4. Restaurants

Jam On Hawthorne

2239 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR, 97214
  • (503) 234-4790
  • Store is closed

Jam On Hawthorne Menu

  • Sandwiches
  • Burgers
  • Build Your Own
  • Scrambles
  • Etcetera
  • Savory Specialties
  • Wraps
  • Corned Beef
  • Breakfast Hashes
  • Breakfast Pancakes
  • Build Your Own Waffle
  • Savory Sides
  • Savory Sides - Meats
  • Sweet Sides
  • Savory Sides - Eggs
  • Savory Sides - Sauces
  • Savory Sides - Veggies
  • Sweet Specialties

Diabetics at Jamba Juice:

Eating good food at the right time can control your blood sugar, also stop you from craving wrong sort of food. Jamba Juice offers drinks in three separate sizes: 16, 24, and 32-ounce. You can choose the lowest serving size and cut down on sugars and calorie intake. If you're diabetic and concerned about the sugar intake, then you can opt for the smaller 9.5-ounce smoothies available for kids at Jamba Juice.

Foods to Avoid at Jamba Juice for Diabetics:

Jamba Juice is primarily known for its highly satisfying and nutritive smoothies and juices. Almost every smoothie and juice item on the Jamba Juice menu contains sugar. Diabetics are recommended to opt for smaller serving size while ordering at Jamba Juice. Also, avoid opting for creamy treats as all the smoothies offered in this category contain a load of sugars.

Keep the sugar content below 50g per meal at Jamba Juice and ensure that you don't follow it with a heavy meal. A small size regular smoothie is equivalent to a meal for everyone. Classic smoothies at Jamba Juice are also heavily loaded with sugars. Stay away from that section if you are a diabetic.

Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Jamba Juice:

Great Greens (16 fl oz)

Nutritional Facts: 160 calories, 1.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 5mg sodium, 37g carbs, 24g sugar, 5g fiber, 4g Protein

Pomegranate Antioxidant Smoothie (Small)

Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 0g Fat (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 80mg sodium, 43g carbs, 34g sugar, 4g fiber, 1g Protein

Cucumber Orange Cooler (16 fl oz)

Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 1g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 46g carbs, 46g sugar, 1g fiber, 3g Protein

Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 2.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0.5g), 15mg sodium, 35g carbs, 5g sugar, 4g fiber, 8g Protein

Orange Carrot Twist (16 fl oz)

Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 1g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 120mg sodium, 41g carbs, 34g sugar, 0g fiber, 4g Protein

Veggie Vitality (16 fl oz)

Nutritional Facts: 200 calories, 1.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 240mg sodium, 44g carbs, 33g sugar, 5g fiber, 4g Protein

Lotta Horchata

Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 2.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 125mg sodium, 44g carbs, 26g sugar, 2g fiber, 4g Protein

Positively Pomegranate Bowl

Nutritional Facts: 380 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 85mg sodium, 69g carbs, 46g sugar, 10g fiber, 10g Protein

Wheatgrass Juice Shot

Nutritional Facts: 8 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 5mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0.5g sugar, 0g fiber, 0.5g Protein

Orange Ginger Cayenne Juice Shot

Nutritional Facts: 35 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 8g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 1g Protein

Turmeric – Tame the Flame™

Nutritional Facts: 20 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 6g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein

Wheatgrass – Amino on the Go™

Nutritional Facts: 20 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 4g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein

Ginger – Daily Zing™

Nutritional Facts: 25 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 6g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein

Healthy Meal suggestions for Jam On Hawthorne

  • Sandwiches
  • Burgers
  • Build Your Own
  • Scrambles
  • Etcetera
  • Savory Specialties
  • Wraps
  • Corned Beef
  • Breakfast Hashes
  • Breakfast Pancakes
  • Build Your Own Waffle
  • Savory Sides
  • Savory Sides - Meats
  • Sweet Sides
  • Savory Sides - Eggs
  • Savory Sides - Sauces
  • Savory Sides - Veggies
  • Sweet Specialties

High Blood Pressure at Jamba Juice

Vegetables and fruits combo is considered the best food to lower blood pressure. More importantly, if you opt for ingredients containing carotenoids such as lutein, beta-carotene, and cryptoxanthin as well as Vitamin C will also help lower blood pressure. Potassium-rich foods also help lower blood pressure. So, if you are concerned about your high blood pressure, then always opt for Jamba Juice smoothies and juices containing vegetables and fruits, especially foods rich in potassium.

Foods to Avoid at Jamba Juice for High Blood Pressure:

Almost every juices and smoothie offered at Jamba Juice contain an adequate amount of sodium. To control or maintain blood pressure levels, you must avoid flatbreads served at Jamba Juice. They are high in sodium and saturated fat. Most of the items on the Jamba Juice menu are safe for high blood pressure candidates. However, it is recommended to opt for healthier options than to munch on anything and everything.

Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Jamba Juice:

Acai Super-Antioxidant Smoothie (Small)

Nutritional Facts: 310 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 65mg sodium, 63g carbs, 52g sugar, 4g fiber, 6g Protein

Tropical Greens (16 fl oz)

Nutritional Facts: 230 calories, 1.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 170mg sodium, 56g carbs, 39g sugar, 8g fiber, 4g Protein

Pomegranate Paradise (Small)

Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 25mg sodium, 61g carbs, 50g sugar, 4g fiber, 1g Protein

Strawberry Whirl (Small)

Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 20mg sodium, 53g carbs, 45g sugar, 4g fiber, 1g Protein

Wheatgrass Juice Shot

Nutritional Facts: 8 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 5mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0.5g sugar, 0g fiber, 0.5g Protein

Orange Ginger Cayenne Juice Shot

Nutritional Facts: 35 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 8g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 1g Protein

Turmeric – Tame the Flame™

Nutritional Facts: 20 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 6g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein

Wheatgrass – Amino on the Go™

Nutritional Facts: 20 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 4g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein

Ginger – Daily Zing™

Nutritional Facts: 25 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 6g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein


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High Cholesterol at Jamba Juice

The best thing about Jamba Juice is that almost every item on their menu contains zero cholesterol and no trans-fat. Jamba Juice offers a wide range of vegetable, fruits, nuts, and chocolate smoothies, juices and bowls. The unique blend of these healthy ingredients ensures that each item on Jamba Juice is 100% healthy and cholesterol free.

Foods to Avoid at Jamba Juice for High Cholesterol:

Besides packing good amount nutrients in their drinks, several items on Jamba Juice often come with a high calorie count. If you have high cholesterol, then better stay away from their range of classic smoothies. Some high-calorie smoothies available at Jamba Juice are Peanut Butter Moo'd, Chocolate Moo'd, Strawberry Surf Rider, etc.

Although low in calories, the Tasty Bites are often cooked in palm oil (a trans-fat) and contains butter and sugar. It is recommended to choose a 200-calorie smoothie containing fresh fruits and veggies instead.

Food Suggestions for High Cholesterol at Jamba Juice:

Apple 'n Greens Smoothie (Small)

Nutritional Facts: 250 calories, 1g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 55mg sodium, 60g carbs, 45g sugar, 4g fiber, 4g Protein

Orange Supreme (16 fl oz)

Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 2g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 65mg sodium, 54g carbs, 40g sugar, 4g fiber, 4g Protein

Kale-ribbean Breeze Smoothie (Small)

Nutritional Facts: 320 calories, 3g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 75mg sodium, 66g carbs, 48g sugar, 6g fiber, 10g Protein

Acai Primo Bowl

Nutritional Facts: 490 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3g), 40mg sodium, 99g carbs, 67g sugar, 11g fiber, 8g Protein

Wheatgrass Juice Shot

Nutritional Facts: 8 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 5mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0.5g sugar, 0g fiber, 0.5g Protein

Orange Ginger Cayenne Juice Shot

Nutritional Facts: 35 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 8g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 1g Protein

Turmeric – Tame the Flame™

Nutritional Facts: 20 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 6g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein

Wheatgrass – Amino on the Go™

Nutritional Facts: 20 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 4g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein

Ginger – Daily Zing™

Nutritional Facts: 25 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 6g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein


Low-Cholesterol Foods:

The best way to get rid of bad cholesterol from the body is by detoxifying the whole system with fresh shots. Jamba Juice offers Turmeric Shot, Ginger Shot, Wheatgrass Shot, and Orange Ginger Cayenne Shot that will keep you healthy even when you consume junk food.

Sorry, We are updating this restaurant cholesterol menu details.

  • Christine W.

    I came here after hiking and was starving. The wait was actually not as long as they said. The waiters were nice and uhm, very unique in their own way. One high-fived my friend for finishing his dish. Nice open spaces, so it definitely does not feel cramp in there. I ordered corn beef hash and it was very plain and it had this interesting taste that I did not like - I don't even know how to describe it. I had to add salt for it to be bearable to eat and I would not recommend ordering this. It may have just been today or what I ordered, but I don't think I will be coming back.

    (1)

  • Camille H.

    Super yum on food, service started out a little odd as you have to wait to be seated, but no one spoke to us? (at least initially). My son had the most incredible French toast, I had a hash brown "scramble" with banana peppers. My daughter the bacon sandwich with lots of special requests which were well received. Excellent juices. I didn't have a cocktail, but their drink menu was very inventive, sounded great. Great spot in a fun neighborhood.

    (5)

  • Claire G.

    Grand Marinier French toast? Really? So delicious. They have a variety of wonderful options, and despite often being packed to the brim, they're very quick on service. They're super friendly and the service people are actually very funny and have an excellent sense of humor. We enjoy coming here and have brought both in-laws and some out-of-towner friends who all felt very happy with the selection of this restaurant. They have something for everyone here. The prices are extremely reasonable!

    (5)

  • Erika N.

    Food is really good and affordable. Plan on waiting a little bit depending on what time of day you go. It's not the worst wait though. I go here mainly for the mason jar mimosas...peach is my favorite!

    (4)

  • Jean A.

    3 of us like to get together and try out different restaurants for either brunch or happy hours. After reading about Jam on Yelp, we decided on a brunch. We expected a crowd, so waiting over an hour was not a big deal. I ordered Eddie's plate with a Sassy Bloody Mary and added bacon. The male server had a weird sense of humor, which I read about on previous posts. My friends thought he was too weird. Once my meal came, I was disappointed because the scrambled egg portion was definitely smaller than the advertised 3 eggs. Also, about half ways through, I bit down on egg shells. The bacon never came with my Bloody Mary. It was good, and I wasn't charged for it (bacon), so not a big deal. The waiter either forgot or didn't hear me. My friends thought their meals were too greasy and salt. The cook played his music super loud, so it was hard to have a conversation with my friends. All the rest of staff we encountered very friendly. I think we'll keep trying different places until we get the right mix of service, atmosphere, and food.

    (2)

  • Ronnie S.

    Jam on Hawthorne is one of my favorite PDX eateries! Apart from their typical long wait for seating, their food and service are great! Truly, the best aspect of this restaurant is the diversity of their menu; my veggie wife and my carnivore self are both happy at Jam on Hawthorne :).

    (4)

  • Jaime F.

    I heard this was the best brunch spot in Portland and after eating there for the first time, I am convinced it's true. I ordered a waffle with blueberry compote and whipped cream. I love waffles and order them at every breakfast spot I eat at, but I have never had such a light and fluffy waffle as the one at Jam. It was absolutely delicious and I wish I lived in Portland just so I could frequent this establishment more. My friend ordered the corned beef hash with an over easy egg on top, which was also delicious for someone wanting something more savory for breakfast.

    (5)

  • Vanessa C.

    I love the food here! My favorite is "The Other One" which costs almost $10. I usually can't eat it all in one sitting so I take the other half home to eat later. It tastes just as good reheated and eaten later. There tends to be a wait here, so I try to come before I am really hungry. I've had the same waiter each time I go, and at first he caught me off guard with his jokes, but he's grown on me. Damn, now I really want to go to Jam on Hawthorne . . .

    (5)

  • Glenn G.

    Try the corned beef and hash. They had a fun little play area for kids. We didn't try the mixed drinks this time but maybe later

    (5)

  • Jonathan R.

    The pizza here actually was decent. Had a slice of the veggie pizza. You will see the Portland scene here. A bit too pricy for what I'm used to, but if you're a tourist it's good peoples with good vibes.

    (3)

  • Daniel C.

    Once again Yelp pulls through and finds me a terrific place to get breakfast/brunch. I usually will just start driving downtown and then check my Yelp app for breakfast places once I get there, and it hasn't steered me wrong yet. This place was worth the exploration! When we showed up there was a line, of course. In Portland if you come across any decent breakfast/brunch spot, you are going to find a line. Portlanders are serious about 3 things; Beer, Brunch, and Blazer Basketball. They know where to get a good breakfast and a stiff bloody Mary, this place being one of them. We ordered a chorizo breakfast sandwich, strawberry French toast, and biscuits n' gravy. Somehow we ate it all, and I would guess because it was so damn delicious. I didn't even know until after eating the biscuits n' gravy that is was Vegan, wow, I never would have guessed! Our server was pleasant, but just slightly on the slow side. We had empty waters for a while and it took a minute to get our check after we'd eaten our food. Oh well, it was after all pretty busy that morning. One other perk is that they have a nice large coffee thermos outside so you can have some Jo while you wait to be seated. Nice touch! I think I'll definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Kyle W.

    YUM YUM YUM! I loved this place! I ordered an eggs Benedict which was awesome with a huge portion. The place has a hipster feeling to it which makes it more awesome! next time I come here I will need to try their hash because it looked helllllllllllla good! Def a hidden gem at a very very reasonable price!

    (5)

  • Jess J.

    We were disappointed in the over sized helping of potatoes and lack of goodies in the hash. There was a long wait for a seat, but the service was quick and friendly. Mango mimosa was par. I might come back with the kids since they have that huge play area, but probably not. Lots of other better breakfast to be had in se portland.

    (3)

  • Rachel W.

    Visiting from out of town and thrilled we came here! The food was delicious (portions were huge so don't make the same mistake we did and share). The location was adorable and we loved the feel of this great restaurant.

    (5)

  • Stef M.

    The wait can be long but the staff is friendly and helpful and the food is amazing! I live in Vancouver but go here every chance I get! My favorite is the Corned Beef Hash, eggs over medium and the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. AWESOME!

    (4)

  • J T.

    If you're a person of color and don't pass as a white person, don't expect to be acknowledged here. I waited to be seated for five minutes. Three staff walked past me and not one acknowledged me. As soon as a white man walked in, the host appeared out of nowhere to seat him. I told him I had been waiting and because of his reaction I chose not to eat here. I don't care to support businesses who don't see me.

    (1)

  • Julie M.

    The service was great but the food was so-so. The eggs were overcooked, the biscuit was a day old and microwaved with warm spots and half of it was crunchy, and the hash was cold. So disappointing. I'm giving three stars for the service and the ambiance and because had everything been cooked right, it would have been great.

    (3)

  • Kate P.

    Mediocre food. Lots of hype for a plain experience. Great staff. No jam selection!

    (3)

  • Jacob P.

    Jam is my favorite and the favorite of all of my company visiting from around north american and western Europe. Service excellent, friendly, and funny. Food cheap, delicious, huge american sized portions, local ingredients, with attention to detail. Just enough keep Portland weird vibe to décor and the overall experience. When traveling I always miss Jam. Nothing else has come close for brunch. I like everything on the menu. Good for places w various dietary restrictions as well. Very accommodating.

    (5)

  • Andrea T.

    We were in town for a conference and got some pointers before heading to Portland. Jam was one of those suggestions. We waited for about 10 mins on a Saturday around 11:00 am. We were seated in the small corner section separate from the main part (we heard they are planning to open the spaces up and not have two entrances). Our server was wonderful! When she learned we were out of towners, she wrote us a "Love Note" about things to see and do! Food wise, I had the Blueberry Chai Pancakes with a side of bacon while my husband had the hashbrowns and corned beef. Both were delicious! Yummy! Their orange juice tasted so fresh and the Pineapple Strawberry Mimosa we had was equally good. So glad we took the advice and came here!

    (5)

  • Adriana L.

    good food, not too expensive. staff was friendly and it wasn't too busy for brunch on a weekday had the tommys joint wrap and it was spectacular we got the bucket mimosa thing its like $16 for a whole bottle + your choice of juice and flavor. Lavender was a mild choice and sounds better than it was. vegan pool boy drink was five stars all over a great hangover cure also i saw that they had a whole stage like area where there were a bunch of kids toys and stuff.

    (4)

  • Gabrielle S.

    Wait was a bit long. Good food, friendly staff. They had a kids play section which was nice. They offered sippy cups for little kids along with colorful, plastic utensils from ikea. Ambience was busy and a bit loud but overall it was a good experience. Husband loved the corn beef sandwich. I had scrambled eggs with hash browns.

    (4)

  • Natalie B.

    I woke up craving a heavy, eggy, toasty breakfast, so I headed to Jam because it's close and there's always a line. It was a Saturday morning around 10am and we had to wait 20 minutes - not bad! I love the decor inside -- there's a small area where kids can play, lots of tables, and fun decorations. I made my own scramble and it was good....just your average scramble. The hash browns could have been crispier and were severely lacking in salt. The sourdough toast was delicious and happens to be vegan. Overall, good brunch spot, pretty average scrambles and hash browns. All the other stuff looked amazing though.

    (3)

  • Travis P.

    Here's something I never expected to say: my Bloody Mary actually had too much vodka. Now, haters just chill out a little: I'm all good with vodka, but I actually want to taste the Mary too. Sure, this is like a lottery winner complaining about taxes, but if I just wanted vodka with a splash of tomato juice, I could have ordered it that way. Maybe I was just here on an off morning, but even fueled by a vodka heavy Mary, I seem to have missed the life-changing experience others have described about breakfast here. Everything was fine, but nothing special or really worth waiting for. My corned beef hash was okay, but a little bland (which I didn't know was possible with corned beef). And my over easy eggs were over medium at least (this seemed basic to me, but maybe not). The service was okay, but that's it. This all sounds negative, I suppose. Mostly, though, it's just meant to point out that I was underwhelmed. Would I go back? Yeah, maybe. It just wouldn't be at the top of my list. Also worth noting: there's a kids play area inside the restaurant. Which may be fine if you have kids, but if you were in search of a more adult-only venue, this is not it.

    (3)

  • Nat N.

    Very delicious! I got the vegan wrap and loved it! Great flavors and friendly/funny staff.

    (5)

  • Jon Taylor C.

    Two words: BIG BERTHA Oh yea, brunch is great too and the staff is terrific. We are so lucky to have this gem a block from our house.

    (5)

  • Brittany H.

    We went on a weekday so we had zero wait time which is always nice for a brunch restaurant in Portland! The staff was friendly and accommodating (I currently have a broken ankle so the hostess was helpful with that). The food, unfortunately, was only mediocre. Everything tasted fine but nothing was exceptional. I was also disappointed that there weren't more jam selections. I had assumed it would be a highlight item, hence the name, but the only jam we received was one in a squeeze bottle brought with our food. The biscuit my husband received 'with' his meal ended up costing extra and it was very hard

    (3)

  • Jessica P.

    I had a couple of friends in town and we love to brunch. We picked out Jam because of the large menu, mimosas, and the fact that they were kid friendly. We arrived around 11 on a Wednesday morning and there was a small wait, maybe 10 minutes. The place is super cute on the inside and pretty large. We were seated in a booth in the front and they immediately catered to my 2 year old. She had her own little plastic place setting and a cool, unique sippy cup. They have different flavors of mimosas which is always a plus in my book but we decided to go with the bottle of champagne and the carafe of regular orange juice, which was a steal since the 3 of us would be sharing. I'm not a huge fan of orange juice but OMG their OJ is amazing. This was easily the best regular mimosa I've ever tasted (and I've had my share). We ended up going through 2 carafes of OJ because it was just so good. We placed our orders and I took the little one to the toy area. The toy area is up on a little raised platform with traffic cones surrounding it. There's a little bench next to it so you can sit while your little one plays. There are a ton of toys, ranging from baby toys to a little kitchen. It was a great way to pass the time, I only wish we were seated next to it so I could have enjoyed being at the table a little more. I had the Ed's plate scramble, spinach, mushrooms, roasted garlic, and cheddar. You can't really go wrong. The scramble was delicious and the hash browns were cooked perfectly. I also got an English Muffin, which I always appreciate in place of toast. One of my friend's ordered the Southwest Waffle and OMG it was so good. I'm definitely getting that next time! The savory cornmeal waffle worked perfectly with the black beans and cheese. I was worried it would still be a tiny bit sweet, but it was not. What a perfect dish! I was also lucky enough to try the Maddie Cakes. The lemon really came through and they were smothered in a delicious blueberry compote. I will definitely be back to Jam on Hawthorne. The service was on point, the food is so delicious, and they actually cater to kids! I'm excited at the prospect of letting the little one play and having an actual conversation at the table! I'll be getting a mimosa and the Southwest waffle next time and I think you should too.

    (4)

  • Katherine C.

    Mimosa bucket: check. Fluffy delicious lemon ricotta pancakes that melt I your mouth: check. Amazing special if the day of cheddar grits with roasted beets, bacon, and spinach: check. Full with a nice buzz before noon: double check. Jam does not disappoint.

    (5)

  • Geri J.

    Okay so let me start off by saying the LAVENDER MIMOSAS CHANGED MY LIFE. This breakfast joint was crazy busy but well worth the wait. My friends took me here and we only had to wait 10 minutes but I've heard stories of 40 minutes or longer. Got the corned beef hash, friends got the blueberry chai pancakes and some omelette. Don't remember the name, sorry. I was tipsy before we got our food because of how good my cocktail was. Just a heads up in case that had to do with how much I enjoyed everything. Highly doubt it, my corned beef hash was perfectly cooked. Tender with some crispness and not bland. The hash browns were moist and crispy. Our server was hilarious. He was the perfect amount of hipster and funny aha. Can't wait to come back.

    (5)

  • Simon L.

    We wanted to try this place because my wife wanted to try it. She heard a lot of good things about it. Good thing for us when we got there on a Monday morning there wasn't a big line. We put our name down and sat for a few minutes. We saw there was still maybe five tables ahead of us. We waited and saw a good number of tables open but no one was seated. The wait was kinda silly considering this fact but it could be because they were short staffed. Onto the food. One buddy has the tommy's joint. He thought it was really good. Tons of flavour. My wife had the famous corned beef hash which she was disappointed in. She's had better. I had a taste of it too and was not wowed. I had tys big breakfast which was good. Unfortunately my eggs I requested over easy but got them over hard. I like my eggs runny so it mixes with the gravy. I told my server this and to my surprise she brought me an entire new plate of the same thing. I did not expect that and when I said I only expected new eggs.. To her response she said the chefs felt bad. So I was very happy to see that customer service is high on their list. Only thing I would change about mine was maybe a little more salt but other than that it was delicious. Because of the wait and the not so great corned beef hash.. I give this a 4/5

    (4)

  • Nakita C.

    Our last meal in Portland! We came here because it's my friend's birthday and this is her favorite breakfast place in Portland. The food was great-get toast so you can eat the jam. I've never had such good jam. What really made this place great for us was our server, Jason. Jason was super funny in a really deadpan way. I was not caffeinated and could not make decisions and let Jason pick my breakfast for me. I don't know what I had but it was spicy and had eggs. It was delicious. The hash browns were delicious. I always thought Sweet E's in Honolulu had the best hash browns but they just lost their title to Jam. Thanks Jam for a great last breakfast while on our vacation!

    (5)

  • Amy S.

    Jam is an awesome restaurant. They have a huge selection of mimosas and an option for the "big Bertha" jar. I went with lavender and it was sweet and refreshing. Everything is fresh and delicious. There was a bit of a wait but it was worth it for how tasty the food and drinks were.

    (5)

  • Kelle P.

    There will be a wait on the weekends (of course!) but it's always and forever worth it in my book. Jam is consistent about sending things out of the kitchen super fast, almost too scary fast but I'm a big fan (especially because if you've waited 30 minutes to sit down, your food better take less than that to arrive) I always get the same thing. El Paso scramble w/ sourdough. The servers are friendly, coffee and water are plentiful and the jams that are playing are almost always the ultimate jam. Fave place in town, suitable for all dietary needs (aka your real picky friends) and they've got some of the best brunch drinks around. Jams a winner.

    (5)

  • Shannon L.

    Instead of eggs, get the organic tofu replacement. The texture resembles scrambled eggs but the taste is so much better than eggs. I would choose this over eggs any day. I got it in an egg sandwich with sourdough, spicy pork sausage, and cheddar cheese. It was a hefty portion but super delicious. Food came out super fast and I got a high five for finishing all my food. Our waiter looked and acted like Zach Galifinakis. Portland is weird.

    (4)

  • Jessica Z.

    This cute little gem in the SE Hawthorne district is so awesome! My boyfriend and I were visiting from out of town and we came here per the recommendation of our AirBnB host. There was a little bit of a wait on a Saturday morning, which was expected, but we didn't mind because it was obviously a good sign that people were willing to wait instead of going to the other several restaurants along Hawthorne. It looks as if it started as a little mom &' pop shop because there are two starkly different atmospheres and room divides - the entrance to the first space is more diner-esque while the other through a curtain is more sleek and decorated. Again, another good sign because of expansion! I ordered the Downtown Scramble (spinach, tomato, roasted garlic, and feta; added mushrooms!) and my boyfriend "The Other One" breakfast wrap (three eggs with hash browns, bacon, and cheddar cheese with salsa/sour cream). SO FREAKING DELICIOUS. My first bite from the hash browns was like I died and went to garlic heaven. We literally killed our whole plates and left nothing on them, despite the portions being very large. The vibe here is very hip and relaxed, but it does not take a toll on service. Our servers were on point, always asking if we needed refills or anything else. This place is super affordable too, as our bill came out to less than $20 (sans tip). I wish they had this place in California!

    (5)

  • Shanna C.

    I have heard so many great things about Jam but tend to avoid crowds, so was saving my first trip for the right time/day. We went during the week and didn't have to wait at all. The service was prompt and helpful. My kids loved the play area, and I was so thankful that they say is right next to it. It's rare that I get a relaxing meal! As for the food, it was delicious. The coffee was tasty and strong. I had a scramble and it was fresh and perfectly seasoned. The biscuits are huge and so yummy. The hashbrowns are perfection. And after all that glorious breakfast goodness, the prices were super affordable. I now understand why Jam is so popular!

    (5)

  • Kira H.

    Quite the hustle & bustle for the joint- 10-15min wait was so worth it just for the eclectic decor. And the space is HUGE, once you get to the back! The Bella Sunrise has spinach, roasted pepper sauce & feta cheese with eggs, hash browns & toast- I wasn't crazy about the spinach being raw, but it wasn't bad, by any means. The whole meal was pretty good, overall- but the highlight was my sister's maddie cake! Lemon ricotta pancake with blueberry compote- God, was that tasty! And mom's grand marnier french toast was pretty spectacular, too! If you want a good, leisure spot for a hearty brunch (including the major bar & drink list they include in the many blackboards), this would be a good place to start!

    (4)

  • Joel D.

    I thought this would be a pretty safe bet from the reviews, but alas. I ordered the Eggs Benedict Florentine. The unseasoned, straight from the box hash browns were cold and way to blonde. The poached eggs were overcooked. The hollandaise sauce was a very thin consistency, it had no citrus flavor or even any seasoning. It is was only eatable after I added salt, twice. I've had better Eggs Benedict at Shari's. I will not be back.

    (1)

  • Rajesh K.

    I might be in a minority here for leaving a 3* review considering most of the other reviews are either 4 or 5*. The reason for 3* is not just for the long wait time. The food which mainly consists of breakfast items like omelette, hash browns, pancakes and waffles are nothing out of the ordinary. I ordered the downtown omelette which was ok and the lemon ricotta pancakes were ordinary. The French toast was definitely good and so was the sassymary. The bloody Mary was not so good as other reviews suggest though with the homemade bloody Mary mix tasting similar to tomato juice. Try the bloody Mary at day Tasty N Alders and compare. Overall a good breakfast place but not worth the wait time especially since SE Portland has myriad of choices for brunch or breakfast.

    (3)

  • Brittany H.

    This place is simply amazing! I've tried going a few other times but the wait was pretty long and today I found out exactly why. My mouth began to water at just the site of my food coming or maybe I was just plain hungry, either way this place does not disappoint with food or service. I will definitely be returning and would most definitely recommend you try if you're in the area or just make the drive like I did from the Westside. Thanks Jam on Hawthrone!

    (4)

  • Rachel H.

    Oddly enough we went around noon on Mother's Day and there was barely a wait list. Which is definitely a rarity. The food came out quickly, and it was delicious as always. I ordered the "Cheech and Chong", and M ordered "The Other One." My only complaint was our server. He was trying to tell a joke whenever he said something, but he ended up just sounding like a jerk.

    (4)

  • Linda B.

    What a fun place to eat! Our server, Jason, was the perfect balance of dry wit & attention to service. He (kiddingly) said, when delivering our meals, that we couldn't leave until we ate everything. Yes, the lavender mimosas are a must have! We all had various scrambles, from the El Paso and 2 others. Perfect! And we shared a Mattie pancake. Whoa - if you want sweet, this is the ticket. But not too sweet. Just right! Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Matt D.

    My wife and I were visiting the Portland area for a wedding. Our friends took us here for breakfast and it was lovely. Service, food, coffee... Everything was excellent. We were told they were known for their corned beef and hash. I'm typically not a fan of it but thought I would give it a go. Glad I did. It was a hearty meal and I enjoyed it very much. Jam is on our must visit list for the next time we are in Portland.

    (5)

  • Sabrina M.

    The thing that sets Jam apart from other brunch places in Portland is that it is a large enough space so that you don't feel like your neighbors are breathing on your food. There is actual elbow room! You aren't forced to eavesdrop on other peoples conversations, and the servers aren't running into one another and knocking into your chair. There is room to relax. It's great! The food is amazing, of course. I never in my life thought my boyfriend would eat a meal without meat, but he tried the veggie sausage and loved it! I had the Grand Marnier french toast and throughout the entire meal I could not stop raving about how delicious it was. A must when in Portland.

    (5)

  • G Y.

    My wife and I went here a few months ago, but just now I was looking at breakfast place reviews, saw Jam's, and remembered that I forgot to write a review for this place! So we went here one Saturday AM and it was very busy. When it was our turn, we spied an open table by the front window that still needed to be cleared. We asked our youngish greeter if we could sit there. For some reason she didn't want to seat us there and escorted us over to a small table adjacent to the kids area. Disgusted, we were about to leave, when the owner literally called us back in and told us that, "of course we can seat you there by the window, just give us a minute to clear it first." We order breakfast; we're pretty old school, I got the two eggs over easy with sausage and a matty cake instead of toast. The Mrs, got an omelet w/bacon and hash-browns and we both got coffee (black as it should be..). Wait for the food was not bad at all, but wow, when it arrived, it knocked my socks off! All I can say is this is the best breakfast I've had in Portland over the last 20 years or so! Everything was delicious and portions were just right. The sausage in particular was very flavorful and next time i will be getting more of those matty cakes! Tasted some of the hash browns too and they were perfect; soft and tasty on the inside, but crunchy and light on the outside. We'll be back; maybe tomorrow.. {:^)

    (5)

  • Sarah B.

    When I met up with a friend last weekend for a rare hangover brunch (we old goody-goodies don't party much these days), I thought I'd never been here before. But once I was inside I remembered I had, years ago. AND! It had gotten significantly more hipster in the years I was away. But not hipster in a bad way. Not really hipster in a good way, either - just kind of, neutral, basic hipster. We're all familiar with the term "basic," by now, right? We typically use it to refer to, how shall I put this delicately, those on the bro/frat/sorority spectrum. However, "basic" can come in many flavors - and I think it's time we add "Basic Hipster" to our lexicon. Anyway, that's what Jam is: Basic Hipster. And that's not a bad thing! They do hip really well! Our waiter, for example, had a serious hipster schtick: He was deadpan and a little sarcastic. But like, the perfect amount of deadpan sarcastic - his 'tude didn't feel mean-spirited and exclusionary, like a lot of quote-unquote "hip" service can feel. It just felt like he was having fun at his day job, and letting us in on it a bit. I think that's pretty hard to do well, but he did it. The food is also Basic Hipster - tons of vegetarian and vegan, and duh: On Hawthorne, which is the most Basic Portland Hipster street of all Basic Portland Hipster streets. OG Hipster, if you will. So's the decor: Lots of quirk, a bit of clutter, lots of color, lots of lighthearted wall-writing, but nothing too studied, nothing too family-unfriendly. The line out front was also Basic Hipster: Long enough to be Hip, but not so long as to serve as a deterrent. It was also well-managed: Self-serve coffee was available for we queuing weekenders, which goes a long way to making sure we don't leave in a huff, and the time-to-getting-seated estimate was accurate. As for the specifics of the food, I really appreciated the variety of vittles on offer. Any brunch place that lets you pick healthy options (yogurt+fruit+granola! oatmeal!) is A-OK in my book - not everyone needs an eggy, gooey, deep-fried meatstack with a tall glass of vodka-pagne for breakfast - but you can get that here, too.

    (4)

  • Sarah M.

    As new-ish residents of the Portland area, my husband and I have been exploring the city one restaurant at a time. Most recently, we headed to Jam for breakfast on a Saturday morning. There was a wait, but the restaurant is quite large so it was reasonable for a weekend (less than 30 minutes). My husband, a breakfast drink connoisseur, loved his Bloody Mary, complete with a plethora of pickled garnishes. I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes and a side of house made sausage; Husband ordered the corned beef hash. We declared it to be one of the best breakfasts we've had so far (and perhaps the best pancakes I've EVER had? I can't think of better, honestly). The portions are quite large and the prices reasonable. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual with a stage area full of toys for small kiddos. Parking, I imagine, could be tricky as it is on-street only. We didn't have any trouble, though it was a dreary, rainy day. Although we have a lot more to explore, Jam has been added to the breakfast go-to list. It's just that good.

    (5)

  • Caroline K.

    Our waiter was awesome. You wanna get this dude as your waiter. Didn't ask for his name but has the best humor and glasses. Got some omelette and hash. They were delicious!!! The sausages in the hash had a kick but it was a good flavor.

    (4)

  • Becca J.

    I tried this place out for brunch, and it was delicious. We showed up around 8:45 AM on a Saturday, and there was only about a 10 minute wait. (When we left a little over an hour later, there was a huuuuge crowd of people standing around the door outside, so I think we lucked out and missed the crowd by arriving early.) There was a small waiting area inside with chairs, and you sign your name on a list when you get there. I had the loaded bowl, which was hash browns and cheese topped with vegetarian gravy and green onions, and I ordered an egg on top. It was SO GOOD, but I'm a sucker for potato-based meals. I also ordered a side order of a single Maddie cake - the pancake itself was good, but I wasn't that impressed with the blueberry compote. We had a whirlwind of servers - I think that about 4 different people waited on our table, but ultimately we did have good service, and I definitely didn't feel like we were forgotten about which can happen when the servers rotate. This would probably be a four star place since it was solidly good, but I'm adding the extra star due to the fact that it is so family / child friendly. They had a section of the dining area cordoned off for small children to play that included toys and a chalkboard. I was really impressed by that feature, and this restaurant will be at the top of my list of places to go out to brunch to with friends who have younger kids.

    (5)

  • Gretchen G.

    If you are looking for a Portland brunch spot that is great for families then Jam is the place! Just because Jam caters to families doesn't mean you won't get a 'grown up' brunch! What you won't get is a latte'. No worries... you can grab a latte' from across the street while you wait to be seated. Great food and fabulous service!

    (4)

  • Jeremy C.

    This place is like a hidden little gem, you should prepare to wait 30-40 mins but the wait is definitely worth it. They have a cart outside with coffee, cream and sugar, it's $2.50 for coffee and its bottomless. They have a seating area while you wait or you can stand outside under the covered areas of it's raining. The smells in this place are amazing. You will find a full bar and can order drinks while you wait, they have awesome Blood Mary's, I would suggest the sassy it's awesome. They also have some awesome brunch cocktails. The corn beef hash is to die for, huge plate of food with a ton of corn beef, two eggs on top with toast. Makes my mouth water ;) the Maddie cakes are three lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote on top, they are incredible fluffy. The food came out piping hot, so you know it has not been under a warming light. The staff walks around and makes sure you have coffee and water on a regular basis, love that. I hate having to constantly ask for refills. All around a great place with amazing food. Will definitely return.

    (5)

  • Beejan I.

    I enjoyed the big windows and staring out of them while I was waiting over 30 minutes for my scramble I could have prepared myself. The service couldn't help themselves. People like this place because it has a big play area for their children. The flies fly around casually here. Depending on the cook you never really know what size pancake you will have. The "mango lemonade" was sour piss out of a can. The music is loud and what you would expect from a cool hipster breakfast spot in Portland. Do not order anything with hash browns. The Aardvark hot sauce was good.

    (1)

  • Kirk M.

    Service was good, friendly, got my food quickly. The egg scramble was very good, tasty. The toast was barely toasted and was dry, wasn't offered butter or jam. Maybe the name of the place is misleading. I wanted jam! But, No Jam on Hawthorne. The hash browns were quite a surprise, as I never would have guessed that they serve bland undercooked Ore-Ida-like shredded taters. Thought maybe the catsup could elevate them to a higher plane, but no dice. I'd go back w friends, but won't plan a special trip.

    (3)

  • Megan B.

    Best part - the Sassy Mary bloody mary. The rosemary vodka really sets it off. Worst part - waiting over an hour to get a table for 4 for Sunday brunch. We arrived at 11:30 so obviously this should be expected, but it was still annoying. It is very nice that they have self serve coffee outside for people waiting. The food was all really delicious. I would recommend getting half orders unless you have the appetite of a giant. A friend and I split a side order of the corn beef hash and the biscuits and gravy and it was still way too much food. Especially in addition to a few bloody marys! Another friend got the breakfast bowl with an egg - genius idea if you ask me. Our waitress was very sweet and obviously loved her job. We were wearing seahawks jerseys and several staff stopped by to talk about the game - cool people. If you can handle the long wait to get seated, it's absolutely worth it. I'm not sure whose idea it was to put a maraca in the kids play area, but that should be removed immediately. No one wants to hear a 4 year old shake a maraca when they are eating brunch.

    (4)

  • Kaitlin P.

    This was certainly worth the 40 plus minute wait for new year brunch! Everyone was super friendly as well, so that certainly helped! I got the smoked salmon eggs Benedict and it made me dance all the way through my meal. The flavors on my tongue were endlessly wonderful! This was also served with a heaping pile of hash browns. Expect to not be able to finish your meal. Everyone in our group all got something different, my friend got the vegetarian breakfast sandwich (not because she is a vegetarian). On came house made vegetarian chorizo and you certainly would have no idea that it was vegetarian. Some other friends got a waffle with cinnamon spiced syrup, biscuits and gravy, some kind of scrumptious French toast. Not a one was disappointed. We also got a bucket of mimosas and it was great. The orange juice was even perfect!

    (5)

  • Laura N.

    6 years later and Jam is still a yes in my book, but after my recent weekend brunch, I can now confirm it's more of a "yes, but..." situation. Let's get the easy bit out first: I arrived Sunday morning at 8:30am and there was already a queue down the block commanding a 30 minute wait. This is to be expected and nothing against Jam in the slightest. In fact, since the last time I was there, Jam has expanded into the next building over allowing a bunch more seating and even a small waiting area and kiddie play area. But adding a 30-60min wait to your morning brunch is not ideal. The food was tasty and the menu continues to cater for those with any array of aversions, which is awesome. And unless you're eating smoked salmon ($17 for hash? Wozers...) you're looking at about $10/head which is totally reasonable. But somehow the food didn't command the same awe it did way back when. My Bella Sunrise and my husband's gluten free waffle were... fine. But worth waiting for? Mmm, maybe not. So YES, head to Jam for brekkie. Expect to wait, but once you're seated expect the service to be friendly, the food to come quickly, and to never see the bottom of your coffee cup. Will it blow you away? Probably not. But it'll do the trick.

    (3)

  • Kristi C.

    If there's one thing I've learned about the good breakfast places in Portland, be prepared to wait in line. Or, go mid-week, mid-morning. Most of the tables were occupied, I opted to eat at the bar since I was dining solo. Service was outstanding, breakfast arrived promptly. Coffee & cream, check. Good stuff. Corned Beef Hash. I don't think you can go wrong with this. Corned beef is house prepared, and you get a HUGE plate full. Share or, better yet you'll have breakfast for the next day. Lots of chunks of pulled corned beef, hash browns crispy on the outside, and the peppers were sparse (just the way I prefer). If you opt for the biscuit, you can smother it with the super sweet jam in the handy squeeze bottle!

    (5)

  • Dennis S.

    Best brunch in Portland. I know the previous sentence is making a big claim, but I believe it to be true. Everything from the taste/quality/portions of the food to the staff, this place never lets me down. Plus, the price is amazing! I still go to other brunches around town, but Jam is a given good time and great food.

    (5)

  • Carlos P.

    My wife's old school friend picked this place since she lives in the area, a brunch restaurant that's in a neighborhood of other restaurants and cafes, very reminiscent of Fremont, Greenwood, Phinney area of Seattle, WA. The waiting area inside is small, so when it gets busy on weekends you have to wait outside, but they come out and call your name on the waiting list. The wait time was a little long but we chatted until it was time to be seated. Inside the wall decor are actual pieces of art: painted blocks of wood or things like art painted on vinyl records, featuring famous movie stars, icons, or things from TV series like Doctor Who. They are all for sale too. There is a stage like area that's been turned into a kids play area with lots of toys, so it is kid friendly. The menu is mostly breakfast/brunch items and dishes, and the prices are mid range. But the dishes are pretty good portions. I had a ham and cheese scramble and it came with a bunch of hash browns. Very good, in fact I should have saved some for later, but I ate it all--so full. They also have options for veggie people, plus they serve cocktails and beer too. The service was pretty good and prompt. We'll have to remember this place when we come back to the Portland area.

    (4)

  • Alexa R.

    I really enjoyed the service, staff, food and coffee at Jam when I was there a few months ago. Our server was funny, and my latte and Maggie's cakes were delicious! They were so great and dense I had to use a to go box. I definitely recommend a visit!

    (4)

  • Phil C.

    Long wait so go early. If you show up after 9 you have an hour wait. Get the loaded bowl but with 2 eggs and a side of salsa and sour cream. Staff is cool.

    (4)

  • Magen M.

    Jam has a very hipster, "hole in the wall" type atmosphere. My friend and I went on a weekday so there was no wait. Our server was quite funny and personable. I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberries and let me tell you.. BEST PANCAKES I HAVE EVER HAD. They were so moist and packed full of flavor. I cannot wait to return here, definitely one of the best breakfast spots in Portland. Unfortunately, my friend got a breakfast sandwich and it was quite small & not very filling. I would stay away from the breakfast sandwich & go for a heartier option.

    (5)

  • Alan S.

    The four of us arrived at 8:50am on a nice September Sunday morning and get our name on the list to be seated. While we chatted outside (and were glad it wasn't raining) there was strong and tasty coffee to be had. We were seated about 20 minutes later. Our waiter had a real attitude, dry humor, which took a few moments to catch onto, but then we were cool. We ordered and chatted while we drank coffee. The place was very busy, and a bit loud for casual talking, but service was great. Our food arrived 15 minutes later. My companion had one of their daily specials, prosciutto and sauteed mushrooms Eggs Benedict. Her one word review would be, "fantastic," although she did also comment that the hollandaise sauce managed to miss one egg and was on the hash browns. It might have fallen off the muffin onto the browns and was moved back over leaving the sauce on the browns. She also thought the prosciutto could have been just ham. I had the Bella Sunrise, eggs my choice (poached) on spinach with toast and hash browns. The pepper sauce on the eggs and spinach was savory, not spicy, and wonderful. Ample browns came on the plate. As for the other two at our table, the Maddie Cakes, lemon ricotta pancakes were, "the best pancakes I've ever had." The Hammer (scramble) was, "really good." Jason was an excellent server and we can highly recommend Jam on Hawthorne.

    (5)

  • Nicole B.

    Yet another over hyped brunch'n restaurant here in Portland. I think a majority of people's favorite brunch restaurants are the ones that pile your plate so full of food that you end up with 2 meals. Went there on a Sunday, only waited about 15 minutes. Which isn't too bad. It was probably because it was afternoon by then. I looked around to see if anyone had finished their food, and I swear I don't think I saw a plate finished. We ordered the corned beef hash. Which were huge stringy chunks of corned beef. Which didn't go well together with the under cooked hash browns. Corned beef hash should be cut up so you don't spend time, cutting up the corned beef hash in your mouth for minutes at a time. I'd come back to try something other than the corned beef hash. Probably would split the meal and a side instead. They have coffee outside, which is a bonus. To warm you up if your outside.

    (3)

  • Frankie D.

    This is my favorite breakfast spot !!!! The place turns tables fast the waiters are all amazing ! Especially the waiter with yellow fire colored hair ! She's a doll to us every time ! The scrambles are to die for ! This being said I have tried them all and the chich and Chong is my fav !! The serving sizes are perfect some even very generous ! They have this mimosa deal were you get a bottle and your choice of mixer for like 18$ maybe even cheaper ! I love this place the vibe is great the decor is super Portland and weird! 5 stars for great costumer service and delicious food !!!

    (5)

  • Elizabeth H.

    Came here on a Monday so we got right in and didn't have to wait for a seat. Got the chilled hazel, oh my goodness yummy! The service was great and food was amazing! My sister in law came with me and she couldn't have anything with gluten, it was so nice that they had options for her. Can't wait to go again.

    (5)

  • Katie P.

    If you like hashbrowns and breakfast drinking, Jam is your Jam (HAD TO, I'M SORRY) Mimosas and Bloodies each have their own individual pages on the drink menu at Jam on Hawthorne because you have THAT many options to customize them. Oh you want a mimosa? Regular or Pint-sized? Orange juice, blood orange juice, pomegranate, peach, or grapefruit juice? I ordered a Sassy Mary with Ardvark sauce and it was everything I could have ever wanted. If you get a scramble or a "Savory Special," you'll likely be taking the other half of your meal home with you- lots & lots of food. Food, coffee & a breakfast cocktail will set you back about $30 here after tax & tip. This place is deceivingly large. The main dining area is HUGE, with tall ceilings and even a kids area. We were terrified to be right by the kids area, but there's enough commotion in there between the music, waitstaff and everyone's conversations that the kids are drowned out. Pro-tip: grab a coffee while you wait outside. They have a caddy out there and your waiter will just add $2.50 to your bill for you. It's bottomless too. Just for fun: this is a great place to people-watch the young and attractive.

    (4)

  • Annabelle C.

    Put a Bird On It JD Massacre (vegetarian) - $10.95 Three eggs scrambled with vegetarian sausage, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, pesto and swiss cheese. Served with a side of house roasted red pepper sauce. I've been wanting to eat at Jam on Hawthorne ever since I moved to Portland, but the line wrapping around the corner, and my tendency to be very hungover on Sundays, has always deterred me. Luckily, over Valentine's weekend I had a Monday off work and a friend who needed to kill 4 hours before flying home, so we made it over the to East side to try it out. The buzz is real. First, I need to mention how AWESOME our server was. Its the kind of work environment that encourages the wait staff to talk some shit with you, sit down in the chair, toss away preaching the specials, and focus on making you feel at home. For two people trying to avoid a creeping migraine, it was nice to see our waiter on our level. Secondly, if you have friends in town that are looking for the novelty experience they've seen on Portlandia, the 'Keep Portland Weird' ambience, the refurbished-furniture-so-nothing-matches-and-­everything-is-vintage-here vibe, this is the place to bring them. Right down the the last page of their menu (see screen shot) this place is almost trying too hard. But listen, they have full coffee service while you wait outside, a play area for your kids, a capacity of over 100 seats, and the walls are covered in artwork from local Portlandians - giving the artists, if your out of town guest is interested in purchasing, 100% of the proceeds. Oh yeah, and the food: I could have eaten that wrap all day. In fact, I did. It was so big, it took me all damn day to finish. :) trustmytongue.com/home/j…

    (5)

  • Sandy N.

    I ordered the Eggs Benedict and really wanted to love it. Unfortunately their hollandaise is made with horseradish, a flavor I don't really likeand it was just too strong for me; took away the overall enjoyment of the meal. The smoked ham I got it with was yummy though! I still gave it a higher rating since I tasted my sisters meals (Bella Sunrise and the hashbrown bowl special) and both were quite tasty. Also the kids prices are great!

    (3)

  • Kenny P.

    I ate there once and was not impressed. Food was nothing special and not worth $10 per plate.

    (1)

  • Kait K.

    Myself as well as many members of my family are regulars at Jam. It quite literally is my jaaammm! I love everything about this place. The staff are awesome and actually have personality, which we are never short of here in Portland and I love to see it shine. The menu is huge, there's something for everyone: veggie, meat lover, gluten afraid and everything in between. My most recent visit was this Saturday morning around 10am, so we all know what that means... 30 minute wait. With this beautiful sunshine we've been having lately though, my dad and I happily waited outside with our coffee and people watched :) always entertaining on the Eastside of this beautiful city. To start our server was immediately hilarious in a very dry, I would be so stoked if I could ever make him smile kind of a way. I got a lavender mimosa (yum) and my dad got a spicy bloody mary (oh yeah). We both decided to try something new because we of course have our favorites. But today we both got loaded bowls and added an egg and avocadoooo. HOT DAMN was it good. Savory and warm and I topped it with my favorite hot sauce (Aardvark) making my breakfast experience just absolutely perfect. They have rotating art on the walls and its always lovely and fun to look at. My point? Jam on Hawthorne is just as unique and amazing as Portland, OR.

    (5)

  • Ani S.

    I have been wanting to go here forever and was excited to finally have a chance when I met my friend for lunch recently. I was sadly disappointed. Not sure how a bowl of beans ended up on the lunch menu, but I was not impressed. Seriously? You brought me out a bowl of beans and thought that would be enough? I just stared at it dumbstruck for a moment and when the cook saw the look on my face and asked what was wrong I said I expected more. He took it back and when it returned it was still a bowl of beans but with some shredded cheddar and a few avocado slices. Ugh. Didn't the menu at least mention some tortilla chips? I said I'm gluten free but this is a joke. Luckily, my server noticed my disappointment and took the bean bowl off the check. She also explained that the menu was going to be redone. I should certainly hope so! My cocktail was good and I will probably try to go back again in the future to see if the famous Jam can make up for my disappointment.

    (2)

  • Cait S.

    The strawberry purée with a hint of lavender mimosa is amazing! This place is one of the best for breakfast that I've found in Portland. I rarely give 5 stars, and it's not 5 stars compared to some of the breakfasts I've had in NY, DC or LA, but 5 stars compared to Portland places. The options for vegetarians rock! I usually get the egg white omelette with avocado, swiss, and mushrooms but you can add whatever you want to it. It's pricier that way than ordering the combinations with more ingredients that they have on the menu, but I'm picky and prefer to make it my way. I also always get the biscuits. They're some of the best in Portland. I make my own and these are worth the calories and even better with the jam they have. My friend usually gets the lemon ricotta pancakes, which she loves. She's also had the blueberry chai pancakes and wasn't such a fan of those. They seemed to be overcooked and not as flavorful but that could have been because the lemon ricotta had yummy marionberry compote with it.

    (5)

  • Barry F.

    Excellent food, unpretentious service. Breakfast started with very good regular coffee and a friendly staff. The Hollandaise sauce on the Eggs Benedict was true to the classic style, and the thick slice of ham had a smoky flavor that complemented the dish. Lemon ricotta pancakes are usually difficult for restaurants to pull off, but Jam did it right. They delivered a (relatively) light pancake with just the right amount of ricotta and lemon, served with a side of blueberry compote which was neither too sweet nor too gummy. No less than six servers visited us filling water glasses, refilling coffee, and delivering food. Go early on Sunday morning as this place fills up fast, and for good reason.

    (5)

  • Rena J.

    Typical dgaf hipster servers. It took so much eye contact to get someone to almost come seat us. One dude came half way and then turned around and got another guy to come seat us. Maybe he saw the HANGER in my eyes and I scared him off. But I don't blame them for being tired. Nevertheless, the the food is more like 3.5 stars. After hearing the hype about this place and making extra effort to take visitors here, I was a little disappointed. The french toast I didn't like. While the bread itself was nicely pan fried, the fruit sauce was very tart and it tasted closer to plain toast than french toast. I got an egg scramble, it wasn't bad. I can't really describe it anymore because it was not memorable, even though I came here only a few days ago. But the hashbrowns were fantastic. Every bite was crispy and crunchy from being fried in butter. Probably 5 sticks of it. I do like that they serve Dave's Killer wheat bread.

    (3)

  • Aloysius A.

    I straight love this place. Came here nearly every Tuesday and Thursday through my schooling and have been going there for years, even when was a tiny little place. Everything is delicious. The staff is awesome all around. I love JAM and will continue to frequent this establishment.

    (5)

  • Kiana S.

    A great experience, from the service to the food. We were seated quickly and our server was quirky and reminiscent of Zach Galafanakis, which is awesome. Food came out quickly, my only issue was lukewarm hashbrowns, but the Eggs Benedict and and its hollandaise sauce was so good I could probably live off of that dish. Don't forget to try the lemon ricotta pancakes!!! Oh and the Bloody Marys, and they have some great looking cocktails I'll have to check out next time!

    (5)

  • Jason T.

    This is my first time trying Jam and I look forward to my contiued return visits. The negitive, and only one I could find, is the wait. We waited over and hour outside, granted it was noon and prime time, but the plus side was that none of us were "let me throat punch you raging hungry". The positives include coffee outside, while you wait. An amazing selection of Mimosas, which I will only classify as "standard size", "Big size" and "I'm a lush size (they give you the bottle)". The food was quick, service not overbearing and atmosphere causal. I'd recommend arriving before you are really starving and expect a wait. Otherwise this was another great location to venture to in the SE area. Give it a try.

    (4)

  • Crystal M.

    My boyfriend and I were visiting Portland and were staying just up the street, so we decided to give Jam on Hawthorne a try. It was a rainy Sunday, and knowing how much Portlandians love their brunch, we kinda expected a hefty wait. It really wasn't that bad, we waited maybe 30 minutes, but there was room to wait inside so we were pretty cozy. We were about to check out the menu and make our decisions prior to being seated, which help move things along. Once seated the staff was really attentive. We literally had like 4 different people helping us. We were in never in need of a thing, which was wonderful. The menu had lots of vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, etc options which is cool if you're into that. Both dishes we ordered were soooo yum! I got some horseradish has with sausage and my boyfriend got the biscuits with vegetarian sausage and gravy. They both had such different flavors but equally as tasty. We couldn't even spot the vegetarian in the sausage and gravy. Overall, we has a lovely and delicious brunch. What more could you ask for?

    (4)

  • Alison T.

    This is my favorite go-to brunch spot in Portland! They have amazing scrambles and THE BEST biscuits. Each table has a different flavor of jam on it, which makes the experience so much better. I've had their strawberry, marionberry, and peach jam all different times. But seriously, always sub your toast for a biscuit! Their french toast is pretty spot on, but I usually get one of the scrambles. Also the gravy is meat-free, which is insane because it is so rich and full of flavor that you'd think it was pork sausage. Their breakfast drinks are also some of the best. Every flavor mimosa you can imagine can be purchased here. I've always had the best service and the best food here. If I have visitors, I take them here because it's always a guaranteed filling, well priced, and DELICIOUS!

    (5)

  • Erin A.

    So good. I always try to think of another brunch spot to take my out of town friends to but just can't. This place has everything I want in a breakfast/brunch place: -excellent service (quick and efficient and nice) -lots of options for Vegans/gf/dairy free folks -organized seating/wait list set up (no way for line jumpers to sneak in!!!! Very important to me) -huge menu that can hit cravings for sweet or savory -awesome bloody Mary's - delicious food, huge portions I'm partial to the blueberry oat pancakes with chai syrup. So good. I like the maddie cakes too. I have had a scramble and it was awesome of course. You just can't go wrong with Jam. I know there are so many other positive reviews already, but I have to just declare my love of Jam.

    (5)

  • Ashley M.

    If you're vegan, there are SO MANY better options for you. They had maybe 2 things I could choose from. I got the "famous" El Beardo Scramble. I was NOT impressed. 80% potatoes and 20% bland tofu. I waited and hour for that. Never again. Also, the hygiene of the people serving me was questionable.

    (2)

  • Carrissa V.

    Preface: Free coffee while you wait. (Soy and Half + Half creamer available). Yes & Thank You X‿X 5 stars for the service. Or maybe it's just the fact that Portland is the hippest town since.. whenever it became the most hippest town? The food's good, the music was fucking bomb. A possible future band name? Portland Restaurant Music. Can you guys post a spotify playlist, please?! I downloaded Shazaam too late--the songs were that good, even in my sluggish post New Vansterdam edge, I was inspired to download an App. I got the Grand Manier French Toast. It was two thick, fresh, bread slices, long and oval-shaped, fresh strawberry slices atop the sweet buns, and a strawberry jam/sauce. I'm still searching for French toast that can hold a candle to my dad's, and although the toast was tasty, it lacked in the 'moistness' of bread category. I ended up asking for the syrup, and dousing the bread in their healthy-tasting syrup--not your Aunt Jemima's :(

    (5)

  • Kathy R.

    Horribly disappointing. We went on a weekend morning and sat at the bar because the wait to be seated was going to be 30 to 40 minutes. When I asked if I could have a two egg scramble rather than a three egg, I was told this was too hard to do because all the eggs were already mixed in a big "vat". Not appealing to me. The vegetables in the scramble were barely warm, not even sautéed or cooked. I asked for the hash browns well done, i.e. crispy and received the limpest, white, undercooked potatoes. Our waiter could not be called a waiter, as he did not attend to refilling water or coffee, but rather was more concerned about the music. I'll cut him some slack since we sat at the bar. Overall a poor experience and will not return to this restaurant. Life is too short to eat mediocre food for too much money.

    (1)

  • Heather R.

    One of our weekly go-to breakfast places. Their oatmeal chai pancakes are hit or miss, but still order them frequently. Their food fluctuates between perfect and not so great, and on the not so great days, it is easy to be disappointed because I know how good it CAN be.

    (3)

  • Jenny H.

    Went there for brunch and ordered Brian's Hash. About 15 mins after placing my order I was told it wasn't available yet (I think the kitchen was still prepping it?) so I ordered the corned beef hash instead. No big deal at all. Our waiter was really cool about it and had a very comedic demeanor which I appreciated--always nice when you get serviced by someone who clearly enjoys their job. As we're finishing up our meal our waiter tells me to make up for Brian's Hash not being available when I ordered it he was packing it up to-go for me free of charge! To top it off he didn't even charge me for the corned beef hash. This was nothing short of top notch customer service. Our waiter went above and beyond to ensure we had a good experience and it did not go unnoticed. This was my first time at Jam and definitely will not be my last. Also--corned beef hash and Brian's Hash were both ace :)

    (5)

  • Amanda H.

    The wait is way too long, however, if you're in the company of others it can make the time pass more quickly. There is coffee outside for the wait as well. Nonetheless- amazing, amazing, amazing food- even healthier options, too. The server was so lax, which my girlfriends and I appreciated as we chatted on & on while neglecting the menu. Lol. So, thank you! Oh! Must try the lavender mimosa! ALL was worth the wait! We had such an awesome experience. I definitely must go back!

    (4)

  • Aimee L.

    Went there for Xmas Eve breakfast and our party of four was seated directly next to the front door. While the waiting area has space heaters, this spot was so freezing cold we all had our coats on the entire meal. As it was insanely busy we weren't going to ask for another table. Bummed they didn't have espresso drinks available but the almond milk hot chocolate was good. The food was passable (ok, mine was passable, husband hated his), nothing to write home about or cross Burnside for in the future.

    (3)

  • Caitlin S.

    Went here on a local's recommendation in 2011 and we were very happy, even coming in with high expectations. Service: excellent, friendly, quick, attentive Soundtrack: indie bliss Coffee: perfect. And a free top-off when I asked for a to-go cup as we left. Grand marnier french toast: perfectly thick challah. Delicious marionberry sauce. Fresh strawberries and blueberries. Tasty syrup. Lemon ricotta pancakes: rich, savory

    (5)

  • Steph W.

    Sure, brunch is a sport in Portland. There will be a line and a wait on the weekends here. That being said, it's almost always worth it. Plus you get to drink a ton of coffee while you wait thanks to their outdoor coffee station. The coffee is good, the bloody mary's are fantastic and my favorite dish is the Bella Sunrise. The red pepper sauce is full of flavor and I just want to put it over all the things.

    (4)

  • Jen B.

    Ugh. I was hopeful we would have a delicious brunch by looking at the extensive menu! Everything sounded scrumptious, but it did not deliver. The hash browns were gigantic, but who cares about large portions when they are served raw in the center? The dishes my dining partner and I both had were below average. I would not come back at all. The one plus was our very sweet server who always checked on the level of our drinks. Too bad.

    (2)

  • Ann S.

    Foul. First the hostess coughed in her hand as she walked us to the table, then turned around and grabbed waters for us. Ew. She sat us at a table by the bathroom which smelled so strongly of piss that we moved tables, as did THREE more groups after us. When I ordered eggs Benny I was told "people have been complaining that the hollandaise tastes 'off' today, we're making a new batch but you'd get the old stuff." I tried a sample and yeah, it tasted like there was horseradish and bleach in there. How were they even still serving this slop???Service was sloooooow, biscuits were really dry and hard, gravy was good, coffee was good but it only got refilled when she dropped off the cheque. Avoid.

    (1)

  • Mario C.

    No no no I came here on a lovely, yet slightly drizzly Thursday morning. The service was attentive and my coffee cup never got less than 1/2 full. I had the Brian's hash which was nothing spectacular, but what the waitress recommended was the go-to. Bacon on the side- I felt disrespected that they sent out bacon that clearly had been sitting there for a while. There wasn't even any grease on any of the 3 strips. Pancake- it wasn't even cooked all the way and was mushy in the middle. I had to send it back Go somewhere else if you can

    (1)

  • Adrien W.

    Maybe I got a little too adventurous with my food order, but I was seriously underwhelmed after trying Jam for the first time. Kind of a shame, really, but I'm starting to understand that a lot of Portland's traditional brunch staples are bland, at best. We rolled in during the afternoon, probably close to 1 or 1:30, and ordered the mimosas to share (arrives as a bucket with a full bottle of champagne and a carafe of juice of your choice). That was lovely. We added peach to ours and they came out like a mimosa/bellini hybrid. The glasses for the mimosas arrived dirty, with lip prints and finger marks. I sent them back and they arrived clean the second time. First I ordered the Loaded Bowl, but the waitress informed me that they were out of the veggie gravy that was supposed to come on top. So I ordered the Bella Sunrise instead - two eggs over spinach topped with roasted pepper sauce and feta. I don't think I thought my food order out very well...because I realized, after biting into it, that the combination made for the slimiest breakfast ever. I ordered my eggs over-easy and they were somehow underdone and slightly raw. Not to mention that, yes, the fresh spinach literally means that someone took a fistful of unseasoned leaves to plop on the bottom. In addition, my hash browns were bland, the food was bland...the best part was the biscuit I ordered on the side, for which they charged me an extra dollar. The whole thing would have been acceptable had I been paying $5-$7 for the entree, but it ended up costing over $10 for something I could easily (and better) replicate at home. Our waitress was mysteriously aloof. She would drop things off and then immediately disappear without asking if we needed anything else. This happened 2 or 3 times and I had to keep chasing her down. The last time was particularly irritating, when she stood behind us at the cashier's station and chatted with waitstaff after we spent 20 minutes trying to get someone to pick up our card for the check. I might go back and order something more traditional, but I don't think I'll be back soon. Save your money and time and go to a food cart (or to Genies).

    (2)

  • Jessica D.

    6 of us hungry peeps after the Spartan finish the day prior. Super busy, got in quick, great menu selection-lots of gluten free and fresh options. Great friendly service. Eclectic atmosphere. I love Portland. Sweet art and pictures on the walls. Great conversation and observational pieces.

    (5)

  • Jeremy B.

    Stopped in the morning after a night out. Most places were closed (it was 1/1/15) so we just kept walking along Hawthorne until we saw a crowd gathered. We thought, "Either this places is really good, or it's the only place open", which are two good reasons to get our name on the list. You've read it on here already, so I'll just say it, there is a wait. When we got in we were surprised at the size of the place. Our server was laid back and friendly. We ordered a big bloody Mary to help with last night and we both ordered the same thing. I can't remember what it was called, but it was eggs on biscuits with vegetarian sausage gravy and hash browns. We were watching others get food and looked at the plate sizes and thought we should've shared; too late. Food came out and maaaaaan, did it hit the spot! Took home leftovers and ate them for dinner. What an awesome day; I'll try my best to relive it.

    (4)

  • Nico D.

    Nice location in Hawthorne. Opposite to a big bakery, and what looked like a mini outdoor market with produce stands and a fish store. Two rooms: one small, on the right: lighter, quieter, with an ugly new agey/hippy decor. The big room is like a dark warehouse, with music at full blast. The big warehouse does have a play area for kids, which has clearly not be missed on the Portland parents. Service is super friendly and helpful, and all dishes are very good. We enjoyed our eggs with hash and wholewheat toasts, as well as the lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote. Very good value too. Update: Came another time. Did not like my waffle: the batter lacked salt, so it was very very bland. And the waffle was soft (spongy), not crisp on the outside. With the ready-whip (sigh) on top, it was a soggy mess. To their defense, the topping worked really well: blueberry compote, toasted hazelnuts and whipped cream (too bad they did not whip their own cream). That could have been an outstanding dish, but the execution wasn't there.

    (4)

  • Lindsay A.

    This place was just named the second best brunch place in Portland. It was pretty good, but in a brunch town like Portland thems fighting words. Typically there's like an hour wait for a table. We came pretty late in the day...about 1:30 and were able to sit right down. Service was good. Jason our server was super attentive and funny. We really liked him. The drink menu is great. They have two drinks with Emergen-C in them. Great if you need a little vitamin boost. Hubby got the Bloody Mary with mango juice. It was delish, but would have been better had the mango been more pronounced. For breakfast I got the special waffle with turkey, gravy, mushrooms and caramelized onions. It was delish. I ordered my egg over medium and it was way overdone. I love a good runny yolk, and I was sad not to have gotten that. Hubby got the Reuben sandwich. They prepare homemade corned beef every night. It's pretty dang good. The hash browns were awesome! Super crispy and perfect. It was a very respectable breakfast. Solid food, drinks, service. The cons are...there's usually a ridiculous wait, my over cooked egg, and they were playing loud music on bad speakers which just sounded obnoxious. Glad we went back, will go back again. Definitely not waiting more than 20 minutes or so.

    (4)

  • KeshiaSkye S.

    I love Jam Seriously though, love this place! Husband and I have been 3x, 2x on a weekday and 1x on a weekend - I would suggest a weekday if you can as there's no wait. Service is always excellent! Food is superb! Go now, eat at Jam!!!

    (5)

  • Kassi K.

    HIDDEN JEM couldn't be more accurate! Absolutely love this place! Starting with the awesome atmosphere and Diablo Mary I was sold. I ordered the honey ham Benedict and my boyfriend got the Reuben and both were equally as delicious. I have to take a second to compliment the menu, it is laid out so well and easy to read it made ordering quick and simple. Beautiful custom art is hung up all over the walls. And you can purchase it right then and there!!! I bought a beautiful fun painting for only $35! Absolutely love this place and will be coming back every time I visit Portland

    (5)

  • Jessica H.

    Jam was awesome. The food was great. I had the Ed's Plate scramble and it was delicious. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant with the different paintings of famous people on the walls. We went around 2 pm on Sunday. It was late but brunch food was still being served and we missed the larger crowd that came earlier. The waiters were nice and our food was served in a timely manner. I think our waiter did a good job of recommending things to those of us who had never been there. I recommend Jam on Hawthorne and will definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Wade H.

    This place was a interesting place. Met a few friends here for my birthday to have breakfast and have a bloody mary. Omg the bloody mary was F#!@*#$ amazing. It was a bit on the spendy side but well worth it. The food was really good and plenty of it for sure. Yup im craving a bloody mary right now as im writing this.

    (4)

  • Benjamin W.

    The food here is awesome!!!! Need i say more? -1 for the wait that you always have to endure, sometimes it can be 15 min and others it can be a hour+

    (4)

  • Victoria R.

    I love this place a ton! The drinks are amaze balls and the staff is killer. The two guy servers in the front room are definitely the best. I eat here every other weekend and the food is always great! It's great to bring friends if you have vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores. Plus, their art rocks. It's worth the wait I promise.

    (5)

  • Emily O.

    In an effort to try and stick to our healthy eating while on vacay, we found our way to Jam. Here's a quick summary of our experience: funky, alternative, cool, lots of variety, friendly, and yummy. No better way to start the day with tasty, healthy food in a relaxed environment. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, because my veggie sandwich wasn't out-of-this-world incredible. But it was still delicious enough for me to recommend it.

    (4)

  • Melissa W.

    This place was good. Nothing spectacular but if you are a vegan they have a variety of choices for you. They don't take reservations so if it's a weekend, it's about an hour wait. They have a variety of flavors for mimosas and a few different bloody mary choices. Their bloody Mary's are good but they aren't worth $9. The breakfast prices were reasonable too. I would come back again but maybe not on a weekend.

    (3)

  • Megan R.

    On a sunny Sunday in December, the wait was about 40 minutes at 10AM, made more enjoyable by the coffee that was available outside. When we got inside, the atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed - definitely family-friendly. Service was really attentive. I ordered a bunch of small plates - I would come back for the lemon ricotta pancake in a heartbeat. Next time, I'd order a full plate of them! My friends got a hash and eggs with a few sides. We all agreed that the hash browns weren't really worth it - despite being a large portion, they were kind of bland. I also ordered some avocado on top of mine, but it was underripe (I should've known better, it being December in Portland!). I would give service five stars, as well as those lemon ricotta pancakes, but the rest of our food left a little to be desired.

    (3)

  • Margo S.

    I've been here a handful of times and my review is limited to breakfast after working the night shift kinda thing!!! But 'Oh it's Sooooo good!! Hardy portions serving really good quality food!! If you're craving sweet or savory, they have it!! Their scramblers, wraps, breakfast combos are pretty phenomenal! Plus the atmosphere, it's so Portland!! The service has always been really good! They have an awesome play area for the kids! I can't go on enough about how much I love this place! Oh, and my review would not be complete if I didn't mention their incredible mimosa selection!! They have selections on flavors that I've never even thought of!!! They totally redefine mimosas Love love love it!!

    (5)

  • Joyce O.

    Incredible French toast and mason jar drinks that will knock you on your big ol' toosh! Their menu is diverse and caters to all the veggie fanatics and meat eating carnivores. For all my brunch lovers out there, you really can't go wrong here!

    (4)

  • Patty D.

    Great place for brunch. Had the JD MASSACRE, a wrap served with the best red pepper sauce I have ever tasted. 4 flavors of their very own homemade jam available on the table, great customer service, waitress was very nice. I enjoyed the interior and all the artwork on the walls. Great price for the amount of food you receive, one plate can feed 2 people but you'll want to try more than one of their meals. Must have a Lavender mimosa with your brunch. Really enjoyed this place.

    (5)

  • Brittany W.

    Jam certainly does not need anymore reviews (at this point it has over 500).. BUT ill put my 2 cents in anyways. Jam is excellent ive lived around the corner from it for 6 months before venturing to try it. The line always seemed offputting and intriguing at the same time, .. who wants to wait in line, .. but also it must be delicious if people are willing to wait.. we went on a Sunday around 1 and had to wait about 30 mins for two, every single thing we ordered was delicious the staff was super friendly my only complaint was that there was no beer menu at the table, even though clearly they have a good selection of beers on tap, so i had to go to the bar and check out the selection before the server came to the table. also if you come at around 2 - 2:30 on a sunday the line will have pretty much died out my fiance says its the best food shes had in Portland so far so we will definitely be going back. also i dont have kids, but i appreciate their kids play area... keeps those munchkins occupied

    (4)

  • Amiee H.

    Down to Earth Hipster Cafe. Food: 1) French Toast: looks a LOT more impressive than it tasted. I expected it to blow me out of the water but when I took a bit, it was a little dry and wasn't as flavorful as I had anticipated. :( 2) Corn beef hash: The corn beef was really tasty! I think that was the best thing we ordered, but everyone else as ok. Service: The waiters there were "interesting"....they had this quirky sense of humor that I didn't complete understand or react quick enough to so I think most of the time their jokes were met with my "confused face" followed by awkward chucking pretending I understood their joke. Don't get me wrong, they were super nice...but I don't think our senses of humors were really jiving. Ambiance: Down to Earth Hipster Cafe. Kinda feels like a place Jason Mraz would eat breakfast at, with his fedora and wearing no shoes. Price: Average, I didn't really remember it being too expensive or cheap so it must be average. Overall: I'm glad I tried it but I don't think I'd come back again. Just nothing really jumped out at me as being delicious enough to trek all the way out here and have again.

    (3)

  • Chris C.

    One of my favorite brunch places in Portland they have huge portions and a really unique setting.

    (5)

  • Lisa P.

    My sister and I was recommended this place from a co worker. our wait time was about 45 minutes. The atmosphere was decent and the workers were very nice. The food was not worth the price nor was the quality of the food good. It wasn't home made and can tell it was processed food and heated in a microwave. We also ordered a drink over priced and it was watered down. I will never go back there again. Signed Lisa Presley

    (1)

  • Colby H.

    Me and a bunch of co-workers went there for breakfast. Have to admit, some of the best service I've seen attending a large group. Drinks never went empty and the food came quickly and they didn't mess up at all. Had the younger blonde waitress with tattoos (whom we agreed unanimously was very pretty, which isn't related to this review, just wanted to point that out.) Even after we were done and paid up the tab we hung out and chatted for a bit, they still attended to our drinks. First time coming here and I definitely will recommend this place as well as visit on my own time for sure.

    (5)

  • Tien D.

    The loaded bowl and the biscuits and gravy were so good! We went before noon on a Monday (St. Patricks Day) and the wait was probably about 10-15 minutes. The food was so good that I couldn't believe the sausage gravy was vegetarian. Portion size was great and service was friendly. They have a small play area for kids too, which is a nice touch.

    (5)

  • Dotty L.

    Jam is absolutely awesome. The mimosas are the best! You can choose from an assortment of fresh fruit purées you'd like to mix the champagne with so it makes it unique & delicious. Ty's Big Breakfast is super yum as is everything else on the menu. You basically can't go wrong with any order! The staff is friendly & attentive. There is also a great little area for small children to play which makes it very neighborhoody/community oriented and welcoming. Love Jam!

    (5)

  • Tiffany L.

    Decent place, but a little pricey for what it is. Came during Snowpocalypse and I do appreciate them being open. I had just got a lot of bloodwork done and needed nourishment ASAP. What I didn't appreciate was that we were down the block at another restaurant that had a wait, so I called Jam to ask if they had a wait because we'd go there if they didn't. (I was fasting, faint & in serious need of food!) The girl that answered the phone assured me there was no wait and there was plenty of open tables. We drove over and it turned out there was a 25 minute wait. There's no way that just happened within 2 minutes either so I was lied to, I guess? Pretty lame. And we would have been better off just staying at the first place. After waiting we were shown a table in an extremely cold dining room. Lots of little space heaters scattered around that didn't really do much. We were seated next to the kids' "play area" - which is awesome if you're an adult and you want to distract your kids while you get tipsy at brunch, but maybe not so awesome if you're stuck at the table next to screaming children throwing things. Our service was fine, especially because the place was packed. They have a nice list of different kinds of Mimosas. The coffee was great and refilled plenty of times by various different people, which I do appreciate. Orange juice was well needed to keep me from passing out, but $3 for a glass of out-of-the-carton OJ was not worth it. I got the Ty's Big Breakfast and hubby got the Corned Beef Hash. Ty's consisted of vegetarian sausage patties on top of English muffins with veggie gravy, hash browns and two eggs any way you'd like. They accommodated my somewhere-in-between-over-easy-and-over-hard egg style, which I appreciate. The breakfast was good, and it definitely didn't make me miss real meat. The veggie sausage and gravy were hearty and flavorful. I can see why vegetarians like it here. I did miss a biscuit however, but subbing a biscuit will cost you extra. And I do wish my hash browns were crispier and not as soggy. The Corned Beef Hash is pricey, but the portion is huge. It's not your typical corned beef, and the beef comes in huge chunks. The beef is marinated in beer, and you can tell. It's tender and tasty. The only thing is: only order this if you LOVE horseradish. I don't know if it was just our plate or what, but it was so overwhelming and the only thing you could really taste. I also ordered a side of Maddie cake and I couldn't tell you how that tasted because I never got it. I don't know if I'd return, but if I did, I wouldn't be in a huge rush to.

    (3)

  • Nidhi T.

    Jam on Hawthorne is quintessential Portland! The ambience, the servers-- it has Portland written all over. The food is great. Husband ordered an El Paso Scramble, which he loved. The eggs cooked just right, the accompanying hash browns were delicious. I ordered the Grand Marnier French Toast which was very nicely made. The compote and fresh strawberries that it came with were finger-lickin' good. They have a play area for kids, which looked great. We kept looking at it thinking how much our 9 month old daughter would have enjoyed it, if we had brought her along. We went on a weekday morning and so there wasn't any wait. We were seated immediately and the service was fast. It might feel a little too cramped when it's busy, since tables looked too close together.

    (4)

  • Sabrina D.

    This is the coolest restaurant I've ever been in. Wow! They have a Bloody Mary menu! A kids toy area! An amazing menu! Cool art all over the walls! You walk in and it smells like heaven! I'm in heaven!!!

    (5)

  • Lauren A.

    We went for brunch today and the service was stellar. The fellow had an awesome beard and was outrageously friendly. The food was great - we had "the other burrito" and the chorizo vegetarian one. Both were excellent, and we both had two meals out of it. Tasty as leftovers, too!

    (4)

  • A. F.

    I can say, without hyperbole, that the "wraps" (breakfast burritos) are the best things that have ever been made in the history of breakfast and likely in the history of the universe... I could eat a frillion of them. I'm jealous of the guy with the huge beard sitting next to us, mostly because he has about six delicious morsels of hash browns stuck to his face that he is going to get to enjoy later when he finds them.

    (5)

  • Jess D.

    Jam on Hawthorne is a special place with meat friendly and vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options.though this place may have so many options for whatever your diet preferences may be, don't think you are going to be ripped off on portions, flavor, or creativeness of any dish.this place has gargantuan portions which are enough for two to leave comfortably full and satisfied. any breakfast dish which is the majority of what iv tasted personally- is filled to the brim with perfectly temped, textured and seasoned food.the only problem iv had at this wonderful establishment is that there are so many build your own, mouth watering options that it is hard to only chose one thing on the menu.it wouldn't matter what it was you chose though-you will not be disapionted. There alcoholic breakfast drinks are worth every penny and for those who really love to catch a buzz in the morning the Bertha size is available to you for some drinks.this place will not let you down.

    (5)

  • Emilie D.

    I've eaten breakfast here once. The food was pretty good. My husband and I both ordered just your average egg and hash brown type of breakfast. We both liked it. I also tried a lemon ricotta pancake on the side and didn't like that. We thought it was very cute that they have their own seasonal home made jams sitting on the table. I think they had apple butter on our table. But I don't like apple butter so I didn't get to try it out. I think the concept is really good. I love the name jam. I just wish they had more of a selection of the home made jams and that there was more seating. It's pretty small and cramped inside but that's typical of most breakfast restaurants.

    (3)

  • Mary H.

    This place is way overhyped. Sorry, but I have yet to enjoy anything on the menu. It's usually packed, the wait is too long, the food mediocre, and dry. Why is everything I've ever eaten here dry? The waitstaff is nice and attentive though, despite the huge crowds.

    (2)

  • Elizabeth W.

    Jam is a great place for home cooked comfort breakfast food. Not only do they have a ton of vegetarian options but they have a great drink menu. I've only been there once but the vegetarian biscuits and gravy were delicious. I had that with a pineapple mimosa and hash browns. It was the perfect hangover cure. Our waitress was even sweet enough to give us some emergen-c for a friend who wasn't feeling good. The service was great and although the wait was incredibly long on a Saturday (I think we waited close to an hr for a party of 6) it was well worth it! I look forward to trying it again.

    (4)

  • Mmmm H.

    Food is ok. Waitstaff is indifferent, really too cool to serve me, and IMHO inappropriately and scantily clad. Last time I had that many nipples in my face was a a strip club. Music was too loud, and place was waaaay too cold. Lots of patrons were shivering. Going to Screen Door next time.

    (2)

  • Noal R.

    This place has a good breakfast but nothing shined to make the place exceptional. Standard menu fare but no special highlight on jam. Just a simple squeeze bottle should you desire. I'll come back but only if someone else suggests it. I had a build your own omelet which was pretty small considering it cost me $12 with my three selections. Hash browns and toast were again nothing special. The potatoes were crunch on the outside and very cold in the middle. We'll see how it goes.

    (3)

  • Riley L.

    I've been here 3 times now, and each time has been fantastic. Granted, I go on the weekends for brunch and it's taken 30-45 minutes to be seated. Still! You can order your bottomless coffee while you wait. I would go back again and again. One of the servers (I don't remember his name) has a great sense of humor and likes to give high-fives. I keep ordering the loaded bowl and add a scrambled egg and bacon (they don't skimp on bacon!). I love the environment and bring people here when they're visiting Portland. Absolutely love it.

    (5)

  • Wendy T.

    This place is packed every time I drive by. I've been a couple of times with the bf and we always opt to sit at the bar because wait times are pretty ridiculous. I've gotten different things each time, but the man always gets the MC wrap (it's a vegan wrap) and adds bacon (What can I say I like him for his contradictions). He loves this place. I like the decor and the wait staff isn't overly nice but definitely cordial. The OJ is ridiculously overpriced. That's all.

    (3)

  • Kassy E.

    I was really excited to try this place after reading some great reviews. The wait wasn't as bad as I expected after hearing what is typical for a Portland brunch. Our waiter was kind of quirky and very Portland which added to the experience for me (since I haven't lived here long, it is still fun to me!) I loved how many vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options were on the menu (and labeled as such so I didn't have to read all the ingredients to find out). I would feel comfortable bringing my food-alergy-prone family here and having plenty of options for everyone. I got the El Beardo which was a tofu scramble with caramelized onions that sounded amazing. Unfortunately, it left a little to be desired for me. It was not BAD by any means, but it tasted like something I could easily have made and thought of at home. I personally prefer my food to be amazingly tasty, or at least to catch me off guard by combining flavors that I wouldn't have thought of. My husband got the Lemon and Ricotta and Blueberry pancakes; and he was left a little disappointed and the low level of lemon-y-ness when the title of the meal had lead him to expect a higher level. Overall, not a bad experience and I would go back again, but I would manage my expectations (and those I am going with) accordingly.

    (3)

  • Mary B.

    Pretty great; had the pork special last weekend, adore the bluberry chai pancakes and they consistently get my crispy bacon perfect (essential). The guys love the biscuits and gravy (the biscuits are only so/so, I think) but the gravy is really good, Ty's Big Breakfast and the wraps are popular too. Nice, big selection. VERY busy on weekends, it was a gorgeous day so we expected the wait and made the most of it by getting "appetizers" across the street at Grand Central Bakery. Coffee is available self-serve in line, which is genius and should just be the standard when it comes to breakfast places with a long wait. Great music and breakfasty drinkies make this place a lil'bit loud, but a fun atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Bill H.

    Cool little spot! Dirty hairy Bloody Mary is awesome. Get the candied bacon with it for an extra buck. Had bacon benedicts and Brian's hash. Both were excellent! Sat at bar and had great service too. Highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Andrew H.

    I got a Oregon squash scramble here today, out-fuggin-standing! (and I'm an omnivore, like a black bear). Hashbrowns were ample and some of the best I've had in Portland. Toast comes in all sorts of options including two kinds of sprouted bread (bread that is actually good for you, and not expendable. It's even more healthy than so-called "whole grain" breads. I got some to make up for my goat-cheesy three-egg omelet) The Coffee was Stumptown, and very potent, my heart is still break-dancing. Service was...a bit detached, but effective. Don't expect any lively conversation. Keep in mind this was a Monday morning and I was the only one in my party.

    (4)

  • travis t.

    Rude service, ridiculously long wait. I've been going here for years, and tolerated the long lines and (infrequently) slow service. They've got good food, don't get me wrong. I just had such a bad experience there yesterday that I feel like it bodes ill for the future of their new expansion into the next door area. We had a ridiculously long wait for our food, and a server that was rude and unpleasant to the point that I wondered if he was trying to be Portland's answer to Basil Fawlty. This place really needs to get their act together, or they'll end up going the way of the similarly lousy imbibe (the previous occupants of their new space).

    (1)

  • shannon d.

    Best breakfast hands down! Love it here. Period.

    (5)

  • Max K.

    While vacationing in Portland, my friend treated me to breakfast at Jam. The place was bustling on a Friday morning and we waited a few minutes for a table. I was impressed with the self-serve coffee out front. I went with "the loaded bowl," a delectable layering of hash browns, veggie gravy, green onions and cheese. I suggest heavy usage of the Aardvark sauce.

    (4)

  • Sarah M.

    we waited about 45 minutes, but it was a gorgeous day out, so no bigge on that. the food was prompt and i just about inhaled the corned beef hash they made it. it was all oh so delicious. very very good breakfast. solid.

    (4)

  • Kate D.

    Jam is as awesome as the top ratings say. But remember, this is Portland, and everyone in the city goes out to breakfast on the weekeds. So yes, I have seen plenty of screaming kids, rude patrons, loud disfunctional families, and one time a screaming homeless man at Jam. The staff work hard: kitchen staff, owner, and wait staff all go full speed. The food is amazing. My suggestion is to go early- 9:30 or earlier. This is not a great breakfast place to wait for, just because of the set up. But 10-15 minutes is not a big deal. Try Ty's breakfast., it is my ultimate favorite.

    (5)

  • Linda B.

    It is as good as breakfast gets! Make sure you have time to wait though! But it's nice outside, they give you free coffee and the people around are fun. NEXT time I have got to leave room for a Sassy Mary (I was too full this time!). The corned beef is amazing!

    (4)

  • Emily V.

    Absolutely hands down best brunch spot I have been to in the country! Eat the gran mariner challa french toast with Marion berries....

    (5)

  • Maureen S.

    I had their basic breakfast burrito, That One, or something like that. The eggs were fluffy, the bacon was great. All it could have used was some of a side. You get the burrito cut in half on an empty plate. As much restraint as I want to use, I want some toast or something! Other than that, it was great. Oh and we got seated in less than 10 minutes on a Saturday morning.

    (4)

  • Cassandra R.

    Very enjoyable, though quite small. Great brunch and a great atmosphere. Service was great as was the food. I think spring and summer are the best time to visit when you can sit at one of the tables outside and enjoy a lovely day.

    (4)

  • Marci C.

    Called Jam cause it's just that, the jam. I grew up eating chorizo and eggs thanks to my Father. When I learned what it was......well, I had a hard time enjoying it. I like that I can have a super morning cocktail and a scrumptious soyrizo breakfast. This has been my spot for the last few outings mmmmmm. Now I don't fit in my pants so I'm on restriction.

    (4)

  • Rori L.

    When I'm in one of you, I'm bound to stop by and enjoy some eats. Jam is a standard Hawthorne choice when I'm in the 'hood. The last time we dined, we arrived around noon on a Saturday. Along with everyone else, we waited patiently and assumed it would take quite awhile to get seated. Hot coffee was ready and waiting for the sipping, but I opted to wait out for a capp. We were pleasantly surprised to be seated in around 20 minutes. This time around, we were escorted to "Little Jam", the new baby addition. With out charismatic server cracking jokes from the get go, I was ready to feast. I was underwhelmed with my cappuccino. There-I said it. As amusing as the menu is, there are only a few stand out performances in my book. The pancakes, my friend, are quite tasty indeed. I can not say they are the best, but they are delicious. Kels ordered a hash heaped with roasted garlic, caramelized onions, and spinach. Our server through in some red pepper sauce for the dipping. What a guy. My scramble was...blah. A bed of spinach with some crumbly tofu and the above stated red pepper sauce (I asked for the feta on the side). While the combo was good, it was poorly thrown together and lacked...zat zing zat makes ze zant to zeturn. At the end of our performance, we were content and full. I enjoy the Jam experience, but am looking forward to something that blows my socks off. Which reminds me to stop doubling up on the cotton foot covers.

    (4)

  • Mendoza M.

    So this guy took me here once for brunch/lunch whatever.. the lady who served us was in a pretty shitty mood but served us alright. For it being a vegetarian place I was expecting a little more... When she told me that they served morning star sausages in the "burritos," I was a bit disappointed. I can honestly make the shit at home. But it was alright for it being small and way packed with janky hipsters discussing how Ben gave them the herps. Jeez

    (2)

  • Em H.

    This place is the jam, seriously. Great food. But its true it is always jam packed so get there early or just plan on waiting (bring a lil snack) or get some coffee across the street. At least in my experience that is how it usually is on the weekends. But their specials are always good and they are very accommodating to veg/vegans. A nice Sunday morning spot.

    (4)

  • Alex B.

    my mouth is watering just thinking about Jam. there's a reason there is always at least a half hour wait to get in and get some brunch. if you do get stuck in the wait, they always have stumptown available for you to sip on. its a pretty small space but there's always great art on the walls, and it changes pretty frequently. i've had mixed experiences with the service. a few servers that were really friendly and great, and a few that were just wayyy too cool to be serving the lowly likes of myself. as a vegetarian (and not especially fond of eggs) i love breakfast places that offer tofu as a substitution for eggs in scrambles, wraps, etc. Often times though, kitchens don't seem to put in much effort towards making the tofu flavorful -- NOT the case with Jam. i love there tofu! I have been addicted to the JD Massacre breakfast wrap (with tofu instead of eggs!) for ... going on maybe 6 months? IT IS DELICIOUS! Herby delicious scrambled tofu with hash browns, swiss cheese, veggies all wrapped up in a tortilla and served with a side of the most incredible housemade roasted red pepper sauce. you can get sides of single pancakes -- the lemon ricotta pancake is a must! the cocktail menu looks great, but i unfortunately i have yet to try anything on it. I have never had a bad food experience at Jam, and honestly i am happy to ignore the few times i've had subpar servers because the food is so goddamn good. My carnivorous friends i've noticed don't seem to love it quite as much as i do, but they still generally always really enjoy there food. I live about a 2 min walk from the place and have to told myself back from ducking in for a bite on a daily basis.

    (4)

  • Anne B.

    The Food: pretty delicious. Had some hash browns bowl loaded with gravy. Definitely satisfied after eating, and again when I ate my leftovers. The Bloody Mary: Bam. Delicious. The perfect amount of spice for me, lots of strong flavor. The Service: Irritating, but turned out ok in the end. Had to wait outside because we were snapped at for standing in the doorway. (The "hallway" for indoor waiting looked at capacity with three people already there. I could be wrong about this.) Sat outside for an hour and twenty minutes. Watched a clean and empty table sit for about ten of those minutes. Tried to sit at said table, got snapped at again. Stood around, then the host sat us at a different table, then made us get up and move to the table I had sat at in the first place. Still not sure why I had to get up the first time. After that the wait service was fine, though I sensed a tone of resentment. I'm generally very polite to my waitstaff- I know people can be annoying. But when I'm starving and have been standing in the frigid cold for over an hour I start to lose my patience. Deal with it. Missed a few condiments and made an offhand remark to my table mate. The waitress brought them right after I said it and kind of let them drop on the table. I think she was pissed, but I actually didn't care about the condiments, I was just noticing. I'd go back, but only if there wasn't a wait.

    (3)

  • Anna L.

    All I can say is AMAZING! every time, great place to take people when they are visiting! One of those places when you leave you are still talking about how good it was!

    (5)

  • T V.

    Fab place for brunch. The portions are fairly generous and you can serve yourself some coffee as you wait for a table. And you will be waiting. It's always buzzing on the weekend and so the service is a hit and miss. The servers are insanely knowledgeable about their food and I'm just impressed when you can take my order and get it right without pen and paper. There are a lot of good options, even vegan and veggie. Wait, what am I saying. It's Portland, so of course. The price is about the same as every other breakfast place.

    (4)

  • Marilyn P.

    All the reviews pretty much sums it up. There was not a dish I saw that I would not order! Oh and the pear chai jam (yum). . . do I need to say more?

    (4)

  • Molly M.

    Quite possibly my favorite brunch place in Portland! I can only speak for the vegan friendly options on the menu, but oh my goodness, the blueberry chai spice pancakes and the el beardo tofu scramble are amazing! It's well worth the wait to get in, trust me.

    (5)

  • Yasmien H.

    I'm not a fan. It took forever to get in simply because they just don't have enough workers. Food was okay. But it wasn't anything special. Service was slow, the staff was very nice, but there seriously is nothing "Special" about this place. Except for hipster go here. Not because the food is amazing though. Because it's not.

    (2)

  • Jillian Y.

    OH MYYYY! I normally skip breakfast, jut really isn't my meal. But this place got me hooked. Everything I have had there was just outstanding. And their peach jalapeno jam is sooo good! I love the staff too, everyone is so nice and friendly. I love this place, I was very sad to leave it when I moved away but I will be back to stuff my face for the millionth time at Jam.

    (5)

  • Joshua M.

    Had a pretty awesome breakfast burrito wrap thingy with eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, cheese, salsa, and sour cream. The white chocolate mocha I washed it down with was also pretty fantastic. Brenda was our server and she was efficient, nice, and her art rocks.

    (4)

  • Liz M.

    First of all, let me say that the food is great. I completely enjoyed my big plate of delicious breakfast, and its a mere 4 blocks from my apartment. I will absolutely go back and try something else from their huge, awesome, reasonably priced menu. Also, our waiter was really friendly and the food came quickly. Major Bonus: Bloody Marys, a variety of mimosa flavors, and breakfast cocktail menu. Now on to what bugged me. We waited for a table for probably a half an hour, which on a Sunday afternoon is totally reasonable. They even have coffee and water for people who are waiting (bring your own mug). But I looked inside and there were three completely empty tables, and probably 20 people waiting. These tables continued to be empty for 20 minutes, at which point a fourth table became available. Finally we were seated, but it was annoying to be waiting outside in the rain when we could have easily been sitting. Also, the make your own scramble is a bit on the pricey side. I'll happily pay $1.75 for some meat in my eggs, but $1 for a handful of onions? Kind of ridiculous. That aside, I'll be back for the peach habanero jam and the veggie chorizo!

    (4)

  • sonrisa g.

    This used to be my favorite breakfast spot. We (Husband and I) started eating there when they first opened about 6 years ago, and fell in love. Unfortunately things have gone WAaaaaaaayyyyy downhill over the last year or so. The service is TERRIBLE. The last 2 times we went we did not leave a tip ,and we never ever do that. Seriously. The service was just that bad. They took forever to take our order, didn't bring out food we ordered, never came back to check on us or refill our water, wouldn't bring the check and acted snotty. The food has gone from excellent to Meh, and there is always an insane wait on the weekends. I will wait for good food, but Jam is NOT worth the wait. Also, they have all these really annoying signs posted everywhere with rules, and I think I even remember seeing some rules posted on the bottom of the menu. I counted something like 5 signs near the front door when I was there a few weeks ago. It reminds me of a second grade classroom, and is a HUGE turn off.

    (1)

  • A. B. C.

    let's be real here: the jam at jam is deeelishus. pear chai jam? yes plz. i've been twice now, and had pretty good breakfasts both times. i really really really want to try the lemon ricotta pancakes but for some reason i am more often than not craving hashbrowns with such intensity that i forget to even consider that side of the menu seriously. next time, next time. my first visit involved old friends visiting from out of town, delightful "sassy marys" (made with aardvaark! and yumm rosemary infused vodka) and a scramble that was only ok...i wish i could remember which one. it had ham in it? anyway. the second time, i took my mama who was visiting for the weekend and since jam is in mah hood i figured it was a good place to go. i had a breakfast sandwich which (ha) was really great and my mom had the scramble with the salmon, which she said she liked but then afterwards decided it was good but not great. so maybe the scrambles aren't the hot-item on the menu? next time i'm getting pancakes!

    (3)

  • John V.

    Great breakfast - pleasant atmosphere and super nice staff.

    (5)

  • Tan N.

    One-word impression: DEPENDABLE I have been here several times now with different parties, and I have tried several different dishes. Each time I have left completely stuffed and completely satisfied with the whole experience (minus the long wait). The corned beef is what really sets this place apart from the other brunch places I've been to in town, as it is always well-seasoned and delectable in hash form or sandwiched with eggs and cheese in the Bizness. The omelettes have never disappointed, and the french toast, while not as awesome as Gravy's french toast, is still pretty damn good. Very solid drinks from Stumptown coffee to their kick-ass spicy bloody mary. Knocks on their service by others may be valid, but I have never had issue. It has been a reliable place for me after a hard night shift to grab some hearty pass-out-in-a-sweet-coma food. After so many experiences there, I feel very confident in the 5-star rating.

    (5)

  • Mallory B.

    When my mother was visiting, we decided to drive all the way over to Jam on Hawthorne to try their brunch. The wait was a little long, but the free coffee made it more bearable. The food was perfect and exactly what I expected it to be. The one thing I have to rave about though is the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. Holy hell, those things were amazing. My mother wasn't a big fan, which made it all the better because I wasn't going to share them anyways! I'll definitely be heading back here. Maybe not this weekend or the next, but sometime soon.

    (4)

  • Natalie B.

    This place is pretty darn good. I had the Ryan's Scramble which involves stone ground mustard, red onion, tomato and brie cheese. I mean, how could that not be fabulous. My friends had the lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry sauce and those were super flavorful and moist and delicious. The selection of jam on the table really made me happy, I'm kind of what you might call a jam lover. Pear Chai jam. Seriously. Pear plus chai plus sugar equals tastebud explosion. I'll be back for more of that breakfast love for sure. The coffee was good and the service was friendly and efficient. Three cheers for Jam on Hawthorne!

    (4)

  • Raechel S.

    Breafast burrito was sooooo good. Everything we've tried gas been amazing great service! Love the new space.

    (5)

  • miss e.

    Mmm.... I love LR pancakes at this place. I don't recall waiting more then 15 min even on weekends, but I eat my brakefast at brakefast hours, not later. I like the staff. They are fun and chatty and seem to enjoy your face when the food comes almost as much as I enjoy it arriving! I liked the french toast too and my friend enjoyed the scramble. I want to try the hash next time.... see you there!

    (4)

  • Tony M.

    Finally got in on a weekday. Place was empty; not a good sign. Hash browns were dry and tough not crunchy I mean shoe leather! Over easy eggs were over medium hard! Bacon was semi-burnt! The Zenner spicy sausage was OK but it is not what an american considers a sausage. An american sausage is coarse ground. A Zenner sausage is a HOT DOG albeit a spicy HOT DOG! From now on when I see the crowds lining the street on Saturday morning, I will just chuckle "suckers" and walk to Chez Machin or Burgerville!

    (2)

  • Aaron K.

    We've hit this place twice now on various trips to Portland. Delicious! Great, original breakfast cocktails for those rough mornings, enormous portions, lots of veg options, and free coffee while you wait. Get stuffed, then ride your bike east to Laurelhurst Park and take a nap in the sunshine (if you're lucky enough to be there on a sunny day).

    (4)

  • Erika B.

    I am still dreaming of the fantastic breakfast I had this past weekend. We arrived just before 10 am, which is lucky for us, because the place started filling up fast and there was a line outside shortly after. I though the service was great--friendly and efficient--coffee refills were plentiful and really, really good. It was hard to decide what to order, but I decided on the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. SCORE! They were incredible. Really. I ordered the real maple syrup, but they were so delicious on their own, that I barely used it. I also got the hashbrowns which were made exactly how I like them-- shredded, tender but crispy and golden brown on the surface. I used the Ardvark Hot Sauce on them and YUM! I also ordered a side of bacon--meaty and cooked perfectly. My husband had the Grande Marnier French Toast and thoroughly enjoyed it. I did get a tast and it was wonderful. Big, thick slices of bread with lots of flavor. Not Greasy at all. He shared the hashbrowns and bacon with me :) Our friends both ordered some variety of Scrambles, which we did not try, but were told were very good.

    (5)

  • carly s.

    One Wednesday my husband and I went to get breakfast and soon we found out that the world was playing a cruel joke on us being out and about so early in the morning and on a quest for breakfast food. 5 RESTAURANTS STILL CLOSED LATER, and an empty gas tank from driving all over Portland, I remembered about Jam on Hawthorne. I had never been there but its right next to my physical therapist and always seemed busy so we decided to see if they were open. HURRAH!!! Now my only hope was that they had even one vegan thing for us to eat. Never assuming that any place caters to my diet I can only be hopeful that a tofu scramble was hiding on the menu somewhere. There were TONS of options on the menu for vegans and vegetarians alike. Pancakes, scrambles made to your dietary standards, wraps and sandwiches. I got the el paso (black beans, cheese, salsa)made vegan with avocado. It was pretty good. They also had a heaping amount of hashbrowns and 2 pieces of toast to your plate. My husband made his own tofu scramble with huge chunks of roasted garlic, veggie sausage and roasted red pepper and needless to say he was pretty proud of himself for coming up with such a delightful concoction. I would go back for a good solid scramble or to try the pancakes.

    (3)

  • Meg H.

    This place just expanded, but you are still gonna wait! Why? Because it is so good! Love all the veggie options and gigantic quantities. My hubby and I can split a meal easily. The servers are approachable and friendly-not too cool for school like some of the hipster joints. We always leave with full bellies sloshing with Stumptown coffee!

    (4)

  • Ed A.

    Ty's big breakfast. Awesome veggie sausage and veggie gravy provides tons of flavor and a heart healthy breakfast.

    (5)

  • Reece D.

    Meh. I found this place to be one step above Denny's. Maybe it has something to do with all the hippies and their veggie/vegan tendencies, but this food was pretty bland and greasy. And people wait in line for this?

    (2)

  • Giofreddo W.

    Great place for breakfast, which I came here for twice on a recent visit to Portland. The oatmeal blueberry chai pancakes were simply mind-blowing! I savored every bite. The lemon ricotta pancakes weren't too shabby either, and the ricotta leant them a great lightness/fluffiness. The pesto scramble was super tasty, as well. As the name of the restaurant implies, they make their own jam. I tried the blackberry and apple varieties, both of which beat anything you can get in the store. Combine the good food with a nice, low-key vibe and a great location on Hawthorne, and you have a prime breakfast destination.

    (4)

  • Claire W.

    The staff was helpful and friendly. We caught them on a day we could get carry out since my friend had to be on a business call. We got two veggie sausage and gravy on a biscuit big breakfasts to go. I had fresh spinach instead of hashbrowns. A tasty way to eat the dish. It was hearty, tasty and very satisfying. My friend got the lemon ricotta pancake. Alone it isn't the best lemon yogurt pancake I've had in Portland, but the warm blueberry compote makes it amazing!!! The pancake is very mellow and the compote is tangy dynamite. Together they are happiness.

    (4)

  • annie c.

    I had a scramble with brie cheese and it was very tasty, as was the coffee. But it really is about the Jam here, it's locally made and the bread they give you is from a great bakery across the street. Portland really has some awesome spots for breakfast, but this was my favorite.

    (4)

  • Izabella d.

    mmm. our local pdx friends recommended Jam...and i am happy as hell that they did. alex ordered a scramble with fresh veggies and cream cheese,, kind of a weird choice but it turned out delisch. i had the corned beef hash, and subbed my toast for the lemon ricotta pancake. ahh... it was all so so good. the corned beef was a bit salty, but the hash was oh so buttery -- and lets not forget that amazing pancake. hup im slightly regretting my order of hash,,, honestly, it was great. the strawberry jam was my favorite. but i also like the apricot jalapeno. super delicious -- we didnt have to wait, and ive heard the wait can kill the mood,, so come on a weekday !!

    (4)

  • Brett Y.

    This place rocks! Yes, you may have to wait for a table, but they provide excellent stumptown coffee to enjoy while you wait, and as long as its not raining, what is there to complain about? The blueberry chai pancakes are excellent: lightly crispy on the outside, cakey on the inside. The oatmeal is quite good as well. A cocktail with emergen-c! Everything was reasonably priced. Service was friendly and prompt. I'll definitely be back on my next visit to Portland.

    (5)

  • Donald A.

    A great brunch spot. I love the Tommy's Joint, Chai Blueberry pancakes, and the fact that there is plenty of hot sauces to choose.

    (5)

  • Sarah B.

    Woo hoo! This is my first place that I went to based solely on Yelp recommendations, and man was I happy. I agree with all of the positive feedback the other yelpers have left. The food was great, and the portions were huge. The menu was really diverse, and I know that even my pickiest Vegan friend would feel overwhelmed with options--awesome! I had a really hard time choosing, but I ultimately decided on a scramble. Next on my list are those Chai Blueberry Pancakes or maybe the Lemon Curd ones...I can't wait. Oh yeah, and they have actual hash browns, which have been increasingly hard to find in this town.

    (5)

  • Tammy K.

    Good corned beef and nice servers. We sat on the "lunch side" (big jam?), and I was disappointed to find that they don't offer espresso drinks on that side. The coffee is only so-so, even though it's Stumptown,...maybe it's the way it's brewed. All in all, a nice lunch and I'll probably go back, but will more than likely sit on the breakfast side.

    (3)

  • Chris C.

    Jam-a-riffic describes my absolute favorite place to have weekend brunch in the Portland area. Walked into it randomly one weekend after frequenting several nearby business and deciding that I was a bit peckish. The food is always excellent and the service consistently quirky with that SE PDX hipster feel. However, The wait for a table is always far too long. Yet, the wait is always worth the experience.

    (4)

  • corrina K.

    Just went there for the first time (how remiss of me). Now, sometimes yards of ink and vintage frames can signal large amounts of attitude, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that at Jam, they did not. Our waiter (fitting the above description to a tee) was not only attentive, he was also kind of a wit, and as we all know, wittiness can make people order drinks when they weren't even planning on it. The really great thing was that there were menu items that pleased vegetarians, carnivores, and gluten free people (I wish more restaurants did this). I had the Spicoli, which was delicious.The drinks were yummy, and a good time was had by all.

    (4)

  • Andrew G.

    This place usually has a wait to get in but we got there early and were seated right away. The service was adequate...not intrusive nor overly welcoming. My friend and I both had basic breakfasts (bacon, eggs, toast, hashbrowns). The bacon wasn't cooked very crisply but had decent flavor. Eggs were fine as was the toast, which was made better by the namesake jam. What really disappointed me were the hashbrowns. I'm not sure what they are cooked in but they had an off-putting flavor to them. Potatoes are key to my wanting to frequent a restaurant and these spuds were not up to snuff. I doubt I'll be back as I know there is better breakfast to be had elsewhere and certainly is NOT worth a long wait for.

    (2)

  • Kriss R.

    By far my favorite SE breakfast spot. The hashbrowns are amazing, they have an amazing scrambles. They top it all off with stumptown coffee. Go to the Jam, wait in the line, enjoy a great breakfast.

    (4)

  • Ami B.

    big love for jam and the vegan oatmeal chai blueberry pancakes! but, if it's the weekend it'll be crowded so go try jace gace for yummy waffles.

    (5)

  • CaLiLu H.

    After being told that there were 21 parties ahead of us at Screen Door, my merry group of gal pals decided to make our way to Jam on Hawthorne because we've heard rave reviews! The wait was pretty long, but we were seated cozily inside and got to enjoy some rich hot chocolate, virgin strawberry mimosa, and chai latte which were all pretty good! We actually didn't mind the wait since it gave us ample time to peruse the menu which had a lot of vegerarian/vegan options (note to self: bring little vegetarian sister back here). We all decided to order different scrambles which included: Hammer (HUGE chunks of ham with caramelized onions), Ed's plate (spinach, tomato, mushrooms), and Spicoli (bacon and cream cheese). These dishes were all hearty and delicious, but I especially really liked their buttery hash browns. We also decided to share a plate of the Grand Marnier French toast which was amazingly fluffy and with just the right amount of berry compote and the sweetest blueberries and strawberries I've had since summer. Portions were just right and service was friendly. I'll have to bring my husband back!

    (4)

  • Mark W.

    Excellent every time!

    (5)

  • Rowan H.

    My girlfriend and I were up very early one day, and we decided to go to Jam because we knew that way we could beat the rush I read about here on Yelp. Because my girlfriend was paying (I'm really broke and jobless this summer), I let her pick both of our meals so that way she could try the sweet and the savory thing that she wanted. She ordered The Bizness and the lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote. These aren't really the things I would have wanted to try, but I liked them nevertheless. My girlfriend really really liked both of them. The pancakes were very yummy, but I'm not usually a pancake person unless I'm in the mood for them. I do have to say that I really liked their hashbrowns. They were cooked just right. I might add another review later when I go back and try something that I actively want, because I feel like I didn't get a good read on the place. My one quibble with the other reviews -- where were these supposed hipsters? All my girlfriend and I saw were families with their kids! Maybe we were up too early for the hipsters to be out yet.

    (4)

  • Kylie S.

    This is my favorite place to go for breakfast in Portland. They have free range eggs and that's important to me. The people who work there are really great. I love getting Ty's big breakfast-an english muffin with eggs sunny side up and vegetarian sausage and gravy. They have late drinks, not just coffee. And it's not too expensive. It's crowded on weekends so I try to go on week days. They do have some tables outside, but the sidewalk isn't that wide and I'm not sure that they serve food out there. It is a place to wait if there are no seats inside.

    (4)

  • Mathew B.

    JAM is at the top of our MUST EAT HERE list every time we go to Portland. My husband and I always split the Curry Tofu Scramble, which, honestly, blows my mind every time and has forced us to integrate tofu more tofu into our every day cooking. This raisin, tomato, spinach, tofu curry concoction is utter amazingness to the palate. Put a little local AARDVARK sauce on it and you are put over the edge to bliss. Add some of the gloriously golden hashbrowns to each bite and the added crunchy texture adds yet another layer of joyful breakfast mouth music. Today, we added one glorious chai blueberry pancake and two obviously homemade biscuits of deliciousness. Add two cups of coffee and the tab only came out to $20!!!!! Every time, we're like, seriously? Is that all? If you're headed to Portland and have only one timeslot for breakfast, eat at JAM on Hawthorne! Make sure to get there before 9:30 because that's when the line starts!!!

    (5)

  • scott c.

    Went here with my wife when we were in town for the weekend. It's small and the wait was pretty long, but this may have been the best breakfast I've ever had. I can't remember the name but I got a bagle with corned beef, egg, onions, cheese and thousand island. It was incredible and the corned beef (in chunks) was, if not the best I've ever had, up there. We also got a couple of the lemon ricotta pancakes, amazing. I also loved the pear chai jam so much I bought a jar to take home. Coffee was really good too. If I am ever back in Portland I will 100% go back here.

    (5)

  • C. R.

    We usually get there before 9 on the weekend and have never had to wait. the food's always been tasty, especially the hashbrowns which are always done nice and crispy, never soggy. My husband thinks the veggie gravy is a little too creamy and could have more flavor, but I like it just fine. The service has always been great too.

    (4)

  • Kelly M.

    Jam might be the closest breakfast place to my house, and it's a pleasure to have in such close proximity. Jam, in many ways, is a prototypical brunch spot in the Portland style. Stumptown coffee, veggie sausage, interesting scrambles (brie and mustard, mmm!) and cute looks. Therefore, it's great to have around when you're looking for Portland brunch. Don't forget it's namesake, though, and ask for their homemade Jam to get the authentic experience. I love the jalapeno jam on toast!

    (4)

  • Andrea P.

    Wonderful and lots of food. Noisy, though.

    (4)

  • David H.

    They serve a very interesting and tasty assortment of breakfast dishes. I had the El Paso scramble and it was very good. I like strong coffee but this was almost too strong for my taste. They have a small play area for children. Not something you see very often. The atmosphere is quirky and I would come back.

    (4)

  • Jodi H.

    I thought the food was good a Jam - nothing extra special - but a very nice solid breakfast. We got there right as it opened so we didn't have to wait. When my family told me that's where they wanted to go, I checked them out on Yelp and was concerned about what type of service we'd get given all the feedback posted on that subject. My experience was that that service was excellent. They were nice, came and filled coffee, brought us our food quickly, etc. Maybe it was just a function of being there early. Although I didn't use it I did like that you could sit outside and have coffee if you did have to wait - a nice touch. Also, I didn't see on the bill where it said you "had to leave", maybe they listened to the feedback? Overall it was good - 4 stars is based on no wait, I'm not sure though that I'd wait an hour to eat here, just not worth the time unless I had alot of time to kill. For context, I haven't found anywhere in Portland were the breakfast is worth an hour wait, but I'm still looking!

    (4)

  • K. M.

    This place makes one of the best vegan scrambles I've ever had - which is saying a lot, as I've been vegan for 10+ years! I always get Ed's Plate (I think it's called), which is a scramble with mushroom, spinach, garlic, and avocado (in place of the cheese). It comes with perfectly season potatoes, fresh jam, margarine (by request), and the bread of your choice (I always get rustic white). It's too much food for one meal, so I always end up with leftovers. All the servings are large - the oatmeal is served in a bowl the size of my head. They also serve lattes (chai and espresso) and have coffee outside for while you wait. The only thing I haven't liked are the oatmeal chai pancakes - they are a bit too heavy for my taste. This is definitely a great place for brunch when you have a mix of dietary preferences. Be aware - the vegetarian gravy is not vegan.

    (5)

  • Kristi F.

    Went for brunch on a Tuesday and still had to wait for a few minutes which was pretty crazy! I had the vegan MC Wrap - breakfast burrito with black beans, hashbrowns, onions, peppers, spinach and salsa. Pretty typical vegan option. It was like $9 so not too pricey. Really cool dining area with tons of local art for sale. Apparently the other dining area has an area for kids to play and that seemed like it can get pretty loud, so if you don't like/have kids, I'd suggest staying away from that side! Haha I'd probably go back and have the other vegan option.

    (4)

  • Anri T.

    I am dreaming of going back to Portland just to eat here :) great customer service, so many drink choices, coffee while waiting for a table, and yummy creative dishes!

    (5)

  • Veronica S.

    I have been dining at Jam since they opened. My reveiw is long overdue. I have NEVER been dissapointed by service or food. I have ordered the same thing every time I have come. I am not the kind of person who does that :) The loaded bowl is just too good to have anything else. Everything about this place is EXCELLENT! They can be quite busy with long wait times on the weekend. They have self serve coffee to pacify patrons as they wait for a table. I love you Jam!

    (5)

  • Khem C.

    Great food selection, the line wasn't too bad for a Sunday! I tried their Wild salmon egg Benedict. The salmon was a little on the dry side, but it was still delicious!

    (4)

  • Cam T.

    this is a composite review of breakfast & their newer happy hour offerings: as with the majority of the pdx populace, breakfast gets a 2 dew claws up. light & fluffy eggs with crispety hashbrowns--not soggy, greasy, or burned at the stake which we've all shed a tear over at some time or other. scrumptious french toast with real maple syrup (bottles made out of talking women where you pour flavored corn syrup out of their _heads_ scare me) . tangy fruity cocktails that make you wish you had a snout so you could slurp up every last drop. happy hour is a great concept with iffy execution. we walked by on one of our many walks--how else am i supposed to review these places? i'm going to have to start running before my caboose needs it's own zip code! anyhoo, the menu was captivating. sweet potato fries with honey-mustard dipping sauce. beet salad which disappeared from the menu before we could try it so we had the carmelized onion, blue cheese & pistachio salad. baked brie with a fresh strawberry compote. strawberry mountain hamburger. the fries were lovely--crunchety without the sogginess that usually plagues sweet potato fries & the sauce was refreshing with a little horseradish zing. the baked brie was very delicious, not overly rich due to the tang of the compote. the salad was a miss, the onions had an off taste that we learned later was due to an experiment. you would think that deglazing onions with a little whiskey would work but not so. the hamburger was thoroughly enjoyed by the mutt {moi!} it was very juicy but sadly uncooked in the center. we sent it back for some more thermodynamics & they were very nice about it. the second burger (a completely new burger) was still undercooked in 1/3 of it. {slurp, it was cooked enough for me!} so the verdict? jam really jams on breakfast. happy hour got jammed up but it's early days and we might be in the mood for hamburger tartar someday....

    (4)

  • Rebecca L.

    Came here on a Wednesday around 1:00 (what with my being unemployed, noon is the new 8:30). Vibe was very relaxed, maybe 5 or 6 tables. Our waitress seemed thoroughly unexcited to see us, and while I don't require a hug from waitstaff (unless it's that kind of day), it took a bit too long to get my joe given the number of tables, and when she finally brought it, I found we had been blessed with the Jackson Pollock of coffee. I wasn't in a creative mood (in fact-- I was downright cranky, to be fair. My brother had bogarted my laptop right after my waking up and played "Mr. Tambourine Man", the one Dylan song that makes me want to pluck out my own eyes and shove them into my ear canals), so breakfast involved a lot of dabs at the table with my napkin. After one or two cups I perked up, and I guess started sending out more positive vibrations, because when she brought my lemon ricotta pancakes, she took one look at them and asked me if I wanted more blueberry compote. No, no, I was fine, and so were the pancakes. Good texture, really nice flavor, yummy compote. And an important point, my (excellent) coffee was refilled several times, messily or no. My bro was satisfied with his scramble. The cocktails also looked like they would do good for one in need, so I'll have to come back when I'm feeling Really crappy. Maybe it was the drizzle-- maybe it was my mood-- but Jam just didn't make me feel sunny inside.

    (3)

  • Gigi P.

    Hubby and I visited Jam this morning for our weekly breakfast dine-out. We arrived around 11:45 and I was expecting a horrendous wait. Luckily we were seated (outside :)) within 10 minutes. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive and the choices were numerous, with a great selection for vegetarians and vegans. I ordered the Bella (fresh baby spinach - uncooked - topped with eggs how you like - perfect soft-poached - and a roasted red pepper sauce, serviced with hash browns and toast of choice), and hubby ordered the Corned Beef Hash (EXCELLENT corned beef in large chunks with shredded potatoes, red and green peppers, I think there was onion, and topped with eggs of your choice - again, perfect soft poached, served with choice of toast). The portions were not HUGE, but they were definitely enough to fill us up without making us feel sickly full. The coffee was good and abundant, and the jam was great (LOVED the Pear-Chai and the Peach-Jalapeno). We will definitely be back soon.

    (4)

  • Sarah V.

    the worst customer service ever!!! waited for 45 minutes while half the tables sat dirty and empty. i've worked as a hostess and understand not wanting to overwhelm the servers but this was ridiculous. it was sunday brunch and they couldn't seem to handle even a small amount of business. i will never go back here again!

    (1)

  • J P.

    I have been to Jam a few times, each time a frustrating experience and after this visit I won't be going back. They don't answer their phones. EVER. Wait time on weekends is hours to get in then an hour or more for food. When I went there this time for breakfast (on a weekday) I waited in line for 1 hour 15 minutes. Then after we were seated waited 25 minutes for someone to take our our order, we almost left except that we'd already invested so much time here. The food took another 45 minutes to be served. My food came out and the presentation was nice at first, then I took a bite, it was totally charred black on the underneath side. I intended to request a new dish. I sat patiently while my dining companions ate. The server never checked back. Finally when everyone was done eating the server brought the check, seeing that my plate hadn't (but one bite) been touched offered to get me something new. I said I didn't want to wait for another meal nor make my friends wait while I ate by myself. He gave me a coupon for $7 off my next meal after 4pm. A better coupon would have been come back for the same breakfast meal but non-charred and you don't have to wait hours for it. I did not enjoy my experience at Jam on Hawthorne at all and I don't understand why so many people put up with their wait times and service.

    (1)

  • Melisa C.

    Flew to Portland last night and decided to come here for brunch. Great laid back feel. Awesome music playing in the background. I have my kiddos with me and they loved the play area. I had the smoke salmon eggs Benedict. I never thought poached eggs would taste good with salmon but it was great. We also had the corned beef hash and the lemon ricotta pancakes. All were excellent. When we come back to Portland, we will definitely come here again.

    (4)

  • Melanie L.

    My sister and I had breakfast at Jam yesterday and can't wait to go back! It was very cute and we were able to score a nice little outdoor table. All the servers were very, very nice and the menu was so creative, with so many choices! It wasn't overwhelming, but there were definitely a few items that caught my eye that I wanted to order, but I settled for the Tofu Curry and a side of oatmeal chai blueberry pancake, which were delicious. My sister had the nor'westerner scramble and she was in heaven as well. The hash browns were just ok, but the Jam choices were really good (we had a blueberry and a pear at our table). We were eyeing the lemon ricotta pancakes and will probably order them at our next visit. The great thing about Jam is that you can order things like pancakes on the side (just one pancake) so that you curb the salty and sweet cravings in one meal! There are also choices which would pretty much appeal to anyone. It's locally owned and operated (from what I read) and I believe they use free-range eggs and try to buy locally. We arrived just before 9am as well, and were seated right away, although the restaurant was almost at capacity. Wonderful new breakfast find..this might be my new favorite!

    (5)

  • Adam B.

    Pretty funky, but small, out of the way breakfast nook with some interesting dishes like the chocolate cinnamon french toast I sampled which was decent but I didn't taste the cinnamon. Hash browns pretty tasty. You can't do too wrong with the egg dishes, Service is slow but friendly and the coffee is from Stumptown and you can't do much better than that except actually going to Stumptown itself. Like I mentioned, place is pretty small but they do offer free coffee outside to those who wait.

    (3)

  • Lauren C.

    i have only been once and boy, did we wait - over an hour and a half in the rain but it's my friends' favorite place so we waited. i got the french toast with a side of fruit and it was delicious... not sure it was worth an hour and a half but it was some good french toast.

    (4)

  • Lindsay L.

    nice waiter, but coffee was old, bacon overcooked, hash browns undercooked. the bfast cocktails looked amazing--wish i'd had one. great ambiance.

    (2)

  • Charlotte F.

    Jam on Hawthorne is the place to go for a damn good drink but the food is just eh. It's not bad it's just nothing to write home about. I had the biscuits and gravy because I keep trying to find the best in Portland. I did not find them here. The biscuits were hard and the gravy was pretty decent, a little too thick for my liking. I also had a side of hashbrowns and two over medium eggs to keep them company. The hashbrowns were your average hashbrowns. Once again eh. Drinks=yes, food=meh.

    (4)

  • Kirbs A.

    Worth the wait. HUGE portions so definitely split your order with someone

    (4)

  • Tierre B.

    I picked Jam on Hawthorne for my birthday breakfast and I was not disappointed. This was my first time eating here. I had a 1/2 order of eggs Benedict and a kids bowl of oatmeal. My husband had the grand mariner French toast. Everything was very good. I'm looking forward to my next visit so I can try something else.

    (5)

  • Nick V.

    Went and had breakfast here after a long hiatus and unfortunately Jam does not deliver like the many other wonderful brunch places we have here in Portland. On the plus side, I went late on a weekday and did not have to wait a ridiculously long time to sit down, Like many people who think an hour is an appropriate amount of time, but I digress. The host/busser seemed disinterested with our presence as he sat us and got our drink orders, which took almost 10 minutes even though I counted only 3 other tables in the establishment. Our server however was much more pleasent and got our orders in shortly after our drinks arrived. Our food arrived promptly and my build-a-hash was fairly delicious as well my bacon. My friends French toast was dry and just so-so and it took awhile for our coffee and waters to get refilled as the host just felt like he was too cool for his job. We got the check promptly and were cashed out in a timely manner. Overall I was just disappointed in the whole experience as I was the last time I ate here. This place has potential but I feel most of the staff are just complacent because they know they work at a popular spot and have just slacked off on their jobs. In a city where we have numerous options, especially when you don't have to wait an hour or longer, jam just falls short of being a quality brunch spot.

    (2)

  • christine c.

    I just left Jam, and I cannot believe I spent $15.45 before tip on such a greasy and low-quality meal (salmon). This place used to be great but perhaps expansion has done them wrong. What a waste of $20.

    (1)

  • Amber C.

    I used to love this place. I will no longer go there. I used to live across from this place and go almost every week. 2-3 years ago I would get the same dish every time. It used to be called something along the lines of a vegetarian breakfast wrap called the 'JD Massacre' (not very appetizing). The roasted red pepper sauce that went with it was to die for. Then the sauce changed, the venue expanded to take over the bar next door, and the service declined. I tried coming here last month and the month before. Both times I arrived in the morning and wasn't even greeted by a server or host. Both times there was a group or couple in front of me that was also waiting to be seated. The very last time I successfully ate here was three times ago. During this time I was successfully seated (after waiting for 10 minutes in an almost empty restaurant) but promptly forgotten for twenty minutes before being given water, during which time I hurriedly tried to put in a food order. The food took much longer than usual to arrive. While delicious, it just wasn't worth it. I still love the food here. Just make sure you go when the right side of the restaurant is open. The larger side just isn't up to snuff.

    (3)

  • Ryan K.

    As a first timer in Portland, Jam was everything I hoped for out of a friendly neighborhood breakfast spot! The servers were very friendly and did more than make pre canned small talk. They were attentive to fill my water and coffee as well. As far as the food, I had "the other one" breakfast burrito". Very competitive for the best breakfast burrito I've had. Pretty straight forward but flavorful with just enough bacon. The hash browns were also very good. The only downside was the lack of pancake options. I highly reccommend it!

    (5)

  • Ziyan C.

    Service: Totally hipster, kind of nonchalant attitude; they get their job done though! The wait: None at 2pm on a Friday. The space: Very large, lots of seating areas. The food: Great! Almost too many options. I *did* like that you can order single slices of french toast/pancakes. Good for indecisive people like me. They also serve their full drinks menu all day. The cost: ~$65 total for brunch for three. MUST-HAVES: Apple & walnut waffle w/ bacon (seasonal special), Oatmeal chai blueberry pancake! Both amazing. Seasonal menu: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… ~~SEASONAL SPECIALS~~ * Roasted fall vegetable hash - 3.5 stars (acorn squash & sweet potatoes in a sweet smoky spice blend, golden & candycane beets, grilled red onion, spinach, candied bacon, cotija cheese, guajillo chili butter, orange sauce, topped w/ radish & green onion, served w/ to eggs & toast. $16) pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… This had great ingredients, but I wished they were all mashed together a little more and were more overcooked & softer. This is after trying a bite of my friend's, a while after it came out. The wheat toast was a little hard, but I absolutely loved the grains and texture of it. My friend got the eggs over easy, and of course with the runny yolk this dish was really good. * Caramel apple & walnut waffle - 4.5 stars (house belgian waffle, apples & walnuts glazed in a spiced rum caramel apple sauce, whip cream, add candied bacon $1. $11) pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… cross-section: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… I thought the ingredients sounded trite and didn't think this looked too impressive when it came out, but OMG the server was right when she said this was "sinfully delicious"! It was DEFINITELY the walnuts and the bacon (absolutely get the bacon!!!). I already thought the waffle was amazing (soft & moist w/ just enough crisp), but then I got a bite that had bacon and thought I was going to die of happiness. I just wasn't a big fan of all the whipped cream - it melted down very quickly, was too late, and almost made this dish seem cheap. Sweet specialties menu: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… Sides menu: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… ~~SWEET SIDES (single cakes & toast)~~ * Maddie cake - 4 stars (classic lemon-ricotta pancakes topped w/ warm house blueberry compote. $2.75) pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… cross-section: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… This had a good balance of lightness from the ricotta yet still being moist. The compote was VERY strong and tart - I liked that it wasn't overly sweetened. The lemon flavor could have been stronger, though. * Oatmeal chai blueberry pancake - 4.5 stars (made w/ Bob's Red Mill oats, spelt flour, whole blueberries, chai tea & spices. $4.25) pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… cross-section: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… Wow, the texture of this was amazing! It was incredibly dense, more so than the Maddie Cake, was slightly grainy/textured, had a wonderful subtle sweetness, and strong blueberries were great for contrast. * French toast slice ($4.25) - 3 stars pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… cross-section: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… Biggest disappointment. The strawberries were not ripe at all, not sweet enough, and were too hard/ crunchy. The French toast itself was dry - it would've been a good consistency as challah bread, but French toast really should be much more moist.

    (4)

  • Connie C.

    It was our last day as official Portland dwellers. So, to celebrate we stopped in on our day off work for breakfast since there was no way we'd brave this line on the weekends. This place was big and even had a kid playing area. For how quiet the place was, we got very little attention. When we finally ordered, I went with the corned beef hash and A got the Ty's Big Breakfast. We also decided to get a single Maddie Cake (ricotta pancake with blueberry compote) for breakfast dessert. The corn beef was in shreds and the potatoes were nice golden and crispy. A liked his order too. We loved the lemon ricotta pancake. Moist, soft, and sweetened by the blueberry compote. It might've made the meal. But, we were still puzzled by why anyone would stand in such a long line to eat here. It was good, but not great. I could think of a handful of places I'd be willing to wait in line for brunch and this isn't one of them.

    (3)

  • Laura C.

    On a packed Veterans day afternoon, our wait was only 5 minutes. We got shown to a 2-top in a back corner by the kitchen, but upon saying we'd wait for a nicer table in the main dining area where there was some sunshine, we were immediately lead to a table by the windows. I'm not overly found of Hipster joints, because service doesn't usually come with a smile, but here, both our hostess and server were very nice. For being busy, our wait for our food wasn't very long either. Shocked, my mom's "cup" of chili was bigger than any bowl I'd ever seen. While she was warned that it had a "kick", she ordered it anyway. Halfway finished, she was sweating and let me finish it up. Not that I should have; I'd ordered a side of hash browns - that filled almost a whole plate - and a biscuit with sausage gravy. Both were piping hot and very tasty. The decor was random and unique, which is to be expected in the area. Funny thing about hipsters; they cause older people like my parents to pause and ask "What's with all the piercings and tattoos?" My answer is "Ironically, they all want to be unique...yet they outnumber us 10 to 1 so in the end, we are the ones who look different". That has nothing to do with the yummy food at Jam, but it does have to do with it's majority of customers. The restaurant has a very cool area for children to play in the center or dining room floor, which makes it easy for parent's to keep an eye on their children, who may not be interested in sitting still longer than 5 minutes. Street parking was very easy. Just don't bolt across busy Hawthorne, or you might get struck by a car like I almost did. This is a fantastic place to go for breakfast, brunch or lunch (on non-holiday's).

    (4)

  • Patricia S.

    Fabulous. Service was great. My Grand Marnier Frenchtoast was quite a sight when it arrived and I couldn't finish it. But that doesn't mean it wasn't tasty, because it was very tasty. I use to live (from 1992-2004), right down the street, and this place was just on the corner. The main side use to be Chez Grill and then Imbibe. Really happy Jam is there now and hope it stays a while.

    (4)

  • Elyse L.

    I felt like a true Portlander hangout at Jam on Hawthorne on my last visit. If you decide to go to breakfast on a weekend, you may want to consider 'pre-gaming' it with a banana or some toast because it is very likely it will turn into brunch. I didn't pay too much attention to how long the three of us waited but it was a good hour in half before we were seated. Saying Portland dwellers are breakfast people is an understatement, easy. It was nice Jam offered a complimentary coffee station with little mugs, unfortunately I didn't discover it until later and thought everyone waiting around happen to bring theirs along from home...again another Portland thing I have seen quite often. The inside is very unique; big windows allows for an abundance of natural lighting. A large mirror stands above the bar and it's fun to watch all the action behind the counter. I ordered the Curry Tofu Scrabble and I didn't care too much for it because it was way over-salted and had a ton of raisins. It looked like three little Sunmaid raisin boxes exploded on my plate. The best part was actually the hash browns and the squeezable jab in a bottle, no need to fuss with a knife. Price to portions wise everything is a great deal, just be careful what you order. There's a lot on the menu so stick with all-time favorites and recommendations. I would revisit Jam again, preferably on a weekday when it's less busy.

    (3)

  • Dri M.

    this place was super cute and cozy. i couldn't decide what i wanted and our server was so patient. since i couldn't make up my mind i got a build your own scramble and a side of their maddie cake (which is a lemon ricotta pancake)...bomb!! my breakfast overall was big and great.... i'll be back sooner than later

    (4)

  • Kayla G.

    The shining star at this place is the Sassy Mary, in my opinion. It's made with Secret Aardvark hot sauce and it's perfectly spicy and delicious. The food was good. I had the Spicoli scramble and it was satisfying, pretty typical of a Portland brunch scramble. My fiancé got The Bizness, a delicious corned beef breakfast sandwich. I tasted it and it was amazing, however very messy to eat with your hands. It was worth the mess, for the record. It's a place I will definitely visit again.

    (4)

  • Audrey G.

    You know that breakfast place that kind of defines a city. Well jam is that for Portland. Specifically Hawthorne. The fun decorating, the Latin music, the vast selection of vegan and vegetarian offerings. I went to Jam with a girlfriend and we both really loved our food. I will be back. That being said, the Jam wasn't the best but the scramble was to die for.

    (5)

  • Alex R.

    So many things happening right here. Friendly staff, cool ambience, good music. I had a Belgian waffle with blueberry compote and toasted hazelnuts. Amazing. Also, a lavender strawberry mimosa? Also amazing. They also sell merch with really clever sayings "not hipsters, just weirdos. - yelp review 2013" I really like the vibe of this place.

    (5)

  • Megan S.

    I came here with a friend on a Saturday so it was pretty busy. We waited about 25 minutes for a table which wasn't bad since they have coffee you can drink while waiting. I got the loaded potato bowl with a side of bacon. Everything was really good, just a bit bland. I'll come back on a day there's not a long wait.

    (4)

  • Hayden N.

    I have been dying to try Jam on Hawthorne after hearing my friends' raves about it and reading review about the deliciousness of their breakfast/brunch. Every time I go to Grand Central, there's always a line across the street so it must be good! My sisters and I came on a weekday, there wasn't a line. However, it took the staff a wait to decide where to seat us. I decided on the Grand Marnier french toast and a side of spicy sausage--sadly, it was not impressive. I had a bite of my sister's smoked wild salmon hash and felt that it was dry. My other sister thought her breakfast tacos were unremarkable and commented that she had rather gone to a taco truck instead and it would have been cheaper than two tacos for $7. I wouldn't come back here if there was a wait...I probably wouldn't come back here in general, I rather spend my money on something worth eating.

    (3)

  • Kelly W.

    This place is awful. My food came out lukewarm. And they screwed up my friends order so it took forever and a day for our food to hang out. Our waitress was no where to be found plus she was in a sports bra/cropped top. That doesn't seem the most hygienic. She was also nipping out the entire time. Gross. I ordered the pesto scramble. There was no pesto. My eggs came out tasting like the heel of a shoe and the entire thing just looked like cat food. I settled on eating hash browns and left still hungry. There are sooo many places to eat in Portland. I will not be returning anytime soon.

    (1)

  • Jenn T.

    Came here for some brunch after lots of recommendations to check this place out. There was a little wait, about 10-20 minutes, but they had a nice cozy little place to sit and hang out while waiting. This is a hipster little joint with pretty much every breakfast item you could imagine. They even have a little play area for kids to enjoy! I got the corned beef hash here, which was HUGE. It came with eggs as well and some bread of my choice. They also had amazing jam here, well lived up to their name. The corned beef hash as pretty good, loved that they mixed it in with the hash browns. Service here was good too.

    (4)

  • Omi Y.

    I am the queen of CORNED BEEF HASH; and since I went here this morning alone, I only ordered the hash. So this review is based on this single item. ENVIRONMENT: There's a kids play area, but good thing there were any kids around. So it wasn't too loud, plus it wasn't packed full of customers on a Monday morning, so it was nice, I really like the spaciousness of the whole dining area. FYI -- all hipsters CORNED BEEF HASH: This is the FIRST, THE FUCKING FIRST restaurant to serve me a plate that I can't finish. For $11 this beef hash came with 2-eggs (poached fuck yeah 1-star for doing this) and a piece of sexay toast (jam house-made on each table). Now talk about the meat, they sneakily hid all the beef underneath the hash so I thought it didn't had much meat. Oh boy I had that largest chunk meat served to my face once I dug up the pile (aww yeah!). So much beef, like a whole brisket of it, and so much potatoes! The best part, it wasn't greasy. You see, Gravy serves an excellent beef hash too but almost all their food is greasy, like tooooo greasy. So I can't have that very often, but this place... oh my my~ so yum! CONS: - Hash can be fried a bit crispier. - Beef can be broken up apart for me instead of serving an entire chunk on the plate so that I have to rip them apart myself.

    (4)

  • Erica B.

    Really can't go wrong at Jam. I feel this place knows what kind of breakfast I want and that I want it piping hot. I came here with my friend and we were greeted and seated at a table near the window. For usually always being busy I was surprised that that was the case. I ordered the "Brian's Hash" and my friend ordered "The Spicoli" and I would think it's safe to say that we both definitely enjoyed them. Both came out hot and fast, we couldn't even finish them! Leftovers to be consumed after the food coma. The next time I came it was the same experience but with a created hash with two over easy eggs, one biscuit and gravy, and the JD Massacre (NOT ALL FOR ME). Overall, I love this place because of the atmosphere and good food.

    (4)

  • Patrick M.

    Crazy large portions, quirky service, and another awesone breakfast spot in portland.

    (5)

  • Velvet M.

    I accidentally came in right at closing. The staff was very nice they directed me towards the bar. The bartender (a long haired man w/sleeves) graciously offered my boyfriend and I food/drinks even though the kitchen was closing and no customers were in the restaurant. I love this place! The JD Massacre is the best and the Bloody Mary's!!!!!

    (5)

  • Caitlin V.

    My food is always great here, the line sucks but it's portland. What sucked more today is my server. Her name was Kristina, can't miss her with the attire but that's not what bothered me. What bothered me was that she didn't greet me and my boyfriend at our table and I had to ask the hostess for our server to order. She came back and said "what are you having?" Not hey sorry I took 20 minutes and didn't even say hey. Whatever. Then we just sat with empty plates for another ten minutes after we ate and had to ask for our check. Just a rude girl. I felt like saying "I don't know what type of day you're having but you're being exceptionally rude." It made my whole experience a lot less enjoyable.

    (3)

  • Aja M.

    I have heard good things about this place but after trying it for myself, I would have to say it was okay. I really enjoyed their vegetarian options and their biscuits and gravy were great. But I when I got the hash browns, it was soggy from the oil and not crispy how it's supposed to be. Our server was no where to be found and we had to wait a long time to get our check. Overall, I don't plan on going back anytime soon.

    (3)

  • Sarah S.

    I ordered the 2 Egg Breakfast which is a pretty typical breakfast. Nothing too special. I'm thinking if I got something like the Bizness, I might have more to say; although, my friends who did get this sandwich said that they thought the corned beef was a bit on the dry side

    (3)

  • Lyle R.

    The loaded bowl is very good, however I wish I had asked for the hash browns to be crispy. The last time I ordered the loaded bowl I did and it was much better. I also think think this dish would be quite good with avocado.

    (3)

  • Carolina M.

    The wait on a Sunday can be pretty crazy, but it's worth it for the huge amount of quality breakfast food. I ordered the MC's wrap and substituted the hashbrowns with fruit. This hit the spot as I was craving veggies. The caramelized onions were delicious with the beans and spinach. I'm glad I didn't get the hashbrowns because they're more like home fries. The wrap was big enough that I could bring the other half home for a snack later. Coffee there was good. Be a little forewarned that coffee during your wait is not free. Do remember to go in to pay for coffee before you start helping yourself to it.

    (4)

  • Maria F.

    4 stars for the food! Orange juice was so good! Ordered Ty's big breakfast! Gravy was really good! And it was sooo much food. Service was kind of slow and not very personable for being such a hip place!

    (4)

  • Jess F.

    My partner and I frequently order pick up on the weekends, typically, without a problem. But today, called like normal was told "we don't do pickup on the weekend from 10-1 because we are to busy"..... Ok, not the typical response from restaurants but to top it off he hung up directly after he stopped speaking. We won't support this restaurant anymore.

    (1)

  • Ashley N.

    I usually don't give places 5 stars that I've only been to once, but this place was really REALLY good! And I did try my friend's meal as well. I ordered a delicious breakfast wrap with bacon, eggs cheese and avocado. The portions are a good size and the price is good for the quality of food and how much they give you. Both people who served us were super nice which was a pleasant way to end our mini vaca considering all most everyone else we encountered in Portland were douches. When I walked by around 11:30-12, the wait was pretty long, but we went back about 2 and we were seated right away. All in all I highly recommend this place. And if you do go and they still have it, you must try the Laura Palmer drink. Ahh-mazing!

    (5)

  • Tommy T.

    Whenever I come here I am impressed. There are only a few vegan options, but damn they are excellent options. The El beardo for breakfast is pretty awesome and the staff are super helpful/ accommodating to whats vegan and the extras like earth balance and such. I just recently went there for dinner and was again impressed with the vegan burger. I would say it's one of the better vegan burgers in town, with a homemade patty and delicious pickled veggies and a huge side of fries. While there I also tried a bloody mary (their mixtures are vegan!), it was also one of the better bloody mary's i have had.

    (5)

  • Eunice L.

    Everything is huge. Hash brown comes in big portions, mimosas...you bame it and its in big portions. The food was ok. Nothing majorly memorable but nothing bad.

    (3)

  • Amy E.

    Jams on Hawthorne came recommended by our AirBnb hostess, and it was great! The food was fabulous! We ordered the El Paso Scramble and the vegetarian Tommy's Joint wrap. Both were really wonderful and came with a load of hash browns. All was very delicious. I do suggest not getting there too close to 3:00 (closing time) because you might get some looks and less than perfect service. I can understand being ready to go home, but we did arrive just a bit after 2:00, so we weren't that late. Looks like a fun place to gather with lots of friends!

    (4)

  • Deacon K.

    The JD massacre is the best vegitarian breakfast burrito I have ever had. And the eggs Benny are amazing. Awesome spot!!

    (5)

  • Sammy S.

    Food was amazing! My sister and I are always trying out local spots for breakfast. Portions are BIG and for a good price. Only downside was the service. Not sure if it was busier than usual for them or what. We weren't ignored but definitely had to catch their attention a few times.

    (4)

  • Sarah B.

    We were part of the early crowd at 7:30 am. Attentive, friendly service. Delicious Portland Roasters coffee - lots of it. I had the huge breakfast scramble with eggs, hash browns and - yay!- gluten free toast. Great playlist, arty walls, nice folks. Not too spendy. I'll be back!

    (4)

  • Wes C.

    We hungered. Buddies got corned beef hash, more corned beef hash, and some kind of scramble, so I got the "JD Massacre" with a side of bacon because it sounded cool. Let me start off like this: I'm not a vegetarian, vegan, etc. So since I like meat, and the JD Massacre has no meat, I decided to add bacon. When these gigantic wraps arrived, completely full of delicious food and something that tasted like meat but was both not meat and tasty, I realized that despite my love of bacon I hadn't actually needed more food on top of the two bricks of flavor that I already had. BUT OH WELL. Everything was pretty great except the coffee, but I came there for the food so I didn't end up caring too much. My buddy didn't think his hashbrowns were cooked enough, we told the waiter, they cooked more, they brought it out, my buddy ate it and liked it. Well handled. I couldn't finish the Massacre. I was defeated by the meal. I recommend this place. Too bad I don't live in Portland or I'd go again.

    (4)

  • Vandana M.

    If there was a brunch spot like this within 20 miles of my home I'd be there every week. A million yummy vegetarian options, super-friendly and attentive staff, and (drumroll, please) a KIDS' PLAY AREA. Man, oh man. I might start racking up frequent flier miles just to keep coming back to Jam and all its delights.

    (5)

  • Anne K.

    I don't rate service, ambiance, cleanliness and wait times; they are too variable. I can put up with anything if the food is good. It is all about the food- that's it. All of my ratings are based on vegan options only. Notes: I got the curry scramble. It was good, but not anything special to make me want to come back again.

    (3)

  • Cassandra C.

    Holy hell. I expected this place to be a hipster explosion (and it kinda was) but it was also a well-deserved-reputation kind of place. I'm not a big fan of PQN? on Hawthorne but I love Screen Door so I'm 50/50 on the big PDX restaurant draws. I had wanted to do brunch @ Jam for awhile and we finally went some Monday morning/afternoon, after beignets and before Voodoo Donuts (all my sister and I do is eat, okay!)... She's vegetarian and I'm strictly carnivore. We both stuffed ourselves and enjoyed our food immensely. Gripes: Weird kid stage area...not really a childfree place. Servers wore regular clothes, no tshirt or anything to identify who worked there. Overall, I'd try to find the most random time to go here so you don't have to endure a hellacious wait. Even if you do, though, it's probably gonna be worth it if you're a big pig (like we both are, ha).

    (5)

  • Danni D.

    Some places just never rise to the level of "Oh my God we have to go here." In Jam's case, a casual observer would think they don't really have this problem. The wait outside in the rain is daunting. Their expansion into the former Imbibe space is impressive. The love here on Yelp...look, they clearly have their fans. The food is overall just fine. Indeed the hunks of ham in the scramble I had were large and quite good. Service has been hit or miss spanning from attentive and lovely to quite frankly hungover. I guess I'm just at a point in my life where waiting for breakfast is utterly ridiculous (yeah, I get it. I am not a worshipper at the altar of Portlandia). They're an established business on Hawthorne, and that's a great thing. When I host out-of-towners who insist on going here, fine I go. Willingly for the most part provided we get there well before the PBR crowd has arisen and ventured outside in search of something to sop up last night's series of bad decisions.

    (3)

  • Juli W.

    There isn't anything here not to like. Make sure to always order a side of corn beef for sandwiches later...yummy!

    (5)

  • Ritu K.

    Umm they serve ginormous mimosas in xlarge mason jars. Hello?? Really need I say more.. Well if you must eat, you will not be disappointed. Yes the wait is long- where do you not wait for brunch on a Saturday morning? I enjoyed the lemon ricotta cakes with compote and loved them. The pancakes were cooked perfectly and the cakes weren't too heavy on the ricotta part- highly recommend. Tons of GF options as well (btw- why is everyone intolerant of gluten all of a sudden)? I don't recall Celiac's disease being so rampant. Anyhow- I digress. Jam on Hawthorne- definitely adding to my brunch rotation. Not fancy- but pretty solid eats.

    (4)

  • Teresa C.

    I really like this place, we have been here numerous times and will continue to come back. Just be aware that if you are coming for brunch on the weekend bring your patience as the wait times can be a bit long; however they graciously offer coffee while you wait. The selection of foods is awesome and I have to give them huge props for using cage free eggs. I know some people say I am nutz but I won't eat "misery eggs" and besides there is truly at taste difference. And you have to try a Maddie Cake even if you just get one to share. !! Pros: great food and drink selection, portions are large so for me it's two meals one now and one later. Cons: wait time can be long , it's loud on the weekend and when busy service can be nonexistent . We'll be back!

    (4)

  • Dirk L.

    One of the worst meals I have had in a while. The corned beef hash was awful. Dry meat with generic shredded potatoes. We can do better, Portland.

    (1)

  • Duane P.

    Not impressed. Based on the reviews maybe it was an off day. The place didn't strike me as very clean. It was put off by the ripped booth seats and the paint can on the bathroom floor as well as the bathroom overall cleanliness. We sat ourselves in a booth and received our water quickly. I opted for the wild salmon hash and Susan had a lemon ricotta pancake and an order of scrambled eggs. The hash arrived and first thing I noticed was the eggs were over hard and I ordered over easy. I ate them as the server didn't check back until I was 1/3 of the way done. The mushrooms in the hash weren't sauteed enough and it looked as if each item in the hash was laid on top of each other instead of being integrated into each other as hash should be. The thin piece of smoked salmon was too chewy. My English muffin wasn't hot enough to melt my hard cold pats of butter. The lemon ricotta pancake was lacking in any lemon flavor. The pancake came out and that too wasn't hot enough to melt the butter. The one bright spot was the blueberry compote. In a city of great breakfast places this place is not up to par. We won't be returning.

    (1)

  • Lamb F.

    Every time I go to Portland, I always look around to try to find a new vegan or vegetarian restaurant I haven't tried yet. Jam seemed like a good one to pick this past time. It was kinda crowded but we got a table quick enough around brunch time on a Tuesday. I ordered the vegetarian "JD Massacre wrap" with a side of fruit instead of hash browns. This wrap was so huge, I barely made it through half the wrap after eating my cup of fruit. It was amazing. I didn't think it was possible, however there was almost tooo much cheese in it. Absolutely delicious though for what I got through. I'd go back if I'm ever in town again sometime soon.

    (5)

  • Felicia R.

    WHAT AN EXTENSIVE BREAKFAST MENU! I am 100% not vegetarian, but I figured "when in Rome" and got Ty's Big Breakfast. Pretty good vegetarian sausage, pretty amazing vegetarian gravy. I sub'd the hashbrowns for sauteed spinach and everything was so good. We went on a Monday morning about 10am and there was no wait, but I've heard about their crazy weekend brunch wait. I want to try everything on their menu. The homemade pear chai jam was yum yums.

    (5)

  • john A.

    First time I ordered the hash and loved the corned beef they made and used, but my coworker told me I needed to try the reuban. My wife and I went back a few weeks later and I got the Reuben and my wife ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes(she loved them). My sandwich was huge and tasted amazing, its my new go to when I'm craving a Reuben!

    (5)

  • Marisa B.

    Yummers!!!! Excellent food, mimosas and kids play space! I will def return for the sunrise and the lemon ricotta pancakes!

    (5)

  • Chad P.

    Great food! we highly recommend sitting in Jason's section! He made our experience SO much fun!! He's either really, really funny or a complete ass. We couldn't tell which? That was a big part of the fun!. Either way, great service and great times! We will be back!

    (4)

  • Pete H.

    I've been in Jam many times now and they have a good Happy Hour. On a recent trip we went specifically because their website indicated Happy Hour was still going on (til 7). We drove there and were disappointed to see on the menu, however it indicated it had stopped at 6pm. We asked the bartender about it and explained the website discrepancy. He was very nice and gave us HH prices, anyway. Good place.

    (4)

  • Deanna N.

    I had not been here since it was solely the little shin-dig, man did the space fill on a Friday am. The portions are huge. I recommend the hashers. Great selection of breads including rye (the inner Jew in me) and sourdough! Homemade Jam on tables in squirt bottles and varies from table to table. We had jalepeno, but tried the strawberry. Appledwood bacon, thick done, cooked perfectly. Our waitress looked like a cute Suicide Girl with purple hair, tats, etc. We bonded over nail polish and Hello Kitty.

    (4)

  • Jess P.

    I'm a fan of Jam. I think it's pretty good. But it isn't my favorite brunch place in Portland. As a veghead, I really appreciate how vegan/vegetarian friendly their menu is. You'll find lots of fake meats, and vegan alternatives. There are also options, such as gluten-free waffles, for the gluten-intolerant folks among us. The cocktails are great (they make an excellent bloody mary). I'm also an adoring fan of their Maddie Cakes, and their biscuits and gravy. I withhold stars because not every menu is a home run (for instance, some of the breakfast sandwiches are dry and boring). Also, the coffee is pretty subpar (which is a cardinal sin for a Portland brunch spot).

    (3)

  • Elaine L.

    No it's not a song by Tommy Roe. No it's not surf trunks. No it's not an impromptu music session. Jam is a hip cafe with a laid back vibe and a HUGE menu with many options for this vegan gal. I opted for the "El Beardo" tofu scramble and it was de-lish; a nice healthy serving as well. The homemade jams were good too, so was the soy hot chocolate, but I gotta say, the service was pitifully lacking. Bummer. I'll hope it was just a fluke. I'll give it a try again, but for now, gotta jam...

    (4)

  • Kristina G.

    I mostly gave this three stars because of the wait. We waited 20 minutes to get food, then waited a good 15 min to even get a drink order. Food came fast though after we finally got to order and the portions were very good for the money. I got the JD Massacre. Great! And the red pepper sauce was really yummy on the hashbrowns too.

    (3)

  • Cora L.

    Best corned beef hash I've ever had, and everything was fresh. The waitress even gave us free refills on juice because it was Christmas Eve. We got to make paper cut-out snowflakes while we waited for our table, and the staff was very nice through the whole experience. That's what I call good service and great food. :)

    (4)

  • Jessica G.

    Food poisoning. Went in for brunch yesterday and all three of us are sick. Bummer. Did love this place.

    (1)

  • Rebekah V.

    This place is weird and quirky. It is completely Portland. The food is amazing! Both vegan and meaty. You should go.

    (5)

  • Mel T.

    Favorite hang over cure. Ty's Big Breakfast has the best vegetarian gravy I've found.

    (5)

  • Sarah N.

    I was so disappointed with this place. My friend highly recommended it and I should've tried the chia blueberry pancakes but instead I got the French toast. It looked so popular on Yelp. The jam was okay, nothing comparable to Waffle Window, PBJ's Gilled, and Broder jam. The bread itself was okay too. Not crispy enough for me, way too fluffy. There was also an apple jam that was sitting on the table, I'm going to assume it's there specialty jam? It was similar to applesauce, nothing too special. Their corn beef hash was too dry and when we asked for the "hash sauce" which is pretty common with this type of dish, the guy said it was built in already. Which is unfortunate because I couldn't taste it and of course it was too dry. Our waitress had an "f-u" attitude and was pretty rude to us. When I asked her a question she walked away and then came back to answer it. Couldn't even say, "Please wait".

    (2)

  • Traci H.

    So let me start by saying Jam's food is great. I've eaten here for both Brunch and dinner and the food and beverage selection is fantastic. Where they absolutely fail (hence this review) is customer service. I'm writing this while I browse yelp looking for a second restaurant since Jam decided to unceremoniously tell me the reservation I made over 24 hours in advance could no longer be honored. So the birthday dinner that had been planned with everyone meeting at the restaurant? No, that isn't happening anymore. Instead I'm in the lurch because there seems to have been a complete breakdown of any communication between Jam staff from one day to the next. Called yesterday and was told that a party of 10 was no problem, with children? no problem! how many? Today was told that since there was a show they couldn't seat a party our size in the dining area, and couldn't seat us in the bar since we had children with us. That is understandable, what is NOT understandable or acceptable is that I wasn't given this information until three hours before my reservation, when I called them to ask a follow up question. Completely unimpressed and won't be eating here again. If you can stand the brunch line, it's worth it, but I wouldn't recommend ever trying to have any kind of occasion here.

    (1)

  • Nick D.

    Awesome hashbrowns. I highly recommend Brian's hash and the corned beef hash.

    (5)

  • Adam L.

    Place is great, service is always helpful. I recommend the Brian's Hash and whatever bloody Mary they are showcasing. Jam is always busy so try to have patience, fresh Stumptown coffee can help with that. One last thing, the portions are huge, so if u can't eat it all....put it in a doggy bag and it's just as good as left overs! Enjoy!

    (4)

  • Amado L.

    Ty's Big Breakfast. That about sums it up for me why Jam's on Hawthorne deserves as many stars as they do. It is perfection (and clogged arteries) on a plate. It's finger-lickin' good, too! (Don't ask...) About the only negative with this place is the long-ass lines on the weekends if you get there any time after 830am. I mean, you're supposed to be able to sleep in on the weekends, right? But, apparently, you can't if you want a shot at having breakfast in a timely manner. Although, bacon and eggs sounds good just about any time of the day...

    (4)

  • Nick M.

    So I always think that I don't like Jam much, until I go, when I remember that I love it. The problem is, I think, that I don't like jam (small 'j') much. However, Jam (big 'J') serves so much more - their scrambles are fantastic, and I think their hash browns are the best I've ever tasted!

    (5)

  • Eric L.

    We ate at Little Jam and I built my own omelet. The service was great and the staff were all very friendly. My wife and sister in law got the vegetarian wrap and they loved it! They have been vegetarians for over 15 years and said this had one of the better breakfasts they have ever had. I would recommend this place again.

    (5)

  • heather c.

    Jam very well may be the most perfect brunch spot there ever was. The sun was gloriously shining on us as we sipped our free and super yummy coffee, and we were called inside after about 45 minutes. My super quick overview is this: Inside it felt really warm and inviting. They played a continuous string of awesome music. Our super cute and beardy waiter was most definitely my favorite waiter ever. The food was SO VERY GOOD. I had the El Beardo with a side of veggie sausage and Jared had a good lookin' omelet with a side of bacon (which he proclaimed to be the best bacon he'd had in a long time.) The potatoes that come with most of the breakfasts were crispy deliciousness, there were two kinds of house made jam on the table and the mimosas were large and cheap. Our waiter was a delight. He noticed that I'd ordered vegan and asked if I wanted soy milk for my coffee and earth balance for my toast. I'm just a plain old vegetarian, but I certainly appreciated the offer. He made sure we had everything we could possibly want without being annoying, and he sang along with me at one point for at least a few bars (and I find it kinda funny and I find it kinda sad....the dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had.) While the tables are a bit close together, we had thoroughly pleasant people sitting both to our left and right. This place enforced what I already know about Portland: The people there are really, really friendly in a genuine way, the food is exceptionally good and it's such a nice place to be.

    (5)

  • Britt Q.

    Jam is a cute place to meet your girlfriends for brunch or a place to go solo with a newspaper. Cozy, warm, bright. Good food (the hashbrowns are particularly spot-on- brown and crispy and served with hot sauce!) and the menu has lots to offer vegetarians and vegans. Very filling portions; expect to bring home half. Our server was very sweet and the food came out quick.

    (4)

  • David W.

    On any given day Jam is going to be packed during the breakfast/brunch rush; seems most breakfast places are nowadays. But they offset this properly by having a self-serve coffee stand outside the front door, and things move pretty quickly at any rate. I can't speak to the whole menu, as every time I go in I order the Ty's Big Breakfast. Veggie sausage patties and eggs over easy on English muffins, wheat toast with the house jam (which is the best), and the whole thing covered in gravy. It is solid.

    (5)

  • Alisa O.

    It's ok but there are a lot of places in Portland I would recommend first. Slow service and the food wasn't particularly special.

    (2)

  • linda c.

    Depending on when you come, especially on the weekends, you may have to wait outside for awhile to be seated but the food is worth it! They provide Stumptown coffee on a cart for you to sip on as you wait. Once you're seated service is pretty quick. Great vegetarian options. Things I had that were great: 1. Ty's Big Breakfast , so good with the creamy gravy~ 2. Lemon ricotta pancakes are moist and melts in your mouth. 3. The breakfast burrito is savory, especially with the salsa. 4. Scrambled tofu is one of the best I ever had with fresh ingredients. You can ask to have your hash browns cooked extra crispy. Servers and the cook are more than accommodating. Wish this place was closer!

    (5)

  • Jeff B.

    Daaaaaaamn impressive. As I've heard many say, well worth the forty-minute wait. Add your name to the list as soon as you arrive (run, don't walk), then indulge with some free coffee outside in the cold while you wait for your name to be called. If I ever become homeless (because those things can happen) I will pretend to be a patron to this place often and cash in on that free coffee. My brother called his Corned Beef Hash "a religious experience" and said something about an orgasm. I believed him, because my pricey breakfast burrito was worth every penny of the $8.50 I paid for it and then some. Tons of vegetarian options, all done very well. I didn't even mind that the floor was dirty and that there was a baby staring at me (it was a hideous baby too, I'll tell you whut). Set aside an entire morning for this venture. ***IMPORTANT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT*** When exiting the establishment - whether after you have added your name to the list, when you're checking to see how many names are left on the list before yours, or when you are done with your meal - please note that you push the LEFT side of the door, and not the right side. The door opens on the left and swings out right. Thank you.

    (5)

  • Ryan H.

    What a disappointment. I waited 1.5 for hours this food and a $50 bill after tip? My order: Ty's Big Breakfast. Her order: Corned Beef Hash. Side order: Two lemon pancakes & two Bloody Mary's (or whatever they call them here). Oh, and a coffee while we waited outside for an hour. Ty's Big Breakfast is not that big. Corned beef hash lacked sufficient amounts of corned beef. I could count the strands on one hand and they had no salt-flavor what-so-ever. Service was fairly disconnected. The gravy in Ty's Big Breakfast was nothing to call home about. Eggs are eggs. The "veggie sausage" tasted like a veggie sausage. The hashbrowns were thin and dry. The english muffins were plain-ol english muffins. I'd prefer a homemade biscuit. The jams (which more resemble paste) were OK. I've had better at other diners. If I were to hit up a breakfast place on Hawthorne, Cup and Saucer is better.

    (3)

  • Cortney R.

    YeeeHaawww! Had brunch there on Sunday with my hubby and the boys. Shockingly, this was my first trip to Jam. I am in love. It was hotter than hell out, and we sat outside. Started with a gallon of water which they were happy to keep bringing, then added the pomegranate champagne yummy drink...mmmmm! Food, starving, and it was a little bit of a wait for the food, but hell our hour wait was reduced to 35 mins, so I'm not complaining. I ordered the spinach, tomato and goat cheese scramble. Wooo, the amount of garlic they put in that thing almost knocked me out, but it was soo good. Ate almost all of it and the hash-browns, and the side of bacon :) Service was great. Had a few people taking our orders, and I think it was becasue nobody wanted to stand outside too long. Big fan, next time I am going to try to get there earlier, so the wait isn't that long, but i was certainly happy when we left.

    (4)

  • tyler g.

    This place gets packed! But while you wait for a table you can have a cup of the yummy stumptown coffee. IT's worth the wait, we got the blueberry chai pancakes which were awesome! and some veggie scramble - yum! And they've got these weird combo jellies that are pretty good.

    (5)

  • Aaron M.

    Jam is over. Not going back. Used to be my wife's favorite breakfast. No more. Food has been just ok the past couple of times we've gone. Place is still cool, people are nice enough, but the staff seems to have stopped caring. Everyone's resting on their past success, the stench of apathy lingers, and the restaurant experience is going downhill fast. The music is terrible, and it's a sign of the need for change. Every time we've gone in the past few months, they've been playing an awful horrible collection of 90s music pulled from the Dawson's Creek soundtrack. It feels like someone in their mid 30s had a really bad breakup back in high school and can't get over it. They're making everyone else suffer thru it. Plus the kitchen staff plays their music at top volume to compete with the bad music played by the depressed front of house staff - so when combined with the noises of a crowded restaurant with lots of kids, it's just a cacophony of awfulness. And dear lord, please let whomever was responsible for the insane amount of salt in our food not die of a heart attack. I feel like a mummy stuck in the Dead Sea after breakfast today. If they salted their own food like that on a regular basis they'd be as puckered as a pickle. Yikes. Final memo to Jam's management: it's time to care. There are reasons why people invest in service training and pay attention to music. Your staff is taking your restaurant downhill. I am sure your receipts won't suffer for at least another year, but if you wait for your profits to slow down before you pay attention, it will be too late.

    (3)

  • Jennifer B.

    Try the maddie cakes! Delicious. Great menu with tons of vegan/vegetarian options. There is usually a line on the weekends but during the weekdays you can usually pop right in with little to no wait. Customer interaction was so/so but the food is so fantastic you almost look past it. Great portland vibe as well.

    (4)

  • Elisa F.

    I think I may have had the best breakfast of my life here! Eggs Benedict was amazing. Pancakes were probably the best I have ever had. They even brought me a piece of french toast eith a candle in it because it was my b day. Also had a big berths mamosa.... yum.... Loved this place x 100000000

    (5)

  • Curtis C.

    This place always has a line out the door on weekends, so I thought we could avoid it on Christmas eve morning... I was right! Score! The breakfast menu is pretty decent, with all sorts of scrambles, meat/veggie/vegan options, sweet and savory specials. The staff is efficient and friendly, and totally Portland. In my opinion, the food is nothing gourmet, but it's solid decent fare made with above average ingredients. I had the loaded bowl with a fried egg on top. Yum, I just wish the hashbrowns were crispier. Would love to try the Grand Marnier French toast that I kept see going out. Decadent.

    (4)

  • Shannon C.

    This place as oook. The eggs were very fresh and very good, but the compliments stop there. The wait was way too long. We ordered an order of the French Toast for the table because we heard that it was amazing, it was not amazing, it wasn't even good. The eggs, again were awesome, but they give you waaaay more potatoes then eggs. and finally, the thing that really ruined it for me is their jam wasn't even that good; for a place called JAM on Hawthorne, I expected the jam to be spectacular, instead it was utterly disappointing. Long story short, I would not go there again.

    (3)

  • Niki S.

    Visited here mid-week around 1pm. Not too busy thanks to the build-out. Tons of space, plus there is a large kid's play area now, so parents can nom while the kiddos frolick. Cheerful crowd of diners, and the music was not blasting. The annoying part was the wait for my server. I timed it and I sat, with my glass of already-empty water, for more than five minutes before being greeted and asking if I knew what I wanted. She just oozed sour personality, it was off putting. No smile. No asking how I was on my beverage. No pep in her step. Not even a check back on me once my food had been served. I had to FLAG her down to finally get my bill- which took another five minutes from the time I was done. There was barely anyone eating so I don't understand these delays. I don't get it- Portland has been the city where I am amazed by the dining treasures, yet most frequently disappointed with service. This did not change my experience in that regard. My food was decent. Ordered the "Ty's" I believe- which is two eggs over an english muffin with veggie gravy. I swapped the eggs for egg whites (+$1), fruit for my hasbrowns (+$1) and figured since the name of the place was JAM, I needed a biscuit (+$2). The veggie gravy was smooth and not too heavy but had some nice richness to it. The egg whites were way overcooked. The fresh fruit tasted crisp and non-preservative laden. The biscuit was very good, with dense and flaky layers, and the jam was okay- I was thinking I could have had many jam choices with the play in the name, but no- just one jam. All in all the food was a solid 3 star for me based on this dish. By the time I walked out, my bill for my breakfast lunch, was $13.25- seems pretty steep for a lunch but it was worth checking out and trying. Based on the service and the "Well, everything was edible, but didn't WOW me" with the food, I probably won't go out of my way to return- especially if the pink haired waitress is working.

    (3)

  • James H.

    Living on Hawthorne you see the hipsterest hipsters a hipster could see. And jam is not the least of the spots you will meet them. Good food nice great service. Like They have a little play area for kids. Like who does that!? Well jam does. And it makes me wish I was a kid. And yeah. Like their food is super good. And I think for a good price. Yeah. I'd say it's a great place. I recommend it.

    (4)

  • Jeff E.

    Jam is life. I always try to get something different and every time I am drawn back to the deliciousness of Tommys Joint, a breakfast burrito of epic size stuffed with house made veggie chorizo, black beans, hash browns and eggs and served with more hash browns. Love love love. They also have a great play area for kids!!!!

    (5)

  • Nicole S.

    One Word....DEEEEE-LICIOUS! The Kids had the Lemon Ricotta pancakes (maddie cakes I think) and for kids who only ever eat Choc. chip pancakes, they devoured them! I forget now what I the hubster and I had, but it was delicious. And I hope to be back. Needless to say, he had a better Father's Day meal than I did for Mother's Day. Huge on the inside, kids play area too.

    (5)

  • Matt C.

    I almost feel bad leaving this review because I know how much people love this place, although I know everyone has their opinion and that should always be respected. You can imagine my expectations when I first tried it. I have been here 4 times and I can now safely say, I am just not a fan of Jam; especially with how long you wait on the weekends. There are many other places I would rather go for brunch that just simply make better food. I am also a huge bloody mary fan, and I have to say, that may have been the clincher for me. I tried the bloody at Jam the most recent time I went and I was left with what a two star rating on Yelp means.... "Meh, I've experienced better." I know what you may be thinking, and I have heard it from many people I know, "You just didn't get the right things," and that is why I kept giving it a second chance. Really though? should this ever be said about a restaurant that gets as much hype as Jam? I have had the lemon ricotta pancakes and the eggs benedict, again, I am left with something to be desired. But life will go on whether I like Jam or not.

    (2)

  • Daphne L.

    Although the restaurant was pretty busy, the wait for a table was only about 5 minutes. The staff was so incredibly delightful and I didn't have to wait long at all for a server. After a small mix-up with my order, the waitress said that my drink was on the house. I had the turkey reuben (~ $10) and although it was a bit messy, it was super delicious and filling.

    (4)

  • Alex L.

    Terrible decor/ambiance. Menu is difficult to read and tells you more of what you can't have then can. Food is only ok. Staff is great though.

    (1)

  • Sam D.

    We arrived at Jam after having a bad breakfast experience from Waffle Window on Alberta street,what a great welcome with great smiling staffs. Alex was our waitress and made sure that we were well fed.There was such a great teamwork and we felt that everybody was passionate of what they were doing. We will definitely be back with more friends and thanks for making our morning better yesterday. All the best guys!!!

    (5)

  • Whitney F.

    Brunch in Portland is practically a competitive sport, but brunch at Jam on a Sunday morning is so worth the long wait and hunger pains. I've never ever regretted waiting to eat at Jam (longest wait was about an hour and fifteen minutes). I wouldn't do that for most restaurants in PDX (or anywhere, really). Bless the person who thought of putting the coffee pot outside for those who wait. Come on a week day or in the afternoon on a weekend, and you'll get seated much more quickly. I don't even know where to start with the food, because it is all so delicious and comes in generous portions. I've had the pancakes, scrambles, a hash bowl with gravy, and breakfast sandwiches...it's all good! You can sub tofu for eggs in a lot of dishes and there are several built-in vegetarian options. There are a lot of customizable options and substitutions as well. The vegetarian gravy is tasty, it's a like an umami explosion in my mouth. Staff has always been friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Just go to Jam, like, NOW.

    (5)

  • Olivia T.

    This place can just suck it. Yes I said the S word. We came here for family brunch. There were 12 of us including my dad & grandpa from Indonesia and Jesse's parents from out of town. We picked Jam because they have a huge space after the renovation. We wanted to be seated all together and didn't mind the wait. After 35 minutes waiting, I checked with the host. She's the tall, skinny, blonde, hipster looking woman. She told me that we might have to wait another 45 minutes because of the large group and she said there might be a possibility all of us couldn't sit together. I asked her if she knew for sure so we could decide if we wanted to go somewhere else. Her response was "WELL YOU GUYS CAN GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. WE HAVE OTHER PEOPLE WAITING." What a great response to keep your customer happy (not). I went outside and checked with our group. While we were discussing other places, the hipster hostess came out and told us we should be seated shortly and they can put us not together but in groups of 4 and near each other. We were hungry so we said sure we would wait. She didn't apologize for the wait or the rude remark. We waited another 20 minutes and then she called first 4 of us. Then the rest 8 of us. Well, this is where it got so messed up. She seated 4 of us (my parents and jesse's parents) in one room and the rest 8 of us at another room. We were so far apart and I was boiling by that point. I complained to her again and she said that's all she could do. Oh hello, if that's the case maybe she should told her that we were gonna be separated. We sat down, I complained to the floor manager who was very nice but she said nothing she could do. Then our server came, she's super nice as well. She told us the food might took a while because they have new crew in the kitchen. What a bunch of mess. We waited 40 minutes for our food. The whole time there, I thought to myself this will be the last time I ever eat there. Our servers for both tables were very nice. Food was delicious. They took 10% off our bill for the hassle. Really? That's all? I told the servers to split the tips among themselves and kitchen. Do not give to that rude hostess. Thank you, Jam for ruining our family brunch. I will never eat at your establishment ever again and I will tell everybody I know to avoid your place like a plague. You should hire a hostess because their ability to sit people not because their look or style. So done with this place. DONE.

    (1)

  • Devin E.

    Great food! Love the atmosphere! Mostly good service. Though, one time we were asked to leave moments after finishing our food because they needed the table. They were rude about it and I've never in my life been asked to leave or rushed out. I'm hoping that was just a fluke because they have great food!

    (4)

  • Jessica S.

    Jam exceeded my expectations! The wait wasn't too bad -- Roughly 20 minutes on a late Sunday morning. -Sassy (Bloody) Mary was perfect -Single slice of Grand Marnier French toast... Delicious -Loaded bowl with hash browns, salsa, egg and vegetarian gravy... Filling and so, so tasty. I was hesitant to try this place because of the numerous complaints about service, but take a look around.. The tables are packed and the staff is running around like crazy to accommodate us all. We had an iced tea refilled promptly, four times, without even asking. Have a sense of humor and just enjoy your food :) Jam, you made my morning.

    (5)

  • Christopher K.

    WARNING: Offensive language. After all the rave reviews about this place, I decided to try it, and man, was I disappointed. My mission is not to write bad reviews, it's to sing praise of great food and service, but you'd better believe I am going to express my disdain for this dump. I usually give places two or three chances before I write a bad review, but not Jam. Nevermind the shoddy interior... I will give that a pass, since many great restaurants are shitholes, and still have excellent food and service. I can deal with a sub-par breakfast, and there are PLENTY of those to be had, but when the service is bad as well? That's a different story. From the service to the food, Jam on Hawthorne absolutely bombed. I like to go out to eat by myself. I can spend as much time as I like eating and enjoying my dining experience, and I always have at least one or two positive things to take with me. This particular outing, however, was not an enjoyable experience whatesoever. Jam didn't seem to appreciate that I didn't bring all of my cool mismatched friends with me to eat. The server asked, "Uhh, table just for you?" Yeah dummy, is that a problem? After having a table pointed out to me, and being reluctantly seated, I was allowed a quick glance at the menu before being asked if I knew what I wanted. I asked my server about the corned beef hash. He proceeded to tell me that he doesn't eat this dish, or anything with hash browns, so he couldn't say whether or not it was good. So, I asked him about he scrambles, and he gave me the same shitty story... "Uhh, yeah I don't know... people seem to like them." So anyway, I asked what the special was. He couldn't remember, so he went to the special board, and came back to tell me what it was. It was a scramble with supposedly house made Italian sausage and some other forgettable shit they threw together. That's what I unfortunately ended up with. Well, sorry Jam, but I didn't like anything I ordered. Not one fucking thing. The eggs were dry and flavorless, the "house made sausage" was dried out and clumpy and tasted like it had freezer burn, and the hash browns were atrocious, practically uncooked and greasy. I can't even say that the toast was good. In addition, the attitude of your smug servers put a bad taste in my mouth before I even got my plate. Would anything else have been better, even if the service wasn't horrendous? Probably not. Most of the people I've talked to since my visit have commented that Jam's food is mediocre at best. I am ALWAYS a curteous and polite diner, even when the service borders on rude. I like to ask questions and get opinions before I make a decision. Not one person at Jam seemed inclined to talk to me, or ask how the food was after I received it, much less LOOK in my general direction. They didn't seem to be concerned with service or presentation. The overall feeling of the restaurant was cold and shallow. Look guys, I'm sorry you hate your jobs and your lives. TRY A DIFFERENT LINE OF WORK. Maybe if I would have worn a V-neck t-shirt from American Apparel with two sizes too small black skinny jeans, and shown more of my tattoos, I would have gotten a little more respect. Hey, Jam, you can take your crappy food and your even crappier service and JAM it up your ass. I don't think you need to worry about bad Yelp reviews, because I'm sure you'll shrug it off and laugh with your hipster contigent, but you need to hear in plain English, from people who understand the food service industry, that YOUR RESTAURANT SUCKS! P.S. - One last thing: what's with the menu full of negative reasons why people with allergies, children, or gluten intolerance should NOT eat here? We KNOW you have liabilities, but are you joking? That's what you have insurance for. Don't pass your frustrations with people's allergies or celiac issues on to your customers. This is ridiculous and lazy, at best. You make it sounds like your kitchen is a disorganized wreck, incapable of handling any special requests. I've never visited a more intolerant, less accommodating restaurant in my life.

    (1)

  • Aaron W.

    (I went to Big Jam here) I decided on a small takeout order just to sample a couple of their standout breakfast items. I ordered two side orders: one lemon ricotta pancake with blueberry compote and a side order of their vegetarian chorizo ($5.50 total). The chorizo was very good. Excellent savory flavor that didn't make me miss the real thing at all. It wasn't necessarily appealing in terms of appearance (looked like overcooked pebbles of meat at first glance), but the taste matters more to me. And the fact it's house-made scores major points with me. I really enjoyed the lemon ricotta pancake. A light, fluffy pancake here. I got a hint of the refreshing lemon in the cake, and the blueberry compote was an ideal complement. In my opinion, the ricotta seemed to get lost in the shuffle here, and I'm not sure what that necessarily contributed to this pancake. Regarding the compote, I liked the intact (yet cooked-down) blueberries to give the compote more of an identity. I would definitely prefer the compote that Jam gave me over some pulverized chunky compote or a blueberry syrup any day. I will have to return in the future for some of the other menu items!

    (4)

  • Daniel R.

    Amazing food! Had a big mimosa and Tommy's Joint with spicy sausage. Benjamin is the best server!

    (5)

  • James L.

    I've only been to this place once, and I have to say, I was quite blown away. My Girlfriend and I had just been through a morning long ordeal of trying to cash her pay check (we finally got it sorted), and so decided to celebrate afterwords, with a meal out. We were already attracted to it, by all the other positive yelp reviews, and it was close by to where we were at the time. From the moment we stepped in, we were impressed. It's a large space, but it has a very cozy feel. There were tons of wonderful paper snowflakes. The speakers were playing old timey jazz (think Satchmo and Ella Fitzgerald), we knew that this was going to be a good place. Our server (Maddy) was up-beat, happy, and chatty. She talked with us about food, didn't hesitate to offer her opinions on food that she liked. She even was able to scrounge some ranch out of the kitchen, when I asked, and didn't charge us for it! The first thing that I noticed was that they a whole section (4 items) devoted to Mac N Cheese. Now, I am a big fan of Mac and Cheese. So when ever I go to a place that serves it, I make it a point to try it. This time I had the New Mexi Mac (Bacon, black beans, and roasted red peppers). It was fantastic. The Cheese sauce was not as rich as I prefer it, but it was flavorful enough that I didn't really mind. Also, I was worried about the portion size (I had not eaten anything all day) so I ordered French Fries as well. And even though I had not eaten many fries, and I was not able work my way all the way through the dish (think a more generous gravy bowl size), it was so filling. My girlfriend ordered the Nova Bleu Burger, a Bleu Cheese and Bacon cheese burger. HOLY CRAP! That thing was one of the most monstrous burgers I've had the pleasure of seeing. It was loaded with Blue cheese, but even if it wasn't it would have still been wonderful. The half pound patty was cooked perfectly, and the bacon was too. She got tots as a side, that were perfect and crispy on the outside, and just a little soft on the inside. In summery: Wonderful cozy atmosphere, amazing food, and personable and friendly waitress. I will be coming back for SURE!

    (4)

  • Ryan T.

    Great breakfast food & good drinks. Expanded from a tiny store front years ago. Great prices for ginormous servings. Owner is super sweet, still uses only homemade jams!

    (5)

  • Mark L.

    It was ok. Food good, not particularly memorable. Service fair. With other great breakfast options avail we'll pass.

    (3)

  • Brandi M.

    Call me crazy but I think this place cooks up a great brekkie. What's more, with gluten free options for my kids!

    (4)

  • Tom J.

    Just got back from a trip to Portland. We had brunch at Jam and it was super delicious. I'm allergic to gluten and the gluten free oatmeal-chai-blueberry pancakes were fantastic. I loved that they are served with real maple syrup. The applewood smoked bacon was also very tasty. I took off one star because the service was very odd. We were waiting for two friends to join us and no one stopped by to offer us a beverage while we were waiting. We finally flagged the server. Once we did so, she was super friendly and helpful, it was just strange at first. We also stopped in one night for just coffee as we had been stood up by our friends. The female bartender was extremely friendly and fun.

    (4)

  • Nicole H.

    As expected for Portland, the wait was looong. The service was fantastic - we loved our waitress. We enjoyed our food, but nothing we got was amazing, even if it sounded like it would be from the menu. The experience was fun, and I *may* go back.

    (3)

  • Rusty W.

    Solid breakfast spot, nothing that wows you just good food a hipster vibe and a really good bloody.. Vegan/veggie friendly menu..

    (4)

  • Hannah J.

    Overall 5 stars! The food was quality, way better than the average brunch spot! I had the chai blueberry pancakes and have had "the other one". Both delicious!!

    (5)

  • Leah B.

    Gravy better watch out! I think I have a new favorite breakfast spot to hit up when I'm in Portland. Went here as recommened to us by a friend. We were not let down. I had Brian's Hash and the hubby had the Big Breakfast. YUM! I actually couldn't eat all of mine :( One question we had was, where was the Jam? I got toast with my meal and i was only offered butter as a topping. I would think with Jam being their name they would have a selection/ assortment, or maybe just a house made special jam to offer. Oh well.

    (4)

  • Tara S.

    Best Bloody Mary of my life!! This place is huge and it was packed, too bad they don't take reservations. The wait wasn't bad, especially since I could start on a bloody! Their scrambles are great, a friend recommended the hash bowl but that was too many potatoes for me. Like everywhere else in Portland, the portions are massive. Service was alright. This is a good spot for families since there's a little play center inside...I just wish we hadn't been sat right beside it since none of us had children.

    (4)

  • Pia M.

    Our server Jason made the entire meal unforgettable!! When we go again, we'll definitely request him.

    (4)

  • Sunny S.

    yummy breakfast! Love how they cater to kiddos here. They get their own special sippy cup and silverware. Also there is a large kid zone with toys. Food is delicious and service was fast! Gets very busy on weekends.

    (5)

  • Lexi E.

    The food is awesome, the staff were super friendly and the bloody mary's were tasty! The coffee station outside made our wait time much more bearable. Overall a great place for breakfast, better go through the week if you wanna avoid the long wait. You definitely get the feel of Portland at this little gem.

    (4)

  • Don G.

    As a visitor, I felt more like a local when visiting this restaurant. It was packed for breakfast on a weekday! Do people work in Portland?? The restaurant employees sure were - they were hopping. Definitely hipster; food and service were great and unique. Where else can you get oatmeal chai blueberry pancakes served by a waiter with multiple face piercings and body art? Great place. I will be back next time I'm in PDX.

    (4)

  • Vincent G.

    Food was great. Our server Jason was hilarious. Got a high five for joining the clean plate club. The wait times weren't bad at all. The people watching here is great because everyone is a hipster with a weird haircut.

    (4)

  • Melissa M.

    Third time I have been here and found a HUGE line but over 50% of the tables open and set. Last time we came it sat like that for 30 minutes so we left. Today the whole lobby and sidewalk were full at 830 AM but the restaurant was almost empty and all the tables were set. I can't waste that much time for hash browns and eggs.

    (1)

  • Evelyn S.

    We ate on the new "bigger" side and experienced good food, good prices, nice staff, who served what we ordered promptly. I have a friend who absolutely loves this place, after I told him about my experience he insisted that I should have chosen the smaller, original side, it's the same kitchen so I'm not sure why, but I guess I'll give it another try someday. Maybe I should go with him...???

    (3)

  • Nico J.

    I've been trying to get in here twice but everytime the wait seem to be so long. Finally there was no wait at noon on tuesday. Hell yeah, we walked in and got served. Our server was very attentive and nice. The best smoked salmon hash and corned beef hash in town. I love the fact that they have ardvark hot sauce and awesome jam.

    (4)

  • Sarah W.

    I'm a little underwhelmed by Jam's vegan options, but the build-your-own hashbrowns are pretty good, cheap, and you get a lot of them. However, I would never go here if it wasn't for the Bloody Marys. Oh my goodness. I've only had the Sassy Mary (rosemary vodka and Secret Aardvark sauce) but I'm in love. They have a few other Bloody Mary options as well, and all are vegan.

    (4)

  • Sydney M.

    The atmosphere when you walk in is nice, lots of seating and two big open rooms. I went with a friend and we both ordered coffee and pancakes to share. Our server barely acknowledged us and our coffee had still not arrived by the time our breakfast had. Our busser was incredibly helpful and friendly and brought us coffee and an extra plate right away. The oatmeal chai blueberry pancakes were delicious, and after we had finished our server whisked the plate away and dropped the check without saying a word. In summary, I would probably return but not expect much from the service.

    (2)

  • Julia L.

    It was a bright, chilly morning in Hipster-ville, Portland USA. A friend and I stopped in this place for the first time with celebratory 21st birthday mimosas on the mind. Pros- -Clean, large and well staffed establishment -Funny "happy birthday" note on our check... my mimosa on the house:) -Helpful, personable, attractive and competent staff. -Very extensive menu with lots of unique/customizable options (for all the complainers that say it's too much to chose from, go to McDonald's and shut ya mouths. It's choosing what to eat, not what to name your offspring.) -That said, absolutely satisfied with our meals, A breakfast wrap/burrito w/ hashbrowns and a vegetable-y omelet w/ hasbrowns and toast. -Generous portions of food Cons- Absolutely not even a single one. GO FORTH UNTO JAM ON HAWTHORNE AND EAT AND BE MERRY.

    (5)

  • Darcy N.

    I rarely give 5 stars, so this means something. Know what it means? LOVE I've been here three times, all for brunch, so I can say it's consistently good. And once my awesome server gave us free snazzy-style pancakes with whip and blueberries and a candle for our Birthday group. My favorite is the Loaded Bowl with a habanero mango bloody (or three). YUM

    (5)

  • Andrew S.

    I've gone to jam off and on for the last few years since I moved to the neighborhood. It's never let me down to fill my bell after a night out. The portions are huge, the drinks are delicious and the mimosas can just keep rolling in for me. This place gets rocking so be prepared for a wait on most weekend mornings.

    (4)

  • Trixie M.

    Jam's food is great, and the drinks are epic. There's always a wait for brunch, which is only a problem when I have to drive by it on my way to work and am confronted with the fact that I'm on my way to work instead of waiting to have breakfast at Jam. Since they expanded into the space next door, the wait isn't quite as brutal, and they have a lunch and dinner menu with really tasty burgers. Their prices are pretty good, too, especially the happy hour burger, which is a serious bargain. We ate brunch there Sunday, and they were out of biscuits. Sad face. I'm a biscuit lover and I like Jam's biscuits better than Pine State's. However, I was forced to finally order something other than my favorite veggie sausage/egg/cheese biscuit sandwich, and I was really happy with my bacon, egg, and cheese on Portland French toasted white bread. It's all good. P.S. Build your own mimosa is the best

    (4)

  • Jae K.

    Tried the lemon ricotta pancake and the special of the day - egg benedict with hash brown. It was pretty good. I would not say it was fantastic. I liked the fact it was not so sweet. I am giving four stars because this place is great to take kids. They have a great play area. They give a cute set of kids utensils and a cup with "reused" straw. Yes, it's reused as you can see bite marks. Hope they wash them really good. You can let your kid play and have an adult conversation. The wait was about 1/2 hour on Saturday. The service was really slow because they were understaffed. The french toast that the next table got looked really great. For pancakes, it's hard to beat the "Orignal Pancake House." There is simply no competition.

    (4)

  • David G.

    Jam is my favorite brunch spot in the SE. A combination of menu variety, reasonable pricing, easy-going staff and of course DELICIOUS FOOD bring this place to the top of my list. Ty's Big Breakfast is my go-to but I've never been disappointed with anything. While a number of people comment on the wait time I believe that a wait is what you get when you go looking for tasty brunch on a weekend between ten and noon (in Portland). The only down point to Jam is their evening service. I have been there a number of times for dinner as well and while the food is usually on par the dinner staff seems slow and uncaring. But Jam's was born of breakfast and thus my rating has more to do with that aspect of the establishment.

    (5)

  • phil m.

    For the first few times we ate here, the place was great. I'm not a fan anymore. Not sure what changed here other than the expansion but the food isn't good anymore. Perhaps they lost good kitchen help? I demoted my previous star rating to 3. Last resort place to eat breakfast.

    (3)

  • Cori T.

    Oh Jam I hope you read this. I come here many times and this time you failed me. I have always been pleased with the food, service and general experience. I miss when it was just small jam. I think your expansion has expanded the ego. I have turned many friends on to Jam and this time it's time for me to find a new favorite breakfast /brunch spot. There are plenty. I think you are all too hipster for me. Last week I was in on a weekday and waited quite a bit before order was taken by our Mr. Comedian of a waiter. I remember long ago when ordering the Belgium waffle with the blueberry compote was stellar, now: not so much. I ordered a side of bacon with came out waaayyyy too crispy and asked to have it remade. Still too crispy I ate in anyway. I don't like to waste. My daughter ordered a side of black beans which use to be special with added carrots and peppers. Now I think they just pour straight from the can to the bowl. My other friends that came with were upset over the bill mix up and overall we all left feeling a little disappointed in what we always felt like it was a great place. I do have to say that the best waiter you have if he is still there, tall, late 30's, brown hair, light beard, glasses, flamboyant. I love him. He is my favorite waiter. He is always friendly and has a great personality. I think the last time I saw him I said I wanted to bring my brother in to introduce them. Anyway, I think it will be some time before you see me and my crew of friends in there again. Too bad, I brought you a lot of repeat business.

    (2)

  • Brian B.

    In my top 3 Bloody Mary spots in town. They are great, always. Food is pretty damn good too, just be ready for tons of it and to take some home. Comfort food, hangover food, call it what you will, they do it right.

    (5)

  • Ametryn E.

    Where to start? How about at the beginning... We waited over an hour for a table. At the 50 minute mark my friend went in and was told we were next on the list...not 5 minutes later another 2-top was seated ahead of us. We were seated in the back at a table right up against the wall. There were crusted-over splashes of food on the wall next to me within about 6 inches of my face. It was DISGUSTING...that whole back area was dirty. I asked our server for a rag and she didn't bring it, so I asked again. She explained that she forgot to bring it because my request was so unusual. Finally, though, she showed up with a rag and unsuccessfully tried to remove the mess off the wall. She finally moved us across the room. The preserves were tasty, but kept in a large plastic squeeze bottle, even though the chunks of jam were too large to fit through the hole. Additionally, the hole in the squeeze bottle was glued shut with old, dried jam, and the entire bottle was sticky. Have these people never heard of a DISHWASHER? I enjoyed the food, even though it took 45 minutes to get there...I was visiting with good company, so the wait was OK, even though it was long. My overall impression is that the place is not clean, the decor is atrocious and our wait-staff was clearly put out by our existence. The place is kind of a Kewl Kids Klub, so I guess the overall 4-star rating can be explained by that. If I didn't have to wait the arrival of a friend at some undesignated time between 1 & 3, we would have gone down to Cup & Saucer, where the food is just as good and staff is always glad to see us.

    (1)

  • Lemmy E.

    Jam was one of my favorite breakfast places in town. Great scrambles. Very consistent food in a nice cozy space. The food is a bit inconsistent now. The food is still deserving of 4 stars- The reason for the downgrade? They changed from the Stumptown coffee to some weak alternative. I mentioned this to the waitress and she said that many people comment on it but that its 'just coffee' and not the food. This is PDX. We are used to really excellent coffee. Switch back Jam!! This is not the place to save some money on costs.

    (3)

  • Jordan L.

    Such a cute breakfast place - great food great servers fair prices. Food portions are decent as well - they used to have a long wait but added a huge section to the building which is wicked cool so your not waiting as long. They accommodate your wait with coffee outside and friendly smiles.

    (4)

  • Bradford D.

    I live right next door to Jam and that makes me happy. It's a great little spot that serves up some awesome hashes, omelettes, and pancakes. They had an asian pear jam my last time there and it was ssoooo gooooood. The mimosas are solid too. I have found Portland has many "brunch" places, not "breakfast" places. If you go here for breakfast, there is no wait. If you get there at a quarter to 10, you'll have to start waiting cause everyone has woken up from their night of drinking most likely.

    (4)

  • Jill S.

    Salmon and egg scramble was delicious. Thick, crispy bacon cooked perfectly. Lots of options for my gluten-free, oil-free, paleo-lovin' sister. Had great service and many cups of coffee refilled by a long-on-top, short on the sides, bearded hipster. Another time had indifferent service from a forgettable chap. Standing at the door, one may be briefly ignored while the staff get their things done. Therefore: service here can be uneven. Pray you get the cute bearded hipster. The big room with the concrete floors can be chilly in winter. Wear leg-warmers. It seems like a place for kids, but the concrete floors and high ceilings make every screech and wail 1000 times louder and I wasn't even hungover. However, we left thoroughly satisfied. Joy in stomachland.

    (4)

  • Heather S.

    Holy heck! It's true that Portland is the land of breakfast anytime, and it's hard to compete with all the great breakfast/brunch places. However, in my oh so not humble opinion (me, and 1000 Portland people lining up every Saturday and Sunday and Wednesday at breakfast time), Jam on Hawthorne is the best breakfast anywhere. No wonder they're so Jam-packed! We went today (Monday) at 2:17 p.m., and noticed that the wait list (though active at 1:51 p.m.) was no longer being used. Able to relax now that we had a table, we looked at their perfectly huge menu: a glorious combination of meat, vegetarian, and vegan breakfast and lunch options, including a selection for kids, and all for very inexpensive prices. :) They also have mixed drink options, which we opted out of, but looked really good. Today's special, for example was Odwalla lemonade, strawberry puree and -- vodka, I think. Because Yelp has never been wrong, we ordered the oft-talked about Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Compote (heaven in your mouth!), a heavenly stack of fluffy pancakes with the tang but not tart of lemon zest and the fresh full delight of Oregon blueberries. Ohh. Ahh! Enough said about that. We also ordered a number with vegetarian sausage gravy on top of an English muffin, with poached eggs, and perfectly crisp (but not greasy) hashbrown potatoes. It was incredible! I would not recommend Jam if you're going to go lift something heavy or have a lot of errands to run. Their food is plentiful, soooo tasty, and so good, you'll want to eat it all. But, I do recommend it for breakfast. Anytime.

    (5)

  • Mike A.

    We'be been HUGE Jam fans since it opened. Our number one PDX place for breakfast. Until now. I wouldn't let one negative experience screw up how I feel about a great place. But our last trips in have ended up exactly the same way. Cold food. Even the replacement food comes back cold. As I said, our last 3 trips in (yeah, we've eaten there pretty often) resulted in waiting too long for breakfast. Finally eggs arrive. Completely cold. Advise wait staff. They hustle off immediately to make it right. Eggs come back. Cold. We know what's happening. The wait staff is busy. The cook puts the food up but the wait staff arrives to pick it up too late and it's cold by the time it hits the table. It happens. What REALLY frosts me, though, is that the wait staff, KNOWING what happened, still doesn't get to the new dish in time to deliver it to the table even warm. To me that's not a mistake. It's just really piss poor service. Have LOVED Jams. Their new, bigger digs are awesome. But it's off our list for now. If we hear it improved we'll be back, Jack. I'll be watching this space for news.

    (3)

  • Cherie C.

    Splendid! We stopped in on our way out of Portland. Breakfast was hearty and well-prepared and kept us happy on the long drive home. They serve good Stumptown coffee. The jam is good, and the bread for my toast was really delicious. My egg scramble was good, with fresh ingredients (no canned spinach or tomatoes here). The hash browns were tasty, and they were plentiful. This is a place to go when you're hungry. My bf got the Grand Marnier French toast. It was understated and well-done. The Grand Marnier was not strong, and it was not overly sweet. I'd definitely make it a solid breakfast mainstay if I lived in the area.

    (4)

  • Madame M.

    I have wanted to try Jam for a while but the lines out the door were too intimidating to even attempt to try to get in there. Luckily, me and my mom arrived during "brunch hour" post 11am. We waited about 15 min for a table which wasn't too bad. Jam is quite large, with seating on two different sides of the building including some tables outside. Our waiter was a red headed/red bearded fellow that was very nice (I appreciate great wait staff, it makes the dining experience that much better). Here is my review. The Good 1. Tons of options for breakfast. You can make virtually any combo of breakfast scramble you could think of for a pretty reasonable price. 2. They have choices for meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans. 3. They have a lot of tables. 4. Great location, easy to find. 5. The breakfast scrambles are delicious! My food came out hot, well plated, and tasty. 6. Excellent wait staff 7. They serve breakfast till 3pm, sometimes you just want some eggs for lunch. The Bad 1. It's LOUD. Since this restaurant has the capacity to serve a lot of people, it is loud. So if you want to have a conversation, get a table outside or adjust to 'shout mode' They could alleviate some of the loudness by turning off the background music. If there are a lot of people in the restaurant, there is no need for loud booming music. It's strange they would feel they needed to play loud music in an already loud atmosphere. 2. Hash browns, bland 3. The Jam they provide in the squeeze bottles on their tables has an odd gloppy texture and in need of some lemon zest in the recipe to give it more flavor. Sometimes berries alone need a little flavor assistance. It also needs to be thinned out a little, too thick. Other than my few criticisms, my experience there was quite good and I will be back, most likely during a non busy time so I can hear my own thoughts and will ask for a side of maple syrup instead of using the jam, unless they fix the recipe.

    (4)

  • Amanda O.

    Love this place! food is always on the spot!! Service is ok but then again I feel like I'm at nanna's when in here. Just love the menu. Come and check it out and definitely order the ricotta pancakes

    (4)

  • Anjali S.

    I would say that this place is ok. A lot of hype and not enough follow through. Service was ok, neither bad, nor stellar. We ordered the Grand Marnier French Toast and a half order of the pesto scramble. 1. French toast was dry. The berry sauce on top was nice, but overall...meh 2. The portions are HUGE hence the half order 3. Despite the half order the porton was huge! 4. The pesto scramble was good. Again didn't make up for the dry french toast, but it was good. Overall it's like any big brunch place. Nice that they serve brunch/breakfast on weekdays, but other than that ok. I would try Zell's instead.

    (3)

  • Dan H.

    Jam on Hawthorne was recommended to me by my friend and fellow Yelper Andrea G. She recommended it to me so many times that I knew I needed to go here. The funny thing is she ended up taking me there for birthday brunch. Yes, I'm still celebrating my birthday. Why not? We found a table outside in the shade. I ordered a Mango Lemonade which tasted especially wonderful in the weekend heat. She had a Bloody Mary which she said was meh. Normally I order some kind of egg dish for brunch, but I make a ton of scrambles at my house so this time I decided to switch it up. The Grand Marnier French Toast sounded pretty amazing. It is made with challah which is the only way to make a true french toast. It is also topped with marionberry sauce and served with real maple syrup. Probably one of the better french toasts I have had in this town. Service came with some sarcasm which I appreciate. The prices aren't bad and the portions are really good. Nice menu selection and a large space now that they've expanded to where Imbibe used to be. I will certainly be back.

    (4)

  • Jack Straw W.

    Such a great place, and such great servers! The food was completely awesome, and the atmosphere was even better! I love finding great new breakfast joints, but am looking forward to trying them for lunch!

    (5)

  • Michelle G.

    A must go-to when on Hawthorne. Quite the selection of food and a wonderful bar. The waitstaff is adorable and diverse, no one looks the same. I love a place that celebrates individualism. No one is snooty and everyone's generally giggling and having a good time. Makes the food taste even better! We had Shelby as a waitress and she ROCKED. very attentive and very sociable. We WILL be back.

    (5)

  • Julie T.

    I came here with a group of friends - to check out the breakfast menu. It's a cute place with urban flare. The only good thing I have to say is that the restrooms were interesting... you can write all over the walls because they were made of chalkboards... Other than that, I didn't find the food that interesting. My sunny side up were a bit overcooked, and the flavors seemed to be lacking in most of the side dishes I had. The potatoes weren't flavored and my hot link sausage wasn't so hot. I hope you get a better food experience than I did.

    (2)

  • S M.

    Yes, my rating system is a bit skewed for this reason alone, so adjust accordingly if you don't have any spawn of your own: when Jam says "Jam loves kids... we have a play area and take special care of 'our kids'," they really mean it. Since becoming a parent, unfortunately, my ability to dine out has been severely constrained. True, some limits are of our own making -- like keeping a consistent wake/sleep schedule for our little one -- but some are are obviously socially imposed. No, you won't find us frequenting chichi places, where our toddler might raise a few hairy eyeballs and side-eyes. We won't be THOSE people. But, contrary to popular opinion, people with children do sometimes want to (nay deserve? to) eat at other places that have neither a ball pit nor a drive-thru and, call us greedy, might I add delicious as a criterion? (Though, between you and me, I do love the convenience of drive-thrus when baby is napping in the car.) Given that prologue, imagine my delight when being led to our table, I spy a sippy cup, plastic utensils, and a high chair waiting for us. So thoughtful. And, while we did not make use of the kids' play area, we definitely can't wait for our little one to be able to enjoy it once he's up and walking (and won't be mobile toddler roadkill). That alone won't earn a 5 star review, but this place was delicious, fast to bring us our food (another deal-killer when dining out as parent), had friendly and efficient service, and generous portions. We had the wild smoked salmon hash, Brian's hash, side of corned beef, Maddie cakes -- yes, we dine out so irregularly that our motto is "go big or go home." After reading the menu and ingredients list, I was expecting what I like to call "James Beard portions." Not only was the food very filling but definitely reasonably priced factoring in the quality of the food. The ONLY negatives that I could even list (if pressed to do so) were probably the errant fruit fly/gnat that kept trying to land on my food and possibly the wait, which was about half an hour on a Saturday morning, but that's to be expected. All in all, we will definitely be coming back frequently...well, when our boss/baby lets us.

    (5)

  • Miz C.

    They make 32oz fruity delicious drinks in mason jars, mixed with a packet of emergen-c. SOLD. Oh, and the reuben i had was yummy. Goodbye hangover.

    (4)

  • Liz M.

    Amazing breakfast, reasonably priced, and great service. I had the daily special of sauteed veggies on top of their incredible, crispy hash browns. The staff kept my coffee cup full and kept me happy.

    (4)

  • Abigail H.

    Yay! My favorite brunch place in Portland! Never too long of a wait. Great food. Good prices. Not super cramped. Central location. Yummm.

    (5)

  • Richard B.

    Great spot for brunch! My son and I called on our way over and got the wait time from the hostess, which was spot-on when we arrived. The menu was diverse, the food was terrific and the staff was professional & courteous. Look forward to our next visit!

    (4)

  • Sarah B.

    Terrible experience. Sat down, took a waiter a half hour to come to our table (had to get up twice to ask for someone), food came out ages later, cold, tasteless, and one of the orders was wrong, so one of our friends had to wait another half hour for his correct order, which only took him two minutes to eat because of how small the portions were, especially considering the price. Waiter came to our table once. I get that Portland brunch places are popular right now, but this place was overpriced and is overrated.

    (1)

  • Devon M.

    Probably my number 1 go to eating establishment. Its a good place to take friends and family that are visiting or go after a night out and about. Amazing vegetarian options, delicious drinks their bloody marys are so good, and the lavender mimosa was perfect with my lunch. This place runs like a well oiled machine always busy but I rarely have to wait more than 5 minutes for a table. I went in there for my birthday breakfast and the waitress brought me birthday waffles with candles and sang to me. I recommend this place to everyone.

    (5)

  • Ken B.

    I'll make this short and sweet. I've eaten brunch here close to 20 times. I love this place. The food is good. The portions are huge. The services is friendly and attentive. The food comes out fast and hot. The prices are decent. What else is there? And don't let the reference to a "hipster" ambiance bother you. I'm not a hipster and I love the ambiance of this place. The staff is super friendly, very colorful, and very efficient. And the lines move quickly. Still, it is best to go a bit early to beat the worst of the crowd. We go early and never have a long wait.

    (5)

  • Holly D.

    For a line out the door every time I have driven by, I wasn't impressed. Though we were seated relatively quickly on a Saturday morning, it was kind of downhill from there. Slow service (which was odd because there seemed to be a lot of staff and several empty tables with people standing outside), order was wrong (though a secondary server was kind about making it right) , hash browns looked and tasted frozen and greasy. The biscuit was good, the corned beef hash was good, portion was huge. And it was noisy. High, open ceilings make for terrible acoustics. when you are trying to talk and are half asleep it isn't pleasant

    (2)

  • Michelle S.

    Service 5 Stars Food 5 Stars Cleanliness 2 Stars (Bathroom lost BIG points) A friend recommended this. She says she and her family eat here often. For multiple reasons: Vegetarian options abound, large breakfast variety including, real meat options, and family friendly. She has two young grandsons. So, the family friendliness aspect is quite important. She and I went after a particularly difficult medical appointment for me. She was trying to cheer me up. It worked. Good food always works. The servers were outright funny and acerbic. Both were exceptionally attentive and almost intuitive as to my often irritating choices and requirements. It wasn't until I was ordering (every thing separately) he joked that I was suffering from "Adjacent Food Syndrome". How friggin' true. I could not stop laughing out loud at his truth about my truth. I really do like foods that are supposed to be separate be kept separate. My Partner-In-Dine ordered Ty's Big Breakfast. Apparently, her favorite. I asked our server if I could have a sample taste of the veggie sausage gravy. It was DELICIOUS! I usually hate veggie meats. If you want meat for god's sake EAT MEAT! I ordered the Gran Marnier Challah French Toast. We decided to share our meals. So, having the AFS I asked that her sausage gravy be put on the side. "Of course," our rather funny acerbic server understated. We each thoroughly enjoyed our meal(s). At one point Foreigner's "I Want o Know What Love Is?" came on the radio. Someone at the bar started belting it out along with the radio. I couldn't help myself being a Foreigner Lover and began belting it out from my booth. Normally, you couldn't get me up on the stage with a Karaoke microphone in my hand. But, being three days deprived of decent sleep, and talking a crazy blue streak, with wonderful food in every stage of presentation to my innards I belted out a line or two. All in all a great meal and a great deal of fun. Bathrooms sub-par. Toilet paper lacking and small stalls. This is a cafe that began small and expanded outward into the unused space next door. I guess bathrooms were last on their list. Should be first.

    (4)

  • Diane C.

    Suprizingly uninspiring. There is always a line but why? The food was forgettable, though our service was good enough. There are plenty of great breakfast places. This one is just so-so.

    (3)

  • Jennie C.

    Took my 2 year old and my partner here today for brunch. EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PLACE EFFING RULES. My daughter had the lemon ricotta pancakes, and loved them. She finished the leftovers for dinner just now. The blueberry compote is delicious. We got biscuits with vegetarian gravy which was really, really good! Delicious gravy, crunchy on the outside, smushy on the inside biscuits. I also got "Brian's Hash" and it was HEAVENLY, plus I'll have leftovers for days. It was humongous. And awesome. Lavender mimosa....HELLS YES. Our daughter played in the kid's area and had a blast. Plus we were able to sit and eat our food peacefully while she was blissfully in toy and book and other kid heaven. ALL of the staff was friendly, genuine, and accommodating. Just overall such a pleasant and awesome experience. We will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Sophia T.

    first breakfast experience in PDX. my roomie suggested we hit this joint on a Monday morn. Didn't want to do the notorious waiting so early we went (at 8:30). I'm vegan and there were some highlights. I've had enough tofu scrambles so that's not exciting for me. They had one option for pancakes so I got it. It was tasty and aromatic (chai blueberry with spelt and oat flour). The coffee was tasty too. I was disappointed with the lack of VEGAN sausage. why not go the extra mile and have vegan breakfast patties? or vegan waffles? strange. roomie enjoyed her meal (gf bella sunrise) and my dad enjoyed his (ed's plate) except he hated the bacon which was too crunchy for him. the hashbrowns didn't look appetizing either. prolly won't be hitting this place again.

    (3)

  • Whitney S.

    Really great food but wait times are a bit on the ridiculous side. I'd come here more often if I didn't have to wait an hour. It's not so bad when the weather is good, but hey - it's Portland.

    (3)

  • Judy M.

    Corned Beef hash and sandwich, yum. Lots of corned beef. With hashed browns for breakfast.Salad with the sandwich for lunch. Yummy maddie cakes with blueberry ssauce. The cakes are lemon flavored. Many items for vegetarian's and vegans.

    (4)

  • Frank C.

    Finally a place that knows how to do breakfast! The French Toast is amazing and their Jam is out of this world! I had my usual scrambled eggs, bacon, and hashbrowns and it was terrific. Hasbrowns and eggs were both light and fluffy and treated with the respect they deserve. Cool, open space. Great service. We'll be back!

    (5)

  • Kylee M.

    The Maddie cakes are, to be blunt, perfect. Soft and fluffy with just a hint of lemon in the back notes and the blueberry compote is the perfect compliment. The golden cake doesn't even fall apart after it's smothered in it. And the corned beef hash was to die for! Slow cooked fall apart melt in your mouth corned beef with a plate big enough for two filled with perfectly crisp hash browns, onions, bell peppers and fried eggs cooked to order. Foodgasamed multiple times. A must if you've never been!

    (4)

  • James K.

    It sounds like Sylvia just beat the breakfast rush that my wife and I encountered this morning. Jam wasn't that full yet, but we got there just as they were sitting several larger groups. I inquired about the wait and the hostess said that since we were only 2, we'd be seated in about 5 minutes, which seemed optimistic. Lo and behold, she asked if we wanted to sit at the bar about 5 minutes later, but we refused and said we'd wait for a table, since we knew the food would take a while (because of the large groups) no matter when we sat down. But my wife asked if she could get some coffee and the hostess quickly grabbed us 2 mugs of coffee, cream and a dish of sugar. Definitely beyond what she needed to do, but also something that makes the waiting customer happier. We got seated shortly thereafter and were promptly given menus. I'm not a big fan of their menu style, which can be a little hard to decipher. And I agree with another review that it doesn't look all that kid friendly, but since we didn't have the kids, we didn't see a possible kid menu. Anyway, food did take forever. I actually went across the street and got a croissant from Grand Central to tide us over. But the coffee kept coming and there were lots of apologies about the wait. As an update, Jam uses Portland Coffee Roasters (according to their menu) not Stumptown, as a prominent review claims. They must have changed at some point. The coffee was strong and hot, but the long wait did get me pretty caffeinated. The food was just fine when it arrived, but my scramble was missing the bacon that I had ordered. The server was obviously irritated that we had to wait so long and the kitchen couldn't even get my order right. I said I'd be fine with a side of bacon, but he brought me a box to take home the erroneous order and brought me a whole new order, complete with bacon. AND he comp'd my meal, which I thought was going way beyond my expectations. Jeez, this is probably the longest review I've ever written. Suffice it to say that the service was very attentive and the food was good. The kitchen at Jam needs to work on keeping up with big tables and perhaps they could have some pastries on the menu (besides the biscuits, which they were out of) to tide customers over. We enjoyed our breakfast and will go back, but maybe not with the kids.

    (4)

  • Ainsley D.

    I was actually surprised at how spacious this place was... from the outside it looks pretty small, but it was awesome that we went on a Sunday expecting a wait and got seated within five minutes. The waiter was nice and took his time with us, even though I could tell that he was busy and there wasn't an empty seat in the place. The choice of music was awesome, although I got sad when Zombie by the Cranberries came on and they changed it :( There was a childrens toy area that I thought was pretty neat and their menu was HUGE. I don't know if I liked having so many options, but I settled on the Ty's Big Breakfast: two eggs over veggie sausage patties on an open faced english muffin and smothered in a vegetarian sausage gravy with hash browns on the side. I also got a caramel hazelnut soy latte, that was nothing to write home about, but alright. Overall, the food could have been a wee bit better, but I loved everything else about the place and I would definitely go back... maybe next time for lunch or dinner.

    (4)

  • Matt L.

    I'm going to start this review off by saying this: "I may have started a revolution!" Yesterday, my boyfriend and I decided to venture out of our downtown bubble to grab some dinner before going to a product release party in Southeast PDX. We ended up just crossing the Hawthorne Bridge and hoping for the best. We parked near SE 20th and began walking. After running into a few chain restaurants that we could have easily eaten at downtown, we came across a few that proved very interesting. As luck would have it, we just threw caution to the wind and found ourselves in Jam On Hawthorne. It's a big open place with tons of seating, and a stage filled with toys, so I can only assume that a lot of families come to eat here ... or that a lot of the clientele really enjoys playing with cars and Lego's ... which I can totally appreciate! Anyway, we sat down and ordered a drink, and my first impression was that we had hit the jackpot when it came to our waitress. She was immediately helpful, personable, and hilarious. I looked through the menu quickly and the various mac and cheese plates immediately caught my eye, but when I flipped the menu over, I was mesmerized by the Sweet Jesus. A fried chicken sandwich with melted cheese and bacon, set between two Belgian waffles, served with either fries or tots. Sweet Jesus, indeed. I wasn't really going to order it; I thought it more of a novelty idea, especially after reading that it came with maple mayo. Kind of a turn off. But when I asked the waitress what she thought of it, she was quick to convince me to go big. I ordered it, and I have never been so proud of myself. Ever. It came out, and I immediately knew I wasn't going to finish it all. It's a behemoth of a sandwich that came with a mountain of tater tots and a squeeze bottle of maple syrup. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted wonderful. I was even pleasantly surprised by the maple flavored mayonnaise. So much so, that I actually got a side of it to dip the tots in. And that, my friends, is where the whole revolution comes into play. If you ever find yourself at Jam On Hawthorne, you absolutely must get a side of the maple mayo to dip your tots in. IT WILL CHANGE YOUR WORLD! Also, if you were wondering, tater tots that have been drizzled with maple syrup taste a lot like French toast sticks. So, for any of you gluten intolerant individuals out there looking for something delicious for breakfast or brunch, or--hell, whatever meal of the day--try it out. Overall, I was hugely impressed by everything at Jam and can't wait for my next opportunity to go back. Maybe for brunch? Who's with me!?

    (4)

  • Angie W.

    One of my favorite breakfast spots in town!

    (5)

  • Jeff E.

    I loved this place! The bizness was a sandwich to be reckoned with. The bloody Mary's were great. The hostess and servers topped off drinks consistently (the small things count). Very cool, open feeling environment with lofted ceiling and plants. I'd go back and recommend Jam to friends.

    (5)

  • Janet M.

    Wow, 308 reviews. I want to add this to my breakfast list, but what can I say that hasn't been said? I like the service and the coffee here. Husband is very happy because this is one of the few places that let's you craft your own scramble and he has particular combinations he is always searching for. It adds up to a lot sometimes, but he doesn't care. It strained our pocket book at times, but at least he was quiet and happy. Sweet! The jam is actually very good.I have started making my own jam, so I'm a jam snob. I like it on the lemon ricotta pancakes. Child likes it on the waffle.She likes that she can build her own waffle. She usually adds chocolate chips. Vegetarian brother liked the jam so much last time he bought two jars to go home, he's usually kind of cheap and the jars are spendy so I was surprised by that. I'm not sure what flavor... some kind of apricot and some kind of something rhubarb. He was also entirely happy that they had vegetarian chorizo to substitute into his breakfast. Made him whoop with joy. It was embarassing, to be honest. All in all this wasn't a bad breakfast spot for us. The parking isn't too terribly bad, and if you don't go at prime time you'll do fine.

    (4)

  • Cori W.

    Jam is my jam. I'm not sure how I could have waited this long to write my review, I've been a fan since before they expanded! What can I say about Jam that hasn't been said? Their food is fantastic; I used to be addicted to Ty's Big Breakfast- a savory gut-busting combination of an english muffin with veggie sausage topped with eggs then smothered in veggie sausage gravy complete with a mound of crispy 'buttery' hashbrowns. I've since come to love Ed's scramble- a savory scramble of eggs, spinach, mushrooms, roasted garlic and cheddar. Divine. My bf loves the El Beardo, a unique tofu scramble with capers and a homemade red bell pepper sauce. They are always conscious of vegan eaters and bring out soy milk and earth balance for my boyfriend. I really want to venture out into the rest of their menu but I'm stuck in my ways. As with any delicious Portland institution expect a line, even with their expanded space. There's always coffee while you wait but I miss when it was Stumptown. The servers are always friendly and the food comes out fast considering how long you had to wait for a seat. Jam has become more family friendly so expect to see SE hipsters with children and large families getting in on this tasty breakfast scene.

    (5)

  • Faye F.

    After a tough morning, I had brunch with my friend here. I tried their "The Works" waffle and it definitely helped smooth out the rest of the day. It was a pretty large waffle with jam and nuts and some whipped cream on it. Always be prepared to wait, though. Luckily for me, my friend arrived first and held our place in line.

    (4)

  • Evan M.

    Jam on Hawthorne is just one of those places... I have eaten many meals in many different states, and I keep reminiscing about the breakfast I had at Jam. Definitely one of the best, if not THE BEST breakfast meal I have ever had. Great, fresh eggs, good portions, and fantastic hot sauce (i am not sure if they make this hot sauce in-house or not, but man, was it good). Also, the coffee was top-notch. Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys a good breakfast and a cool atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Eleanor L.

    I love me a Bloody Mary. Could be the red hair, could be the fact that I sometimes think I belong in a lazy Sunday afternoon, playing croquette wearing seersucker in the south or maybe I just fixate on perfection. Being a transplant from Seattle, and living vicariously through the pleasures of my appetite, I was homesick for my Bloody Mary of Celtic Swell. I'm happy to report I've found my first staple anchor here in Portland. Simply being in the presence of those 32 oz. of heaven, I found myself effecting a southern accent and wondering where the closest Southern Baptist church was in proximity to my house so I could praise Jesus for blessing me with the divine liquid that was set before me (or it could have been because it was served in a Mason jar). I should also say something to the food...I was her with my bf and niece. Their kids menu has some great choices, a little flavor beyond the standard (children need to experience different tastes). I ordered the gluten-free waffle with blueberry compote and toasted walnuts as I'm not much of a whip cream or syrup person. Perfect...didn't even taste (or rather feel) gluten free and before I knew it, my plate was clean. There's always a line for breakfast and brunch and we'd timed our visit well (mid morning, between crowds) so we only found ourselves waiting for about 15-20 minutes. Regardless, it is worth the wait and I'd happily recommend this to anyone. Oh...and the service, who wouldn't want a little sass with their blueberry compote?

    (5)

  • Amy B.

    I was not blown away by the Corned Beef Hash, but I thought the Maddie cake was great. Wish you would serve something besides Stash tea. There are much better options out there. Service is great and I would come back for the Maddie cakes some day, but probably won't rush down. Which is probably fine with the big Saturday and Sunday crowds. :)

    (3)

  • Lauren G.

    Thank you for being open on 4th of July! Thank you for having fun, cheerful servers to keep us smiling and our coffee cups full. Thank you for quickly replacing my order (without questions) when the incorrect plate was delivered to our table. And thank you for letting us take our time, enjoy our brunch, and not feel rushed.

    (5)

  • Jennifer L.

    Seated quickly for a Sunday. Good food. Love the fact that my toddler can run around on the stage and I can keep one eye on her. Coffee was refilled regularly but could have used more water.

    (3)

  • Madeleine T.

    This was my last stop on my grand Portland Vegan Brunch Tour: 2013 edition! Obviously I had to get El Beardo. The staff is nice and attentive, if a little much so when it takes you a few minutes to figure out your order. Don't look at me, I was destined for El Beardo! El Beardo. Beard of my brunch, tofu of my dreams. The scramble was just the right amount of salty, not at all soggy, and the capers punctutated the dish nicely but did not overwhelm. The hash browns were crisp and hot, browned nicely and an excellent accompaniment! El Beardo is generous, so you have to accept that you might never finish: still, you'll be happy you met. My omni sweetheart had a less pleasant encounter: a scramble that was unpleasantly chalky and overly dry, though the gravy on the biscuits was fantastic. My sweetheart downgrades ratings when I have a bad experience, which is only fair, so I've got to dock a star. But I'll always remember you, El Beardo.

    (3)

  • Katie G.

    This used to be my favorite breakfast place in Portland. Now that it has expanded, both in size and options/meals offered, I am much less of a fan. The waiters used to be really personable and attentive and fun to chat with, but now it seems like I'm just not worth their time. I could have just gotten a waitress on a bad day last time, but it seemed like she was way more into talking to people about the Crossfit bandages on her hands (that disconcertingly looked like she was hiding some sort of stigmata situation...) than being an attentive server. I also don't really enjoy (as a total non-germaphobe) seeing wait staff in short shorts that early in the morning. I realize this is Hawthorne, but gold lame hot pants are just too much for brunch server attire. The food is still good enough I guess, but honestly, I don't think I'll be going back. It just seems more slapped together than it used to. The upside still is that Jam's food and Secret Aardvark hot sauce go together like PB&J. So if you're there and you love Secret Aardvark, you'll be in luck. Also, the new bathroom situation is kind of insane. The old one still exists, but the new bathrooms are down a maze of hallways and it takes like 5 minutes just to figure out/get where where you're trying to go. Maybe this will change at some point or things will be better marked, but the new space still just feels kind of unfinished and awkwardly pieced together for me. Sad. Sorry, Jam. I wish our love story wasn't over but I just can't deal with the new you.

    (2)

  • Shana B.

    Maybe they were understaffed when I came here for dinner, or maybe I should have come for brunch, but this place did not really grab me. What I liked: the almost al fresco ambiance of the open windows; and the portions were tasty, abundant, and reasonably priced. What I didn't like: the music was loud, making the diners louder; and ~average service. Three stars for dinner that night. I might go back to try their brunch, since it seems so popular. Update two months later: brunch is awesome and absolutely worth it [BF loved the big ol' breakfast bowl (vegetarian biscuits & gravy+eggs), I had the smoked salmon hash and French toast] if you can hack the hordes of people in line.

    (4)

  • Maylene B.

    If you like sweets for breakfast, there are many options that look delicious. However, savory was just ok. It was good, but not the best Portland has to offer. The table we sat at was the corner booth and the seat was awful. It has a nice chill vibe with nice breakfast drinks.

    (3)

  • Tamela C.

    Loved the food and the help but waited forever despite the many open tables! It ended up being a two hour breakfast, glad we didnt need to be anywhere!

    (4)

  • Melisa V.

    finally ventured out there last week and it definitely didn't disappoint. the coffee was great, my spinach and feta scramble was tasty and the pear chai jam was pretty amazing. the service was also friendly and efficient. since I went on a Friday there wasn't any sort of wait. I don't think I'd be willing to wait for long on a weekend though.

    (3)

  • Rick H.

    We decided to try something new vs. our normal early Sunday Morning Breakfast stop and settled on Jam due to people talking about it for the past year. Unfortunately things fell short of my expectations in many ways. Big menu, lots of choices and customizations, hands down. I like this in a breakfast spot. Sometimes I want eggs and bacon. Sometimes I want french toast. This time I decided on the corned beef and hash. That, unfortunately, was a pretty huge mistake. But lets back track a tiny bit. 1.) My wife ordered the El Beardo, and then a bloody mary. The waitress specifically asked her if she was Vegan, which she confirmed. The bloody mary was served (a LONG time in coming too,) with a deviled egg as a topper. Not a huge deal, but when you asked specifically if she was vegan...? 2.) The El Beardo had several stray pieces of vegetarian sausage in it. 3.) The El Beardo, while tasty, was very oily. There was a pool of oil that had separated and was sitting on top of everything. This dish should not have that much oil in the first place. 4.) The "hash" part is just shredded potatoes made into hash browns. I typically see hash to be made of cubed potatoes. Either way, they were VERY greasy too. 5.) The corned beef was covered in some sort of horseradish cream sauce that completely covered the flavor of the potatoes and corned beef. 6.) Service was just really slow, even though we were only one of three tables. Jam has a lot of potential, we both had a hard time trying to decide what to order. If they can fix the problems with the oiliness of the food, we'll be back in a heart beat. Just doing that would be enough for us.

    (3)

  • Patti F.

    I don't know why I didn't try this place earlier. In truth. obviously there's a range of experience/reviews for this place. My experience was amazing, and really enjoyable - and I cannot wait to go back. We went on a Sunday morning about 9:00 and it was pretty packed, but there was still a few tables open. I was impressed how GIGANTIC the place is, I always thought it was "just" a coffee shop (silly me). The thing that impressed me most was the plethora of vegetarian, vegan as well as gluten-free options. They offer GF toast. But as our waitress said, "full disclosure folks, we do charge more for the GF toast" - cool thanks for telling me but you had me at "gluten free toast". I had the bowl of hashbrowns, with cheese, green onions and VEG sausage gravy. Yum. I also ordered the ricotta/lemon pancake (YUM!) My date had the sunrise something (fresh spinach with two eggs, a roasted red pepper sauce, and GF toast). The only bad side was the noise level, on a Sunday - because the place is extremely kid-friendly, with a little kid-play area...and after a long Saturday night, the high pitched siren that some kids can achieve was deafening. But note, I'm not slighting them on this - because I could see that the play area was a welcome addition to the place for the parents!!

    (5)

  • Kenny H.

    Damn. I recently went for the Smoked Salmon Hash. It is $15 now, folks. TOO MUCH $$. Now it will be a really special occasion splurge. Sucks, we used to come at least monthly. I can understand a $2 increase... but over $4?

    (3)

  • Chad H.

    I like the area and the atmosphere here. The food was good, but not the best. I liked the staff super friendly, but super relaxed on checking back to take orders, and refills on coffee. It seems these days service is accepted as being shittay. People tolerate and yet still tip for some strange reason. I too have that problem, only because I am in the industry, and I believe in karma. I believe what I give will come back full fold, and so far so good. I think we need to start leaving poor tips, along with a note explanatory to people to inform them that hey their job is to serve and they need to do their job. I love their bloody mary, it was massive. Other than the bad service I enjoyed my time there. I would recommend it to other people, because this place deserves a second shot for sure.

    (3)

  • Selena N.

    Love the breakfast there. Vegan and vegetarian options. I always seem to get "Ed's plate". Yummy!! Highly recommend.

    (4)

  • Ashley B.

    Tasty and solid breakfast spot in Portland. My husband and I came here for breakfast with my parents last weekend. I was a bit worried about the wait based on other reviews, but we got there around 9 and only waited for about 15 minutes or so, really not bad for Portland but I also think we got there just before a rush. The coffee while you wait is a really nice touch. I didn't have any (I'm pregnant) but everyone else did and said it was good coffee. I had a make your own scramble which was served with a healthy portion of hash browns and a piece of toast. I would have liked two pieces but my husband liked that they didn't give you a ton of toast like some places do, to each his own. My husband really enjoyed his scramble with bacon, red onion and pepper jack cheese (make your own). My scramble was good, not amazing but maybe it was my fault as I picked the ingredients (bacon, bell pepper and caramelized onions). My mom had the Maddie cakes which I tasted and were quite yummy. My dad had the corned beef hash which looked great with big pieces of real corned beef. I didn't taste it but it looked good. Service was friendly and prompt. Didn't have any problems at all like some people have mentioned in other reviews. It was good but nothing completely wowed me. I would return though and would like to try something different next time as it was hard to choose from all the yummy sounding options on the menu.

    (3)

  • Krissie N.

    I agree with everyone about the service. It is a bummer when you are out for breakfast (usually this is a happy thing) and the server talks to you like you are a younger sibling who is seriously ruining a good time. I don't usually care if the server is cooler than I am, I just assume so -- but I do care about crap service. BUT there are some things on the menu that are soo good! I like the pancakes and the corned beef hash. It truly is a toss-up -- Go for the favorites on the menu and be treated like crap, or don't go. It is just a decision you have to make sometimes.

    (3)

  • Jeff H.

    I had a specific goal for the night I went to Jam. I wanted to head down Hawthorne and randomly stop at anyplace I had never tried, never heard of, and would never just go to if I was thinking about it. And, since it was Saturday night around 9:30, I wanted to park fairly close to it due to some large boxes in the back of my truck. Pulled into a parking space outside of two establishments, one of which was Jam. A live band was playing inside and it looked spacious and had food. I decided that this was it. Holy hell, did the gods of random shine down on me for this one! Lucey, our waitress for the evening, came to us immediately and told us to sit anywhere. A few people were already inside, listening to the live band, which was sort of jazz fusion group with big west african influences due to the hand percussion. Very lively, very loud, very energetic, and pretty good for the tone of our night. So Lucey (as I believe I read the name on our check, though there might be a superfluous "e," but I'm pretty sure this was it) got to us immediately, read off the beer list as loud as she could, and we ordered beers. I mention Lucey a number of times because she was fabulous. Tattoos, piercings, stretched and gauged ear lobes, and incredibly nice and helpful. She was the quintessential Portland person that will make or break a location. My friend ordered a Rueben and I went with the Sweet Jesus, after deciding to vary from just a normal burger. Sweet Jesus! I'll mention the Rueben, which my friend said was the best she had ever had. It was huge, with a massive plate of fries. The Sweet Jesus. A waffle cut in half, with an obscenely large fried chicken breast on top, with cheese, bacon, and a peach jalepeno jam. I held off the maple mayo, but if anything would make me try mayo, that would probably do it. The size of this thing was massive. I don't believe I've ever been served a larger plate and portion of food, ever. Maybe a pizza once. The chicken was very hot, and obviously just cooked. The cheese was wonderfully melty, the bacon was crisp and plentiful. The jam hits you at just the right point, providing a smooth, tangy taste that kicks in after the savory bacon and egg. And the waffle! I've never had chicken and waffles before, but I have had just waffles. Probably one of the best I've ever encountered. Warm, crisp on the outside, but super flaky and delicious when it hits the tongue, so awesome it almost melts on contact. Again, Lucey was on top of things, coming back several times to check on us and bring us fresh beers. When I asked for the check, she was there quickly with it, and, again, quickly returned to pick it up. The place started picking up around 10:30 when we headed out. II could see it getting slammed. I never would have guessed this as a breakfast place from the outside, though their breakfast menu is huge. It looks like a bar with a music venue, but their food is out of this world. I don't see why I wouldn't come here for breakfast but, it appears, expect a crowd!

    (5)

  • Anthony S.

    I had high expectations for this place, but was really disappointed. I've been told it has the best breakfast in Portland, but there are many better places to go. The service was great, I loved the waitstaff and atmosphere. I had to try this place twice before writing a review. I'd give this place five stars for service, three stars for quality of food. The wait has been extremely long, over an hour on a Sunday. The food was mediocre. Frozen greasy hash-browns, Dry waffles. The smoked salmon scramble was ok. Nothing Spectacular.

    (4)

  • Jens J.

    Jam was decorated in cobwebs for the holiday. I liked the busboy's Halloween costume, which had blood-drenched vampire stakes sticking out of his shirt. Industrial doom music roared from the sound system. I had never been here before, and considering other reviews I have read about long wait times, I was extremely surprised when I came here around one o'clock on Halloween afternoon to find only one other table occupied, which was a boisterous group of young gals that in their exuberance, managed to knock a glass of Coke halfway across the room. I was also surprised how small Jam was. At this time of the day, there was a plethora of wraps and scrambles available, but only a couple sandwiches. I went with "The Bizness" ($9.25) corned beef sandwich. It took a long time for my sandwich to arrive, but still, service was very good with my sweet waitress and busboy checking in on me a couple times. First off, the Bizness sandwich is huge. You eat this baby with a knife and fork. Inside the marbled rye bread is Jam's specialty corned beef, a stretchy white cheese, fried egg, a spread (1000 island dressing?) and bits of sauteed red onion. Corned beef has a pungent flavor and is definitely an acquired taste. The corned beef on my sandwich was rather dry, and in fact, some of it was down right crusty and crunchy. Served along with the sandwich were hash browns. The hash browns here reminded me of the quote "Pizza is like sex. When it is good, it's really good. When it's bad, it's still pretty good". I feel the same way about hash browns. I've never met hash browns that I had to turn down, so even though Jam's hash browns were pretty dry, I ate them. Overall, Jam is OK. It reminds me a little of Zell's.

    (3)

  • Amanda L.

    This just might be my version of breakfast perfection on a plate; biscuits and vegetarian gravy with veggie sausage, over-easy eggs and a slab of hashbrowns. All of my favorite breakfast foods together in harmony? Heck yes. It's taken me far too long to check out this brunch favorite and now I know why everybody loves it so much. The servers are rad, the menu is ample and caters to all dietary needs and there is a full bar and play area for the kiddos. One itty bitty, slight dissatisfaction was just that I wasn't too crazy about their version of a bloody mary as it was loaded excessively with black pepper and other floaty things that I let settle to the bottom while I sipped the drink from the top. I wouldn't order it again, but there are plenty of other choices.

    (4)

  • Nicole D.

    I can't believe it took over a year to discover this place. Fantastic smoked salmon scramble with the most generous serving of locally sourced salmon in town. Well worth the price and the wait. Great staff and friendly service.

    (4)

  • Kate S.

    The bacon stack sandwich is delicious but only served on weekdays. Their salad is also delicious-fresh and nice and tangy. The three stars are for the food, and I would give them more (not so much for the drippy with grease burgers) but their service is not so hot. The first time I will say it was wonderful, but since then it has gone downhill. The waitresses are standoffish. My last experience, the waitress did not even say more than a couple a sentences to me. I won't be back, which is sad. I want to like Jam.

    (3)

  • Tom P.

    Wow. My stomach hurts, but in a good way. As a habitual french toast orderer, I'm pretty accustomed to getting less food than I expect when breakfasting out. Today, however, was different. Jam on Hawthorne filled me up and sent me home with a mountain of hashbrown leftovers. I ordered the "Tommy's Joint" wrap, which was eggs, veggie chorizo, beans, and some other good stuff I don't remember. It was hearty, filling, and great-tasting. After finishing that, I had no chance to summit the mountain of hashbrowns that came on the side. Additional bonuses include: cool paintings on the walls, lots of windows (although all the people waiting outside to eat block most of the view), an obviously kid-friendly bathroom--if you're into that kind of thing, and friendly waitstaff. Finally, this was my first time here, but I'll have to go back because the menu is full of good-looking stuff, much of it veggie-friendly, incidentally.

    (5)

  • April E.

    Mediocre at best. I have been wanting to try Jam for a while because of all the good reviews. Let me tell you, I was completley disappointed. First of all, I went with a friend on a Monday morning at 8am. There were maybe 3 or 4 tables seated. We got seated right away but the service after that was SLOOOOW. I ordered a make-your-own scramble, which was pretty tasty. but the hashbrowns were just a buttery mess, not even crisp. The toast...well...was just a barely warmed piece of bread, no butter. My friend got the corned beef hash, which he said was pretty good but only got like three pieces of corned beef in the entire scramble. What really ruined it for me was their pineapple strawberry mimosa. It came to me in a glass that was topped with some odd looking foam. In addition, there were huge chunks of what looked like some sort of flavor powder. I gave it a chance but it tasted HORRIBLE. I left it alone and by the time I left, it all had settled and it looked like a science project with lots of "grit" at the bottom of the glass. Needless to say I will not be back.

    (2)

  • lindsay w.

    Came here early on a Friday morning and there was no wait! Our server was very friendly and helpful. The menu has a great selection of vegetarian options plus menu items for meat-eaters as well. I went with a scramble that had black beans and other veggies and it was super good. Plus the portions here are HUGE, so I really feel like I'm getting my money's worth. I also shared a "maddie cake" with my friends, which is a lemon ricotta pancake with blueberry sauce. It was so good, probably the best thing any of us ordered. Really dense yet it practically melts in your mouth, and the blueberry sauce was so flavorful. My only complaint is that I expected there to be more...jam? I only saw one squeeze bottle of mediocre raspberry jam on the table. Also, no butter on my toast! Otherwise, this place was delicious and I'll definitely be returning soon.

    (4)

  • Jessica M.

    Went here before the hipster rush this morning and the food was good; not a ridiculously long wait (ahem... T**** & ***s and S***** ***r). It was chilly in the restaurant- on a cold day like today, it would've been nice to not have my high beams on at the table. I tried Jam's version of a michelada- it was one of the best I've had in Portland so far- I'm looking forward to going back and trying their bloody Mary. The lemon ricotta pancakes stood up to the hype, I was really impressed with the blueberry compote on top of it. I typically don't like berry sauces or berry flavored anything, because they usually taste fake and too sweet, but the compote at Jam was perfect! My table shared a couple of sides. Hash browns, meh; while they were cooked well, they had an artificial butter flavor to them that I wasn't a big fan of (Cadillac Cafe's food tends to have this fake butter flavor as well). Why can't restaurants just use real butter? The spicy sausage was nice and had a mild kick to it. My husband ordered the Sunday special, a pulled pork Benedict over polenta, the pork was a tad greasy, but very tender and it was flavored nicely. Our server was really, really nice. A likable guy, but I think he may have had too many tables to handle. From the time we were seated to the time we got our food, seriously, I think it was almost an hour. Overall, I would go back, but I hope they read these reviews, because I really wish they would use real butter!

    (3)

  • Britta E.

    Oh, no worries. Food is still amazing. HOWEVER. You know the economy is bad when they stop serving breakfast for dinner. I haven't been this upset since I found out they are discontinuing my cigarettes of choice. Gah.

    (5)

  • Rachael t.

    I think the breakfast stars aligned perfectly for me on my first visit to Jam. No crazy wait, decent service, not too busy and decent grub. I had met up with a friend I hadn't seen in several years and the staff was very patient with our yapping and lack of prompt ordering. But there is this nagging feeling that something was missing...I ordered "the bizness" which is a breakfast version of a reuben. The sammy rocked but the side of unseasoned hashbrowns harshed my food buzz. There is a pretty large drink selection, so I tried my luck with a spicy black chai...my luck must have run out. I highly doubt it was steamed past 130, not spicy and very weak. I am a tea snob though and if I return I will def be specific when ordering. Do I think this will be a regular haunt? I dunno yet. I am giving one last try with the old man and hopefully they will deliver the warm tingly feelings.

    (3)

  • Jacob M.

    I love Jam. When I was gluten free, they had great GF options. When I'm feeling vegan, they have awesome vegan options. When I'm feeling veggie, their veggie choices are top notch. The service is always good, friendly, if a bit harried at times. I have never gone on the weekends, and seeing the crowds, I never would. Remember, though, it's open weekdays!!

    (5)

  • Jon R.

    This is currently my favorite breakfast spot in SE. They have a lot of really original options, and their corned beef is amazing. I like to order "The Bizness", only partially because I like to say "Give me the bizness". It's a bagel with corned beef, egg, cheese and thousand island dressing. Down south they call it "One thousand island dressing". They also make their own soy chorizo (soyrizo) which is amazing, however don't order a side of it because it just comes out like a spoonful on a plate....kind of stupid. The service is pretty good, but expect a wait after 10 on weekends like all the breakfast places in SE (WTF is up with that?....endlessly annoying) The only complaint I have with Jam is that they have a really yummy looking pancake option which is made with a vegan batter. Vegan food really sucks ass, I don't even think vegans can argue otherwise. And if vegans really want to save the world they should kill themselves and stop consuming altogether. I mean why stop at eggs and cheese?

    (5)

  • Mark B.

    I have to admit, if not for a friend's advice, I would have never come to this place. Once I finally took initiative to make my first visit, I was enticed, yet deterred by the hefty amount of time I would have to wait for the seemingly typical fare on the menu. Since that first encounter, I do believe I've almost warn out my welcome, I've been there so often. My favorite, is the loaded bowl, add a fried egg, and chicken apple sausage, if I'm REALLY hungry, or just as is still tastes delectable. The base menu item is made with veggie sausage, qualifying it as a veg friendly, tasty dish. The best part is, is that it's only $6 for a hearty portion. The corned beef hash here is to die for as well. This place is well worth the wait!

    (5)

  • Dee H.

    Breakfast again in SE Portland!!! I was in the mood for corned beef hash and i heard that here they do their own brisket. So i was game to try it. it was served hot with fresh strips of corned beef mixed with hash brown style potatoes and onions. Delicious meat indulgence for b'fast. I am not a fan of waits but the staff was accommodating for getting all four of us in and seated n less than 15 minutes. the place is kinda small for the business it seems to do but the meals were impressive from a breakfast point of view... filling and fast.

    (3)

  • Pete M.

    Great Sunday breakfast. Completely kid friendly. Will definitely go here again!

    (5)

  • Johanna J.

    I think I may have found the perfect happy hour burger.... It's big with your choice of cheese and lots of garlic. No fries, but if you get a side of them it's perfect for two people.

    (4)

  • Belinda M.

    We used to go to Jam a lot, and we enjoyed the food and the service. It was never overly friendly, it was just always efficient and agreeable. We stopped going because of the wait, but when they opened the second section we tried again. We waited an hour to be seated, and our experience was just all around bad. A year later we gave Jam one last chance. This time we won't be going back. The service has changed from agreeable to disdainful. We were seated near the bathroom, OK, busy restaurant, but things look so shoddy, which was OK when it was a little spot, but now feels just like contempt. Our waiter did the least amount of work possible with a bit too much attitude. Our food came out on time, but the toast was burnt, my roasted garlic scramble had so much garlic I actually had a pile of 17 large cloves left over after I had eaten a lot. This was not a good thing, even though I love roasted garlic. The waiter didn't check in on us, but wasn't busy - he was talking to friends at another table. It just left us feeling like they really don't care about our business, and they clearly don't need it. But there plenty of much better breakfast spots in town, we'll find our friendly atmosphere and food made with a modicum of care somewhere else!

    (2)

  • Grant K.

    I've had some great times at Jam. Sure, there's the fact that every time I've gone there I've been hungover, which in turn only leads me to stare into the abyss of alcoholism laid out before me, but isn't Jam's very existence an onslaught against these demons of tomorrow and ghouls of yesterday? Breakfast is the celebration of daybreak, a joyous testament to the fact that the fucked up shit I did last night couldn't destroy my soul's never ceasing quest for the delicious. To me, Jam is the ultimate exercise in the zen and now. It's like a lover or a good dog; someone who sees that distant look in your eyes and says "hey buddy, we'll all be there eventually. For now lets just eat some delicious breakfast." And a delicious breakfast it is!!! I'm sure there are people who would say the food is too salty, but would those same people slight our majestic oceans for a similar fault? If adventure is the call of the day, wouldn't I rather find myself crashing against the waves of a delicious scramble or plate of corned beef hash than find myself mired in the banal puddle of IHOP or (God forbid) Red Robin? For those who have yet to temper themselves against Jam's flavorful onslaught, I say back to land, naves!!! Never on a listless and unforgiving sea does a crew mutiny against Captain Delicious!!!! Only on the finest vessel could a high hope for deliciousness be maintained, and Jam is near the finest of the fleet. If our volley against the corporate shill is to see life imitate art, then Jam is the concept's very essence. The interior is cramped and forgettable, much like a mess hall on the high seas, but its the players involved who make the experience sparkle. The service crew is top notch, and the ambiance provided by Hawthorne is second to none. Any place where a man with an eye patch tries to teach would-be patrons sidewalk etiquette can always be expected to entertain. Hail and well met, Jam! Your salty food reminds me of Columbus' historic voyage: initially astounding, but sure to cause more than a few innocent deaths in the end.

    (4)

  • Mike D.

    I was back to Jam this past Monday with two friends. It was early enough, so we got right in. Good coffee to start the morning! I tried the Hammer, but subbed a half order of the French Toast - it was great! My friend tried the home-made Corned Beef Hash and subbed a Lemon Ricotta Pancake. I sneaked a bite of the hash, it was great. It had bits of peppers and onions that gave it a wonderful flavor. I've had the LR pancake and my friend was impressed! My other friend tried one of the wraps; I think it was called the Other One(?). I did get a look at it - it was a monster. It was gone pretty quick, so I guess you can say it was good. I really like this place. Great food, Stumptown coffee and great service.

    (5)

  • Maya W.

    Really great breakfast- scramble with big chunks of smoked salmon. Mimosa actually tasted like champagne, thank you! Cool place and there was a play area for my kids. Staff was very attentive. And I appreciate the reusable sippy cups and plastic ware for the children- good touch! We look forward to coming back. Thank you!!!

    (5)

  • christy c.

    Again, another lovely and super yum meal in Portland... giving away all of these stars is starting to get annoying.. jeez, MOVE already right?! Got spelt flour, vegan blueberry pancakes. So good. Too bad we were on our way outta town so I couldn't save the other pancake. Damn it was good! The normal breakfast food looked and smelled (and so I heard) good. Another reason to stay one more day (ahem, morning) in Portland...

    (5)

  • J P.

    Always busy. Most of the time, the food is not worth the wait. Terrible hipster service. You are "lucky" to be there. Food is terrible. Not worth the cost they paid for the ingredients.

    (1)

  • Neal W.

    I was hoping to find someplace like this in Portland! The corned beef hash is serious. Like, serious in that you should probably not order it if you're feeling especially weak. The mere size and intensity of this dish will make any feeble person fall over. Speaking of that, it's kind of a small place, so you'll probably hit someone else and ruin their day. That's just rude. Anyways I haven't had to wait long before here, but in general I'm not one to complain about waits unless they are seriously long. If the food is good, I'll wait a bit for it. But like I said I haven't had to wait in my Jam experience. The drink options offer some pizazz to anyone looking for something interesting and tasty, and the interior is aesthetically pleasant. My favorite thing about this place: the hash browns. They give you a mound of hash that you could probably use to feed much of the world's hungry, so I guess that's a con, that it's not being used to feed the world's hungry. But neither are other Portland restaurants! I love big portions, I love Jam. Wa.

    (5)

  • Lyle M.

    Jam on Hawthorne is my favorite breakfast place in Portland. It was a fluke discovery; my girlfriend and I were driving around one morning, starving, looking for a place to eat, and we stopped at the first appetizing place we saw. And what a discovery it was! That particular morning there was no wait; subsequent trips have proved otherwise, but they make up for it by providing self-serve coffee and in the outside waiting area. If you get there before 10am, you should be ok as far as the wait goes, at least on weekends. Anytime after that and you'll be looking at a line. The food is first-rate. Portions are generous - one burrito is enough for both of us to split, along with a lemon ricotta pancake, and coffee or a breakfast cocktail. The menu is large, with tons of choices, but I have to recommend the "Tommy's Joint" with vegetarian chorizo -- it's off the chain -- dab a little Secret Aardvark sauce on it (which they also sell), some sour cream, and your mouth is in for a party! There are tons of vegetarian options, and they don't skimp at all on the amount of food you get for your money. The place has an artsy feel to it; paintings adorn the walls and the floor sports a black and white checkerboard tile. So make your way out one morning, and treat yourself to one of the best breakfasts this city has to offer. Be sure to get there early, though!

    (5)

  • Liz F.

    Food is uh-mazing. Our male waiter/bartender last Friday, uwwww....grumpy. My friends and I walked out of the restaurant all thinking "what the hell was his problem?" I am a waitress and I go out of my way to be extremely generous with service industry workers. I smile, I don't order anything out of the normal, and a server never leaves our table without me having said thank you, so I'm not really sure what the 'tude was for. I'll be back to jam, I hope you're feeling better man!

    (4)

  • Jim A.

    If you're going to call yourself "Jam" You better have some damn fine jam. Jam's jam wasn't damn fine. It was far from it. If you want damn fine jam go to Biscuits. Jam's jam is more snot-like rather then jam-like. Jam is far too fancy for me. One look at there menu and I was scared. The walls started to close in on me, I couldn't breath, and I started to frantically flip back and forth through the menu in search of something simple. Then a glimpse of light reflected off of my menu and showed me the way to the promised land. "Build your own scramble." Hallelujah! One bacon, mushroom, and swiss cheese scramble later I was full... but I couldn't help but notice Grand Central Bakery starring at me across the street. Calling to me like a mistress of the night. I was left with thoughts of what could have been. Is the grass greener on the other side? I don't know but I think I'll take a peek next time and skip Jam.

    (3)

  • Cera C.

    Only been here twice because it's not in my usual route, but I wish I could come here weekly. Jam has possibly the best brunch I have ever had in Portland. Everything about this restaurant makes me happy. I can't wait till I am back in the neighborhood at meal time - so I can have an excuse to go back!

    (5)

  • Rebecca H.

    Great breakfast joint. The jam really is fantastic, not too sweet, really fruity, tastes like jam should taste! I had the corned beef hash and it was delicious. My eggs weren't cooked as I had ordered (over hard and they were over soft), but that's ok, it didn't prevent me from cleaning my plate My husband had the salmon hash, which was very good, but was disappointed the toast came out burnt and black, but he's not a complainer so he just ate it. I would have sent it back. The cook just must not have seen the black crispy edges, right? We both agreed the food was a solid five stars, but the missteps drop it a star, which then started the conversation about whether or not we should have said something and given them a chance to correct it, but we were hungry and ate it anyway. Service is delightful. The ladies working that day made sure our glasses and coffee mugs weren't empty at any time. The atmosphere is shabby bohemian mismatched cool. We even bought a bottle of the Aardvark hot sauce. It was yummy. It's a small place, so I imagine the wait can be long if you don't go during a weekday or later in the morning. We were seated right away but the place was almost full the entire time we were there, at 10:00 on a Tuesday.

    (4)

  • Corianne B.

    I would drive to Portland JUST to have breakfast at this unassuming little joint on Hawthorne Blvd. We had a HUGE spread of food (there was quite a few of us as breakfast), and the notable items were absolutely the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, and the Oatmeal Chai Blueberry pancakes. They were completely incredible - and I'm just gonna say it - totally worth the 2 hours (!!!!) wait.

    (5)

  • Jen K.

    Another wonderful spot I've discovered on Hawthorne thanks to my fellow Yelpers. Arrived pretty darn early this morning (8:45a), but we were rewarded with no waiting. Yeah! Service was friendly and downright sweet. The menu was drool worthy with lots of good choices. Since it was my first visit, I chose the lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote and was really pleased. We also had endless refills of Stumptown coffee. It felt like a cool little neighborhood place, not a see and be seen hipster joint. Who knows, maybe they arrive later? They get their breads from Grand Central Bakery and sell their jams at the restaurant and the Portland Farmer's Market. Coincidentally my next stop this morning....

    (4)

  • Aaron P.

    I love the vegetarian breakfast burrito! I don't think I've had a breakfast burrito with both tofu and veggie sausage before. Delicious to eat in the restaurant, or you can order it to go! Be prepared for a long wait if you go in the late morning with a large group. Best if you go with just one other person. Oh, and did I mention they serve breakfast cocktails?

    (5)

  • Jenna F.

    I think I liked it better before they expanded, isn't that strange? If I eat on the small side I think the food tastes better, is that just all in my head? Probably. They have really good hashes and lots and lots of menu choices. Negatives: I wonder what the health food rating is, but I have never checked because I'm afraid. I question their score because of the bathroom and the overall messiness of the place. PS I don't really want to drink out of some old chipped mug, it's not charming.

    (3)

  • R. Michael T.

    The wait was QUITE a bit long today (Saturday), but I could tell from the crowd and past reviews that it'd most likely be worth the wait. There was fresh hot coffee outside while we waited so that was a plus. As I was by myself, it took me about an hour to actually get in and get seated. The waitress was quick initially but she had much larger parties that were demanding her attention. However, once my food arrived, it was great. I ordered the French Toast which is dipped in Grand Marnier. It was tasty, but I felt like the compote that comes with it could have been a tad bit more flavorful. The best part of the meal was the crispy bacon that I ordered! Better than the french toast! Overall, I enjoyed my food and will most likely go back to try something else!

    (4)

  • Jenna R.

    As you bring the fork full of special scramble to your mouth, you start to feel the awesomeness approach. You take the bite and close your eyes, and the sun-dried tomatoes, fresh eggs, artichokes, and cheese caress your tongue while you have flashing images of the origins of all these amazing ingredients. That combination was the most delicious breakfast I've ever had. Seriously. When I go back and they don't have the sun-dried tomatoes on special, I get a little bummed. They usually have artichokes though, so WIN. Coffee's fresh and great, servers are USUALLY great (with the occasional apathetic hipster chick) and as long as you're not trying to dine at this place on a weekend.. you're golden to find a table. I agree with Don that it's not worth waiting an hour on a Saturday morning, especially if its beautiful outside and you got shit to DO. But every weekday morning I've been, there's no wait and if you go early enough, the staff is super sweet and the meals come out steaming and hot and ready for you to devour. One deviance from the rave reviews is that the lemon ricotta pancakes are NOT that awesome. They're.. Okay. But if I'm going to pay 9 bucks for effin pancakes, they need to be mouthgasm-worthy. It wasn't, even with fresh blueberry compote on top. My suggestion still remains: Go With Scrambles.

    (4)

  • Giggly C.

    Wow. So yummy. Friend had blueberry pancakes and i had hash with 5 choices. it was delicious!!! planning on going back next week to try the french toast. what yumminess! has a kids play area too!

    (5)

  • Jessica H.

    It's odd, I've known about Jam for a long time but I've just never wanted to go there. Thanks goodness for friends that do want to go there or I might have never given it a try. Two friends and I went on a Wednesday around noon and while there was a wait it wasn't painfully long. The server ended up sitting us at two tables that were close enough to count as one because he really didn't want us to wait any longer, which I thought was kind of sweet. I had the servers special which included two delicious eggs, spinach and surprisingly meaty veggie patties. I have to say, it was my ideal breakfast, a little bit of everything, just like I like. It also came with rye toast that was tip top. My friend was super excited because he was able to get a chai blueberry pancake a la carte, apparently he craves the pancakes in his sleep so they must be pretty spectacular. Our server was a bit sarcastic but sweet which was a perfect compliment to a delicious breakfast. And I was never looking around wondering where my coffee refill was because they were on top of it. All in all, great place, a little snug but the food and atmosphere make up for it. Yummy.

    (5)

  • Holl T.

    Definitely one of our more memorable meals while visiting Portland. Jam is an adorable little (pretty damn little) brunch spot that is totally worth the wait. They even have a little coffee bar outside that you can help yourself to while waiting out in the cold. The staff is so nice as well, so refreshing after dealing with some people in the bay area. I cant remember the exact names of the dishes we ordered but we tried the special of the day, Brians Hash, and then got one side of each pancake and the french toast. The Hash was absolutely delicious - the perfect combination of chorizo, banana peppers, hashbrowns....and some other components I cant remember. Also, the chai pancake was really yummy and creative. We ordered everything our little hearts desired and the bill was only $38! Easily a $50 breakfast in Cali. Hope to be back soon!

    (5)

  • Bears W.

    Breakfast food just doesn't get any better! From the very tasty vegie bisquits & gravy, to the simply AWESOME corned beef scramble! They know how to do breakfast right!

    (5)

  • Albena F.

    Awesome strawberry mimosas!! Granted we were there unfortunately when the power went out the other day with my husband and the restaurant had to shut down but we enjoyed every minute of this hip place. Can't wait to go back.

    (4)

  • Andrew O.

    I can't remember what my dish was called, but it was sort of an eggs benedict slathered in vegetarian sausage gravy. The portion was so huge I barely made a dent in half. We also tried the lemon ricotta blueberry pancakes, which were just as good as they sound (provided that sounds good to you. If it doesn't, they were delicious). Tasty Stumptown coffee, friendly service, great spot.

    (4)

  • Yvette H.

    Couldn't decide between the French Toast or the Blueberry Chai pancakes... Our server suggested that I could order one of each.... AWESOME! I started with the french toast and thought there was no way the pancake would be able to beat it. I was wrong! The french toast is the best I've had but the blueberry chai pancake was so unique and fabulous! Jam is one of my new fav's!

    (5)

  • Mike M.

    Yumtastic! One issue with trying new places with such a large menu is, wondering if there will be care given to the dish I order? And yes, I think so! With such a vast menu this place knows how to make it work and get food out quick. The staff are super cool, making sure that they understand what you are ordering. This is a place to come back to!

    (4)

  • Sam R.

    I had another great experience at this place. The wait staff was friendly and quick to serve. Keep the coffee flowing (God do I need it in the morning). Of course their is always the line out the door but for the quality of the food its worth the wait. I had "The Spicoli" a mixture of jalapeno peppers, bacon, cheese and 3 eggs. Dude, it was totally tasty and I didn't have to share it with the class.

    (4)

  • Megan L.

    I'm new to the Portland area & 2 of my friends have recommended this place, so when I finally had a day off with my boyfriend, I was really excited to go have brunch here... Terribly disapointed. When we arrived we weren't greeted for a few minutes- there was a waiter that kept walking in our line of sight but wouldn't acknowledge us. It was a Friday morning- they were not busy. Finally, we were greeted and the waiter wasn't even helpful with that. He mumbled something about sitting 'Here or there...' and so my boyfriend picked a table and asked him, "Can we sit here????" only to get another mumble of something that sounded like "OK". We waited about 10-15 minutes before someone came over to take our order. We both became quickly irritated at watching the waiters just walk around, stand & gaze out the window and walk by us numerous times with no acknowlegement. I was counting down from 5 seconds before I got up to find someone to complain to and got to 3 before the waitress presented herself. No "Sorry about the wait" no "Thanks for your patience"- nothing. We ordered drinks from the bar- and whoever brought them over literally slammed them down on our table. The food was good. I had the Grand Marnier French Toast w/ the berry compote- it was delicious. My boyfriend had the Brians Scramble- His over easy eggs were the texture of an egg in a McDonalds McMuffin. Everything else in the hash was really good- I kept taking bites from his plate. I wouldn't give this place a second try. There are TOOOO many other fantastic places in Portland that deserve my business to waste another meal here. I felt as if we weren't "Cool" or "Portland" enough to be there and they were trying to make that clear to us or something.

    (1)

  • Andrea G.

    I may have found my favorite breakfast place in SE Portland so far! This place! I've been weary about wandering out for brunch on the weekends due to crowds, but this place wasn't too bad. A friend and I hit it up around noon today when it was lovely outside. The wait wasn't too long. So many options on the menu to choose from! It makes decisions difficult when EVERYTHING sounds amazing. I often like to ask my server for their opinion when in situations where I can't decide. It usually works out pretty well. And per the servers suggestion, I ended up having one of the breakfast wraps with the veg sausage. It comes with the hash browns which are aaaaaMAZING! Our server was awesome and possibly the best server experience I've had in Portland. He was kind, funny, and sarcastic all at the same time. He got the job done and he did it well. I will definitely visit again. Great breakfast options if you're with friends who are omnivores and vegetarians. And the interior decor is supposedly always changing local art!

    (5)

  • Kristina E.

    I went here on a Sunday so it was obviously busy, which was totally fine and I understand that. The food was good and I was happy with my meal, but then came the check, so I paid and that was that. I was seated outside and didn't want to leave my signed receipt outside so I walk in and just before I could open my mouth to ask one of the bussers where I can leave the booklet, he says to me "I don't want to talk to you." What the hell is that? While I would like to give more stars for the food, that rudeness was pretty inexcusable.

    (2)

  • Kara P.

    I went here semi reluctantly today because I was craving breakfast from somewhere else, but my boyfriend wanted to hit up something walking distance from us. That being said I went in expecting the worst or at least for it not to satisfy my breakfast craving. I am extremely happy to say Jam on Hawthorne has won me over. The food was great, the portions were generous and the wait staff was delightful. I got the Loaded Bowl, hash browns with cheese smothered in gravy and green onions. I was a bit skeptical about the gravy since it was made with vegetarian sausage, but I decided to give it a shot anyway and I am glad I did. My boyfriend got The Bizness, the rye bread was nice and thick with excellent flavor and the corned beef is some of the best I have ever had. The whole experience went above and beyond my expectations, I am looking forward to another trip there.

    (4)

  • Darth E.

    I know everybody loves big portions, but I just do not need an entire pound of barely crisped food service hash browns and a half dozen eggs in my scramble. If you can make a profit doing that for $8, I would gladly pay $5 or $6 for half that amount. Better yet I'd rather pay $8 for smaller portions and better ingredients, some seasoning and a nice fruit garnish. I foolishly ordered ordered the brie and whole grain mustard scramble which was a nasty as it sounds. What can I say, I was hoping for one of those pleasant surprises where an improbable combination turns out to be sublime. I gave the kitchen the benefit of the doubt. Whoops.

    (2)

  • Skylar R.

    .love.it. We had the diggity bomb bloody mary...the first option on the list, and we made it a double. Big fan of the mason jar with a garden & green egg on top. I second the lemon ricotta pancakes, dank...hashbrowns come in generous portions, and the vegetarian biscuits and gravy were AMHMAHZING. The meat eaters agree. Christmas brunch is a go @ Jam on Hawthorne.

    (4)

  • Samantha O.

    good idea- birthday brunch with my friends in Portland. bad idea- not eating breakfast and going to Jam at noon. After hearing that we would have to wait at least 30 minutes, we were tempted to just get croissants from GCB across the street and forget about it, but we were on a mission for delicious brunch (and mimosas) so we painfully endured it. After about 40 min, we were seated at little Jam and were rewarded with delicious 5 DOLLAR mimosas! and way too much food. Smoked salmon hash is awesome, blueberry chai pancake was delightful, the peach habanero jam is great, the corn beef hash was overcooked for my taste and all the eggs on our table were overdone by one stage (not the biggest deal, but i like my yolks deliciously runny). Still had an awesome experience and want to come back for more, definitely not on a weekend though.

    (4)

  • Jenn B.

    4 Stars for the Happy Hour menu! However, I would give 3 stars for the staff. I came here last weekend pre-movie at Cinemagic to have a bite to eat. I arrived before my friend and was advised I could sit anywhere by the bartender - there is TONS of seating in this place which is great. I loved the decor and the vibe - very open and chill. I waited at a table for about 5 minutes for my friend and during this time no one approached me to offer water, menu, anything. I finally started to walk up towards the bar to ask for a menu, and saw a server come out to greet some other guests who had just walked in. I sat back down at the table and he brought me the menu and water. My friend showed up and we ordered happy hour which was FABULOUS! Huge spinach house salad for $2?? Meatballs for $2.50?? Nachos for $4??? It was good deal for the amount of food we got. However the entire time that we were there the staff was gathered around the bar area, singing, dancing, twirling their dresses around, trying on aprons and just acting pretty unprofessional. I get the hipster cool-vibe feel of the place, but I guess in my opinion it should still be a place of work and the servers should act like they are working and not hanging out with their friends. Regardless, I would definitely go back and want to try their brunch!

    (4)

  • Jenna V.

    Oh, Jam, how I love your breakfast cocktails! Seriously. Great way to start a morning. We always, always, ALWAYS endeavor to be at Jam for opening, so that we aren't milling about with the plebes waiting for a seat. :) I am addicted to The Hammer - which is simply scrambled eggs with ham and cheese. But the fact that I can also change it up and get bacon and brie with my eggs is pretty .... eggcelent. The boyfriend loves the oatmeal chai pancakes, which are surprisingly light. My only complaint, after probably 20 visits to Jam in the last couple of years, is that their english muffins are consistently on the under-toasted side.

    (4)

  • Geoff H.

    The Business breakfast sandwich is crazy good. Kids play area makes for an even better experience. Service was great.

    (4)

  • Terry S.

    Not meh...blah! Over saturated in cooking oil. Had to hurry home for a TUMs. This place looks like 'Occupation Hawthorne'. If it matters to the OWNER I only could manage about two thirds of my breakfast, before I had enough of the oily mess. I'd like a response from the owner if they have the time. Terrible. 11am this morning.

    (1)

  • Evan S.

    Now this was a good breakfast. I got in here early - about 8:30 on a Sunday morning. Was able to chose my seat and order quickly. I ended up get half an order of the Tofu scramble and a half an order of the chai blueberry pancakes. Both were great. Not too salty on the scramble and not drowned in syrup and butter on the pancakes. Settled the bill and was off by 9am. Will be back again if I find myself in Portland on an early morning again.

    (5)

  • J H.

    Great breakfast. Had gluten free bread so I could have an egg and sausage sandwich. It was a treat. My wife had smoked wild salmon egg scramble. Great flavors. They have a large kids play area and a full bar. Don't know what to make of that, but it could be heaven for the right person. There is always a line on weekends which speaks for itself, but it moves pretty fast

    (5)

  • Marty X.

    Yo, the food is good, no doubt. But if you go here during the weekday, expect to see what is best described as snooty, inefficient, "what do you want from us, we just work here" type of service. For example, if you show up on a Tuesday at a generally off-peak hour, expect a lengthy wait. Somehow, even though there's 3 tables open, there's a wait. And cause it's a weekday, there's no coffee. And, it's cold outside. And, when a table for 4 opens up, they'll seat the party of 1 at that table, rather than sit him at the table for 2 that's also open. When you ask if you could sit at the table for 4, the server states in an air of arrogance that astounds me to this day, "I believe this gentlemen is first." After waiting almost a half hour for this charade to play out, we left and hit up Pine state biscuits. Talk about an it-was-meant-to-be situation! YUM. Sorry Jam, some places are so good it's worth the surly service. Unfortunately, you're not one of them.

    (1)

  • Rachael J.

    It has been a few years so I decided to give Jam another chance. I was initially a bit confused since the Jam I went to a few years ago is now Little Jam which was closed. Maybe this is because we went during the week? Big Jam was open though, still not really sure what the difference is? My sister and I had a pretty quirky waiter, but all our food came out and overall the service was pretty good. We both ordered scrambles which came out with huge servings of hash browns. For an extra 50 cents we were able to get a slice of gluten-free bread which was a nice option. Overall the food was good, a little on the greasy side but that is what makes breakfast good right?! Really large menu with lots of options. I'm sure I will be back at some point, but there are so many new places to try!

    (4)

  • Rachel J.

    We came here at primetime on a Saturday morning with a group of five, so I won't bother to complain about the very long wait. It's totally expected, especially with such a small place. When we were finally seated, however, there was another wait for someone to come take our orders, and then she somehow mixed them up and it took even longer than it should have to get our food. Between the wait for a table and the wait for the food I drank so much coffee that I was buzzed as hell all day and my teeth hurt. I would probably give them only two stars were it not for the fact that the owner/manager came over, apologized, and told us we were eating on them. The only thing on the bill was the mimosa one of us ordered. That's a great way to salvage the goodwill of your customers when things go wrong. And I will say that none of the service was unfriendly or cooler-than-thou at all. As for the food, the blueberry oatmeal chai pancakes are amazing. Since I don't live in town anymore I'll have to figure out how to make these at home. I also had some of the curry tofu scramble, which was very tasty.

    (4)

  • Alex D.

    I was expecting a line up when I came here after reading reviews and sure enough there it was. They handle it well though with coffee and seats outside while your stomach bemoans last nights drinking efforts. The impromptu and uninvited busker complete with Casio style keyboard skills and a monotone monologue could have been done without. I nearly paid him money to pack up and leave at one stage, SERENITY NOW!!! Once inside Jam is a buzzing little cafe with what appears to be local art on the walls and a neighborhood cafe vibe. Food here could be described as home style comfort food with large servings and unpretentious presentation. My Bloody Mary was decidedly average, although definitely ambitious with it's rosemary infused vodka and Aardvark habanero hot sauce. Perhaps I should have dived into the the lemon ricotta pancakes but after consuming the equivalent of 4 potatoes worth of hash, a few ounces of overpowering rosemary vodka and with the echos of a busker who would have made the first round knock outs on Idol cringe, I was done.

    (3)

  • Hoa Q.

    It was rainy and cold. The dining room was filled, so we had to wait a very long time. Come as a party of two or less because a majority of the tables are for two. We had to wait even longer than necessary because they seated a party of two at a table for four and ran out of tables, so the three parties that came after us got to sit while we waited in the brisk, wet cold for another table that could fit us three. The food was yummy, but the Stumptown coffee was extremely disappointing and a bit sour. If anything, I'll be back for the jam.

    (3)

  • Andrew W.

    Food was delicious and the waiter was great. He even took a few dollars off my bill for getting the Sweet Jesus without bacon. Who does that!?

    (4)

  • Jayme C.

    Killer Brunch! Long wait, but you can grab a drink and 'jam' out to the loud music- the food is defiantly worth it. A really great place to go with friends. There is something for everyone on this huge menu! Lots of healthy options done well and with a creative twist, making you forget how healthy your eating, which I loved. If I lived in portland Id be hooked! Oh and large mango, strawberry, and pineapple mimosas for $5.00. And bloody mary's with trees of yumminess growing out of them! Loved this place! Service was okay..I think our dude was possibly hung over and grumpy- but thats forgivable in my opinion, other people in my group not so stoked. But service is the only reason why this isn't a five start rating:)

    (4)

  • M W.

    Don't order coffee if you like lots and lots of creamer. Begging for lots of creamer doesn't help, either. Indifferent, hipster staff. Not worth the wait. Go to tik tok on SE 112th and division for great food, plenty of creamer and great service, and, wow, imagine that, great prices.

    (1)

  • Jill k.

    if you like breakfast hash and breakfast cocktails, come here immediately! my hash had so much good stuff in it... and it could feed an army. doesn't get much better than that, folks! note: i loved that they'll put your name on the waiting list with a phone call!

    (5)

  • Meredith P.

    I love the Jam with all of my being. I started going here shortly after they opened in 2007, when I lived a few blocks away. I would visit every Saturday morning with my boyfriend (now husband). It reminds me of our courting days. Why I love the Jam: 1) The servers are awesome--they are friendly, kind, eager to get me what I need, and although I can hardly remember their names, they are like friends to me. 2) The food is fabulous: I went here before I became vegan, tried every scramble on the menu, and loved each of them. Now, I religiously order the Tommy's Joint wrap, substituting avacado for cheese and if they have it, tempeh instead of eggs (and tofu when tempeh isn't available). I also order a blueberry chia pancake. My husband and I split it and enjoy every bit. 3) They have awesome ingredients: Dave's Killer Bread, Stumptown Coffee, Ardvark on every table, homemade jam....sigh. 4) The art is always interesting. I haven't ever bought it, but thought about it... This place is the bomb. I am tempted to get their logo tattooed on my ass, that's how much I love em. Maybe a jam tramp stamp? .... ;)

    (5)

  • Mindie K.

    Met with the PDX Breakfast Club at Jam this morning and had one of the best scrambles I've ever tasted -- the Autumn Scramble, with mushrooms, goat cheese, and squash. Holy yum! They were accommodating for our group of 6, which is about the most that can be seated together in their compact space. The staff kept our coffee and water filled, and everyone's food looked de-lish! It didn't hurt that they have a coffee station set up outside so you can get your caffeine on while you wait.

    (4)

  • Jam B.

    those lemon pancakes are super rad and i am super into the bro that always seems to be rockin' a built to spill shirt. everyone i know that eats eggs is super into this shit too. whatever there are like a 100 reviews right? i guess you have a pretty good idea that this place is pretty tight.

    (4)

  • Mike H.

    Amazing food, ridiculously friendly staff, and great drinks. This is the place we always stop when driving through Portland. A word to the wise...get here early or be prepared to wait outside in the cold.

    (5)

  • Mavis B.

    food amazing, and lots of it. i thought our server was being sarcastic when, upon us asking how her day was going, she said, "Great! I'm loving this server thing!", but after all of the hilarity and different accents involved in taking our order, it became clear that she really was having a great day and really was loving the server thing.

    (5)

  • Raymond B.

    I've had breakfast there before, and enjoyed it. However, this morning I'm pretty sure my wife and I got a (somewhat minor) case of food poisoning. The service was also a bit disappointing, and the hash browns were as a matter of fact quite brick-like. I think that's the last time I'm going there, and not just for health reasons. Food poisoning is not fun. Especially when your wife is five months pregnant.

    (1)

  • rochelle h.

    Pretty Great. Service: The servers were nice, but the general attitude of the cafe is a bit snobby. Well a lot snobby. Like pretentious in that hipster i'm so much cooler than you sort of way. But some people really go for that so I mean, whatever. What really bothered me is how unaccommodating and inhospitable some of their policies are: A sign at the door read something to the extent of "We will not push furniture together for a large group, if you want to eat here you will be seated at seperate, smaller tables. No Exceptions." And on the menu there was a large note in capital letters that said "DON'T CAMP OUT AT YOUR TABLE. PLEASE PAY YOUR CHECK AND LEAVE." Granted, this may seem like a courtesy to the people waiting in line for the tables, but it's just downright rude. They should at least be conscious of the language they use, and try to delight people, not offend them. Atmosphere: We went at 12:30 on a Wednesday, and only had a 15 minute wait for a table. It really wasn't that bad, especially since they start you out with coffee while you wait. But with that said, I can imagine a Saturday would just be WILD. The tables were tiny and it was really crowded and small. But the art on the walls was fantastic, and the decor and menu design was really really nice. The ambiance was kind of like a cute little bar scene, it was really noisy due to the small space and a semi-open kitchen, but with the loud hip music, it was not really a bad thing. Food: The food was fantastic and served in really big portions. I had the challah french toast with blueberry compote and fresh berries. I also ordered a side of hash browns and I was STUFFED. I could only eat about half of it. Delicious! The prices are average. it was about 28 bucks for two people including tip. But it could be a lot less if you don't get all the extras and drinks. The food made it all worth it. But the hipster pretentiousness still bothers me. Oh well, it's Portland, what do you expect?

    (4)

  • Drew R.

    Had lunch, surprisingly good food a month prior to latest debacle service was subpar. Went for breakfast. Deceivingly long wait. Awkwardly bad service and the food was terrible. I got the "bizness", meat was dry and tough with minimal sauce. Partner had "florentine benidict". English muffin soggy with a pile of uncooked spinach and covered with watery mayo (hollandaise). Absolutely nothing special. The kitchen acoustics were intrusive through out the meal. Coffee was good and bus service was great. Will not go back. Far better places near by (bread and ink)

    (2)

  • Jay O.

    My wife and I went there on a Tuesday for lunch. The place was at most 1/5 full. I ordered the Bella Sunrise (two eggs over a bed of fresh spinach with a roasted pepper sauce). It was excellent. Really really yummy. My wife got the half serving egg sandwich on an english muffin. She thought it was terrible (basically a slab of ham with an egg on an english muffin that you could get for half the money from the deli counter at Fred Meyer). The hash browns were awesome. Lots of them and very well cooked (I like them with a crispy outer coating and not at all greasy). Prices are pretty good (we got out for about $21 with a 15% tip). Service was somewhat slow. It took about 25 minutes to get our order, which kind of surprised us given how empty the place was. I cannot imagine coming to this place when it is really busy. I'd come again to try out some more of the menu, but I would be very sure that I had time to waste. Also, I really like the whole atmosphere. Very open aired (they have the windows open to the street). The piped in music was a bit loud but not too distracting.

    (3)

  • Kendra R.

    The line to get in was long, they told us a 45 minute wait (it was a Saturday morning) so we were pleasantly surprised when we were seated about 25 minutes later. And then it all went down hill. We sat there, with nothing but a glass of water each for waaaay too long, and then once we ordered it was literally AN HOUR before our food arrived. We were a party of 4 people, 2 of the meals we received were cold. My eggs and potatoes were soggy and so greasy I felt ill the rest of the day. I am usually pretty enthusiastic about a greasy spoon kind of restaurant, but this was BEYOND greasy. Only one of the 4 meals at our table was up to any sort of restaurant standard. The waiter did feel bad about our ridiculous wait, and took 20% off our tab, which was nice, but I will definitely not be going back. Worst breakfast out I've ever had in PDX.

    (1)

  • Mal C.

    Date brunch! I've heard that they use aardvark sauce in their bloody mary's and that was my main draw to check-out this spot. I'm glad we went. We didn't end up waiting too long to get in because it was just two of us. I went with the spicoli (jalapenos, tomato, cream cheese, bacon scramble), which was pretty good. Sizeable portions. I got the Sassy Mary - to be honest, I could have used more sass. They had several bloody mary's though, so I might try another one next time. The lemon ricotta pancakes were AWESOME! If you're not feeling savory, this is the way to go. It's only a very subtle hint of lemon. Delicious fluffiness with house-made jams. Yum! Even better than the food though was the server. This guy was just full of positive, playful yet calm energy - like the embodiment of the 60's, I imagine. Trippy and entertaining, he even followed us out of the restaurant to give us a high-five "just because." I'm not going to lie, it made us feel as awesome as the lemon ricotta pancakes!

    (4)

  • Emily T.

    Overrated. The wait outside of this place is usually absolutely nuts, even at weird times, like 1pm on a random Friday afternoon. I've been here three times, and all three times I thought the food looked better than it tasted & was pretty bland. I love love love breakfast burritos and the one I had here just wasn't very good. Huge, yes, but not especially flavorful. They have a really good bloody mary, which I do appreciate, but it's not worth justifying the overpriced and mediocre food.

    (3)

  • Jason M.

    Since this place is like 3 blocks from my house, I have been here a ton. It's a great little breakfast place, with great people watching. They always have great art up on the walls and the servers are always attentive. I got their corned beef hash once, but the real treasure is "Ty's Big Breakfast." Whether you are vegetarian or not, give the big breakfast a try and it will not disappoint. Sometimes a long wait on the weekend...but isn't that how you know its good. There's also a rumor floating around that the cocktails aren't bad...

    (5)

  • Ben D.

    Before I start explaining why Jam is awesome, allow me to present a series of their offerings that should serve as objective proof of deliciousness: 1. Homemade jam (pear chai, blueberry, jalapeno peach, strawberry rhubarb) 2. Secret Aardvark Hot Sauce 3. Maple syrup 4. Stumptown Coffee 5. Dave's Killer Bread 6. Dragonfly Chai Is that enough to sell it on you? If not, you likely either have no taste buds or have recently died without realizing. These things happen. Jam on Hawthorne is, in fact, THE jam (I recognize this joke has likely already been made, but I don't feel the need to see anyone else's opinion on this place, so I didn't check). I've been seeking out their breakfasty goodness every time I have been to Portland in the last 5 years. It's a must-do for me, along with Powell's and a stop at Stumptown Coffee Roasters. The place is not perfect: the lines can be long, I once had to send back lemon ricotta pancakes because they weren't completely cooked on the inside, and they recently stopped leaving their jam on the tables due to health code restrictions. However, these bad experiences directly stem from the awesomeness of their food, the fact they even offer lemon ricotta pancakes, and the fact that they used to be incredibly generous with letting people eat as much of their jams as they wanted. I highly recommend that whatever you order, you make sure to get some kind of jam vector with your meal. Whether that means splitting a side of toast with friends (well worth it, with Dave's Killer Breads), getting a meal that already comes with toast, or getting creative and dumping jam on whatever you have available, just make sure you do it because this jam is delicious. Enough so that I usually come home with a few jars of the pear chai at $5.50 a pop. Well worth it! I enjoy Ty's Big Breakfast (hashbrowns, eggs, veggie sausage, and veggie gravy over an English muffin) or the Loaded Bowl (Ty's minus the muffins and eggs, but with cheese), a number of the scrambles (one comes with grainy mustard and brie -- it's fantastic), or, if I am in a sweet mood, one of their tasty pancake selections. I've also been impressed by the breakfast wraps and the build-your-own scramble options, which they will do happily for you. Basically, you can get whatever you want at Jam On Hawthorne, but make sure you get some jam and a coffee to wash it down (never miss a chance for Stumptown!). The service is usually good, the art on the walls often interesting, and the wait well worth it. If you're not into waits, either get here early or come on a weekday, mid-morning.

    (5)

  • Linda B.

    Not sure why the rating is so high for this place. You can cross the street and get a better breakfast at Grand Central minus the wait. I've been to Jams four times and have yet to be impressed.The last time I went to Jams with friends I ordered the Cornedbeef hash and it was a dry terrible mess. I ate two spoonfuls, left the rest on the plate and haven't been to Jam since. There are so many other good breakfast places in Portland. Better yet, stay home and cook; I'm sure you can do better than Jam.

    (2)

  • Hilary B.

    Bummer. I really used to like this place, but after today, I don't think that I will ever go back. Nor will I take my out of town guests or meet girlfriends there for brunch, like I have done so many times. It seems recently every time that I go to Jam there is a new sign up around the front door explaining some new "rule" that they have instilled. I get it, I am a server. I know how annoying customers can be when they are grumpy and hungry for breakfast. They get pushy and impatient while waiting and they often lurk around in the way, then after their meal, when presented with their check, they linger at their table with total disregard for the other, annoying, impatient, hungry customers waiting. So...I can sympathize with a smaller cafe's policy when it comes to posting a sign that asks when there is a wait that you finish, pay your bill and free up the table for the next guests. I also get that large parties may have to be split up in order to accommodate around small tables and long wait times, another sign posted in the window. Having a short staff sucks. Dealing with a busy Sunday brunch short staffed is hell on earth. I get it. Our party of 6 was ignored while we stood waiting in the beating sun for an hour and 5 minutes (to be exact) while we watched the parties before us, and well after us get sat at all of the open tables. NEVER ONCE were we asked (or even acknowledged ) if we would like to split up. The only communication that we received from either of the servers on staff was a grumble and a rude "excuse me" as they got annoyed at us when we were in their way. I would like to also mention that we were only in their way trying to shade ourselves from the hot sun while waiting an hour and 5 minutes. On a side note, the busser is cool. Ever time I have been to this place he is always smiling, and I think for a moment he tried to help us. By that point, when he had a 4-top in the sun for us to sit at, we were a bit beyond the point of no return, so sorry dude if I snapped at you...I know you did your best. Anywhoo, sad news. Even when we tried to be courteous and let them know that we were crossing our name off the list and leaving we were met with blame and snarky rudeness. "You never told us you would split up" one of the servers said as she crassly smiled at us. That is YOUR policy. It is written plainly on your window. WE should not have to bring up to YOU, the person who is employed there. And by the by, if you would have stopped what you were doing for one second and talked to us, we would have been happy to mention that. Like I said, bummer. I'm gonna miss you Ty's BB, I guess it's off to spend my hard-earned brunch money somewhere else.

    (2)

  • H B.

    Eaten here twice now and both times were rather underwhelming. The first visit I had the ham and swiss scramble and it was bland and unspecial. The hashbrowns are nicely cripsy and moist, however the oil flavor is gross. The second time was on Easter Sunday and there was pretty much no wait. I had the biscuits and gravy. YUCK. First off it was cold and the gravy had a skin on it. Really? The gravy was veggie which is not a bad thing, however this tasted like they used the seasoning packet from a box of Stove Top to flavor it. It had a very very strong uncooked powdered vegetable stock flavor that was very off putting. The biscuits were boring and heavy. The decor is the only thing I really like about this place. Staff are also quite nice and just the right amount of attentive. When it's busy, expect a quite long wait for food.

    (2)

  • Jenna S.

    While the food has been pretty good at moments, and I have been treated wonderfully by the server Murph. I have been back other times and the service has been terrible. After waiting for 1+ hours the server did not ask if we wanted our group split, which we would have gladly.....where there is a sign that says that is what they would do. Prior to this the waitstaff had scoffed at us every time she walked outside to serve outside. We were hot, having to stand in the sun forever and they were not accommodating, polite, helpful or efficient. There was a table sitting outside that was empty and too small for 30 minutes before they asked us if we wanted to squeeze into and be further sweltered by the sun.....Maybe 30 minutes ago? but not now. We ended up having to eat across the street because it was so bad. I would take Genie's, Juniors, Milo's City Cafe, or Screen door any day over this place. Sorry!

    (2)

  • Jennifer H.

    I like this place, I really do - why else would I skip the three places that are less than a five-minute walk to my hose to go to Jam? I typically go for their tofu scrambles - specifically the El Beardo, which comes with an incredible roasted red pepper sauce. The curry tofu scramble is as good. I love making my own, though - which tends to be a bit more expensive. The french toast is also delicious and I from what I've heard, the loaded bowl and breakfast burritos are both awesome. The service is great and there is one server in particular who I love. More than once he has actually sat down in a chair next to us to take our order, which I find incredibly endearing. My only complaint is the price. The food they offer is, for the most part, not worth what they ask. But I think their location and the majority of their crowd (young, hungover folk who love spending money on greasy breakfast with vegan options) gives them license to be a little spendier than other places. And like I said, they ARE good. The lack of space, too can be annoying - but that's the nature of brunch on a weekend morning after nine AM. That being said - Jam is definitely a do!

    (4)

  • Laureen C.

    This place is the perfect place to go for breakfast. i am not a pancake person, but i had a bite of my friend's Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, and there was a party in my mouth. Creamy, light, and perfect. I had the egg and chorizo breakfast sandwhich with hasbrowns which were good but nothing like those pancakes. I eyed her plate enviously the entire time. She also got an order of the oatmeal blueberry chai pancake which tasteed like a dessert, but was a litle too heavy for breakfast. i ended this meal with a passion iced tea and i was ready for my big day of exploring portland.

    (4)

  • F. Explora L.

    Had their amazing vegetarian sandwich forgot what it was called.... delicious!

    (5)

  • Won M.

    I have to disagree with my good buddy Don B. here and have to say "Nay" on the Jam. I have been to this place about three times. First two times was mediocre experience and last time to be horrible experience. Personally, I believe the food is ok here. It's not spectacular or disappointing. The breakfast I have had there is between average and good. This on top of the wait and service here brings the whole experience down to two stars for me. Last time I went here we waited more than an hour. Hour and five minutes to be exact. I don't mind waiting for that long if it is justified but we watched a dirty empty table that we could have sat on, sit there for at least 20 minutes outside. On the door, Jam clearly defines that with more than 5 people they will split us up to sit at two tables. Again, I sat there and watched two tables open up inside that we could have sat on be filled by people behind us on the list. Nobody came and talked to us. When we finally talked to them and we were told a big table was just finishing up. We waited...and that table did not leave. We looked across the street and decided to go to the bakery and eat. Since we were starving waiting people eat for more than an hour. Out of courtesy, we told them we were leaving, we were met with coldness by the people who work there. We explained our situation and they asked us why we didn't ask to be split up....all I could do is think of that sign they put up on their door. Yes, their jam is good and the food is decent but not as decent as the way we were treated here. I usually give people the benefit of the doubt but I have to say this wasn't a pleasant experience. It would take a lot for me to go back here.

    (2)

  • Soni B.

    Decent food, excellent service, very good coffee. Avoid the southwest waffle. Try the scrambles and/or pancakes.

    (4)

  • Tonneli G.

    the hype is true! and the line is worth it... I love jam! try the corned beef hash (YUMMMMM) or if you have a sweet tooth the lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry sauce (double yummmm)

    (5)

  • Andrea L.

    After seeing the reviews that the service wasn't great here I was a little worried. At first our waiter seemed less than interested, but I think that was more of my bias by reading the review. He was great, made sure we were in coffee, friendly, and fast. We got there about 9:10 and I am really glad we did because it was packed about 20 minutes later. I love that they have coffee for the folks who are waiting, I imagine that makes smelling the food at the tables your not sitting at yet more bareable. The food was fantastic! Our table had the cornbeef hash, and four different scrambles. All five of us loved our food which is rare to have that many people all happy with what they order. We will for sure be back.

    (5)

  • A Q.

    Has triumphed over Cricket as my fave breakfast in PDX. My 25 year old cousin and I together were unable to finish Brian's Hash, which is saying something. Nice servers, if slow, awesome raspberry jam, decent coffee, and usually good music.

    (5)

  • Lindsay V.

    Let me start by saying that I would return to Jam if only for the pear chai jam! So anyways, I was throughly impressed with the food and service. It obviously helped that our server was a total hottie (don't tell my boyfriend I said that). He was very attentive and didn't seem to mind that I asked too many questions and took too long to answer when he asked me what kind of bread I wanted (it's a big decision!). I got one of the tofu scrambles based off of someone else's review that they really know how to do tofu. (I'm too lazy to look up the exact review now.) They were absolutely spot on! I got the pesto scramble that comes with roasted red peppers, mushrooms, and (of course) pesto. Absolutely amazing! I subbed fresh fruit for my hashbrowns (excellent decision btw), and it was very good as well. The globe grapes were enormous and perfectly sweet. The toast was good, but you can't really go wrong with any Dave's Killer Bread choice; even better (spectacular, one might say) with the pear chai jam. Seriously, this stuff is to die for! The prices were also very reasonable. My boyfriend and I ate for about $15. Next time though I'm planning ahead to buy a jar of the pear chai jam. (Yes, it's that good!)

    (4)

  • Greg F.

    Takes forever to get a seat on the weekends, but they dole out coffee like crazy out front, and take care of you as best they can. Things I dug about Jam: -great art on the walls -great selection of breakfast-y stuff -tons of stuff for veg/vegans -incredible jam -really friendly servers Not a ton of atmosphere in the place, so it's not a great place to try to take the paper and read and hang out (people will be vulturing around your table waiting for you to get up), but it's a nice place for a social breakfast with some friends. Not the most relaxing dining experience ever, but I guess if you really wanted a relaxing breakfast, you probably should've stayed home with some coffee and jazz, eh?

    (4)

  • Nick L.

    This place is the jam. Long wait, but way worth it. The bloody mary's (yes there is a selection) are mind blowing. Food is great. Definitely worth checking out.

    (4)

  • David M.

    So what this place is a total clusterfuck, I'm usually so completely unaware (unalive) to even notice my surroundings when I actually wake up early to go for breakfast. Throw in screaming babies, a pair of loud lesbians, what have you - as long as there are eggs scrambled with love juice, sandwiched in between an english muffin, drenched in veggie sausage gravy with habanero sauce on the side I am as golden as Flava Flav's grill. The paradise iced tea is so off the chain I have now scavenged the internets looking for local shops that carry it. I need me some more Texas tea y'all!! If I ever wake up before 11AM on a weekend morning again - there is a very huge possibility that you can find me at the Jamiliscious.

    (4)

  • Kristen S.

    Yum! The oatmeal chai pancakes are delicious!

    (4)

  • Jenn W.

    Oh so worth the hour long line up out the door on Sunday that we went back again on Tuesday morning and there was still a half hour wait. I don't know how many different manufacturers of veggie chorizo there are, but the stuff they use here is even more amazing than the stuff I've had before. Oh, and veggie sausage gravy! I've never seen veggie sausage gravy on a menu before, only veggie gravy made out of like kale and stuff. The hash browns are even actually hash browns (seems like lots of places like to misname home fries). Oh, and while you're waiting outside to be seated there's a coffee station you can serve yourself from - if you drink coffee, which I don't. Overall a great selection of ingredients to customize your tofu or egg scramble and lots of other yummy looking options as well. Just shy of 5 stars because while I didn't mind the wait, it would have been nice to be able to linger a little and finish up conversations without feeling guilty about the line up behind us. Oh, and because I was disappointed that my mimosa wasn't as strong on the second visit as it had been on the first (but still, pomegranate mimosa for $5? That's about how much it would cost for just the juice).

    (4)

  • Lindsey K.

    When your breakfast tastes like a Cinnabon dipped in warm maple syrup covered with cream cheese icing, you know you're doing A-OK. If you want to have a diabetic attack (I know I do every morning!) order the amazing, cinnamon-y sugar French Toast. Moving on... The Hammer scramble was decent, but it promised caramelized onions. This means they better be tender as shit, and sweet to boot. These onions were raw, my friends. Raw! And totally not mixed in with the scramble. But I could taste the butter in the hashbrowns--always a good sign! And the blueberry jam was fantastic--as was the fig. They better be--it IS called Jam, y'all! It's one of those places that will always be packed, noisy, and full of badly behaved children. But anyplace that has a coffee bar while you wait outside earns major brownie points. If only they could make the children stop screaming sweet nothings...it really echoes. For sure I will be back to hit that Lemon Ricotta pancake dish. That's just asking for a beating. So are the Blueberry Chai pancakes, come to think of it....

    (4)

  • Lisa E.

    Quirky and delicious breakfasts. Totally worth the very long wait (usually)...

    (3)

  • Liam F.

    There is no shortage of breakfast to be had in Portland, so for a place to hook me in like Jam has, now that's saying something. My first Jam experience started with my friend Josh going on and on about how we have to try this place, we agreed to meet on Sunday for breakfast. Sunday morning comes and I'm expecting a super long wait, but we were seated promptly (less than 10 mins.), so far a major plus but I've come to find that getting seated quickly on a Sunday is very unlikely. I was scouring the menu and Josh ordered me to put the menu down and told me that I needed to get Ty's Big Breakfast. Let me tell you a little bit about Ty's Big Breakfast, take an english muffin, top it was veggie sausage, go ahead and put some eggs (any way you like them) on top and then drench the entire outfit in vegetarian white gravy. Lastly, throw some homefries on the plate and that, my friends, is what keeps bringing me back to Jam. Check out Jam and get the Ty's Big Breakfast. Trust me, it will alter your world. Really.

    (5)

  • Ryan N.

    I become such a cock when waiting in line for brunch. Eight parties ahead of me on the list. I hate them all. But there is a special place in my cold black heart reserved just for YOU, insecure socialite wannabe. Why are you talking so loud? Stop. Stop trying to get everyone to notice you. If we do look, it's not because we are in impressed by how hipster-cool you and your two friends (think you) are in your self-consciously selected rags from the Red Light Clothing Exchange. Nor are we laughing on the inside at the moronic dribble you confuse for witty observations. No. We are dreaming of digging your eyes out with a rusty spoon. See?! What a cock am I? I guess my point is that Jam on Hawthorne is so effing perfect that the wait is doable. No rusty spoon necessary. Stumptown coffee on pour before you can say table for two, fabulous scrambles, and the "Sassy Mary" made with lavender infused vodka and Secret Aardvark Habanero Hot Sauce have made Jam a permanent fixture in my weekend routine. Since joining the Jam brunch program I have gone from being a "massive cock" to "cock of the walk". Thanks Jam.

    (5)

  • Dylan B.

    I liked breakfast here. Not too crowded, not a lot of pressure or anything, just a nice place to sit down and eat a quality meal. A note: the veggie chorizo is good, but I wouldn't order it as a side with your omlet. That's a little much.

    (4)

  • Brice B.

    Where I'm from, the phrase "vegetarian sausage gravy" could earn you a vicious ass-kicking. Seriously. This is the worry that dogged me when I perused Jam's awesome menu and kept looking at the Ty, a couple of english muffins with veggie sausage, a couple of eggs, all topped with the aforementioned vegetarian sausage gravy. Our seat was near the kitchen, and I kept watching the Ty make its way out to other patrons, so I gave in. Wow. If I were a pig, I'd be pissed that soybeans tasted so much better than me. My partner in crime had the Uptown Scramble (eggs, feta, spinach, etc.), and her keyword was "fresh". The Stumptown coffee was great, the art is cool, and I've never been to a place where the kitchen looked so inviting. It's Portland, so we waited a half an hour outside, but the weather was perfect, so we just made some new friends, one of whom was from my home state of Indiana. I don't think she saw me enjoying my vegetarian sausage gravy, so I'm pretty sure I'm safe. We will definitely be back to Jam. Those blueberry chai pancakes and the corned beef hash must be conquered. When the time comes, I'll be ready.

    (5)

  • Garrett W.

    Hearty portions and unique recipes offering gluten-free, organic and other alternative meals make this place stand out. Blueberry pancakes made with chai spices and Brian's hash were really well made. Earthy vibe and local art also give this place great character. Come early and enjoy a mimosa with a variety of juices!

    (4)

  • Ashley G.

    I went to Jam On Hawthorne with high hopes, after rave reviews by my fellow vegan friend who recently spent the summer in Portland. I got a tofu scramble special called "El Beardo" which advertised a tofu scramble with veggies and red pepper sauce on it, along with hashbrowns and toast. My friend had professed this as a tasty meal. I however, was revulsed by the scramble. It was just not good and a saucy soggy mess. I took a bite, then a second hoping to like it more, then left it on my plate. I ate the hashbrowns (good) and toast (not quite toasted, had to send it back for retoasting) and called it a day. The only reason I'm giving this 3 stars is that our server was very nice and my non-vegan friend loved her meal. He asked me about the tofu left on my plate and I replied politely that I didn't like it. He ended up taking the whole meal off the bill, which he didn't have to do. So kudos to Jam on Hawthorne for great customer service. But I'm kind of fearful of trying their food again.

    (3)

  • Jeff P.

    Really cool place, with lots of vegetarian options. I had the lemon ricotta pancakes, hash browns, veggie chorizo, and scrambled tofu. All *excellent*. The pancakes were fluffly, yummy and moist. The veggie chorizo was spicy, and I'd bet money would satisfy even the most discriminating meat eater. The hash browns were buttery and crunchy, Finally, the scrambled tofu was remarkably good. To me, they tasted just like scrambled eggs.

    (4)

  • Z Z.

    I totally agree w/Jen K! Jam was another fabulous spot that Yelp helped me discover! We really liked Jam, the food was great and it just has such a fun vibe in there. We got there around 1pm and the wait was only about 15 minutes tops. It was not long at all. One thing that deserves a mention, Jam will not do take out on the weekends. We had originally planned to get take out but thankfully the wait wasn't too bad. My husband got the corned beef hash and I got the Santa Fe scramble. Actually, I am not sure if that is the exact name of the scramble that I got but it had black beans, scallions, tomatoes, and pepper jack cheese on it so if that isn't what it is called...well, it should be! I loved my food, the ingredients were quite fresh and they didn't skimp on them. Very cool. Plus, I really liked the hash browns and the toast...everything was just delicious. Oh, and we both really liked the jalapeno jam, we were going to buy a container of it but we forgot. Everything was quite good, we will totally go back there! Oh, the portions are quite huge, the scrambles were three eggs!!!!!! Update 04/29....I upped Jam from four to five stars. My husband declared it a five star breakfast and he never says that so....FIVE stars it is. And he wanted me to mention that is you want to buy the Aardvark hot sauce stuff, it is cheaper at Market of Choice, that is where he got his bottle!

    (5)

  • Vegan K.

    We waited 30 minutes to sit down because we'd heard such good things about the vegan options here. We were sorely disappointed. My husband got the tofu scramble and was really unhappy with it. The hashbrowns were only partially cooked. I got the blueberry chai pancakes and it was like having a bowling ball in my stomach after just eating a bit of it. They were really heavy and squishy, unlike the fluffy vegan pancakes I make at home. Bleah!

    (2)

  • Andrea V.

    Solid five stars. Dad and I ate here of a Saturday morning. After reading about wait times, we sauntered in at the un-godly hour of just before 9, and there were two tables available, so, no wait. Yay! Where to start? Stumptown coffee. Fresh flowers on the table. Friendly servers, including Laura, the owner. Extensive menu, including spelt, vegan and tofu options, many different pancakes, yummy sounding breakfast meats and more options than 90% of breakfast joints in Portland. They also have a fairly extensive beverage menu with chai, coffee drinks and Adult Beverages, if you need to partake. Both dad and I had a scramble, and with hashbrowns and toast, we both took home another meal's worth. Hashbrowns are good: crispy, salty and buttery and a welcome change from all those burnt breakfast potatoes around town. The scramble was also divine; Jam can make yours to order or they have some nice selections already devised for you. The jam, oh, the jam: strawberry with a hint of cinnamon, peach-habanero, blueberry and something else...they should give you more toast! Good stuff, homemade and obviously with love. Next time, I'm trying either the cinnamon french toast or the lemon ricotta pancakes. Jam is something unusual in a city with a lot of good breakfast options - I will be back....early and often!

    (5)

  • Jessica N.

    I look so forward to days I can make it to Jam! The food is out of this world and the bloody marys are delicious....and last time I was there I got this alcoholic chai tea thing that was probably one of the best drinks I have ever tasted! I read a bunch of stuff about the staff being hipsterish and snotty but I have never experienced this....and I DO NOT wear skinny jeans and I don't have a "cool" haircut! I always bring my dog and last time the outside was not open but they let me sit out there anyway even though I was being a pain in their ass...and the service was great even though the guy had to take an extra table when he was slammed inside. Other times I have been there our server brought my dog bacon! It was awesome!

    (5)

  • Af R.

    Friendly and great blueberry oatmeal pancakes!

    (4)

  • Suzanne F.

    Yippee!! I love breakfast served at lunch time and today I got lucky!! Since it's Tuesday late in the morning (by some peoples' standards, anyway), the kid brigade and I sauntered in and were cheerfully greeted and seated! At the request of a certain small fry who shall go nameless, we opted for "normal food"....whatever that means. In this instance it takes the form of lemon ricotta pancakes, cinnamon French toast with cream cheese drizzled on top, Belgian waffles, and all manner of toast, eggs, tofu scrambles....fresh juices, great coffee, and swell hot chocolates. Does it get any better??! Well, yes it does. The waiter went out of his way to engage all the kids in cool, not condescending chatter, was really helpful and personable to me, and the goods were delivered PDQ!! Everyone at Jam on Hawthorne was extremely sweet to the brood and we will make this a regular place to hang out on weekdays. I hear the wait is long on weekends, so never fear...we will not be the huge party occupying all sorts of desirable space!! The art currently on exhibit is well done, the jams are all house made with great flavor combinations, and the Aardvark hot sauce is ultra bueno!! Happy, well fed, we went out into the world feeling kinder, gentler, and ready to take on anything coming our way. Yippee!!!

    (5)

  • Tabitha R.

    I've heard nothing but great things (numerous times) about this place ... so when my girlfriend and I went to brunch last weekend we decided to go there. She'd been before and said (aside from the long wait) it was great. We got there and there weren't that many people there -- only about 4 parties in front of us ... we waited probably about 20 minutes for a table. The service was great. The menu is limited -- but there's still lots of yummy stuff on there. I had a scramble with veggies and cheese, my girlfriend had the house speciality - english muffins topped with veggie sausage and veggie gravy ... served with hashbrowns. Their juice was fresh ... the food was yummy and service was stellar. Only complaint ... the wait ... I'm not a fan of places where you have to wait forever ... sometimes it is worth the wait .... and this is one of those places.

    (4)

  • Megan L.

    The best part about this restaurant (besides the steaming, strong coffee waiting for you outside and warming your fingers as your wait in the cold for a table) is that they have create your own... Everything. Here, you can basically design your own breakfast just how you'd make it at home. Now, the flavors found in Jam aren't totally mind-blowing, but getting a say in what you eat sure makes it worth it on a sleepy Saturday morning.

    (4)

  • Greg M.

    Great scrambles, huge portions, good coffee, reasonable prices, solid service. The wait can be long sometimes because the restaurant is small, but if you go earlier in the morning (aka before the hungover crowd starts stumbling in) it's usually not a problem. The smoked salmon scramble is particularly delicious and the hashbrowns are the best I've had in Portland. This is my go-to breakfast joint in town, where I take friends and family from out of town, and the one I recommend to people visiting PDX. I will be back again and again!

    (5)

  • Mandy N.

    The Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are AMAZING!!

    (4)

  • Abby S.

    My biggest complaint is that there are too many options on the menu. I think my group annoyed the server with our extreme indecision (he handled it well). In the end our choices were wise. Food is good. Service is friendly. Worth the weekend wait, or go during the week and walk right in.

    (4)

  • Aaron D.

    This is our new favorite breakfast place. But sshhh. Don't tell anyone because it's already too crowded! Easier to get in if you get there early.

    (4)

  • Brandy S.

    This is a very cool breakfast/lunch place (if you have the latest Chinook book there is a coupon for Jam). They have a good selection of vegetarian and meat options (my boyfriend likes Ty's Big Breakfast - English muffin, vegi breakfast pattie, egg, and vegi gravy + hashbrowns). I like the waffles with hazelnuts and the lemon ricotta pancakes. Bonus: they sell their own jam. Very cool flavors, our favorites = strawberry/mango and chai pear. Only negative: No French Toast!

    (4)

  • Chrissy S.

    Ooooh Jam i love you. Tucked away on a corner on Hawthorne, this blink-and-you'll-miss-it spot, is a rad breakfast spot. Lots of cool, fun artwork by local artists on the walls, Stumptown coffee, and wicked selection of yummies. Their breakfast scrambles are the shizzy, with a HUGE long list of fresh ingredients to add. Such as feta, roasted red peppers, garlic, avocado, bacon, tofu, spinach, apple chicken sausage, tomatoes, caramelized onions, and lots lots more. And they don't skimp on the avocado slices, either, which is much appreciated by some of us. ;) Vegan and Veggie options as well. I've heard many a good thing about the lemon pancakes, but my personal fav is the Maria's Bagel. Yumm-tacular bagel with cream cheese, fresh lox, capers, and red onions. whoa. sooo good. Gotta say, if you are going around brunch time, ESPECIALLY on the weekends, be ready to wait. It's a tiny place, and people know it rules. They have stumptown coffee for you whilst you wait, though. Go when you aren't STARVING as the food takes a little bit too. Just know that they are making it with love, among other things, and if you're so hungry that you're ready to eat the menu, then hit up a Carl's Jr., kiddo. Good breakfast takes time!

    (5)

  • Holly D.

    Hea.ven.ly . Waiting outside in the brrrr, drinking my free cup of stumptown coffee, I wondered, "Is this worth it?" Unequivocally YES. (Only later did we learn that you can stay warm while waiting on the padded bench inside.) I was almost done drooling over the options, when, uh-oh, I discovered that the menu opened up further to reveal even more tasty choices. With free-range eggs and vegetarian, vegan, and spelt options, there truly is something for everyone. The local artwork, cozy interior, and friendly, attentive staff make this place the complete package. Oh, and I love that their hours include the word "ish", definition and all. I just may dream about Jam tonight.

    (5)

  • Natalie G.

    Sure there was a bit of a wait, but as I am from the bay, I really couldn't complain. The coffee was great, they had the super awesome secret aardvark sauce AND chipotle tobasco, and the jam wasn't half bad either. I enjoyed a yummy wrap and a mighty tasty smoked salmon scramble (everything was properly cooked and melded well with each other). Good portions but don't bother asking for extra avocado as the amount they give you definitely does not warrant the 1.75 charge. Oh and I took a bite of my friends blueberry chai pancake..yeah I would totally get one next time. And the boozie drinks? Definitely boozey. Might I recommend the coffee with hazelnut espresso vodka.

    (4)

  • Patrick S.

    Very good food. Nice environment. Friendly staff. fair prices. They do liquor drinks too so I give this place a thumbs up

    (3)

  • Nanielle T.

    I love Jam! It's my favorite breakfast joint in town. The service is always really great and they make an awesome Chai latte there. I discovered it a while ago when I was given a Chinook Book and there was a coupon inside. I've been hooked ever since. The tofu breakfast wrap and the wheat free blueberry chai pancakes are especially yummy!

    (5)

  • Martha R.

    I love breakfast, and I love eating so much that I don't need to eat lunch and dinner doesn't even sound good. Jam, although they have somewhat tasty fair, does not satisfy the eat until you can eat no more requirement for breakfast-out on the weekend. I had the blueberry pancakes, and finished up every last drop even with a one-egg side. The egg was cooked just right, and the syrup was real maple, but I'd have to say that returning does not seem likely with so many other great places to eat in Southeast. It's unfortunate because it wasn't even that packed at 8:30am on a Saturday, and that's a definite bonus. But I guess that now I know why it's not packed. Plus, our waitress was also barely present. Pretty blah, but if I get stuck going again I'll not be getting the pancakes or the french toast - and you shouldn't either if you wake up hungry like I do. Don't say I didn't tell ya...

    (3)

  • Marie P.

    WORST DINING EXPERIENCE! First we waited a good 5 min just to be acknowledged we were standing at the door with 3 tables open. Then we waited almost an hour for our food at the table. The waitress came over beforehand to confirm what we ordered and then got it wrong. It's not like we ordered anything complicated and when we finally got the food it wasn't even that good. This place thinks it is cooler than it is. Maybe the owner shouldn't be the cook?! Last time we will be going here which is a shame, we have been patrons since it opened with the original owners years ago.

    (1)

  • Jill V.

    The golden standard of all breakfast places. I'm not from Portland, but I've visited several times, and of all the things to see and do, eating at Jam tops my list. Seriously, there is nothing wrong with this place. I would wait DAYS to eat here. (Ok...The ONLY problem is that there's no covered place to wait, and waiting outside in the rain sucks). They've got the whole brunch package- coffee with real cream (or soy!), crispy hashbrowns, Secret Aardvark hot sauce to put on the hashbrows, creative tofu scrambles, good crunchy toast (of course with various delicious jams to accompany it), drip coffee service outside while you wait... Portions are big, so I usually end up splitting. My favorites are a smoked salmon, cream cheese, and dill omlette, or the stone ground mustard and brie tofu scramble. I haven't yet found a place in Chicago that even comes close to this perfection.

    (5)

  • Tami D.

    I've been here twice now and everything that I and my companions have had is great!!!! The scramble with smoked salmon and cream cheese has TONS of smoked salmon in it. Worth the price for sure. It's a pretty basic breakfast spot, but everything is just a little better than most cafes. I definitely recommend this place. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the wait can be long and daunting if you're hungry. But, they do let you serve yourself coffee, and once you get a table the service is fast. My fav breakfast place in Portland so far!

    (4)

  • Tristan W.

    Quick and friendly, the staff is great here. The food is affordable and dynamic, adding a new twist to boring normality. The music, the artwork, there is no place like it.

    (5)

  • Anthony L.

    Only 4 stars?!?!? Dude, i have been here 8 or 9 times now and have not been disappointed even ONCE. everything they have is always really really good. And considering how good they are, rarely will you have to wait as long as a more mediocre place like Cup & Saucer. And something you may not have known is that they are open for dinner now. I went last Wednesday and there was only one other group of people there. Also, because no one seems to know about their dinner hours yet, you get extra care and attention, both from the waitstaff, and from the cook (who, at night, is the owner I believe). I had the best hashbrowns I've ever had in my life that night! So yes, please go to this place and experience how awesome it is. It is hands-down my favorite breakfast spot in Portland.

    (5)

  • Ranie G.

    How do I put this into words that fully get my point across? I love Jam. The way I discovered Jam was so random it was fate: I happened to flip through a vegetarian dining guide at Fred Meyers and saw Jam on Hawthorne as very vegetarian friendly, so I suggested that my sister and I give it a try. Of all the breakfast spots I've been to in this city (and it's Portland, so that's a lot), Jam has to have the best hashbrowns I know. And they have tofu scrambles down, too. I especially like the fact that they don't cube the tofu, they actually scramble it. My favorite is the build-your-own-scramble with stone ground mustard and a few choice veggies. I could write a book about why I love this place so much, but instead I'll just list a few: they make their own jams (thus the moniker) including a jalapeo peach that is amazing and they buy local produce at the farmers market across the street. For some reason, whenever I rave about Jam to a fellow Portlander, they look confused. I guess it isn't as well known as Tin Shed or Gravy. Yes, it's still crowded on a Saturday morning, but honestly, where isn't?

    (5)

  • Amy P.

    Had to be on a wait list to get in, and then it took over 20 minutes to get our food, but the wait was definitely worth it. I got the French toast which was amazing, and the strawberry pineapple mimosa is delicious!

    (4)

  • Luann A.

    Reasonably-priced plates and good amount of vegan and vegetarian options! I'm not a vegan or vegetarian myself but it's good to know this place is an option when finding a place to eat that can accommodate everyone. I had the loaded bowl with cheese and it was absolutely scrumptious! Though not a vegetarian, I wanted to know what vegetarian sausage tasted like and to my surprise it was pretty good! Definitely a great place for breakfast.

    (5)

  • Coral C.

    We've found our new breakfast spot! I pass it everyday on the way to work, but hadn't made it in yet. Some of our vegetarian friends were in town, so I thought we'd give it a try. I am somewhat of a hashbrown connoisseur, and theirs were some of the best I've had in a while. Crispy and salty, that's how I like em! I actually forgot about trying their jam until we had already left. But I know I"ll be back again for sure!

    (4)

  • Cath C.

    Jam is the best! Not only do you get great food, with many vegetarian choices, made from wonderful local ingredients...Laura, the owner, is amazing! She has truly offered a great opportunity to many young adults in the forms of employment and a sense of family. My partner and I visited Jam on Sunday (as we often do). After breakfast I read the letter that was posted on the wall. It was written by one of her employees that had recently left Jam to take another job. The letter was one of the best tributes I have ever had the honor to read. Laura adds to her community by providing a wonderful restaurant and also sees the bigger picture. She IS a true part of her community. We have attended an art show at Jam that was designed to promote local artists. We have donated money in support of one of her wait staff that shipped out to Iraq. Laura and the Jam family had organized care packages to be shipped him. She posted updates about him so everyone that knew him could know how he was doing. When you support Jam remember that you are supporting more than a great local restaurant...you are supporting a very unique, special woman that offers so much back to her community and to all the young adults that she employs. Bravo Laura! You have a pretty extensive fan club I am sure!:-)

    (5)

  • danielle l.

    jam, you make me feel all funny inside. there are things that i love about you, and things that make me unsure of the potential for this relationship. one thing i know for sure - i always want to be friends. your corned beef hash takes my breath away. your lemon ricotta pancakes rock my world, and i've never tasted a sweeter taste than your blueberry compote. grand marnier challah french toast? mind-bending. the rest of you, well, it's all right. not that you're bad, mind you, just, well, not my type. obviously there are many people out there who love these flavor combinations, i'm just not one of them. let's just agree to disagree and move on - i don't want to fight. i don't think i could ever fight with you, because you're just so darn sweet. i've heard rumors that you're rude or incompetent. i must say, you've never been anything but downright amazing to me. granted we mostly see each other on weekdays, i thought maybe you have a bit of a wild streak on the weekends. but i tested you, and you won. for fifty-three minutes i sat, coffee in hand, waiting patiently for acknowledgement. you didn't let me down. i was seeing a new side of you, but it gave me the same great feeling. love your (select) dishes. love your great attitude. love the music you play. i don't care how long it takes to see you (it seems like everyone is so busy these days!) or who else hangs around you (the problem with going out in public is that you have to interact with the public...). hour waits, hipsters abound, if hash or pancakes is what i need, then you, jam, YOU are what i need. i can't honestly say you're THE one, but i'd like to see where this goes.

    (4)

  • Christy T.

    Let me start with a positive, the Bloody Mary's at The Jam are seriously some of the best I've had. Delicious. The food and service however leave much to be desired. Another business with crappy Portland service and breakfast that's actually only worth half of what you pay. I'm taking a stand against elitist Portland service and from here forward, I am only tipping $1 when you make me feel like I am wasting your time by getting what you are paid to do, offer service.

    (2)

  • Edward J.

    I don't care what people say badly about this place, its my favourite place for breakfast and brunch in Portland alone. I love vegan breakfast and this place has the best vegan blueberry filled chai pancake I've ever had in the world. Also, they have the best vegan gravy and hashbrown I've ever had. If you don't want to spent too much money, then get the "Loaded Bowl", its only $6, and if you want to add spice to it, ask them to add the soyrizo. It is heaven! The only downer I have about the place is the tofu scramble, it is not good. The texture is not right. I don't think they freeze their tofu to give that good spongy texture. Also, show up early! Anytime on the weekend after 11am then expect to wait at least half hour for a table. This place is popular 'cause it is good. Get the blueberry chai pancake before they run out at 1 or 2pm. That's how good the pancake is.

    (5)

  • Jay S.

    SE is littered with great breakfast joints. Every morning venture across the river is full of tempting options for eggs and the like. Jam has managed to stand out as my personal favorite breakfast place in Portland. A large, veggie and vegan friendly menu that offers up a variety of fun options. Be sure to check the chalkboard above the kitchen, often the best looking options are here-today-gone-tomorrow specials that don't appear on the menu. The meals are usually large and finishing one usually meals skipping lunch. And yes, the food is good. Another great feature is the coffee they provide to people waiting for a table when it gets busy on the weekends. A little Stumptown goes a long way to making the wait go quickly. Jam also makes their own jam. While this might not sound like a big draw, some of the best and most unique jams I've ever had were at Jam. There will usually only be one jar per table, so don't be shy about asking your neighbors or servers to try a few more varieties. Jams made from jalapeos, radishes and other unexpected ingredients are not uncommon. Make sure if your dish does not include toast that you consider ordering a side just to try the jams.

    (5)

  • Katherine P.

    Oh Jam how I once loved you...but it sucks to be ignored by your staff so I am forced to change your rating. On the first incident the gentleman who sat us was awesome. Your 2 servers that day on the other hand were another story. I understand if people are busy but believe me it wasn't busy at all on this fine day. So I couldn't really understand why we hadn't gotten even a hello let alone have anyone take our drink order. I also work in the service industry and I definitely wouldn't ignore any of my customers, it's pretty rude. So we decided to leave. Instead of trying to make it right, all the waitress asked was what was wrong and why we were leaving. Upon explaining the situation she pretty much acted like she could care less rather than trying to make it right. Damn I was really looking forward to your chai oatmeal pancakes which are AMAZING. Had no choice but to leave, I have a feeling it would have only gotten worse. So I will say this, your food is super tasty but your waitstaff (except Jason with the glasses) could use a few lessons in basic customer service. Maybe one day I will try you again but for now I rather spend my cash somewhere that doesn't treat me like I don't belong there.

    (1)

  • Holly R.

    I had a blast at Jam. Maybe it was because I was incredibly hungover, but everything tasted AMAZING. I had the JD Massacre (which a friend who lives in Portland swears by). It was a delicious vegetarian wrap with faux sausage and probably something like eggs and cheese in there too. I don't remember the specifics -- hungover, remember? I just dipped it in the fantastic sauce that came with it, shoveled in the hash browns, and felt myself return to life. It was adorably funky inside, our waiter was a nerdy chap who charmed our socks off, and the free coffee outside softened the wait. What's not to love?

    (5)

  • Aaron S.

    This place is completely average. The reason for the long line is the slow service from unattentive waitstaff. There are much better breakfasts available is Portland.

    (2)

  • Taryn J.

    I'm definitely not going back for the "third time's a charm." Once again, the food was really mediocre. The menu is confusing to say the least, and the vegan options are uninspired, or maybe "overly inspired." Like, sometimes I just want some delicious pancakes without having them chai spiced or with compote. My breakfast today was lukewarm, the toast was so cold I could barely spread butter on it (same with my kid's breakfasts). I got a side of tomato so I could have at least some veg and they gave me 4 slices of under ripe tomato that tasted like it was sliced with a knife they just cut meat with. It was gross. My children both said that their scrambled eggs were gross, and they'd eat scrambled eggs for every meal every day if I let them. Also, they serve the kid entrees on these tiny plates so they're overflowing with food. It makes it impossible to not make a huge mess. The place is also LOUD, and DARK, and there are a million signs with RULES on them. Like, there's even a sign for the children in the play area. THEY CAN'T READ, DUDES. Lighten up a little. That being said, the two times I've been there, the waitstaff has been excellent, but yeah, I won't be going back. I can't believe people wait hours to eat there.

    (2)

  • Maureen H.

    I love Jam for the array of vegan and veggie options which is probably a necessity for survival in this neighborhood. I ordered El Beardo, a vegan tofu scramble, and my friend ordered the ricotta lemon pancakes. Both were absolutely delicious. Although the food was pretty good, this place has one glaring problem. I really hated the interior of the restaurant. I think that this space could use a major overhaul. The mint green walls are hideous, and the restaurant is too open. It almost feels like a cafeteria to me. They just didn't do anything to this space, and it has such potential! This neighborhood has such character, and the restaurant doesn't reflect that beyond some funky pictures on the walls. I would definitely go back because the food is good, but it would never be my go-to breakfast spot because of the ugly factor.

    (4)

  • Heather C.

    I've been to Jam twice now. We sat on the big side both times. I wanted to give Jam 3 stars, but our service was anything but "A-Ok." Both times I've been, I had the same waiter. If you've been here before you'll know who I'm taking about...energetic, has a funny quip or comment, makes you feel like he's going to take care of whatever you need. He most certainly does not. We got a hello, took our orders and then...nothing. For an HOUR. You can't even flag him down because he's either gone or talking to another table. WTF. 2 orders and it takes you an hour?! And the worst part is, he never comes over to check on you. I can handle waiting longer for great food but seriously dude, be a little nicer. The first time I went we never got our drinks, and the food was room temperature. I like the food here a lot but I don't have 2 hours to spend on breakfast. You think the wait outside is long...the wait for your food is twice that. Easily.

    (2)

  • Natalie W.

    We waited around for a few minutes, put our name on the list. The waiter said that if we wanted to sit at the bar then we could sit right away... so we followed him to the bar area, which, besides seats at the actual bar, included some spots looking out the window and a high table, all empty. That should've been our first clue. A completely empty bar area probably means that there's no one in charge of that section. Regardless, we sat down and looked at the menu. So many choices, and besides that nearly everything could be substituted for something vegan/veggie/meat if needed. I got a bit overwhelmed for a moment, but then settled on a sausage hash item. My boyfriend decided on something else, and we waited for the waiter to come around. Five minutes later, he arrived. Oh, looks like no one brought you any water yet. I'll get on that. But are you ready to order? So we ordered. The water came, as did the tea we ordered. We drank and talked, finished our teas, talked some more. Look, I know it's Valentine's Day, but it's also a Tuesday and some of us can't afford to have such a leisurely morning. Some of us have things to do. But the time ticked by and we soon realized that we had been sitting around for 40 minutes and there was still no food. We lasted 5 minutes more before leaving. We walked across the street to Grand Central and left not 15 minutes later, completely satiated and ready to start our delayed day.

    (1)

  • Quisha F.

    This place has such good food!! I even ordered a few things to go, because so many things looked good. They have some very unique twists on simple foods, which make everything taste AMAZING! The place had a relax fun feel to it. The service was great & very helpful to answering all our questions. The bar looked awesome. Next time I go I will def be ordering a few drinks!

    (5)

  • Preston P.

    This place has fine brunch food but takes all the rating deductions on service/hospitality. I can count on 1 hand the number of times that I have ever had to get up from the table and find someone to get us started with drinks/coffee after a long wait. I get it, you are busy. But how about an apology instead of offering excuses. Staff overall did not seem friendly. No one asked us how our food was either during or after the meal. So many brunch choices in Portland. I don't know why I would go back to this one.

    (2)

  • Sylvia C.

    Came here this morning after a slightly underwhelming first experience a few months back to try my luck again. Breakfast at 8:30am on Sunday, not yet crowded, which was nice. Service was better this time around, too (maybe due to the early hour?) and the coffee was fresh and strong. Got the Bella Sunrise (bed of fresh spinach, over-easy eggs, amaaaaaaazingly tasty vegan roasted red pepper sauce, hashbrowns, and a biscuit) and it was so, so good. Eggs cooked perfectly, biscuit was flaky and warm. Jam, I think you're back on my good side :)

    (4)

  • Noey D.

    YUM! I don't like waiting for breakfast food much but this place might have converted me. Delicious x 10! Someone please invite me out to brunch for tomorrow? Please, pretty please? Get the biscuit with butter and jam. Hashbrowns are crispy yumminess!

    (5)

  • Rachel S.

    I've only done Sunday brunch at Jam, but it is a great spot. I used to frequent Jam when it was in the tiny space that is now sort of the lobby. I have tried most of the vegan items on the menu and generally go back to the loaded hash browns (a huge pile of hash browns, you pick the toppings - why oh why doesn't every place have this?!). The chai pancakes are pretty delicious too. Non-veg friends have been pleased with the omelettes and other offerings as well. They had coffee outside to keep you warm while you waited, and service was fast and furious (you were not encouraged to linger, given the lack of seating). Jam was a pretty much grownups only space with strong drinks (note: the Bloody Marys are NOT vegan, but the mimosas are huge) and huge portions. Fast forward to now. Jam is about 4 times the size it used to be since it moved into the cavernous space next door. The pleasantly snarky menu lists the rules of the house: limited substitutions, don't bring a big group (they won't accommodate more than 6 people), no reservations, etc. You no longer have to wait an hour and a half in the freezing cold warming your hands on a coffee cup (most of the time), but this has come with some sacrifices. The space isn't very well temperature controlled, so it can be freezing or way too warm. The service isn't as fast, and they don't seem to have enough waitstaff. They no longer serve Stumptown, and the brew isn't as good as it once was. There are children EVERYWHERE, and even a designated play area, which is great if you want to take your friends who never go out anymore since they had kids, but not so great if you want to take the casual date who spent the night before tangled in your sheets. It's kind of loud and echoey for conversation. Also, the portion sizes seem to have shrunk by roughly the same amount that Jam's space has grown. Still, where else can you take your drinking friends, your parent friends, your vegan, veg, gluten free, and omni friends all to brunch together? Nowhere, really. So I still count Jam as one of my favorite spots. Plus, they still have the loaded potatoes I love, and a huge ass mimosa to go with them.

    (4)

  • Cam-An N.

    Went back and found that they have the oatmeal chai blueberry pancakes as a side order. So, I got my usual eggs benedict and ordered a side of the oatmeal pancake. The eggs benedict was delicious! The hollandaise was creamy but not overwhelming. Eggs were cooked perfectly. The oatmeal pancake was as good as I remember it. It was the perfect size (about 5" in diameter). It was a perfect breakfast that kept me full for about 5 or 6 hours!

    (5)

  • Kevin V.

    Jam is one of my favorite breakfast spots (although they do lunch and dinner too). I've been eating breakfast here for a long time and love how they've evolved over the years. The menu has more vegan options now (although they could use just one or two more). :) The servers are always super friendly and relaxed. They keep your coffee mug and water glass full, and the breakfast is uncomplicated, fresh, and oh so good. I love the atmosphere on the small side better myself.

    (5)

  • Amy L.

    Gigantic portions of tasty breakfast. Love their vegan/veggie options makes eating breakfast with friends enjoyable there's something tasty for everyone. I ordered the side of french toast and it was ridiculously huge I'm stuffed. Love to try their other options. Long wait on Sundays

    (4)

  • Anuj K.

    This was the first place I went to on my Sunday Brekky tour of PDX - and it was not a disappointment! I really enjoyed the service, and the waiters were all in costume (i think... it was Halloween and my male waiter was wearing a sunny day dress. my friend got upset at me for asking if he was wearing a costume, and he never really answered the question...). Stumptown coffee, great, reasonably priced food. It's really what one comes to expect from a breakfast joint in Portland. My photos show that I shared a scramble and the blueberry chai pancakes - these were the best pancakes I have had in portland. They were flavorful, made with whole grains, and they had fruit in it! The prices were reasonable and when we got there at 8 am, there wasn't even a wait! A good choice to begin this tour.

    (5)

  • Natalie P.

    This place is definitely a Portland breakfast spot. While enjoying my oregon grey dog (a twist on a greyhound with marionberry vodka and purée) I see a hipster kid walk in with a twisted mustache, long messy bed head, and a oversized hoodie with bold letters "smoke meth and hail satan". I mean if you want to show your out of town friends what Portland breakfast is about this is the place to be. Local art covers the dark walls and the bright chandeliers reflect off the mirrors covering the back bar. It's a great atmosphere and bigger than most breakfast spots. Now lets get to the good stuff, the food. If you're a breakfast freak like I am then you're most of the time craving a specific item but if you're not then the menu may be a little overwhelming. It's giant with every option for breakfast you can think of, blueberry chai vegan pancakes, lemon ricotta pancakes, challah French toast, sandwiches, hashes, scrambles, biscuits and gravy....and it goes on. So be prepared to decide on one thing but I couldn't. I ordered a small side of the blueberry chai pancakes and the joes big breakfast which is veggie sausage on a biscuit topped with veggie gravy and a giant side of crunchy hash browns. I felt like I was a queen with all this food and it was all fantastic! The pancakes are a party in your mouth with the blueberries oozing out and the spice flavor to give them that punch! Absolutely mouth blowing! I will be frequenting this place more often....even with the meth head sweater kid...bring on Portland breakfast!!

    (5)

  • Tia C.

    I crave the lemon ricotta pancakes. The food portions are HUGE so sharing w/ a friend is perfect. The mimosa options are great as well as the hot haze (hazelnut espresso vodka, hot coffee - YUM). The service is good. Every time I've been there the wait staff has been super pleasant.

    (4)

  • Tracy M.

    Play a rousing game of hoop-ball-catch or whatever the hell it was and drink some coffee while you wait for a table...run across the street and check out Kroger's farm market..pop next door to Big Jam and hopefully snag a table...whatever you have to do to make it through the wait do it, you will want to eat here. The food is great and super customizable. The jams are tasty. You get leftovers. They have fun boozy breakfast beverages and great caffeine. The waitstaff does their thing, nothing superhuman or spectacular, but are friendly if you engage them conversation and helpful should you have questions about the menu. Hurrah for food! Meaty-veggie-and vegan alike!

    (5)

  • Kimberly P.

    I have been going to the original Jam for some time now, but recently made a visit to their new larger space -- directly next door, where Imbibe used to be. It's great if you want to go there for breakfast since it has significantly reduced the wait time. The new space stays open much later though offering a small dinner menu mainly consisting of sandwiches and burgers. I went in there with a friend and we literally had our choice of any table as there were no other customers at the moment. We started off with a couple of drinks off their cocktail list. I can't recall the name of the drink I ordered, but it was very tasty using their house infused mango habanero vodka. For dinner I ordered the Jam's BLT. You really can't go wrong with that. They offer Udi's gluten-free bread as an option, and it's nice that this place doesn't charge you extra for it like so many other places. Other gluten-free folks out there probably know how gluten-free bread tends to be much smaller than it's regular gluten-laden nemesis. Jam wants to make sure you still get enough, so I actually ended up getting two sandwiches to make up for the bread size. It's more than I could ever eat in a sitting, but I appreciate the thought. Then you had a choice of regular or sweet potato fries. I know this new space is still in its infancy, and I'd really like to see them establish a name for themselves if they want to be a part of the night scene. They are definitely doing well with their choice of cocktails. I think if they brought in a really good taplist (maybe even consider a hard cider on tap as well?...) and some small plate items this would be a great space to come to at night.

    (4)

  • Andi S.

    Been twice for brunch, and left both times wondering how I could put so much food into my stomach before noon. The corned beef is a star of the restaurant, and makes its best appearance in the Bizness sandwich: heap of stringy corned beef, fried egg, cheese, red onion, and thousand island sauce. You also get a nice pile of crispy hash browns (although you can taste what must be a whole stick of butter in each serving). Other great dishes include giant wraps and an assortment of hashes and hotcakes. The nicest surprise is the bottle of Aardvark hot sauce at each table :) I love this sauce! I wish they could make a slushy out of it. Ok, not really. Overall: great food and friendly service makes this a go-to spot for friends and visitors.

    (4)

  • Bob D.

    I came here with my partner after we couldn't get in for breakfast at another place in time to make my flight back home to MKE. Wait was short, and the decor was pretty neat. Our waiter had a...Portland sort of demeanor. Professional, yet playful and humorous. My only complaint was that he said "I'll be right with you guys" then took a few more orders. My fiance flagged him down and told him we had a flight to get to, and the waiter immediately and noticeably went from playful and humorous to even more professional and efficient, and he really seemed like he cared about me making my flight. Really nice, professional guy, and he more than made up for my complaint. The food was outstanding as well. My fiance got a cappuccino, which seemed like the most skillfully prepared cappuccino I've ever seen or tasted. I wish I got one as well! I got the salmon hash, which was delicious and really really hit the spot. Prices were quite reasonable as well. Rock on, Jam!

    (5)

  • Brandi B.

    The tiny little corner breakfast spot is taking over the block! Run for your lives! Jam has expanded into the muuuch larger space next door (which used to be Inbibe,) and while this shortens the weekend brunch wait considerably, there seems to be some confusion (among both patrons and staff) about how to work this new-fangled arrangement... there are now TWO wait lists, and you're supposed to only sign up on the wait list for the side you want to be seated in. Get it? We didn't and so signed up on the original wait list and THEN realized that we'd be closer to getting fed by signing for the larger space, but by then one of the waitresses was carrying around the original list from space to space, with the mister trailing behind her muttering bits of "um hey, can I see that... I just need to... I think we put our names on the wrong..." A little confusion at the head, but a faster seat and the same yummy breakfast and morning drinks that Jam is famous for. In a city of veg-friendly menus they still have some of the best non-meat options around, and the new space also serves lunch and dinner (the old corner spot is no longer serving lunch now, only breakfast.) While the old space was cozy and warm (during the summer actually pretty hot!) the new space is far more open and kind of loud. All hard surfaces and 20-ft ceilings and such. Not bad at all, just different. They probably need to figure out something a little more obvious on the seating list front, but that's a minor quibble. Solid brunch, nice new spot, faster grub, fantastic drinks.

    (4)

  • Kenneth H.

    Jam on. If you jam out with breakfast foods, hipsters, and long waits (weekends) then this is the place for you. I have enjoyed all the food items I have gotten, and there is a great amount of veggie options for those folks. I like their quirky interpretations of sweets (french toast/pancakes), and I do like how easy swapping/switching items is. The menu is more extensive than other b-fast spots in town, and the space seems larger (although on a weekend this place may be one of the busiest in town). Price is about average. There is nothing in my mind that really sets Jam apart from other brekfast/brunch places....it is good and well worth visiting (it is a fairly frequent part of my rolling breakfast rotation).

    (4)

  • N-Sizzle K.

    Over an hour wait to be seated next to the kitchen, where I could hear the obnoxious big blonde woman yelling at her staff. Food came out soggy and not hot enough. I see all these rave reviews about this place, it makes me think they've padded their own Yelp page. A note to the owner: I have never seen such unprofessional interaction in front of customers. And if you're working, are you allowed to be drinking mimosas? In front of guests and children? You may think no one is paying attention, but I have to answer to my child, who sees and hears everything. Will never go back. Spend your money elsewhere, like the Cricket Cafe or even McDonalds.

    (1)

  • Levecke M.

    We loved it so much-we went twice during a four day visit to portland. delicious monster nachos and lotsa local beer on tap. Breakfast-FANTASTIC. Great food, very friendly for dietary restrictions, nice staff. Play space for the kiddos. Love it

    (4)

  • Vi B.

    Don't get me wrong- This place has good food. Good. Food. Big portions & decent prices. Then why the "Meh. I've experienced better?" Because of the wait. Yes, I recognize that most breakfast places on a Saturday will be packed, but every time I've gone to Jam on (perhaps 4 times now), I have waited over an hour (and up to an hour an a half). It didn't matter if I came at 10. Or 12. Or 1 p.m. It didn't matter if I had a party of two. Or four. Or Three. I'd wait. I'd wait, and watch as people in front of my party were called. Sometimes, people would write that they have two people (when in reality they have 3 or 4), so as to try and cut the line. And it worked. 2 out of the 4 times I have been there the waitresses have accidentally skipped over our name (and we've had to ask them about it later), and last time, I watched as one of the waitresses comped a few drinks for a couple whose name had also been accidentally surpassed. Then, we order. And, almost a half hour passes, and our food comes. Good food, yes. But worth the wait? Again, I KNOW the wait is inevitable. I recognize that. But I'm just trying to give fair warning to my fellow Yelpers: the place is very chill and a cool place to grab some food with friends. But the wait to do so is long. Really, really, really long.

    (2)

  • Rosetta S.

    The wait takes forever, but they offer coffee while your wait. We were seated in Little jam, which had an interesting waitstaff, and a more in your face atmosphere. Something I can dig. I tried the grand marnier french toast, made with challah, which came with fresh strawberries, and fresh berry sauce. I didn't really taste like grand marnier, but I enjoyed the sauce. I also liked the bread (although I prefer brioche). I also tried the oatmeal chai blueberry pancakes, which were not impressive, although for vegan, they were good. The hash browns were crispy. The vegetarian gravy was my favorite, it was delicious, it was spiced nicely, and very creamy. I might go back, I want to try the maddie cakes.

    (4)

  • Lesley R.

    We went here once.....we figured any place that had a line out the door had to be good. We had breakfast there....but I can't remember what I had. I will go back and find out, and post more. Sorry. : ) I can say .... we both really liked it, which is not always easy for us to agree on. I *require* a place to not have an attitude, and my husband has to have a place that meets his standards (I won't speak for him). I will give it three stars for now.....just til I get to give em a try a second time. I just bookmarked the place....and we will go back very soon.

    (3)

  • Mercy T.

    I ordered hash-browns and corned beef. The corned beef is cooked very well with amazing flavor. The potatoes could use a lot of seasoning but we're crispy and moist. I don't like how long and stringy the corned beef is. You have to eat it like spaghetti. It would please me more if it was chopped, so I can eat the meat, egg and potatoes all in one bite. The portion size is monstrous. I ate it for 3 meals. I don't like that, I actually would rather have one portion when I go out to eat, it's just way too much and I don't like having to carrying anything extra around while walking/bussing. Next on the table was their breakfast burger my husband ordered. Beef, bacon, egg, lettuce and tomato. It was so huge he had to take off most of the lettuce and then attempted and failed to eat it properly. It was such a mess, and not in a good delicious messy way. -1 star for huge portions/very hard to eat hash and burger. But, 4 stars because some people love huge portions, I feel personally that means the quality is lower, but a lot of people don't care about that! The flavor of the corned beef and burger we're so delicious. I also feel, the meat being the most important part, they did that well which a lot of places don't.

    (4)

  • Andrew A.

    Was overall pleased by my first visit. I can easily see upgrading the rating after another. The fabled Corned Beef Hash was delicious as advertised. I'm glad they used stringy hash, rather than cubed or diced potatoes. I've have 5-7 lattes a week, but for some reason today's was one of the better I've had in a long time (maybe it's because I opted for soy milk.) The free jam found on your table was great, try some in your espresso. Both servers were very cool! Prices are fair, time to table is more than appropriate, and parking isn't too painful.

    (3)

  • Alyssa A.

    Came here on a busy weekend when the place was absolutely packed. I can definitely tell it's a neighborhood favorite. We didn't mind the wait for a table as they have self-serve coffee and the sun was shining. The service here is brisk, not always very friendly and they are so busy that to flag some one down is almost considered a crime. The food was good. Nothing to rave about but quality fare and lots of great vegan options. In fact, the mix of vegan and non-vegan items on the menu was by far the thing I liked most about the place. It would make a great spot to take a mixed group of people and still be able to satisfy every ones' food needs.

    (2)

  • Ben F.

    Had the salmon scramble but it was way too small for the $15 price tag

    (3)

  • Katie M.

    I'm really happy this place exists! I should start by saying that the food is amazing. I went to Jam On Hawthorne for the first time, tonight. It was amazing. I'm always a big fan of diner-type breakfast places, and though this doesn't quite strike me as a "diner" per-say, their food is well above average and on the cusp of excruciatingly delicious. I had their Stalla Bleu burger, which seemed like a good choice. I saw that tots came with and immediately went with the familiar. Garlic Aioli? Don't mind if I do. Coffee, too, please. The waitress (Maddy) was a genuine smile, and wonderful conversation, as well as helpful. The happy hour list looked swell, but I was starving and not in the mood for a drink (Rain check, though. I heard there are MIMOSAS. They found my weak spot.) but as soon as I ordered my food, the lovely Maddy had it there for me, hot and perfect. Unfortunately, breakfast (what I was REALLY craving) stopped serving at 3pm, but I was content and satisfied with a dinner menu. In the brief minutes I had to wait for my food, I looked around. First thing I noticed: the lighting in here is perfect. Hand-clipped snowflakes and holographic stars hanging from the ceiling. Big open room, not too hot, not too cold, huge Christmas tree for the holidays, and barely a soul in the place. The food: The half pound of meat on my burger was perfect. The bleu cheese was well worth the money, and trust me, if you only kinda like bleu cheese, get the jam burger, because this burger was LOADED with high-quality, no BS, bleu cheese. The bacon was yummy, just chewy enough and not crispy-weird. The burger was moist, the lettuce was fresh. I don't normally like onions on my burger, and I ate these with GUSTO. The tater-tots were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the perfect bar food made even more perfect. Paired with garlic aioli and everything is beautiful; Nothing hurts. As we were finishing our food, a band was setting up. A lovely violin player and a stand-up bass, some guitars and whatnot, I was really and truly surprised this place wasn't packed. It's the Thursday night before Christmas, and it's happy hour. where is everyone? Breakfast, I was told, is a lot more crowded, but honestly, who doesn't love breakfast? This is the perfect dinner date spot, too, guys. I'm just pleased with this whole place. I'm sad that they are considering taking away the dinner menu (maybe dinner hours, too?) and honestly, if you care about good food, proper, friendly service, timely waitstaff and a cozy place to listen to old-timey music? Come during the lovely night hours. MIMOSAS, I WILL COME BACK TO YOU.

    (5)

  • Sarah V.

    Just had my first experience at Jam on Hawthorne (or more accurately, Little Jam, next door, for breakfast). It is now officially on our short list of favorite breakfast spots. The Loaded Bowl (a heavenly hodgepodge of hashbrowns, cheddar cheese, vegetarian sausage gravy, green onions and an egg) is the culinary equivalent of being rocked gently to sleep pressed against the bosom of a large southern woman. It just wrapped me up and LOVED on me. True to Portland, this shabby-yet-spotless hipster joint has cute servers, great coffee, strange art and fantastic food. A must-visit for all breakfast lovers.

    (4)

  • Katie M.

    Excellent, friendly service. Great coffee. AMAZING food. I got a maddie cake and an oatmeal chai pancake and I can't decide which I loved more. The maddie cake was lighter and sugary, and the oatmeal cake is thick and just soaks up syrup. I loved them both dearly. I tried to eat them both too, but my stomach was about to explode. It seemed super crowded if you were there with a big group, but I was alone so I got to sit at the bar and receive prompt and friendly service from the bartender. I will definitely return on my next trip to Portland. There was also a super friendly smiley server who gave me directions to the bathroom. Thank you super friendly smile server, I will always remember your kindness and your cowboy hat.

    (5)

  • Maria P.

    With many spectacular Portland brunch options, Jam is one of my all time favorites. The expansion, now including over 30 tables and a kids play area, is perfect in accommodating large brunch crowds. Their huevos rancheros and bloody marys are not to be missed. LOVE Jam!

    (5)

  • H. L.

    I would say this place is fairly middle of the road. I ordered the chorizo sandwich with hash browns . The hash browns were seasoned unevenly though good. The sandwich was tasty. I feel the restaurant could be a little cleaner and could benefit from a fresh coat of paint. I do like the size and the place which makes the wait less. I would go back, but this would not be a the top of my list.

    (3)

  • Harlan E.

    Amazing! I love this place every time. My wife and I have gone twice and waited an hour for seats both times, but it's worth it. For the price there is not a better brunch in Portland (two people for $20 - $30). Get the "Big Breakfast" it's awesome.

    (5)

  • Katie C.

    Jam is a great go-to breakfast spot. The menu is huge and I am always pleased with what I order, whether I go the eggs/protein route or the pancakes/carbs route. I love their ricotta pancakes, very fluffy and delicious with either syrup or jam on them. The service can be slow, but the waiters make up for it with their witty comments and speedy coffee refills.

    (4)

  • Courtney A.

    Best breakfast I have had since going vegan. We love their food and service. Last time we were in there was a slight mix up and the waitress misunderstood that my husband and I were ordering the exact same thing, and sent out one plate for us to split. (Which in the end we should have since their portions are ginorm!) So I waited a quick few minutes for them to rush my plate out to me. They also forgot the avocado on my late plate (tofu scram), and I could tell the waitress was irritated but I am hoping it wasn't because I was asking for what I ordered... Either way, because of the food we will be back! Its a busy joint but the lines speak for themselves!

    (5)

  • Richard V.

    My go to brunch spot in PDX. The JD Massacre is phenomenal, the lemon ricotta pancakes are dope, and the staff is always super friendly (a rarity in this town). The new expansion is going to get me coming even more because I kind of hate waiting for brunch. Also, this is the only place I have ordered extra toast at because the JAMS are that good.

    (5)

  • Don B.

    Every time I go back to this place it gets worse and worse. The wait is longer, the waitstaff more surly, and the hipsters more.... uh... tragically hip. While I am still a fan of the corned beef hash, the other food I've had here is pretty meh, and when combined with the insane wait, it's totally not worth it for me. If I'm going to wait for an hour, I'm eating Mother's or Screen Door or something else phenomenal. This is still a great spot for veg-heads and vegans, as the numerous choices abound. That for me will leave it at 3-stars. I wasn't there on the day that my friends got treated like shit by the host/waitstaff, so I can't drop stars for that. This is just based on my last few trips to Jam. Given the choice, I tend to avoid.

    (3)

  • Sue G.

    I love Jam! Something for everyone. My husband and I are vegetarians and we had the most fabulous breakfast. He raved about his biscuits and vegan gravy, as well as the large plate of hash browns. I had the most delicious French Toast made with challah, with a berry syrup lightly drizzled over it and fresh strawberries scattered over all. The real maple syrup was warmed and delicious. The non-vegetarians with us were equally happy with their breakfasts. It was a Saturday morning and the place was packed, but the servers were friendly and efficient. We only waited a few minutes for our table, a large curved booth. It's probably in the top 3 of my all-time favorite breakfast restaurants. I can't wait to go back when we visit our daughter again, and try more of the delicious-sounding breakfasts.

    (4)

  • Patrick O.

    Wow! Tasty, tasty tofu scramble and good espresso for a diner.. My bartender for breakfast was ultra helpful with local info and to top it off, terribly cute :)

    (4)

  • Sara J.

    Fabulous choices for all dietary needs. Staff is so damn cute and awesome. Worth waiting, if busy. Play area for children, full bar, open and light. Dreaming of Jam in South Lake Tahoe, CA.......

    (5)

  • Lem P.

    I went here with my wife and sister in law on a trip to Portland. My sister is a pescatarian and want to try it out. The food was better than I was expecting. They had an ample selection of breakfast foods to try. And they had choices for both meat eaters and non meat eaters. I got the make your own egg scramble, which was good. I chose the corned beef, which is made in house, and it tasted very good. I also got a porch swing drink, which is an Arnold Palmer with Makers Mark. Let me tell you, it was pretty strong. I don't mind strong drinks at all but at 10 in the morning it caught me off guard. Overall it was a good experience and I would go back

    (5)

  • TK B.

    Jam is a pretty small little joint, but it's definitely packed with goodness! The homemade jams were very yummy, their mimosa selection was enticing, and their homemade vegetarian chorizo was life changing. I was born and raised a meat eating lady, so I was pretty sceptical when I saw that chorizo on the menu. But oh wow, was it delicioso!! The service was good and and our server was full of recommendations. The only downside, which isn't really a big one, is that it's very popular and hip. So, the wait can be a little long. Like I said, it's a small space. I'd definitely go again :)

    (4)

  • Tet W.

    I came for a late brunch and I wanted to try this place for a while. The restaurant is fairly big, noisy, and packed even during the late afternoon. The decor is funky with a bunch of paper snowflakes all tied on strings and hung throughout the restaurant. They also have a little stage in the restaurant. What they do on there who knows but definitely it gives a different vibe than your traditional breakfast joint. I had the corn beef hash and my friend had the works waffle. The corn beef hash comes with their house corn beef with bell peppers, red onions and hash browns mixed in their house sauce then grilled. It also comes with a choice of toast. I also ordered a side of bacon which was okay. The portion size is huge and the food was pretty good. Not the best I had but it!s solid. The corn beef was a bit overlooked, and I would have preferred the corn beef to be separate from the hash browns but they blended it all together and I feel it took away from the corn beef. Having poached egged over the corn beef was awesome. The works waffle is a Belgian waffle with warn blueberry compote with crushed hazel nuts with maple syrup. The waffle was awesome. Not too sweet and the blueberry compote was fresh and again not too sweet. It was perfect! The portion size is generous as well considering how much we paid. It's also great to get your coke in a big 32 oz glass jar. You'll never have to ask for refills! Our server was okay. We had to ask for syrup and ketchup but other than that she was friendly and checked on us once in a while. If you're in the Hawthorne district and looking for a great brunch give this place a try. I wouldn't recommend bringing family here nor would I bring a date since it's so noisy, but it's the perfect place to meet with friends for breakfast or brunch.

    (4)

  • Emee P.

    My food at dinner/happy hour was good. Super lemony yummy hummus, fresh salsa, good chips, tasty burger. The staff handled our quite unwieldy and large group in a fine manner. The Saturday night crowd for Mo Phillips' kids' show was a crazy mosh pit of kids but fun, and a good vibe. (Child-phobes, beware!) Good selection of beer, and happy group of people. Only thing I was sad about, was they put condiments on the kids' burgers although I asked for plain, dry burgers (I specifically said "meat/cheese/bread" only) -- I had to scrape it off. But a small complaint. Overall: good.

    (4)

  • Steve V.

    This place is everything you expect out of a Portland breakfast joint... Except...that you actually get good service. Portland is known for giving bad service, Jam on Hawthorne transcends Portland's "coolness" and actually treats you like they appreciate you as a patron. I wish I would've gotten our waiter's name, he could not have been better. A perfect blend of being engaging and funny without being too much. He was awesome. He made the meal for us. We'd go back just for the service. Good crowd, good people in the restaurant with us - it always helps the atmosphere. The food is amazing - really large portions and creative menu items. You know when you can't decide and want to go back just to try other items, you've found a great place. I can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Maryna P.

    Came in to Big Jam for the second time with a really big group of friends for a brunch. We waited over an hour to get seated just because the only way they were willing to accommodate our group of 10 is in one of the two booths. They were busy, I get it, but there were many tables that can be put together for a big group. The hostess and the waiters ignored the waiting crowd completely. Which, while again, sort of understandable during a busy busy Saturday morning, was also a let down when an hour later the hunger really started to set in and everyone was growing impatient. We did go through our fair share of coffee while waiting too. It may not be a bad idea to run across the street to Grand Central Bakery for a little appetizer if you plan to arrive with more than two people. That "complaint" aside, the food was as prompt as possible and as delicious as usual. For small appetites the egg sandwiches are delicious and just enough to give your belly a good feeling, though they're nothing special, and you could probably make 6 of them at home for the same $6. All the other food was tasty and rich, and will still keep me coming back. Many good things are to be said about the lemon ricotta pancakes. Even after Jam expanded the food quality is still as great as I remember when it was just a little tiny corner cafe (which is still there, of course) The thing of note though are the breakfast cocktails! Yummm! Do ask for the full beverage menu, and enjoy what a full bar has to offer even if it's 10 am. Enjoy the local art, take in the time with friends, have a morning beverage and take it easy on the workers, they are not why you come back to Jam time after time.

    (3)

  • Nathaniel B.

    Finally made it to Jam On Hawthorne on Sunday on a friend's recommendation and loved it! Got there around 1pm and got a table right away. The waitstaff was very attentive. We each had a custom made mocha which were delicious. I had a build-your-own scramble which also came with hashbrowns and toast and for 50 cents I upgraded from toast to a fresh made biscuit. The food was all really delicious, and the portion sizes were huge. I had enough to take home and have for breakfast again the next day. We also didn't have trouble finding street parking within a block. It's a little west of the main strip of businesses that people usually set as a destination on Hawthorne, but well worth the diversion. Fun hip environment with art by local artists for sale on the walls. Highly recommended for brunch!

    (5)

  • stangirl w.

    Excellent food and service. I had the Corned beef hash for the first time in my life and what a great place to try it for the first time.

    (5)

  • Liz G.

    My husband and I look forward to our every Saturday morning dose of Jam! The service, food, specials, bloody marys, local art, and coffee keep us coming back weekly! We love ty's big breakfast and their awesomely prepared bacon! (it ended my vegetarian habits!) Keep it up, Jam!

    (5)

  • Ben D.

    Best brunch spot in the SE for me. Waiting in line on a weekend is worth it!

    (5)

  • Shelb E.

    Like many other patrons of Jam on Hawthorne, it was love at first taste. Long lines weren't of concern - there is always a wait for brunch on Portland weekends - and Stumptown coffee, despite lacking originality, is still a good brew. Then something went wrong: Jam opened up in the larger venue next door. To say nothing of the douchey low-rent martini bar feel of the larger restaurant, many other customers have also commented on the decline in good customer service. Not only that, but the wait for food once seated is longer. And to top it, the quality just isn't the same. My partner and I loved making Jam one of our regular spots, but have agreed to skip it for more satisfying options: Junior's, Broder and even Genie's. I don't wish downsizing on anyone, but Jam would be better served to shut down its large operation and go back to the small, lovable corner cafe where it started!

    (3)

  • Leslie F.

    This place was pretty good. We had breakfast and the proportions were large. I feel a little let down from how this place has been talked about though, maybe we were there on an off day or didn't try the right stuff. It was good but there's definitely better in Portland..

    (3)

  • Matheas M.

    Food is great. Know that if you're going anywhere for the Portland experience (to be ignored by wait staff until you grow old), this is the place. I love it, but have so many friends that have boycotted it I never seem to end up there anymore. Shame because I actually have the time to wait aeons to be served.

    (3)

  • Tami A.

    I'm not sure how I've never written a review on this place before? It is one of my favorite breakfast places in Portland. Lots of vegetarian options, they have gluten free bread, their hashbrowns are amazing, coffee is good and stays full, good mimosas, quick service... what's not to like? When I'm feeling really hungry and don't mind feeling huge and gross for the rest of the day I like Ty's Big Breakfast. Their lemon ricotta pancakes are incredible too. But for the most part I just order the two egg breakfast with hashbrowns, gf bread and coffee. Can't go wrong there! If you have out of town visitors or local friends who have never been here, I highly recommend you bring them here! Side note though: If you go at a popular time, you'll likely have to wait. Worth it though, trust me.

    (5)

  • Rosemary B.

    Came here with a friend when I was in town. I had the oatmeal chai pancakes, and they were awesome!! I dream of them. Definitely not only for vegans. If I lived in Portland, I would have brunch here all the time.

    (4)

  • Kimberley D.

    Sassy Mary and your rosemary infusion... how you do delight me. Friendly server who sat down and chatted with us for awhile about the importance of the film The Calamari Wrestler, a joyous affair between a giant squid and the woman he loves. Delicious scramble with house made black beans and huge portions. Tasty vegan options. Be prepared to wait, but the outside serve-your-own cups of Stumptown help.

    (4)

  • Adi D.

    Let me preface this by saying that the food and drinks at Jam are exceptional, I really like the new expanded location and until yesterday I have always received pretty good service. The bloody maries are amazing here, we had some really delicious drink with mango infused vodka or something, the monster nachos are HUGE and awesome, and I don't eat meat but my boyfriend loves the blue cheese burgers. Really great brunch spot. Last night, not so much. I know everyone has their off- days, but the server my boyfriend and I got last night was really blowing it. We were one of two tables in the restaurant. We were brought our food by the server at which point we asked for water refills, she never gave us water refills. She went out and smoked a cigarette with a group of people for like 20 minutes and we could see her through the glass window. I went up to the bar and asked the bartender for water refills. We waited atleast another ten minutes to get our check brought to us and at that point she asked if we would like more water. AHAHA. This was after this girl told us she had just started working here. Like seriously, the economy is bad and it is hard to get jobs, you would think people that get hired would do the minimum effort possible to give decent service. It really isn't that hard to do.

    (4)

  • Ilesha D.

    Scrumptious. I loved everything about it. Good food, nice servers and great place on Hawthorne. Definitely coming back for brunch!

    (5)

  • Neil W.

    In Summary: the seating process is pure chaos and this restaurant suffers from lack of management. This is a prime spot for service with an attitude! I am not sure if I "should" be writing a review because I did not actually make it to the point of getting to order and receiving food, but I did waste an hour of my life waiting (observing) while trying to get brunch here on a Sunday morning. So this was my first time at Jam since they expanded into the rest of the building. My wife and I arrived and put our name on the waiting list. After seeing people getting sat who put their name on "the list" AFTER us, I went to look at the list and ask what was up. The hostess quickly gave us a seat. My expectation was that after spending 45 minutes waiting for a table, the service would pick up. In the first 15 minutes of sitting at the table, we got two glasses of ice water from the hostess and an empty promise from our waiter that he would be back "in a few minutes". We patiently waited while our server had an extended chat with the table behind us. I flagged down the hostess and asked to see the manager. I was told that the "manager" was serving tables. The manager never came out and our server said that he "practically was the manager". When I explained my issues he responded "this is how brunch works in Portland so get used to it". I really enjoy going to busy restaurants and I do not mind waiting my turn - but this place is very disorganized and it is very evident that service suffers because there is ZERO management presence.

    (1)

  • Britt C.

    I've been to Jam a couple of times now and it's a pretty solid place: good service, good food, decent setting. If you plan to go on a weekend, I recommend arriving before 10am if you don't want to wait for more than a hour. Even with the expansion into "Big Jam," the place still has outrageous lines. They do, however, provide hot coffee to patient patrons trying to stay warm/dry outside. The coffee is, of course, Stumptown and they have a great range of breakfast cocktails. The spicy bloody Mary is a good choice. On food, there is always the tough choice of whether to go with sweet or savory. On the sweet side, go with the oatmeal chai blueberry pancakes. On the savory side, your options are pretty endless, but you can't go wrong with some combo of hashbrowns, eggs, veggies and toast.

    (3)

  • Ann S.

    This place reeked of beer and the high chairs were not comfortable.

    (1)

  • Tanya F.

    Normal breakfast food, which is usually good anyway. I've been here several times now and just can't understand what the hype is about. It's just not worth waiting an hour for, especially now that the fantastic Blue Pig is just down the street.

    (3)

  • Joy K.

    The "Corned Beef Hash" should be re-named "Lots o' Hash with almost no Corned Beef." I basically paid 9 dollars for a pile of shredded potatoes and a very small amount of flavorless meat. FOILED, hardcore. I don't mind spending a good amount of buckaroos for breakfast if it's something I can't reproduce at home. But I can shred potatoes. I can buy corned beef. I can make an over easy egg with no seasoning. I can toast a slice of rye bread. Conclusion: I minded spending my buckaroos here. It was not horrible, but it was not worth the price nor the over an hour wait. One star because the servers were friendly, but that was probably the only redeeming factor about this place. The atmosphere wasn't all the great either, there are definitely cuter places in Portland. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing? But first impressions count and mine was no bueno.

    (2)

  • Deborah N.

    Massive amounts of food. I'm talking a massive breakfast wrap loaded with eggs and bacon and spuds, then hash browns on the side. A corned-beef sandwich, the likes of which I haven't seen since New York. Everything I saw go by us was a massive amount of food. Did I say massive? They ought to just bring you a box with the food and avoid having to come back. On the con side, though...it would have hurt the waitress to crack a smile. My sweet friend complimented her pretty eyes and she just rolled them. She's either too hip to work there or just doesn't care. On the other hand, the guy who brought out our food seemed to be having a good time. They get 4 stars only for the rude waitress. Taste? Well, the wrap was kind of bland, but get the house salsa--really good. My friend could only eat a quarter of her massive sandwich. It was lunch on a weekday and they were slammed. I'm not sure I'd want to wait for a weekend breakfast here, especially because right on the menu it states "No relaxing when there are people waiting." WTF? But massive amounts of food, I kid you not.

    (4)

  • RJ H.

    Really good brunch, but I'm still not convinced it's worth the wait. Of course, it's my own fault for going on a Sunday. Brunch is church in Portland, Oregon and many people worship at the altar of Jam On Hawthorne. I'm hardly a convert, but I'm certainly willing to attend services now and then.

    (4)

  • Laurie F.

    I walk by this restaurant all the time on my Sunday morning walks and decided this last Sunday to meet a girlfriend there I haven't seen in 20 years to catch up. I knew in advance I would have to wait so it didn't surprise me that I had to wait 30 minutes for a table. I didn't mind...who could while sipping the perfect mimosa. The bartender made it exactly how I like, a glass of champagne with a splash of OJ. I was made to feel at home the minute I walked in...everyone was attentive and nice. My friend arrived right when our outdoor table was ready. Our server was awesome and humorous and above all very patient with us. It took us forever to order because we kept talking and forgetting to look at the menu and he couldn't have been more patient. I promise it had died down by this time and no one else was waiting for a table. Ordered a breakfast burrito and it was excellent, but after 2 mimosas I could only eat half...my boyfriend enjoyed the other half the next day. My girlfriend and I sat there after we paid for over an hour and they just kept filling up our water glasses and were as nice as could be. They never made us feel rushed. Great experience, Great food, and excellent service. Thanks guys you made a reunion with an old friend perfect.

    (5)

  • Bob K.

    Had Breakfast there. Great Place. Comfortable seating. Good service. I had the corned beef hash with 2 eggs. Mmmmmmm. But there is no way I could eat the whole thing. My wife had the salmon hash with eggs. It was very good. One in our group had a spinach scramble which was just ok. The other had the corned beef hash sandwich and he thought his was pretty good. We will come back. Nice place.

    (4)

  • Kirstin O.

    Great restaurant and totally worth the wait!!! From the friendly host to the amazing servers to the delicious breakfast, we will definitely be back. We love the maddy cakes, corned beef hash, and Ed's scramble but honestly have never had anything that was "just ok". It's always fabulous. Plus the coffee is great and it is usually served by our favorite bearded server with a free side of witty banter. We love it here.

    (5)

  • Lindsay C.

    Jam has become one of my favorite Sunday brunch spots in SE Portland. They have a large (but not too large) menu with lots of variety, plus vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. I have taken friends and family and not a single person has been disappointed. You should definitely expect to wait if you go breakfast/brunch and possibly even lunch, but with their new expansion, I find the wait is a little less intense. Also, their bloody marys are to die for.

    (4)

  • Dave N.

    Yum! I came in for the first time today and was very pleased with El Beardo, a vegan tofu scramble. Looked to have 3 or 4 other vegan options on the menu plus a clear willingness to sub and veganize most of the other dishes. The jam today was a peach-jalepeño, which was sweet and tasty with only a hint of spice. Why each dish doesn't come with 2 or 3 big slices of toast to showcase this handmade goodness is a mystery.

    (5)

  • Rachael L.

    DAYAM JAM!! I finally ate here for the first time and must say, the food is A+ tops, yum delicious, tastes so healthy and homecooked! Fresh ingredients, and cooked and seasoned to perfection. We each had scrambles and were both very pleased. It was well worth the wait. Which by the way, the wait sucked... I'd give 5 stars but for the wait, because it could have been shorter. I feel like they aren't utilizing the space to its fullest potential (ie the kids play area could have held another 4 tables and there was at least one table that was set but wasn't being used seemingly due to a lack of chairs). Maybe they could make the play area a seating area during top hours? We did see 5+ people leave rather than stick around for the wait. Our servers were nice and attentive, coffee cups were never empty. I can't wait to go back and try the grand marnier french toast!

    (4)

  • marissa w.

    Always a good breakfast! Now that they opened up the 2nd location, there is rarely a wait. The service is always fast and the servers are always super nice. They serve good cage free eggs and always have a seasonal special. The bloody marys are amazing...made with habanero mango vodka! The jam here is great, but I rarely get a chance to eat it....unless I splurge and order a single lemon ricotta pancke...oh my. Overall this place is great...but I wish they would offer more scramble options...or lower the price on the make your own option. I love the idea of "make your own" but I don't want to pay over $10 if I add 4 ingredients to my scramble.

    (4)

  • Chelsea A.

    The hash browns were freaking delicious. And I have a feeling that if I was a vegan/vegetarian I would love this place. The staff was surprisingly awesome for being a bunch of hip looking kids (see how I avoided the word "hipsters" their, it's because I hear they're dying off). I can't really remember eating Jam, maybe I just didn't have any toast. On a more personal note: I think I've started to exhaust my breakfast options. That's right, I've been to too many places. And now I go to places like Jam and it just, sorta, feels the same. Like, someone would say "Jam, we should totally go there! I love that place" and I will be like "where?" and then they will tell me all about it and I'll say "sure that sounds good". We will go and I'll walk through the door and have a moment where I go (in my head, so not to be rude) "dude I've totally been here before" but it wasn't really memorable. Either good or bad, so, ya know, whatevs. And then I'll eat some hash browns, and they will be awesome. I'll comment that they have tons of vegetarian options which is nice, for some people. And we will leave and I will promptly forget all about Jam until next time.

    (3)

  • P P.

    It was nothing special. The El Paso eggs were bland, especially considering they are supposed to be Mexican-like. The spinach was NOT good. The coffee beverages, were amazing. Try the Hot Haze. And, the service was good.

    (2)

  • erin g.

    I have been lucky enough to get a table almost immediately on our last two visits. If I recall it was Monday morning-so there you go. Love the cozy atmosphere and nice service. Kind of disappointed in the vegan options, (3-4 options-why is this place toted so vegan friendly?) I always end up making my own scramble out of the list of items which tends to result in a $10+ breakfast when you charge per item! However, the food is good and the carnivore that comes with me always loves his meat.

    (4)

  • Rugger B.

    If you are looking for a delicious spot to have breakfast, go to Jam on Hawthorne! You might have to wait due to its popularity, but the staff is friendly and quick and roll over tables fast. Their breakfast cocktails are delicious and come with yummy infused liquors. Everything I've eaten at Jam has been absolutely delicious! The prices are definitely worth it considering the quality and quantity of food you receive. And can you say hashbrowns? With so many places in Portland serving home potatoes, I desperately needed a place that can serve up a nice plate of hashbrowns. I highly recommend this place for it's menus, specials, and delightful staff.

    (5)

  • Jess K.

    Big fan of this place.. went for some brunch with a group of friends today and had a great experience. One of my friends got there early, so by the time I got there we already had a table [woo! HUGE line avoided]. Three of us were there, had to wait for two people... got no bitchy looks, great service of coffee and mimosas while we perused the menu and waited for the rest of our party to arrive. Once food was ordered, didn't take long, was delish and large portions. There are tons of vegan/gluten-free options, which was awesome. I had a ham/onion/swiss scramble and a side of fresh fruit, and split a lemon ricotta pancake with a friend. YUM! Friendly server, had no problem splitting the check after cheerfully informing us it would be no problem if we just tell him how much to put on each card [luckily 3 out of 5 of us had cash so we weren't totally obnoxious in doing so]. We sat in the newer expanded area, which was lovely with high ceilings and great artwork. There is a huge area for kids to play, so very family friendly. Yet another winning point- they have 7 or 8 flavors of mimosas, and let you mix and match. As a lover of mimosas I loved it... fav flavor definitely was a strawberry grapefruit mix. Only $5 and strong. Overall- wonderful place, will recommend to others and definitely return.

    (5)

  • L.A. W.

    Home made corned beef is just fabulous!!!! I love the ricotta lemon pancakes. Mostly the place is clean (it just isn't clean - which always brings me to if the tables aren't clean.....what does the kitchen look like???) I prefer little Jam (smaller and cozier) while the spouse prefers Big Jam (right next door). Irritant - the wait staff. Personally, I just want you to take my order, answer my questions about the menu, refill my coffee cup, bring me my bill. The basics of being a waiter. I don't want you as a friend. We have been there three time and it has happened every time that the wait staff has tried to start the "so what are you doing today" chat - I don't know you, please bring me coffee and my food and leave my conversation to who is sitting at my table. We'll be back - that they are open unitl 3pm is a big help to us and our schedule.

    (4)

  • Scott A.

    DELICIOUS food, the servers are kind and the breakfast choices are flat out awesome. The atmosphere is casual and chill It can get a bit crowded and if there are kids around they have an area to distract them, steer clear of that corner if you enjoy a quiet meal but that's out of their control. The food and prices are superb and that's all you need to know.

    (4)

  • Corey F.

    I've spent a couple of mornings gazing longingly at Jam through the windows of Grand Central Bakery across the street. The line had always kept me away from what I suspected to be an awesome breakfast experience. A consistent line of patrons willing to wait for eats is a good sign in my book. But that line! It was just too much to get me to commit. Enter the new Jam expansion into the space next door. Table for three, please. No wait and fast service. Dreams do come true. The 2 sides don't speak in terms of seating order, so decide which side you want and go for it. Once you've committed, there's no turning back. The food was dirty and delicious. The loaded bowl should not be eaten without an accompanying aspirin and statin but it was tasty. Crisp, fried hash browns, mixed with melted cheese, covered in veggie sausage gravy and an over easy egg on top. I am home. The dirty harry bloody mary was a salad in a spicy tomato-alcohol bath - just how I like it. My friends' scrambles looked great as well but I think I scored with the bowl. Service, as mentioned, was fast and friendly. We enjoyed our time, never felt rushed and felt appreciated for our visit. I will definitely be back for a mimosa and to eat my way around the menu.

    (4)

  • Alyssa C.

    I keep coming here and getting breakfast burritos because they are so damn good! Eric loves Ty's big breakfast. I can't believe it's vegan! So good, I definitely recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Lindsay B.

    My boyfriend and I both work at brunch joints, but that doesn't stop us from coming out to Jam on our day off! We've waited 40 minutes for just the two of us, and it's worth every bit of it. Just don't talk to each other the whole way there, so that you have something to talk about while you're waiting, easy :) They move at a functional pace for themselves so as to not turn in into a jumbled overwhelmed mess. Once I'm seated, I can count on my food being out and in front of me in less than 10 minutes. The drinks are delightful, the service is simple and efficient, the atmosphere is smooth, and the food is oh so satisfying. As far as what to order, I usually go in knowing what I want until I see the specials menu! The jam is amazing, make sure you get your fill, and the corned beef is perfect. That's all I can say. Any decision you go with will be a safe one :)

    (5)

  • Rebecca R.

    Loved this place! There are so many options for different dietary concerns, We got there early before the lines started getting crazy (check out your options at the bar before waiting for a table!). Service was great and overall awesome atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Colton P.

    Amazing breakfast burritos and huge mimosas. A lot of variety for those that don't eat meat. Service was great and even on a busy Sunday morning our party of 4 was seated within 10 mins.

    (5)

  • Kim S.

    Everyone in our groups food was delicious looking/tasting. Our waiter had a great since of humor for so early on a Saturday. I liked the big menu for both food and drinks, seemed like there was something to please everyone in our group. No trouble getting a table for a group of 5 before 9 am.

    (5)

  • Man D.

    Such a yummy little breakfast joint! I'm a picky vegetarian & my boyfriend is an avid meat-eater & it's great to be able to come here & both have plenty of ordering options on the menu. Their chai pancakes are amazing & so is their homemade jam. Only downside in my book: the servers could be friendlier. The last two times I was there, I had an absolutely TERRIBLE server (same guy both times). :-/ Hipster central all-around: decor, menu, & service. Food & selection: 5 stars Atmosphere: 3 stars Service: 2 stars

    (3)

  • Jim H.

    How can you not like corned beef wrapped in hash browns? Come on, that totally rocked. We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast and some great coffee. This is THE place to go in the area. I hear it gets crowded but mid week late morning seems fine. Enjoy!

    (4)

  • Christine S.

    We like Jam. Like everyone says on here, expect a wait if you plan to go on a weekend. But I try to avoid taking stars away from places simply because of wait times. We've gone a few times and had decent food and pleasant enough experiences. I just don't at all understand what the hype is and why it is worth a two to three hour wait. I do think they have really great customer service - they're friendly and willing to banter with you. They also have an enormous, varied menu which many people prefer, but sometimes I think a place that has less of a selection yet does everything perfectly is more impressive. The breakfast cocktails are also worth mentioning. I was a little weirded out seeing Emergen-C as an ingredient in a few of them, but I ended up liking it quite a bit. Jam is good, but Portland definitely has better brunch spots that won't test your endurance to wait so long.

    (3)

  • Stephanie R.

    Great joint. Huge space and they have a play area just for kids to play, which rocks. We sat at the bar and ordered from Jennifer and Sierra. Great customer service, super friendly and chatty. I ordered a bowl with hash browns, cheese, vegetarian gravy with a fried egg and a blood orange mimosa. Cool, laid back joint with tons of food options, alcohol and juices. The music was kick ass. I def want to go back.

    (4)

  • Jesse B.

    A couple of my buddies and I stopped in on a trip to Portland from the bay area recently. We were not disappointed. The wait was long but we decided to brave the crowd as this place was highly recommended here on Yelp. Hot coffee was provided as we waited out front (place is very small) and the coffee was excellent which helped. Plus the weather was good anyway so we didn't mind. being a corned beef and hash lover I had to try as it's homemade. Excellent, large thin strips of corned beef falling apart on the fork. not the pile of mush some places dish out. The bloody mary was also great. Our server was very friendly and the place itself is cool. Lots of funky art to gaze at while you wait. I'd definitely go back again.

    (4)

  • Sara W.

    Wish this place was bigger bc the wait for a Saturday brunch kinda sucked...but can't complain too much, only waited about 30mins to get seated. I was torn between their oatmeal chai pancake and the grand marnier french toast...not to fret, they let me get one piece of each! it was so appreciated but way too much for my belly, so i took half a pancake home. everyone's food was GOOD! except i think the hashbrowns...usually they're fine, except this time they barely looked like they had touched the griddle they were that raw, yuck. and bc they were so busy, it took a WHILE to get our food but hey par for the course so we tried not to let our rumbling stomach's make us grouchy. the coffee was good and my glass was never empty...the strawberry jam was my fav, but peach was surprisingly good. overall happy we came here, such a delicious little spot!

    (4)

  • Esther R.

    Breakfast worth waiting in line for. Amazing Lemon ricotta pancakes. Their bloody mary was only ok. Mimosas, um...not so much. Overall a great experience and I will come back again!

    (4)

  • Nickole C.

    Okay so why and i giving the premier brunch spot a low score...two reason's one...The food is good but it is not so good it is worth an hour wait! Two they charge you or al the extra's which would be okay except they don't tell you it is extra and they actually are the ones that offer it...I had a pancake which syrup is extra...and I knew that and chose not to order...when the waiter put my plate down he said would you like some syrup...as if it was a curtsey...They also offered my companion onions for the egg sandwich and failed to share they would charge a dollar for that honor...the food is good don't get me wrong just not sure it is worth the hype!

    (3)

  • lucia j.

    I had a celebrity experience this morning dining in front of an audience of about 30 people sitting around watching me. The only thing that wasn't so celebrity was that they were actually just waiting for my table. Also not so celebrity is that I was in said audience for about an hour before I finally got my 2 pancakes of fame. I've never been here here and I didn't yelp it beforehand, so I didn't anticipate the really long wait at all and I was about ready to chew my arm off by the time we got seated since I arrived hungry. The name was finally called and I walked in and was nearly smacked in the face by a wall of sound. The music is really not helping the problem of bad acoustics, by the way. My dining partner and I sat at a larger table and conversation was not really an option. I was prepared for cool people to be handling my breakfast but we actually had a very nice, smiley server. I never realized how rare it is that a server walks by your table just to check on how you're doing in Portland until it happened to me, twice, during my meal. The food came out quickly, a good thing for a place with a long wait. The oatmeal chai blueberry pancakes...wow, so good but so rich. I mean really rich. Maybe it was just that particular batch, but it was so sweet it was like a dessert. The pancakes were very dense (I think they're gluten-free?) and it had the consistency of flattened bread pudding. If that sounds bad then I'm sorry because they were really quite fantastic. And they served it with a large squeeze bottle of maple syrup so I could douse them every so often. I really wanted to finish them but I just couldn't because they were so rich. For someone to wait in a flimsy lawn chair for an hour or more to break the fast and not be able to finish two pancakes? I'm talking SUPER RICH. Like the celebrity I was. I passed the excess to my dining partner who devoured it graciously and watched food that looked even more delicious than mine whizz by me. I decided quickly that I want to come back for that breakfast wrap thing. Unfortunately, my dining partner just wasn't feeling it. In fact, I got a firm "I would not go back there, ever" as soon as we jumped back in the car, the noise level and captivated audience being the deal breakers. I guess fame isn't for everybody. I will probably head back for aforementioned wrap thing. I'll keep my shades on though.

    (4)

  • Paul Safier S.

    Fantastic breakfast egg sandwich!

    (4)

  • Brittany N.

    Great decor, great location, great food, great service, great atmosphere. The lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote were divine. My friend and I shared them and it was a perfect portion for the two of us.

    (5)

  • Oliver W.

    Delicious food, real people. Doesn't get any better! I had to laugh at the bad reviews on here of people hating on the help, they must have a bad case of Hipsters Hating Other Hipsters for Being Hipsters. The service I got was great, and everyone looked as clean to me!

    (5)

  • Emma L.

    This place is pretty fantastic. As someone who tries to avoid eating wheat, I was super impressed with the gluten-free options. The chai blueberry oatmeal pancakes were such a delicious treat for someone who's pretty much given up on having decent pancakes again. The homemade jams were great on my pancakes, and they give you real maple syrup! I was debating having something with more protein, though, and was pleased to see you could substitute Udi's Gluten-Free bread for regular toast. Amazing! My fellow diners were pleased with their various vegetarian and meat-filled breakfasts. My boyfriend was super excited to get some biscuits, which they discounted because it took a while to bake. Their hash browns were great, and I really wish I had gotten some with my breakfast. Oh well. The wait can be a while, but there's coffee sitting outside for those who are waiting in line, so at least you can caffeinate yourself and keep from getting too grumpy.

    (5)

  • M. E.

    I don't like eating out for breakfast, but for Jam I gladly make an exception. Pluses: Excellent brewed coffee for a diner. And they're home-made granola is one of my top 10 favorite meals of all time. Negatives: The waiters are sometimes a bit too cutesy. I get it: the Jam folks are a lighthearted, fun-loving bunch. But sometimes, I want to have minimal, no-fuss interaction with my waiter--especially in the morning. Bottom Line: Well worth the price. But probably not worth the wait you're likely to encounter on the weekends. Hit it up on a weekday, if you can.

    (4)

  • Neill P.

    Jam on Hawthorne is in the top tier of Portland breakfast establishments. One of my favorite things about this place is that you can order pancakes and french toast a la carte at no cost penalty. For example, you could order 3 lemon ricotta pancakes for $7.50, or you can buy them individually for $2.50 each. That means you can mix and match those options in a single breakfast without paying a cost premium. And that's exactly what we did, ordering the lemon-ricotta pancakes (moist and delicious), the oatmeal-chai-blueberry pancakes (hearty and delicious) and the challah french toast. I recommend you all do the same to figure out which ones you like best. Personally, I think the oatmeal-chai-blueberry pancakes were some of the tastiest things I've ever had for breakfast. Brian's Hash, on the other hand, is the tastiest thing I've ever had for breakfast. They also serve Stumptown coffee. Most diner-esque places like this don't serve Stumptown, but these guys do. Rock on.

    (5)

  • bekah S.

    This place is lame. It is called jam is it not? And yet when I order toast with breakfast and ask for said jam the waitress stares blankly and asks why the peach mango salsa on the table isnt 'good enough'. When I asked for something different she says 'something more traditional?' fuck you lady. This place is called jam. Being me a selection of jam for my now cold toast. K thanks.

    (1)

  • Brian K.

    There are plenty of reviews, so I'll just add my experience... Ordered the corned beef hash - first time I've actually had the real stuff. It sounded real, so that's why I gave it a try. Pretty yummy for a breakfast - two or three eggs on top. huge serving, plenty of corned beef in my opinion (I eat vegetarian a lot, so your mileage may vary). I was thinking - this is so much food that I need someone to split it with! I'm pretty happy with that order and got to take away leftovers. The coffee was bottomless, although the coffee itself didn't really appeal. The wait staff was friendly and paid me a reasonable amount of attention, despite that I was sitting outside (there are not that many outside tables). The view outside isn't that great - it's Hawthorne traffic. Price - I give it "moderate" since the meal plus drink(s) would definitely get you to $10 pretty easily. Give the place a try, you may just like it. 8)

    (4)

  • Abbe and Jebby E.

    Abbe and Jebby's opinion of Jam: The menu at Jam boasts a huge selection of breakfast and lunch favorites, along with cocktails and Stumptown coffee. There is something to satisfy everyone, from build-your-own scramble to unique dishes like French toast made with challah bread and vegetarian and vegan-friendly items. Jam uses locally grown vegetables that they get from Uncle Paul's Produce Market and Killer Bread from that lovable ex-con, Dave. They also use only cruelty-free eggs, so you can leave your yuppie guilt at home. Another perk of eating at Jam is the prices. No matter how many local and fancy ingredients your meal contains, it won't break the bank. Aside from the lack of service we experienced, our meals were so enjoyable and affordable that we would happily return to Jam and eat again. No place is perfect, but with a little more effort from the wait staff, Jam would come pretty close.

    (5)

  • Danielle S.

    came here during happy hour for a drink. i ordered the special of the day which was some sort of peach affair. it was very good! the happy hour food that was being brought out to other tables looked divine and like such good value! i enjoyed the atmosphere in here, but it is definitely an odd one, in between a bar, coffeehouse and arts venue. i get that some people may not like that. service was friendly and quick!

    (4)

  • Ken N.

    The scrambles at Jam are good. But they offer free coffee while you wait. Good Coffee. That earn's them an extra star from me. The food here is really just Ok. I convienietly close to Jam so I've ended up coming a lot. I think on a couple of occasions I've had a dish that is really good. But most of the time its just ok. But hey good free coffee. I'm a fan :)

    (4)

  • Sherlock H.

    Yuck! Save your money and go to Alameda Cafe instead. The food here is uninspired. Very limited menu, and a lot of vegetarian versions that you have to ask for real meat on if you want to sub it out. That's not too bad, but the place just felt dirty and the waitress we had gave too much attitude. I don't get the big deal about there being jam here, apparently made by them. They only had two versions at the table, a berry and some weird hot like concoction. We were really happy to just get out of there.

    (1)

  • Patrick W.

    Wonderful little breakfast place! Not only delicious food, but they also have a great breakfast themed cocktail menu. There's a drink called the Plan C. It contains: orange vodka, strawberry Emergen-C, lemonade, and orange juice. It's like drinking children's aspirin with alcohol. Delicious! I love their Pesto Scrambles. A scrumptious mix of eggs, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, and basil pesto. They also serve french toast made with challah bread that's covered with fresh fruit and fruit sauce. The Lemon Ricotta Pancakes come slathered in mouthwatering blueberry compote. It's a fight over who has the best blueberry compote in town: Sanborn's or Jam on Hawthorne. But who cares? We all win either way! I find the waitstaff are friendly and sometimes fun to interact with. The downside is that you may have a long wait to get a table if you get there after 9am.

    (5)

  • Laura S.

    My new favorite breakfast hangout! The food was delicious! To say the least. The homemade jam and salsa was perfect. I had the vegetarian blackbean burrito-awesome. My dining partner had one egg, veggie sausage and toast. Finished off with two mimosas made for the best late brekkie in Portland to date!

    (5)

  • Dana S.

    Here's a hint on how to avoid long lines at Portland's premiere breakfast/brunch spots...wake up hours after the rest of the world does and you're pretty much set. Please don't complain about wait times when you're going to breakfast at 10 a.m. Moving on...when we arrived there were empty tables, just all dirty and it took a few minutes for someone to get on that. But we were seated and promptly presented with our coffee and Arnold Palmer. After perusing a most impressive menu, I went with the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and the boy went with the Tofu Reuben. The pancakes were perfect. Fluffy and positively bursting with flavor (ha what? who am I...) that- get this- they needn't any syrup. I KNOW, right?! Every triangle of pancake I cut normally gets a healthy squeeze from the bottle of fake syrup goodness, but not these guys. With a perfect layer of blueberry preserves spread across all three (which weren't stacked but overlapped...just letting you know because my phone is ghetto and can't take pictures so you should use your imagination and then salivate) they moistened the pancakes to the the perfect degree. I had a couple of bites of the Tofu Reuben and it was faaahking great. So get that, too. I wish I could write more about it but there wasn't much sharing going on. More like inhaling. The service was great initially, but then I think our guy got preoccupied staring at Isaac Brock so he like, took fo-evs to bring the check. Oh well, NOTHING COULD RUIN THAT PANCAKE BLISS. Brightened my entire day.

    (5)

  • Bob M.

    Tuesday at 1:00-- a few folks in Jam. I've seen the crazy lines on the weekends and so I always avoided the spot despite hearing great things. Well I'm glad I waited til a weekday because the service and food was amazing. I had the special scramble of the day with pepper jack chees and tempeh and it was delicious. The gf got a fake sausage patty, gravy, egg and biscuit dish that was amazing. My friend got the salmon hash which was also great. We all split the grand marnier french toast which we all loved. Cool art to buy on the walls. Great place to take out-of-towners for the SE vibe.

    (5)

  • Marty X.

    Yo, the food is good, no doubt. But if you go here during the weekday, expect to see what is best described as snooty, inefficient, "what do you want from us, we just work here" type of service. For example, if you show up on a Tuesday at a generally off-peak hour, expect a lengthy wait. Somehow, even though there's 3 tables open, there's a wait. And cause it's a weekday, there's no coffee. And, it's cold outside. And, when a table for 4 opens up, they'll seat the party of 1 at that table, rather than sit him at the table for 2 that's also open. When you ask if you could sit at the table for 4, the server states in an air of arrogance that astounds me to this day, "I believe this gentlemen is first." After waiting almost a half hour for this charade to play out, we left and hit up Pine state biscuits. Talk about an it-was-meant-to-be situation! YUM. Sorry Jam, some places are so good it's worth the surly service. Unfortunately, you're not one of them.

    (1)

  • Rachael J.

    It has been a few years so I decided to give Jam another chance. I was initially a bit confused since the Jam I went to a few years ago is now Little Jam which was closed. Maybe this is because we went during the week? Big Jam was open though, still not really sure what the difference is? My sister and I had a pretty quirky waiter, but all our food came out and overall the service was pretty good. We both ordered scrambles which came out with huge servings of hash browns. For an extra 50 cents we were able to get a slice of gluten-free bread which was a nice option. Overall the food was good, a little on the greasy side but that is what makes breakfast good right?! Really large menu with lots of options. I'm sure I will be back at some point, but there are so many new places to try!

    (4)

  • Rachel J.

    We came here at primetime on a Saturday morning with a group of five, so I won't bother to complain about the very long wait. It's totally expected, especially with such a small place. When we were finally seated, however, there was another wait for someone to come take our orders, and then she somehow mixed them up and it took even longer than it should have to get our food. Between the wait for a table and the wait for the food I drank so much coffee that I was buzzed as hell all day and my teeth hurt. I would probably give them only two stars were it not for the fact that the owner/manager came over, apologized, and told us we were eating on them. The only thing on the bill was the mimosa one of us ordered. That's a great way to salvage the goodwill of your customers when things go wrong. And I will say that none of the service was unfriendly or cooler-than-thou at all. As for the food, the blueberry oatmeal chai pancakes are amazing. Since I don't live in town anymore I'll have to figure out how to make these at home. I also had some of the curry tofu scramble, which was very tasty.

    (4)

  • Katie G.

    This used to be my favorite breakfast place in Portland. Now that it has expanded, both in size and options/meals offered, I am much less of a fan. The waiters used to be really personable and attentive and fun to chat with, but now it seems like I'm just not worth their time. I could have just gotten a waitress on a bad day last time, but it seemed like she was way more into talking to people about the Crossfit bandages on her hands (that disconcertingly looked like she was hiding some sort of stigmata situation...) than being an attentive server. I also don't really enjoy (as a total non-germaphobe) seeing wait staff in short shorts that early in the morning. I realize this is Hawthorne, but gold lame hot pants are just too much for brunch server attire. The food is still good enough I guess, but honestly, I don't think I'll be going back. It just seems more slapped together than it used to. The upside still is that Jam's food and Secret Aardvark hot sauce go together like PB&J. So if you're there and you love Secret Aardvark, you'll be in luck. Also, the new bathroom situation is kind of insane. The old one still exists, but the new bathrooms are down a maze of hallways and it takes like 5 minutes just to figure out/get where where you're trying to go. Maybe this will change at some point or things will be better marked, but the new space still just feels kind of unfinished and awkwardly pieced together for me. Sad. Sorry, Jam. I wish our love story wasn't over but I just can't deal with the new you.

    (2)

  • Shana B.

    Maybe they were understaffed when I came here for dinner, or maybe I should have come for brunch, but this place did not really grab me. What I liked: the almost al fresco ambiance of the open windows; and the portions were tasty, abundant, and reasonably priced. What I didn't like: the music was loud, making the diners louder; and ~average service. Three stars for dinner that night. I might go back to try their brunch, since it seems so popular. Update two months later: brunch is awesome and absolutely worth it [BF loved the big ol' breakfast bowl (vegetarian biscuits & gravy+eggs), I had the smoked salmon hash and French toast] if you can hack the hordes of people in line.

    (4)

  • Maylene B.

    If you like sweets for breakfast, there are many options that look delicious. However, savory was just ok. It was good, but not the best Portland has to offer. The table we sat at was the corner booth and the seat was awful. It has a nice chill vibe with nice breakfast drinks.

    (3)

  • Tamela C.

    Loved the food and the help but waited forever despite the many open tables! It ended up being a two hour breakfast, glad we didnt need to be anywhere!

    (4)

  • Melisa V.

    finally ventured out there last week and it definitely didn't disappoint. the coffee was great, my spinach and feta scramble was tasty and the pear chai jam was pretty amazing. the service was also friendly and efficient. since I went on a Friday there wasn't any sort of wait. I don't think I'd be willing to wait for long on a weekend though.

    (3)

  • Alex D.

    I was expecting a line up when I came here after reading reviews and sure enough there it was. They handle it well though with coffee and seats outside while your stomach bemoans last nights drinking efforts. The impromptu and uninvited busker complete with Casio style keyboard skills and a monotone monologue could have been done without. I nearly paid him money to pack up and leave at one stage, SERENITY NOW!!! Once inside Jam is a buzzing little cafe with what appears to be local art on the walls and a neighborhood cafe vibe. Food here could be described as home style comfort food with large servings and unpretentious presentation. My Bloody Mary was decidedly average, although definitely ambitious with it's rosemary infused vodka and Aardvark habanero hot sauce. Perhaps I should have dived into the the lemon ricotta pancakes but after consuming the equivalent of 4 potatoes worth of hash, a few ounces of overpowering rosemary vodka and with the echos of a busker who would have made the first round knock outs on Idol cringe, I was done.

    (3)

  • Hoa Q.

    It was rainy and cold. The dining room was filled, so we had to wait a very long time. Come as a party of two or less because a majority of the tables are for two. We had to wait even longer than necessary because they seated a party of two at a table for four and ran out of tables, so the three parties that came after us got to sit while we waited in the brisk, wet cold for another table that could fit us three. The food was yummy, but the Stumptown coffee was extremely disappointing and a bit sour. If anything, I'll be back for the jam.

    (3)

  • Andrew W.

    Food was delicious and the waiter was great. He even took a few dollars off my bill for getting the Sweet Jesus without bacon. Who does that!?

    (4)

  • Jayme C.

    Killer Brunch! Long wait, but you can grab a drink and 'jam' out to the loud music- the food is defiantly worth it. A really great place to go with friends. There is something for everyone on this huge menu! Lots of healthy options done well and with a creative twist, making you forget how healthy your eating, which I loved. If I lived in portland Id be hooked! Oh and large mango, strawberry, and pineapple mimosas for $5.00. And bloody mary's with trees of yumminess growing out of them! Loved this place! Service was okay..I think our dude was possibly hung over and grumpy- but thats forgivable in my opinion, other people in my group not so stoked. But service is the only reason why this isn't a five start rating:)

    (4)

  • M W.

    Don't order coffee if you like lots and lots of creamer. Begging for lots of creamer doesn't help, either. Indifferent, hipster staff. Not worth the wait. Go to tik tok on SE 112th and division for great food, plenty of creamer and great service, and, wow, imagine that, great prices.

    (1)

  • Jill k.

    if you like breakfast hash and breakfast cocktails, come here immediately! my hash had so much good stuff in it... and it could feed an army. doesn't get much better than that, folks! note: i loved that they'll put your name on the waiting list with a phone call!

    (5)

  • Meredith P.

    I love the Jam with all of my being. I started going here shortly after they opened in 2007, when I lived a few blocks away. I would visit every Saturday morning with my boyfriend (now husband). It reminds me of our courting days. Why I love the Jam: 1) The servers are awesome--they are friendly, kind, eager to get me what I need, and although I can hardly remember their names, they are like friends to me. 2) The food is fabulous: I went here before I became vegan, tried every scramble on the menu, and loved each of them. Now, I religiously order the Tommy's Joint wrap, substituting avacado for cheese and if they have it, tempeh instead of eggs (and tofu when tempeh isn't available). I also order a blueberry chia pancake. My husband and I split it and enjoy every bit. 3) They have awesome ingredients: Dave's Killer Bread, Stumptown Coffee, Ardvark on every table, homemade jam....sigh. 4) The art is always interesting. I haven't ever bought it, but thought about it... This place is the bomb. I am tempted to get their logo tattooed on my ass, that's how much I love em. Maybe a jam tramp stamp? .... ;)

    (5)

  • Mindie K.

    Met with the PDX Breakfast Club at Jam this morning and had one of the best scrambles I've ever tasted -- the Autumn Scramble, with mushrooms, goat cheese, and squash. Holy yum! They were accommodating for our group of 6, which is about the most that can be seated together in their compact space. The staff kept our coffee and water filled, and everyone's food looked de-lish! It didn't hurt that they have a coffee station set up outside so you can get your caffeine on while you wait.

    (4)

  • Jam B.

    those lemon pancakes are super rad and i am super into the bro that always seems to be rockin' a built to spill shirt. everyone i know that eats eggs is super into this shit too. whatever there are like a 100 reviews right? i guess you have a pretty good idea that this place is pretty tight.

    (4)

  • Nickole C.

    Okay so why and i giving the premier brunch spot a low score...two reason's one...The food is good but it is not so good it is worth an hour wait! Two they charge you or al the extra's which would be okay except they don't tell you it is extra and they actually are the ones that offer it...I had a pancake which syrup is extra...and I knew that and chose not to order...when the waiter put my plate down he said would you like some syrup...as if it was a curtsey...They also offered my companion onions for the egg sandwich and failed to share they would charge a dollar for that honor...the food is good don't get me wrong just not sure it is worth the hype!

    (3)

  • Bob M.

    Tuesday at 1:00-- a few folks in Jam. I've seen the crazy lines on the weekends and so I always avoided the spot despite hearing great things. Well I'm glad I waited til a weekday because the service and food was amazing. I had the special scramble of the day with pepper jack chees and tempeh and it was delicious. The gf got a fake sausage patty, gravy, egg and biscuit dish that was amazing. My friend got the salmon hash which was also great. We all split the grand marnier french toast which we all loved. Cool art to buy on the walls. Great place to take out-of-towners for the SE vibe.

    (5)

  • rochelle h.

    Pretty Great. Service: The servers were nice, but the general attitude of the cafe is a bit snobby. Well a lot snobby. Like pretentious in that hipster i'm so much cooler than you sort of way. But some people really go for that so I mean, whatever. What really bothered me is how unaccommodating and inhospitable some of their policies are: A sign at the door read something to the extent of "We will not push furniture together for a large group, if you want to eat here you will be seated at seperate, smaller tables. No Exceptions." And on the menu there was a large note in capital letters that said "DON'T CAMP OUT AT YOUR TABLE. PLEASE PAY YOUR CHECK AND LEAVE." Granted, this may seem like a courtesy to the people waiting in line for the tables, but it's just downright rude. They should at least be conscious of the language they use, and try to delight people, not offend them. Atmosphere: We went at 12:30 on a Wednesday, and only had a 15 minute wait for a table. It really wasn't that bad, especially since they start you out with coffee while you wait. But with that said, I can imagine a Saturday would just be WILD. The tables were tiny and it was really crowded and small. But the art on the walls was fantastic, and the decor and menu design was really really nice. The ambiance was kind of like a cute little bar scene, it was really noisy due to the small space and a semi-open kitchen, but with the loud hip music, it was not really a bad thing. Food: The food was fantastic and served in really big portions. I had the challah french toast with blueberry compote and fresh berries. I also ordered a side of hash browns and I was STUFFED. I could only eat about half of it. Delicious! The prices are average. it was about 28 bucks for two people including tip. But it could be a lot less if you don't get all the extras and drinks. The food made it all worth it. But the hipster pretentiousness still bothers me. Oh well, it's Portland, what do you expect?

    (4)

  • Drew R.

    Had lunch, surprisingly good food a month prior to latest debacle service was subpar. Went for breakfast. Deceivingly long wait. Awkwardly bad service and the food was terrible. I got the "bizness", meat was dry and tough with minimal sauce. Partner had "florentine benidict". English muffin soggy with a pile of uncooked spinach and covered with watery mayo (hollandaise). Absolutely nothing special. The kitchen acoustics were intrusive through out the meal. Coffee was good and bus service was great. Will not go back. Far better places near by (bread and ink)

    (2)

  • Jay O.

    My wife and I went there on a Tuesday for lunch. The place was at most 1/5 full. I ordered the Bella Sunrise (two eggs over a bed of fresh spinach with a roasted pepper sauce). It was excellent. Really really yummy. My wife got the half serving egg sandwich on an english muffin. She thought it was terrible (basically a slab of ham with an egg on an english muffin that you could get for half the money from the deli counter at Fred Meyer). The hash browns were awesome. Lots of them and very well cooked (I like them with a crispy outer coating and not at all greasy). Prices are pretty good (we got out for about $21 with a 15% tip). Service was somewhat slow. It took about 25 minutes to get our order, which kind of surprised us given how empty the place was. I cannot imagine coming to this place when it is really busy. I'd come again to try out some more of the menu, but I would be very sure that I had time to waste. Also, I really like the whole atmosphere. Very open aired (they have the windows open to the street). The piped in music was a bit loud but not too distracting.

    (3)

  • Kendra R.

    The line to get in was long, they told us a 45 minute wait (it was a Saturday morning) so we were pleasantly surprised when we were seated about 25 minutes later. And then it all went down hill. We sat there, with nothing but a glass of water each for waaaay too long, and then once we ordered it was literally AN HOUR before our food arrived. We were a party of 4 people, 2 of the meals we received were cold. My eggs and potatoes were soggy and so greasy I felt ill the rest of the day. I am usually pretty enthusiastic about a greasy spoon kind of restaurant, but this was BEYOND greasy. Only one of the 4 meals at our table was up to any sort of restaurant standard. The waiter did feel bad about our ridiculous wait, and took 20% off our tab, which was nice, but I will definitely not be going back. Worst breakfast out I've ever had in PDX.

    (1)

  • Mal C.

    Date brunch! I've heard that they use aardvark sauce in their bloody mary's and that was my main draw to check-out this spot. I'm glad we went. We didn't end up waiting too long to get in because it was just two of us. I went with the spicoli (jalapenos, tomato, cream cheese, bacon scramble), which was pretty good. Sizeable portions. I got the Sassy Mary - to be honest, I could have used more sass. They had several bloody mary's though, so I might try another one next time. The lemon ricotta pancakes were AWESOME! If you're not feeling savory, this is the way to go. It's only a very subtle hint of lemon. Delicious fluffiness with house-made jams. Yum! Even better than the food though was the server. This guy was just full of positive, playful yet calm energy - like the embodiment of the 60's, I imagine. Trippy and entertaining, he even followed us out of the restaurant to give us a high-five "just because." I'm not going to lie, it made us feel as awesome as the lemon ricotta pancakes!

    (4)

  • Sherlock H.

    Yuck! Save your money and go to Alameda Cafe instead. The food here is uninspired. Very limited menu, and a lot of vegetarian versions that you have to ask for real meat on if you want to sub it out. That's not too bad, but the place just felt dirty and the waitress we had gave too much attitude. I don't get the big deal about there being jam here, apparently made by them. They only had two versions at the table, a berry and some weird hot like concoction. We were really happy to just get out of there.

    (1)

  • Mike H.

    Amazing food, ridiculously friendly staff, and great drinks. This is the place we always stop when driving through Portland. A word to the wise...get here early or be prepared to wait outside in the cold.

    (5)

  • Mavis B.

    food amazing, and lots of it. i thought our server was being sarcastic when, upon us asking how her day was going, she said, "Great! I'm loving this server thing!", but after all of the hilarity and different accents involved in taking our order, it became clear that she really was having a great day and really was loving the server thing.

    (5)

  • Ben D.

    Before I start explaining why Jam is awesome, allow me to present a series of their offerings that should serve as objective proof of deliciousness: 1. Homemade jam (pear chai, blueberry, jalapeno peach, strawberry rhubarb) 2. Secret Aardvark Hot Sauce 3. Maple syrup 4. Stumptown Coffee 5. Dave's Killer Bread 6. Dragonfly Chai Is that enough to sell it on you? If not, you likely either have no taste buds or have recently died without realizing. These things happen. Jam on Hawthorne is, in fact, THE jam (I recognize this joke has likely already been made, but I don't feel the need to see anyone else's opinion on this place, so I didn't check). I've been seeking out their breakfasty goodness every time I have been to Portland in the last 5 years. It's a must-do for me, along with Powell's and a stop at Stumptown Coffee Roasters. The place is not perfect: the lines can be long, I once had to send back lemon ricotta pancakes because they weren't completely cooked on the inside, and they recently stopped leaving their jam on the tables due to health code restrictions. However, these bad experiences directly stem from the awesomeness of their food, the fact they even offer lemon ricotta pancakes, and the fact that they used to be incredibly generous with letting people eat as much of their jams as they wanted. I highly recommend that whatever you order, you make sure to get some kind of jam vector with your meal. Whether that means splitting a side of toast with friends (well worth it, with Dave's Killer Breads), getting a meal that already comes with toast, or getting creative and dumping jam on whatever you have available, just make sure you do it because this jam is delicious. Enough so that I usually come home with a few jars of the pear chai at $5.50 a pop. Well worth it! I enjoy Ty's Big Breakfast (hashbrowns, eggs, veggie sausage, and veggie gravy over an English muffin) or the Loaded Bowl (Ty's minus the muffins and eggs, but with cheese), a number of the scrambles (one comes with grainy mustard and brie -- it's fantastic), or, if I am in a sweet mood, one of their tasty pancake selections. I've also been impressed by the breakfast wraps and the build-your-own scramble options, which they will do happily for you. Basically, you can get whatever you want at Jam On Hawthorne, but make sure you get some jam and a coffee to wash it down (never miss a chance for Stumptown!). The service is usually good, the art on the walls often interesting, and the wait well worth it. If you're not into waits, either get here early or come on a weekday, mid-morning.

    (5)

  • Linda B.

    Not sure why the rating is so high for this place. You can cross the street and get a better breakfast at Grand Central minus the wait. I've been to Jams four times and have yet to be impressed.The last time I went to Jams with friends I ordered the Cornedbeef hash and it was a dry terrible mess. I ate two spoonfuls, left the rest on the plate and haven't been to Jam since. There are so many other good breakfast places in Portland. Better yet, stay home and cook; I'm sure you can do better than Jam.

    (2)

  • Hilary B.

    Bummer. I really used to like this place, but after today, I don't think that I will ever go back. Nor will I take my out of town guests or meet girlfriends there for brunch, like I have done so many times. It seems recently every time that I go to Jam there is a new sign up around the front door explaining some new "rule" that they have instilled. I get it, I am a server. I know how annoying customers can be when they are grumpy and hungry for breakfast. They get pushy and impatient while waiting and they often lurk around in the way, then after their meal, when presented with their check, they linger at their table with total disregard for the other, annoying, impatient, hungry customers waiting. So...I can sympathize with a smaller cafe's policy when it comes to posting a sign that asks when there is a wait that you finish, pay your bill and free up the table for the next guests. I also get that large parties may have to be split up in order to accommodate around small tables and long wait times, another sign posted in the window. Having a short staff sucks. Dealing with a busy Sunday brunch short staffed is hell on earth. I get it. Our party of 6 was ignored while we stood waiting in the beating sun for an hour and 5 minutes (to be exact) while we watched the parties before us, and well after us get sat at all of the open tables. NEVER ONCE were we asked (or even acknowledged ) if we would like to split up. The only communication that we received from either of the servers on staff was a grumble and a rude "excuse me" as they got annoyed at us when we were in their way. I would like to also mention that we were only in their way trying to shade ourselves from the hot sun while waiting an hour and 5 minutes. On a side note, the busser is cool. Ever time I have been to this place he is always smiling, and I think for a moment he tried to help us. By that point, when he had a 4-top in the sun for us to sit at, we were a bit beyond the point of no return, so sorry dude if I snapped at you...I know you did your best. Anywhoo, sad news. Even when we tried to be courteous and let them know that we were crossing our name off the list and leaving we were met with blame and snarky rudeness. "You never told us you would split up" one of the servers said as she crassly smiled at us. That is YOUR policy. It is written plainly on your window. WE should not have to bring up to YOU, the person who is employed there. And by the by, if you would have stopped what you were doing for one second and talked to us, we would have been happy to mention that. Like I said, bummer. I'm gonna miss you Ty's BB, I guess it's off to spend my hard-earned brunch money somewhere else.

    (2)

  • H B.

    Eaten here twice now and both times were rather underwhelming. The first visit I had the ham and swiss scramble and it was bland and unspecial. The hashbrowns are nicely cripsy and moist, however the oil flavor is gross. The second time was on Easter Sunday and there was pretty much no wait. I had the biscuits and gravy. YUCK. First off it was cold and the gravy had a skin on it. Really? The gravy was veggie which is not a bad thing, however this tasted like they used the seasoning packet from a box of Stove Top to flavor it. It had a very very strong uncooked powdered vegetable stock flavor that was very off putting. The biscuits were boring and heavy. The decor is the only thing I really like about this place. Staff are also quite nice and just the right amount of attentive. When it's busy, expect a quite long wait for food.

    (2)

  • Jenna S.

    While the food has been pretty good at moments, and I have been treated wonderfully by the server Murph. I have been back other times and the service has been terrible. After waiting for 1+ hours the server did not ask if we wanted our group split, which we would have gladly.....where there is a sign that says that is what they would do. Prior to this the waitstaff had scoffed at us every time she walked outside to serve outside. We were hot, having to stand in the sun forever and they were not accommodating, polite, helpful or efficient. There was a table sitting outside that was empty and too small for 30 minutes before they asked us if we wanted to squeeze into and be further sweltered by the sun.....Maybe 30 minutes ago? but not now. We ended up having to eat across the street because it was so bad. I would take Genie's, Juniors, Milo's City Cafe, or Screen door any day over this place. Sorry!

    (2)

  • Jennifer H.

    I like this place, I really do - why else would I skip the three places that are less than a five-minute walk to my hose to go to Jam? I typically go for their tofu scrambles - specifically the El Beardo, which comes with an incredible roasted red pepper sauce. The curry tofu scramble is as good. I love making my own, though - which tends to be a bit more expensive. The french toast is also delicious and I from what I've heard, the loaded bowl and breakfast burritos are both awesome. The service is great and there is one server in particular who I love. More than once he has actually sat down in a chair next to us to take our order, which I find incredibly endearing. My only complaint is the price. The food they offer is, for the most part, not worth what they ask. But I think their location and the majority of their crowd (young, hungover folk who love spending money on greasy breakfast with vegan options) gives them license to be a little spendier than other places. And like I said, they ARE good. The lack of space, too can be annoying - but that's the nature of brunch on a weekend morning after nine AM. That being said - Jam is definitely a do!

    (4)

  • Laureen C.

    This place is the perfect place to go for breakfast. i am not a pancake person, but i had a bite of my friend's Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, and there was a party in my mouth. Creamy, light, and perfect. I had the egg and chorizo breakfast sandwhich with hasbrowns which were good but nothing like those pancakes. I eyed her plate enviously the entire time. She also got an order of the oatmeal blueberry chai pancake which tasteed like a dessert, but was a litle too heavy for breakfast. i ended this meal with a passion iced tea and i was ready for my big day of exploring portland.

    (4)

  • F. Explora L.

    Had their amazing vegetarian sandwich forgot what it was called.... delicious!

    (5)

  • Won M.

    I have to disagree with my good buddy Don B. here and have to say "Nay" on the Jam. I have been to this place about three times. First two times was mediocre experience and last time to be horrible experience. Personally, I believe the food is ok here. It's not spectacular or disappointing. The breakfast I have had there is between average and good. This on top of the wait and service here brings the whole experience down to two stars for me. Last time I went here we waited more than an hour. Hour and five minutes to be exact. I don't mind waiting for that long if it is justified but we watched a dirty empty table that we could have sat on, sit there for at least 20 minutes outside. On the door, Jam clearly defines that with more than 5 people they will split us up to sit at two tables. Again, I sat there and watched two tables open up inside that we could have sat on be filled by people behind us on the list. Nobody came and talked to us. When we finally talked to them and we were told a big table was just finishing up. We waited...and that table did not leave. We looked across the street and decided to go to the bakery and eat. Since we were starving waiting people eat for more than an hour. Out of courtesy, we told them we were leaving, we were met with coldness by the people who work there. We explained our situation and they asked us why we didn't ask to be split up....all I could do is think of that sign they put up on their door. Yes, their jam is good and the food is decent but not as decent as the way we were treated here. I usually give people the benefit of the doubt but I have to say this wasn't a pleasant experience. It would take a lot for me to go back here.

    (2)

  • Soni B.

    Decent food, excellent service, very good coffee. Avoid the southwest waffle. Try the scrambles and/or pancakes.

    (4)

  • Tonneli G.

    the hype is true! and the line is worth it... I love jam! try the corned beef hash (YUMMMMM) or if you have a sweet tooth the lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry sauce (double yummmm)

    (5)

  • Andrea L.

    After seeing the reviews that the service wasn't great here I was a little worried. At first our waiter seemed less than interested, but I think that was more of my bias by reading the review. He was great, made sure we were in coffee, friendly, and fast. We got there about 9:10 and I am really glad we did because it was packed about 20 minutes later. I love that they have coffee for the folks who are waiting, I imagine that makes smelling the food at the tables your not sitting at yet more bareable. The food was fantastic! Our table had the cornbeef hash, and four different scrambles. All five of us loved our food which is rare to have that many people all happy with what they order. We will for sure be back.

    (5)

  • A Q.

    Has triumphed over Cricket as my fave breakfast in PDX. My 25 year old cousin and I together were unable to finish Brian's Hash, which is saying something. Nice servers, if slow, awesome raspberry jam, decent coffee, and usually good music.

    (5)

  • Lindsay V.

    Let me start by saying that I would return to Jam if only for the pear chai jam! So anyways, I was throughly impressed with the food and service. It obviously helped that our server was a total hottie (don't tell my boyfriend I said that). He was very attentive and didn't seem to mind that I asked too many questions and took too long to answer when he asked me what kind of bread I wanted (it's a big decision!). I got one of the tofu scrambles based off of someone else's review that they really know how to do tofu. (I'm too lazy to look up the exact review now.) They were absolutely spot on! I got the pesto scramble that comes with roasted red peppers, mushrooms, and (of course) pesto. Absolutely amazing! I subbed fresh fruit for my hashbrowns (excellent decision btw), and it was very good as well. The globe grapes were enormous and perfectly sweet. The toast was good, but you can't really go wrong with any Dave's Killer Bread choice; even better (spectacular, one might say) with the pear chai jam. Seriously, this stuff is to die for! The prices were also very reasonable. My boyfriend and I ate for about $15. Next time though I'm planning ahead to buy a jar of the pear chai jam. (Yes, it's that good!)

    (4)

  • Greg F.

    Takes forever to get a seat on the weekends, but they dole out coffee like crazy out front, and take care of you as best they can. Things I dug about Jam: -great art on the walls -great selection of breakfast-y stuff -tons of stuff for veg/vegans -incredible jam -really friendly servers Not a ton of atmosphere in the place, so it's not a great place to try to take the paper and read and hang out (people will be vulturing around your table waiting for you to get up), but it's a nice place for a social breakfast with some friends. Not the most relaxing dining experience ever, but I guess if you really wanted a relaxing breakfast, you probably should've stayed home with some coffee and jazz, eh?

    (4)

  • Nick L.

    This place is the jam. Long wait, but way worth it. The bloody mary's (yes there is a selection) are mind blowing. Food is great. Definitely worth checking out.

    (4)

  • David M.

    So what this place is a total clusterfuck, I'm usually so completely unaware (unalive) to even notice my surroundings when I actually wake up early to go for breakfast. Throw in screaming babies, a pair of loud lesbians, what have you - as long as there are eggs scrambled with love juice, sandwiched in between an english muffin, drenched in veggie sausage gravy with habanero sauce on the side I am as golden as Flava Flav's grill. The paradise iced tea is so off the chain I have now scavenged the internets looking for local shops that carry it. I need me some more Texas tea y'all!! If I ever wake up before 11AM on a weekend morning again - there is a very huge possibility that you can find me at the Jamiliscious.

    (4)

  • Kristen S.

    Yum! The oatmeal chai pancakes are delicious!

    (4)

  • Jenn W.

    Oh so worth the hour long line up out the door on Sunday that we went back again on Tuesday morning and there was still a half hour wait. I don't know how many different manufacturers of veggie chorizo there are, but the stuff they use here is even more amazing than the stuff I've had before. Oh, and veggie sausage gravy! I've never seen veggie sausage gravy on a menu before, only veggie gravy made out of like kale and stuff. The hash browns are even actually hash browns (seems like lots of places like to misname home fries). Oh, and while you're waiting outside to be seated there's a coffee station you can serve yourself from - if you drink coffee, which I don't. Overall a great selection of ingredients to customize your tofu or egg scramble and lots of other yummy looking options as well. Just shy of 5 stars because while I didn't mind the wait, it would have been nice to be able to linger a little and finish up conversations without feeling guilty about the line up behind us. Oh, and because I was disappointed that my mimosa wasn't as strong on the second visit as it had been on the first (but still, pomegranate mimosa for $5? That's about how much it would cost for just the juice).

    (4)

  • Lindsey K.

    When your breakfast tastes like a Cinnabon dipped in warm maple syrup covered with cream cheese icing, you know you're doing A-OK. If you want to have a diabetic attack (I know I do every morning!) order the amazing, cinnamon-y sugar French Toast. Moving on... The Hammer scramble was decent, but it promised caramelized onions. This means they better be tender as shit, and sweet to boot. These onions were raw, my friends. Raw! And totally not mixed in with the scramble. But I could taste the butter in the hashbrowns--always a good sign! And the blueberry jam was fantastic--as was the fig. They better be--it IS called Jam, y'all! It's one of those places that will always be packed, noisy, and full of badly behaved children. But anyplace that has a coffee bar while you wait outside earns major brownie points. If only they could make the children stop screaming sweet nothings...it really echoes. For sure I will be back to hit that Lemon Ricotta pancake dish. That's just asking for a beating. So are the Blueberry Chai pancakes, come to think of it....

    (4)

  • Lisa E.

    Quirky and delicious breakfasts. Totally worth the very long wait (usually)...

    (3)

  • Liam F.

    There is no shortage of breakfast to be had in Portland, so for a place to hook me in like Jam has, now that's saying something. My first Jam experience started with my friend Josh going on and on about how we have to try this place, we agreed to meet on Sunday for breakfast. Sunday morning comes and I'm expecting a super long wait, but we were seated promptly (less than 10 mins.), so far a major plus but I've come to find that getting seated quickly on a Sunday is very unlikely. I was scouring the menu and Josh ordered me to put the menu down and told me that I needed to get Ty's Big Breakfast. Let me tell you a little bit about Ty's Big Breakfast, take an english muffin, top it was veggie sausage, go ahead and put some eggs (any way you like them) on top and then drench the entire outfit in vegetarian white gravy. Lastly, throw some homefries on the plate and that, my friends, is what keeps bringing me back to Jam. Check out Jam and get the Ty's Big Breakfast. Trust me, it will alter your world. Really.

    (5)

  • Ryan N.

    I become such a cock when waiting in line for brunch. Eight parties ahead of me on the list. I hate them all. But there is a special place in my cold black heart reserved just for YOU, insecure socialite wannabe. Why are you talking so loud? Stop. Stop trying to get everyone to notice you. If we do look, it's not because we are in impressed by how hipster-cool you and your two friends (think you) are in your self-consciously selected rags from the Red Light Clothing Exchange. Nor are we laughing on the inside at the moronic dribble you confuse for witty observations. No. We are dreaming of digging your eyes out with a rusty spoon. See?! What a cock am I? I guess my point is that Jam on Hawthorne is so effing perfect that the wait is doable. No rusty spoon necessary. Stumptown coffee on pour before you can say table for two, fabulous scrambles, and the "Sassy Mary" made with lavender infused vodka and Secret Aardvark Habanero Hot Sauce have made Jam a permanent fixture in my weekend routine. Since joining the Jam brunch program I have gone from being a "massive cock" to "cock of the walk". Thanks Jam.

    (5)

  • Dylan B.

    I liked breakfast here. Not too crowded, not a lot of pressure or anything, just a nice place to sit down and eat a quality meal. A note: the veggie chorizo is good, but I wouldn't order it as a side with your omlet. That's a little much.

    (4)

  • Brice B.

    Where I'm from, the phrase "vegetarian sausage gravy" could earn you a vicious ass-kicking. Seriously. This is the worry that dogged me when I perused Jam's awesome menu and kept looking at the Ty, a couple of english muffins with veggie sausage, a couple of eggs, all topped with the aforementioned vegetarian sausage gravy. Our seat was near the kitchen, and I kept watching the Ty make its way out to other patrons, so I gave in. Wow. If I were a pig, I'd be pissed that soybeans tasted so much better than me. My partner in crime had the Uptown Scramble (eggs, feta, spinach, etc.), and her keyword was "fresh". The Stumptown coffee was great, the art is cool, and I've never been to a place where the kitchen looked so inviting. It's Portland, so we waited a half an hour outside, but the weather was perfect, so we just made some new friends, one of whom was from my home state of Indiana. I don't think she saw me enjoying my vegetarian sausage gravy, so I'm pretty sure I'm safe. We will definitely be back to Jam. Those blueberry chai pancakes and the corned beef hash must be conquered. When the time comes, I'll be ready.

    (5)

  • Garrett W.

    Hearty portions and unique recipes offering gluten-free, organic and other alternative meals make this place stand out. Blueberry pancakes made with chai spices and Brian's hash were really well made. Earthy vibe and local art also give this place great character. Come early and enjoy a mimosa with a variety of juices!

    (4)

  • Ashley G.

    I went to Jam On Hawthorne with high hopes, after rave reviews by my fellow vegan friend who recently spent the summer in Portland. I got a tofu scramble special called "El Beardo" which advertised a tofu scramble with veggies and red pepper sauce on it, along with hashbrowns and toast. My friend had professed this as a tasty meal. I however, was revulsed by the scramble. It was just not good and a saucy soggy mess. I took a bite, then a second hoping to like it more, then left it on my plate. I ate the hashbrowns (good) and toast (not quite toasted, had to send it back for retoasting) and called it a day. The only reason I'm giving this 3 stars is that our server was very nice and my non-vegan friend loved her meal. He asked me about the tofu left on my plate and I replied politely that I didn't like it. He ended up taking the whole meal off the bill, which he didn't have to do. So kudos to Jam on Hawthorne for great customer service. But I'm kind of fearful of trying their food again.

    (3)

  • Jeff P.

    Really cool place, with lots of vegetarian options. I had the lemon ricotta pancakes, hash browns, veggie chorizo, and scrambled tofu. All *excellent*. The pancakes were fluffly, yummy and moist. The veggie chorizo was spicy, and I'd bet money would satisfy even the most discriminating meat eater. The hash browns were buttery and crunchy, Finally, the scrambled tofu was remarkably good. To me, they tasted just like scrambled eggs.

    (4)

  • Z Z.

    I totally agree w/Jen K! Jam was another fabulous spot that Yelp helped me discover! We really liked Jam, the food was great and it just has such a fun vibe in there. We got there around 1pm and the wait was only about 15 minutes tops. It was not long at all. One thing that deserves a mention, Jam will not do take out on the weekends. We had originally planned to get take out but thankfully the wait wasn't too bad. My husband got the corned beef hash and I got the Santa Fe scramble. Actually, I am not sure if that is the exact name of the scramble that I got but it had black beans, scallions, tomatoes, and pepper jack cheese on it so if that isn't what it is called...well, it should be! I loved my food, the ingredients were quite fresh and they didn't skimp on them. Very cool. Plus, I really liked the hash browns and the toast...everything was just delicious. Oh, and we both really liked the jalapeno jam, we were going to buy a container of it but we forgot. Everything was quite good, we will totally go back there! Oh, the portions are quite huge, the scrambles were three eggs!!!!!! Update 04/29....I upped Jam from four to five stars. My husband declared it a five star breakfast and he never says that so....FIVE stars it is. And he wanted me to mention that is you want to buy the Aardvark hot sauce stuff, it is cheaper at Market of Choice, that is where he got his bottle!

    (5)

  • Vegan K.

    We waited 30 minutes to sit down because we'd heard such good things about the vegan options here. We were sorely disappointed. My husband got the tofu scramble and was really unhappy with it. The hashbrowns were only partially cooked. I got the blueberry chai pancakes and it was like having a bowling ball in my stomach after just eating a bit of it. They were really heavy and squishy, unlike the fluffy vegan pancakes I make at home. Bleah!

    (2)

  • Andrea V.

    Solid five stars. Dad and I ate here of a Saturday morning. After reading about wait times, we sauntered in at the un-godly hour of just before 9, and there were two tables available, so, no wait. Yay! Where to start? Stumptown coffee. Fresh flowers on the table. Friendly servers, including Laura, the owner. Extensive menu, including spelt, vegan and tofu options, many different pancakes, yummy sounding breakfast meats and more options than 90% of breakfast joints in Portland. They also have a fairly extensive beverage menu with chai, coffee drinks and Adult Beverages, if you need to partake. Both dad and I had a scramble, and with hashbrowns and toast, we both took home another meal's worth. Hashbrowns are good: crispy, salty and buttery and a welcome change from all those burnt breakfast potatoes around town. The scramble was also divine; Jam can make yours to order or they have some nice selections already devised for you. The jam, oh, the jam: strawberry with a hint of cinnamon, peach-habanero, blueberry and something else...they should give you more toast! Good stuff, homemade and obviously with love. Next time, I'm trying either the cinnamon french toast or the lemon ricotta pancakes. Jam is something unusual in a city with a lot of good breakfast options - I will be back....early and often!

    (5)

  • Jessica N.

    I look so forward to days I can make it to Jam! The food is out of this world and the bloody marys are delicious....and last time I was there I got this alcoholic chai tea thing that was probably one of the best drinks I have ever tasted! I read a bunch of stuff about the staff being hipsterish and snotty but I have never experienced this....and I DO NOT wear skinny jeans and I don't have a "cool" haircut! I always bring my dog and last time the outside was not open but they let me sit out there anyway even though I was being a pain in their ass...and the service was great even though the guy had to take an extra table when he was slammed inside. Other times I have been there our server brought my dog bacon! It was awesome!

    (5)

  • Af R.

    Friendly and great blueberry oatmeal pancakes!

    (4)

  • Suzanne F.

    Yippee!! I love breakfast served at lunch time and today I got lucky!! Since it's Tuesday late in the morning (by some peoples' standards, anyway), the kid brigade and I sauntered in and were cheerfully greeted and seated! At the request of a certain small fry who shall go nameless, we opted for "normal food"....whatever that means. In this instance it takes the form of lemon ricotta pancakes, cinnamon French toast with cream cheese drizzled on top, Belgian waffles, and all manner of toast, eggs, tofu scrambles....fresh juices, great coffee, and swell hot chocolates. Does it get any better??! Well, yes it does. The waiter went out of his way to engage all the kids in cool, not condescending chatter, was really helpful and personable to me, and the goods were delivered PDQ!! Everyone at Jam on Hawthorne was extremely sweet to the brood and we will make this a regular place to hang out on weekdays. I hear the wait is long on weekends, so never fear...we will not be the huge party occupying all sorts of desirable space!! The art currently on exhibit is well done, the jams are all house made with great flavor combinations, and the Aardvark hot sauce is ultra bueno!! Happy, well fed, we went out into the world feeling kinder, gentler, and ready to take on anything coming our way. Yippee!!!

    (5)

  • Tabitha R.

    I've heard nothing but great things (numerous times) about this place ... so when my girlfriend and I went to brunch last weekend we decided to go there. She'd been before and said (aside from the long wait) it was great. We got there and there weren't that many people there -- only about 4 parties in front of us ... we waited probably about 20 minutes for a table. The service was great. The menu is limited -- but there's still lots of yummy stuff on there. I had a scramble with veggies and cheese, my girlfriend had the house speciality - english muffins topped with veggie sausage and veggie gravy ... served with hashbrowns. Their juice was fresh ... the food was yummy and service was stellar. Only complaint ... the wait ... I'm not a fan of places where you have to wait forever ... sometimes it is worth the wait .... and this is one of those places.

    (4)

  • Megan L.

    The best part about this restaurant (besides the steaming, strong coffee waiting for you outside and warming your fingers as your wait in the cold for a table) is that they have create your own... Everything. Here, you can basically design your own breakfast just how you'd make it at home. Now, the flavors found in Jam aren't totally mind-blowing, but getting a say in what you eat sure makes it worth it on a sleepy Saturday morning.

    (4)

  • Greg M.

    Great scrambles, huge portions, good coffee, reasonable prices, solid service. The wait can be long sometimes because the restaurant is small, but if you go earlier in the morning (aka before the hungover crowd starts stumbling in) it's usually not a problem. The smoked salmon scramble is particularly delicious and the hashbrowns are the best I've had in Portland. This is my go-to breakfast joint in town, where I take friends and family from out of town, and the one I recommend to people visiting PDX. I will be back again and again!

    (5)

  • Mandy N.

    The Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are AMAZING!!

    (4)

  • Abby S.

    My biggest complaint is that there are too many options on the menu. I think my group annoyed the server with our extreme indecision (he handled it well). In the end our choices were wise. Food is good. Service is friendly. Worth the weekend wait, or go during the week and walk right in.

    (4)

  • Aaron D.

    This is our new favorite breakfast place. But sshhh. Don't tell anyone because it's already too crowded! Easier to get in if you get there early.

    (4)

  • Brandy S.

    This is a very cool breakfast/lunch place (if you have the latest Chinook book there is a coupon for Jam). They have a good selection of vegetarian and meat options (my boyfriend likes Ty's Big Breakfast - English muffin, vegi breakfast pattie, egg, and vegi gravy + hashbrowns). I like the waffles with hazelnuts and the lemon ricotta pancakes. Bonus: they sell their own jam. Very cool flavors, our favorites = strawberry/mango and chai pear. Only negative: No French Toast!

    (4)

  • Chrissy S.

    Ooooh Jam i love you. Tucked away on a corner on Hawthorne, this blink-and-you'll-miss-it spot, is a rad breakfast spot. Lots of cool, fun artwork by local artists on the walls, Stumptown coffee, and wicked selection of yummies. Their breakfast scrambles are the shizzy, with a HUGE long list of fresh ingredients to add. Such as feta, roasted red peppers, garlic, avocado, bacon, tofu, spinach, apple chicken sausage, tomatoes, caramelized onions, and lots lots more. And they don't skimp on the avocado slices, either, which is much appreciated by some of us. ;) Vegan and Veggie options as well. I've heard many a good thing about the lemon pancakes, but my personal fav is the Maria's Bagel. Yumm-tacular bagel with cream cheese, fresh lox, capers, and red onions. whoa. sooo good. Gotta say, if you are going around brunch time, ESPECIALLY on the weekends, be ready to wait. It's a tiny place, and people know it rules. They have stumptown coffee for you whilst you wait, though. Go when you aren't STARVING as the food takes a little bit too. Just know that they are making it with love, among other things, and if you're so hungry that you're ready to eat the menu, then hit up a Carl's Jr., kiddo. Good breakfast takes time!

    (5)

  • Holly D.

    Hea.ven.ly . Waiting outside in the brrrr, drinking my free cup of stumptown coffee, I wondered, "Is this worth it?" Unequivocally YES. (Only later did we learn that you can stay warm while waiting on the padded bench inside.) I was almost done drooling over the options, when, uh-oh, I discovered that the menu opened up further to reveal even more tasty choices. With free-range eggs and vegetarian, vegan, and spelt options, there truly is something for everyone. The local artwork, cozy interior, and friendly, attentive staff make this place the complete package. Oh, and I love that their hours include the word "ish", definition and all. I just may dream about Jam tonight.

    (5)

  • Natalie G.

    Sure there was a bit of a wait, but as I am from the bay, I really couldn't complain. The coffee was great, they had the super awesome secret aardvark sauce AND chipotle tobasco, and the jam wasn't half bad either. I enjoyed a yummy wrap and a mighty tasty smoked salmon scramble (everything was properly cooked and melded well with each other). Good portions but don't bother asking for extra avocado as the amount they give you definitely does not warrant the 1.75 charge. Oh and I took a bite of my friends blueberry chai pancake..yeah I would totally get one next time. And the boozie drinks? Definitely boozey. Might I recommend the coffee with hazelnut espresso vodka.

    (4)

  • Patrick S.

    Very good food. Nice environment. Friendly staff. fair prices. They do liquor drinks too so I give this place a thumbs up

    (3)

  • Nanielle T.

    I love Jam! It's my favorite breakfast joint in town. The service is always really great and they make an awesome Chai latte there. I discovered it a while ago when I was given a Chinook Book and there was a coupon inside. I've been hooked ever since. The tofu breakfast wrap and the wheat free blueberry chai pancakes are especially yummy!

    (5)

  • Raymond B.

    I've had breakfast there before, and enjoyed it. However, this morning I'm pretty sure my wife and I got a (somewhat minor) case of food poisoning. The service was also a bit disappointing, and the hash browns were as a matter of fact quite brick-like. I think that's the last time I'm going there, and not just for health reasons. Food poisoning is not fun. Especially when your wife is five months pregnant.

    (1)

  • Martha R.

    I love breakfast, and I love eating so much that I don't need to eat lunch and dinner doesn't even sound good. Jam, although they have somewhat tasty fair, does not satisfy the eat until you can eat no more requirement for breakfast-out on the weekend. I had the blueberry pancakes, and finished up every last drop even with a one-egg side. The egg was cooked just right, and the syrup was real maple, but I'd have to say that returning does not seem likely with so many other great places to eat in Southeast. It's unfortunate because it wasn't even that packed at 8:30am on a Saturday, and that's a definite bonus. But I guess that now I know why it's not packed. Plus, our waitress was also barely present. Pretty blah, but if I get stuck going again I'll not be getting the pancakes or the french toast - and you shouldn't either if you wake up hungry like I do. Don't say I didn't tell ya...

    (3)

  • Marie P.

    WORST DINING EXPERIENCE! First we waited a good 5 min just to be acknowledged we were standing at the door with 3 tables open. Then we waited almost an hour for our food at the table. The waitress came over beforehand to confirm what we ordered and then got it wrong. It's not like we ordered anything complicated and when we finally got the food it wasn't even that good. This place thinks it is cooler than it is. Maybe the owner shouldn't be the cook?! Last time we will be going here which is a shame, we have been patrons since it opened with the original owners years ago.

    (1)

  • Jill V.

    The golden standard of all breakfast places. I'm not from Portland, but I've visited several times, and of all the things to see and do, eating at Jam tops my list. Seriously, there is nothing wrong with this place. I would wait DAYS to eat here. (Ok...The ONLY problem is that there's no covered place to wait, and waiting outside in the rain sucks). They've got the whole brunch package- coffee with real cream (or soy!), crispy hashbrowns, Secret Aardvark hot sauce to put on the hashbrows, creative tofu scrambles, good crunchy toast (of course with various delicious jams to accompany it), drip coffee service outside while you wait... Portions are big, so I usually end up splitting. My favorites are a smoked salmon, cream cheese, and dill omlette, or the stone ground mustard and brie tofu scramble. I haven't yet found a place in Chicago that even comes close to this perfection.

    (5)

  • Tami D.

    I've been here twice now and everything that I and my companions have had is great!!!! The scramble with smoked salmon and cream cheese has TONS of smoked salmon in it. Worth the price for sure. It's a pretty basic breakfast spot, but everything is just a little better than most cafes. I definitely recommend this place. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the wait can be long and daunting if you're hungry. But, they do let you serve yourself coffee, and once you get a table the service is fast. My fav breakfast place in Portland so far!

    (4)

  • Tristan W.

    Quick and friendly, the staff is great here. The food is affordable and dynamic, adding a new twist to boring normality. The music, the artwork, there is no place like it.

    (5)

  • Anthony L.

    Only 4 stars?!?!? Dude, i have been here 8 or 9 times now and have not been disappointed even ONCE. everything they have is always really really good. And considering how good they are, rarely will you have to wait as long as a more mediocre place like Cup & Saucer. And something you may not have known is that they are open for dinner now. I went last Wednesday and there was only one other group of people there. Also, because no one seems to know about their dinner hours yet, you get extra care and attention, both from the waitstaff, and from the cook (who, at night, is the owner I believe). I had the best hashbrowns I've ever had in my life that night! So yes, please go to this place and experience how awesome it is. It is hands-down my favorite breakfast spot in Portland.

    (5)

  • Ranie G.

    How do I put this into words that fully get my point across? I love Jam. The way I discovered Jam was so random it was fate: I happened to flip through a vegetarian dining guide at Fred Meyers and saw Jam on Hawthorne as very vegetarian friendly, so I suggested that my sister and I give it a try. Of all the breakfast spots I've been to in this city (and it's Portland, so that's a lot), Jam has to have the best hashbrowns I know. And they have tofu scrambles down, too. I especially like the fact that they don't cube the tofu, they actually scramble it. My favorite is the build-your-own-scramble with stone ground mustard and a few choice veggies. I could write a book about why I love this place so much, but instead I'll just list a few: they make their own jams (thus the moniker) including a jalapeo peach that is amazing and they buy local produce at the farmers market across the street. For some reason, whenever I rave about Jam to a fellow Portlander, they look confused. I guess it isn't as well known as Tin Shed or Gravy. Yes, it's still crowded on a Saturday morning, but honestly, where isn't?

    (5)

  • Amy P.

    Had to be on a wait list to get in, and then it took over 20 minutes to get our food, but the wait was definitely worth it. I got the French toast which was amazing, and the strawberry pineapple mimosa is delicious!

    (4)

  • Luann A.

    Reasonably-priced plates and good amount of vegan and vegetarian options! I'm not a vegan or vegetarian myself but it's good to know this place is an option when finding a place to eat that can accommodate everyone. I had the loaded bowl with cheese and it was absolutely scrumptious! Though not a vegetarian, I wanted to know what vegetarian sausage tasted like and to my surprise it was pretty good! Definitely a great place for breakfast.

    (5)

  • Cath C.

    Jam is the best! Not only do you get great food, with many vegetarian choices, made from wonderful local ingredients...Laura, the owner, is amazing! She has truly offered a great opportunity to many young adults in the forms of employment and a sense of family. My partner and I visited Jam on Sunday (as we often do). After breakfast I read the letter that was posted on the wall. It was written by one of her employees that had recently left Jam to take another job. The letter was one of the best tributes I have ever had the honor to read. Laura adds to her community by providing a wonderful restaurant and also sees the bigger picture. She IS a true part of her community. We have attended an art show at Jam that was designed to promote local artists. We have donated money in support of one of her wait staff that shipped out to Iraq. Laura and the Jam family had organized care packages to be shipped him. She posted updates about him so everyone that knew him could know how he was doing. When you support Jam remember that you are supporting more than a great local restaurant...you are supporting a very unique, special woman that offers so much back to her community and to all the young adults that she employs. Bravo Laura! You have a pretty extensive fan club I am sure!:-)

    (5)

  • danielle l.

    jam, you make me feel all funny inside. there are things that i love about you, and things that make me unsure of the potential for this relationship. one thing i know for sure - i always want to be friends. your corned beef hash takes my breath away. your lemon ricotta pancakes rock my world, and i've never tasted a sweeter taste than your blueberry compote. grand marnier challah french toast? mind-bending. the rest of you, well, it's all right. not that you're bad, mind you, just, well, not my type. obviously there are many people out there who love these flavor combinations, i'm just not one of them. let's just agree to disagree and move on - i don't want to fight. i don't think i could ever fight with you, because you're just so darn sweet. i've heard rumors that you're rude or incompetent. i must say, you've never been anything but downright amazing to me. granted we mostly see each other on weekdays, i thought maybe you have a bit of a wild streak on the weekends. but i tested you, and you won. for fifty-three minutes i sat, coffee in hand, waiting patiently for acknowledgement. you didn't let me down. i was seeing a new side of you, but it gave me the same great feeling. love your (select) dishes. love your great attitude. love the music you play. i don't care how long it takes to see you (it seems like everyone is so busy these days!) or who else hangs around you (the problem with going out in public is that you have to interact with the public...). hour waits, hipsters abound, if hash or pancakes is what i need, then you, jam, YOU are what i need. i can't honestly say you're THE one, but i'd like to see where this goes.

    (4)

  • Christy T.

    Let me start with a positive, the Bloody Mary's at The Jam are seriously some of the best I've had. Delicious. The food and service however leave much to be desired. Another business with crappy Portland service and breakfast that's actually only worth half of what you pay. I'm taking a stand against elitist Portland service and from here forward, I am only tipping $1 when you make me feel like I am wasting your time by getting what you are paid to do, offer service.

    (2)

  • Coral C.

    We've found our new breakfast spot! I pass it everyday on the way to work, but hadn't made it in yet. Some of our vegetarian friends were in town, so I thought we'd give it a try. I am somewhat of a hashbrown connoisseur, and theirs were some of the best I've had in a while. Crispy and salty, that's how I like em! I actually forgot about trying their jam until we had already left. But I know I"ll be back again for sure!

    (4)

  • Edward J.

    I don't care what people say badly about this place, its my favourite place for breakfast and brunch in Portland alone. I love vegan breakfast and this place has the best vegan blueberry filled chai pancake I've ever had in the world. Also, they have the best vegan gravy and hashbrown I've ever had. If you don't want to spent too much money, then get the "Loaded Bowl", its only $6, and if you want to add spice to it, ask them to add the soyrizo. It is heaven! The only downer I have about the place is the tofu scramble, it is not good. The texture is not right. I don't think they freeze their tofu to give that good spongy texture. Also, show up early! Anytime on the weekend after 11am then expect to wait at least half hour for a table. This place is popular 'cause it is good. Get the blueberry chai pancake before they run out at 1 or 2pm. That's how good the pancake is.

    (5)

  • Jay S.

    SE is littered with great breakfast joints. Every morning venture across the river is full of tempting options for eggs and the like. Jam has managed to stand out as my personal favorite breakfast place in Portland. A large, veggie and vegan friendly menu that offers up a variety of fun options. Be sure to check the chalkboard above the kitchen, often the best looking options are here-today-gone-tomorrow specials that don't appear on the menu. The meals are usually large and finishing one usually meals skipping lunch. And yes, the food is good. Another great feature is the coffee they provide to people waiting for a table when it gets busy on the weekends. A little Stumptown goes a long way to making the wait go quickly. Jam also makes their own jam. While this might not sound like a big draw, some of the best and most unique jams I've ever had were at Jam. There will usually only be one jar per table, so don't be shy about asking your neighbors or servers to try a few more varieties. Jams made from jalapeos, radishes and other unexpected ingredients are not uncommon. Make sure if your dish does not include toast that you consider ordering a side just to try the jams.

    (5)

  • Linda B.

    It is as good as breakfast gets! Make sure you have time to wait though! But it's nice outside, they give you free coffee and the people around are fun. NEXT time I have got to leave room for a Sassy Mary (I was too full this time!). The corned beef is amazing!

    (4)

  • Emily V.

    Absolutely hands down best brunch spot I have been to in the country! Eat the gran mariner challa french toast with Marion berries....

    (5)

  • Katherine P.

    Oh Jam how I once loved you...but it sucks to be ignored by your staff so I am forced to change your rating. On the first incident the gentleman who sat us was awesome. Your 2 servers that day on the other hand were another story. I understand if people are busy but believe me it wasn't busy at all on this fine day. So I couldn't really understand why we hadn't gotten even a hello let alone have anyone take our drink order. I also work in the service industry and I definitely wouldn't ignore any of my customers, it's pretty rude. So we decided to leave. Instead of trying to make it right, all the waitress asked was what was wrong and why we were leaving. Upon explaining the situation she pretty much acted like she could care less rather than trying to make it right. Damn I was really looking forward to your chai oatmeal pancakes which are AMAZING. Had no choice but to leave, I have a feeling it would have only gotten worse. So I will say this, your food is super tasty but your waitstaff (except Jason with the glasses) could use a few lessons in basic customer service. Maybe one day I will try you again but for now I rather spend my cash somewhere that doesn't treat me like I don't belong there.

    (1)

  • travis t.

    Rude service, ridiculously long wait. I've been going here for years, and tolerated the long lines and (infrequently) slow service. They've got good food, don't get me wrong. I just had such a bad experience there yesterday that I feel like it bodes ill for the future of their new expansion into the next door area. We had a ridiculously long wait for our food, and a server that was rude and unpleasant to the point that I wondered if he was trying to be Portland's answer to Basil Fawlty. This place really needs to get their act together, or they'll end up going the way of the similarly lousy imbibe (the previous occupants of their new space).

    (1)

  • shannon d.

    Best breakfast hands down! Love it here. Period.

    (5)

  • Max K.

    While vacationing in Portland, my friend treated me to breakfast at Jam. The place was bustling on a Friday morning and we waited a few minutes for a table. I was impressed with the self-serve coffee out front. I went with "the loaded bowl," a delectable layering of hash browns, veggie gravy, green onions and cheese. I suggest heavy usage of the Aardvark sauce.

    (4)

  • Sarah M.

    we waited about 45 minutes, but it was a gorgeous day out, so no bigge on that. the food was prompt and i just about inhaled the corned beef hash they made it. it was all oh so delicious. very very good breakfast. solid.

    (4)

  • Kate D.

    Jam is as awesome as the top ratings say. But remember, this is Portland, and everyone in the city goes out to breakfast on the weekeds. So yes, I have seen plenty of screaming kids, rude patrons, loud disfunctional families, and one time a screaming homeless man at Jam. The staff work hard: kitchen staff, owner, and wait staff all go full speed. The food is amazing. My suggestion is to go early- 9:30 or earlier. This is not a great breakfast place to wait for, just because of the set up. But 10-15 minutes is not a big deal. Try Ty's breakfast., it is my ultimate favorite.

    (5)

  • Maureen S.

    I had their basic breakfast burrito, That One, or something like that. The eggs were fluffy, the bacon was great. All it could have used was some of a side. You get the burrito cut in half on an empty plate. As much restraint as I want to use, I want some toast or something! Other than that, it was great. Oh and we got seated in less than 10 minutes on a Saturday morning.

    (4)

  • Cassandra R.

    Very enjoyable, though quite small. Great brunch and a great atmosphere. Service was great as was the food. I think spring and summer are the best time to visit when you can sit at one of the tables outside and enjoy a lovely day.

    (4)

  • Marci C.

    Called Jam cause it's just that, the jam. I grew up eating chorizo and eggs thanks to my Father. When I learned what it was......well, I had a hard time enjoying it. I like that I can have a super morning cocktail and a scrumptious soyrizo breakfast. This has been my spot for the last few outings mmmmmm. Now I don't fit in my pants so I'm on restriction.

    (4)

  • Rori L.

    When I'm in one of you, I'm bound to stop by and enjoy some eats. Jam is a standard Hawthorne choice when I'm in the 'hood. The last time we dined, we arrived around noon on a Saturday. Along with everyone else, we waited patiently and assumed it would take quite awhile to get seated. Hot coffee was ready and waiting for the sipping, but I opted to wait out for a capp. We were pleasantly surprised to be seated in around 20 minutes. This time around, we were escorted to "Little Jam", the new baby addition. With out charismatic server cracking jokes from the get go, I was ready to feast. I was underwhelmed with my cappuccino. There-I said it. As amusing as the menu is, there are only a few stand out performances in my book. The pancakes, my friend, are quite tasty indeed. I can not say they are the best, but they are delicious. Kels ordered a hash heaped with roasted garlic, caramelized onions, and spinach. Our server through in some red pepper sauce for the dipping. What a guy. My scramble was...blah. A bed of spinach with some crumbly tofu and the above stated red pepper sauce (I asked for the feta on the side). While the combo was good, it was poorly thrown together and lacked...zat zing zat makes ze zant to zeturn. At the end of our performance, we were content and full. I enjoy the Jam experience, but am looking forward to something that blows my socks off. Which reminds me to stop doubling up on the cotton foot covers.

    (4)

  • Mendoza M.

    So this guy took me here once for brunch/lunch whatever.. the lady who served us was in a pretty shitty mood but served us alright. For it being a vegetarian place I was expecting a little more... When she told me that they served morning star sausages in the "burritos," I was a bit disappointed. I can honestly make the shit at home. But it was alright for it being small and way packed with janky hipsters discussing how Ben gave them the herps. Jeez

    (2)

  • Alex B.

    my mouth is watering just thinking about Jam. there's a reason there is always at least a half hour wait to get in and get some brunch. if you do get stuck in the wait, they always have stumptown available for you to sip on. its a pretty small space but there's always great art on the walls, and it changes pretty frequently. i've had mixed experiences with the service. a few servers that were really friendly and great, and a few that were just wayyy too cool to be serving the lowly likes of myself. as a vegetarian (and not especially fond of eggs) i love breakfast places that offer tofu as a substitution for eggs in scrambles, wraps, etc. Often times though, kitchens don't seem to put in much effort towards making the tofu flavorful -- NOT the case with Jam. i love there tofu! I have been addicted to the JD Massacre breakfast wrap (with tofu instead of eggs!) for ... going on maybe 6 months? IT IS DELICIOUS! Herby delicious scrambled tofu with hash browns, swiss cheese, veggies all wrapped up in a tortilla and served with a side of the most incredible housemade roasted red pepper sauce. you can get sides of single pancakes -- the lemon ricotta pancake is a must! the cocktail menu looks great, but i unfortunately i have yet to try anything on it. I have never had a bad food experience at Jam, and honestly i am happy to ignore the few times i've had subpar servers because the food is so goddamn good. My carnivorous friends i've noticed don't seem to love it quite as much as i do, but they still generally always really enjoy there food. I live about a 2 min walk from the place and have to told myself back from ducking in for a bite on a daily basis.

    (4)

  • Anne B.

    The Food: pretty delicious. Had some hash browns bowl loaded with gravy. Definitely satisfied after eating, and again when I ate my leftovers. The Bloody Mary: Bam. Delicious. The perfect amount of spice for me, lots of strong flavor. The Service: Irritating, but turned out ok in the end. Had to wait outside because we were snapped at for standing in the doorway. (The "hallway" for indoor waiting looked at capacity with three people already there. I could be wrong about this.) Sat outside for an hour and twenty minutes. Watched a clean and empty table sit for about ten of those minutes. Tried to sit at said table, got snapped at again. Stood around, then the host sat us at a different table, then made us get up and move to the table I had sat at in the first place. Still not sure why I had to get up the first time. After that the wait service was fine, though I sensed a tone of resentment. I'm generally very polite to my waitstaff- I know people can be annoying. But when I'm starving and have been standing in the frigid cold for over an hour I start to lose my patience. Deal with it. Missed a few condiments and made an offhand remark to my table mate. The waitress brought them right after I said it and kind of let them drop on the table. I think she was pissed, but I actually didn't care about the condiments, I was just noticing. I'd go back, but only if there wasn't a wait.

    (3)

  • Anna L.

    All I can say is AMAZING! every time, great place to take people when they are visiting! One of those places when you leave you are still talking about how good it was!

    (5)

  • Em H.

    This place is the jam, seriously. Great food. But its true it is always jam packed so get there early or just plan on waiting (bring a lil snack) or get some coffee across the street. At least in my experience that is how it usually is on the weekends. But their specials are always good and they are very accommodating to veg/vegans. A nice Sunday morning spot.

    (4)

  • T V.

    Fab place for brunch. The portions are fairly generous and you can serve yourself some coffee as you wait for a table. And you will be waiting. It's always buzzing on the weekend and so the service is a hit and miss. The servers are insanely knowledgeable about their food and I'm just impressed when you can take my order and get it right without pen and paper. There are a lot of good options, even vegan and veggie. Wait, what am I saying. It's Portland, so of course. The price is about the same as every other breakfast place.

    (4)

  • Marilyn P.

    All the reviews pretty much sums it up. There was not a dish I saw that I would not order! Oh and the pear chai jam (yum). . . do I need to say more?

    (4)

  • Molly M.

    Quite possibly my favorite brunch place in Portland! I can only speak for the vegan friendly options on the menu, but oh my goodness, the blueberry chai spice pancakes and the el beardo tofu scramble are amazing! It's well worth the wait to get in, trust me.

    (5)

  • Yasmien H.

    I'm not a fan. It took forever to get in simply because they just don't have enough workers. Food was okay. But it wasn't anything special. Service was slow, the staff was very nice, but there seriously is nothing "Special" about this place. Except for hipster go here. Not because the food is amazing though. Because it's not.

    (2)

  • Jillian Y.

    OH MYYYY! I normally skip breakfast, jut really isn't my meal. But this place got me hooked. Everything I have had there was just outstanding. And their peach jalapeno jam is sooo good! I love the staff too, everyone is so nice and friendly. I love this place, I was very sad to leave it when I moved away but I will be back to stuff my face for the millionth time at Jam.

    (5)

  • Joshua M.

    Had a pretty awesome breakfast burrito wrap thingy with eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, cheese, salsa, and sour cream. The white chocolate mocha I washed it down with was also pretty fantastic. Brenda was our server and she was efficient, nice, and her art rocks.

    (4)

  • Aaron K.

    We've hit this place twice now on various trips to Portland. Delicious! Great, original breakfast cocktails for those rough mornings, enormous portions, lots of veg options, and free coffee while you wait. Get stuffed, then ride your bike east to Laurelhurst Park and take a nap in the sunshine (if you're lucky enough to be there on a sunny day).

    (4)

  • Liz M.

    First of all, let me say that the food is great. I completely enjoyed my big plate of delicious breakfast, and its a mere 4 blocks from my apartment. I will absolutely go back and try something else from their huge, awesome, reasonably priced menu. Also, our waiter was really friendly and the food came quickly. Major Bonus: Bloody Marys, a variety of mimosa flavors, and breakfast cocktail menu. Now on to what bugged me. We waited for a table for probably a half an hour, which on a Sunday afternoon is totally reasonable. They even have coffee and water for people who are waiting (bring your own mug). But I looked inside and there were three completely empty tables, and probably 20 people waiting. These tables continued to be empty for 20 minutes, at which point a fourth table became available. Finally we were seated, but it was annoying to be waiting outside in the rain when we could have easily been sitting. Also, the make your own scramble is a bit on the pricey side. I'll happily pay $1.75 for some meat in my eggs, but $1 for a handful of onions? Kind of ridiculous. That aside, I'll be back for the peach habanero jam and the veggie chorizo!

    (4)

  • sonrisa g.

    This used to be my favorite breakfast spot. We (Husband and I) started eating there when they first opened about 6 years ago, and fell in love. Unfortunately things have gone WAaaaaaaayyyyy downhill over the last year or so. The service is TERRIBLE. The last 2 times we went we did not leave a tip ,and we never ever do that. Seriously. The service was just that bad. They took forever to take our order, didn't bring out food we ordered, never came back to check on us or refill our water, wouldn't bring the check and acted snotty. The food has gone from excellent to Meh, and there is always an insane wait on the weekends. I will wait for good food, but Jam is NOT worth the wait. Also, they have all these really annoying signs posted everywhere with rules, and I think I even remember seeing some rules posted on the bottom of the menu. I counted something like 5 signs near the front door when I was there a few weeks ago. It reminds me of a second grade classroom, and is a HUGE turn off.

    (1)

  • A. B. C.

    let's be real here: the jam at jam is deeelishus. pear chai jam? yes plz. i've been twice now, and had pretty good breakfasts both times. i really really really want to try the lemon ricotta pancakes but for some reason i am more often than not craving hashbrowns with such intensity that i forget to even consider that side of the menu seriously. next time, next time. my first visit involved old friends visiting from out of town, delightful "sassy marys" (made with aardvaark! and yumm rosemary infused vodka) and a scramble that was only ok...i wish i could remember which one. it had ham in it? anyway. the second time, i took my mama who was visiting for the weekend and since jam is in mah hood i figured it was a good place to go. i had a breakfast sandwich which (ha) was really great and my mom had the scramble with the salmon, which she said she liked but then afterwards decided it was good but not great. so maybe the scrambles aren't the hot-item on the menu? next time i'm getting pancakes!

    (3)

  • John V.

    Great breakfast - pleasant atmosphere and super nice staff.

    (5)

  • Tan N.

    One-word impression: DEPENDABLE I have been here several times now with different parties, and I have tried several different dishes. Each time I have left completely stuffed and completely satisfied with the whole experience (minus the long wait). The corned beef is what really sets this place apart from the other brunch places I've been to in town, as it is always well-seasoned and delectable in hash form or sandwiched with eggs and cheese in the Bizness. The omelettes have never disappointed, and the french toast, while not as awesome as Gravy's french toast, is still pretty damn good. Very solid drinks from Stumptown coffee to their kick-ass spicy bloody mary. Knocks on their service by others may be valid, but I have never had issue. It has been a reliable place for me after a hard night shift to grab some hearty pass-out-in-a-sweet-coma food. After so many experiences there, I feel very confident in the 5-star rating.

    (5)

  • Mallory B.

    When my mother was visiting, we decided to drive all the way over to Jam on Hawthorne to try their brunch. The wait was a little long, but the free coffee made it more bearable. The food was perfect and exactly what I expected it to be. The one thing I have to rave about though is the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. Holy hell, those things were amazing. My mother wasn't a big fan, which made it all the better because I wasn't going to share them anyways! I'll definitely be heading back here. Maybe not this weekend or the next, but sometime soon.

    (4)

  • Natalie B.

    This place is pretty darn good. I had the Ryan's Scramble which involves stone ground mustard, red onion, tomato and brie cheese. I mean, how could that not be fabulous. My friends had the lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry sauce and those were super flavorful and moist and delicious. The selection of jam on the table really made me happy, I'm kind of what you might call a jam lover. Pear Chai jam. Seriously. Pear plus chai plus sugar equals tastebud explosion. I'll be back for more of that breakfast love for sure. The coffee was good and the service was friendly and efficient. Three cheers for Jam on Hawthorne!

    (4)

  • Raechel S.

    Breafast burrito was sooooo good. Everything we've tried gas been amazing great service! Love the new space.

    (5)

  • miss e.

    Mmm.... I love LR pancakes at this place. I don't recall waiting more then 15 min even on weekends, but I eat my brakefast at brakefast hours, not later. I like the staff. They are fun and chatty and seem to enjoy your face when the food comes almost as much as I enjoy it arriving! I liked the french toast too and my friend enjoyed the scramble. I want to try the hash next time.... see you there!

    (4)

  • Tony M.

    Finally got in on a weekday. Place was empty; not a good sign. Hash browns were dry and tough not crunchy I mean shoe leather! Over easy eggs were over medium hard! Bacon was semi-burnt! The Zenner spicy sausage was OK but it is not what an american considers a sausage. An american sausage is coarse ground. A Zenner sausage is a HOT DOG albeit a spicy HOT DOG! From now on when I see the crowds lining the street on Saturday morning, I will just chuckle "suckers" and walk to Chez Machin or Burgerville!

    (2)

  • Erika B.

    I am still dreaming of the fantastic breakfast I had this past weekend. We arrived just before 10 am, which is lucky for us, because the place started filling up fast and there was a line outside shortly after. I though the service was great--friendly and efficient--coffee refills were plentiful and really, really good. It was hard to decide what to order, but I decided on the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. SCORE! They were incredible. Really. I ordered the real maple syrup, but they were so delicious on their own, that I barely used it. I also got the hashbrowns which were made exactly how I like them-- shredded, tender but crispy and golden brown on the surface. I used the Ardvark Hot Sauce on them and YUM! I also ordered a side of bacon--meaty and cooked perfectly. My husband had the Grande Marnier French Toast and thoroughly enjoyed it. I did get a tast and it was wonderful. Big, thick slices of bread with lots of flavor. Not Greasy at all. He shared the hashbrowns and bacon with me :) Our friends both ordered some variety of Scrambles, which we did not try, but were told were very good.

    (5)

  • carly s.

    One Wednesday my husband and I went to get breakfast and soon we found out that the world was playing a cruel joke on us being out and about so early in the morning and on a quest for breakfast food. 5 RESTAURANTS STILL CLOSED LATER, and an empty gas tank from driving all over Portland, I remembered about Jam on Hawthorne. I had never been there but its right next to my physical therapist and always seemed busy so we decided to see if they were open. HURRAH!!! Now my only hope was that they had even one vegan thing for us to eat. Never assuming that any place caters to my diet I can only be hopeful that a tofu scramble was hiding on the menu somewhere. There were TONS of options on the menu for vegans and vegetarians alike. Pancakes, scrambles made to your dietary standards, wraps and sandwiches. I got the el paso (black beans, cheese, salsa)made vegan with avocado. It was pretty good. They also had a heaping amount of hashbrowns and 2 pieces of toast to your plate. My husband made his own tofu scramble with huge chunks of roasted garlic, veggie sausage and roasted red pepper and needless to say he was pretty proud of himself for coming up with such a delightful concoction. I would go back for a good solid scramble or to try the pancakes.

    (3)

  • Meg H.

    This place just expanded, but you are still gonna wait! Why? Because it is so good! Love all the veggie options and gigantic quantities. My hubby and I can split a meal easily. The servers are approachable and friendly-not too cool for school like some of the hipster joints. We always leave with full bellies sloshing with Stumptown coffee!

    (4)

  • Ed A.

    Ty's big breakfast. Awesome veggie sausage and veggie gravy provides tons of flavor and a heart healthy breakfast.

    (5)

  • Reece D.

    Meh. I found this place to be one step above Denny's. Maybe it has something to do with all the hippies and their veggie/vegan tendencies, but this food was pretty bland and greasy. And people wait in line for this?

    (2)

  • Giofreddo W.

    Great place for breakfast, which I came here for twice on a recent visit to Portland. The oatmeal blueberry chai pancakes were simply mind-blowing! I savored every bite. The lemon ricotta pancakes weren't too shabby either, and the ricotta leant them a great lightness/fluffiness. The pesto scramble was super tasty, as well. As the name of the restaurant implies, they make their own jam. I tried the blackberry and apple varieties, both of which beat anything you can get in the store. Combine the good food with a nice, low-key vibe and a great location on Hawthorne, and you have a prime breakfast destination.

    (4)

  • Claire W.

    The staff was helpful and friendly. We caught them on a day we could get carry out since my friend had to be on a business call. We got two veggie sausage and gravy on a biscuit big breakfasts to go. I had fresh spinach instead of hashbrowns. A tasty way to eat the dish. It was hearty, tasty and very satisfying. My friend got the lemon ricotta pancake. Alone it isn't the best lemon yogurt pancake I've had in Portland, but the warm blueberry compote makes it amazing!!! The pancake is very mellow and the compote is tangy dynamite. Together they are happiness.

    (4)

  • annie c.

    I had a scramble with brie cheese and it was very tasty, as was the coffee. But it really is about the Jam here, it's locally made and the bread they give you is from a great bakery across the street. Portland really has some awesome spots for breakfast, but this was my favorite.

    (4)

  • Izabella d.

    mmm. our local pdx friends recommended Jam...and i am happy as hell that they did. alex ordered a scramble with fresh veggies and cream cheese,, kind of a weird choice but it turned out delisch. i had the corned beef hash, and subbed my toast for the lemon ricotta pancake. ahh... it was all so so good. the corned beef was a bit salty, but the hash was oh so buttery -- and lets not forget that amazing pancake. hup im slightly regretting my order of hash,,, honestly, it was great. the strawberry jam was my favorite. but i also like the apricot jalapeno. super delicious -- we didnt have to wait, and ive heard the wait can kill the mood,, so come on a weekday !!

    (4)

  • Brett Y.

    This place rocks! Yes, you may have to wait for a table, but they provide excellent stumptown coffee to enjoy while you wait, and as long as its not raining, what is there to complain about? The blueberry chai pancakes are excellent: lightly crispy on the outside, cakey on the inside. The oatmeal is quite good as well. A cocktail with emergen-c! Everything was reasonably priced. Service was friendly and prompt. I'll definitely be back on my next visit to Portland.

    (5)

  • Donald A.

    A great brunch spot. I love the Tommy's Joint, Chai Blueberry pancakes, and the fact that there is plenty of hot sauces to choose.

    (5)

  • Sarah B.

    Woo hoo! This is my first place that I went to based solely on Yelp recommendations, and man was I happy. I agree with all of the positive feedback the other yelpers have left. The food was great, and the portions were huge. The menu was really diverse, and I know that even my pickiest Vegan friend would feel overwhelmed with options--awesome! I had a really hard time choosing, but I ultimately decided on a scramble. Next on my list are those Chai Blueberry Pancakes or maybe the Lemon Curd ones...I can't wait. Oh yeah, and they have actual hash browns, which have been increasingly hard to find in this town.

    (5)

  • Tammy K.

    Good corned beef and nice servers. We sat on the "lunch side" (big jam?), and I was disappointed to find that they don't offer espresso drinks on that side. The coffee is only so-so, even though it's Stumptown,...maybe it's the way it's brewed. All in all, a nice lunch and I'll probably go back, but will more than likely sit on the breakfast side.

    (3)

  • Chris C.

    Jam-a-riffic describes my absolute favorite place to have weekend brunch in the Portland area. Walked into it randomly one weekend after frequenting several nearby business and deciding that I was a bit peckish. The food is always excellent and the service consistently quirky with that SE PDX hipster feel. However, The wait for a table is always far too long. Yet, the wait is always worth the experience.

    (4)

  • corrina K.

    Just went there for the first time (how remiss of me). Now, sometimes yards of ink and vintage frames can signal large amounts of attitude, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that at Jam, they did not. Our waiter (fitting the above description to a tee) was not only attentive, he was also kind of a wit, and as we all know, wittiness can make people order drinks when they weren't even planning on it. The really great thing was that there were menu items that pleased vegetarians, carnivores, and gluten free people (I wish more restaurants did this). I had the Spicoli, which was delicious.The drinks were yummy, and a good time was had by all.

    (4)

  • Andrew G.

    This place usually has a wait to get in but we got there early and were seated right away. The service was adequate...not intrusive nor overly welcoming. My friend and I both had basic breakfasts (bacon, eggs, toast, hashbrowns). The bacon wasn't cooked very crisply but had decent flavor. Eggs were fine as was the toast, which was made better by the namesake jam. What really disappointed me were the hashbrowns. I'm not sure what they are cooked in but they had an off-putting flavor to them. Potatoes are key to my wanting to frequent a restaurant and these spuds were not up to snuff. I doubt I'll be back as I know there is better breakfast to be had elsewhere and certainly is NOT worth a long wait for.

    (2)

  • Kriss R.

    By far my favorite SE breakfast spot. The hashbrowns are amazing, they have an amazing scrambles. They top it all off with stumptown coffee. Go to the Jam, wait in the line, enjoy a great breakfast.

    (4)

  • Ami B.

    big love for jam and the vegan oatmeal chai blueberry pancakes! but, if it's the weekend it'll be crowded so go try jace gace for yummy waffles.

    (5)

  • CaLiLu H.

    After being told that there were 21 parties ahead of us at Screen Door, my merry group of gal pals decided to make our way to Jam on Hawthorne because we've heard rave reviews! The wait was pretty long, but we were seated cozily inside and got to enjoy some rich hot chocolate, virgin strawberry mimosa, and chai latte which were all pretty good! We actually didn't mind the wait since it gave us ample time to peruse the menu which had a lot of vegerarian/vegan options (note to self: bring little vegetarian sister back here). We all decided to order different scrambles which included: Hammer (HUGE chunks of ham with caramelized onions), Ed's plate (spinach, tomato, mushrooms), and Spicoli (bacon and cream cheese). These dishes were all hearty and delicious, but I especially really liked their buttery hash browns. We also decided to share a plate of the Grand Marnier French toast which was amazingly fluffy and with just the right amount of berry compote and the sweetest blueberries and strawberries I've had since summer. Portions were just right and service was friendly. I'll have to bring my husband back!

    (4)

  • Mark W.

    Excellent every time!

    (5)

  • Rowan H.

    My girlfriend and I were up very early one day, and we decided to go to Jam because we knew that way we could beat the rush I read about here on Yelp. Because my girlfriend was paying (I'm really broke and jobless this summer), I let her pick both of our meals so that way she could try the sweet and the savory thing that she wanted. She ordered The Bizness and the lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote. These aren't really the things I would have wanted to try, but I liked them nevertheless. My girlfriend really really liked both of them. The pancakes were very yummy, but I'm not usually a pancake person unless I'm in the mood for them. I do have to say that I really liked their hashbrowns. They were cooked just right. I might add another review later when I go back and try something that I actively want, because I feel like I didn't get a good read on the place. My one quibble with the other reviews -- where were these supposed hipsters? All my girlfriend and I saw were families with their kids! Maybe we were up too early for the hipsters to be out yet.

    (4)

  • Kylie S.

    This is my favorite place to go for breakfast in Portland. They have free range eggs and that's important to me. The people who work there are really great. I love getting Ty's big breakfast-an english muffin with eggs sunny side up and vegetarian sausage and gravy. They have late drinks, not just coffee. And it's not too expensive. It's crowded on weekends so I try to go on week days. They do have some tables outside, but the sidewalk isn't that wide and I'm not sure that they serve food out there. It is a place to wait if there are no seats inside.

    (4)

  • Mathew B.

    JAM is at the top of our MUST EAT HERE list every time we go to Portland. My husband and I always split the Curry Tofu Scramble, which, honestly, blows my mind every time and has forced us to integrate tofu more tofu into our every day cooking. This raisin, tomato, spinach, tofu curry concoction is utter amazingness to the palate. Put a little local AARDVARK sauce on it and you are put over the edge to bliss. Add some of the gloriously golden hashbrowns to each bite and the added crunchy texture adds yet another layer of joyful breakfast mouth music. Today, we added one glorious chai blueberry pancake and two obviously homemade biscuits of deliciousness. Add two cups of coffee and the tab only came out to $20!!!!! Every time, we're like, seriously? Is that all? If you're headed to Portland and have only one timeslot for breakfast, eat at JAM on Hawthorne! Make sure to get there before 9:30 because that's when the line starts!!!

    (5)

  • scott c.

    Went here with my wife when we were in town for the weekend. It's small and the wait was pretty long, but this may have been the best breakfast I've ever had. I can't remember the name but I got a bagle with corned beef, egg, onions, cheese and thousand island. It was incredible and the corned beef (in chunks) was, if not the best I've ever had, up there. We also got a couple of the lemon ricotta pancakes, amazing. I also loved the pear chai jam so much I bought a jar to take home. Coffee was really good too. If I am ever back in Portland I will 100% go back here.

    (5)

  • C. R.

    We usually get there before 9 on the weekend and have never had to wait. the food's always been tasty, especially the hashbrowns which are always done nice and crispy, never soggy. My husband thinks the veggie gravy is a little too creamy and could have more flavor, but I like it just fine. The service has always been great too.

    (4)

  • Kelly M.

    Jam might be the closest breakfast place to my house, and it's a pleasure to have in such close proximity. Jam, in many ways, is a prototypical brunch spot in the Portland style. Stumptown coffee, veggie sausage, interesting scrambles (brie and mustard, mmm!) and cute looks. Therefore, it's great to have around when you're looking for Portland brunch. Don't forget it's namesake, though, and ask for their homemade Jam to get the authentic experience. I love the jalapeno jam on toast!

    (4)

  • Andrea P.

    Wonderful and lots of food. Noisy, though.

    (4)

  • David H.

    They serve a very interesting and tasty assortment of breakfast dishes. I had the El Paso scramble and it was very good. I like strong coffee but this was almost too strong for my taste. They have a small play area for children. Not something you see very often. The atmosphere is quirky and I would come back.

    (4)

  • Jodi H.

    I thought the food was good a Jam - nothing extra special - but a very nice solid breakfast. We got there right as it opened so we didn't have to wait. When my family told me that's where they wanted to go, I checked them out on Yelp and was concerned about what type of service we'd get given all the feedback posted on that subject. My experience was that that service was excellent. They were nice, came and filled coffee, brought us our food quickly, etc. Maybe it was just a function of being there early. Although I didn't use it I did like that you could sit outside and have coffee if you did have to wait - a nice touch. Also, I didn't see on the bill where it said you "had to leave", maybe they listened to the feedback? Overall it was good - 4 stars is based on no wait, I'm not sure though that I'd wait an hour to eat here, just not worth the time unless I had alot of time to kill. For context, I haven't found anywhere in Portland were the breakfast is worth an hour wait, but I'm still looking!

    (4)

  • K. M.

    This place makes one of the best vegan scrambles I've ever had - which is saying a lot, as I've been vegan for 10+ years! I always get Ed's Plate (I think it's called), which is a scramble with mushroom, spinach, garlic, and avocado (in place of the cheese). It comes with perfectly season potatoes, fresh jam, margarine (by request), and the bread of your choice (I always get rustic white). It's too much food for one meal, so I always end up with leftovers. All the servings are large - the oatmeal is served in a bowl the size of my head. They also serve lattes (chai and espresso) and have coffee outside for while you wait. The only thing I haven't liked are the oatmeal chai pancakes - they are a bit too heavy for my taste. This is definitely a great place for brunch when you have a mix of dietary preferences. Be aware - the vegetarian gravy is not vegan.

    (5)

  • Kristi F.

    Went for brunch on a Tuesday and still had to wait for a few minutes which was pretty crazy! I had the vegan MC Wrap - breakfast burrito with black beans, hashbrowns, onions, peppers, spinach and salsa. Pretty typical vegan option. It was like $9 so not too pricey. Really cool dining area with tons of local art for sale. Apparently the other dining area has an area for kids to play and that seemed like it can get pretty loud, so if you don't like/have kids, I'd suggest staying away from that side! Haha I'd probably go back and have the other vegan option.

    (4)

  • Anri T.

    I am dreaming of going back to Portland just to eat here :) great customer service, so many drink choices, coffee while waiting for a table, and yummy creative dishes!

    (5)

  • Veronica S.

    I have been dining at Jam since they opened. My reveiw is long overdue. I have NEVER been dissapointed by service or food. I have ordered the same thing every time I have come. I am not the kind of person who does that :) The loaded bowl is just too good to have anything else. Everything about this place is EXCELLENT! They can be quite busy with long wait times on the weekend. They have self serve coffee to pacify patrons as they wait for a table. I love you Jam!

    (5)

  • Khem C.

    Great food selection, the line wasn't too bad for a Sunday! I tried their Wild salmon egg Benedict. The salmon was a little on the dry side, but it was still delicious!

    (4)

  • Cam T.

    this is a composite review of breakfast & their newer happy hour offerings: as with the majority of the pdx populace, breakfast gets a 2 dew claws up. light & fluffy eggs with crispety hashbrowns--not soggy, greasy, or burned at the stake which we've all shed a tear over at some time or other. scrumptious french toast with real maple syrup (bottles made out of talking women where you pour flavored corn syrup out of their _heads_ scare me) . tangy fruity cocktails that make you wish you had a snout so you could slurp up every last drop. happy hour is a great concept with iffy execution. we walked by on one of our many walks--how else am i supposed to review these places? i'm going to have to start running before my caboose needs it's own zip code! anyhoo, the menu was captivating. sweet potato fries with honey-mustard dipping sauce. beet salad which disappeared from the menu before we could try it so we had the carmelized onion, blue cheese & pistachio salad. baked brie with a fresh strawberry compote. strawberry mountain hamburger. the fries were lovely--crunchety without the sogginess that usually plagues sweet potato fries & the sauce was refreshing with a little horseradish zing. the baked brie was very delicious, not overly rich due to the tang of the compote. the salad was a miss, the onions had an off taste that we learned later was due to an experiment. you would think that deglazing onions with a little whiskey would work but not so. the hamburger was thoroughly enjoyed by the mutt {moi!} it was very juicy but sadly uncooked in the center. we sent it back for some more thermodynamics & they were very nice about it. the second burger (a completely new burger) was still undercooked in 1/3 of it. {slurp, it was cooked enough for me!} so the verdict? jam really jams on breakfast. happy hour got jammed up but it's early days and we might be in the mood for hamburger tartar someday....

    (4)

  • Rebecca L.

    Came here on a Wednesday around 1:00 (what with my being unemployed, noon is the new 8:30). Vibe was very relaxed, maybe 5 or 6 tables. Our waitress seemed thoroughly unexcited to see us, and while I don't require a hug from waitstaff (unless it's that kind of day), it took a bit too long to get my joe given the number of tables, and when she finally brought it, I found we had been blessed with the Jackson Pollock of coffee. I wasn't in a creative mood (in fact-- I was downright cranky, to be fair. My brother had bogarted my laptop right after my waking up and played "Mr. Tambourine Man", the one Dylan song that makes me want to pluck out my own eyes and shove them into my ear canals), so breakfast involved a lot of dabs at the table with my napkin. After one or two cups I perked up, and I guess started sending out more positive vibrations, because when she brought my lemon ricotta pancakes, she took one look at them and asked me if I wanted more blueberry compote. No, no, I was fine, and so were the pancakes. Good texture, really nice flavor, yummy compote. And an important point, my (excellent) coffee was refilled several times, messily or no. My bro was satisfied with his scramble. The cocktails also looked like they would do good for one in need, so I'll have to come back when I'm feeling Really crappy. Maybe it was the drizzle-- maybe it was my mood-- but Jam just didn't make me feel sunny inside.

    (3)

  • Gigi P.

    Hubby and I visited Jam this morning for our weekly breakfast dine-out. We arrived around 11:45 and I was expecting a horrendous wait. Luckily we were seated (outside :)) within 10 minutes. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive and the choices were numerous, with a great selection for vegetarians and vegans. I ordered the Bella (fresh baby spinach - uncooked - topped with eggs how you like - perfect soft-poached - and a roasted red pepper sauce, serviced with hash browns and toast of choice), and hubby ordered the Corned Beef Hash (EXCELLENT corned beef in large chunks with shredded potatoes, red and green peppers, I think there was onion, and topped with eggs of your choice - again, perfect soft poached, served with choice of toast). The portions were not HUGE, but they were definitely enough to fill us up without making us feel sickly full. The coffee was good and abundant, and the jam was great (LOVED the Pear-Chai and the Peach-Jalapeno). We will definitely be back soon.

    (4)

  • Sarah V.

    the worst customer service ever!!! waited for 45 minutes while half the tables sat dirty and empty. i've worked as a hostess and understand not wanting to overwhelm the servers but this was ridiculous. it was sunday brunch and they couldn't seem to handle even a small amount of business. i will never go back here again!

    (1)

  • J P.

    I have been to Jam a few times, each time a frustrating experience and after this visit I won't be going back. They don't answer their phones. EVER. Wait time on weekends is hours to get in then an hour or more for food. When I went there this time for breakfast (on a weekday) I waited in line for 1 hour 15 minutes. Then after we were seated waited 25 minutes for someone to take our our order, we almost left except that we'd already invested so much time here. The food took another 45 minutes to be served. My food came out and the presentation was nice at first, then I took a bite, it was totally charred black on the underneath side. I intended to request a new dish. I sat patiently while my dining companions ate. The server never checked back. Finally when everyone was done eating the server brought the check, seeing that my plate hadn't (but one bite) been touched offered to get me something new. I said I didn't want to wait for another meal nor make my friends wait while I ate by myself. He gave me a coupon for $7 off my next meal after 4pm. A better coupon would have been come back for the same breakfast meal but non-charred and you don't have to wait hours for it. I did not enjoy my experience at Jam on Hawthorne at all and I don't understand why so many people put up with their wait times and service.

    (1)

  • Ryan K.

    As a first timer in Portland, Jam was everything I hoped for out of a friendly neighborhood breakfast spot! The servers were very friendly and did more than make pre canned small talk. They were attentive to fill my water and coffee as well. As far as the food, I had "the other one" breakfast burrito". Very competitive for the best breakfast burrito I've had. Pretty straight forward but flavorful with just enough bacon. The hash browns were also very good. The only downside was the lack of pancake options. I highly reccommend it!

    (5)

  • Melanie L.

    My sister and I had breakfast at Jam yesterday and can't wait to go back! It was very cute and we were able to score a nice little outdoor table. All the servers were very, very nice and the menu was so creative, with so many choices! It wasn't overwhelming, but there were definitely a few items that caught my eye that I wanted to order, but I settled for the Tofu Curry and a side of oatmeal chai blueberry pancake, which were delicious. My sister had the nor'westerner scramble and she was in heaven as well. The hash browns were just ok, but the Jam choices were really good (we had a blueberry and a pear at our table). We were eyeing the lemon ricotta pancakes and will probably order them at our next visit. The great thing about Jam is that you can order things like pancakes on the side (just one pancake) so that you curb the salty and sweet cravings in one meal! There are also choices which would pretty much appeal to anyone. It's locally owned and operated (from what I read) and I believe they use free-range eggs and try to buy locally. We arrived just before 9am as well, and were seated right away, although the restaurant was almost at capacity. Wonderful new breakfast find..this might be my new favorite!

    (5)

  • Adam B.

    Pretty funky, but small, out of the way breakfast nook with some interesting dishes like the chocolate cinnamon french toast I sampled which was decent but I didn't taste the cinnamon. Hash browns pretty tasty. You can't do too wrong with the egg dishes, Service is slow but friendly and the coffee is from Stumptown and you can't do much better than that except actually going to Stumptown itself. Like I mentioned, place is pretty small but they do offer free coffee outside to those who wait.

    (3)

  • Lauren C.

    i have only been once and boy, did we wait - over an hour and a half in the rain but it's my friends' favorite place so we waited. i got the french toast with a side of fruit and it was delicious... not sure it was worth an hour and a half but it was some good french toast.

    (4)

  • Lindsay L.

    nice waiter, but coffee was old, bacon overcooked, hash browns undercooked. the bfast cocktails looked amazing--wish i'd had one. great ambiance.

    (2)

  • Charlotte F.

    Jam on Hawthorne is the place to go for a damn good drink but the food is just eh. It's not bad it's just nothing to write home about. I had the biscuits and gravy because I keep trying to find the best in Portland. I did not find them here. The biscuits were hard and the gravy was pretty decent, a little too thick for my liking. I also had a side of hashbrowns and two over medium eggs to keep them company. The hashbrowns were your average hashbrowns. Once again eh. Drinks=yes, food=meh.

    (4)

  • Kirbs A.

    Worth the wait. HUGE portions so definitely split your order with someone

    (4)

  • Tierre B.

    I picked Jam on Hawthorne for my birthday breakfast and I was not disappointed. This was my first time eating here. I had a 1/2 order of eggs Benedict and a kids bowl of oatmeal. My husband had the grand mariner French toast. Everything was very good. I'm looking forward to my next visit so I can try something else.

    (5)

  • Nick V.

    Went and had breakfast here after a long hiatus and unfortunately Jam does not deliver like the many other wonderful brunch places we have here in Portland. On the plus side, I went late on a weekday and did not have to wait a ridiculously long time to sit down, Like many people who think an hour is an appropriate amount of time, but I digress. The host/busser seemed disinterested with our presence as he sat us and got our drink orders, which took almost 10 minutes even though I counted only 3 other tables in the establishment. Our server however was much more pleasent and got our orders in shortly after our drinks arrived. Our food arrived promptly and my build-a-hash was fairly delicious as well my bacon. My friends French toast was dry and just so-so and it took awhile for our coffee and waters to get refilled as the host just felt like he was too cool for his job. We got the check promptly and were cashed out in a timely manner. Overall I was just disappointed in the whole experience as I was the last time I ate here. This place has potential but I feel most of the staff are just complacent because they know they work at a popular spot and have just slacked off on their jobs. In a city where we have numerous options, especially when you don't have to wait an hour or longer, jam just falls short of being a quality brunch spot.

    (2)

  • christine c.

    I just left Jam, and I cannot believe I spent $15.45 before tip on such a greasy and low-quality meal (salmon). This place used to be great but perhaps expansion has done them wrong. What a waste of $20.

    (1)

  • Amber C.

    I used to love this place. I will no longer go there. I used to live across from this place and go almost every week. 2-3 years ago I would get the same dish every time. It used to be called something along the lines of a vegetarian breakfast wrap called the 'JD Massacre' (not very appetizing). The roasted red pepper sauce that went with it was to die for. Then the sauce changed, the venue expanded to take over the bar next door, and the service declined. I tried coming here last month and the month before. Both times I arrived in the morning and wasn't even greeted by a server or host. Both times there was a group or couple in front of me that was also waiting to be seated. The very last time I successfully ate here was three times ago. During this time I was successfully seated (after waiting for 10 minutes in an almost empty restaurant) but promptly forgotten for twenty minutes before being given water, during which time I hurriedly tried to put in a food order. The food took much longer than usual to arrive. While delicious, it just wasn't worth it. I still love the food here. Just make sure you go when the right side of the restaurant is open. The larger side just isn't up to snuff.

    (3)

  • Melisa C.

    Flew to Portland last night and decided to come here for brunch. Great laid back feel. Awesome music playing in the background. I have my kiddos with me and they loved the play area. I had the smoke salmon eggs Benedict. I never thought poached eggs would taste good with salmon but it was great. We also had the corned beef hash and the lemon ricotta pancakes. All were excellent. When we come back to Portland, we will definitely come here again.

    (4)

  • Ziyan C.

    Service: Totally hipster, kind of nonchalant attitude; they get their job done though! The wait: None at 2pm on a Friday. The space: Very large, lots of seating areas. The food: Great! Almost too many options. I *did* like that you can order single slices of french toast/pancakes. Good for indecisive people like me. They also serve their full drinks menu all day. The cost: ~$65 total for brunch for three. MUST-HAVES: Apple & walnut waffle w/ bacon (seasonal special), Oatmeal chai blueberry pancake! Both amazing. Seasonal menu: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… ~~SEASONAL SPECIALS~~ * Roasted fall vegetable hash - 3.5 stars (acorn squash & sweet potatoes in a sweet smoky spice blend, golden & candycane beets, grilled red onion, spinach, candied bacon, cotija cheese, guajillo chili butter, orange sauce, topped w/ radish & green onion, served w/ to eggs & toast. $16) pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… This had great ingredients, but I wished they were all mashed together a little more and were more overcooked & softer. This is after trying a bite of my friend's, a while after it came out. The wheat toast was a little hard, but I absolutely loved the grains and texture of it. My friend got the eggs over easy, and of course with the runny yolk this dish was really good. * Caramel apple & walnut waffle - 4.5 stars (house belgian waffle, apples & walnuts glazed in a spiced rum caramel apple sauce, whip cream, add candied bacon $1. $11) pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… cross-section: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… I thought the ingredients sounded trite and didn't think this looked too impressive when it came out, but OMG the server was right when she said this was "sinfully delicious"! It was DEFINITELY the walnuts and the bacon (absolutely get the bacon!!!). I already thought the waffle was amazing (soft & moist w/ just enough crisp), but then I got a bite that had bacon and thought I was going to die of happiness. I just wasn't a big fan of all the whipped cream - it melted down very quickly, was too late, and almost made this dish seem cheap. Sweet specialties menu: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… Sides menu: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… ~~SWEET SIDES (single cakes & toast)~~ * Maddie cake - 4 stars (classic lemon-ricotta pancakes topped w/ warm house blueberry compote. $2.75) pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… cross-section: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… This had a good balance of lightness from the ricotta yet still being moist. The compote was VERY strong and tart - I liked that it wasn't overly sweetened. The lemon flavor could have been stronger, though. * Oatmeal chai blueberry pancake - 4.5 stars (made w/ Bob's Red Mill oats, spelt flour, whole blueberries, chai tea & spices. $4.25) pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… cross-section: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… Wow, the texture of this was amazing! It was incredibly dense, more so than the Maddie Cake, was slightly grainy/textured, had a wonderful subtle sweetness, and strong blueberries were great for contrast. * French toast slice ($4.25) - 3 stars pic: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… cross-section: yelp.com/biz_photos/jam-… Biggest disappointment. The strawberries were not ripe at all, not sweet enough, and were too hard/ crunchy. The French toast itself was dry - it would've been a good consistency as challah bread, but French toast really should be much more moist.

    (4)

  • Connie C.

    It was our last day as official Portland dwellers. So, to celebrate we stopped in on our day off work for breakfast since there was no way we'd brave this line on the weekends. This place was big and even had a kid playing area. For how quiet the place was, we got very little attention. When we finally ordered, I went with the corned beef hash and A got the Ty's Big Breakfast. We also decided to get a single Maddie Cake (ricotta pancake with blueberry compote) for breakfast dessert. The corn beef was in shreds and the potatoes were nice golden and crispy. A liked his order too. We loved the lemon ricotta pancake. Moist, soft, and sweetened by the blueberry compote. It might've made the meal. But, we were still puzzled by why anyone would stand in such a long line to eat here. It was good, but not great. I could think of a handful of places I'd be willing to wait in line for brunch and this isn't one of them.

    (3)

  • Laura C.

    On a packed Veterans day afternoon, our wait was only 5 minutes. We got shown to a 2-top in a back corner by the kitchen, but upon saying we'd wait for a nicer table in the main dining area where there was some sunshine, we were immediately lead to a table by the windows. I'm not overly found of Hipster joints, because service doesn't usually come with a smile, but here, both our hostess and server were very nice. For being busy, our wait for our food wasn't very long either. Shocked, my mom's "cup" of chili was bigger than any bowl I'd ever seen. While she was warned that it had a "kick", she ordered it anyway. Halfway finished, she was sweating and let me finish it up. Not that I should have; I'd ordered a side of hash browns - that filled almost a whole plate - and a biscuit with sausage gravy. Both were piping hot and very tasty. The decor was random and unique, which is to be expected in the area. Funny thing about hipsters; they cause older people like my parents to pause and ask "What's with all the piercings and tattoos?" My answer is "Ironically, they all want to be unique...yet they outnumber us 10 to 1 so in the end, we are the ones who look different". That has nothing to do with the yummy food at Jam, but it does have to do with it's majority of customers. The restaurant has a very cool area for children to play in the center or dining room floor, which makes it easy for parent's to keep an eye on their children, who may not be interested in sitting still longer than 5 minutes. Street parking was very easy. Just don't bolt across busy Hawthorne, or you might get struck by a car like I almost did. This is a fantastic place to go for breakfast, brunch or lunch (on non-holiday's).

    (4)

  • Patricia S.

    Fabulous. Service was great. My Grand Marnier Frenchtoast was quite a sight when it arrived and I couldn't finish it. But that doesn't mean it wasn't tasty, because it was very tasty. I use to live (from 1992-2004), right down the street, and this place was just on the corner. The main side use to be Chez Grill and then Imbibe. Really happy Jam is there now and hope it stays a while.

    (4)

  • Elyse L.

    I felt like a true Portlander hangout at Jam on Hawthorne on my last visit. If you decide to go to breakfast on a weekend, you may want to consider 'pre-gaming' it with a banana or some toast because it is very likely it will turn into brunch. I didn't pay too much attention to how long the three of us waited but it was a good hour in half before we were seated. Saying Portland dwellers are breakfast people is an understatement, easy. It was nice Jam offered a complimentary coffee station with little mugs, unfortunately I didn't discover it until later and thought everyone waiting around happen to bring theirs along from home...again another Portland thing I have seen quite often. The inside is very unique; big windows allows for an abundance of natural lighting. A large mirror stands above the bar and it's fun to watch all the action behind the counter. I ordered the Curry Tofu Scrabble and I didn't care too much for it because it was way over-salted and had a ton of raisins. It looked like three little Sunmaid raisin boxes exploded on my plate. The best part was actually the hash browns and the squeezable jab in a bottle, no need to fuss with a knife. Price to portions wise everything is a great deal, just be careful what you order. There's a lot on the menu so stick with all-time favorites and recommendations. I would revisit Jam again, preferably on a weekday when it's less busy.

    (3)

  • Dri M.

    this place was super cute and cozy. i couldn't decide what i wanted and our server was so patient. since i couldn't make up my mind i got a build your own scramble and a side of their maddie cake (which is a lemon ricotta pancake)...bomb!! my breakfast overall was big and great.... i'll be back sooner than later

    (4)

  • Kayla G.

    The shining star at this place is the Sassy Mary, in my opinion. It's made with Secret Aardvark hot sauce and it's perfectly spicy and delicious. The food was good. I had the Spicoli scramble and it was satisfying, pretty typical of a Portland brunch scramble. My fiancé got The Bizness, a delicious corned beef breakfast sandwich. I tasted it and it was amazing, however very messy to eat with your hands. It was worth the mess, for the record. It's a place I will definitely visit again.

    (4)

  • Audrey G.

    You know that breakfast place that kind of defines a city. Well jam is that for Portland. Specifically Hawthorne. The fun decorating, the Latin music, the vast selection of vegan and vegetarian offerings. I went to Jam with a girlfriend and we both really loved our food. I will be back. That being said, the Jam wasn't the best but the scramble was to die for.

    (5)

  • Alex R.

    So many things happening right here. Friendly staff, cool ambience, good music. I had a Belgian waffle with blueberry compote and toasted hazelnuts. Amazing. Also, a lavender strawberry mimosa? Also amazing. They also sell merch with really clever sayings "not hipsters, just weirdos. - yelp review 2013" I really like the vibe of this place.

    (5)

  • Megan S.

    I came here with a friend on a Saturday so it was pretty busy. We waited about 25 minutes for a table which wasn't bad since they have coffee you can drink while waiting. I got the loaded potato bowl with a side of bacon. Everything was really good, just a bit bland. I'll come back on a day there's not a long wait.

    (4)

  • Hayden N.

    I have been dying to try Jam on Hawthorne after hearing my friends' raves about it and reading review about the deliciousness of their breakfast/brunch. Every time I go to Grand Central, there's always a line across the street so it must be good! My sisters and I came on a weekday, there wasn't a line. However, it took the staff a wait to decide where to seat us. I decided on the Grand Marnier french toast and a side of spicy sausage--sadly, it was not impressive. I had a bite of my sister's smoked wild salmon hash and felt that it was dry. My other sister thought her breakfast tacos were unremarkable and commented that she had rather gone to a taco truck instead and it would have been cheaper than two tacos for $7. I wouldn't come back here if there was a wait...I probably wouldn't come back here in general, I rather spend my money on something worth eating.

    (3)

  • Kelly W.

    This place is awful. My food came out lukewarm. And they screwed up my friends order so it took forever and a day for our food to hang out. Our waitress was no where to be found plus she was in a sports bra/cropped top. That doesn't seem the most hygienic. She was also nipping out the entire time. Gross. I ordered the pesto scramble. There was no pesto. My eggs came out tasting like the heel of a shoe and the entire thing just looked like cat food. I settled on eating hash browns and left still hungry. There are sooo many places to eat in Portland. I will not be returning anytime soon.

    (1)

  • Jenn T.

    Came here for some brunch after lots of recommendations to check this place out. There was a little wait, about 10-20 minutes, but they had a nice cozy little place to sit and hang out while waiting. This is a hipster little joint with pretty much every breakfast item you could imagine. They even have a little play area for kids to enjoy! I got the corned beef hash here, which was HUGE. It came with eggs as well and some bread of my choice. They also had amazing jam here, well lived up to their name. The corned beef hash as pretty good, loved that they mixed it in with the hash browns. Service here was good too.

    (4)

  • Omi Y.

    I am the queen of CORNED BEEF HASH; and since I went here this morning alone, I only ordered the hash. So this review is based on this single item. ENVIRONMENT: There's a kids play area, but good thing there were any kids around. So it wasn't too loud, plus it wasn't packed full of customers on a Monday morning, so it was nice, I really like the spaciousness of the whole dining area. FYI -- all hipsters CORNED BEEF HASH: This is the FIRST, THE FUCKING FIRST restaurant to serve me a plate that I can't finish. For $11 this beef hash came with 2-eggs (poached fuck yeah 1-star for doing this) and a piece of sexay toast (jam house-made on each table). Now talk about the meat, they sneakily hid all the beef underneath the hash so I thought it didn't had much meat. Oh boy I had that largest chunk meat served to my face once I dug up the pile (aww yeah!). So much beef, like a whole brisket of it, and so much potatoes! The best part, it wasn't greasy. You see, Gravy serves an excellent beef hash too but almost all their food is greasy, like tooooo greasy. So I can't have that very often, but this place... oh my my~ so yum! CONS: - Hash can be fried a bit crispier. - Beef can be broken up apart for me instead of serving an entire chunk on the plate so that I have to rip them apart myself.

    (4)

  • Erica B.

    Really can't go wrong at Jam. I feel this place knows what kind of breakfast I want and that I want it piping hot. I came here with my friend and we were greeted and seated at a table near the window. For usually always being busy I was surprised that that was the case. I ordered the "Brian's Hash" and my friend ordered "The Spicoli" and I would think it's safe to say that we both definitely enjoyed them. Both came out hot and fast, we couldn't even finish them! Leftovers to be consumed after the food coma. The next time I came it was the same experience but with a created hash with two over easy eggs, one biscuit and gravy, and the JD Massacre (NOT ALL FOR ME). Overall, I love this place because of the atmosphere and good food.

    (4)

  • Patrick M.

    Crazy large portions, quirky service, and another awesone breakfast spot in portland.

    (5)

  • Velvet M.

    I accidentally came in right at closing. The staff was very nice they directed me towards the bar. The bartender (a long haired man w/sleeves) graciously offered my boyfriend and I food/drinks even though the kitchen was closing and no customers were in the restaurant. I love this place! The JD Massacre is the best and the Bloody Mary's!!!!!

    (5)

  • Caitlin V.

    My food is always great here, the line sucks but it's portland. What sucked more today is my server. Her name was Kristina, can't miss her with the attire but that's not what bothered me. What bothered me was that she didn't greet me and my boyfriend at our table and I had to ask the hostess for our server to order. She came back and said "what are you having?" Not hey sorry I took 20 minutes and didn't even say hey. Whatever. Then we just sat with empty plates for another ten minutes after we ate and had to ask for our check. Just a rude girl. I felt like saying "I don't know what type of day you're having but you're being exceptionally rude." It made my whole experience a lot less enjoyable.

    (3)

  • Aja M.

    I have heard good things about this place but after trying it for myself, I would have to say it was okay. I really enjoyed their vegetarian options and their biscuits and gravy were great. But I when I got the hash browns, it was soggy from the oil and not crispy how it's supposed to be. Our server was no where to be found and we had to wait a long time to get our check. Overall, I don't plan on going back anytime soon.

    (3)

  • Sarah S.

    I ordered the 2 Egg Breakfast which is a pretty typical breakfast. Nothing too special. I'm thinking if I got something like the Bizness, I might have more to say; although, my friends who did get this sandwich said that they thought the corned beef was a bit on the dry side

    (3)

  • Lyle R.

    The loaded bowl is very good, however I wish I had asked for the hash browns to be crispy. The last time I ordered the loaded bowl I did and it was much better. I also think think this dish would be quite good with avocado.

    (3)

  • Carolina M.

    The wait on a Sunday can be pretty crazy, but it's worth it for the huge amount of quality breakfast food. I ordered the MC's wrap and substituted the hashbrowns with fruit. This hit the spot as I was craving veggies. The caramelized onions were delicious with the beans and spinach. I'm glad I didn't get the hashbrowns because they're more like home fries. The wrap was big enough that I could bring the other half home for a snack later. Coffee there was good. Be a little forewarned that coffee during your wait is not free. Do remember to go in to pay for coffee before you start helping yourself to it.

    (4)

  • Maria F.

    4 stars for the food! Orange juice was so good! Ordered Ty's big breakfast! Gravy was really good! And it was sooo much food. Service was kind of slow and not very personable for being such a hip place!

    (4)

  • Jess F.

    My partner and I frequently order pick up on the weekends, typically, without a problem. But today, called like normal was told "we don't do pickup on the weekend from 10-1 because we are to busy"..... Ok, not the typical response from restaurants but to top it off he hung up directly after he stopped speaking. We won't support this restaurant anymore.

    (1)

  • Ashley N.

    I usually don't give places 5 stars that I've only been to once, but this place was really REALLY good! And I did try my friend's meal as well. I ordered a delicious breakfast wrap with bacon, eggs cheese and avocado. The portions are a good size and the price is good for the quality of food and how much they give you. Both people who served us were super nice which was a pleasant way to end our mini vaca considering all most everyone else we encountered in Portland were douches. When I walked by around 11:30-12, the wait was pretty long, but we went back about 2 and we were seated right away. All in all I highly recommend this place. And if you do go and they still have it, you must try the Laura Palmer drink. Ahh-mazing!

    (5)

  • Tommy T.

    Whenever I come here I am impressed. There are only a few vegan options, but damn they are excellent options. The El beardo for breakfast is pretty awesome and the staff are super helpful/ accommodating to whats vegan and the extras like earth balance and such. I just recently went there for dinner and was again impressed with the vegan burger. I would say it's one of the better vegan burgers in town, with a homemade patty and delicious pickled veggies and a huge side of fries. While there I also tried a bloody mary (their mixtures are vegan!), it was also one of the better bloody mary's i have had.

    (5)

  • Barry F.

    Excellent food, unpretentious service. Breakfast started with very good regular coffee and a friendly staff. The Hollandaise sauce on the Eggs Benedict was true to the classic style, and the thick slice of ham had a smoky flavor that complemented the dish. Lemon ricotta pancakes are usually difficult for restaurants to pull off, but Jam did it right. They delivered a (relatively) light pancake with just the right amount of ricotta and lemon, served with a side of blueberry compote which was neither too sweet nor too gummy. No less than six servers visited us filling water glasses, refilling coffee, and delivering food. Go early on Sunday morning as this place fills up fast, and for good reason.

    (5)

  • Rena J.

    Typical dgaf hipster servers. It took so much eye contact to get someone to almost come seat us. One dude came half way and then turned around and got another guy to come seat us. Maybe he saw the HANGER in my eyes and I scared him off. But I don't blame them for being tired. Nevertheless, the the food is more like 3.5 stars. After hearing the hype about this place and making extra effort to take visitors here, I was a little disappointed. The french toast I didn't like. While the bread itself was nicely pan fried, the fruit sauce was very tart and it tasted closer to plain toast than french toast. I got an egg scramble, it wasn't bad. I can't really describe it anymore because it was not memorable, even though I came here only a few days ago. But the hashbrowns were fantastic. Every bite was crispy and crunchy from being fried in butter. Probably 5 sticks of it. I do like that they serve Dave's Killer wheat bread.

    (3)

  • Aloysius A.

    I straight love this place. Came here nearly every Tuesday and Thursday through my schooling and have been going there for years, even when was a tiny little place. Everything is delicious. The staff is awesome all around. I love JAM and will continue to frequent this establishment.

    (5)

  • Kiana S.

    A great experience, from the service to the food. We were seated quickly and our server was quirky and reminiscent of Zach Galafanakis, which is awesome. Food came out quickly, my only issue was lukewarm hashbrowns, but the Eggs Benedict and and its hollandaise sauce was so good I could probably live off of that dish. Don't forget to try the lemon ricotta pancakes!!! Oh and the Bloody Marys, and they have some great looking cocktails I'll have to check out next time!

    (5)

  • Jason T.

    This is my first time trying Jam and I look forward to my contiued return visits. The negitive, and only one I could find, is the wait. We waited over and hour outside, granted it was noon and prime time, but the plus side was that none of us were "let me throat punch you raging hungry". The positives include coffee outside, while you wait. An amazing selection of Mimosas, which I will only classify as "standard size", "Big size" and "I'm a lush size (they give you the bottle)". The food was quick, service not overbearing and atmosphere causal. I'd recommend arriving before you are really starving and expect a wait. Otherwise this was another great location to venture to in the SE area. Give it a try.

    (4)

  • Crystal M.

    My boyfriend and I were visiting Portland and were staying just up the street, so we decided to give Jam on Hawthorne a try. It was a rainy Sunday, and knowing how much Portlandians love their brunch, we kinda expected a hefty wait. It really wasn't that bad, we waited maybe 30 minutes, but there was room to wait inside so we were pretty cozy. We were about to check out the menu and make our decisions prior to being seated, which help move things along. Once seated the staff was really attentive. We literally had like 4 different people helping us. We were in never in need of a thing, which was wonderful. The menu had lots of vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, etc options which is cool if you're into that. Both dishes we ordered were soooo yum! I got some horseradish has with sausage and my boyfriend got the biscuits with vegetarian sausage and gravy. They both had such different flavors but equally as tasty. We couldn't even spot the vegetarian in the sausage and gravy. Overall, we has a lovely and delicious brunch. What more could you ask for?

    (4)

  • Alison T.

    This is my favorite go-to brunch spot in Portland! They have amazing scrambles and THE BEST biscuits. Each table has a different flavor of jam on it, which makes the experience so much better. I've had their strawberry, marionberry, and peach jam all different times. But seriously, always sub your toast for a biscuit! Their french toast is pretty spot on, but I usually get one of the scrambles. Also the gravy is meat-free, which is insane because it is so rich and full of flavor that you'd think it was pork sausage. Their breakfast drinks are also some of the best. Every flavor mimosa you can imagine can be purchased here. I've always had the best service and the best food here. If I have visitors, I take them here because it's always a guaranteed filling, well priced, and DELICIOUS!

    (5)

  • Erin A.

    So good. I always try to think of another brunch spot to take my out of town friends to but just can't. This place has everything I want in a breakfast/brunch place: -excellent service (quick and efficient and nice) -lots of options for Vegans/gf/dairy free folks -organized seating/wait list set up (no way for line jumpers to sneak in!!!! Very important to me) -huge menu that can hit cravings for sweet or savory -awesome bloody Mary's - delicious food, huge portions I'm partial to the blueberry oat pancakes with chai syrup. So good. I like the maddie cakes too. I have had a scramble and it was awesome of course. You just can't go wrong with Jam. I know there are so many other positive reviews already, but I have to just declare my love of Jam.

    (5)

  • Ashley M.

    If you're vegan, there are SO MANY better options for you. They had maybe 2 things I could choose from. I got the "famous" El Beardo Scramble. I was NOT impressed. 80% potatoes and 20% bland tofu. I waited and hour for that. Never again. Also, the hygiene of the people serving me was questionable.

    (2)

  • Carrissa V.

    Preface: Free coffee while you wait. (Soy and Half + Half creamer available). Yes & Thank You X‿X 5 stars for the service. Or maybe it's just the fact that Portland is the hippest town since.. whenever it became the most hippest town? The food's good, the music was fucking bomb. A possible future band name? Portland Restaurant Music. Can you guys post a spotify playlist, please?! I downloaded Shazaam too late--the songs were that good, even in my sluggish post New Vansterdam edge, I was inspired to download an App. I got the Grand Manier French Toast. It was two thick, fresh, bread slices, long and oval-shaped, fresh strawberry slices atop the sweet buns, and a strawberry jam/sauce. I'm still searching for French toast that can hold a candle to my dad's, and although the toast was tasty, it lacked in the 'moistness' of bread category. I ended up asking for the syrup, and dousing the bread in their healthy-tasting syrup--not your Aunt Jemima's :(

    (5)

  • Kathy R.

    Horribly disappointing. We went on a weekend morning and sat at the bar because the wait to be seated was going to be 30 to 40 minutes. When I asked if I could have a two egg scramble rather than a three egg, I was told this was too hard to do because all the eggs were already mixed in a big "vat". Not appealing to me. The vegetables in the scramble were barely warm, not even sautéed or cooked. I asked for the hash browns well done, i.e. crispy and received the limpest, white, undercooked potatoes. Our waiter could not be called a waiter, as he did not attend to refilling water or coffee, but rather was more concerned about the music. I'll cut him some slack since we sat at the bar. Overall a poor experience and will not return to this restaurant. Life is too short to eat mediocre food for too much money.

    (1)

  • Heather R.

    One of our weekly go-to breakfast places. Their oatmeal chai pancakes are hit or miss, but still order them frequently. Their food fluctuates between perfect and not so great, and on the not so great days, it is easy to be disappointed because I know how good it CAN be.

    (3)

  • Jenny H.

    Went there for brunch and ordered Brian's Hash. About 15 mins after placing my order I was told it wasn't available yet (I think the kitchen was still prepping it?) so I ordered the corned beef hash instead. No big deal at all. Our waiter was really cool about it and had a very comedic demeanor which I appreciated--always nice when you get serviced by someone who clearly enjoys their job. As we're finishing up our meal our waiter tells me to make up for Brian's Hash not being available when I ordered it he was packing it up to-go for me free of charge! To top it off he didn't even charge me for the corned beef hash. This was nothing short of top notch customer service. Our waiter went above and beyond to ensure we had a good experience and it did not go unnoticed. This was my first time at Jam and definitely will not be my last. Also--corned beef hash and Brian's Hash were both ace :)

    (5)

  • Jen B.

    Ugh. I was hopeful we would have a delicious brunch by looking at the extensive menu! Everything sounded scrumptious, but it did not deliver. The hash browns were gigantic, but who cares about large portions when they are served raw in the center? The dishes my dining partner and I both had were below average. I would not come back at all. The one plus was our very sweet server who always checked on the level of our drinks. Too bad.

    (2)

  • Ann S.

    Foul. First the hostess coughed in her hand as she walked us to the table, then turned around and grabbed waters for us. Ew. She sat us at a table by the bathroom which smelled so strongly of piss that we moved tables, as did THREE more groups after us. When I ordered eggs Benny I was told "people have been complaining that the hollandaise tastes 'off' today, we're making a new batch but you'd get the old stuff." I tried a sample and yeah, it tasted like there was horseradish and bleach in there. How were they even still serving this slop???Service was sloooooow, biscuits were really dry and hard, gravy was good, coffee was good but it only got refilled when she dropped off the cheque. Avoid.

    (1)

  • Mario C.

    No no no I came here on a lovely, yet slightly drizzly Thursday morning. The service was attentive and my coffee cup never got less than 1/2 full. I had the Brian's hash which was nothing spectacular, but what the waitress recommended was the go-to. Bacon on the side- I felt disrespected that they sent out bacon that clearly had been sitting there for a while. There wasn't even any grease on any of the 3 strips. Pancake- it wasn't even cooked all the way and was mushy in the middle. I had to send it back Go somewhere else if you can

    (1)

  • Jessica H.

    Jam was awesome. The food was great. I had the Ed's Plate scramble and it was delicious. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant with the different paintings of famous people on the walls. We went around 2 pm on Sunday. It was late but brunch food was still being served and we missed the larger crowd that came earlier. The waiters were nice and our food was served in a timely manner. I think our waiter did a good job of recommending things to those of us who had never been there. I recommend Jam on Hawthorne and will definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Wade H.

    This place was a interesting place. Met a few friends here for my birthday to have breakfast and have a bloody mary. Omg the bloody mary was F#!@*#$ amazing. It was a bit on the spendy side but well worth it. The food was really good and plenty of it for sure. Yup im craving a bloody mary right now as im writing this.

    (4)

  • Benjamin W.

    The food here is awesome!!!! Need i say more? -1 for the wait that you always have to endure, sometimes it can be 15 min and others it can be a hour+

    (4)

  • Victoria R.

    I love this place a ton! The drinks are amaze balls and the staff is killer. The two guy servers in the front room are definitely the best. I eat here every other weekend and the food is always great! It's great to bring friends if you have vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores. Plus, their art rocks. It's worth the wait I promise.

    (5)

  • Adrien W.

    Maybe I got a little too adventurous with my food order, but I was seriously underwhelmed after trying Jam for the first time. Kind of a shame, really, but I'm starting to understand that a lot of Portland's traditional brunch staples are bland, at best. We rolled in during the afternoon, probably close to 1 or 1:30, and ordered the mimosas to share (arrives as a bucket with a full bottle of champagne and a carafe of juice of your choice). That was lovely. We added peach to ours and they came out like a mimosa/bellini hybrid. The glasses for the mimosas arrived dirty, with lip prints and finger marks. I sent them back and they arrived clean the second time. First I ordered the Loaded Bowl, but the waitress informed me that they were out of the veggie gravy that was supposed to come on top. So I ordered the Bella Sunrise instead - two eggs over spinach topped with roasted pepper sauce and feta. I don't think I thought my food order out very well...because I realized, after biting into it, that the combination made for the slimiest breakfast ever. I ordered my eggs over-easy and they were somehow underdone and slightly raw. Not to mention that, yes, the fresh spinach literally means that someone took a fistful of unseasoned leaves to plop on the bottom. In addition, my hash browns were bland, the food was bland...the best part was the biscuit I ordered on the side, for which they charged me an extra dollar. The whole thing would have been acceptable had I been paying $5-$7 for the entree, but it ended up costing over $10 for something I could easily (and better) replicate at home. Our waitress was mysteriously aloof. She would drop things off and then immediately disappear without asking if we needed anything else. This happened 2 or 3 times and I had to keep chasing her down. The last time was particularly irritating, when she stood behind us at the cashier's station and chatted with waitstaff after we spent 20 minutes trying to get someone to pick up our card for the check. I might go back and order something more traditional, but I don't think I'll be back soon. Save your money and time and go to a food cart (or to Genies).

    (2)

  • Jessica D.

    6 of us hungry peeps after the Spartan finish the day prior. Super busy, got in quick, great menu selection-lots of gluten free and fresh options. Great friendly service. Eclectic atmosphere. I love Portland. Sweet art and pictures on the walls. Great conversation and observational pieces.

    (5)

  • Jeremy B.

    Stopped in the morning after a night out. Most places were closed (it was 1/1/15) so we just kept walking along Hawthorne until we saw a crowd gathered. We thought, "Either this places is really good, or it's the only place open", which are two good reasons to get our name on the list. You've read it on here already, so I'll just say it, there is a wait. When we got in we were surprised at the size of the place. Our server was laid back and friendly. We ordered a big bloody Mary to help with last night and we both ordered the same thing. I can't remember what it was called, but it was eggs on biscuits with vegetarian sausage gravy and hash browns. We were watching others get food and looked at the plate sizes and thought we should've shared; too late. Food came out and maaaaaan, did it hit the spot! Took home leftovers and ate them for dinner. What an awesome day; I'll try my best to relive it.

    (4)

  • Nico D.

    Nice location in Hawthorne. Opposite to a big bakery, and what looked like a mini outdoor market with produce stands and a fish store. Two rooms: one small, on the right: lighter, quieter, with an ugly new agey/hippy decor. The big room is like a dark warehouse, with music at full blast. The big warehouse does have a play area for kids, which has clearly not be missed on the Portland parents. Service is super friendly and helpful, and all dishes are very good. We enjoyed our eggs with hash and wholewheat toasts, as well as the lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote. Very good value too. Update: Came another time. Did not like my waffle: the batter lacked salt, so it was very very bland. And the waffle was soft (spongy), not crisp on the outside. With the ready-whip (sigh) on top, it was a soggy mess. To their defense, the topping worked really well: blueberry compote, toasted hazelnuts and whipped cream (too bad they did not whip their own cream). That could have been an outstanding dish, but the execution wasn't there.

    (4)

  • Lindsay A.

    This place was just named the second best brunch place in Portland. It was pretty good, but in a brunch town like Portland thems fighting words. Typically there's like an hour wait for a table. We came pretty late in the day...about 1:30 and were able to sit right down. Service was good. Jason our server was super attentive and funny. We really liked him. The drink menu is great. They have two drinks with Emergen-C in them. Great if you need a little vitamin boost. Hubby got the Bloody Mary with mango juice. It was delish, but would have been better had the mango been more pronounced. For breakfast I got the special waffle with turkey, gravy, mushrooms and caramelized onions. It was delish. I ordered my egg over medium and it was way overdone. I love a good runny yolk, and I was sad not to have gotten that. Hubby got the Reuben sandwich. They prepare homemade corned beef every night. It's pretty dang good. The hash browns were awesome! Super crispy and perfect. It was a very respectable breakfast. Solid food, drinks, service. The cons are...there's usually a ridiculous wait, my over cooked egg, and they were playing loud music on bad speakers which just sounded obnoxious. Glad we went back, will go back again. Definitely not waiting more than 20 minutes or so.

    (4)

  • KeshiaSkye S.

    I love Jam Seriously though, love this place! Husband and I have been 3x, 2x on a weekday and 1x on a weekend - I would suggest a weekday if you can as there's no wait. Service is always excellent! Food is superb! Go now, eat at Jam!!!

    (5)

  • Kassi K.

    HIDDEN JEM couldn't be more accurate! Absolutely love this place! Starting with the awesome atmosphere and Diablo Mary I was sold. I ordered the honey ham Benedict and my boyfriend got the Reuben and both were equally as delicious. I have to take a second to compliment the menu, it is laid out so well and easy to read it made ordering quick and simple. Beautiful custom art is hung up all over the walls. And you can purchase it right then and there!!! I bought a beautiful fun painting for only $35! Absolutely love this place and will be coming back every time I visit Portland

    (5)

  • Emily O.

    In an effort to try and stick to our healthy eating while on vacay, we found our way to Jam. Here's a quick summary of our experience: funky, alternative, cool, lots of variety, friendly, and yummy. No better way to start the day with tasty, healthy food in a relaxed environment. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, because my veggie sandwich wasn't out-of-this-world incredible. But it was still delicious enough for me to recommend it.

    (4)

  • Megan R.

    On a sunny Sunday in December, the wait was about 40 minutes at 10AM, made more enjoyable by the coffee that was available outside. When we got inside, the atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed - definitely family-friendly. Service was really attentive. I ordered a bunch of small plates - I would come back for the lemon ricotta pancake in a heartbeat. Next time, I'd order a full plate of them! My friends got a hash and eggs with a few sides. We all agreed that the hash browns weren't really worth it - despite being a large portion, they were kind of bland. I also ordered some avocado on top of mine, but it was underripe (I should've known better, it being December in Portland!). I would give service five stars, as well as those lemon ricotta pancakes, but the rest of our food left a little to be desired.

    (3)

  • Margo S.

    I've been here a handful of times and my review is limited to breakfast after working the night shift kinda thing!!! But 'Oh it's Sooooo good!! Hardy portions serving really good quality food!! If you're craving sweet or savory, they have it!! Their scramblers, wraps, breakfast combos are pretty phenomenal! Plus the atmosphere, it's so Portland!! The service has always been really good! They have an awesome play area for the kids! I can't go on enough about how much I love this place! Oh, and my review would not be complete if I didn't mention their incredible mimosa selection!! They have selections on flavors that I've never even thought of!!! They totally redefine mimosas Love love love it!!

    (5)

  • Joyce O.

    Incredible French toast and mason jar drinks that will knock you on your big ol' toosh! Their menu is diverse and caters to all the veggie fanatics and meat eating carnivores. For all my brunch lovers out there, you really can't go wrong here!

    (4)

  • Patty D.

    Great place for brunch. Had the JD MASSACRE, a wrap served with the best red pepper sauce I have ever tasted. 4 flavors of their very own homemade jam available on the table, great customer service, waitress was very nice. I enjoyed the interior and all the artwork on the walls. Great price for the amount of food you receive, one plate can feed 2 people but you'll want to try more than one of their meals. Must have a Lavender mimosa with your brunch. Really enjoyed this place.

    (5)

  • Brittany W.

    Jam certainly does not need anymore reviews (at this point it has over 500).. BUT ill put my 2 cents in anyways. Jam is excellent ive lived around the corner from it for 6 months before venturing to try it. The line always seemed offputting and intriguing at the same time, .. who wants to wait in line, .. but also it must be delicious if people are willing to wait.. we went on a Sunday around 1 and had to wait about 30 mins for two, every single thing we ordered was delicious the staff was super friendly my only complaint was that there was no beer menu at the table, even though clearly they have a good selection of beers on tap, so i had to go to the bar and check out the selection before the server came to the table. also if you come at around 2 - 2:30 on a sunday the line will have pretty much died out my fiance says its the best food shes had in Portland so far so we will definitely be going back. also i dont have kids, but i appreciate their kids play area... keeps those munchkins occupied

    (4)

  • Amiee H.

    Down to Earth Hipster Cafe. Food: 1) French Toast: looks a LOT more impressive than it tasted. I expected it to blow me out of the water but when I took a bit, it was a little dry and wasn't as flavorful as I had anticipated. :( 2) Corn beef hash: The corn beef was really tasty! I think that was the best thing we ordered, but everyone else as ok. Service: The waiters there were "interesting"....they had this quirky sense of humor that I didn't complete understand or react quick enough to so I think most of the time their jokes were met with my "confused face" followed by awkward chucking pretending I understood their joke. Don't get me wrong, they were super nice...but I don't think our senses of humors were really jiving. Ambiance: Down to Earth Hipster Cafe. Kinda feels like a place Jason Mraz would eat breakfast at, with his fedora and wearing no shoes. Price: Average, I didn't really remember it being too expensive or cheap so it must be average. Overall: I'm glad I tried it but I don't think I'd come back again. Just nothing really jumped out at me as being delicious enough to trek all the way out here and have again.

    (3)

  • Chris C.

    One of my favorite brunch places in Portland they have huge portions and a really unique setting.

    (5)

  • Lisa P.

    My sister and I was recommended this place from a co worker. our wait time was about 45 minutes. The atmosphere was decent and the workers were very nice. The food was not worth the price nor was the quality of the food good. It wasn't home made and can tell it was processed food and heated in a microwave. We also ordered a drink over priced and it was watered down. I will never go back there again. Signed Lisa Presley

    (1)

  • Colby H.

    Me and a bunch of co-workers went there for breakfast. Have to admit, some of the best service I've seen attending a large group. Drinks never went empty and the food came quickly and they didn't mess up at all. Had the younger blonde waitress with tattoos (whom we agreed unanimously was very pretty, which isn't related to this review, just wanted to point that out.) Even after we were done and paid up the tab we hung out and chatted for a bit, they still attended to our drinks. First time coming here and I definitely will recommend this place as well as visit on my own time for sure.

    (5)

  • Tien D.

    The loaded bowl and the biscuits and gravy were so good! We went before noon on a Monday (St. Patricks Day) and the wait was probably about 10-15 minutes. The food was so good that I couldn't believe the sausage gravy was vegetarian. Portion size was great and service was friendly. They have a small play area for kids too, which is a nice touch.

    (5)

  • Dotty L.

    Jam is absolutely awesome. The mimosas are the best! You can choose from an assortment of fresh fruit purées you'd like to mix the champagne with so it makes it unique & delicious. Ty's Big Breakfast is super yum as is everything else on the menu. You basically can't go wrong with any order! The staff is friendly & attentive. There is also a great little area for small children to play which makes it very neighborhoody/community oriented and welcoming. Love Jam!

    (5)

  • Tiffany L.

    Decent place, but a little pricey for what it is. Came during Snowpocalypse and I do appreciate them being open. I had just got a lot of bloodwork done and needed nourishment ASAP. What I didn't appreciate was that we were down the block at another restaurant that had a wait, so I called Jam to ask if they had a wait because we'd go there if they didn't. (I was fasting, faint & in serious need of food!) The girl that answered the phone assured me there was no wait and there was plenty of open tables. We drove over and it turned out there was a 25 minute wait. There's no way that just happened within 2 minutes either so I was lied to, I guess? Pretty lame. And we would have been better off just staying at the first place. After waiting we were shown a table in an extremely cold dining room. Lots of little space heaters scattered around that didn't really do much. We were seated next to the kids' "play area" - which is awesome if you're an adult and you want to distract your kids while you get tipsy at brunch, but maybe not so awesome if you're stuck at the table next to screaming children throwing things. Our service was fine, especially because the place was packed. They have a nice list of different kinds of Mimosas. The coffee was great and refilled plenty of times by various different people, which I do appreciate. Orange juice was well needed to keep me from passing out, but $3 for a glass of out-of-the-carton OJ was not worth it. I got the Ty's Big Breakfast and hubby got the Corned Beef Hash. Ty's consisted of vegetarian sausage patties on top of English muffins with veggie gravy, hash browns and two eggs any way you'd like. They accommodated my somewhere-in-between-over-easy-and-over-hard egg style, which I appreciate. The breakfast was good, and it definitely didn't make me miss real meat. The veggie sausage and gravy were hearty and flavorful. I can see why vegetarians like it here. I did miss a biscuit however, but subbing a biscuit will cost you extra. And I do wish my hash browns were crispier and not as soggy. The Corned Beef Hash is pricey, but the portion is huge. It's not your typical corned beef, and the beef comes in huge chunks. The beef is marinated in beer, and you can tell. It's tender and tasty. The only thing is: only order this if you LOVE horseradish. I don't know if it was just our plate or what, but it was so overwhelming and the only thing you could really taste. I also ordered a side of Maddie cake and I couldn't tell you how that tasted because I never got it. I don't know if I'd return, but if I did, I wouldn't be in a huge rush to.

    (3)

  • Nidhi T.

    Jam on Hawthorne is quintessential Portland! The ambience, the servers-- it has Portland written all over. The food is great. Husband ordered an El Paso Scramble, which he loved. The eggs cooked just right, the accompanying hash browns were delicious. I ordered the Grand Marnier French Toast which was very nicely made. The compote and fresh strawberries that it came with were finger-lickin' good. They have a play area for kids, which looked great. We kept looking at it thinking how much our 9 month old daughter would have enjoyed it, if we had brought her along. We went on a weekday morning and so there wasn't any wait. We were seated immediately and the service was fast. It might feel a little too cramped when it's busy, since tables looked too close together.

    (4)

  • Melissa W.

    This place was good. Nothing spectacular but if you are a vegan they have a variety of choices for you. They don't take reservations so if it's a weekend, it's about an hour wait. They have a variety of flavors for mimosas and a few different bloody mary choices. Their bloody Mary's are good but they aren't worth $9. The breakfast prices were reasonable too. I would come back again but maybe not on a weekend.

    (3)

  • Sabrina D.

    This is the coolest restaurant I've ever been in. Wow! They have a Bloody Mary menu! A kids toy area! An amazing menu! Cool art all over the walls! You walk in and it smells like heaven! I'm in heaven!!!

    (5)

  • Lauren A.

    We went for brunch today and the service was stellar. The fellow had an awesome beard and was outrageously friendly. The food was great - we had "the other burrito" and the chorizo vegetarian one. Both were excellent, and we both had two meals out of it. Tasty as leftovers, too!

    (4)

  • Elizabeth W.

    Jam is a great place for home cooked comfort breakfast food. Not only do they have a ton of vegetarian options but they have a great drink menu. I've only been there once but the vegetarian biscuits and gravy were delicious. I had that with a pineapple mimosa and hash browns. It was the perfect hangover cure. Our waitress was even sweet enough to give us some emergen-c for a friend who wasn't feeling good. The service was great and although the wait was incredibly long on a Saturday (I think we waited close to an hr for a party of 6) it was well worth it! I look forward to trying it again.

    (4)

  • Mmmm H.

    Food is ok. Waitstaff is indifferent, really too cool to serve me, and IMHO inappropriately and scantily clad. Last time I had that many nipples in my face was a a strip club. Music was too loud, and place was waaaay too cold. Lots of patrons were shivering. Going to Screen Door next time.

    (2)

  • Noal R.

    This place has a good breakfast but nothing shined to make the place exceptional. Standard menu fare but no special highlight on jam. Just a simple squeeze bottle should you desire. I'll come back but only if someone else suggests it. I had a build your own omelet which was pretty small considering it cost me $12 with my three selections. Hash browns and toast were again nothing special. The potatoes were crunch on the outside and very cold in the middle. We'll see how it goes.

    (3)

  • Riley L.

    I've been here 3 times now, and each time has been fantastic. Granted, I go on the weekends for brunch and it's taken 30-45 minutes to be seated. Still! You can order your bottomless coffee while you wait. I would go back again and again. One of the servers (I don't remember his name) has a great sense of humor and likes to give high-fives. I keep ordering the loaded bowl and add a scrambled egg and bacon (they don't skimp on bacon!). I love the environment and bring people here when they're visiting Portland. Absolutely love it.

    (5)

  • Wendy T.

    This place is packed every time I drive by. I've been a couple of times with the bf and we always opt to sit at the bar because wait times are pretty ridiculous. I've gotten different things each time, but the man always gets the MC wrap (it's a vegan wrap) and adds bacon (What can I say I like him for his contradictions). He loves this place. I like the decor and the wait staff isn't overly nice but definitely cordial. The OJ is ridiculously overpriced. That's all.

    (3)

  • Kassy E.

    I was really excited to try this place after reading some great reviews. The wait wasn't as bad as I expected after hearing what is typical for a Portland brunch. Our waiter was kind of quirky and very Portland which added to the experience for me (since I haven't lived here long, it is still fun to me!) I loved how many vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options were on the menu (and labeled as such so I didn't have to read all the ingredients to find out). I would feel comfortable bringing my food-alergy-prone family here and having plenty of options for everyone. I got the El Beardo which was a tofu scramble with caramelized onions that sounded amazing. Unfortunately, it left a little to be desired for me. It was not BAD by any means, but it tasted like something I could easily have made and thought of at home. I personally prefer my food to be amazingly tasty, or at least to catch me off guard by combining flavors that I wouldn't have thought of. My husband got the Lemon and Ricotta and Blueberry pancakes; and he was left a little disappointed and the low level of lemon-y-ness when the title of the meal had lead him to expect a higher level. Overall, not a bad experience and I would go back again, but I would manage my expectations (and those I am going with) accordingly.

    (3)

  • Mary B.

    Pretty great; had the pork special last weekend, adore the bluberry chai pancakes and they consistently get my crispy bacon perfect (essential). The guys love the biscuits and gravy (the biscuits are only so/so, I think) but the gravy is really good, Ty's Big Breakfast and the wraps are popular too. Nice, big selection. VERY busy on weekends, it was a gorgeous day so we expected the wait and made the most of it by getting "appetizers" across the street at Grand Central Bakery. Coffee is available self-serve in line, which is genius and should just be the standard when it comes to breakfast places with a long wait. Great music and breakfasty drinkies make this place a lil'bit loud, but a fun atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Bill H.

    Cool little spot! Dirty hairy Bloody Mary is awesome. Get the candied bacon with it for an extra buck. Had bacon benedicts and Brian's hash. Both were excellent! Sat at bar and had great service too. Highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Aaron M.

    Jam is over. Not going back. Used to be my wife's favorite breakfast. No more. Food has been just ok the past couple of times we've gone. Place is still cool, people are nice enough, but the staff seems to have stopped caring. Everyone's resting on their past success, the stench of apathy lingers, and the restaurant experience is going downhill fast. The music is terrible, and it's a sign of the need for change. Every time we've gone in the past few months, they've been playing an awful horrible collection of 90s music pulled from the Dawson's Creek soundtrack. It feels like someone in their mid 30s had a really bad breakup back in high school and can't get over it. They're making everyone else suffer thru it. Plus the kitchen staff plays their music at top volume to compete with the bad music played by the depressed front of house staff - so when combined with the noises of a crowded restaurant with lots of kids, it's just a cacophony of awfulness. And dear lord, please let whomever was responsible for the insane amount of salt in our food not die of a heart attack. I feel like a mummy stuck in the Dead Sea after breakfast today. If they salted their own food like that on a regular basis they'd be as puckered as a pickle. Yikes. Final memo to Jam's management: it's time to care. There are reasons why people invest in service training and pay attention to music. Your staff is taking your restaurant downhill. I am sure your receipts won't suffer for at least another year, but if you wait for your profits to slow down before you pay attention, it will be too late.

    (3)

  • Jennifer B.

    Try the maddie cakes! Delicious. Great menu with tons of vegan/vegetarian options. There is usually a line on the weekends but during the weekdays you can usually pop right in with little to no wait. Customer interaction was so/so but the food is so fantastic you almost look past it. Great portland vibe as well.

    (4)

  • Elisa F.

    I think I may have had the best breakfast of my life here! Eggs Benedict was amazing. Pancakes were probably the best I have ever had. They even brought me a piece of french toast eith a candle in it because it was my b day. Also had a big berths mamosa.... yum.... Loved this place x 100000000

    (5)

  • Curtis C.

    This place always has a line out the door on weekends, so I thought we could avoid it on Christmas eve morning... I was right! Score! The breakfast menu is pretty decent, with all sorts of scrambles, meat/veggie/vegan options, sweet and savory specials. The staff is efficient and friendly, and totally Portland. In my opinion, the food is nothing gourmet, but it's solid decent fare made with above average ingredients. I had the loaded bowl with a fried egg on top. Yum, I just wish the hashbrowns were crispier. Would love to try the Grand Marnier French toast that I kept see going out. Decadent.

    (4)

  • Shannon C.

    This place as oook. The eggs were very fresh and very good, but the compliments stop there. The wait was way too long. We ordered an order of the French Toast for the table because we heard that it was amazing, it was not amazing, it wasn't even good. The eggs, again were awesome, but they give you waaaay more potatoes then eggs. and finally, the thing that really ruined it for me is their jam wasn't even that good; for a place called JAM on Hawthorne, I expected the jam to be spectacular, instead it was utterly disappointing. Long story short, I would not go there again.

    (3)

  • Niki S.

    Visited here mid-week around 1pm. Not too busy thanks to the build-out. Tons of space, plus there is a large kid's play area now, so parents can nom while the kiddos frolick. Cheerful crowd of diners, and the music was not blasting. The annoying part was the wait for my server. I timed it and I sat, with my glass of already-empty water, for more than five minutes before being greeted and asking if I knew what I wanted. She just oozed sour personality, it was off putting. No smile. No asking how I was on my beverage. No pep in her step. Not even a check back on me once my food had been served. I had to FLAG her down to finally get my bill- which took another five minutes from the time I was done. There was barely anyone eating so I don't understand these delays. I don't get it- Portland has been the city where I am amazed by the dining treasures, yet most frequently disappointed with service. This did not change my experience in that regard. My food was decent. Ordered the "Ty's" I believe- which is two eggs over an english muffin with veggie gravy. I swapped the eggs for egg whites (+$1), fruit for my hasbrowns (+$1) and figured since the name of the place was JAM, I needed a biscuit (+$2). The veggie gravy was smooth and not too heavy but had some nice richness to it. The egg whites were way overcooked. The fresh fruit tasted crisp and non-preservative laden. The biscuit was very good, with dense and flaky layers, and the jam was okay- I was thinking I could have had many jam choices with the play in the name, but no- just one jam. All in all the food was a solid 3 star for me based on this dish. By the time I walked out, my bill for my breakfast lunch, was $13.25- seems pretty steep for a lunch but it was worth checking out and trying. Based on the service and the "Well, everything was edible, but didn't WOW me" with the food, I probably won't go out of my way to return- especially if the pink haired waitress is working.

    (3)

  • James H.

    Living on Hawthorne you see the hipsterest hipsters a hipster could see. And jam is not the least of the spots you will meet them. Good food nice great service. Like They have a little play area for kids. Like who does that!? Well jam does. And it makes me wish I was a kid. And yeah. Like their food is super good. And I think for a good price. Yeah. I'd say it's a great place. I recommend it.

    (4)

  • Jeff E.

    Jam is life. I always try to get something different and every time I am drawn back to the deliciousness of Tommys Joint, a breakfast burrito of epic size stuffed with house made veggie chorizo, black beans, hash browns and eggs and served with more hash browns. Love love love. They also have a great play area for kids!!!!

    (5)

  • Nicole S.

    One Word....DEEEEE-LICIOUS! The Kids had the Lemon Ricotta pancakes (maddie cakes I think) and for kids who only ever eat Choc. chip pancakes, they devoured them! I forget now what I the hubster and I had, but it was delicious. And I hope to be back. Needless to say, he had a better Father's Day meal than I did for Mother's Day. Huge on the inside, kids play area too.

    (5)

  • Matt C.

    I almost feel bad leaving this review because I know how much people love this place, although I know everyone has their opinion and that should always be respected. You can imagine my expectations when I first tried it. I have been here 4 times and I can now safely say, I am just not a fan of Jam; especially with how long you wait on the weekends. There are many other places I would rather go for brunch that just simply make better food. I am also a huge bloody mary fan, and I have to say, that may have been the clincher for me. I tried the bloody at Jam the most recent time I went and I was left with what a two star rating on Yelp means.... "Meh, I've experienced better." I know what you may be thinking, and I have heard it from many people I know, "You just didn't get the right things," and that is why I kept giving it a second chance. Really though? should this ever be said about a restaurant that gets as much hype as Jam? I have had the lemon ricotta pancakes and the eggs benedict, again, I am left with something to be desired. But life will go on whether I like Jam or not.

    (2)

  • Daphne L.

    Although the restaurant was pretty busy, the wait for a table was only about 5 minutes. The staff was so incredibly delightful and I didn't have to wait long at all for a server. After a small mix-up with my order, the waitress said that my drink was on the house. I had the turkey reuben (~ $10) and although it was a bit messy, it was super delicious and filling.

    (4)

  • Alex L.

    Terrible decor/ambiance. Menu is difficult to read and tells you more of what you can't have then can. Food is only ok. Staff is great though.

    (1)

  • Sam D.

    We arrived at Jam after having a bad breakfast experience from Waffle Window on Alberta street,what a great welcome with great smiling staffs. Alex was our waitress and made sure that we were well fed.There was such a great teamwork and we felt that everybody was passionate of what they were doing. We will definitely be back with more friends and thanks for making our morning better yesterday. All the best guys!!!

    (5)

  • Whitney F.

    Brunch in Portland is practically a competitive sport, but brunch at Jam on a Sunday morning is so worth the long wait and hunger pains. I've never ever regretted waiting to eat at Jam (longest wait was about an hour and fifteen minutes). I wouldn't do that for most restaurants in PDX (or anywhere, really). Bless the person who thought of putting the coffee pot outside for those who wait. Come on a week day or in the afternoon on a weekend, and you'll get seated much more quickly. I don't even know where to start with the food, because it is all so delicious and comes in generous portions. I've had the pancakes, scrambles, a hash bowl with gravy, and breakfast sandwiches...it's all good! You can sub tofu for eggs in a lot of dishes and there are several built-in vegetarian options. There are a lot of customizable options and substitutions as well. The vegetarian gravy is tasty, it's a like an umami explosion in my mouth. Staff has always been friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Just go to Jam, like, NOW.

    (5)

  • Olivia T.

    This place can just suck it. Yes I said the S word. We came here for family brunch. There were 12 of us including my dad & grandpa from Indonesia and Jesse's parents from out of town. We picked Jam because they have a huge space after the renovation. We wanted to be seated all together and didn't mind the wait. After 35 minutes waiting, I checked with the host. She's the tall, skinny, blonde, hipster looking woman. She told me that we might have to wait another 45 minutes because of the large group and she said there might be a possibility all of us couldn't sit together. I asked her if she knew for sure so we could decide if we wanted to go somewhere else. Her response was "WELL YOU GUYS CAN GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. WE HAVE OTHER PEOPLE WAITING." What a great response to keep your customer happy (not). I went outside and checked with our group. While we were discussing other places, the hipster hostess came out and told us we should be seated shortly and they can put us not together but in groups of 4 and near each other. We were hungry so we said sure we would wait. She didn't apologize for the wait or the rude remark. We waited another 20 minutes and then she called first 4 of us. Then the rest 8 of us. Well, this is where it got so messed up. She seated 4 of us (my parents and jesse's parents) in one room and the rest 8 of us at another room. We were so far apart and I was boiling by that point. I complained to her again and she said that's all she could do. Oh hello, if that's the case maybe she should told her that we were gonna be separated. We sat down, I complained to the floor manager who was very nice but she said nothing she could do. Then our server came, she's super nice as well. She told us the food might took a while because they have new crew in the kitchen. What a bunch of mess. We waited 40 minutes for our food. The whole time there, I thought to myself this will be the last time I ever eat there. Our servers for both tables were very nice. Food was delicious. They took 10% off our bill for the hassle. Really? That's all? I told the servers to split the tips among themselves and kitchen. Do not give to that rude hostess. Thank you, Jam for ruining our family brunch. I will never eat at your establishment ever again and I will tell everybody I know to avoid your place like a plague. You should hire a hostess because their ability to sit people not because their look or style. So done with this place. DONE.

    (1)

  • Devin E.

    Great food! Love the atmosphere! Mostly good service. Though, one time we were asked to leave moments after finishing our food because they needed the table. They were rude about it and I've never in my life been asked to leave or rushed out. I'm hoping that was just a fluke because they have great food!

    (4)

  • Jessica S.

    Jam exceeded my expectations! The wait wasn't too bad -- Roughly 20 minutes on a late Sunday morning. -Sassy (Bloody) Mary was perfect -Single slice of Grand Marnier French toast... Delicious -Loaded bowl with hash browns, salsa, egg and vegetarian gravy... Filling and so, so tasty. I was hesitant to try this place because of the numerous complaints about service, but take a look around.. The tables are packed and the staff is running around like crazy to accommodate us all. We had an iced tea refilled promptly, four times, without even asking. Have a sense of humor and just enjoy your food :) Jam, you made my morning.

    (5)

  • Andrew H.

    I got a Oregon squash scramble here today, out-fuggin-standing! (and I'm an omnivore, like a black bear). Hashbrowns were ample and some of the best I've had in Portland. Toast comes in all sorts of options including two kinds of sprouted bread (bread that is actually good for you, and not expendable. It's even more healthy than so-called "whole grain" breads. I got some to make up for my goat-cheesy three-egg omelet) The Coffee was Stumptown, and very potent, my heart is still break-dancing. Service was...a bit detached, but effective. Don't expect any lively conversation. Keep in mind this was a Monday morning and I was the only one in my party.

    (4)

  • Aaron W.

    (I went to Big Jam here) I decided on a small takeout order just to sample a couple of their standout breakfast items. I ordered two side orders: one lemon ricotta pancake with blueberry compote and a side order of their vegetarian chorizo ($5.50 total). The chorizo was very good. Excellent savory flavor that didn't make me miss the real thing at all. It wasn't necessarily appealing in terms of appearance (looked like overcooked pebbles of meat at first glance), but the taste matters more to me. And the fact it's house-made scores major points with me. I really enjoyed the lemon ricotta pancake. A light, fluffy pancake here. I got a hint of the refreshing lemon in the cake, and the blueberry compote was an ideal complement. In my opinion, the ricotta seemed to get lost in the shuffle here, and I'm not sure what that necessarily contributed to this pancake. Regarding the compote, I liked the intact (yet cooked-down) blueberries to give the compote more of an identity. I would definitely prefer the compote that Jam gave me over some pulverized chunky compote or a blueberry syrup any day. I will have to return in the future for some of the other menu items!

    (4)

  • Daniel R.

    Amazing food! Had a big mimosa and Tommy's Joint with spicy sausage. Benjamin is the best server!

    (5)

  • Nicole H.

    As expected for Portland, the wait was looong. The service was fantastic - we loved our waitress. We enjoyed our food, but nothing we got was amazing, even if it sounded like it would be from the menu. The experience was fun, and I *may* go back.

    (3)

  • Rusty W.

    Solid breakfast spot, nothing that wows you just good food a hipster vibe and a really good bloody.. Vegan/veggie friendly menu..

    (4)

  • Hannah J.

    Overall 5 stars! The food was quality, way better than the average brunch spot! I had the chai blueberry pancakes and have had "the other one". Both delicious!!

    (5)

  • Leah B.

    Gravy better watch out! I think I have a new favorite breakfast spot to hit up when I'm in Portland. Went here as recommened to us by a friend. We were not let down. I had Brian's Hash and the hubby had the Big Breakfast. YUM! I actually couldn't eat all of mine :( One question we had was, where was the Jam? I got toast with my meal and i was only offered butter as a topping. I would think with Jam being their name they would have a selection/ assortment, or maybe just a house made special jam to offer. Oh well.

    (4)

  • James L.

    I've only been to this place once, and I have to say, I was quite blown away. My Girlfriend and I had just been through a morning long ordeal of trying to cash her pay check (we finally got it sorted), and so decided to celebrate afterwords, with a meal out. We were already attracted to it, by all the other positive yelp reviews, and it was close by to where we were at the time. From the moment we stepped in, we were impressed. It's a large space, but it has a very cozy feel. There were tons of wonderful paper snowflakes. The speakers were playing old timey jazz (think Satchmo and Ella Fitzgerald), we knew that this was going to be a good place. Our server (Maddy) was up-beat, happy, and chatty. She talked with us about food, didn't hesitate to offer her opinions on food that she liked. She even was able to scrounge some ranch out of the kitchen, when I asked, and didn't charge us for it! The first thing that I noticed was that they a whole section (4 items) devoted to Mac N Cheese. Now, I am a big fan of Mac and Cheese. So when ever I go to a place that serves it, I make it a point to try it. This time I had the New Mexi Mac (Bacon, black beans, and roasted red peppers). It was fantastic. The Cheese sauce was not as rich as I prefer it, but it was flavorful enough that I didn't really mind. Also, I was worried about the portion size (I had not eaten anything all day) so I ordered French Fries as well. And even though I had not eaten many fries, and I was not able work my way all the way through the dish (think a more generous gravy bowl size), it was so filling. My girlfriend ordered the Nova Bleu Burger, a Bleu Cheese and Bacon cheese burger. HOLY CRAP! That thing was one of the most monstrous burgers I've had the pleasure of seeing. It was loaded with Blue cheese, but even if it wasn't it would have still been wonderful. The half pound patty was cooked perfectly, and the bacon was too. She got tots as a side, that were perfect and crispy on the outside, and just a little soft on the inside. In summery: Wonderful cozy atmosphere, amazing food, and personable and friendly waitress. I will be coming back for SURE!

    (4)

  • Ryan T.

    Great breakfast food & good drinks. Expanded from a tiny store front years ago. Great prices for ginormous servings. Owner is super sweet, still uses only homemade jams!

    (5)

  • Mark L.

    It was ok. Food good, not particularly memorable. Service fair. With other great breakfast options avail we'll pass.

    (3)

  • Brandi M.

    Call me crazy but I think this place cooks up a great brekkie. What's more, with gluten free options for my kids!

    (4)

  • Tom J.

    Just got back from a trip to Portland. We had brunch at Jam and it was super delicious. I'm allergic to gluten and the gluten free oatmeal-chai-blueberry pancakes were fantastic. I loved that they are served with real maple syrup. The applewood smoked bacon was also very tasty. I took off one star because the service was very odd. We were waiting for two friends to join us and no one stopped by to offer us a beverage while we were waiting. We finally flagged the server. Once we did so, she was super friendly and helpful, it was just strange at first. We also stopped in one night for just coffee as we had been stood up by our friends. The female bartender was extremely friendly and fun.

    (4)

  • Tara S.

    Best Bloody Mary of my life!! This place is huge and it was packed, too bad they don't take reservations. The wait wasn't bad, especially since I could start on a bloody! Their scrambles are great, a friend recommended the hash bowl but that was too many potatoes for me. Like everywhere else in Portland, the portions are massive. Service was alright. This is a good spot for families since there's a little play center inside...I just wish we hadn't been sat right beside it since none of us had children.

    (4)

  • Pia M.

    Our server Jason made the entire meal unforgettable!! When we go again, we'll definitely request him.

    (4)

  • Sunny S.

    yummy breakfast! Love how they cater to kiddos here. They get their own special sippy cup and silverware. Also there is a large kid zone with toys. Food is delicious and service was fast! Gets very busy on weekends.

    (5)

  • Lexi E.

    The food is awesome, the staff were super friendly and the bloody mary's were tasty! The coffee station outside made our wait time much more bearable. Overall a great place for breakfast, better go through the week if you wanna avoid the long wait. You definitely get the feel of Portland at this little gem.

    (4)

  • Don G.

    As a visitor, I felt more like a local when visiting this restaurant. It was packed for breakfast on a weekday! Do people work in Portland?? The restaurant employees sure were - they were hopping. Definitely hipster; food and service were great and unique. Where else can you get oatmeal chai blueberry pancakes served by a waiter with multiple face piercings and body art? Great place. I will be back next time I'm in PDX.

    (4)

  • Vincent G.

    Food was great. Our server Jason was hilarious. Got a high five for joining the clean plate club. The wait times weren't bad at all. The people watching here is great because everyone is a hipster with a weird haircut.

    (4)

  • Melissa M.

    Third time I have been here and found a HUGE line but over 50% of the tables open and set. Last time we came it sat like that for 30 minutes so we left. Today the whole lobby and sidewalk were full at 830 AM but the restaurant was almost empty and all the tables were set. I can't waste that much time for hash browns and eggs.

    (1)

  • Evelyn S.

    We ate on the new "bigger" side and experienced good food, good prices, nice staff, who served what we ordered promptly. I have a friend who absolutely loves this place, after I told him about my experience he insisted that I should have chosen the smaller, original side, it's the same kitchen so I'm not sure why, but I guess I'll give it another try someday. Maybe I should go with him...???

    (3)

  • Nico J.

    I've been trying to get in here twice but everytime the wait seem to be so long. Finally there was no wait at noon on tuesday. Hell yeah, we walked in and got served. Our server was very attentive and nice. The best smoked salmon hash and corned beef hash in town. I love the fact that they have ardvark hot sauce and awesome jam.

    (4)

  • Sarah W.

    I'm a little underwhelmed by Jam's vegan options, but the build-your-own hashbrowns are pretty good, cheap, and you get a lot of them. However, I would never go here if it wasn't for the Bloody Marys. Oh my goodness. I've only had the Sassy Mary (rosemary vodka and Secret Aardvark sauce) but I'm in love. They have a few other Bloody Mary options as well, and all are vegan.

    (4)

  • Sydney M.

    The atmosphere when you walk in is nice, lots of seating and two big open rooms. I went with a friend and we both ordered coffee and pancakes to share. Our server barely acknowledged us and our coffee had still not arrived by the time our breakfast had. Our busser was incredibly helpful and friendly and brought us coffee and an extra plate right away. The oatmeal chai blueberry pancakes were delicious, and after we had finished our server whisked the plate away and dropped the check without saying a word. In summary, I would probably return but not expect much from the service.

    (2)

  • Julia L.

    It was a bright, chilly morning in Hipster-ville, Portland USA. A friend and I stopped in this place for the first time with celebratory 21st birthday mimosas on the mind. Pros- -Clean, large and well staffed establishment -Funny "happy birthday" note on our check... my mimosa on the house:) -Helpful, personable, attractive and competent staff. -Very extensive menu with lots of unique/customizable options (for all the complainers that say it's too much to chose from, go to McDonald's and shut ya mouths. It's choosing what to eat, not what to name your offspring.) -That said, absolutely satisfied with our meals, A breakfast wrap/burrito w/ hashbrowns and a vegetable-y omelet w/ hasbrowns and toast. -Generous portions of food Cons- Absolutely not even a single one. GO FORTH UNTO JAM ON HAWTHORNE AND EAT AND BE MERRY.

    (5)

  • Darcy N.

    I rarely give 5 stars, so this means something. Know what it means? LOVE I've been here three times, all for brunch, so I can say it's consistently good. And once my awesome server gave us free snazzy-style pancakes with whip and blueberries and a candle for our Birthday group. My favorite is the Loaded Bowl with a habanero mango bloody (or three). YUM

    (5)

  • Andrew S.

    I've gone to jam off and on for the last few years since I moved to the neighborhood. It's never let me down to fill my bell after a night out. The portions are huge, the drinks are delicious and the mimosas can just keep rolling in for me. This place gets rocking so be prepared for a wait on most weekend mornings.

    (4)

  • Lemmy E.

    Jam was one of my favorite breakfast places in town. Great scrambles. Very consistent food in a nice cozy space. The food is a bit inconsistent now. The food is still deserving of 4 stars- The reason for the downgrade? They changed from the Stumptown coffee to some weak alternative. I mentioned this to the waitress and she said that many people comment on it but that its 'just coffee' and not the food. This is PDX. We are used to really excellent coffee. Switch back Jam!! This is not the place to save some money on costs.

    (3)

  • Trixie M.

    Jam's food is great, and the drinks are epic. There's always a wait for brunch, which is only a problem when I have to drive by it on my way to work and am confronted with the fact that I'm on my way to work instead of waiting to have breakfast at Jam. Since they expanded into the space next door, the wait isn't quite as brutal, and they have a lunch and dinner menu with really tasty burgers. Their prices are pretty good, too, especially the happy hour burger, which is a serious bargain. We ate brunch there Sunday, and they were out of biscuits. Sad face. I'm a biscuit lover and I like Jam's biscuits better than Pine State's. However, I was forced to finally order something other than my favorite veggie sausage/egg/cheese biscuit sandwich, and I was really happy with my bacon, egg, and cheese on Portland French toasted white bread. It's all good. P.S. Build your own mimosa is the best

    (4)

  • Jae K.

    Tried the lemon ricotta pancake and the special of the day - egg benedict with hash brown. It was pretty good. I would not say it was fantastic. I liked the fact it was not so sweet. I am giving four stars because this place is great to take kids. They have a great play area. They give a cute set of kids utensils and a cup with "reused" straw. Yes, it's reused as you can see bite marks. Hope they wash them really good. You can let your kid play and have an adult conversation. The wait was about 1/2 hour on Saturday. The service was really slow because they were understaffed. The french toast that the next table got looked really great. For pancakes, it's hard to beat the "Orignal Pancake House." There is simply no competition.

    (4)

  • David G.

    Jam is my favorite brunch spot in the SE. A combination of menu variety, reasonable pricing, easy-going staff and of course DELICIOUS FOOD bring this place to the top of my list. Ty's Big Breakfast is my go-to but I've never been disappointed with anything. While a number of people comment on the wait time I believe that a wait is what you get when you go looking for tasty brunch on a weekend between ten and noon (in Portland). The only down point to Jam is their evening service. I have been there a number of times for dinner as well and while the food is usually on par the dinner staff seems slow and uncaring. But Jam's was born of breakfast and thus my rating has more to do with that aspect of the establishment.

    (5)

  • phil m.

    For the first few times we ate here, the place was great. I'm not a fan anymore. Not sure what changed here other than the expansion but the food isn't good anymore. Perhaps they lost good kitchen help? I demoted my previous star rating to 3. Last resort place to eat breakfast.

    (3)

  • Jordan L.

    Such a cute breakfast place - great food great servers fair prices. Food portions are decent as well - they used to have a long wait but added a huge section to the building which is wicked cool so your not waiting as long. They accommodate your wait with coffee outside and friendly smiles.

    (4)

  • Cori T.

    Oh Jam I hope you read this. I come here many times and this time you failed me. I have always been pleased with the food, service and general experience. I miss when it was just small jam. I think your expansion has expanded the ego. I have turned many friends on to Jam and this time it's time for me to find a new favorite breakfast /brunch spot. There are plenty. I think you are all too hipster for me. Last week I was in on a weekday and waited quite a bit before order was taken by our Mr. Comedian of a waiter. I remember long ago when ordering the Belgium waffle with the blueberry compote was stellar, now: not so much. I ordered a side of bacon with came out waaayyyy too crispy and asked to have it remade. Still too crispy I ate in anyway. I don't like to waste. My daughter ordered a side of black beans which use to be special with added carrots and peppers. Now I think they just pour straight from the can to the bowl. My other friends that came with were upset over the bill mix up and overall we all left feeling a little disappointed in what we always felt like it was a great place. I do have to say that the best waiter you have if he is still there, tall, late 30's, brown hair, light beard, glasses, flamboyant. I love him. He is my favorite waiter. He is always friendly and has a great personality. I think the last time I saw him I said I wanted to bring my brother in to introduce them. Anyway, I think it will be some time before you see me and my crew of friends in there again. Too bad, I brought you a lot of repeat business.

    (2)

  • Brian B.

    In my top 3 Bloody Mary spots in town. They are great, always. Food is pretty damn good too, just be ready for tons of it and to take some home. Comfort food, hangover food, call it what you will, they do it right.

    (5)

  • Ametryn E.

    Where to start? How about at the beginning... We waited over an hour for a table. At the 50 minute mark my friend went in and was told we were next on the list...not 5 minutes later another 2-top was seated ahead of us. We were seated in the back at a table right up against the wall. There were crusted-over splashes of food on the wall next to me within about 6 inches of my face. It was DISGUSTING...that whole back area was dirty. I asked our server for a rag and she didn't bring it, so I asked again. She explained that she forgot to bring it because my request was so unusual. Finally, though, she showed up with a rag and unsuccessfully tried to remove the mess off the wall. She finally moved us across the room. The preserves were tasty, but kept in a large plastic squeeze bottle, even though the chunks of jam were too large to fit through the hole. Additionally, the hole in the squeeze bottle was glued shut with old, dried jam, and the entire bottle was sticky. Have these people never heard of a DISHWASHER? I enjoyed the food, even though it took 45 minutes to get there...I was visiting with good company, so the wait was OK, even though it was long. My overall impression is that the place is not clean, the decor is atrocious and our wait-staff was clearly put out by our existence. The place is kind of a Kewl Kids Klub, so I guess the overall 4-star rating can be explained by that. If I didn't have to wait the arrival of a friend at some undesignated time between 1 & 3, we would have gone down to Cup & Saucer, where the food is just as good and staff is always glad to see us.

    (1)

  • Bradford D.

    I live right next door to Jam and that makes me happy. It's a great little spot that serves up some awesome hashes, omelettes, and pancakes. They had an asian pear jam my last time there and it was ssoooo gooooood. The mimosas are solid too. I have found Portland has many "brunch" places, not "breakfast" places. If you go here for breakfast, there is no wait. If you get there at a quarter to 10, you'll have to start waiting cause everyone has woken up from their night of drinking most likely.

    (4)

  • Jill S.

    Salmon and egg scramble was delicious. Thick, crispy bacon cooked perfectly. Lots of options for my gluten-free, oil-free, paleo-lovin' sister. Had great service and many cups of coffee refilled by a long-on-top, short on the sides, bearded hipster. Another time had indifferent service from a forgettable chap. Standing at the door, one may be briefly ignored while the staff get their things done. Therefore: service here can be uneven. Pray you get the cute bearded hipster. The big room with the concrete floors can be chilly in winter. Wear leg-warmers. It seems like a place for kids, but the concrete floors and high ceilings make every screech and wail 1000 times louder and I wasn't even hungover. However, we left thoroughly satisfied. Joy in stomachland.

    (4)

  • Heather S.

    Holy heck! It's true that Portland is the land of breakfast anytime, and it's hard to compete with all the great breakfast/brunch places. However, in my oh so not humble opinion (me, and 1000 Portland people lining up every Saturday and Sunday and Wednesday at breakfast time), Jam on Hawthorne is the best breakfast anywhere. No wonder they're so Jam-packed! We went today (Monday) at 2:17 p.m., and noticed that the wait list (though active at 1:51 p.m.) was no longer being used. Able to relax now that we had a table, we looked at their perfectly huge menu: a glorious combination of meat, vegetarian, and vegan breakfast and lunch options, including a selection for kids, and all for very inexpensive prices. :) They also have mixed drink options, which we opted out of, but looked really good. Today's special, for example was Odwalla lemonade, strawberry puree and -- vodka, I think. Because Yelp has never been wrong, we ordered the oft-talked about Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Compote (heaven in your mouth!), a heavenly stack of fluffy pancakes with the tang but not tart of lemon zest and the fresh full delight of Oregon blueberries. Ohh. Ahh! Enough said about that. We also ordered a number with vegetarian sausage gravy on top of an English muffin, with poached eggs, and perfectly crisp (but not greasy) hashbrown potatoes. It was incredible! I would not recommend Jam if you're going to go lift something heavy or have a lot of errands to run. Their food is plentiful, soooo tasty, and so good, you'll want to eat it all. But, I do recommend it for breakfast. Anytime.

    (5)

  • Mike A.

    We'be been HUGE Jam fans since it opened. Our number one PDX place for breakfast. Until now. I wouldn't let one negative experience screw up how I feel about a great place. But our last trips in have ended up exactly the same way. Cold food. Even the replacement food comes back cold. As I said, our last 3 trips in (yeah, we've eaten there pretty often) resulted in waiting too long for breakfast. Finally eggs arrive. Completely cold. Advise wait staff. They hustle off immediately to make it right. Eggs come back. Cold. We know what's happening. The wait staff is busy. The cook puts the food up but the wait staff arrives to pick it up too late and it's cold by the time it hits the table. It happens. What REALLY frosts me, though, is that the wait staff, KNOWING what happened, still doesn't get to the new dish in time to deliver it to the table even warm. To me that's not a mistake. It's just really piss poor service. Have LOVED Jams. Their new, bigger digs are awesome. But it's off our list for now. If we hear it improved we'll be back, Jack. I'll be watching this space for news.

    (3)

  • Cherie C.

    Splendid! We stopped in on our way out of Portland. Breakfast was hearty and well-prepared and kept us happy on the long drive home. They serve good Stumptown coffee. The jam is good, and the bread for my toast was really delicious. My egg scramble was good, with fresh ingredients (no canned spinach or tomatoes here). The hash browns were tasty, and they were plentiful. This is a place to go when you're hungry. My bf got the Grand Marnier French toast. It was understated and well-done. The Grand Marnier was not strong, and it was not overly sweet. I'd definitely make it a solid breakfast mainstay if I lived in the area.

    (4)

  • Jess D.

    Jam on Hawthorne is a special place with meat friendly and vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options.though this place may have so many options for whatever your diet preferences may be, don't think you are going to be ripped off on portions, flavor, or creativeness of any dish.this place has gargantuan portions which are enough for two to leave comfortably full and satisfied. any breakfast dish which is the majority of what iv tasted personally- is filled to the brim with perfectly temped, textured and seasoned food.the only problem iv had at this wonderful establishment is that there are so many build your own, mouth watering options that it is hard to only chose one thing on the menu.it wouldn't matter what it was you chose though-you will not be disapionted. There alcoholic breakfast drinks are worth every penny and for those who really love to catch a buzz in the morning the Bertha size is available to you for some drinks.this place will not let you down.

    (5)

  • Emilie D.

    I've eaten breakfast here once. The food was pretty good. My husband and I both ordered just your average egg and hash brown type of breakfast. We both liked it. I also tried a lemon ricotta pancake on the side and didn't like that. We thought it was very cute that they have their own seasonal home made jams sitting on the table. I think they had apple butter on our table. But I don't like apple butter so I didn't get to try it out. I think the concept is really good. I love the name jam. I just wish they had more of a selection of the home made jams and that there was more seating. It's pretty small and cramped inside but that's typical of most breakfast restaurants.

    (3)

  • Madame M.

    I have wanted to try Jam for a while but the lines out the door were too intimidating to even attempt to try to get in there. Luckily, me and my mom arrived during "brunch hour" post 11am. We waited about 15 min for a table which wasn't too bad. Jam is quite large, with seating on two different sides of the building including some tables outside. Our waiter was a red headed/red bearded fellow that was very nice (I appreciate great wait staff, it makes the dining experience that much better). Here is my review. The Good 1. Tons of options for breakfast. You can make virtually any combo of breakfast scramble you could think of for a pretty reasonable price. 2. They have choices for meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans. 3. They have a lot of tables. 4. Great location, easy to find. 5. The breakfast scrambles are delicious! My food came out hot, well plated, and tasty. 6. Excellent wait staff 7. They serve breakfast till 3pm, sometimes you just want some eggs for lunch. The Bad 1. It's LOUD. Since this restaurant has the capacity to serve a lot of people, it is loud. So if you want to have a conversation, get a table outside or adjust to 'shout mode' They could alleviate some of the loudness by turning off the background music. If there are a lot of people in the restaurant, there is no need for loud booming music. It's strange they would feel they needed to play loud music in an already loud atmosphere. 2. Hash browns, bland 3. The Jam they provide in the squeeze bottles on their tables has an odd gloppy texture and in need of some lemon zest in the recipe to give it more flavor. Sometimes berries alone need a little flavor assistance. It also needs to be thinned out a little, too thick. Other than my few criticisms, my experience there was quite good and I will be back, most likely during a non busy time so I can hear my own thoughts and will ask for a side of maple syrup instead of using the jam, unless they fix the recipe.

    (4)

  • Amanda O.

    Love this place! food is always on the spot!! Service is ok but then again I feel like I'm at nanna's when in here. Just love the menu. Come and check it out and definitely order the ricotta pancakes

    (4)

  • Anjali S.

    I would say that this place is ok. A lot of hype and not enough follow through. Service was ok, neither bad, nor stellar. We ordered the Grand Marnier French Toast and a half order of the pesto scramble. 1. French toast was dry. The berry sauce on top was nice, but overall...meh 2. The portions are HUGE hence the half order 3. Despite the half order the porton was huge! 4. The pesto scramble was good. Again didn't make up for the dry french toast, but it was good. Overall it's like any big brunch place. Nice that they serve brunch/breakfast on weekdays, but other than that ok. I would try Zell's instead.

    (3)

  • Christopher K.

    WARNING: Offensive language. After all the rave reviews about this place, I decided to try it, and man, was I disappointed. My mission is not to write bad reviews, it's to sing praise of great food and service, but you'd better believe I am going to express my disdain for this dump. I usually give places two or three chances before I write a bad review, but not Jam. Nevermind the shoddy interior... I will give that a pass, since many great restaurants are shitholes, and still have excellent food and service. I can deal with a sub-par breakfast, and there are PLENTY of those to be had, but when the service is bad as well? That's a different story. From the service to the food, Jam on Hawthorne absolutely bombed. I like to go out to eat by myself. I can spend as much time as I like eating and enjoying my dining experience, and I always have at least one or two positive things to take with me. This particular outing, however, was not an enjoyable experience whatesoever. Jam didn't seem to appreciate that I didn't bring all of my cool mismatched friends with me to eat. The server asked, "Uhh, table just for you?" Yeah dummy, is that a problem? After having a table pointed out to me, and being reluctantly seated, I was allowed a quick glance at the menu before being asked if I knew what I wanted. I asked my server about the corned beef hash. He proceeded to tell me that he doesn't eat this dish, or anything with hash browns, so he couldn't say whether or not it was good. So, I asked him about he scrambles, and he gave me the same shitty story... "Uhh, yeah I don't know... people seem to like them." So anyway, I asked what the special was. He couldn't remember, so he went to the special board, and came back to tell me what it was. It was a scramble with supposedly house made Italian sausage and some other forgettable shit they threw together. That's what I unfortunately ended up with. Well, sorry Jam, but I didn't like anything I ordered. Not one fucking thing. The eggs were dry and flavorless, the "house made sausage" was dried out and clumpy and tasted like it had freezer burn, and the hash browns were atrocious, practically uncooked and greasy. I can't even say that the toast was good. In addition, the attitude of your smug servers put a bad taste in my mouth before I even got my plate. Would anything else have been better, even if the service wasn't horrendous? Probably not. Most of the people I've talked to since my visit have commented that Jam's food is mediocre at best. I am ALWAYS a curteous and polite diner, even when the service borders on rude. I like to ask questions and get opinions before I make a decision. Not one person at Jam seemed inclined to talk to me, or ask how the food was after I received it, much less LOOK in my general direction. They didn't seem to be concerned with service or presentation. The overall feeling of the restaurant was cold and shallow. Look guys, I'm sorry you hate your jobs and your lives. TRY A DIFFERENT LINE OF WORK. Maybe if I would have worn a V-neck t-shirt from American Apparel with two sizes too small black skinny jeans, and shown more of my tattoos, I would have gotten a little more respect. Hey, Jam, you can take your crappy food and your even crappier service and JAM it up your ass. I don't think you need to worry about bad Yelp reviews, because I'm sure you'll shrug it off and laugh with your hipster contigent, but you need to hear in plain English, from people who understand the food service industry, that YOUR RESTAURANT SUCKS! P.S. - One last thing: what's with the menu full of negative reasons why people with allergies, children, or gluten intolerance should NOT eat here? We KNOW you have liabilities, but are you joking? That's what you have insurance for. Don't pass your frustrations with people's allergies or celiac issues on to your customers. This is ridiculous and lazy, at best. You make it sounds like your kitchen is a disorganized wreck, incapable of handling any special requests. I've never visited a more intolerant, less accommodating restaurant in my life.

    (1)

  • A. F.

    I can say, without hyperbole, that the "wraps" (breakfast burritos) are the best things that have ever been made in the history of breakfast and likely in the history of the universe... I could eat a frillion of them. I'm jealous of the guy with the huge beard sitting next to us, mostly because he has about six delicious morsels of hash browns stuck to his face that he is going to get to enjoy later when he finds them.

    (5)

  • Mary H.

    This place is way overhyped. Sorry, but I have yet to enjoy anything on the menu. It's usually packed, the wait is too long, the food mediocre, and dry. Why is everything I've ever eaten here dry? The waitstaff is nice and attentive though, despite the huge crowds.

    (2)

  • Taryn J.

    I'm definitely not going back for the "third time's a charm." Once again, the food was really mediocre. The menu is confusing to say the least, and the vegan options are uninspired, or maybe "overly inspired." Like, sometimes I just want some delicious pancakes without having them chai spiced or with compote. My breakfast today was lukewarm, the toast was so cold I could barely spread butter on it (same with my kid's breakfasts). I got a side of tomato so I could have at least some veg and they gave me 4 slices of under ripe tomato that tasted like it was sliced with a knife they just cut meat with. It was gross. My children both said that their scrambled eggs were gross, and they'd eat scrambled eggs for every meal every day if I let them. Also, they serve the kid entrees on these tiny plates so they're overflowing with food. It makes it impossible to not make a huge mess. The place is also LOUD, and DARK, and there are a million signs with RULES on them. Like, there's even a sign for the children in the play area. THEY CAN'T READ, DUDES. Lighten up a little. That being said, the two times I've been there, the waitstaff has been excellent, but yeah, I won't be going back. I can't believe people wait hours to eat there.

    (2)

  • Maureen H.

    I love Jam for the array of vegan and veggie options which is probably a necessity for survival in this neighborhood. I ordered El Beardo, a vegan tofu scramble, and my friend ordered the ricotta lemon pancakes. Both were absolutely delicious. Although the food was pretty good, this place has one glaring problem. I really hated the interior of the restaurant. I think that this space could use a major overhaul. The mint green walls are hideous, and the restaurant is too open. It almost feels like a cafeteria to me. They just didn't do anything to this space, and it has such potential! This neighborhood has such character, and the restaurant doesn't reflect that beyond some funky pictures on the walls. I would definitely go back because the food is good, but it would never be my go-to breakfast spot because of the ugly factor.

    (4)

  • Heather C.

    I've been to Jam twice now. We sat on the big side both times. I wanted to give Jam 3 stars, but our service was anything but "A-Ok." Both times I've been, I had the same waiter. If you've been here before you'll know who I'm taking about...energetic, has a funny quip or comment, makes you feel like he's going to take care of whatever you need. He most certainly does not. We got a hello, took our orders and then...nothing. For an HOUR. You can't even flag him down because he's either gone or talking to another table. WTF. 2 orders and it takes you an hour?! And the worst part is, he never comes over to check on you. I can handle waiting longer for great food but seriously dude, be a little nicer. The first time I went we never got our drinks, and the food was room temperature. I like the food here a lot but I don't have 2 hours to spend on breakfast. You think the wait outside is long...the wait for your food is twice that. Easily.

    (2)

  • Holly R.

    I had a blast at Jam. Maybe it was because I was incredibly hungover, but everything tasted AMAZING. I had the JD Massacre (which a friend who lives in Portland swears by). It was a delicious vegetarian wrap with faux sausage and probably something like eggs and cheese in there too. I don't remember the specifics -- hungover, remember? I just dipped it in the fantastic sauce that came with it, shoveled in the hash browns, and felt myself return to life. It was adorably funky inside, our waiter was a nerdy chap who charmed our socks off, and the free coffee outside softened the wait. What's not to love?

    (5)

  • Aaron S.

    This place is completely average. The reason for the long line is the slow service from unattentive waitstaff. There are much better breakfasts available is Portland.

    (2)

  • Natalie W.

    We waited around for a few minutes, put our name on the list. The waiter said that if we wanted to sit at the bar then we could sit right away... so we followed him to the bar area, which, besides seats at the actual bar, included some spots looking out the window and a high table, all empty. That should've been our first clue. A completely empty bar area probably means that there's no one in charge of that section. Regardless, we sat down and looked at the menu. So many choices, and besides that nearly everything could be substituted for something vegan/veggie/meat if needed. I got a bit overwhelmed for a moment, but then settled on a sausage hash item. My boyfriend decided on something else, and we waited for the waiter to come around. Five minutes later, he arrived. Oh, looks like no one brought you any water yet. I'll get on that. But are you ready to order? So we ordered. The water came, as did the tea we ordered. We drank and talked, finished our teas, talked some more. Look, I know it's Valentine's Day, but it's also a Tuesday and some of us can't afford to have such a leisurely morning. Some of us have things to do. But the time ticked by and we soon realized that we had been sitting around for 40 minutes and there was still no food. We lasted 5 minutes more before leaving. We walked across the street to Grand Central and left not 15 minutes later, completely satiated and ready to start our delayed day.

    (1)

  • Quisha F.

    This place has such good food!! I even ordered a few things to go, because so many things looked good. They have some very unique twists on simple foods, which make everything taste AMAZING! The place had a relax fun feel to it. The service was great & very helpful to answering all our questions. The bar looked awesome. Next time I go I will def be ordering a few drinks!

    (5)

  • Preston P.

    This place has fine brunch food but takes all the rating deductions on service/hospitality. I can count on 1 hand the number of times that I have ever had to get up from the table and find someone to get us started with drinks/coffee after a long wait. I get it, you are busy. But how about an apology instead of offering excuses. Staff overall did not seem friendly. No one asked us how our food was either during or after the meal. So many brunch choices in Portland. I don't know why I would go back to this one.

    (2)

  • Rachel S.

    I've only done Sunday brunch at Jam, but it is a great spot. I used to frequent Jam when it was in the tiny space that is now sort of the lobby. I have tried most of the vegan items on the menu and generally go back to the loaded hash browns (a huge pile of hash browns, you pick the toppings - why oh why doesn't every place have this?!). The chai pancakes are pretty delicious too. Non-veg friends have been pleased with the omelettes and other offerings as well. They had coffee outside to keep you warm while you waited, and service was fast and furious (you were not encouraged to linger, given the lack of seating). Jam was a pretty much grownups only space with strong drinks (note: the Bloody Marys are NOT vegan, but the mimosas are huge) and huge portions. Fast forward to now. Jam is about 4 times the size it used to be since it moved into the cavernous space next door. The pleasantly snarky menu lists the rules of the house: limited substitutions, don't bring a big group (they won't accommodate more than 6 people), no reservations, etc. You no longer have to wait an hour and a half in the freezing cold warming your hands on a coffee cup (most of the time), but this has come with some sacrifices. The space isn't very well temperature controlled, so it can be freezing or way too warm. The service isn't as fast, and they don't seem to have enough waitstaff. They no longer serve Stumptown, and the brew isn't as good as it once was. There are children EVERYWHERE, and even a designated play area, which is great if you want to take your friends who never go out anymore since they had kids, but not so great if you want to take the casual date who spent the night before tangled in your sheets. It's kind of loud and echoey for conversation. Also, the portion sizes seem to have shrunk by roughly the same amount that Jam's space has grown. Still, where else can you take your drinking friends, your parent friends, your vegan, veg, gluten free, and omni friends all to brunch together? Nowhere, really. So I still count Jam as one of my favorite spots. Plus, they still have the loaded potatoes I love, and a huge ass mimosa to go with them.

    (4)

  • Cam-An N.

    Went back and found that they have the oatmeal chai blueberry pancakes as a side order. So, I got my usual eggs benedict and ordered a side of the oatmeal pancake. The eggs benedict was delicious! The hollandaise was creamy but not overwhelming. Eggs were cooked perfectly. The oatmeal pancake was as good as I remember it. It was the perfect size (about 5" in diameter). It was a perfect breakfast that kept me full for about 5 or 6 hours!

    (5)

  • Kevin V.

    Jam is one of my favorite breakfast spots (although they do lunch and dinner too). I've been eating breakfast here for a long time and love how they've evolved over the years. The menu has more vegan options now (although they could use just one or two more). :) The servers are always super friendly and relaxed. They keep your coffee mug and water glass full, and the breakfast is uncomplicated, fresh, and oh so good. I love the atmosphere on the small side better myself.

    (5)

  • Sylvia C.

    Came here this morning after a slightly underwhelming first experience a few months back to try my luck again. Breakfast at 8:30am on Sunday, not yet crowded, which was nice. Service was better this time around, too (maybe due to the early hour?) and the coffee was fresh and strong. Got the Bella Sunrise (bed of fresh spinach, over-easy eggs, amaaaaaaazingly tasty vegan roasted red pepper sauce, hashbrowns, and a biscuit) and it was so, so good. Eggs cooked perfectly, biscuit was flaky and warm. Jam, I think you're back on my good side :)

    (4)

  • Noey D.

    YUM! I don't like waiting for breakfast food much but this place might have converted me. Delicious x 10! Someone please invite me out to brunch for tomorrow? Please, pretty please? Get the biscuit with butter and jam. Hashbrowns are crispy yumminess!

    (5)

  • Amy L.

    Gigantic portions of tasty breakfast. Love their vegan/veggie options makes eating breakfast with friends enjoyable there's something tasty for everyone. I ordered the side of french toast and it was ridiculously huge I'm stuffed. Love to try their other options. Long wait on Sundays

    (4)

  • Anuj K.

    This was the first place I went to on my Sunday Brekky tour of PDX - and it was not a disappointment! I really enjoyed the service, and the waiters were all in costume (i think... it was Halloween and my male waiter was wearing a sunny day dress. my friend got upset at me for asking if he was wearing a costume, and he never really answered the question...). Stumptown coffee, great, reasonably priced food. It's really what one comes to expect from a breakfast joint in Portland. My photos show that I shared a scramble and the blueberry chai pancakes - these were the best pancakes I have had in portland. They were flavorful, made with whole grains, and they had fruit in it! The prices were reasonable and when we got there at 8 am, there wasn't even a wait! A good choice to begin this tour.

    (5)

  • TK B.

    Jam is a pretty small little joint, but it's definitely packed with goodness! The homemade jams were very yummy, their mimosa selection was enticing, and their homemade vegetarian chorizo was life changing. I was born and raised a meat eating lady, so I was pretty sceptical when I saw that chorizo on the menu. But oh wow, was it delicioso!! The service was good and and our server was full of recommendations. The only downside, which isn't really a big one, is that it's very popular and hip. So, the wait can be a little long. Like I said, it's a small space. I'd definitely go again :)

    (4)

  • Kimberley D.

    Sassy Mary and your rosemary infusion... how you do delight me. Friendly server who sat down and chatted with us for awhile about the importance of the film The Calamari Wrestler, a joyous affair between a giant squid and the woman he loves. Delicious scramble with house made black beans and huge portions. Tasty vegan options. Be prepared to wait, but the outside serve-your-own cups of Stumptown help.

    (4)

  • Natalie P.

    This place is definitely a Portland breakfast spot. While enjoying my oregon grey dog (a twist on a greyhound with marionberry vodka and purée) I see a hipster kid walk in with a twisted mustache, long messy bed head, and a oversized hoodie with bold letters "smoke meth and hail satan". I mean if you want to show your out of town friends what Portland breakfast is about this is the place to be. Local art covers the dark walls and the bright chandeliers reflect off the mirrors covering the back bar. It's a great atmosphere and bigger than most breakfast spots. Now lets get to the good stuff, the food. If you're a breakfast freak like I am then you're most of the time craving a specific item but if you're not then the menu may be a little overwhelming. It's giant with every option for breakfast you can think of, blueberry chai vegan pancakes, lemon ricotta pancakes, challah French toast, sandwiches, hashes, scrambles, biscuits and gravy....and it goes on. So be prepared to decide on one thing but I couldn't. I ordered a small side of the blueberry chai pancakes and the joes big breakfast which is veggie sausage on a biscuit topped with veggie gravy and a giant side of crunchy hash browns. I felt like I was a queen with all this food and it was all fantastic! The pancakes are a party in your mouth with the blueberries oozing out and the spice flavor to give them that punch! Absolutely mouth blowing! I will be frequenting this place more often....even with the meth head sweater kid...bring on Portland breakfast!!

    (5)

  • Tia C.

    I crave the lemon ricotta pancakes. The food portions are HUGE so sharing w/ a friend is perfect. The mimosa options are great as well as the hot haze (hazelnut espresso vodka, hot coffee - YUM). The service is good. Every time I've been there the wait staff has been super pleasant.

    (4)

  • Tracy M.

    Play a rousing game of hoop-ball-catch or whatever the hell it was and drink some coffee while you wait for a table...run across the street and check out Kroger's farm market..pop next door to Big Jam and hopefully snag a table...whatever you have to do to make it through the wait do it, you will want to eat here. The food is great and super customizable. The jams are tasty. You get leftovers. They have fun boozy breakfast beverages and great caffeine. The waitstaff does their thing, nothing superhuman or spectacular, but are friendly if you engage them conversation and helpful should you have questions about the menu. Hurrah for food! Meaty-veggie-and vegan alike!

    (5)

  • Lem P.

    I went here with my wife and sister in law on a trip to Portland. My sister is a pescatarian and want to try it out. The food was better than I was expecting. They had an ample selection of breakfast foods to try. And they had choices for both meat eaters and non meat eaters. I got the make your own egg scramble, which was good. I chose the corned beef, which is made in house, and it tasted very good. I also got a porch swing drink, which is an Arnold Palmer with Makers Mark. Let me tell you, it was pretty strong. I don't mind strong drinks at all but at 10 in the morning it caught me off guard. Overall it was a good experience and I would go back

    (5)

  • Kimberly P.

    I have been going to the original Jam for some time now, but recently made a visit to their new larger space -- directly next door, where Imbibe used to be. It's great if you want to go there for breakfast since it has significantly reduced the wait time. The new space stays open much later though offering a small dinner menu mainly consisting of sandwiches and burgers. I went in there with a friend and we literally had our choice of any table as there were no other customers at the moment. We started off with a couple of drinks off their cocktail list. I can't recall the name of the drink I ordered, but it was very tasty using their house infused mango habanero vodka. For dinner I ordered the Jam's BLT. You really can't go wrong with that. They offer Udi's gluten-free bread as an option, and it's nice that this place doesn't charge you extra for it like so many other places. Other gluten-free folks out there probably know how gluten-free bread tends to be much smaller than it's regular gluten-laden nemesis. Jam wants to make sure you still get enough, so I actually ended up getting two sandwiches to make up for the bread size. It's more than I could ever eat in a sitting, but I appreciate the thought. Then you had a choice of regular or sweet potato fries. I know this new space is still in its infancy, and I'd really like to see them establish a name for themselves if they want to be a part of the night scene. They are definitely doing well with their choice of cocktails. I think if they brought in a really good taplist (maybe even consider a hard cider on tap as well?...) and some small plate items this would be a great space to come to at night.

    (4)

  • Andi S.

    Been twice for brunch, and left both times wondering how I could put so much food into my stomach before noon. The corned beef is a star of the restaurant, and makes its best appearance in the Bizness sandwich: heap of stringy corned beef, fried egg, cheese, red onion, and thousand island sauce. You also get a nice pile of crispy hash browns (although you can taste what must be a whole stick of butter in each serving). Other great dishes include giant wraps and an assortment of hashes and hotcakes. The nicest surprise is the bottle of Aardvark hot sauce at each table :) I love this sauce! I wish they could make a slushy out of it. Ok, not really. Overall: great food and friendly service makes this a go-to spot for friends and visitors.

    (4)

  • Bob D.

    I came here with my partner after we couldn't get in for breakfast at another place in time to make my flight back home to MKE. Wait was short, and the decor was pretty neat. Our waiter had a...Portland sort of demeanor. Professional, yet playful and humorous. My only complaint was that he said "I'll be right with you guys" then took a few more orders. My fiance flagged him down and told him we had a flight to get to, and the waiter immediately and noticeably went from playful and humorous to even more professional and efficient, and he really seemed like he cared about me making my flight. Really nice, professional guy, and he more than made up for my complaint. The food was outstanding as well. My fiance got a cappuccino, which seemed like the most skillfully prepared cappuccino I've ever seen or tasted. I wish I got one as well! I got the salmon hash, which was delicious and really really hit the spot. Prices were quite reasonable as well. Rock on, Jam!

    (5)

  • Brandi B.

    The tiny little corner breakfast spot is taking over the block! Run for your lives! Jam has expanded into the muuuch larger space next door (which used to be Inbibe,) and while this shortens the weekend brunch wait considerably, there seems to be some confusion (among both patrons and staff) about how to work this new-fangled arrangement... there are now TWO wait lists, and you're supposed to only sign up on the wait list for the side you want to be seated in. Get it? We didn't and so signed up on the original wait list and THEN realized that we'd be closer to getting fed by signing for the larger space, but by then one of the waitresses was carrying around the original list from space to space, with the mister trailing behind her muttering bits of "um hey, can I see that... I just need to... I think we put our names on the wrong..." A little confusion at the head, but a faster seat and the same yummy breakfast and morning drinks that Jam is famous for. In a city of veg-friendly menus they still have some of the best non-meat options around, and the new space also serves lunch and dinner (the old corner spot is no longer serving lunch now, only breakfast.) While the old space was cozy and warm (during the summer actually pretty hot!) the new space is far more open and kind of loud. All hard surfaces and 20-ft ceilings and such. Not bad at all, just different. They probably need to figure out something a little more obvious on the seating list front, but that's a minor quibble. Solid brunch, nice new spot, faster grub, fantastic drinks.

    (4)

  • Kenneth H.

    Jam on. If you jam out with breakfast foods, hipsters, and long waits (weekends) then this is the place for you. I have enjoyed all the food items I have gotten, and there is a great amount of veggie options for those folks. I like their quirky interpretations of sweets (french toast/pancakes), and I do like how easy swapping/switching items is. The menu is more extensive than other b-fast spots in town, and the space seems larger (although on a weekend this place may be one of the busiest in town). Price is about average. There is nothing in my mind that really sets Jam apart from other brekfast/brunch places....it is good and well worth visiting (it is a fairly frequent part of my rolling breakfast rotation).

    (4)

  • N-Sizzle K.

    Over an hour wait to be seated next to the kitchen, where I could hear the obnoxious big blonde woman yelling at her staff. Food came out soggy and not hot enough. I see all these rave reviews about this place, it makes me think they've padded their own Yelp page. A note to the owner: I have never seen such unprofessional interaction in front of customers. And if you're working, are you allowed to be drinking mimosas? In front of guests and children? You may think no one is paying attention, but I have to answer to my child, who sees and hears everything. Will never go back. Spend your money elsewhere, like the Cricket Cafe or even McDonalds.

    (1)

  • Levecke M.

    We loved it so much-we went twice during a four day visit to portland. delicious monster nachos and lotsa local beer on tap. Breakfast-FANTASTIC. Great food, very friendly for dietary restrictions, nice staff. Play space for the kiddos. Love it

    (4)

  • Vi B.

    Don't get me wrong- This place has good food. Good. Food. Big portions & decent prices. Then why the "Meh. I've experienced better?" Because of the wait. Yes, I recognize that most breakfast places on a Saturday will be packed, but every time I've gone to Jam on (perhaps 4 times now), I have waited over an hour (and up to an hour an a half). It didn't matter if I came at 10. Or 12. Or 1 p.m. It didn't matter if I had a party of two. Or four. Or Three. I'd wait. I'd wait, and watch as people in front of my party were called. Sometimes, people would write that they have two people (when in reality they have 3 or 4), so as to try and cut the line. And it worked. 2 out of the 4 times I have been there the waitresses have accidentally skipped over our name (and we've had to ask them about it later), and last time, I watched as one of the waitresses comped a few drinks for a couple whose name had also been accidentally surpassed. Then, we order. And, almost a half hour passes, and our food comes. Good food, yes. But worth the wait? Again, I KNOW the wait is inevitable. I recognize that. But I'm just trying to give fair warning to my fellow Yelpers: the place is very chill and a cool place to grab some food with friends. But the wait to do so is long. Really, really, really long.

    (2)

  • Rosetta S.

    The wait takes forever, but they offer coffee while your wait. We were seated in Little jam, which had an interesting waitstaff, and a more in your face atmosphere. Something I can dig. I tried the grand marnier french toast, made with challah, which came with fresh strawberries, and fresh berry sauce. I didn't really taste like grand marnier, but I enjoyed the sauce. I also liked the bread (although I prefer brioche). I also tried the oatmeal chai blueberry pancakes, which were not impressive, although for vegan, they were good. The hash browns were crispy. The vegetarian gravy was my favorite, it was delicious, it was spiced nicely, and very creamy. I might go back, I want to try the maddie cakes.

    (4)

  • Lesley R.

    We went here once.....we figured any place that had a line out the door had to be good. We had breakfast there....but I can't remember what I had. I will go back and find out, and post more. Sorry. : ) I can say .... we both really liked it, which is not always easy for us to agree on. I *require* a place to not have an attitude, and my husband has to have a place that meets his standards (I won't speak for him). I will give it three stars for now.....just til I get to give em a try a second time. I just bookmarked the place....and we will go back very soon.

    (3)

  • Alyssa A.

    Came here on a busy weekend when the place was absolutely packed. I can definitely tell it's a neighborhood favorite. We didn't mind the wait for a table as they have self-serve coffee and the sun was shining. The service here is brisk, not always very friendly and they are so busy that to flag some one down is almost considered a crime. The food was good. Nothing to rave about but quality fare and lots of great vegan options. In fact, the mix of vegan and non-vegan items on the menu was by far the thing I liked most about the place. It would make a great spot to take a mixed group of people and still be able to satisfy every ones' food needs.

    (2)

  • Ben F.

    Had the salmon scramble but it was way too small for the $15 price tag

    (3)

  • Mercy T.

    I ordered hash-browns and corned beef. The corned beef is cooked very well with amazing flavor. The potatoes could use a lot of seasoning but we're crispy and moist. I don't like how long and stringy the corned beef is. You have to eat it like spaghetti. It would please me more if it was chopped, so I can eat the meat, egg and potatoes all in one bite. The portion size is monstrous. I ate it for 3 meals. I don't like that, I actually would rather have one portion when I go out to eat, it's just way too much and I don't like having to carrying anything extra around while walking/bussing. Next on the table was their breakfast burger my husband ordered. Beef, bacon, egg, lettuce and tomato. It was so huge he had to take off most of the lettuce and then attempted and failed to eat it properly. It was such a mess, and not in a good delicious messy way. -1 star for huge portions/very hard to eat hash and burger. But, 4 stars because some people love huge portions, I feel personally that means the quality is lower, but a lot of people don't care about that! The flavor of the corned beef and burger we're so delicious. I also feel, the meat being the most important part, they did that well which a lot of places don't.

    (4)

  • Andrew A.

    Was overall pleased by my first visit. I can easily see upgrading the rating after another. The fabled Corned Beef Hash was delicious as advertised. I'm glad they used stringy hash, rather than cubed or diced potatoes. I've have 5-7 lattes a week, but for some reason today's was one of the better I've had in a long time (maybe it's because I opted for soy milk.) The free jam found on your table was great, try some in your espresso. Both servers were very cool! Prices are fair, time to table is more than appropriate, and parking isn't too painful.

    (3)

  • RJ H.

    Really good brunch, but I'm still not convinced it's worth the wait. Of course, it's my own fault for going on a Sunday. Brunch is church in Portland, Oregon and many people worship at the altar of Jam On Hawthorne. I'm hardly a convert, but I'm certainly willing to attend services now and then.

    (4)

  • Laurie F.

    I walk by this restaurant all the time on my Sunday morning walks and decided this last Sunday to meet a girlfriend there I haven't seen in 20 years to catch up. I knew in advance I would have to wait so it didn't surprise me that I had to wait 30 minutes for a table. I didn't mind...who could while sipping the perfect mimosa. The bartender made it exactly how I like, a glass of champagne with a splash of OJ. I was made to feel at home the minute I walked in...everyone was attentive and nice. My friend arrived right when our outdoor table was ready. Our server was awesome and humorous and above all very patient with us. It took us forever to order because we kept talking and forgetting to look at the menu and he couldn't have been more patient. I promise it had died down by this time and no one else was waiting for a table. Ordered a breakfast burrito and it was excellent, but after 2 mimosas I could only eat half...my boyfriend enjoyed the other half the next day. My girlfriend and I sat there after we paid for over an hour and they just kept filling up our water glasses and were as nice as could be. They never made us feel rushed. Great experience, Great food, and excellent service. Thanks guys you made a reunion with an old friend perfect.

    (5)

  • Katie M.

    I'm really happy this place exists! I should start by saying that the food is amazing. I went to Jam On Hawthorne for the first time, tonight. It was amazing. I'm always a big fan of diner-type breakfast places, and though this doesn't quite strike me as a "diner" per-say, their food is well above average and on the cusp of excruciatingly delicious. I had their Stalla Bleu burger, which seemed like a good choice. I saw that tots came with and immediately went with the familiar. Garlic Aioli? Don't mind if I do. Coffee, too, please. The waitress (Maddy) was a genuine smile, and wonderful conversation, as well as helpful. The happy hour list looked swell, but I was starving and not in the mood for a drink (Rain check, though. I heard there are MIMOSAS. They found my weak spot.) but as soon as I ordered my food, the lovely Maddy had it there for me, hot and perfect. Unfortunately, breakfast (what I was REALLY craving) stopped serving at 3pm, but I was content and satisfied with a dinner menu. In the brief minutes I had to wait for my food, I looked around. First thing I noticed: the lighting in here is perfect. Hand-clipped snowflakes and holographic stars hanging from the ceiling. Big open room, not too hot, not too cold, huge Christmas tree for the holidays, and barely a soul in the place. The food: The half pound of meat on my burger was perfect. The bleu cheese was well worth the money, and trust me, if you only kinda like bleu cheese, get the jam burger, because this burger was LOADED with high-quality, no BS, bleu cheese. The bacon was yummy, just chewy enough and not crispy-weird. The burger was moist, the lettuce was fresh. I don't normally like onions on my burger, and I ate these with GUSTO. The tater-tots were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the perfect bar food made even more perfect. Paired with garlic aioli and everything is beautiful; Nothing hurts. As we were finishing our food, a band was setting up. A lovely violin player and a stand-up bass, some guitars and whatnot, I was really and truly surprised this place wasn't packed. It's the Thursday night before Christmas, and it's happy hour. where is everyone? Breakfast, I was told, is a lot more crowded, but honestly, who doesn't love breakfast? This is the perfect dinner date spot, too, guys. I'm just pleased with this whole place. I'm sad that they are considering taking away the dinner menu (maybe dinner hours, too?) and honestly, if you care about good food, proper, friendly service, timely waitstaff and a cozy place to listen to old-timey music? Come during the lovely night hours. MIMOSAS, I WILL COME BACK TO YOU.

    (5)

  • Sarah V.

    Just had my first experience at Jam on Hawthorne (or more accurately, Little Jam, next door, for breakfast). It is now officially on our short list of favorite breakfast spots. The Loaded Bowl (a heavenly hodgepodge of hashbrowns, cheddar cheese, vegetarian sausage gravy, green onions and an egg) is the culinary equivalent of being rocked gently to sleep pressed against the bosom of a large southern woman. It just wrapped me up and LOVED on me. True to Portland, this shabby-yet-spotless hipster joint has cute servers, great coffee, strange art and fantastic food. A must-visit for all breakfast lovers.

    (4)

  • Katie M.

    Excellent, friendly service. Great coffee. AMAZING food. I got a maddie cake and an oatmeal chai pancake and I can't decide which I loved more. The maddie cake was lighter and sugary, and the oatmeal cake is thick and just soaks up syrup. I loved them both dearly. I tried to eat them both too, but my stomach was about to explode. It seemed super crowded if you were there with a big group, but I was alone so I got to sit at the bar and receive prompt and friendly service from the bartender. I will definitely return on my next trip to Portland. There was also a super friendly smiley server who gave me directions to the bathroom. Thank you super friendly smile server, I will always remember your kindness and your cowboy hat.

    (5)

  • Maria P.

    With many spectacular Portland brunch options, Jam is one of my all time favorites. The expansion, now including over 30 tables and a kids play area, is perfect in accommodating large brunch crowds. Their huevos rancheros and bloody marys are not to be missed. LOVE Jam!

    (5)

  • H. L.

    I would say this place is fairly middle of the road. I ordered the chorizo sandwich with hash browns . The hash browns were seasoned unevenly though good. The sandwich was tasty. I feel the restaurant could be a little cleaner and could benefit from a fresh coat of paint. I do like the size and the place which makes the wait less. I would go back, but this would not be a the top of my list.

    (3)

  • Harlan E.

    Amazing! I love this place every time. My wife and I have gone twice and waited an hour for seats both times, but it's worth it. For the price there is not a better brunch in Portland (two people for $20 - $30). Get the "Big Breakfast" it's awesome.

    (5)

  • Katie C.

    Jam is a great go-to breakfast spot. The menu is huge and I am always pleased with what I order, whether I go the eggs/protein route or the pancakes/carbs route. I love their ricotta pancakes, very fluffy and delicious with either syrup or jam on them. The service can be slow, but the waiters make up for it with their witty comments and speedy coffee refills.

    (4)

  • Courtney A.

    Best breakfast I have had since going vegan. We love their food and service. Last time we were in there was a slight mix up and the waitress misunderstood that my husband and I were ordering the exact same thing, and sent out one plate for us to split. (Which in the end we should have since their portions are ginorm!) So I waited a quick few minutes for them to rush my plate out to me. They also forgot the avocado on my late plate (tofu scram), and I could tell the waitress was irritated but I am hoping it wasn't because I was asking for what I ordered... Either way, because of the food we will be back! Its a busy joint but the lines speak for themselves!

    (5)

  • Richard V.

    My go to brunch spot in PDX. The JD Massacre is phenomenal, the lemon ricotta pancakes are dope, and the staff is always super friendly (a rarity in this town). The new expansion is going to get me coming even more because I kind of hate waiting for brunch. Also, this is the only place I have ordered extra toast at because the JAMS are that good.

    (5)

  • Don B.

    Every time I go back to this place it gets worse and worse. The wait is longer, the waitstaff more surly, and the hipsters more.... uh... tragically hip. While I am still a fan of the corned beef hash, the other food I've had here is pretty meh, and when combined with the insane wait, it's totally not worth it for me. If I'm going to wait for an hour, I'm eating Mother's or Screen Door or something else phenomenal. This is still a great spot for veg-heads and vegans, as the numerous choices abound. That for me will leave it at 3-stars. I wasn't there on the day that my friends got treated like shit by the host/waitstaff, so I can't drop stars for that. This is just based on my last few trips to Jam. Given the choice, I tend to avoid.

    (3)

  • Sue G.

    I love Jam! Something for everyone. My husband and I are vegetarians and we had the most fabulous breakfast. He raved about his biscuits and vegan gravy, as well as the large plate of hash browns. I had the most delicious French Toast made with challah, with a berry syrup lightly drizzled over it and fresh strawberries scattered over all. The real maple syrup was warmed and delicious. The non-vegetarians with us were equally happy with their breakfasts. It was a Saturday morning and the place was packed, but the servers were friendly and efficient. We only waited a few minutes for our table, a large curved booth. It's probably in the top 3 of my all-time favorite breakfast restaurants. I can't wait to go back when we visit our daughter again, and try more of the delicious-sounding breakfasts.

    (4)

  • Patrick O.

    Wow! Tasty, tasty tofu scramble and good espresso for a diner.. My bartender for breakfast was ultra helpful with local info and to top it off, terribly cute :)

    (4)

  • Sara J.

    Fabulous choices for all dietary needs. Staff is so damn cute and awesome. Worth waiting, if busy. Play area for children, full bar, open and light. Dreaming of Jam in South Lake Tahoe, CA.......

    (5)

  • Bob K.

    Had Breakfast there. Great Place. Comfortable seating. Good service. I had the corned beef hash with 2 eggs. Mmmmmmm. But there is no way I could eat the whole thing. My wife had the salmon hash with eggs. It was very good. One in our group had a spinach scramble which was just ok. The other had the corned beef hash sandwich and he thought his was pretty good. We will come back. Nice place.

    (4)

  • Kirstin O.

    Great restaurant and totally worth the wait!!! From the friendly host to the amazing servers to the delicious breakfast, we will definitely be back. We love the maddy cakes, corned beef hash, and Ed's scramble but honestly have never had anything that was "just ok". It's always fabulous. Plus the coffee is great and it is usually served by our favorite bearded server with a free side of witty banter. We love it here.

    (5)

  • Tet W.

    I came for a late brunch and I wanted to try this place for a while. The restaurant is fairly big, noisy, and packed even during the late afternoon. The decor is funky with a bunch of paper snowflakes all tied on strings and hung throughout the restaurant. They also have a little stage in the restaurant. What they do on there who knows but definitely it gives a different vibe than your traditional breakfast joint. I had the corn beef hash and my friend had the works waffle. The corn beef hash comes with their house corn beef with bell peppers, red onions and hash browns mixed in their house sauce then grilled. It also comes with a choice of toast. I also ordered a side of bacon which was okay. The portion size is huge and the food was pretty good. Not the best I had but it!s solid. The corn beef was a bit overlooked, and I would have preferred the corn beef to be separate from the hash browns but they blended it all together and I feel it took away from the corn beef. Having poached egged over the corn beef was awesome. The works waffle is a Belgian waffle with warn blueberry compote with crushed hazel nuts with maple syrup. The waffle was awesome. Not too sweet and the blueberry compote was fresh and again not too sweet. It was perfect! The portion size is generous as well considering how much we paid. It's also great to get your coke in a big 32 oz glass jar. You'll never have to ask for refills! Our server was okay. We had to ask for syrup and ketchup but other than that she was friendly and checked on us once in a while. If you're in the Hawthorne district and looking for a great brunch give this place a try. I wouldn't recommend bringing family here nor would I bring a date since it's so noisy, but it's the perfect place to meet with friends for breakfast or brunch.

    (4)

  • Emee P.

    My food at dinner/happy hour was good. Super lemony yummy hummus, fresh salsa, good chips, tasty burger. The staff handled our quite unwieldy and large group in a fine manner. The Saturday night crowd for Mo Phillips' kids' show was a crazy mosh pit of kids but fun, and a good vibe. (Child-phobes, beware!) Good selection of beer, and happy group of people. Only thing I was sad about, was they put condiments on the kids' burgers although I asked for plain, dry burgers (I specifically said "meat/cheese/bread" only) -- I had to scrape it off. But a small complaint. Overall: good.

    (4)

  • Steve V.

    This place is everything you expect out of a Portland breakfast joint... Except...that you actually get good service. Portland is known for giving bad service, Jam on Hawthorne transcends Portland's "coolness" and actually treats you like they appreciate you as a patron. I wish I would've gotten our waiter's name, he could not have been better. A perfect blend of being engaging and funny without being too much. He was awesome. He made the meal for us. We'd go back just for the service. Good crowd, good people in the restaurant with us - it always helps the atmosphere. The food is amazing - really large portions and creative menu items. You know when you can't decide and want to go back just to try other items, you've found a great place. I can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Maryna P.

    Came in to Big Jam for the second time with a really big group of friends for a brunch. We waited over an hour to get seated just because the only way they were willing to accommodate our group of 10 is in one of the two booths. They were busy, I get it, but there were many tables that can be put together for a big group. The hostess and the waiters ignored the waiting crowd completely. Which, while again, sort of understandable during a busy busy Saturday morning, was also a let down when an hour later the hunger really started to set in and everyone was growing impatient. We did go through our fair share of coffee while waiting too. It may not be a bad idea to run across the street to Grand Central Bakery for a little appetizer if you plan to arrive with more than two people. That "complaint" aside, the food was as prompt as possible and as delicious as usual. For small appetites the egg sandwiches are delicious and just enough to give your belly a good feeling, though they're nothing special, and you could probably make 6 of them at home for the same $6. All the other food was tasty and rich, and will still keep me coming back. Many good things are to be said about the lemon ricotta pancakes. Even after Jam expanded the food quality is still as great as I remember when it was just a little tiny corner cafe (which is still there, of course) The thing of note though are the breakfast cocktails! Yummm! Do ask for the full beverage menu, and enjoy what a full bar has to offer even if it's 10 am. Enjoy the local art, take in the time with friends, have a morning beverage and take it easy on the workers, they are not why you come back to Jam time after time.

    (3)

  • Nathaniel B.

    Finally made it to Jam On Hawthorne on Sunday on a friend's recommendation and loved it! Got there around 1pm and got a table right away. The waitstaff was very attentive. We each had a custom made mocha which were delicious. I had a build-your-own scramble which also came with hashbrowns and toast and for 50 cents I upgraded from toast to a fresh made biscuit. The food was all really delicious, and the portion sizes were huge. I had enough to take home and have for breakfast again the next day. We also didn't have trouble finding street parking within a block. It's a little west of the main strip of businesses that people usually set as a destination on Hawthorne, but well worth the diversion. Fun hip environment with art by local artists for sale on the walls. Highly recommended for brunch!

    (5)

  • stangirl w.

    Excellent food and service. I had the Corned beef hash for the first time in my life and what a great place to try it for the first time.

    (5)

  • Liz G.

    My husband and I look forward to our every Saturday morning dose of Jam! The service, food, specials, bloody marys, local art, and coffee keep us coming back weekly! We love ty's big breakfast and their awesomely prepared bacon! (it ended my vegetarian habits!) Keep it up, Jam!

    (5)

  • Ben D.

    Best brunch spot in the SE for me. Waiting in line on a weekend is worth it!

    (5)

  • Shelb E.

    Like many other patrons of Jam on Hawthorne, it was love at first taste. Long lines weren't of concern - there is always a wait for brunch on Portland weekends - and Stumptown coffee, despite lacking originality, is still a good brew. Then something went wrong: Jam opened up in the larger venue next door. To say nothing of the douchey low-rent martini bar feel of the larger restaurant, many other customers have also commented on the decline in good customer service. Not only that, but the wait for food once seated is longer. And to top it, the quality just isn't the same. My partner and I loved making Jam one of our regular spots, but have agreed to skip it for more satisfying options: Junior's, Broder and even Genie's. I don't wish downsizing on anyone, but Jam would be better served to shut down its large operation and go back to the small, lovable corner cafe where it started!

    (3)

  • Leslie F.

    This place was pretty good. We had breakfast and the proportions were large. I feel a little let down from how this place has been talked about though, maybe we were there on an off day or didn't try the right stuff. It was good but there's definitely better in Portland..

    (3)

  • Matheas M.

    Food is great. Know that if you're going anywhere for the Portland experience (to be ignored by wait staff until you grow old), this is the place. I love it, but have so many friends that have boycotted it I never seem to end up there anymore. Shame because I actually have the time to wait aeons to be served.

    (3)

  • Tami A.

    I'm not sure how I've never written a review on this place before? It is one of my favorite breakfast places in Portland. Lots of vegetarian options, they have gluten free bread, their hashbrowns are amazing, coffee is good and stays full, good mimosas, quick service... what's not to like? When I'm feeling really hungry and don't mind feeling huge and gross for the rest of the day I like Ty's Big Breakfast. Their lemon ricotta pancakes are incredible too. But for the most part I just order the two egg breakfast with hashbrowns, gf bread and coffee. Can't go wrong there! If you have out of town visitors or local friends who have never been here, I highly recommend you bring them here! Side note though: If you go at a popular time, you'll likely have to wait. Worth it though, trust me.

    (5)

  • Rosemary B.

    Came here with a friend when I was in town. I had the oatmeal chai pancakes, and they were awesome!! I dream of them. Definitely not only for vegans. If I lived in Portland, I would have brunch here all the time.

    (4)

  • Lindsay C.

    Jam has become one of my favorite Sunday brunch spots in SE Portland. They have a large (but not too large) menu with lots of variety, plus vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. I have taken friends and family and not a single person has been disappointed. You should definitely expect to wait if you go breakfast/brunch and possibly even lunch, but with their new expansion, I find the wait is a little less intense. Also, their bloody marys are to die for.

    (4)

  • Adi D.

    Let me preface this by saying that the food and drinks at Jam are exceptional, I really like the new expanded location and until yesterday I have always received pretty good service. The bloody maries are amazing here, we had some really delicious drink with mango infused vodka or something, the monster nachos are HUGE and awesome, and I don't eat meat but my boyfriend loves the blue cheese burgers. Really great brunch spot. Last night, not so much. I know everyone has their off- days, but the server my boyfriend and I got last night was really blowing it. We were one of two tables in the restaurant. We were brought our food by the server at which point we asked for water refills, she never gave us water refills. She went out and smoked a cigarette with a group of people for like 20 minutes and we could see her through the glass window. I went up to the bar and asked the bartender for water refills. We waited atleast another ten minutes to get our check brought to us and at that point she asked if we would like more water. AHAHA. This was after this girl told us she had just started working here. Like seriously, the economy is bad and it is hard to get jobs, you would think people that get hired would do the minimum effort possible to give decent service. It really isn't that hard to do.

    (4)

  • Ilesha D.

    Scrumptious. I loved everything about it. Good food, nice servers and great place on Hawthorne. Definitely coming back for brunch!

    (5)

  • Neil W.

    In Summary: the seating process is pure chaos and this restaurant suffers from lack of management. This is a prime spot for service with an attitude! I am not sure if I "should" be writing a review because I did not actually make it to the point of getting to order and receiving food, but I did waste an hour of my life waiting (observing) while trying to get brunch here on a Sunday morning. So this was my first time at Jam since they expanded into the rest of the building. My wife and I arrived and put our name on the waiting list. After seeing people getting sat who put their name on "the list" AFTER us, I went to look at the list and ask what was up. The hostess quickly gave us a seat. My expectation was that after spending 45 minutes waiting for a table, the service would pick up. In the first 15 minutes of sitting at the table, we got two glasses of ice water from the hostess and an empty promise from our waiter that he would be back "in a few minutes". We patiently waited while our server had an extended chat with the table behind us. I flagged down the hostess and asked to see the manager. I was told that the "manager" was serving tables. The manager never came out and our server said that he "practically was the manager". When I explained my issues he responded "this is how brunch works in Portland so get used to it". I really enjoy going to busy restaurants and I do not mind waiting my turn - but this place is very disorganized and it is very evident that service suffers because there is ZERO management presence.

    (1)

  • Britt C.

    I've been to Jam a couple of times now and it's a pretty solid place: good service, good food, decent setting. If you plan to go on a weekend, I recommend arriving before 10am if you don't want to wait for more than a hour. Even with the expansion into "Big Jam," the place still has outrageous lines. They do, however, provide hot coffee to patient patrons trying to stay warm/dry outside. The coffee is, of course, Stumptown and they have a great range of breakfast cocktails. The spicy bloody Mary is a good choice. On food, there is always the tough choice of whether to go with sweet or savory. On the sweet side, go with the oatmeal chai blueberry pancakes. On the savory side, your options are pretty endless, but you can't go wrong with some combo of hashbrowns, eggs, veggies and toast.

    (3)

  • Ann S.

    This place reeked of beer and the high chairs were not comfortable.

    (1)

  • Tanya F.

    Normal breakfast food, which is usually good anyway. I've been here several times now and just can't understand what the hype is about. It's just not worth waiting an hour for, especially now that the fantastic Blue Pig is just down the street.

    (3)

  • Joy K.

    The "Corned Beef Hash" should be re-named "Lots o' Hash with almost no Corned Beef." I basically paid 9 dollars for a pile of shredded potatoes and a very small amount of flavorless meat. FOILED, hardcore. I don't mind spending a good amount of buckaroos for breakfast if it's something I can't reproduce at home. But I can shred potatoes. I can buy corned beef. I can make an over easy egg with no seasoning. I can toast a slice of rye bread. Conclusion: I minded spending my buckaroos here. It was not horrible, but it was not worth the price nor the over an hour wait. One star because the servers were friendly, but that was probably the only redeeming factor about this place. The atmosphere wasn't all the great either, there are definitely cuter places in Portland. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing? But first impressions count and mine was no bueno.

    (2)

  • Deborah N.

    Massive amounts of food. I'm talking a massive breakfast wrap loaded with eggs and bacon and spuds, then hash browns on the side. A corned-beef sandwich, the likes of which I haven't seen since New York. Everything I saw go by us was a massive amount of food. Did I say massive? They ought to just bring you a box with the food and avoid having to come back. On the con side, though...it would have hurt the waitress to crack a smile. My sweet friend complimented her pretty eyes and she just rolled them. She's either too hip to work there or just doesn't care. On the other hand, the guy who brought out our food seemed to be having a good time. They get 4 stars only for the rude waitress. Taste? Well, the wrap was kind of bland, but get the house salsa--really good. My friend could only eat a quarter of her massive sandwich. It was lunch on a weekday and they were slammed. I'm not sure I'd want to wait for a weekend breakfast here, especially because right on the menu it states "No relaxing when there are people waiting." WTF? But massive amounts of food, I kid you not.

    (4)

  • Dave N.

    Yum! I came in for the first time today and was very pleased with El Beardo, a vegan tofu scramble. Looked to have 3 or 4 other vegan options on the menu plus a clear willingness to sub and veganize most of the other dishes. The jam today was a peach-jalepeño, which was sweet and tasty with only a hint of spice. Why each dish doesn't come with 2 or 3 big slices of toast to showcase this handmade goodness is a mystery.

    (5)

  • Rachael L.

    DAYAM JAM!! I finally ate here for the first time and must say, the food is A+ tops, yum delicious, tastes so healthy and homecooked! Fresh ingredients, and cooked and seasoned to perfection. We each had scrambles and were both very pleased. It was well worth the wait. Which by the way, the wait sucked... I'd give 5 stars but for the wait, because it could have been shorter. I feel like they aren't utilizing the space to its fullest potential (ie the kids play area could have held another 4 tables and there was at least one table that was set but wasn't being used seemingly due to a lack of chairs). Maybe they could make the play area a seating area during top hours? We did see 5+ people leave rather than stick around for the wait. Our servers were nice and attentive, coffee cups were never empty. I can't wait to go back and try the grand marnier french toast!

    (4)

  • marissa w.

    Always a good breakfast! Now that they opened up the 2nd location, there is rarely a wait. The service is always fast and the servers are always super nice. They serve good cage free eggs and always have a seasonal special. The bloody marys are amazing...made with habanero mango vodka! The jam here is great, but I rarely get a chance to eat it....unless I splurge and order a single lemon ricotta pancke...oh my. Overall this place is great...but I wish they would offer more scramble options...or lower the price on the make your own option. I love the idea of "make your own" but I don't want to pay over $10 if I add 4 ingredients to my scramble.

    (4)

  • Chelsea A.

    The hash browns were freaking delicious. And I have a feeling that if I was a vegan/vegetarian I would love this place. The staff was surprisingly awesome for being a bunch of hip looking kids (see how I avoided the word "hipsters" their, it's because I hear they're dying off). I can't really remember eating Jam, maybe I just didn't have any toast. On a more personal note: I think I've started to exhaust my breakfast options. That's right, I've been to too many places. And now I go to places like Jam and it just, sorta, feels the same. Like, someone would say "Jam, we should totally go there! I love that place" and I will be like "where?" and then they will tell me all about it and I'll say "sure that sounds good". We will go and I'll walk through the door and have a moment where I go (in my head, so not to be rude) "dude I've totally been here before" but it wasn't really memorable. Either good or bad, so, ya know, whatevs. And then I'll eat some hash browns, and they will be awesome. I'll comment that they have tons of vegetarian options which is nice, for some people. And we will leave and I will promptly forget all about Jam until next time.

    (3)

  • P P.

    It was nothing special. The El Paso eggs were bland, especially considering they are supposed to be Mexican-like. The spinach was NOT good. The coffee beverages, were amazing. Try the Hot Haze. And, the service was good.

    (2)

  • erin g.

    I have been lucky enough to get a table almost immediately on our last two visits. If I recall it was Monday morning-so there you go. Love the cozy atmosphere and nice service. Kind of disappointed in the vegan options, (3-4 options-why is this place toted so vegan friendly?) I always end up making my own scramble out of the list of items which tends to result in a $10+ breakfast when you charge per item! However, the food is good and the carnivore that comes with me always loves his meat.

    (4)

  • Rugger B.

    If you are looking for a delicious spot to have breakfast, go to Jam on Hawthorne! You might have to wait due to its popularity, but the staff is friendly and quick and roll over tables fast. Their breakfast cocktails are delicious and come with yummy infused liquors. Everything I've eaten at Jam has been absolutely delicious! The prices are definitely worth it considering the quality and quantity of food you receive. And can you say hashbrowns? With so many places in Portland serving home potatoes, I desperately needed a place that can serve up a nice plate of hashbrowns. I highly recommend this place for it's menus, specials, and delightful staff.

    (5)

  • Jess K.

    Big fan of this place.. went for some brunch with a group of friends today and had a great experience. One of my friends got there early, so by the time I got there we already had a table [woo! HUGE line avoided]. Three of us were there, had to wait for two people... got no bitchy looks, great service of coffee and mimosas while we perused the menu and waited for the rest of our party to arrive. Once food was ordered, didn't take long, was delish and large portions. There are tons of vegan/gluten-free options, which was awesome. I had a ham/onion/swiss scramble and a side of fresh fruit, and split a lemon ricotta pancake with a friend. YUM! Friendly server, had no problem splitting the check after cheerfully informing us it would be no problem if we just tell him how much to put on each card [luckily 3 out of 5 of us had cash so we weren't totally obnoxious in doing so]. We sat in the newer expanded area, which was lovely with high ceilings and great artwork. There is a huge area for kids to play, so very family friendly. Yet another winning point- they have 7 or 8 flavors of mimosas, and let you mix and match. As a lover of mimosas I loved it... fav flavor definitely was a strawberry grapefruit mix. Only $5 and strong. Overall- wonderful place, will recommend to others and definitely return.

    (5)

  • L.A. W.

    Home made corned beef is just fabulous!!!! I love the ricotta lemon pancakes. Mostly the place is clean (it just isn't clean - which always brings me to if the tables aren't clean.....what does the kitchen look like???) I prefer little Jam (smaller and cozier) while the spouse prefers Big Jam (right next door). Irritant - the wait staff. Personally, I just want you to take my order, answer my questions about the menu, refill my coffee cup, bring me my bill. The basics of being a waiter. I don't want you as a friend. We have been there three time and it has happened every time that the wait staff has tried to start the "so what are you doing today" chat - I don't know you, please bring me coffee and my food and leave my conversation to who is sitting at my table. We'll be back - that they are open unitl 3pm is a big help to us and our schedule.

    (4)

  • Scott A.

    DELICIOUS food, the servers are kind and the breakfast choices are flat out awesome. The atmosphere is casual and chill It can get a bit crowded and if there are kids around they have an area to distract them, steer clear of that corner if you enjoy a quiet meal but that's out of their control. The food and prices are superb and that's all you need to know.

    (4)

  • Corey F.

    I've spent a couple of mornings gazing longingly at Jam through the windows of Grand Central Bakery across the street. The line had always kept me away from what I suspected to be an awesome breakfast experience. A consistent line of patrons willing to wait for eats is a good sign in my book. But that line! It was just too much to get me to commit. Enter the new Jam expansion into the space next door. Table for three, please. No wait and fast service. Dreams do come true. The 2 sides don't speak in terms of seating order, so decide which side you want and go for it. Once you've committed, there's no turning back. The food was dirty and delicious. The loaded bowl should not be eaten without an accompanying aspirin and statin but it was tasty. Crisp, fried hash browns, mixed with melted cheese, covered in veggie sausage gravy and an over easy egg on top. I am home. The dirty harry bloody mary was a salad in a spicy tomato-alcohol bath - just how I like it. My friends' scrambles looked great as well but I think I scored with the bowl. Service, as mentioned, was fast and friendly. We enjoyed our time, never felt rushed and felt appreciated for our visit. I will definitely be back for a mimosa and to eat my way around the menu.

    (4)

  • Alyssa C.

    I keep coming here and getting breakfast burritos because they are so damn good! Eric loves Ty's big breakfast. I can't believe it's vegan! So good, I definitely recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Lindsay B.

    My boyfriend and I both work at brunch joints, but that doesn't stop us from coming out to Jam on our day off! We've waited 40 minutes for just the two of us, and it's worth every bit of it. Just don't talk to each other the whole way there, so that you have something to talk about while you're waiting, easy :) They move at a functional pace for themselves so as to not turn in into a jumbled overwhelmed mess. Once I'm seated, I can count on my food being out and in front of me in less than 10 minutes. The drinks are delightful, the service is simple and efficient, the atmosphere is smooth, and the food is oh so satisfying. As far as what to order, I usually go in knowing what I want until I see the specials menu! The jam is amazing, make sure you get your fill, and the corned beef is perfect. That's all I can say. Any decision you go with will be a safe one :)

    (5)

  • Rebecca R.

    Loved this place! There are so many options for different dietary concerns, We got there early before the lines started getting crazy (check out your options at the bar before waiting for a table!). Service was great and overall awesome atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Colton P.

    Amazing breakfast burritos and huge mimosas. A lot of variety for those that don't eat meat. Service was great and even on a busy Sunday morning our party of 4 was seated within 10 mins.

    (5)

  • Kim S.

    Everyone in our groups food was delicious looking/tasting. Our waiter had a great since of humor for so early on a Saturday. I liked the big menu for both food and drinks, seemed like there was something to please everyone in our group. No trouble getting a table for a group of 5 before 9 am.

    (5)

  • Man D.

    Such a yummy little breakfast joint! I'm a picky vegetarian & my boyfriend is an avid meat-eater & it's great to be able to come here & both have plenty of ordering options on the menu. Their chai pancakes are amazing & so is their homemade jam. Only downside in my book: the servers could be friendlier. The last two times I was there, I had an absolutely TERRIBLE server (same guy both times). :-/ Hipster central all-around: decor, menu, & service. Food & selection: 5 stars Atmosphere: 3 stars Service: 2 stars

    (3)

  • Jesse B.

    A couple of my buddies and I stopped in on a trip to Portland from the bay area recently. We were not disappointed. The wait was long but we decided to brave the crowd as this place was highly recommended here on Yelp. Hot coffee was provided as we waited out front (place is very small) and the coffee was excellent which helped. Plus the weather was good anyway so we didn't mind. being a corned beef and hash lover I had to try as it's homemade. Excellent, large thin strips of corned beef falling apart on the fork. not the pile of mush some places dish out. The bloody mary was also great. Our server was very friendly and the place itself is cool. Lots of funky art to gaze at while you wait. I'd definitely go back again.

    (4)

  • Sara W.

    Wish this place was bigger bc the wait for a Saturday brunch kinda sucked...but can't complain too much, only waited about 30mins to get seated. I was torn between their oatmeal chai pancake and the grand marnier french toast...not to fret, they let me get one piece of each! it was so appreciated but way too much for my belly, so i took half a pancake home. everyone's food was GOOD! except i think the hashbrowns...usually they're fine, except this time they barely looked like they had touched the griddle they were that raw, yuck. and bc they were so busy, it took a WHILE to get our food but hey par for the course so we tried not to let our rumbling stomach's make us grouchy. the coffee was good and my glass was never empty...the strawberry jam was my fav, but peach was surprisingly good. overall happy we came here, such a delicious little spot!

    (4)

  • Emily T.

    Overrated. The wait outside of this place is usually absolutely nuts, even at weird times, like 1pm on a random Friday afternoon. I've been here three times, and all three times I thought the food looked better than it tasted & was pretty bland. I love love love breakfast burritos and the one I had here just wasn't very good. Huge, yes, but not especially flavorful. They have a really good bloody mary, which I do appreciate, but it's not worth justifying the overpriced and mediocre food.

    (3)

  • lucia j.

    I had a celebrity experience this morning dining in front of an audience of about 30 people sitting around watching me. The only thing that wasn't so celebrity was that they were actually just waiting for my table. Also not so celebrity is that I was in said audience for about an hour before I finally got my 2 pancakes of fame. I've never been here here and I didn't yelp it beforehand, so I didn't anticipate the really long wait at all and I was about ready to chew my arm off by the time we got seated since I arrived hungry. The name was finally called and I walked in and was nearly smacked in the face by a wall of sound. The music is really not helping the problem of bad acoustics, by the way. My dining partner and I sat at a larger table and conversation was not really an option. I was prepared for cool people to be handling my breakfast but we actually had a very nice, smiley server. I never realized how rare it is that a server walks by your table just to check on how you're doing in Portland until it happened to me, twice, during my meal. The food came out quickly, a good thing for a place with a long wait. The oatmeal chai blueberry pancakes...wow, so good but so rich. I mean really rich. Maybe it was just that particular batch, but it was so sweet it was like a dessert. The pancakes were very dense (I think they're gluten-free?) and it had the consistency of flattened bread pudding. If that sounds bad then I'm sorry because they were really quite fantastic. And they served it with a large squeeze bottle of maple syrup so I could douse them every so often. I really wanted to finish them but I just couldn't because they were so rich. For someone to wait in a flimsy lawn chair for an hour or more to break the fast and not be able to finish two pancakes? I'm talking SUPER RICH. Like the celebrity I was. I passed the excess to my dining partner who devoured it graciously and watched food that looked even more delicious than mine whizz by me. I decided quickly that I want to come back for that breakfast wrap thing. Unfortunately, my dining partner just wasn't feeling it. In fact, I got a firm "I would not go back there, ever" as soon as we jumped back in the car, the noise level and captivated audience being the deal breakers. I guess fame isn't for everybody. I will probably head back for aforementioned wrap thing. I'll keep my shades on though.

    (4)

  • Paul Safier S.

    Fantastic breakfast egg sandwich!

    (4)

  • Brittany N.

    Great decor, great location, great food, great service, great atmosphere. The lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote were divine. My friend and I shared them and it was a perfect portion for the two of us.

    (5)

  • Oliver W.

    Delicious food, real people. Doesn't get any better! I had to laugh at the bad reviews on here of people hating on the help, they must have a bad case of Hipsters Hating Other Hipsters for Being Hipsters. The service I got was great, and everyone looked as clean to me!

    (5)

  • Emma L.

    This place is pretty fantastic. As someone who tries to avoid eating wheat, I was super impressed with the gluten-free options. The chai blueberry oatmeal pancakes were such a delicious treat for someone who's pretty much given up on having decent pancakes again. The homemade jams were great on my pancakes, and they give you real maple syrup! I was debating having something with more protein, though, and was pleased to see you could substitute Udi's Gluten-Free bread for regular toast. Amazing! My fellow diners were pleased with their various vegetarian and meat-filled breakfasts. My boyfriend was super excited to get some biscuits, which they discounted because it took a while to bake. Their hash browns were great, and I really wish I had gotten some with my breakfast. Oh well. The wait can be a while, but there's coffee sitting outside for those who are waiting in line, so at least you can caffeinate yourself and keep from getting too grumpy.

    (5)

  • M. E.

    I don't like eating out for breakfast, but for Jam I gladly make an exception. Pluses: Excellent brewed coffee for a diner. And they're home-made granola is one of my top 10 favorite meals of all time. Negatives: The waiters are sometimes a bit too cutesy. I get it: the Jam folks are a lighthearted, fun-loving bunch. But sometimes, I want to have minimal, no-fuss interaction with my waiter--especially in the morning. Bottom Line: Well worth the price. But probably not worth the wait you're likely to encounter on the weekends. Hit it up on a weekday, if you can.

    (4)

  • Neill P.

    Jam on Hawthorne is in the top tier of Portland breakfast establishments. One of my favorite things about this place is that you can order pancakes and french toast a la carte at no cost penalty. For example, you could order 3 lemon ricotta pancakes for $7.50, or you can buy them individually for $2.50 each. That means you can mix and match those options in a single breakfast without paying a cost premium. And that's exactly what we did, ordering the lemon-ricotta pancakes (moist and delicious), the oatmeal-chai-blueberry pancakes (hearty and delicious) and the challah french toast. I recommend you all do the same to figure out which ones you like best. Personally, I think the oatmeal-chai-blueberry pancakes were some of the tastiest things I've ever had for breakfast. Brian's Hash, on the other hand, is the tastiest thing I've ever had for breakfast. They also serve Stumptown coffee. Most diner-esque places like this don't serve Stumptown, but these guys do. Rock on.

    (5)

  • bekah S.

    This place is lame. It is called jam is it not? And yet when I order toast with breakfast and ask for said jam the waitress stares blankly and asks why the peach mango salsa on the table isnt 'good enough'. When I asked for something different she says 'something more traditional?' fuck you lady. This place is called jam. Being me a selection of jam for my now cold toast. K thanks.

    (1)

  • Brian K.

    There are plenty of reviews, so I'll just add my experience... Ordered the corned beef hash - first time I've actually had the real stuff. It sounded real, so that's why I gave it a try. Pretty yummy for a breakfast - two or three eggs on top. huge serving, plenty of corned beef in my opinion (I eat vegetarian a lot, so your mileage may vary). I was thinking - this is so much food that I need someone to split it with! I'm pretty happy with that order and got to take away leftovers. The coffee was bottomless, although the coffee itself didn't really appeal. The wait staff was friendly and paid me a reasonable amount of attention, despite that I was sitting outside (there are not that many outside tables). The view outside isn't that great - it's Hawthorne traffic. Price - I give it "moderate" since the meal plus drink(s) would definitely get you to $10 pretty easily. Give the place a try, you may just like it. 8)

    (4)

  • Abbe and Jebby E.

    Abbe and Jebby's opinion of Jam: The menu at Jam boasts a huge selection of breakfast and lunch favorites, along with cocktails and Stumptown coffee. There is something to satisfy everyone, from build-your-own scramble to unique dishes like French toast made with challah bread and vegetarian and vegan-friendly items. Jam uses locally grown vegetables that they get from Uncle Paul's Produce Market and Killer Bread from that lovable ex-con, Dave. They also use only cruelty-free eggs, so you can leave your yuppie guilt at home. Another perk of eating at Jam is the prices. No matter how many local and fancy ingredients your meal contains, it won't break the bank. Aside from the lack of service we experienced, our meals were so enjoyable and affordable that we would happily return to Jam and eat again. No place is perfect, but with a little more effort from the wait staff, Jam would come pretty close.

    (5)

  • Danielle S.

    came here during happy hour for a drink. i ordered the special of the day which was some sort of peach affair. it was very good! the happy hour food that was being brought out to other tables looked divine and like such good value! i enjoyed the atmosphere in here, but it is definitely an odd one, in between a bar, coffeehouse and arts venue. i get that some people may not like that. service was friendly and quick!

    (4)

  • Ken N.

    The scrambles at Jam are good. But they offer free coffee while you wait. Good Coffee. That earn's them an extra star from me. The food here is really just Ok. I convienietly close to Jam so I've ended up coming a lot. I think on a couple of occasions I've had a dish that is really good. But most of the time its just ok. But hey good free coffee. I'm a fan :)

    (4)

  • Esther R.

    Breakfast worth waiting in line for. Amazing Lemon ricotta pancakes. Their bloody mary was only ok. Mimosas, um...not so much. Overall a great experience and I will come back again!

    (4)

  • Patrick W.

    Wonderful little breakfast place! Not only delicious food, but they also have a great breakfast themed cocktail menu. There's a drink called the Plan C. It contains: orange vodka, strawberry Emergen-C, lemonade, and orange juice. It's like drinking children's aspirin with alcohol. Delicious! I love their Pesto Scrambles. A scrumptious mix of eggs, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, and basil pesto. They also serve french toast made with challah bread that's covered with fresh fruit and fruit sauce. The Lemon Ricotta Pancakes come slathered in mouthwatering blueberry compote. It's a fight over who has the best blueberry compote in town: Sanborn's or Jam on Hawthorne. But who cares? We all win either way! I find the waitstaff are friendly and sometimes fun to interact with. The downside is that you may have a long wait to get a table if you get there after 9am.

    (5)

  • Laura S.

    My new favorite breakfast hangout! The food was delicious! To say the least. The homemade jam and salsa was perfect. I had the vegetarian blackbean burrito-awesome. My dining partner had one egg, veggie sausage and toast. Finished off with two mimosas made for the best late brekkie in Portland to date!

    (5)

  • Dana S.

    Here's a hint on how to avoid long lines at Portland's premiere breakfast/brunch spots...wake up hours after the rest of the world does and you're pretty much set. Please don't complain about wait times when you're going to breakfast at 10 a.m. Moving on...when we arrived there were empty tables, just all dirty and it took a few minutes for someone to get on that. But we were seated and promptly presented with our coffee and Arnold Palmer. After perusing a most impressive menu, I went with the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and the boy went with the Tofu Reuben. The pancakes were perfect. Fluffy and positively bursting with flavor (ha what? who am I...) that- get this- they needn't any syrup. I KNOW, right?! Every triangle of pancake I cut normally gets a healthy squeeze from the bottle of fake syrup goodness, but not these guys. With a perfect layer of blueberry preserves spread across all three (which weren't stacked but overlapped...just letting you know because my phone is ghetto and can't take pictures so you should use your imagination and then salivate) they moistened the pancakes to the the perfect degree. I had a couple of bites of the Tofu Reuben and it was faaahking great. So get that, too. I wish I could write more about it but there wasn't much sharing going on. More like inhaling. The service was great initially, but then I think our guy got preoccupied staring at Isaac Brock so he like, took fo-evs to bring the check. Oh well, NOTHING COULD RUIN THAT PANCAKE BLISS. Brightened my entire day.

    (5)

  • Jason M.

    Since this place is like 3 blocks from my house, I have been here a ton. It's a great little breakfast place, with great people watching. They always have great art up on the walls and the servers are always attentive. I got their corned beef hash once, but the real treasure is "Ty's Big Breakfast." Whether you are vegetarian or not, give the big breakfast a try and it will not disappoint. Sometimes a long wait on the weekend...but isn't that how you know its good. There's also a rumor floating around that the cocktails aren't bad...

    (5)

  • Rebecca H.

    Great breakfast joint. The jam really is fantastic, not too sweet, really fruity, tastes like jam should taste! I had the corned beef hash and it was delicious. My eggs weren't cooked as I had ordered (over hard and they were over soft), but that's ok, it didn't prevent me from cleaning my plate My husband had the salmon hash, which was very good, but was disappointed the toast came out burnt and black, but he's not a complainer so he just ate it. I would have sent it back. The cook just must not have seen the black crispy edges, right? We both agreed the food was a solid five stars, but the missteps drop it a star, which then started the conversation about whether or not we should have said something and given them a chance to correct it, but we were hungry and ate it anyway. Service is delightful. The ladies working that day made sure our glasses and coffee mugs weren't empty at any time. The atmosphere is shabby bohemian mismatched cool. We even bought a bottle of the Aardvark hot sauce. It was yummy. It's a small place, so I imagine the wait can be long if you don't go during a weekday or later in the morning. We were seated right away but the place was almost full the entire time we were there, at 10:00 on a Tuesday.

    (4)

  • Corianne B.

    I would drive to Portland JUST to have breakfast at this unassuming little joint on Hawthorne Blvd. We had a HUGE spread of food (there was quite a few of us as breakfast), and the notable items were absolutely the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, and the Oatmeal Chai Blueberry pancakes. They were completely incredible - and I'm just gonna say it - totally worth the 2 hours (!!!!) wait.

    (5)

  • Jen K.

    Another wonderful spot I've discovered on Hawthorne thanks to my fellow Yelpers. Arrived pretty darn early this morning (8:45a), but we were rewarded with no waiting. Yeah! Service was friendly and downright sweet. The menu was drool worthy with lots of good choices. Since it was my first visit, I chose the lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote and was really pleased. We also had endless refills of Stumptown coffee. It felt like a cool little neighborhood place, not a see and be seen hipster joint. Who knows, maybe they arrive later? They get their breads from Grand Central Bakery and sell their jams at the restaurant and the Portland Farmer's Market. Coincidentally my next stop this morning....

    (4)

  • Aaron P.

    I love the vegetarian breakfast burrito! I don't think I've had a breakfast burrito with both tofu and veggie sausage before. Delicious to eat in the restaurant, or you can order it to go! Be prepared for a long wait if you go in the late morning with a large group. Best if you go with just one other person. Oh, and did I mention they serve breakfast cocktails?

    (5)

  • Jenna F.

    I think I liked it better before they expanded, isn't that strange? If I eat on the small side I think the food tastes better, is that just all in my head? Probably. They have really good hashes and lots and lots of menu choices. Negatives: I wonder what the health food rating is, but I have never checked because I'm afraid. I question their score because of the bathroom and the overall messiness of the place. PS I don't really want to drink out of some old chipped mug, it's not charming.

    (3)

  • R. Michael T.

    The wait was QUITE a bit long today (Saturday), but I could tell from the crowd and past reviews that it'd most likely be worth the wait. There was fresh hot coffee outside while we waited so that was a plus. As I was by myself, it took me about an hour to actually get in and get seated. The waitress was quick initially but she had much larger parties that were demanding her attention. However, once my food arrived, it was great. I ordered the French Toast which is dipped in Grand Marnier. It was tasty, but I felt like the compote that comes with it could have been a tad bit more flavorful. The best part of the meal was the crispy bacon that I ordered! Better than the french toast! Overall, I enjoyed my food and will most likely go back to try something else!

    (4)

  • Jenna R.

    As you bring the fork full of special scramble to your mouth, you start to feel the awesomeness approach. You take the bite and close your eyes, and the sun-dried tomatoes, fresh eggs, artichokes, and cheese caress your tongue while you have flashing images of the origins of all these amazing ingredients. That combination was the most delicious breakfast I've ever had. Seriously. When I go back and they don't have the sun-dried tomatoes on special, I get a little bummed. They usually have artichokes though, so WIN. Coffee's fresh and great, servers are USUALLY great (with the occasional apathetic hipster chick) and as long as you're not trying to dine at this place on a weekend.. you're golden to find a table. I agree with Don that it's not worth waiting an hour on a Saturday morning, especially if its beautiful outside and you got shit to DO. But every weekday morning I've been, there's no wait and if you go early enough, the staff is super sweet and the meals come out steaming and hot and ready for you to devour. One deviance from the rave reviews is that the lemon ricotta pancakes are NOT that awesome. They're.. Okay. But if I'm going to pay 9 bucks for effin pancakes, they need to be mouthgasm-worthy. It wasn't, even with fresh blueberry compote on top. My suggestion still remains: Go With Scrambles.

    (4)

  • Giggly C.

    Wow. So yummy. Friend had blueberry pancakes and i had hash with 5 choices. it was delicious!!! planning on going back next week to try the french toast. what yumminess! has a kids play area too!

    (5)

  • Jessica H.

    It's odd, I've known about Jam for a long time but I've just never wanted to go there. Thanks goodness for friends that do want to go there or I might have never given it a try. Two friends and I went on a Wednesday around noon and while there was a wait it wasn't painfully long. The server ended up sitting us at two tables that were close enough to count as one because he really didn't want us to wait any longer, which I thought was kind of sweet. I had the servers special which included two delicious eggs, spinach and surprisingly meaty veggie patties. I have to say, it was my ideal breakfast, a little bit of everything, just like I like. It also came with rye toast that was tip top. My friend was super excited because he was able to get a chai blueberry pancake a la carte, apparently he craves the pancakes in his sleep so they must be pretty spectacular. Our server was a bit sarcastic but sweet which was a perfect compliment to a delicious breakfast. And I was never looking around wondering where my coffee refill was because they were on top of it. All in all, great place, a little snug but the food and atmosphere make up for it. Yummy.

    (5)

  • Holl T.

    Definitely one of our more memorable meals while visiting Portland. Jam is an adorable little (pretty damn little) brunch spot that is totally worth the wait. They even have a little coffee bar outside that you can help yourself to while waiting out in the cold. The staff is so nice as well, so refreshing after dealing with some people in the bay area. I cant remember the exact names of the dishes we ordered but we tried the special of the day, Brians Hash, and then got one side of each pancake and the french toast. The Hash was absolutely delicious - the perfect combination of chorizo, banana peppers, hashbrowns....and some other components I cant remember. Also, the chai pancake was really yummy and creative. We ordered everything our little hearts desired and the bill was only $38! Easily a $50 breakfast in Cali. Hope to be back soon!

    (5)

  • Bears W.

    Breakfast food just doesn't get any better! From the very tasty vegie bisquits & gravy, to the simply AWESOME corned beef scramble! They know how to do breakfast right!

    (5)

  • Albena F.

    Awesome strawberry mimosas!! Granted we were there unfortunately when the power went out the other day with my husband and the restaurant had to shut down but we enjoyed every minute of this hip place. Can't wait to go back.

    (4)

  • Andrew O.

    I can't remember what my dish was called, but it was sort of an eggs benedict slathered in vegetarian sausage gravy. The portion was so huge I barely made a dent in half. We also tried the lemon ricotta blueberry pancakes, which were just as good as they sound (provided that sounds good to you. If it doesn't, they were delicious). Tasty Stumptown coffee, friendly service, great spot.

    (4)

  • Yvette H.

    Couldn't decide between the French Toast or the Blueberry Chai pancakes... Our server suggested that I could order one of each.... AWESOME! I started with the french toast and thought there was no way the pancake would be able to beat it. I was wrong! The french toast is the best I've had but the blueberry chai pancake was so unique and fabulous! Jam is one of my new fav's!

    (5)

  • Mike M.

    Yumtastic! One issue with trying new places with such a large menu is, wondering if there will be care given to the dish I order? And yes, I think so! With such a vast menu this place knows how to make it work and get food out quick. The staff are super cool, making sure that they understand what you are ordering. This is a place to come back to!

    (4)

  • Sam R.

    I had another great experience at this place. The wait staff was friendly and quick to serve. Keep the coffee flowing (God do I need it in the morning). Of course their is always the line out the door but for the quality of the food its worth the wait. I had "The Spicoli" a mixture of jalapeno peppers, bacon, cheese and 3 eggs. Dude, it was totally tasty and I didn't have to share it with the class.

    (4)

  • Megan L.

    I'm new to the Portland area & 2 of my friends have recommended this place, so when I finally had a day off with my boyfriend, I was really excited to go have brunch here... Terribly disapointed. When we arrived we weren't greeted for a few minutes- there was a waiter that kept walking in our line of sight but wouldn't acknowledge us. It was a Friday morning- they were not busy. Finally, we were greeted and the waiter wasn't even helpful with that. He mumbled something about sitting 'Here or there...' and so my boyfriend picked a table and asked him, "Can we sit here????" only to get another mumble of something that sounded like "OK". We waited about 10-15 minutes before someone came over to take our order. We both became quickly irritated at watching the waiters just walk around, stand & gaze out the window and walk by us numerous times with no acknowlegement. I was counting down from 5 seconds before I got up to find someone to complain to and got to 3 before the waitress presented herself. No "Sorry about the wait" no "Thanks for your patience"- nothing. We ordered drinks from the bar- and whoever brought them over literally slammed them down on our table. The food was good. I had the Grand Marnier French Toast w/ the berry compote- it was delicious. My boyfriend had the Brians Scramble- His over easy eggs were the texture of an egg in a McDonalds McMuffin. Everything else in the hash was really good- I kept taking bites from his plate. I wouldn't give this place a second try. There are TOOOO many other fantastic places in Portland that deserve my business to waste another meal here. I felt as if we weren't "Cool" or "Portland" enough to be there and they were trying to make that clear to us or something.

    (1)

  • Andrea G.

    I may have found my favorite breakfast place in SE Portland so far! This place! I've been weary about wandering out for brunch on the weekends due to crowds, but this place wasn't too bad. A friend and I hit it up around noon today when it was lovely outside. The wait wasn't too long. So many options on the menu to choose from! It makes decisions difficult when EVERYTHING sounds amazing. I often like to ask my server for their opinion when in situations where I can't decide. It usually works out pretty well. And per the servers suggestion, I ended up having one of the breakfast wraps with the veg sausage. It comes with the hash browns which are aaaaaMAZING! Our server was awesome and possibly the best server experience I've had in Portland. He was kind, funny, and sarcastic all at the same time. He got the job done and he did it well. I will definitely visit again. Great breakfast options if you're with friends who are omnivores and vegetarians. And the interior decor is supposedly always changing local art!

    (5)

  • Kristina E.

    I went here on a Sunday so it was obviously busy, which was totally fine and I understand that. The food was good and I was happy with my meal, but then came the check, so I paid and that was that. I was seated outside and didn't want to leave my signed receipt outside so I walk in and just before I could open my mouth to ask one of the bussers where I can leave the booklet, he says to me "I don't want to talk to you." What the hell is that? While I would like to give more stars for the food, that rudeness was pretty inexcusable.

    (2)

  • Kara P.

    I went here semi reluctantly today because I was craving breakfast from somewhere else, but my boyfriend wanted to hit up something walking distance from us. That being said I went in expecting the worst or at least for it not to satisfy my breakfast craving. I am extremely happy to say Jam on Hawthorne has won me over. The food was great, the portions were generous and the wait staff was delightful. I got the Loaded Bowl, hash browns with cheese smothered in gravy and green onions. I was a bit skeptical about the gravy since it was made with vegetarian sausage, but I decided to give it a shot anyway and I am glad I did. My boyfriend got The Bizness, the rye bread was nice and thick with excellent flavor and the corned beef is some of the best I have ever had. The whole experience went above and beyond my expectations, I am looking forward to another trip there.

    (4)

  • Darth E.

    I know everybody loves big portions, but I just do not need an entire pound of barely crisped food service hash browns and a half dozen eggs in my scramble. If you can make a profit doing that for $8, I would gladly pay $5 or $6 for half that amount. Better yet I'd rather pay $8 for smaller portions and better ingredients, some seasoning and a nice fruit garnish. I foolishly ordered ordered the brie and whole grain mustard scramble which was a nasty as it sounds. What can I say, I was hoping for one of those pleasant surprises where an improbable combination turns out to be sublime. I gave the kitchen the benefit of the doubt. Whoops.

    (2)

  • Skylar R.

    .love.it. We had the diggity bomb bloody mary...the first option on the list, and we made it a double. Big fan of the mason jar with a garden & green egg on top. I second the lemon ricotta pancakes, dank...hashbrowns come in generous portions, and the vegetarian biscuits and gravy were AMHMAHZING. The meat eaters agree. Christmas brunch is a go @ Jam on Hawthorne.

    (4)

  • Samantha O.

    good idea- birthday brunch with my friends in Portland. bad idea- not eating breakfast and going to Jam at noon. After hearing that we would have to wait at least 30 minutes, we were tempted to just get croissants from GCB across the street and forget about it, but we were on a mission for delicious brunch (and mimosas) so we painfully endured it. After about 40 min, we were seated at little Jam and were rewarded with delicious 5 DOLLAR mimosas! and way too much food. Smoked salmon hash is awesome, blueberry chai pancake was delightful, the peach habanero jam is great, the corn beef hash was overcooked for my taste and all the eggs on our table were overdone by one stage (not the biggest deal, but i like my yolks deliciously runny). Still had an awesome experience and want to come back for more, definitely not on a weekend though.

    (4)

  • Jenn B.

    4 Stars for the Happy Hour menu! However, I would give 3 stars for the staff. I came here last weekend pre-movie at Cinemagic to have a bite to eat. I arrived before my friend and was advised I could sit anywhere by the bartender - there is TONS of seating in this place which is great. I loved the decor and the vibe - very open and chill. I waited at a table for about 5 minutes for my friend and during this time no one approached me to offer water, menu, anything. I finally started to walk up towards the bar to ask for a menu, and saw a server come out to greet some other guests who had just walked in. I sat back down at the table and he brought me the menu and water. My friend showed up and we ordered happy hour which was FABULOUS! Huge spinach house salad for $2?? Meatballs for $2.50?? Nachos for $4??? It was good deal for the amount of food we got. However the entire time that we were there the staff was gathered around the bar area, singing, dancing, twirling their dresses around, trying on aprons and just acting pretty unprofessional. I get the hipster cool-vibe feel of the place, but I guess in my opinion it should still be a place of work and the servers should act like they are working and not hanging out with their friends. Regardless, I would definitely go back and want to try their brunch!

    (4)

  • Jenna V.

    Oh, Jam, how I love your breakfast cocktails! Seriously. Great way to start a morning. We always, always, ALWAYS endeavor to be at Jam for opening, so that we aren't milling about with the plebes waiting for a seat. :) I am addicted to The Hammer - which is simply scrambled eggs with ham and cheese. But the fact that I can also change it up and get bacon and brie with my eggs is pretty .... eggcelent. The boyfriend loves the oatmeal chai pancakes, which are surprisingly light. My only complaint, after probably 20 visits to Jam in the last couple of years, is that their english muffins are consistently on the under-toasted side.

    (4)

  • Geoff H.

    The Business breakfast sandwich is crazy good. Kids play area makes for an even better experience. Service was great.

    (4)

  • Terry S.

    Not meh...blah! Over saturated in cooking oil. Had to hurry home for a TUMs. This place looks like 'Occupation Hawthorne'. If it matters to the OWNER I only could manage about two thirds of my breakfast, before I had enough of the oily mess. I'd like a response from the owner if they have the time. Terrible. 11am this morning.

    (1)

  • Evan S.

    Now this was a good breakfast. I got in here early - about 8:30 on a Sunday morning. Was able to chose my seat and order quickly. I ended up get half an order of the Tofu scramble and a half an order of the chai blueberry pancakes. Both were great. Not too salty on the scramble and not drowned in syrup and butter on the pancakes. Settled the bill and was off by 9am. Will be back again if I find myself in Portland on an early morning again.

    (5)

  • J H.

    Great breakfast. Had gluten free bread so I could have an egg and sausage sandwich. It was a treat. My wife had smoked wild salmon egg scramble. Great flavors. They have a large kids play area and a full bar. Don't know what to make of that, but it could be heaven for the right person. There is always a line on weekends which speaks for itself, but it moves pretty fast

    (5)

  • Rick H.

    We decided to try something new vs. our normal early Sunday Morning Breakfast stop and settled on Jam due to people talking about it for the past year. Unfortunately things fell short of my expectations in many ways. Big menu, lots of choices and customizations, hands down. I like this in a breakfast spot. Sometimes I want eggs and bacon. Sometimes I want french toast. This time I decided on the corned beef and hash. That, unfortunately, was a pretty huge mistake. But lets back track a tiny bit. 1.) My wife ordered the El Beardo, and then a bloody mary. The waitress specifically asked her if she was Vegan, which she confirmed. The bloody mary was served (a LONG time in coming too,) with a deviled egg as a topper. Not a huge deal, but when you asked specifically if she was vegan...? 2.) The El Beardo had several stray pieces of vegetarian sausage in it. 3.) The El Beardo, while tasty, was very oily. There was a pool of oil that had separated and was sitting on top of everything. This dish should not have that much oil in the first place. 4.) The "hash" part is just shredded potatoes made into hash browns. I typically see hash to be made of cubed potatoes. Either way, they were VERY greasy too. 5.) The corned beef was covered in some sort of horseradish cream sauce that completely covered the flavor of the potatoes and corned beef. 6.) Service was just really slow, even though we were only one of three tables. Jam has a lot of potential, we both had a hard time trying to decide what to order. If they can fix the problems with the oiliness of the food, we'll be back in a heart beat. Just doing that would be enough for us.

    (3)

  • Patti F.

    I don't know why I didn't try this place earlier. In truth. obviously there's a range of experience/reviews for this place. My experience was amazing, and really enjoyable - and I cannot wait to go back. We went on a Sunday morning about 9:00 and it was pretty packed, but there was still a few tables open. I was impressed how GIGANTIC the place is, I always thought it was "just" a coffee shop (silly me). The thing that impressed me most was the plethora of vegetarian, vegan as well as gluten-free options. They offer GF toast. But as our waitress said, "full disclosure folks, we do charge more for the GF toast" - cool thanks for telling me but you had me at "gluten free toast". I had the bowl of hashbrowns, with cheese, green onions and VEG sausage gravy. Yum. I also ordered the ricotta/lemon pancake (YUM!) My date had the sunrise something (fresh spinach with two eggs, a roasted red pepper sauce, and GF toast). The only bad side was the noise level, on a Sunday - because the place is extremely kid-friendly, with a little kid-play area...and after a long Saturday night, the high pitched siren that some kids can achieve was deafening. But note, I'm not slighting them on this - because I could see that the play area was a welcome addition to the place for the parents!!

    (5)

  • Kenny H.

    Damn. I recently went for the Smoked Salmon Hash. It is $15 now, folks. TOO MUCH $$. Now it will be a really special occasion splurge. Sucks, we used to come at least monthly. I can understand a $2 increase... but over $4?

    (3)

  • Andrea T.

    We were in town for a conference and got some pointers before heading to Portland. Jam was one of those suggestions. We waited for about 10 mins on a Saturday around 11:00 am. We were seated in the small corner section separate from the main part (we heard they are planning to open the spaces up and not have two entrances). Our server was wonderful! When she learned we were out of towners, she wrote us a "Love Note" about things to see and do! Food wise, I had the Blueberry Chai Pancakes with a side of bacon while my husband had the hashbrowns and corned beef. Both were delicious! Yummy! Their orange juice tasted so fresh and the Pineapple Strawberry Mimosa we had was equally good. So glad we took the advice and came here!

    (5)

  • Adriana L.

    good food, not too expensive. staff was friendly and it wasn't too busy for brunch on a weekday had the tommys joint wrap and it was spectacular we got the bucket mimosa thing its like $16 for a whole bottle + your choice of juice and flavor. Lavender was a mild choice and sounds better than it was. vegan pool boy drink was five stars all over a great hangover cure also i saw that they had a whole stage like area where there were a bunch of kids toys and stuff.

    (4)

  • Cassandra C.

    Holy hell. I expected this place to be a hipster explosion (and it kinda was) but it was also a well-deserved-reputation kind of place. I'm not a big fan of PQN? on Hawthorne but I love Screen Door so I'm 50/50 on the big PDX restaurant draws. I had wanted to do brunch @ Jam for awhile and we finally went some Monday morning/afternoon, after beignets and before Voodoo Donuts (all my sister and I do is eat, okay!)... She's vegetarian and I'm strictly carnivore. We both stuffed ourselves and enjoyed our food immensely. Gripes: Weird kid stage area...not really a childfree place. Servers wore regular clothes, no tshirt or anything to identify who worked there. Overall, I'd try to find the most random time to go here so you don't have to endure a hellacious wait. Even if you do, though, it's probably gonna be worth it if you're a big pig (like we both are, ha).

    (5)

  • Danni D.

    Some places just never rise to the level of "Oh my God we have to go here." In Jam's case, a casual observer would think they don't really have this problem. The wait outside in the rain is daunting. Their expansion into the former Imbibe space is impressive. The love here on Yelp...look, they clearly have their fans. The food is overall just fine. Indeed the hunks of ham in the scramble I had were large and quite good. Service has been hit or miss spanning from attentive and lovely to quite frankly hungover. I guess I'm just at a point in my life where waiting for breakfast is utterly ridiculous (yeah, I get it. I am not a worshipper at the altar of Portlandia). They're an established business on Hawthorne, and that's a great thing. When I host out-of-towners who insist on going here, fine I go. Willingly for the most part provided we get there well before the PBR crowd has arisen and ventured outside in search of something to sop up last night's series of bad decisions.

    (3)

  • Juli W.

    There isn't anything here not to like. Make sure to always order a side of corn beef for sandwiches later...yummy!

    (5)

  • Ritu K.

    Umm they serve ginormous mimosas in xlarge mason jars. Hello?? Really need I say more.. Well if you must eat, you will not be disappointed. Yes the wait is long- where do you not wait for brunch on a Saturday morning? I enjoyed the lemon ricotta cakes with compote and loved them. The pancakes were cooked perfectly and the cakes weren't too heavy on the ricotta part- highly recommend. Tons of GF options as well (btw- why is everyone intolerant of gluten all of a sudden)? I don't recall Celiac's disease being so rampant. Anyhow- I digress. Jam on Hawthorne- definitely adding to my brunch rotation. Not fancy- but pretty solid eats.

    (4)

  • Teresa C.

    I really like this place, we have been here numerous times and will continue to come back. Just be aware that if you are coming for brunch on the weekend bring your patience as the wait times can be a bit long; however they graciously offer coffee while you wait. The selection of foods is awesome and I have to give them huge props for using cage free eggs. I know some people say I am nutz but I won't eat "misery eggs" and besides there is truly at taste difference. And you have to try a Maddie Cake even if you just get one to share. !! Pros: great food and drink selection, portions are large so for me it's two meals one now and one later. Cons: wait time can be long , it's loud on the weekend and when busy service can be nonexistent . We'll be back!

    (4)

  • Dirk L.

    One of the worst meals I have had in a while. The corned beef hash was awful. Dry meat with generic shredded potatoes. We can do better, Portland.

    (1)

  • Duane P.

    Not impressed. Based on the reviews maybe it was an off day. The place didn't strike me as very clean. It was put off by the ripped booth seats and the paint can on the bathroom floor as well as the bathroom overall cleanliness. We sat ourselves in a booth and received our water quickly. I opted for the wild salmon hash and Susan had a lemon ricotta pancake and an order of scrambled eggs. The hash arrived and first thing I noticed was the eggs were over hard and I ordered over easy. I ate them as the server didn't check back until I was 1/3 of the way done. The mushrooms in the hash weren't sauteed enough and it looked as if each item in the hash was laid on top of each other instead of being integrated into each other as hash should be. The thin piece of smoked salmon was too chewy. My English muffin wasn't hot enough to melt my hard cold pats of butter. The lemon ricotta pancake was lacking in any lemon flavor. The pancake came out and that too wasn't hot enough to melt the butter. The one bright spot was the blueberry compote. In a city of great breakfast places this place is not up to par. We won't be returning.

    (1)

  • Lamb F.

    Every time I go to Portland, I always look around to try to find a new vegan or vegetarian restaurant I haven't tried yet. Jam seemed like a good one to pick this past time. It was kinda crowded but we got a table quick enough around brunch time on a Tuesday. I ordered the vegetarian "JD Massacre wrap" with a side of fruit instead of hash browns. This wrap was so huge, I barely made it through half the wrap after eating my cup of fruit. It was amazing. I didn't think it was possible, however there was almost tooo much cheese in it. Absolutely delicious though for what I got through. I'd go back if I'm ever in town again sometime soon.

    (5)

  • Felicia R.

    WHAT AN EXTENSIVE BREAKFAST MENU! I am 100% not vegetarian, but I figured "when in Rome" and got Ty's Big Breakfast. Pretty good vegetarian sausage, pretty amazing vegetarian gravy. I sub'd the hashbrowns for sauteed spinach and everything was so good. We went on a Monday morning about 10am and there was no wait, but I've heard about their crazy weekend brunch wait. I want to try everything on their menu. The homemade pear chai jam was yum yums.

    (5)

  • john A.

    First time I ordered the hash and loved the corned beef they made and used, but my coworker told me I needed to try the reuban. My wife and I went back a few weeks later and I got the Reuben and my wife ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes(she loved them). My sandwich was huge and tasted amazing, its my new go to when I'm craving a Reuben!

    (5)

  • Marisa B.

    Yummers!!!! Excellent food, mimosas and kids play space! I will def return for the sunrise and the lemon ricotta pancakes!

    (5)

  • Chad P.

    Great food! we highly recommend sitting in Jason's section! He made our experience SO much fun!! He's either really, really funny or a complete ass. We couldn't tell which? That was a big part of the fun!. Either way, great service and great times! We will be back!

    (4)

  • Pete H.

    I've been in Jam many times now and they have a good Happy Hour. On a recent trip we went specifically because their website indicated Happy Hour was still going on (til 7). We drove there and were disappointed to see on the menu, however it indicated it had stopped at 6pm. We asked the bartender about it and explained the website discrepancy. He was very nice and gave us HH prices, anyway. Good place.

    (4)

  • Deanna N.

    I had not been here since it was solely the little shin-dig, man did the space fill on a Friday am. The portions are huge. I recommend the hashers. Great selection of breads including rye (the inner Jew in me) and sourdough! Homemade Jam on tables in squirt bottles and varies from table to table. We had jalepeno, but tried the strawberry. Appledwood bacon, thick done, cooked perfectly. Our waitress looked like a cute Suicide Girl with purple hair, tats, etc. We bonded over nail polish and Hello Kitty.

    (4)

  • Jess P.

    I'm a fan of Jam. I think it's pretty good. But it isn't my favorite brunch place in Portland. As a veghead, I really appreciate how vegan/vegetarian friendly their menu is. You'll find lots of fake meats, and vegan alternatives. There are also options, such as gluten-free waffles, for the gluten-intolerant folks among us. The cocktails are great (they make an excellent bloody mary). I'm also an adoring fan of their Maddie Cakes, and their biscuits and gravy. I withhold stars because not every menu is a home run (for instance, some of the breakfast sandwiches are dry and boring). Also, the coffee is pretty subpar (which is a cardinal sin for a Portland brunch spot).

    (3)

  • Elaine L.

    No it's not a song by Tommy Roe. No it's not surf trunks. No it's not an impromptu music session. Jam is a hip cafe with a laid back vibe and a HUGE menu with many options for this vegan gal. I opted for the "El Beardo" tofu scramble and it was de-lish; a nice healthy serving as well. The homemade jams were good too, so was the soy hot chocolate, but I gotta say, the service was pitifully lacking. Bummer. I'll hope it was just a fluke. I'll give it a try again, but for now, gotta jam...

    (4)

  • Kristina G.

    I mostly gave this three stars because of the wait. We waited 20 minutes to get food, then waited a good 15 min to even get a drink order. Food came fast though after we finally got to order and the portions were very good for the money. I got the JD Massacre. Great! And the red pepper sauce was really yummy on the hashbrowns too.

    (3)

  • Cora L.

    Best corned beef hash I've ever had, and everything was fresh. The waitress even gave us free refills on juice because it was Christmas Eve. We got to make paper cut-out snowflakes while we waited for our table, and the staff was very nice through the whole experience. That's what I call good service and great food. :)

    (4)

  • Jessica G.

    Food poisoning. Went in for brunch yesterday and all three of us are sick. Bummer. Did love this place.

    (1)

  • Rebekah V.

    This place is weird and quirky. It is completely Portland. The food is amazing! Both vegan and meaty. You should go.

    (5)

  • Mel T.

    Favorite hang over cure. Ty's Big Breakfast has the best vegetarian gravy I've found.

    (5)

  • Sarah N.

    I was so disappointed with this place. My friend highly recommended it and I should've tried the chia blueberry pancakes but instead I got the French toast. It looked so popular on Yelp. The jam was okay, nothing comparable to Waffle Window, PBJ's Gilled, and Broder jam. The bread itself was okay too. Not crispy enough for me, way too fluffy. There was also an apple jam that was sitting on the table, I'm going to assume it's there specialty jam? It was similar to applesauce, nothing too special. Their corn beef hash was too dry and when we asked for the "hash sauce" which is pretty common with this type of dish, the guy said it was built in already. Which is unfortunate because I couldn't taste it and of course it was too dry. Our waitress had an "f-u" attitude and was pretty rude to us. When I asked her a question she walked away and then came back to answer it. Couldn't even say, "Please wait".

    (2)

  • Dan H.

    Jam on Hawthorne was recommended to me by my friend and fellow Yelper Andrea G. She recommended it to me so many times that I knew I needed to go here. The funny thing is she ended up taking me there for birthday brunch. Yes, I'm still celebrating my birthday. Why not? We found a table outside in the shade. I ordered a Mango Lemonade which tasted especially wonderful in the weekend heat. She had a Bloody Mary which she said was meh. Normally I order some kind of egg dish for brunch, but I make a ton of scrambles at my house so this time I decided to switch it up. The Grand Marnier French Toast sounded pretty amazing. It is made with challah which is the only way to make a true french toast. It is also topped with marionberry sauce and served with real maple syrup. Probably one of the better french toasts I have had in this town. Service came with some sarcasm which I appreciate. The prices aren't bad and the portions are really good. Nice menu selection and a large space now that they've expanded to where Imbibe used to be. I will certainly be back.

    (4)

  • Jack Straw W.

    Such a great place, and such great servers! The food was completely awesome, and the atmosphere was even better! I love finding great new breakfast joints, but am looking forward to trying them for lunch!

    (5)

  • Michelle G.

    A must go-to when on Hawthorne. Quite the selection of food and a wonderful bar. The waitstaff is adorable and diverse, no one looks the same. I love a place that celebrates individualism. No one is snooty and everyone's generally giggling and having a good time. Makes the food taste even better! We had Shelby as a waitress and she ROCKED. very attentive and very sociable. We WILL be back.

    (5)

  • Julie T.

    I came here with a group of friends - to check out the breakfast menu. It's a cute place with urban flare. The only good thing I have to say is that the restrooms were interesting... you can write all over the walls because they were made of chalkboards... Other than that, I didn't find the food that interesting. My sunny side up were a bit overcooked, and the flavors seemed to be lacking in most of the side dishes I had. The potatoes weren't flavored and my hot link sausage wasn't so hot. I hope you get a better food experience than I did.

    (2)

  • S M.

    Yes, my rating system is a bit skewed for this reason alone, so adjust accordingly if you don't have any spawn of your own: when Jam says "Jam loves kids... we have a play area and take special care of 'our kids'," they really mean it. Since becoming a parent, unfortunately, my ability to dine out has been severely constrained. True, some limits are of our own making -- like keeping a consistent wake/sleep schedule for our little one -- but some are are obviously socially imposed. No, you won't find us frequenting chichi places, where our toddler might raise a few hairy eyeballs and side-eyes. We won't be THOSE people. But, contrary to popular opinion, people with children do sometimes want to (nay deserve? to) eat at other places that have neither a ball pit nor a drive-thru and, call us greedy, might I add delicious as a criterion? (Though, between you and me, I do love the convenience of drive-thrus when baby is napping in the car.) Given that prologue, imagine my delight when being led to our table, I spy a sippy cup, plastic utensils, and a high chair waiting for us. So thoughtful. And, while we did not make use of the kids' play area, we definitely can't wait for our little one to be able to enjoy it once he's up and walking (and won't be mobile toddler roadkill). That alone won't earn a 5 star review, but this place was delicious, fast to bring us our food (another deal-killer when dining out as parent), had friendly and efficient service, and generous portions. We had the wild smoked salmon hash, Brian's hash, side of corned beef, Maddie cakes -- yes, we dine out so irregularly that our motto is "go big or go home." After reading the menu and ingredients list, I was expecting what I like to call "James Beard portions." Not only was the food very filling but definitely reasonably priced factoring in the quality of the food. The ONLY negatives that I could even list (if pressed to do so) were probably the errant fruit fly/gnat that kept trying to land on my food and possibly the wait, which was about half an hour on a Saturday morning, but that's to be expected. All in all, we will definitely be coming back frequently...well, when our boss/baby lets us.

    (5)

  • Miz C.

    They make 32oz fruity delicious drinks in mason jars, mixed with a packet of emergen-c. SOLD. Oh, and the reuben i had was yummy. Goodbye hangover.

    (4)

  • Liz M.

    Amazing breakfast, reasonably priced, and great service. I had the daily special of sauteed veggies on top of their incredible, crispy hash browns. The staff kept my coffee cup full and kept me happy.

    (4)

  • Abigail H.

    Yay! My favorite brunch place in Portland! Never too long of a wait. Great food. Good prices. Not super cramped. Central location. Yummm.

    (5)

  • Richard B.

    Great spot for brunch! My son and I called on our way over and got the wait time from the hostess, which was spot-on when we arrived. The menu was diverse, the food was terrific and the staff was professional & courteous. Look forward to our next visit!

    (4)

  • Sarah B.

    Terrible experience. Sat down, took a waiter a half hour to come to our table (had to get up twice to ask for someone), food came out ages later, cold, tasteless, and one of the orders was wrong, so one of our friends had to wait another half hour for his correct order, which only took him two minutes to eat because of how small the portions were, especially considering the price. Waiter came to our table once. I get that Portland brunch places are popular right now, but this place was overpriced and is overrated.

    (1)

  • Devon M.

    Probably my number 1 go to eating establishment. Its a good place to take friends and family that are visiting or go after a night out and about. Amazing vegetarian options, delicious drinks their bloody marys are so good, and the lavender mimosa was perfect with my lunch. This place runs like a well oiled machine always busy but I rarely have to wait more than 5 minutes for a table. I went in there for my birthday breakfast and the waitress brought me birthday waffles with candles and sang to me. I recommend this place to everyone.

    (5)

  • Ken B.

    I'll make this short and sweet. I've eaten brunch here close to 20 times. I love this place. The food is good. The portions are huge. The services is friendly and attentive. The food comes out fast and hot. The prices are decent. What else is there? And don't let the reference to a "hipster" ambiance bother you. I'm not a hipster and I love the ambiance of this place. The staff is super friendly, very colorful, and very efficient. And the lines move quickly. Still, it is best to go a bit early to beat the worst of the crowd. We go early and never have a long wait.

    (5)

  • Holly D.

    For a line out the door every time I have driven by, I wasn't impressed. Though we were seated relatively quickly on a Saturday morning, it was kind of downhill from there. Slow service (which was odd because there seemed to be a lot of staff and several empty tables with people standing outside), order was wrong (though a secondary server was kind about making it right) , hash browns looked and tasted frozen and greasy. The biscuit was good, the corned beef hash was good, portion was huge. And it was noisy. High, open ceilings make for terrible acoustics. when you are trying to talk and are half asleep it isn't pleasant

    (2)

  • Michelle S.

    Service 5 Stars Food 5 Stars Cleanliness 2 Stars (Bathroom lost BIG points) A friend recommended this. She says she and her family eat here often. For multiple reasons: Vegetarian options abound, large breakfast variety including, real meat options, and family friendly. She has two young grandsons. So, the family friendliness aspect is quite important. She and I went after a particularly difficult medical appointment for me. She was trying to cheer me up. It worked. Good food always works. The servers were outright funny and acerbic. Both were exceptionally attentive and almost intuitive as to my often irritating choices and requirements. It wasn't until I was ordering (every thing separately) he joked that I was suffering from "Adjacent Food Syndrome". How friggin' true. I could not stop laughing out loud at his truth about my truth. I really do like foods that are supposed to be separate be kept separate. My Partner-In-Dine ordered Ty's Big Breakfast. Apparently, her favorite. I asked our server if I could have a sample taste of the veggie sausage gravy. It was DELICIOUS! I usually hate veggie meats. If you want meat for god's sake EAT MEAT! I ordered the Gran Marnier Challah French Toast. We decided to share our meals. So, having the AFS I asked that her sausage gravy be put on the side. "Of course," our rather funny acerbic server understated. We each thoroughly enjoyed our meal(s). At one point Foreigner's "I Want o Know What Love Is?" came on the radio. Someone at the bar started belting it out along with the radio. I couldn't help myself being a Foreigner Lover and began belting it out from my booth. Normally, you couldn't get me up on the stage with a Karaoke microphone in my hand. But, being three days deprived of decent sleep, and talking a crazy blue streak, with wonderful food in every stage of presentation to my innards I belted out a line or two. All in all a great meal and a great deal of fun. Bathrooms sub-par. Toilet paper lacking and small stalls. This is a cafe that began small and expanded outward into the unused space next door. I guess bathrooms were last on their list. Should be first.

    (4)

  • Diane C.

    Suprizingly uninspiring. There is always a line but why? The food was forgettable, though our service was good enough. There are plenty of great breakfast places. This one is just so-so.

    (3)

  • Jennie C.

    Took my 2 year old and my partner here today for brunch. EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PLACE EFFING RULES. My daughter had the lemon ricotta pancakes, and loved them. She finished the leftovers for dinner just now. The blueberry compote is delicious. We got biscuits with vegetarian gravy which was really, really good! Delicious gravy, crunchy on the outside, smushy on the inside biscuits. I also got "Brian's Hash" and it was HEAVENLY, plus I'll have leftovers for days. It was humongous. And awesome. Lavender mimosa....HELLS YES. Our daughter played in the kid's area and had a blast. Plus we were able to sit and eat our food peacefully while she was blissfully in toy and book and other kid heaven. ALL of the staff was friendly, genuine, and accommodating. Just overall such a pleasant and awesome experience. We will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Sophia T.

    first breakfast experience in PDX. my roomie suggested we hit this joint on a Monday morn. Didn't want to do the notorious waiting so early we went (at 8:30). I'm vegan and there were some highlights. I've had enough tofu scrambles so that's not exciting for me. They had one option for pancakes so I got it. It was tasty and aromatic (chai blueberry with spelt and oat flour). The coffee was tasty too. I was disappointed with the lack of VEGAN sausage. why not go the extra mile and have vegan breakfast patties? or vegan waffles? strange. roomie enjoyed her meal (gf bella sunrise) and my dad enjoyed his (ed's plate) except he hated the bacon which was too crunchy for him. the hashbrowns didn't look appetizing either. prolly won't be hitting this place again.

    (3)

  • Whitney S.

    Really great food but wait times are a bit on the ridiculous side. I'd come here more often if I didn't have to wait an hour. It's not so bad when the weather is good, but hey - it's Portland.

    (3)

  • Judy M.

    Corned Beef hash and sandwich, yum. Lots of corned beef. With hashed browns for breakfast.Salad with the sandwich for lunch. Yummy maddie cakes with blueberry ssauce. The cakes are lemon flavored. Many items for vegetarian's and vegans.

    (4)

  • Frank C.

    Finally a place that knows how to do breakfast! The French Toast is amazing and their Jam is out of this world! I had my usual scrambled eggs, bacon, and hashbrowns and it was terrific. Hasbrowns and eggs were both light and fluffy and treated with the respect they deserve. Cool, open space. Great service. We'll be back!

    (5)

  • Kylee M.

    The Maddie cakes are, to be blunt, perfect. Soft and fluffy with just a hint of lemon in the back notes and the blueberry compote is the perfect compliment. The golden cake doesn't even fall apart after it's smothered in it. And the corned beef hash was to die for! Slow cooked fall apart melt in your mouth corned beef with a plate big enough for two filled with perfectly crisp hash browns, onions, bell peppers and fried eggs cooked to order. Foodgasamed multiple times. A must if you've never been!

    (4)

  • James K.

    It sounds like Sylvia just beat the breakfast rush that my wife and I encountered this morning. Jam wasn't that full yet, but we got there just as they were sitting several larger groups. I inquired about the wait and the hostess said that since we were only 2, we'd be seated in about 5 minutes, which seemed optimistic. Lo and behold, she asked if we wanted to sit at the bar about 5 minutes later, but we refused and said we'd wait for a table, since we knew the food would take a while (because of the large groups) no matter when we sat down. But my wife asked if she could get some coffee and the hostess quickly grabbed us 2 mugs of coffee, cream and a dish of sugar. Definitely beyond what she needed to do, but also something that makes the waiting customer happier. We got seated shortly thereafter and were promptly given menus. I'm not a big fan of their menu style, which can be a little hard to decipher. And I agree with another review that it doesn't look all that kid friendly, but since we didn't have the kids, we didn't see a possible kid menu. Anyway, food did take forever. I actually went across the street and got a croissant from Grand Central to tide us over. But the coffee kept coming and there were lots of apologies about the wait. As an update, Jam uses Portland Coffee Roasters (according to their menu) not Stumptown, as a prominent review claims. They must have changed at some point. The coffee was strong and hot, but the long wait did get me pretty caffeinated. The food was just fine when it arrived, but my scramble was missing the bacon that I had ordered. The server was obviously irritated that we had to wait so long and the kitchen couldn't even get my order right. I said I'd be fine with a side of bacon, but he brought me a box to take home the erroneous order and brought me a whole new order, complete with bacon. AND he comp'd my meal, which I thought was going way beyond my expectations. Jeez, this is probably the longest review I've ever written. Suffice it to say that the service was very attentive and the food was good. The kitchen at Jam needs to work on keeping up with big tables and perhaps they could have some pastries on the menu (besides the biscuits, which they were out of) to tide customers over. We enjoyed our breakfast and will go back, but maybe not with the kids.

    (4)

  • Ainsley D.

    I was actually surprised at how spacious this place was... from the outside it looks pretty small, but it was awesome that we went on a Sunday expecting a wait and got seated within five minutes. The waiter was nice and took his time with us, even though I could tell that he was busy and there wasn't an empty seat in the place. The choice of music was awesome, although I got sad when Zombie by the Cranberries came on and they changed it :( There was a childrens toy area that I thought was pretty neat and their menu was HUGE. I don't know if I liked having so many options, but I settled on the Ty's Big Breakfast: two eggs over veggie sausage patties on an open faced english muffin and smothered in a vegetarian sausage gravy with hash browns on the side. I also got a caramel hazelnut soy latte, that was nothing to write home about, but alright. Overall, the food could have been a wee bit better, but I loved everything else about the place and I would definitely go back... maybe next time for lunch or dinner.

    (4)

  • Matt L.

    I'm going to start this review off by saying this: "I may have started a revolution!" Yesterday, my boyfriend and I decided to venture out of our downtown bubble to grab some dinner before going to a product release party in Southeast PDX. We ended up just crossing the Hawthorne Bridge and hoping for the best. We parked near SE 20th and began walking. After running into a few chain restaurants that we could have easily eaten at downtown, we came across a few that proved very interesting. As luck would have it, we just threw caution to the wind and found ourselves in Jam On Hawthorne. It's a big open place with tons of seating, and a stage filled with toys, so I can only assume that a lot of families come to eat here ... or that a lot of the clientele really enjoys playing with cars and Lego's ... which I can totally appreciate! Anyway, we sat down and ordered a drink, and my first impression was that we had hit the jackpot when it came to our waitress. She was immediately helpful, personable, and hilarious. I looked through the menu quickly and the various mac and cheese plates immediately caught my eye, but when I flipped the menu over, I was mesmerized by the Sweet Jesus. A fried chicken sandwich with melted cheese and bacon, set between two Belgian waffles, served with either fries or tots. Sweet Jesus, indeed. I wasn't really going to order it; I thought it more of a novelty idea, especially after reading that it came with maple mayo. Kind of a turn off. But when I asked the waitress what she thought of it, she was quick to convince me to go big. I ordered it, and I have never been so proud of myself. Ever. It came out, and I immediately knew I wasn't going to finish it all. It's a behemoth of a sandwich that came with a mountain of tater tots and a squeeze bottle of maple syrup. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted wonderful. I was even pleasantly surprised by the maple flavored mayonnaise. So much so, that I actually got a side of it to dip the tots in. And that, my friends, is where the whole revolution comes into play. If you ever find yourself at Jam On Hawthorne, you absolutely must get a side of the maple mayo to dip your tots in. IT WILL CHANGE YOUR WORLD! Also, if you were wondering, tater tots that have been drizzled with maple syrup taste a lot like French toast sticks. So, for any of you gluten intolerant individuals out there looking for something delicious for breakfast or brunch, or--hell, whatever meal of the day--try it out. Overall, I was hugely impressed by everything at Jam and can't wait for my next opportunity to go back. Maybe for brunch? Who's with me!?

    (4)

  • Angie W.

    One of my favorite breakfast spots in town!

    (5)

  • Jeff E.

    I loved this place! The bizness was a sandwich to be reckoned with. The bloody Mary's were great. The hostess and servers topped off drinks consistently (the small things count). Very cool, open feeling environment with lofted ceiling and plants. I'd go back and recommend Jam to friends.

    (5)

  • Janet M.

    Wow, 308 reviews. I want to add this to my breakfast list, but what can I say that hasn't been said? I like the service and the coffee here. Husband is very happy because this is one of the few places that let's you craft your own scramble and he has particular combinations he is always searching for. It adds up to a lot sometimes, but he doesn't care. It strained our pocket book at times, but at least he was quiet and happy. Sweet! The jam is actually very good.I have started making my own jam, so I'm a jam snob. I like it on the lemon ricotta pancakes. Child likes it on the waffle.She likes that she can build her own waffle. She usually adds chocolate chips. Vegetarian brother liked the jam so much last time he bought two jars to go home, he's usually kind of cheap and the jars are spendy so I was surprised by that. I'm not sure what flavor... some kind of apricot and some kind of something rhubarb. He was also entirely happy that they had vegetarian chorizo to substitute into his breakfast. Made him whoop with joy. It was embarassing, to be honest. All in all this wasn't a bad breakfast spot for us. The parking isn't too terribly bad, and if you don't go at prime time you'll do fine.

    (4)

  • Cori W.

    Jam is my jam. I'm not sure how I could have waited this long to write my review, I've been a fan since before they expanded! What can I say about Jam that hasn't been said? Their food is fantastic; I used to be addicted to Ty's Big Breakfast- a savory gut-busting combination of an english muffin with veggie sausage topped with eggs then smothered in veggie sausage gravy complete with a mound of crispy 'buttery' hashbrowns. I've since come to love Ed's scramble- a savory scramble of eggs, spinach, mushrooms, roasted garlic and cheddar. Divine. My bf loves the El Beardo, a unique tofu scramble with capers and a homemade red bell pepper sauce. They are always conscious of vegan eaters and bring out soy milk and earth balance for my boyfriend. I really want to venture out into the rest of their menu but I'm stuck in my ways. As with any delicious Portland institution expect a line, even with their expanded space. There's always coffee while you wait but I miss when it was Stumptown. The servers are always friendly and the food comes out fast considering how long you had to wait for a seat. Jam has become more family friendly so expect to see SE hipsters with children and large families getting in on this tasty breakfast scene.

    (5)

  • Faye F.

    After a tough morning, I had brunch with my friend here. I tried their "The Works" waffle and it definitely helped smooth out the rest of the day. It was a pretty large waffle with jam and nuts and some whipped cream on it. Always be prepared to wait, though. Luckily for me, my friend arrived first and held our place in line.

    (4)

  • Evan M.

    Jam on Hawthorne is just one of those places... I have eaten many meals in many different states, and I keep reminiscing about the breakfast I had at Jam. Definitely one of the best, if not THE BEST breakfast meal I have ever had. Great, fresh eggs, good portions, and fantastic hot sauce (i am not sure if they make this hot sauce in-house or not, but man, was it good). Also, the coffee was top-notch. Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys a good breakfast and a cool atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Eleanor L.

    I love me a Bloody Mary. Could be the red hair, could be the fact that I sometimes think I belong in a lazy Sunday afternoon, playing croquette wearing seersucker in the south or maybe I just fixate on perfection. Being a transplant from Seattle, and living vicariously through the pleasures of my appetite, I was homesick for my Bloody Mary of Celtic Swell. I'm happy to report I've found my first staple anchor here in Portland. Simply being in the presence of those 32 oz. of heaven, I found myself effecting a southern accent and wondering where the closest Southern Baptist church was in proximity to my house so I could praise Jesus for blessing me with the divine liquid that was set before me (or it could have been because it was served in a Mason jar). I should also say something to the food...I was her with my bf and niece. Their kids menu has some great choices, a little flavor beyond the standard (children need to experience different tastes). I ordered the gluten-free waffle with blueberry compote and toasted walnuts as I'm not much of a whip cream or syrup person. Perfect...didn't even taste (or rather feel) gluten free and before I knew it, my plate was clean. There's always a line for breakfast and brunch and we'd timed our visit well (mid morning, between crowds) so we only found ourselves waiting for about 15-20 minutes. Regardless, it is worth the wait and I'd happily recommend this to anyone. Oh...and the service, who wouldn't want a little sass with their blueberry compote?

    (5)

  • Amy B.

    I was not blown away by the Corned Beef Hash, but I thought the Maddie cake was great. Wish you would serve something besides Stash tea. There are much better options out there. Service is great and I would come back for the Maddie cakes some day, but probably won't rush down. Which is probably fine with the big Saturday and Sunday crowds. :)

    (3)

  • Lauren G.

    Thank you for being open on 4th of July! Thank you for having fun, cheerful servers to keep us smiling and our coffee cups full. Thank you for quickly replacing my order (without questions) when the incorrect plate was delivered to our table. And thank you for letting us take our time, enjoy our brunch, and not feel rushed.

    (5)

  • Jennifer L.

    Seated quickly for a Sunday. Good food. Love the fact that my toddler can run around on the stage and I can keep one eye on her. Coffee was refilled regularly but could have used more water.

    (3)

  • Madeleine T.

    This was my last stop on my grand Portland Vegan Brunch Tour: 2013 edition! Obviously I had to get El Beardo. The staff is nice and attentive, if a little much so when it takes you a few minutes to figure out your order. Don't look at me, I was destined for El Beardo! El Beardo. Beard of my brunch, tofu of my dreams. The scramble was just the right amount of salty, not at all soggy, and the capers punctutated the dish nicely but did not overwhelm. The hash browns were crisp and hot, browned nicely and an excellent accompaniment! El Beardo is generous, so you have to accept that you might never finish: still, you'll be happy you met. My omni sweetheart had a less pleasant encounter: a scramble that was unpleasantly chalky and overly dry, though the gravy on the biscuits was fantastic. My sweetheart downgrades ratings when I have a bad experience, which is only fair, so I've got to dock a star. But I'll always remember you, El Beardo.

    (3)

  • Anne K.

    I don't rate service, ambiance, cleanliness and wait times; they are too variable. I can put up with anything if the food is good. It is all about the food- that's it. All of my ratings are based on vegan options only. Notes: I got the curry scramble. It was good, but not anything special to make me want to come back again.

    (3)

  • Camille H.

    Super yum on food, service started out a little odd as you have to wait to be seated, but no one spoke to us? (at least initially). My son had the most incredible French toast, I had a hash brown "scramble" with banana peppers. My daughter the bacon sandwich with lots of special requests which were well received. Excellent juices. I didn't have a cocktail, but their drink menu was very inventive, sounded great. Great spot in a fun neighborhood.

    (5)

  • Claire G.

    Grand Marinier French toast? Really? So delicious. They have a variety of wonderful options, and despite often being packed to the brim, they're very quick on service. They're super friendly and the service people are actually very funny and have an excellent sense of humor. We enjoy coming here and have brought both in-laws and some out-of-towner friends who all felt very happy with the selection of this restaurant. They have something for everyone here. The prices are extremely reasonable!

    (5)

  • Erika N.

    Food is really good and affordable. Plan on waiting a little bit depending on what time of day you go. It's not the worst wait though. I go here mainly for the mason jar mimosas...peach is my favorite!

    (4)

  • Jean A.

    3 of us like to get together and try out different restaurants for either brunch or happy hours. After reading about Jam on Yelp, we decided on a brunch. We expected a crowd, so waiting over an hour was not a big deal. I ordered Eddie's plate with a Sassy Bloody Mary and added bacon. The male server had a weird sense of humor, which I read about on previous posts. My friends thought he was too weird. Once my meal came, I was disappointed because the scrambled egg portion was definitely smaller than the advertised 3 eggs. Also, about half ways through, I bit down on egg shells. The bacon never came with my Bloody Mary. It was good, and I wasn't charged for it (bacon), so not a big deal. The waiter either forgot or didn't hear me. My friends thought their meals were too greasy and salt. The cook played his music super loud, so it was hard to have a conversation with my friends. All the rest of staff we encountered very friendly. I think we'll keep trying different places until we get the right mix of service, atmosphere, and food.

    (2)

  • Ronnie S.

    Jam on Hawthorne is one of my favorite PDX eateries! Apart from their typical long wait for seating, their food and service are great! Truly, the best aspect of this restaurant is the diversity of their menu; my veggie wife and my carnivore self are both happy at Jam on Hawthorne :).

    (4)

  • Jaime F.

    I heard this was the best brunch spot in Portland and after eating there for the first time, I am convinced it's true. I ordered a waffle with blueberry compote and whipped cream. I love waffles and order them at every breakfast spot I eat at, but I have never had such a light and fluffy waffle as the one at Jam. It was absolutely delicious and I wish I lived in Portland just so I could frequent this establishment more. My friend ordered the corned beef hash with an over easy egg on top, which was also delicious for someone wanting something more savory for breakfast.

    (5)

  • Vanessa C.

    I love the food here! My favorite is "The Other One" which costs almost $10. I usually can't eat it all in one sitting so I take the other half home to eat later. It tastes just as good reheated and eaten later. There tends to be a wait here, so I try to come before I am really hungry. I've had the same waiter each time I go, and at first he caught me off guard with his jokes, but he's grown on me. Damn, now I really want to go to Jam on Hawthorne . . .

    (5)

  • Glenn G.

    Try the corned beef and hash. They had a fun little play area for kids. We didn't try the mixed drinks this time but maybe later

    (5)

  • Jonathan R.

    The pizza here actually was decent. Had a slice of the veggie pizza. You will see the Portland scene here. A bit too pricy for what I'm used to, but if you're a tourist it's good peoples with good vibes.

    (3)

  • Daniel C.

    Once again Yelp pulls through and finds me a terrific place to get breakfast/brunch. I usually will just start driving downtown and then check my Yelp app for breakfast places once I get there, and it hasn't steered me wrong yet. This place was worth the exploration! When we showed up there was a line, of course. In Portland if you come across any decent breakfast/brunch spot, you are going to find a line. Portlanders are serious about 3 things; Beer, Brunch, and Blazer Basketball. They know where to get a good breakfast and a stiff bloody Mary, this place being one of them. We ordered a chorizo breakfast sandwich, strawberry French toast, and biscuits n' gravy. Somehow we ate it all, and I would guess because it was so damn delicious. I didn't even know until after eating the biscuits n' gravy that is was Vegan, wow, I never would have guessed! Our server was pleasant, but just slightly on the slow side. We had empty waters for a while and it took a minute to get our check after we'd eaten our food. Oh well, it was after all pretty busy that morning. One other perk is that they have a nice large coffee thermos outside so you can have some Jo while you wait to be seated. Nice touch! I think I'll definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Kyle W.

    YUM YUM YUM! I loved this place! I ordered an eggs Benedict which was awesome with a huge portion. The place has a hipster feeling to it which makes it more awesome! next time I come here I will need to try their hash because it looked helllllllllllla good! Def a hidden gem at a very very reasonable price!

    (5)

  • Jess J.

    We were disappointed in the over sized helping of potatoes and lack of goodies in the hash. There was a long wait for a seat, but the service was quick and friendly. Mango mimosa was par. I might come back with the kids since they have that huge play area, but probably not. Lots of other better breakfast to be had in se portland.

    (3)

  • Rachel W.

    Visiting from out of town and thrilled we came here! The food was delicious (portions were huge so don't make the same mistake we did and share). The location was adorable and we loved the feel of this great restaurant.

    (5)

  • Stef M.

    The wait can be long but the staff is friendly and helpful and the food is amazing! I live in Vancouver but go here every chance I get! My favorite is the Corned Beef Hash, eggs over medium and the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. AWESOME!

    (4)

  • J T.

    If you're a person of color and don't pass as a white person, don't expect to be acknowledged here. I waited to be seated for five minutes. Three staff walked past me and not one acknowledged me. As soon as a white man walked in, the host appeared out of nowhere to seat him. I told him I had been waiting and because of his reaction I chose not to eat here. I don't care to support businesses who don't see me.

    (1)

  • Julie M.

    The service was great but the food was so-so. The eggs were overcooked, the biscuit was a day old and microwaved with warm spots and half of it was crunchy, and the hash was cold. So disappointing. I'm giving three stars for the service and the ambiance and because had everything been cooked right, it would have been great.

    (3)

  • Kate P.

    Mediocre food. Lots of hype for a plain experience. Great staff. No jam selection!

    (3)

  • Jacob P.

    Jam is my favorite and the favorite of all of my company visiting from around north american and western Europe. Service excellent, friendly, and funny. Food cheap, delicious, huge american sized portions, local ingredients, with attention to detail. Just enough keep Portland weird vibe to décor and the overall experience. When traveling I always miss Jam. Nothing else has come close for brunch. I like everything on the menu. Good for places w various dietary restrictions as well. Very accommodating.

    (5)

  • Lyle M.

    Jam on Hawthorne is my favorite breakfast place in Portland. It was a fluke discovery; my girlfriend and I were driving around one morning, starving, looking for a place to eat, and we stopped at the first appetizing place we saw. And what a discovery it was! That particular morning there was no wait; subsequent trips have proved otherwise, but they make up for it by providing self-serve coffee and in the outside waiting area. If you get there before 10am, you should be ok as far as the wait goes, at least on weekends. Anytime after that and you'll be looking at a line. The food is first-rate. Portions are generous - one burrito is enough for both of us to split, along with a lemon ricotta pancake, and coffee or a breakfast cocktail. The menu is large, with tons of choices, but I have to recommend the "Tommy's Joint" with vegetarian chorizo -- it's off the chain -- dab a little Secret Aardvark sauce on it (which they also sell), some sour cream, and your mouth is in for a party! There are tons of vegetarian options, and they don't skimp at all on the amount of food you get for your money. The place has an artsy feel to it; paintings adorn the walls and the floor sports a black and white checkerboard tile. So make your way out one morning, and treat yourself to one of the best breakfasts this city has to offer. Be sure to get there early, though!

    (5)

  • Liz F.

    Food is uh-mazing. Our male waiter/bartender last Friday, uwwww....grumpy. My friends and I walked out of the restaurant all thinking "what the hell was his problem?" I am a waitress and I go out of my way to be extremely generous with service industry workers. I smile, I don't order anything out of the normal, and a server never leaves our table without me having said thank you, so I'm not really sure what the 'tude was for. I'll be back to jam, I hope you're feeling better man!

    (4)

  • Jim A.

    If you're going to call yourself "Jam" You better have some damn fine jam. Jam's jam wasn't damn fine. It was far from it. If you want damn fine jam go to Biscuits. Jam's jam is more snot-like rather then jam-like. Jam is far too fancy for me. One look at there menu and I was scared. The walls started to close in on me, I couldn't breath, and I started to frantically flip back and forth through the menu in search of something simple. Then a glimpse of light reflected off of my menu and showed me the way to the promised land. "Build your own scramble." Hallelujah! One bacon, mushroom, and swiss cheese scramble later I was full... but I couldn't help but notice Grand Central Bakery starring at me across the street. Calling to me like a mistress of the night. I was left with thoughts of what could have been. Is the grass greener on the other side? I don't know but I think I'll take a peek next time and skip Jam.

    (3)

  • Cera C.

    Only been here twice because it's not in my usual route, but I wish I could come here weekly. Jam has possibly the best brunch I have ever had in Portland. Everything about this restaurant makes me happy. I can't wait till I am back in the neighborhood at meal time - so I can have an excuse to go back!

    (5)

  • Traci H.

    So let me start by saying Jam's food is great. I've eaten here for both Brunch and dinner and the food and beverage selection is fantastic. Where they absolutely fail (hence this review) is customer service. I'm writing this while I browse yelp looking for a second restaurant since Jam decided to unceremoniously tell me the reservation I made over 24 hours in advance could no longer be honored. So the birthday dinner that had been planned with everyone meeting at the restaurant? No, that isn't happening anymore. Instead I'm in the lurch because there seems to have been a complete breakdown of any communication between Jam staff from one day to the next. Called yesterday and was told that a party of 10 was no problem, with children? no problem! how many? Today was told that since there was a show they couldn't seat a party our size in the dining area, and couldn't seat us in the bar since we had children with us. That is understandable, what is NOT understandable or acceptable is that I wasn't given this information until three hours before my reservation, when I called them to ask a follow up question. Completely unimpressed and won't be eating here again. If you can stand the brunch line, it's worth it, but I wouldn't recommend ever trying to have any kind of occasion here.

    (1)

  • Nick D.

    Awesome hashbrowns. I highly recommend Brian's hash and the corned beef hash.

    (5)

  • Adam L.

    Place is great, service is always helpful. I recommend the Brian's Hash and whatever bloody Mary they are showcasing. Jam is always busy so try to have patience, fresh Stumptown coffee can help with that. One last thing, the portions are huge, so if u can't eat it all....put it in a doggy bag and it's just as good as left overs! Enjoy!

    (4)

  • Amado L.

    Ty's Big Breakfast. That about sums it up for me why Jam's on Hawthorne deserves as many stars as they do. It is perfection (and clogged arteries) on a plate. It's finger-lickin' good, too! (Don't ask...) About the only negative with this place is the long-ass lines on the weekends if you get there any time after 830am. I mean, you're supposed to be able to sleep in on the weekends, right? But, apparently, you can't if you want a shot at having breakfast in a timely manner. Although, bacon and eggs sounds good just about any time of the day...

    (4)

  • Nick M.

    So I always think that I don't like Jam much, until I go, when I remember that I love it. The problem is, I think, that I don't like jam (small 'j') much. However, Jam (big 'J') serves so much more - their scrambles are fantastic, and I think their hash browns are the best I've ever tasted!

    (5)

  • Eric L.

    We ate at Little Jam and I built my own omelet. The service was great and the staff were all very friendly. My wife and sister in law got the vegetarian wrap and they loved it! They have been vegetarians for over 15 years and said this had one of the better breakfasts they have ever had. I would recommend this place again.

    (5)

  • heather c.

    Jam very well may be the most perfect brunch spot there ever was. The sun was gloriously shining on us as we sipped our free and super yummy coffee, and we were called inside after about 45 minutes. My super quick overview is this: Inside it felt really warm and inviting. They played a continuous string of awesome music. Our super cute and beardy waiter was most definitely my favorite waiter ever. The food was SO VERY GOOD. I had the El Beardo with a side of veggie sausage and Jared had a good lookin' omelet with a side of bacon (which he proclaimed to be the best bacon he'd had in a long time.) The potatoes that come with most of the breakfasts were crispy deliciousness, there were two kinds of house made jam on the table and the mimosas were large and cheap. Our waiter was a delight. He noticed that I'd ordered vegan and asked if I wanted soy milk for my coffee and earth balance for my toast. I'm just a plain old vegetarian, but I certainly appreciated the offer. He made sure we had everything we could possibly want without being annoying, and he sang along with me at one point for at least a few bars (and I find it kinda funny and I find it kinda sad....the dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had.) While the tables are a bit close together, we had thoroughly pleasant people sitting both to our left and right. This place enforced what I already know about Portland: The people there are really, really friendly in a genuine way, the food is exceptionally good and it's such a nice place to be.

    (5)

  • Britt Q.

    Jam is a cute place to meet your girlfriends for brunch or a place to go solo with a newspaper. Cozy, warm, bright. Good food (the hashbrowns are particularly spot-on- brown and crispy and served with hot sauce!) and the menu has lots to offer vegetarians and vegans. Very filling portions; expect to bring home half. Our server was very sweet and the food came out quick.

    (4)

  • David W.

    On any given day Jam is going to be packed during the breakfast/brunch rush; seems most breakfast places are nowadays. But they offset this properly by having a self-serve coffee stand outside the front door, and things move pretty quickly at any rate. I can't speak to the whole menu, as every time I go in I order the Ty's Big Breakfast. Veggie sausage patties and eggs over easy on English muffins, wheat toast with the house jam (which is the best), and the whole thing covered in gravy. It is solid.

    (5)

  • Alisa O.

    It's ok but there are a lot of places in Portland I would recommend first. Slow service and the food wasn't particularly special.

    (2)

  • linda c.

    Depending on when you come, especially on the weekends, you may have to wait outside for awhile to be seated but the food is worth it! They provide Stumptown coffee on a cart for you to sip on as you wait. Once you're seated service is pretty quick. Great vegetarian options. Things I had that were great: 1. Ty's Big Breakfast , so good with the creamy gravy~ 2. Lemon ricotta pancakes are moist and melts in your mouth. 3. The breakfast burrito is savory, especially with the salsa. 4. Scrambled tofu is one of the best I ever had with fresh ingredients. You can ask to have your hash browns cooked extra crispy. Servers and the cook are more than accommodating. Wish this place was closer!

    (5)

  • Jeff B.

    Daaaaaaamn impressive. As I've heard many say, well worth the forty-minute wait. Add your name to the list as soon as you arrive (run, don't walk), then indulge with some free coffee outside in the cold while you wait for your name to be called. If I ever become homeless (because those things can happen) I will pretend to be a patron to this place often and cash in on that free coffee. My brother called his Corned Beef Hash "a religious experience" and said something about an orgasm. I believed him, because my pricey breakfast burrito was worth every penny of the $8.50 I paid for it and then some. Tons of vegetarian options, all done very well. I didn't even mind that the floor was dirty and that there was a baby staring at me (it was a hideous baby too, I'll tell you whut). Set aside an entire morning for this venture. ***IMPORTANT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT*** When exiting the establishment - whether after you have added your name to the list, when you're checking to see how many names are left on the list before yours, or when you are done with your meal - please note that you push the LEFT side of the door, and not the right side. The door opens on the left and swings out right. Thank you.

    (5)

  • Ryan H.

    What a disappointment. I waited 1.5 for hours this food and a $50 bill after tip? My order: Ty's Big Breakfast. Her order: Corned Beef Hash. Side order: Two lemon pancakes & two Bloody Mary's (or whatever they call them here). Oh, and a coffee while we waited outside for an hour. Ty's Big Breakfast is not that big. Corned beef hash lacked sufficient amounts of corned beef. I could count the strands on one hand and they had no salt-flavor what-so-ever. Service was fairly disconnected. The gravy in Ty's Big Breakfast was nothing to call home about. Eggs are eggs. The "veggie sausage" tasted like a veggie sausage. The hashbrowns were thin and dry. The english muffins were plain-ol english muffins. I'd prefer a homemade biscuit. The jams (which more resemble paste) were OK. I've had better at other diners. If I were to hit up a breakfast place on Hawthorne, Cup and Saucer is better.

    (3)

  • Cortney R.

    YeeeHaawww! Had brunch there on Sunday with my hubby and the boys. Shockingly, this was my first trip to Jam. I am in love. It was hotter than hell out, and we sat outside. Started with a gallon of water which they were happy to keep bringing, then added the pomegranate champagne yummy drink...mmmmm! Food, starving, and it was a little bit of a wait for the food, but hell our hour wait was reduced to 35 mins, so I'm not complaining. I ordered the spinach, tomato and goat cheese scramble. Wooo, the amount of garlic they put in that thing almost knocked me out, but it was soo good. Ate almost all of it and the hash-browns, and the side of bacon :) Service was great. Had a few people taking our orders, and I think it was becasue nobody wanted to stand outside too long. Big fan, next time I am going to try to get there earlier, so the wait isn't that long, but i was certainly happy when we left.

    (4)

  • tyler g.

    This place gets packed! But while you wait for a table you can have a cup of the yummy stumptown coffee. IT's worth the wait, we got the blueberry chai pancakes which were awesome! and some veggie scramble - yum! And they've got these weird combo jellies that are pretty good.

    (5)

  • Chad H.

    I like the area and the atmosphere here. The food was good, but not the best. I liked the staff super friendly, but super relaxed on checking back to take orders, and refills on coffee. It seems these days service is accepted as being shittay. People tolerate and yet still tip for some strange reason. I too have that problem, only because I am in the industry, and I believe in karma. I believe what I give will come back full fold, and so far so good. I think we need to start leaving poor tips, along with a note explanatory to people to inform them that hey their job is to serve and they need to do their job. I love their bloody mary, it was massive. Other than the bad service I enjoyed my time there. I would recommend it to other people, because this place deserves a second shot for sure.

    (3)

  • Selena N.

    Love the breakfast there. Vegan and vegetarian options. I always seem to get "Ed's plate". Yummy!! Highly recommend.

    (4)

  • Ashley B.

    Tasty and solid breakfast spot in Portland. My husband and I came here for breakfast with my parents last weekend. I was a bit worried about the wait based on other reviews, but we got there around 9 and only waited for about 15 minutes or so, really not bad for Portland but I also think we got there just before a rush. The coffee while you wait is a really nice touch. I didn't have any (I'm pregnant) but everyone else did and said it was good coffee. I had a make your own scramble which was served with a healthy portion of hash browns and a piece of toast. I would have liked two pieces but my husband liked that they didn't give you a ton of toast like some places do, to each his own. My husband really enjoyed his scramble with bacon, red onion and pepper jack cheese (make your own). My scramble was good, not amazing but maybe it was my fault as I picked the ingredients (bacon, bell pepper and caramelized onions). My mom had the Maddie cakes which I tasted and were quite yummy. My dad had the corned beef hash which looked great with big pieces of real corned beef. I didn't taste it but it looked good. Service was friendly and prompt. Didn't have any problems at all like some people have mentioned in other reviews. It was good but nothing completely wowed me. I would return though and would like to try something different next time as it was hard to choose from all the yummy sounding options on the menu.

    (3)

  • Krissie N.

    I agree with everyone about the service. It is a bummer when you are out for breakfast (usually this is a happy thing) and the server talks to you like you are a younger sibling who is seriously ruining a good time. I don't usually care if the server is cooler than I am, I just assume so -- but I do care about crap service. BUT there are some things on the menu that are soo good! I like the pancakes and the corned beef hash. It truly is a toss-up -- Go for the favorites on the menu and be treated like crap, or don't go. It is just a decision you have to make sometimes.

    (3)

  • Jeff H.

    I had a specific goal for the night I went to Jam. I wanted to head down Hawthorne and randomly stop at anyplace I had never tried, never heard of, and would never just go to if I was thinking about it. And, since it was Saturday night around 9:30, I wanted to park fairly close to it due to some large boxes in the back of my truck. Pulled into a parking space outside of two establishments, one of which was Jam. A live band was playing inside and it looked spacious and had food. I decided that this was it. Holy hell, did the gods of random shine down on me for this one! Lucey, our waitress for the evening, came to us immediately and told us to sit anywhere. A few people were already inside, listening to the live band, which was sort of jazz fusion group with big west african influences due to the hand percussion. Very lively, very loud, very energetic, and pretty good for the tone of our night. So Lucey (as I believe I read the name on our check, though there might be a superfluous "e," but I'm pretty sure this was it) got to us immediately, read off the beer list as loud as she could, and we ordered beers. I mention Lucey a number of times because she was fabulous. Tattoos, piercings, stretched and gauged ear lobes, and incredibly nice and helpful. She was the quintessential Portland person that will make or break a location. My friend ordered a Rueben and I went with the Sweet Jesus, after deciding to vary from just a normal burger. Sweet Jesus! I'll mention the Rueben, which my friend said was the best she had ever had. It was huge, with a massive plate of fries. The Sweet Jesus. A waffle cut in half, with an obscenely large fried chicken breast on top, with cheese, bacon, and a peach jalepeno jam. I held off the maple mayo, but if anything would make me try mayo, that would probably do it. The size of this thing was massive. I don't believe I've ever been served a larger plate and portion of food, ever. Maybe a pizza once. The chicken was very hot, and obviously just cooked. The cheese was wonderfully melty, the bacon was crisp and plentiful. The jam hits you at just the right point, providing a smooth, tangy taste that kicks in after the savory bacon and egg. And the waffle! I've never had chicken and waffles before, but I have had just waffles. Probably one of the best I've ever encountered. Warm, crisp on the outside, but super flaky and delicious when it hits the tongue, so awesome it almost melts on contact. Again, Lucey was on top of things, coming back several times to check on us and bring us fresh beers. When I asked for the check, she was there quickly with it, and, again, quickly returned to pick it up. The place started picking up around 10:30 when we headed out. II could see it getting slammed. I never would have guessed this as a breakfast place from the outside, though their breakfast menu is huge. It looks like a bar with a music venue, but their food is out of this world. I don't see why I wouldn't come here for breakfast but, it appears, expect a crowd!

    (5)

  • Anthony S.

    I had high expectations for this place, but was really disappointed. I've been told it has the best breakfast in Portland, but there are many better places to go. The service was great, I loved the waitstaff and atmosphere. I had to try this place twice before writing a review. I'd give this place five stars for service, three stars for quality of food. The wait has been extremely long, over an hour on a Sunday. The food was mediocre. Frozen greasy hash-browns, Dry waffles. The smoked salmon scramble was ok. Nothing Spectacular.

    (4)

  • Jens J.

    Jam was decorated in cobwebs for the holiday. I liked the busboy's Halloween costume, which had blood-drenched vampire stakes sticking out of his shirt. Industrial doom music roared from the sound system. I had never been here before, and considering other reviews I have read about long wait times, I was extremely surprised when I came here around one o'clock on Halloween afternoon to find only one other table occupied, which was a boisterous group of young gals that in their exuberance, managed to knock a glass of Coke halfway across the room. I was also surprised how small Jam was. At this time of the day, there was a plethora of wraps and scrambles available, but only a couple sandwiches. I went with "The Bizness" ($9.25) corned beef sandwich. It took a long time for my sandwich to arrive, but still, service was very good with my sweet waitress and busboy checking in on me a couple times. First off, the Bizness sandwich is huge. You eat this baby with a knife and fork. Inside the marbled rye bread is Jam's specialty corned beef, a stretchy white cheese, fried egg, a spread (1000 island dressing?) and bits of sauteed red onion. Corned beef has a pungent flavor and is definitely an acquired taste. The corned beef on my sandwich was rather dry, and in fact, some of it was down right crusty and crunchy. Served along with the sandwich were hash browns. The hash browns here reminded me of the quote "Pizza is like sex. When it is good, it's really good. When it's bad, it's still pretty good". I feel the same way about hash browns. I've never met hash browns that I had to turn down, so even though Jam's hash browns were pretty dry, I ate them. Overall, Jam is OK. It reminds me a little of Zell's.

    (3)

  • Amanda L.

    This just might be my version of breakfast perfection on a plate; biscuits and vegetarian gravy with veggie sausage, over-easy eggs and a slab of hashbrowns. All of my favorite breakfast foods together in harmony? Heck yes. It's taken me far too long to check out this brunch favorite and now I know why everybody loves it so much. The servers are rad, the menu is ample and caters to all dietary needs and there is a full bar and play area for the kiddos. One itty bitty, slight dissatisfaction was just that I wasn't too crazy about their version of a bloody mary as it was loaded excessively with black pepper and other floaty things that I let settle to the bottom while I sipped the drink from the top. I wouldn't order it again, but there are plenty of other choices.

    (4)

  • Nicole D.

    I can't believe it took over a year to discover this place. Fantastic smoked salmon scramble with the most generous serving of locally sourced salmon in town. Well worth the price and the wait. Great staff and friendly service.

    (4)

  • Kate S.

    The bacon stack sandwich is delicious but only served on weekdays. Their salad is also delicious-fresh and nice and tangy. The three stars are for the food, and I would give them more (not so much for the drippy with grease burgers) but their service is not so hot. The first time I will say it was wonderful, but since then it has gone downhill. The waitresses are standoffish. My last experience, the waitress did not even say more than a couple a sentences to me. I won't be back, which is sad. I want to like Jam.

    (3)

  • Tom P.

    Wow. My stomach hurts, but in a good way. As a habitual french toast orderer, I'm pretty accustomed to getting less food than I expect when breakfasting out. Today, however, was different. Jam on Hawthorne filled me up and sent me home with a mountain of hashbrown leftovers. I ordered the "Tommy's Joint" wrap, which was eggs, veggie chorizo, beans, and some other good stuff I don't remember. It was hearty, filling, and great-tasting. After finishing that, I had no chance to summit the mountain of hashbrowns that came on the side. Additional bonuses include: cool paintings on the walls, lots of windows (although all the people waiting outside to eat block most of the view), an obviously kid-friendly bathroom--if you're into that kind of thing, and friendly waitstaff. Finally, this was my first time here, but I'll have to go back because the menu is full of good-looking stuff, much of it veggie-friendly, incidentally.

    (5)

  • April E.

    Mediocre at best. I have been wanting to try Jam for a while because of all the good reviews. Let me tell you, I was completley disappointed. First of all, I went with a friend on a Monday morning at 8am. There were maybe 3 or 4 tables seated. We got seated right away but the service after that was SLOOOOW. I ordered a make-your-own scramble, which was pretty tasty. but the hashbrowns were just a buttery mess, not even crisp. The toast...well...was just a barely warmed piece of bread, no butter. My friend got the corned beef hash, which he said was pretty good but only got like three pieces of corned beef in the entire scramble. What really ruined it for me was their pineapple strawberry mimosa. It came to me in a glass that was topped with some odd looking foam. In addition, there were huge chunks of what looked like some sort of flavor powder. I gave it a chance but it tasted HORRIBLE. I left it alone and by the time I left, it all had settled and it looked like a science project with lots of "grit" at the bottom of the glass. Needless to say I will not be back.

    (2)

  • lindsay w.

    Came here early on a Friday morning and there was no wait! Our server was very friendly and helpful. The menu has a great selection of vegetarian options plus menu items for meat-eaters as well. I went with a scramble that had black beans and other veggies and it was super good. Plus the portions here are HUGE, so I really feel like I'm getting my money's worth. I also shared a "maddie cake" with my friends, which is a lemon ricotta pancake with blueberry sauce. It was so good, probably the best thing any of us ordered. Really dense yet it practically melts in your mouth, and the blueberry sauce was so flavorful. My only complaint is that I expected there to be more...jam? I only saw one squeeze bottle of mediocre raspberry jam on the table. Also, no butter on my toast! Otherwise, this place was delicious and I'll definitely be returning soon.

    (4)

  • Jessica M.

    Went here before the hipster rush this morning and the food was good; not a ridiculously long wait (ahem... T**** & ***s and S***** ***r). It was chilly in the restaurant- on a cold day like today, it would've been nice to not have my high beams on at the table. I tried Jam's version of a michelada- it was one of the best I've had in Portland so far- I'm looking forward to going back and trying their bloody Mary. The lemon ricotta pancakes stood up to the hype, I was really impressed with the blueberry compote on top of it. I typically don't like berry sauces or berry flavored anything, because they usually taste fake and too sweet, but the compote at Jam was perfect! My table shared a couple of sides. Hash browns, meh; while they were cooked well, they had an artificial butter flavor to them that I wasn't a big fan of (Cadillac Cafe's food tends to have this fake butter flavor as well). Why can't restaurants just use real butter? The spicy sausage was nice and had a mild kick to it. My husband ordered the Sunday special, a pulled pork Benedict over polenta, the pork was a tad greasy, but very tender and it was flavored nicely. Our server was really, really nice. A likable guy, but I think he may have had too many tables to handle. From the time we were seated to the time we got our food, seriously, I think it was almost an hour. Overall, I would go back, but I hope they read these reviews, because I really wish they would use real butter!

    (3)

  • Britta E.

    Oh, no worries. Food is still amazing. HOWEVER. You know the economy is bad when they stop serving breakfast for dinner. I haven't been this upset since I found out they are discontinuing my cigarettes of choice. Gah.

    (5)

  • Rachael t.

    I think the breakfast stars aligned perfectly for me on my first visit to Jam. No crazy wait, decent service, not too busy and decent grub. I had met up with a friend I hadn't seen in several years and the staff was very patient with our yapping and lack of prompt ordering. But there is this nagging feeling that something was missing...I ordered "the bizness" which is a breakfast version of a reuben. The sammy rocked but the side of unseasoned hashbrowns harshed my food buzz. There is a pretty large drink selection, so I tried my luck with a spicy black chai...my luck must have run out. I highly doubt it was steamed past 130, not spicy and very weak. I am a tea snob though and if I return I will def be specific when ordering. Do I think this will be a regular haunt? I dunno yet. I am giving one last try with the old man and hopefully they will deliver the warm tingly feelings.

    (3)

  • Jacob M.

    I love Jam. When I was gluten free, they had great GF options. When I'm feeling vegan, they have awesome vegan options. When I'm feeling veggie, their veggie choices are top notch. The service is always good, friendly, if a bit harried at times. I have never gone on the weekends, and seeing the crowds, I never would. Remember, though, it's open weekdays!!

    (5)

  • Jon R.

    This is currently my favorite breakfast spot in SE. They have a lot of really original options, and their corned beef is amazing. I like to order "The Bizness", only partially because I like to say "Give me the bizness". It's a bagel with corned beef, egg, cheese and thousand island dressing. Down south they call it "One thousand island dressing". They also make their own soy chorizo (soyrizo) which is amazing, however don't order a side of it because it just comes out like a spoonful on a plate....kind of stupid. The service is pretty good, but expect a wait after 10 on weekends like all the breakfast places in SE (WTF is up with that?....endlessly annoying) The only complaint I have with Jam is that they have a really yummy looking pancake option which is made with a vegan batter. Vegan food really sucks ass, I don't even think vegans can argue otherwise. And if vegans really want to save the world they should kill themselves and stop consuming altogether. I mean why stop at eggs and cheese?

    (5)

  • Mark B.

    I have to admit, if not for a friend's advice, I would have never come to this place. Once I finally took initiative to make my first visit, I was enticed, yet deterred by the hefty amount of time I would have to wait for the seemingly typical fare on the menu. Since that first encounter, I do believe I've almost warn out my welcome, I've been there so often. My favorite, is the loaded bowl, add a fried egg, and chicken apple sausage, if I'm REALLY hungry, or just as is still tastes delectable. The base menu item is made with veggie sausage, qualifying it as a veg friendly, tasty dish. The best part is, is that it's only $6 for a hearty portion. The corned beef hash here is to die for as well. This place is well worth the wait!

    (5)

  • Dee H.

    Breakfast again in SE Portland!!! I was in the mood for corned beef hash and i heard that here they do their own brisket. So i was game to try it. it was served hot with fresh strips of corned beef mixed with hash brown style potatoes and onions. Delicious meat indulgence for b'fast. I am not a fan of waits but the staff was accommodating for getting all four of us in and seated n less than 15 minutes. the place is kinda small for the business it seems to do but the meals were impressive from a breakfast point of view... filling and fast.

    (3)

  • Pete M.

    Great Sunday breakfast. Completely kid friendly. Will definitely go here again!

    (5)

  • Johanna J.

    I think I may have found the perfect happy hour burger.... It's big with your choice of cheese and lots of garlic. No fries, but if you get a side of them it's perfect for two people.

    (4)

  • Belinda M.

    We used to go to Jam a lot, and we enjoyed the food and the service. It was never overly friendly, it was just always efficient and agreeable. We stopped going because of the wait, but when they opened the second section we tried again. We waited an hour to be seated, and our experience was just all around bad. A year later we gave Jam one last chance. This time we won't be going back. The service has changed from agreeable to disdainful. We were seated near the bathroom, OK, busy restaurant, but things look so shoddy, which was OK when it was a little spot, but now feels just like contempt. Our waiter did the least amount of work possible with a bit too much attitude. Our food came out on time, but the toast was burnt, my roasted garlic scramble had so much garlic I actually had a pile of 17 large cloves left over after I had eaten a lot. This was not a good thing, even though I love roasted garlic. The waiter didn't check in on us, but wasn't busy - he was talking to friends at another table. It just left us feeling like they really don't care about our business, and they clearly don't need it. But there plenty of much better breakfast spots in town, we'll find our friendly atmosphere and food made with a modicum of care somewhere else!

    (2)

  • Grant K.

    I've had some great times at Jam. Sure, there's the fact that every time I've gone there I've been hungover, which in turn only leads me to stare into the abyss of alcoholism laid out before me, but isn't Jam's very existence an onslaught against these demons of tomorrow and ghouls of yesterday? Breakfast is the celebration of daybreak, a joyous testament to the fact that the fucked up shit I did last night couldn't destroy my soul's never ceasing quest for the delicious. To me, Jam is the ultimate exercise in the zen and now. It's like a lover or a good dog; someone who sees that distant look in your eyes and says "hey buddy, we'll all be there eventually. For now lets just eat some delicious breakfast." And a delicious breakfast it is!!! I'm sure there are people who would say the food is too salty, but would those same people slight our majestic oceans for a similar fault? If adventure is the call of the day, wouldn't I rather find myself crashing against the waves of a delicious scramble or plate of corned beef hash than find myself mired in the banal puddle of IHOP or (God forbid) Red Robin? For those who have yet to temper themselves against Jam's flavorful onslaught, I say back to land, naves!!! Never on a listless and unforgiving sea does a crew mutiny against Captain Delicious!!!! Only on the finest vessel could a high hope for deliciousness be maintained, and Jam is near the finest of the fleet. If our volley against the corporate shill is to see life imitate art, then Jam is the concept's very essence. The interior is cramped and forgettable, much like a mess hall on the high seas, but its the players involved who make the experience sparkle. The service crew is top notch, and the ambiance provided by Hawthorne is second to none. Any place where a man with an eye patch tries to teach would-be patrons sidewalk etiquette can always be expected to entertain. Hail and well met, Jam! Your salty food reminds me of Columbus' historic voyage: initially astounding, but sure to cause more than a few innocent deaths in the end.

    (4)

  • Mike D.

    I was back to Jam this past Monday with two friends. It was early enough, so we got right in. Good coffee to start the morning! I tried the Hammer, but subbed a half order of the French Toast - it was great! My friend tried the home-made Corned Beef Hash and subbed a Lemon Ricotta Pancake. I sneaked a bite of the hash, it was great. It had bits of peppers and onions that gave it a wonderful flavor. I've had the LR pancake and my friend was impressed! My other friend tried one of the wraps; I think it was called the Other One(?). I did get a look at it - it was a monster. It was gone pretty quick, so I guess you can say it was good. I really like this place. Great food, Stumptown coffee and great service.

    (5)

  • Maya W.

    Really great breakfast- scramble with big chunks of smoked salmon. Mimosa actually tasted like champagne, thank you! Cool place and there was a play area for my kids. Staff was very attentive. And I appreciate the reusable sippy cups and plastic ware for the children- good touch! We look forward to coming back. Thank you!!!

    (5)

  • christy c.

    Again, another lovely and super yum meal in Portland... giving away all of these stars is starting to get annoying.. jeez, MOVE already right?! Got spelt flour, vegan blueberry pancakes. So good. Too bad we were on our way outta town so I couldn't save the other pancake. Damn it was good! The normal breakfast food looked and smelled (and so I heard) good. Another reason to stay one more day (ahem, morning) in Portland...

    (5)

  • J P.

    Always busy. Most of the time, the food is not worth the wait. Terrible hipster service. You are "lucky" to be there. Food is terrible. Not worth the cost they paid for the ingredients.

    (1)

  • Neal W.

    I was hoping to find someplace like this in Portland! The corned beef hash is serious. Like, serious in that you should probably not order it if you're feeling especially weak. The mere size and intensity of this dish will make any feeble person fall over. Speaking of that, it's kind of a small place, so you'll probably hit someone else and ruin their day. That's just rude. Anyways I haven't had to wait long before here, but in general I'm not one to complain about waits unless they are seriously long. If the food is good, I'll wait a bit for it. But like I said I haven't had to wait in my Jam experience. The drink options offer some pizazz to anyone looking for something interesting and tasty, and the interior is aesthetically pleasant. My favorite thing about this place: the hash browns. They give you a mound of hash that you could probably use to feed much of the world's hungry, so I guess that's a con, that it's not being used to feed the world's hungry. But neither are other Portland restaurants! I love big portions, I love Jam. Wa.

    (5)

  • Jim H.

    How can you not like corned beef wrapped in hash browns? Come on, that totally rocked. We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast and some great coffee. This is THE place to go in the area. I hear it gets crowded but mid week late morning seems fine. Enjoy!

    (4)

  • Steph W.

    Sure, brunch is a sport in Portland. There will be a line and a wait on the weekends here. That being said, it's almost always worth it. Plus you get to drink a ton of coffee while you wait thanks to their outdoor coffee station. The coffee is good, the bloody mary's are fantastic and my favorite dish is the Bella Sunrise. The red pepper sauce is full of flavor and I just want to put it over all the things.

    (4)

  • Shannon L.

    Instead of eggs, get the organic tofu replacement. The texture resembles scrambled eggs but the taste is so much better than eggs. I would choose this over eggs any day. I got it in an egg sandwich with sourdough, spicy pork sausage, and cheddar cheese. It was a hefty portion but super delicious. Food came out super fast and I got a high five for finishing all my food. Our waiter looked and acted like Zach Galifinakis. Portland is weird.

    (4)

  • Gabrielle S.

    Wait was a bit long. Good food, friendly staff. They had a kids play section which was nice. They offered sippy cups for little kids along with colorful, plastic utensils from ikea. Ambience was busy and a bit loud but overall it was a good experience. Husband loved the corn beef sandwich. I had scrambled eggs with hash browns.

    (4)

  • Natalie B.

    I woke up craving a heavy, eggy, toasty breakfast, so I headed to Jam because it's close and there's always a line. It was a Saturday morning around 10am and we had to wait 20 minutes - not bad! I love the decor inside -- there's a small area where kids can play, lots of tables, and fun decorations. I made my own scramble and it was good....just your average scramble. The hash browns could have been crispier and were severely lacking in salt. The sourdough toast was delicious and happens to be vegan. Overall, good brunch spot, pretty average scrambles and hash browns. All the other stuff looked amazing though.

    (3)

  • Travis P.

    Here's something I never expected to say: my Bloody Mary actually had too much vodka. Now, haters just chill out a little: I'm all good with vodka, but I actually want to taste the Mary too. Sure, this is like a lottery winner complaining about taxes, but if I just wanted vodka with a splash of tomato juice, I could have ordered it that way. Maybe I was just here on an off morning, but even fueled by a vodka heavy Mary, I seem to have missed the life-changing experience others have described about breakfast here. Everything was fine, but nothing special or really worth waiting for. My corned beef hash was okay, but a little bland (which I didn't know was possible with corned beef). And my over easy eggs were over medium at least (this seemed basic to me, but maybe not). The service was okay, but that's it. This all sounds negative, I suppose. Mostly, though, it's just meant to point out that I was underwhelmed. Would I go back? Yeah, maybe. It just wouldn't be at the top of my list. Also worth noting: there's a kids play area inside the restaurant. Which may be fine if you have kids, but if you were in search of a more adult-only venue, this is not it.

    (3)

  • Nat N.

    Very delicious! I got the vegan wrap and loved it! Great flavors and friendly/funny staff.

    (5)

  • Jessica P.

    I had a couple of friends in town and we love to brunch. We picked out Jam because of the large menu, mimosas, and the fact that they were kid friendly. We arrived around 11 on a Wednesday morning and there was a small wait, maybe 10 minutes. The place is super cute on the inside and pretty large. We were seated in a booth in the front and they immediately catered to my 2 year old. She had her own little plastic place setting and a cool, unique sippy cup. They have different flavors of mimosas which is always a plus in my book but we decided to go with the bottle of champagne and the carafe of regular orange juice, which was a steal since the 3 of us would be sharing. I'm not a huge fan of orange juice but OMG their OJ is amazing. This was easily the best regular mimosa I've ever tasted (and I've had my share). We ended up going through 2 carafes of OJ because it was just so good. We placed our orders and I took the little one to the toy area. The toy area is up on a little raised platform with traffic cones surrounding it. There's a little bench next to it so you can sit while your little one plays. There are a ton of toys, ranging from baby toys to a little kitchen. It was a great way to pass the time, I only wish we were seated next to it so I could have enjoyed being at the table a little more. I had the Ed's plate scramble, spinach, mushrooms, roasted garlic, and cheddar. You can't really go wrong. The scramble was delicious and the hash browns were cooked perfectly. I also got an English Muffin, which I always appreciate in place of toast. One of my friend's ordered the Southwest Waffle and OMG it was so good. I'm definitely getting that next time! The savory cornmeal waffle worked perfectly with the black beans and cheese. I was worried it would still be a tiny bit sweet, but it was not. What a perfect dish! I was also lucky enough to try the Maddie Cakes. The lemon really came through and they were smothered in a delicious blueberry compote. I will definitely be back to Jam on Hawthorne. The service was on point, the food is so delicious, and they actually cater to kids! I'm excited at the prospect of letting the little one play and having an actual conversation at the table! I'll be getting a mimosa and the Southwest waffle next time and I think you should too.

    (4)

  • Katherine C.

    Mimosa bucket: check. Fluffy delicious lemon ricotta pancakes that melt I your mouth: check. Amazing special if the day of cheddar grits with roasted beets, bacon, and spinach: check. Full with a nice buzz before noon: double check. Jam does not disappoint.

    (5)

  • Geri J.

    Okay so let me start off by saying the LAVENDER MIMOSAS CHANGED MY LIFE. This breakfast joint was crazy busy but well worth the wait. My friends took me here and we only had to wait 10 minutes but I've heard stories of 40 minutes or longer. Got the corned beef hash, friends got the blueberry chai pancakes and some omelette. Don't remember the name, sorry. I was tipsy before we got our food because of how good my cocktail was. Just a heads up in case that had to do with how much I enjoyed everything. Highly doubt it, my corned beef hash was perfectly cooked. Tender with some crispness and not bland. The hash browns were moist and crispy. Our server was hilarious. He was the perfect amount of hipster and funny aha. Can't wait to come back.

    (5)

  • Simon L.

    We wanted to try this place because my wife wanted to try it. She heard a lot of good things about it. Good thing for us when we got there on a Monday morning there wasn't a big line. We put our name down and sat for a few minutes. We saw there was still maybe five tables ahead of us. We waited and saw a good number of tables open but no one was seated. The wait was kinda silly considering this fact but it could be because they were short staffed. Onto the food. One buddy has the tommy's joint. He thought it was really good. Tons of flavour. My wife had the famous corned beef hash which she was disappointed in. She's had better. I had a taste of it too and was not wowed. I had tys big breakfast which was good. Unfortunately my eggs I requested over easy but got them over hard. I like my eggs runny so it mixes with the gravy. I told my server this and to my surprise she brought me an entire new plate of the same thing. I did not expect that and when I said I only expected new eggs.. To her response she said the chefs felt bad. So I was very happy to see that customer service is high on their list. Only thing I would change about mine was maybe a little more salt but other than that it was delicious. Because of the wait and the not so great corned beef hash.. I give this a 4/5

    (4)

  • Nakita C.

    Our last meal in Portland! We came here because it's my friend's birthday and this is her favorite breakfast place in Portland. The food was great-get toast so you can eat the jam. I've never had such good jam. What really made this place great for us was our server, Jason. Jason was super funny in a really deadpan way. I was not caffeinated and could not make decisions and let Jason pick my breakfast for me. I don't know what I had but it was spicy and had eggs. It was delicious. The hash browns were delicious. I always thought Sweet E's in Honolulu had the best hash browns but they just lost their title to Jam. Thanks Jam for a great last breakfast while on our vacation!

    (5)

  • Amy S.

    Jam is an awesome restaurant. They have a huge selection of mimosas and an option for the "big Bertha" jar. I went with lavender and it was sweet and refreshing. Everything is fresh and delicious. There was a bit of a wait but it was worth it for how tasty the food and drinks were.

    (5)

  • Jon Taylor C.

    Two words: BIG BERTHA Oh yea, brunch is great too and the staff is terrific. We are so lucky to have this gem a block from our house.

    (5)

  • Brittany H.

    We went on a weekday so we had zero wait time which is always nice for a brunch restaurant in Portland! The staff was friendly and accommodating (I currently have a broken ankle so the hostess was helpful with that). The food, unfortunately, was only mediocre. Everything tasted fine but nothing was exceptional. I was also disappointed that there weren't more jam selections. I had assumed it would be a highlight item, hence the name, but the only jam we received was one in a squeeze bottle brought with our food. The biscuit my husband received 'with' his meal ended up costing extra and it was very hard

    (3)

  • Jessica Z.

    This cute little gem in the SE Hawthorne district is so awesome! My boyfriend and I were visiting from out of town and we came here per the recommendation of our AirBnB host. There was a little bit of a wait on a Saturday morning, which was expected, but we didn't mind because it was obviously a good sign that people were willing to wait instead of going to the other several restaurants along Hawthorne. It looks as if it started as a little mom &' pop shop because there are two starkly different atmospheres and room divides - the entrance to the first space is more diner-esque while the other through a curtain is more sleek and decorated. Again, another good sign because of expansion! I ordered the Downtown Scramble (spinach, tomato, roasted garlic, and feta; added mushrooms!) and my boyfriend "The Other One" breakfast wrap (three eggs with hash browns, bacon, and cheddar cheese with salsa/sour cream). SO FREAKING DELICIOUS. My first bite from the hash browns was like I died and went to garlic heaven. We literally killed our whole plates and left nothing on them, despite the portions being very large. The vibe here is very hip and relaxed, but it does not take a toll on service. Our servers were on point, always asking if we needed refills or anything else. This place is super affordable too, as our bill came out to less than $20 (sans tip). I wish they had this place in California!

    (5)

  • Shanna C.

    I have heard so many great things about Jam but tend to avoid crowds, so was saving my first trip for the right time/day. We went during the week and didn't have to wait at all. The service was prompt and helpful. My kids loved the play area, and I was so thankful that they say is right next to it. It's rare that I get a relaxing meal! As for the food, it was delicious. The coffee was tasty and strong. I had a scramble and it was fresh and perfectly seasoned. The biscuits are huge and so yummy. The hashbrowns are perfection. And after all that glorious breakfast goodness, the prices were super affordable. I now understand why Jam is so popular!

    (5)

  • Kira H.

    Quite the hustle & bustle for the joint- 10-15min wait was so worth it just for the eclectic decor. And the space is HUGE, once you get to the back! The Bella Sunrise has spinach, roasted pepper sauce & feta cheese with eggs, hash browns & toast- I wasn't crazy about the spinach being raw, but it wasn't bad, by any means. The whole meal was pretty good, overall- but the highlight was my sister's maddie cake! Lemon ricotta pancake with blueberry compote- God, was that tasty! And mom's grand marnier french toast was pretty spectacular, too! If you want a good, leisure spot for a hearty brunch (including the major bar & drink list they include in the many blackboards), this would be a good place to start!

    (4)

  • Joel D.

    I thought this would be a pretty safe bet from the reviews, but alas. I ordered the Eggs Benedict Florentine. The unseasoned, straight from the box hash browns were cold and way to blonde. The poached eggs were overcooked. The hollandaise sauce was a very thin consistency, it had no citrus flavor or even any seasoning. It is was only eatable after I added salt, twice. I've had better Eggs Benedict at Shari's. I will not be back.

    (1)

  • Rajesh K.

    I might be in a minority here for leaving a 3* review considering most of the other reviews are either 4 or 5*. The reason for 3* is not just for the long wait time. The food which mainly consists of breakfast items like omelette, hash browns, pancakes and waffles are nothing out of the ordinary. I ordered the downtown omelette which was ok and the lemon ricotta pancakes were ordinary. The French toast was definitely good and so was the sassymary. The bloody Mary was not so good as other reviews suggest though with the homemade bloody Mary mix tasting similar to tomato juice. Try the bloody Mary at day Tasty N Alders and compare. Overall a good breakfast place but not worth the wait time especially since SE Portland has myriad of choices for brunch or breakfast.

    (3)

  • Brittany H.

    This place is simply amazing! I've tried going a few other times but the wait was pretty long and today I found out exactly why. My mouth began to water at just the site of my food coming or maybe I was just plain hungry, either way this place does not disappoint with food or service. I will definitely be returning and would most definitely recommend you try if you're in the area or just make the drive like I did from the Westside. Thanks Jam on Hawthrone!

    (4)

  • Rachel H.

    Oddly enough we went around noon on Mother's Day and there was barely a wait list. Which is definitely a rarity. The food came out quickly, and it was delicious as always. I ordered the "Cheech and Chong", and M ordered "The Other One." My only complaint was our server. He was trying to tell a joke whenever he said something, but he ended up just sounding like a jerk.

    (4)

  • Linda B.

    What a fun place to eat! Our server, Jason, was the perfect balance of dry wit & attention to service. He (kiddingly) said, when delivering our meals, that we couldn't leave until we ate everything. Yes, the lavender mimosas are a must have! We all had various scrambles, from the El Paso and 2 others. Perfect! And we shared a Mattie pancake. Whoa - if you want sweet, this is the ticket. But not too sweet. Just right! Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Matt D.

    My wife and I were visiting the Portland area for a wedding. Our friends took us here for breakfast and it was lovely. Service, food, coffee... Everything was excellent. We were told they were known for their corned beef and hash. I'm typically not a fan of it but thought I would give it a go. Glad I did. It was a hearty meal and I enjoyed it very much. Jam is on our must visit list for the next time we are in Portland.

    (5)

  • Kelle P.

    There will be a wait on the weekends (of course!) but it's always and forever worth it in my book. Jam is consistent about sending things out of the kitchen super fast, almost too scary fast but I'm a big fan (especially because if you've waited 30 minutes to sit down, your food better take less than that to arrive) I always get the same thing. El Paso scramble w/ sourdough. The servers are friendly, coffee and water are plentiful and the jams that are playing are almost always the ultimate jam. Fave place in town, suitable for all dietary needs (aka your real picky friends) and they've got some of the best brunch drinks around. Jams a winner.

    (5)

  • G Y.

    My wife and I went here a few months ago, but just now I was looking at breakfast place reviews, saw Jam's, and remembered that I forgot to write a review for this place! So we went here one Saturday AM and it was very busy. When it was our turn, we spied an open table by the front window that still needed to be cleared. We asked our youngish greeter if we could sit there. For some reason she didn't want to seat us there and escorted us over to a small table adjacent to the kids area. Disgusted, we were about to leave, when the owner literally called us back in and told us that, "of course we can seat you there by the window, just give us a minute to clear it first." We order breakfast; we're pretty old school, I got the two eggs over easy with sausage and a matty cake instead of toast. The Mrs, got an omelet w/bacon and hash-browns and we both got coffee (black as it should be..). Wait for the food was not bad at all, but wow, when it arrived, it knocked my socks off! All I can say is this is the best breakfast I've had in Portland over the last 20 years or so! Everything was delicious and portions were just right. The sausage in particular was very flavorful and next time i will be getting more of those matty cakes! Tasted some of the hash browns too and they were perfect; soft and tasty on the inside, but crunchy and light on the outside. We'll be back; maybe tomorrow.. {:^)

    (5)

  • Sarah B.

    When I met up with a friend last weekend for a rare hangover brunch (we old goody-goodies don't party much these days), I thought I'd never been here before. But once I was inside I remembered I had, years ago. AND! It had gotten significantly more hipster in the years I was away. But not hipster in a bad way. Not really hipster in a good way, either - just kind of, neutral, basic hipster. We're all familiar with the term "basic," by now, right? We typically use it to refer to, how shall I put this delicately, those on the bro/frat/sorority spectrum. However, "basic" can come in many flavors - and I think it's time we add "Basic Hipster" to our lexicon. Anyway, that's what Jam is: Basic Hipster. And that's not a bad thing! They do hip really well! Our waiter, for example, had a serious hipster schtick: He was deadpan and a little sarcastic. But like, the perfect amount of deadpan sarcastic - his 'tude didn't feel mean-spirited and exclusionary, like a lot of quote-unquote "hip" service can feel. It just felt like he was having fun at his day job, and letting us in on it a bit. I think that's pretty hard to do well, but he did it. The food is also Basic Hipster - tons of vegetarian and vegan, and duh: On Hawthorne, which is the most Basic Portland Hipster street of all Basic Portland Hipster streets. OG Hipster, if you will. So's the decor: Lots of quirk, a bit of clutter, lots of color, lots of lighthearted wall-writing, but nothing too studied, nothing too family-unfriendly. The line out front was also Basic Hipster: Long enough to be Hip, but not so long as to serve as a deterrent. It was also well-managed: Self-serve coffee was available for we queuing weekenders, which goes a long way to making sure we don't leave in a huff, and the time-to-getting-seated estimate was accurate. As for the specifics of the food, I really appreciated the variety of vittles on offer. Any brunch place that lets you pick healthy options (yogurt+fruit+granola! oatmeal!) is A-OK in my book - not everyone needs an eggy, gooey, deep-fried meatstack with a tall glass of vodka-pagne for breakfast - but you can get that here, too.

    (4)

  • Sarah M.

    As new-ish residents of the Portland area, my husband and I have been exploring the city one restaurant at a time. Most recently, we headed to Jam for breakfast on a Saturday morning. There was a wait, but the restaurant is quite large so it was reasonable for a weekend (less than 30 minutes). My husband, a breakfast drink connoisseur, loved his Bloody Mary, complete with a plethora of pickled garnishes. I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes and a side of house made sausage; Husband ordered the corned beef hash. We declared it to be one of the best breakfasts we've had so far (and perhaps the best pancakes I've EVER had? I can't think of better, honestly). The portions are quite large and the prices reasonable. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual with a stage area full of toys for small kiddos. Parking, I imagine, could be tricky as it is on-street only. We didn't have any trouble, though it was a dreary, rainy day. Although we have a lot more to explore, Jam has been added to the breakfast go-to list. It's just that good.

    (5)

  • Caroline K.

    Our waiter was awesome. You wanna get this dude as your waiter. Didn't ask for his name but has the best humor and glasses. Got some omelette and hash. They were delicious!!! The sausages in the hash had a kick but it was a good flavor.

    (4)

  • Becca J.

    I tried this place out for brunch, and it was delicious. We showed up around 8:45 AM on a Saturday, and there was only about a 10 minute wait. (When we left a little over an hour later, there was a huuuuge crowd of people standing around the door outside, so I think we lucked out and missed the crowd by arriving early.) There was a small waiting area inside with chairs, and you sign your name on a list when you get there. I had the loaded bowl, which was hash browns and cheese topped with vegetarian gravy and green onions, and I ordered an egg on top. It was SO GOOD, but I'm a sucker for potato-based meals. I also ordered a side order of a single Maddie cake - the pancake itself was good, but I wasn't that impressed with the blueberry compote. We had a whirlwind of servers - I think that about 4 different people waited on our table, but ultimately we did have good service, and I definitely didn't feel like we were forgotten about which can happen when the servers rotate. This would probably be a four star place since it was solidly good, but I'm adding the extra star due to the fact that it is so family / child friendly. They had a section of the dining area cordoned off for small children to play that included toys and a chalkboard. I was really impressed by that feature, and this restaurant will be at the top of my list of places to go out to brunch to with friends who have younger kids.

    (5)

  • Gretchen G.

    If you are looking for a Portland brunch spot that is great for families then Jam is the place! Just because Jam caters to families doesn't mean you won't get a 'grown up' brunch! What you won't get is a latte'. No worries... you can grab a latte' from across the street while you wait to be seated. Great food and fabulous service!

    (4)

  • Jeremy C.

    This place is like a hidden little gem, you should prepare to wait 30-40 mins but the wait is definitely worth it. They have a cart outside with coffee, cream and sugar, it's $2.50 for coffee and its bottomless. They have a seating area while you wait or you can stand outside under the covered areas of it's raining. The smells in this place are amazing. You will find a full bar and can order drinks while you wait, they have awesome Blood Mary's, I would suggest the sassy it's awesome. They also have some awesome brunch cocktails. The corn beef hash is to die for, huge plate of food with a ton of corn beef, two eggs on top with toast. Makes my mouth water ;) the Maddie cakes are three lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote on top, they are incredible fluffy. The food came out piping hot, so you know it has not been under a warming light. The staff walks around and makes sure you have coffee and water on a regular basis, love that. I hate having to constantly ask for refills. All around a great place with amazing food. Will definitely return.

    (5)

  • Beejan I.

    I enjoyed the big windows and staring out of them while I was waiting over 30 minutes for my scramble I could have prepared myself. The service couldn't help themselves. People like this place because it has a big play area for their children. The flies fly around casually here. Depending on the cook you never really know what size pancake you will have. The "mango lemonade" was sour piss out of a can. The music is loud and what you would expect from a cool hipster breakfast spot in Portland. Do not order anything with hash browns. The Aardvark hot sauce was good.

    (1)

  • Kirk M.

    Service was good, friendly, got my food quickly. The egg scramble was very good, tasty. The toast was barely toasted and was dry, wasn't offered butter or jam. Maybe the name of the place is misleading. I wanted jam! But, No Jam on Hawthorne. The hash browns were quite a surprise, as I never would have guessed that they serve bland undercooked Ore-Ida-like shredded taters. Thought maybe the catsup could elevate them to a higher plane, but no dice. I'd go back w friends, but won't plan a special trip.

    (3)

  • Megan B.

    Best part - the Sassy Mary bloody mary. The rosemary vodka really sets it off. Worst part - waiting over an hour to get a table for 4 for Sunday brunch. We arrived at 11:30 so obviously this should be expected, but it was still annoying. It is very nice that they have self serve coffee outside for people waiting. The food was all really delicious. I would recommend getting half orders unless you have the appetite of a giant. A friend and I split a side order of the corn beef hash and the biscuits and gravy and it was still way too much food. Especially in addition to a few bloody marys! Another friend got the breakfast bowl with an egg - genius idea if you ask me. Our waitress was very sweet and obviously loved her job. We were wearing seahawks jerseys and several staff stopped by to talk about the game - cool people. If you can handle the long wait to get seated, it's absolutely worth it. I'm not sure whose idea it was to put a maraca in the kids play area, but that should be removed immediately. No one wants to hear a 4 year old shake a maraca when they are eating brunch.

    (4)

  • Christine S.

    We like Jam. Like everyone says on here, expect a wait if you plan to go on a weekend. But I try to avoid taking stars away from places simply because of wait times. We've gone a few times and had decent food and pleasant enough experiences. I just don't at all understand what the hype is and why it is worth a two to three hour wait. I do think they have really great customer service - they're friendly and willing to banter with you. They also have an enormous, varied menu which many people prefer, but sometimes I think a place that has less of a selection yet does everything perfectly is more impressive. The breakfast cocktails are also worth mentioning. I was a little weirded out seeing Emergen-C as an ingredient in a few of them, but I ended up liking it quite a bit. Jam is good, but Portland definitely has better brunch spots that won't test your endurance to wait so long.

    (3)

  • Christine W.

    I came here after hiking and was starving. The wait was actually not as long as they said. The waiters were nice and uhm, very unique in their own way. One high-fived my friend for finishing his dish. Nice open spaces, so it definitely does not feel cramp in there. I ordered corn beef hash and it was very plain and it had this interesting taste that I did not like - I don't even know how to describe it. I had to add salt for it to be bearable to eat and I would not recommend ordering this. It may have just been today or what I ordered, but I don't think I will be coming back.

    (1)

  • Sabrina M.

    The thing that sets Jam apart from other brunch places in Portland is that it is a large enough space so that you don't feel like your neighbors are breathing on your food. There is actual elbow room! You aren't forced to eavesdrop on other peoples conversations, and the servers aren't running into one another and knocking into your chair. There is room to relax. It's great! The food is amazing, of course. I never in my life thought my boyfriend would eat a meal without meat, but he tried the veggie sausage and loved it! I had the Grand Marnier french toast and throughout the entire meal I could not stop raving about how delicious it was. A must when in Portland.

    (5)

  • Stephanie R.

    Great joint. Huge space and they have a play area just for kids to play, which rocks. We sat at the bar and ordered from Jennifer and Sierra. Great customer service, super friendly and chatty. I ordered a bowl with hash browns, cheese, vegetarian gravy with a fried egg and a blood orange mimosa. Cool, laid back joint with tons of food options, alcohol and juices. The music was kick ass. I def want to go back.

    (4)

  • Amanda H.

    The wait is way too long, however, if you're in the company of others it can make the time pass more quickly. There is coffee outside for the wait as well. Nonetheless- amazing, amazing, amazing food- even healthier options, too. The server was so lax, which my girlfriends and I appreciated as we chatted on & on while neglecting the menu. Lol. So, thank you! Oh! Must try the lavender mimosa! ALL was worth the wait! We had such an awesome experience. I definitely must go back!

    (4)

  • Kaitlin P.

    This was certainly worth the 40 plus minute wait for new year brunch! Everyone was super friendly as well, so that certainly helped! I got the smoked salmon eggs Benedict and it made me dance all the way through my meal. The flavors on my tongue were endlessly wonderful! This was also served with a heaping pile of hash browns. Expect to not be able to finish your meal. Everyone in our group all got something different, my friend got the vegetarian breakfast sandwich (not because she is a vegetarian). On came house made vegetarian chorizo and you certainly would have no idea that it was vegetarian. Some other friends got a waffle with cinnamon spiced syrup, biscuits and gravy, some kind of scrumptious French toast. Not a one was disappointed. We also got a bucket of mimosas and it was great. The orange juice was even perfect!

    (5)

  • Laura N.

    6 years later and Jam is still a yes in my book, but after my recent weekend brunch, I can now confirm it's more of a "yes, but..." situation. Let's get the easy bit out first: I arrived Sunday morning at 8:30am and there was already a queue down the block commanding a 30 minute wait. This is to be expected and nothing against Jam in the slightest. In fact, since the last time I was there, Jam has expanded into the next building over allowing a bunch more seating and even a small waiting area and kiddie play area. But adding a 30-60min wait to your morning brunch is not ideal. The food was tasty and the menu continues to cater for those with any array of aversions, which is awesome. And unless you're eating smoked salmon ($17 for hash? Wozers...) you're looking at about $10/head which is totally reasonable. But somehow the food didn't command the same awe it did way back when. My Bella Sunrise and my husband's gluten free waffle were... fine. But worth waiting for? Mmm, maybe not. So YES, head to Jam for brekkie. Expect to wait, but once you're seated expect the service to be friendly, the food to come quickly, and to never see the bottom of your coffee cup. Will it blow you away? Probably not. But it'll do the trick.

    (3)

  • Kristi C.

    If there's one thing I've learned about the good breakfast places in Portland, be prepared to wait in line. Or, go mid-week, mid-morning. Most of the tables were occupied, I opted to eat at the bar since I was dining solo. Service was outstanding, breakfast arrived promptly. Coffee & cream, check. Good stuff. Corned Beef Hash. I don't think you can go wrong with this. Corned beef is house prepared, and you get a HUGE plate full. Share or, better yet you'll have breakfast for the next day. Lots of chunks of pulled corned beef, hash browns crispy on the outside, and the peppers were sparse (just the way I prefer). If you opt for the biscuit, you can smother it with the super sweet jam in the handy squeeze bottle!

    (5)

  • Aimee L.

    Went there for Xmas Eve breakfast and our party of four was seated directly next to the front door. While the waiting area has space heaters, this spot was so freezing cold we all had our coats on the entire meal. As it was insanely busy we weren't going to ask for another table. Bummed they didn't have espresso drinks available but the almond milk hot chocolate was good. The food was passable (ok, mine was passable, husband hated his), nothing to write home about or cross Burnside for in the future.

    (3)

  • Carlos P.

    My wife's old school friend picked this place since she lives in the area, a brunch restaurant that's in a neighborhood of other restaurants and cafes, very reminiscent of Fremont, Greenwood, Phinney area of Seattle, WA. The waiting area inside is small, so when it gets busy on weekends you have to wait outside, but they come out and call your name on the waiting list. The wait time was a little long but we chatted until it was time to be seated. Inside the wall decor are actual pieces of art: painted blocks of wood or things like art painted on vinyl records, featuring famous movie stars, icons, or things from TV series like Doctor Who. They are all for sale too. There is a stage like area that's been turned into a kids play area with lots of toys, so it is kid friendly. The menu is mostly breakfast/brunch items and dishes, and the prices are mid range. But the dishes are pretty good portions. I had a ham and cheese scramble and it came with a bunch of hash browns. Very good, in fact I should have saved some for later, but I ate it all--so full. They also have options for veggie people, plus they serve cocktails and beer too. The service was pretty good and prompt. We'll have to remember this place when we come back to the Portland area.

    (4)

  • Alexa R.

    I really enjoyed the service, staff, food and coffee at Jam when I was there a few months ago. Our server was funny, and my latte and Maggie's cakes were delicious! They were so great and dense I had to use a to go box. I definitely recommend a visit!

    (4)

  • Phil C.

    Long wait so go early. If you show up after 9 you have an hour wait. Get the loaded bowl but with 2 eggs and a side of salsa and sour cream. Staff is cool.

    (4)

  • Magen M.

    Jam has a very hipster, "hole in the wall" type atmosphere. My friend and I went on a weekday so there was no wait. Our server was quite funny and personable. I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberries and let me tell you.. BEST PANCAKES I HAVE EVER HAD. They were so moist and packed full of flavor. I cannot wait to return here, definitely one of the best breakfast spots in Portland. Unfortunately, my friend got a breakfast sandwich and it was quite small & not very filling. I would stay away from the breakfast sandwich & go for a heartier option.

    (5)

  • Sandy N.

    I ordered the Eggs Benedict and really wanted to love it. Unfortunately their hollandaise is made with horseradish, a flavor I don't really likeand it was just too strong for me; took away the overall enjoyment of the meal. The smoked ham I got it with was yummy though! I still gave it a higher rating since I tasted my sisters meals (Bella Sunrise and the hashbrown bowl special) and both were quite tasty. Also the kids prices are great!

    (3)

  • Kenny P.

    I ate there once and was not impressed. Food was nothing special and not worth $10 per plate.

    (1)

  • Dennis S.

    Best brunch in Portland. I know the previous sentence is making a big claim, but I believe it to be true. Everything from the taste/quality/portions of the food to the staff, this place never lets me down. Plus, the price is amazing! I still go to other brunches around town, but Jam is a given good time and great food.

    (5)

  • Alan S.

    The four of us arrived at 8:50am on a nice September Sunday morning and get our name on the list to be seated. While we chatted outside (and were glad it wasn't raining) there was strong and tasty coffee to be had. We were seated about 20 minutes later. Our waiter had a real attitude, dry humor, which took a few moments to catch onto, but then we were cool. We ordered and chatted while we drank coffee. The place was very busy, and a bit loud for casual talking, but service was great. Our food arrived 15 minutes later. My companion had one of their daily specials, prosciutto and sauteed mushrooms Eggs Benedict. Her one word review would be, "fantastic," although she did also comment that the hollandaise sauce managed to miss one egg and was on the hash browns. It might have fallen off the muffin onto the browns and was moved back over leaving the sauce on the browns. She also thought the prosciutto could have been just ham. I had the Bella Sunrise, eggs my choice (poached) on spinach with toast and hash browns. The pepper sauce on the eggs and spinach was savory, not spicy, and wonderful. Ample browns came on the plate. As for the other two at our table, the Maddie Cakes, lemon ricotta pancakes were, "the best pancakes I've ever had." The Hammer (scramble) was, "really good." Jason was an excellent server and we can highly recommend Jam on Hawthorne.

    (5)

  • Nicole B.

    Yet another over hyped brunch'n restaurant here in Portland. I think a majority of people's favorite brunch restaurants are the ones that pile your plate so full of food that you end up with 2 meals. Went there on a Sunday, only waited about 15 minutes. Which isn't too bad. It was probably because it was afternoon by then. I looked around to see if anyone had finished their food, and I swear I don't think I saw a plate finished. We ordered the corned beef hash. Which were huge stringy chunks of corned beef. Which didn't go well together with the under cooked hash browns. Corned beef hash should be cut up so you don't spend time, cutting up the corned beef hash in your mouth for minutes at a time. I'd come back to try something other than the corned beef hash. Probably would split the meal and a side instead. They have coffee outside, which is a bonus. To warm you up if your outside.

    (3)

  • Frankie D.

    This is my favorite breakfast spot !!!! The place turns tables fast the waiters are all amazing ! Especially the waiter with yellow fire colored hair ! She's a doll to us every time ! The scrambles are to die for ! This being said I have tried them all and the chich and Chong is my fav !! The serving sizes are perfect some even very generous ! They have this mimosa deal were you get a bottle and your choice of mixer for like 18$ maybe even cheaper ! I love this place the vibe is great the decor is super Portland and weird! 5 stars for great costumer service and delicious food !!!

    (5)

  • Elizabeth H.

    Came here on a Monday so we got right in and didn't have to wait for a seat. Got the chilled hazel, oh my goodness yummy! The service was great and food was amazing! My sister in law came with me and she couldn't have anything with gluten, it was so nice that they had options for her. Can't wait to go again.

    (5)

  • Katie P.

    If you like hashbrowns and breakfast drinking, Jam is your Jam (HAD TO, I'M SORRY) Mimosas and Bloodies each have their own individual pages on the drink menu at Jam on Hawthorne because you have THAT many options to customize them. Oh you want a mimosa? Regular or Pint-sized? Orange juice, blood orange juice, pomegranate, peach, or grapefruit juice? I ordered a Sassy Mary with Ardvark sauce and it was everything I could have ever wanted. If you get a scramble or a "Savory Special," you'll likely be taking the other half of your meal home with you- lots & lots of food. Food, coffee & a breakfast cocktail will set you back about $30 here after tax & tip. This place is deceivingly large. The main dining area is HUGE, with tall ceilings and even a kids area. We were terrified to be right by the kids area, but there's enough commotion in there between the music, waitstaff and everyone's conversations that the kids are drowned out. Pro-tip: grab a coffee while you wait outside. They have a caddy out there and your waiter will just add $2.50 to your bill for you. It's bottomless too. Just for fun: this is a great place to people-watch the young and attractive.

    (4)

  • Annabelle C.

    Put a Bird On It JD Massacre (vegetarian) - $10.95 Three eggs scrambled with vegetarian sausage, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, pesto and swiss cheese. Served with a side of house roasted red pepper sauce. I've been wanting to eat at Jam on Hawthorne ever since I moved to Portland, but the line wrapping around the corner, and my tendency to be very hungover on Sundays, has always deterred me. Luckily, over Valentine's weekend I had a Monday off work and a friend who needed to kill 4 hours before flying home, so we made it over the to East side to try it out. The buzz is real. First, I need to mention how AWESOME our server was. Its the kind of work environment that encourages the wait staff to talk some shit with you, sit down in the chair, toss away preaching the specials, and focus on making you feel at home. For two people trying to avoid a creeping migraine, it was nice to see our waiter on our level. Secondly, if you have friends in town that are looking for the novelty experience they've seen on Portlandia, the 'Keep Portland Weird' ambience, the refurbished-furniture-so-nothing-matches-and-­everything-is-vintage-here vibe, this is the place to bring them. Right down the the last page of their menu (see screen shot) this place is almost trying too hard. But listen, they have full coffee service while you wait outside, a play area for your kids, a capacity of over 100 seats, and the walls are covered in artwork from local Portlandians - giving the artists, if your out of town guest is interested in purchasing, 100% of the proceeds. Oh yeah, and the food: I could have eaten that wrap all day. In fact, I did. It was so big, it took me all damn day to finish. :) trustmytongue.com/home/j…

    (5)

  • Caitlin S.

    Went here on a local's recommendation in 2011 and we were very happy, even coming in with high expectations. Service: excellent, friendly, quick, attentive Soundtrack: indie bliss Coffee: perfect. And a free top-off when I asked for a to-go cup as we left. Grand marnier french toast: perfectly thick challah. Delicious marionberry sauce. Fresh strawberries and blueberries. Tasty syrup. Lemon ricotta pancakes: rich, savory

    (5)

  • Kait K.

    Myself as well as many members of my family are regulars at Jam. It quite literally is my jaaammm! I love everything about this place. The staff are awesome and actually have personality, which we are never short of here in Portland and I love to see it shine. The menu is huge, there's something for everyone: veggie, meat lover, gluten afraid and everything in between. My most recent visit was this Saturday morning around 10am, so we all know what that means... 30 minute wait. With this beautiful sunshine we've been having lately though, my dad and I happily waited outside with our coffee and people watched :) always entertaining on the Eastside of this beautiful city. To start our server was immediately hilarious in a very dry, I would be so stoked if I could ever make him smile kind of a way. I got a lavender mimosa (yum) and my dad got a spicy bloody mary (oh yeah). We both decided to try something new because we of course have our favorites. But today we both got loaded bowls and added an egg and avocadoooo. HOT DAMN was it good. Savory and warm and I topped it with my favorite hot sauce (Aardvark) making my breakfast experience just absolutely perfect. They have rotating art on the walls and its always lovely and fun to look at. My point? Jam on Hawthorne is just as unique and amazing as Portland, OR.

    (5)

  • Ani S.

    I have been wanting to go here forever and was excited to finally have a chance when I met my friend for lunch recently. I was sadly disappointed. Not sure how a bowl of beans ended up on the lunch menu, but I was not impressed. Seriously? You brought me out a bowl of beans and thought that would be enough? I just stared at it dumbstruck for a moment and when the cook saw the look on my face and asked what was wrong I said I expected more. He took it back and when it returned it was still a bowl of beans but with some shredded cheddar and a few avocado slices. Ugh. Didn't the menu at least mention some tortilla chips? I said I'm gluten free but this is a joke. Luckily, my server noticed my disappointment and took the bean bowl off the check. She also explained that the menu was going to be redone. I should certainly hope so! My cocktail was good and I will probably try to go back again in the future to see if the famous Jam can make up for my disappointment.

    (2)

  • Cait S.

    The strawberry purée with a hint of lavender mimosa is amazing! This place is one of the best for breakfast that I've found in Portland. I rarely give 5 stars, and it's not 5 stars compared to some of the breakfasts I've had in NY, DC or LA, but 5 stars compared to Portland places. The options for vegetarians rock! I usually get the egg white omelette with avocado, swiss, and mushrooms but you can add whatever you want to it. It's pricier that way than ordering the combinations with more ingredients that they have on the menu, but I'm picky and prefer to make it my way. I also always get the biscuits. They're some of the best in Portland. I make my own and these are worth the calories and even better with the jam they have. My friend usually gets the lemon ricotta pancakes, which she loves. She's also had the blueberry chai pancakes and wasn't such a fan of those. They seemed to be overcooked and not as flavorful but that could have been because the lemon ricotta had yummy marionberry compote with it.

    (5)

  • Eunice L.

    Everything is huge. Hash brown comes in big portions, mimosas...you bame it and its in big portions. The food was ok. Nothing majorly memorable but nothing bad.

    (3)

  • Amy E.

    Jams on Hawthorne came recommended by our AirBnb hostess, and it was great! The food was fabulous! We ordered the El Paso Scramble and the vegetarian Tommy's Joint wrap. Both were really wonderful and came with a load of hash browns. All was very delicious. I do suggest not getting there too close to 3:00 (closing time) because you might get some looks and less than perfect service. I can understand being ready to go home, but we did arrive just a bit after 2:00, so we weren't that late. Looks like a fun place to gather with lots of friends!

    (4)

  • Deacon K.

    The JD massacre is the best vegitarian breakfast burrito I have ever had. And the eggs Benny are amazing. Awesome spot!!

    (5)

  • Sammy S.

    Food was amazing! My sister and I are always trying out local spots for breakfast. Portions are BIG and for a good price. Only downside was the service. Not sure if it was busier than usual for them or what. We weren't ignored but definitely had to catch their attention a few times.

    (4)

  • Sarah B.

    We were part of the early crowd at 7:30 am. Attentive, friendly service. Delicious Portland Roasters coffee - lots of it. I had the huge breakfast scramble with eggs, hash browns and - yay!- gluten free toast. Great playlist, arty walls, nice folks. Not too spendy. I'll be back!

    (4)

  • Wes C.

    We hungered. Buddies got corned beef hash, more corned beef hash, and some kind of scramble, so I got the "JD Massacre" with a side of bacon because it sounded cool. Let me start off like this: I'm not a vegetarian, vegan, etc. So since I like meat, and the JD Massacre has no meat, I decided to add bacon. When these gigantic wraps arrived, completely full of delicious food and something that tasted like meat but was both not meat and tasty, I realized that despite my love of bacon I hadn't actually needed more food on top of the two bricks of flavor that I already had. BUT OH WELL. Everything was pretty great except the coffee, but I came there for the food so I didn't end up caring too much. My buddy didn't think his hashbrowns were cooked enough, we told the waiter, they cooked more, they brought it out, my buddy ate it and liked it. Well handled. I couldn't finish the Massacre. I was defeated by the meal. I recommend this place. Too bad I don't live in Portland or I'd go again.

    (4)

  • Vandana M.

    If there was a brunch spot like this within 20 miles of my home I'd be there every week. A million yummy vegetarian options, super-friendly and attentive staff, and (drumroll, please) a KIDS' PLAY AREA. Man, oh man. I might start racking up frequent flier miles just to keep coming back to Jam and all its delights.

    (5)

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Map

Opening Hours

  • Mon :7:30 am - 3:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Breakfast, Brunch
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Hipster
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Dogs Allowed : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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