City State Diner and Bakery

128 NE 28th Ave, Portland - 97232
243 reviews
Breakfast American
(503) 517-0347

This place had delicious food. My husband had the Mile High scramble and I had the Best of Both with eggs Benedict and biscuits and gravy. They were both really good, but I think next time I'll get the eggs Benedict. That hollandaise sauce was delicious! We also got the coffee cake to go, it had lots of cinnamon and nuts and although it was good not warmed up, I think it would have been better warm. We will definitely come back for breakfast again.

Awesome food, great portions, and the COFFEE IS GOOD. I'm talking about good dinner coffee. Amazing.Here's a pic of all the food we couldn't finish.

Very nice indeed. We really enjoyed our breakfast here.If you're looking for actual table service, this place isn't going to work for you. We sat ourselves, ordered on an app, got the food brought to us. Maybe 5 total words exchanged with the staff. Quite efficient.

Very good brunch fare. The sausage is great. Also the potatoes, and the sourdough toast and poached eggs. A nice, laid back vibe. They have plenty of outdoor seating too. Definitely recommend.

Good location, options for seating, order at the counter, and friendly staff that delivery to your table. A vaccination card is required to dine indoors.Food appearance is appealing, and they offer a nice amount of great options on the menu. However, I was disappointed in the flavor. I love benedicts (hollandaise sauce), but this was blan like a package, and the potatoes were cold and overcooked. The English muffin was not toasted, and there was to be jam on the muffin under the pork belly, but it was so sparce, if it was there, that it was not detectable making this very blah tasting. Also, I'm not a fan of the bloody mary mix of seasonings used.

City State never disappoints. The Crab hash is not only delicious but it’s served in a generous portion with perfectly done Louisiana style potatoes. And the biscuits are divine. Self serve coffee and top-notch COVID precautions and procedures are also a huge positive. Thanks for another great breakfast!

Their crab cake Benedict was good, but the George scramble left much to be desired. It tasted a bit watery with the eggs and needed more flavor. The biscuit was delicious! Service was very nice though. The staff were great!

I’m one of the healthiest people I know, and also do not have a covid vaccine. I was a patron here on a near weekly basis, (they serve great breakfast!) up until today. They now only serve vaccinated guests indoors, unless you want to eat pancakes in 35 degree weather. Happy they found a new outlook, though it feels like a breakup.

Amaaaaaazing benedict and great coffee. Would have taken a picture of the food but it was so yummy looking, couldn't wait. But definitely worth a try for a breakfast spot, especially if you love benedict. The hollandaise was creamy and salty. On the spectrum, I'd say it was more on the salty/savory side. Absolutely delicious!!!

Weird. Just weird. Everything is automated except the food delivery.Menu says grits but it’s polenta, Biscuits are fantastic... not sure if the ordering has always been this way but sitting at a table & ordering/checking out from ones phone and then expecting to start your tipping at 20% when all someone did was drop off the food seems odd. No one checks in after food is dropped off. Eh just weird experience but I guess covid can be to blame?