to arrive. I mean no sarcasm here -- if you like what you see in the pictures above, you may very well adore this place from the standpoint of decor alone, for it has real charm. And third, do not come on a blustery winter/spring/fall day if you can help it, since the front door doesn't close properly and it gets pretty drafty near the front of the restaurant. (Question to Portland restauranteurs: would it kill your bottom line to fix the door frame if you're keeping shop in a "vintage" location? I mean, this is not the first place that I've been to with this problem.) But, with all that said, I'd give it better-than-average odds that we'll be back again some day.
(3)Mahogany J.
Yum Yum Yum. I went with friends based on a few other reviews and it was delicious. I have to agree with another Yelper that the soft boiled eggs are a little to far into the hard boiled territory, but still great. A little bit of everything with the Autumn something choice: soft boiled egg, hearty bread which was warm and tasty, ligonberry jam, a soft cheese spread, butter, and yogurt with granola, nuts fruit and jam that was lovely. The food took a bit to come out but it was worth the wait. Also the latte is fantastic. Great vibe, good music. Definitely recommend it!
(5)Richard R.
Arrived at Broder at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Grabbed a table by the window, ordered the Danish pancakes, and watched the crowd gather slowly. The pancakes with lemon curd, lingonberry jam, and maple syrup were obviously awesome as stated in many other reviews as was the waffle/ham/egg combo I helped my wife eliminate of the plate. I'm an early-bird, so getting Portland's favorite meal (yeah, breakfast) and a good table doesn't seem to be not much of a problem for me. But here's the timeline, if you are looking to not be standing in the rain. Tables were full by roughly 9:25 a.m., the sign-in sheet was broken out about 9:30 a.m., and the line outside was 6-8 people deep by 9:40 when we departed. Bottom line is that the placed is swamped and people even seem to linger a bit after their meals (creating a longer wait) because Broder's breakfasts are great, it has a very comfortable setting, and it has no shortage of positive press.
(4)Dingo M.
Their lamb burger is to fight for! I take my business clients here as often as possible. Great personable service... paced right to have a conversation and I'm willing to wait to have great food.
(4)Kim L.
We had our first Broder experience today and it was good. Got there at 8:40 not realizing they don't open 'til 9. I'm not sure this is a good tactic because the whole place filled up exactly at 9 which means all stations were slammed at once: waiter, kitchen, etc. When we told our waiter we could order right away (hoping to get our ticket in early since the kitchen would soon be overwhelmed) he gave us attitude about how everyone had come in at once, etc. I wish they would open at 8 which would allow for a more gentle moving into it for those who might be willing to start breakfast out before 9 on a weekend. I say this because I doubt there are that many people in SE who would line up before 8 and fill the joint up but I could be wrong. We tend to be a little slower getting going in this part of town. We had the smoked trout hash and aebleskivers. Both were really good. The hash is really finely diced which makes for lots of nice browned bits. If you like chunky hash, you would be disappointed but I liked it. The walnut toast with the hash has a really nice almost sourdough kind of flavor and might even have some rye in it? One of the eggs was a little firm while the other was softer and somewhat runny. For the hash, I think the softer egg is better! We have a 'skiver griddle at home and sometimes make them so we knew what to expect. Broder has good ones and the lemon curd, maple syrup, and lingonberry jam are nice condiments. The 'skivers are light, fluffy, nice and hot and have a good eggy flavor. I only wish Broder would whip up some real Swedish pancakes - one of my favorite breakfast dishes ever. Swedish pancakes as I know them are thin, light, eggy, almost crepe-like pancakes and usually served with lingonberry jam. They are simple to make as long as you whip up your batter the day before and allow it to cure overnight in the fridge. We only had OJ for drinks but it was good quality juice. I'll be back to try other dishes since some of the things around us like the club sandwich made with gravlax looked amazing. You can't help but see everyone's food since the space is very small with tables lined up next to each other very close. It's very bistro-style in that way. Our neighbors had the danish crown pastry that came with lemon curd and some kind of berry sauce and it looked super good and appeared to be fresh from the oven with a slightly gooey interior. The little scones were cute and so tempting I nearly stole one from the table on the other side. I hope to try a breakfast board soon.
(4)Liz T.
There are so many great brunch places in Portland, but this place is my favorite by far. And I can't exactly describe why. It must be the cute factor of this place. I love all things cute. Things are served in you own mini skillet, or pot on little checkerboard parchment sqaures. It may also be the fact that breakfast food is hard to get wrong, it is also hard to make special or memorable. And this place is just different enough with the swedish inspired dishes while still feeling like breakfast food. Or maybe it's because most of the egg dishes come baked giving you the impression that that are just a tad healthier for you. The first time here I had the aebleskiver (danish pancakes) and the pytti panna (swedish hash), the second time I had the the special- a savory ham streudal topped with cream and lingonberry jam. All delicious!
(5)Amy T.
We arrived at 11:30 AM on an idle Tuesday and there was a 30 minute wait. We waited a copious amount of time, but the host was super friendly and got us a cup of coffee. Once we sat down and saw everyone else's food, we knew it was worth the wait- we wanted what everyone else was eating! We ordered the special of the day: a potato crepe with corn, tomatoes, and pork belly, and we also tried the baked scramble with pork belly. What we received was cooked to perfection and so tender we didn't even need a knife. The flavor was perfect and the portion was enough to leave you sated without feeling gorged. We will be back!!!
(5)Win L.
Had the lost eggs, Swedish meatballs, Danish pancakes and potato pancakes! All delicious!!! Waiter forgot to put in order for potato pancake and apologized by making them on the house when they finally arrived, very classy. Really friendly service and worth the wait! Yummmmmy! Must try for any potato pancake lovers!
(5)Megan S.
This was the location of my very first Portland brunch, and I was fully prepared for a looong wait. Happily, my friend and I were seated at the bar after only about ten minutes sipping coffee in the area next door (a...bar? A mystery, at any rate). Soon after sitting down, we were enjoying some tasty breakfast cocktails (Dutchman's Milk and an Aperol spritz) And watching the action in the kitchen. I had the smoked trout hash, which was topped with baked eggs that were just runny enough to coat the hash with deliciously unctuous yolk (breakfast is serious business, so I have to use only the best adjectives). I know there are many, many places for brunch in Portland, but Broder is too lovely not to revisit.
(5)Elizabeth B.
Their food is so delicious! I had aebleskiver and loved it. Their chai is a little strong on the anise (I think it was anise), but I added lots of sugar and a bit of cream and enjoyed the results. My husband had the apple fritter and said it was very good. Their bacon is a little smoky for my taste. The ambiance is very pleasant and the staff are all great. Highly recommended.
(4)Julie C.
Cured meat and smoked trout for breakfast? Yes, please! I'm a protein whore, so I LOVE when I can find meaty breakfasts that aren't tempered by sugary pastries or pancakes (though you can order aebleskivers, too). The baked eggs are very delicious and I'm in love with the tiny cast iron pans they're served in. I also like eating off the wooden board for the Swedish Breakfast Bord ($12). The boi says, "I liked the vibe." It's sunny, small, and doesn't take itself too seriously for how popular the place is.
(4)Tom M.
I and my friends Jan-Olaf and Sven tried this establishment in anticipations of a day of ice carving and reading Kierkegaard. Being Sandanavians and finding emotional outbursts boring, I was surpised to find that my friends and I had enjoyed the experience at this Broder so much. Sven had the egg sandwich, with moist bread, ham and a tomato that pulled it all together. Jan-Olaf tried Broder's Aebleskivers (Danish pancakes), remarking that they were as good as his mother's, though in the summer months at their cabin in Provence, she would cook the Aebleskivers with her top off. Sven and I were stomach ill from that point forward, and I could not finish my trout hash, due to visions of Jan-Olaf's mom naked with the Aebleskivers. (Trout Hash was good, though it was missing something to take it over the top). Later, inspired by a review of the works of Edvard Munch, I thought back to this meal and reflected on my good fortune at finding Broders.
(4)Stacey D.
New fav breakfast spot. Love love love!
(5)Andrew C.
Sometimes you can't help but being THAT guy. You know, like the guy who meets a new girl and gets all up in arms about how amazing she is. How she could do no wrong. How her being on the planet is a gift to mankind...etc. Only to realize a few months later the disappointment that she isn't really any of those things - in fact, she's pretty normal. You just had some rose colored classes on the whole time. Similar to how the nation is now viewing our most recent presidential pick... However, after a couple visits to Broder I will stand up in it's defense to anyone that the food is amazing. It could do no wrong and it being in the same city I live in is a gift to...well, me - and all of us. Before you jump off the computer to go check it out some morning (or to counter my claims) know what Broder is not: Broder is NOT hangover food. Broder does NOT offer breakfast that one might consider "hearty" While fairly cheap, Broder is NOT breakfast on a budget (Go to MFP for that) Broder offers Scandinavian artisan breakfast, and pardon my french, but it's fucking great. This morni......afternoon I tried the breakfast sandwich which I had reservations about since they can be pretty plain at most places. Not here. What you receive is less traditional sandwich with two baked eggs, damn good spices, duroc ham, gruyere, marjoram cream, and tomatoes grilled on top and between two slices of walnut bread. Yeah, I said it. Walnut bread. Last visit's breakfast was the Pytt I Panna, Swedish Hash. It was mind blowing with potatoes, peppers, roast beef and ham, topped with baked eggs and served with (again) walnut bread. Portions are smaller than you would find at traditional American hearty breakfast shops but not small enough to not be satisfied when through with the meal. I've only been back for breakfast so far, but Broder offers a lunch and dinner menu that I'm anxious to order from after reading it on the wall today. Broder also serves an AWESOME spicy bloody mary topped with tomatoes and beets. No clever ending this time around - just do yourself a first-meal favor and give Broder a shot.
(5)Michelle H.
I've been sitting on this review for a while. Thinking. Brainstorming. Collecting my thoughts. I needed the perfect, most poetic words to express my love for Broder. Unfortunately all I could come up with was: Best. Breakfast. Ever. Period. It's true. It's a bold statement, but it's true. I can't stop talking about it. It was the result of another 2pm breakfast adventure, but I'd gather any time is okay for Broder. The breakfasts are simple. They aren't gut busting. They're made with such a passion for simplicity. I can definitely get behind Scandinavian cuisine. My ham and beef hash came out on a simple wooden board. It was presented in an adorable red dish, and the two baked eggs sat atop the mound of tender meat proudly. There weren't any garish potatoes to muck up the flavor and add filler. The experience was pure, unadulterated dining. Four quaint squares of walnut toast were off to the side. It was the perfect size. Perfect for soaking up egg yolk. Perfect for smothering with lingonberry jam. They don't pre-butter said toast, of which I am a firm believer. I cannot stand toast being buttered with a heavy hand. Frankly, I can't stand butter on my toast. I want to try every random thing on the menu. The Scandinavian food presents unique combinations and presentations that I can't help but want to try. It's like taking yourself out of the hustle and bustle of life and gut busting omelets, and stepping in for a quick bite in Europe. Yes, it's a smaller portion, but you know what? It's a perfect portion. I've never left a meal so completely comfortable and satisfied in a long time. Even their iced tea tasted different, but still incredible. It was rich and slightly bitter. It was just perfect. I see they serve Stumptown, but I wasn't in a coffee mood. The decor alone is simple, clean, and lovely. I love the track lighting along the ceiling. I love the mirrors. I love the tile. It's homey without being kitschy. It really compliments the food. Good, clean food for a good, clean restaurant. Smelling the open kitchen is fun while you wait. It gives you something to watch and take in. It does get a little warm in there when the weather is the same. It's still all very worth it. The perfect breakfast comes in a Scandinavian box. Who knew? It left me in such a state of euphoria; it might have instilled in me the desire to go purchase vinyl at Green Noise across the street. Oh wait, I don't amazing breakfast to do that.
(5)Buford C.
Oh my super-duper-bitchin' gawd! This place rocks. Super cool presentations of eggs, meat and potatoes through a Swedish kaleidoscope! Baked eggs are delicious, the apple fritters downright expialidocious! Coffee is solid, made in a Chemex I think, but my it was good. Hard working staff makes the service great. Creative fun atmosphere. I absolutely love Portland because sometimes you find restaurants just as good as this one with zero 'tude and delicious food. Keep it up Broder.
(5)JOSHUA K.
The pancakes are something entirely different and so good (basically round balls of fluffy pastry puff that has a lemon/bread flavour. The trout has is really tasty with diced peppers and excellent fish cuts. Breakfast cocktail was an aquavite base with grapefruit and cream, also great. Long wait - but totally worth it
(5)Nataliya R.
Always so good! The wait is a bit ridiculous.
(5)Desiree I.
Very good. Will be back.
(5)Chris S.
I finally decided to sit out the wait on a Sunday morning to eat at this institution. Oh I was so happy!!!!! The food was so memeorable and those cooks at the grill at top notch. Whenever I want to make my tummy happy I will go there. Good job fella's.
(5)Paul E.
Broder did a fine job of sorting me out after the previous evening's over indulgence in Oregonian beer... Our lunch there on a quiet Monday afternoon (no waiting!) consisted of a three open faced sandwiches (two herring, one gravlax) with a potato pancake ($11), and smoked trout Swedish hash (also $11). The sandwiches had generous chunks of tender gravlax and just-right herring that were complimented well by the slightly bitter dark rye bread and crunchy pancake. The hash came well presented, but quickly ended up as a very tasty mess in which the smokiness of the trout cut through, exactly as it should. Easily as good as my experience of eating similar dishes in Stockholm and Copenhagen, if not better. Broder is a great place.
(5)Karen G.
The space inside is tiny, for sure. Maybe a dozen tables, so yeah, you're probably going to wait if you showed up at 10 on a weekend morning. But show me a (good) place where you're NOT going to wait in Portland. We got here at 8:55 on a Sunday and were able to make the first seating. The food arrived in a fairly timely manner, though it felt like longer since we were sitting at the bar and could watch them make everyone else's food. The danish pancakes were tasty, and yes, round. I was expecting something more like a crepe, but wasn't disappointed. The lemon curd was absolutely delicious. We also got the lefse of the day- today it was ham, poached pears and an onion marmalade. I was hesitant about the onion marmalade, but it was quite a nice surprise. The price is decent, though you might want to get 3 dishes for 2 people if you're planning on breakfasting like you normally do in Portland. The plates aren't small- they're probably sized like humans SHOULD be eating. It's just that they seem small compared to the breakfast plates we're all used to getting. I didn't leave feeling hungry, but I wasn't full either. So maybe next time I'll add the apple fritters or some other side. But there will be a next time.
(4)Rodrigo H.
Portland's best breakfast!
(4)Megan L.
I just don't know how someone can rate this place anything less than 5 stars. They must not get it-- travel to Denmark or Sweden, and then you'll understand why. There is nothing on the menu at Broder that I haven't loved. They serve their coffee with warmed milk in little personalized bottles, and you feel like you're going to step out onto a cobblestone street and tour around Copenhagen after eating. Unfortunately (or fortunately for some), you're just in Portland. But Broder brings a slice of familial Scandinavian life to Clinton Street. The flavor combinations of all dishes at Broder are fantastic, and everything just melts in your mouth. Order everything. You'll love it. Try something you're unsure of; you'll be impressed. Yes, you will be bumping elbows with your neighbors and listening onto their conversations. If that's not your cup of tea, don't visit Europe. Barstools, warm coffee mugs, breakfast smorgasbords (literally), fresh lingonverry jam... amazing. Yes you will wait- but they take care of you. And please don't compare this to Ikea. It doesn't count.
(5)Frank R.
My wife and I went to Broder for the first time on a Wednesday morning to avoid the dreaded lines on the weekends and we're thankful we did as the food was certainly not worthy of waiting hours to eat. I had the Trout Swedish Hash while my wife opted for the Swedish Breakfast Bord. The portions were small for the price and we both left feeling a bit hungry. The quality of the food was ok, but certainly couldn't stand up to the breakfasts we have at our favorite spot: Petite Provence ( yelp.com/biz/petite-prov… ) in taste or portion. I was sorely disappointed with Broder's coffee - I mean this is Portland and mediocre coffee doesn't fly around here. To Broder's credit, they have team of 5 staff members who work quickly and effectively to get orders to the tables in a timely fashion. Overall, I think Broder might get a 5 star rating from us if it were in Beaverton, or a cultural wasteland like Tigard, but in the heart of SE Portland, a breakfast joint really needs to have game to compete and Broder wasn't all that...
(3)Stanley T.
Woohoo! is right. Damn, that was a good lunch! We were doing some shopping in the neighborhood and we decided to give Broder a try. My sweetie is largely of Scandinavian decent and has a propensity toward this sort of cuisine. I had the (obviously mistaken) mental picture of blandness, but chose this spot to please her. It pleased us both and opened my eyes to a whole new world of food. 2 PM on a Wednesday seems to be a good time to frequent Broder. While they were moderately busy, it was nothing like the lines-out-the-door stories I've heard. We were seated and served promptly. I wanted a glass of red wine and described to our entirely pleasant server the attributes I desired. He gave me a sample of one that, while praiseworthy, was a bit less full-bodied than what I had in mind. Our server seemed to have an "Ah Ha" moment and ran out the door to the establishment next door (Savoy - same owner) and came back with a bottle that produced a delightful glass. Now, that's service! Ronda ordered the gravlax, pickled herring and pate bord. I got a little bite of each and each taste was incredible. I ordered the lamb burger. There's no doubt in my mind that this was a five-star burger. I'm tempted to say it was the best burger ever, but I've had some wonderful burgers. Might need some side-by-side to make this ultimate judgment, but it says a lot that I would consider the need for such a tournament. This thing had me wondering why I would ever have to think beef when I think burger. Both of us had salad with our entrees. This was so much the opposite of the salads I reported on in my last review (of a different establishment) - Broder's were the freshest of fresh. The pickled vegetables in the salad and as a condiment were so tasty. I regret having taken so long to have found this gem. Very much looking forward to a return.
(5)Landon T.
Long line on Sunday. We waited for an hour and a half for a table. What we thought was complimentary coffee for those waiting outside ended up being charged on our bill at $2.50 each. The food was excellent as always but it ended up being much more expensive than expected because of the coffee fiasco. To be honest the coffee wasn't even that good (bitter). I hope our next visit is better. If so, I will update this.
(3)Steph C.
I'll be the first to admit that most of my opinions about Scandinavia have been culled from trips to Ikea- so I didn't really know what to expect with broder. Finally got a chance to have brunch here and have to say that it absolutely lived up to the hype. Expect a very long wait- as it's a fairly small restaurant. Managed to snag one of the outside tables, which was really nice. The service was really excellent. When the server heard it was our first time at the restaurant, the kitchen brought out a plate of abelskivers (resembling donuts)- fluffy and accompanied by two different jams. Then ordered lefsa of the day- which are a fairly thin swedish pancake with rotating accompaniments. The version we had was delicious though. The lost eggs were a very good light dish- eggs over some spinach. Well executed, but maybe not quite as unique as some of the other stuff. Looking forward to going back!
(4)Beka M.
I liked this place. But we had to tag team to make it worthwhile. Someone who lives nearby ran out in pajamas to sign us up just so we could eat there 2 hours later. We ordered and ate as fast as people should. Getting checked out took a while, then waiting for one of our peeps to come back from the bathroom they asked us to get up because so many more were waiting. That said, the food was interesting and mostly good. We did like the baked scramble (frittata-like) that came with excellent tomato soup and the apple fritters. We weren't too keen on that square tortilla like thing.The horseradish potato salad needed a bit of something, at least lemon or salt maybe. The lefse maybe should be left alone.
(3)Erik G.
Skipped the wait at Pok Pok after NOT beating the early dinner crowd and were seated directly at Broder. Nice casual but chic ambiance. Had My Morning Jacket playing just loud enough to hear but not quite loud enough to enjoy fully. The place was calm at 6:30pm just a few other couples eating and drinking. I I ordered a burger with a few pickled delights and blue cheese on a brioche bun. Nice and juicy, good balance of flavor a treat all around. The wife had the Stockholm Hot dog with shrimp salad. Very different from any other dog on the planet, served in flat bread, with a potato pancake and the a fore mentioned shrimp salad. So I only managed to get one bite and it was great. Put it on the bucket list. If you will never have the chance to eat one late night after the disco in Sweden do yourself a favor and try one at Broder. In summary, good food, not overly complex but tasty and well executed. Oh, we did bring the 3 year old with us and she fared OK. Had the Apple Fritters with sausage and baked eggs. Great all around, loved the baked eggs.
(4)Sabrina C.
What we loved about this place was not only that the breakfast was the best we've ever had, but they have very different breakfast options on the menu (i.e., it isnt your typical omelettes and eggs benedict). We shared the danish pancakes for an appetizer, and then had the apple fritter and smoked trout hash for our meal. All three were phenominal. Oh, and the coffee was great too (and I'm not a big coffee fan). We can't stop talking about this place.
(5)Karl S.
As a native Swede, this is where I go when homesickness strikes. The food is authentic and executed well. The wait can be long and it's not Michelin three star dining, but the food is fantastic and in the end that's what really matters.
(5)Jeremy S.
Quite frankly, Broder is perfect. My wife came here by herself a few weeks ago and had been raving about it ever since. Today, we found ourselves with a few lunchtime hours sans kid, so she said "hey, let's go to Broder for lunch!" So off we went. We showed up around 12:30pm on Tuesday, and I would say that was a great time to get there, because there were only a few other people there. The restaurant did fill up a bit during our time there, but not terribly. Anyway, as I said, pretty much everything was perfect, from the little dish of pickled vegetables that comes with the salad to the cute little plastic dish that the sugarcubes are served with for the iced tea, they definitely consider the details here. And the food? Well, pretty much perfect. My wife enjoyed the meatball sandwich (entertainingly abbreviated on the bill as "Ball Sando") so much the first time she came that she decided to get it again, and I couldn't turn down the Broder Club (I certainly never would have thought to put gravlax, bacon and avocado together on a sandwich, would YOU? But damn if it isn't delicious!). Perfect amount of food, just enough to leave you pleasantly full. And did I mention delicious? I think I could eat here every day.
(5)Joe B.
Stunning. Absolutely wonderful. Nothing anywhere else like it. Even rivals Scandinavia!
(5)JL i.
Love this place for breakfast - you definitely need to get there early if you want to avoid a wait. I'd give it 5 stars if it didn't always take so long to get your food, which some Saturdays I don't mind at all, but I always see people in there who are clearly there for their first time and quite frustrated! The hash is delicious (I always order a side of yogurt to eat while I wait, it's so good) as are the seasonal bords. Coffee is always hot and strong. Haven't ever had anything here that I don't like. It's a nice break from ordinary American breakfast food. I think if they expanded the size of the restaurant, it'd be perfect!
(4)snood s.
F and I had the one of the best meals that either of us have had in Portland when we went to Broder for my Bday. It was such a treat to experience the $24 four course menu. We kicked it off with some bang'n gravlax and king crab legs and Saison beer from Denmark. We each picked two items from the 2nd course menu -deviled eggs, cured beef, melt-in-your-mouth cheese tart and meatballs that I can't get my mind off of. I felt like I was eating gold. The main course was just as tasty and unique - venison and duck - each with an interesting twist on a lingonberry accompaniment. The food was so good we called the chef out of the open kitchen to say thanks so much - did I mention we had several Nordic beers? The meal closed with a lovely cream and lignonberry dessert served with gingersnap cookies - a new and delicious flavor combination for me and a oil chocolate cake that was dense and earthy without being heavy or overly sweet. Our waiter provided us with a shot of some type of liqueur to settle our stomachs. The presentation was fun and reminiscent of sushi - with well paced dishes arriving on small white platters set on wooden boards. The service was fun and professional. We had a blast and the food was incredible.
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